How I Cloned a $127K/Month Reddit Channel with AI

Cloning a $127K/month Reddit channel with AI sounds like a wild dream, right? Well, I dove headfirst into this experiment, and the results blew my mind. Imagine a YouTube channel, barely six months old, racking up 140,000 subscribers and over 126 million views with just 200 uploads. That’s not a fluke—it’s a formula. These channels churn out Reddit stories with AI voices and random backgrounds, all automated in minutes. I discovered two methods to replicate this: a free, hands-on approach and a lightning-fast AI-powered system. Whether you’re a beginner or a tech-savvy creator, I’m spilling the beans on how I did it. Buckle up—this journey is packed with actionable steps, creative hacks, and a sprinkle of trial and error.

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Setting Up a Niche-Themed Channel

Creating a themed channel was my first move, and it felt like laying the foundation for a house. I didn’t want a generic page, so I decided to carve out a niche around insane Reddit tales. If you’re new to this, don’t skip this part—it’s crucial for standing out. I turned to a chatbot (I used ChatGPT, but any solid one like Claude works) to brainstorm catchy names. I asked for a list tailored to wild Reddit stories, and it spit out gems like “WTF Reddit Stories.” That one hit the sweet spot—edgy, Gen Z-friendly, and memorable.

Next, I had to dress up the channel. I told my chatbot my chosen name and asked for a snappy description plus SEO-friendly hashtags. It delivered a concise blurb about delivering jaw-dropping Reddit narratives, paired with tags like #RedditStories and #WTFMoments. I pasted the description into YouTube’s customization settings and added the hashtags below it. Then, I went into YouTube Studio’s settings, found the keyword section, and plugged those tags in there too. It’s like giving the algorithm a cheat sheet to boost your visibility.

For the visuals, I kept it minimalistic—simple designs tend to catch fire faster. I hunted online for a black-and-white Reddit bunny icon, aiming for a clean, professional vibe. If you’re artsy, you could tweak it yourself, but I used Leonardo AI. I fed it a prompt: “Black and white Reddit-style logo, black background, white icon, square ratio.” The result was sleek and perfect. With the logo sorted, I was ready to tackle the banner, which turned out to be trickier than I expected.

Designing the Banner and Logo

The banner was my chance to make a bold first impression, so I headed to Canva. After signing up with my Google account, I searched for “YouTube banner” under “Create New Design” and got a blank canvas. But here’s the catch—banners look different across devices like phones, TVs, and laptops. Without a guide, you risk key elements getting cropped. I had a template with safe zones marked—a white rectangle with a red outline labeled “Put your important stuff here.” If you need one, I can share mine; just ask!

I uploaded the template to Canva, dragged it onto the canvas, and set it as the background. It stretched to fill the space, showing me exactly where to place essentials. Inside the red outline, I added bold “WTF” text with quirky question marks, tweaking the font size to make it pop. To add flair, I searched Canva for iPhone mockups, picked a sleek one, and dragged it into the red zone. Then, I layered my Reddit logo onto the mockup, making it look like a phone screen displaying Reddit—a fun, creative twist.

Everything fit snugly within the red outline, ensuring it’d show up crisp on any screen. For the final polish, I grabbed a plain white background from Canva’s library and slid it beneath my elements, hiding the template lines. The preview looked fire—clean, professional, and eye-catching. I downloaded it, uploaded both the logo and banner to my channel, hit publish, and stepped back to admire the vibe. It was time to create some content.

Generating Video Ideas and Scripts

Content is king, but ideas are the fuel, so I needed a steady stream. Reddit’s a goldmine for mind-bending stories, but I wanted to scale fast. I had a Google Doc packed with AI prompts to churn out endless video concepts—think “Top 10 Creepiest Reddit Confessions” or “Hilarious Reddit Revenge Tales.” I copied one into my chatbot and asked for 50 ideas. It delivered a mix of quirky, dark, and laugh-out-loud premises, perfect for my niche.

With ideas in hand, I picked one—“The Overly Friendly Toucher Gets the Coldest Handshake Ever”—and asked my chatbot to write a 100-word script. It came back in a dialogue format, which wasn’t quite right for my narration style. I nudged it again: “Rewrite this as a voiceover narrator telling the story.” This time, it nailed it—a short, punchy tale about a guy named Dan who couldn’t keep his hands to himself until I froze him out with a prank. Satisfied, I had my first script ready to roll.

Creating the Voiceover

Now, I needed a voice to bring the script to life. I’d heard of tools like 11 Labs, but I went with DubDub for its fresh features. After signing up with my Google account, I landed on a slick dashboard brimming with options. I clicked “Text to Speech,” pasted my script into the prompt box, and explored the voice library. It’s massive—not just robotic tones but natural voices in tons of accents. I settled on “Serith,” a smooth, human-like voice that fit the vibe.

What’s wild about DubDub is the emotion controls. I tested it with “Hello, let’s turn ideas into reality together, don’t wait,” tweaking it from neutral to happy. The happy tone gave it a warm, engaging edge—perfect for storytelling. I hit play, generated the voiceover, and downloaded it as an MP3 in seconds. No mics, no actors, just pure AI magic. With the audio locked, I shifted gears to visuals.

Sourcing Visuals and Editing (Free Method)

The channels I studied used two visual styles: gameplay footage or random clips like peeling fruit. I opted for gameplay—it’s easy to source and fits the casual Reddit vibe. On YouTube, I searched “Minecraft copyright-free gameplay footage” and found 4K gems I could use commercially. I copied a URL, found a downloader online, and snagged the file despite a few pesky ads (ad blocker tip: get one).

Next, I opened CapCut, my go-to free editor. I imported my DubDub voiceover and the Minecraft clip, dragging the voiceover to the timeline first and cranking its volume to 100%. I grabbed chill background music from Pixabay, layered it in, and lowered its volume so the narration shone. Then, I added the gameplay, switched the aspect ratio to 9:16 for vertical platforms, and scaled it to fill the screen. I cropped it to match the voiceover’s length, hit “Auto Captions” to add text, and picked a bold, one-line-at-a-time template. After tweaking fonts and colors, I exported it. The result? A slick, pro-looking short.

Automating with AI (Fast Method)

Manual editing was fun, but I craved speed, so I tried Tesa AI. Signing up with Google gave me free credits for three test runs. Its Reddit Story template was tailor-made for my niche. I picked gameplay as the background (green screen’s an option too), pasted my chatbot script into the story box, and toggled “Show Reddit Thread.” I filled in the title (“The Overly Friendly Toucher…”), used “WTF Reddit Stories” as the username, and uploaded my logo for the profile pic.

I tweaked the font for extra pizzazz, hit “Generate,” and in under 25 seconds, I had a polished clip ready to download. It featured the narration, gameplay, and a Reddit-style overlay—zero hassle. The prank story about Dan came alive: he yelped at my icy handshake, I grinned about my “cold dead soul,” and he never touched me again. For busy folks juggling jobs or school, this automation is a game-changer.

Final Thoughts

Cloning a $127K/month Reddit channel with AI isn’t just possible—it’s surprisingly doable. The free method taught me patience and grit, while the automated route showed me the power of efficiency. My channel’s still growing, but the process is dialed in: niche setup, AI scripts, voiceovers, and visuals, all streamlined. Whether you grind it out with CapCut or zip through with Tesa AI, consistency beats perfection in this game. I’m hooked on tweaking prompts and scaling up—maybe you’ll join me in this wild ride?

We strongly recommend that you check out our guide on how to take advantage of AI in today’s passive income economy.