Chad and Steve Have a Podcast

Why You Should NEVER Read The Comments (ft. Robert Dunn) Ep 118

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:43:00 +0000

Hey everyone, we are still alive and back with episode #118 of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast! We are joined by Robert Dunn (Aging Wheels) and diving into a whirlwind chat that spans everything from camera settings, AI video creation, and the charm of old-school analog photography, to the mixed reactions we’ve seen in the comment sections.

We also get into the nitty-gritty of car safety, ponder over the beauty(?) and design(?) of things like the Cybertruck, and share our personal stories about handling the good, the bad, and the ugly comments online.

Plus, we can’t forget Robert’s head-turning cars, run-ins with vehicle regulations, and how politics plays a part in what we drive.

Check our Robert’s latest video on the Aptera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDmeqLEB9c0

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Why is Everyone Quitting YouTube? (Ep 117)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:42:00 +0000

In this conversation, Chad Reynolds and Steve Ramsey discuss the changing landscape of YouTube and why many YouTubers are quitting the platform.

Additional topics include quitting drinking, cleaning and organizing Steve's shop, the rise of Patreon as a funding option for creators, the decline of brand sponsorships, creating art for yourself and slimming down your team.

They reflect on the golden days of YouTube and how it has evolved over time. They also explore the role of YouTube as a discovery platform and the need for alternative platforms. The conversation delves into the nine-year life cycle of trends and the importance of trying something new.

They emphasize the importance of creating content for oneself and building a business beyond YouTube. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the future of their podcast.

The release of YouTube Rewind, a cringe-worthy video, marked a turning point for the platform
Many YouTubers are moving beyond YouTube and building businesses that are not solely reliant on the platform
YouTube still serves as a valuable discovery platform, but creators should be less emotionally attached to it
Trying something new and different is important for long-term sustainability and growth

MORE CHAD & STEVE: http://www.ChadandSteve.com

2024 resolutions: Our personal and artistic intentions (Ep. 116)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:47:00 +0000

In this episode we're big on art and talking about New Year's resolutions and self-improvement. We discuss setting intentions rather than resolutions for the new year, emphasizing personal growth and self-reflection. The show also touches on the importance of communication and connection with others, and finding a balance between personal and professional pursuits. We share insights from our experiences as content creators and individuals, aiming to inspire and motivate listeners in their own journeys.

The Secrets to Keeping Houseplants Alive & Thriving with Darryl Cheng of Houseplant Journal (Ep 115)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:36:00 +0000

Houseplants can be daunting for those of us without a "green thumb", but keeping a houseplant isn't as hard as you may think it is, you just need to know a few simple basics (all that green thumb stuff is nonsense too).

In this episode, houseplant expert Darryl Cheng from Houseplant Journal joins Chad & Steve to discuss how to manage the light, water and general care needs of almost any houseplant.

Darryl is a content creator with over 600,000 Instagram followers, almost 50,000 YouTube subscribers, and almost 200,000 Facebook followers. He runs the website http://www.houseplantjournal.com

He has an online course, he's a plant advisor / consultant, he does speaking engagements, and he's the inventor / creator of the LTH Meter and the Houseplant Journal Watering Can & Soil Probe.

Listen to more episodes of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast on our website: http://www.chadandsteve.com and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review, or rating the show!

Thanks very much for listening

Dad, How Do I Make a Difference on YouTube with Rob Kenney (Ep 114)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 01:39:00 +0000

In this conversation, Rob Kenney discusses his YouTube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/@DadhowdoI ) and the impact he hopes to have on his audience. He talks about the challenges of authenticity and self-awareness as a content creator and the importance of avoiding controversial topics.

Rob also shares his personal journey of forgiveness and the power it has had in his life. He discusses the responsibility of being a role model as a dad and the value of sponsorships that align with his values.

The conversation concludes with Rob reflecting on becoming an empty nester and his transition to full-time YouTube.

In this conversation, Rob Kenney from Dad, How Do I discusses various topics, including sports, managing messages and expectations, balancing social media and personal time, interactions with fans, feeling seen and appreciated, and celebrity interactions.

Forgiveness can be a powerful tool for personal growth and healing.
Being a role model as a dad involves recognizing the value of fatherhood and encouraging other dads to do their best.
Sponsorships should be integrated authentically into content to maintain the trust of the audience.
Becoming an empty nester can be a bittersweet experience, but it also opens up new opportunities for personal growth.
Transitioning to full-time YouTube requires careful planning and consideration of financial stability.
Encouraging and empowering Dads is important for building strong families and communities.
Reflecting on regrets and lessons learned can help individuals grow and make better choices in the future. Being a fan of sports teams can be challenging, especially when they are not performing well.
Managing messages and expectations can be overwhelming, but it's important to find ways to disconnect and have personal space.
Balancing social media and personal time can be difficult, but setting boundaries and prioritizing alone time can help.
Interacting with fans can be both rewarding and challenging, and it's important to make them feel seen and appreciated.

Christopher Bill talks YouTube & Trombone in his Tesla (Ep 113)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:32:00 +0000

Christopher Bill is a Composer, Arranger, Music Director, Video Maker, YouTuber and a Trombonist.

Christopher started his channel "Classical Trombone", way back in 2009 and started posting videos in 2011. Over the years he has built a dedicated audience of almost 300,000 subscribers.

Not only is he an amazing trombone player, he has showcased the trombone as such a versatile instrument with his clever takes on popular music.

Christopher joins us from his camper / studio / car, how cool is that!?

Visit Christopher Bill's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-U9BPniu4AQA16baIPHYQ

Karen Brown of Just Get it Done Quilts Started with a Selfie Stick (Ep 112)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Karen Brown is a YouTuber, quilter, crafter, mother, wife, daughter, businesswoman, but not necessarily in that order. Karen is the creator behind Just Get It Done Quilts, a name that I love because it is all in the way that you say it

February 11th, 2018 was the day that Karen opened the doors on her YouTube channel – she uploaded her first video called "hazel nut quilt part 2" and just a few years later, she's managed to attract over 30,000,000 videos views and build a faithful community of almost 400,000 subscribers.

In this episode, Karen discusses her creator journey from knowing basically nothing about Instagram or Youtube, to becoming a one of the top online personalities in the quilting niche.

Just Get it Done Quilts on Youtube:

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

Just Get it Done Quilts Website:

https://www.justgetitdonequilts.com

Deconstructing jREG's Neurotypical Pro-Normie Centrism

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:25:00 +0000

Just a convo with Greg Guevara about YouTube, performance art, and Satanism.

jREG on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jREG

Matt Shea and the Many Shades of White Walls (Ep 110)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:48:00 +0000

In this episode, we are joined by guest Matt Shea, YouTuber known for his gaming content. We talk about Matt's two week road trip across Canada and his utter awe at witnessing the world's largest red paperclip. And of course, we talk about gaming content on YouTube and how it's changed over the past decade. Matt Shea on YouTube:

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

Watching Hoarding Videos with Cas Aarssen (Ep 109)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:22:00 +0000

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

the Tragedy of Comedy on YouTube with Frank James (Ep 108)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:04:00 +0000

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

JJ McCullough’s Big Red Boots (Ep 107)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:50:00 +0000

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

An Intentionalism Intervention (Ep 106)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:14:00 +0000

In this episode as we delve into intentional living, analog watches, and the trials of tech support. We share personal anecdotes and insights that revolve around intentional purchasing, digital technology, and the challenges of navigating tech support.

Intentional purchasing can shape our lives and spaces. Chad recounts how his desire for a smartwatch ultimately led him to embrace the simplicity of his analog timepiece. The conversation explores the evolving mindset behind minimalism and intentionalism, touching on how we curate our surroundings and let go of clutter. Steve's journey towards intentional living is illuminated through his experience with art and home decor, where he shares the trials of decluttering and redecorating with intention.

And recycling is kinda bullshit lol.

Driving with the Windows Down with Robert Dunn of Aging Wheels (Ep 105)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:52:00 +0000

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

Extremely Online with Taylor Lorenz (Ep 104)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:03:00 +0000

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.

Does JJ McCullough really hate animals? (EMOTIONAL) Ep 103

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:04:00 +0000

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 is Separating Creators from Fans (Ep 102)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:02:00 +0000

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.

Our 100th episode extravaganza! (Ep 101)

Chad Reynolds — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:29:00 +0000

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.

Anti-clickbait (Not clickbait) Ep 100

Chad Reynolds — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:27:00 +0000

In this episode we talk about air travel, how waiting in lines turns some people into toddlers, and how anti-clickbait titles might be a new trend on YouTube. Maybe? Lol, probably not.

Why do Canadians golf left handed? No joke, this is a thing. (Ep 99)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:41:00 +0000

In this episode, we talked about the future of YouTube Shorts. Plus, Chad recently golfed at Pinehurst and we learned about left-handed golfing. Finally, the absurdity of smoking.

Blocking ad blockers. Are you entitled to ad-free content? (Ep 98)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

YouTube is now taking an aggressive stance to block ad blockers. Is this a good thing?

The Absurdity of Brand Loyalty and Brand Boycotts (Ep 97)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 16 May 2023 19:56:00 +0000

Check out this video by Sabine Hossenfelder for a really good overview on where we are right now with AI and where it is likely to head in the near future. Do we really need to learn anything if AI can do things for us? Chad and Steve also discusses Steve's 15th YouTube anniversary, the ridiculousness of brand loyalty and brand boycotts. And Fuck Cupcakes!

Influencers Want to Keep You Poor (Ep 96)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 09 May 2023 22:45:00 +0000

In this episode, we talked about, "How Designer Brands Keep You Poor", a recent video from Cara Nicole and how hyper-consumerism is getting people to buy products we really can't afford and don't need. (i.e. tools and cleaning products). And how they get you to buy into their subscription services to support corporate brands.

Me and my AI girlfriend in an all-gender restroom (Ep 95)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 04 May 2023 16:22:00 +0000

This week Chad discussed his radical new approach to work and sleep and Steve is now an ai evangelist.

We also talked about using urinals in all-gender restrooms. Should stalls be the future? And for god's sake, stop using those dumb ass gaskets!

Mr. Beast is basically AI (Ep 94)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:59:00 +0000

In this episode we talked about the Mr. Beastification of YouTube and how this led to so many bland copycats. We're pretty sure that his videos are exactly what AI would create because they are designed to appeal to a machine. And we began this episode with a story about how Steve managed to rescue a small cat. In fact, we even had beauty tips, making this the most YouTube-retro podcast ever.

How the art business works. With Jon Peters (Ep 93)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:56:00 +0000

Jon Peters joined us this week to talk about his long running YouTube channel, art, and how art galleries work.

Jon's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonPetersArtHome

Family vloggers and algorithms are exploiting children (Ep 92)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:59:00 +0000

We're talking about the new Brooke Shields documentary (Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields) and how today's children are exploited by parents for clicks and views. Or kids are just allowing algorithms to do the job.

Does "woke" actually mean anything? (Ep 91)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:36:00 +0000

In this episode, we learn about face tattoos, how maple syrup is harvested, and the unusual occurrence of seeing someone smoking a cigarette. And does WOKE actually mean anything?

When influencers get a taste of their own medicine (EP 90)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:39:00 +0000

In this episode we talked about the irony of influencers having to sit through a 45 minute ad. And Chad is a chaperone. Plus, are you willing to pay to watch YouTube videos?

Chad bought 2000 Instagram followers, bro (Ep 89)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:29:00 +0000

In this episode we talked about how Chad bought Instagram followers, and how that works. And assistants for bigshot YouTubers.

We went to conferences and now we want to influence you (Ep 88)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:59:00 +0000

We each returned from professional conferences. In this episode we tell about the wonders of attending such events. Oh and if you haven’t seen Poker Face, check it out, especially if you like Columbo. Oh and some thoughts on hyper-consuming. And remember, “If you ain’t’ earnin’, you ain’t turnin'”

We're really not discussing AI with JJ McCullough (Ep 87)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:46:00 +0000

JJ McCullough is back with us to discuss YouTube, cultural literacy and aging.

Susan's out. Will YouTube change? (Ep 86)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:01:00 +0000

In this episode we played a quick round of “Keep it or ditch it”, talked about YouTube getting a new CEO, Steve transcending YouTube, and ai generated comment. Bow to your content robot overlords!

Making Videos to Please Machines (Ep 85)

Chad Reynolds — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:39:00 +0000

We talked about Louis CK, How the YouTube algorithm strips creators of our souls, Madonna, Music, and Crypto scams.

Chad & Steve Have A Podcast is hosted by Chad Reynolds and Steve Ramsey. This is where YouTubers share their stories. We interview a diverse range of content creators and learn more about the creator behind the content.

Listen to more episode at www.ChadandSteve.com

This Title is Clickbait (Not Clickbait) Ep 84

Chad Reynolds — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 02:47:00 +0000

Mr. Beast, Netflix, and using “value” to justify clickbait.

Chad Reynolds and Steve Ramsey are back with another mildly-entertaining podcast talking about YouTube, but mostly a lot of other things that are not completely related to YouTube.

It's a New Year, Are You a New You? (Ep 83)

Chad Reynolds — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 04:16:00 +0000

Join us as we tackle the topic of New Year’s Resolutions in this long-overdue episode of Chad & Steve Have A Podcast. We’ll reflect on our past goals and aspirations and share our ‘determinations’ for 2023! We have a lively conversation about YouTube and the current state of the platform. Also, we’re going to VidCon!

So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready for a fresh start with Chad Reynolds (Clean My Space) and Steve Ramsey (Woodworking for Mere Mortals)

#YouTuber #Podcast #ChadandSteve

Half-Asleep Chris: His House is Overrun with Lego!! (Ep 82)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:13:00 +0000

Chris Burton (aka Half-Asleep Chris) joins the podcast again to discuss Legos, YouTube videos, cats, new homes and much, much more!

(Basically we talked a lot about legos)

Check out Chris's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HalfAsleepChris

Tiffany Ferguson on How Crazy Expensive Weddings Are! (Ep 81)

Chad Reynolds — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 18:50:00 +0000

It’s been awhile since we last connected with Tiffany Ferguson (aka TiffanyFerg) and there is much to talk about! We discuss the crazy world of wedding planning, the fickle world of content creation, short form content vs long form content and wanting to never be on camera again.

Check out Tiffany’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/tiffanyferg

Cassandra Aarssen on Decluttering, Organizing, ADHD and Learning How to be a Happier Person (Ep 80)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:37:00 +0000

Chad & Steve Have a Podcast is back with another intriguing creator interview, this time we are joined by our friend Cassandra Aarssen of Clutterbug and HGTV’s Hot Mess House to discuss ADHD, YouTube overwhelm, decluttering, organizing and much more!

Take the quiz to find out what type of Clutterbug you are! https://clutterbug.me/what-clutterbug-are-you-test

Watch Clutterbug on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrganizedClutterbug

Alec Watson is Making Technology Connections (Ep 79)

Chad Reynolds — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 01:40:00 +0000

Alec Watson is the creator behind Technology Connections, a YouTube channel started in 2014 that creates entertaining and educational videos about, well, just about anything.

Be it a kettle or coffee percolator, can opener, a DVD, a turn signal, or maybe contents of a lava lamp – Alec guides us through these banal subjects in a calm, collected manner – while sprinkling in just the right amount of humour and entertainment to make the learning enjoyable.

The videos are incredibly well produced and packed full of information that you never thought you actually needed to know, but by the end you’re sitting there like, wow, I learned something by watching a YouTube video.

And then you realize you’re not the only one watching and that Technology Connections has built an audience of over 1.7 million subscribers on the back of only 160 videos – and all of that adds up to almost 200,000,000 video views.

Technology Connections on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TechnologyConnections

The Death of Gas-Powered Cars with Robert Dunn of Aging Wheels (Ep 78)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:51:00 +0000

Robert Dunn is the creator behind the YouTube channels Aging Wheels and Under Dunn and he joins us on the podcast (for a 3rd time!) to discuss electric vehicles, mental health, making YouTube videos, road trips and much more.

Visit Aging Wheels on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/agingwheels

The State of YouTube with Matthias Wandel (Ep 77)

Chad Reynolds — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:23:00 +0000

It’s been far too long since we last had Matthias Wandel on the podcast to join us in complaining about YouTube and droning on about how things were better in the olden days.

Check out Matthias on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Matthiaswandel

JJ McCullough is Saving YouTube from Canada (Ep 76)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:33:00 +0000

Our friend JJ McCullough joins us to discuss a wide range of topics from incessantly checking YouTube statistics, writing a column for The Washington Post, worrying about those damn thumbnails, coming to Toronto for BufferFest, Bill C-11 and much more!

Check out JJ’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JJMcCullough

Kevin Espiritu On YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Weeds & Why Steve's Tomatoes Won't Grow (Ep 75)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:30:00 +0000

We are joined (for a record 5th time) by our friend Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening to discuss YouTube Shorts, Tik Tok, not posting photographs on Instagram, why Steve Ramsey’s tomatoes won’t grow, gardening myths and we finally find out what is a weed.

Check out Epic Gardening: https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicGardening

Follow Chad & Steve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadandSteve

Jill Bearup on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Twitter and Pull-Ups (Ep 74)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Jill Bearup is back on the show to discuss a little bit of everything, including YouTube Shorts, Twitter, TikTok, Swords and taking a break from creating content.

Check out Jill's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JillBearup

Are We All Just Burned Out? (Ep 73)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:29:00 +0000

We’re back with another episode of Chad & Steve Have A Podcast! And this time we are talking about the general sense of frustration with YouTube and social media in general these days. What a bold choice of subjects for Chad Reynolds and Steve Ramsey to talk about.

Jared Polin on Bowling, Politics & Photography

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 19 May 2022 02:01:00 +0000

It’s been awhile since we’ve had a guest on the podcast, so in this episode we welcome back one of the first guests we had on the Chad & Steve podcast – Jared Polin aka Fro KnowsPhoto – who joins us to talk about the fascinating world of professional bowling, sharing your political beliefs on social media and of course, photography.

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Listen to more episode at http://www.ChadandSteve.com

The Olden Days of YouTube & Steve Ramsey: Fact or Fiction! (Ep 71)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:23:00 +0000

Chad & Steve are back to share stories of the ‘old days’ of YouTube (including a trip to YouTube Brandcast in 2013), buying things from Instagram ads, making woodworking and cleaning courses, Google video and we play Steve Ramsey: Fact or Fiction!

What Happened to The Internet? (Ep 70)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:02:00 +0000

In this episode, Chad and Steve discuss the current situation in Russia and the effect on content creators, reminisce about the olden days of the internet and explore just how well they know their YouTube audiences.

Do Chad & Steve Have A Podcast? Ep 69 (nice)

Chad Reynolds — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:34:00 +0000

It’s been a little while since we last spoke, so in this episode we discuss where we have been, what we have been doing and what will become of Chad & Steve Have A Podcast.

We also spend like an hour talking about YouTube stuff.

The Gamer From Mars Explores Internet Mysteries (Ep 68)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:58:00 +0000

Art M is the creator behind The Gamer From Mars, a YouTube channel which he started way back in 2009, when he has only 14 years old.

He may not actually be from Mars and rarely does he play video games anymore, but he has built a fascinating channel that produces high quality content and has consistently evolved, grown and managed to stay relevant for well over a decade.

At the time of this recording, The Gamer From Mars YouTube channel has over 1,000,000 subscribers, 250,000,000 video views and is creating well-produced and entertaining videos about some the internet’s biggest and often weirdest mysteries.

The Gamer From Mars YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGamerFromMars
Art M on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GamerFromMars

Half-Asleep Chris on Cats, Lego & YouTube (Ep 67)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 23:32:00 +0000

Chris Burton is the creator behind Half-Asleep Chris, a YouTube channel where vlogging meets stop motion meets building massive legoscapes meets, more often than not, cats at some point.

Since 2017, Chris has uploaded over 130 videos which have been watched 180,000,000 times – videos were Chris talks about banknotes, architecture, travelling, being British and the environment.

His wonderfully listenable voice is paired with stunning stop motion graphics which leads to a super satisfying viewing experience for his audience of 1.3 million subscribers who tune into watch Chris explain things or build things or collect things.

For some viewers, the real stars of the channel are Ralph and Bella, Chris’s 2 cats who make regular appearances and are treated to some of the most spectacular cat experiences one can imagine – from elaborate cat forts and bridges and mazes to, well, 1,460 pouches of food.

WATCH HALF-ASLEEP CHRIS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/HalfAsleepChris

Swords, Movie Fights & Murder Dresses with Jill Bearup (Ep 66)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:24:00 +0000

In July of 2011, Jill Bearup posted an unassuming video of herself singing a beautiful acapella rendition of Want You Gone from Portal 2. She continued posting commentary and video essays about a wide range of pop culture, movie and tv topics including a popular series about stuff she likes called, Stuff You Like and a series on the history of fan fiction.

But her life would change when she saw The Last Jedi in the cinema and decided she wanted to learn how to fight like people in movies. So she took courses in stage combat and 18 months later started making videos about it. Her YouTube channel went from 23,000 subscribers to a silver play button in two months. And now, just a year later, Jill’s channel has over 350,000 subscribers, it’s her full time job, and she makes videos about stage combat, movie fights and murder dresses.

Jill Bearup is a testament to perseverance on YouTube. Keep cranking out quality content that you believe in and eventually, you can hit upon something that strikes a chord with a lot of people. Her content is fun, lively and informative…you can tell she loves what she does. And the best part? We get to learn about boob armor and how to hide a sword in a dress.

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Listen to more episode at www.ChadandSteve.com

YouTuber Roundtable with Kevin Espiritu & Shane Farmer (Ep 65)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:46:00 +0000

We’re trying something a little bit different today. We call it YouTuber Roundtable and for the first time ever we have two guests on the podcast to talk YouTube! Don’t worry, this isn’t replacing anything, this is bonus content and who doesn’t love a good bonus at the end of the year.

We discuss the removal of the dislike button, shorts, staying motivated during slow periods and much, much more. We go really deep on all things YouTube in this episode!

Kevin Espiritu is the creator behind Epic Gardening which started in 2013 and has over 1,400,000 subscribers and provides viewers with practical, straight forward gardening advice for beginners and seasoned pros.

Shane Farmer is the creator behind Dark Horse Rowing. Started in 2015, the channel has grown to over 160,000 subscribers and serves up well-produced videos of rowing instruction and motivation.

Dark Horse Rowing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DarkHorseRowing

Epic Gardening on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicGardening

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Listen to more episode at www.ChadandSteve.com

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Christmas in Norway with Arne and Carlos. Knitting, Hygge & More! (Ep 64)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:39:00 +0000

With the Holiday season in full swing, Arne and Carlos are back on the show to talk about Christmas traditions in Norway as well as their own personal Christmas traditions. And we’ll learn about Hygge, a word difficult to describe in English. But mostly we wanted to catch up with two of our favorite guests and chat about life, their YouTube channel, and find out just how many knitted Christmas balls they’ve made. And we’ll find out why Carlos recently tried to burn the house down.

So pull up a comfortable chair by the fireplace and join us as we sit and maybe knit for a bit.

Visit Arne & Carlos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ARNECARLOS

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Graenolf on Acting, Comedy, YouTube & Short Films (Ep 63)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:57:00 +0000

His name is Graenolf and he makes weird skits happen on YouTube. Before that he made gaming videos – building an audience of over 400,000 subscribers before turning his attention away from listicle videos and towards short comedy videos in 2018.

As seemingly drastic as the change was, his new videos still focused mostly on video game culture and references, but steadily, over time, Graenolf introduced a broader range of subjects to his content.

His audience approved and the channel has grown to over 800,000 subscribers with 170,000,000 video views and a wonderfully unpredictable stream of quirky videos and more serious content like Callback – a short film which was released just last month.

Graenolf join us on the podcast to discuss acting, comedy, short films and YouTube.

WATCH GRAENOLF ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/Guyon

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The Drama of Mean Comments with JJ McCullough (Ep 62)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 01:34:00 +0000

This week we had a conversation with J.J. McCullough about the drama surrounding YouTube comments and the “I quit” video format. We also weighed in on the removal of the Dislike button.

Visit JJ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JJMcCullough

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Belief it or Not with Trevor Poelman (Ep 61)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Trevor Poelman is the co-host and co-creator of Belief it or Not – a podcast discussing different religious sects, movements and other interesting things in the world of religion.

The belief it or not YouTube channel started at the same time as the podcast, but at the end of 2020, Trevor started uploading video essays covering these same subjects, in an in-depth video format.

It was a recipe for success and in less than a year, these well polished videos have generated millions of views and have attracted over 65,000 subscribers to the Belief it or not YouTube channel.

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Ryan Sadilek of Minus The Gym talks Strength & Well-Being on YouTube

Chad Reynolds — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:03:00 +0000

Ryan Sadilek kicked off his YouTube channel on March 25, 2018 with an introduction video explaining exactly what to expect on ‘Minus The Gym’, a fitness channel dedicated to improving your strength and well-being from home and without the need for a gym membership.

Ryan is a certified personal trainer and teaches a balance of calisthenics, strength exercises and diet and nutrition advice.

His videos are concise and packed with useful, honest information. The channel has grown to over 350,000 subscribers with over 20,000,000 video views.

Check out Minus The Gym on YouTube

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“This isn’t an interesting episode” – Matthias Wandel (Ep 59)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:24:00 +0000

Who doesn’t love an episode with Matthias Wandel?!

Matthias joins us for a third time to discuss trying out clickbait titles on his videos, the current state of woodworking content on YouTube, short form video and the slow decay of the YouTube “community vibe” that was once nurtured on the platform back in 2014-2016.

We also chat about net worth websites being the most inaccurate things ever, question the stability of his new shed and ask if this is indeed the most uninteresting episode of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast.

So, is that true? You’re going to have to listen to find out!

Watch Matthias on YouTube

Matthias Wandel operates the most viewed woodworking channel on YouTube, with over 500 million video views since 2007. He also operates 2 other YouTube channels called ‘Matthias Random Stuff” and “Matthias Talks YouTube”.

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Why Do We Like Scary Movies with Jay Bond (Ep 58)

Chad Reynolds — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:53:00 +0000

The very spooky Jay Bond from Bloodbath TV joins us on the podcast to discuss the current state of scary movies and if quality horror movies are still being made. We also revisit some classic horror flicks which stand the test of time and Jay shares his favorite ‘deep cuts’ (some lesser known scary movies which you should watch!)

Watch BloodBath TV on YouTube!

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How to Get 16 BILLION Views on YouTube with Shannon Jones of Bounce Patrol (Ep 57)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:46:00 +0000

Shannon Jones of Bounce Patrol joins us again to discuss the early years of the Bounce Patrol YouTube channel, the state of children’s content and running one of the largest YouTube channels in the world!

Check out Bounce Patrol on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Bouncepatrolkidstv

Shannon Jones is the creator behind Bounce Patrol – a YouTube channel producing amazing kids content that has attracted over 24.6 million subscribers, making Bounce Patrol the 167th most subscribed channel in the entire world.

Bounce Patrol is 63rd biggest music channel on the YouTube platform just behind Katy Perry, Eminem and Drake and just ahead of Adele, Beyonce and Michael Jackson.

Bounce Patrol is the 28th most subscribed to kids channel on YouTube, just behind Peppa Pig and just ahead of Sesame Street.

The last time Shannon graced us with her presence was in December of 2020, and the channel had 11 billion views and some 10 months later, it has passed 16 billion views, so an increase of 5 billion views in less than a year.

What have you been doing in the past 10 months, Steve?

Thankfully, the person behind those numbers is wonderful and works very, very hard and deserves all of the spoils that come with that insane level of success.

Hannah & Shane Burcaw in a Rarely Accessible World (Ep 56)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:19:00 +0000

We are joined again by Hannah and Shane Burcaw (Squirmy and Grubs on YouTube) for a thought provoking conversation about accessibility and why lack of accessible design in public and commercial spaces still seems to be an issue in 2021

Steve shares his recent experiences and challenges with accessibility while travelling to Aspen and we hear about Shane and Hannah’s wedding and other recent news!

Squirmy & Grubs on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SquirmyandGrubs

Hannah & Shane Burcaw in a Rarely Accessible World (Ep 56)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:19:00 +0000

Steve shares his recent experiences and challenges with accessibility while travelling to Aspen and we hear about Shane and Hannah’s wedding and other recent news!

Squirmy & Grubs on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SquirmyandGrubs

Frank James on Introverts, Extroverts & Becoming a Better YouTuber (Ep 55)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Frank James is the creator behind ‘Frank James’, a YouTube channel making comedy videos about introverts, extroverts, the 16 Myers-Briggs Personalities and more.

His first video was uploaded January 1st, 2017 and featured a chapped lipped Frank talk about his struggles with new years depression at 4:00am in front of many guitars

Fast forward 4 years and the channel has amassed over 800,000 subscribers, with 135,000,000 video views and a passionate audience who tune in for a meaningful connection to Frank’s relatable and light hearted content.

Whether you’re an extrovert, introvert or perhaps the popular omnivert you’re sure to learn a little something about yourself!

Frank James on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankJamesChannel

Check out Chad & Steve Have A Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadandSteve

Robert Dunn of Aging Wheels Tricks out his Yugo (Ep 54)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:51:00 +0000

Robert Dunn returns to the podcast to give us an update on his fleet of weird cars and talk about his two YouTube channels, Aging Wheels and Under Dunn.

Visit Aging Wheels on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/agingwheels

Robert Dunn is the host of Aging Wheels, a YouTube channel which gives an entertaining and informative look at little known cars, their quirks and the fact that it seems like perpetual cycle of shame frustration and guilt associated with owning an operating these vehicles.

He also runs the cleverly named ‘Under Dunn’ YouTube channel where Robert shares some projects, tool and shop upgrades, woodworking videos and more.

That’s all well and good, but most notably, Robert Dunn is arguably most renowned for his special guest appearance on Chad & Steve Have A Podcast episode 27 – look it up folks, it’s a classic – and while you’re at it, put you hands together and welcome back to the podcast – Robert Dunn

Stewart Hicks and the Lighter Side of Architecture (Ep 53)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode we spoke to Stewart Hicks about his absolutely fantastic YouTube channel, Architecture w/ Stewart, ” A YouTube journey exploring architecture’s deep and enduring stories in all their bewildering glory.”

It’s the most fun you will ever have learning about the philosophy of architecture and design and how these spaces interact with our lives.

Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/stewarthicks

How to Quit a Channel with 97,800 Subscribers with Jay Bond (Ep 52)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:01:00 +0000

With his channel sitting at over 97,000 subscribers, actually just 2300 shy of a Silver play button, and after posting 1384 videos over the past 8 years, Jay Bond of Bloodbath and Beyond made the decision to start all over with a new channel.

As YouTube reduces its emphasis on a subscription model in favor of recommended and watch-next features, we may begin to see more channels starting over to find their actual regular viewers.

Jay’s new channel, Bloodbath TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd8uGwHxUIxzqMtoAkpuL6A

Mikey Bustos and his amazing ant colonies: AntsCanada (Ep 51)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Michael Bustos is the creator of Ants Canada, absolutely one of most fascinating channels on Youtube. A channel he created back in 2009 to share his love of ants and ant keeping with the world. Since then his channel has racked up more than 4 million subscribers who watch him tend to his ant colonies.

The videos on AntsCanada are beautiful, professional productions with gorgeous cinematography, dramatic soundtracks, and emotional storytelling. Mikey now lives in the Philippines in a stunningly beautiful jungle while building a new home.

Mikey is also a singer-songwriter and comedian sporting a second gold play button with his other channel featuring his music videos and comedy skits.

AntsCanada on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AntsCanada

Mikey Bustos channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MikeyBustosVideos

What have we learned by doing 50 podcast episodes? (Ep 50)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:41:00 +0000

In this episode we reflect back on the first year of Chad & Steve Have A Podcast and talk about memorable moments and what we’ve learned about ourselves and our guests.

JJ McCullough on Canada, Flags, YouTube Shorts, Recycling and More (Ep 49)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This week we had a delightful conversation with JJ McCullough about his eclectic YouTube channel which features videos about Canada, politics, flags, pop culture and much more.

Visit JJ’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JJMcCullough

JJ McCullough is a cartoonist, writer, journalist, YouTuber and a guy who talks about Countries, Culture and Canada.

He created his YouTube channel way back in 2006 and some 300 videos later – JJ has built an audience of over 370,000 subscribers with over 70,000,000 video views.

With his passionate commentary which encompasses a wide range of topics from flags to anthems, world leaders to The Simpsons, recycling, politics, propaganda and of course, a healthy selection of content aboot Canada – the country that he calls home.

His videos are driven by a mantra of living life with the right mix of skepticism and gratitude and not taking things too seriously.

So friends, let’s bring the left and right together – to make a clapping sound sound and welcome to the podcast JJ McCullough.

You’re NOT relevant anymore. With Tiffany Ferguson (Ep 48)

Steve Ramsey — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:12:58 +0000

This week we talked to Tiffany about her recent Internet Analysis video, “You’re Not Relevant Anymore: what happens when YouTubers pass their peak? We deep dive into the life cycle of producing content and how some creators adapt and survive the loss of popularity while others simple expire.

Watch Tiffany’s complete video here.

Austin McConnell on Storytelling and Filmmaking (Ep 47)

Steve Ramsey — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:49:32 +0000

Austin McConnell is a filmmaker, an author, historian, a comedian, an essayist and a cultural commenter. But those just scratch the surface. Austin has one of those rare, but compelling YouTube channels that is just hard to describe. The best way to describe him is simply “storyteller”.

Since 2012, he’s made over 130 videos with topics ranging from how he bought the rights to a Jack Nicholson movie, to How to survive a bear attack, to a Solid 30 Minutes of Useless information, and much more.

Check out Austin McConnell’s channel here.

Growing on YouTube with Kevin Espiritu (Ep 46)

Chad Reynolds — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 16:43:00 +0000

Kevin Espiritu is the man behind Epic Gardening and he joins us on the podcast once again to discuss some of the behind the scenes challenges running a successful YouTube channel, building and scaling multiple business, opening a warehouse and much more!

Subscribe to Epic Gardening: https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicGardening

Unnecessary Inventions with Matt Benedetto (Ep 45)

Chad Reynolds — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:19:00 +0000

Matt Benedetto is the host and creator of Unnecessary Inventions, a YouTube channel where, just like you would expect, he makes totally Unnecessary Inventions…inventions that solve problems that don’t exist but seem almost practical in a twisted way.

Visit Unnecessary Inventions: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnnecessaryInventions

Organizing & Decluttering with Cassandra Aarssen of Clutterbug and Hot Mess House (Ep 44)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:06:00 +0000

Cassandra Aarssen is the host of Clutterbug on YouTube and Hot Mess House on HGTV, helping people regain control over the clutter in their lives. We talked to Cas about the 4 Organizing Styles and how you can design a system that helps you stay organized for good. And we learned the challenges of launching a TV show during 2020!

Take the quiz to find out what type of Clutterbug you are! https://clutterbug.me/what-clutterbug-are-you-test

Watch Clutterbug on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrganizedClutterbug

Why YouTubers Need to Evolve, with Tim Schmoyer (Ep. 43)

Chad Reynolds — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode we welcome back Tim Schmoyer from Video Creators to talk about the ever-changing landscape of YouTube and how YouTubers need to evolve to stay relevant.

Check out Tim’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/VideoCreatorsTV

The Girl With The Dogs: Vanessa De Prophetis (Ep 42)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Vanessa De Prophetis is the creator of “The Girl With The Dogs”, originally a Tik Tok account which has grown to over 4,000,000 followers and now a YouTube channel that grows at a rate of 100,000 new subscribers each month.

Her pet grooming videos are shot in her grooming salon in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and also just happen to be adorable, educational, and so satisfying to watch!

The Girl With the Dogs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFnGWHIQvybwmR7XDh7-9A

Making Money on YouTube with Jared Polin (Ep 41)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 03:31:00 +0000

Jared Polin joins us again on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics including a new found interest in bouldering, purchasing and renovating the FroFactory, making money on YouTube, sponsored videos vs. actual video reviews, publishing a book on Kickstarter, Tik Tok, YouTube Shorts and more!

Jared Polin / FroKnowsPhoto on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/froknowsphoto

Jared’s website: https://froknowsphoto.com

Nick Lewis and Interior Design (Ep. 40)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:11:00 +0000

Nick Lewis is a design YouTuber with a goal of simplifying interior design. His videos help you choose the right rug or sofa for your space or what kind of lighting options might work best for you. He’s not afraid to voice his, sometimes unpopular, opinions on design trends, all with a gentle humor and relatable charm. Nick is also an entrepreneur and founder of Ollie Nickel, an online retailer specializing in bathroom fixtures.

Nick Lewis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickTalksDesign

Ollie Nickel: https://ollienickel.com/

Rob Kenney of Dad, How Do I? (Ep. 39)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:51:00 +0000

Rob Kenney is the creator behind Dad, How Do I? – a YouTube channel which he started in April of 2020 to share his simple, practical ‘dadvice’, from tying your tie, to making biscuits, checking your oil or even tuning a guitar.

A little over a year later, the channel has grown to over 3 million subscribers and has catapulted Rob into his new job as the Internet’s Dad. With his story being shared by major media outlets around the world, Rob is using his new found platform to continue to share his Special brand of support, inspiration, affirmation and of course, to remind us that it is cool to be kind.

He is also now an author, after the release of his first book, aptly named, Dad, How Do I? Which was released in May 2021.

Visit Dad, How Do I on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DadhowdoI

Exploring Music with Cory Arnold of 12tone (Ep. 38)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Cory Arnold is the creator and host of 12tone, a YouTube channel discussing music theory in a unique and engaging way. Since 2015 he’s been explaining how music works on a level that casual music listeners can enjoy and relate to, while at the same time dipping into more technical concepts that serious musicians can appreciate. All with the help of little elephants.

Check out the 12tone YouTube channel.

Tai and Talaat McNeely of His & Her Money (Ep. 37)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Talaat and Tai McNeely are the married team behind His and Her Money, a YouTube channel dedicated to empowering everyone with financial savvy and teaching viewers how to have a better relationship with money and build wealth. They believe everyone has the ability to live comfortably and debt free; you just need a little drive and motivation.

Subscribe to His and Her Money on YouTube.

Shane & Hannah Burcaw of Squirmy & Grubs (Ep. 36)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Hannah and Shane Burcaw, along with their dog Cloe, share their interabled life together with an enthusiastic audience on their YouTube channel called Squirmy and Grubs, which has grown to 850 thousand subscribers and racked up 150 million views in just three years.

Shane is the President and founder of Laughing at My Nightmare, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching children that all people deserve kindness and respect, regardless of their differences, and provides free medical equipment to people living with muscular dystrophy.

Hannah Aylward met Shane a few years ago after seeing a YouTube documentary about him and in September 2020 the couple got married. This episode is a YouTube love story!

Visit Shane and Hannah on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SquirmyandGrubs

Jake Williams of Bright Sun Films Explores Abandoned Places (Ep. 35)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jake Williams is a documentarian, and the creator and host of Bright Sun Films, one of the most fascinating channels on YouTube. Since 2013 he has posted over 166 in-depth, high quality videos garnering over 160 million views.

His flagship series, Abandoned, gives viewers an inside look into buildings and other places that have been abandoned and left to the elements and how they got to that point.

Jake has recently completed his first feature length documentary, Closed for Storm slated for release on July 6, 2021. It’s the Untold Story of Six Flags New Orleans, a theme park that’s been abandoned and rotting away for the past 15 years.

Visit Bright Sun Films on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrightSunGaming

Car Detailing with Pan the Organizer (Ep. 34)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Pandelis Moschopoulos aka Pan the Organizer is one of the largest car detailing channels on YouTube. In this episode, we chat with Pan about how he organizes ideas for his YouTube channel, his video making process, we also get the inside scoop on the car detailing business, and learn about his recent purchase of his dream car.

Watch Pan the Organizer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PanTheOrganizer

Tiffany Ferguson of Tiffanyferg (Ep. 33)

Steve Ramsey — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:17:34 +0000

Tiffany Ferguson examines YouTube and internet culture along with social issues and media. Her internet analysis videos are presented in an engaging, yet well-researched format. She deep-dives into topics such as the dark side of family vlogging, internet flexing, YouTuber relatability, meme culture, consumerism, and more.

She funded her college journey with her earnings from YouTube and now offers insights and advice as someone who has been through the ups and downs of YouTube for over a decade.

Visit the Tiffanyferg YouTube channel.

Shane Farmer of Dark Horse Rowing (Ep. 32)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Shane farmer is an entrepreneur, educator, and founder of Dark Horse Rowing. Since 2016 his YouTube Channel has grown into a community of thousands of people all over the world working together to improve their bodies and health through rowing.

In this podcast, Shane discusses his journey from a life insurance salesman, to a health advocate and trainer, and how YouTube changed it all.

Visit Dark Horse Rowing and Shane Farmer on YouTube.

Arne & Carlos (Ep. 31)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000

For the past 5 years, Arne & Carlos have been sharing their passions with knitting to a super passionate audience on YouTube. They are designers, textile artists, and authors of 10 books in 15 languages, their work is on permanent display in 2 museums in Oslow. In the world of knitting, these guys are rock stars.rrArne & Carlos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswHDKvVlidNa02Y_T0D1Zwrr***rrChad: https://www.youtube.com/user/cleanmyspacerrSteve: https://www.youtube.com/c/stevinmarin

Arne & Carlos Are Knitting Rock Stars (Ep. 31)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Since 2015, Arne and Carlos have been sharing their passion for knitting with a super passionate audience on YouTube.

But their show goes beyond knitting tutorials by sharing stories about their life in rural Norway. Carlos Zachrison and Arne Nerjordet are designers, textile artists, and authors of 10 books in 15 languages, their work is on permanent display in 2 museums in Oslo. In the world of knitting, these guys are rock stars.

In this episode of Chad and Steve Have a Podcast, we learn how they got into fashion design, how their upbringing shaped their passion, and what the next steps are for their international brand.

Check out the Arne & Carlos YouTube channel.

Grady Hillhouse of Practical Engineering (Ep 30)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Grady Hillhouse is a civil engineer who shares his interest and fascination with infrastructure on his YouTube channel, Practical Engineering, and it’s one of the most fascinating shows on the platform. Grady manages to present topics such as dams, water towers, sink holes, or the electrical grid in an approachable and highly entertaining way. And as of January 2021, he’s now a full-time YouTuber!

Visit Practical Engineering on YouTube.

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Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening (Ep 29)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:30:00 +0000

Everyone gardens for different reasons, I’m here to help them find that reason.
Kevin Espiritu

On this episode, Chad and Steve talked to Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening and learned how his channel has exploded over the past year. 2020 saw a huge growth in the number of people interested in growing their own food and Kevin supplied a wealth of information to help us all in the garden. We also learned about his multi-pronged approach to earning an income with YouTube as a hub.

Visit Epic Gardening on YouTube.

Aaron Marino of Alpha M. (Ep 28)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Aaron Marino from the Alpha M YouTube channel has built a men’s style, grooming, and fitness empire. We talked to him about how he runs so many successful businesses that help men live their best, most confident lives. His videos are fun, informative, in your face, and his clickbaity titles and thumbnails definitely push the boundaries.

Visit Alpha m on YouTube

Robert Dunn of Aging Wheels (Ep 27)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Robert Dunn’s YouTube channel, Aging Wheels, showcases his passion for weird and quirky cars, and his engaging personality makes the content fun for everyone, even if you’re not interested in cars.

We chatted with him about turning a hobby into a YouTube career and how his devoted audience helps to make it all possible.

Visit Aging Wheels on YouTube

Art M of The Gamer From Mars (Ep 26)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Art M, of The Gamer From Mars channel grew up on YouTube and pivoted his channel from video games to discussing YouTube culture and internet commentary. In this episode, we also learn about his process for researching and scripting the topics he covers.

Visit The Gamer from Mars YouTube channel.

Chris Sharpe of Yoga with Adriene (Ep 25)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

This week we spoke with Chris Sharpe about what it means to be the executive producer of Yoga With Adriene, YouTube’s largest yoga channel. We talk about some of the strategies he and Adriene use to to build their brand, foster a thriving community, and create a lucrative system of monetization.

Check out Yoga with Adriene on YouTube

Jay Bond of Bloodbath & Beyond (Ep 24)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Jay Bond is the creator and host of Bloodbath and Beyond, a YouTube channel devoted to reviews and discussion of horror movies. We discuss the challenges facing a channel producing content that YouTube finds a little edgy. The reality is, don’t expect to get earn much revenue.

Jay’s successfully disputed over 600 copyright claims and walks us through that whole process. But mostly, Bloodbath and Beyond is a great example of making videos for the sheer passion of it. And if a channel you watch brings you enjoyment, consider supporting its creators on Patreon.

Check out Bloodbath and Beyond on YouTube

Hilah Johnson of Hilah Cooking (Ep 23)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Hilah Johnson from the Hilah Cooking channel, discusses her ever-changing career, from sketch comedy, to cooking, to podcasting, writing, and much more. And we’ll learn about Satan’s Hairy Meatballs!

Visit Hilah Cooking on YouTube

Michael Buckley is the Original YouTuber OG (Ep 22)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

This week we’re talking to Michael Buckley, one of the earliest stars of YouTube with his show, What The Buck. We had a fun time discussing early YouTube, celebrity gossip, Michael’s decision to end his show, life coaching, and how to live your best life possible.

Michael Buckley on Instagram

Steve and Chad’s YouTube channels:

Woodworking for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin

Clean My Space: https://www.youtube.com/user/cleanmyspace

Craig Benzine aka Wheezy Waiter (Ep 21)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Since 2007, Craig Benzine has published over 1500 comedy videos on his YouTube channel, Wheezy Waiter. In this episode, we talk to him about his early “absurdist era”, to his current format of producing the popular, “Why do people like___?” and 30 Day Challenge series. We discuss how he perseveres on YouTube by keeping his content fresh. And we discuss minimalism, health, and lifestyle goals.

Check out Wheezy Waiter on YouTube.

Are How-to Videos Dead? With Matthias Wandel (Ep 20)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000

We brought Matthias Wandel back on the show to talk about the state of how-to, science, and educational content on YouTube. And we discuss what works well for us and what today’s audiences prefer to watch. Matthias Wandel on YouTube

How Do YouTubers Make Money? (Ep 19)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode we breakdown the many different streams of income content creators can use to earn a living on YouTube. We discuss AdSense monetization, brand sponsorships, Patreon, affiliate sales, product sales, merch, and much more. And we talk about how much of our incomes come for these sources.

Our YouTube channels:

Clean My Space https://www.youtube.com/c/cleanmyspace

Woodworking for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin

The Past, Present, and Future of YouTube Features (Ep 18)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

This week we take a trip down memory lane and discuss features YouTube used to have. Then we talk about the current set of features and what ones we wish YouTube would implement in the future.

Our YouTube channels:

Clean My Space https://www.youtube.com/c/cleanmyspace

Woodworking for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin

Jared Polin aka FroKnowsPhoto (Ep 17)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we’re talking with Jared Polin from Fro Knows Photo about personal branding and how he sets himself apart from the crowd on YouTube. With lucrative products and revenue streams, Jared has build a highly successful career bringing photography to a YouTube audience.

Check out Fro Knows Photo on YouTube.

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Our YouTube channels: Clean My Space https://www.youtube.com/c/cleanmyspace Woodworking for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin

Antonio Centeno of Real Men Real Style (Ep 16)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we’re having a conversation with Antonio Centeno from Real Men Real Style. We talk about how his military background led to his entrepreneurship and how he manages multiple businesses today. We’ll find out his approach to using YouTube and social media to maintain his position as one of the world’s leading experts on men’s style.

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Shannon Jones of Bounce Patrol (Ep 15)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we talking with Shannon Jones, the creator, producer, and director of Bounce Patrol. We discuss the many challenges of creating children’s shows on YouTube and why they are the most consumed content on the platform. And we’ll find out what it’s like to run a channel with 19 million subscribers and 11 billion views.

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Matthias Wandel (Ep 14)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we’re talking with woodworking extraordinaire, Matthias Wandel. We’ll find out about the amazing machines he makes and how he’s created so many viral videos from them. We’ll get into his thoughts on monetization and how he manages to make a living without brand or sponsorship deals. And we’ll find out how and why he got started on YouTube 13 years ago.

Matthias Wandel on YouTube.

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Melissa Maker of Clean My Space (Ep 13)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we interview Melissa Maker, the host of Clean my Space the biggest channel on YouTube dedicated to helping you clean everything and organize your life.

We discuss how radio and TV still struggles to understand YouTube, seeing this generation of content creators as a threat. We talk about entrepreneurship, gender stereotypes, minimalism, cleanfluencers, and much more.

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Chad Reynolds and Steve Ramsey host the world’s most entertaining podcast about YouTube. With over 20 years of combined experience on the YouTube platform, Chad and Steve share perspectives, stories and good conversations.

Chad’s Channel: Clean My Space Steve’s Channel: Woodworking for Mere Mortals

Tim Schmoyer of Video Creators (Ep 12)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Schmoyer is the world’s leading expert on growing YouTube channels and spreading your message. He and his team work with individual content creators trying to reach their first 1000 subscribers as well as Fortune 500 companies trying to strategically leverage their presence on YouTube.

In this candid discussion Tim opens up about his recent burnout and how it has affected his health, physically and mentally. It’s a problem that almost all content creators will experience at some point.

We’ll discuss strategies for maintaining a healthy work/life balance and how to find meaning in distractions outside of our day-to-day routines.

Check out Video Creators on YouTube.

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Chad’s Channel: Clean My Space Steve’s Channel: Woodworking for Mere Mortals

Can You Remain Relevant Yet Evolve on YouTube? (Ep 11)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast:

• A look back at Steve’s 2009 YouTube channel and its whopping 186 subscribers

• YouTube channel recommendation of the week. Check out iJustine’s YouTube channel

• Let’s learn about Chad and Clean My Space

• TikTok, Instagram Stories, Snapchat, Vine, and more ephemeral content.

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Chad Reynolds and Steve Ramsey host the world’s most entertaining podcast about YouTube, that no one knows about yet. With over 20 years of combined experience on the YouTube platform, Chad and Steve share perspectives, stories and good conversations.

Are Sponsorships Ruining YouTube Content? (Ep 10)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Chad and Steve Have a Podcast:

How to bounce back from an underperforming video
YouTube channel recommendation of the week
Annoying sponsorship techniques. Are sponsorships out of control? Will the bubble burst?
Tips for creators who are thinking about taking on sponsors

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Where Are These OG YouTubers? (Ep 9)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:48:00 +0000

In this episode of Chad and Steve Have A Podcast, we’re talking about the Streamy Awards and the usual bunch of nominees. Plus a discussion on OG content creators who have moved on to greener pastures. And we get into our wild west YouTube videos that we feel estranged from.

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Is There Still Room on YouTube for YouTubers? (Ep 8)

Chad Reynolds — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 16:01:00 +0000

In this episode of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast, we discuss YouTube and its obsession with promoting content that is not created for YouTube. Are YouTubers, people who produce content specifically for this platform being left behind?

We also talk about the new documentary, Dolly Parton: Here I Am and how Dolly has managed to keep her personal brand so solid over so many years.

And we get nostalgic about the YouTube 5-star rating system.

Thank you for listening!

Can you really make money on YouTube? (Ep 7)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:08:00 +0000

How can new YouTube channels get any traction in a sea of channels? Is it worth it? In this episode of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast, we discuss our first YouTube videos, roller coasters, TV shows, and family vlogging.

What Camera Gear Do You Need for YouTube? (Ep 6)

Chad Reynolds — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:05:00 +0000

We have a conversation about “This is Paris”, the new YouTube Original documentary about Paris Hilton, social media influencers, and then get into a discussion about the camera gear we use to make our videos.

Should You Remake OLD YouTube Videos? (Ep 5)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:19:00 +0000

Chad and Steve talk about remaking our old videos, comment trolls, building websites in the early days of the internet, the time lapse channel “Temponaut”, and how the old Steve is way better than the new Steve.

Taking YouTube Channels in New Directions (Ep 4)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:14:00 +0000

Are we addicted to social media? Chad & Steve discuss product launches, retail sales, and “The Social Dilemma” documentary.

What Makes A Good YouTube Thumbnail? (Ep 3)

Chad Reynolds — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:11:00 +0000

In this episode, Chad and Steve talk about “clicking the bell”, phone addiction, and deep diving into A/B thumbnail testing.

Is it worth setting up a second YouTube channel? (Ep 2)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:44:00 +0000

In this episode we talk about the surreal red California atmosphere, learning to be comfortable enough to podcast without editing, niche YouTube channels, and of course, cat videos.

Chad and Steve Start a Podcast (Ep 1)

Chad Reynolds — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:23:00 +0000

In this episode we talk about web sites in the early days, snagging domains, DIY content creation, and setting up this podcast.