[00:00 - 00:06]Trash Taste is going on tour in North America in September and October.

[00:07 - 00:22]Tour dates include St. Paul, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, Washington DC, Raleigh, Nashville, Orlando, Dallas, Austin, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, LA, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland.

[00:23 - 00:30]Tickets are on sale, with some cities already close to selling out.

[00:50 - 01:05]Early access, uncensored and uncut episodes, and monthly behind-the-scenes content are available for $5 patrons on Patreon.

[02:55 - 03:11]Anthony Padilla, founder of Smosh, is a YouTuber and interviewer who does deep dive interviews with popular individuals or groups.

[05:17 - 05:28]He spends a day with each guest, including a pre-interview call, to prepare for the interview.

[05:49 - 05:55]He started doing pre-interviews because he felt he needed more preparation and was cutting out important information.

[06:43 - 07:02]He uses the extra time during interviews to delve deeper into the psychology behind his guests' experiences.

[06:43 - 07:02]Anthony Padilla's interviews provide insight into the experiences and personalities of his guests.

[07:02 - 07:09]Interviews typically last 20-40 minutes, but can be longer.

[07:02 - 07:09]Anthony Padilla's interviews are highly informative and well-researched.

[07:15 - 07:20]The interview with Markiplier lasted two hours and 40 minutes and was cut down to half an hour.

[00:00 - 07:27]Trash Taste tour, Anthony Padilla's interviews, and Patreon content provide a unique perspective on popular figures in YouTube culture.

[07:30 - 07:39] Audio is transcribed to text

[08:15 - 08:20]Five editors work in a specific process to refine the footage

[08:39 - 08:46]Individuals discuss the process of editing conversations

[08:39 - 08:46]The speaker is a "stickler" for polished content

[09:08 - 09:15]Some conversations are archived and not released

[10:26 - 10:34]Some content may be censored to adhere to YouTube guidelines

[10:40 - 10:50]The speaker interviews various individuals, including dominatrixes and pony players

[12:38 - 12:48]The speaker may feel awkward in certain situations, but it is part of the research process

[14:45 - 14:51]The speaker feels more comfortable when on camera for content creation

[14:45 - 14:51]The speaker's content is primarily not on camera, except for this podcast

[07:30 - 14:51]Audio is transcribed to text

[15:00 - 15:05]The speaker initially felt awkward and weird being on camera, but eventually got used to it and developed a parasocial relationship with the camera.

[15:55 - 16:01]The presence of a camera crew, especially a boom mic, gives the speaker a sense of importance and a "free pass" to act differently.

[16:08 - 16:14]The speaker reflects on moments where they would have been embarrassed if not for the cameras rolling, such as when they dressed up as a maid for a video.

[17:34 - 17:48]There is a different mindset when conducting interviews, as it feels like a one-time opportunity to have a conversation with the person.

[18:55 - 19:01]The speaker tries to make the interviewee feel comfortable and gives them control over how deep they want to go in the conversation.

[20:18 - 20:25]The speaker wanted to connect with people in a deeper way through the series.

[20:58 - 21:07]The idea for the interview series came from a joke about being an independent YouTuber, and the speaker enjoyed the improvised moments in the conversations.

[21:32 - 21:39]The speaker struggled to find a direction for the channel but eventually focused on the aspects they enjoyed the most.

[21:32 - 21:39]The speaker decided to delve deeper into those ideas for the channel.

[14:51 - 21:39]The speaker initially felt awkward on camera but grew more comfortable and developed a parasocial relationship. The presence of a camera crew gives a sense of importance. The speaker reflects on moments they would have been embarrassed if not for the cameras. There is a different mindset during interviews. The idea for the series came from a joke and the speaker enjoys improvised moments. They struggled to find direction but focused on aspects they enjoyed. The series aims to connect with people in a deeper way.

[21:40 - 21:47] Started expanding on interviews in Japan and found the process rigid and scripted

[22:00 - 22:07]People often want to know the questions beforehand and script their responses

[22:15 - 22:22]Similar experience with interviewing someone from South Korea

[24:10 - 24:22]Takes a while to build rapport and trust with interviewees

[25:43 - 26:01]Some people get defensive and vying for respect

[26:02 - 26:07]Initial challenge of making interviewees comfortable on camera

[26:21 - 26:26]Developed pre-interview call and casual conversation to warm up interviewees

[27:19 - 27:31]Challenge of not using good material during pre-interview conversation

[28:27 - 28:37]Started with two camera operators and slowly added more people to the team

[21:40 - 28:43]Started doing interviews alone with two camera operators and eventually added more people to the team.

[35:44 - 35:51] In 2005, the speaker quit college to focus on their YouTube channel, Smosh.

[35:59 - 36:04]In 2017, the speaker left Smosh and began their own YouTube channel.

[36:12 - 36:22]By 2014-2015, the speaker had started to tune out of paying attention to YouTube and the community.

[36:12 - 36:22]The speaker attended two semesters of community college before quitting to focus on Smosh.

[36:23 - 36:30]They still feel affected by the YouTube algorithm, but have learned to focus on what matters most to them.

[36:30 - 36:38]The speaker now has a team of 10 employees and enjoys managing a business.

[36:30 - 36:38]The speaker realized the once in a lifetime opportunity of building their YouTube channel, leading to their decision to quit college.

[28:44 - 36:38]Overall, the speaker left college in 2005 to focus on building their YouTube career and now has a successful channel with a team of employees.

[36:38 - 36:44] The speaker discusses feeling like the master of their own fate in the world of YouTube and how getting a college degree was not necessary for their success.

[37:00 - 37:08]They talk about making their own rules and being able to foresee the potential of YouTube as a platform.

[38:35 - 38:41]The speaker quit college after releasing six videos and signing a contract with a competing company.

[38:42 - 38:48]The contract promised $3600 split between the speaker and their partner for two years, but it was not a good deal.

[40:05 - 40:17]The speaker and their partner were able to get out of the contract and were then approached by MySpace and YouTube.

[40:32 - 40:38]The company promised marketing and views, but instead used deceptive tactics to inflate numbers.

[42:33 - 42:40]They chose to stick with YouTube and were one of the first channels to make money through the platform.

[44:41 - 44:48]The speaker discusses feeling good about Google's acquisition of YouTube and how they made the right decision.

[44:49 - 44:55]They were already making money through YouTube before the economy on the platform was established.

[44:55 - 45:03]The only form of advertising at the time was lower third ads.

[36:38 - 45:10]The speaker was initially afraid of backlash for using ads on their videos. Overall, the speaker discusses their journey in the early days of YouTube, from quitting college to signing a bad contract with a competing company and eventually choosing to stick with YouTube and becoming one of the first channels to make money through the platform. They also discuss their initial fears of using ads on their videos.

[45:10 - 45:21] The speaker and their partner enabled ads on their older videos and waited until a bigger audience came in to avoid backlash.

[45:21 - 45:27]Even on their older videos, people were upset about ads and called out the speaker for promoting a smoothie company.

[46:03 - 46:10]The speaker and their partner made a sponsored video for a smoothie company and only uploaded it to their second channel.

[46:10 - 46:16]The video received a couple thousand views and received mixed reactions.

[46:23 - 46:35]The speaker talks about how there were no rules on YouTube in the beginning and how they would purposefully break rules to show that they could.

[47:52 - 47:59]They discovered a company that was using hidden iFrames to gain views and subscriptions, and reported it to YouTube.

[49:06 - 49:12]The speaker and their partner had a brief period of time where they were the most subscribed channel on YouTube.

[50:03 - 50:10]The speaker and their partner would often push themselves outside of their comfort zone in order to create content that would be seen by a large audience.

[50:43 - 51:00]They received offers from predatory individuals who came to their house and promised sponsorships from big companies.

[50:43 - 51:00]The pressure of being the most subscribed channel affected the way the speaker approached their content, both in a positive and negative way.

[51:00 - 51:06]Fans would often show up at their house, but they eventually moved in together and had a third roommate.

[53:08 - 53:13]The speaker and their partner were smart enough to know when something didn't feel right and avoided working with these individuals.

[45:10 - 53:36]Overall, the speaker had a mix of positive and negative experiences during their time as a top subscribed channel on YouTube.

[53:37 - 53:42]The speaker and their friends lived in a house for four years while their videos were becoming popular on YouTube.

[53:52 - 53:59]They would often have mobs of people show up at their house, looking through their trash and disturbing their editing process.

[53:59 - 54:06]The speaker admits that they were not smart about sharing their address and made it easily accessible to fans.

[55:09 - 55:18]They also discussed how they used to do "mail unboxing" videos and received strange items from fans, including dead bees and nail clippings.

[58:36 - 58:44]The speaker explains how they eventually had to stop showing certain items in their videos because it was encouraging fans to send more of those items.

[1.00:24 - 1.00:29]They also talk about how they were one of the first creators to get paid on YouTube, but it was not a guaranteed income and they had a risky offer from a company that ultimately did not pay off.

[1.00:57 - 1.01:07]The speaker mentions that they were not sure about the future of YouTube at that time.

[53:37 - 1.01:28]The speaker and their friends lived in a house for four years while their videos were becoming popular on YouTube. They had to deal with intrusive fans and received strange items through mail unboxing videos. They were one of the first creators to get paid on YouTube, but faced uncertainty and a risky offer from a company.

[1.01:28 - 1.01:41]In 2011, YouTube felt uncertain and unpredictable

[1.01:54 - 1.01:59]In 2014, Google tried to create a Facebook-like platform called Google Plus

[1.02:24 - 1.02:31]The speaker and his partner were making money by designing websites for people before they started getting paid on YouTube

[1.02:31 - 1.02:42]They made two lip sync videos before the Pokemon theme, which they had to host on their own website because there was no YouTube at the time

[1.03:49 - 1.03:56]They eventually found out about YouTube when someone else uploaded their video and they had it removed

[1.03:49 - 1.03:56]The speaker designed a website for easy sharing of the videos and saw that it was getting a lot of views

[1.04:02 - 1.04:07]They created their own channel and Smosh was still available as a username

[1.04:26 - 1.04:34]They were then offered a deal by a company to take over their website and help them achieve their dreams for the company

[1.05:31 - 1.05:38]The company paid them a salary and had a plan for it to increase over the years

[1.06:15 - 1.06:28]The speaker had to teach the company how to do things and often had to reteach and abandon his own dreams for the company

[1.07:00 - 1.07:06]Four years into the contract, the speaker realized things were not going as planned and they still had two years left

[1.07:06 - 1.07:16]A particular moment that made the speaker realize things were not going well was when the company hired someone without consulting the speaker

[1.07:40 - 1.07:46]The company also had the speaker do a fundraiser for a game without a clear concept or plan, causing stress and disappointment

[1.08:36 - 1.08:42]The speaker and his partner had to come up with the idea and concept art quickly, and the company launched the campaign with just the concept art

[1.01:28 - 1.08:50]The speaker and his partner were making money by designing websites before being paid on YouTube. They were offered a deal by a company to take over their website and help them achieve their dreams, but the company did not consult them on important decisions and did not have a clear plan for projects, causing stress and disappointment.

[1.08:50 - 1.09:05]The speaker regrets feeling backed into a corner and accepting money from shady individuals for a project.

[1.09:12 - 1.09:26]They put their heart and soul into the project, but it didn't live up to expectations.

[1.09:42 - 1.09:54]There were shadiness and manipulative tactics used to earn money for the project.

[1.09:54 - 1.10:00]The speaker eventually left the project and was relieved to do so.

[1.10:17 - 1.10:23]Many people lost money due to the project's failure.

[1.10:51 - 1.10:58]The speaker had a large following on social media under the brand Smosh, but the company took control of it.

[1.11:33 - 1.11:40]They started to silently transition out and wanted their social media back, but the company refused.

[1.11:41 - 1.11:49]The speaker rebranded themselves as Anthony Padilla and successfully left the company.

[1.12:36 - 1.12:48]The speaker reflects on their experience of starting a YouTube channel and succeeding on their own.

[1.13:15 - 1.13:25]They also discuss their experience of making a movie, which ultimately was not a good movie.

[1.14:45 - 1.14:52]Many YouTubers were pressured to make movies during this time.

[1.14:53 - 1.15:00]The speaker had a dream of making a movie version of their Smosh sketches, but it never materialized.

[1.15:30 - 1.15:35]They released an April Fool's video about the movie, and then later actually made a movie.

[1.15:30 - 1.15:35]The speaker jokingly references the poorly made April Fool's video.

[1.15:59 - 1.16:06]The YouTuber movie they mention is called "The Haunting of Sunshine Girl."

[1.08:50 - 1.16:06]In summary, the speaker regrets getting involved with shady individuals and projects, but ultimately made a successful transition to creating content on their own.

[1.16:07 - 1.16:14]Page_content: "Ghostmates?" Ghostmates?"

[1.16:27 - 1.16:32]One of the better YouTuber movies

[1.20:04 - 1.20:09]Movie didn't fit in either category of good or bad

[1.20:55 - 1.21:06]Stripped out elements that made Smosh unique

[1.21:18 - 1.21:31]Received criticism for acting abilities

[1.21:18 - 1.21:31]Pressure to make movie in a short amount of time

[1.21:38 - 1.21:44]Original script written by Hollywood script writer

[1.21:38 - 1.21:44]Rewrites made to make script more relatable

[1.21:45 - 1.21:55]Film had more creative freedom

[1.21:45 - 1.21:55]Movie had a million dollar budget

[1.22:07 - 1.22:12]Ian and Anthony are naturally good on camera

[1.22:07 - 1.22:12]Director Alex Winter, known for Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

[1.22:07 - 1.22:12]Kids of director were fans of Smosh

[1.22:19 - 1.22:31]Elements that were off brought down overall quality

[1.22:44 - 1.22:50]Cuts made to scenes due to time constraints

[1.22:51 - 1.23:00]Had previous acting experience in sketches

[1.22:51 - 1.23:00]Sketches were scripted

[1.23:00 - 1.23:06]Full Hollywood experience with trailers, acting coach, writer, etc.

[1.23:00 - 1.23:06]Improvised lines in final takes

[1.16:07 - 1.23:06]Ghostmates was a YouTuber movie with more creative freedom, but elements that were off brought down the overall quality. Ian and Anthony, who had previous acting experience in their sketches, received criticism for their acting abilities. The movie was made with a million dollar budget and had the full Hollywood experience. Despite efforts to stay true to Smosh's style, certain elements brought the movie down.

[1.23:06 - 1.23:17] Talks about the difference between shooting Smosh videos and making a movie

[1.24:04 - 1.24:11]Reflects on not feeling fulfilled with the final product

[1.24:47 - 1.25:00]Mentions pressure and struggles during the movie process

[1.25:00 - 1.25:09]Discusses the limitations and challenges of reshooting sketches

[1.25:42 - 1.25:54]Talks about pushing himself to learn how to act through intros on his own channel

[1.27:13 - 1.27:27]Mentions potential ideas for future projects, including a coffee table book and an autobiography

[1.29:41 - 1.29:48]The interviewee reflects on the evolution of YouTube and its impact on creativity

[1.29:48 - 1.29:53]Discusses the current state of YouTube and mentions a favorite era

[1.23:06 - 1.30:24]The interviewee discusses their experiences making a movie and reflects on their current projects and the state of YouTube, including their favorite era and the impact of mainstream media on creativity.

[1.30:24 - 1.30:34]YouTube creators in the early days were motivated by creativity, not money

[1.30:34 - 1.30:40]As YouTube became a viable business, the magic of creating for fun was lost

[1.31:01 - 1.31:13]The introduction of the algorithm changed the way videos were promoted and rewarded

[1.31:20 - 1.31:37]The algorithm favors high retention, click-through rate, and audience enjoyment

[1.31:45 - 1.31:54]The shift to let's plays and longer form content was jarring for creators

[1.33:12 - 1.33:20]Some creators had to adapt and create new channels to fit the algorithm

[1.34:07 - 1.34:14]The pressure to constantly stay relevant on YouTube can be overwhelming

[1.34:53 - 1.34:58]The secret to longevity on YouTube is to never feel like you have it all figured out

[1.35:21 - 1.35:28]Constantly learning from others and adapting to the ever-changing platform is key

[1.37:08 - 1.37:22]Learning from bigger and smaller creators can be helpful in finding success on YouTube

[1.30:24 - 1.37:46]YouTube creator since 2006, Smosh has been able to adapt and stay relevant in the ever-changing landscape of YouTube.

[1.37:46 - 1.37:59]Creator discusses success of bigger creators and pressure at top of pyramid

[1.37:59 - 1.38:07]Some people have goal of reaching top of pyramid and staying afloat

[1.38:25 - 1.38:30]Creator left Smosh with 22/23 million subscribers and felt pressure to entertain

[1.38:37 - 1.38:49]Starting own channel with a couple million subscribers, felt pressure to maintain quality of content

[1.40:18 - 1.40:24]Realized there is freedom in having smaller audience

[1.42:32 - 1.42:37]Experimented with different types of videos without pressure of audience

[1.42:52 - 1.43:06]Started "I Spent a Day With" series and found curiosity in different types of people

[1.44:30 - 1.44:37]Changed perspective on furries after interacting with them and receiving positive feedback

[1.44:47 - 1.44:55]Realized being true to oneself feels right, rather than trying to appease audience or follow trends

[1.45:01 - 1.45:07]Creator's editor helps add jokes, but creator focuses on making connections with people

[1.37:46 - 1.45:13]focusing on the content and connections rather than appeasing audience or following trends.

[1.45:13 - 1.45:20]The speaker discusses constantly learning and being in touch with what's popular on YouTube.

[1.45:31 - 1.45:38]They mention a bizarre but popular channel called Ouija PG, which features a 3D CG rig of Luigi reacting to things with sound effects.

[1.46:34 - 1.46:42]The speaker enjoys talking to people in niche communities and exploring different topics.

[1.47:04 - 1.47:10]They discuss the success of their interview series and the desire for more open and transparent conversations.

[1.47:23 - 1.47:44]The topic of time travelers is brought up, and the speaker admits to being a bit cynical about it.

[1.48:49 - 1.48:54]They mention having a TikTok account and using it to post clips from their interview series.

[1.50:52 - 1.51:00]The speaker talks about the range of content on TikTok and how it has made editing more accessible.

[1.51:33 - 1.51:38]They compare TikTok to Vine, noting that Vine's downfall was due to lack of upkeep and updates.

[1.45:13 - 1.52:10]In summary, the speaker discusses their constant learning and exploration of different topics and communities, as well as the success and accessibility of their interview series and TikTok.

[1.52:10 - 1.52:16]Vine announced their return to the platform.

[1.52:33 - 1.52:39]TikTok countered with their own platform.

[1.52:33 - 1.52:39]TikTok became the new YouTube in terms of popularity.

[1.52:33 - 1.52:39]YouTube vloggers used to try to get on TV to legitimize themselves, but now TikTok is trying to become like YouTube.

[1.52:52 - 1.53:01]TikTok is easily accessible and has a good algorithm for finding content.

[1.53:08 - 1.53:15]The barrier for entry for YouTube is now higher than it was 15 years ago.

[1.53:28 - 1.53:43]MrBeast's videos have elevated concepts and high production value.

[1.53:28 - 1.53:43]Ryan Trehens is reinventing what YouTubers can do with the platform.

[1.55:41 - 1.55:47]Burnout can happen when someone is overworked and not living a balanced life.

[1.56:28 - 1.56:38]Burnout is common in the YouTube community.

[1.56:54 - 1.57:06]Reframing priorities and not taking things too seriously can help combat burnout.

[1.58:01 - 1.58:08]Longevity as a YouTuber is possible as the platform continues to evolve.

[1.58:01 - 1.58:08]YouTube has made mistakes, but is trying to remedy them and keep the platform relevant.

[1.58:01 - 1.58:08]Demonetization and adpocalypse were seen as the end of YouTube, but the platform has persisted.

[1.58:01 - 1.58:08]YouTube continues to be a popular and relevant platform.

[1.58:42 - 1.58:51]The platform is constantly changing and evolving.

[1.58:58 - 1.59:08]YouTube has implemented features to help with demonetization.

[1.58:58 - 1.59:08]The rise and evolution of TikTok has changed the landscape of social media and online content creation.

[1.52:10 - 1.59:45]Social media platforms like Vine and TikTok have challenged the dominance of YouTube, leading to shifts in content creation and challenges for longevity as a YouTuber. However, YouTube has adapted and continues to be a popular and relevant platform. Burnout is a common issue in the YouTube community, but can be combatted with a balanced approach.

[1.59:45 - 1.59:55] Person discussing the process of uploading videos and the initial checking process

[1.59:55 - 2.00:08]Gain confidence when video checks are complete

[1.59:55 - 2.00:08]Monetization was a huge issue when first uploading

[2.00:20 - 2.00:40]Treated YouTube as a job, not a career

[2.01:00 - 2.01:08]Format of podcast feels like a repeating thing

[2.01:09 - 2.01:19]Purchased by DeFi, started to feel like a career

[2.01:20 - 2.01:35]Series "I Spent a Day With" was a repeating and reliable format

[2.05:54 - 2.06:06]Want to continue refining and not allow boredom to set in

[2.06:06 - 2.06:16]Still learning and finding inspiration after 17 years on YouTube

[2.06:38 - 2.06:45]Enjoying the process and not focused on pre-built career timeline

[1.59:45 - 2.07:09]Person discusses their experience with uploading videos, gaining confidence through the checking process, and struggling with monetization. They also talk about transitioning from treating YouTube as a job to a career, finding a reliable format with their "I Spent a Day With" series, and creating a successful podcast. They express a desire to continue refining their content and not getting bored, and finding inspiration after 17 years on YouTube. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of enjoying the process and being thankful for their supporters.

[2.07:09 - 2.07:15]Go to patreon.com/trashdays and follow on Twitter and Reddit

[2.07:34 - 2.07:40]Listen to the podcast on Spotify

[2.07:34 - 2.07:40]Check out Anthony's work

[2.07:34 - 2.07:40]Will discuss experience on future episode

[2.07:52 - 2.07:57]Trash days was a better guest than the ponytail guests

[2.07:57 - 2.08:03]Interviewed by three hosts for the first time

[2.07:57 - 2.08:03]Thanked hosts and viewers

[2.07:09 - 2.08:05]Guest on Patreon's podcast, trashdays, discussed their work and thanked the hosts and viewers for the interview.