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Illuminati Premiere this Friday!
🕑 Added 2024-08-01 18:16:41 +0000 UTCHello Patrons!
We have a two part video on the Illuminati coming - the first one premieres tomorrow, August 2nd !!
All the fun events will happen as normal - Including inviting all levels to a Live AMA with AJ. I will confirm all the times in the morning.
TLDR:
This is for people that want to know what's up. We have had an AMAZING week - our management team came to visit (so we collectively lost a day of production to meetings), we finally received our lifesize AJ Youtooz in studio so I can start planning the launch of the much smaller ones (I am so excited), We sold all but 16 of the Hecklekicks that were left (if you want those - see the message under this one to check for your size availability!) AND I GOT THE NEW COINS IN TODAY!!!! You guys bought the first 500 debut coins up in FOUR hours, so I changed the color of this one on the back and will be numbered 1-1000, and AJ claims he wants to sign them!!! So give me some time and I will get those up on the store and send you guys a link - Patrons will always be FIRST! We already have the design for the next series (of course it's moon based!) and those will be on sale in October (with the return of Hecklefish Plushie!!)
AND THE BIGGEST NEWS : YES!! The picture is of our brand new Assistant Editors!!!!! Brandon (two weeks) and Ryan (just today) are now full force and will really allow AJ to focus on the stories. Nate, our AH-MAZING Head Editor is making this team fly. These guys will be full fledged editors at the speed of light around here! We are beyond excited and you can feel it in the studio.
If you read this far - then let me know if you want a tour of the studio on my phone late this afternoon - say 3PM Pacific? Will walk you around as some of you have requested a new tour since things have changed so much - and get some scoop on upcoming events. I will happily oblige!
A true sincere thank you - to everyone of you. NONE of this could happen without each and every one of you. We are over the moon grateful.
Love and kindness -
Victoria
Director of Chaos
Comments
idoru gibson
I think DARPA is my favourite.. the writing is PEAK TWF. But this latest blade runner episode was EPIC. This show, and the community, inspires me so much - thank you, it's really helped me climb out of some unhappy places and put a spring in my step 🪩🐪 On repeat all through the night. SNADOOT SVOLEE TURRRG 🙏❤️🛸🦎👽🌌👋
Sam
Welcome! I just joined & happy to have done so!
Jennifer Palmer
By FAR the best WhyFiles yet! No worries on the delayed release. You want to get it right and you absolutely did. Thank you.
Ham Burger
Not to be a jerk but stop promising release dates just to push them back. I thought the episode might be out last night and being in the East Coast stayed up a little later. It’s not a big deal, but I’d rather you just be late without previously setting a date. Don’t tell me it will be ready until you KNOW it will be ready that day kind of thing. Again not angry but just a little annoying haha
RicanHavoc
Welcome to the madness Ryan and Brandon! ❤️
MaceGoddess
Jason where did you binge all episodes? Roku and Prime are not complete episodes? double checked IMDB missing episodes
JohnnyShabazz
I believe the phrase is "Shut up and take my money!" Thanks!
Kevin Via
I don't want to be a downer, but one of those guys in the chair works for the illuminati. How did you get infiltrated so fast. Beware, watch the Fish!
Jason Greenberg
Damn missed the tour. AJ yourvoice is very soothing. Binged all your episodes after my heart surgery in ‘22. Helped me sleep and enjoyed the content. It was a very comforting time for me when I was in pain. Now, fully healed, I am a full fledge member and look forward to this new two part episode. Love you Hecklefish and AJ. Keep up the good work.
John R Martin
Tour? YES!
Ryan Anderson
YAY!!!
Ashley
Can not wait!!!
iNetSpy
Wait... are you hiring well qualified editors instead of Hooters girls? Isn't that somehow sexist? Hecklefish input please? I am sure the photo shoot would be different. /grin
Daniel Champagne
Hey guys I'm glad to be part of the club AJ I love what you and your team are doing for the channel thanks for getting involved with your fans and followers I love the content keep it up
Pea Rhad
More products to buy?
Larry Southard
Excellent!
Alice
Ya-hoo! I’m in swing-a-ding PA, so I’ll be there today at 6pm!!!!
Bellville Piet
I see Blender 3d!! ;)
allan lansdowne
Victoria the person that holds The Why Files together from behind the scenes.
Jesse M
Would have awesome to work for The Why Files.
Patrick Houser
Ah man,I do believe I missed it,but as always,big excited for the new stuff to come and hope everything goes good and everyone is happy and healthy 🙏
Brent Reeves
I think the fish has trick AJ to invest more time into merch than content.
MiseriesChild
Nice!! Hopefully that will take some weight off AJ and everyone else. See you guys on Friday!! 🤘🤘
Jennarose W Johnson
Super excited for you! I want to be there Friday and await the deets. Thanks for all the amazing content you provide! 🤗
Mark Rizzo
Man Victoria I always miss when you're doing stuff it seems. Sorry I missed out on today's festivity I'll be around for tomorrow to be sure. Can't wait for the next episode. And I'm definitely getting a coin signed with my new YouuTooz when it comes in. ☺️
TyBlee
I love seeing the editing side of things. Dudes should do tutorial videos. And then I realize how silly that sounds🤣🤣with what time!? When could they do possibly have the time to do that 🤣🤣much Love WF team.
Chris Conlan
I’m so jealous I wish I worked for the Human AJ - honestly sounds fun. My experience: game designer, song writer, Grammy nominated assistant sound engineer (kinda a joke but one album I worked on got nominated I just set up the mics and instruments) and twitch streamer …. Just normal dude who interested in mystery and science…. Oh also HUGE Brian Wilson beach boys fan
Helen Smelser
Panspetmia
CaspianByDefault
Tour! Hooray!
Elena Diamond
Did I miss the tour. I'm on est
Brenda H
The code is gertie24. Happy shopping!
Helen Smelser
Yes tour please
James McDowall
Can’t get enough of those “Why files” sugar crisps lol
Scott Brecht
Tour! Tour! Tour!
Mary Adams Price
Yes, a tour! Excited for this Friday. Can't get enough of WF?.
Kathleen Dorney
Yes! Tour please! Yay to the new guys!!!! Can’t wait till FRIDAY!!!
The Why Files
Scroll up LOL - always pinned comment - its "gertie24"
The Why Files
HAHA - sending out the notice now for tour in 30 min!!!!
John W
Tour, Tour, Tour, Tour.......continues chanting until Victoria sayes OK, OK tour.
Chel
Awwww!! ❤️❤️❤️
Crazywolf63
I'm in the uk 🇬🇧 so I can't see there being a tour here but good luck and best wishes to all involved in the show it just goes from strength to strength 💪 💜
Stardyncer
Congrats to your new editors! And I’m excited about this episode! This is one of my favorite conspiracies, truth be told I don’t think it’s much of conspiracy anymore. I think more and more people are beginning to understand how this world is being ran. They say the year 2024 is the year of truths, I think a lot of things have been unveiled this year, I also think there’s a lot more to come. I feel like by the year 2027 we will see the project blue beam and this nation will fall along with many others. This has been the plan the whole time. This did not begin in the 40’s either, I feel like this was set in place thousands of years ago.
Bosco Lemonzit
CHAOS is Get Smart. Man From Uncle battled THRUSH
Frank Mahon
How do I get the passcode to the patreon site? And yes, I'm a patreon.
Bob Jonas
I'm so ready for the coin!! Need that #2 coin! Thanks Victoria!
Mac McGuckien
The only real chaos in life is that which is self generated. The WF is beyond brilliant 🤩, take your time and what is and what will be, will be 👊
Coleman J. Rimer
Condolences. I'm being genuine when I say you can still talk to your partner about the show. I found myself talking to my father about stuff after he passed, and it helped me get through some serious crap. He never replied, of course, so I knew I was right lol.
Skinny Piglet
Yay! Friday night date with The Why Files!!!!
Steve Gold
Hello everyone Why files are a double edge sword right now my partner and I loved watching shows she passed away in Jan suddenly im finding it difficult to watch the shows I do watch them it’s just different now I don’t have anyone to share with me I loved talking about the shows discussing back in forth I miss that AJ You don’t realize until it’s to late when your love of your life suddenly passes My advice is tell your other half that you love them very much and give them a big hug and a kiss You should go this every day Don’t ever talks for granted your other half don’t put anything off But please today when you see your better half’s lol tell them you love them very much and give them a big hugs 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
James McDowall
The tour sounds great. Awesome possum
Jessica
Hahaha…..I meant the plushie hecklefish……oops! But I love him!!!
Beverly Vasaturo
Yes! Please, a tour.
Kari Walker
Yes to the tour!
Pfa1981
I would love the tour
QuantumSledgehammer
Of course, I would like a tour. I also breathe air and drink water…naturally.
SandyK1014
Can't wait!!!
Deirdre a greene
Tour please.
Parousium
tour please !!!
Mark Rizzo
Director of chaos. I love that title Victoria. :-) So glad you guys got a couple of newbies on the block to take up some of the load. 😊
Kenneth J
No more compilation episode? 😔
Adrienne Mora
Would love a tour! 1am our time zone so will try to be awake!
Paul D Berkebile
The tour sounds interesting; I'll see you at 6PM Eastern Time!
The Why Files
Until some of the regulars at the AMA mentioned that I realized it has been a long time and a lot of fast moving ones on the AF you can't really "see"
Adrienne Mora
Director of Chaos and Footrubs 🫡
The Why Files
If the link does not work it's LG 35" Class UltraWide Curved WQHD HDR10 Monitor and they are $350 at Costco
The Why Files
I get them at Costco - let me see if there is a link.... https://www.costco.com/lg-35-class-ultrawide-curved-wqhd-hdr10-monitor.product.100695387.html
Lee Payne (LRP)
An updated tour would be cool to see, it's been a while since AJ has done one before the Afterfiles.
Amy Dryden
That's fantastic news!!!!!!!
Pearl E
Yes, I would love a tour!
The Why Files
Yes!! We want a NICE one though so have been looking for a good maker!
Carol Williamson
Oh!! I bet I'm gonna need the shirt! Or ONE of the illuminaughty shirts!
Carol Williamson
And we love you for that!
Anthony P
All Hail Discordia!
Vermillion Kingpin
CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!
The Why Files
That dude is off doing who knows what and will only come in for recordings, which we have done - video in late stage editing now.
The Why Files
Hope to see you!!!!!!! Thank you!!
The Why Files
SO ARE YOU - thanks for being an annual supporter!!! You rock!!
The Why Files
I LOVE when those of you (The Cool Kids Club) know me from the AMA and Hangout's early 30 min before AJ joins - as I am told I write like I talk ;-) Love you Siblye
Kevin Heidler
I can picture you using the moniker with your pinky. Pushed against your bottom lip.
The Why Files
I love it when someone gets a reference ... also from Elon Musk "Chief Twit, Director of Chaos" when he first took over Twitter - but mainly because Jen blessed me with the title and it's pretty fitting. ;-)
The Why Files
Simulation - I swear I already answered this exact comment lol... Jen blessed me with it on a tumbler - I kinda love it
Tonya Wright
Tour please.
The Why Files
Can't tell you how much I have had to pause spelling Illuminati this past few weeks on the production schedule LOL
Andrew Ellis
Love the deep dives into the risky subjects. We got your back AJ
JohnnyShabazz
Love a tour. Just one question: where can I get a super-wide monitor like that?!
Natalie Graham
OMFGGGGGGGGGGG elmopanicking.gif
The Why Files
I KNOW!!!!! We love when we can do different times and catch you guys - we have so many in Australia - I need to look what would be a good time and have an Over the Pond AMA for you guys!!
Vince In Houston
That is AWESOME 😎 Wonder what it would take to get Funko Pop to do an AJ and Hecklefish?
Knowone
If you disappear now we know why
The Why Files
NOOOOO... absolutely NOT. If you haven't noticed - TV is dead and we love being our own bosses.... we answer only to our Patrons!!!
Vince In Houston
I understand if you can't. Kudos for checking though. 👍
The Why Files
The community is THE REASON we are here - without you guys, no one is watching (and they didn't for over a year) so believe me - we do everything we can around you guys!!!!
The Why Files
I will see if I can do it via screen record and get on backstage - but no promises!! We can't record on discord.
Kristin Wright
This is great!
The Why Files
Not a bad idea ...........
Amy Dryden
Do you think you will make a Hecklefish pendant in the future, to be used on a necklace? That would be awesome!
!!@@Tomasz Mis@@!!
Noice!
Brenda H
I would love a tour! 😳
The Why Files
It's absolutely a requirement for our employees!!! This feels like a gift from all our hard work ... (and for over a year no one watched even with hard work!!) we need people that appreciate that without our community - we have nothing!
SGTquig
Illumi-naughty tomorrow! Hopefully, AJ and Hecklefish are in a secure location!
The Why Files
The After Files will depend on how tired AJ is - he did an all nighter last night, and last week he stayed 4 hours on the AMA ... so I included all levels incase that happened again ;-)
Dano Tanaka
🥳🤩
The Why Files
Michael (and Mike) with Night Management - they work tirelessly to get us sponsors and opportunities we would not have without them!
Michael Goad
That would work…lol
John Sheridan
Perfect
The Why Files
well ... you have been here for soooooo long ..... lucky 7?
Justin Barber
Would love to see where the magic happens
Lisa Brandel
Rock on!! Lizzidnaighty here I come!!
Jason Clouse
Awesome
Steve O
We need video of that too!!! LOL!!!
Jessica
Will Hecklefish be available without his tinfoil hat?
The Why Files
Back at you!
The Why Files
Why not both? ;-)
The Why Files
Jen and I have been dancing around here like crazy - this is going to make SO MUCH difference!
Jigsaw
Director of Chaos, you rock; you are definitely appreciated. Yes to the tour.
The Why Files
Chocolate for me ;-)
C.Hopper5
Tour sounds fun Vic!! Congratulations on the new guys!
The Why Files
He was soooo embarrassed - he still can't believe this is all happening! Couldn't happen to a NICER more deserving, hard working dude!!! (this is Victoria, NOT AJ lol)
Sibyle
Also, your posts make me smile. I read them in your voice in my head and can feel the excitement!
Tim Schmidt
CHAOS. Wasn't that Man from Uncle?
The Why Files
Always ;-)
The Why Files
Can't tell you how much I have to pause every time I write it the "wrong" way ;-) Illuminati feels weird now!
Sibyle
I love it all and yes to the tour!
Chel
It sucks to be in the other side of the world (Australia) and never able to make the live streams… …but that doesn’t stop me from being a patron-and it’s been SO awesome to watch you guys grow every day and to watch the world discover you. Be safe, be kind, and know you-are appreciated Thank you Why Files 😊
The Why Files
Yes - that's true. They cost so much to ship internationally and if lost in the mail we end up paying more than the coin costs to replace ;(
Mike Robinson
https://www.instagram.com/p/C-GeMrQONfE/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Kevin Heidler
Director of chaos sounds like a bond villain.
Andrew Lader
Fantastic news!! I’m excited for the premiere tomorrow. And yes, a tour would be a lot of fun. Thank you!!
SomeoneShouldSayThis
Illuminaughty*
Adam (Pappy) Koehler
Awesome this should be a good one !!! Finally bought some merch from the store after being extremely broke the last year and a half. I said screw it I need some Why Files Swag. I have to support my favorite YouTube Content Creators!!! Literally better than 90% of ANYTHING on TV . Jack Osbourne is great , Expedition Unknown / X probably get a lot of hate but Skinwalker Ranch and Blind Frog Ranch are great I.M.O. I have an interesting question 🤔 If A.J. and crew could turn TWF into a 45 min weekly TV show for Discovery Channel or History Channel would you guys and gals do it? Thanks for all you guys/gals do much love from Adam Pappy Koehler and Wife Cheri Cola .
Carol Williamson
Yay!! I'm so glad things are getting better for you guys!! You all deserve it very much, I hope you never forget what a beautiful community you have cultivated around this channel. That means so much to a lot of us so thank you! For everything you do for us!
Mike Robinson
Love to see the studio walk thru - that would be great and a nice bridge to Friday
Scott 'Spooky' Madison
Make sure those coins are available outside of the states this time huh?
Len Forgione
Would love a new tour! Super excited for all the good stuff going on, will definitely grab a coin this time around!
BushkaBlue
Last time I couldn't find the coins in the shop, and several people said that they weren't available outside the US. Is that true?
Scott 'Spooky' Madison
Oh beautiful. This will be a good one.
Maff Bowers
Your success is well-earned
Vince In Houston
Director of Chaos? As in Get Smart?!?! 😉 Where are 86 and 99?! Edit - lifesize AJ Youtooz? Am I missing something? I look forward to seeing a tour. Will it be saved and posted in case some of us miss it? I plan to be there, but it will be like 11pm in the UK here. (I may not be firing on all cylinders by then) If not, it's cool. (Sooo many questions, sorry) Thanks for everything 😀
Celebrated Razorworks
👁️⏩🔮!
BushkaBlue
A tour would be great, thank you. 😁
Brian Espy aka Squad 51
Welcome Ryan and Brandon! Glad to have you both on board! If you look close enough I think I see them both chained to their desks 😂😂😂
Mailliw Remraf
The straw that broke the camel toe... Bad straw!
Donaldo567
Love seeing your success. Your genuine gratitude is a wonderful thing. Thanks for sharing that.
Neal Bird
Can't wait for the episode tomorrow. Any word if there will be an after files? A tour around the office would be amazing.
CJ Micklitsch
All about a tour!. Welcome new guys!
Zachariah Mcbride
I can not wait to get one of the challenge coins! I missed the last ones!
Cal Jennings
Thank you very much!
Dustin Ognowski
Sounds great! Yes, a virtual tour would be amazing. 🤩
BellaMorte
Love to see you guys are expanding and it'll hopefully not be so stressful for you. We love the new stuff and the old stuff but most importantly we love you guys and want yall safe happy and mentally sound. Yall are amazing.
Melissa
Would love a tour, thanks!
Robin Price
A tour would be v cool! Yay hecklefish plushies! Yay editors! Yay WF 😆🫡♥️
Shanon Freeman
Oooooooo
Maurizio De Nichilo
Tour would be awesome!
MikeD
I thought maybe that was the first-known photo of the Illuminati’s unknown bunker! What does “our management team came to visit” mean? Isn’t that you guys and isn’t AJ always there? Well of course we want a tour. : -)
Michael Goad
Yes I would love a tour. Also I really need a personal shout out for the new challenge coins. I’m trying to get into the first 10… lol
Michael West
Much love
Lisa Brandel
Looking forward to it all!! We have a lot to look forward to! Thank you guys for letting us know! Now I am not sure if I want to be Lizzid peeple or illuninaughty. Can I be both?
Rob Erman
A tour would be great!
Steve O
Yes please to the tour! So glad things are coming together for the next stage! It really is like the opening sequence with the Gundam. Things really are clicking into place! Keep up the great work and know that you are appreciated!!!
Liminal Phate
Oooohhh. An instant classic waiting to happen. I personally can't wait.... New episodes are like that first bite of your favorite ice cream
Callum Rusk
Yes do a tour
Daniel Ducharme
So great! We also feel the energy. Thanks to all and congrats!!
Danielle Knowles-Cloud
Wow such an awesome week of developments!!!!! Looking so forward to getting my hands on an AJ figure, the life size one looked awesome! AJs reaction was as expected. lol. Would love a studio tour today!!!
Texas Joe (from Long IsL.)
Keep up the great work you should be very proud of your site. I recently joined to become a member and I was so happy with the quality of the work as well as enjoying spending time with an amazing host thank you thank you thank you.
Erica Start
Thanks Victoria 😄
Brian Espy aka Squad 51
You spelled Illuminati wrong…It’s IllumiNaughty😉😉
Joe P
❤️
James Kriss
Great news. Congratulations!
Mark
Lol naughty Can’t wait guys. Always looking forward to some why files
Mr.Spider66
Gratz guys. Glad it's coming together!
Tony Brookshire
Shhh! You can’t talk about the… you know who!
Franco Portelli
Looking forward to the video tomorrow!!!
Zachariah Mcbride
CANT WAIT!!!
Kim Moore
Awesome
Adrian Gonzalez
CAN’T WAIT!!
Stephanie Sutton
SO EXCITING!! yay to new editors!!!!
Richard hill
omg finally the illuminati episode , can’t wait. Hecklefish for president!
Michael Jaggers
Whaaaaaaat
Chris Allman
Ilumi-naughty. Lol
Julio Nhancume
🖤
