YouTuber News: The Podcast

YouTuber News: The Podcast

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. YouTuber News: Bringing you the latest online news, since 1886.

Episodes

Rat's all folks...

February 1, 2022 • 16 mins
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, must bid you farewell. Who knows? Perhaps like a phoenix from the ashes it will return in some form or another, or like Gandalf, it will come back wearing a different cloak, retaining all of its undeniable qualities ...
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Tana reveals she's started showering

January 24, 2022 • 20 mins
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 YouTube and a healthy dose of "Review Review"! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Another YouTuber fakes death for views

January 18, 2022 • 16 mins
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, Logan Paul has some misfortune and The Numbers Segment returns! TW: One of the stories discussed in this weeks episode deals with the topic of suicide. If you'd like to avoid this, please skip between 6:26 & 10:38...
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The TikTok rich list (with Garrett Watts!)

January 10, 2022 • 41 mins
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 Garrett Watts, so it's long overdue that they had a catch up. All that, plus the TikTok rich list and of course... On This Day In YouTube History! Happy New Year! Make sure you subscribe and leave a rev...
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Festive Special (with Tom Rosenthal!)

December 20, 2021 • 35 mins
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 prestigious TikToker! Plus (of course) some YouTube news!! We wish you all a peaceful time over the festive period. Stay safe, look out for each other and be good to people. Make sure you subscribe and leave a r...
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Trisha's wacky wedding

December 13, 2021 • 12 mins
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 Awards and a new segment packed full of wonderful advice! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Francis Bourgeois - Famous Faker??

November 29, 2021 • 16 mins
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 that plus, a BRAND NEW SEGMENT that is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LIKE anything else we do on this show!! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Gorilla Glue do you think you are?

November 23, 2021 • 17 mins
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 review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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"You Only Live Bryce" (with Cat Warner!)

November 16, 2021 • 27 mins
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" and how Benedict fairs in a game that's definitely not made up on the spot. There's also some news about YouTubers... But, you know... Whatever. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict:...
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Addison's bizarre pregnancy rumour

November 9, 2021 • 18 mins
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 HUGE STAR* *All is not as it seems. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Shane & Ryland talk ‘having kids’

November 2, 2021 • 14 mins
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 Facts and a succulent helping of "Review Review". Enjoy! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Ninja explains mystery illness

October 26, 2021 • 13 mins
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 sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Inside MrBeast’s Squid Game

October 18, 2021 • 15 mins
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 know? Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Pokimane slams Shane's comeback

October 11, 2021 • 18 mins
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 effect of a fax machine which accompanies a joke about faxes. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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WTF is the TikTok couch guy?

October 4, 2021 • 23 mins
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 a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Shane Dawson’s raw interview

September 27, 2021 • 15 mins
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 return of both "The Numbers Segment" and True YouTuber Facts! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Mommy vlogger deletes channel after TERRIBLE mistake

September 14, 2021 • 13 mins
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 Cat"! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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Addison’s Met Gala invite infuriates freaks

August 23, 2021 • 16 mins
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. There's also a smattering of "Review Review" and a new segment that's quite silly. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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The FBI’s verdict on Jake Paul

August 17, 2021 • 19 mins
**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 the one you've all been asking for.... It's "Cat - The Story of A Cat"! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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TikTok star slams James Charles

August 9, 2021 • 16 mins
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 Review" and a little bit of "True YouTuber Facts"! Make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Follow Benedict: Twitter: @benedicttown Instagram: @benedicttown
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