Join Chad and Steve as they host Cas Aarssen, the Clutterbug, for an enlightening episode covering YouTube, decluttering, intriguing insights into ADHD, and hoarding-themed TV shows. Cas's journey from chaos to clarity during her office renovation sets the stage for an episode packed with wisdom, laughter, and a dash of Halloween spirit!

Some of the topic explored:

• YouTube Mastery: Discover Cas Aarssen's YouTube success with 800,000 subscribers and 100 million views.
• Algorithm Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of YouTube's ever-changing algorithm, the importance of watch time, and the impact of thumbnails.
• Decluttering Wisdom: Learn practical tips for decluttering, garage sales, and embracing minimalism.
• ADHD Awareness: Explore the challenges and triumphs of living with ADHD and the importance of alternative learning structures.
• Hoarding Fascination: Uncover the allure of hoarding-themed TV shows and the satisfaction of watching transformations unfold.

Whether you're a content creator, someone navigating decluttering, or intrigued by psychology and personal growth, there's something here for you. Tune in for a fresh perspective on decluttering, content creation, and the joys of learning from life's challenges.

Visit Cas on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Clutterbug

This week we talked with Frank James about the ever-changing YouTube landscape and the state of comedy videos today.

Watch Frank on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrankJames

In this episode, Chad, Steve, and JJ McCullough talk about the rollercoaster world of podcasting, YouTube, and all things pop culture.

• Chad and Steve share their podcasting mishaps and discuss why JJ's YouTube channel isn't quite at a million subscribers—yet.
• JJ's 4D character concept: Ever wondered about the complexity of Officer Big Mac?
• How shows like Netflix's Predators pull at your heartstrings with emotional narratives and some clever editing magic.
• The pros and cons of IKEA furniture and the cultural impact of Crocs and Big Red Boots.
• Why everyone asks Steve about his wood.

This episode is all about understanding modern content creation and its cultural dimensions. Chad, Steve, and JJ offer a glimpse into the challenges of podcasting and share insights on how cultural phenomena shape our understanding of the world.

JJ on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@JJMcCullough

Be sure to watch Robert and his cars on Aging Wheels: https://www.youtube.com/@agingwheels

Taylor Lorenz is a jounalist covering the content creator world and a tech columnist for The Washington Post.

She has previously worked for The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Daily Beast. Her writing has appeared in New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, Fast Company and she regularly appears on NBC, CNN, MSNBC, and the BBC. 

Taylor was named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list of Leaders in Media and Entertainment in 2020, Adweek included her in their Young Influentials Who Are Shaping Media, Marketing and Tech listing, Town & Country magazine named her to their New Creative Vanguards list, calling her “The Bob Woodward of the TikTok generation.” 

She lives in Los Angeles, and is currently beefing with Elon Musk on Twitter or x or whatever we call it today.

More importantly, she is the author of the upcoming book:

Extremely Online, the untold story of Fame, influence and power on the internet which comes out October 3rd.

Pre-Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Extremely-Online-Untold-Influence-Internet/dp/1982146869

What better way to add to that impressive list of accomplishments, than with an appearance on Chad and Steve have a podcast.

In this episode we talked to JJ about pet ownership and how your state or town isn't as unique as you think it is. And is anyone still interested in fishing?

https://www.youtube.com/@JJMcCullough

Vidcon has created a tiered caste system to keep creators as far from fans as possible. This year we went to Vidcon and were surprised how subdued the Vidcon at the convention center was. That's because the REAL Vidcon was a mile away. And they don't want you to know about it.

We didn't realize that our last episode was actually #100. It's okay, this gave us an opportunity to talk about Jill Biden's motorcade, Elvis Costello, and the commoditization of art.