The Minus Sixteen Podcast
A fortnightly podcast with myself David & co-host Alex. We chat about the latest in tech talking about Apple, Samsung and anything else that takes our fancy! We also cover the business of YouTube - pulling back the curtains and letting you know what it’s really like to be a content creator on YouTube, Medium and more. We’d love you to get involved so please feel free to leave messages in the chat or DM us on Twitter... You’ll find me on Twitter @Dtalkingtech and Alex @AlexGTech1
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Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Join us for our first episode of 2025 as we dive into the latest from Samsung Unpacked. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Samsung S25 Ultra, including its stunning new features and the surprising changes to the S Pen. The S25 Ultra now shoots in LOG - will that make it the perfect phone for creators who are looking to elevate their quality?
We’ll also explore the power of the Snapdragon Elite for Samsung chip and what it means for the phone’s battery life & performance. Plus, we’ll discuss the growing influence of AI on Samsung phones and what impact it may have on the iPhone.
Yup - we are back! Get involved, leave us your comments and what you made of this week’s Samsung Unpacked.
Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com
Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/Jl_jnOE1LSk?si=H8Cm9GX1UzMeB8ex
Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/Wh2QolsTiLE?si=7YSXe7w41CXG-u_j
David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/KrJhG_6vu_o?si=SRXfBxnYRIs2mpXS
00:00 Intro
02:30 What was new at Samsung Unpacked
05:25 The new ‘feel’ to the Samsung S25 Ultra
09:35 Hands-On - the first impressions & battery life
14:37 The new Snapdragon Elite for Samsung chip
18:58 The benefits of physical events
21:25 Would Daniel ever end up working back at Samsung?
23:00 The do’s and do nots of being at the event
24:45 The downgrades to the S Pen - and why
28:35 AI - what’s new?
35:25 Thin phones are back?
44:00 The latest on Daniel and the Mac mini
48:00 Using Acasis enclosures & SSD
49:15 The Honey Trap fiasco
57:00 The refresh rate on the S25 Ultra
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
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
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
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
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
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
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
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
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
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!
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
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
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
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