In this episode, JP breaks down how YouTube’s recommendation system actually works, what “shadow banning” really means, and why even longtime subscribers with the bell turned on aren’t seeing new uploads. It’s part tech breakdown, part existential crisis, and all raw creator honesty — from someone who’s been uploading nonstop for over a decade.

🧩 Topics Covered

• The YouTube Vanishing Act — why viewers think JP quit when he never did
• How notifications and algorithm signals quietly erase creators from your feed
• The myth (and reality) of the YouTube “shadow ban”
• Why the platform promotes junk food content over authentic storytelling
• The growing wave of AI-generated noise drowning out real voices
• How dedicated  ...