Family vloggers and algorithms are exploiting children (Ep 92)

This week we're talking to Hilah Johnson from the Hilah Cooking channel on YouTube. We discuss her ever-changing career, from sketch comedy, to cooking, to podcasting, writing, and much more. And we'll learn about Satan's Hairy Meatballs! Hilah Cooking: https://www.youtube.com/user/hilahcooking Chad: https://www.youtube.com/user/cleanmyspace Steve: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin/

28 Tammi 202151min

This week we're talking to Michael Buckley, one of the earliest stars of YouTube with his show, What The Buck. We had a fun time discussing early YouTube, celebrity gossip, Michael's decision to end his show, life coaching, and how to live your best life possible. Michael Buckley on Instagram Steve and Chad's YouTube channels: Woodworking for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin Clean My Space: https://www.youtube.com/user/cleanmyspace

21 Tammi 202153min

Since 2007, Craig Benzine has published over 1500 comedy videos on his YouTube channel, Wheezy Waiter. In this episode, we talk to him about his early "absurdist era",  to his current format of producing the popular, "Why do people like___?" and 30 Day Challenge series. We discuss how he perseveres on YouTube by keeping his content fresh. And we discuss minimalism, health, and lifestyle goals. Check out Wheezy Waiter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wheezywaiter

14 Tammi 20211h 3min

We brought Matthias Wandel back on the show to talk about the state of how-to, science, and educational content on YouTube. And we discuss what works well for us and what today's audiences prefer to watch.  Matthias Wandel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Matthiaswandel Visit our YouTube channels: Clean My Space: https://www.youtube.com/c/cleanmyspace Woodworking for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin

7 Tammi 20211h

In this episode we breakdown the many different streams of income content creators can use to earn a living on YouTube. We discuss AdSense monetization, brand sponsorships, Patreon, affiliate sales, product sales, merch, and much more. And we  talk about how much of our incomes come for these sources.  Our YouTube channels: Clean My Space https://www.youtube.com/c/cleanmyspace Woodworking for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin

31 Joulu 202059min

This week we take a trip down memory lane and discuss features YouTube used to have. Then we talk about the current set of features and what ones we wish YouTube would implement in the future.  Our YouTube channels: Clean My Space https://www.youtube.com/c/cleanmyspace Woodworking for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin

24 Joulu 20201h 13min

This week we're talking with Jared Polin from Fro Knows Photo about personal branding and how he sets himself apart from the crowd on YouTube. With lucrative products and revenue streams, Jared has build a highly successful career bringing photography to a YouTube audience.  Check out Fro Knows Photo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JaredPolin

17 Joulu 20201h 4min

This week we're having a conversation with Antonio Centeno from Real Men Real Style. We talk about how his military background led to his entrepreneurship and how he manages multiple businesses today. We'll find out his approach to using YouTube and social media to maintain his position as one of the world's leading experts on men's style.  Check out Real Men Real Style on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealMenRealStyle

10 Joulu 202057min