#44

"Iceberg chart" deep-lore explainers of niche topics

Commentary · low saturation · 180-day half-life

Profit score52.8
Estimated RPM band
$3.4–$7.3 / 1K views

Long-form adapted to short-form via sequenced reels; tier graphic + narration; heavy watch-time retention.

Score components

  • View velocity0.05
  • Saturation inverse1.00
  • CPM proxy0.12
  • AI generability0.84
  • Longevity0.79
  • Cross-platform portability0.95
  • commentary
  • deep-dive
  • explainer
  • pop-culture

Production cheat sheet

Commentary · 60s recommended

Script structure

Hook
Open with the contrarian take on the current "Iceberg chart" deep-lore explainers of niche topics moment in under 3 seconds.
Body
Evidence + reasoning + the overlooked counterpoint. Aim for 3 beats.
Payoff
Close with the prediction or question you want the comments to argue about.

Visual sources

  • Licensed clips (fair-use care): news wire + press-conference snippets
  • Stock: office / interview b-roll
  • AI-generated: chart / timeline overlays

Voice tone

Analytic, slightly skeptical, mid register. ElevenLabs 'Adam' at stability 0.5 / similarity 0.7.

Cross-platform

Publishable unchanged on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.

Saturation context

Very low saturation; clean opportunity for a new voice.