Off the back of a hugely successful pod last time out, the boys are back with yet another YouTube success, Brad Colbow.

Brad is a YouTuber who caters to creative professionals and drills down on the products and resources available for artists and creatives.

We talk about Brad’s journey as well as ask him about his niche and how he settled on it. We talk about how he deals with brands but also how he's trying to move away from brand deals and more towards course offerings and self-sustainability.

Since the last pod, the pay-to-play YouTubers are back in force and we analyse the promote tool and the impact it is having on the wider industry.

All that and more on another week of Minus Sixteen!

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

01:25 Meeting Brad Colbow

07:20 Brad on planning content

12:10 Hitting the content wave

15:25 Embargo deadlines & protocols

23:30 Brad’s rapid growth spell

29:15 Brad on selling his channel - well maybe!

31:30 Channel sustainability and YouTube Promotions

48:10 Selling courses & Memberships

55:00 The imposter syndrome

63:00 Brad’s equipment set-up

66:00 Thoughts on the new iPad mini

74:00 Having fun with our tech!

This week the lads have a special guest. Rising YouTube star Samuel Nam jumps on the pod to talk about his YouTube journey and his greater purpose for making content on the platform beyond just reviewing tech. He shares insights into his process, gear and overcoming his anxiety about posting his first video.

The boys then get into quite a long discussion about working with sponsors and how the current landscape of sponsorships is getting harder due to bigger creators buying views and inflating numbers.

YouTube also has released a new product, the boys discuss 3-minute shorts and the impact they could have on a channel.

All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

01:35 Sam and his YouTube story

09:20 How sponsors change everything

13:15 Sam’s filming schedule

18:20 Daniel talking about the YouTube skippable ad hack

25:30 Sam’s way of incentivising advertisers and sponsors

30:50 How Daniel & Sam first met

37:25 Keyword search, titles and content

40:00 Outsourcing thumbnails -and how not to overthink them

44:25 A/B testing

50:00 The art of great titles

53:30 Nailing the first 30-seconds

55:20 3-minute shorts - do they make sense?

61:00 David’s rap tribute

➡️ LATEST VIDEOS

Sam - https://youtu.be/6vXKcsNwsCs?si=pE8T86SLMa7Tzbxo

Daniel - https://youtu.be/xBhz4KrpkdQ?si=dS8-kUtfNuJYvQkd

Alex - https://youtu.be/fi4j_RQ-tRs?si=6qiOIDfylWYCaLPf

David - https://youtu.be/cIlUhPJdK6s

In a short and sharp chat this week, the boys begin their chat with some insights into how they got their iPhones on launch day and David recounts the hustle and bustle it took to get him his devices in time for videos.

David & Alex both give their accounts of using the iPhone in the first week and talk about how the camera control button is positioned wrong and lacks enough functionality right now.

The chat then turns to the newest Samsung devices and naturally, Daniel offers his guidance on what Samsung should've done instead.

After the product chat was done, Daniel talked about the origins of his beef with Quinn from Snazzy Labs and why creators should support each other instead of spreading hate and derision.

Finally, in a stacked chat, they finish with insights and thoughts on the controversy surrounding MKBHD and the Panels app that was launched last week.

It may have been shorter, but it is not short on topics, so grab your best snack and enjoy the latest episode of Minus Sixteen!

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

01:00 David & Alex iPhone 16 stories

06:00 iPhone 16 first thoughts

12:00 iPhone Mirroring

14:00 Samsung S24FE & Tab S10

20:55 Ceramic Shield issues & Camera Control woes

24:40 Daniel & Twitter

30:20 Marques & the Panels app

39:00 Daniel passes the 50,000 sub mark

41:30 iPhone users apathy

#glowtime #apple #iphone16

Another iPhone event is done and dusted, and the lads have some strong opinions on whether Apple has brought enough with their yearly showcase.

They break down the iPhone 16, Airpods 4 and a lazy update to the Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods Max.

David & Alex discuss what they ordered off the back of the event and the content they are planning.

When discussing YouTube, the lads discuss the thumbnail A/B testing again and revisit the hot issues of "buying views".

Finally, Alex discusses his recent travels to IFA in Berlin and how it had positive effects on networking in the creator Space.

All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

01:30 It’s Glowtime - the Apple Event - our take

08:45 Has Apple run out of ideas?

18:50 What David bought

22:10 Samsung’s latest update & iOS 18

31:25 Features to price ratio iPhone 16 and AirPods Max woes

42:28 Using YouTubes A/B testing and changing titles

45:50 Using hashtags and making content king

48:05 Brands know best - or do they?

56:45 Daniel’s take on thumbnail testing

58:55 YouTube Premium - does it affect a creator’s earnings

60:00 The risks of working alone

64:00 Alex’s visit to Berlin

Lots to go through this time - sadly Daniel was not well, so it’s just David & Alex this time.

We go through the Glowtime event and what we are expecting from the event and also we show you the new iPhone 16 and its Capture Button as an exclusive on the podcast.

What makes a Pro user and can Pro’s work on iPads? Are you a Stage Manager or Split Screen user and would you buy a new iPad mini?

Then on to YouTube - we chat over paid promotions and the false value they give, how to earn trust with brands and how to remain faithful to your audience.

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

01:30 It’s Glowtime - the Apple Event

06:15 Why no Face ID on Macs yet?

08:30 The Capture Button on iPhone 16 Pro Max

10:00 Thoughts on The Vision Pro

12:12 Long-term thoughts on the 15 Pro Max - design

16:00 What makes a Pro user?

21:27 Being Pro on an iPad

24:00 Split Screen vs Stage Manager

28:08 iPad mini rumours

31:08 Alex & Garmin or Watch Ultra news

34:51 What else is coming our way at Glowtime?

37:25 Being genuine about what we make content about

38:50 S24 Ultra - problems

41:30 Sony Xperia update

44:45 Will we ever need to buy another Mac Pro?

47:02 YouTube Promote…

53:40 A fine line - when is too much too much?

55:10 Earning trust with brands

60:00 Dedicated videos

61:05 Retention hack

67:00 Music vs no music

How to boost views on YouTube

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In this episode of the Minus Sixteen podcast, we take a look into the tech world's latest controversies and discussions, namely how Google and their PR agency have got into a bit of a pickle. We kick things off with the newly released Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a device that has sparked mixed reactions among tech enthusiasts. Some say it looks odd and even ugly, prompting us to explore what might have gone wrong in its design. We also discuss how aesthetics play a significant role in consumer choice, and whether Google has missed the mark with this one.

✨We are genuinely curious though, do you prefer the wider screen of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold or prefer the design Samsung implemented in their Galaxy Z Fold 6? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏼

Next, we tackle a more serious issue in the tech review community—potential biases among tech reviewers. We explore recent reports suggesting that Google has allegedly instructed content creators not to show favouritism towards other brands, with the threat of ending partnerships if they do. This has been confirmed by various creators on "TeamPixel" and the wording used is really quite strong, and borderline unethical.

This raises important questions about the transparency and integrity of tech reviews, as well as the trustworthiness of some large YouTube channels. Are these influencers being genuine, or is their content overly positive due to brand pressure?

Our conversation also touches on the Samsung Galaxy Watch, a device that has been praised for its features but criticized (mainly by Alex 😅) for its battery life. We discuss how this product might still be suitable for certain consumers despite its shortcomings, and whether the battery issues are a dealbreaker for most users. We weigh the pros and cons to help our audience make informed decisions.

😬 Finally, we delve into the serious allegations against YouTube sensation Mr. Beast. While the motivations behind these accusations remain unclear, we express our concern about how this situation could impact YouTube as a platform, especially in terms of sponsorships and brand relationships. With the potential fallout from this controversy, we ponder the future of content creation on YouTube and the possible ripple effects on other creators.

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

02:06 Samsung Fold & Flip thoughts

11:00 Samsung watches - the good and bad

19:00 Checking sleep data

22:55 Samsung Ring

24:30 Vision Pro news

34:00 What’s new with Google Pixel

38:15 Samsung Fold vs Pixel Fold

42:45 5x cameras - are we fans

45:30 Team Pixel

60:03 The truth behind high-end brand deals

67:00 Is Mr Beast finished?

The lads are all back together after Alex has returned from holiday. It was the first opportunity for Alex and Daniel to discuss the latest Samsung products with both having hands-on and having started receiving the devices in hand. Daniel and Alex discussed their shared experience with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, while Alex updated us on the rest of the ecosystem and spoke of his love for the new Galaxy Ring.

The chat moved on to cameras, with David close to securing a business grant that will assist in upgrading his kit, whilst Daniel spoke of the perils of switching from a phone to a camera, just as David's camera ran out of battery while acting as a webcam!

The boys then moved on to talking YouTube and spoke about the thumbnail A/B testing, the annoying success of putting your face in thumbnails and whether it's worth using timestamps in videos. All of that and more in this week’s episode of Minus Sixteen!

Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well! 🙏🏻

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

05:30 Samsung Watch Ultra first impressions

14:07 The Samsung Ring

18:05 Is this time for Flip phones

21:00 The Fold design

27:12 Samsung Buds

31:15 The pains of using a camera

36:45 Having backup audio

40:00 David may be getting a Canon R5 Mk II

42:35 Our favourite parts of the process

47:00 A/B thumbnail testing

63:00 YouTube want you to stay in lane

66:00 Skippable ads…

69:00 Timestamps - do they matter

This time it’s just David and Daniel as Alex takes a well-earned break.

We chat over Daniels’s visit to Samsung Unpacked and check out the Flip 6, Fold 6, Samsung Watch Ultra and Samsung Ring.

David went to Apple Battersea in London to check out the Vision Pro and hear what he made of it.

Plus, all the behind-the-scenes chat about what it’s like running a YouTube channel.

Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well! 🙏🏻

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/-a7KhFT1y8A?si=VAEEvsRzo4kVcPuH

David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/7-GdrWIhyFQ

00:00 Intro

01:25 The benefits of a regular upload schedule

03:25 Brands dictating when you upload

05:45 Going the extra yards with brands

06:30 Geographical limitations

08:00 Issues with the YouTube and AdSense

11:15 Views are down - is it seasonal?

13:41 Making seasonal content

15:15 A new Samsung Tab in the pipelines…

20:35 More issues with the YouTube Studio app

22:52 Samsung Unpacked

23:3 Buds 3 Pro

25:56 Samsung Ring

27:25 Samsung Watch Ultra

33:53 What’s it like at a Samsung event

35:00 Samsung Fold 6

38:18 The state of the foldable market

39:00 Flip 6

41:00 The Vision Pro

48:00 Limitations of the Vision Pro

50:39 Are we ready for a VR/AR Spatial Computing world?

54:15 Daniel and his Sony ZV E10

56:21 The woes of SD cards

58:00 Smartphone vs. Camera

60:00 Renting studio space…