In episode 8, we discuss our experiences with going to college for creative degrees, how it's prepared us for our industries, and whether or not college is worth it in 2024 and beyond.

(0:00) Intro

(2:24) Our initial experiences

(10:47) How well does college prepare you?

(25:25) College can help, but at what cost?

(29:10) Men's mental health interlude

(29:45) Avoiding regret and learning to love it

(40:05) So... is college worth it?

In episode 7, we welcome Call of Duty creator Vegabomb to the show and discuss his explosive YouTube growth, how he structures his content for success, and his best advice for upcoming creators looking to break through.

(0:00) Intro (2:00) How Vegabomb got into YouTube (7:33) How to expand your content (14:46) Giving yourself a backup plan (19:02) The slow decline of Call of Duty (25:08) Using livestreaming to keep people around (27:40) Does Vegabomb have editors/a team? (28:52) The 3 Keys to more engaging videos (34:59) Is TikTok/YouTube Shorts for everyone? (40:11) How "seed audiences" affect your channel (42:59) Vegabomb's top tips for aspiring creators

In episode 6, we discuss our SMART goals for the new year, review the analytics for the show so far, and look ahead towards a promising 2024 for both of us.

(0:00) Intro (1:52) What are SMART goals? (4:04) Our personal goals for 2024 (29:45) Analytics for The Working Hour (32:37) Our goals for The Working Hour

In the show's fifth episode, we talk about the meteoric rise of short-form content, why we think some videos perform better than others, and how it's completely changed the Internet (for better and worse).

(0:00) Intro (3:15) Well, how did we get here? (9:14) Why do YouTube Shorts feel so inconsistent? (18:14) Can short-form content be evergreen? (21:51) Every platform is copying each other (28:10) TikTok and YouTube Shorts are here to stay

In the show's fourth episode, we dissect what made social media so toxic, how we limit our screen time, and why you should live life without an audience.

(0:00) Intro (2:37) Negativity and the illusion of connection (12:12) Limiting screen time and avoiding echo chambers (23:52) How Pinterest got it right (29:19) Does it matter in the long run? (34:11) The act of sharing and fear of missing out (41:52) Is YouTube a social media platform?

In the show's third episode, we share our opinions and experiences with analytics, discuss how we've grown to view them, and offer our advice for how you can shake the numbers and enjoy the creative process again.

(0:00) Intro (3:50) Our earliest experiences (9:25) Defining your own success (18:21) Comparison is the thief of joy (26:17) Worry about what you can control (34:07) The powerful pizza analogy (43:35) Make peace with the numbers (54:27) Make changes but stay satisfied

In the show's second episode, we discuss the pros, cons, and controversy surrounding AI in the creative world, the potential of these new technologies, and how they'll impact video editors, artists, and graphic designers going forward.

(0:00) Intro (3:09) 2023 has been The Year of AI (8:54) ChatGPT and Generative Fill (14:03) Are editors, artists, and graphic designers done for? (28:39) The actors and writers strike (33:47) AI Music, Voiceovers, and Spotify's DJ (42:19) What is the future and potential of AI? (50:09) Will AI replace creative jobs?

In the show's inaugural episode, we debate the need for a YouTube Renaissance, the evolution of content creation, and how to stand out in today's copy-and-paste culture.

(0:00) Intro (1:59) We need a YouTube Renaissance (9:53) The "MrBeastification" of YouTube (18:06) What does it mean to be original? (24:16) Well, how did we get here? (29:59) How YouTube changed over the years (37:17) What is the future of content creation? (45:03) Closing thoughts and advice to creators (49:21) What is The Working Hour?