Before TikTok trends and YouTube fame, Evolution of Dance became the internet’s first viral sensation. In this episode, we sit down with Judson Laipply, the man behind the legendary six-minute performance that took the early internet by storm.
Judson shares how a simple upload in 2006 turned into a global phenomenon, racking up millions of views before going viral was even a concept. We break down what made his video explode, how virality has changed over the years, and whether it’s still possible to recreate that kind of internet magic today.
Was Evolution of Dance just the right video at the right time? Or is there a formula to breaking the internet? Let’s find out.