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. 5D AGO

    Is Long form content dying?

    Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QnFLe3mxMU4 We challenge the “long form is dying” narrative and lay out why feeds are surfacing more shorts and livestreams while long videos still win when they deliver deeper value. We answer creator emails on niche focus, audience shifts, variety channel pitfalls, comments etiquette, and whether to split shorts from long form. • YouTube feed shifts toward shorts and streams • Why live spikes on TV and autoplay matter • Long form value versus quick answers in search • Niche fit dictates format, not trends • Variety channels dilute viewer intent • Packaging for younger audiences without losing core • When to split shorts and long form into separate channels • Practical tactics: thumbnails, titles, related traffic, outliers

    51 min

  2. JAN 12

    How To Get 1,000 Subscribers On YouTube with Nick Nimmin

    Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QbSt0pUM0rU We unpack a practical path to your first 1,000 subscribers with Nick Nimmin, focusing on mindset, search strategy, tight packaging, binge paths, shorts, and live streams built for replay. We share tactics you can apply today without chasing vanity metrics or burning out. • learning curve mindset and skill stacking • search-first strategy to seed recommendations • evergreen topics that compound over time • hooks, pacing and retention-focused editing • binge paths with end screens, cards and playlists • channel homepage design that guides viewers • shorts as search and highlight distribution • live streams structured for replay growth • balancing intuition with analytics over time • goals beyond views and defining your ideal viewer Make sure you hit that subscribe button if you're listening on YouTube. And of course, if you're listening to the audio podcast, it'd be great if you left us a five-star review.

    1h 1m

  3. JAN 5

    How Aprilynne Got Over 100k Subs With Just 40 videos and How You Can Too!

    Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video:  https://youtu.be/n5k6jp3d9gc We unpack how a viral NFT video created misalignment, why starting over with a clean slate led to 100K in ~40 videos, and how internal motivation beats external milestones. We also dig into packaging, outliers, the “lane” framework, and brand deals that actually convert. • defining a sustainable lane of audience, value, and format • launching with four videos to create binge paths • shifting from quantity to quality to hit monetization • crafting breakout packaging with novel thumbnails • using outliers to pick topics that punch above weight • building post-video reflections to improve faster • navigating burnout and finding an internal why • stage two growth tactics from 1K to 10K • sponsorship funnels, incentives, and landing pages • preparing for dynamic brand integrations on YouTube We only accept five star reviews on Apple Podcasts

    58 min

  4. 12/29/2025

    Everything You Need To Know To Start Your YouTube Channel in 2026

    Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0 We share a practical plan to get your channel ready for the new year, built on audience intent, packaging strategy, and consistent execution. Along the way we dig into collabs, AB testing, hooks that buy watch time, and how to turn strangers into fans without burning out. • why understanding audience intent drives topics and tone • packaging as title, thumbnail, and topic working as one promise • simple thumbnails with a single focal point • hooks that match the promise and buy more time • consistency as a repeatable format, not a rigid schedule • using collab tools to expand reach responsibly • intentional AB title tests and when to use them • deepening connection with comments and voice replies • a focused checklist to clarify niche, value, and category • answering why a stranger would watch with a sharp pitch

    52 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    Why Your Channel Died (And How To Fix It)

    Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0 We lay out a practical plan to revive a stalling YouTube channel by shifting with audience interests, refreshing formats, and resurrecting older videos with smarter packaging. We share how to read AVD, CTR, and cadence, design for strangers, and adapt to policy shifts you can’t control. • busting the shadowban myth and reframing blame • spotting audience drift and competition pressure • reading average view duration and click-through rate • tracking channel cadence and views per hour • testing topics to avoid fatigue and when to pivot • using content buckets to build coherent variety • flipping formats and finding unique angles • mapping viewer intent from discovery to action • applying the Lazarus strategy to old uploads • reuploading, retention-led edits, and packaging • onboarding new viewers with quick context • navigating policy changes on reuse and AI Hit the link in the show notes or the description below. Check out our Discord, we have a lot of helpful people there. We literally have one-on-one coaching with experts that'll help you grow your channel. There's a link in the description and in the show notes. Hit that subscribe button, leave us a five star audio review, and we'll see y'all in the next one.

    47 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    The 5 Reasons Your Channel Isn't Growing and How to Fix It Today

    Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0 We break down five core reasons channels stall and show how to restart growth with viewer-first strategy, stronger hooks, and a system you can sustain. We share practical fixes for niche confusion, retention drop-offs, and perfectionism while offering accountability tools to keep you moving. • redefining consistency as creator accountability not algorithm worship • building realistic schedules for full-time workers • defining a clear viewer and choosing three to five content buckets • becoming the through line so topics can broaden over time • matching title and thumbnail promises in the first 15 seconds • rehooking through sections and removing early ending cues • using shorts to practice hooks and pacing • planning story in pre-production to raise quality faster • shipping, measuring, and improving one lever per video • committing to a no-quit window and pivoting with purpose • joining community for feedback and accountability Subscribe if you like it. Email us your questions at theboost@vidIQ.com. Join our free Discord to meet other creators and get feedback. We have one-on-one coaching linked in the show notes. Leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

    45 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    Putting The Create Back In Content Creation

    Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0 We bring John back to unpack leaving a staff role for creator life, why viral shorts didn’t feel like success, and how a mission to help creators beat “slop” changed everything. We answer audience questions on TV viewers, brand ROI, streaming strategy, and AI editing’s limits. • redefining success from views to impact and mission • separating formats when shorts overshadow long form • subtitles, metadata and clarity reviving old stories • outside perspective as the only reliable “metric” • cutting ego, tightening hooks and payoff discipline • TV watch time depressing sub conversion on travel content • pitching brands with ROI proof and affiliate data • multi‑streaming pragmatics and YouTube‑native packaging • repurposing landscape to vertical without bad crops • AI editing as assistant, not storyteller • simplifying platforms to avoid burnout and ship more John's Instagram - https://instagram.com/HeyJohnScott John's Creator Advice - https://youtuber.help/ John's Viral Shorts Course - https://viral.school/

    46 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    We Tried The Collab Feature, Here's EXACTLY What It Does.

    Send us a text Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts Get the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostplugin Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1 Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0 vidIQ India: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQIndia We test YouTube’s collab feature with real data, compare two collaborations with opposite discovery patterns, and share how vidIQ India used a single launch to stand on its own. We also tackle shorts vs long‑form conversions, time sacrifice, and cultural insights that change how you read subscriber counts. • Why audience fit beats audience size for collaborations • How the collab feature seeds subscription feeds and triggers recommendations • VidIQ India launch results and sustaining views without a collab boost • SPEED vs Nomad Push case studies and what made one “stickier” • Turning shorts viewers into long‑form viewers with bridges and expectations • Practical time sacrifices, prioritisation, and avoiding burnout • “Hyper subscribe” in India and what subscriber counts really mean • Future tools: sponsored segments, detection, and creator control Feel free to subscribe on YouTube. If you’re listening to the audio podcast, leave us a five star review

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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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