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Jun 13, 2025 • 31min

72 Hours with Steph Curry & MrBeast

In this lively discussion, YouTube sensation MrBeast shares behind-the-scenes insights from the All-Star Weekend shoot featuring Steph Curry. He dives into the dynamics of NBA players engaging with fans through social media and how platforms like YouTube are reshaping sports media. Listeners are treated to thrilling anecdotes, including a shooting challenge with Curry and thoughts on athlete-driven content. The episode captures the excitement of modern content creation, blending entertainment, authenticity, and the emerging landscape of player-driven media.
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May 30, 2025 • 1h 51min

From Homeless to YouTube's 2nd Biggest Channel (Stokes Twins Interview)

In their first ever interview, the Stokes Twins—YouTube sensations and the second biggest creators in the U.S.—share their incredible transformation from homelessness to fame. They discuss buying a $14 million mansion for filming and the costs behind their creative process. Insights into content creation abound, including the ethics of pranking and the fallout from a controversial fake robbery. They candidly reveal personal struggles, including health issues and the emotional weight of family legacy. Their journey is a captivating tale of resilience and creativity.
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May 7, 2025 • 55min

YouTube Masterclass 2025 with MrBeast, MKBHD & Casey Neistat

Dive into a wealth of YouTube wisdom with top creators sharing impactful strategies. Learn to make your intro memorable using the RAINEY framework and the crucial role of eye-catching thumbnails. Discover how leveraging data can guide your content ideas and the power of slight adaptations for innovation. The discussion emphasizes the balance between authenticity and production quality, while embracing the value of imperfection in creativity. Grow your channel by focusing on storytelling and connecting with your audience's interests.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 50min

How Dude Perfect Built Their $5 Million Studio

I toured Dude Perfect's new HQ to learn how they built one of YouTube's biggest brands. Get free trial to Opus Clip: bit.ly/ClipYourVideos and get my free YT Thumbnail Hackpack: YTHackPack.com/ThumbnailJoin my Discord of 5,500 creators helping each other grow:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my newsletter for latest creator news & tips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠created.news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for more videos: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/YouTubeYoushaei⁠⁠⁠(0:00) Why build a new HQ?(3:06) Design & Tech(6:25) Video Costs & Production(8:56) Trick Shot(10:39) The Idea Lab(14:56) Thumbnail Design(17:25) The $100M investment(18:32) How the dudes split their equity(23:13) Video feedback sessions(25:17) Does Tyler like being “the face of DP”?(27:25) Creating sports drinks(28:01) Editing Process(30:27) Why DP “can’t” win an Emmy(33:10) Expanding beyond videos(37:33) How DP designs their sets(40:08) Creating new video formats(43:03) Beating their own records(45:30) Different dudes, different roles(46:53) Training for trick shots(48:52) Half court shot(49:19) Little surprise
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Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 25min

Beast Games finalists confront MrBeast (Beast Games Reunion Episode)

MrBeast and I brought back the top Beast Games contestants to talk drama, what you didn't see, and what's next. Thanks T-Mobile for sponsoring, learn about Magenta Status at https://www.t-mobile.com/benefits Also get my free YouTube Growth Hack Pack with my best tools, tips, and templates here: https://www.YTHackPack.comThank you to Kyle Rohrmann, Brady Anderson, Sinan Deris, Sean Klitzner, Tyler Conklin, and the entire Beast and Amazon teams for helping bring this idea for the Beast Games reunion to life.Join my Discord of 5,500 creators helping each other grow:⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠Join my newsletter for latest creator news & tips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://created.news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for more videos: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/YouTubeYoushaei⁠⁠⁠(0:00) This is not a normal reunion(1:31) Who didn't deserve their money?(6:31) What the cameras didn't see(11:19) Winning and Losing $10M(17:01) Regrets to rejecting $1M?(18:36) Do you feel like the editing was accurate?(22:22) $10M Coin Flip(24:41) The big mistake (27:36) Unofficial "rules" of Beast Games(31:31) "Tell them the truth"(32:31) Do you regret how you betrayed Deano?(38:21) "I didn't even notice cameras were there"(43:21) "You're negotiating your own demise"(48:11) Surprise (51:01) Did you know you'd become the villians?(51:41) Thank You T-Mobile(52:44) Interviewing Jimmy(55:31) Why were critic reviews so different? Criticism you agree with?(57:21) Rapid Fire: what would Jimmy do as a contestant?(1:01:24) How do you decide when to add more money?(1:02:28) Impact of Beast Games on YT Channel(1:04:11) Getting Married, Buying TikTok & More(1:08:44) Jimmy and I interview $10M Winner(1:09:51) How'd you keep it a secret?(1:11:51) What's happened since winning(1:15:01) First plans to spend $10M and preparing(1:19:04) Are you secretly a pro poker player?(1:20:11) "Screw that, you better win this thing"(1:23:13) One last challenge for $60,000
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Jan 29, 2025 • 24min

Johnny Harris explains how he exposed McDonald's biggest conspiracy

Johnny Harris, an investigative journalist known for exposing corporate conspiracies, dives into the infamous McDonald's ice cream machine saga. He unravels the reasons behind the constant breakdowns, revealing a profit-driven culture that prioritizes costs over customer satisfaction. Johnny shares fascinating anecdotes and highlights the chaotic impact on franchisees. He discusses innovative solutions and emphasizes the importance of accountability in fast food, leaving listeners questioning what really goes on behind the scenes at their favorite chains.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 3min

He Rejected Harvard for YouTube...Then Made $10M (Nick DiGiovanni Interview)

Nick DiGiovanni, a successful YouTuber and culinary creator, shares his journey of turning down Harvard for a $10M YouTube empire. He discusses mentorship from Gordon Ramsay and his experiences on MasterChef. The conversation explores his creative ideation process, the launch of his new channel "Nick's Kitchen," and strategies for engaging collaborations with big names like MrBeast and Ryan Trahan. Nick also shares insights on how authenticity in content creation has shaped his success and evolving culinary trends.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 57min

How YouTube’s $20M Chef Nearly Lost Everything (Babish Interview)

In this chat, Andrew Rea, known as Binging with Babish, shares his rise to stardom and the tough lessons along the way. He reflects on the symbolism of his Kodak tattoo and the evolution of his channel into the Babish Culinary Universe. Andrew candidly discusses his mental health struggles and the importance of community support, revealing how personal challenges shaped his creative journey. He also shares anecdotes on cooking chaos, the balance of authenticity, and his ambitious future plans in culinary content creation.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 2min

The IShowSpeed Interview: Streamer of the Year

IShowSpeed, a sensational streamer known for his electrifying live streams and record-breaking viewership on YouTube, shares his journey to fame. He discusses winning Streamer of the Year and his vibrant interactions with fans, celebrities like Neymar and Kim Kardashian, and even dreams of streaming in space with Elon Musk. Speed dives into the adrenaline of live streaming, preparing stunts like jumping over Lamborghinis, and his exciting ventures in Australia and New Zealand, all while navigating the ups and downs of fame.
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Dec 15, 2024 • 20min

Meet YouTube’s $20M Chef: Binging with Babish

I visited Binging with Babish (Andrew Rea) who showed me his studio and creative process. Get 60 days free of Spotter Studio, one of my favorite tools: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/jon Get my free YouTube Playbooks with best tips from my interviews with MrBeast, Casey Neistat & more: https://created.news/playbook Join my Discord of 5,500 creators helping each other grow: / discord   Join my newsletter for latest creator news & tips: https://created.news (0:00) - (9:37) Location 1: Filming, costs & products (9:38) - (16:19) Location 2: Creative process, editing & voiceovers (16:20) - (18:30) Location 3: Filming and team (18:30) - (19:37) Location 4: Gear and storage

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