Things About VidCon: Recent Episodes
Things About VidCon
We are the unofficial VidCon blog here on AudioBoo! We'll talk about our personal experiences at VidCon as well as any news live from VidCon.
On this slightly improvised episode, Mitra and Nicole sat down and chatted with Aaron who we selected to be this month's YouTuber of the Month. Be sure to check out his Twitter, Tumblr, as well as his YouTube channel which can be under Abracaawesome.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our yearly unofficial VidCon survey! We sat down a while back and talked about some of the issues that surrounded VidCon this year. We also featured and discussed some of the responses left by our followers.
Sit back (it's a lengthy episode) and check out our newest episode!
Annnnnnd we're back! On today's episode David and Nicole sit down and talk about their personal experiences at VidCon 2014. Which include, Nicole's 21st birthday party, our unofficial Disney Day photo, and partying with Fullscreen.
So check out our newest podcast episode AND also check out our Unofficial VIdCon 2014 Survey Results!
On this episode David and Nicole interview Chelsea and Jessica, two admins from the LoneWolves group. We talk about how it's like running multiple groups online, how they plan their meetups, they also share a few stories from previous VidCons and revel some not-so exclusive news.
So sit back and press play!
This month we feature YouTuber LaurenTheBird, Lauren sits down with us to talk about how it's like to be a waffle chef on Will It Waffle. We also talk about her involvement with the non-profit group the HPA (The Harry Potter Alliance) and she shares a few of her traveling stories.
So sit back, press play, and get to know Lauren.
On this episode the whole gang gets together to discuss safety and consent online and offline. We talk about what you should do if you see suspicious activity and how to keep yourself and others comfortable while attending VidCon. To top it off we throw around a few suggestions that we think may improve the safety at the con. Let us know what you think!
On this episode we welcome back Nicole who was studying oversees for the last 4 months. We're joined by our YouTuber of the Month Liz and we talk about what it's like being a part of Door3's channel, her big move to LA later this summer, and her past experience at VidCon.
Hangout with us for a few minutes and check out this interview!
Today David and Sabrina sit down with world traveler and vlogger Phampants. We sit down and talk about some of the places he has been to and discuss the impact VidCon has had on the online video industry.
On this episode David and Sabrina interview our winner for this month's YouTuber of the Month, Jenn from TechnicolorMoments. We talk about her projects and her process along with her thoughts on a Craftubers meetup at VidCon.
Also, If you're interested in a chance to win a FREE community pass to this year's VidCon be sure to "Like" Geek Nation Tours on Facebook, join their event "Name that VidCon/YouTube Celebrity" and leave a comment!
On this Episode Sabrina (President Millard Fillmore) and David, sat down with Sabrina and Emily who are the brains behind the campaign to get a YoungTubers panel at VidCon this year. YoungTubers is another popular panel idea that will hopefully become an official VidCon Panel this summer. If you want to show your support for the YoungTubers Tweet to @VidCon and let them know you want to see a #youngtubers panel this Summer
Follow Sabrina and Emily on YouTube! NerdyAndQuirky Onmywaytohogwarts
Tonight we interview our January YouTuber of the Month Mele, known as HyperMele on YouTube. We talk about her experiences as a YouTuber and how the community has affected her everyday life. Spoliers, somewhere along this interview Sabrina and Mele become kindred spirits.
Follow Mele on YouTube: HyperMele Follow Mele on Twitter: MeleCelery Follow Mele on Tumber: cleverurlhere
In this episode we sit down with Booktubers Liz from Elizziebooks and Christine from polandbananasBOOKS and we chat about the BookTube community. With VidCon2014 happening this summer the BookTube community has rallied together to try and get itself on an official VidCon panel this year.
If you want to show your support for the Booktube community send an email to ideas@vidcon.com and let them know you want a BookTube panel this year!
Follow Christine and Liz on twitter! @xtineMAY @elizziebeth
Sabrina will be filling in as the new co-host on this podcast, so here's an intro podcast so you can get to know her.
Follow Sabrina online! http://sabrinamarceline.tumblr.com/
On this episode Nicole and David hangout with Vlogger and quidditch player Tommy McPhail! Have a listen and get to know our YouTuber of the Month, find out what he thinks about the YouTube community, and listen to us talk a little bit about Quidditch.
A little late but here's the interview featuring November's YouTuber of the Month Robyn AKA Lampshade. In this interview Robyn talks about how her "What Is A YouTuber?" project got started and what has been the most difficult part of the project.
So hit play and get to know our YouTuber of the Month a little more!
Places you can find Robyn online:
On this episode David and Nicole hangout with Bryarly Bishop and SemiColson who put together this year's Comedy Show at VidCon. They share their experiences so far as comedians and talk about how it was like putting together a comedy show at VidCon.
Be sure to subscribe to Colson and Bryarly on YouTube!
SemiColson BryarlyBishop
Also you can check out Bryarly's comedy skits here and Colson's Hearing Aid Chronicles here.
On this episode David and Amber discuss what is wrong with Ark Music Factory's newest viral music video Chinese Food. The music video's inaccurate representation of Asian culture has offended many people and Patrice Wilson's only response is, "I love Chinese food..."
On this episode David, Amber, and Nicole sit down with VidCon founder Hank Green to answer some of the questions and concerns that were brought up from our unofficial VidCon survey. We also find out a little bit about Hank's upcoming album and more
For this episode David, Nicole, and Amber interviewed October’s Youtuber of the Month, Taryn! Be sure to check out Taryn’s videos and show her some support! http://www.youtube.com/user/taryngmz https://twitter.com/taryngmz Team Gomez gear: http://teamgomez.spreadshirt.com/
On this episode we discuss some of the comments that were left on our unofficial VidCon survey.
Follow us on Twitter @davidthestrange @amberandstuff @thenicolexoxo
On this episode David sits down with Jessie and Ashley and they discuss some of the challenges people of color face online. Along with why VidCon should include a people of color panel in the future.
Jessie's featured video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AFdf5QuQX0&feature=share&list=UUPy64UKZIOKyrtVrpABlr1g
Follow Jessie on Twitter https://twitter.com/MalfoyIsOurKing
Follow Ashley: youtube channel: www.youtube.com/misshalfbloodwho twitter: www.twitter.com/misshalfblood
On this special episode we are interviewing our first winner for our YouTuber of the Month project Hannah Moroz AKA icanSOdorandom.
Be sure to check out her YouTube channel and support her music http://www.youtube.com/user/icanSOdorandom/
Bandcamp page: http://hannahmoroz.bandcamp.com/
ALSO if anyone listening lives in Long Beach CA you can see Hannah perform live this Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/events/162147610657287/
Finally if you want to become next month's YouTuber of the Month click here for more info!
On this episode David, Nicole and Amber talk about some events that would make going to VidCon and even better experience. Let us know if there are events or even panel ideas you think should be added to VidCon. Maybe we can start a discussion about it on a post or future episode!
Follow us on Twitter! @davidthestrange @thenicolexoxo @amberandstuff
On this episode Amber and Nicole sit down and discuss the Becoming YouTube panel and talk about what it's like to be a woman on YouTube. Some of the points they cover include,
-The line between fan and creator -Who is to blame for the gender gap on YouTube -Hate comments/Being sexualized
Let us know what your thoughts are on these topics or if there other topics you think we should address. We'll get a discussion going based on your comments
On this episode we talk about some of the incidents that happened this year at VidCon along with possible solutions to those problems.
Let us know what you think can be done to make VidCon a better place for content creators and attendees!
Also check out John Green's post discussing some of the issues that happened this year.
http://fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com/post/57646863457/things-that-should-go-without-saying-but-apparently
On this episode Amber and David hangout with Sadie (Sadieteachesthings). Listen in as we talk to Sadie and find out how it was like interning at BigFrame, what it was being on the LessThanFamous panel, and what it's like for Sadie to be a woman on YouTube.
Follow Sadie!
On this episode David, Nicole and our newest member to the show, Amber talk about their VidCon 2013 experiences. Leave us a comment and tell us your favorite part from VidCon2013!
Also, be sure to tune in next week when David and Amber interview Sadie from the Less Than Famous panel at VidCon!
On this episode we interviewed James the creator of the Less Than Famous panel happening this year at VidCon. Find out what sparked this idea and all this thoughts about it.
Meet the YouTubers on this year's panel! Christine http://www.youtube.com/user/polandbananas20 Amanda http://www.youtube.com/user/shessomickey Lucy http://www.youtube.com/user/meowitslucy Max http://www.youtube.com/user/heysticks Sadie http://www.youtube.com/user/sadieteachesthings Steve http://www.youtube.com/user/fizzylimon
Also follow James on Youtube and his Less Than Famous Blog.
Today David and Nicole share their favorite moments from pass VidCons along with their guest Sophie. She shared the stage with Chameleon Circuit and talks to us about how that felt along with her thoughts on VidCon.
Be sure to drop by Sophie's tumblr: http://bazalges.tumblr.com/
Finally, if you're interested to see that moment when she got up on stage here you go! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhErv_8Ava4
Tune in next time as we interview James the creator from the < Famous panel at VIdCon.
On this episode we briefly cover a few points to keep in mind when you're at VidCon.
On the next episode we will have our first interview with Nicole's friend Sophie who got to share the stage with Chameleon Circuit two VidCons ago. She will also share her thoughts about VidCon and the community too.
Hello everyone! Nicole and I are two members from the ThingsAboutVidCon blog. Today we launched our mini-podcast and we share with you some basic introductions and our first time at VidCon.