Gimbal Podcast

Devin Robbins and Olina Cavedoni break down the best and worst YouTube advice creators hear every day, giving a candid look at what actually works versus what sounds good in theory. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Devin and Olina share insights from working with top creators and operators, ranking popular strategies and revealing which ones are worth your time and which ones can hold you ba...

Molly McDonald, founder of Blue Door Productions, gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a production company across traditional media and the creator economy. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Molly shares her journey from leaving Saturday Night Live to launching her own company, what the job of a producer really entails, and how she pushed through rejection to work with to...

Danny Desatnik, Former Head of Partnerships at Creator Camp, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the fastest-growing creator communities is building real-world opportunities for digital storytellers. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Danny shares what Creator Camp is, how its film festival works, who gets screened, and how creators can get involved in a community designed to elevate...

Jason Morena, Camera Operator and Editor for @garyvee and former Head of Content for Mike Posner, gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to operate inside one of the internet’s most prolific content machines. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Jason shares his experience working with Gary Vee, how creators grow and sustain an audience, and what his intense day-to-day life in productio...

Benjamí Grau, former Head of Design for Iman Gadzhi, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how high-level design and packaging shape successful YouTube channels. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Benjamí shares his journey into YouTube, what it took to level up his skills, and how creators can differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive space. He also dives into mistakes to avoid in t...

Freelance producer Jesse Krim, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how traditional television professionals can transition into the Creator Economy. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Jesse shares the harsh realities of the industry shift, why more producers are choosing to work with creators, and how to gain access to opportunities in the YouTube space. She also dives into the biggest mistakes...

Hunter Peterson, former Head of Production for Beast Philanthropy, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how one of YouTube’s most impactful channels builds stories that drive both views and real-world change. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Hunter shares how he joined Beast Philanthropy, the storytelling principles that power the channel, and which metrics actually matter when scaling purpose-...

Dan Lambert, Head of Team @jesser, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how one of YouTube’s fastest-growing creator teams scales and operates multiple channels. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Dan shares how he broke into YouTube, what running multiple channels really looks like, and why most second channels fail. He also dives into day-to-day operations, how to scale teams effectively, build...

Becky Isjwara, Head of YouTube for @aliabdaal, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the internet’s biggest educational creators operates his channel at scale. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Becky shares how she joined Ali’s team, what being “Head of YouTube” actually entails, and how the channel manages ads, A/B testing, and the full content production pipeline. She also dives into...

Callum Church, Creative Director for @simonsquibb, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the strategy behind “What’s Your Dream?” and how one of social media’s most uplifting content series is made. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Callum shares how the show came together, how the content team operates, and why persistence is one of the most important ingredients in building a meaningful brand....

Max Haller, Producer for @Browney, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how top creators build viral content and run high-performing operations. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Max shares how his experience at Diary of a CEO shaped his approach, why hands-on experience matters, and what goes into the intense interview processes that landed him opportunities with creators like MrBeast. He also...

AJ Vitiello, Production Manager for @drewbinsky, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how one of YouTube’s most adventurous creators produces extreme travel videos around the world. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, AJ shares how he joined Drew Binsky’s team, how the crew operates day to day, and what it takes to manage fast-paced productions while traveling nonstop. He also dives into building...

Emile Rappaport, Senior Creative Director and Producer for @ZachKing, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how one of YouTube’s most imaginative creators brings cinematic magic to life. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Emile shares how he joined Zach King’s team, what the weekly workflow looks like, and the production logistics behind videos that captivate hundreds of millions of viewers. He al...

Jimmy Johnson, Creative Producer for @MalcolmGladwell, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the most innovative educational content teams creates viral work that resonates worldwide. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Jimmy shares how his experience producing high-profile clients shaped his approach, why credibility and social media strategy are crucial, and how the team balances multi...

Angus Parker, General Manager of @aliabdaal, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the business engine powering one of YouTube’s most successful educational creators. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Angus shares how Ali’s company operates behind the camera, why they build products Part Time YouTuber Academy, and how the team stays competitive in a rapidly changing creator landscape. He also div...

Harper Makowsky, the Head of Production for @MKBHD, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how one of YouTube's most iconic creators builds his channel from the ground up. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, Harper shares how her journey from traditional media to digital production shaped her approach, what goes into MKBHD's massive projects, and how the team crafts content that consistently capture...

@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...

@TheStudio, the sister channel of @MKBHD, is led by Eric Villa, Head of Content Strategy. In this episode of The Gimbal Podcast, he shares what it’s really like behind-the-scenes of MKBHD’s 18-person operation, revealing how The Studio was built, how the brand continues to expand, and what it takes to protect audience trust while scaling. He also dives into life inside The Studio, the creative pro...

Chris Do’s longtime producer, Rich Cardona, is a top 50 podcaster, Marine veteran, and founder of UNFLTR. On this episode of Gimbal, he shares what most top creators get wrong about starting a podcast, revealing key business insights, where to post, and how to engage listeners from the start. In this episode, Rich Cardona dives into the "Time to Value" metric, ideal podcast lengths, and how to tur...