It's that time of year againThe mince pies are out in force, the weather is pretty miserable (applicable in the UK) and YouTube has released the second most disliked video on their platform.That's right YouTube Rewind is back and this year it h

LYE 89: The End Of YouTube? (Article 13)

Nov 26th, 2018 37m 40s

Is this the end of YouTube? That's the question we're exploring in this weeks episode of Lower Your Expectations. Following the passing of Article 13 YouTube could be held liable for all content uploaded within the EU and as a result this could

LYE 88: The Rise Of Commentary Channels On YouTube

Nov 19th, 2018 34m 47s

This week we take a deep dive into the commentary channel sub culture on YouTube and explore the reasons why people are attracted to this style of content and what unique challenges channels of this nature will encounter within their career.Wel

LYE 87: Defy Media & The Split Of Jake Paul And Erika Costell

Nov 12th, 2018 38m 16s

Jerika is no more. That's right the bedrock that featured heavily in Shane Dawsons "The Mind Of Jake Paul Series" has been dislodged which raises a whole host of questions about the validity of the truths uncovered in the series. We also discus

LYE 86: What Is My Exit Plan From YouTube?

Nov 5th, 2018 29m 21s

Marzia Bisognin recently informed her 7.5 million YouTube subscribers that this video would be her last. After that she deleted all videos apart from six and is now effectively retired as a YouTuber. This week we dissect this decision and what

LYE 85: Stefanie Giesinger

Oct 29th, 2018 40m 9s

Joining us in the booth this week is Germany's very own Stefanie Giesinger! Five years on since winning Germany's Next Top Model we chat about that experience and how it prepared Stefanie for the "real world" of modelling and the impact that so

LYE 84: What Are The Issues Surrounding Child YouTubers?

Oct 22nd, 2018 31m 12s

You may not realise it but there is a kids industry on YouTube and Ryan's Toys Reviews is just the tip of the iceberg. There are kids presenting youtube channels participating in challenges, cook offs and even skits. One thing is clear. Toddler

LYE 83: Are YouTubers And Influencers Responsible When Brand Deals Go Wrong?

Oct 15th, 2018 35m 16s

This is your message to confirm your trip to the digital world for the next thirty five minutes (if you listen to the whole episode... if you don't, why not?) so strap in for a rollercoaster ride as we bring you up to speed with the latest in t

LYE 82: How Different Are You Online Compared to IRL?

Oct 8th, 2018 36m 8s

Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectationsDoes the amount of followers you have online define who you are on social media? This is the question we explore in this weeks instalment of Lower Your Expectations where we also

LYE 81: Shane Dawson, Jake Paul and What It Was Like Uploading My First YouTube Video

Oct 1st, 2018 37m 42s

Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectationsFirst things first... thankyou you guys so much for four million downloads! We love recording episodes for you and when we hit milestones like this it really makes us appreciate

LYE 80: Would We Film Our Weddings? ft Oliver Proudlock

Sep 24th, 2018 39m 15s

Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectationsWe are joined by founder of on trend fashion label Serge DeNimes and Made In Chelsea regular Oliver Proudlock. Recently engaged, we chat about the whether or not he would sell hi

LYE 79: Is Shane Dawson Taking A Huge Risk With His Jake Paul Series?

Sep 17th, 2018 29m 47s

Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectationsEverybody's favourite YouTube documentarian Shane Dawson has announced the subject of his next film and as it turns out it's everybody's LEAST favourite YouTuber Jake Paul. How?

LYE 78: Rihanna Doesn't Write Her Own Songs But Does It Even Matter? ft Maisie Peters

Sep 10th, 2018 32m 56s

Born in 2000, (WTF?!?!?!), Maisie Peters has burst onto the music scene signing a major record deal and amassing 1.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. If you've ever wondered how she did this? what was the inspiration to write songs? what i

LYE 77: What Really Happened To The "Brit Crew" / The Effect of Daily Vlogging On Children ft Louise Pentland

Sep 3rd, 2018 41m 10s

Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LowerYourExpectationsWeekly vlogger, mother of two and female led fiction author Louise Pentland joins us on a bumper episode of Lower Your Expectations! Louise and Marcus debate the effects of daily

LYE 76: Flaunting Wealth On YouTube? (The Secret Life Of Jeffree Star)

Aug 27th, 2018 34m 15s

You shouldn't talk about religion, politics and money at a dinner party. That's an unwritten rule we abide by in society but are you allowed to put your wealth online? That's the question we discuss on this weeks episode of Lower Your Expectati

LYE 75: Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Money and Raising a Generation of "Floggers" ft Greg James

Aug 20th, 2018 36m 31s

As of thirty minutes after this episode of Lower Your Expectations is released Greg James will be sitting at his Radio 1 booth ready to present the breakfast show for the first time. History in the making. But how is he feeling? Is he nervous?

LYE 74: The Truth Behind Leaving I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here ft Jack Maynard

Aug 13th, 2018 36m 43s

It was the first year a YouTuber entered the "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here" jungle and within five days the YouTuber left amidst reports of offensive old tweets resurfacing. The YouTuber in question was Jack Maynard and he joins us to

LYE 73: Logan Paul is Cancelled... But Why?

Aug 6th, 2018 30m 21s

The answer to the above might be glaringly obvious however BBC Radio One clearly weren't sure when they booked KSI and Logan Paul for an interview in preparation for their all encompassing fight in Manchester on August 25th. The interview was c

LYE 72: Distancing Myself From YouTubers?

Jul 30th, 2018 32m 34s

Another day another disastrous YouTube event. This time it's Fouseycon that has been thrusted into the spotlight. Organised by YouTuber Fouseytube aka twenty eight year old Yousef Erakat this event made big promises (including a set from Drake

LYE 71: KSI vs Logan Paul

Jul 23rd, 2018 33m 22s

Aaron Paul must have shuddered when he saw another Paul, who isn't related to him but shares the same surname, pull up to a press conference in a gold plated Rolls Royce. That's right, this week we discuss the latest developments in the Logan P

LYE 70: YouTube Premium Is Here - But What Is It?

Jul 16th, 2018 31m 17s

YouTube Red is dead, long live YouTube Premium. That's right, this week on Lower Your Expectations we discuss the shiny new subscription service that YouTube is offering its users and what exactly its impact will be upon creators and users alik

LYE 69: What Happened At Tanacon?

Jul 9th, 2018 30m 50s

20 security staff for 5,000 people..insufficient food or water on site... an event cancelled midway through the day. Surely not another scandal involving a YouTuber? Unfortunately, yes. In the wake of the fantastic Shane Dawson series "The Trut

LYE 68: Why Do YouTubers Need To Make A Break Up Video?

Jul 2nd, 2018 34m 12s

"We have an announcement to make..." we've all watched those videos where YouTubers, usually whilst having a bit of a cry, let their audiences know that they are no longer dating X and that X will no longer feature in their videos anymore. In t

LYE 67: IGTV vs YouTube

Jun 25th, 2018 35m 57s

IGTV is here. But what is it? How will it affect the digital space and most importantly (obviously) what do we think about it? If you've ever pondered the answers to these questions then you're in luck because this week on Lower Your Expectatio

LYE 66: What It's Like To Make A TV Show ft Jamie Demetriou

Jun 18th, 2018 39m 16s

Joining us this week is creator and star of upcoming series Stath Lets Flats Jamie Demetriou who stars as the inept Stath, who works at a dodgy London lettings agency run by his father. We do a deep dive into the creation of the series as Jamie