How'd You Do It?

This week on the show Elle Mills stopped by our studio and told us all about her weight loss, her new health and fitness changes, what goes into making each of her videos, what YouTubers she draws inspiration from and all about the video that was so embarrassing she had to put on sunglasses and close her eyes while filming.. Enjoy!

The Fat Jewish stopped by and told us his predictions on where influencer culture is headed, becoming the bad boy of wine, going to high school with Paris Hilton and a whole lot more.. Enjoy!

Denzel Dion stopped by our studio earlier this week and talked about his start on Vine, how he cut through the noise on YouTube, what people are most surprised about when they meet him in real life and his advice for everyone hustling in the content creation game. Enjoy!

Gabbie Hanna stopped by our studio to explain exactly what went down with the Genius session, how she feels about the viral memes, how she got her start in YouTube, mental health a whole lot more.. Enjoy!

This week we have the 17 year old wonder boy, Alex Lange. Alex is an established actor with several show credits to his name, a solid YouTube subscriber base, 2.5 million Instagram followers and is now focusing on his clothing brand called "Less Friends, Real Friends." Alex swooped in and delved into his experiences navigating the right people to surround himself with in Los Angeles, his time in Team 10, and gave us a lesson on the things you can and can't do on social media while you're in a relationship. This is a good one... enjoy!

This week on the show we have Mark Vins, one of the creators and founders of the extremely successful wildlife YouTube channel, Brave Wilderness. Mark dove into how he and Coyote Peterson came up with the idea, how it evolved into what it is today, and what they’ve had to go through to achieve the success they’ve now got. From tsunami’s in Costa Rica, bug bites and extreme heat to the business side of cracking YouTube algorithms, Mark gave us a really impressive run down on.. how they did it. Enjoy!

This week on the show we have the YouTube OG herself Jenn McAllister and the hilarious Rickey Thompson! They were out promoting the latest season of their YouTube series "Foursome" and luckily for us they spoke about a whole lot more as well. From what they were like in highschool, becoming full time YouTubers, transitioning into the acting world and the most awkward scenes they had to shoot on the new season of their show, this interview had a bit of everything. Enjoy

Brandon Rogers stopped by the studio and told us the REAL reason his channel blew up after ten years of struggling behind the scenes..

This week on the show we have a really talented 19 year old by the name of James Charles. If you haven't heard of him, James kind of exploded onto the scene after several of his make up videos and pictures went viral, and soon becoming the very first male cover girl in history. In only 3 years, James has grown a YouTube channel to almost 10 million subscribers, gained a cult social media following, runs his own clothing label and become one of the top beauty influencers in the business signing brand deals with some of the biggest beauty companies in the world.

We crashed a Streamy Awards press day to chat with The Try Guys! They told us all about their wild ride leaving Buzzfeed, starting their own production company and how they gained 3.7 MILLION YouTube subscribers in just three months. Enjoy!

Aussie band Cub Sport stopped by our studio and talked tour, their new album, falling in love with your band mate and why the Dolan Twins directed their "Hawaiian Party" music video and how it all started. Enjoy!

This week on the show have Connor Franta - one of the original YouTubers in the game, a NY Times best selling author, a talented designer and photographer and all around wonder kid and to top it off, one of the founders here at Heard Well. Connor stopped in and talked about everything from how he got started in the YouTube game, how he broke through and built his empire, why he has consciously changed his content, all about what's motivated him to run his upcoming marathon and everything in between. Guys, this is a special one, enjoy.

This week on the show we have the two best buds that anyone could ever have, JC Caylen and Luka talking all things music, content creation and the craziest superfan encounter you’ve ever heard. Enjoy!

This week on the show we have something a little different, I'm putting my journalism degree to good use and interviewing a cat.. and I'm only half joking when I say that. I'm talking about Nala, the most followed cat in the world. We sat down with her owners Shannon and Pookie and asked them how on earth they created an extremely lucrative full time business and brand, built an Instagram following of almost 4 million, bought two houses and got a Guinness world record... all around a cat. Enjoy!

This week on the show we have a two part episode with digital creators Kellie Sweet and MacDoesIt. They delved into how they started, the hurdles they've had to overcome and how they turned their hobby into their job. Enjoy!

This week on this show we have Jessie Paege, a 19 year old artist originally from New Jersey who built her following initially on YouTube. Jessie started her channel when she was 14 as a form of expression after suffering from social anxiety and bullying at school. It's actually kinda hard to believe sitting across from this chatty individual with bright colors all through her hair that she once deemed herself to be a mute, but she has since dedicated herself to being an example to all the kids out there suffering from the same thing that you can turn it all around and be whoever you want to be. Jessie transformed a few goofy YouTube video uploads into a digital empire with 81 million views, a clothing line, two books, several acting roles and a cult following in the millions. And this is how she did it.

This week we have our second live podcast edition with the talented, Ricky Dillon. We invited 20 of Ricky's biggest fans to come to our studio in Hollywood and get involved and participate in his interview. After a great chat with Ricky, we handed the mic over to the fans for a Q&A and then Ricky did his own interview with LA based band TWINKIDS who also performed a few songs. Enjoy!

On this week's podcast we have a super interesting creator by the name of Vidya Vox. Vidya was born in Chennai, India and moved the US at the age of 8. She started her YouTube channel in 2015 uploading song mashups that mixed western pop, dance music and indian classic music. Vidya gained 1 million subscribers within the first year after her mashup of Major Lazer's "Lean On" and a Punjabi folk song went viral. Now, in 2018 Vidya's channel has 4.7m subscribers and over 450 million views. She swooped into our Castbox studio in Hollywood recently and explained where the idea came from, the challenges she's faced being an immigrant in the US and how she's managed to turn the channel into a full time job. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast we have our girl Tessa Brooks! We stopped by to meet her last week in LA and talked all things dance, YouTube and her new acting projects. She told us how it all started for her, the biggest challenges she's faced as an artist and her dream YouTube collab! Enjoy!

On this week's podcast we have a two part episode with a couple characters that know their way around a dance floor by the name of Matt Steffanina and Alyson Stoner! Considering that Matt currently holds the title for the most watched dancer in the world and has over 1.5 BILLION views on his YouTube channel, and Alyson has achieved just about everything a 24 year old could possibly achieve, this combo definitely made for an interesting podcast. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast we have a two part episode featuring YouTubers Remi Cruz and Alisha Marie. They are YouTube pioneers with a little over 1 BILLION views between them - so all you aspiring digital creators - listen close!

This week we have something special for you guys.. We partnered with The Sixty Hotel in Beverly Hills and held a live podcast with Nikita Dragun and 15 of her biggest fans who flew in from all over the country to attend. She talked about everything from her color coordinated wig collection, dealing with haters to giving advice to our audience on being the best person they can be. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast we have the ever mysterious, singer, actress, and YouTuber - Poppy. If you aren’t familiar with Poppy, she’s a robotic sounding character portrayed by the 23 year old musician, Moriah Pereira, which was created by herself and director Titanic Sinclair. Poppy claims to be an alien, or a being of the internet and started out on YouTube in 2014 creating bizarre videos, which have since amassed over 300m views. She then shocked her audience once again signing to Island Records in 2016 to release her debut EP Bubblebath, and then signed to Diplo’s label Mad Decent in 2017 to release her first studio album Poppy.computer. She dropped by the studio and talked about everything from working with Diplo and her new album and tour to why she’s starting a new religion for Poppy worshippers.. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast we have Ben Azelart and The Stokes Twins! We all met at Ben's house in West Hollywood and huddled around his kitchen table and talked all things content, Hawaii, dropping out of high school and their upcoming compilation albums and merch with Heard Well. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast we're down at Vidcon chatting with Liza Koshy's co-stars Travis Coals and Kimiko Glenn (who you might recognize from Orange Is The New Black). They were out promoting their new series "Liza On Demand" and sat down with us to talk life on set, and what it was like working with Liza Koshy. Enjoy!

On this week's show we're doing something a little different. We have a two part podcast, talking all things GLSEN. Heard Well have recently teamed up with GLSEN to release a compilation album featuring LGBTQ artists and supporters of the community, as well as ambassador Gigi Gorgeous, and GLSEN committee member Katharine Prescott. For those of you who are unaware of GLSEN, they are an organization with a mission to make every student, in every school valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orien tation, gender identity or gender expression. This podcast delves into what GLSEN means to the artists and ambassadors a part of this organization, why it's important to them and what it's doing to help LGBTQ youth. Part 1 of this podcast features Katharine Prescott, a dedicated GLSEN committee member doing amazing things in the community for a very special reason, as well as Gigi Gorgeous. An ambassador in the trans community leading the charge in self love, acceptance and tolerance. They had some really amazing things to say so make sure you check it out and jump over to part two when you're finished this one. Enjoy!

Welcome to part two of our podcast special on GLSEN. In part one we spoke with LGBTQ ambassador Gigi Gorgeous and GLSEN committee member Katherine Prescott, and in this episode we're talking with the artists featured on the GLSEN compilation including Adam Cola, CYN, Twin Kids and Rachael Cantu on their perspectives as LGBTQ artists, their experiences coming out and supporting the community. We also play each of these artists new music so sit back and enjoy, this is a special one!

This week on the show we sat down with the Aussie pop princess, Betty Who. Betty was an absolute encyclopedia on what it takes to navigate the music industry as an independent artist and shared some really valuable and inspiring advice from her journey. Along with that she gave us the true meaning behind her new single 'Taste', her love for the LGBTQ community and upcoming plans for world domination. Enjoy!

This week Xavier Brinkman sat down with YouTuber and musician - Lenay. She filled us in on all the goss from why a girl from Minnesota launched a YouTube channel in Spanish, having her boyfriend as her mentor to her recipe for online success. Some really cool stories in this one.. enjoy!

This week, Xavier Brinkman chopped it up with the online sensation Jay Versace on his upcoming Heard Well compilation "Sunsoak," out growing New Jersey, and his struggle for acceptance in the early stages of his career. A really interesting side to him a lot of us don't see. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast, YouTube singer/songwriter sensation Leroy Sanchez stopped by the studio and talked to Xavier Brinkman about his move from Spain to LA, the struggle of the YouTuber life no one see's and splitting from his label to be an independent artist. But most importantly, he performed two mesmerizing songs live at the end of the session.. enjoy!

This week on the Heard Well Now podcast Xavier Brinkman sat down with 17 yr old YouTube wonderkid Tanner Braungardt. Tanner delved into his breakthrough as a YouTuber, the not so glamorous side of internet fame, told us the story of his most awkward fan encounter and much more. Enjoy!

Throwing it back this week to some of the amazing live performances we've had on the show. Featuring the angelic Billie Eilish, Alex Aiono, Drake Bell, Nova Miller and The Heirs. Enjoy!

This week on Heard Well Now we talked inspiration with YouTuber Jessie Paege, her transition from an introvert to a YouTube sensation and her new book "Think Beyond Pink." We ALSO got to talk the man himself Trey Schafer about his brand new EP "Love Finesse" which is out now! Enjoy!

Comedian and Youtuber Brandon Rogers breaks character and stops by the studio to talk about his upcoming 5-City Live Tour and all things funny. Listen as he takes us on a journey through his comedy that's inspired by real life and the people who surround him.

In the premiere episode of Heard Well Now, Connor Franta sits down with musical Artist Alex Aiono for a fascinating conversation that weaves through their lives and how music plays a part in them. Listen as Aiono shares stories about everything; from his recent tour to upcoming new music. Later, Alex performs an exclusive acoustic version of his hit new single "Thinking About You."

We chatted with rising sartist BAUM after her last SXSW showcase, and talked about her recent shows, the story behind her buzzy EP, and what she plans on conquering next.

We sat down with musical artist Psychic Twin after her last showcase at SXSW to talk about her experience, her musical inspirations, and the story behind the name "Psychic Twin."

We chatted with rising indie-popstar Violet Days at SXSW about the release of her upcoming EP, and the story behind the aesthetically pleasing cartoon that started it all.

We caught up with the indie-pop band *repeat repeat about their SXSW shows, traveling together, and what their excited for at the festival.

We sat down with R.LUM.R. to talk about how it felt to have his hit single "Frustrated," go viral, plus what inspires him and his music.

We caught up with Oberhofer at SXSW to talk about his music, and what it means to create music for an audience.

Cody Simpson stops by the  studio with his fellow bandmate Reef Boi to chat about their new music, and how the beach and waves inspire their creative output.

Trending 16-year old popstar Nova Miller stops by the studio to talk creativity, new music, and how she plans on taking over the music world.

Rising indie-pop band ROSA stops by the studio to talk about their newest music, plus share the story of how they first met, and how their musical relationship has grown since.

Rising singer/songwriter Forest Blakk stops by the studio to chat about his trending single "Love Me," plus shares with us stories of people that have impacted his life and creativity.

Rock band FF5 stops by the studio to chat about their new music, and how the two brothers of the group have gotten along and made music together throughout their lives.

Indie-rock Group Cub Sport shares some of their inspirations behind their music, plus gives us an inside story about how they found love within one another through the years.

Actress Kara Royster stops by to chat about her new Youtube Red Series "Youth and Consequences," plus gives us insight in to some of her favorite acting gigs.

Jenn Mcallister stops by to talk about her recent acting opportunities, plus spills all on her favorite Youtubers and Instagram stars.

Youtuber Jack Baran dives deep in to his time on Youtube, and shares with us some of his favorite recent fashion styles and trends.