In this episode, Cole and Taylor sit down with Carter Kench, a creator who’s built his career by letting his inner child lead the way. From Mafia games and haunted carnivals to theme-park deep dives and product testing, Carter’s content works because it’s curious, instinctive, and genuinely fun.

They dive into:

• How Carter’s biggest series came to be, including Mafia and Carter’s Carnival
• The balance between planning and pure instinct when filming with friends
• Why his theme-park obsession became such a powerful storytelling lane
• How discovery content and product testing keep audiences engaged
• The lessons he’s learned producing large-scale creator series
• How he thinks about expanding his content universe moving forward

This episode is a fun, honest look at building worlds online, staying playful while scaling, and creating content that feels genuine even as it grows. A must-listen for anyone interested in long-form storytelling, creator-led series, or understanding how today’s creators turn imagination into a career.