🧠 How to Share Your Own Quick Thought
Got something to say? Say it. Here’s the simplest way to post a short video on YouTube right from your phone. Don’t have a Google account (aka Gmail, required for YouTube commenting)? See below for how to set that up.
📣 Want to Share Your Thoughts On Trail Mix Live
Post your video to YouTube and send me the link—done.
If it fits the vibe, I’ll feature it on Trail Mix Live.
✅ Step 1: Get the YouTube App
Download the YouTube app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).
Sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, it’ll walk you through making it.
🎥 Step 2: Record or Choose a Video
- Tap the ➕ plus sign at the bottom center.
- To record now, choose “Create a Short.”
- To upload something you already recorded, choose “Upload a video.”
✍️ Step 3: Add a Title
Keep it short. Tell us what it’s about.
📤 Step 4: Post It
- Make sure it’s set to Public
- Tap Upload
- Breathe. That’s it.
🍿 Tips for Plain Thoughts
- Keep it under 60 seconds for best visibility.
- Talk directly to the camera. No editing needed.
- Don’t overthink it. That’s our thing.
🛠️ How to Set Up a YouTube Account For Posting and Commenting
YouTube makes it just tricky enough to comment that some folks give up before they start. Commenting on Trail Mix Live videos will build our community there.
YouTube values this “engagement” and shows videos with comments to a wider audience.
Here’s the easiest way through the mess:
🧭 STEP-BY-STEP FOR COMMENTING ON YOUTUBE:
1. You’ll need a Google account (aka Gmail).
Sadly, YouTube won’t let you comment or like videos without one. But don’t worry—creating one doesn’t mean you have to use Gmail or switch email services.
👉 Create a Google account here
You can even use your existing email address (Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL, etc). Just click “Use my current email address instead” during signup.
2. Choose a YouTube name
Once your Google account is created, head over to YouTube.com and click the profile icon (top right). You may be prompted to create a “channel”—this just means choosing a name that will appear when you comment. You don’t have to upload videos (See above for how to do that).
✅ Tip: You can pick a nickname. Nobody has to know it’s you unless you want them to.
3. That’s it! You’re ready to comment.
Go to any video on Trail Mix Live — scroll to the comment box, and go wild. Use your powers wisely. Or at least colorfully.