[00:00 - 00:05]The speaker mentions needing a second to prepare before starting to talk.

[00:06 - 00:11]The speaker and their friends joke about being Dragon Ball fans.

[01:09 - 01:15]They discuss their new Trash Taste T-shirts and where to buy them.

[02:26 - 02:31]The speaker talks about their recent trip to Niigata with a friend.

[05:18 - 05:25]They mention going to girl bars and the prices for drinks and entertainment.

[05:18 - 05:25]The speaker shares a humorous conversation they had with one of the girls.

[06:31 - 06:36]Their friend follows a group of strangers and the speaker joins without question.

[00:00 - 06:36]The speaker talks about their recent trip to Niigata, their friend's job as a fake pastor for weddings, and their experience at girl bars.

[06:42 - 06:49]Followed someone to a bunny bar, but due to COVID, they were in bunny school girl outfits instead

[07:48 - 07:53]Left the bunny bar and went to another bar, then a drag queen bar at 2am

[07:54 - 07:59]Sang Bohemian Rhapsody and butchered it

[11:02 - 11:08]Bought sasa dango, a local specialty, for Trash Taste boys and a bottle of wine from a local winery

[11:20 - 11:27]Japanese wines are either really good or not so great

[13:14 - 13:20]Tried red bean paste for the first time and liked it

[13:20 - 13:27]The speaker has always been fascinated by Japanese sweets culture

[13:27 - 13:41]Japanese sweets can be sweet or savory

[13:27 - 13:41]Wagashi is the term for Japanese sweets

[06:36 - 13:47]The speaker followed someone to a bunny bar, then went to a drag queen bar at 2am, and bought local specialties and wine. They tried red bean paste for the first time and are fascinated by Japanese sweets culture.

[21:35 - 21:44]Discussion about different types of Japanese sweets

[21:44 - 21:51]Comparison of savory and sweet flavors in desserts

[21:44 - 21:51]Personal experience with different Japanese desserts

[21:44 - 21:51]Dislike of shaved ice and long wait times for popular desserts

[21:44 - 21:51]Appreciation for gelato and authentic Italian gelato in Florence

[21:44 - 21:51]Mention of other Japanese sweets like melon pan and chocolate cornets

[21:44 - 21:51]Discussion on the sweet bread culture in Japan

[21:44 - 21:51]Gift-giving culture in Japan and the example of Valentine's Day

[21:44 - 21:51]Explanation of Valentine's Day and White Day in Japan

[21:44 - 21:51]Different types of chocolates given on Valentine's Day

[21:44 - 21:51]Tradition of guys giving chocolates to girls on Valentine's Day in Japan

[21:44 - 21:51]Discussion on gift-giving budget and planning

[21:44 - 21:51]Three types of chocolates given on Valentine's Day in Japan

[13:47 - 21:51]Discussion on different types of Japanese sweets, comparison of savory and sweet flavors, personal experiences with Japanese desserts, dislike of popular shaved ice and long wait times, appreciation for gelato, mention of other Japanese sweets, gift-giving culture in Japan and the example of Valentine's Day, explanation of different types of chocolates given on Valentine's Day in Japan.

[21:51 - 22:08]The speakers discuss the concept of "giddy choco," where a girl gives chocolate to a guy she has a non-platonic relationship with

[22:33 - 22:48]There is also a third type of chocolate called "Tomo choco," where girls give chocolates to other girls who are their friends

[24:26 - 24:42]The speakers express their dislike for this tradition and the complications it adds to gift-giving

[24:59 - 25:13]They also mention the complexity of social rules in Japan, such as the proper way to exchange business cards

[26:20 - 26:26]The speakers share their frustrations with living in Japan, including the need for permission to leave their apartment for more than 2 weeks

[28:56 - 29:03]They mention the limitations of experiencing a country through travel and express their uncertainty about where they want to settle down

[29:03 - 29:11]The current COVID-19 situation has made them feel trapped in Japan

[21:51 - 29:26]In summary, the speakers discuss the traditions and social rules in Japan and share their frustrations with living in the country.

[29:34 - 29:43]The speaker discusses their experience living in a certain place and how it has made them appreciate and despise certain aspects.

[29:43 - 29:50]They mention having a gigabyte download and upload speed and how it makes them happy.

[29:50 - 29:58]The speaker mentions hearing someone say "Naruto" and gets excited.

[30:03 - 30:14]They mention having a 0.4 upload speed in Wales and how frustrating it is.

[31:01 - 31:11]The speaker talks about unreliable transportation in Australia and how they have to wait for long periods of time.

[32:52 - 33:00]They mention experiencing the same frustration with package deliveries in the UK.

[34:27 - 34:41]The speaker talks about their experience with Amazon Now in London and how it allowed them to receive packages within two hours.

[34:41 - 34:47]The speaker talks about their lack of experience with Amazon in Australia and how it has recently been introduced.

[34:41 - 34:47]They mention the convenience of Amazon in Japan and how it has made them feel like a "god."

[34:47 - 34:54]They mention the improvement in internet speeds now that they live in a place with better infrastructure.

[35:38 - 35:47]They mention using Amazon Now to order alcohol and a Nintendo Switch game at a party.

[36:24 - 36:33]The speaker talks about the frustration of slow internet speeds and how it affects their ability to use their computer.

[29:26 - 37:07]The speaker briefly touches on the connection between upload and download speeds.

[37:07 - 37:17] Speaker talks about their struggles with slow internet speeds and how it affected their ability to upload videos.

[37:28 - 37:45]They mention their frustration with their internet provider, Virgin Media, and how they would constantly throttle their internet speeds.

[38:14 - 38:46]They also discuss the challenges of gaming in a shared house and how ping would fluctuate based on others' internet usage.

[40:28 - 40:35]The speaker shares their experience with burnout while creating daily content on YouTube.

[42:20 - 42:28]They reflect on the pressure to constantly one-up themselves and come up with new ideas for videos.

[43:06 - 43:14]The speaker shares their realization that they were living to upload instead of uploading to live.

[44:07 - 44:20]The concept of creator burnout is discussed and how it can manifest in different ways.

[44:07 - 44:20]They compare burnout to feeling stuck in a job that is not fulfilling.

[44:35 - 44:42]They acknowledge their privilege in being able to do YouTube as a job, but also recognize the challenges and hard work involved.

[37:07 - 44:55]Speaker shares their struggles with slow internet speeds, frustration with their internet provider, and burnout while creating daily content on YouTube. They reflect on the pressure to constantly one-up themselves and the societal expectation to always be productive. They also discuss the idea of creator burnout and how it can manifest in different ways.

[44:55 - 45:00]Speaker discusses their job and how it is mentally challenging, but the best job they've had

[45:00 - 45:06]They value the freedom it gives them and wouldn't replace it for anything

[45:06 - 45:18]They work more hours in this job than any previous job because they can never switch off

[45:18 - 45:31]This is common for self-employed individuals, especially when their job stemmed from their hobby

[46:19 - 46:28]Anime and manga used to be purely for entertainment, but now they view it as potential content

[46:58 - 47:08]They are surprised by how much they can binge watch when they are not thinking about creating content

[47:14 - 47:21]They compare their current job to when they used to work at McDonald's and could come home and relax

[47:21 - 47:33]They experience burnout from constantly thinking about creating content from their hobbies

[47:21 - 47:33]Burnout affects every aspect of their life because they are the product and brand of their channel

[48:02 - 48:32]Even experiences and relationships become commodities when you are a YouTuber

[48:38 - 48:44]The speaker's relationship with anime and manga has forever been changed because it is now their job

[48:56 - 49:05]They mention vlogging couples and how their relationship is affected by their job and the algorithm

[52:17 - 52:25]They mention disliking having to take photos and feeling pressured to make their experiences look good

[52:34 - 52:43]They discuss the pressure to constantly document their experiences on social media

[44:55 - 52:43]The speaker discusses their job and how it has affected their relationships, hobbies, and overall life due to the constant pressure to create content. They mention experiencing burnout and how even their love for anime and manga has changed because it is now their job. They also mention the pressure to constantly document their experiences on social media.

[52:43 - 52:51]The speaker gave up on their Instagram and feels relieved

[52:56 - 53:03]They find Twitter to be more casual and enjoy the freedom to tweet whatever they want

[53:21 - 53:42]They are not very active on Instagram and often have others take photos for them

[53:53 - 54:03]They believe in cherishing experiences rather than proving themselves on social media

[54:03 - 54:26]As a content creator, they have learned to find parts of their life that are not touched by YouTube

[54:26 - 54:43]They started creating content at a young age and poured everything into it, leading to burnout

[55:01 - 55:10]They also struggled to balance their YouTube career with university studies

[55:17 - 55:41]They have a survivor bias as many other YouTubers have failed in trying to balance it all

[56:40 - 56:48]They share a story about their disastrous dissertation presentation

[56:58 - 57:05]They made a basic electromagnetic wave energy device for their project

[1.00:04 - 1.00:09]As a content creator, it is important to find a balance and not let YouTube take over one's life

[1.00:16 - 1.00:28]They failed to impress their professor and were embarrassed

[1.00:16 - 1.00:28]The speaker and their friend both started content creating at a young age and struggled with balancing it with their studies

[1.00:34 - 1.00:44]They recall a similar experience with a robotics project

[52:43 - 1.00:44]Overall, the speaker has learned to prioritize and cherish experiences rather than constantly proving themselves on social media.

[1.01:03 - 1.01:08]The speaker discusses robot bartenders and how they had to program one for their university.

[1.01:17 - 1.01:26]The project was a group project but the speaker was the only one who knew how to program.

[1.02:04 - 1.02:30]They planned and designed the project but only one feature ended up working - the button for a single beer.

[1.02:43 - 1.02:53]Despite this, they passed the project and were offered to showcase it at the graduation party but declined due to embarrassment.

[1.03:34 - 1.03:40]The speaker then discusses their own university projects and dissertations, including one where they recreated the invention of porn.

[1.07:09 - 1.07:18]They also talk about a presentation where they were grilled by a professor and a female classmate got a higher mark despite their project not working.

[1.07:23 - 1.07:34]This was the most burnout they experienced on YouTube.

[1.07:34 - 1.07:41]The speaker then talks about moving to London and struggling financially while trying to change their YouTube content.

[1.08:41 - 1.09:08]They worked hard on new content but it wasn't well received, causing them to feel burnt out.

[1.00:44 - 1.09:08]The speaker discusses their experience programming a robot bartender for their university and then talks about their university projects and dissertations. They also discuss a presentation where they were grilled by a professor and a female classmate got a higher mark despite their project not working. The speaker then talks about moving to London and struggling financially while trying to change their YouTube content, leading to burnout.

[1.13:43 - 1.13:53] The speaker talks about struggling with creating new content for YouTube and feeling worried about losing money.

[1.13:53 - 1.14:01]They mention a period of time where their videos were not performing well and they were averaging 25k-30k views in 24 hours.

[1.13:53 - 1.14:01]At this time, they had around 200k subscribers.

[1.14:19 - 1.14:43]They mention being approached by a sponsor for a sponsored video, feeling like they had no choice but to accept due to financial concerns.

[1.14:48 - 1.15:04]They mention feeling scared during those three months, worried that they would fail after putting in so much effort.

[1.15:56 - 1.16:04]After three to four months, the speaker's new content starts to gain traction and their channel begins to grow again.

[1.16:17 - 1.16:26]The speaker talks about how this sponsor, Amino, targets up-and-coming channels and pays them very little for their videos.

[1.16:17 - 1.16:26]The speaker talks about how they were working 12-14 hours a day and didn't have time for video games.

[1.16:17 - 1.16:26]They mention that they don't understand how streamers can stream for 8-12 hours a day.

[1.16:17 - 1.16:26]The speaker discusses the importance of consistent growth on YouTube and how it is not about one viral video but rather sustained success.

[1.16:17 - 1.16:26]They discuss how they have reached a good balance between their personal life and their YouTube career.

[1.16:26 - 1.16:50]They mention feeling unsure about the future of their YouTube career and questioning how long they can continue making videos about anime.

[1.16:26 - 1.16:50]The speaker talks about how their goals and desires for YouTube have changed over time.

[1.16:26 - 1.16:50]The speaker mentions a time when they could not turn off thoughts about YouTube and how everything was centered around the platform.

[1.16:26 - 1.16:50]They mention a recent realization of being able to separate their job and personal life, leading to a healthier mindset.

[1.16:26 - 1.16:50]The speaker talks about how they were able to disconnect from YouTube during a recent trip and not think about it for four days.

[1.09:08 - 1.16:50]The speaker discusses their struggles with creating new content for YouTube and feeling worried about losing money. They mention a period of low views and financial concerns, as well as being approached by a sponsor who took advantage of up-and-coming channels. After a few months, their new content gained traction and their channel began to grow again. The speaker also talks about their changing goals and finding a healthy balance between their personal life and YouTube career. They mention being able to disconnect from YouTube during a recent trip and not constantly think about it.

[1.22:29 - 1.22:36]The speaker discusses how their YouTube career has taken over their life and they struggle to take breaks from it.

[1.23:51 - 1.24:00]They mention feeling guilty for not constantly thinking about their channel and feeling pressure to constantly create content.

[1.23:51 - 1.24:00]They mention receiving comments from viewers about not uploading, and feeling pressure to always come back with a "banger" video.

[1.23:51 - 1.24:00]The speaker talks about the benefits of having a schedule and backlog of videos, which allows them to take breaks and not feel guilty.

[1.23:51 - 1.24:00]They mention struggling with taking time off and not thinking about their channel, even while on vacation.

[1.23:51 - 1.24:00]The speaker talks about their extreme work ethic and ability to create a backlog of videos before taking extended breaks.

[1.23:51 - 1.24:00]They mention the difficulty of getting back into creating content after a long break.

[1.24:08 - 1.24:15]The speaker talks about feeling close to burnout multiple times, especially due to the current global situation.

[1.24:08 - 1.24:15]The speaker discusses the turning point of getting an editor and how it has allowed them to make better, more ambitious videos.

[1.24:08 - 1.24:15]They mention the societal change in attitude towards creators having editors.

[1.16:50 - 1.24:15]The speaker talks about their desire to feel ahead of their work and the constant struggle to do so. Overall, the speaker discusses the struggle of balancing their YouTube career with their personal life and the pressure to constantly create content. They also mention the benefits of having a schedule and backlog, as well as the turning point of getting an editor to help with their workload.

[1.24:15 - 1.24:33] The speaker discusses their hands-on approach to editing and their desire to constantly improve their videos.

[1.24:33 - 1.24:40]They struggle with perfectionism and self-doubt, but acknowledge that it may be the reason for their success.

[1.27:06 - 1.27:15]They discuss working with editors and the importance of letting go and allowing them to add their own touch to the videos.

[1.28:47 - 1.29:02]The speaker and their friend discuss their ideal vacation, which involves playing video games in a Korean gaming cafe.

[1.29:26 - 1.29:35]The speaker talks about their love for food and their hands-off approach to vacation planning.

[1.30:12 - 1.30:21]They also mention wanting to try Korean barbecue and relaxing on their vacation.

[1.30:42 - 1.30:50]They mention wanting to visit Korea and their experience at a League of Legends tournament there.

[1.31:40 - 1.31:46]The speaker talks about their tendency to get caught up in the moment while watching and enjoying these events.

[1.31:46 - 1.31:52]The speaker and their friend discuss the intensity of esports and their love for watching speedruns.

[1.31:46 - 1.31:52]The speaker acknowledges the excitement and hype of watching speedruns and esports.

[1.31:58 - 1.32:07]They specifically mention enjoying Super Monkey Ball speedruns while drunk.

[1.24:15 - 1.32:18]The speaker discusses their hands-on approach to editing and their struggles with perfectionism and self-doubt. They also discuss their dream vacation, their love for food, and their enthusiasm for watching esports and speedruns.

[1.37:52 - 1.38:08] Discussion about burnout and work-life balance in YouTube

[1.38:35 - 1.38:43]The speaker is currently feeling burnt out and struggling to balance work and personal life

[1.38:35 - 1.38:43]The speaker has not taken a vacation in years due to conventions being considered work

[1.38:43 - 1.38:51]The speaker has to constantly top their previous successful videos, leading to burnout

[1.39:02 - 1.39:08]Motion controls and conventions are refreshing and important breaks from routine

[1.39:26 - 1.39:44]Recent videos have been more ambitious and require more time and effort

[1.39:44 - 1.39:55]Effort put into videos does not necessarily equate to views or income on YouTube

[1.39:44 - 1.39:55]YouTube values idea over execution

[1.32:18 - 1.40:02]Discussion about burnout and work-life balance in YouTube, recent videos have been more ambitious and require more time and effort, effort put into videos does not necessarily equate to views or income, YouTube values idea over execution.

[1.40:02 - 1.40:11]Speaker reflects on accepting the possibility of their video not doing well despite putting in two months of work

[1.40:40 - 1.40:46]They are still happy to have completed the video and see it as a personal accomplishment

[1.40:46 - 1.40:59]Trash Taste has allowed them to lean into the mindset of not caring about views and just chatting with friends

[1.41:43 - 1.42:01]The podcast's success has encouraged them to explore different content on their main channel

[1.42:06 - 1.42:15]They mention their recent personal video and how it was well received

[1.43:36 - 1.43:48]They prefer to be known by their real names on the podcast, rather than their YouTube usernames

[1.43:48 - 1.43:54]They discuss the difficulty of changing their established brand name

[1.46:53 - 1.46:58]They enjoy sharing personal stories and talking about YouTube on the podcast

[1.46:53 - 1.46:58]The podcast provides a unique opportunity to discuss YouTube, as their friends and family do not understand it

[1.47:05 - 1.47:12]The podcast allows them to chat freely and have fun, without dominating conversations like they do off the podcast

[1.40:02 - 1.47:23]The speaker reflects on accepting the possibility of their video not doing well, but is happy to have completed it. Trash Taste has allowed them to explore different content on their main channel, and they prefer to be known by their real names on the podcast. They enjoy sharing personal stories and discussing YouTube on the podcast, which provides a unique opportunity for them.

[1.49:14 - 1.49:27]Youtubers give generic advice to aspiring creators

[1.50:15 - 1.50:24]You have to exaggerate your personality for camera, but not too much

[1.50:24 - 1.50:40]"Be yourself" is a common but unhelpful tip

[1.51:11 - 1.51:33]Youtube can make you see your flaws and improve yourself

[1.52:23 - 1.52:42]It's okay to not always be the center of attention

[1.53:03 - 1.53:10]Every YouTuber has drama behind the scenes

[1.53:34 - 1.53:49]Know your audience and don't try to please everyone

[1.54:42 - 1.55:05]Find a unique niche to stand out in a saturated market

[1.54:42 - 1.55:05]Nakey Jakey is an example of someone who has found success through a unique approach

[1.47:23 - 1.55:05]A comprehensive summary of being a successful YouTuber is to not be afraid to exaggerate your personality, know your audience, and find a unique niche to stand out in a saturated market.

[1.55:05 - 1.55:16] Unique gaming content and delivery

[1.55:16 - 1.55:32]Rising YouTubers finding ways to make their voice or presentation unique

[1.58:23 - 1.58:33]YouTube is a friendship simulator at its core

[1.59:04 - 1.59:17]Many successful YouTubers are humble and have a strong personality

[1.59:04 - 1.59:17]Quality of videos and conveying personality are important for success

[2.02:01 - 2.02:12]Some channels, like Down the Rabbit Hole, can take a long time to produce videos

[2.02:27 - 2.02:32]Consistency in uploading is key

[2.02:27 - 2.02:32]Most people cannot sustain uploading once every three months

[2.02:51 - 2.02:58]The right opinion is another example of successful content despite longer upload times

[1.55:05 - 2.02:58]A concise and comprehensive summary of success on YouTube is to be unique, have a strong personality, and consistently upload quality content.

[2.02:58 - 2.03:06] The speaker watched a four hour video of a youtuber named Neck Carter Avocado while sick.

[2.06:50 - 2.06:58]There is a space for all types of content on YouTube, from serious to silly.

[2.07:51 - 2.08:08]They reflect on the pressure to be a successful and respected channel on YouTube.

[2.07:51 - 2.08:08]It is important to diversify content and create a strong foundation for continued success.

[2.07:51 - 2.08:08]It is important to stay humble and down to earth, as YouTube is ultimately a friendship simulator.

[2.08:08 - 2.08:43]The speaker has experienced this with their own series, Ansem's Empire.

[2.08:43 - 2.08:58]Many YouTubers fall into the trap of trying to replicate their most successful videos, leading to burnout.

[2.08:43 - 2.08:58]Planning for the future and persevering through failures and hard work is necessary for success on YouTube.

[2.09:06 - 2.09:16]It took the speaker 7-8 years to start making money from their channel.

[2.09:16 - 2.09:21]There are some channels that can afford to have egos, but most YouTubers are just ordinary people making content.

[2.09:40 - 2.09:46]Some people can consistently produce high quality content, while others may only be able to produce content every two days.

[2.09:40 - 2.09:46]The YouTube system allows for both extreme success and just enough income to get by.

[2.09:52 - 2.10:05]YouTubers often work 40+ hours a week on their channels.

[2.10:10 - 2.10:39]There comes a point where delegation of tasks becomes necessary for growth.

[2.02:58 - 2.10:39]The speaker reflects on their own experiences and the pitfalls of trying to be a successful YouTuber, emphasizing the importance of diversifying content, staying humble, and putting in hard work and time for long-term success. They also mention the YouTube system and the pressure to constantly produce content.

[2.10:39 - 2.11:00]Discussion of the hard work and grind required for success on YouTube

[2.11:32 - 2.11:41]The unfairness of life and the advantages of starting on YouTube while in university

[2.12:06 - 2.12:21]The importance of being prepared to put in the work, regardless of life situation

[2.12:33 - 2.12:43]The potential for making YouTube a full-time job after reaching 100,000 subscribers

[2.14:01 - 2.14:34]The need to have a strong foundation and understanding of monetization and marketing to succeed

[2.14:01 - 2.14:34]Anyone can become a successful YouTuber, but it may take different amounts of time and effort for different people

[2.14:45 - 2.15:06]The importance of figuring out a path and increasing chances for success

[2.15:06 - 2.15:17]The closing remarks and thanks for watching

[2.15:37 - 2.16:01]Patreon support and pre-ordering of Trash Taste merchandise

[2.16:18 - 2.16:24]The guarantee of the quality of the merchandise

[2.16:18 - 2.16:24]The hosts' personal approval and testing of the merchandise

[2.10:39 - 2.17:05]Hard work is required for success on YouTube, but anyone can make it work with the right foundation and understanding of monetization and marketing, regardless of their life situation. The hosts also discuss Patreon support and pre-ordering of merchandise.