Best Matti Haapoja Podcasts (2024)

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EP 018 | Weirdest Vine Brand Deal EVER with MATT PAQUETTE 1:08:26

1+ y ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Matti’s former editor, former vine star, former Ryan Reynolds editor, now Web3 Programmer Matti Paquette sits down with Matti and Manager Tyler. They dig into Matt’s interesting career path of always being on the cutting edge of what is happening on the internet! From having 760k followers on Vine, to now programming Web3 Matt has always had a knac…

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EP 017 | How to go full time YouTube faster with LILA 57:00

1+ y ago57:00

57:00

Matti sits down with Lila (from YouTube)! She shares her journey from why she started YouTube, when she went Full Time YouTuber, and what she would recommend to people starting YouTube now! They discuss their top revenue streams and why understanding the importance of knowing your brand value is KEY. This will help with negotiations with brands and…

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EP 016 | Consequences of VIRAL success with HAYDEN PEDERSEN 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

In this episode Hayden walks us through his filmmaking journey. Starting from a school project that took him to Utah, to over 1M subscribers on YouTube. With that quick rise, Hayden started reflecting on meaning and purpose and started to look inward through meditation to try and avoid burnout, but like many, succumbed to it. Now on the other side,…

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EP 015 | Making Money from Instagram in 2022 with ALEN PALANDER 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

38:38

Matti sits down with the most mysterious man on the internet, Alen Palander. Alan has a large Instagram and YouTube following and has worked with the most premium brands on earth. He shares how he used to have @newyorkcity and @toronto before he realized how valuable they were. Alen shares his thoughts on where Instagram is today and what it was pr…

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EP 014 | Going crazy viral with JULIE NOLKE 1:03:50

1+ y ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Matti and Julie do a deep dive into what it’s like to go viral, how that changed Julie’s life, and how many things stayed the same. They also dig into the importance of taking breaks. They discuss battling the traditional tv/movie vs new-school way to entertain people, and how Julie is starting a new sketch channel Pulp Comedy as a new way to make …

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EP 013 | How Becki and Chris became Helicopter Flying Photographer YouTubers 57:14

1+ y ago57:14

57:14

Beck and Chris (literally) fly into the studio and share their journey of becoming the YouTubers they currently are, one's where their niche is... them! From written blogs to video vlogs, they share how owning their interests under one banner, and not ‘niching-down’ into one specific niche works best for them and why! They discuss the teamwork invo…

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A Quick Update + Secret Livestream Q&A 15:04

2y ago15:04

15:04

🔥Sign Up for Helping YouTubers Company Beta: https://ytbrs.com Don't be alarmed, we aren't going anywhere! Check out this brief episode for an update! Watch/Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12alD27zoykW7FdZvoVsHD?si=9e7d5b5a290342a5 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-matti-haapoja-podcast/id160566876…

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EP012 | How We Mentor YouTubers with Manager Tyler Wells 1:05:48

2y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

In this episode, Manager Tyler sits down with Matti! Matti and Tyler have together built a mentorship program that supports fellow creators, helping them make sense of the ever changing YouTube space. They sit down to share how this idea came to be and what it looks like to run a company of this level. Tyler Wells YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c…

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EP 011 | 2+ Million Subs While Living Off the Grid with My Self Reliance 1:14:10

2y ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Finding new and exciting niches on YouTube is what keeps the platform fresh and constantly growing. In this episode, Matti sits down with Shawn AKA My Self Reliance whose channel is dedicated to sharing his experience living off the grid and how he grew his channel from that. Shawn (My Self Reliance) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShawnJamesMyS…

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EP 010 | LIZZIE PEIRCE on building a Brand vs building a Business 1:07:37

2y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

In this episode, Matti sits down with Lizzie Peirce. A Toronto based filmmaker, sharing her perspective on what it looks like to build a brand and grow as a creative in a male-dominated industry. Lizzie Peirce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LizziePeirce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziepeirce/ Matti Haapoja YouTube: https://www.youtub…

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EP 009 | How SHEVON SALMON Hustled Best Buy for Free Camera Gear 1:08:25

2y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

In this episode, Matti sits down with Shevon Salmon. Together they dive into his inspiring story of his come-up on YouTube and the ways he has nurtured his passion for content creation, in the hustle of life as a creator. Shevon Salmon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shevonsalmon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shevonsalmon_/ Twitter: https:/…

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EP 008 | Why Nike Director left for YouTube With MARK BONE 1:09:35

2y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

In this episode, Matti sits down with Documentarian, Filmmaker, YouTuber, and friend, Mark Bone. How did they inspire each other? What made Mark's journey into so unique? Crack open a Bubbly and get ready to be inspired! Mark Bone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/markandrewbone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markandrewbone/ Matti Haapoja…

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EP 007 | How He Quit His Finance Job For YouTube with STEVE ANTONIONI 51:15

2y ago51:15

51:15

In this episode, Matti sits down with Steve Antonioni AKA Cash College. They dive into how Steve's niche and past career working in finance turned into his now YouTube channel where he gives financial advice, and exploring the economy for creators and others. Steve Antonioni YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4ITAOQlFP9_ny2Zl5b0ig Instagra…

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EP 006 | Is Full-Time at 80,000 Subs Possible? with TEPPO HAAPOJA 43:27

2y ago43:27

43:27

In this episode, Matti sits down with brother and fellow filmmaker Teppo Haapoja. They dive into what it really looks like to start YouTube full-time and how Teppo has made that jump work fro him since working for Matti. Teppo Haapoja YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeppoHaapojaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teppohaapoja/Twitter: https://t…

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EP 005 | Why The Matti & Pete Show Stopped with PETER MCKINNON 45:20

2y ago45:20

45:20

The boys are back! In this episode, Matti sits down with friend Peter McKinnon. They catch up on their past couple of months, the premiere of Casey Neistat's new documentary and why their podcast, The Matti & Pete Show, stopped. Peter McKinnon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeterMcKinnon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petermckinnon/ Twitt…

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EP 004 | How Matti Ruined His Engineer Career with JAKE FREW 48:46

2y ago48:46

48:46

Jake Frew quit his stable engineering job to pursue YouTube, in part because of Matti. We’ll just say that it’s all Matti’s fault! Matti gets more insight into what Jake’s decision-making process was for that huge life decision, what he’s doing now, and they dig into his unique niche mix of van life, filmmaking, and visual essays! Jake Frew YouTube…

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EP 003 | Going Full Time YouTube at 40 with DAN BECKER 43:36

2y ago43:36

43:36

In this weeks episode, Matti goes back and forth with Dan Becker. Dan takes the expression of bringing the office outside to a whole different level. From once owning an insurance agency to now becoming peoples go to guide on the best ways to get out and see the world, call him the Swiss Army Man. Dan Becker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanBe…

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EP 002 | From Lil Dicky Intern to First Feature Film With DANNY GEVIRTZ 53:00

2y ago53:00

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In this episode, Matti sits down with good friend and fellow film maker Danny Gevirtz as they walk through Danny's come up. From touring with Lil Dicky, starting his YouTube channel and now to the birth of his first feature film, I Think I'm Sick, Danny shares the value of dream chasing and cold emails. Danny Gevirtz YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

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EP 001 | Freelance to 550,000 Subscribers With CHRIS HAU 1:25:39

2y ago1:25:39

1:25:39

In this exciting first episode, Matti sits down with Chris Hau to pick his brain on his journey from freelance to full-time YouTuber, entrepreneur, videographer, and storyteller. They talk dreams, travel, and share their perspectives working in the YouTube space. Chris Hau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHau Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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Ep18 // The SECRETS behind Pete’s Pirate Life 26:42

3y ago26:42

26:42

In this episode, Pete might have convinced Matti to get a tattoo, and it involves fire! Pete also opens the book on his Pete’s Pirate Life brand. He digs into where it came from, his spin on creator merch and physical products, and why it’s become a success. He goes so far as to say that Pete’s Pirate Life may be more on-brand for him than the ‘Pet…

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Ep17 // Our FIRST travel experience in over a YEAR was… interesting 23:57

3y ago23:57

23:57

The guys debrief together on their recent experience tank fillings! They both ended up in British Columbia at separate times for separate reasons, but reminisce on things like, going to a restaurant, parking at an airport, experiencing… something! They also tank a jaunt down Christopher Nolan movies and Pete tries to make sense of Tenet, which is i…

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Ep16 // Are Tutorials DEAD?! Our channels have changed… 34:46

3y ago34:46

34:46

In this 35 minute episode, the guys start off by chatting about how they may aim for the podcast to be 15 to 20 minutes long… an A for effort guys! But the guys dig into what the futures of their channels are, and how much the ‘content creator’ space has changed since they started. Before it was just YouTube videos, now there’s Reels, Stories, Flee…

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Ep15 // Pete is getting RID of ALL his CAMERAS 23:28

3+ y ago23:28

23:28

The guys finally reconvene after lockdown and dig deep into what this second lockdown has been like for them… they come to the most logical conclusion that Pete must sell his office and move back in with Matti! The guys also talk about filling up the experience tank and Matti recently filled his up by renting a U-Haul. Pete is reading 2 books a mon…

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Ep14 // Asking Apple Execs about iPhone Camera Secrets 31:49

3+ y ago31:49

31:49

The guys are joined by two Apple execs, Jon McCormack: VP Camera Software Engineering and Francesca Sweet: Product Line Manager, iPhone. We dig into the magic that goes into the Apple computational photography system from chip, to lens, to software, to all the math that happens when you press that camera button! We also ask the real hard hitting qu…

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Ep13 // How Pete STOLE from Matti with Kirk Lepiten 51:46

3+ y ago51:46

51:46

Follow Kirk: https://www.instagram.com/capt.kirklucas/ This podcast is what Siskel & Ebert would call HIGH DRAMA. A story of how Pete with his magician-like-persuasion, power of suggestion, and subconscious redirects potentially stole Kirk from Matti in Matti’s search for an editor. Although Matti is convinced he had the mental fortitude and wherew…

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Ep12 // What is WRONG with Joe Rogan's new studio? 43:16

3+ y ago43:16

43:16

Matti’s back in studio after being a Dad x 2, and Peter’s back in the studio after having stabbed himself in the leg x 2. Peter delves into his new obsession— hint: it involves trick shots and hustling people. We also learn how much mouse pee costs when it wanders into a vehicle. The guys also get into Joe Rogan’s new studio, the lighting, camera s…

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Ep11 // Ford Wouldn’t Sponsor Peter... 40:10

4y ago40:10

40:10

The ultimate behind the scenes conversation between Matti and Pete. They talk about hair styles, them buying their favorite vehicles (and Ford not giving Peter a truck), and eventually talk about Jon Olsson surfing with dolphins. They drool over the Bronco commercial bone by Ryan Booth, and break down why it’s so great, where the VFX masks are, and…

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Ep10 // The R5… what happened? 37:59

4y ago37:59

37:59

It’s been a while but the guys get behind the mic and debrief the R5 shenanigans. We find out it was made in Pete’s basement - so that may be the issue. Matti gives us graphic detail of his nose fungus, and how he hand held a 5 second open shutter with the R5 for a night shot of the Toronto skyline. The guy’s also discuss the importance of differen…

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Ep09 // $60,000 Mac Pro! Who is it for?? 52:30

4+ y ago52:30

52:30

The guys hit to Twitter for fan Q&A to see what your burning questions are! What do the guys think of the new Mac Pro? What are their favorite foods? What is the best cinematic show on TV right now? Are they egomaniacs now with their YouTube “fame”? What do Matti and Pete’s dog have in common? ALL OF THE BURNING QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED ONCE AND FOR …

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Ep08 // Selling Out the Right Way with Sean Holladay 1:04:08

4+ y ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Special guest Sean Holladay joins the guys to take a look behind the curtain of YouTube and what it takes to build brand, make money, and have fun. Holladay shares how he linked up with Shonduras to create Spacestation Integrations and Spacestation Gaming - two very successful business operations. Holladay shares how he met Pete, the funny story of…

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Ep07 // 3 Long Years on YouTube and Our Plans for 2020 49:19

4+ y ago49:19

49:19

The guys get into the trials and tribulations of running a YouTube channel, and what the road has been like for them the last three years since starting their channels. A look under the hood - hint: more white hair for Pete! Matti, although proud of his channel, explains how he can’t point to a specific video to really show what he does and Pete sh…

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Ep06 // We’re Back! And Cybertruck?! 41:44

4+ y ago41:44

41:44

The guys are back in the podcast studio and explain where they’ve been. Matti shares a breakdown of his daily vlogging experience and then on the other end of the spectrum, Pete shares about his deep dive into long form, larger production videos. Pete also shares why his office is taking so long! Lastly the guys go off on a long tangent about the C…

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Ep05 // 70,000+ Subs in 2 Months + Leather ASMR with Ryan Savin 50:34

5y ago50:34

50:34

Little King Goods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little.king.goods/ Little King Goods YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSql-GFCO400w7xNFbYeug/videos Buy Little King Goods Products: https://littlekinggoods.com/ YouTube “Creator on the Rise” Ryan Savin of Little King Goods drops by the podcast studios to discuss his rapidly growing Yo…

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Ep04 // Jesse Driftwood and Why We All Quit Filming Weddings 45:03

5y ago45:03

45:03

Follow Jesse Driftwood: http://instagram.com/jessedriftwoodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PMbasementshow/featureJesse Driftwood joins the guys as the first guest ever! We quickly learn about “Classic Jesse” and what that all entails - from dumpster diving, to living in a van with hitchhikers named Papi, to accidentally deleting footage. The …

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Ep03 // Dealing with Trolls and Thoughts on the Game of Thrones Finale 46:03

5y ago46:03

46:03

Thanks Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/themattiandpeteshow The guys discuss Pete’s recent haircut and what that means for reactions by his subscribers. They do their best to breakdown the psychology of online trolls, and how they handle negative comments. They then talk about what goes into making a good documentary— as Pete is getti…

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Ep02 // Instagram is Bullying Canada and The Comparison Trap of Social Media 41:08

5y ago41:08

41:08

The guys jump right into the recent changes of Instagram removing the ability for others to see your likes... in Canada only! We’re getting bullied!They dig into what these means for them as “influencers” and how it may or may not affect their relationships with brands, and also how this could be a good thing for society as a whole. They then dig i…

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Ep01 // The Office Breakup and Pete's Stand-Up Comedy Career 48:21

5y ago48:21

48:21

In this very first episode of The Matti & Pete Show, the guys describe their hopes and dreams of what this podcast will be. They also address them breaking up… from their office space and what that means for their channels. They share their concern of now being the “old guys” in the film/photography space. And we learn how Pete did 10 weeks of stan…

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