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Lower Your Expectations with Marcus Butler
by Marcus Butler
Lower Your Expectations is a podcast hosted by internet personality Marcus Butler and his full time producer part time mate Matt Bentley-Viney where they take a deep dive into the weird and wonderful corners of the digital world tackling some of the internet’s biggest taboos with celebrities, creators and industry leader guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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LYE 90: Everything That's Wrong With YouTube Rewind 2018
It's that time of year again The mince pies are out in force, the weather is pretty miserable (applicable in the UK) and YouTube has released the second most disliked video on their platform. That's right YouTube Rewind is back and this year it has been chastised for many reasons that we will be...
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LYE 89: The End Of YouTube? (Article 13)
Is this the end of YouTube? That's the question we're exploring in this weeks episode of Lower Your Expectations. Following the passing of Article 13 YouTube could be held liable for all content uploaded within the EU and as a result this could see the platform banning any video that uses any…
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LYE 88: The Rise Of Commentary Channels On YouTube
This week we take a deep dive into the commentary channel sub culture on YouTube and explore the reasons why people are attracted to this style of content and what unique challenges channels of this nature will encounter within their career. Welcome to the "dark" side of YouTube. Check out...
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LYE 87: Defy Media & The Split Of Jake Paul And Erika Costell
Jerika is no more. That's right the bedrock that featured heavily in Shane Dawsons "The Mind Of Jake Paul Series" has been dislodged which raises a whole host of questions about the validity of the truths uncovered in the series. We also discuss the impact a break up can have on the former…
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LYE 86: What Is My Exit Plan From YouTube?
Marzia Bisognin recently informed her 7.5 million YouTube subscribers that this video would be her last. After that she deleted all videos apart from six and is now effectively retired as a YouTuber. This week we dissect this decision and what it means for other YouTubers and prompts Marcus to...
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LYE 85: Stefanie Giesinger
Joining us in the booth this week is Germany's very own Stefanie Giesinger! Five years on since winning Germany's Next Top Model we chat about that experience and how it prepared Stefanie for the "real world" of modelling and the impact that social media has had on the modelling industry. There…
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LYE 84: What Are The Issues Surrounding Child YouTubers?
You may not realise it but there is a kids industry on YouTube and Ryan's Toys Reviews is just the tip of the iceberg. There are kids presenting youtube channels participating in challenges, cook offs and even skits. One thing is clear. Toddlers don't orchestrate YouTube channels and run…
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LYE 83: Are YouTubers And Influencers Responsible When Brand Deals Go Wrong?
This is your message to confirm your trip to the digital world for the next thirty five minutes (if you listen to the whole episode... if you don't, why not?) so strap in for a rollercoaster ride as we bring you up to speed with the latest in the Shane Dawson x Jake Paul saga and why the online...
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LYE 82: How Different Are You Online Compared to IRL?
Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectations Does the amount of followers you have online define who you are on social media? This is the question we explore in this weeks instalment of Lower Your Expectations where we also look at the motives behind our actions online. What...
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LYE 81: Shane Dawson, Jake Paul and What It Was Like Uploading My First YouTube Video
Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectations First things first... thankyou you guys so much for four million downloads! We love recording episodes for you and when we hit milestones like this it really makes us appreciate the community we have going with #LYE Enough with…
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LYE 80: Would We Film Our Weddings? ft Oliver Proudlock
Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectations We are joined by founder of on trend fashion label Serge DeNimes and Made In Chelsea regular Oliver Proudlock. Recently engaged, we chat about the whether or not he would sell his wedding to a brand, how to get the balance right...
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LYE 79: Is Shane Dawson Taking A Huge Risk With His Jake Paul Series?
Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectations Everybody's favourite YouTube documentarian Shane Dawson has announced the subject of his next film and as it turns out it's everybody's LEAST favourite YouTuber Jake Paul. How? What? Why? We attempt to answer these questions and...
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LYE 78: Rihanna Doesn't Write Her Own Songs But Does It Even Matter? ft Maisie Peters
Born in 2000, (WTF?!?!?!), Maisie Peters has burst onto the music scene signing a major record deal and amassing 1.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. If you've ever wondered how she did this? what was the inspiration to write songs? what is her opinion on pop artists who don't write their…
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LYE 77: What Really Happened To The "Brit Crew" / The Effect of Daily Vlogging On Children ft Louise Pentland
Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectations Weekly vlogger, mother of two and female led fiction author Louise Pentland joins us on a bumper episode of Lower Your Expectations! Louise and Marcus debate the effects of daily vlogging on the first generation of "YouTube...
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LYE 76: Flaunting Wealth On YouTube? (The Secret Life Of Jeffree Star)
You shouldn't talk about religion, politics and money at a dinner party. That's an unwritten rule we abide by in society but are you allowed to put your wealth online? That's the question we discuss on this weeks episode of Lower Your Expectations. Marcus explains why he chooses to keep his…
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LYE 75: Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Money and Raising a Generation of "Floggers" ft Greg James
As of thirty minutes after this episode of Lower Your Expectations is released Greg James will be sitting at his Radio 1 booth ready to present the breakfast show for the first time. History in the making. But how is he feeling? Is he nervous? What will he be doing differently? Is he getting sick...
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LYE 74: The Truth Behind Leaving I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here ft Jack Maynard
It was the first year a YouTuber entered the "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here" jungle and within five days the YouTuber left amidst reports of offensive old tweets resurfacing. The YouTuber in question was Jack Maynard and he joins us to chat about what really went on during that period and...
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LYE 73: Logan Paul is Cancelled... But Why?
The answer to the above might be glaringly obvious however BBC Radio One clearly weren't sure when they booked KSI and Logan Paul for an interview in preparation for their all encompassing fight in Manchester on August 25th. The interview was completed, edited and a clip was released on their...
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LYE 72: Distancing Myself From YouTubers?
Another day another disastrous YouTube event. This time it's Fouseycon that has been thrusted into the spotlight. Organised by YouTuber Fouseytube aka twenty eight year old Yousef Erakat this event made big promises (including a set from Drake and an appearance from Lebron James) that it simply...
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LYE 71: KSI vs Logan Paul
Aaron Paul must have shuddered when he saw another Paul, who isn't related to him but shares the same surname, pull up to a press conference in a gold plated Rolls Royce. That's right, this week we discuss the latest developments in the Logan Paul vs KSI boxing matchup and what the added…
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LYE 70: YouTube Premium Is Here - But What Is It?
YouTube Red is dead, long live YouTube Premium. That's right, this week on Lower Your Expectations we discuss the shiny new subscription service that YouTube is offering its users and what exactly its impact will be upon creators and users alike. Elsewhere there is "scotch egg chat" which is...
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LYE 69: What Happened At Tanacon?
20 security staff for 5,000 people..insufficient food or water on site... an event cancelled midway through the day. Surely not another scandal involving a YouTuber? Unfortunately, yes. In the wake of the fantastic Shane Dawson series "The Truth about..." where he makes a post cancelled Tanacon...
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LYE 68: Why Do YouTubers Need To Make A Break Up Video?
"We have an announcement to make..." we've all watched those videos where YouTubers, usually whilst having a bit of a cry, let their audiences know that they are no longer dating X and that X will no longer feature in their videos anymore. In this episode of Lower Your Expectations Matt poses the...
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LYE 67: IGTV vs YouTube
IGTV is here. But what is it? How will it affect the digital space and most importantly (obviously) what do we think about it? If you've ever pondered the answers to these questions then you're in luck because this week on Lower Your Expectations not only do we answer them but we also discuss the...
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LYE 66: What It's Like To Make A TV Show ft Jamie Demetriou
Joining us this week is creator and star of upcoming series Stath Lets Flats Jamie Demetriou who stars as the inept Stath, who works at a dodgy London lettings agency run by his father. We do a deep dive into the creation of the series as Jamie reveals his writing process alongside Friday Night...
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LYE 65: Do People In The Public Eye Have A Responsibility To Their Fans?
Raheem Sterling caused a circus within the press when it was revealed he had a tattoo of a gun. Accusations came at him of being an advocate for gun violence and glamorising gun culture but after the deeply personal meaning behind the tattoo emerged it spun the story on its head but left a huge...
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LYE 64: Are Fans Allowed Opinions On Influencers Appearances?
What happens when an influencer changes their appearance completely? Marcus found out this week when he had a short hair cut which resulted in shockwaves amongst his fanbase as they demanded a reason why aswell as growing it back (as if hair responds to demands). But it raises an interesting…
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LYE 63: Is It Okay To Go On A Diet For The Summer?
It's that time of year again. England being knocked out of the world cup, muddy festivals and lots of overcast days. That's right we're chatting the British summer this episode of Lower Your Expectations. Specifically we get scales deep into dieting for the summer after Kim Kardashian West…
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LYE 62: The Difficulty Voicing Your Opinion On The Internet
Little known rapper Kanye West has been pretty forthcoming in his "expressions" on Twitter recently... is it because he has an album being released imminently or is it just because he wanted to let the world know he likes ping pong? Who knows. But it serves as a talking point on this episode of...
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LYE 61: What Are The Downsides Of Being In The Public Eye?
When you think of the word "famous" I'm sure it's with the preconception of money and happiness. But what if that isn't the full picture? This week we explore the darker side of being in the public eye and the pressures that come with that. Elsewhere there is a fifteen minute odyssey of an...
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LYE 60: Is It Okay For Your Child To Have An Instagram Account?
Babies. The most innocent of all life’s creations…but should they have instagram accounts? This is the question we will attempt at answering in the latest instalment of Lower Your Expectations. We also have a good guess at what the most recent edition to the Royal family will be named and a big...
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LYE 59: Are YouTubers The Same As Sales People?
"Hey Guys this video is being brought to you by..." is a phrase that is very familiar with YouTuber's and their audiences but as the new wave of YouTubers coming through become younger and younger are they essentially setting themselves up for the life of a glorified sales person? That's the...
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LYE 58: Is It Okay To Eat In The Cinema?
There's a reason why rantey (a colloquialism on rant) rhymes with Viney and that reason is explored in this episode of Lower Your Expectations as Matt rants over the cinema patrons who enthusiastically chomp on snacks during film screenings. With Marcus being a big advocate for the cinema salted...
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LYE 57: Why I Have Fallen Out Of Love With YouTube
A romance over ten years in the making but will it have a sweet or bitter end? That's the question that faces Marcus this week as he reveals that as a fan of YouTube he is starting to lose faith with the platform. But why? What Happened? HUH? These are the follow up questions he must answer on an...
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LYE 56: Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
The answer is yes. If you're saying "No, I'm not" then you're lying to yourself. WE ARE BACK! Sorry for the break Marcus was transformed into a full time nurse to his girlfriend Stefanie while Matt was producing his own version of DIY SOS in his flat. This week we tackled procrastination and more...
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LYE 55: Moving On From YouTube ft Jim Chapman
Introducing our lovely guest this week is difficult because he does so many different things. He has made videos for YouTube across his two channels, released his own book, presented major events and walked the runway for Dolce and Gabbana. Jim Chapman popped in to chat with us and amongst how he...
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LYE 54: How I Went From Being A Personal Trainer To Having A 9 Book Deal ft Joe Wicks
You could say Joe Wicks has been a bit busy recently. Not only has his first TV show just been released (Joe Wicks: The Body Coach) last year he broke the Guiness World Record for the largest high-intensity interval training class a feat achieved on stage at Hyde Park and on top of all of this he...
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LYE 53: The "Old" Marcus vs The "New" Marcus
I'm sorry, the old Marcus can't come to the phone right now. Why? He's dead. If you didn't get that Taylor Swift reference then two things: how have you escaped it? GO AND LISTEN IT'S AN ABSOLUTE TUNE. But yes this delightful Lower Your Expectations episode deals with comments on the most recent...
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LYE 52: "I Woke Up Standing In The Hotel Lobby Half Naked"
It's day five of a road trip and you're working 14 hour days whilst staying in a different hotel every night the question is: how could you not sleepwalk? This week's helping of #LYE (we're definitely making this a thing) shares the embarrassing stories from Marcus and Matt's road trip across...
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LYE 51: Should YouTubers Get Things For Free?
To those of you still out there waiting for us... HELLO! We are back it has been 55 days (we just counted on our fingers so may not be accurate) since our last podcast episode and you might be wondering: Is the return going to be epic? Will they have a huge guest on their first episode back? Have...
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LYE 50: What The F**k happened in 2017?
It's that time of year again when Marcus & Matt look back at the drama 2017 had to offer including fake beef with some A list YouTubers, being a little too merry at Vidcon and disstracks... lots and lots of disstracks. Elsewhere Marcus reveals what his target for 2017 were and whether or not he…
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LYE 49: I walked out of the shower and he saw EVERYTHING
Is that really the title? Did that really happen? Are these questions annoying? The answer to all of those questions is "yes" and you're going to discover how and why Marcus ended up flashing his man parts to a complete stranger. Elsewhere we discuss christmas tradition, Matt's shocking first...
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LYE 48: "Do I Regret Stopping Daily Uploads on YouTube?"
Ever wanted a deep dive into Marcus & Matt's creative process and learn more about the challenges of writing? We hope so because that is exactly what you will be receiving in this weeks episode of Lower Your Expectations. Elsewhere Matt has some new ammunition in the Bournemouth vs Brighton…
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LYE 47: "I Saw People Performing Sex Acts At A Nightclub"
If you go for a night out clubbing these are a few of things you would typically expect to see: people having one too many shandies, hearing some awful music from the 2010 period (here's looking at you David Guetta) and witnessing some dodgy kebab mistakes. In Berlin, however, Marcus reveals a…
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LYE 46: Hello World Special Live Recording
Live from Hello World in Birmingham comes the Lower Your Expectations podcast where we faced the public for the first time. Helping us survive our live recording were two very special guests one being Marcus' older sister Tash who dropped in to chat about Marcus' first foray into YouTube and our...
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LYE 45: Jack Whitehall
Actor, writer, stand up comedian, occasional horse rider Jack Whitehall joins us on the podcast this week which makes it very difficult for us to stick to the title of the show. In a sprawling chat we managed to cover the time Jack was spying on Marcus eating breakfast, YouTube and why…
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LYE 44: Parents and YouTube ft Simon Kaye (Marcus' step dad)
That's right, you read the title correctly we have managed to coerce the one and only Simon Kaye into appearing on an episode of Lower Your Expectations! To the uninitiated Simon is Marcus' step dad and has known him since he was twelve that meant Matt was able to extrapolate just how much of a...
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LYE 43: Why I've Stopped Uploading YouTube Videos
For eighteen months Marcus and Matt uploaded daily videos to Marcus' second channel "More Marcus" a couple weeks ago that stopped with immediate effect. Marcus now explains in depth why he made the decision which has many potential advantages and disadvantages. Elsewhere Marcus reveals a recent...
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LYE 42: Why Do We Do What We Do? ft Alfie Deyes
Little known* YouTube creator Alfie Deyes AKA Pointless Blog decided to drop in on us this week and shared his thoughts on the current YouTube landscape as well as revealing his strangest fan experience. Elsewhere Marcus and Alfie engage in some trash talk ahead of a potential fight** at Hello...
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LYE 41: How To Figure Out What You Want To Do In Life
What do you want to be when you grow up? The question we have all had and hated at one point in our lives. Marcus provides some advice on how you can internally answer this question so that the next time you're asked it you are fully prepared. This episode of Lower Your Expectations also sees the...
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Lower Your Expectations is a podcast hosted by internet personality Marcus Butler and his full time producer part time mate Matt Bentley-Viney where they take a deep dive into the weird and wonderful corners of the digital world tackling some of the internet’s biggest taboos with celebrities, creators and industry leader guests.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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