austin-powell

Austin Powell


Austin Powell is the former managing editor of the Daily Dot. His work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology. He previously served as a music columnist for the Austin Chronicle and is the co-author of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology.

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The 10 most influential YouTube channels of 2013

In a year of pranks and fails, these are the channels and creators that left the biggest mark on YouTube this year—and not always for the better.

On Dec 31, 2013 by Austin Powell

Streaming
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After 40 years, homeless man receives an inspiring visit from an unlikely old friend

“You don’t know how hard I prayed to get to see you."

On Dec 21, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL
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This college snowball fight could lead to legal charges

"It's anarchy."

On Dec 8, 2013 by Austin Powell

Crime
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This Corgi running on a carousel will be the best 4 minutes of your day

His name is Meatballs and he's "always been strangely quirky."

On Dec 8, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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The crowd at this game was dead silent, and then something extraordinary happened

You would think Taylor University just won the national championship.

On Dec 8, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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15-year-old boxer teaches street fighter a lesson he won’t forget

A 20-year-old street fighter barged into a boxing gym, challenging anyone to fight. Here's what happened next. 

On Nov 30, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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This viewer noticed something kinky during CBS’s tornado coverage

Somewhere, the viewer known only as Alan J. must be pretty proud of himself.

On Nov 18, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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This 10-year-old with a brain tumor will make you ‘Roar’

Move over, Batkid. There’s a new superhero on the scene.

On Nov 17, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL
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Students trick team by shouting wrong shot clock time—twice

It’s one of the oldest tricks in basketball, but I’ve never seen it work this well—much less on back-to-back possessions.

On Nov 17, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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The legacy of Tim Tebow in 1 priceless photo

This is the kind of photo that could launch a political career.

On Nov 17, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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Here’s the ‘Breaking Bad’ alternate ending you’ve been waiting for

“The only thing that still made sense in the whole dream was that I still walked around in my underwear.”

On Nov 17, 2013 by Austin Powell

Streaming
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The extraordinary beauty of life, 1 second at a time

Michał Mikołaj Wojtunik spent 10 months documenting his travels in short shots. The result will stop you in your tracks. 

On Nov 10, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL
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‘No Woman, No Drive’ lampoons Saudi culture with perfect harmony

In a day of courageous protest, dozens of Saudi women got behind the wheel on Saturday. This video is for them. 

On Oct 26, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL
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Stop everything and listen to Arcade Fire’s new record

Set to the 1959 French film Orfeu Negro, it’s arguably the greatest lyric video ever uploaded to YouTube. 

On Oct 25, 2013 by Austin Powell

Streaming
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How a 98-year-old grandpa makes incredible art using MS Paint

“When I lost my eyesight, I thought my painting days were over.” 

On Oct 21, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL