'Rabbit Hole,' Episode 5: The Accidental Emperor

<p><em>Note: This episode contains strong language. </em></p><p>Today, we’re sharing Episode 5 of “Rabbit Hole,” a New York Times audio series with the tech columnist Kevin Roose. </p><p>In this episode, our reporter investigates how a Swedish gamer with a webcam grew to become the biggest YouTuber in the world. We follow PewDiePie’s path to megastardom — and the war that unfolds when his reign is threatened. </p><p>If you're tuning in to “Rabbit Hole” for the first time, start with the prologue. You can find more information about the podcast at <a href="http://nytimes.com/rabbithole" target="_blank">nytimes.com/rabbithole</a>. </p>