Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast True Crime Creators Are Getting BANNED! Here’s Why (Funny Stories)
Jun 13, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Brett Johnson, a former hacker turned cybersecurity expert, dives into the challenges true crime creators face on platforms like YouTube. He shares amusing stories about unexpected bans and the tricky landscape of demonetization. Martin and Wade join him as they humorously tackle the complexities of branding, the tumultuous relationship with social media, and even the ups and downs of content creation. Together, they reflect on the chaos of storytelling in the true crime world while keeping their narrative light and entertaining.
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Handling Controversial Guests
- Wade had a guest who frequently made racist and violent comments, which risked demonetization.
- As a solution, he added disclaimers to indicate those views weren't his, hoping to avoid penalties.
Demonetization Challenges Insight
- YouTube demonetizes channels for using lengthy clips without altering them enough.
- Disputes against demonetization are often denied, making it virtually irrevocable.
Controversial Content Gets Demonetized
- Pearl, a conservative YouTuber, was demonetized likely due to controversial gender statements.
- Matthew Cox believes certain views, even if true for Pearl, can provoke platform penalties.
