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.
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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 and gaining even more besides.
Anyway. Thank you for your support and do remember that Benedict will continue forever on the YouTuber News YouTube channel, not least because his contract states that he must do it forever, until he dies and possibly beyond.
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01/02/22•16m 15s
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 YouTube and a healthy dose of "Review Review"!
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25/01/22•20m 9s
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, 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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18/01/22•16m 44s
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 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!
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11/01/22•41m 32s
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 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.
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21/12/21•35m 21s
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 Awards and a new segment packed full of wonderful advice!
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14/12/21•12m 27s
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 that plus, a BRAND NEW SEGMENT that is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LIKE anything else we do on this show!!
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30/11/21•16m 57s
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.
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23/11/21•17m 3s
"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" 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.
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16/11/21•27m 0s
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 HUGE STAR*
*All is not as it seems.
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09/11/21•18m 59s
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 Facts and a succulent helping of "Review Review". Enjoy!
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02/11/21•14m 33s
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!
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26/10/21•13m 40s
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 know?
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19/10/21•15m 39s
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 effect of a fax machine which accompanies a joke about faxes.
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12/10/21•18m 40s
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!
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05/10/21•23m 10s
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 return of both "The Numbers Segment" and True YouTuber Facts!
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28/09/21•15m 41s
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 Cat"!
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14/09/21•13m 31s
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. There's also a smattering of "Review Review" and a new segment that's quite silly.
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24/08/21•16m 59s
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 the one you've all been asking for.... It's "Cat - The Story of A Cat"!
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17/08/21•19m 4s
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 Review" and a little bit of "True YouTuber Facts"!
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10/08/21•16m 42s
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 cameo appearance from Suki too. What more could you ask for??
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03/08/21•15m 52s
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 reviews for reviewing too!
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27/07/21•16m 9s
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 "True YouTuber Facts" and get a whole load of numbers in THAT segment (you know, the one about numbers).
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20/07/21•16m 38s
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!
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13/07/21•21m 1s
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 2nd from top spot in terms of TikTok followers, plus a YouTuber who can drink VERY quickly, "True YouTuber Facts", The Numbers Segment and a beautiful song, performed by Benedict.
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06/07/21•16m 30s
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 will still be news, so calm down. What's happening this week in YouTuber boxing land and who on earth is Addison Rae? Nope. Never heard of her.
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29/06/21•17m 40s
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 peek. If you like what you hear, search for Pop Off with Lewys Ball on Global Player.
25/06/21•2m 23s
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 of "Review, Review".
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15/06/21•17m 48s
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 your very own review, in "Review, Review".
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08/06/21•16m 19s
'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 getting upset on Twitch.
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25/05/21•19m 49s
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!
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18/05/21•12m 29s
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. Why not have some Rat: The Story of The Rat thrown in too? Go on... You've earned it!
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11/05/21•19m 23s
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 what??) plus some global submissions for "Review Review"!
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27/04/21•15m 4s
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* Jake Paul. Never mind all that though.... What about a spot of "Review Review" and a brand new instalment of Rat: The Story of A Rat? Great.
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20/04/21•15m 26s
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 enough to get you excited, there's also some news about YouTubers too! (and also some TikTok stars. Oops.)
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13/04/21•19m 21s
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 nobody's favourite, Shane Dawson and the return of Rat: The Story of a Rat!
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30/03/21•20m 25s
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?
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23/03/21•16m 15s
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 snip and a snap you'll have the answers!
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16/03/21•20m 2s
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.
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09/03/21•14m 17s
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. That's not all though, because Benedict also needs to work out what Addison Rae meant by those cryptic tweets! There's all that, plus the latest instalment of the most compelling drama ever told about a rodent... It's Rat: The Story of A Rat!
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02/03/21•15m 30s
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 who DaBaby is calling a b****.
There's also an extremely special guest, who was in no way a stupid back up idea after factors conspired to deny the ACTUAL guest. Just get involved.
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26/02/21•19m 46s
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!
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23/02/21•2m 51s
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, it's finally time for the return of Rat: The Story of a Rat!! REJOICE!!!!!
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16/02/21•21m 20s
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 you've been sending your numbers in again!
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02/02/21•17m 8s
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: Gain membership to the exclusive "YouTuber News Book Club"!
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*YouTuber News: The Podcast does not in any way promise to send you to space.
26/01/21•14m 22s
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 apparently doesn't warrant calling the police, plus "True YouTuber Facts" and the beloved Numbers Segment.
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19/01/21•12m 34s
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 marks the return of "True YouTuber Facts!" Wow, what a week! What a year! Oh wait.
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12/01/21•19m 30s
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 find out whether or not The Numbers Segment has made it into 2021!
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05/01/21•18m 32s
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 of YouTuber News: The Podcast's best bits from a very strange year.
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29/12/20•28m 19s
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 people (WHAT NO WAY?!) and Antonio Garza tells all about Jeffree Star.
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22/12/20•16m 4s
Hackers strike the D’Amelios
This week, find out who's TikTok has gone bye bye for a bit and just how much MrBeast has spent on a video that isn't even going to be released!! Some of you (definitely not all of you) will also be pleased to hear that the Numbers Segment returns this week. Why? Who knows.
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15/12/20•16m 55s
Hidden wheelchair prank is as demented as it sounds
What a great idea for a prank that will definitely upset people and cause issues. That's not all though, because elsewhere, Jake Paul is busy behaving exactly as you've come to expect. All in all it's just another week of CLASSIC YouTube. Plus, you've been telling Benedict the first videos/YouTubers you ever watched and he shares his thoughts.
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08/12/20•17m 42s
Casey Neistat’s hilariously bad tweet
Read your tweets before you send them, people. Think about it. "Does this tweet make me sound like a complete crap hat?" This is precisely what Casey Neistat DIDN'T do this week. Never mind, because Benedict got a story out of it after all. There's also another dose of "Snip Snaps" and a Numbers Segment for those of you who understand it (which obviously no one does).
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01/12/20•15m 58s
Dixie's big apology
Don't you just love it when Benedict gets into a PROPER rant? Of course you do! You'll get all 10 minutes of it, the very first edition of "Snip Snaps" and the return of the ever-enjoyable Numbers Segment. Enjoy.
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24/11/20•19m 34s
Episode 50, Baby!!!
It's party time, people! Congratulations on existing in a world where 50 episodes of YouTuber News: The Podcast have been lovingly created. This week, Benedict celebrates with news of Tana Mongeau and her change in style, James Charles' challenge to fans and the YouTube Rewind 2020 (and why it doesn't exist). Alongside that, you can get ready for the season finale of Rat: The Story of A Rat and a delicious helping of "Questions from The Audience".
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17/11/20•24m 44s
Tony Lopez's bizarre car crash
How crazy would you go if you knew that you'd be hearing two "Rat: The Story of A Rat" episodes in as many weeks??? GO CRAZY! But, of course, before we get to that, we'll have to do some YouTuber News. Tony Lopez is a curious chap doing curious things and Pokimane isn't taking too much of your money... $5 please. All that, plus some questions from the audience!
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10/11/20•19m 59s
Shane Dawson talks comeback
What a treat you have this week.... The return of Rat: The Story of A Rat, some super questions from the audience..... Oh and some news about YouTube, or whatever. Shane Dawson has dropped hints about a comeback, so what does that mean exactly? Plus, Tati Westbrook is getting all legal and people's asses, so there's heavy use of the word "allegedly".
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03/11/20•23m 35s
Trisha Paytas freaks out at James Charles on TikTok
It's a real vintage for YouTube news this week. Trisha Paytas has absolutely smashed into James Charles and a Russian YouTuber got very upset with his Mercedes. There's also a welcome return of "Review Review"! Where on earth could we be off to this week?!
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27/10/20•18m 35s
The Ballad of Bryce Hall’s Abs
So the idea is it's a podcast, dedicated to all the going's on of YouTube.com which is a video-hosting website.... Got it? Good. This week the D'Amelio sisters have courted controversy, Bryce Hall shouts about his abs and a guy on Twitter (another website) does an impression of POTUS. Also, let's not forget "Questions From The Audience" where you'll find out exactly how good Benedict really is at geography.
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20/10/20•20m 13s
Tfue’s $2000 toilet
Toilets... Lavatories... Latrines... It doesn't matter how you say it because they're always funny. They're especially funny, however, when they cost $2000. Away from all that, there's some Dan Howell news and some questions from that pesky audience!
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13/10/20•18m 7s
A fake plane for fake people
You know what's hard? Playing video games... That's what. There's just one of the hot-takes from this weeks edition of YouTuber News: The Podcast. Other hot-takes include; "Not everything on social media is real" and "Benedict's cat Suki is trying to take over the podcast and then eventually, the world."
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29/09/20•18m 57s
Gabi DeMartino apologises for intensely cringe video
Everyone enjoys a window into somebody else's world and this weeks episode provides exactly that. Listen with delight as Benedict continues to record from home and his kitten does her absolute best to ruin the podcast completely. Once it got going though, boy oh boy was there some content! Gabi DeMartino embarrassed herself by admitting how rich she is and Casey Neistat is selling his house for LOADS. Plus, it's the welcome return of "Questions from The Audience!"
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22/09/20•23m 54s
The weirdest Charli D’Amelio conspiracy theory ever
Who doesn't love a good conspiracy theory? Well, on this weeks episode there is DEFINITELY a conspiracy theory, but it's a RUBBISH one..... Very funny though! Find out what Charli D'Amelio's Dad is plotting and it's time to ask that same question again..... "What's Tana Mongeau done THIS time!?"
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15/09/20•18m 47s
Safiya Nygaard reveals why she left the internet
After a short break, he's back! Benedict pokes around in the back streets YouTube to bring you all of what you need (absolutely don't need) to know! What's Tana done now? Where's Safiya been? Never mind all of that. What you'll really want to know is that this week; "Review Review" is back in the U.S.A and that there's yet another episode of Rat: The Story of a Rat!
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08/09/20•22m 38s
Jake Paul recreates his FBI raid for music video
It's the big 4-0 for YouTuber News: The Podcast this week. 40 flawless episodes for you to enjoy forever. This week, a YouTuber has sat still for an awfully long time and someone call Jake Paul has been exactly like you'd expect someone called Jake Paul to be. Alongside that, you can enjoy a Numbers Segment and yet another episode of Rat: The Story of A Rat.
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25/08/20•22m 27s
Dixie’s $30,000 birthday gift
We all love a good guessing game don't we? There's a BIG one on this week's episode and it's ODD! As well as this, Benedict gets Charli & Dixie D'Amelio's names wrong (a lot) and there's a celebrated return for Rat: The Story of a Rat!
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18/08/20•20m 42s
Streamer sets crotch on fire (for some reason)
It feels like a while since an episode had such a click-bait title but this ACTUALLY HAPPENED. This week celebrates (and rightly mocks) those YouTubers who've taken it upon themselves to do something truly stupid.... So basically it's exactly the same as every other week. Let's go!!!
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11/08/20•24m 32s
Will TikTok be banned?
A pretty big question to ask, right? Well, this podcast ain't afraid of a big question. For example; Before the end of the episode, Benedict will have also answered the question: "Realistically, how long can you run a Numbers Segment for, before it is no longer funny or enjoyable?" You'll also find out about PewDiePie's objection to photos and the very first "Review Review, Review!"
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04/08/20•20m 38s
This guy tricked YouTube into sending him a Diamond Play Button
Did you know that YouTuber News: The Podcast is particularly popular amongst people who LIKE YouTuber News: The Podcast?? Weird right. This week, a YouTuber fools those boneheads at YouTube into sending him a Diamond Play Button and MrBeast has revealed how he makes his videos and how much they cost!
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28/07/20•17m 11s
Charli D'Amelio explains nose surgery
In a week where Benedict decided you needed even more YouTuber News than you already get (more on that later), you'll be pleased to know that the documentary team have been hard at work too, bringing you a brand new episode of Rat: The Story of a Rat. There's also a "Review Review" and at least 3 jokes.
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21/07/20•21m 44s
Julien clarifies how long Jenna Marbles will be gone
It's as inevitable as the burning sun rising every morning that each week, Benedict clambers underneath his boiling duvet den and records a delicious helping of YouTuber News: The Podcast. This week, some guy called Jeffree Star makes the headlines again, we travel to something called NZ (???) for Review Review and there's a brand new competition!
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14/07/20•19m 23s
David Dobrik apologises for racist jokes
It seems (fingers crossed) that in this utter joke of a year, the YouTube News drought may FINALLY be coming to an end. This week, Jacksepticeye announces that he's taking a break, David Dobrik makes an apology and most importantly of all, there is a brand new instalment of Rat: The Story of A Rat!
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07/07/20•22m 15s
Liza Koshy apologises for racism
What a week to be Shane Dawson..... Dear oh dear. It wasn't just him though, there are apologies being made all over YouTube! However, once we've all dealt with that, you can kick back and relax to some True YouTuber Facts and a trip to Germany for "Review Review"!
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01/07/20•18m 48s
How much TikTok stars make
This week, Benedict has done some investigative journalism into how much cold hard cash everybody's making.... Obviously it's no where NEAR how much he and the rat make. There's also a story about Shane Dawson's forthcoming horror movie and another "Review Review"!
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23/06/20•18m 32s
Daniel Howell reflects on coming out
This week a woman (claims it is untrue that she) broke into The Hype House. Wow. Plus, Dan Howell has spoken to fans about his coming out story and what's in the "next chapter of Dan"! All that, along with "Review Review" and "True YouTuber Facts!"
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16/06/20•17m 59s
Vlog squad member calls out alleged racism
What are the chances that this weeks episode begins with Benedict suspended, upside down from a helicopter? PRESS PLAY AND FIND OUT! There's also a "Review Review" from down under and some more blasted numbers.... Oh and there's some news about YouTubers too, but you knew that....
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09/06/20•19m 14s
Jake Paul accused of looting
In a mad world where so much is happening - it's a comfort to have a silly podcast about YouTubers to remind you of what's simple and daft in life. In that regard - this episode will NOT disappoint! Catch up with the ill-advised antics of Jake Paul, get some "True YouTuber Facts" and enjoy the return of "The Numbers Segment"!
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02/06/20•25m 18s
Tana Mongeau launches X-rated site
It's a saucy one this week, but not so saucy that you'll need to cover your eyes. Tana's OnlyFans page has caused a bit of a stir, Logan Paul wants David Dobrik to come back to YouTube and FINALLY - we see the return of Rat: The Story of A Rat!
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26/05/20•21m 29s
This guy ate a picture of MrBeast for 464 days in a row
Did you realise that YouTuber News: The Podcast is recorded with a live orchestra? In a new segment, "Review Review", Benedict will reveal the details.... Plus - What's Jeffree Star's new makeup collection called and why is someone eating pictures of MrBeast?
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19/05/20•18m 25s
Charli officially leaves Hype House (with KSI!)
You're not worried about "murder hornets" are you??? Don't worry - there are probably other things to worry about. MAYBE?!!! This week's episode tackles precisely that anxiety as well as welcoming returning guest KSI!!!!
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12/05/20•22m 9s
Josh Pieters pranks Carole Baskin!
Hey all you YouTube cats and YouTube kittens.... Josh Pieters and Archie Manners have done it again - and this time, they've done it to CAROLE BASKIN! Find out all about that, plus; What's happened to Joe Wicks!?
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05/05/20•19m 53s
MrBeast's phone number leaks (with Jack Maynard & Miles Nazaire!)
Another week with another YouTuber giving away insane amounts of money! This time it was the turn of David Dobrik to be charitable and he DELIVERED. This week's episode also brings you a Numbers Segment and a catch up with Jack Maynard and Miles Nazaire!
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28/04/20•26m 48s
The TikTok star copying David Dobrik
In a "YouTuber News: The Podcast" first, Benedict reviews some fan-submitted art this week. His producer warned him that this was "a little bit visual for a podcast" but hey, it went ahead nonetheless! There's also drama at The Hype House and some True YouTuber facts too!
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21/04/20•13m 4s
Jaclyn Hill has had enough of THIS type of comment
How's it going? Been out much? This week on YouTuber News: The Podcast, Benedict talks about Jeffree Star again.... Yeah I know. Weird right? Plus Jaclyn Hill tells some body-shamers what's what and we play a little game of "Marcus Aurelius or Logan Paul".
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14/04/20•15m 31s
Fake Jeffree Star scams fans
It's a weirdly 'money heavy' episode of YouTuber News: The Podcast this week. Find out why MrBeast has been awesome again and why Jeffree Star wasn't asking fans for money and NEVER would! There's also some True YouTuber Facts and a brand new segment where YOU have suggested some of YOUR favourite YouTube channels that are helping you to pass the time during lockdown.
PLUS - Don't forget that Benedict is now recording the podcast in his house - so let's see if you can pick out the moment that his washing machine starts up in the background!!!
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07/04/20•16m 21s
Jeffree Star admits to faking video
It's another isolation episode this week (as it'll continue to be for a few weeks yet!) but Benedict still has plenty to keep you entertained. What's Jeffree Star been up to THIS time? Would you go to court over a TikTok?? There's also some True YouTuber Facts, a Numbers Segment & the latest episode of Rat: The Story of A Rat!
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31/03/20•19m 32s
MrBeast’s WILD achievement
Would you like an invite into Benedict's house? DONE! In this socially distant episode, hear Benedict as he brings you an episode from his very own living room! Catch up with MrBeast and his big shoes and find out all about that Swedish bloke who opens doors. All that as well as a Numbers Segment and True YouTuber Facts!
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24/03/20•15m 25s
The Joe Sugg episode! (with Joe Sugg!)
Benedict told you this would happen and it has. Joe Sugg comes to chat about his appearance on The Sims and is asked to give his thoughts on it being the year of The Rat. There's also a ridiculous story about copyright on YouTube and a lovely numbers segment too.
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10/03/20•26m 35s
Why Shane Dawson shared a nude picture of Ryland Adams
This week, a YouTuber gets their bottom out. What, you need to know more than that? Fine. There's questions from the audience too and a quite disturbing instalment of Rat: The Story of a Rat.
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03/03/20•17m 31s
Gigi Hadid destroys Jake Paul
A number of you have written in and said "could you please include the longest episode of Rat: The Story of A Rat in this week's episode". The great thing is, we listened. Also, find out why Jake Paul got eviscerated and get your latest dose of The Numbers Segment.
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25/02/20•16m 35s
Jake Paul wants you to pay him $20 a month
You know Jake Paul right? He can help you learn the things you never learned. Just give him some money. Every week. That's cool right? Aside from this excellent news, there's also a Numbers Segment AND some True YouTuber Facts. GREAT!
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18/02/20•21m 46s
Influencer arrested for Coronavirus ‘prank’ posts apology video
How about a whole episode that's just one, long Numbers Segment? NO. This week, it's time to catch up on the latest news, get some True YouTuber Facts and experience the latest instalment of Rat: The Story of A Rat.......... OH FINE THERE'S A NUMBERS SEGMENT AS WELL.
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11/02/20•21m 30s
Billie Eilish drags YouTubers for posing as her
Welcome back YouTube News enthusiasts. That's right - there's actually a fair portion of news on this week's episode. How about that? There's also a ridiculous Numbers Segment and some questionable "True YouTuber Facts".
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04/02/20•24m 21s
JackSepticEye raises $200,000 for Australian fires
What a guy... JackSepticEye and his fans did an amazing thing this week and YouTuber News: The Podcast, salutes them! There's also an incident with Tana Mongeau's new perfume and a stack of Questions from The Audience. Let's hit it.
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28/01/20•16m 22s
The 24 year old TikTok star pretending to be a teenager
Has anyone missed questions from the audience? Good. It's back.
This week YouTuber News investigates a tail of confused identities. Who even are these people???
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21/01/20•22m 43s
Inside Jeffree Star’s $15 million mansion
It's back! It's FINALLY back!!! Benedict was back to (relatively) full health this week and kicked off 2020 with a bit of ASMR. Yup.
There's more from the numbers segment plus the next instalment of "Rat: The Story of a Rat"!
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14/01/20•20m 40s
2019 on YouTube was weird AF
So that's your lot for 2019. Youtuber News will return triumphantly in 2020 but we'll mark the passing of the year in a reflective mood. Which will be the top 3 moments????
There's also a Numbers Segment and Episode 4 of Rat: The Story of A Rat!
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30/12/19•13m 43s
Bonus Episode: 'Twas The Night Before Vlogmas
From all at YouTuber News - we wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
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23/12/19•5m 17s
Shane Dawson teases new documentary series
What a year it's been folks. Sure, YouTuber News: The Podcast has only existed for the last part of 2019 - but what a note to go out on. This week, we look back on what has inarguably been a year of YouTube news and desperately try to recall the highlights. There's a return of The Numbers Segment and part 3 of Rat: The Story of A Rat.
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17/12/19•19m 30s
Make THIS the most listened to podcast episode of ALL TIME!
Will that title work? Of course it will. This week, the 2019 YouTube Rewind came out and everyone loved it (jokes) and Trisha Paytas flashed fans on TikTok. If that's not enough then get ready for the return of "Questions From The Audience" and the second instalment of "Rat: The Story of A Rat".
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10/12/19•21m 58s
James Charles denies faking makeup look (with KSI!)
KSI IS ON THE PODCAST. That's it YouTuber News fans - get excited. Plus - does James use Photoshop??
Yes and that's fine ok?
As if all that wasn't enough, did somebody say "numbers section"?
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03/12/19•20m 14s
Jeffree Star explains the 'hairs' in his makeup (with Taylor Lorenz!)
Ok everyone settle down. Let's all listen to the latest headlines and be sensible. This week Benedict offers more 'True YouTuber Facts', kindly answers more of your listener questions and welcomes Taylor Lorenz as his special guest!
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26/11/19•30m 24s
David Dobrik named sexiest heartthrob in the world
Episode 3 eh? Who knew we'd get this far. This week, find out why some makeup has hair in it and that's fine. Plus, did someone say RAT? It's time guys..... Let's get some rat in our lives.
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19/11/19•19m 34s
Logan VS. KSI (with Garrett Watts!)
Gather round, good friends - It's time for the 2nd outing of YouTuber News. This week, Benedict welcomes YouTube royalty - Garrett Watts! There's also the small matter of a boxing match that took YouTube by storm!
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12/11/19•25m 36s
PewDiePie’s $69,420 donation & more!
Here it is! Benedict Townsend offers you the first ever episode of YouTuber News: The Podcast. You can take it and enjoy it or you can throw it back in his face. Actually don't you dare do that.
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05/11/19•14m 34s