Sorry You Went Viral

This week we look at devoted dads who have gone viral recently - one who stood in the rain in a car park so his daughter could hear a Taylor Swift concert, another whose normally very early to pick up his daughter, but had to spend time with the police... And there's a moving video of a teacher touched by a tattoo tribute from an old pupil, who said "he's like family." Plus why...

We've not seen a tragedy being played out in real time on social media that's been subjected to such mocking and criticism as the five victims of the Titanic sub  - and one stepson in particular.  Musical Twitter seemed to lose its head this week with scrutinising the backgrounds of new rock group,  Picture Parlour, for being featured by NME.com. While some Reddit users had to be told to...

There's a new term about dating: beige flags. It refers to behaviour that is a bit strange, weird, or annoying, but not red flag material that you would want to split up with them. Coincidentally, there were several examples of this in the past few days. From a boyfriend collecting his own dishes from the restaurant kitchen to the groom texting moments after he got married. But one was more o...

There's a running theme of parenthood on this week's show. In What It's Like To Go Viral, we talk to Travis Orndorff, the son of the famous WWF and WCW wrestler 'Mr Wonderful' Paul Orndorff, on how running tribute social media accounts has helped him with memories of his late dad and reconciled with wrestling fans he once hated for "taking my father from me".  In...

We are honoured to be joined by Nicola Nuttall, also known as @ShitScaredMum on Twitter, on how she used social media to document her daughter Laura's treatment for brain cancer, amazing things she achieved on her bucket list and campaign for better funding and research into the condition.  In What Went Viral, we look at why that clip of Gary Neville talking about 'mini-retirements'...

In What It's Like To Go Viral: the Snapchat influencer Caryn Marjorie who boasts of 18,000 boyfriends from being an AI-powered virtual girlfriend - but now has to have personal security as a result. What Went Viral: Les Dennis' retort to ex Amanda Holden, the brotherly row over a former Ukip leader's post, the racy Raith Rovers tweet, the YouTube plane stunt that has backfired badly...

Tim and Hannah review the stories you've been sharing and helping to go viral this week. From the famous composer at the royal coronation who had to explain that he wasn't Meghan Markle in disguise, the man reviewing food in the shower and outrage at the couple caught licking ice cream and putting in back in a shop. And in What It's Like To Go Viral, the mum-to-be whose partner caug...

As an ultra runner, Lindsay Hannah Walter has done over 50 marathons and loved doing last week's London Marathon. But she was upset when someone mocked her alopecia when she posted a picture from the race on Twitter - but was then overwhelmed with love and support online. We speak to her on this week's show, and also look at what else went viral these past seven days: from a passenger&ap...

We take a look at some of the posts that went viral this week that had a common theme of turning a bad or horrible situation into good. From charity campaigner Carly Burd's allotment getting vandalised, to the aunt using Instagram to call for justice for her nephew, Ralph Yarl, and a couple who turned online hate into a catchy tune, called If I Were A Fish. Seen a story we should cover? Get i...

We take a fun look at some of the posts and videos that went viral on social media this week, including the MLB marriage proposal that didn't go to plan, condemnation over KSI's racial slur and facing a 100m Olympic medalist at a school sports day. In What It's Like To Go Viral, we chat to Jill Foster, whose tweet about a desperate search for a nine year old boy's lost teddy on...

Watch the video version We take a fun look at some of the posts and videos that went viral on social media this week, particularly why things weren't what they seemed: from Kim Kardashian in a pub to the Pope wearing a huge puffer jacket and outrage over a stolen tweet about daffodils looking like spring onions. In What It's Like To Go Viral, we chat to the fabulous CakeToonist, Tat Effb...

The show where we talk about the stories everyone’s sharing - and what’s it really like to go viral. Hannah and Tim look at why you should avoid ranting online (especially about first class), a touching and inventive marriage proposal and whether you should show up your date for being stingy. Enjoyed listening? It's even better watching! See the show on YouTube Get in touch with the show: Ema...