RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05 -- Rendered At Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:42:21 +0000 My First Thousand https://redcircle.com/shows/my1st1000 en-GB All rights reserved. The podcast about how creators got started. Tom Maynard The podcast about how creators got started. 7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05 The podcast about how creators got started. It's me, Tom Maynard, chatting to content creators about the origin of their channels and how they have excelled in their respective subgenres. Talking about success stories and growing online. We'd love for you to join us.

]]> episodic no Tom Maynard thousandpodcast@gmail.com yes full #11 - Gingy #11 - Gingy Tom Maynard My First Thousand #11 - Gingy


In today's episode, we’re joined by Gingy, a reviewer, essayist and game journalist who has been making content for almost half a decade - starting when he was just 16. We take a deep dive into his career on YouTube and how he’s achieved successful growth. We discuss work ethic, discipline, sunk cost fallacy and how perfectionism can be the enemy of progress when creating. 


Go say hi:


Gingys’ channel:


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9bORzxOWiewqMXxkmhAwAg


Gingy’s Twitter:


https://twitter.com/GingyyYT


Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/

]]> <p>My First Thousand #11 - Gingy</p><p><br></p><p>In today&#39;s episode, we’re joined by Gingy, a reviewer, essayist and game journalist who has been making content for almost half a decade - starting when he was just 16. We take a deep dive into his career on YouTube and how he’s achieved successful growth. We discuss work ethic, discipline, sunk cost fallacy and how perfectionism can be the enemy of progress when creating. </p><p><br></p><p>Go say hi:</p><p><br></p><p>Gingys’ channel:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9bORzxOWiewqMXxkmhAwAg</p><p><br></p><p>Gingy’s Twitter:</p><p><br></p><p>https://twitter.com/GingyyYT</p><p><br></p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: <a href="https://my1st1000.carrd.co/" rel="nofollow">https://my1st1000.carrd.co/</a></p> 0a1ad203-883c-4fef-b2c1-895e77c4e4e8 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/56af3cfb-a51a-4465-bcb9-84e30551790a Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:07:11 +0000 4314 no full #10 - Tyler Mowery #10 - Tyler Mowery 10 Tom Maynard In today's episode, we’re joined by Tyler Mowery, screenwriter, essayist and teacher. He makes well researched lectures about writing in film and television, to help people become better writers.


He has undergone a variety of screenwriting related challenges, such as writing a feature film in 48 hours. In addition, he teaches a course directly for aspiring writers. He's also written an ebook on the subject, available on his website.


Tyler currently resides and works in the film industry in LA, California.


Go say hi:


Tyler's channel:


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFnskmQu5NjjJ2rooCSF7tw


Tyler's Instagram:


@mowery


Tyler's website:


https://www.practicalscreenwriting.com/


Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/

]]> <p>In today&#39;s episode, we’re joined by Tyler Mowery, screenwriter, essayist and teacher. He makes well researched lectures about writing in film and television, to help people become better writers.</p><p><br></p><p>He has undergone a variety of screenwriting related challenges, such as writing a feature film in 48 hours. In addition, he teaches a course directly for aspiring writers. He&#39;s also written an ebook on the subject, available on his website.</p><p><br></p><p>Tyler currently resides and works in the film industry in LA, California.</p><p><br></p><p>Go say hi:</p><p><br></p><p>Tyler&#39;s channel:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFnskmQu5NjjJ2rooCSF7tw</p><p><br></p><p>Tyler&#39;s Instagram:</p><p><br></p><p>@mowery</p><p><br></p><p>Tyler&#39;s website:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.practicalscreenwriting.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/</p> 57d39789-54cd-4625-b7a2-dd729890a384 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/dcb0ec89-a154-480f-bc93-34b5a6a86724 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:45:24 +0000 3349 no full #9 - Chloe Tan #9 - Chloe Tan 9 Tom Maynard In today's episode, we’re joined by Chloe Tan, a University of Chicago student studying Economics and Data Science who makes videos about college life, her side hustles and helping others with their college admissions.


Described as a role model by Kelly Stamps, Chloe's focus on informing others and showcasing her life in Chicago make her vlogs fun and useful. We chat about her journey on starting her YouTube channel and how her content has grown over the past 3 years.


Go say hi:


Chloe's channel:


https://www.youtube.com/c/ItsChloeTan/featured


Chloe's Instagram:


@look.a.chloe


Chloe's Photography Instagram:


@coverherface


Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/

]]> <p><span>In today&#39;s episode, we’re joined by Chloe Tan, a University of Chicago student studying Economics and Data Science who makes videos about college life, her side hustles and helping others with their college admissions. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Described as a role model by Kelly Stamps, Chloe&#39;s focus on informing others and showcasing her life in Chicago make her vlogs fun and useful. We chat about her journey on starting her YouTube channel and how her content has grown over the past 3 years. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Go say hi:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Chloe&#39;s channel:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>https://www.youtube.com/c/ItsChloeTan/featured</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Chloe&#39;s Instagram: </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>@look.a.chloe</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Chloe&#39;s Photography Instagram:</span></p><p><br></p><p>@coverherface</p><p><br></p><p><span>Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/</span></p> 12b6a866-7122-4713-86c4-04fd40cddf64 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/97a266fa-2749-473a-aac4-6b5289007baf Sun, 30 May 2021 16:22:29 +0000 3526 yes full #8 - Alice Cappelle #8 - Alice Cappelle 8 Tom Maynard In today's episode, we’re joined by Alice Cappelle, a commentary YouTuber who makes a variety of well researched, critical video essays on media culture and the YouTube ecosystem.


We chat about her journey to 30 thousand subscribers in just six months and how she's developed as a creator. We consider her entrepreneurial endeavours and how her well reasoned critiques of mainstream YouTubers, particularly within 'hustle' subgenre have had such substantial support - including a subscription from Matt D'Avella.


We also hear her advice to anyone considering starting a channel on YouTube. Check out her channels:



Alice's channel:


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrCTC5_t-HaVJ025DbYITiw



Alice's Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/aliceoverall/


Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/

]]> <p>In today&#39;s episode, we’re joined by Alice Cappelle, a commentary YouTuber who makes a variety of well researched, critical video essays on media culture and the YouTube ecosystem. </p><p><br></p><p>We chat about her journey to 30 thousand subscribers in just six months and how she&#39;s developed as a creator. We consider her entrepreneurial endeavours and how her well reasoned critiques of mainstream YouTubers, particularly within &#39;hustle&#39; subgenre have had such substantial support - including a subscription from <span>Matt D&#39;Avella.</span></p><p><br></p><p>We also hear her advice to anyone considering starting a channel on YouTube. Check out her channels:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Alice&#39;s channel:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrCTC5_t-HaVJ025DbYITiw</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Alice&#39;s Instagram: </p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/aliceoverall/</p><p><br></p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/</p> 9f5eb133-ac00-4662-8709-3ca918ede5b1 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/92c1e38c-d899-42d2-bcbb-8ccabd8666c9 Sun, 09 May 2021 15:20:22 +0000 3339 yes full #7 - finzar #7 - finzar 7 Tom Maynard In today's episode, we’re joined by finzar, a British editing guru at the forefront of the gaming space, who provides editing guides and tutorials of techniques that are now instantly recognisable within the genre. 


We chat about his journey to 120 thousand subscribers, and what tips are essential to anyone looking to grow their channel. We take a deep dive into his thoughts on YouTube, and how creators should prioritise in order to enjoy the journey.



finzars channel:


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClbf3kWcT1KGn-WnKPwq7vQ



finzar twitter:


https://twitter.com/finzarYT



Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/

]]> <p>In today&#39;s episode, we’re joined by finzar, a British editing guru at the forefront of the gaming space, who provides editing guides and tutorials of techniques that are now instantly recognisable within the genre. </p><p><br></p><p>We chat about his journey to 120 thousand subscribers, and what tips are essential to anyone looking to grow their channel. We take a deep dive into his thoughts on YouTube, and how creators should prioritise in order to enjoy the journey.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>finzars channel:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClbf3kWcT1KGn-WnKPwq7vQ</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>finzar twitter:</p><p><br></p><p>https://twitter.com/finzarYT</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Music and more: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/</p> 9a2d2b13-6912-49df-bb64-94e9128a0be0 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/31e0872a-50e4-4c65-991c-ceeef4171fe0 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:54:48 +0000 3980 yes full #6 - RennsReviews #6 - RennsReviews 6 Tom Maynard Today, I'm joined by RennsReviews where we discuss developing new ideas in the Game Reviewer space, filming in public and the ethics of influencer marketing.


RennsReviews Channel:


https://www.youtube.com/user/RennsReviews



RennsReviews Twitter:


https://twitter.com/RennsReviews



Listen on Spotify, Apple Music ect: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/

]]> <p>Today, I&#39;m joined by RennsReviews where we discuss developing new ideas in the Game Reviewer space, filming in public and the ethics of influencer marketing.</p><p><br></p><p>RennsReviews Channel:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/user/RennsReviews</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>RennsReviews Twitter:</p><p><br></p><p>https://twitter.com/RennsReviews</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Music ect: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/</p> 2d640e5d-f345-4f6a-9ae9-4b8c3e220a6b https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/61aea4e8-0a72-4dd3-849e-9370e712da48 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:19:42 +0000 3666 yes full #5 - Leadhead #5 - Leadhead 5 Tom Maynard Today, I'm joined by Leadhead where we explore the use of introspection when analysing art, ethics within videogames and her experience gaining 100k subscribers in just a few short weeks.


Leadhead Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_kehZbfRz-KrjXIqeIiPw


Leadhead Discord:

https://discord.gg/DvuzqBt


Second channel:

https://www.youtube.com/porkbrain


Twitter:

https://twitter.com/LeadheadYT


Insta:

https://www.instagram.com/LeadheadYT


Listen on Spotify, Apple Music ect: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/

]]> <p><span>Today, I&#39;m joined by Leadhead where we explore the use of introspection when analysing art, ethics within videogames and her experience gaining 100k subscribers in just a few short weeks. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Leadhead Channel:</span></p><p><span>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_kehZbfRz-KrjXIqeIiPw</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Leadhead Discord:</span></p><p><span>https://discord.gg/DvuzqBt</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Second channel:</span></p><p><span>https://www.youtube.com/porkbrain</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Twitter:</span></p><p><span>https://twitter.com/LeadheadYT</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Insta:</span></p><p><span>https://www.instagram.com/LeadheadYT</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Listen on Spotify, Apple Music ect: https://my1st1000.carrd.co/</span></p> 2aa7bfed-8538-4161-a223-a85cd67f20a4 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/bc6f1696-ebdf-45a9-b1df-640f18e09367 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:49:59 +0000 4260 no full #4 - LFC Focus #4 - LFC Focus 4 Tom Maynard Today, I'm joined by Will of LFC Focus where we chat about his journey as a creator, from a fan to de facto journalist of Liverpool FC. We explore how he manages a heavy schedule alone, and how he has developed his confidence on camera over the past few years.


LFC Focus: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFz2ujIsfmUkAyWIRdSwDQ


LFC Focus on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/LFCFocusTV

]]> <p>Today, I&#39;m joined by Will of LFC Focus where we chat about his journey as a creator, from a fan to de facto journalist of Liverpool FC. We explore how he manages a heavy schedule alone, and how he has developed his confidence on camera over the past few years.</p><p><br></p><p>LFC Focus: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFz2ujIsfmUkAyWIRdSwDQ</p><p><br></p><p>LFC Focus on Twitter:</p><p>https://twitter.com/LFCFocusTV</p> 1ede417d-5a44-4828-a482-a62abd884a64 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/8652a604-a737-49cc-8281-febb2a34dcc1 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:33:55 +0000 4060 no full #3 - Madelaine Turner #3 - Madelaine Turner 3 Tom Maynard The podcast about how creators got started. I'm joined by Madelaine Turner where we chat about her insane 7 month growth on TikTok, her unique style of self-taught filmmaking and portrait cinematography with phones. Madelaine Turner's socials: TikTok: @madelaineturner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuY6YPvFltNTk8GNqU2lBBw Instagram: @turnermadelaine Twitter: @turnermadelain I'm joined by Madelaine Turner where we chat about her insane 7 month growth on TikTok, her unique style of self-taught filmmaking and portrait cinematography with phones.


Madelaine Turner's socials:

TikTok: @madelaineturner

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuY6YPvFltNTk8GNqU2lBBw

Instagram: @turnermadelaine

Twitter: @turnermadelain

]]> <p>I&#39;m joined by Madelaine Turner where we chat about her insane 7 month growth on TikTok, her unique style of self-taught filmmaking and portrait cinematography with phones.</p><p><br></p><p>Madelaine Turner&#39;s socials:</p><p>TikTok: @madelaineturner</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuY6YPvFltNTk8GNqU2lBBw</p><p>Instagram: @turnermadelaine</p><p>Twitter: @turnermadelain</p> 01b7befb-9b2c-4d97-9e11-6a91b4642f38 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/9d7410d9-55c5-44b9-bc48-44c9028edcbf Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:16:38 +0000 4456 no full #2 - Carlos Costa #2 - Carlos Costa 2 Tom Maynard The podcast about how creators got started. Today, I'm joined by Carlos Costa where we talk GoPro, entrepreneurship and adventure filmmaking. Carlos Costa: https://www.youtube.com/user/lalosjaja Today, I'm joined by Carlos Costa where we talk GoPro, entrepreneurship and adventure filmmaking.


Carlos Costa:

https://www.youtube.com/user/lalosjaja

]]> <p>Today, I&#39;m joined by Carlos Costa where we talk GoPro, entrepreneurship and adventure filmmaking.</p><p><br></p><p>Carlos Costa:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/user/lalosjaja</p> 3e6e44d4-e56a-46e3-8f0e-69b128e1ce43 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/79acced0-4187-48d7-8df1-9dd53b5b2abf Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:09:09 +0000 3605 no full #1 - Quick Kits #1 - Quick Kits 1 Tom Maynard The podcast about how creators got started. In our pilot episode, I'm joined by Owen of Quick Kits where we talk about growth, production value and filming scale models. Quick Kits: https://www.youtube.com/user/quickkits In our pilot episode, I'm joined by Owen of Quick Kits where we talk about growth, production value and filming scale models.


Quick Kits:

https://www.youtube.com/user/quickkits

]]> <p>In our pilot episode, I&#39;m joined by Owen of Quick Kits where we talk about growth, production value and filming scale models.</p><p><br></p><p>Quick Kits:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/user/quickkits</p> 2facb9c1-4325-4d1f-b006-04b114457ba3 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/991ec965-2b16-4e94-b5bc-ab5ae7ee6e1a Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000 4353 no trailer Teaser Teaser Tom Maynard Only a tease. Learn what the show is all about - in under 60 seconds. Learn what the show is all about - in under 60 seconds.

]]> <p>Learn what the show is all about - in under 60 seconds.</p> 6a266782-34a9-4b6a-afbf-b5ee70bab498 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed70246-ad21-4853-af81-bf54dd7f8e05/episodes/754e0839-bd3d-4ebb-bff5-ecef6117c6b3 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:55:00 +0000 49 no