Behind the Video

By Lon Seidman & Tim Street

Join hosts Lon Seidman & Tim Street for a weekly look at the monetization of YouTube, web series, transmedia, eBooks, podcasts, independent film and digital content across interactive platforms an... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Behind the Video:

How many episodes does Behind the Video have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.

Behind the Video episodes:

February 21, 2013 39 - Trolling for Podcasters
This week on the show we take a look at the patent trolls suing major podcasters over alleged infringements. Ben Williams, otherwise known as Bendrix, joins Lon Seidman and Tim Street this week to discuss this issue and the latest video news.
...more
48min
February 14, 2013 38 - Dump a Whole Season Like Netflix?
We are joined this week by Dane Golden from Hey.com. Dane and Tim debate the pros and cons of Netflix's strategy to dump an entire season online all at once. Is it a good idea for independent creators? Tim says maybe, Dane says no way. All that plus the week's video news.
...more
47min
February 07, 2013 37 - Pricing Your Video E-Books
On this edition of Behind the Video Tim looks at what you should charge for your video e-book. Or should you at all? That plus Netflix funding new shows, the top 5 YouTube videos of the week, a great backup recommendation for video creators, and more!
...more
43min
January 27, 2013 36 - Interview with Google+ Star Heather Fay
This week we have a special interview with singer/songwriter Heather Fay. Fay built an audience of more than 600,000 using Google+ and Hangouts.
...more
31min
January 21, 2013 35 - What We Learned at New Media Expo
Sorry for the audio troubles this week! On this episode Tim and Lon discuss New Media Expo: the things we learned and the people we met. Guest: Brian Parker of OnTheHorn.com.
...more
33min
January 10, 2013 34 - Scotty Iseri from The Digits and 2013 Predictions
On this first show of 2013 we are joined by Scotty Iseri from The Digits! The Digits is an educational web series for kids. Lon, Tim and Goldie also discuss their 2013 predictions for independent content creators.
...more
53min
December 29, 2012 Special Holiday Message from Behind the Video
A message from all of us to all of you! We're taking a little break for the holidays but will be back with new episodes in 2013!
...more
1min
December 19, 2012 Behind the Video 33 - Conferences and Networking for Independent Creators
Networking is an important part of marketing yourself and your projects. This week on Behind the Video we look at conferences and their importance for independent content creators. Tim shares his experience and advice on how to make the most of them.
Also - fallout over Ray William Johnson leaving the Maker Network and layoffs at Machinima. Our guest is Bernie Su, executive producer of the wildly successful Lizzie Bennett Diaries!
...more
57min
December 08, 2012 Behind the Video 32 - Selling Paid Subscriptions?
This week Tim talks about subscription content and whether or not it's possible to earn revenue from paid subscribers. Goldie shows off her latest goodies from Klout, Lon talks about the Wii U, and we all take a look at YouTube's new iPad enhanced app. That plus the latest video news.
...more
43min
December 03, 2012 Behind the Video 31 - Monetizing Content Through E-Books
Ebooks as a video monetization platform? Absolutely! Tim tells us how to do it and what to look out for in the process. That plus a way to secure your Google account and the latest news in video.
...more
52min

FAQs about Behind the Video:

How many episodes does Behind the Video have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.