Gems of the Internet

About Gems of the Internet

We’re Paul and Mia. We both live and work on the internet. The internet feels too big sometimes. It’s hard to find things that are meaningful when there’s just so much out there. So we’re sharing a few things each week that were exciting, inspiring, or meaningful to us. Maybe one of those things will inspire your next project, or maybe you’ll find your next favorite creator. This is Gems of the Internet.

Publisher

Patreon

Category

news · society & culture · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2025

Latest episode

21 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2025

   6 gems we found on the internet this week

   A conversation about unhinged ads, an SNL-worthy podcast moment, a unique interview on the creative process, and much more. Gems we cover in this episode: Amtrak’s unhinged ad: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLIjDBroiMp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Make Typos’ video, “He Started in a Dorm Room. Now His Music is on Netflix”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQNZZaBMPH0 Rooter Plumbing Skate Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8pV1Sagc9g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MTFwbTFzb2JiOXBkdg== Rachel Dratch on Good Hang with Amy Poehler: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKfWWgPuet-/ Oscar Boyson’s video “A Return to L'Isola di Sleepy Jones”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuyvRO7IFPs Billy Oppenheimer’s email newsletter, Six at 6 on Sunday: https://billyoppenheimer.com/june-22-2025/ And a secret bonus gem: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNVpVDLMUCS/?img_index=1 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:48 Amtrak's Unhinged Viral Video 00:04:45 Dorm Room to Netflix Composer 00:08:46 Roto-Rooter Skate Plumbers 00:10:09 Comedy Chaos: Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, and Rachel Dratch 00:13:53 A Return to L'Isola de Sleepy Jones 00:16:10 The Six at 6 Newsletter 00:19:00 Thank you for watching!

2. 

   31 Jul 2025

   6 things from the internet we're obsessed with this week

   A conversation about Lorde’s newest project, the magic of street photography, and the “new media circuit”. Gems we cover in this episode: Can I Walk With You? https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Mrf3Rp/ Derrick Gee x Lorde https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRSNSf4E4SU Karl Shakur on Street Photography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxuzQvPJmjU Lorde on the Therapuss podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YWnzz56Iz4 Basquiat’s Work Ethic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G9pnE0bnfE Lorde’s Seven Artifacts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H3RXcSWngU&t=4s&pp=ygUUbG9yZGUgcm9sbGluZyBzdG9uZXM%3D And a bonus gem: Dodford’s newest doc on Pedro Pascal! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APeXNIvEJu4 Chapters 00:00:00 Intro and Today's Gems 00:00:12 Can I Walk With You: Street Podcasting 00:05:51 The Derrick Gee and Lorde Interview 00:09:26 YouTube as the New Media Circuit 00:12:38 Mastering Street Photography with Karl Shakur 00:16:15 Jake Shane and Lorde: Therapuss Podcast 00:20:06 Make Art Not Content: Basquiat's Work Ethic 00:25:53 Rolling Stone: Lorde's Seven Artifacts 00:28:34 Wrap-Up and Reflections

3. 

   8 Jul 2025

   This TikTok has vine energy (+5 cool things we found this week)

   A conversation about vine energy, making art out of the mundane, and what makes effective creative feedback. From a silly bologna video to a heartwarming internet moment, we bring you gems that are sure to spark creative conversation. Gems we cover in this episode: balleronibolonga https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Mrf3Rp/ Ali Gallop’s Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad0scjzvgoI Stripe - A Conversation with Jony Ive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLb9g_8r-mE Garrett Animate’s animated voicemail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpmLSSNC6Nk Original Skateboards longboarding video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXqmRAUsn9U&t=3s Poolhouse x Rachel creating “Could Be Love (Rachel’s Version)” https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTj4fKFKF/ And a bonus gem: Artist Lije Morgan’s collaboration with Patreon - a relaxing moment to stop your scroll: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLlIe_KTo4k/ Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Overview of the Episode 00:00:09 Viral TikTok: Spinning Lunch Meat & Vine Energy 00:03:04 Gem 2: Creative Q&A with Ali Gallop 00:07:33 Gem 3: Jony Ive’s Design Philosophy 00:12:47 Gem 4: Talking Pigeon by Garrett Animates 00:14:13 Gem 5: Nostalgic Longboarding Video & Community 00:17:37 Gem 6: The TikTok Song Collab – 'Could Be Love (Rachel’s Version)' 00:20:03 TikTok vs Reels: Why Do Creative Moments Happen? 00:21:46 Wrap Up

4. 

   27 Jun 2025

   6 interesting things we found on the internet this week

   A Conversation about design, a supportively unhinged comic, and what makes a good musical cover. From a creative talk by Tyler, the Creator to an exciting creator collab to the magic of Like A Version, we dive into some of our favorite creative discoveries on the Internet! The gems we cover this episode: Laura Kampf's video about the DS table: https://youtu.be/VVSlw8nTFWk?si=kqP4esu2RJC9oFh8 Tyler Talk: London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdhTxdfui34 @raminnazer’s comic, 100 views is actually a lot: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKTX0gNRC2U/?igsh=MTV3c2ZrYXhqcDZhYQ%3D%3D&img_index=1 YouTube Brandcast 2015: John Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XuRru8D7AQ&pp=0gcJCbAJAYcqIYzv NIKI sings a country version of Chappel Roan’s  Casual for “Like a Version”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihKMSRT6oEs Chair Times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pruIWHMxZb0&t=3465s&pp=ygUFY2hhaXI%3D And a bonus gem: Architectural Digest visits the set of NPR’s Tiny Desk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka1DKkj7pGk Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction & Today's Gems Preview 00:00:12 Laura Kampf's Custom Table for Digital Spaghetti 00:04:07 Tyler, The Creator's Converse Collaboration 00:08:37 Rameen Nazir's Crowd Size Comic & Instagram Carousels 00:11:15 John Green's YouTube & Patreon Talk 00:17:28 NIKI's Cover of 'Chapel' and What Makes a Great Song Cover 00:21:04 Chair Times: The Fascinating World of Chairs 00:26:17 Wrap-Up & Bonus Gems

5. 

   16 Jun 2025

   How This Creator Filmed A Prison Escape Series in Just 5 Hours

   A Conversation about Zines, a Trippy Tiktok series, and a Pop-Up Newsletter From a touching road trip video made by Ben (Frantic Frames) and Caleb Shaw post-Camp Film Fest to a faux-prison TikTok series shot in five hours to the analog-meets-digital vibes of Creator Mag's zine revival, we dive into some of our favorite creative discoveries on the Internet! The gems we cover this episode: Ben (@franticframes) and Caleb’s (@wherescalebshaw) Road Trip IG Reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJXb5FaJUQz/?hl=en Creator Mag x Keep It Moving Collab: https://www.instagram.com/powderblueworld/reel/DHcKXrRsmw4/?api=%E6%B3%95%E5%9B%BD%E5%8D%97%E7%89%B9%E5%93%AA%E9%87%8C%E6%9C%89%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1%EF%BC%88v%E4%BF%A18764603%E7%9C%9F%E5%AE%9E%E4%B8%8A%E9%97%A8%EF%BC%89-%E6%B3%95%E5%9B%BD%E5%8D%97%E7%89%B9%E5%93%AA%E9%87%8C%E6%9C%89%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E5%85%A8%E5%A5%97%E7%89%B9%E6%AE%8A%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1-%E6%B3%95%E5%9B%BD%E5%8D%97%E7%89%B9%E5%93%AA%E9%87%8C%E6%9C%89%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E4%B8%8A%E9%97%A8%E8%BF%87%E5%A4%9C%E7%89%B9%E6%AE%8A%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1-%E6%B3%95%E5%9B%BD%E5%8D%97%E7%89%B9%E5%93%AA%E9%87%8C%E6%9C%89%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1%E8%81%94%E7%B3%BB%E6%96%B9%E5%BC%8F-%E6%B3%95%E5%9B%BD%E5%8D%97%E7%89%B9%E5%93%AA%E9%87%8C%E6%9C%89%E5%B0%8F%E5%A7%90%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%A6%B9%E4%B8%8A%E9%97%A8%E8%BF%87%E5%A4%9C%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1.zpxn&hl=zh-cn William Banks (@williambanks_)TikTok series: https://www.tiktok.com/@williambanks_/video/7446474622561733918 Mind-blowing VFX from Rachel’s Room (@rachels_room): https://www.tiktok.com/@rachels_room/video/7489223089138584874?_r=1&_t=ZT-8vGMj34a0kA Pantone Video (from Business Insider): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnpyTNK4U9U A Year In Drawings by Chris Schwaar (@schwaar) : https://www.instagram.com/schwaar/ And a bonus gem: Party of One Podcast (@partyof1pod): https://www.tiktok.com/@partyof1pod?lang=en (from our hosts: it’s an interesting format and the epitome of “just do it.” Shows that you don’t need a cohost to start an interesting conversation) Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview 00:00:11 Ben & Caleb's Festival Collaboration 00:03:05 Creator Mag & Zine Culture Revival 00:06:08 Making the Internet Feel Smaller 00:07:18 Innovative Short-Form Video Storytelling 00:11:28 Breakthrough TikTok VFX & Creativity 00:13:00 The Business of Color: Pantone Documentary 00:16:41 A Year in Drawings: Pop-Up Newsletter 00:19:42 Reflections & Episode Wrap-Up

6. 

   2 Jun 2025

   How These Creators Are Bringing the Internet to the Big Screen

   We just got back from the very first Camp Film Fest in Austin, Texas — a bold new experiment bringing together internet creators, filmmakers, and real-life community. In this episode, we unpack the experience of attending the festival, talk about what made it electric, and share exclusive moments from our interview with the festival’s founders, Max and Simon. The Camp Film Fest was built by Creator Camp in partnership with Patreon and featured 9 first-time directors making their debut films. From surreal shorts to a full-length feature, the weekend was packed with creativity. You can catch Mia’s full conversation with Max and Simon here on the Patreon For Creators page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/PatreonforCreators We talk about: - Why this wasn’t just a bridge to Hollywood — it’s its own highway - Behind-the-scenes insights on the Anthem video and festival programming - The ethos of Creator Camp - Our quick one-word reactions to the films - Why in-person experiences matter more than view counts Subscribe for weekly doses of inspiring creators and internet gems. Until 6/5, you can check out the films that debuted at Camp Film Fest at their Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/creatorcamp Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction & Camp Film Fest Overview 00:00:37 Arriving in Austin: Pre-Festival Nerves & Preparations 00:01:10 What is Creator Camp? Origins & Community Building 00:03:46 Festival Atmosphere: Anticipation, Ads, and The Anthem Video 00:04:40 Creator Emotions: Sharing Work on the Big Screen 00:08:11 Interview with Founders: Roots of Creator Camp 00:09:43 Building Community: From Discord to Real Life 00:10:36 New Wave Filmmaking: Ethos and Artistic Intentions 00:14:25 Festival Challenges: Ticket Sales & Delusional Optimism 00:16:11 Redefining Success: Purpose and Impact of the Festival 00:19:10 Rethinking Hollywood: Bypassing Gatekeepers 00:23:45 Festival Format: How Camp Film Fest Differs from Sundance 00:25:14 Scrappiness, Mentorship, and the Future of the Festival 00:27:06 The State of Filmmaking: Disruption & The Theatrical Experience 00:29:00 Film Recap: Highlights from Camp Film Fest 00:34:40 Conclusion & Where to Watch

7. 

   19 May 2025

   Should You Start A Podcast in 2025?

   Starting a podcast in 2025 is like starting a band. So in our first episode, we explore the origins of podcasting and whether it’s still worth doing. Here are the articles we reference in this episode: Audible revolution: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2004/feb/12/broadcasting.digitalmedia YouTube beats out Spotify: https://www.webull.ca/news-detail/12382044231787520 And if you want to check out Paul’s RSS chat with Bhavik, be sure to head to the Patreon For Creators page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/PatreonforCreators Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome & Introductions 00:00:30 The Origin and Evolution of Podcasting 00:02:15 Accessibility and the Power of RSS 00:03:50 Audio to Video: The Changing Landscape 00:06:35 Podcast Formats and Creative Storytelling 00:08:03 Personal Podcasting Journeys 00:13:17 Finding Your Podcast Voice 00:18:35 Building and Growing a Podcast Audience 00:22:47 The Rise of Video Podcasts and Shorts 00:25:06 Looking Ahead: Future Topics and Community

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