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. 3D AGO

    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

    1h 2m

  2. APR 29

    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

  3. APR 8

    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

  4. APR 1

    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

  5. MAR 18

    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 skit 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

  6. MAR 11

    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

  7. MAR 4

    Vertical Soap Operas Are Taking Over Social Media (Billion Dollar Industry) w/ Sarah Moliski

    She throws wine in people's faces, pushes pregnant women down stairs, and steals werewolf sperm for a living. Sarah Moliski is one of the biggest names in vertical soap operas, the micro-dramas blowing up on TikTok and Instagram that you've probably watched at 2am and don't want to admit it. Two years ago, actors wouldn't even put these on their résumés. Sarah's own representation told her not to do it. She did it anyway. Now she's one of the most sought-after actresses AND casting directors in the vertical drama space, a lane she essentially built for herself. In this episode, she gets real about all of it: ✅ What vertical soap operas are and why they're addicting ✅ How much "vertical legends" actually make ✅ The insane production pace (30 pages a day) ✅ Why Disney and Hollywood are investing in this space ✅ Behind-the-scenes drama, hookups, and egos ✅ Her philosophy: "Be cringey until it works"

    1 hr

  8. FEB 25

    Exposing AI Slop, Clout Chasers and Kindness Content Creators (w/ Brad Podray)

    Clout Nine sits down with orthodontist-turned-satirical creator Brad Podray (formerly Scumbag Dad) to tear apart the dark side of influencer culture, fake pranks, and AI-driven content. Brad breaks down how content aggregators steal from creators, why “prank” creators are exploiting workers and vulnerable people, and how meta glasses + AI are pushing us into a creepier, dumber content era. He also shares how being financially independent (thanks to his orthodontics career) lets him say what most creators are too scared to admit about brand deals, burnout, and the pressure to stay “relevant” online. If you care about influencer ethics, creator mental health, or the future of AI content creation, this episode is a must-watch. Follow Brad Podray on all social platforms: IG: https://www.instagram.com/brad_podray/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brad_podray?lang=en YT: https://www.youtube.com/@brad_podray If you’re a content creator, influencer, or brand trying to grow without selling your soul, this episode will completely reframe how you think about social media. Listen to more Clout Nine for real, unfiltered conversations!

    58 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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  • Creator
    Alex Drachnik
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex Drachnik
  • Show Website
    Clout Nine