TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide

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TubeTalk tackles the questions that real YouTubers are asking. Each week we discuss how to make money on YouTube, how to get your videos discovered, how to level up your gaming channel, or even how the latest YouTube update is going to impact you and your channel. If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I grow on YouTube?" or "Where can I learn how to turn my channel into a business?" you've come to the right podcast! TubeTalk is a vidIQ production. To learn more about how we help YouTube creators big and small, visit https://vidIQ.com

  1. 2D AGO

    Why Viewers Stay When The Stakes Feel Real

    Send us Fan Mail Get vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcast Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynw We sit down with Producer Dan from Deep Pocket Monster to break down why storytelling keeps viewers watching even when they do not care about the topic. We walk through a real video structure and pull out the practical moves that create stakes, emotion and retention.  • storytelling as the core YouTube growth skill  • treating every video as a gift of time  • context plus curiosity as a click formula  • showing struggle and risk to build relatability  • voiceover-driven structure for unscripted challenges  • pattern interrupts through raw moments and pacing  • using music cuts and silence to spotlight meaning  • external want versus internal need for deeper arcs  • opening and closing loops to guide attention  • integrating sponsors as helpful characters in the story  • reminding viewers of the why in long videos  If you want to see some of the stuff that Dan's been working on, Deep Pocket Monster and everything will be linked in the description below.

    1h 26m

  2. 4D AGO

    Turning Food History Into A YouTube Channel That Grows

    Send us Fan Mail Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video here:https://youtu.be/mS56rgib18A We talk with Max Miller from Tasting History about the real choices that turned a creative side project into a full-time YouTube career. We dig into niche selection, early distribution, handling critique, and the practical routines that keep the channel sustainable through big spikes and everyday burnout. • building a food history format that feels educational and watchable  • moving from theatre and Disney marketing into owning a creative project  • finding a niche through personal habits and viewer curiosity  • learning production basics fast while keeping gear simple  • promoting early videos through Reddit and targeted communities  • deciding which critiques improve the work and which to ignore  • navigating COVID-era growth and a major garum-driven breakout  • understanding monetization swings and staying financially cautious  • choosing between returning to Disney and committing to YouTube  • working with a small support team while keeping creative control  • managing burnout with tighter task lists and realistic priorities  • brainstorming a fresh channel concept built around museum art If you want to YOLO, go over and check out Tasting History with Max Miller.

    52 min

  3. 6D AGO

    What If Growth Is The Thing That Breaks You (ILikeToMakeStuff)

    Send us Fan Mail Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video here:https://youtu.be/mS56rgib18A We talk with Bob Claggett from I Like To Make Stuff about the real cost of building a long-running YouTube channel, from quitting a day job to getting crushed by overhead when revenue drops. We unpack how he rebuilt his business and creative life by redefining growth, hiring smarter, and using a clear personal compass to avoid burnout. • shifting from software development to hands-on making to stay sane  • learning to use analytics without letting metrics steal creative focus  • early maker YouTube and how community cross-pollination fueled growth  • building videos around teaching and removing “black boxes” for viewers  • making the leap with a nine-month deadline and working two full-time jobs  • stacking revenue streams with Patreon, sponsorships, merch and YouTube income  • using mentorship to navigate sponsorships and business decisions  • facing burnout after hiring, buying a building and carrying payroll pressure  • downsizing after YouTube revenue dropped and rebuilding a smaller team  • separating expansion from true growth and hiring roles that pay for themselves  • choosing formats that fit the work instead of chasing shorts and trends  • unifying a multi-audience channel around problem solving  • handling flops, surprise hits and long-term spikes from culture moments  • defining a “compass” for what you want to add to the world  If you’re new here, feel free to hit that subscribe button

    47 min

  4. MAY 15

    From $200 A Month To 32 Million Views

    Send us Fan Mail Get vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcast Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynw We talk with Colin about building a YouTube career by turning travel into a repeatable format built on market bargaining and unpredictable human interaction. He shares the real logistics behind long-form videos, a TV-first second channel, and why authenticity plus volume of attempts beats waiting for the perfect plan. • moving to China to teach English while starting YouTube with very little money • publishing early travel vlogs without a niche then finding direction after 20 to 30 uploads • breaking through with fake market videos then realising negotiation is the main hook • handling awkwardness and ethics while haggling on camera • filming in public across countries and learning confidence over time • overshooting footage to protect pacing and retention when you cannot control outcomes • editing realities including long edits and subtitling time • building a second channel optimised for TV viewing with slower pacing and longer runtimes • monetisation through AdSense and sponsorships plus the impact of viewer geography • managing travel costs through low overhead living and fast travel • recognising burnout early and staying authentic to attract the right audience If you are new here, feel free to hit that subscribe button. Why not? And hit the like button because you know you love it.

    40 min

  5. MAY 13

    How KreekCraft Turned Daily Uploads Into 7 Billion Views

    Send us Fan Mail Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video episode: https://youtu.be/pSQQAQOE3bA We sit down with KreekCraft to trace the real path from daily Minecraft uploads to becoming the biggest Roblox creator on YouTube, including the unsexy grind, the streaming breakthroughs, and the moments that changed everything. We also dig into platform fatigue, thumbnail psychology, Roblox safety headlines, and what a future pivot to GTA 6 could look like when you are already on top. • early setbacks with jobs and why YouTube Gaming streaming becomes the turning point  • how to stream to small audiences and keep the energy consistent by hiding viewer counts  • the nostalgia of intimate chats and what scale takes away from community  • thinking through a GTA 6 second channel and serving an older audience without breaking the main brand  • why Roblox feels more corporate and how that affects creator motivation  • the wig backstory and the surprising data behind green screen thumbnails  • how A B testing titles and thumbnails beats “rules” about what should work  • what a day looks like when shorts, streams, and news turn gaming into a 24 7 job  • building systems like an outage alarm and responding fast when the platform changes  • how safety news impacts deals and even derails major opportunities  • burnout, goals after big milestones, and planning a life beyond daily uploads Feel free to hit that subscribe.  Go ahead and leave a comment.

    46 min

  6. MAY 11

    From Uber Driver In Lagos To Global Documentary Creator

    Send us Fan Mail Get vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcast Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynw We talk with Tayo about turning a borrowed Uber car and a basic phone into the start of a YouTube career built on travel documentaries, storytelling, and zero excuses. We break down the mindset, the strategy, and the business moves behind content that travels the world and still delivers real value to viewers.  • starting from Lagos with limited gear and building momentum anyway  • developing a hustle mindset from Nigeria’s everyday realities  • learning filming, editing, and drones from YouTube then funding the channel with paid client work  • pushing past fear of uploading and staying consistent long enough to learn  • finding the intersection of what we love and what viewers value  • shifting from casual vlogs to evergreen documentary storytelling  • building a repeatable production process with research, scripting, filming, and multi-draft edits  • thinking through travel risk and why “anything for content” has limits  • monetising through AdSense, brand sponsorships, digital products, and building startups  • actionable creator advice: pick three interests, double down on what works, study what already wins, make discoverable videos

    48 min

  7. MAY 8

    How Evan Carmichael Built A YouTube Channel By Serving First

    Send us Fan Mail Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Check out the video: https://youtu.be/gl5Pu2MzSAg We dig into how Evan Carmichael went from years of slow YouTube growth to building a massive channel by staying mission-led and publishing anyway. We talk through belief, service, support systems, and practical business moves that help creators stop stalling and start building something sustainable.  • Evan’s path from entrepreneurship into YouTube education  • Early-channel reality checks and why small audiences still matter  • Creating for “younger you” to clarify message and niche  • The growth impact of active support and asking for help  • Built to serve as an antidote to burnout and algorithm chasing  • Treating a channel like a business without making money the only goal  • Starting monetisation with coaching and learning the “yeah, but” objections  • Team leverage, batching, and scheduling a dedicated YouTube day  • Procrastination, fear of sucking, and why imperfect reps win  • One-word branding and how “Believe” becomes a content filter  If you're new here, hit that subscribe button.  It's absolutely free. There's a link in the description.  You can watch this video right now.

    50 min

  8. MAY 6

    Faceless Channels, Demonetization, And The New Rules

    Send us Fan Mail Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video: https://youtu.be/wQawsBo1Zks We talk through what’s changing on YouTube right now, from thumbnail copying to the wave of “inauthentic content” demonetizations hitting faceless and animated channels. We share what we’ve seen actually work, how to think about originality, and how to build a shorts business without getting treated like slop.  • Where “thumbnail bending” becomes thumbnail theft and how to adapt formats ethically  • Why demonetization appeals fail fast and how human review changes outcomes  • Going public on X to break through AI appeal loops  • How a shorts portfolio channel hits $30K months and what profit really looks like  • Monetizing shorts across TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook programs, and Spotify  • Practical ways to start with no money including investors or AI workflows  • A shadowban-style experiment and what “zero views jail” looks like  • Trust signals like Gmail history, separating channels, and advanced verification  • Answering listener questions on delayed distribution, subscriber notifications, and creator comparison  • Why A/B thumbnail testing feels muddy and how Gemini inside YouTube Studio can help

    1h 6m
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TubeTalk tackles the questions that real YouTubers are asking. Each week we discuss how to make money on YouTube, how to get your videos discovered, how to level up your gaming channel, or even how the latest YouTube update is going to impact you and your channel. If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I grow on YouTube?" or "Where can I learn how to turn my channel into a business?" you've come to the right podcast! TubeTalk is a vidIQ production. To learn more about how we help YouTube creators big and small, visit https://vidIQ.com

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