In 2020, Jenna Marbles — one of the most popular YouTube creators of all time —posted her last video. Five years later, her devoted fanbase still wonders: where is she, and is she okay? We investigate the mystery behind one of YouTube's biggest disappearances, and why people still care so much.

Show notes:

r/JennaMarbles (Reddit)
The Best, Fakest, and Most Teary Influencer Apologies of 2020 (Vulture)
How to trick people into thinking you're good looking (YouTube)
An Authentic Guide to Meaningful Work 

This episode was written and produced by Grace Tatter, edited by Meg Cramer, and hosted by Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson. Mix and sound design by Emily Jankowski.

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