Like & Describe: The Official YouTube Trends Podcast

YouTube's first official trends podcast, Like & Describe, is hosted by long-time YouTuber, first-time podcaster MatPat. Each episode brings you little known stories behind the biggest YouTube trends. We explore all the ways creators large and small are driving pop culture, and share insights you can't find anywhere else.

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Episodes

MatPat & Friends Explore the Evolution of Mukbang LIVE @ VidCon

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 mer...

Sep 12, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8

How Creators are Redefining Sports Entertainment

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 mo...

Aug 01, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Discussing The Influence of Black Creators on Anime’s Rise

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 i...

Mar 22, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Can MatPat guess the Trending Topics of 2023?

*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 t...

Dec 21, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

From Type Beats to Billboard Hits

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 ...

Aug 10, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

ASMR: The Truth Behind the Tingle

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 fina...

Apr 07, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Year's Top Videos, 2022

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/ ...

Jan 01, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Rise of the VTubers

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 !...

Dec 01, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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