Episodes
Apply to join the creator talks discord here: https://link.trykarat.com/DiscordYT @anthpo's videos make people laugh - but @anthpo works incredibly hard behind the scenes to make them. Today he shares why he quit YouTube last year before mysteriously returning - how he balances his art with making money - and what it was like working for MrBeast. Note: we filmed this at VidCon live in June 2024 ------------ Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric Wei at...
Published 09/30/24
Published 09/30/24
Apply to join the creator talks discord here: https://link.trykarat.com/DiscordYT @OfflineTV is a content powerhouse featuring streamers like  @DisguisedToast,​⁠ @LilyPichu and @MichaelReeves, now meet their creative director who helps make the magic happen, @Brofain. Today Brodin shares his creative vision for OTV and the thought process behind OTV’s viral video- along with his own inspirations across music, modeling, film, anime, and more! ------------ Follow Karat...
Published 08/02/24
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Published 07/04/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @FrugalAesthetic got a new girlfriend, moved in with her, then tragically broke up & got jacked - except it was all staged. Today Christian shares why he did it, how he pulled it off, and how he almost lost his mind. ------------ Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Now available on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/ Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow...
Published 06/19/24
Subscribe to our new pod together at @jomopod ! and try our new Karat Insights tool at https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights ~ @chloeshih lived two lives: by day she was a PM at Discord, by night she was a YouTuber. Then Discord laid her off. She made videos about it and went viral - getting over 25M views and coverage in the Wall Street Journal. Today she shares what that was like - and her journey going from tech worker to empowered creative. ------------------ Follow Karat...
Published 06/08/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @internetshaquille makes over $250K on YouTube without selling out his soul - because he relies on his Patreon community & selling handmade ceramic cookware. He's actively turned down chances to make 3x more - join us today to learn why and how he does it! ------------ Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Now available on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/ Follow Eric Wei at...
Published 05/30/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @JustKiddingNews cofounders Bart Kwan and Joe Jitsukawa grew up working in gangs in the "pharmaceutical industry" - but wanted to be better and make good. In 2007 - they started the Just Kidding YouTube empire. 17 years later - despite fellow creators quitting & AdSense dropping - they're still going strong- and today share the secret to their success. ------------ Follow Karat...
Published 05/16/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights  @realadamrose  never had a normal life - from playing Robin William’s son at just 9yrs old, starring in an Oscar nominated film, to going viral during the pandemic and landing a Fortnite brand deal. Today Adam talks about the secret to gaining 150 MILLION views monthly online and how he’s returning to Hollywood to produce his first film. ------------ Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Now...
Published 05/10/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @steezykane is done. He's quitting his Youtube channel with over 3 million subscribers. Steezy Kane was a fake persona created by Isaiah Shepard to get famous. Now, Isaiah is moving onto Hollywood. Today he discusses his collaboration with The Weeknd, his new show "Views" that will change Youtube, and why he's afraid of AI. ------------ Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Now available on...
Published 05/01/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @michaelamostly voiced Toph in Avatar. Then she quit acting to go to Yale and become a doctor and live what she thought would be a "normal" life- but that's not what happened. Today she shares what post-Avatar life looks like, how she really feels about Netflix's Avatar, and her own creative dreams. ------------ Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric Wei at...
Published 04/24/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @jubilee produces crazy videos - like 'Speed dating 30 people IRL' or 'Flat Earthers vs Scientists' - now meet Jubilee's founder Jason Y. Lee on *why* and Jubilee's real mission to spread empathy. Today Jason shares why he's focused today on love & relationships - and why Jubilee just launched its new relationships app! ---------------------- Check out Jubilee's new relationships app at...
Published 04/17/24
Subscribe to our creator economy newsletter at https://news.trykarat.com! @humphrey became a millionaire by working normal jobs - and saving money - before taking giant risks like starting his own business and YouTube channel. Today - he shares how to beat the system and follow his footsteps. ---------------------- Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Available now on Spotify Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Humphrey Yang at @humphrey...
Published 04/09/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights  @Jackconte  cofounded Patreon as a starving artist desperate to support himself - now he's trying to save the Internet from the algorithms running it. Today he shares why top YouTubers are quitting, how to rebuild a more sustainable Internet, and how to balance pursuing art with building a billion dollar business. ---------------------- Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at...
Published 04/02/24
Subscribe to Karat's Creator Newsletter at https://news.trykarat.com Check out Jed's new merch drop at https://ruleofthirds.com/! @jedcal got crazy views as a fulltime creator living in a creator house w friends like Kelly Wakasa & ur mom ashley. But he felt burned out. Today he shares why he decided to step back on YouTube and return to software engineering - and ensure that content is a small but meaningful part of the broader life he wants to live ✨ ---------------------- Follow...
Published 03/24/24
Subscribe to Karat's Creator Newsletter at https://news.trykarat.com In just 3 years - OTK has grown into a top profitable content org that owns a gaming PC company, a videogame publisher, and a talent management arm - all managed by co-owners @AsmonTV @EsfandTV @MizkifYT @Emiru @sodapoppin @nmplol Their fearless leader? OTK's CEO - @TipsOutBaby. Today Tips shares why OTK has succeeded when other groups have failed, how he makes decisions with 6 other streamer co-owners, and OTK's...
Published 03/20/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @TomBilyeu sold Quest Nutrition for $1bn. He used to hate his life & his own mom thought he'd fail - until he fixed his brain. Today he shares why you don't have free will & why that's ok, how to overcome the evolutionary impulses keeping you unhappy, and how to build a $1bn business. Check out Tom's courses at http://impacttheoryuniversity.com/ Follow Karat...
Published 03/13/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @PrestonPlayz made over $35M last year through YouTube. He's CEO of TBNR - a media empire with 100 employees, 9 channels and over 80M followers - but started as a kid making Runescape videos. Other top YouTubers are quitting. What keeps Preston going? Today he shares how he avoids burnout, how he scaled from creator to CEO, and he makes consistently compelling videos. ---------------------- Follow Karat at ...
Published 03/07/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @TaylorBell just quit her prestigious six figure corporate job to do YouTube full time - because passion is more important than money and prestige. Today she shares when she knew she had to quit - how to make smart bets on yourself that payoff - and how to build a YouTube empire part-time. ---------------------- Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at...
Published 02/28/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights Jonnie Park grew up alone on the streets - so he hardened himself - becoming Dumbfoundead a battle rapper who'd *make* you respect him. In a life of machismo, partying, and clout - he got millions of fans, praised by Drake, featured in movies - but now he shares why he's going sober, reconnecting with family, and looking for his feminine energy. ---------------------- Follow Karat...
Published 02/21/24
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights Graham Stephan is quiet quitting his main channel - and he's focused now on the podcast he started with Jack Selby - a former bus boy who cold emailed Graham in 2019 to work for him. Why is Graham quitting? How did Jack convince Graham to partner with him? How have they tripled the podcast's audience in the past year? Find out today on the Karat podcast 😉 ---------------------- Follow Karat at ...
Published 02/14/24
As a kid, @Stanzipotenza nearly died. She suffered PTSD but couldn't afford therapy - so she found escape in theater & comedy. Today - she's a top creator & comic with sold out shows, millions on TikTok, and a feature in the NY Times. She helped Biden win the Senate and successfully fooled Dr. Phil on national television. On the podcast today - she shares why you need therapy, how to channel emotional pain into creative work, and how to be...
Published 02/14/24
 @PhillipVu  filmed TikToks on the frontlines of the Ukraine war to raise money for refugees. He nearly died when a bomb exploded 30 meters away- and suffered through PTSD to begin therapy and confront his demons & family trauma. Today he shares how to heal when you’re hurting, how he raised thousands of dollars for refugees thru TikTok, and why he wants to settle down to do laundry & taxes. ---------------------------------------------- Learn more about Karat at...
Published 01/31/24
Marche quit community college to work at a gaming center for minimum wage so he could use the computers to stream a dying video game. Those life choices led to today - where Marche is the secret boss of Twitch. He’s co-owner & producer of  @FearAndPodcast   with @HasanAbi @WillNeff @QTCinderella @AustinProductions - and shoots content for @Valkyrae. Today Marche shares how to take massively risky bets on yourself that payoff, why partying can help your career, and how to find meaning if...
Published 01/26/24
Dan Clancy is the CEO of Twitch. He plays dodgeball with Ludwig, met streamers 1:1 while living in his van during a cross country roadtrip, and went viral singing Country Roads on Twitch. He cares about streamers. He’s also is trying to make Twitch profitable and making hard decisions around layoffs, exiting Korea, and streamer payout changes. Today- Dan shares his plan to save Twitch, why Twitch is so culturally important, and his personal story on *why* he started streaming. Recorded...
Published 01/26/24