The James Altucher Show

How I created a 3 million subscribers' YouTube Channel with curiosity! - Evan Puschak

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Aug 25, 2022
Evan Puschak, the brilliant video essayist behind the Nerdwriter YouTube channel, dives deep into his journey creating content that resonates with millions. He shares insights on breaking down comedy, particularly Louis C.K.'s Monopoly joke, revealing the layers of humor and emotion. The conversation touches on the mechanics of Donald Trump's speaking style and how pop culture can be infused with profound analyses. Evan also discusses his meticulous production process and the art of transforming curiosity into engaging visual stories.
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ANECDOTE

Barcelona Arrival During Lockdown

  • Evan Puschak moved to Barcelona and weathered lockdown after arriving on March 13, 2020 during the visa process.
  • He continued creating Nerdwriter videos remotely and built his career from that location.
INSIGHT

Pick Topics You Love And Can Condense

  • Evan chooses topics at the intersection of things he deeply likes and items short enough to analyze in 5–15 minutes.
  • That constraint helps him craft focused, shareable video essays like the Louis C.K. breakdown.
INSIGHT

Comedy Demands First-Time Clarity

  • Stand-up comedians must be intelligible on first hearing, forcing extreme precision in language and timing.
  • That constraint makes great comedians powerful articulators of shared human experience.
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