Uploaded and Unfiltered

About Uploaded and Unfiltered

Creative journeys. Real struggles. Honest growth. Hosted by Jermaine, Uploaded and Unfiltered is where Black creators talk real about what it takes to create in public—and stay sane doing it. You’ll hear from YouTubers, streamers, podcasters, musicians, and other digital creatives on how they built their platforms, overcame burnout, dealt with self-doubt, and found their voice. This isn’t fluff or “how I got famous” talk. We dig into the messy middle—impostor syndrome, grief, perfectionism, procrastination, and the pressure to perform. Every episode is packed with truth and tools to help you: Build your creative presence online (without faking it) Move through mental blocks that keep you stuck Learn from the wins and fails of other Black creators 🎧 This podcast is for you if: You’re a BIPOC content creator or want to be You’ve got ideas but keep overthinking or procrastinating You want honest convos, mindset shifts, and real strategies New episodes every week. Hit subscribe and join the movement.

Publisher

Jermaine Pulliam

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Jul 2023

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

174 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Build a System That Actually Feels Good to Use

   Send me a text! Be part of the show! First live stream episode, done messy and on purpose. I break down the “outing content system” I built for solo vlogs, how it held up at Battle League Live in Charlotte (yellow squad champions, by the way), and where it fell short, like forgetting to plan which camera to bring for a dim brewery. We also get into why systems are what’s kept this podcast going 172 weeks straight, why you should build a little whimsy into the tasks you dread, and why y...

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Losing Friends, Setting Boundaries & Growing Anyway with Mel

   Send me a text! Be part of the show! This week on Uploaded & Unfiltered, I sat down with Mel: Houston-born barista of 13 years, music producer, streamer since 2019, and proud dog mom to Nubia. We got into how she was making content before she knew what content was. That meant abandoned YouTube channels, Instagram motivational rants, and yes, slam poetry she’d rather you didn’t find. Mel breaks down how a simple accountability challenge to post twice a day, plus a two-day streaming schedu...

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   How an Accountability Group Took Samiraijack's Content to the Next Level

   Send me a text! Be part of the show! This week I've got Samiraijack on. He's been all over my For You page lately, and his streams are some of the coziest on Twitch. We talk about him coming back from a 15-month break, how a creator accountability group helped him ramp up, and his push to get into the Capcom Creator Program. He also shares the advice he wishes he'd heard on day one: have fun, know your intent, and don't make money the only reason you're doing this. Follow Samiraijack: ...

Who has been a guest on Uploaded and Unfiltered

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dannielle Jay
• ChellOAG
• Black Gold Roger

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

432,481

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

71

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