
Exposing Our Editor (ft. @Mudan) | Trash Taste #173


[00:00 - 00:08]The speaker needs to take a quick break and asks for something funny for the Patreon


[00:09 - 00:15]The podcast guests include Scott, Jerry, and special guest Moudin, the editor


[01:28 - 01:36]Moudin is responsible for the mini Moudin in each episode and edits for multiple channels


[01:28 - 01:36]Moudin's editing company started with recommendations and now has a team of 4 plus 10 freelancers


[01:28 - 01:36]Moudin is very efficient and addicted to editing, which explains his productivity


[02:36 - 02:43]His passion for video editing started at 16 or 17


[06:15 - 06:26]Moudin's advice for efficiency is addiction, stick to one thing


[06:44 - 06:52]He had no ambition until he was 17 and was in panic mode at 13


[00:00 - 07:05]Moudin is a highly efficient and dedicated video editor who has built a successful editing company through recommendations and hard work.


[07:05 - 07:12] The speaker talks about their childhood and how they collected PSP games as their purpose in life.


[07:44 - 07:50]They also discuss their interest in cameras and stop motion animation.


[07:50 - 07:56]In high school, the speaker borrowed cameras from school and became interested in making their ideas into reality.


[09:58 - 10:04]The speaker then talks about their current health-conscious habits, including wearing a WHOOP band and taking a variety of vitamins.


[11:38 - 11:49]They mention being deficient in vitamin D and B12, and how taking supplements has helped their headaches and fatigue.


[12:08 - 12:14]The speaker also talks about their previous diet consisting mainly of carbs and how they have now started incorporating meat into their meals.


[13:09 - 13:27]They explain that their health-conscious habits may have started as they became more involved in editing.


[07:05 - 13:39]Overall, the speaker is focused on optimizing themselves as a human being and becoming the best version of themselves.


[13:40 - 13:50]Speaker discusses constantly thinking about the optimal path to do multiple things in the house


[15:50 - 15:56]They mention being influenced by a YouTuber who is obsessed with living forever


[16:13 - 16:25]Speaker starts taking vitamins and feels a 20% increase in personal feelings and well-being


[17:04 - 17:20]They mention doing blood tests and finding deficiencies, leading them to take specific vitamins


[19:40 - 19:45]The group discusses the taste and effectiveness of the drinks


[20:14 - 20:20]They bring gifts of energy drinks and liver cleanse drinks for the others to try


[13:40 - 20:32]Speaker has found success in optimizing their life through vitamins and supplements, influenced by a YouTuber obsessed with living forever.


[20:32 - 20:39] Pete Montano had a drink called Audemone Si


[20:40 - 20:49]It's an energy drink that looks like a vitamin bottle


[20:49 - 20:55]Pete used to drink it when he was sick and would have four at a time


[20:49 - 20:55]Joey informs Pete that there's 20 grams of sugar in one drink


[20:56 - 21:01]Pete realizes that might be why he felt sick


[21:01 - 21:07]Joey jokes that if he drinks four energy drinks when sick, he's "gone"


[21:19 - 21:25]They discuss the potential erectile dysfunction benefits of Marka


[21:34 - 21:39]They question if Viagra is over the counter in Japan


[22:20 - 22:26]Joey explains how he used to spend $1000 a month on Fiverr to find editors


[22:49 - 22:55]They discuss the difficulty of finding good editors on Fiverr


[24:06 - 24:15]He mentions that traditional media editors struggle with YouTube editing


[25:22 - 25:28]Joey is responsible for quality control and spends a lot of time on videos


[25:53 - 25:59]He dislikes editing anime videos


[26:41 - 26:57]Mudan gets paid monthly as a salaried editor


[26:41 - 26:57]Joey explains why he prefers a salaried position for his editing team


[20:32 - 27:37]The conversation covers topics such as energy drinks, potential erectile dysfunction benefits of a drink called Marka, the difficulty of finding good editors on Fiverr, and Joey's editing process and team.


[27:37 - 27:43]Interviewer asks about editor's opinion on first Trash Taste episode


[27:44 - 27:50]Editor discusses Patreon and episode zero


[27:56 - 28:04]Editor talks about camera setup and initial reactions to show


[27:56 - 28:04]Editor and interviewer discuss changes in camera setup and empty walls


[29:37 - 29:43]Interviewer asks about favorite episode to edit


[29:43 - 29:52]Editor mentions creative freedom and trust in producing Trash Taste episodes


[30:20 - 30:25]Editor and interviewer discuss editor's past as an anime YouTuber


[32:10 - 32:17]Editor explains reasons for starting an anime YouTube channel


[33:04 - 33:12]Editor discusses community involvement and meeting people through anime events


[33:14 - 33:24]Interviewer asks about editor's recent streams and one where he sat in a white room


[33:43 - 33:49]Editor explains concept of white room stream and its effects on mental health


[34:30 - 34:36]Editor got the idea from a Michael Reeves video


[34:30 - 34:36]Editor discusses incorporating YouTube videos into his streams


[27:37 - 34:36]Editor discusses his experiences editing for Trash Taste, including initial reactions to the show, creative freedom, and past as an anime YouTuber. They also talk about the editor's recent streams and a unique one where he sat in a white room for 13 hours, as well as the effects on his mental health.


[34:36 - 34:42]Person discussing streaming with someone named Connor


[34:47 - 34:52]Interested in doing a psychological torture-type stream


[34:52 - 35:01]Wants viewers to be able to interact but not with her


[36:20 - 36:25]Tried a treadmill stream where viewers could control the speed


[37:41 - 37:47]It was miserable and editing the video was difficult


[39:42 - 39:48]Talked about splitting up long videos for better views


[39:57 - 40:10]Mentioned struggling to come up with content for Genshin


[40:55 - 41:01]Sponsored by Harry's razors


[34:36 - 41:12]Concludes with the need to spread out content and the difficulty of finding new ideas for videos


[41:13 - 41:18] A description of the product being discussed


[41:27 - 41:32]Benefits of using the product, such as a weighted handle and foaming shave cream


[41:27 - 41:32]Harry's high customer satisfaction in the shaving industry


[41:32 - 41:37]Offer for a no-risk trial and ability to cancel subscription at any time


[41:38 - 41:45]The option to schedule delivery refills for as low as $2


[42:32 - 42:37]Discussion about a previous fact check regarding white paint on airplanes


[43:05 - 43:21]Explanation of Google's algorithm and its potential to provide incorrect answers


[43:26 - 43:33]Anecdote about fact checks appearing on screen during episodes


[43:57 - 44:04]Mention of optometrist girlfriend and her edits to episodes


[43:57 - 44:04]Mention of girlfriend getting a recent eye surgery


[44:04 - 44:12]Discussion about dark mode and glasses


[45:23 - 45:32]Debate about the most common eye surgery and possibility of needing it in the future


[46:20 - 46:25]Mention of doing 23andMe and receiving a high risk for Alzheimer's


[46:58 - 47:03]Annoyance with receiving constant emails about new family connections through ancestry


[47:53 - 47:59]Mr. Beast inspired video idea involving contacting all cousins for a battle royale


[41:13 - 48:08]Discussion about various topics including product benefits, fact checks, eye health and surgeries, and a humorous idea for a video.


[48:08 - 48:16]Discussion about Asian households and inheritance


[48:25 - 48:32]Possibility of achieving immortality within lifetime


[49:00 - 49:11]Aging and diet in Japan


[50:39 - 50:46]Effects of blending and cooking on health benefits of food


[50:46 - 50:55]Lack of trust in health studies and articles


[50:46 - 50:55]Examples of contradictory health studies


[54:37 - 54:43]Goal of not being dependent on others in old age


[54:49 - 55:00]Desire for an off switch in old age


[48:08 - 55:14]Discussion of Asian inheritance and aging, possibility of immortality, effects of diet and cooking on health, lack of trust in health studies, and goal of independence in old age.


[55:14 - 55:21] The speaker expresses a desire for their body to stop working and shut down, resembling a heart attack or stroke.


[55:28 - 55:34]They discuss the idea of becoming a sentient head like in Futurama.


[56:32 - 56:37]The speaker talks about their love for editing and how they have accepted it as part of their identity.


[57:32 - 57:39]They discuss their downtime and how streaming has become a combination of their hobbies.


[1.02:12 - 1.02:17]The speaker's friend brings up a night where they dressed up and took photos, and the speaker tells a story about their friend drinking sake in a shot glass.


[1.02:12 - 1.02:17]The speaker tries the sake and dislikes it, emphasizing that it should not be taken as a shot.


[55:14 - 1.02:17]The last bullet point is a summary of the previous points, mentioning the speaker's desire for their body to stop working, their love for editing, and their dislike for sake being taken as a shot.


[1.02:18 - 1.02:24] The speaker and others are discussing a small bottle of sake.


[1.02:32 - 1.02:39]The speaker mentions that they can see the cogs turning in someone's mind.


[1.03:09 - 1.03:14]Someone brought gifts from Estonia and they discuss the country.


[1.04:50 - 1.04:57]The speaker asks the guest about their love for editing and their secret to enjoying it.


[1.05:36 - 1.05:43]The guest talks about how editing is like any other art form and how they enjoy creating content.


[1.06:43 - 1.06:48]They discuss how sponsors are often the most difficult part of editing.


[1.08:15 - 1.08:29]The guest talks about how they edit at four times the speed and can recognize words from the waveform.


[1.08:49 - 1.08:55]The speaker mentions that the guest once said they were "parasocial" with the hosts.


[1.09:17 - 1.09:23]The guest mentions that they feel like they know the hosts well but can't position themselves as their friend.


[1.02:18 - 1.09:55]The speaker and others discuss sake and gifts from Estonia. They also talk about editing, sponsors, and feeling parasocial with the hosts.


[1.10:09 - 1.10:14]Conversation about interviews and audience appeal


[1.10:31 - 1.10:36]Difficulty in finding new content for interviews


[1.11:41 - 1.11:52]Moonanna's role in editing and choosing footage for videos


[1.12:45 - 1.12:57]Feeling of discomfort when discussing personal topics on camera


[1.12:45 - 1.12:57]Maintaining a consistent energy and professionalism on camera, especially in Japan


[1.12:45 - 1.12:57]Reactions to seeing edited footage and realizing their true personalities come through


[1.12:45 - 1.12:57]Discussion about authenticity and being true to oneself on camera


[1.15:33 - 1.15:38]Understanding and embracing one's own flaws and humor


[1.16:52 - 1.17:04]Mention of some poorly executed video ideas


[1.16:52 - 1.17:04]Question about any videos that turned out better than expected


[1.09:57 - 1.17:10]Discussion about the challenges and rewards of creating content for a YouTube channel, including the pressure of appealing to a specific audience, maintaining authenticity on camera, and the role of editing in shaping the final product.


[1.17:29 - 1.17:35]The speaker discusses the ease of creating content in Japan and the limitations of censorship.


[1.17:44 - 1.17:49]They mention a specific experience at a dick museum that was censored in their video.


[1.19:23 - 1.19:30]They also discuss the rise of "shorts" on YouTube and how it affects creators and their audience.


[1.20:08 - 1.20:15]The speaker then talks about the trend of fast-paced, attention-grabbing editing in videos and their personal preference for longer storytelling formats.


[1.21:47 - 1.21:53]The conversation then shifts to marketing and brand recognition, with a mention of the past use of cocaine in Coca-Cola.


[1.23:16 - 1.23:27]The speaker shares a personal story about a man they see at their gym who may potentially be a flat-earther.


[1.17:10 - 1.23:41]The speaker discusses creating content in Japan, censorship, the trend of fast-paced editing and "shorts" on YouTube, and marketing tactics. They also share a personal story about a potential flat-earther they see at their gym.


[1.23:42 - 1.23:49]The speaker meets a man who asks if he lives in Japan and they exchange information about where they are from.


[1.23:49 - 1.23:54]The man talks about living in China and Japan, and the speaker mentions living in California.


[1.24:53 - 1.24:59]The man expresses his political beliefs, and the speaker tries to politely end the conversation.


[1.25:22 - 1.25:29]The speaker reflects on encountering similar situations in the past.


[1.25:36 - 1.25:43]They discuss health benefits and old media coming back.


[1.26:03 - 1.26:11]The speaker brings up flat earthers and shares a story about encountering a similar person in Florida.


[1.26:41 - 1.26:49]The speaker talks about attracting these types of people and trying to understand their beliefs.


[1.28:53 - 1.29:03]The speaker shares a similar experience at a party in the Midwest.


[1.30:06 - 1.30:12]The man at the party mentions saving himself and the speaker is surprised.


[1.23:42 - 1.30:12]The speaker meets a man in Japan and they discuss where they are from. The man shares his political beliefs and the speaker politely tries to end the conversation. They reflect on similar encounters in the past and discuss topics such as health benefits and old media. The speaker shares a story about encountering a flat earther in Florida and discusses their fascination with understanding alternative beliefs. They also mention a similar experience at a party in the Midwest. The man at the party mentions saving himself and the speaker reflects on the unpredictable social situations in America.


[1.30:31 - 1.30:41]The speaker discusses a conversation they had with someone who believes in the importance of virgins.


[1.30:56 - 1.31:01]The speaker wonders about the potential bigotry in this belief and tries to engage the person in conversation.


[1.31:03 - 1.31:13]They describe the person as a typical frat boy and note that this is the first time they have met someone with this type of belief.


[1.31:13 - 1.31:31]They mention that this person may have been influenced by podcasts or TikTok.


[1.32:09 - 1.32:18]The conversation turns to the topic of trash tastes listeners and how they may quote food takes at random times.


[1.33:24 - 1.33:30]The speaker talks about how they are lazy and use Uber Eats often in Japan because it is cheaper and more convenient than making food.


[1.33:24 - 1.33:30]They mention that Japan's food prices are cheaper than in other countries and that Uber Eats drivers are holding up the economy.


[1.33:24 - 1.33:30]They mention that the convenience stores in Japan are not as magical as they were expecting.


[1.34:31 - 1.34:39]The speaker discusses the shortage of bus and taxi drivers in Japan and how some foreign drivers are being hired.


[1.36:47 - 1.36:54]The speaker notes that the food quality in the UK has improved and that they are excited to eat at restaurants when they visit.


[1.30:13 - 1.37:15]Overall, the speaker discusses their conversations about virginity, trash tastes listeners, and food with someone in Japan. They also mention the convenience and food prices in Japan and the UK.


[1.37:15 - 1.37:20] Person A questions if they had something, Person B admits they may have lied


[1.37:21 - 1.37:26]Person A mentions getting a sandwich and crisps, Person B denies having them


[1.38:11 - 1.38:17]Person A mentions Person B saying they had something, Person B denies it


[1.38:11 - 1.38:17]Person B questions if Person A is gaslighting them, Person A denies it


[1.38:17 - 1.38:22]Person B talks about having Nandos in the UK, Person A has trouble remembering it all


[1.38:27 - 1.38:33]Discussion about Nandos and its spicy sauces having more calories


[1.39:15 - 1.39:23]Person A mentions being impressed by the aesthetic of Japan


[1.40:45 - 1.40:51]Discussion about Japanese bars and snacks


[1.42:34 - 1.42:50]Discussion about Japanese craftsmanship and its expensive prices


[1.43:23 - 1.43:28]Discussion about drinking habits in youth and trying spicy chips


[1.37:15 - 1.43:53]Person A and Person B discuss their experiences with Nandos and Japanese bars while also touching on topics such as lying, gaslighting, and the aesthetic and craftsmanship of Japan. They also mention their drinking habits in their youth.


[1.43:54 - 1.43:59]The speaker had to use something and wasn't sure if it wanted to be used


[1.44:07 - 1.44:14]They cleaned out expired hot sauces and the spicy air made their throat itch


[1.44:20 - 1.44:40]The speaker's mom used to eat spicy food and now they do too


[1.46:24 - 1.46:32]The speaker used to have a low spice tolerance but now they can handle spicier foods


[1.46:24 - 1.46:32]The speaker's mom and girlfriend also test their spice tolerance


[1.47:11 - 1.47:18]They went to AX in LA and the first time was before they started working for the company


[1.47:38 - 1.47:43]The speaker helped make a video where a fan asked for a date


[1.47:50 - 1.47:55]They stayed at the speaker's editor's house and it was rough


[1.47:56 - 1.48:02]The speaker's favorite country is Amsterdam and they lived in Paris for a while


[1.49:10 - 1.49:18]They lived in a ghetto outside of Paris and enjoyed the city as a tourist


[1.49:24 - 1.49:29]The speaker went to Disneyland in Paris


[1.49:30 - 1.49:37]The speaker knows some French and had to speak it to get around in Paris


[1.50:27 - 1.50:32]This was part of the speaker's second wave of editors for YouTubers


[1.50:46 - 1.50:52]They edited vlogs on a website called Upwork and ended up editing a softcore porn video


[1.50:46 - 1.50:52]They picked up any editing job they could and found one editing vlogs on Upwork


[1.50:46 - 1.50:52]The speaker edited the vlog well and was offered more work


[1.50:52 - 1.51:02]The speaker's mom purposely makes their food spicier now


[1.51:17 - 1.51:24]The first vlog they edited was about pleasuring women


[1.43:54 - 1.51:24]The speaker discusses their experiences with spicy food, traveling to different countries, and editing videos for a living. They also share a humorous story about accidentally editing a softcore porn video while trying to take on any editing job they could find.


[1.51:25 - 1.51:34]Speaker discusses his job editing pornographic videos


[1.54:02 - 1.54:10]He checked on his previous employer a year later and was offered double the pay to return, but declined


[1.54:44 - 1.54:51]The previous job was intense and required frame-perfect cuts, resulting in 20 hours of work per week


[1.54:44 - 1.54:51]The speaker eventually quit due to burnout and the intense workload


[1.54:51 - 1.54:58]He also edits for YouTubers and had a previous job editing for a porn producer


[1.57:54 - 1.58:01]The speaker avoids burnout by taking on a variety of tasks and managing his workload


[1.58:21 - 1.58:27]He also had to serve eight months in the military after high school, but initially was rejected due to being too skinny


[1.51:25 - 1.58:39]The speaker discusses his job editing porn and for YouTubers, his intense previous job editing for a porn producer, and how he avoids burnout. He also mentions his military service.


[1.58:40 - 1.58:48]Negotiated a shorter contract for a job and was able to start sooner


[1.59:01 - 1.59:09]Lost 10 kilograms due to illness and was able to easily gain it back


[1.59:11 - 1.59:19]Spent two weeks eating normally and then focused on work and exercise


[1.59:53 - 2.00:01]Has a slow and steady approach to optimizing work and finding time


[2.00:41 - 2.00:46]Average day includes waking up at 9am, handling urgent tasks, eating, and working out


[2.00:52 - 2.01:02]Refuses to take a full day off and prefers to stay productive


[2.01:19 - 2.01:31]Took a longer vacation in Japan and usually only takes three or four days off


[2.02:40 - 2.02:47]Advice for editors is to quit if they don't enjoy it


[2.03:24 - 2.03:30]Shout out to his YouTube channel and mentions patrons and Twitter


[2.03:50 - 2.04:00]Mudan is a key player in the success of the Trash Taste podcast


[1.58:40 - 2.04:18]Negotiated a shorter contract, lost weight due to illness, has a slow and steady approach to optimization, takes short breaks, refuses to take a full day off, and gives advice for editors.