Like & Describe: The Official YouTube Trends Podcast

Welcome to an exciting episode of "Like & Describe" LIVE at VidCon! Join MatPat with mukbang legends Eat Spicy with Tee, HyuneeEats, and Josh Scherer from Mythical Kitchen as they dive into the fascinating world of mukbangs. From their origins in South Korea to their global phenomenon status, we explore the evolution of this sensory delight and its impact on YouTube and beyond. Discover the unique journey of mukbang creators, the role of ASMR, and the creative ways food and entertainment merge on this platform.

Let us know your favorite mukbang moments in the comments and check out the incredible creators featured in this video! 

Host Creators:

Join gymnastics insider Peng Peng Lee, golf extraordinaire Grant Horvat, wrestling champion Cayden Henschel, running guru Alexis Black, and table tennis master Emil of Pongfinity, together with host MatPat, as they dive into the fascinating world of non-team sports on YouTube. This all-star lineup of creators is not only revolutionizing how we experience athletics online, they’re also pioneering a whole new form of sports entertainment.

Discover the secrets behind sports content creation, the most viral trick shots, hilarious challenges, and unexpected crossovers that are bringing year-round attention to these individual sports. 🏅🎥

We’re talking Anime! MatPat is joined by creators JazzyGuns & Shonen Showdown, as well as YouTube trends expert Earnest Pettie, to delve into how Black creators have amplified anime's impact on mainstream culture. Get ready for a conversation jam packed with all things Anime that explores the influence of the artform, celebrates its diverse fanbase, and examines its expanding role in shaping popular culture.

Shonen Showdown (aka Rob) is a focal point of the anime community that specializes in anime and manga debates, character power rankings, and anime inspired comedy.

Jasmine is dedicated to in-depth anime reviews and gameplay on her personal channel, Jazzy Guns, and her duo channel, Dwayne and Jazz. 

Creator Call-Outs:

*Each host has been compensated for their involvement in this series.

2023 came jam-packed with trends ranging from music to video games to, of course, crazes that were just downright absurd. In this especially epic episode, our host, MatPat is joined by co-host Anthony Padilla, to uncover the 2023 Trending Topics (US)! Witness as Anthony challenges MatPat's YouTube prowess by serving up the cleverest of clues that'll keep MatPat guessing. 

So, think you're a trendspotter? Put your knowledge to the test! How many trends could you nail? Drop your score in the comments at yt.be/likedescribe