#32 - Dealing With Your First Sponsorship

#35 - How Not To Make A Live Podcast

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of Upload Podcast. The hosts start off the session by clarifying what NOT to do when recording a live session. Make sure you always double and triple check your set up and camera plug-ins, and the hindsight to learn from the situation and make the best of a mess. The podcast session then starts with a slightly different set up than the previous 34 episodes, with Lionheart, Midgeman and the two editors; Dan and Nikki being part of the session. The hosts discuss a recap of personal achievement and growth as creators, what they thought worked, what did not, and what they wish to achieve in 2025. The team discuss strengths and weaknesses of season 1 of Upload Podcast and potential ways to improve going forward... As well as some funny moments throughout the last year.   Congratulations to SpoodersWeb for winning the giveaway!    Thank you for listening OR watching season 1 of Upload Podcast. For giving us your support and comments! We look forward to seeing you in 2025 for season 2, where we will come back refreshed, and just as chaotic and informative.   Find all our stuff https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk [https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk]   Join our FRESH Discord: https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8 [https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8]    Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Clarification of the Format 09:03 - Jumping Into the Episode 12:13 - Spotify Wrapped Upload 17:07 - Finishing the Lion's Den 23:24 - Santa Elgato 29:19 - General Year as Creators & Plans 35:36 - Saying No More in 2025 39:34 - The Past Year for Lionheart as a Creator 42:08 - Past Year for Midgeman 47:03 - How Has Upload done 01:02:43 - Youtube Feature Replying to Comments with audio 01:04:33 - Youtube Superchats 01:09:20 - GIVEAWAY WINNER 01:09:41 - Lionheart Christmas Wishes 01:11:56 - Midgeman Christmas Gifts 01:15:33 - Thank You From the Upload Team LINKS Lionheart old TT video - https://www.tiktok.com/@lionheartxten/video/7400464188134509857?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@lionheartxten/video/7400464188134509857?lang=en]  Elgato Gifts Show Off - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiOSUHOqN8U&t=2608s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiOSUHOqN8U&t=2608s]  Lionheart current sub count - https://subscribercounter.com/channel/UCIeaxRCoSLFLHvrCInghqcw [https://subscribercounter.com/channel/UCIeaxRCoSLFLHvrCInghqcw]  100 days in Going Medieval - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVzyzkMcR5s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVzyzkMcR5s]  Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Medieval Dynasty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CddTzIdY7I [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CddTzIdY7I]  Return to Moria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dJtRe3FteE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dJtRe3FteE]  (The Verge) Youtube Audio Replies - https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322524/youtube-voice-replies-creator-comments-test [https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322524/youtube-voice-replies-creator-comments-test]  (Swipe Insight) Youtube Audio Replies #2 - https://web.swipeinsight.app/posts/youtube-tests-voice-reply-feature-in-comments-13511 [https://web.swipeinsight.app/posts/youtube-tests-voice-reply-feature-in-comments-13511]  (Forbes) Latest on the TikTok US Ban - https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/12/18/will-the-us-ban-tiktok-heres-the-latest-and-what-we-know/ [https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/12/18/will-the-us-ban-tiktok-heres-the-latest-and-what-we-know/]  Atem system - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products [https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products]  UPLOAD EPISODES MENTIONED #1 I Gave Myself Until Christmas to Succeed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV6XcgzCfiA&t=36s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV6XcgzCfiA&t=36s]  #2 "I Was Labelled A Criminal" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13sslXkFTKU&t=10s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13sslXkFTKU&t=10s]  #6 Learning from Failure ft. ‪@TheSocialStreamers‬ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaUn2Hn1kwc&t=1386s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaUn2Hn1kwc&t=1386s]  #12 VTubing ft. Lady Saffron - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ2s2M0UWFE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ2s2M0UWFE]  #18 Physical, Stream & Community Health - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRSLSMEPESc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRSLSMEPESc]  #22 How to Edit for Content Creators - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4E_NRMXeUY&t=4s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4E_NRMXeUY&t=4s]  #27 Is Multistreaming Worth it? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-rMWtwDha0&t=2s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-rMWtwDha0&t=2s]  #29 The Art of Making Thumbnails - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uWY7zKGcFQ&t=3s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uWY7zKGcFQ&t=3s]  #30 How to Use Your YouTube Analytics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmLxaDHbzJE&t=12s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmLxaDHbzJE&t=12s]  MIDGEMANS CHISTMAS RECOMMENDATIONS Elgato Prompter - https://www.elgato.com/uk/en/p/prompter [https://www.elgato.com/uk/en/p/prompter]  OBSBOT Meet 2 Camera - https://www.obsbot.com/store/products/meet-2 [https://www.obsbot.com/store/products/meet-2]  Dominator® Titanium RAM - https://www.corsair.com/uk/en/p/memory/cmp64gx5m2b6000c30/dominator-titanium-rgb-2x32gb-ddr5-dram-6000mt-s-cl30-intel-xmp-memory-kit-cmp64gx5m2b6000c30 [https://www.corsair.com/uk/en/p/memory/cmp64gx5m2b6000c30/dominator-titanium-rgb-2x32gb-ddr5-dram-6000mt-s-cl30-intel-xmp-memory-kit-cmp64gx5m2b6000c30]  Sigma or Samyang 18mm lens for EF-M camera

#34 - Surviving Another Adpocalypse

As Season 1 of Upload Podcast draws to an end, in this second to last episode, the hosts start off the way they began. A discussion of the recent not as drastic Adpocalypse, but delving into the ways that Twitch and Youtube handled the previous ad events. The implications of political discourse on advertising, the strategies platforms are employing to navigate these challenges and reminding you to follow the team over on bluesky instead of twitter! This episode majorly focuses on reminiscing over the last 8 months of Upload Podcast, the highlights, the lows, the difficulty of entering an already saturated market of podcasts and learning how to stand out or grow. And perhaps asking YOU the viewers, what you'd want to see in this space. The hosts briefly discuss what they wish Upload would turn into if possible, the various guests the hosts would want, and extend that request to the viewers. All in all, how would you like to see Upload grow to help you as a creator, or even grow in terms of providing not just episodic videos to review games, technology and much more?   Please tell us what were your favourite episodes? What do you think the hosts OR even the edits could focus on? Is there anything you think would elevate the podcasts OR just a fun episode you'd like to see? It does not have to be an episodic based format!   Find all our stuff https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk [https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk]  Join our FRESH Discord: https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8 [https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8]    Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Adpocalypse Discussion 06:19 - Navigating Political Discourse in Advertising 09:51 - The Rise of Blue Sky and Social Exodus 17:47 - Take Advantage of Bsky Key Features 19:33 - Branded Accounts & Usernames 25:04 - No More Cable Managing the Lion Den 28:52 - Reflecting on the Season 30:53 - Learning and Growth in Podcasting 33:10 - Future Aspirations and Expanding the Brand 37:38 - Podcasts Are a Healthy Output 39:37 - Reach out to us if You're Part of the Industry 42:00 - Dram Guests 45:59 - The Van Plan 50:42 - Upload Podcast at TwitchCon? 52:30 - Craziest Dreams for Uploads Future 57:55 - We Need YOUR Input! 59:05 - Special Recognition to the Editors 01:00:33 - Leaving HOI IV 01:02:47 - Gaming Format? Links: Midgemans Starter Pack: https://bsky.app/starter-pack/midgeman.tv/3lbeywfdy5l22 [https://bsky.app/starter-pack/midgeman.tv/3lbeywfdy5l22]  HOI IV: https://bsky.app/profile/hoi.paradoxinteractive.com [https://bsky.app/profile/hoi.paradoxinteractive.com]  Focus Patches: https://kindpatches.com/products/focus-patches [https://kindpatches.com/products/focus-patches]    The Upload Team: Lionheart: https://bsky.app/profile/lionheartx10.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/lionheartx10.bsky.social]  Midgeman: https://bsky.app/profile/midgeman.tv [https://bsky.app/profile/midgeman.tv]  Daxenholm: https://bsky.app/profile/daxenholm.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/daxenholm.bsky.social]  Nikki: https://bsky.app/profile/smollnikki.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/smollnikki.bsky.social]

#33 - AMD Vs. Nvidia

We begin today's episode with potential ideas for season 2 of Upload Podcast. An email from a viewer regarding their dream pc component list, which flurries the hosts into a discussion of the battle between AMD vs NVIDIA when it comes to content creation, and a possible alternative to using the card shown in the set list. Let us know if you have a pc part picker list you want the hosts to have a look at and share their wide advice on!   The hosts then delve into Lionhearts den which is slowly coming together, what trinkets he has, building advice, Elgato goodies sent his way by the company for his new space and a little treat from Lionheart! Please keep your eyes open on either his bluesky OR twitter OR the discord for more information about the giveaway and how to win a brand new upgrade for your set up    Find all our stuff https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk [https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk]  Join our FRESH Discord: https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8 [https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8]    Chapters —---------- 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Updates 04:53 - Potential Ideas for Season 2 07:47 - SurelyOnlyMikey Email 08:42 - Analysing Dream PC Build 11:10 - The Great Graphics Card Debate: AMD vs Nvidia 18:29 - An Alternative to the GPU Choice 25:31 - Send in Your PC Part Pickers! 25:50 - Inappropriate Tshirt Designs 26:47 - Lions New Office 32:06 - Practical Wall Decorations 32:42 - Various Angles Office Space Preview 35:56 - Fresh New AC in the Winter 37:06 - Thermometers and PC Temperatures 40:18 - Lions Generous Gifts from Elgato 47:36 - Innovations in Creator Technology 52:33 - Christmas Giveaway! 53:56 - Beards & Ends   Links —----- Sabotaging brothers date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsCLDPDKuT0&ab_channel=CollinsKeyShorts [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsCLDPDKuT0&ab_channel=CollinsKeyShorts]  Elgato website: https://www.elgato.com/uk/en [https://www.elgato.com/uk/en]  Lionheart bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/lionheartx10.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/lionheartx10.bsky.social]  Lionheart Twitter: https://x.com/lionheartx10 [https://x.com/lionheartx10]

#32 - Dealing With Your First Sponsorship

In this episode, the hosts discuss the rise of bsky over twitter, navigating uncomfortable sponsorship offers and battles, the UKs strict AD law with creators, how the newest Youtube algorithm and other factors are currently pushing decline on both the hosts' videos. A little bit of therapy, a bit of a quick'n'dirty short discussions and some analytics dives. The hosts discuss other little tricks for boosting videos on youtube (please comment! Like! Hashtag!) and how some creators may have a "break in case of emergency" tactic when views tank and fluctuate heavily.   Find all our stuff https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk [https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk]  Join our FRESH Discord: https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8 [https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8]     Chapters ---------- 00:00 - Introduction and Setup 01:44 - Exploring Blue Sky: A New Social Media Platform 09:13 - Navigating Sponsorships and Legal Obligations 11:01 - Strict UK AD Laws 13:32 - YT Algorithm Changes AGAIN 19:41 - Revisiting Guests & Therapy 20:36 - Engagement & Foolproof Tactics 22:40 - Beaver Video Analytics 25:52 - Can We Reach A New Baseline? 27:56 - Further Analytic Deep Dives 31:57 - Quick & Dirty? 36:08 - Accepting Lowest Views 39:35 - Long Formats Are In Their Best Era 40:56 - What Is Your Break Glass In Case Of Emergency? 45:40 - Audience Ebbs & Flows 46:56 - Call to Action! 49:38 - Hashtags In Youtube Comments?? 50:10 - Video Specific Captions 52:18 - Wrapping Up   Links ------ Midgeman bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/midgeman.tv [https://bsky.app/profile/midgeman.tv]  Lionheart bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/lionheartx10.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/lionheartx10.bsky.social]  Matthew HoodedHorse bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/kazwen.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/kazwen.bsky.social]  Midgemans blog - https://doras.to/midgeman?blog=2-steps-forward-1-step-back [https://doras.to/midgeman?blog=2-steps-forward-1-step-back]  ASA - https://www.asa.org.uk/ [https://www.asa.org.uk/]  Real Civil Engineer Beavers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjUnjW7B_ZM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjUnjW7B_ZM]  Aragorn Lego Short - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TialbfuufS4 [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TialbfuufS4]

#31 - Creator Side Hustles

In this episode of Upload. The hosts start off with an anecdote of Midgeman being recognised by someone who works with a sponsor who reached out to him. We jump from that into the Timberborn sponsor both him and Lionheart have been approached by, the conversation goes into creator agencies and which ones have been a pleasure to recently work with. Midgeman discusses Youtube's new announcements and updates regarding mobile formats and the two give tips on how the creators can capitalise on such updates.    Lionheart shares his collaborative dream regarding a tee shirt campaign company start up, which has been in the early stage of development for roughly 6 years. And how a lot of merchandise websites take advantage of creators and do not give back a fair revenue for the goods they put up. Whereas Lionhearts future platform will aim at allowing creators have that business freedom and control.   Finally the conversation steers towards Lionheart paying for verification on Twitter and having his own personal impersonator on Discord. And how that links to staying vigilant, emphasizing the need for creators to protect their identities from scams, and to get in touch with brans/people who offer potential sponsorships to double check them.   Find all our stuff https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk [https://www.uploadpodcast.co.uk]    Join our FRESH Discord: https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8 [https://discord.gg/YFkv94NPb8]     Chapters ---------- 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 03:23 - The Small World Anecdote 07:00 - Recent Campaigns, Mechanistry 13:15 - Yrstruly Notice Us Pretty Please 15:48 - Gamesight Were Open to Discussions 19:00 - Youtube announcements 19:59 - More AD revenue from shorts? 20:54 - How To Make Use Of These New Changes? 28:52 - Podcast Is Best Therapy 29:24 - Lionhearts Long-Time Merch Idea 34:08 - Campaign Platform Only For Shirts 37:16 - Online Sellers and Disgusting Mark Up 38:40 - Knowing Your Target Buyers 41:16 - Lionheart Paid for Twitter Verified 45:23 - Would the Real Lionheart Please Stand Up 51:10 - Don't Be Shy To Verify Contacts 53:34 - Have You Got An Embarrassing Username Story?  54:39 - Round Out of Episode   Links —----- Timberborn video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYvZFVA12TE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYvZFVA12TE]