Passionfruit: Content for Creators

Passionfruit has brought together some of the best voices in the online creator space during SXSW 2025 in Austin to discuss important issues all creators are facing. The “new 1,000 true fans era” is here! This panel explores how creators are shifting from chasing big numbers to building engaged communities that drive real revenue. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠⁠ Host: Brett Dashevsky https://mail.creatoreconomynyc.com/ Guests: Olivia Owens https://teachable.com/ Jayde Powell https://www.jaydeipowell.com/ Hannah Doyle https://news.thepublishpress.com/ Colin Rocker https://www.instagram.com/careercolin Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/passionfruit⁠⁠⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

Passionfruit has brought together some of the best voices in the online creator space during SXSW 2025 in Austin to discuss important issues all creators are facing. Going viral is one thing—staying relevant and financially stable is another. This conversation dives into the business of being a creator, from brand deals to digital rights to mental health. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: ⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠ Host: Shira Lazar https://whatstrending.com/ Guests: Shaine Griffin https://www.sagaftra.org/shaine-griffin Christy Carlson Romano https://www.instagram.com/thechristycarlsonromano Dr. Joel Bervell https://joelbervell.com/ Patrick Janelle https://www.untitledsecret.com/ Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/passionfruit⁠⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

Passionfruit has brought together some of the best voices in the online creator space during SXSW 2025 in Austin to discuss important issues all creators are facing. Only 9% of creators earn more than $100K/year*. This panel pulls back the curtain on how top creators build lasting businesses—covering everything from brand deals and financing to hiring teams and securing collaborations. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: ⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠ Host: James Del - Passionfruit https://passionfru.it Guests: Monica Khan https://bayareacreatoreconomy.beehiiv.com/subscribeDylan Huey https://dylanhuey.me/Megan Lightcap https://slow.co/about/Carlos Gil https://www.getresponse.com/?v=ctaPassionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/passionfruit⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

Redder is better this week on the Reactorverse Podcast as we are joined by Jacqui Mia Ross from her channel Movie Night with Jacqui. Coming in with a unique interest in film production and criticism, Jacqui shares her academic background with movies and theater and her personal journey finding her voice as a reactor and content creator. She explains her ongoing struggles trying to strike the proper work/life balance as well as the accomplishments she's achieved over just a few short years with her channel. Whether you catch her on her channel or speaking at a convention, Jacqui brings a unique mix of performance, positivity and genuine insight to all of her work. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Eric Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/NerdChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Movie Night with Jacqui https://youtube.com/@movienightwithjacqui https://patreon.com/MovieNightWithJacqui https://instagram.com/jacquimiaross Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job. Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. Join the Passionfruit public ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe

Passionfruit has brought together some of the best voices in the online creator space during SXSW 2025 in Austin to discuss important issues all creators are facing. How do you create content that actually makes an impact (and doesn’t just get lost in the void)? This panel brings together comedians, creators, and activists who have mastered the art of using humor, satire, and storytelling to inspire change. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: ⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF Host: Liz Plank - Airplane Mode https://lizplank.substack.com/ Guests: Josh Burstein https://www.joshburstein.com/ Walter Masterson https://www.youtube.com/waltermasterson Sid Marcos https://www.instagram.com/sidmarcos/ Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/passionfruit⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

Please try to enjoy each of these guests equally. Crossing the Streams returns to discuss the hit new series, Severance from Apple TV+. This collection of fans and creators go over their initial discovery of the show, how it hooked them and what they thought of the shocking season 2 revelations. They also share their theories and hopes for season 3, which will hopefully be coming sooner rather than later. This episode also has an appearance of a special guest with a special message!Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: https://passionfru.it/joinPFHosted by Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic)We are joined by an incredible crew from across the web:Johnny O'Dell (J2O) - ‪@j2o2‬ Eric - ‪@BlindWave‬ Rob - ‪@ReelTimeYT‬ Navi - ‪@thenormies‬ Adam - ‪@AdamfromFWCI‬ Angela - ‪@funnylilgalreacts‬ Sean - ‪@SeanTanktop‬ Bradley & Adam - ‪@bradamreacts‬ Crossing the Streams is a creative crossover series bringing together creators around the internet to discuss topics related to their passions. Be it tv shows, movies, news, world events or just developments in the creator industry, Crossing the Streams provides the space for joint conversation to happen and ideas to flourish. Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/passionfruit And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠ Visit us at ⁠https://passionfru.it⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

It's real talk with Reel-Time this week on the podcast. Longtime friends Bryce, Rob and Zuff are only a few years into their channel but have managed to gain a considerably supportive audience in that time. Their extensive library of reaction videos reaches a wide variety of viewers who appreciate their down to earth and heartfelt approach to their work. They share their personal origins, the bumps in their channel along their journey and the appreciation they have with their accomplishments thus far. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Eric Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/NerdChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Reel Time https://youtube.com/@ReelTimeYT https://patreon.com/ReelTimeYT https://instagram.com/reeltimeyt Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job. Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. Join the Passionfruit public ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe

We're joined today by one of the seminal voices in the film video essay space, Patrick H Willems. Patrick's career on YouTube came as the means to an end of an aspiring filmmaker. However, after a few early viral hits Patrick cemented his voice, craft and style as a YouTube mainstay with his thought provoking and detailed video essays on film and larger cultural trends in relation to. We talk to Patrick about his work and how he views the impact he's had on the larger content creator ecosystem as it is today. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Drew Grant - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/videodrew⁠⁠⁠⁠ Eric Rodriguez - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NerdChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guests: Patrick H Willems ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@patrickhwillems https://www.patreon.com/patrickhwillems https://www.instagram.com/patrickhwillems/ https://bsky.app/profile/patrickhwillems.bsky.social https://nebula.tv/patrickhwillems Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/z8gke27hcT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

Our 50th episode! We're thrilled to share the occasion with Maya from her channel KioshiWarrior this week and dip our toes into the world of music reactions. Maya started her YouTube career with storytime videos, vlogs and music reactions as her main focus. Over the last year she has made the effort to expand the scope of her work to cover film and tv reactions as well and recalibrate how she wants to promote artists on her channel. Maya's stylish and hilarious reaction edits are only eclipsed by her courageous spirit to use her platform to bring awareness to larger social issues she feels is her obligation to speak up for. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Eric Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/NerdChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: KioshiWarrior ⁠https://youtube.com/@KioshiWarrior https://patreon.com/kioshiwarrior https://instagram.com/kioshiwarrior Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job. Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. Join the Passionfruit public ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe

It's a super sized episode this week clocking in at almost two hours as we are joined by Meesh & Dee. More than just channel partners, this newly married couple have made their mark in the reaction space in just over year with their passionate videos specializing in the animated medium. From starting with Avatar: The Last Airbender to learning about the vast lore of League of Legends, Meesh and Dee bring an irreverent sense of humor and dedication to everything they do. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news:⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠⁠ Host: Eric Rodriguez ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/NerdChronic⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Meesh & Dee https://youtube.com/@MeeshDeeReacts https://patreon.com/meeshanddee https://twitter.com/MeeshDeeReacts https://instagram.com/meeshanddee Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job. Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. Join the Passionfruit public ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe

Jeff May is known online for his various podcast shows, appearances and comedic contributions. With his background in standup comedy, Jeff applies his work ethic to everything he does and navigates his day to day hustle with vigorous routine. He breaks down the importance of letting people know his values and what to expect from him, while also reminding us what he expects from others professionally. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: ⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠⁠ Host: Drew Grant - ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/videodrew⁠⁠⁠ Eric Rodriguez - ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NerdChronic⁠⁠⁠ Guests: Jeff May https://youtube.com/@heytherejeffro https://www.patreon.com/jeffmay https://twitter.com/heytherejeffro https://instagram.com/heytherejeffro2 https://bsky.app/profile/heytherejeffro.bsky.social Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/z8gke27hcT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

Another double helping this week on the podcast as the Reactorverse welcomes the team of Ari and Denise from their channel The Media Knights. Coming from a background of performing arts and a passion for storytelling, Ari and Denise have made their footprint in the reaction space with their insightful commentary and open-minded nature. In just a few short years they have garnered a significant following while experiencing their own share of bumps along the way. They reveal their never before seen first reactions, break down their concerns about ever evolving standards on YouTube and share what motivates them to continue amongst hardships. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news:⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠Host: Eric Rodriguez⁠⁠https://x.com/NerdChronic⁠⁠ Guest: Ari & Denise fromhttps://youtube.com/@OfficialMediaKnights https://patreon.com/TheMediaKnights https://youtube.com/@TheMediaKnights2.0 https://twitter.com/TheMediaKnights https://instagram.com/TheMediaKnights Visit us at⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job. Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. Join the Passionfruit public⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/

We're joined this episode by the colorfully commentative Mikey Neumann from his channel FilmJoy and hit series Movies with Mikey. Mikey started his career in the video game industry, working on titles such as Borderlands 1&2, Half-Life, Brothers in Arms and more. He eventually transitioned to being a full time video essayist where he explains his appreciation for films he feels deserve further dissection in pop culture. We talk about his process, inspirations and thoughts on the creative landscape as a whole. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: ⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠⁠ Host: Drew Grant - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/videodrew⁠⁠ Eric Rodriguez - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NerdChronic⁠⁠ Guests: Mikey Neumann - FilmJoy https://youtube.com/@filmjoy https://www.patreon.com/MoviesWithMikey https://nebula.tv/filmjoy https://twitter.com/FilmJoyMedia https://instagram.com/FilmJoyMedia https://bsky.app/profile/MikeyFace.bsky.social Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/z8gke27hcT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

The Reactorverse podcast is back for 2025 with double the guests, Igli and Corey, repping their collective group of friends known as the Raggedy Pack. Starting out as chat friends over a mutual love of video games, the Raggedy Pack eventually formed their own reaction channel as a next venture to share time together. Although they live in separate states and time zones, they have managed to refine their remote reactions over the years and find their footing amongst technical difficulties and natural disasters. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: ⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠ Host: Eric Rodriguez ⁠https://x.com/NerdChronic⁠ Guest: Igli & Corey from Raggedy Pack ⁠https://youtube.com/‪@RaggedyPack https://patreon.com/raggedypack https://twitter.com/RaggedyPack https://instagram.com/raggedypack https://tiktok.com/@raggedypack Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job. Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. Join the Passionfruit public ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/

Kick back and build your deck to this all new episode of Deep Linkers featuring Magic: The Gathering player, host and aficionado Joe Johnson. Joe is founder and host of Tabletop Jocks, a Magic: The Gathering based channel that features big games and big name guests such as Post Malone, Joe Manganiello, Andrew Dismukes, Gabriel Luna, Lionel Williams, Cassius Marsh and more. Joe shares with us the origin of his Magic career, how he built his channel and connections and his insight on what it means to bring people together through positivity and rejecting negativity. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: ⁠https://passionfru.it/joinPF⁠ Host: Drew Grant - ⁠https://twitter.com/videodrew⁠ Eric Rodriguez - ⁠https://twitter.com/NerdChronic⁠ Guests: Joe Johnson - Tabletop Jocks https://youtube.com/@TabletopJocks https://www.patreon.com/TabletopJocks https://twitter.com/tabletopjocks https://instagram.com/tabletopjocks https://tiktok.com/@blackneto_ https://twitter.com/Blackneto_ https://bsky.app/profile/blackneto.bsky.social Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/z8gke27hcT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

It's a double booked episode of Deep Linkers as we are joined by creators and co-hosts of the Gamefully Unemployed podcast network, Tom Reimann and David C Bell. Both former Cracked.com veterans, Tom and Dave have had their finger on the pulse of internet culture for over a decade plus and used their insight to create a product and audience that can appreciate their knowledge and wit. Now working on their own product while also collaborating with other former colleagues, Dave and Tom share insight into they manage their work in the ever changing landscape of content creation. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: https://passionfru.it/joinPF Host: Drew Grant - https://twitter.com/videodrew Eric Rodriguez - https://twitter.com/NerdChronic Guests: Tom Reimann & David C Bell https://youtube.com/@GamefullyUnemployed https://www.patreon.com/GamefullyUnemployed https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gamefully-unemployed/id1345692836 https://open.spotify.com/show/5aAFJsOHDPD4fq3i9QdtgT?si=00f4580f0679440b https://x.com/GamefullyUn https://bsky.app/profile/gamefullyun.bsky.social Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/z8gke27hcT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

It's a celebration this episode as we are joined by Addie from her channel Addie Counts to reflect on her reaction journey to 100k subscribers. In just a few short years Addie has paved her way in the movie/tv reaction space with her earnestness and positivity and gained a loyal following in the process. Coming from the world of musical theater, Addie shares her experience discovering the world of cinema and how it helped her grow as a person. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: https://passionfru.it/joinPF Host: Eric Rodriguez https://x.com/NerdChronic Guest: Addie Counts https://youtube.com/‪@AddieCounts‬ https://www.patreon.com/addiecounts Visit us at ⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job. Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. Join the Passionfruit public ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/

We are joined by longtime Passionfruit friend and collaborator Taylor Lorenz this week. Taylor's seminal coverage of the online creator space has cemented her legacy as one of the most influential voices in new media. With credits such as The New York Times, The Washington Post and others, Taylor has been on the frontlines of the latest online trends and cultural movements for over a decade. You can find her as of late branching out with her independent endeavors on her show Power User and her newsletter User Mag. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: https://passionfru.it/joinPF Host: Drew Grant - https://twitter.com/videodrew Eric Rodriguez - https://twitter.com/NerdChronic Guest: Taylor Lorenz https://youtube.com/@TaylorLorenz https://www.usermag.co/ https://twitter.com/TaylorLorenz https://instagram.com/TaylorLorenz https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlorenz Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/z8gke27hcT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.

We’re joined today by reaction enthusiast and collaborator Kaiielle from her channel Movies with KL. Starting her channel with big franchises such as Star Wars, the MCU and others, Kaiielle has established her footing in the reaction space with her creative efforts to think outside the box and spice up her channel with the occasional passion project. Whether it’s clever editing or fun collabs, she continues to keep viewers on their toes. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: https://passionfru.it/joinPF Host: Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/NerdChronic Guest: Kaiielle https://youtube.com/@kaiielle https://patreon.com/kaiielle https://twitter.com/kaiielle Visit us at ⁠https://passionfru.it⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job. Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. Join the Passionfruit public ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/

Friend of the show Kristian Harloff sits down to chat about his decade plus career working on YouTube for companies and himself. As one half of the Schmoes Know duo, Kristian founded the Movie Trivia Schmoedown became a main host for Collider and navigated a handful of solo endeavors that has led him to his current status as an independent creator. He discusses his interest in the evolution of the creator industry as well as his newfound fascination with UAP news. Join the Passionfruit newsletter for more online creativity and creator news: https://passionfru.it/joinPF Host: Drew Grant - https://twitter.com/videodrew Eric Rodriguez - https://twitter.com/NerdChronic Guest: Kristian Harloff https://youtube.com/@TheKristianHarloff & https://youtube.com/@DOWNTOEARTHKH https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff https://instagram.com/KristianHarloff https://www.patreon.com/TheBigThingShow Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy. How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff. Join the Passionfruit public Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/z8gke27hcT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/passnfrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/passionfruit4us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more news and ways to be part of the community! Don't forget to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://passionfru.it/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Passionfruit also has an audio feed! Search Passionfruit: Content for Creators on your favorite podcast platform.