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The Karat Podcast
by Karat Financial
Ever wondered what your favorite creators are like behind the scenes? Karat Financial co-founders Eric Wei and Will Kim talk with today’s biggest creators to get to know the humans behind the content. Tune in to go deep, with topics covering hopes, dreams, philosophy, and insecurities.
Episodes
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EP. 93 - Faceless musician Marino on his music getting 100M+ Spotify streams
Marino makes music from his bedroom wearing a bag over his head. Now he's a music superstar with over 100M plays, 8M Spotify listeners, and #14 on Billboard. Today he shares *everything*. check out Karat at www.trykarat.com - we help creators like Marino with their finances!
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EP. 92 - Why Nihachu Quit the Internet… and Why She Returned
Get Karat Business banking with a signup bonus at https://link.trykarat.com/niki @NikiNihachu was one of the biggest female streamers in the world - then she quit. Today she shares what happened, why she's returning, and how to create from a place of joy.Note: this was recorded in at VidCon in...
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EP. 91 - Zach Justice on building a media empire from nothing
Get Karat Business banking with a signup bonus at https://link.trykarat.com/justice Zach Justice grew up in poverty. Today he's built a YouTube comedy empire and talking with Hollywood studios - all through rizz and pickup lines- here's how he did it. Note: this was recorded in June 2025.…
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EP. 90 - Mizkif on ego, pain, & cancellation (interview)
NOTE: this episode was filmed before recent events involving Mizkif. This podcast is not an endorsement of him or his action. We're keeping it up as historical context. Join Karat's Discord at https://link.trykarat.com/mizkif-discord Get Karat Business banking with a signup bonus at...
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EP. 89 - I quit Wall Street to build a YouTube Business Empire (Codie Sanchez interview)
Meet Codie Sanchez- she's making $100M+ year from her business - but not through brand deals and AdSense.In this pod - she shares 20 secrets on how she did it and how creators can build real businesses & ownership.
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EP. 88 - How I Built a Billion Dollar YouTube Business: Alex Hormozi interview [VIDEO]
Join Karat's Discord for creator masterclasses every week at https://link.trykarat.com/discord-hormozi Meet Alex Hormozi: he's making $10M+ year from content and owns a portfolio of businesses making $250M/ year.In this pod - he shares 21 secrets on how he monetizes and scales his content- and…
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EP. 87 - Scumbag Dad on Why YouTube is Broken (interview) [VIDEO]
Join Karat Banking's perks program at https://www.trykarat.com/banking - first 1000 members to join the waitlist & be approved get the perks program for free for a year Why are so many YouTubers quitting or getting cancelled? @scumbagdadofficial aka Scumbag Dad knows why - how algorithms are...
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EP. 86 - How LaurDIY survived YouTube for 10 years (interview) [VIDEO]
Join the waitlist for Karat Banking's new perks program at https://link.trykarat.com/banking-karat-pod - first 1000 members approved get perks free for a year~ LaurDIY has done YouTube for over 10 years - and she's still relevant, active, and not cancelled! Today she shares her secrets on how to...
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EP. 85 - Anthpo exposes why being funny on YouTube sucks (interview) [VIDEO]
Apply to join the creator talks discord here: https://link.trykarat.com/DiscordYT @anthpo's videos make people laugh - but @anthpo works incredibly hard behind the scenes to make them. Today he shares why he quit YouTube last year before mysteriously returning - how he balances his art with…
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EP. 84 - OfflineTV’s Creative Genius: Brodin Plett interview [VIDEO]
Apply to join the creator talks discord here: https://link.trykarat.com/DiscordYT @OfflineTV is a content powerhouse featuring streamers like @DisguisedToast, @LilyPichu and @MichaelReeves, now meet their creative director who helps make the magic happen, @Brofain. Today Brodin shares his...
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EP. 83 - I spent $2M on a YouTuber science fair: William Osman interview [VIDEO]
Karat Banking waitlist: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-banking @williamosman just hosted the world's coolest science fair with top creators like @NileRed & @MarkRober - and it cost him $2M and his sanity. Today - he shares the real story behind his event Open Sauce, what it was like working with...
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EP. 82 - i faked a relationship to sell clothes: Frugal Aesthetic interview [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @FrugalAesthetic got a new girlfriend, moved in with her, then tragically broke up & got jacked - except it was all staged. Today Christian shares why he did it, how he pulled it off, and how he almost lost his mind....
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EP. 81 - I got laid off & went viral: Chloe Shih interview [VIDEO]
Subscribe to our new pod together at @jomopod ! and try our new Karat Insights tool at https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights ~ @chloeshih lived two lives: by day she was a PM at Discord, by night she was a YouTuber. Then Discord laid her off. She made videos about it and went viral - getting over...
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EP. 80 - Internet Shaquille On Making $250K/ yr without selling out [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @internetshaquille makes over $250K on YouTube without selling out his soul - because he relies on his Patreon community & selling handmade ceramic cookware. He's actively turned down chances to make 3x more - join…
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EP. 79 - Asian Gang Members to YouTube Kings: JustKiddingNews interview [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @JustKiddingNews cofounders Bart Kwan and Joe Jitsukawa grew up working in gangs in the "pharmaceutical industry" - but wanted to be better and make good. In 2007 - they started the Just Kidding YouTube empire. 17...
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EP. 78 - Hollywood Actor on Getting 150M views/ month (Adam Rose interview) [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @realadamrose never had a normal life - from playing Robin William’s son at just 9yrs old, starring in an Oscar nominated film, to going viral during the pandemic and landing a Fortnite brand deal. Today Adam talks...
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EP. 77 - Steezy Kane on Quitting YouTube & Collabing w The Weekend (interview) [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @steezykane is done. He's quitting his Youtube channel with over 3 million subscribers. Steezy Kane was a fake persona created by Isaiah Shepard to get famous. Now, Isaiah is moving onto Hollywood. Today he discusses...
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EP. 76 - Avatar Star Michaela Murphy (Toph) on Netflix’s Reboot & Growing Creatively [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @michaelamostly voiced Toph in Avatar. Then she quit acting to go to Yale and become a doctor and live what she thought would be a "normal" life- but that's not what happened. Today she shares what post-Avatar life...
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EP. 75 - How He Built YouTube’s Biggest Dating Show (Jubilee CEO interview) [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @jubilee produces crazy videos - like 'Speed dating 30 people IRL' or 'Flat Earthers vs Scientists' - now meet Jubilee's founder Jason Y. Lee on *why* and Jubilee's real mission to spread empathy. Today Jason shares...
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EP. 74 - Millionaire Humphrey Yang on How to Get Rich in 2024 [VIDEO]
Subscribe to our creator economy newsletter at https://news.trykarat.com! @humphrey became a millionaire by working normal jobs - and saving money - before taking giant risks like starting his own business and YouTube channel. Today - he shares how to beat the system and follow his footsteps....
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EP. 73 Billion Dollar Patreon CEO Explains How to Fix the Internet [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @Jackconte cofounded Patreon as a starving artist desperate to support himself - now he's trying to save the Internet from the algorithms running it. Today he shares why top YouTubers are quitting, how to rebuild a...
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EP. 72 - Part-time software engineer & part-time YouTuber: Jedcal interview [VIDEO]
Subscribe to Karat's Creator Newsletter at https://news.trykarat.com Check out Jed's new merch drop at https://ruleofthirds.com/! @jedcal got crazy views as a fulltime creator living in a creator house w friends like Kelly Wakasa & ur mom ashley. But he felt burned out. Today he shares why he...
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EP. 71 - Asmon & Mizkif's Secret Weapon: Tips Out CEO of OTK [VIDEO]
Subscribe to Karat's Creator Newsletter at https://news.trykarat.com In just 3 years - OTK has grown into a top profitable content org that owns a gaming PC company, a videogame publisher, and a talent management arm - all managed by co-owners @AsmonTV @EsfandTV @MizkifYT @Emiru @sodapoppin…
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EP. 70 - I sold Quest for $1 BILLION after fixing my brain: Tom Bilyeu interview [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @TomBilyeu sold Quest Nutrition for $1bn. He used to hate his life & his own mom thought he'd fail - until he fixed his brain. Today he shares why you don't have free will & why that's ok, how to overcome the...
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EP. 69 - How I built a $100M YouTube empire: Preston Arsement's story [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @PrestonPlayz made over $35M last year through YouTube. He's CEO of TBNR - a media empire with 100 employees, 9 channels and over 80M followers - but started as a kid making Runescape videos. Other top YouTubers are...
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EP. 68 - I quit my job in consulting for YouTube: Taylor Bell's story [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @TaylorBell just quit her prestigious six figure corporate job to do YouTube full time - because passion is more important than money and prestige. Today she shares when she knew she had to quit - how to make smart...
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EP. 67 - I sacrificed everything to become a rap legend: Dumbfoundead's story [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights Jonnie Park grew up alone on the streets - so he hardened himself - becoming Dumbfoundead a battle rapper who'd *make* you respect him. In a life of machismo, partying, and clout - he got millions of fans, praised by...
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EP. 66 - Why Graham Stephan is Quiet Quitting (interview) [VIDEO]
Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights Graham Stephan is quiet quitting his main channel - and he's focused now on the podcast he started with Jack Selby - a former bus boy who cold emailed Graham in 2019 to work for him. Why is Graham quitting? How did...
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EP. 65 - I nearly died but the theater saved me: Stanzi Potenza interview [VIDEO]
As a kid, @Stanzipotenza nearly died. She suffered PTSD but couldn't afford therapy - so she found escape in theater & comedy. Today - she's a top creator & comic with sold out shows, millions on TikTok, and a feature in the NY Times. She helped Biden win the Senate and successfully fooled Dr.…
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EP. 64 - This TikToker Joined the Ukraine War & Nearly Died: Phillip Vu interview [VIDEO]
@PhillipVu filmed TikToks on the frontlines of the Ukraine war to raise money for refugees. He nearly died when a bomb exploded 30 meters away- and suffered through PTSD to begin therapy and confront his demons & family trauma. Today he shares how to heal when you’re hurting, how he raised...
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EP. 63 - HasanAbi & Will Neff’s Secret Weapon: Marche the producer (interview) [VIDEO]
Marche quit community college to work at a gaming center for minimum wage so he could use the computers to stream a dying video game. Those life choices led to today - where Marche is the secret boss of Twitch. He’s co-owner & producer of @FearAndPodcast with @HasanAbi @WillNeff @QTCinderella...
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EP. 62 - I got answers from the CEO of Twitch (interview) [VIDEO]
Dan Clancy is the CEO of Twitch. He plays dodgeball with Ludwig, met streamers 1:1 while living in his van during a cross country roadtrip, and went viral singing Country Roads on Twitch. He cares about streamers. He’s also is trying to make Twitch profitable and making hard decisions around...
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EP. 61 - He’s saving YouTube from MrBeast & the algorithm: Max Reisinger interview [VIDEO]
@MaxReisinger will save YouTube. At age 18, he cofounded the YouTube New Wave -a movement focused on telling powerful stories that are anti-algorithm and anti-clickbait - with friends like @RyanNgFilms @nataliexlynn @wholesomesimon At age 20, he’s now helped raise over $200K from brands like...
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EP. 60 - I quit YouTube & came out of the Christian closet: Kelly Stamps interview [VIDEO]
She's quitting her YouTube channel with 700K subscribers. She already deleted her Instagram. She blew up for sharing everything about her life - but then everyone began asking things of her or attacking her. @KellyStamps is starting a new channel - @senpaistamps - more focused on her faith. Join…
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EP. 59 - Scumbag Dad Takes on MrBeast, SSSniperWolf & xQc [VIDEO]
Hollywood rejected Scumbag Dad. TikTok censored him. But over 10M of you today support his critiques of fake social media content - enough to support him to become a full time creator. Today he shares takes on MrBeast, SSSniperWolf, xQc, Hasan Minaj, & Barstool Sports - as well as why staged...
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EP. 58 - I quit pro chess for Twitch: akaNemsko's story [VIDEO]
At age 3, @akaNemsko learned chess. At 5, she won a Finland national championship. At 16 she became a woman grandmaster. Then - she quit. When you’ve spent your entire life winning a game you now hate playing - where do you go next? Today Nemo shares why she quit chess, how she became a top…
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EP 57 - I quit college to stream: iGumdrop's story [VIDEO]
At just 12 years old, Jaime hustled to help support her family by selling clothing and offering a homework service. She started streaming as a way to help pay for college but dropped out to go full-time. After her move to L.A., she received so much hate that she almost quit. Today, Jaime opens up...
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EP. 56 - ConnorEatsPants on Beating Depression, Burnout, & Being Rich [VIDEO]
@ConnorEatsPants felt suffocated in school - but when he streamed, he felt alive. He developed that passion into a 7 figure streaming career collaborating with friends like jschlatt & Ludwig. Over 15 years in though - he's burned out and looking to find fulfillment. Today Connor opens up on the...
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EP. 55 - He Fought Mythbusters & Won: Allen Pan's Villain Origin Story [VIDEO]
@allenpan almost made it to MythBusters but was rejected at the last round - and then later sued by them. He's built a top channel showcasing crazy inventions like giving snakes robot legs - with a secret underlying message about capitalism hidden in them. Join us as he talks about his time on…
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EP. 54 - I Asked NileRed For Life Advice [VIDEO]
Before he was a rogue super scientist making uranium glass in his garage, NileRed loved playing with firecrackers with his dad. Now he has over 12 million followers across all platforms. Learn his origin story on the Karat podcast. ------------------------------------ Learn more about Karat at...
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EP. 53 - I Quit Wall Street to Make $3 Million On TikTok: Your Rich BFF [VIDEO]
Vivian Tu became a millionaire at age 27. She quit her Wall Street and left a $600k/ yr Buzzfeed job to make TikToks sharing financial advice - and blew up. Today she shares her secrets- why you need a mentor, what being in finance is *really* like for a woman, and how to turn your biggest fears...
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EP. 52 - Inside NYC's New Secretly Thriving Content "House" [VIDEO]
@TejasHullur , @ColtKirwan , & @ShervinShares live together in a 800 sq ft closet in NYC. They've quadrupled their YouTuber follower count to over 250K in less than a year. Most content creator houses fail. What's their secret? ------------------------------------ Learn more about Karat at...
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EP. 51 - why being a girl boss sucks: ur mom ashley's journey [VIDEO]
@urmomashley has millions following her NYC vlogs on style and relationships. Now she’s ready to share more on her journey as a female CEO- and why she’s been afraid to discuss it publicly. Join Ashley & host erictway on the Karat podcast! ------------------------------------ Learn more about…
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EP. 50 - Kelly Wakasa Won't Stop [VIDEO]
Kelly Wakasa hit rock bottom. With no direction, he chose to live by only one motto, 'Do What Excites.' Now, he's a full-time vlogger in New York, living to the fullest with no plans on stopping anytime soon. Join us on the Karat podcast with @KellyWakasa ——— Learn more about Karat at...
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EP. 49 - Meet the YouTube Expert Behind 10 Billion Views: Paddy Galloway’s Full Story [VIDEO]
Paddy Galloway helps clients like MrBeast, the Sidemen, and Jesser get over 700M YouTube longform views a month. Now- he’s sharing his secrets learned over a decade of YouTube experience with us today on the @trykarat podcast! ——— Learn more about Karat at https://www.trykarat.com Follow Karat at...
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EP. 48 - TierZoo Ranks His Life on a Tier List [VIDEO]
What if this world were a video game - balanced by the dev team from the heavens? You'd want an expert - like @TierZoo - walking you through how best to play the game - and which animal character classes are optimal. Today - he shares his journey from beef jerky food scientist to top YouTuber…
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EP. 47 How to Stop Being Unhappy from Harvard Psychiatrist & Trained Monk | HealthyGamerGG's Story [VIDEO]
He was addicted to video games, depressed, and hated his life. He traveled to India to become a monk and trained at Harvard as a psychiatrist - to learn how to help himself & help others. Now he works with top creators and cofounded a mental health support company - healthygamer.gg Today- he…
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EP. 46 - From Secretary Making Tumblr Memes to New York Times Journalist: Taylor Lorenz's Story [VIDEO]
Elon Musk banned her from Twitter. Tucker Carlson attacked her. Political influencers doxxed her. Taylor Lorenz is a NYTimes / Washington Post reporter who covers influencers. Today she shares how she turned making Tumblr memes into a journalist career - why Elon hates her - and how mainstream...
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EP. 45 - How to Make $100M by Age 29: Leila Hormozi’s Story [VIDEO]
After gaining 85 pounds and getting arrested for the 6th time, Leila Hormozi looked in the mirror and decided she had enough. Now, 10 years later, she’s worth over $100M and runs a portfolio of businesses as CEO with her husband Alex Hormozi. Today, Leila shows us how she turned her life around,...
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EP. 44 - Jet Lag: Group Therapy Edition [VIDEO]
Jet Lag: The Game is a phenomenon. Sam from Wendover Productions - together with his writers Ben and Adam- have traveled around the world in 100 hours, played capture the flag in Japan, and chased each other thru tag in Europe. Join us today for an in depth look into how the Jet Lag crew met each...
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Ever wondered what your favorite creators are like behind the scenes? Karat Financial co-founders Eric Wei and Will Kim talk with today’s biggest creators to get to know the humans behind the content. Tune in to go deep, with topics covering hopes, dreams, philosophy, and insecurities.
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