The Minus Sixteen Podcast

iPhone 17 LEAKS and YouTube's WAR on Clickbait! | Ep. 76

Dive into the latest tech buzz with our video on iPhone 17 Rumours, and is YouTube finally cracking down on clickbait?
 
In this episode, we explore the most exciting whispers about the upcoming iPhone 17 and look back at our tech highlights of 2025. Plus, we delve into the ongoing debate: which is best, external storage or NAS - very relevant if you’re just about to buy an M4 Mac mini
 
But that's not all! There’s plenty of YouTube news, too. We look at achieving sustainable growth as your channel becomes larger & we discuss YouTube's new A/B title testing feature and also how they are going to attempt to crack down on clickbait videos. And - invalid traffic is back…and it’s worse than ever! Is working for free sometimes a good idea, and what value does a manager bring to creators?
 
Make sure to subscribe for more tech updates and join the conversation in the comments below!
 
 
Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com
 
Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/JMunvyl2bUQ?si=FAwNMXAN6b3Cq861
Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/mzJT46G70b0?si=s5a-W9zq4VW0H6bw
David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/O4ooXaYb28E
 
 
00:00 Intro
02:00 Alex is STILL using an iPhone (begrudgingly!)
04:16 iPhone 17 rumours
07:40 Apple leaning into the Smart Home market in 2025
08:45 More Mac mini thoughts
09:30 Alex’s tech highlights of the year
12:56 And what was David’s highlight?
14:18 The best external storage options - SSDs or NAS?
21:17 CES - and the benefits of attending events in person
32:20 Sustainable Growth on YouTube
38:55 The effect AI is having on the creators’ space
41:55 YouTube starting Title A/B testing
44:25 YouTube cracking down on obvious clickbait videos
46:00 Alex and his new manager and the benefits they should bring
49:00 Working for free - is it worth it?
54:55 Invalid traffic is back!
56:55 The demise of AdSense
60:00 Pitching to brands
60:04 Auto-dubbing

Keeping Apple Fanboys Happy! The M4 Mac mini going Android Free & One UI 7 Beta | Ep. 75

The boys are joined by Patrick Rambles this week and kick off their chat to see if Daniel is any closer to switching to a Mac. Patrick, Alex & David all over Mac Mini insights to try and help the decision as they also compare the base model Mac Mini's to fully specced machines.
 
Alex updated us on how the No Android November challenge went and talked through the pain of switching ecosystems constantly, and diverted the chat to how he wants to use this as a showcase for future sponsor integrations.
 
Patrick also revealed his strategy of moving away from dedicated videos and trying and focus on core content for his channel as the focus of the pod switched to its usual look at YouTube and the business side of creating.
 
The chat couldn't be rounded up without a mention of the One UI 7 Beta at the end by Daniel, as he didn't want the pod to end without at least a chat about Samsung's latest software.
 
All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!
 
 
Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com
 
Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/wLSmENZ-1mE?si=XOq0R8aFTw6Pg1GJ
Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/mzJT46G70b0?si=QtDRGkPZQCQymdOR
David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/09rxYRTvG8U
Patrick's latest video: https://youtu.be/HUizYbqPUio?si=nPA0DQvmwL3pMl_U
 
 
00:00 Intro
02:00 Daniel’s M4 dilemma
06:10 Breaking out of an ecosystem
10:15 Patrick’s Mac of choice
12:00 The Mac mini - the perfect portable device - is Apple up to something?
17:55 Our OCD is happy!
18:10 Alex and his Android free life
23:15 Choosing brands for the business
26:55 Working with a manager
33:15 The balance of making dedicated videos
36:25 Apple fanboy videos
39:15 How much can you charge?
44:25 Should brands be more transparent?
47:25 Dealing with bad debts in the creator economy
52:55 The benefits of networking
56:00 One UI 7 Beta
59:10 Selling packages
60:00 Losing Twitter followers

Will Daniel FINALLY switch to Apple silicon? Fold SE hands-on, Mac Mini & MKBHD dramas! | Ep. 74

The boys lost Alex this week as his Jaguar got scared after the rebrand and needed repairs.
David & Daniel started by discussing the positive side of tech YouTube and how they both intend to continue to be excited by tech rather than tired of it. This led to an early look into a fascinating new product from Samsung, the Galaxy Z Fold SE. Along with the new design, it sparked a conversation about product launches and Samsung's haphazard release schedule.
David then spoke about his massive Mac Mini video and what it taught him about creation and also the products he was testing, which then turned into a long, deep-dive discussion into the future of Daniel's editing set-up.
He is currently in a mind melt about switching from his beloved, but flawed, Galaxy Book 4 Ultra to a Mac Mini or M1 Max Macbook Pro.  He takes us on a long, twisted journey about what he is grappling with and David tries to help him navigate through. But he needs your help, so when you've listened, comment below!
The boys then discuss the hot YouTube news of the last 2 weeks, MKBHD. Rather than just straight up cancelling him, David & Daniel offer a balanced, fair analysis of the whole situation and try and offer perspective in the whole scenario.
All that & more on this week’s Minus Sixteen!
 
Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com
 
Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/KOvVLeaZ1lM?si=63FRiKm-4eRLhdQA
Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/wRFFiuOFEYQ?si=5fQsXLG4hIwXc5b-
David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/nbwftAzMprI?si=mFAyVP4bUe7_D0u3
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00:00 Intro
01:15 Daniel’s enthusiasm is spreading
04:10 Does Samsung have a release schedule?
08:00 The Samsung Z Fold SE
16:52 David’s 50-hour edit
22:00 Daniel’s Mac mini buying dilemma
38:20 The MKBHD drama - our thoughts

M4 Mac mini: The Game-Changer We’ve All Been Waiting For? Ep 73

This week started with a bit of chaos as it looked like Daniel's tech troubles would strike again.
 
Alex & David started without him and got straight into NEW Mac Mini chat.
The boys spoke about the new devices as well as the configurations they had purchased for themselves.
 
Daniel EVENTUALLY fixed his tech issues and joined as we got into Alex's No Android November challenge which prompted a great insight into daily drivers and what tech we rely on each day to support not only our businesses but also our lives.
 
We then diverted to YouTube and spoke about celebrating successful weeks on the platform with everyone hitting a 1/10 video, before discussing how we respond to comments and engage with our audience in unique ways.
 
We finished up with some new tech to look at, Daniel & Alex waxed lyrical over some DJI cameras before rounding off the episode. All that and more on this week’s episode of Minus Sixteen!
Osmo Pocket 3:
 
https://www.amazon.com.au/DJI-Vlogging-Stabilization-Tracking-Photography/dp/B0CG19QXWD/ref=sr_1_5?crid=VIW91SOG9LQX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w-6AzfAY2daFWePZ8oubGgOyJDmUwUcBqLvN8bbZc5kGSNdM2hArsciVarIebMxMtQNmt_p1vvsPNr0uP7txBU6eVMqRiGyPrx94F4uMjnvp8GqO7ju7NS-CeSzW4tDlQPozerkNBka8UHIaz0viYi-3o61DxKj5FBGy6o-TkkkztJIkKtrmSOt_mz_1cIt2_izfcHp6fCbiirflqDVxFLghqZH8q4I6q0hCkkF-t3aX6fMBKzSTgQgEP-tNmfu2EoC930uc1tfkLhWf5gOo7XPTWcyxCBe9mK2eYVPwPXk.0fYjJ8_SgquHJha7f8PRgUyL_EQRQQWh3-Y4xgAgNLA&dib_tag=se&keywords=dji%2Bosmo%2Bpocket%2Bhandheld%2B3%2Baxis%2Bgimbal&qid=1731101990&sprefix=dji%2Bosmo%2Bpocket%2Bhandheld%2B3%2Baxis%2Bgimbal%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-5&th=1
 
Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com
 
Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/cFheEYS0pKY?si=pr_UrvhWKx2z39J8
Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/Ya4MNSQ66Dk?si=Df1cAhhQM7m6p-L2
David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/OHZh_5c5Rbg
 
 
00:00 Intro
01:35 A busy time - true Tectember style
03:35 Let’s talk M4 Mac mini
08:45 The benefits of working on a Mac
13:30 Using external SSDs with a Mac  
16:40 Alex and his android free November
23:05 Synology possibilities
26:30 Hating on the S24 Ultra
32:40 Signal differences - iPhone - Samsung
35:05 Content is king
40:25 Engaging with viewers
52:32 Keyword research 
57:04 Osmo Pocket 3 and drones

YouTube SUCCESS with Brad Calbow!ORGANIC GROWTH = Sustainable Business | Ep. 72

Off the back of a hugely successful pod last time out, the boys are back with yet another YouTube success, Brad Colbow.
 
Brad is a YouTuber who caters to creative professionals and drills down on the products and resources available for artists and creatives.
 
We talk about Brad’s journey as well as ask him about his niche and how he settled on it. We talk about how he deals with brands but also how he's trying to move away from brand deals and more towards course offerings and self-sustainability. 
 
Since the last pod, the pay-to-play YouTubers are back in force and we analyse the promote tool and the impact it is having on the wider industry.
 
All that and more on another week of Minus Sixteen!
 
Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com
 
00:00 Intro
01:25 Meeting Brad Colbow
07:20 Brad on planning content 
12:10 Hitting the content wave
15:25 Embargo deadlines & protocols
23:30 Brad’s rapid growth spell  
29:15 Brad on selling his channel - well maybe!
31:30 Channel sustainability and YouTube Promotions
48:10 Selling courses & Memberships  
55:00 The imposter syndrome
63:00 Brad’s equipment set-up
66:00 Thoughts on the new iPad mini
74:00 Having fun with our tech! 

NO WAY THIS WAS THE iPhone 16 PRO! 😲 The Secret to Fixing Tech YouTube in 2024 | Ep 71

This week the lads have a special guest. Rising YouTube star Samuel Nam jumps on the pod to talk about his YouTube journey and his greater purpose for making content on the platform beyond just reviewing tech. He shares insights into his process, gear and overcoming his anxiety about posting his first video.
 
The boys then get into quite a long discussion about working with sponsors and how the current landscape of sponsorships is getting harder due to bigger creators buying views and inflating numbers.
 
YouTube also has released a new product, the boys discuss 3-minute shorts and the impact they could have on a channel.
 
All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!
 
Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com
 
00:00 Intro
01:35 Sam and his YouTube story
09:20 How sponsors change everything
13:15 Sam’s filming schedule
18:20 Daniel talking about the YouTube skippable ad hack
25:30 Sam’s way of incentivising advertisers and sponsors
30:50 How Daniel & Sam first met
37:25 Keyword search, titles and content
40:00 Outsourcing thumbnails -and how not to overthink them
44:25 A/B testing
50:00 The art of great titles
53:30 Nailing the first 30-seconds
55:20 3-minute shorts - do they make sense?
61:00 David’s rap tribute
 
➡️ LATEST VIDEOS
Sam - https://youtu.be/6vXKcsNwsCs?si=pE8T86SLMa7Tzbxo
Daniel - https://youtu.be/xBhz4KrpkdQ?si=dS8-kUtfNuJYvQkd
Alex - https://youtu.be/fi4j_RQ-tRs?si=6qiOIDfylWYCaLPf
David - https://youtu.be/cIlUhPJdK6s

iPhone 16 Pro Max: Issues and MKBHD Wallpaper drama! | Ep. 70

In a short and sharp chat this week, the boys begin their chat with some insights into how they got their iPhones on launch day and David recounts the hustle and bustle it took to get him his devices in time for videos.
 
David & Alex both give their accounts of using the iPhone in the first week and talk about how the camera control button is positioned wrong and lacks enough functionality right now.
 
The chat then turns to the newest Samsung devices and naturally, Daniel offers his guidance on what Samsung should've done instead.
 
After the product chat was done, Daniel talked about the origins of his beef with Quinn from Snazzy Labs and why creators should support each other instead of spreading hate and derision.
 
Finally, in a stacked chat, they finish with insights and thoughts on the controversy surrounding MKBHD and the Panels app that was launched last week.
 
It may have been shorter, but it is not short on topics, so grab your best snack and enjoy the latest episode of Minus Sixteen!
 
Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com
 
00:00 Intro
01:00 David & Alex iPhone 16 stories
06:00 iPhone 16 first thoughts
12:00 iPhone Mirroring
14:00 Samsung S24FE & Tab S10
20:55 Ceramic Shield issues & Camera Control woes
24:40 Daniel & Twitter
30:20 Marques & the Panels app 
39:00 Daniel passes the 50,000 sub mark
41:30 iPhone users apathy

iPhone 16 - Did Apple run out of ideas? | Ep 69

#glowtime #apple #iphone16 
 
Another iPhone event is done and dusted, and the lads have some strong opinions on whether Apple has brought enough with their yearly showcase.
 
They break down the iPhone 16, Airpods 4 and a lazy update to the Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods Max.
 
David & Alex discuss what they ordered off the back of the event and the content they are planning.
 
When discussing YouTube, the lads discuss the thumbnail A/B testing again and revisit the hot issues of "buying views".
 
Finally, Alex discusses his recent travels to IFA in Berlin and how it had positive effects on networking in the creator Space.
 
All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!
 
Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com
 
00:00 Intro
01:30 It’s Glowtime - the Apple Event - our take
08:45 Has Apple run out of ideas?
18:50 What David bought
22:10 Samsung’s latest update & iOS 18
31:25 Features to price ratio iPhone 16 and AirPods Max woes
42:28 Using YouTubes A/B testing and changing titles
45:50 Using hashtags and making content king
48:05 Brands know best - or do they?
56:45 Daniel’s take on thumbnail testing
58:55 YouTube Premium - does it affect a creator’s earnings
60:00 The risks of working alone  
64:00 Alex’s visit to Berlin