That sounds like a great idea for a YouTube channel! "Am I the A**hole?" (AITA) stories from Reddit have consistently proven to be highly engaging and popular content for various media, including YouTube.

Here's why reading AITA stories, especially in "Volume" format, can be a successful content strategy, along with some tips for creating a compelling Volume 3:

Why AITA Stories Work on YouTube
Relatability & Human Drama: Everyone faces ethical dilemmas, and AITA stories tap into the universal human experience of judging situations and seeking validation or external perspective. The "judging" aspect is highly interactive.

Emotional Rollercoaster: These stories often involve conflict, unexpected twists, frustration, vindication, and sometimes heartwarming resolutions. This keeps viewers hooked.

Community Engagement: The core of AITA is discussion. Viewers love to share their own opinions in the comments, creating a lively and engaging community around your videos.

Evergreen Content: While specific stories might trend, the fundamental premise of AITA is timeless. There's a constant stream of new stories being posted on Reddit.

Easy to Produce (Relatively): Compared to highly edited vlogs or complex animations, reading Reddit stories primarily requires a good microphone, clear speaking, and some basic editing.

"Parasocial" Relationships: A good narrator can build a connection with their audience, making viewers feel like they're discussing the stories with a friend.

Creating "Am I The A**HOLE?" Reddit Stories: Volume 3
Given you're calling it "Volume 3," you likely have some experience, but let's refine and optimize for continued success:

Story Selection is Key:

"Hot" Stories: Look for stories that have recently gained a lot of traction (high upvotes, many comments) on r/AmItheAsshole or r/AITAH (the latter being more active recently).

Controversy: Stories with genuinely debatable verdicts (NTA vs. YTA vs. ESH vs. NAH) tend to generate more discussion.

"Update" Potential: If possible, find stories with subsequent updates that can provide a richer narrative arc.

Variety: Include a mix of themes (family, relationships, work, friendships) and emotional tones within a single "Volume" video to keep it fresh.

Length: A good "volume" might contain 3-5 stories, depending on their individual length, aiming for a total video duration that holds viewer attention (e.g., 15-30 minutes).

Readability: Ensure the story is well-written and flows smoothly for an audio narration.

Engaging Narration:

Clear Audio: A good microphone is essential. Eliminate background noise.

Expressive Reading: Don't just read monotone. Infuse emotion, pause for dramatic effect, and vary your pace to match the story's intensity. Practice vocal characterization for different individuals in the story (subtly, not over-the-top).

Your Commentary: This is what makes your channel yours.

Pre-Reading Analysis: Briefly introduce the story and give your initial "gut reaction."

During Reading (Optional but Effective): Small, well-timed interjections, gasps, or reactions can add to the entertainment.

Post-Reading Verdict & Discussion: Clearly state your verdict (NTA, YTA, etc.) and explain why. Reference specific details from the story and the common Reddit acronyms.

Relate to Personal Experiences (if appropriate): Share a brief, relevant anecdote if it enhances the story and connects with the audience.

Invite Discussion: End by directly asking viewers for their verdict and thoughts in the comments.

Visuals & Editing:

Text on Screen: As you read, display the text of the story on the screen. This allows viewers to read along, helps with accessibility, and keeps engagement.

Background Visuals: Use a subtle, non-distracting background (e.g., animated Reddit upvote/downvote icons, relevant stock footage, or a simple, thematic graphic). Avoid anything too busy.

Timestamps: Provide timestamps for each story in the video description. This improves viewer experience and watch time, as people can skip to stories they're interested in or re-watch favorites.

Intro/Outro: Keep them concise and on-brand. A consistent intro/outro helps with channel recognition.

YouTube SEO & Promotion:

Catchy Titles: Use phrases like "Am I The A**hole?", "Reddit Stories," "Wildest AITA," "You Won't Believe This," plus keywords related to the story's theme (e.g., "Family Drama," "Relationship Dilemma").

Thumbnails: Design clear, attention-grabbing thumbnails that hint at the story's drama without giving away everything. Use bold text and contrasting colors.

Description: Include a brief summary of the stories, relevant keywords, and your social media links.

Tags: Use a variety of relevant tags (e.g., #AITA, #AmITheAsshole, #RedditStories, #StoryTime, #Drama, #RelationshipAdvice, #YouTube).

Promote: Share your videos on other social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, X/Twitter, Facebook groups for story lovers).

Important Considerations (Especially for Monetization & Copyright)
Copyright & Fair Use:

Generally: Reading Reddit posts, particularly from subreddits like AITA, often falls under fair use due to the transformative nature of adding commentary, analysis, and personal opinion. You are creating new content around the Reddit posts, rather than simply republishing them.

Best Practice:

Attribute: Always give credit to Reddit and the specific subreddit (e.g., "Stories from r/AmITheAsshole").

Anonymize: Do not reveal usernames unless the original poster explicitly permits it. It's best practice to keep them anonymous.

Originality: Ensure your commentary is substantial. Pure text-to-speech or simple slideshows with no original input are unlikely to be monetized or could face copyright issues.

Permission (Optional but Safest): For highly sensitive or unique stories, you could try to contact the original poster for permission, but this is often impractical for the volume of content needed. The fair use argument is typically relied upon.

Monetization:

YouTube Partner Program: You'll need to meet the eligibility requirements (e.g., 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months, or 10 million valid Shorts views in 90 days). Your engaging content will help you reach these.

AdSense: Primarily from ads running on your videos.

Super Chats/Thanks/Memberships: Engaged viewers may support you directly.

Affiliate Marketing: If a story mentions a type of product (e.g., a specific brand of coffee machine in a conflict), you could subtly include an affiliate link in your description (but don't force it).

Merchandise: Once you have a loyal following, branded merchandise is an option.