“Pack your shit, Ive got an excavator, plate compactor, and brush hog rented. WE’RE GOING TO THE WOODS!” It’s the Sleepy Creek Episode 2 after show edition! In this episode, Chris delves into the differences between flying helicopters and operating excavators, sharing his journey of mastering heavy machinery. We also dive into our campsite project and discuss why buying a tractor might not be in our near future. Links and images from this episode can be found in our show notes: https://w...
Jul 25, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 51
We’ve got a good yarn for you today! We left our cameras at home and ended up on a classic Chris Nicholas adventure, repeatedly thinking, "This would have made an amazing video." What started as a relaxing spa and sandwich vacation quickly turned into an epic adventure when we found ourselves on a houseboat on Lake Powell. After a windstorm hit, we were unanchored from the beach, adrift in the dark at 11 PM, with a capsized jet ski. Links and images from this episode can be found in our show not...
Jul 11, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this special after-show edition of the pod, we dive deep into our land project, answering questions like: What inspired us to start a campsite? Will we build a pizza oven? How do we handle bugs? Are we constructing a cabin? Plus, we discuss how analysis paralysis affects every step of our journey. Join us for a relatively unfiltered and uncut brainstorm session! Links and images from this episode can be found in our show notes: https://www.beckiandchris.com/podcast Social Media: Y...
Jun 27, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Fresh from returning from the official Robinson Helicopter Safety course, we've got some NUGGETS to share – well, Becki picked up nuggets, while it was all review for Chris. We're diving deep into helicopter safety, recounting the time we almost got cancelled on Reddit for landing the damn helicopter, demystifying Becki's boogeyman, and Chris spills the beans on overhaul finish details. Links and images from this episode can be found in our show notes: https://www.beckiandchris.com/podcast...
May 23, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In our last few episodes, we had some deeper conversations about being a content creator and the projects we’re working on, but now it's time to lighten the mood with a special edition of 'That's Friggin Deadly'! We explore our favorite things in an entire episode dedicated to what's been catching our attention lately. Chris unveils his ultimate steak recipe straight from the grill, sharing his passion for Kamado-style BBQs. Meanwhile, Becki delves into her top picks for travel shows and documen...
Apr 25, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 47
After we had a super niche video pop off on our YouTube channel, we got to thinking about how following a 1/10 video can lead you into making niche videos you never intended to be in in the first place. This led us to our assumptions on why people might be quitting YouTube, a theory which also seemed from our dread of making video podcasts. We also break down the blessing and curse that is having a joint YouTube channel where one person is a full time creator and the other has a 'normal' day job...
Apr 11, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Introducing our new campsite build series, Sleepy Creek! We're discussing the developments on the land we've purchased (spoiler alert: we're building a campsite). We received some playful criticism for sharing a video about clearing our land, and it turns out the "brush hog" vlog became a meme in our relationship. Chris and I delve into how the Sleepy Creek series will differ from The Home Reno series and why we've chosen to present this one in a vlog style rather than a polished show. Watch epi...
Mar 28, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 45
As a creator looking out, everyone seems to have their shit together. We reached out to find out what you would like us to discuss, and this question came up: 'Can you talk about burnout and the creative process, the failures behind the scenes that no one sees?' It just so happens that we recently experienced a major fail behind the scenes during our first-ever overland trip. We break down what happened and why in this episode. Becki also discusses what feels like a personal failure in her relat...
Mar 14, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 44
We're recording from a 2-day lake-effect snowstorm, which looks CRAZY on Foreflight! Looking at the storm on radar brings us to today's podcast topic: what’s going on with the Millennial Falcon? Well… we got quite the jarring photo from Robinson of the current state of our bird, so let’s discuss. Chris answers the question, “why overhaul instead of buying new?” He breaks down helicopter economics and how the overhaul is more like a back-to-studs home renovation than getting your car's oil change...
Feb 29, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This is the BLUEBIRD Aftershow edition! Join us as we dive into the behind-the-scenes (BTS) of the production side of our latest film. We discuss why we held onto footage for almost a year (and rest assured, it wasn’t due to slacking off)! We break down our thought process on character development and explore how pulling on a story thread can lead to a more interesting video. Later, we delve into the importance of open communication and a strong group dynamic, highlighting how these elements mak...
Feb 15, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Is this sponsored? Who pays for this? We're delving into the logistics behind funding our passion projects, both with and without sponsors. We also discuss the merits of trying things outside your niche, pondering on the content our YouTube algorithm serves us (are these trends?), and unraveling the mystery of why Thomas Heaton is an anomaly. Becki shares why she dislikes watching camera gear videos but can't get enough of camp gear videos, while Chris explores his thoughts on why he believes th...
Feb 01, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Do YouTube premieres tank your channel? Did you plan the series story before filming? What changed during the trip? We answer these questions about our latest 6-part helicopter travel series, 'Heading: WEST.' Later, we delve into how an interview can change the trajectory of your story, making it interesting and complex. Chris also shares insights into how he created the map animations for the series! Watch Heading:WEST https://bit.ly/WatchHeadingWESTseries Links and images from this episode can...
Jan 18, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Thanks Milanote for sponsoring our series. Try it for free with our link! https://bit.ly/BCMilanoteDec22 In today's episode we talk about the WHY behind our Heading: NORTH series. We talk about our favourite parts, the hardest parts, and how long we lasted camping on islands. We answer series production questions like how we get our exposure right while changing scenes, how many hours of footage we ended up with, and our most used lens from the trip! We discuss the things we learned from a produ...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 39
It's been a while, welcome BACK! In today's episode we break down the process and challenges of making our feature length documentary MAUZY and it's photography book! We answer audience questions about how we come up with our projects supporting content (aka DVD extras), book making, our camera kit, and how we back up all of our footage! We talk about some of our favourite Air Bnbs, the original concept for our film and how it morphed since 2020. Becki tries to stump Chris with some design relat...
Oct 06, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 38
We’re breaking down the final episode in part 1 of The Home Reno Series from our main YouTube channel in today's special edition of the podcast! We are talking all things guest bathroom! We spill the juicy drama on the shower glass mess up's that pushed our project past it's deadline by 3 MONTHS! We talk renovation budget and how we managed to save a few bucks by making a couple of key decisions. Chris shares a story about getting kicked out of a car pool when he was 8 for using the "D word". Be...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 37
We’re breaking down Episode 3 of The Home Reno Series on today’s special edition of the podcast. Becki talks about her VERY unpopular opinion about TV size and shares why she would be a TERRIBLE tech YouTuber. Chris chat’s through electrical and when he calls in the pro’s. We discuss features of the room that weren’t included in the episode, our fun discovery with the Phillip’s Hue system (not sponsored), AND we share a few tips about sizing furniture and mixing different kinds of wood! WHAT IS ...
Apr 14, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In todays special episode of the podcast: Aftershow Edition, we're deep diving on our guest room renovation from The Home Reno Series! We discuss the chop saw saga and how sometimes buying cheap = buying twice. Is DIY worth it? Is renovating with your significant other bliss or not? Where are the farts? We answer these questions and discuss comments about room curtains, budgets, and painting ceilings. Later we share some tips on how to up your guest room game for a comfy stay when your friends a...
Apr 07, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We launched episode one of "The Home Reno series" on our main YouTube channel last weekend. In the first episode we take you house hunting with us and discuss our wishlist and thoughts on each house while hunting for our dream home. In today’s Aftershow Edition of the podcast we’re talking about what it was like editing a series in 2022 with footage we shot back in 2018! We talk about the challenges brought on by filming a house you are also trying to buy! We also break down our file management,...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In today’s episode we’re talking through our basement home studio build and the process we went through to finish the space. We talk about what we would do differently with the slat wall project, what our dream studio would look like, and later we give a little update on our home renovation. Check out Becki’s new Skillshare Originals class on finding your style in the edit! Get a 1 month free Skillshare trial: http://skl.sh/beckipeckham Question or Suggestion? Send us a quick 10 sec audio messag...
Feb 24, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We’re celebrating two years of podcasting! We talk about how the evolution of our main YouTube channel birthed this podcast. We breakdown the timeline of Tuxedo Time and how one quick photo of our shitty rig set-up had Rode in our email inbox in 10 minutes offering to hook us up with a proper set up. Becki talks about experimenting on YouTube and how the algorithm can create an unhealthy work/life balance. Chris shames Becki into learning to fly. We both talk about the challenges of making consi...
Jan 27, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Today's episode is sponsored by CUTS! Get 15% off with our link https://bit.ly/BCCuts Cuts Carpe Diem challenge sign up: https://swee.ps/zlYswOsDb In today’s episode of the podcast Chris talks about cloning himself, making a placebo mouth guard, and then comparing to see if his super sexy mouth guard is actually working. Becki shares the importance of looking for inspiration outside of social media and tries to justify spending $300 on coffee table books. We take an Open Mic and talk about hook ...
Jan 13, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Consider this our year in review, an entire episode of our segment “That’s Friggin' Deadly” where we talk about things we love! We’re discussing some fun things that happened on the main channel this year, and talking about some of our most watched YouTube channels, most listened to podcasts, favorite books, music, with random side tangents in between! Watch the Podcast: http://bit.ly/TuxedoTimeYouTube Links and images from this episode can be found in our show notes: www.beckiandchris.com/podca...
Dec 31, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Today's episode is sponsored by CUTS! Get 30% off with our link until Dec 3rd - https://bit.ly/BCCuts Phone calls; most of us hate them, a scattered few love them. Half the crazy stories that play out on our YouTube channel happen because Chris picked up the phone and called someone. So today we're talking about the lost art of the phone call, Chris shares his secrets on how he finds unique off airport helicopter landings, and we talk about some scenarios where cold calling strangers resulted in...
Nov 25, 2021•45 min
Welcome to a special episode of Tuxedo Time: Aftershow Edition, where we discuss behind the scenes of our most recent new series on our main YouTube channel , and answer some of your questions! Over the last few months we've been rolling out with our new helicopter series " Heading: EAST " over on our main YouTube channel. In this special edition of Tuxedo Time we're answering your questions about Heading: EAST. We're talking about how we judge the success of a project of this scale, how we get ...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Thanks CUTS for sponsoring today's podcast! Get 15% off your order with our link: https://bit.ly/BCCuts Today on the podcast we’re talking about our micro marketing agency Bold Creative, which we ran from 2009 - 2016. It was started by accident. This is the story. Becki talks about how working at a marketing company lead to burn out early in her career as a designer which ultimately lead to wanting to start her own business. We discuss the original business idea which was a streetwear company, w...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In today’s episode of the podcast we discuss when can you call yourself a “professional” in your field, and question who decided when “professional” gets put in front of a job title anyway? A chat about imposter syndrome pops up when Becki talks about being called a “Professional photographer” for the first time. We do a round of Open Mic, and we find out what accessories Chris would come with if he was an action figure! Watch the Podcast: http://bit.ly/TuxedoTimeYouTube Links and images from th...
Sep 17, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 26
After watching some of our older videos we got inspired to discuss if it’s possible to grow a YouTube channel with just vlogs. We talk about the pros and cons of transitioning into vlogs on an established niche YouTube channel. We date ourselves as we talk about the olden days when Chris made his BMX videos on VHS tapes and sold them out of his backpack, but also chat about the challenges of making content during a time with no YouTube and no royalty free music platforms. We answer the question ...
Aug 02, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 25
We took a quick trip to the Catskills to get away for memorial day weekend for the first time in over a year! We share some stories from that trip including our off airport landing experience. Chris talks about cold calling someone to ask if he could buy their island, Becki explains how women pee in the woods, and what happens when you’re busting to go mid flight in the helicopter. We’re introducing a new segment called “Open Mic” send us a quick 10 sec audio message, a hello, a funny story, or ...
Jun 21, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In today’s episode we talk about our podcast’s identity crisis and ask you, the audience, what you like about the podcast and what you want to hear more of (let us know in the comments section of this episode on YouTube). We share the little strategy behind our main YouTube channel that most might not know, the process we use to determine what kinds of videos to make. Chris talks about his favorite kinds of podcasts and his ideal episode length, and we do a round of That’s Friggin’ Deadly! Watch...
May 07, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In today’s episode of the podcast we discuss the correlation between a nice home, and nice YouTube sets or office space. Then we deep dive on things you can do to make your rental feel like home without demolition and major renovation. We talk about the importance of lighting and discuss what color temperature lights to use in different spaces. We chat through furniture placement, where to get cool furniture for an affordable price, and how to make big art on a budget. Becki also shares a couple...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 22
