For start-ups, creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners looking to grow your business and amplify your voice, NJ Content Studio exists for you.
With hosts John Bertino and Steven Picanza!

by John Bertino & Steven Picanza

For start-ups, creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners looking to grow your business and amplify your voice, NJ Content Studio exists for you. With hosts John Bertino and Steven Picanza!
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July 7, 2026
<p>On today's episode of The Creators' Show, the guys sit down with Mike Kupris, better known as Become The Knight, to discuss the reality of being a metal YouTuber, surviving the YouTube algorithm, and transitioning to full-time music production and content creation. The guys also dive deep into creator monetization strategies, shifting from Patreon to SubscribeStar, and whether B2B marketing actually works on YouTube.</p> <p>Sometimes (lovingly) referred to as a music snob, Mike began life as a sound engineer and musician before getting into Let's Plays and deciding to make a go for it himself, quickly becoming a well-known music reviewer and knowledgeable personality in the online metal scene.</p> <p>Want to see more from Become The Knight?</p> <p>Instagram: becometheknight<br /> Facebook: Become The Knight<br /> Twitter: @becometheknight<br /> <br /> Want to check out our studio and start making your own viral content? Head over to <a href="https://www.njcontentstudio.com">our website</a> and get started! <br /> <br /> <strong>Key Episode Timestamps:</strong></p> <p>(00:00) Intro & The Reality of Being a "YouTuber" vs. a Musician<br /> (01:06) Welcome Mike Caprice (Become the Knight) & Shared Connections<br /> (02:16) Audio Engineering Background vs. YouTube Consulting<br /> (03:30) Debunking AI: Did Mike Actually Do HVAC Repair? <br /> (04:12) The Origins of Become the Knight & College Suspensions<br /> (06:27) Moving to Nashville, "Let's Plays," and Launching a Music Channel<br /> (08:09) Cringy Beginnings: Mike the Music Snob & Random Jams<br /> (08:39) The Golden Rule of YouTube Growth: Strict Weekly Consistency<br /> (11:15) Going Viral: The Metallica Meta-Reaction Video That Took Off<br /> (15:27) Making the Leap to Full-Time Content Creation<br /> (16:32) The Honest Truth About YouTube Revenue Streams (Ads, Patreon, Crowdfunding)<br /> (17:43) Business vs. Content: Choosing a Monetization Strategy<br /> (20:43) Maximizing Affiliate Marketing (Sweetwater vs. Amazon)<br /> (22:03) The Reality of the YouTube Algorithm & Surviving "Adpocalypses"<br /> (23:43) Why Mike Limits His Social Footprint Strictly to YouTube<br /> (24:46) Why You Should Focus on One Revenue Offer at a Time<br /> (27:13) The Patreon Drama: Moving to SubscribeStar over Free Speech<br /> (29:28) How to Masterfully Pitch Your Patreon/Crowdfunding<br /> (33:09) Scaling with an Agent & Navigating Complex Brand Deals<br /> (36:38) Getting Inbound Leads & Building Meaningful Industry Connections<br /> (38:41) Deconstructing "The Death of Metal YouTube" <br /> (41:12) Escaping the "Dopamine Merchant" Trap & Finding Creative Substance<br /> (44:04) Balancing Ethics, Audience Purpose, and Algorithmic Realities<br /> (47:59) Has YouTube's "Satisfaction-Weighted Discovery" Actually Changed Anything?<br /> (52:12) The Algorithmic Box: When the Algorithm Punishes Creative Evolution<br /> (54:56) Pivot or Start Fresh? Mike's Plan for Evolving His Channel<br /> (56:46) The Painful Truth of Bleeding Subscribers During a Content Shift<br /> (59:31) Is Paid Promotion a "Poison Pill" for Channel Growth?<br /> (01:05:14) Should Corporate Brands Be on YouTube? (The B2B Trap)<br /> (01:08:41) Humans vs. Brands: Why Relatable Faces Win the Algorithm<br /> (01:13:52) Final Advice for Creators & Where to Find Become the Knight</p>

May 20, 2026
<p><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">Can you really build a massive comedy career by bombing on purpose in front of moving subway crowds? If you're Marcus Monroe, at least, the answer is yes.</span></p> <p><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">On this week's episode of The Creators Show, the guys sit down with the well-known subway comedian to talk about his viral characters, the logistics of running a mobile production out of his apartment, and what happened when an anti-Columbus bit almost got him jumped. Marcus also breaks down the behind-the-scenes of his most controversial videos and reveals how he grew into a massively successful creator who uses online insanity and real-time reactions on the subway to fuel his passion for live performing.</span></p> <p><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir= "auto"><strong>Want to see more from Marcus?</strong><br /></span><span class= "ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">Instagram: marcusjmonroe <br /></span><span class= "ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">TikTok: marcusjmonroe</span><span class= "ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto"> <br /> <br /> <strong>Want to check out our studio and start making your own viral content?</strong> Head over to <a href= "https://www.njcontentstudio.com">our website</a> and let's get started! </span></p> <p><strong><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir= "auto">Key Timestamps:</span></strong></p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,0,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:06:50]</strong> - Welcome to the Studio: Introducing Subway Comedian Marcus Monroe</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,1,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:11:15]</strong> - The Reality of Social Media Virality vs. Hitting the Live Stand-Up Stage</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,2,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:15:30]</strong> - Finding the Spark: The Origin Story of the First Viral Subway Zombie</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,3,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:21:45]</strong> - The Commute Logistics: Leaving the Apartment in Full Costume</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,4,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:27:10]</strong> - Engineering the Perfect Flop: Writing Jokes Meant to "Bomb" for Reactions</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,5,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:33:25]</strong> - Going Mega-Viral: The Behind-the-Scenes of the Jesus & Devil Videos</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,6,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:39:40]</strong> - High-Risk Comedy: The Infamous Christopher Columbus Bit & Near-Fights</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,7,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:45:15]</strong> - The Airplane Incident: Getting Blacklisted by Delta for Cooking a Steak in the Toilet</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,8,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:51:30]</strong> - Costume Chaos: How to Vacuum Seal an Entire Wardrobe & Scoring Brand Sponsorships</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,9,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[00:57:45]</strong> - Branching Out: Testing Subway Audiences in Chicago, Toronto, and Milwaukee</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,10,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[01:03:10]</strong> - Crowdsourcing Dad Jokes, Facebook Demographics, and Writing a Movie</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,11,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[01:06:45]</strong> - Episode Wrap-Up: Live Show Plugs & Where to Follow Marcus</p> <p><strong data-path-to-node="3,12,0" data-index-in-node= "0">[01:07:05]</strong> - Studio Bonus Audio: Medical Tourism, Turkey Hair Transplants, and Mic Checks</p>

April 27, 2026
<p>PJ Johnson knows a little something about good food, smart collaborations and great content!</p> <p>Founder of the wildly popular Traveling Tastebuds, PJ joins us on this episode of The Creators Show to talk about how a love of good eats and a desire to help support his favorite local restaurants during COVID turned into a massively successful social media brand.</p> <p>Is this the best interview in South Jersey?? Of course it is!</p> <p>With hosts John Bertino and Steven Picanza, and special guests PJ Johnson and Shannon McStravock!</p> <p>Want more content? Subscribe to us on YouTube and follow us on Instagram and TikTok!</p> <p>Want more of PJ and The Traveling Tastebuds? Check them out on Instagam, TikTok and YouTube!</p> <p>Want to check out our studio and start making your own viral content? Head over to our website and get started! </p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>00:00 – The Legendary "Luna Rosa" Meal & Mixologist Magic</p> <p>08:55 – Welcome to The Creator Show: Intro with PJ & Shannon</p> <p>10:18 – Roots & Romance: From Northeast Philly to a "Creator Love Story"</p> <p>15:45 – The Penn State Pivot: From Computer Science to Food Content</p> <p>19:03 – The Marketing Interview: Using a 100K Follower Resume to Land Grungo Law</p> <p>23:31 – The Secret Sauce: Using Juxtaposition for Brand Memorability</p> <p>26:35 – Awareness vs. Conversion: Scaling a Law Firm through Food Reviews</p> <p>29:07 – Why Memorability is Worth More than Awareness</p> <p>58:50 – "Is This The Best...?": The Psychology Behind a Viral Slogan</p> <p>01:00:17 – Engagement Engineering: Why Your Hook is a Conversation Starter</p> <p>01:11:15 – SEO for Social Media: Captions, Transcripts, and Location Tagging 01:22:48 – The Local Legend: Kid Rip's and the "Chicken Hands" of God</p>
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