Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation, shares his journey from quirky Halloween costume tutorials to viral glitter-fart bombs and educational science content for kids. He discusses the challenges of balancing growth and sustainability, monetizing viral videos, and reinvesting in educational content. Rober's innovative approach to science education and brand building strategies have led to 5.5 billion views and 48 million subscribers on his channel.

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and the most followed science YouTuber, shares his journey of captivating young minds with engineering feats. He reveals his secrets to engaging storytelling and the art of blending fun with science in viral videos. They dive into the importance of inspiring future generations through space exploration and touch on innovative parenting strategies, especially when supporting children on the autism spectrum. Rober's passion for the scientific method shines through as he discusses creativity, ownership, and critical thinking in both work and life.

Former NASA engineer turned creator, Mark Rober, discusses building a sustainable creator business, integrating products into videos, and shifting towards self-sustainability in content creation. Insights on public speaking, subscription products, and the evolving creator economy landscape are also explored.

This week Marques speaks with fellow YouTuber Mark Rober! If you've ever wondered how Mark plans a video or how frisbees stay in the air this is the episode for you. He talks about why he's excited to help teach kids about engineering with his new CrunchLabs project and also talks about his time working for NASA and Apple. This is a fun one!Links:Mark Rober YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/markroberCrunchLabs: https://www.crunchlabs.com/Twitters:https://twitter.com/wvfrmhttps://twitter.com/mkbhdhttps://twitter.com/andymanganellihttps://twitter.com/MarkRoberhttps://twitter.com/adamlukas17https://twitter.com/EllisRovinInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/Shop the merch:https://shop.mkbhd.comJoin the Discord:https://discord.gg/mkbhdMusic by 20syl:https://bit.ly/2S53xlCWaveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and the most-followed science YouTuber, shares his journey from space tech to viral videos. He explains the blend of engineering and humor that captivates audiences, especially kids. Conversations reveal the importance of storytelling and authenticity in engaging viewers. Rober also discusses the allure of Mars exploration to inspire youth and highlights fascinating projects like Crunch Labs, merging play with critical thinking. Expect a dose of creativity and passion in making science fun!