Suede
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🕑 Added 2014-08-27 19:03:31 +0000 UTC
It's great to see that XS is getting well received! it's strange the popular things that grow out of necessity, right? XS started as Stream Of Consciousness because TGWTG had a policy that you should release a video every month. I was on the last few days and desperate, no idea what to do. Then I went "look, why don't you just do an ad-libbed video? work on your live radio voice by just talking about what interests you!" that thought led to a wider thought where it turned into a weird, zero-budget cross between Good Mythical Morning and Idea Channel. Maybe if I ever go full time with Patreon I could go even further with daily shows! Who knows, but I'm glad you guys caught onto it, because it could have been such a disaster. XD hooray for desperation success!
Comments
Tim Marsh
I think it works because you're just a naturally likeable kind of guy. I remember not being too keen on directionless 'stream of consciousness' videos back in the day, but after watching one one day when nothing else was going, I thought "Wow, this is surprisingly engaging, I can really relate to this affable middle-earther and enjoy hearing him just express his interests and tell us what's on this mind." I don't think there are too many people who can sustain their fan following on those kinds of terms, but you certainly manage it Suede.
Will Herrmann
There have been a lot of great things that have been created out of desperation, such as the paperclip and Lucky Charms. Right now, a weekly video seems just about right because I don't have the time to watch a daily video, but I can usually find time during the week to check it out.
