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The Oscars are leaving ABC for YouTube. Here is what that means for the future of Hollywood and the creator economy.

In our final episode of 2025, Lauren and Josh break down the massive news that the Academy Awards are moving to YouTube in 2029. We analyze why this shift is happening, the history of the broadcast, and whether creators will finally get their moment on the red carpet.

We discuss:

-- Why the Oscars left ABC for YouTube

-- Instagram Reels coming to your living room TV

-- Our biggest predictions for the creator economy in 2026

-- New creator programs from Home Depot and Markiplier’s movie debut

00:00 Intro & 6th Anniversary Survey

01:09 Hanukkah Sweatshirts & Hannah Hart

02:57 Tyler Oakley & VidCon Story

05:35 Breaking News: Oscars Move to YouTube

08:24 The History of Oscars Distribution

12:49 Will Creators Take Over the Oscars?

16:15 YouTube VP’s Statement

17:22 Instagram Reels on Amazon Fire TV

20:40 Prediction: Brand Spend in 2026

22:51 Prediction: Media M&A Madness

24:10 Upload: Home Depot’s "Crew of Doers"

25:07 Upload: Markiplier’s Iron Lung Movie

26:00 2025 Sign Off

Creator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.

Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/

Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/

Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/

Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand