Inside The Minds Of Americas Most Wanted Criminals | Ex-Con Mastermind

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (192)

0:00 Introduction and Channel Discussion chapter 3
0:00 America's Most Wanted List and Personal Experiences
1:02 Brett Johnson's Background and Cyber Crime
3:07 Channel Issues and Growth Strategies
3:38 YouTube Monetization Issues chapter 4
3:38 Demonetization and Limited Monetization
4:09 Confusion with YouTube's Policies
5:12 Interviews and Monetization Issues
6:45 Tattoo Guy's Smoking Habit
7:18 Discussion about YouTube algorithm and content chapter 4
7:18 Comparing YouTube to Spotify's content policies
7:49 Sharing personal experience with a retired wrestler and CBD advocate
8:20 Serial killer episode and YouTube's content moderation
9:21 Sharing a personal experience with a controversial topic on YouTube
10:22 Discussion on Telegram Dark Web Marketplaces and Video Content chapter 5
10:22 Telegram Dark Web Marketplaces and Stolen Cars
10:53 Intro Video and Grow House B-Roll
11:24 Video Content on Spotify and YouTube
12:26 Switching Podcast Hosts and Video Distribution
13:27 Video Content on YouTube and Anchor
13:58 Crime Con Expectations vs Reality chapter 5
13:58 Disappointment with Crime Con's Content
14:30 Podcasters at Crime Con
15:02 Voices for Victims and Deep Dives
15:33 Tyler's Booking Agent Role
16:04 Responsibility and Apologies in Crime Discussions
17:05 Introduction to True Crime Podcast chapter 4
17:05 Background on the Podcast and its Content
17:36 Guest Speakers and Topics Discussed
18:06 Personal Stories of Wrongful Conviction and Redemption
18:37 Booths, Speakers, and Commercial Aspects of the Event
20:11 Discussion on Speaking Engagements and Podcasting chapter 5
20:11 Speaking Engagement Opportunities and Booth Sign-ups
20:43 Personal Experience with Podcasting and Nashville Event
21:46 Free Food and Drinks at an Event
22:18 Wife's Goal to Get a Ronda Rousey Body and Gym Training
23:22 Starting a Podcast Channel and True Crime Focus
23:52 Discussion on True Crime and Entertainment Podcast chapter 4
23:52 Initial Concept and Branding of the Podcast
24:22 First Interviews and Building a Reputation
24:53 Transition to Interviews and Snowballing Success
25:25 Interviews with Notable Guests and Personal Experiences
26:59 Celebrity Interviews and Personal Experiences chapter 5
26:59 Tom's Story and Addiction Struggles
27:30 Working with Famous Actors and Directors
28:00 Personal Growth and Subscribers
28:32 Conversations with Other Interviewees
29:34 911 Conspiracy Theories and Interviews
30:08 YouTube Monetization and Conspiracy Theories chapter 5
30:08 Platform Receiving Conspiracy Theories
30:40 YouTube's Treatment of Conspiracy Content
31:10 Demonetization and Porn Stars
31:42 Inconsistencies in Monetization Decisions
32:12 Football Picks and Non-Monetized Videos
33:44 Discussion on Betting and Bookies chapter 5
33:44 Why Betting Spikes at Night and Sunday
34:15 Expertise in Crime and Entertainment
34:48 The Better and the Bookmaker Show
35:18 Personal Experience with Betting and Pagers
36:22 Bookies Cutting Off Winners and the Decline of Local Bookmaking
36:53 Gaming and Online Platforms chapter 5
36:53 Impact of Advertising on Gaming
37:24 Personal Experience with YouTube and Channel Ban
37:57 Algorithmic Issues on Online Platforms
39:02 Relaunching the Show and New Direction
39:33 Prison Politics and Interview Format
40:35 Discussion on YouTube Monetization chapter 4
40:35 Starting a YouTube Channel and Making a Difference
41:08 Monetization Concerns and Demographic Issues
42:10 Sponsorship and Analytics Challenges
43:13 Personal Struggles with Reading and Embarrassment
43:46 Struggles with YouTube Monetization chapter 3
43:46 Difficulty in getting good sponsors and AdSense
44:18 Deciding to monetize YouTube channel
45:19 Sharing content on Facebook groups and starting from scratch
46:54 Discussion on YouTube and TikTok chapter 4
46:54 Sharing content on TikTok and YouTube
47:25 TikTok algorithm and engagement
47:55 Linking YouTube channel to TikTok account
48:57 Comment section and engagement on TikTok
50:00 UTA Proposal and Editing Discussion chapter 4
50:00 Expectations for UTA Proposal and Social Media Presence
50:30 One-Take Editing and Personal Experience with a Prison Inmate
51:02 Criminal Menopause and Contrition
51:33 Editing Philosophy and Unedited Content
52:07 Studio Guests and Subscribers chapter 1
52:07 Bleeping Out Profanity and Show Censorship
53:39 Unpleasant Dining Experience chapter
54:10 Marijuana and Social Behavior chapter
57:19 Monetization Challenges on YouTube chapter 4
57:19 Breaking Even and Profitability on YouTube
58:53 Misconceptions about YouTube Monetization
59:57 Friedman's Offer and the Reality of YouTube Payments
1:00:28 YouTube's Impact on the Speaker's Finances
1:01:00 Scheduling Interviews and Dealing with Unreliable Participants chapter 2
1:01:00 Challenges with Scheduling and Rescheduling Interviews
1:02:02 Dealing with Unreliable Participants and Excuses
1:04:08 Personal Experience and Editing chapter 3
1:04:08 Staying Up Late and Enjoying Editing
1:05:09 Work-Life Balance and Copyright Concerns
1:06:42 Music and B-Roll Usage in Content Creation
1:07:12 Discussion on YouTube Shorts and Monetization chapter 4
1:07:12 Dislike for Tick Tock and Focus on Shorts
1:08:14 Monetization of YouTube Shorts
1:08:46 Unreliable Editors and Viewers
1:09:17 Collaboration with a Young Editor
1:10:19 Struggles with Channel Management chapter 3
1:10:19 Channel Owner's Disappearance and Handover
1:11:52 New Channel Owner's Success
1:12:56 Monetization Issues with New Channel
1:13:27 Comparison of YouTube Performance chapter 4
1:13:27 Viewers' Expectations and Quality of Content
1:14:30 The Problem with Viewers and Quality Appreciation
1:15:01 Algorithmic Management of Short Videos
1:16:35 Outsourcing Video Creation and Quality Control
1:17:05 Discussion on Short Video Content chapter 4
1:17:05 Sharing Short Videos on Multiple Platforms
1:17:36 Editing and Zooming in DaVinci Resolve
1:18:08 Posting Longer Content on Facebook and Instagram
1:19:11 Unexpected Virality of Videos
1:20:14 Russell's Interview and McKamey Manor chapter 4
1:20:14 Russell's Reluctance and McKamey Manor's Process
1:20:44 McKamey Manor's Waiver and Physical Evaluation
1:21:15 Halloween Video and McKamey Manor's Popularity
1:21:46 McKamey Manor's Selectivity and Process Details
1:23:20 Interview Discussion and Background chapter 3
1:23:20 Initial Interview Discussion and Background on the Person
1:23:52 More Details on the Person's Past and Interview
1:24:54 Discussion on Torture and Misconceptions
1:25:26 Discussion on Torture and Documentary Plans chapter 2
1:25:26 Interview Scheduling and Reserve Episodes
1:26:33 Comparison of Release Strategies
1:27:04 Monetization Strategies and Keynote Speaking chapter 3
1:27:04 The Importance of Watch Time Over Views
1:28:06 Watch Time vs. Subscribers and Ego
1:29:08 The Value of Long-Form Content
1:30:11 Interviewing Guests and Storytelling chapter 3
1:30:11 Guests' Storytelling and Time Constraints
1:31:13 Sharing Personal Stories and Insights
1:32:48 Analyzing Video Performance and Engagement
1:33:18 Discussing YouTube Channel Growth and Promotion chapter 3
1:33:18 Sharing Personal Experience and Storytelling
1:34:21 Importance of Consistency in Content Creation
1:35:23 Inspiration and Motivation for Creating Content
1:36:55 Monetization Strategies chapter 4
1:36:55 Starting with Shorts and Monetizing Immediately
1:37:25 Consistency in Content and Algorithmic Recommendations
1:38:26 Mixing Up Content to Avoid Repetition
1:39:27 Opportunities for Solo Shows and True Crime Writers
1:40:00 Discussion on True Crime Interviews chapter 3
1:40:00 Glenn Gilcraft and The Night Stalker Case
1:40:31 Interviews with True Crime Writers and Cyber Criminals
1:41:33 Focus on Cyber Criminal Stories
1:43:39 College Basketball Fixing Scandal chapter 5
1:43:39 Steven Smith's Involvement in Fixing Games
1:44:12 Masterminding the Fix and Betting on the Result
1:44:43 Escalation of the Fix and Attracting Attention
1:45:45 Investigation and Consequences
1:46:15 Reflection on the Story's Impact
1:46:46 Interviewing and Promoting Content chapter 4
1:46:46 Finding and Interviewing Guests
1:47:18 Discussion on Content Views and Engagement
1:47:47 Key to Success in Interviewing
1:48:18 Focusing on Specific Types of Guests
1:50:21 Magnet Fishing and Chris Marrero chapter 3
1:50:21 Magnet Fishing and Chris Marrero's Background
1:51:55 Chris Marrero's Interviews and Trending Topics
1:52:58 Alien Conspiracy Theories and Navy Confessions
1:53:29 Collaboration with Tyler and Other Creators chapter 4
1:53:29 Working with Tyler and Initial Success
1:54:01 Meeting Other Creators and Discussing Views
1:54:33 Alien Video and Conspiracy Theories
1:55:35 Research and Preparation for Guests
1:57:09 Prison Life and Research chapter 4
1:57:09 Prison Life and Pre-Sentence Report
1:57:40 Scripted Interviews and Actors
1:58:12 Challenges in Conducting Interviews
1:59:48 Conducting Research and Leg Work
2:00:20 Finding and Booking Guests for a Podcast chapter 4
2:00:20 Initial Outreach and Follow-up
2:01:23 Challenges in Finding Guests
2:02:25 Building a Track Record and Legitimacy
2:02:55 Booking Big-name Guests through Instagram
2:03:27 Tupac's Last Movie and Personal Experience chapter 1
2:03:27 Tupac's Last Movie and the Author's Experience
2:04:00 Future Interview Topics and Collaboration chapter 3
2:04:29 Future Interview Topics and Collaboration Ideas
2:05:01 Connecting with Cybersecurity Experts
2:05:31 Story about Angola Prison and Matt Cox
2:06:37 Closing Remarks and Appreciation chapter 2
2:06:37 Finalizing the Video and Appreciation
2:07:09 Sharing Links and Outro Discussion

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