Clout Nine

Alex Drachnik
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Hosted by Alex Drachnik, Clout Nine dives into the real world of social media. How people built online careers, what they were doing before the internet found them, and how gaining massive online popularity affects their mental health, relationships, and daily lives. Each episode features creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has built a full-time living online sharing the unfiltered stories behind their screens. Clout Nine pulls back the curtain on the digital world we are living in.

  1. −6 H

    The Real Reason Why Vine Died & the New App Bringing It Back w/ J Cyrus

    J Cyrus was there when Vine started, when it peaked, and when Twitter pulled the plug. He made $26,000 in a single month on an app that never paid creators a cent. Now the app is coming back as Divine and J Cyrus has the OG badge to prove he was there from day one. In this episode of Clout Nine, J Cyrus breaks down the real Vine story that nobody talks about. The monetization hustle that kept creators alive, the meeting where Vine told creators "we're done," and why 40 million users was never enough for Twitter. We talk about ✅ How J Cyrus made $26K in one month on Vine without in-app monetization ✅ The creator meeting that ended Vine forever ✅ Why Vine died and who actually pulled the trigger ✅ Divine is bringing Vine back and what went wrong with the launch ✅ The looping magic of 6-second content that TikTok still copies ✅ Myspace Top 8 drama and the original social media wars ✅ The devastation of losing your platform overnight ✅ Why putting all your eggs in one basket destroyed OG Viners ✅ Threads paying creators and the new platform gold rush ✅ The Sasha character origin story and smart comedy vs cheap laughs ✅ Why J Cyrus regrets being too precious with his content ✅ GTA V improv and what he's creating now Follow J Cyrus: IG - https://www.instagram.com/j.cyrus/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@j.cyrusYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jcyrus

    1 tim 3 min

  2. −2 D

    The Real Reason Why Vine Died & the New App Bringing It Back w/ J Cyrus

    J Cyrus was there when Vine started, when it peaked, and when Twitter pulled the plug. He made $26,000 in a single month on an app that never paid creators a cent. Now the app is coming back as Divine and J Cyrus has the OG badge to prove he was there from day one. In this episode of Clout Nine, J Cyrus breaks down the real Vine story that nobody talks about. The monetization hustle that kept creators alive, the meeting where Vine told creators "we're done," and why 40 million users was never enough for Twitter. We talk about: ✅ How J Cyrus made $26K in one month on Vine without in-app monetization ✅ The creator meeting that ended Vine forever ✅ Why Vine died and who actually pulled the trigger ✅ Divine is bringing Vine back and what went wrong with the launch ✅ The looping magic of 6-second content that TikTok still copies ✅ Myspace Top 8 drama and the original social media wars ✅ The devastation of losing your platform overnight ✅ Why putting all your eggs in one basket destroyed OG Viners ✅ Threads paying creators and the new platform gold rush ✅ The Sasha character origin story and smart comedy vs cheap laughs ✅ Why J Cyrus regrets being too precious with his content ✅ GTA V improv and what he's creating now Follow J CyrusIG - https://www.instagram.com/j.cyrus/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@j.cyrusYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jcyrus

    1 tim 3 min

  3. 6 MAJ

    He Left Engineering, Became the First Vegan IFBB Pro, and Found His Purpose Helping Others w/ Nimai

    He was making six figures as an engineer straight out of college. He walked away from all of it. Nimai Delgado grew up vegetarian in Mississippi, became the first vegan IFBB Pro bodybuilder in history, built a coaching empire by doing what felt right, and somehow still has time to be a full-time cat dad. In this episode of Clout Nine, we talk about what happens when your career is checking every box except the one that matters. We go deep on social media as a tool for personal development, what it actually takes to walk away from stability, why posting less made him more money, and the moment he realized that helping people transform was his actual purpose. Follow Nimai here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nimai_delgado/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-JiCSn29MdBYX5rRxuacQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nimai_delgado?lang=en

    1 tim 2 min

  4. 29 APR.

    How a Self Taught Shuffle Dancer Hit 200 Million Views and Built an Empire w/ Vanessa Seco

    She started shuffling at twenty with zero dance training. Now she has millions of followers, moved her entire family to LA, and is quietly building a music career nobody knew about. Vanessa Seco is not what you expect. In this episode of Clout Nine, Alex sits down with shuffler and content creator Van Seco to talk about ten years of posting before the world finally started watching. From EDC Orlando to America's Got Talent, from Bang Energy expos to choreographing for Shakira and Coldplay, Van shares the unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to build something real online.

    58 min

  5. 8 APR.

    Social Media Is Lying To You (What Actually Makes You Money in 2026)

    Social media is NOT what you think it is anymore. I break down what's actually making creators money in 2026, what platforms to stop wasting time on, and why being a "nobody" might be your biggest advantage right now. In this episode of Clout Nine, I go full no-filter on the current state of the creator economy. No tips and tricks. Just the real talk on where the money actually is, how the algorithm is working against you without you knowing, and why your niche is literally just... you. ✅ Why "normal people" are winning on TikTok Shop (and influencers are not) ✅ The Trial Reels secret that barely anyone is using correctly on Instagram ✅ My 2026 prediction: live shopping is about to change everything ✅ Why Instagram is a vanity metric machine (and what to use instead) ✅ How to know if your content is actually working (hint: it's not your follower count) ✅ Why LinkedIn is lowkey about to be the biggest opportunity for creators ✅ The "niche is you" mindset that changes how you approach all of it ✅ Shadow banning is real — here's what happened to someone I know and how they got out

    42 min

  6. 1 APR.

    She Has 7 Million Followers and Still Gets Anxious Before Every Post w/ Alexis Ray Driscoll

    She has 7 million followers and still spirals before hitting post. Alexis Ray Driscoll joins Alex on Clout Nine to share the unfiltered reality of what content creation actually looks like when the cameras stop rolling. From leaving behind a singing career to going viral during COVID, this conversation gets into the anxiety, the money, the persona vs person identity crisis, and what nobody is willing to say out loud about the content creator lifestyle. Real talk, no fluff, no tutorials. Featuring Alexis Ray Driscoll Follow Alexis on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisraedriscoll?_r=1&_t=ZT-959ZMb5k3mX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisraedriscoll?igsh=YWZtbjJyeWtzNnE2 Hosted by Alex | DRAX Social Learn more at draxsocial.com

    54 min

  7. 18 MARS

    From Substitute Teacher to 40 Million Views: How jayo Turned His Followers Into REAL Music Fans

    Jayo went from being a substitute teacher to one of the most viral TikTok creators in music, pulling 40 million views a week and selling out tours across the country. In this episode of Clout Nine, he tells the full story. We're talking about how he accidentally got on TikTok, how a comedy s**t account turned into a real music career, and how "Worst Case Scenario" became one of the biggest independent artist breakout moments on social media. Jayo breaks down how he learned to blow up on TikTok without a label, without a manager, and without a plan. He also gets real about the dark side: the mental health toll of going viral, losing views overnight, financial stress at 1 million followers, and what it actually takes to build a fanbase that shows up in real life and not just the comments. If you're an independent artist trying to figure out how to turn content into a career, or you just want to hear one of the wildest creator origin stories we've had on the podcast, this one's for you. Jayo debut album "Antidepressants" and his first headline tour are both dropping soon. You heard some of it here first. 🎧 Listen to Clout Nine on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Follow Jayo on all platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kBx4RzRD8An5pUEDBGZQ9?si=JJVjbCyxRtqb7ZtZv8PH7Q IG: https://www.instagram.com/jayo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jayo2

    56 min

  8. 11 MARS

    The Content Strategy Behind 10 Billion Views (He Posted 10x a Day) w/ Evan Alberto (@theguy)

    He was the most-watched creator on TikTok in 2020 with 10 billion views and 16 million followers. Then he vanished. In this episode, Evan Alberto ("@theguy ") breaks down exactly how he blew up, why he stepped away, and what he's doing now with his agency Content Autopilot, helping entrepreneurs scale with short-form content. We talk about: ✅ How his first magic trick video got 18 million views ✅ The one social media secret that changed everything ✅ Why he dropped out of college making only $1K/month ✅ The Instagram Story hack that got him 10,000 DMs ✅ Why authenticity is the only hedge against AI ✅ Tips for creators just starting out (and why low views don't matter) 🔗 Learn more about DRAX Social: https://draxsocial.com Follow Evan: IG: https://www.instagram.com/theguy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguy.99 YT: https://www.youtube.com/@theguy.99

    50 min
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Hosted by Alex Drachnik, Clout Nine dives into the real world of social media. How people built online careers, what they were doing before the internet found them, and how gaining massive online popularity affects their mental health, relationships, and daily lives. Each episode features creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has built a full-time living online sharing the unfiltered stories behind their screens. Clout Nine pulls back the curtain on the digital world we are living in.

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  • Skapad av
    Alex Drachnik
  • Aktiva år
    2025 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    21
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
  • Copyright
    © Alex Drachnik
  • Programmets webbplats
    Clout Nine

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