
We Sat Down With Australia's Biggest YouTuber (ft.@LazarBeam ) | Trash Taste #162


[00:00 - 00:06]The speaker discusses the prevalence of boring podcast clips and the need for a Subway server ad at the bottom


[00:06 - 00:15]They then talk about TikTok and how someone uploaded their video with Rocket League highlights and it got 20 million views


[00:18 - 00:25]The speaker introduces themselves as Connor and is joined by Joey and Garnt, with special guest LaserBeam


[00:25 - 00:31]They discuss the origins and pronunciation of LaserBeam's name, as well as Garnt's name


[02:00 - 02:11]LaserBeam talks about his YouTube career, starting with smashing things with machines and then transitioning to gaming content, specifically Fortnite


[03:44 - 03:50]LaserBeam talks about his early days on YouTube, with only 60 subscribers and a budget slow-mo camera


[03:57 - 04:04]He shares how his camera gear was stolen, forcing him to focus solely on gaming content


[06:12 - 06:20]He shares that he used to make videos about American sports, such as Madden, to stand out from other creators


[00:00 - 06:26]The speaker discusses the prevalence of boring podcast clips and their experience with TikTok. They are joined by LaserBeam, who shares his journey from smashing things with machines to creating gaming content on YouTube, including his experience with having his camera gear stolen. He also talks about his early days on YouTube, making videos about American sports.


[07:02 - 07:10] The speaker discusses his experience playing a game and finding success by doing something unconventional


[07:10 - 07:15]He talks about how he got into American sports through playing baseball in Australia


[08:34 - 08:42]The speaker also mentions playing other games like RuneScape and World of Warcraft


[10:51 - 10:58]He talks about how he hacked the game Cookie Clicker and lost interest


[12:09 - 12:17]The speaker then discusses his transition to playing indie games on YouTube


[12:22 - 12:29]He mentions trying to break the game and experimenting with mods


[06:26 - 12:35]The speaker discusses his unconventional approach to playing games and finding success, his interest in American sports, his experience playing other games like RuneScape and World of Warcraft, and his transition to playing indie games on YouTube. He also mentions hacking a game and losing interest, and notes that many YouTubers were also playing indie games at the time.


[12:43 - 12:48] Started playing random games and doing reactions on YouTube


[16:01 - 16:07]Had a peak moment during a Fortnite event with 900k viewers, but faced backlash for saying "blue balls"


[16:47 - 16:54]Talked to Mr. Beast about not needing to swear to be funny, and began using swearing more strategically in videos


[17:39 - 17:45]Experienced success with 150-200k videos, but then faced issues with swearing and ad standards


[17:39 - 17:45]Parents would often complain about swearing in videos


[17:39 - 17:45]Noticed a dip in ad revenue for videos with more swearing, now careful when scripting videos


[18:22 - 18:28]Experienced stress and difficulty recording when constantly thinking about not swearing


[18:44 - 18:52]Learned that certain phrases (like "God damn it") are considered swearing in different cultures


[12:36 - 19:38]YouTuber talks about their journey on YouTube, facing challenges with swearing and ad standards, but ultimately adapting and finding success.


[19:39 - 19:45] The speaker has recorded with people who don't like swearing or mentioning God.


[20:14 - 20:23]The speaker's channel was demonetized for 18 months until they started playing Fortnite.


[20:53 - 20:59]During this time, they were still making about 4-5K a month, but it wasn't enough to live on and caused a lot of stress.


[22:15 - 22:28]The speaker has imposer syndrome and didn't expect YouTube to become a career.


[23:33 - 23:38]They might revisit their old construction videos in the future.


[23:58 - 24:04]The speaker is building a studio, but is more comfortable in the gaming space.


[24:15 - 24:21]They plan on doing more real world videos, such as a "slasher" video where they throw things into a giant lawn mower blade.


[24:29 - 24:36]The speaker's podcast is sponsored by Cash App.


[25:25 - 25:31]They recently started playing RPGs and compared managing finances to grinding in a game.


[25:46 - 25:52]They returned to Fortnite and started making videos on it, eventually becoming the number one player.


[26:22 - 26:27]The speaker started playing Fortnite when it first came out, but had to take a break due to eye issues.


[19:39 - 26:33]The speaker has had ups and downs in their YouTube career, including demonetization and imposter syndrome, but found success with Fortnite and plans to continue making videos in both the gaming and real world spaces. They also discussed their struggles with eye issues and managing finances as a content creator.


[26:34 - 33:29]The speaker talks about their experience playing the game "Fortnite" and the challenges they faced as a content creator with a unique perspective on the game. They describe their content style of doing unconventional and "dumb" things in games and touch on their struggle with an eye condition.


[35:34 - 35:43]The speaker discusses their struggle with handing off their own video editing to someone else.


[35:43 - 35:54]They talk about the anxiety and fear of giving their work to someone else and not being satisfied with the end result.


[38:07 - 38:16]They talk about the pressure to constantly improve and not being able to find someone who can edit thumbnails to their liking.


[38:07 - 38:16]They discuss their team and the help they receive in finding content for their videos.


[38:34 - 38:42]The speaker talks about their admiration for other YouTubers with larger teams, such as Mr. Beast and Preston.


[39:25 - 39:30]They briefly mention their experience filming a video with Mr. Beast, joking about the fakeness of some of his content.


[39:49 - 40:05]The speaker expresses their appreciation for Mr. Beast and his work ethic.


[40:06 - 40:14]The speaker mentions their own experience with editing their own videos for the first few years of their career.


[40:06 - 40:14]The speaker mentions the importance of learning editing skills and understanding the work that goes into it when working with an editor.


[33:29 - 40:14]Overall, the speaker discusses their struggle with handing off their work to others and the importance of finding the right team and understanding the skills required for successful video production.


[40:14 - 40:36]The speaker discusses filming a video with a person who is very authentic and wants everything to be real.


[40:36 - 40:45]The person booked out airports and planned activities for the video, but it had to be scrapped because not enough people were eliminated in time.


[40:51 - 40:56]The speaker respects the person for not forcing people to get eliminated and for having contingency plans for every outcome.


[42:07 - 42:12]The speaker found the experience torturous, but also respected the authenticity of the video.


[42:19 - 42:29]The video involved keeping their hands on a jet, with no breaks or bathroom breaks, and being taped to other competitors.


[43:14 - 43:19]The video was filmed the day after a charity match, and half of the Sidemen were supposed to be in it originally.


[44:41 - 44:47]The speaker played in the charity match and realizes they run like a penguin.


[45:44 - 45:49]The speaker discusses playing baseball and other sports as a kid.


[45:50 - 45:59]The school curriculum in Australia includes cricket, footy, and rugby.


[46:16 - 46:21]The speaker wishes they had been prepared for the real challenges in life, like the jet video.


[47:07 - 47:12]Grammarly is a helpful tool for writing emails and summarizing them quickly.


[47:07 - 47:12]The speaker struggles with writing and appreciates the help from Grammarly.


[47:24 - 47:30]Grammarly is free to try and offers extra features with a premium account.


[40:14 - 47:30]The speaker discusses filming a video with a person who values authenticity and shares their experience of keeping their hand on a jet as part of the video. They also discuss playing sports as a kid and the use of Grammarly for writing assistance.


[47:31 - 47:37]20% off deal and Grammarly sponsor for episode


[47:37 - 47:45]Boxoo sponsor and delivers authentic Japanese snacks to your door


[48:16 - 48:23]Different monthly themes and tea pairings in each box


[48:54 - 49:00]$15 off first purchase with code "trashtaste" at Boxoo.com


[50:14 - 50:24]Fortnite skin featuring the old, tradie version of the YouTuber


[50:46 - 50:51]Two tattoos, one featuring the word "yeet"


[53:35 - 53:46]Reaction to skin release, positive response to message behind it


[53:46 - 53:51]The code can be used in Roblox as well


[54:00 - 54:14]Epic Games implemented the code to support content creators in different ways


[54:14 - 54:23]Fortnite creator code gives 5% of purchases to supported content creators


[47:31 - 54:35]The text discusses a YouTuber's sponsorship deals and promotion of Boxoo snacks, their involvement in Fortnite as a skin and the reasoning behind it, and the implementation of creator codes in Fortnite and Roblox to support content creators.


[54:35 - 54:41]Early on, ad rates for Fortnite were bad, but the high views still brought in decent money.


[55:03 - 55:13]This made it a massive opportunity for content creators to make a living off of the game.


[55:03 - 55:13]Fortnite's decision to offer codes and skins for content creators increased their loyalty and allowed for more full-time creators.


[56:55 - 57:00]The economy of Roblox includes pay-to-win games, where players can spend money to gain advantages.


[56:55 - 57:00]Roblox also allows for user-generated content, which can be monetized by creators.


[59:24 - 59:33]The economy of Roblox is worth over a billion dollars and allows for successful creators.


[59:55 - 1.00:01]Roblox avoids copyright issues by changing names and slightly altering designs.


[1.00:01 - 1.00:07]The game Bloxfruits has more concurrent players than all Fortnite game modes.


[54:35 - 1.01:46]Overall, Fortnite and Roblox have provided opportunities for content creators to make a living through their platforms and economies.


[1.01:52 - 1.01:59] Discussion about population of VR chat and its popularity on YouTube


[1.06:38 - 1.06:59]Comparison to Logan Paul's controversial video and the feedback loop of positive responses on YouTube


[1.07:47 - 1.08:06]Discussion about whether Jarvis should have been banned and the consequences of his actions


[1.08:43 - 1.08:52]Mention of a controversial video by a YouTuber named Jarvis involving aimbot in Fortnite


[1.08:43 - 1.08:52]Mention of another video about cheating in Tarkov and its different delivery and purpose


[1.01:46 - 1.08:52]Overall discussion about controversial videos and their potential consequences on YouTube


[1.08:53 - 1.09:02] Two aimbot players in the gaming community were able to see each other through walls and communicate using signs


[1.09:23 - 1.09:29]Creator codes and skins in games hold power and can determine what content creators can and cannot do in their videos


[1.09:57 - 1.10:03]The speaker has been contacted by Epic Games to take down videos featuring glitches or bugs in their game


[1.11:16 - 1.11:22]The speaker also plays other games outside of the ones they create content for, such as sports games and strategy games


[1.14:50 - 1.14:56]The speaker has a fear of being contacted or told to take down videos, but still loves creating content


[1.14:50 - 1.14:56]The speaker has a love for creating content and is dedicated to their craft


[1.14:56 - 1.15:05]The speaker has the privilege of being able to choose what content they create, but this can also lead to decision paralysis and doubt


[1.15:05 - 1.15:11]The speaker has imposter syndrome, and taking a step back from creating content can lead to overthinking and doubting their abilities


[1.15:13 - 1.15:21]The speaker has considered branching out into creating content outside of gaming videos


[1.15:28 - 1.15:37]A group of content creators known for their anime content were mentioned in the conversation


[1.08:53 - 1.15:37]The speaker discusses their experiences in the gaming community, including moments where aimbot players were able to communicate and glitches in games causing issues with content creation. They also talk about their privilege of being able to choose what content they create, and their love for creating content despite doubts and fears.


[1.15:38 - 1.15:47]Apology for ignorance


[1.19:57 - 1.20:03]Goal to do real world content and collaboration with sidemen


[1.20:03 - 1.20:08]Discussion about potential as a father and uncle


[1.20:09 - 1.20:17]Discussion about origins and expansion into different areas


[1.20:09 - 1.20:17]Not concerned with views, just wants to have fun


[1.20:09 - 1.20:17]Mention of being entertaining in real life


[1.20:53 - 1.21:00]Mention of investment and bankruptcy in Roblox


[1.21:16 - 1.21:23]Idea for a YouTube show involving challenges


[1.21:16 - 1.21:23]Experience with spoiling nephew with Roblox


[1.21:16 - 1.21:23]Nephew spending 10,000 Roblox in one day


[1.21:16 - 1.21:23]Talk about favorite real world videos with nephew


[1.21:31 - 1.21:37]Mention of anime and Yugio


[1.21:49 - 1.21:58]Discussion about Yugio and Pokemon cards


[1.21:49 - 1.21:58]Conversation about printing Yugio cards at home


[1.22:09 - 1.22:14]Own experience with Yugio cards


[1.15:38 - 1.22:20]Discussion about origins and expansion into different areas, goal to do real world content and collaboration with sidemen, idea for a YouTube show involving challenges, experience with spoiling nephew with Roblox, discussion about potential as a father and uncle, and conversation about anime and Yugio cards.


[1.22:20 - 1.22:27]The speaker talks about collecting Bayblades and printing out Exodia cards with his dad's help


[1.22:47 - 1.22:53]He trades cards with a friend for elemental heroes, but they turn out to be fake Chinese cards


[1.23:29 - 1.23:35]The speaker's mom helps him get his cards back and he gets into Pokemon cards


[1.23:50 - 1.23:57]He never played the card games but has some good cards as a kid


[1.24:16 - 1.24:25]The speaker then talks about getting into RuneScape and watching his first anime, Attack on Titan


[1.26:50 - 1.26:56]He also mentions watching Death Note and being told to watch Demon Slayer next


[1.27:43 - 1.27:48]The speaker is open to any type of TV show or movie except for horror


[1.28:03 - 1.28:08]They discuss how Attack on Titan is more gory than horror and mention the first scene of the mom getting eaten


[1.28:39 - 1.28:53]The speaker praises the animation and childhood trauma portrayed in the show


[1.29:18 - 1.29:23]They also mention the smiling Titan and the muscles on the Colossal Titan's butt shaking


[1.22:20 - 1.29:23]In summary, the speaker talks about their childhood experiences with collecting cards and getting into anime, specifically Attack on Titan. They also mention their dislike for horror and their openness to different types of media.


[1.29:24 - 1.29:29]The speaker discusses a scene from an anime where they saw every fiber in someone's glute while doing squats.


[1.29:55 - 1.30:06]They mention the anime "Death Note" and how it is more psychological and less action-oriented compared to "Attack on Titan."


[1.30:23 - 1.30:30]The speaker's favorite anime is "Monty Python, Holy Grail."


[1.30:31 - 1.30:36]They also mention "Free Guy" because they are in it.


[1.30:48 - 1.30:56]The speaker consumes a lot of media but doesn't have a specific genre they prefer.


[1.31:52 - 1.31:59]They mention their girlfriend walking in on them watching a possibly inappropriate anime.


[1.32:41 - 1.32:51]The line between anime and hentai is blurred and the speaker has never really partaken in the anime community.


[1.34:17 - 1.34:23]The speaker recently binge-watched "Attack on Titan" and was hooked within the first two episodes.


[1.34:30 - 1.34:38]They recommend "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" and "Chainsaw Man" as good starter anime.


[1.34:49 - 1.34:59]Their favorite anime changes all the time, but they usually say "Fully Cool" when asked.


[1.35:25 - 1.35:34]The speaker enjoys unique and intense anime that tells a story not found in other mediums.


[1.29:24 - 1.35:42]The speaker discusses a variety of anime, including "Death Note" and "Attack on Titan," and recommends "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" and "Chainsaw Man" as good starter anime. They also mention their favorite anime, "Fully Cool," and enjoy unique and intense anime that tells a story not found in other mediums. The line between anime and hentai is blurred, and the speaker has never really been a part of the anime community.


[1.35:42 - 1.35:48]Someone made a live action attack


[1.35:48 - 1.35:53]Someone complained about a TikTok video


[1.35:53 - 1.35:58]The speaker loves Hunter Hunter


[1.35:58 - 1.36:04]They recommend not watching something immediately


[1.36:10 - 1.36:15]They get excited about a battle royale anime called Fate Zero


[1.36:33 - 1.36:39]It involves summoning legendary heroes to fight


[1.36:52 - 1.36:59]The speaker has read a book about Alexander the Great


[1.37:23 - 1.37:31]There are many spin-offs and sequels to Fate Zero


[1.38:08 - 1.38:13]The speaker doesn't like feeling emotions while watching shows


[1.39:53 - 1.39:59]TikTok videos now have flashy subtitles and other distractions


[1.40:36 - 1.40:44]Mr. Beast uses different subtitles for TikTok and YouTube


[1.40:45 - 1.40:53]The algorithm for TikTok and YouTube shorts is constantly changing


[1.41:01 - 1.41:07]YouTube shorts are more manufactured while TikTok is more organic


[1.41:30 - 1.41:38]People are making micro adjustments to try and hack your brain


[1.41:45 - 1.41:51]The speaker dislikes some YouTube shorts but still watches them


[1.42:33 - 1.42:40]The algorithm sometimes recommends videos with no views


[1.42:33 - 1.42:40]The speaker can tell when a video has no views just by looking at it


[1.42:40 - 1.42:47]The TikTok algorithm sometimes recommends random and unrelated videos


[1.42:48 - 1.42:56]The speaker has been recommended out of context scenes from movies and TV shows


[1.35:42 - 1.42:56]The speaker discusses various topics such as live action attacks, TikTok videos, and their love for Hunter Hunter. They also recommend a battle royale anime called Fate Zero and discuss the complexities of its fictional universe. They talk about the changes in the algorithm for TikTok and YouTube shorts and how people are making micro adjustments to hack your brain. The speaker also mentions their dislike for feeling emotions while watching shows and how TikTok videos now have flashy subtitles and other distractions. They also discuss how the algorithm sometimes recommends videos with no views and how they can tell when a video has no views just by looking at it.


[1.42:57 - 1.43:05]Family guy, South Park, and John Wick trilogy are popular TV shows/movies that are often re-watched through clips


[1.43:06 - 1.43:16]Podcast clips, such as those from Theo Von and Joe Rogan, are often re-watched and shared


[1.43:37 - 1.43:46]Deepfake/AI technology has been used to create fake Joe Rogan clips for advertising


[1.45:15 - 1.45:21]Conspiracy theories are popular topics discussed on podcasts, including ancient cities and the lost city of Atlantis


[1.46:28 - 1.46:33]One person on the internet claims that flying to Australia is actually being drugged and dropped off in New Zealand


[1.46:39 - 1.46:48]Some people believe Australia is not a real country


[1.48:25 - 1.48:33]Starter anime recommendations - Attack on Titan, Game of Thrones, Trigun, One Punch Man


[1.49:21 - 1.49:29]One Punch Man is about a superhero who can defeat anyone with one punch


[1.42:57 - 1.49:29]The audio discusses re-watching popular TV shows and podcast clips, deepfake/AI technology being used for fake advertising, conspiracy theories, and starter anime recommendations. It also mentions the popular anime One Punch Man.


[1.49:29 - 1.49:35]The speaker has played a Roblox game before.


[1.49:36 - 1.49:41]They discuss the preference of watching subtitles versus dubbed versions of shows.


[1.49:48 - 1.49:56]They mention the evolution of English dubs in anime.


[1.50:03 - 1.50:12]The speaker recommends watching the anime "Baccano!" and "Vinland Saga" in English.


[1.50:19 - 1.50:24]They discuss the experience of watching shows with subtitles and how it requires more attention.


[1.50:42 - 1.50:48]They joke about setting up multiple TVs to watch different things at once.


[1.50:49 - 1.50:54]The speaker mentions using the game "Subway Surfers" as a distraction while watching a show.


[1.52:12 - 1.52:18]The speaker talks about their travels, including living in England for three months and visiting Japan once.


[1.52:24 - 1.52:30]They mention their limited cultural experience in Japan and express interest in visiting again.


[1.52:46 - 1.52:53]The host offers to show the speaker around Tokyo if they do visit.


[1.53:33 - 1.53:43]The speaker promotes their YouTube channel and mentions a discount code for in-game purchases.


[1.53:43 - 1.53:48]The speaker talks about their experience ordering at McDonald's in Japan.


[1.54:12 - 1.54:17]The host jokes about making fun of accents and the speaker apologizes for any potential racism.


[1.54:17 - 1.54:25]They briefly discuss the difficulty of speaking Japanese with an accent.


[1.55:07 - 1.55:15]They thank the hosts for having them on the show and mention the Patreon and subreddit.


[1.49:29 - 1.55:24]The speaker talks about their experiences playing a Roblox game, discussing the preference for subtitles versus dubs in anime, their travels to England and Japan, and promoting their YouTube channel. They also mention using "Subway Surfers" as a distraction while watching shows and briefly discuss the difficulty of speaking Japanese with an accent.