So... What Happened to the YouTubers We Grew Up With?

Start earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to joinbilt.com/BANTERLY __ In the age of TikTok and Reels, YouTube feels like the quirky older sibling that introduced us to the internet. For Gen Z, it was a cornerstone of our childhood—whether we were binge-watching makeup tutorials, gaming streams, or viral moments like Leave Britney Alone and Baby Shark. It’s where we played music videos on repeat and looked up lyrics to our favorite songs. In this episode, Maya and Aidan take a nostalgic dive into YouTube’s golden era, reminiscing about the days when they’d rush home from school, sit in front of their computers, and queue up their favorite creators. We discuss the rise and fall of Colleen Ballinger, why Trisha Paytas seems impossible to cancel, and the era of long-form content—think two-hour vlogs, GRWMs, and iconic crying on the kitchen floor moments. This is a good one—buckle up. __ Hosted by: Maya Shetty & Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Maya Shetty & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at [e-mail] Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email [e-mail] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices