Ryan Trahan

@Ryan Trahan’s Creative Director, Preston White, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how one of YouTube’s most innovative creators builds viral videos from the ground up. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Preston shares how his journey from engineer to producer shaped his creative approach, what goes into Ryan Trahan’s massive projects, and how the team crafts stories that consistently capture millions of viewers. He also dives into the production process, the art of packaging viral videos, and what makes Ryan Trahan’s storytelling stand out. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 1:06 - From Engineer To YouTube 2:59 - Inside The Production Process 5:56 - Packaging Is Everything 8:19 - Optimal Team Size? 12:34 - Tips For Producing A Series 21:54 - 50 States In 50 Days 25:57 - Problem-Solving On The Go 33:46 - What Makes A Great Story? 39:02 - Closing Connect with our Guest: Follow Preston White on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonaverywhite/ Follow Ryan Trahan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryantrahan/ Follow Ryan Trahan on X: https://x.com/RyanTrahan Subscribe to Ryan Trahan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryan Stay Connected If you enjoyed this episode, follow Gimbal, share it with a friend, and make sure to subscribe so you never miss new conversations! Our Social Channels Follow Gimbal Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gimbalpodcast/ Follow Gimbal Podcast on X: https://x.com/GimbalPodcast Follow Gimbal Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gimbalpodcast Listen to Gimbal Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3IzrPy2lTHxojrY0Dli9A3?si=5063b5d121da4237

We talk about Ryan Trahan's Redemptive Framework - advice for Christian Creators, like us! Support the show Visit our website for more access, more involvement, and greater partnership opportunities! Watch and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel . Matt (Instagram) Brandon (YouTube) Eric (YouTube)

MrBeast, Sidemen, Ryan Trahan, and Emma Chamberlain—how YouTube’s biggest creator empires engineer retention, parasocial intimacy, and spectacle… and how to watch ethically. Tim & Tina map the attention economy : spectacle philanthropy, challenge escalation, status play in group channels, “unedited” intimacy, and why these formats feel irresistible to the brain. In this Deep Dive, we unpack: Spectacle economics (MrBeast & Beast Philanthropy): charity-as-content, bigger-next-time loops, algorithmic pacing, variable rewards, audience capture. Group dynamics (Sidemen): status rotation, in-jokes, Side+, Charity Match, merch as belonging—how creator teams create tribes. Scarcity storytelling (Ryan Trahan): the Penny Series, gentle stakes, daily cliffhangers without dopamine overload. Intimacy aesthetics (Emma Chamberlain): authenticity theater, podcast confession, low-stim design and high loyalty. Live “swarm” risk (cameos: Kai Cenat, Airrack): subathons, mass collaboration, safety, consent, and platform trade-offs. You’ll learn the psychology (variable reinforcement, novelty seeking, parasocial attachment, social identity theory), the business logic (retention floors, thumbnail/CTR strategy, creator-run studios), and practical guardrails: building an attention budget , spotting ethical philanthropy, and supporting creators without burning out. Keywords: creator economy, attention economy, YouTube strategy, MrBeast philanthropy, Sidemen Side+, Penny Series, Emma Chamberlain podcast, parasocial relationships, audience capture, challenge videos, charity match, retention, thumbnails, ethics, burnout, consent.

In this episode, we try Ryan Trahan’s candy - Joyride - to see if it’s really as good as we remember. But first, TAYLOR SWIFT’S ENGAGED! We’re naturally hyped but we’re also excited for our Fantasy Football draft and responding to some comments. After all that, we talk about a failed amusement park and some middle-class problems involving cat food.

Run clubs are blowing up, not just for fitness, but as the new way Gen Z is meeting people IRL. Grace shares her experience running with groups from LA to SF (and even almost making the Olympic team), while Justin breaks down how sponsorships are turning these clubs into real businesses. We also dive into: 🏃 How college athletes went from banned to banking big with NIL deals 💸 Why pro runners struggle financially compared to football or basketball players 📹 Ryan Trahan’s wild leap from D1 runner to full-time YouTuber Creators, athletes, and entrepreneurs are rewriting the playbook on how to monetize passion, and we’re here to unpack it. 🎙️ Hosted by Grace Ling & Justin Nguyen 📍 How Creators Make Money — the podcast where we unpack the real strategies behind today’s smartest creators.

What if you could travel with purpose—and get paid for it? Whether you were glued to Ryan Trahan’s 50 States in 50 Days or just daydreaming about exploring the world, this episode is for you. I’m sharing two real scholarships that could help you earn over $5,000 to fund global adventures, even as a student. No influencer status required. If you’ve ever wondered how to make travel possible while still in school, you’ll want to hear this. Scholarships mentioned in this episode: 🔗 Global Perspectives Scholarship (Rustic Pathways) 🔗 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Join the Facebook group → Christian College Girl Community Related Episodes: 112 - STUDY ABROAD WITH HELP FROM THIS SIMPLE $1000 SCHOLARSHIP!!! 172 - 3 Ways to Search and Find the Scholarships Specific To You 120 - ANOTHER Study Abroad Scholarship Worth $2500 COULD BE YOURS!!! 158 - How to Graduate College with $10,000 to Spare! Learn About FREE COLLEGE Here... YouTube → Kara’s Quest Facebook → Christian College Girl Community Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace Email --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com ***************************************************** Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans! Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!) During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS. But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side. ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too. If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace. Topics related to this episode: ryan trahan 50 states in 50 days, ryan trahan travel series, viral travel fundraiser, creative travel challenge, travel scholarships, study abroad scholarship

What if I told you a YouTuber just raised $11 million for kids with cancer—without a single law, tax, or politician involved? In this milestone 1000th episode of The Brian Nichols Show , we break down how Ryan Trahan just did what no government program has ever pulled off: unite millions of Americans around a mission that actually worked . We’re talking real impact. No red tape. No forced charity. Just one couple, a minivan, 50 states, and a dream that became a movement. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS This isn’t just a recap of Ryan’s incredible 50-day Airbnb tour to benefit St. Jude. It’s a case study in how liberty plays out in real life—voluntarily, compassionately, and effectively. If you’ve ever needed proof that bottom-up solutions beat top-down mandates, this is it. Ryan didn’t wait for permission. He just went out and did the thing . Along the way, Brian gets personal—sharing why Ryan’s story hit close to home, how it connects to his own family’s fight with childhood cancer, and why it perfectly reflects the values this show has stood for through 1,000 episodes. You’ll also hear how The Brian Nichols Show is evolving, with a brand-new 3-show lineup launching this week. If you're tired of waiting for DC to fix problems they helped create—and you want to see what happens when normal people step up and make miracles happen—then hit play. This episode isn’t about politics. It’s about proof. Proof that liberty works when people do . ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle ( CardioMiracle.com/TBNS ) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to brian@briannicholsshow.com to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! 🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble . With over 1000 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter ) & Facebook ( https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook ) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you a YouTuber just raised $11 million for kids with cancer—without a single law, tax, or politician involved? In this milestone 1000th episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we break down how Ryan Trahan just did what no government program has ever pulled off: unite millions of Americans around a mission that actually worked. We’re talking real impact. No red tape. No forced charity. Just one couple, a minivan, 50 states, and a dream that became a movement. Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ This isn’t just a recap of Ryan’s incredible 50-day Airbnb tour to benefit St. Jude. It’s a case study in how liberty plays out in real life—voluntarily, compassionately, and effectively. If you’ve ever needed proof that bottom-up solutions beat top-down mandates, this is it. Ryan didn’t wait for permission. He just went out and did the thing. Along the way, Brian gets personal—sharing why Ryan’s story hit close to home, how it connects to his own family’s fight with childhood cancer, and why it perfectly reflects the values this show has stood for through 1,000 episodes. You’ll also hear how The Brian Nichols Show is evolving, with a brand-new 3-show lineup launching this week. If you're tired of waiting for DC to fix problems they helped create—and you want to see what happens when normal people step up and make miracles happen—then hit play. This episode isn’t about politics. It’s about proof. Proof that liberty works when people do. Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! Submit Listener Questions to ⁠ brian@briannicholsshow.com ⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 1000 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠( https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter ⁠) & Facebook (⁠ https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook ⁠) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Tags/Keywords: Ryan Trahan,Ryan Trahan St. Jude,Ryan Trahan $11 million,Ryan Trahan 50 state tour,how to raise money without government,voluntaryism works,libertarian charity,St. Jude fundraiser,libertarian podcast,real world liberty,Brian Nichols Show,how liberty works,charity without taxes,government can’t do this,decentralized charity,libertarianism that works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, being named one of TIME MAGAZINE’S BEST 100 PODCASTS OF ALL TIME has driven everyone into the War Room, from parent’s houses to Canadian hotel rooms. This week, Katey got some of us to watch Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix. Then, Da7e tries to explain how the TV show he most consistently watched this summer was a YouTube vlog. Finally, the boys dive into Fantastic Four: First Steps so enthusiastically that spoilers happen basically from the beginning. SEE THE MOVIE FIRST (Steps) IF THAT BOTHERS YOU. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show ( @fitwr.bsky.social ), Katey ( @kateyrich.bsky.social ), Da7e ( @da7e.bsky.social ), Patches ( @misterpatches.bsky.social ), and David ( @davidehrlich.bsky.social ). One of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Podcasts of All Time Please s ubscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Best Spoof 1:45- Intro – Welcome to Episode 520 of one of the best podcasts of all time!! Review! Email! 10:11- Tidbit – Happy Gilmore 2 26:49 – Mini-Segment – Ryan Trahan’s 50 States Series 36:03 – Segment 3 – Fantastic Four: First Steps (FULL SPOILER DISCUSSION) 54:36 – Outro

In this episode, we catch up with Ryan Trahan midway through 50 States in 50 Days —his most ambitious YouTube series yet. Ryan breaks down how he's producing 20–30 minute daily videos while traveling to a new state every day, all to raise money for St. Jude (over $3.6M so far). We talk about building repeatable formats, interactive storytelling, and why this feels like YouTube’s version of “watercooler TV.” Plus, Ryan shares the discipline and intention behind the series—and what it’s taught him about impact, creativity, and generosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Aaron gives a breakdown of the creator Ryan Trahan and WHY he CONSISTENTLY Crushes on Youtube! Presented by 101 Media: https://www.studio101media.com/ ____________________________. What IS microPOD?!?!? microPOD is a short show about big ideas surrounding the internet and people that create stuff on it! We keep our episodes short, in fact they are EXTRA SHORT so you can enjoy it on wide, vertical, or audio formats and get the entire episode! We hope you enjoy and let us know what we should talk about next! Follow Us: @aaronjohnsonmedia @musicbydru @micropod.mp4 #podcast #contentcreator #internetculture

Note: this video is older and the merch / giveaway is already done! That Vegan Teacher ATTACKS Ryan Trahan... - Today we revisit That Vegan Teacher in 2024 and watch her video where she says that ryan trahan must turn vegan. This vegan karen is very cringe and also needs to be stopped. Enjoy! :) KeidBoi