Off The Range Podcast 011 – DLD After DARK

In this conversation, Josh interviews DLD After Dark about his YouTube channel and content creation journey. DLD After Dark explains that the channel originally started as an audio-only podcast focused on preparedness and government overreach. Eventually, they transitioned to YouTube and began live streaming three times a week. The conversation also touches on the challenges of being a content creator, the evolution of YouTube, and the importance of balancing personal life with content creation. They discuss the impact of memberships on the channel and the support from their audience. The conversation revolves around the challenges and limitations of content creation on YouTube, particularly for creators in the firearms and self-defense niche. The hosts discuss the value of offering exclusive content to channel members and the potential risks of relying solely on YouTube for income. They also explore the possibility of alternative platforms like Rumble and the importance of diversifying revenue streams. The conversation touches on the censorship and demonetization issues faced by content creators and the influence of big tech companies and the government. The hosts also discuss the potential for a new video platform to rival YouTube and the importance of preserving the right to build firearms in the privacy of one’s own home. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the possibility of reusing jigs for P80 frames and the changes in the gun building industry. They also touch on the legal challenges faced by the industry and the impact of the Trump administration’s policies. The conversation then shifts to celebrating wins in the fight for gun rights and the need for activism. The hosts also discuss the launch of a new knife company called Definition Knives.