YouTuber News: The Podcast

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Benedict Townsend brings you all of the latest headlines from the world of online video! From the wildest beauty drama to whatever nonsense Logan Paul has been up to this week. There are jokes, interviews, plenty of surprises and, if we have time, maybe even some news.

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YouTuber News: The Podcast episodes:

02.01.2022
Rat's all folks...
It is said that "all good things must come to an end", but what a stupid saying. Like... Ice cream, right? Why should ice cream ever end? People like it. Well, nonetheless, YouTuber News: The Podcast, at least for now,...
01.25.2022
Tana reveals she's started showering
Well done Tana! Have a lovely wash. Find out why Tana has made this big leap forwards and why MrBeast isn't making quite as much money as you might have thought.... Plus a return (and evolution) of The Alphabet of...
01.18.2022
Another YouTuber fakes death for views
It's been a while since a YouTuber did this stupid prank, but it's happened again folks. Benedict tells you the story that has left many despairing as to what on Earth is the matter with these people. Aside from that,...
01.11.2022
The TikTok rich list (with Garrett Watts!)
Another year! Another episode! ANOTHER GUEST?! YES! To celebrate a fantastic milestone, as is the tradition with centenaries: Benedict has pulled out all of the stops for episode 99! It was way back on episode 2 when he spoke to...
12.21.2021
Festive Special (with Tom Rosenthal!)
Hark! We must all assemble, for Benedict brings us a guest! The fantastic Tom Rosenthal was kind enough to spare some time for the YouTuber News family and chat to Benedict about his success both as a musician and a...
12.14.2021
Trisha's wacky wedding
Why would we want a watered-down wedding when a wacky wedding would totally WIN?! Trisha was never going to get married in a boring way, but find out exactly what went down, plus all the big winners at The Streamy...
11.30.2021
Francis Bourgeois - Famous Faker??
Some people like watching trains, ok? So what if Francis is real or not?? TikTok LOVES him. So sure, that's not YouTube news, but there is something or another in this episode about Bryce Hall, so pipe down! There's all...
11.23.2021
Gorilla Glue do you think you are?
You remember the "Gorilla Glue" girl, right? Yeah... Just think back.... A bit further..... Yeah.... February. She's back on the scene! Plus, "On This Day" and a gratifying "Numbers Segment". Get it ON. Make sure you subscribe and leave a...
11.16.2021
"You Only Live Bryce" (with Cat Warner!)
WHAT?! A GUEST?!! IN THE STUDIO!!!? YES! Popbuzz Beauty and Popbuzz Guide legend Cat Warner joins Benedict in the studio as the first guest since FOREVER. Find out how Cat does in a live play along of "True YouTuber Facts"...
11.09.2021
Addison's bizarre pregnancy rumour
Rumour spreading is not nice. Stop doing that. Don't do that. Why on earth did the internet decide to do that this week? Benedict will tell you everything. There's also a delicious "Numbers Segment" and a HUGE interview with a...
11.02.2021
Shane & Ryland talk ‘having kids’
What do you do if you have a second house?? A very personal question which you'll have to answer for yourself.... In this week's edition, there's all the YouTube News as usual (blah blah), a delicious slice of True YouTuber...
10.26.2021
Ninja explains mystery illness
After a very strange internet rumour this week, Ninja explains why he looked a bit ill and the internet said "ok". Elsewhere, Ethan Klein was cross about James Charles and more importantly, Benedict has a "Numbers Segment" for you! Make...
10.19.2021
Inside MrBeast’s Squid Game
What's happening this week? Trisha Paytas is angry at Amazon, MrBeast is going to spend loads of money on a massive thing that doesn't need to happen and Benedict delivers it all in a neat little package. The usual, you...
10.12.2021
Pokimane slams Shane's comeback
Hey stop hating.... Pokimane ISN'T a YouTuber, but Shane Dawson IS (although he's obviously terrible) ok?? Line up with your plates and receive a big dollop of YouTube related news, plus True YouTuber Facts, a "Numbers Segment" and a sound...
10.05.2021
WTF is the TikTok couch guy?
Isn't the internet a funny place? How can it be possible that 30 million views have racked up for a video where nothing REALLY happens? Benedict will tell you everything you need to know! Make sure you subscribe and leave...
09.28.2021
Shane Dawson’s raw interview
Benedict is risen from the sickest of sick beds and he's back with tales of YouTube and beyond. What's Tana been up to (how often do these blurbs say that??) and what's Shane Dawson been talking about? PLUS.... The triumphant...
09.14.2021
Mommy vlogger deletes channel after TERRIBLE mistake
HE'S BACK EVERYONE! HE'S ACTUALLY BACK! Benedict returns from his summer hiatus with as much energy as you'd expect. He has the usual revolting stories about YouTubers and the hotly anticipated next instalment of "Cat - The Story of A...
08.24.2021
Addison’s Met Gala invite infuriates freaks
Even for Benedict, this particular episode is very light on news about ACTUAL YouTubers, but so what, you're not actually here for the news, right? Find out why Addison Rae has fired up the haters and what's happening on Twitch....
08.17.2021
The FBI’s verdict on Jake Paul
**NEW FEATURE KLAXON!!** This week Benedict has news about Jake Paul's activities from 2020, a (not) haunted house and a juicy little "Numbers Segment" for you to get your teeth into.... That's not all though, because it's finally time for...
08.10.2021
TikTok star slams James Charles
Everybody loves a good, public slam. Find out how James Charles (two first names for a full name) got absolutely done by a TikTok makeup tutorial star! There's also a vintage MrBeast stunt and plenty of other fun with "Review...
08.03.2021
2021’s greatest YouTube prank
We all love a YouTube prank and this week, it's a damn good one. If that's not enough excitement though, the fact that Benedict promises a new feature on YouTuber News: The Podcast surely is... All that, plus a welcome...
07.27.2021
Jake & Logan are running for President
Your eyes don't deceive you... This is apparently a thing. But don't worry, because Benedict will explain why it won't be a problem, just yet. There's also a big stack of numbers in the Numbers Segment and a couple of...
07.20.2021
Don’t swallow THIS to get YouTube views
Well... Just having a look here....... Nope, it looks like there's no news whatsoever about Tana Mongeau this week... OH WAIT. Of course there's some Tana news and plenty more besides. Find out what some German boys did, catch some...
07.13.2021
Twitter gets Addison Rae fired
Oh no.... what's happened to Addison now?? Benedict will reveal all, plus a truly shocking video from someone called Wendy Williams (wtf?). Not only that, there's some truly international reviews in "Review Review" and a delicious Numbers Segment. Enjoy! Make...
07.06.2021
This TikToker just overtook Addison Rae
Alright, alright.... Anyone who moans about TikTok news making it's way onto a podcast about YouTubers, should just get it off their chest right now, ok? Go..... Feel better? Good. This week, Benedict reveals who has pipped Addison Rae to the...
06.29.2021
Proof that Logan’s fight was fake
Is it that time of the year already? We've done so many of these telethon call-athons and they seem to come around quicker every time! However, if you rely on YouTuber News: The Podcast solely as a news outlet, there...
06.25.2021
Introducing Pop off with Lewys Ball!
Hi YouTuber News fans! We’ve got a podcast we think you’ll like. Lewys Ball is back with series 2 of his Pop Off Podcast! Get ready for more guests, more Pop Culture deep dives and more chat. Here’s a sneaky...
06.15.2021
Tana’s merch is cringe, On God
Oh no Tana what have you done now? Find out, plus the big boxing bonanza between the YouTubers and the TikTokers. Once we've dealt with all of that, we can all enjoy some "True YouTuber Facts" and a light spot...
06.08.2021
You'll literally never predict this YouTube story
Is YouTube EVER predictable? Well, yes... Fairly often. Today however, you'll surely never predict this absolutely mad story. In addition, find out why the YouTubers are punching the TikTokers, get some delicious numbers in "The Numbers Segment" and perhaps hear...
05.25.2021
'Charlie bit me' bought by internet fool
You know when Benedict tries to explain something by singing a short, meaningless song? If that's not your thing, then who even are you? Find out what NFT's are and why people pay silly money for them and why everyone's...
05.18.2021
MrBeast’s badly burned burgers baffle Britain
How do you like these burgers?? Not much, by the sound of it. MrBeast is flippin' burgers but what's gone wrong? Find out! Also... Did somebody say NUMBERS? Here we go! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram:...
05.11.2021
Everyone hates this streamer’s horrible meal
Have you missed Benedict? QUICK - get this in your ears! He's back baby.... and he's got plenty of news including disgusting eating habits and.... YOU GUESSED IT....... Problematic Tweets!! That's not all though, because you deserve more than that....
04.27.2021
Jake Paul’s real childhood apparently exposed
Don't get angry, but Benedict is going to talk about Jake Paul today. That's not all though, because he's also mentioning something that he's not really allowed to talk about.... Just listen and you'll get it. There's all that (all...
04.20.2021
Gabbie Hanna’s bizarre celebrity feud
Let's clear something up right away. Benedict Townsend invented the concept of and as such, owns all YouTube based news. It's good we all understand each other. Find out what Gabbie Hanna has been up to, as well as *sigh*...
04.13.2021
The MASSIVE amount of money Bryce Hall will make in the boxing ring
It's finally happened. After this many episodes of YouTuber News: The Podcast, Benedict has finally done an item that by his own estimation, is the worst thing he's done yet. Get ready for the "YouTube Alphabet"! As if that wasn't...
03.30.2021
Charli D’Amelio vanishes from TikTok
Yup, that's the name of a TikTok star as the title of a podcast about YouTube news, but d'ya know what....? Meh. That's what. Where did Charli go? Benedict will tell you all about it. There's also an update from...
03.23.2021
Which YouTuber destroyed themselves this week?
There's some unsavoury news coming out of YouTube this week, but trusty Benedict Townsend will make sure you understand what's going on. There's also a very creative helping of "Review Review" and you'll enjoy that, won't you? Make sure you...
03.16.2021
David Dobrik gets sneaky
Remember "Snip-Snaps"? It's back! This week, Benedict snips and snaps his way through some of the YouTube stories you may have missed amongst everything else. What's David Dobrik done now? Why aren't Jeffree Star's videos up to scratch? In a...
03.09.2021
Zoe & Alfie’s big baby news
This week's YouTube news headlines stretch all the way from the problematic to the heartwarming, which shows balance, if nothing else. Join for the 2021 return of "Review Review" and all the other bits your boy Benedict comes up with....
03.02.2021
Charli admits she didn’t write her book
It seems like only moments ago that you enjoyed the previous episode of YouTuber News: The Podcast, but now it's time to enjoy another! So... Did Charli write her new book? No, but you already knew that from the title....
02.26.2021
David Dobrik calls out Russian thumbnail thief (with Special Guest!)
What?? NO WAY!? It's a lovely, shiny FRIDAY episode!?? That's right! Benedict promised you that he'd bring you an episode later in the week and just like your postman, he delivered! Find out what David Dobrik has had stolen and...
02.23.2021
Epic Podcast Episode Prank (GONE RIGHT)
Guys, what a mad prank....!? Aren't the team at YouTuber News just CRAZY!??? Jokes aside, consider this episode an entrée to the main feast which will land in your podcast folder later this week! Make sure you subscribe and...
02.16.2021
Shane Dawson’s NSFW Twitter Trend
After a sneaky birthday week off, Benedict is back with stories of Shane Dawson and why everyone on Twitter is going on about cats, as well as Corpse Husband and what he saw in the sky! However, FAR more importantly,...
02.02.2021
Charli’s controversial trip to The Bahamas
Why on Earth can't celebrities and TikTok stars just stay at home like the rest of us and stop going on holiday?? Find out who's in Benedict's bad books this week, plus James Charles is cross about something else and...
01.26.2021
MrBeast is sending you to space!
It's nice to be able to make a promise and this week, YouTuber News: The Podcast is making the promise to send you to space* Find out all about Trisha Paytas, who she likes and doesn't like this week, plus:...
01.19.2021
This YouTuber was robbed £20,000
You know when you get £20,000 worth of belongings stolen from your car. No? Listen up and find out what that's like! In a lightning fast episode this week, Benedict brings you up to speed on the curious case that...
01.12.2021
Which YouTubers quit Social Media this week?
You may well remember the last instalment of the horoscope segment on YouTuber News: The Podcast, but if you don't, it was in May 2020. Has that jogged your memory? Well, it's back. That's not all though! This week also...
01.05.2021
News Year, News Me
The world of YouTube moves at an embarrassing pace, so there's no time to waste in bringing you up to date with all the goings on over the last couple of weeks. Get all the latest on MrBeast, Jacksepticeye and...
12.29.2020
The Best Bits From The Worst Year (Best Of 2020)
There's probably not an awful lot that you're keen to hold on to and remember from this year, but there have surely been small moments of joy in 2020 and here they ALL are! Benedict walks you gently through some...
12.22.2020
Trisha Paytas under fire for racist costume
Merry season to you folks! Whether you're staying at home alone this year, or you're lucky enough to be able to safely spend time with family, YouTuber News: The Podcast is here regardless. This week, Trisha Paytas has offended some...

What's YouTuber News: The Podcast about?

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YouTuber News: The Podcast episodes:

Rat's all folks...

Tana reveals she's started showering

Another YouTuber fakes death for views

The TikTok rich list (with Garrett Watts!)

Festive Special (with Tom Rosenthal!)

Trisha's wacky wedding

Francis Bourgeois - Famous Faker??

Gorilla Glue do you think you are?

"You Only Live Bryce" (with Cat Warner!)

Addison's bizarre pregnancy rumour

Shane & Ryland talk ‘having kids’

Ninja explains mystery illness

Inside MrBeast’s Squid Game

Pokimane slams Shane's comeback

WTF is the TikTok couch guy?

Shane Dawson’s raw interview

Mommy vlogger deletes channel after TERRIBLE mistake

Addison’s Met Gala invite infuriates freaks

The FBI’s verdict on Jake Paul

TikTok star slams James Charles

2021’s greatest YouTube prank

Jake & Logan are running for President

Don’t swallow THIS to get YouTube views

Twitter gets Addison Rae fired

This TikToker just overtook Addison Rae

Proof that Logan’s fight was fake

Introducing Pop off with Lewys Ball!

Tana’s merch is cringe, On God

You'll literally never predict this YouTube story

'Charlie bit me' bought by internet fool

MrBeast’s badly burned burgers baffle Britain

Everyone hates this streamer’s horrible meal

Jake Paul’s real childhood apparently exposed

Gabbie Hanna’s bizarre celebrity feud

The MASSIVE amount of money Bryce Hall will make in the boxing ring

Charli D’Amelio vanishes from TikTok

Which YouTuber destroyed themselves this week?

David Dobrik gets sneaky

Zoe & Alfie’s big baby news

Charli admits she didn’t write her book

David Dobrik calls out Russian thumbnail thief (with Special Guest!)

Epic Podcast Episode Prank (GONE RIGHT)

Shane Dawson’s NSFW Twitter Trend

Charli’s controversial trip to The Bahamas

MrBeast is sending you to space!

This YouTuber was robbed £20,000

Which YouTubers quit Social Media this week?

News Year, News Me

The Best Bits From The Worst Year (Best Of 2020)

Trisha Paytas under fire for racist costume