Westcoast Man Buys Microphone, Launches YouTube Channel, Becomes World’s Leading Expert on Everything

By Matthew R. Paden

Friday, February 07th 2025

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LOS ANGELES—After purchasing a $49.99 USB microphone from Amazon and watching a ten-minute tutorial on “how to sound confident,” local man Brandon Miller, 27, has successfully positioned himself as the internet’s foremost authority on politics, science, finance, health, and medieval sword fighting.

“It all started when I recorded myself ranting about ‘the collapse of Western civilization’ while wearing aviator sunglasses indoors,” said Miller, now referred to as “The Voice of Truth” by his 600,000 YouTube subscribers. “By the time I uploaded my second video, I realized—I don’t just have opinions. I have facts.”

Despite having no formal education in any subject he discusses, Miller insists his credentials are beyond question. “I’ve done hours of research,” he said, referring to an evening spent reading Reddit threads and watching other YouTubers who also claim to be experts.

“Plus, I talk in a really authoritative tone, which, as we all know, is way more important than actual knowledge.”

Miller's rapid rise to prominence follows a well-established internet formula:

1. Find a hot topic.

2. Put on a suit or some glasses to appear credible.

3. Start a podcast and say things like ‘The mainstream won’t tell you this, but…’

4. Profit.

   
   

Within weeks of launching his YouTube channel, Miller Speaks Truth, he had successfully positioned himself as an undisputed expert on at least 37 different subjects, including but not limited to cryptocurrency, fitness, nutrition, astrophysics, the stock market, the Federal Reserve, ancient alien theories, and how to properly cook a steak.

“People always ask me, ‘Brandon, what makes you qualified to speak on these topics?’” Miller said. “And I tell them, ‘Well, what makes them qualified to doubt me?’”

Experts in actual fields have expressed concern over the growing trend of self-appointed YouTube authorities, but Miller remains unfazed.

“These so-called ‘doctors’ and ‘scientists’ may have degrees, but do they have a ring light? A clickbait thumbnail? A Patreon with thousands of devoted followers? I don’t think so,” Miller scoffed. “Besides, if they really knew what they were talking about, they’d have way more subscribers.”

According to internet culture analysts, the rise of influencers like Miller can be attributed to the public’s increasing distrust of traditional media and academia, combined with an overwhelming preference for people who “speak with confidence, whether they’re right or not.”

“People just want someone who says things in a deep voice and makes them feel smart for watching,” said Dr. Elaine Patterson, an actual media studies professor. “If you add dramatic music and say ‘I’m just asking questions,’ you can get millions of views while spreading absolutely unhinged nonsense.”

Despite facing occasional backlash for his wildly uninformed takes—such as claiming that the moon is actually “just a government projection to keep people docile” and that drinking raw eggs prevents taxation—Miller insists he is only giving people “the real truth” that the so-called experts won’t tell them.

“I don’t trust anyone who went to college,” he declared in a recent livestream. “I learned everything I know from real, unfiltered sources—like other YouTubers who agree with me.”

Miller’s empire continues to expand, with upcoming ventures that include:

• A masterclass on financial freedom, despite having filed for bankruptcy last year.

• A 12-part video series on “debunking climate science,” based entirely on a gut feeling.

• An eBook titled The Truth About Everything (a PDF copy-pasted from Wikipedia).

When asked about his long-term plans, Miller was optimistic.

“My goal is to become the next Joe Rogan, but even less qualified,” he said proudly. “And if you disagree with me? You’re probably brainwashed by Big Science.”

At press time, Miller had just launched a new podcast where he and two equally uninformed friends confidently discuss “how to fix the economy” while drinking energy drinks and recording from a parked car.