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From Lockdown Chaos to Global Superstars: The Luke and Sassy Scott Story. How do two brothers from Australia go from annoying each other in lockdown to having Selena Gomez (and millions of fans) follow their every move? In this episode of the RØDE Video Podcast, hosts Heen and Matt sit down with the internet’s favorite agents of chaos: Luke and Scott (AKA Luke and Sassy Scott). They dive deep into the explosion of their TikTok career, the reality of competing on The Amazing Race, behind-the-scenes creator and business advice, some never-before-shared learnings from their outrageous career so far and - most importantly - how their lifelong sibling rivalry has become their greatest business asset. Whether you’re a fan of their viral sketches or an aspiring creator, this episode is a masterclass in the business of content; authenticity, relatability and the power of family dynamics within the creator economy. 00:00 – Intro: "Chaos that brings you joy" 00:44 – Sibling Dynamics: Bringing your "little brother" everywhere 02:20 – The Amazing Race: Why radical honesty is a superpower 04:06 – Impact: How a viral birthday video mended a broken family 06:36 – The Origin Story: Getting kicked out of a rental & moving in 07:15 – Viral Explosion: 160 consecutive videos with 1M+ views 09:14 – Growing Up: Childhood home movies and "natural entertainers" 09:44 – A-List Celebs: Why Selena Gomez relates to "cooked" families 12:18 – The "Pinch Me" Moment: Sony US TV development deals 16:15 – The Business of Chaos: Strategy vs. Authenticity 25:02 – Using the Platform to be a voice for others 33:15 – Responsibility: Navigating a massive global audience 43:16 – The Future: Discussing AI and the creator economy 50:41 – The Anatomy of a Hit: What it feels like to "pop off" 55:01 – Content Protection: Dealing with fake accounts and theft 01:03:10 – Maintaining Momentum: Fighting burnout and staying consistent 01:07:47 – Proven Engagement: Surpassing 2 billion total views 01:11:06 – Outro: Mutual respect and growing the industry together The RØDE Video Podcast is recorded in Sydney, Australia, using the very best equipment and accessories from RØDE including: - RØDECaster Video: All-in-one video + audio production console with switching, recording and pro-grade mixing. (https://rode.com/products/rodecaster-...) - RØDE PodMic: Broadcast-quality dynamic microphone built for podcast vocals. (https://rode.com/products/podmic) Never miss an episode of the RØDE Video Podcast. Subscribe for more conversations on the craft and business of video podcasting, content creation and the broader creator economy. We have an exciting lineup of interviews with more top-tier creator talent coming soon! Discover Luke & Scott: Ihttps://www.instagram.com/lukeandsassyscott (Luke & Scott) https://www.instagram.com/lukeandsassyscottpodcast (Luke & Scott Podcast) -https://www.tiktok.com/@lukeandsassyscott (Luke & Scott)