The Day Eric Kanevsky Confronted Vitaly
Podcast Highlights (Bite-Sized)
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18-Nov-2025
Eric and Tanner open up about the controversial legacy of Vitaly — the prank OG who inspired an entire generation of creators, but also set off a chain reaction that pushed pranks further, louder, and more dangerous. In this clip, Eric talks about discovering Vitaly in high school, trying to follow in his footsteps, and eventually confronting just how extreme the prank scene became because of that influence.
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