Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast How Tom Scott Makes Videos
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Jun 3, 2022 
Tom Scott, a British YouTuber known for his captivating and diverse content, joins the hosts for a lively discussion. They dive into his creative process and the post-pandemic landscape of video production. Tom shares his experiences with high-adrenaline activities like skydiving and offers amusing insights on typing speed. The conversation also covers the balance between scripted and unscripted content, the challenges of engaging audiences, and the exciting world of tech reviews, all peppered with humor and personal anecdotes.
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Tom Scott's Channel
- Tom Scott, a YouTuber with over 5 million subscribers, finds it difficult to categorize his channel's content.
- His videos cover diverse topics, from riding mechanical elephants to exploring timekeeping in Britain.
Magazine Show Approach
- Tom Scott's content creation approach is similar to a 1990s factual entertainment magazine show.
- He aims for diverse, interesting segments, adapting to YouTube's format by clickbait titles and shorter videos.
Niche of "Things"
- Despite diverse topics, Tom Scott's niche is "things", focusing on infrastructure and interesting concepts.
- His audience trusts his ability to connect seemingly unrelated topics and make them engaging.