Today I’m talking to Hank Green. Hank doesn’t need much introduction. In fact, he invited himself on Decoder to talk about YouTube's partner program, which shares ad revenue between YouTube and the people making videos. The split is 55/45 in favor of creators. But other platforms don't have this. There is no revenue share on Instagram. There is no revenue share on Twitter. There’s no revenue on Twitter at all, really. And importantly there is no revenue share on TikTok: instead there’s something called a creator fund, which shares fixed pool of money, about a billion dollars, among all the creators on the platform. That means as more and more creators join TikTok, everyone gets paid. You might understand this concept as: basic division.This episode is long, and it’s weedsy. Honestly, it’s pretty deep in our feelings about participating in the internet culture economy, and the relationship between huge platform companies and the communities that build on them. But it’s a good one, and it’s not really something any of us talk about enough.Links:VlogbrothersDecoder interview with YouTube Chief Product Officer Neal MohanViacom Has Officially Acquired VidCon, A Global Online Video Convention SeriesPatreon Acquires Subbable, Aligning the YouTube StarsThe Verge EMAILS t-shirtCrash CourseSciShowEonsThe medium is the messageThe Kardashians hate the new InstagramHank Green: So… TikTok SucksWaveform: The MKBHD Podcast, “TikTok vs YouTube with Hank Green”Decoder: The videos that don’t work on YouTube and the future of the creator business with Nebula CEO Dave Wiskus Awesome Socks ClubAwesome Coffee ClubTranscript:https://www.theverge.com/e/23051537Credits:Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.Today’s episode was produced by Creighton DeSimone and Jackie McDermott and it was edited by Callie Wright.The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Sr Audio Director is Andrew Marino. Our Editorial Director is Brooke Minters. And our Executive Producer is Eleanor Donovan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hank Green discusses YouTube's evolution, revenue sharing, and the challenges faced by creators. They explore legacy, integrity, and the shifting digital landscape of content creation. The conversation touches on friendship, education, and the impact of online platforms on traditional academia.

Hank Green, an internet phenomenon and science communicator, shares his journey from a viral video to co-founding Complexly. He discusses the struggles of monetizing popular educational content despite high engagement and how a cancer diagnosis inspired him to embrace comedy. Hank reflects on the evolution of educational YouTube channels and their impact on traditional education. He also candidly shares his experience with cancer, highlighting the importance of humor and vulnerability in coping, and offers insights on navigating fame and the writing process.

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In 2007, brothers Hank and John Green lived thousands of miles apart, so they started posting video blogs to each other on a strange new platform called YouTube. People began tuning in, and the daily Vlogbrothers posts became an early viral hit. Over time, the brothers grew that single channel into a sprawling collection of businesses, including a production studio—Complexly—that makes some of the most entertaining educational content on the internet. They’re also both hugely successful authors; John’s young adult novel The Fault in Our Stars is one of the best-selling books of all time. With every success, Hank says he’s asked himself, “What’s exciting? What’s causing you the most stress? Head in that direction.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hank Green, a popular YouTuber and science communicator known for Crash Course and SciShow, discusses his journey from casual videos to prioritizing science education. He explores the evolution of online content and its impact on creator-audience relationships, contrasting early collaboration with today's algorithm-driven landscape. Hank tackles media literacy, emphasizing critical thinking amidst misinformation, and highlights the vital need for accountability in reporting. He also shares how content creators can build trust in an increasingly fragmented media world.

Preorder The Anthropocene Reviewed book, out May 18, 2021: https://sites.prh.com/anthropocenereviewedbookJoin John Green and special guests on the The Anthropocene Reviewed virtual book tour! Each ticket purchased will grant access to the respective live event and include a signed copy of The Anthropocene Reviewed.  Ticket links and more information at http://www.johngreenbooks.com/appearances. Tour dates:Monday, May 17th at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ETNortheast Event in partnership with The Wilbur TheatreWith special guest Clint SmithTuesday May 18th at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ETWestern EventWith special guest Sarah GreenWednesday, May 19th at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ETSouthern EventWith special guest Hank GreenSaturday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ETMidwest EventWith special guest Ashley C. FordFor every ticket purchased, $2 will be donated to Partners In Health. $1 is included in the ticket price, and my publisher Dutton will match every $1.

Hank Green, a creative force behind educational content, teams up with his brother John Green, an acclaimed author and YouTube personality. They tackle quirky questions like when to stop using a bar of soap and the legacy of early plastics. With humor, they explore the impacts of modern dating's emotional challenges and the surprising role of bacteria in everyday life. Listeners will enjoy anecdotes on life insurance for writers and the quirks of animal intelligence, making for a delightful blend of whimsy and insight!

Summer 2023 was a pretty scary one for the planet. Global temperatures in June and July reached record highs. And over in the North Atlantic Sea, the water temperature spiked to off-the-chart levels. Some people figured that meant we were about to go over the edge, doomsday. In the face of this, Hank Green (a long time environmentalist and science educator behind SciShow, Crash Course, and more), took to social media to put things in context, to keep people focused on what we can do about climate change. In the process, he came across a couple studies that suggested a reduction in sulfurous smog from cargo ships may have accidentally warmed the waters. And while Hank saw a silver lining around those smog clouds, the story he told—about smog clouds and cooling waters and the problem of geoengineering—took us on a rollercoaster ride of hope and terror. Ultimately, we had to wrestle with the question of what we should be doing about climate change, or what we should even talk about.Special thanks to Dr. Colin Carson and Avishay Artsy. EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Lulu Millerwith help from - Alyssa Jeong PerryProduction help from - Alyssa Jeong PerryOriginal music and sound design contributed by - Jeremy Bloomwith mixing help from - Jeremy BloomFact-checking by - Natalie Middletonand Edited by  - N/A CITATIONS: Videos: Sci Show (https://www.youtube.com/@SciShow) Crash Course (https://www.youtube.com/crashcourse)   Articles: The article Hank came across (https://zpr.io/zKYxWht3Nmy7)   Books:  Under a White Sky (https://zpr.io/zKYxWht3Nmy7): The Nature of the Future by Elizabeth Kolbert Our newsletter comes out every Wednesday. It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!   Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.   Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org. Leadership support for Radiolab’s science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Hank Green, a science communicator and YouTuber known for SciShow, discusses his methods for making the truth go viral. He shares insights on audience connection and the challenges of misinformation. Renée DiResta, an expert on online manipulation, uncovers how influencers reshape media dynamics in today's news landscape. Douglas Rushkoff delves into the surreal survival fantasies of tech billionaires, critiquing their isolation and exploring the implications of wealth disparity in a potential dystopian future.