Like & Describe: The Official YouTube Trends Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Join gymnastics insider Peng Peng Lee, golf extraordinaire Grant Horvat, wrestling champion Cayden Henschel, running guru Alexis Black, and table tennis master Emil of Pongfinity, together with host MatPat, as they dive into the fascinating world of non-team sports on YouTube. This all-star lineup of creators is not only revolutionizing how we experience athletics online, they’re also pioneering a whole new form of sports entertainment.

Discover the secrets behind sports content creation, the most viral trick shots, hilarious challenges, and unexpected crossovers that are bringing year-round attention to these individual sports. 🏅🎥

You can find this video episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t2j1Asw8UA

Guest Creators: 

Peng Peng Lee

Cayden Henschel

Grant Horvat

Alexis Black

Emil Rantatulkkila of Pongfinity

Featured Videos:

2020 WIAA Wrestling State Champion (Day 1)

Golfing with F1 Driver Carlos Sainz!

I faced Spencer Lee

JENGA Ping Pong Trick Shots

LEARNING THE HARD WAY | FLYING & ULTRAMARATHON TRAINING ep. 001

Ping Pong In the Middle of a Lake

The #1 Golf Course in the World. (Pebble Beach)

Top 5 Wrestling Moves *PINS* - YouTube

UCLA BRUINS METROPLEX 2018 | BEHIND THE BUBBLE

Find all the video episodes at yt.be/likedescribe

We’re talking Anime! MatPat is joined by creators JazzyGuns & Shonen Showdown, as well as YouTube trends expert Earnest Pettie, to delve into how Black creators have amplified anime's impact on mainstream culture. Get ready for a conversation jam packed with all things Anime that explores the influence of the artform, celebrates its diverse fanbase, and examines its expanding role in shaping popular culture.

Shonen Showdown (aka Rob) is a focal point of the anime community that specializes in anime and manga debates, character power rankings, and anime inspired comedy.

Jasmine is dedicated to in-depth anime reviews and gameplay on her personal channel, Jazzy Guns, and her duo channel, Dwayne and Jazz. 

Creator Call-Outs:

CalebCity

RDCworld1

SSJ9K

KING VADER

Synsei_

Cj Dachamp

Codenamesuper

BucketHatSplash

Anime Sundays

Rinnegoddess

YaBoyRoshi

Lupasan

Video Mentions: 

If Anime Shows Were People

I Asked 100 Anime Fans To Make A Tier List

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

Polygon Article:

Anime is huge — and we finally have numbers to prove it

*Each host has been compensated for their involvement in this series.

2023 came jam-packed with trends ranging from music to video games to, of course, crazes that were just downright absurd. In this especially epic episode, our host, MatPat is joined by co-host Anthony Padilla, to uncover the 2023 Trending Topics (US)! Witness as Anthony challenges MatPat's YouTube prowess by serving up the cleverest of clues that'll keep MatPat guessing. 

So, think you're a trendspotter? Put your knowledge to the test! How many trends could you nail? Drop your score in the comments at yt.be/likedescribe

Music Fans! Explore the soundtrack to your own year on YouTube with 2023 Recap. Explore the music you loved. The feelings you felt. Plus a totally custom album cover based on your listening. Get your YouTube 2023 Recap by visiting youtube.com/musicrecap?utm_source=recap_eoypodcast_eoy23 on mobile.

Featured Videos (*spoiler alert!*):

Miley Cyrus - Flowers (Official Video)

Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano - PRC (Video Oficial)

Bowser - Peaches (Official Music Video) | The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Garten of Banban - Official Trailer

Garten of Banban 2 - Official Trailer

Grimace shake 🥤hitting a bit too different! #thatlittlepuff #grimace

Grimace Shake

Film Theory: We Found Barbie Land!

The Barbie Movie Understood the Assignment! 🤣 #shorts

ASMR Friend Gets You Ready for the Barbie Movie 🎀 (fast and aggressive, personal attention, grwm)

skibidi toilet

skibidi toilet 14

skibidi toilet 8

This episode, MatPat sits down with hip-hop experts Tuma Basa and Curtiss King to dive into the ways that type beats have changed the hip-hop industry, how art gets produced, and hot takes on AI in music.

Tuma Basa is the Director of Black Music & Culture at YouTube. He’s been working in the Hip Hop space for 25 years, and is responsible for a little playlist you might’ve heard of…RapCaviar. 

Curtiss King is a California-based producer and rapper who’s worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Mack 10. Visit his channel Curtiss King TV for the latest industry commentary and insights.

Featured Videos:

Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Official Video) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus

Desiigner - Panda (Official Music Video)

CJ - WHOOPTY [Official Music Video]

J. Cole - procrastination (broke)

In celebration of Hip Hop's 50th anniversary, YouTube is rolling 50 Deep. Check out the 50 Deep flagship playlist at: yt.be/yt50deep 

Check out the video podcast at: yt.be/likedescribe

Every day, people all over the world post videos of themselves doing everything from slurp-ily eating Ramen, to crinkling paper, to playing Minecraft while whispering about the world that they’re exploring. In 2022 alone, videos related to ASMR received over 90 BILLION views on YouTube.

In this episode, MatPat searches for answers to all of his burning ASMR questions. Like, can he find the first ever ASMR video? What is actually happening in the brain when people experience ASMR? And can he finally feel the brain tingles? 

Check out the video podcast, plus a video of MatPat’s full lesson with Maria from Gentle Whispering ASMR, at yt.be/LikeDescribe!

To contribute to Dr. Richard’s research, head to asmruniversity.com and scroll down to click the ASMR Research Survey.

Featured Videos:

• SLEEPY VIBE💤 ASMR • Soft Spoken • Brushing • AIR hum • Lights Meditation
• ASMR Tissue Paper zZZ 🌟 Crinkles, Cutting, Wrapping Crystals 🌟 Soft Spoken
• ASMR for People With Short Attention Spans
• ASMR Mouth Sounds That Are Extremely Intense
• ASMR ⛏️ ULTIMATE Minecraft Relaxation 😴 Close Up Ear to Ear Facts 💎 Minecraft ASMR
• Jake Gyllenhaal Explores ASMR with Whispers, Bubble Wrap, and a Camera | Celebrity ASMR | W Magazine
• ASMR 🙌🏼 3.5 HOURS 🙌🏼 Fabric Sounds 🤗 NO TALKING [Long]
• Virtual Barber Shop (Audio...use headphones, close ur eyes)
• Whisper 1 - hello!
• “Oddly IKEA”: IKEA ASMR
• ULTRA Pure Gold Super Bowl Commercial with Zoe Kravitz ASMR
• ✂️ Sleep-inducing Haircut 💇 ASMR | Shampoo | Page Flipping | Scissors
• Cardi B Explores #ASMR | W Magazine
• ♥️💄♥️💄#makeup #makeuptutorial #asmr #satisfying

MatPat kicks off the New Year by talking about the top YouTube videos and creators of 2022…and his predictions for future trends in the year to come. He’s joined by YouTube’s Global Director of Culture & Trends, Kevin Allocca, and Culture & Trends Manager Maddy Buxton. As they dig into YouTube’s year-end US Top 10 lists, they geek out about everything from comfort creators and cozy gaming to the future of AI-generated content.

YouTube's 2022 Top 10 Lists: www.youtube.com/trends/2022/us/ 

Check out the video podcast at yt.be/LikeDescribe!

A group of creators calling themselves Virtual YouTubers - or VTubers - have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Today, their videos get over 1.5 BILLION views every month. But what exactly is a VTuber, and why are they so popular? In this episode, experts, fans, and the world’s most popular VTuber help us understand why the secret to being authentic online may just involve being radically artificial. Check out the video podcast at yt.be/LikeDescribe!

Welcome to an exciting episode of "Like & Describe" LIVE at VidCon! Join MatPat with mukbang legends Eat Spicy with Tee, HyuneeEats, and Josh Scherer from Mythical Kitchen as they dive into the fascinating world of mukbangs. From their origins in South Korea to their global phenomenon status, we explore the evolution of this sensory delight and its impact on YouTube and beyond. Discover the unique journey of mukbang creators, the role of ASMR, and the creative ways food and entertainment merge on this platform.

Let us know your favorite mukbang moments in the comments and check out the incredible creators featured in this video! 

Host Creators:

MatPat

HyuneeEats

Eat Spicy with Tee

Featured Creators:

@FirstWeFeast

@LINHASMR

@AliIceberg

@Bloveslife

@dona_mukbang

@HunniBeeASMR

@Jane_asmr

@atjulie

@TheOfficialPrinceFamily

@VikkyASMR

@ZachChoi

@foomuk