The Tuxedo Time Podcast

“Pack your shit, Ive got an excavator, plate compactor, and brush hog rented. WE’RE GOING TO THE WOODS!” It’s the Sleepy Creek Episode 2 after show edition! In this episode, Chris delves into the differences between flying helicopters and operating excavators, sharing his journey of mastering heavy machinery. We also dive into our campsite project and discuss why buying a tractor might not be in o...

We’ve got a good yarn for you today! We left our cameras at home and ended up on a classic Chris Nicholas adventure, repeatedly thinking, "This would have made an amazing video." What started as a relaxing spa and sandwich vacation quickly turned into an epic adventure when we found ourselves on a houseboat on Lake Powell. After a windstorm hit, we were unanchored from the beach, adrift...

In this special after-show edition of the pod, we dive deep into our land project, answering questions like: What inspired us to start a campsite? Will we build a pizza oven? How do we handle bugs? Are we constructing a cabin? Plus, we discuss how analysis paralysis affects every step of our journey. Join us for a relatively unfiltered and uncut brainstorm session! Links and images from this episo...

Fresh from returning from the official Robinson Helicopter Safety course, we've got some NUGGETS to share – well, Becki picked up nuggets, while it was all review for Chris. We're diving deep into helicopter safety, recounting the time we almost got cancelled on Reddit for landing the damn helicopter, demystifying Becki's boogeyman, and Chris spills the beans on overhaul finish details...

In our last few episodes, we had some deeper conversations about being a content creator and the projects we’re working on, but now it's time to lighten the mood with a special edition of 'That's Friggin Deadly'! We explore our favorite things in an entire episode dedicated to what's been catching our attention lately. Chris unveils his ultimate steak recipe straight from the g...

After we had a super niche video pop off on our YouTube channel, we got to thinking about how following a 1/10 video can lead you into making niche videos you never intended to be in in the first place. This led us to our assumptions on why people might be quitting YouTube, a theory which also seemed from our dread of making video podcasts. We also break down the blessing and curse that is having...

Introducing our new campsite build series, Sleepy Creek! We're discussing the developments on the land we've purchased (spoiler alert: we're building a campsite). We received some playful criticism for sharing a video about clearing our land, and it turns out the "brush hog" vlog became a meme in our relationship. Chris and I delve into how the Sleepy Creek series will differ...

As a creator looking out, everyone seems to have their shit together. We reached out to find out what you would like us to discuss, and this question came up: 'Can you talk about burnout and the creative process, the failures behind the scenes that no one sees?' It just so happens that we recently experienced a major fail behind the scenes during our first-ever overland trip. We break down...

We're recording from a 2-day lake-effect snowstorm, which looks CRAZY on Foreflight! Looking at the storm on radar brings us to today's podcast topic: what’s going on with the Millennial Falcon? Well… we got quite the jarring photo from Robinson of the current state of our bird, so let’s discuss. Chris answers the question, “why overhaul instead of buying new?” He breaks down helicopter ec...

This is the BLUEBIRD Aftershow edition! Join us as we dive into the behind-the-scenes (BTS) of the production side of our latest film. We discuss why we held onto footage for almost a year (and rest assured, it wasn’t due to slacking off)! We break down our thought process on character development and explore how pulling on a story thread can lead to a more interesting video. Later, we delve into...

Is this sponsored? Who pays for this? We're delving into the logistics behind funding our passion projects, both with and without sponsors. We also discuss the merits of trying things outside your niche, pondering on the content our YouTube algorithm serves us (are these trends?), and unraveling the mystery of why Thomas Heaton is an anomaly. Becki shares why she dislikes watching camera gear vide...

Do YouTube premieres tank your channel? Did you plan the series story before filming? What changed during the trip? We answer these questions about our latest 6-part helicopter travel series, 'Heading: WEST.' Later, we delve into how an interview can change the trajectory of your story, making it interesting and complex. Chris also shares insights into how he created the map animations for...

Thanks Milanote for sponsoring our series. Try it for free with our link! https://bit.ly/BCMilanoteDec22 In today's episode we talk about the WHY behind our Heading: NORTH series. We talk about our favourite parts, the hardest parts, and how long we lasted camping on islands. We answer series production questions like how we get our exposure right while changing scenes, how many hours of footage w...

It's been a while, welcome BACK! In today's episode we break down the process and challenges of making our feature length documentary MAUZY and it's photography book! We answer audience questions about how we come up with our projects supporting content (aka DVD extras), book making, our camera kit, and how we back up all of our footage! We talk about some of our favourite Air Bnbs, the original c...

We’re breaking down the final episode in part 1 of The Home Reno Series from our main YouTube channel in today's special edition of the podcast! We are talking all things guest bathroom!   We spill the juicy drama on the shower glass mess up's that pushed our project past it's deadline by 3 MONTHS!  We talk renovation budget and how we managed to save a few bucks by making a couple...

We’re breaking down Episode 3 of The Home Reno Series on today’s special edition of the podcast. Becki talks about her VERY unpopular opinion about TV size and shares why she would be a TERRIBLE tech YouTuber. Chris chat’s through electrical and when he calls in the pro’s. We discuss features of the room that weren’t included in the episode, our fun discovery with the Phillip’s Hue system (not spo...

In todays special episode of the podcast: Aftershow Edition, we're deep diving on our guest room renovation from The Home Reno Series! We discuss the chop saw saga and how sometimes buying cheap = buying twice. Is DIY worth it? Is renovating with your significant other bliss or not? Where are the farts? We answer these questions and discuss comments about room curtains, budgets, and painting ceili...

We launched episode one of "The Home Reno series" on our main YouTube channel last weekend. In the first episode we take you house hunting with us and discuss our wishlist and thoughts on each house while hunting for our dream home. In today’s Aftershow Edition of the podcast we’re talking about what it was like editing a series in 2022 with footage we shot back in 2018! We talk about the challeng...

In today’s episode we’re talking through our basement home studio build and the process we went through to finish the space. We talk about what we would do differently with the slat wall project, what our dream studio would look like, and later we give a little update on our home renovation. Check out Becki’s new Skillshare Originals class on finding your style in the edit! Get a 1 month free Skil...

We’re celebrating two years of podcasting! We talk about how the evolution of our main YouTube channel birthed this podcast. We breakdown the timeline of Tuxedo Time and how one quick photo of our shitty rig set-up had Rode in our email inbox in 10 minutes offering to hook us up with a proper set up. Becki talks about experimenting on YouTube and how the algorithm can create an unhealthy work/life...

Today's episode is sponsored by CUTS! Get 15% off with our link https://bit.ly/BCCuts  Cuts Carpe Diem challenge sign up: https://swee.ps/zlYswOsDb   In today’s episode of the podcast Chris talks about cloning himself, making a placebo mouth guard, and then comparing to see if his super sexy mouth guard is actually working. Becki shares the importance of looking for inspiration outside o...

Consider this our year in review, an entire episode of our segment “That’s Friggin' Deadly” where we talk about things we love!  We’re discussing some fun things that happened on the main channel this year, and talking about some of our most watched YouTube channels, most listened to podcasts, favorite books, music, with random side tangents in between! Watch the Podcast: http://bit.ly/Tuxedo...

Today's episode is sponsored by CUTS! Get 30% off with our link until Dec 3rd - https://bit.ly/BCCuts Phone calls; most of us hate them, a scattered few love them. Half the crazy stories that play out on our YouTube channel happen because Chris picked up the phone and called someone. So today we're talking about the lost art of the phone call, Chris shares his secrets on how he finds unique off ai...

Welcome to a special episode of Tuxedo Time: Aftershow Edition, where we discuss behind the scenes of our most recent new series on our main YouTube channel , and answer some of your questions! Over the last few months we've been rolling out with our new helicopter series " Heading: EAST " over on our main YouTube channel. In this special edition of Tuxedo Time we're answering your questions about...

Thanks CUTS for sponsoring today's podcast! Get 15% off your order with our link: https://bit.ly/BCCuts  Today on the podcast we’re talking about our micro marketing agency Bold Creative, which we ran from 2009 - 2016. It was started by accident. This is the story.  Becki talks about how working at a marketing company lead to burn out early in her career as a designer which ultimately le...