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The “How’d You Do It” podcast speaks with digital mavens on how they gained their following, built their empires and turned their hobby into their job. In a world where millions of people are attempting it every day, we speak to the ones that have broken through and learn.. how they did it.

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    • Mar 25, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 116 EPISODES


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    32: Elle Mills Talks Weight Loss, Life After Coming Out & What’s Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 30:12


    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!

    31: The Fat Jewish - "NEWS FLASH, EVERYONE'S UNHAPPY & NOTHING'S AS IT APPEARS"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 60:07


    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!

    30: Denzel Dion - What I Wish People Knew About Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 39:53


    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!

    29: Gabbie Hanna - The Monster Meme Explained!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 36:58


    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!

    28: Alex Lange - Business, Team 10 & Dating Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 26:05


    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!

    27: Brave Wilderness - Building Our Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 43:12


    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!

    26: Jenn McAllister & Rickey Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 26:14


    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

    25: Brandon Rogers - The Reason My Channel Blew Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 50:28


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

    24: James Charles Talks Kylie Jenner, the Sister Squad Formation & Dealing with Haters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 38:16


    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.

    23: The Try Guys - How We Gained Over 3m Subscribers In 3 Months

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 21:59


    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!

    22: Cub Sport - Why The Dolan Twins Directed Our Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 29:49


    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!

    21: Connor Franta - Where It All Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 47:34


    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.

    20: JC Caylen & Luka - Music & Superfan Stunts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 29:41


    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!

    19: Nala Cat - How They Built The World's Biggest Cat Instagram Account

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 25:37


    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!

    18: Kellie Sweet & MacDoesIt: How'd You Do It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 25:15


    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!

    17: Jessie Paege - How I Broke Through On YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 34:26


    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.

    16: Ricky Dillon: LIVE Interview, TWINKIDS Performance & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 46:00


    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!

    15: Vidya Vox - Mainstream Pop, Indian Classical & A Really Unique Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 32:20


    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!

    14: Tessa Brooks - How It All Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 18:27


    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!

    13: Matthew Steffanina & Alyson Stoner - Moonwalking Past The Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 32:44


    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!

    EXTRA: Remi Cruz + Alisha Marie - The Brains Behind The Youtube Channel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 24:23


    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!

    12: Nikita Dragun LIVE Podcast - The Reason Why I Do What I Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 17:03


    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!

    Poppy - How I Took Over The Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 20:19


    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!

    11: Ben Azelart + The Stokes Twins "New Compilations & Merch | Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 21:32


    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!

    10: Kimiko Glenn & Travis Coals - Life On Set With Liza Koshy | Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 18:20


    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!

    9: GLSEN Podcast Part 1: Gigi Gorgeous + Katharine Prescott | Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 26:42


    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!

    9: GLSEN Podcast Part 2: Cyn, Adam Cola, TWINKIDS + Rachael Cantu | Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 31:47


    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!

    8: Betty Who - The Life Of An Independent Pop Artist | Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 41:11


    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!

    7: Lenay Chantelle - My Life In Spanish | Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 34:42


    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!

    6: Jay Versace - From New Jersey To Sunsoak'ed Los Angeles | Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 21:41


    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!

    5: Leroy Sanchez - What It's Really Like To Be A YouTube Creator | Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 30:47


    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!

    4: Tanner Braungardt - How I Discovered The Secret To YouTube at 15 | Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 27:43


    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!

    EXTRA | Live Performance Throwback ft Billie Eilish + more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 19:08


    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!

    3: Jessie Paege & Trey Schafer - Surviving Life As A Creator | Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 39:14


    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!

    2: Brandon Rogers - Once a Comedian, Always a Comedian | Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 46:04


    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.

    1: Alex Aiono & Connor Franta - A Musical Conversation | Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 39:57


    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."

    BAUM - Captured Moments of Youth (SXSW 2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 8:10


    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.

    Psychic Twin - Split Personalities Working Together (SXSW 2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 4:30


    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."

    Violet Days - I'm Getting a 60's Vibe (SXSW 2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 6:37


    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.

    *repeat repeat - Musical Matrimony (SXSW 2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 13:56


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

    R.LUM.R - Raised on Emo Bands (SXSW 2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 13:32


    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.

    Oberhofer - Fight For Your Right to Create (SXSW 2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 14:47


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

    Cody Simpson and The Tide - High Fives and Surfer Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 18:14


    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.

    Nova Miller - Who Gon' Stop Me Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 11:48


    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.

    ROSA - My Band Is My LYFE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 11:32


    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.

    Forest Blakk - Perspective is Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 22:38


    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.

    FF5 - The (Brotherly) Love For Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 18:47


    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.

    Cub Sport - Love With a Side of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 18:27


    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.

    Kara Royster - A Role A Day Keeps the Manager Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 14:57


    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 - Yes, Yes, Yes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 24:00


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

    Jack Baran - Style on Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 35:46


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

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