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Behind the Influence

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Behind the Influence is the next iteration of Tatiana Carrier’s intimate interview series with pioneers of today’s entertainment world. Focusing on both the people on the platforms and the people behind them, Behind the Influence provides listeners candor, laughter, seriousness and access like no other podcast show can get. Filled with personal stories, advice, revealing anecdotes, retellings of epic successes and even worse failures, there’s plenty of insights, but also a fair amount of absolute nonsense. Are you even reading this? Just listen for @!#?'s sake.

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Episodes

  1. Musicians Mash Up: Jake Paul, Gabbie Hanna, and Macy Kate

    In this mashup episode, we highlight top digital influencers, Jake Paul, Gabbie Hanna, and Macy Kate, who have all successfully made the transition from YouTube to mainstream music. These influencers used the platforms they built online to help launch their careers as artists. While each has a…

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  2. Founders Mash Up: featuring Jack Conte, Reed Duchscher, and Ian Hecox

    Throughout the season, we have had the pleasure of interviewing some incredible trailblazers. We decided to do a mash up of three business founders who started companies that changed the game. Jack Conte, Reed Duchscher, and Ian Hecox are from very different worlds, yet they are all connected by...

  3. Andy Dinh - On Founding TSM, the Evolution of Esports, and Pioneering the World of Competitive Gaming

    Andy Dinh, the founder of TSM, is a pioneer in the world of competitive gaming. If you aren't already familiar, Team SoloMid (TSM) is a professional esports organization that has shaped the industry. On this episode, Andy talks about what it was like starting TSM, the challenges that came with...

  4. Aton Ben-Horin - On the Life of Record Producer, What it Takes to Make it As an Artist, and the Importance of Hustling

    Aton Ben-Horin is the Global Vice President of A&R for Warner Music Group, and is a gatekeeper to a mega-industry of influence. He's also happens to be the sweetest guy ever. On this epsiode, Aton gives us a glimpse into his world, where he filters through 100's of music submissions from aspiring...

  5. Jack Conte - On Founding Patreon, Focusing on the Art, and Monetizing Your Work

    Meet Jack Conte: talented artist and founder of Patreon. He's the man who's work has allowed countless influencers to monetize off their creations. Jack sat down with us to talk about why and how he started the platform that changed the game for so many people. We discuss why monetizing is so…

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  6. Annie LeBlanc: On Her Youtube Journey, Following Her Passions, and What the Future Holds

    Annie LeBlanc is in the studio! Annie showed up with her entire family for the interview, and couldn’t have been a more lovely person. What you see is what you get with her! At only 15, this girl is not only talented but humble and sweet...she is going to be a huge star. In this episode, Annie...

  7. Michael Carbonaro on The Carbonaro Effect, His Latest Tour and What it Takes to Make It.

    In this episode,we get to know Michael Carbonaro of the Carbonaro Effect, appropriately named after the multi faceted Entertainer. We dive deep into the world of magic and comedyand how his love for both led him to success in the world of entertainment. To say I am now a huge fan is a wild...

  8. Dance Mashup: featuring Kaycee Rice, Sean Lew, Jade Chenowyth, and Jojo Gomez

    Since you guys loved the Twitch mashup, we decided to do another one with some favorites of ours from the dance world! During this episode we feature dance phenomenons Kaycee Rice and Sean Lew - bff child prodigys turned industry legends. We talk to the always inspiring Jade Chenowyth, who's…

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  9. Twitch Mashup: featuring Pokimane, Kevin Lin and Anele.

    We're officially at midseason, and I thought it would be a good idea to do a recap of some of our favorite episode, but brought together under a common theme. We're calling this a mashup of sorts. This first is one of my favs: Twitch. Not just because I'm biased, but because the whole 'streamer'...

  10. Tehran - On Being a Gatekeeper to the Comedy World and What it Takes to Succeed in the Industry

    Aside from the fact that he is one of the most talented comedians we know, Tehran is also just one of our favorite artists to interview - he's raw, transparent, and really makes us think. If you don't know Tehran already, he is a stand up comic and host at some of the world's most popular venues....

  11. Bobby Lee - On Mad TV, The World of Comedy, and Turning Your Struggles Into Art

    Actor and comedian Bobby Lee tells all about coming up in the world of comedy and how he turned his personal struggles into art. When I sat down with Bobby, I knew he would be hilarious, but he was also candid, raw, and totally honest. On this episode, find out how he got his start on MAD TV,...

  12. Macy Kate - On Building a Career on Youtube, Transitioning to Original Music, and Her New Music Video Cry for Help

    The first time I interviewed Macy Kate, I became an instant fan. As insanely talented as she is, she is equally hard-working. Not only does Macy Kate release highly-produced music videos of her popular cover songs no Youtube, she also creates her own original music...and it's fire. Macy told us…

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  13. JoJo Gomez - On Dancing for stars like Beyonce, Body Image in the Dance World, and How She Remains Fearlessly Authentic.

    JoJo Gomez is fearlessly authentic - from her dance style all the way to her personality - everything about this Dance Influencer is 100% real. During this interview, JoJo shares stories from her big break, to auditions that left her feeling negative towards the dance space which inspired her to...

  14. Chris Vaccarino - On Building Fanjoy, Working with the World's Top Influencers, and Advice for Anyone Looking to Start a Business on Their Own

    A large portion of influencer income comes from merchandise, aka: merch...so it felt like a no-brainer to have the Founder of the top merch brand, Fanjoy, Chris Vaccarino come on the show and break down why this poiece of the puzzle was so relevant. On this episode, you'll learn how Chris turned...

  15. Kaycee Rice & Sean Lew - On Being Professional Dancers at Such a Young Age, Choreographing for Stars, and Why Being Real is Always Number One for Them

    You may have seen them on NBC's World of Dance, dancing behind your favorite artist, choreographing Meghan Trainer's latest music video, or scrolling through your Instagram. Ask anyone in the dance world and they will tell you - Kaycee Rice and Sean Lew are child prodegy legends. Not only have…

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  16. Reed Duchscher - On Managing Mr. Beast, The Secret Sauce to Success in Youtube, and Why Core Values Play a Huge Role in His Business, Night Media.

    Reed Duchsher, the ground-breaking manager behind Mr. Beast, sat down to tell us what it's really like to manage the fastest growing Youtuber in 2019. Reed, and his company Night Media, helped Mr. Beast get up to 24 millions subscribers in record time. But what does it take to break into such a...

  17. Hyunee - On the Mukbang Phenomenon, Eating on Youtube for a Living, and Her HyuneeBee Community

    If you have never heard of Mukbang, you're about to get a crash course. While Mukbang orginally beame popular in Korea, millions of people worldwide are now watching these "eating shows." The concept sounds simple: Mukbangers eat food on camera...and people watch (and listen). But, Hyunee, a top...

  18. Jade Chynoweth - On Her Journey as a Dancer, Performing with Halsey, Loving Yourself, and What's Next For Her Career

    With 2.4 Million followers on Instagram, a stacked resume of TV/Film credits, and live dance performances with the world's top artists, Jade Chynoweth has taken the entertainment world by storm. On this episode, Jade shares her story of leaving everything to move to LA., the sacrifices she and…

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  19. Cole Cuchna - On His Hit Podcast Dissect, What He Thinks Makes an Album Great, and What Other Artists He'd Love To Feature

    Cole Cuchna turned his experience as a classically trained composer and adept researcher into a booming podcast career - breaking down game-changing albums from artists like Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West on his viral podcast, Dissect. Dissect happens to be my very favorite podcast (Seriously, I...

  20. Anele Andeshmand - On Running the Twitch Partner Program, What Makes a Good Streamer, and the Importance of Community

    Every streamer dreams of being an official Twitch Partner, but how do you become one? Anele Andeshmand, the head of Partnerships (or as he calls himself, the Papa Bear of Partnerships) sat down to talk about what it's like to be a gatekeeper at the number one streaming platform in the world.…

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  21. Pokimane - On Her Rise to #1 Female Streamer, Overcoming Stereotypes, and Using her Twitch Community to Get Through Hard Times

    Pokimane attributes her epic rise to the #1 female gamer on Twitch to two things - her genuine passion and love for gaming, and her incredible community of fans. Poki's followers adore her, and when she arrived at the studio, it was instantly clear why. Not only is Pokimane a skilled and talented...

  22. Chef Roy Choi - On pioneering the billion dollar food truck industry, how twitter changed the game for his business, and whats he's cooking up next.

    Food Industry Trailblazer Roy Choi forever changed the culinary world with his legendary Kogi food truck, and hasn’t stopped since. He's successfully launched restaurants, wrote a NY Times Best Selling book, and is the star of "Broken Bread." But it wasn't always like that for the innovative…

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  23. Baby Ariel - On Her Musical.ly Journey, the Power of Authencitiy, and Her New Single Wildside

    When Baby Ariel started creating lip-sync videos for fun at her Grandma's house, she had no idea she would build an empire of 30 Million fans a long the way. Ariel has achieved her success through mindful authenticity, and she was just as down to earth and real during our interview. Ariel…

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  24. King Bach - On His Music Comedy Album Medicine, Transitioning to Mainstream Media, and Advice From Famous Co-Stars

    Whether you were first introduced to him on Vine where he was literally the most followed personality on the platform (17M followers and 6B loops to be exact), or you've laughed hysterically watching the infamous comedy sketches on his instagram page that boasts another 18M followers - its safe…

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  25. Joslyn Davis & Lily Marston - On Founding Clevver, Finding their Niche, and their new company, Shared Media

    With over 15M subscribers across its various Youtube channels and billions of views (yes billions) to date- Clevver Media paved the way for so many in the world of digital media. But those 15M subs and billions of views didn’t come easy – it took a team of badasses with insane talent, hard work…

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  26. Jake Paul - On Building His Empire, His Reputation, and What the Future Holds

    Jake Paul. Love him or hate him, you’ve heard the name. I have to admit, after chatting with him, I fall into the “love him” category. We all know the stats: 20M subscribers on YouTube, over 12M followers on Instagram…and that’s not including the countless other influencers he built from the…

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  27. Gabbie Hanna - On YouTube Cancel Culture, Reinventing Herself, and her EP 2WAYMIRROR

    Gabbie Hanna, formally known as “The Gabbie Show,” is a YouTube OG. With almost 7M subscribers on YouTube and 4M followers on Instagram, she is undeniably a person of influence...but a “show” was the furthest thing I experienced when chatting with her. Gabbie was raw, real, and had such an...

  28. Kevin Lin - On Founding Twitch, Getting Acquired, and Life Thereafter

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  29. Ian Hecox - On Founding Smosh, Staying Power on Youtube, and Advice for Creators

    As one of the very first official YouTube partners, the word pioneer is an understatement when describing the impact that Ian Hecox of Smosh has had on creators everywhere. With almost 25M subscribers to date, Smosh has consistently been one of the top performing channels on YouTube since it...

  30. Behind The Influence Trailer

    Pop Culture expert Tatiana Carrier introduces Behind the Influence, an interview series featuring the world’s most influential. Coming September 25th, 2019. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Behind the Influence is the next iteration of Tatiana Carrier’s intimate interview series with pioneers of today’s entertainment world. Focusing on both the people on the platforms and the people behind them, Behind the Influence provides listeners candor, laughter, seriousness and access like no other podcast show can get. Filled with personal stories, advice, revealing anecdotes, retellings of epic successes and even worse failures, there’s plenty of insights, but also a fair amount of absolute nonsense. Are you even reading this? Just listen for @!#?'s sake.

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