Topics Discussed: YouTube lowering requirements to join the YouTube Partner Program, my findings on whether or not dislikes harm a videos perfromance, why I will never pay to promote a video on youtube, TikTok dominating youtube, what you should consider when buying a tube microphone, and defending myself from criticism of my reviews.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:55 - YouTube Lowering Partner Program Requirements YouTube Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/more-ways-for-creators-to-earn-on-youtube/ 06:00 - Do Dislikes Harm a Videos Performance 14:35 - WIBT: Pure Tube -> LA610 15:35 - WYHTS: Pay to Promote YouTube Videos 18:30 - WYHTS: TikTok is Dominating YouTube 27:15 - WYHTS: What To Consider When Buying a Tube Mic 36:00 - WYHTS: What DAW Do I Use? 37:15 - Defending "Pulling a Podcastage" 42:30 - WYHTS: Fountain Pens & Ink 45:50 - Conclusion