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Passionfruit has brought together some of the best voices in the online creator space during SXSW 2025 in Austin to discuss important issues all creators are facing.
The “new 1,000 true fans era” is here! This panel explores how creators are shifting from chasing big numbers to building engaged communities that drive real revenue.
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Host:
Brett Dashevsky https://mail.creatoreconomynyc.com/
Guests:
Olivia Owens https://teachable.com/
Jayde Powell https://www.jaydeipowell.com/
Hannah Doyle https://news.thepublishpress.com/
Colin Rocker https://www.instagram.com/careercolin
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff.
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And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/
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Passionfruit has brought together some of the best voices in the online creator space during SXSW 2025 in Austin to discuss important issues all creators are facing.
Going viral is one thing—staying relevant and financially stable is another. This conversation dives into the business of being a creator, from brand deals to digital rights to mental health.
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Host:
Shira Lazar https://whatstrending.com/
Guests:
Shaine Griffin https://www.sagaftra.org/shaine-griffin
Christy Carlson Romano https://www.instagram.com/thechristycarlsonromano
Dr. Joel Bervell https://joelbervell.com/
Patrick Janelle https://www.untitledsecret.com/
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff.
Join the Passionfruit public Discord: https://discord.gg/passionfruit
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/
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Passionfruit has brought together some of the best voices in the online creator space during SXSW 2025 in Austin to discuss important issues all creators are facing.
Only 9% of creators earn more than $100K/year*. This panel pulls back the curtain on how top creators build lasting businesses—covering everything from brand deals and financing to hiring teams and securing collaborations.
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Host:
James Del - Passionfruit https://passionfru.it
Guests:
Monica Khan https://bayareacreatoreconomy.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Dylan Huey https://dylanhuey.me/
Megan Lightcap https://slow.co/about/
Carlos Gil https://www.getresponse.com/?v=cta
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff.
Join the Passionfruit public Discord: https://discord.gg/passionfruit
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/
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Redder is better this week on the Reactorverse Podcast as we are joined by Jacqui Mia Ross from her channel Movie Night with Jacqui. Coming in with a unique interest in film production and criticism, Jacqui shares her academic background with movies and theater and her personal journey finding her voice as a reactor and content creator. She explains her ongoing struggles trying to strike the proper work/life balance as well as the accomplishments she's achieved over just a few short years with her channel. Whether you catch her on her channel or speaking at a convention, Jacqui brings a unique mix of performance, positivity and genuine insight to all of her work.
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Host: Eric Rodriguez https://x.com/NerdChronic
Guest: Movie Night with Jacqui https://youtube.com/@movienightwithjacqui
https://patreon.com/MovieNightWithJacqui
https://instagram.com/jacquimiaross
Visit us at https://passionfru.it for more news and ways to be part of the community!
The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job.
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
Join the Passionfruit public Discord! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus.
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Passionfruit has brought together some of the best voices in the online creator space during SXSW 2025 in Austin to discuss important issues all creators are facing.
How do you create content that actually makes an impact (and doesn’t just get lost in the void)? This panel brings together comedians, creators, and activists who have mastered the art of using humor, satire, and storytelling to inspire change.
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Host:
Liz Plank - Airplane Mode https://lizplank.substack.com/
Guests:
Josh Burstein https://www.joshburstein.com/
Walter Masterson https://www.youtube.com/waltermasterson
Sid Marcos https://www.instagram.com/sidmarcos/
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff.
Join the Passionfruit public Discord: https://discord.gg/passionfruit
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/
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Please try to enjoy each of these guests equally. Crossing the Streams returns to discuss the hit new series, Severance from Apple TV+. This collection of fans and creators go over their initial discovery of the show, how it hooked them and what they thought of the shocking season 2 revelations. They also share their theories and hopes for season 3, which will hopefully be coming sooner rather than later. This episode also has an appearance of a special guest with a special message!
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Hosted by Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic)
We are joined by an incredible crew from across the web:
Johnny O'Dell (J2O) - @j2o2
Eric - @BlindWave
Rob - @ReelTimeYT
Navi - @thenormies
Adam - @AdamfromFWCI
Angela - @funnylilgalreacts
Sean - @SeanTanktop
Bradley & Adam - @bradamreacts
Crossing the Streams is a creative crossover series bringing together creators around the internet to discuss topics related to their passions. Be it tv shows, movies, news, world events or just developments in the creator industry, Crossing the Streams provides the space for joint conversation to happen and ideas to flourish.
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff.
Join the Passionfruit public Discord: https://discord.gg/passionfruit
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/
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It's real talk with Reel-Time this week on the podcast. Longtime friends Bryce, Rob and Zuff are only a few years into their channel but have managed to gain a considerably supportive audience in that time. Their extensive library of reaction videos reaches a wide variety of viewers who appreciate their down to earth and heartfelt approach to their work. They share their personal origins, the bumps in their channel along their journey and the appreciation they have with their accomplishments thus far.
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Host: Eric Rodriguez https://x.com/NerdChronic
Guest: Reel Time https://youtube.com/@ReelTimeYT
https://patreon.com/ReelTimeYT
https://instagram.com/reeltimeyt
Visit us at https://passionfru.it for more news and ways to be part of the community!
The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job.
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
Join the Passionfruit public Discord! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus.
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We're joined today by one of the seminal voices in the film video essay space, Patrick H Willems. Patrick's career on YouTube came as the means to an end of an aspiring filmmaker. However, after a few early viral hits Patrick cemented his voice, craft and style as a YouTube mainstay with his thought provoking and detailed video essays on film and larger cultural trends in relation to. We talk to Patrick about his work and how he views the impact he's had on the larger content creator ecosystem as it is today.
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Host: Drew Grant - https://twitter.com/videodrew
Eric Rodriguez - https://twitter.com/NerdChronic
Guests: Patrick H Willems
https://www.youtube.com/@patrickhwillems
https://www.patreon.com/patrickhwillems
https://www.instagram.com/patrickhwillems/
https://bsky.app/profile/patrickhwillems.bsky.social
https://nebula.tv/patrickhwillems
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
How can you get involved? Like and share this episode, subscribe, leave a comment...all that good stuff.
Join the Passionfruit public Discord: https://discord.gg/z8gke27hcT
And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus. https://www.patreon.com/passionfruit4us/
Check us out on all the social media sites.
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Our 50th episode! We're thrilled to share the occasion with Maya from her channel KioshiWarrior this week and dip our toes into the world of music reactions. Maya started her YouTube career with storytime videos, vlogs and music reactions as her main focus. Over the last year she has made the effort to expand the scope of her work to cover film and tv reactions as well and recalibrate how she wants to promote artists on her channel. Maya's stylish and hilarious reaction edits are only eclipsed by her courageous spirit to use her platform to bring awareness to larger social issues she feels is her obligation to speak up for.
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Host: Eric Rodriguez https://x.com/NerdChronic
Guest: KioshiWarrior https://youtube.com/@KioshiWarrior
https://patreon.com/kioshiwarrior
https://instagram.com/kioshiwarrior
Visit us at https://passionfru.it for more news and ways to be part of the community!
The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job.
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
Join the Passionfruit public Discord! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus.
Check us out on all the social media sites.
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It's a super sized episode this week clocking in at almost two hours as we are joined by Meesh & Dee. More than just channel partners, this newly married couple have made their mark in the reaction space in just over year with their passionate videos specializing in the animated medium. From starting with Avatar: The Last Airbender to learning about the vast lore of League of Legends, Meesh and Dee bring an irreverent sense of humor and dedication to everything they do.
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Host: Eric Rodriguez https://x.com/NerdChronic
Guest: Meesh & Dee https://youtube.com/@MeeshDeeReacts
https://patreon.com/meeshanddee
https://twitter.com/MeeshDeeReacts
https://instagram.com/meeshanddee
Visit us at https://passionfru.it for more news and ways to be part of the community!
The Reactorverse is hosted by Passionfruit video editor and community organizer Eric Rodriguez. Every week, he interviews a different YouTube reaction channel who share their experience of building a brand from watching new movies, tv shows, trailers, and more in real time. These are the stories of those who have succeeded in turning their passion project into a day (and most likely night) job.
Passionfruit is a news site, multimedia brand, and community space for creator labor issues. In an industry estimated to be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027, the majority will go to platforms, distributors, brands, and other corporate interests that rely on creators to produce an endless stream of new content. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and fair treatment of online content creators, provide resources, news, and advocacy. Every worker in this space deserves Sustainability, Accountability, Equity, and Transparency: a SEAT at the table of the creator economy.
Join the Passionfruit public Discord! And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our brand new PATREON. We have great perks like early show releases, bonus video and editorial content, exclusive creator discord channels, and Friday night live streams! Plus, you're supporting independent journalism, so that's a plus.
Check us out on all the social media sites.
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