Welcome back! 🙂

In today’s episode, we start by venting a little bit about YouTube’s AI translation and auto-dubbing features. We discuss why hearing a robotic voice on your favorite channel is jarring, and why the automatic translation of video titles is actually confusing for multi-lingual audiences.

Then, we dive into our main topic: The hidden hierarchy of YouTube channels. Spoiler: Not all channels are created equal. We break down the technical differences we’ve found—from thumbnail file size limits to transcoding speeds—and discuss the “mythical” features reserved only for the top 1% of creators.

Finally, we wrap up with a look at productivity tools. Victor is testing out “Capacities” for note-taking, and Stefanie shares her experience with Akiflow (and the dangers of free trials).

Thanks for watching and listening! ❤️

WOW WOW WOW!

Octarine: https://octarine.app

Capacities: https://capacities.io

Akiflow: https://akiflow.com

Episode Chapters

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00:00 Intro

00:44 Welcome & Episode Preview

01:22 Discussing YouTube’s AI Translations

04:34 The Negative Effect of AI Dubbing on Channel Perception

09:23 Are All YouTube Channels Equal?

16:09 Perks for Top Tier Channels (Mr. Beast Example)

17:21 Special Treatment for Broadcasters & Official Channels

21:09 Conclusion: Yes, There Are Different Tiers of YouTube Channels

22:13 Wow Wow Wows (Apps & Subscriptions)

22:18 Victor’s Note-Taking App Saga (Craft Docs, Octarine, Capacities)

25:48 Stephanie’s Akiflow Subscription Mistake (But It’s Good!)

27:46 Farewell & Outro

About WOW Happens

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This is WOW Happens! A weekly podcast by Steffi and Victor, 2 friends who love to discuss video productions, the marketing behind them, and how technology changes it daily.

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