The Think Media Podcast

Sean Cannell has been making YouTube videos about making YouTube videos for over a decade, and this podcast is basically the audio companion to that effort. If you are trying to grow a channel, or you already run one and want to get past a plateau, Think Media is probably the most practical show on the subject. Cannell and his team break down specific tactics: thumbnail testing, title formulas, shorts strategy, what is working in 2026 versus what stopped working last year. They also cover the business side, which is where a lot of creator advice falls short. Pricing sponsorships, handling taxes as a self-employed creator, deciding when to hire your first editor. The tone is upbeat and Christian-influenced, which some people love and others find a bit much. Cannell is earnest and encouraging rather than sarcastic, and the show does not pretend being a creator is easy. Episodes lean toward 30 to 60 minutes, and there is a noticeable mix of solo deep dives and interviews with working YouTubers pulling anywhere from 100K to 10 million subs. If you want tactical creator advice without the bro-marketing vibe, start here.