Post "Let us know your thoughts!" by "DropoutsPod" from patreon

Mandy Sommers

Do a patreon for each different podcast! Keep this one dropouts, do one for lunch table, etc. easier to track funding and also gives people the freedom to choose how much they want to spend on your content and what content they want to see.

Alex Anderson

$10 dollars down

Craig Hemmings

Absolutamente

Jordan Thomasson

Two tiers please

Mischa

that sounds perfect !!

Mischa

exactly i mean i think theyre worth $10 for sure but $20

Mischa

Australians are already paying $10 if they up it, itll be $20 which is so unaffordable

Mischa

i thinking removing the drunk ep from tier 1 would be a little unfair, adding to the higher tier makes complete sense. Its just not fair to those who cant afford it. for example as an Australian we're already paying almost $10 a month them making it it $10 US will mean its now $20 for us Australians and some other countrys im sure, and thats just not feasible

Nemrex

I‘d be down to paying 10 dollars each month if it meant that you guys can be even more creative and experiment with new ideas

Celia C

if possible i think there should be a 5$ option AND a 10$ option :)

Slim Reapa

Up it to ten to keep the poors away 😂😂😂 Jkjk two tier seems like a lot I just would like an extra pod a week id pay good bread for that more then Netflix tbh which I don’t pay for currently

hayden turner

i think you should do a 2 tier system where the people who want to pay 5$ can still do so an get the early pods and drunk eps but also have a 10$ tier for those who want bts and all the extra goods you’re providing.

Elijah Petree

Ten dollars seems so worth

Shylee Anne

A two tier would be best in my opinion!

Benny Clark

I’d say 10 is good

JSL

Nooooooo

Mischa

i know id love to help them by paying 10 but as an aussie its already almost that. $20 is a bit much that i can afford

Gabs

i think 10 is fine if there will be more content, but i think having two tiers would be even better !

Mortimer

I would pay £10!

Nasir Broadway

10 a month is a little too much for me as a college student unless the extra content was a lot more. But you could always make another tier!

Ellie

I think you guys should make a second tier for 10 but keep the 5 for this one

Shyanne

AW MAN AUSSIES ALREADY PAY MORE THAN $5, I pay $8 something and now you want Aussies to pay nearly $20 a month??

Matt Reisdorf

You all are worth ten a month so I say go for it

Alannah Duignan

I don’t think I could afford 10 so sorry

Patt Gaunt

Im here for the content, the money is negligible 🤷‍♂️ you guys are amazing and at the end of the day, we all want to see you guys succeed in your goals, grow as a group, and stay true to yourselves ❤️ peace up from The North 🇨🇦🤙

Jay Gilbert

my suggestion would be a higher tier. Add more content to the high level, decrease content slightly to the lower level. (for example: move the drunk episodes to tier 2, but keep the after school special as tier 1)

Soryal salem

for all the work your team and you guys are doing i would not be complaining if I had to pay $10 it seems like a very fair price considering all your work

Faith

Personally $10 would be a deal breaker for me, but if you did two tiers where we get the current things at $5 and and other at $10 with the new stuff I'd totally get that

Chris Mohammed

Ooo didn’t even think of that

Tyler

I’m loving the idea of different tiers

Huston Bowen

Love this video, being open and showing the way we have helped you guys to progress. Personally have no problem with a raised price, with the information provided and delivery of said information. However, counter offer, (I don’t really know how this app works as a creator) if possible, a second tier option, first tier still gets videos early, but higher price gets the all the extras (aside from drunk episodes, which both would get).

April Key

Love the podcast not sure I can afford to keep it if it goes to 10 but maybe could do 7.50

Lexi Bacon

This was so different but another great idea from a brilliant team of hard working genuine people - LA ain’t cheap, so I’d be willing to pay $10, but that is more than about 5 of my other subscriptions, so I don’t blame those who don’t want the increase.

Emanuel Chiprez

Keep it 5 plz

Janelle Rebovich

I'm sorry but I can barely afford the $5 a month right now. I would still watch you guys over on YouTube and I'd really miss the drunk episode and ASS but right now things are just too tight when it comes to cash flow. Love y'all though and hope everything works out.

Janelle Nordin

Please also take into account that its more expensive already for Canadians and some other countries. I'm paying $7.88 already for the exchange rate! Please do not increase.

Zachary Davis

Send it to $10, I love the content yall produce. Anyway we can help Dropouts grow sounds amazing to me! $10 ain’t bad guys come on.

Johna Emerick

Can’t wait to see all you do with the new space !! Looks like yall are brainstorm already!! I think maybe 7$ would be great I’d still pay that! Or another tier of 10$ and then you get the lunch table podcast also or something of that sorts

ruthe conkwright

I really like the podcast and content you guys put out. If it’s raised to $10 though I would drop my subscription bc that’s too much for me

Jonathan Tiznado

Maybe add another tier that’s $10 and add more content to that tier? And keep the $5 tier just how it is ?

Gabrielle

Idk if I’m seeing by coincidence that most people don’t want the increase, but I FULLY SUPPORT. You guys give sm already and it’s great for $5, but to show us how much more you’re putting in and only raising it by another $5, I think is worth it 👍🏼🫶🏼

Abby Clark

As a single mother already splurging $5 is a lot for me and there is just no way I could do $10

Sumner

Send it to $10, you guys are the best.

Austin Posey

An extra 5 won’t kill me.

Chris Mohammed

Mmmm but I also just read someone’s very good point, maybe those who couldn’t raise their tier may be left out of jokes and other things. This whole “one tier for a cheep price” thing keeps the community tight without barriers.

Chris Mohammed

From the media I consume on this tier of $5, id like to keep it that way. I wouldn’t mind a $10 tier that just adds onto that, not taking away something that was guaranteed with $5.

Maddy Nicole

Love you! But I would end my subscription

Adam Green

Not to say your content wouldn't be worth the $10 but the price increase is a little to sharp for me and I would most likely discontinue my subscription

Cousin Okri

I just resubbed after a few months off. Doubling is an aggressive and risky strategy. You know you will lose some subs but are gambling on the increasing revenue to offset the loss. If you would go for a gradual increase, like $7 (and raise that every year or so), then it would be safer.

Ryan Hutzel

10 bucks and include all podcasts you’re gonna do. Plus out takes and after schools

collin thompson

I don’t mind paying $10 but tiers is a good idea for people who want to support but can’t afford the $10. Maybe for the $10 have the lunch table Patreon be included.

Jimmaayyy

personally raising it would be out of budget for me. so id have to unsubscribe. I also feel doing so you'd end up with the same profit as you would if you keep it at 5$ due to loss of subscribers.

Joaq

And if you guys don’t wanna send jearbear back shots, I’ll still pay $10/month. But only if you tell Alyssa that I like her silhouette. #sexysundials

Joaq

How about tiers $5: gets you early and extended content, as well as afterschool specials. $10: all of the above plus drunk episodes, q&a screen time, merch discounts, and pecker ratings and jearbear feet picks (🤮) $20: all of the above one on one or close zoom q&a’s (clothing optional), behind the scenes with Zack’s mom (she’s a nice lady!) and a surprise gift box after 12months of continuous patronage. (May include Jared’s used dental dams/ snickers wrappers even though we told him no.) $69: jeared back shots That’s right sweet Jearbear badussy… If you want it. Or if you don’t like that kind of stuff subscribe at $69/ Month or else we will send you jearbear backshots daily (it’s not only treat but a promise) There really is something for everyone. In the famous words of Harvey Winestine “sex sells baby, let’s Bill Cosby these (expletives).” Jared’s favorite quote not mine… don’t look it up.

Meera Vardharaj

10 dollars a month is a lot. If you want to post more content could you maybe have tiers? 10 dollars a month is a 120 dollars a year... which is a lot of money to spend on a patreon. Netflix for example has a monthly cost of 6.99$ with ads where I am getting so much more content. So, costing more monthly than netflix would be a lot. But I understand if you do end up raising it and will be excited to watch your videos weekly on youtube a little behind.

Sky

as someone who’s trying NOT to dropout of college 5$ helps me so much but if you do 10 it’s 5$ a month less on gas and food and do you really want to make drugs my only priority zach?

Quezhon Jourdan

It would be cool to have tiers where one is $5 and another is $10

shelby kern

Double the giveaways ;) Just kidding, But I am fine with the increase

Greg Marks

I’m fine with $10 as long as the content is good. Love hearing from you guys. Keep the jokes coming

Erin

Sorry I can’t afford the 10$ maybe do tiers?

anastasia

2 tiers would be awesome!

Brendan Arnold

Hey guys, I want to say yes to support you. But I am already looking at my monthly subscriptions and yours at $5 was one i was not even looking at. At $10 i have too. But i understand if you do. Will just have to be behind and see only what you release on the tube. Love ya guys.

Jake Rodriguez

Are yall hiring in the were house. Im fr fr asking lol

Chris

5 please I can’t afford 10

Kenzie Simms

Exactly!!!

Kenzie Simms

Sorry but I’m not willing to pay more than $5

Kenzie Simms

I agree!

Sophsonary

I say do multiple tiers

Scrug

Make two tiers?

Lucia Besleaga

Am I the only one upset that they started a podcast without jared?

madison browning

i think 10$ would be fine but i love the old setup too so idk if you'd be switching where you podcast besides the lunch table but i loveeee the old set up and just yall chilling on the couches for the afterschools

Aimless

Zach Buddy you’re doing it!!! This brings me so much joy, I know dropouts has been all of yours’ passion and I can only imagine the amount of happiness, fulfillment, and gratification this project must bring you all, especially in particular you Zach considering the years of constant persistence and love for dropouts and those involved! The best advice I can consider is to implement tiers. 1) For those that only want original dropouts diner content, after school special, and a drunk episode, a base tier could be created for a price you deem worthy. 2) A tier for the next installment, of which I would do heavy marketing and lots of teaser footage. Im guessing the lunch table would be first since it looks like it might be ready the soonest, but you get the idea. 3) And so on! You can have as many podcasts theoretically and direct all traffic to 1 overhead Patreon page with tiers incorporating individual or combined content under the title Dropouts. I suggest this only considering you may lose a lot of people with a price increase. Dropouts itself and the content you post for that shouldn’t be worth more nor less than what it’s currently at. A great incentive for those already accustomed to that price would be the chance to upgrade to more expensive tiers rewarding new exclusive content associated with your new endeavours. This is only my thoughts!! I love you all so much and want you to succeed so badly. In return maybe you’ll have me on one of them one day after my podcast is up and running finally😅, I think I mentioned this before on other posts so maybe you’ll remember, if you do, YEP, still not quite ready. It is however the reason I have as much appreciation for the work you are all putting in! Keep it up, I can’t wait to see what comes and what dropouts turns into! Aimless

Livvy Kitcher

Homie rents gone up so much. Extra $5 hurts lmao. Having two tiers would be good like the basement yard podcast

Marco Ballinger

Love this

Chibuike Oparaocha

Yeah $10 is cool

Jesus Nieto-Walle

Full send baby, I don’t mind $10

Toni Aviles

I agree

TroDose

i shall spare your dreams father

Aubrey Swartzel

$5

Lauren Kulikowski

Also if the you’re gonna up the rate, videos should be posted on time always

Lauren Kulikowski

Please make 2-tiers, one for $5 and one for $10. We make a lot less money than yall, that extra $5 is literally crucial for a lot of people right now

Elijah Henry

I’ll be fine with paying 10 if Zach gets a mullet

Ian

I think the 5$ should be left alone and a 10$ should be added as a seperate tier for the extra things.

JJ

$10 is great! You guys always say $5 is not a big enough paywall to feel comfortable talking about everything, so raise it and let us put Jared's personal life under a microscope together!!! :D

HungChachi

Make it 2 tiers for those who can and/or want to go to $10 w/added content and the rest can stay at $5 with the content they get now

Ty Collin

I think 8$ would be better

Heather

100% would support the $10 tier!

Tim Waymire

Go to 10

Dan McCarthy

Would be fine for it going up abit but not doubling more like 7 or 8

Nonos

I’ll only allow $10 if I get chosen for a give away 🤓

Peace

No tier on my part: One thing I appreciate about the podcast is the community. A tier would just separate everyone. Who would decide what goes where? I'm either all in or enjoying the show from the free channel. But not in between. Sorry, I know I’m being brutally honest.

Peace

I’m sorry but No. More podcasts means more monetization. We the people shouldn’t be paying more. You guys are growing and heading in the right direction don’t ruin it. Unless your growing to fast and need cash then I want interest/part owner ship or you need to slow down and rethink your business strategy. Sorry Zach, luv u and the crew but keep things the same brotha. The point of Patreon is to pay for extra content but if i need to pay to keep the entire show running. Then I’ll switch over to the free channel. If you must, make a tier but even then I’ll just dropout. Thanks for asking.

Jay

Do a tier thing. I'd pay 10 for the same stuff, but not for everybody

Sawyer B

I think $7 would help y’all out without losing too many people

Emma

I'd be ok with the patreon tear changing. I really appreciate the podcast and all of you guys for the effort you put into making it. It's special, I think at least, to get to see behind the scenes stuff and little sneak peaks and a glimps of what your lives are like outside of the normal podcast set. Thank you <3

Anthony Hernandez

Added cost, added content 🙏🏾

Dani Etchegaray

as long as the price increase comes with increased content 🤷🏼‍♂️ but the tier system may be a good idea too

Daniel Aguilar

a tier-membership system would work best for those who would pay for the extras versus those who wouldn't and retention would be better as opposed to isolating a small group. those who will support you financially will support you regardless

Elissa

7$ please

Brittani Sousa

Zach is so precious 😭 take my money.

Nicole Orbe-Munoz

Nah

Shane Tapia

Of course

Salina Garber

Yeah but even with Patreon being a tier up from YT, the only thing we get is early access to videos and the monthly bonus episodes. So I feel like if they put more effort & commitment into the tiers that there would be good on both parts… us as viewers seeing more and them as creators getting the funds they need & deserve 🩵

Whitney

With how expensive everything is right now (inflation) the majority of us can’t afford it being doubled. You’ll lose a lot of us, especially if we are paying for patreon to more than one podcast. This is the only podcast I pay for, and honestly will have to drop if it gets raised. And if y’all choose to raise it that’s fine-I’ll just watch on YouTube without the extras.

Jace Fleming

please please please don’t do tiers, I say we meet in the middle and do $7. me and a lot of other people here cannot afford to be paying 10 a month for an extra podcast or two. i personally would hate to give this patreon up

Abby

10 is fine

Doughboy Nintendo

10 is fine with me hope to see more bts

Catie Yingling

They literally asked people's opinions and thoughts on it. Judgemental much?! Lol life has a way of humbling people.

Elena Marie

I’ll pay for $10! Keep growing 💕

Thea h

No 10 is to much sorry please stay at 5 but best luck with drobouts media

MattLangg

Would prefer to continue to pay $5. I only pay for 2 patreons: yours and MSSP. They have a tiered membership option; $1, $5, $10, and $50, each having its own benefits. Could look into something similar.

Courtney🍒❄️🎀

Stay at 5 pls

Devan Cummins

Yes go for $10. Be great to see you guys more😊

raina

no thank you

lily r

No

Aldo Gutierrez

Let's meet in the middle at 7.50

J

10 dollars a month just for one show...imagine you bought Netflix with only breaking bad on it.

J

Don't agree with tiers cause this Patreon is already a tier up from YouTube and one more tier up is redundant

Kaitlyn Sherburne

I would say change it to $7 but make a VIP tier that costs around $15 but show more BTS of setting up the camera or day in the life of creator life or sneekpeaks of upcoming releases and even maybe some clips of when you guys have live performances/podcast. And maybe once a month go live for the $15 dollar plan to talk with the supporters and answer questions!

Kaitlyn Sherburne

Agreed!

Salina Garber

I would say change it to $7 but make a VIP tier that costs around $15 but show more BTS of setting up the camera or day in the life of creator life or sneekpeaks of upcoming releases and even maybe some clips of when you guys have live performances/podcast. And maybe once a month go live for the $15 dollar plan to talk with the supporters and answer questions!

Dylan Stewart

I think staying at $5 is better, but I would totally understand why $10 will benefit more for the business… maybe meet in the middle and do $7?

Bianca Colon

Tiers is great, give us the option to continue to support you guys at a point we feel comfortable

BitWise501

Change default 5 to 7 and also make one more tier, profit.

Alanna

I like the idea of tiers. Keep the $5 but use another tier for the $10

Megan Calvert

Keep it at 5 plsss

C T

I get it, but I could not imagine paying 10$ for a single show on netflix

IA

Let’s go $7, I would pay that.

Abby

If you read the whole thing it says more videos

Gwen

Definitely do a tier system. You also might want to consider not having all your videos available via Spotify. That will give more incentive for people to subscribe. Just look at how other successful podcasts are doing things. 🤷🏼‍♀️

EricGonzalez1709

Better idea, “Adventures with handsome”. Give that boy a GoPro and take him out to do random things or a day in the life/vlogs with him being the star!

EricGonzalez1709

I’d do it but in a tier system for sure! I know Patreon is already exclusive content but the $10 tier could be for random things or just extra content. I would say let those of us here see what we would get in the future at that and we can decide to upgrade to continue seeing it.

C T

rofl, maybe nothing for you, $10 is for a streaming service per month not just one podcast

C T

$10 for a single podcast is crazy

Pedro

Go for $10, 100% sure.

Samuel Ray

Theor paychecks are down that bad 😂

Samuel Ray

On that thought Casey. I think Dropouts should introduce like a 3 month ($15) advance payment option or a 6 ($30) month or an annual ($60). I think (at least for me) that would give flexibility in my budget

Samuel Ray

Imagine they get people by saying “subscribe to the lunch table Patreon for $5/month” and then keep this $5/month tier 😂

Samuel Ray

Maybe $10 could be BTS at the studio vlog style things like this video

Kaylee

yes do it!

Maurice EP

Yes do it

Elisha

10 dollar is nothing. How broke are y’all! This is for their lively hood and expanding to give us better content. You guys are just thinking of yourselves which I find ridiculous

Breanna Gordo

Brother, I would not

lucie

is there a way you could do like £7 or £7.50 ? just think £10 is a massive jump x

Alex jr

I can’t do $10 sorry

FireBlaster290

I think the best bet is just doing different tiers keep the 5 dollar tier with everything y’all already do then then do a 10 dollar tier with everything y’all already do on top of the new content y’all intend to implement into the overall change but in a separate tier

B🩷

I thought I'd miss her, but when Skyler started stepping in more, I enjoy him even more than her! Their banter is hilarious.

Chaser Mich

Do a tier system, $10 is a little much compared to what is currently is, and $5 seems like such a perfect value. If people can afford 10, then offer more content in a new tier.

Mrsavageviking

If you make this the dropouts/lunch table Patreon you can make it $10

Khaiwan Sammons

Love the idea of Tiers. I can do $10 either way brother

Teeeeenz

You could do both? Keep a $5 tier for the same content you guys are putting out now. Then add a $10 tier for that (og content) plus the extra content you were going to provide for the upgrade. I feel like that’s a win-win, yeah?

matias lopez

i wont be able to afford 100% increase

Sim

my thoughts exactly lol

Casey Phelps

$60/year to $120/year is a pretty big increase. Not saying fans won’t pay, just yearly that a huge difference. I’d offer my suggestion at keeping the tier at $5 and showing the audience maybe for 3-6m what the $10 raise will look like and then possibly swapping it then. It gives the fans/audience a better judgement on if it’s worth it to them. Plus works in your benefit to convince them why they should pay it. 🫣

TumbaTangas

I can do 10, I’ve been here since day one of the podcast with Indi and still enjoy it especially now that Tara is gone

Justin Shelton

Please keep it at $5

Ashley

I can not afford $10 a month so sorry

Ashley

$10 per month would probably be a little too steep for me. Maybe you could keep the $5 for awhile with the added content so we can see what we’d get for $10?

Madison Cash

So this is what happens when Tara leaves💀😭

Broken_Puppet

Maybe have multiple tiers with additional content (or whatever) for each tier. 🤷‍♂️

ady ratley

i can’t afford the up charge to ten unfortunately. if y’all do move it up to ten i think tiers would be the best option that those of us who can’t afford the ten can still enjoy the patreon

Madison

I can’t afford if it raises to $10 but you have to do what you have to do :/ I’ll miss you guys and the A.S.S !

nkft

Keep 5 please

Eeva Lynne

i can’t afford $10😭😭

Expecto Patreonus

I would recommend going to a tiered model to allow those who are existing subscribers to continue to receive the same amount of content for their $5/mo. That being said, if you are adding a tier at 2x the cost, I would recommend it include At least 2x the content to make it worthwhile for those who are able and willing to further support you financially. I would also take into consideration your new podcast(s) under Dropouts Media and whether exclusives from that content will be a separate Patreon or whether it will be included in separate tiers within this Patreon account. That could also affect your fans and their ability to support all your content. Loved the episode in the car - more of this. Keep up the great work!!!

Luke Sasser

$10 works for me

Martin Mares

I dont mind having another tier added I’d pay 10$ 🤷🏻‍♂️

Kim O'Connor

I would pay $10. Especially if you guys are planning on putting out more content than we already have

Maya

Do tiers

sam

I have a question for Jared. what MIOS do you use to mix your drinks???? I've tried so many and they taste like SHIT😭😭

Nico

I’d pay 10

Lisa Margaret

It's great to see you guys growing. But sadly I haven't watched so much since Tara left. No hate. Just prefer the chemistry she had with Jared and yourself. I wish you guys well❤️

Caitlin Reilly

I think that everything you guys are doing is amazing, but i do believe that peoples situations might make to hard for them to afford putting the price up to $10. i know myself that i wouldn't be able to afford that due to being a student and i would hate to miss out on seeing content that really brightens my week. i think that the exchange rate in different countries would also factor into people's ability to justify the price increase as well.

Alyssa 🩺

I'd pay $10

Sydney Huggett

👎🏼🚫💵

Kody probert

Personally, I would like to see the same stuff as the 5$ tier, and then maybe more behind the scenes if people want that for the $10 tier, because like me a lot of other people don’t necessarily like change and if you add something then might as well make it a bit more, because if people want it, they will pay it, but for the people that don’t necessarily want to see the behind the scenes of stuff, could you keep it at five dollars?

Daniel Aguado

It’s just money. Send it to $10. Better have double the give aways. Bring back the live Q&As

jocat

I would raise it to $7 OR just have a different tier with more things for $10

Matt Whitehurst

This is fabulous to see. I’ve been watching since day 1. They really did come a long way. It’s crazy how much they’ve grown.

King Tommie

I’m down either way

Ray

keep it 5 pls

Artcrafter55

Would rather still pay 5

J

Keep the same price or raise it to like 6 or 7 bucks. Tier content is weird cause technically this Patreon is a tier up from YouTube and having another tier is redundant.

Codie 🤍

No lets keep the price low plz don’t do a Netflix on us

Hezekiah

let’s do teirs and that way i can keep mine at $5 👍

Armina

nahhhhh stick to 5. there are other creators a lot of us also support and follow on patreon

Maya

I’m super ok with $10 for extra content, I am also ok with the idea of tiers, either way it’s fine :) Can’t wait to see more of you guys 💚 I started watching Dropouts on YT, I’ve watched all your videos, and when I found out about Patreon, I came here for more😇 The days you guys post are the best! And you definitely deserve the $5 raise, you guys have come so far and it wasn’t an easy ride, which I, personally, see and appreciate all of you for 🫶 I can see how $10 can be too much for some of the subscribers, that’s why I also think you should add a second tier.

Ethan Lee

Do the tier for all the bts I’m just not for the live shows and leave the five dollar one you have it right now

Annabelle Lee

RT tiers please! helps make it feasible for us to support multiple creators 😌 thanks for all you do!

Mouthy

Hard pass.

Kayla Hobbs

Two tiers, definitely

Taylor Davison

Unfortunately if the price went up, without the option of tiers I would no longer be subcribing.

Yusuf gulsoy

Add a second tier to the Patreon for 10 dollars, maybe for exclusive dm's or such.

Subz

Exceptional work gents. Do $5 for current content and $10 with additional content or just raise it to about $8

Charlie Lawson

$10 works for me,

JBag

Make more tier choices. You will need to figure out content to add to higher tiers.

Hanna

Do 2 tiers. Lots of podcasts do. At the $5 tier, drunk episode and After SS. $10 Tier is BTS, bonus episodes, experimental content (like the road trip), and get to vote on a special guest, or maybe q&a for someone, or they get to submit a question. $10 tier would make someone feel like “part of the crew”. Maybe even have a censored vs uncensored version of the episode, like certain details that you bleep out/cut in a regular episode, you leave in to a $10 tier episode. Or a censor swearing on YouTube for monetization, but have the uncensored version at the next tier up. Also, maybe cut down the shows back to like 45 minutes and the full, “less edited” show could be on the $10 tier. Plus, everybody likes merch/stickers. $10 tier could get a free sticker after 3 months membership, and early access to any future merch/shows, then $5 tier gets access, then the public.

Calvin Bass

Did not know that about the crazy extra taxes, that's good to know!

Rich Torres

If I am paying 10 bucks for patrons and can afford it, it's all good with me👍.

wacq

Yeah ngl 10 dollars for 2 day early eps, bts, and 1 drunk podcast is crazy work.. Another tier would be better for everyone, that way they decide if it’s worth the extra 5 Netflix charging 15 a month with no ads

Derek Clarkson

I'm still waiting on them doing what most big podcasts do and go to 3 episodes aweekto build there audience for a year or 2 to gain a huge audience then cut back later. Tiers I have no problem with will definetly get the top one . Try send Tom hanks a type writer maybe you can get him on ( another podcast did this trick years ago)

Des

Agreed 😭

Kimiko Wotherspoon-Smith

I’m in Australia, and I already pay $10 due to taxes and the conversion rate. I’m not paying $20 if I’m not getting $20 worth of context (and I’m barely getting $10 worth right now). We are in an international cost of living crisis, most people don’t have an extra $10 for exclusive content.

Jelani Hendrix

Is there additional tiers? Cuz id definitely up my sub.

Edd Powell-Smith

Can you do different tiers Keep the 5$ (with current content) Add a 10 $(with extra behind the scenes and voting) Add 15$ with something else exclusive....idk you guys work that one out. Jheez

Violet Vera

my manipulative king lmao no but fr I think having two tiers like others have mentioned is probably the best option

Gavin

No im poor

Gabe

Do it!

Jake Ives

Can you do 2 tiers? This might help some for those who cant swap?

Nathan Shepherd

Ey I’ve been watchin you guys since I think episode 99 or somethin, I’ve watched for a while and I think we all are more than fine with the $5 raise man, it’s insane how far yall have gone, how many people are apart of it now, I’m lowkey proud of it guys, keep up the work and keep uploading we love it, and love you guys.

César

Do it! With no remorse Fulfill ur destiny Show now mercy

Joshua Jappie

Go for it

Slim Reapa

I’d pay personally if you did like maybe one more monthly content vid a month and plus y’all have been making the shows like 20 minute longer so I’d def keep supporting

Rafael

I probably wouldn't notice if you raise the price. As long as I like the content, it wouldn't cross my mind to unsusbribe. All my streaming apps already raise the price all the time 😮‍💨

Ariel

i read these comments and see ppl have the tier suggestion i don’t mind either way and it’s cool you shared this with us i’d be down for whatever personally but i can’t speak for everyone i love your podcasts too much and getting a lot of extra videos is really enjoyable after work so i like it either way.

wynter viera

I say go for it, or maybe make two different tiers so the people that want to pay for it can.

JACK P CLARK

kinda been debating unsubbing. probably would if its 10

Samantha Scalice

Change it to $10 I support yall in every way! You have truly the kindest heart Zach and the team is amazing! All love!

Ben Melton

I’m okay with 10 dollars a month because I will pay for it

alea

I wouldn't be able to afford 10 tbh i'd probably cancel mine but do what's best for yall

Kylie Ketterman

You guys have so much to offer content wise and monthly giveaways!! Charge $10, you have to hustle and hopefully followers/fans will understand

GTT

Please upload audio only in addition to videos so we can listen in podcast apps as well

Samantha Garber

I am Canadian so I will be paying more but I’ll do it. Here’s to more content🙏

Jessika Gray

I think $5 is fair for early episode , drunk episode and afterschool special. If you want, make a second tier. Then you could have a $10 tier that includes all of that plus the behind-the-scenes and stuff you were talking about adding. That way you’re not losing money from losing subscribers.

LondoBell93

Adding the second tier of $10 could definitely be an option if you guys want to do it that way. It lets people opt in to give more while anyone who can’t do that yet won’t lose anything. Personally I’d be happy to give $5 more if it helped Dropouts Media take off and let you guys do bigger and better things. I really think you would be surprised how many patrons will choose to increase and go to tier 2 just to help you guys out and follow along on your journeys via the BTS footage, vlogs, etc.

Aspyn Holm

I am a college student that doesn’t have the ability to pay $10 a month and the only reason i pay $5 is because i love this podcast. i think tiers would be amazing for the people that can afford the extra content! i will be jealous about the people that get the extra videos but i understand!! i hope you guys understand! 🤍🤍

Farren Wood

I almost think it would be good to go two tiers. One tier is $5 so those people can still get the episodes early, after school special, and the giveaway but the second tier is $10 and that is all of the things from above but also the extra content that you’re thinking of sharing

Emily Riley

i like this one

Amanda

Two tiers!!! I can afford $10 but I know that’s not attainable for all :)

sara alyssa

omg no i can’t afford $10 please i’m a college student i might have to unsubscribe. the normal podcast is fine:(

spaceman blue

I agree with a lot of people. Make 2 tiers. Keep the $5 tier and make a second tier which is $10 and that would be amazing

Austin Gardner

I would pay the 10 dollars instead

TheRealJosh F

Two different tiers

Ashley Brimacomb

would

Peyton

Here’s what I’ll say, I originally followed, because I loved seeing yours and Tara’s banter, but I’m staying, because you’re a funny and genuine person; however, the extra content provided isn’t worth $10. I know the podcast views are way down, so there needs to be some supplement income, but if you’re on a decline, charging more makes zero sense.

Maori.Micheal

If I pay more you should do a bikini episode everyone in bikinis

Austen

Depending on the difficulty of adding a second tier it could be the best option if your intention is to add more content than what’s currently being posted. Whatever type of new content have planned could be the entirety of the new tier. Financially if you lose half of your patrons by raising the price, but provide more content you’re likely seeing similar revenue with increased work. So unless the majority of the audience plans to stay it may not work out to your advantage. The best way to determine this may be to post a poll rather than relying on comments. Regardless, I will stay as long as the content is quality.

Apsongbird Pond

I hope Dropouts knows the 5$ is 8.50 in Canadian. So… I will continue its just food for thought. Also I would rather it just be more but that’s wild.

ria mincks

I’m happy to pay $10 (comes out in £ for me anyway) for lots of extra behind the scenes content / vlog style bits - love your podcasts but really really like the “your daily life stuff” - I work in TV and I actually find your BTS stuff very therapeutic compared to the FOC content x

Val Pinzon

I say up it to $10 or add a tier. Adding a tier would retain your current subscribers. Id say keep everything the same for the $5 tier and add all the extras to the $10 tier. If we are gonna get lots of extra content then I woudldn't expect it for anything less then $10.

Rachel Patterson

The space looks amazing and really enjoyed the peak behind the scenes. Personally, I wouldn't mind the increase in price just since I think what I get out of seeing all the content is worth it - however I understand that this may price out some people - especially younger viewers. That being said, I think it is also important for us as viewers to recognise that costs rise no matter what and in order to see the maximum potential of Zach, Jared, Skylar, Alyssa, and the team, capital will be required. Dicey opinion I know, and not ignorant to the scariness of the change, but I don't think it's a bad question to ask us. Really appreciate being included in the decision :). TLDR: Happy to pay the increase since the content is worth way more than $10. Expect the price to increase with the economy and with quality and quantity. Love to see you all grow and succeed and appreciate being given the option to voice our opinions.

Adi

I agree with people suggesting two tiers: $5 and $10. Everyone here wants to support you guys but not all of us have the means to so I think having two tiers allows you to keep your current Patreon base and lets people that can and want to support you more do so as well. Love the office/warehouse, really excited for everything that’s in store for you guys

Prophet

I think the fun of Dropouts is that you can get a whole bunch of bonus content for your favorite podcast for cheap. If you guys tmdo it that's your choice but I think that is a lot of the reason you guys get so much supporters on Patreon. It's just a nice and fun way to hear great people have fun and talk for cheap.

Vikki

I feel like it’s a huge jump for double the price for not double the content. If you said like a dollar more then I wouldn’t mind. But double? I need double the podcasts

Jeo

2 tiers $5 and $10 5 comes with podcast ep and drunk ep 10 comes with everything from 5 and extra content

Vi

Imma pay whatever I need to in order not to miss the drunk episodes

Dave Z

Option to still pay 5 dollars and another 5 bucks for extra content could be reasonable so people dont leave. A lot of fans are from outside of US so doubling the price can be problematic and make them cancel.

Rhendi

If you’re wanting $10 you should do one tier $5 and the other $10. If you just jump to $10, a lot of loyal patreons may not be able to pay.. everyone here is here to support yall. I would hate for yall to lose people

Kelsey Brower

I agree with the others saying to just add a tier for $10. I think there are people willing to move to $10 just to help y'all out, and others who don't want to swing it. I'd say just add a couple bonus features to the second tier and keep the first as is. Really excited to see where this goes!

Bob Reeves

Two different tiers seems like the clear solution to minimize subscription cancelations with the upside of a sizable portion of the Patreon subscribers increasing their sub cost for more premium content. I'm definitely open to paying $10 depending on the confirmed additional content and perks.

Anissa

Would the $10 include yours and Skylar’s podcast as well? Is it gonna be under Dropouts Media? Really cool though, your brain works so broadly the fact that you’re building an entire franchise is so sick!

Olivia Williams

Your podcast is affordable but doubling the price you might potentially get alot of people to leave. Could you raise it a couple dollars instead of doubling it if you’re set on this maybe? Appreciate you guys for asking for our opinion

Sami Rawlings

I am on board with the two tier option that other people are suggesting think it makes the most sense to keep your viewers, but would be someone who has the privilege and ability to pay the $10.

Olivia Williams

In New Zealand currency I’m already paying $10 to subscribe to this I couldn’t imagine paying $20. But I would be interested in what would be the difference in doubling the price are we getting more content or just the after school special? I love you guys so much but $20 is a lot of money for one video per week 💛

Brian Sorenson Jr

As long as more content comes with it 10 isn’t bad

Kala Lum

I’d probably pay the 10 depending on what the difference is but an option to chose between 5 and 10 depending on what is included would be nice if there was 2 subscriptions

Anon95

This is a cool idea

Tony R

If you allow multiple tiers I'd probably stay at the 5. Depending on what you do for the higher tiers. So if you do extra tiers maybe go into details like what the differences would be and that way I could weigh my options better in how I choose a tier

Taylor Fenske

I think you can’t up the tiers until after the doc. You’ve already teased it to us and then wanna throw up a pay wall.

Luis Dame

I personally won't be paying 10 dollars, so I like that people are suggesting tiers. I feel if you went the route of making it 10 all around, people are going to dropout ;) I really feel we would all benefit from the 2 tiers, but I'd recommend doing more for the 10 dollars. Not too much though! We're already spoiled as it is ☺️

ellie

definitely think you guys are going to raise it no matter what we say but in all honesty doubling the price would mean you should probably double the content at least.

Sebastian Payne

I’d prefer $5 just because at $10 it starts getting close to a streaming service price and harder for me to justify. With that being said, I totally get if you guys need it to continue growing. I think there are people who are willing to do more, so I think it’s something you should explore! Maybe with tiers With my current situation, I probably won’t stay on at $10

Hatchman_22

I only WANT to pay 5 but I could def do 10. I’m only 14 and think this is a privilege. But if you guys go to 10, just know that you’ll proabaly lose members. But overall I think it would be a good idea for your guys’s sake

Jose Perez

I would create 3 tiers your basic at $5 with pretty much the same content as now $10 everything but also more vlogs and special giveaways like every half year or something and finally tier 3 $25 everything else but maybe add a merch discount, maybe release a recording of your live shows maybe a big raffle to invite a follower in this tier to have a tour whenever the studio is done i would pay $25

W

If it gets us more great content, I’m willing to pay more, but if it’s only slightly more content I would be disappointed. I’d probably still pay though, the content is too good

Ailsie Path 🌹

2 tiers please 5 & 10 Might be into the higher tier, if Lunch table etc is on it, but not sure yet. I'm canadian and it starts getting pretty pricey, if I'm not watching it... Previews on the lower tier please. Might make the switch. 🌹 You look nice in a suit Zach.

Kyarra Dunn

I definitely think having individual tiers- $5 tier & $10 tier- would be ideal for most people. Personally, I’d love to support and get more content in the $10 tier for sure!

alvindurangomez

So like ymh, that’s dope, $10 is good.

Caroline Sullivan

i definitely think $10 is okay. I mean I know its a jump so I definitely think there should be tiers, however you guys are already nice enough to do give aways every month and the content is always exceptional and indispensable to my weekly happiness. i would do tiers to minimize loss. if i were you, i'd keep the giveaways for patreon members who do the $10 instead of the $5 not only as incentive, but almost as a thank you because they were willing to be boosted and you already invest so much money into the membership and you guys into the giveaways it would be worth it on both ends. plus you could always just do a merch give away for the $5 tier to not completely neglect them. also u guys are so nice for asking literally best podcast best ppl

Rene Hasp

Honestly, for more. content and the behind the scenes or just hanging out episodes. I'm willing g to pay $20.00 per month. Big fan of The core 4. So much fun. And laughter a d even when there are issues it feels like a tight family with you guys.

Rhendi

Will there be more exclusive content with $10? Will you and Skylers only be on that tier? Please respond🙏

Lissa S

i agree with everyone saying to create tiers! have tier 1 at 5$ and tier 2 with 10$. That allows those who can’t afford it to stay! 🙏🏼 I’m here either way but i don’t want to see you guys lose subscribers ❤️

Ina

im lowk broke please keep it at $5 🙏🏼

Lissa S

they’re asking for more $ for good reason…obviously they’ve expanded their business & need a lil more help. especially after the views on youtube have decreased…

Bri

I’m so okay paying the $10, seeing you guys makes my day and if more content is involved then i’m hella down. People can complain all they want but at least you’re considerate and asking rather than telling.

Mz Joy

No. $5 is fine

NJ

It might not be, I'm not familiar with how Patreon functions or the kind of data it provides. I was just thinking it might be a better way to implement the change rather than have a mass exodus of people and having to rebuild that audience and engagement from scratch except now it's harder because of the price point. In my mind, it was more like a "soft launch" or a "beta" product if you will

Seth Sanders

I only think $10 would be worth it if we get 2 more videos a week including the basic stuff like the main podcast on Sunday and after school special on Tuesday

Henry

I would be down for 10 dollars as long as you guys posted more on here like BTS stuff or just random things to make it worth it

Anon95

I’d pay $10 regardless

Luis Dame

Is this possible on patreon? Sounds like a lot of work to update long term subscribers, and too specific. It's a nice idea though!

Colton

The tears like everyone were saying sounds smart I think yall would be better off w that but honestly I’d pay 10$ either way so up to the other comments😭

Haden Vath

If the other podcasts were also included I would happily pay $10

Jon

I haven't watched this video yet because I'm at work but did they say what happened with that tour vlog

Eleanor Williams

im so down with the increase to $10 as then we get more content beacuse I love u guys

Lani Wells

Personally, I’m fine with the $10, but I do agree with a lot of the other comments saying to do tiers for $5 and $10, just so that people who want to support and see some extra content, but aren’t able to afford the $10, can still do so with a $5 subscription

Matthias Rust

Yea no more then 5

will

I think u stay at $5 and add like a tip section But I’m 1000% staying even if it was $15 😘 Or do inside ur life on Patreon for $10 and post 2-3 times a week a vlog

Max Abt

Was about to say the same

David Rosas

I would keep it near five dollars because that is at least sustainable for everyone to keep doing but 10$ might take away from potential subscribers and might make people leave because $10 is a lot and makes it seem more like a bill instead of a fun little thing that cost a small amount per month and maybe put it at 7 because that's still a pretty good price for extra content so you're still making money either way

Joel Nunya

In fact even if you don't change it I'd still bump it to 10 myself. That's the price of a drink at a middling bar

Villads Dalsgaard

Will the lunch table only be on Patreon or will it have a yt and if it does will there Also be extras on the Patreon

Liz Grobe

Same

Cheryl Espiritu

I would do tiers, if anything. If I could afford it, I would do the $10, but I'm already struggling. I wouldn't be able to keep my subscription with the increase.

Stephen Abbott

Yes absolutely on board for $10. Fully support whatever you guys want to do

Ella Skubisz

I agree with the other comments of adding another tier with more exclusive content with the $10 for incentive but leave the content as well for $5 so you don’t lose viewers/income! I know me personally $10/m would be a bit too steep and I would be bummed out if I lost access to the afterschool specials and drunk episodes, and I’m sure a lot of people are in the same boat

Cassi Steinbeisser

Zach’s so cute

Josh Bear

I'd say Yes Dear

RocksNumb

I’ll pay the extra $5 because the content you guys deliver is good! Don’t waste time on doing a grandfather clause. For $10, just offer more day-to-day content.

Graham Kelly

I’m fine with $10 but I agree with most of the other comments that it’d be better retention of subscribers if you just added a $10 tier that got you these extra things and left the ASS and small stuff for the $5 tier. Super pumped for you and Skyler’s podcast!

Kamdyn Johnson

When will the lunch table podcast start coming out with episodes?

Rometi Auto

if there's enough extra content then id be alright with it

NJ

I agree with the overall 2 tier concept at $5 and $10 respectively, however I have some thoughts on the implementation of the $10 tier. I'd suggest that those who have been long time consecutive subscribers (say 6 months+ for argument's sake) should get temporarily grandfathered into the $10 tier (say for 3 months) as a thank you for having come aboard and stuck around for the ride ups/downs notwithstanding. After that grace period, those that want the extra content will stick around at $10 rate and those who don't care will stay at their $5 but with the reduced level of content appropriate for that level. But this is ONLY for those grandfathered with above described eligibility. New subscribers should have the option of coming in at the $10 or $5 tiers from the off....

Calvin Bass

Most of these comments I read kinda suck. A $5 raise into something you believe in is nothing. I get so much joy from this podcast I'll pay the extra $5 for me. This isn't something backed by some big label that has money to burn... this is a small business that needs our help! I'll gladly cut the $5 somewhere else for people I truly believe will work their asses off for it. Thank you all of dropouts podcast I really do appreciate everything you do

EatMeOuT

You guys should have a grandfather clause and let the patreons that have been loyal to continue paying $5, and raise to $10 once the new content is available bc at this point it feels like paying for a meal that you can't eat for another few months. I barely found you guys and would fall in the latter half, but I enjoy the content so I don't mind supporting you guys

Angelise Ariana

can you just do a two tier one like where its optional, $5 for one membership and $10 for another? and just add extra stuff to the other

B🩷

$10 is ok but I'd really hope to see MUCH more behind the scenes content. This office tour was great and I'd like more of that! And more of what goes into the pods "back stage" so to speak. Maybe we can peek into your meetings too and be part of the pod process! Just some thoughts. :)

Grimm caceres

10 bucks doesn’t seem insane but 7 bucks would be a nicer gradual increase

Lauren

beyond excited for The Lunch Table - we 💜 Skyler! But idk about $10 tho lol

EatMeOuT

To be fair, they did say they would give more content for the additional cost

Brittany

I already pay $10 for yours and unfiltereds podcast combined😢 so maybe make a second one where there’s extra things included for $10

Seth Stewart

Take my money 😘👌

DeathClaw13

I like what user Tara Rae suggests. Do 2 tier one being $5 two being $10 with more content but should be 50/50 (OF Extra content) so the $5 viewers get the regular thing they always pay for but the $10 should be getting 100% of the extra content and of course the regular show must always be free...otherwise your business will die. Love the way the future looks! If you bump it to $10 then I think you would need to (at minimum) extend the after school specials to 1 hour minimum instead of the 15-30 mins we get. IDEALLY do that extension on the afterschool special to 1 hr plus an entirely new podcast(which seems the route yall be going) that must post another full hour of content a week. So in total $10/month: 1 hour Dropouts Official 1 hour afterschool special 1 hour new podcast 30 min BTS VLOG 3.5hr Per week 14hr content/month $5/month: 1 hour dropouts official 1 hour afterschool special 2hr Per week 8hr content/month

dee

I just canceled my membership, when creators ask for more $ and same content. Red flag!

Jasmine P

Make a second tier for sure

Brady

You guys are really awsome but I am to poor to pay for 10 I think more would cancel than stay and you'd lose money

EG2024

Price should be lowered to $4

Taylor Ketchum

Make a second tier. People will cancel.

Rachel Bonacci

Could you add an additional tier for people who want/can afford it? Of course I want to support you guys but with everything I have going on right now I would probably have to cancel for awhile

sophia reyes

I also think it’s important to keep into account that most of your subscribers are college students who have school and other bills to pay for. Pay for your Patreon is one of the few “commodities” that we pay for. We have to put other fun activities on the back burner because we can’t afford it but paying for your Patreon is a luxury for us as dumb as that may sound. Going to $10 would make it harder for us to afford this luxury

destiney

i was just wondering the same thing actually. i feel like the other podcasts would be separate idk. why i just initially assumed that it'd be included in this subscription

Hannah

I think the increase is a good idea if there is an increased amount of content. The only problem I can see people having is foreign exchange. I’m from Canada and have to pay $7.50 Canadian vs the average American viewer at $5.

Des

I love yall and am so happy for the growth as it’s 110% deserved. Though with filling like I literally can’t afford to breathe in this economy I for sure would cancel (personally speaking obviously this may not be the same for everyone). I didn’t subscribe to the cancelled Patreon bc if I did that would’ve been the $ already going to dropouts and unfiltered

Johnathan Cruz

If there is not a new tier developed but instead it is just the one tier being raised I do fear that there might not be a lot of new people subscribing. The $5 is a reasonable point of entry for most. I know you said that right now multiple tiers does not make sense due to various reasons so I would recommend holding off until it does. With a $10 point of entry you may see a fall off of new buyers as well as the fall off of those who cannot pay more than $5. I completely understand the new amount of costs, especially with new productions and employees. I personally would continue to support but some people may be satisfied with what is already available for free. I definitely think a new tier is the best bet in the future if you decide you need some price increase. I know it doesn’t fit now, I just really don’t believe raising the point of entry will benefit you as much as you might hope. Either way, I look forward to the new productions you have in the future and will continue to support.

Dayanara Romero

10 would be doable but I think most people are going to have a hard time with the switch maybe extend bonus content for 10 but keep basic at 5!

Irish_90

10 works

dee

I'm out on 10. Deuces ✌️

Jalte Rasmussen

I really love watching you guys, especially you Zach. With that said, I couldn’t do $10 a month in my current financial situation. I’d be happy to keep supporting you for $5 a month for the amount/quality of content you are putting out currently or perhaps $7 a month if it meant better content. Much love✌️

Dj Harvey

10$ is cool with me also

Jessika Gray

Unfortunately i think $10 would be too much for me i may have to unsubscribe and i dont want to :(

nicole

i cant afford the 10 thats too much for me sadly

Russ

Would we get access to these new podcasts with the sub going up to $10? Or would those be separate entities entirely necessitating another sub? I do thoroughly enjoy each and every podcast and look forward to it's continued growth, increasing costs are understandable in this. I have only recently joined the patreon (I listened the past year or so via Spotify) so I'm unsure as to how big of an impact my thoughts are, but I will say that it only being $5 was a HUGE selling point that got me here.

Zack

My first reaction is to do another tier, but I see your response to that below so no need to say that again, even though I just did. I'm definitely open to $8-$10, just not any higher. Personally, I'd need a "quick" turnaround with the additional content. Obviously the increase is going to go towards building up Dropouts Media, and I understand that's gonna take a minute. I think before the increase, a post should be made about the future planned content and it's likelihood of actually existing (like in every expansion, some compromises are made that may eliminate some stuff), and a rough projected timeline (maybe put up a poll to decide this if it's not set in stone yet?). Then nobody can say they felt scammed or cheated because they at least had a little bit of an idea of what they were signing up for. Also make that post public so free members can see it for maximum buy in potential. My two cents have been deposited. Excited to see the future of Dropouts Media!

Dylan

I wouldnt mind $10 if it means u guys can expand🙏

James

I’m game

David Rosas

I would keep it near five dollars because that is at least sustainable for everyone to keep doing but 10$ might take away from potential subscribers and might make people leave because $10 is a lot and makes it seem more like a bill instead of a fun little thing that cost a small amount per month and maybe put it at 7 because that’s still a pretty good price for extra content so you’re still making money either way

Thomas Hazen

Yes definitely

Nod

Believe it or not $10 can be a lot for a lot of people who just want to see yalls content because it brightens our day.

Christopher Torres

Y’all deserve more money than we can give

Christopher Torres

Raise that bitch to $15

Nod

I got the $5 but $10 just feels like yall r trying to get more money out of us.

Thomas

I think $10 would be doable, but would definitely make me question down the line if it's sustainable for myself

mika

why not have a $5 and a $10 tier?

Tara Rae

Idc either way. You can give 2 tier options and the second ($10) gets more content

August Versailles

Im good with 10

Jeffrey Guadagno

Happy to support you guys!

destiney

gotcha! was just an idea to get you guys some extra support from those who can swing it, but not lose the others fully to the raise. you guys will figure it out ❤️🩵

Blackz Blackwood

I'll pay

Catie Yingling

I agree. It's great they are asking for our input. I feel like the price increase emails I've been getting just haven't stopped lately. 🥴 At least they are getting our thoughts on it instead of just doing it.

Alejandro Fuentes

$10 is cool. I’ve spent more on dumber things

Mariana Agnes

🇧🇷🇧🇷

Mariana Agnes

Hi guys, I’m from Brazil. It’s so nice to see how much you have grown since the beginning. So, paying $5 in Brazil equals R$ 32,00. It’s almost the price of our Netflix subscription. However, I understand that you have to do what you have to do.

Veera Tuomi

10 might be too much for the content we see. Maybe if we get more content/better (production wise for example) but otherwise I think 10 is too much. However, raising it to like 7 or 8 is still reasonalbe<3

MJ

I’ll pay it 💗 You guys have to do what you have to do ! I know some people will be unable to pay that so maybe meet somewhere in the middle if that’s possible but for me I’ll pay the $10 to see you guys keep thriving :) It sucks that people are unsubscribing just cus of Tara which I totally get cus I love her but the real ones will still be here <3

Mason

I'll pay whatever. I'm hooked. Especially for an entire extra podcast with Skyler. But to avoid losing any subscribers, maybe put the new content on an additional tier, and keep this tier the same? Could also try making a poll to see people's opinion on it.

Alengaa

I would love to pay $10 a month but I'm broke I almost can't afford the $5 tier. You could add a $10 tier and leave the $5 tier like it is and maybe add the new content to the $10 tier? I love the aftershool specials and the drunk podcasts tho I would be sad to lose those... Either way I love what you guys are doing and good luck with the new stuff!

Jordan Selyem

Have been watching for a little over a year now and just wanted to say i am absolutely ecstatic that you guys are able to do something like this. Alyssa, jared, zach and skyler, you all deserve the world and very clearly put so much of your time and dedication into consistently trying to make the podcast better and to a higher standard. The dropouts podcast has helped to get me through the hardest year of my life and i cherish this so deeply. If you feel as though it would benefit the podcast as a whole to raise from $5-$10 i can definitely understand why. These things certainly dont come cheap! With that being said i dont see all of the viewers and being on that same page, especially because my guess would be that a lot of your fanbase are probably college age kids who maybe dont have that extra $5 a month. No matter what you guys decide to do, i’m confident it will be the best choice for everyone

Bill Trammel

Take my monayyy! Love it guys, keep building

Jordan

I agree where I love the content and will continue to support you guys from other platforms, but I wouldn’t be able to do the $10 monthly.

Nina Bowser

I wouldn't be able to afford that increase. Maybe 5$ have this stuff that's already here and the 10$ gets even more extras. Idk.

Jake Morley

I would definitely pay the $10 but agree it would probably slow the growth of subscribers and prevent others from continuing. I think you need to find ways of value adding. A second tier for those who want to support your growth but we then get access to experimental content such as this. A rehersal podcast, a table read with the puppets, exclusive skits, short interviews with off camera staff, outtakes/bloopers. 1 or 2 small things per week.

melanie ◡̈

regardless of price, i’m very happy and excited with all the current and new content to be, and always proud and grateful of everyone involved! i would personally still keep my subscription with the price change, but i think the $5 is what initially drives people in - because it’s great content for a low price. i completely understand if y’all do up the price; i’m not sure how it works on your end if maybe a $7 or $8 is doable or if it just goes straight to $10. change or no change, i’m happy to be here and follow y’all along the way ◡̈

Abraham Alanis

SEND IT BRO!!! I will happily pay the 10 bucks a month to support my favorite creators in this world

DixSix106

So good to see you thrive guys !! love what you did with what you have, definitely deserve where you’re at. I’m new here and subscribed because it was affordable and made us be a part of the community by contribution, idk if I’ll be able to stay for 10 a month, but I’ll support from other platforms and afar for sure !! hoping you’ll achieve what you work so hard for, loveee 🫶🏼

Catie Yingling

With everything going up lately, it's getting harder to keep little things we enjoy. I'm personally having to downsize on a lot of things I love or like because everyone thinks it's just a simple increase. In total, it adds up. Personally, I wouldn't be able to do the $10. I'm a momma to teenagers and I canceled misc things this month to make sure they have things they need for school and such. Just giving my thoughts since it was asked and I think it's important to remember some are on fixed incomes or limited. Love the BTS footage. Hopefully I'll be able to come back soon.

Barbara Cox

If I have 10 dollars yes I will definitely stay applied to all y'alls podcasts and YouTube videos!!! One thing y'all should do is pick winners for a voice call on the podcast almost like they are there but obviously not, great interaction with the fans is always a plus ❤️ I love yall

Vivi Vega

I am so proud of you guys and your growing business. $10 is still cheaper than most other subscriptions so I would be more than happy to pay $10 and be able to contribute to your growing success. Hopefully it would come with more content like more BTS or mini vlogs. Excited for what’s to come! 😃

Maisie

If its raised I would like to be told as I would cancel my subscription. Its nice that you do want to share more but lots of people can't afford that

David Rosas

Plus you can still raise 2 dollars more instead of 5 so you will still be able to raise money

Joel Nunya

I'd be fine with it. 10 dollars is nothing on a monthly scale.

Alex Gonzalez

I really think you guys should keep it at five I definitely think that expanding is great but after a couple months I will probably have to stop paying

sophia reyes

For pe personally, you guys are the only people I sub to on Patreon and it is largely because of the affordability. If it went to 10 I would most likely unsubscribe. People it seems have already mentioned these two options but I also believe that either keeping the same content for the $5 subscribers that we have already getting and then adding a second tier would be a good option or hiking up the price to $7 would work as well just because I feel like that is a more digestible up charge. We appreciate you asking first over doing it without asking. Def appreciate the consideration!

Elyssa

I think it would be good to have two tiers. One with the way it is now ($5) and another with bonus content for $10 Love you all and this podcast and am willing to support whatever you decide🧡

Kym Forthun

I think you should add a second tier and if people want to upgrade then they can if not they can stay on the $5 tier. Because based on the comments so far some people are for it but some people are against it and would leave if you changed it completely to $10

Tyler

As long as I don’t see the money physically leave my hands and don’t check my bank acc then it’s pretty much free so it doesn’t matter how much it costs right? That’s how math works?

Danzell

10$ is fine I’m trying to figure out how I can come work there is my question

Tia Marble

Completely cool with going to 10 dollars, you guys deserve it you make my life better. ❤️

ryan

After currency conversions i think $10 would probably be too much for me. Especially on top of the other subscriptions that I have each month. I think a second tier would make the most sense but given you’ve already commented you aren’t going to do that, I think leaving at $5 might be the best option to not price out a lot of people who seem to feel the same way

FearAkame -

I would cancel mine ngl

Zach Pannell

I'm fine with 10 but maybe for minimal loss of subscribers maybe try 8....just a thought

lia

if its raised i think alot of people wouldnt be able to afford it meaning with the 5 and more content you may make more money since more people will want to see the bts, just my opinion but maybe do two tiers or smth have the bts in the 10 and keep the 5 the same

GbrLife LLC

Second this!

Andrew Bustamante

The lunch table podcast has so many YouTube channels already… how are we supposed to differentiate? Or would it just be on the Patreon? Maybe do a $10 tier with that podcast able to be seen there too… idk i can see other peoples struggles but 120 a year to support you guys i could do…🤷🏽‍♂️

Elektra .Feuer

On top when I started watching you I thought eh 5$ is ok to try something and it stuck with me but I don’t think I would do the same if it was 10. So you might be missing out on a lot of new subscribers+lose current ones

Josh Soto

Based on my finances right now, I would probably have to cancel for a while until I have a little extra side cash to spend an extra $5 a month. I totally understand the raise though, as that’s a lot more content to edit and manage, and $10 a month is honestly very reasonable being that you put out very high quality content. I would love to keep supporting everything you guys do, so as soon as I can afford to pay the extra you best believe I’m going to resubscribe! Cheers

Jason Larmay

You guys make great content and with that takes money. Y’all rise it. I will be happy to pay the extra. I would love to see a full tour of the new office. 🦓🦓🦓

Nikki

I think $10 is a lot, but at the same time we all want to support you guys and like watching you do the extra content is appreciated. I think if you were to raise it to $10 we should get more content whether that’s more vlogs or a second podcast per week. I don’t think I’d cancel my subscription if it went up, but it definitely makes it harder for us to subscribe to other channels on Patreon. Like I said there’s been a lot said online about you guys specially Zach and now that Tara isn’t here. We love watching and think you guys are good people so do what you have to do. The real ones will stick around. And I’m not planning on cancelling even if it gets raises because I enjoy the pod.

Carrie

Unfortunately I am going to college and $10 is a lot more than the $5 I already don’t have so I will have to unsubscribe 🥲

Dana Settles

I was already feeling that way, and most of the content I can get through youtube anyways so to up the price it definitely wouldn't be something that would keep me sticking around in all honesty

Jeeze Boi

Increased price usually correlates with paying more for more content. Therefore, like most creators, they feel as though their increased worth should equal a higher paywall. If the $10 model can equal more content then fine. But as a subscriber for 5/6 months, why would I pay more to follow a group that have already showed proof of lowering video length. It’s a bad time to do it imo. It gives off the impression that there are other opportunities for you so we are becoming a latter thought. My opinion. If the base subscription becomes $10 I won’t be renewing. Either way, I hope the best for this 👍 Also disagree with the approach. Don’t fish in the pond when there’s a sea 10 miles away. Model-wise, business should be extrapolating wealth from untapped areas, not over-indulging in its current possessions. $10 from the loyal 2000 is nothing compared to the $5 from the 10,000.

Danica Dodson

That's actually a really good idea

Summer Rae

This is awesome! I’d still support for $10

Danica Dodson

Yeah I'm in the same situation

amelia lane

if u guys really need to raise maybe go in between 5 and 10 and maybe do $7

Emily Murray

if you’re going to be posting more on the patreon and taking more of your time and money to be able to do that then i think you should raise it. $5 for after school special and early eps and drunk eps is fine but if you’re adding more than just that content def move it up to $10. people will pay it if they’re getting more content. if nothings going to change and it increases i think people would get upset. but if it’s more content def raise it. i hope what i said make sense im sick right now and i can’t tell lol

Carrie

Same

Danica Dodson

In considering unsubscrubing as it is just because of tara leaving so i feel like if it was raised I'd probably leave maybe meet half way and raise it to like 7 and I'd be fine with that lol

Nathan Lombas

I was wondering if the other new podcast like the lunch table and others would be on this Patreon as well or if it would be a YouTube only or new Patreon thing? I would be ok with the 10$ here especially if it means more content but I couldn’t see myself being willing to pay 10$ here as well as pay for a new Patreon to watch the lunch table, And I really want to watch the lunch table.

Mzx28

You could either make two tiers or one that is less that 10$ maybe 7.5$ to make it a good deal

Khalia

Love the BTS! Unfortunately, I would probably have to cancel for a while if the price is raised to $10. I'm getting on my feet post grad and while $5 for this subscription is in the budget $10 on top of my others is not. Definitely do what's best for your team!

Dana Settles

i think a lot of people are gonna have the same opinions honestly. It seems really drastic when at that point people could just follow along from youtube, and still not miss out on that much. $10 seems like a price gouge when there are already plenty of creators offering a plethora of FREE content, as well as everything in life is getting more expensive, it becomes to feel less enjoyable when you're spending the same amount on something as i could be spending on a hulu/max/netflix subscription but in turn only getting one creator's content.. I get it for the die hard fans but i dont see it being a benefit bringing the price up of the tier. Create a separate $5 tier for all the extra content you're explaining youll add, and if people want to pay for both, they can. It just seems like you should give people an option to differ in tiers before people have to choose all or nothing. all love but just dont think its the smartest idea

BigScaryNPink

I would do the same, pay $10 for a bit then unsubscribe. I love the podcast and would love to support.

Fernanda Emili Pereira Correia dos Santos

I'm not from US, so I pay something like R$34, which is "a lot" but I really like the content. If it raised to $10 then it would become a lot for me, but I think most of the viewers are from US, or countries that the dolar is not that different in price, so I personally think that $10 is not a lot.

Isaac Raskin

As a broke college student if it’s raised to $10 I will 100% unsubscribe

Ella Brzezniak

I love u guys and your channel but ten dollars is a lot of money to spend on BTS and extra content. To be 100% honest, I don’t know how long I would go spending 10 dollars each month

Tessa Wallar

I know that I personally wouldn’t be able to keep my subscription if it goes up to 10 since I’m in college and have other things to pay for monthly. Love you guys though and would continue to support on YouTube! 🫶🫶

Daniel

If it’s raised, I’m out.

MultiGamer402

10 would be a bit too high

Taylor

Truthfully I would probably unsubscribe if it was raised. Not that I don’t love you guys but times are hard man. I can barely afford to live life let alone keep up with all these platforms and services constantly raising their prices. Appreciate you wanting our feedback though!

Makala Mckenzie

Take my money! You’re making upgrades. You’re putting in the work and I see it. I’ll gladly pay $10 a month.

dropouts podcast watcher (degenerate)

to be honest, i'd probably pay for a few months but i'm a teenager and don't have a bunch of money besides a small job so i really don't think i'd do it for that long. i'd suggest just pumping out like two vlogs or something and seeing the reception on those. if they go really well then the price going up could make sense, but in general i think it's best to just show us what we'd pay for since it's all brand new

Kaylin Shaffer

I’m down for whatever!

Nicole Cooney

I would be okay with the raise but you could have 2 tiers. The $5 one could be ad free podcast unwinds and drunk episodes and the $10 could be all that and the extras or how ever way you’d like just for those that maybe can’t do the extra $5

Zack Strong

I think instead of just raising it you should offer a second tier that has more exclusives

Content

I think $10 is a big jump, maybe raise it to say $7 ? and it would be more digestible I think at $10 it would be harder to even get new subs.

Jessica Stands

I love all of this! This is amazing! I feel like I would be okay with $10 instead of $5 (but $5 is definitely preferred)

Gittie Bruyninckx

Perhaps you guys could work with tiers? I think 10 is a lot for a lot of people, but I do understand it costs money to put more out there.

Alyssa Hollifield

tbh id say you’ll lose abt half yr subscribers tho but if the other half is paying double no money will be lost or earned but then again more ppl might stay and profit will increase

Lucy McNutt

i really enjoy being able to see the after school specials, drunk episodes ect… but as a broke college student i think $10 a month would be too much.

leah

I agree!!

Adrian Work Florence

I think you should just add a 10$ tier but leave a 5$ tier too.

Jamie L.

I would definitely pay. I know you all work hard and would deliver more content. I know it sounds like a lot but $120 for the entire year of constant content is worth it for me and still a good deal :) :)

Dnice 1395

$10 is all good especially if it helps the podcast big fan

Krakatoa

Please no

Kaleigh Campbell

Love this for you guys and will 100% continue to support yall where i can wherever you decide to take things! Unfortunately, the only reason im able to stay subscribed is the low cost. Especially being an early-20-something trying to get my feet under me, I’d stay subscribed while i could but would more than likely have to end it after a few months

Karina

I especially think $10 is way to high when all the Patreon content gets leaked to tik tok. Not to compare but the canceled girls have a $10 subscription but I believe they have someone to take down their leaked clips

Isabelle De Sousa

$6 take it or leave it brotha

sydney berg

i think that it’s a better idea for u guys to raise it to maybe $8? $10 is a lot a month for most people and u could potentially lose a lot of subs. i’m so so happy for u guys with what you’ve done!!!

Ella🩷

Personally I can’t do $10 because converted to my currency that’s around $18. I’m a broke student who can barely afford it now 😅

Ahmed Tarek Mohamed

Please dont raise to $10

Jake Edge

Same here

thatnerdyguy

I would definitely take a look at the $10 tier. I think the more money you make, the better it is for you! I don't have a fully established job or career, but I could spare a few bucks for a month or two out of the year! It definitely is not something I would have all the time, and even in that instance, I would still be purchasing the $5 tier! Love you guys more than any other podcast! Hope your decision comes easy and that you benefit from all of it! Edit: I just realized that you were saying that it would be changed from 5 to 10 dollars! It doesn't change my opinion, but it does effect my current position on the patreon as I will not be able to subscribe every month like I am now!

Darrell McCarty

I personally am okay with the price raise

Jeeze Boi

Bad idea imo

Maddie

Looks super good! Another perfect spot for the ribbon flowers 🤗 !

katrina

echoing this!!!

David Rosas

Maybe meet in the middle like $7 would work well for me in my opinion and might not be too much of a problem for others as well

Josie Thayer

Honestly if you raised it I unfortunately wouldn't financially be able to 😭

Rosie Phillips

I think I would cancel because the last few podcasts have been a little short for me but I would def cancel if it was 10 tbh

Jacqueline

Maybe do 2 different types of subscriptions for that? Like 1 is $5 for regular and $10 for more stuff

Natalia Gomez-Pritt

Respectfully as a broke college student

shama A

It looks so slay! I can’t wait for you and Skylar’s pod to drop 🧚🏻🧚🏻

Alyssa Hollifield

get that bag brothers

Oliver Segarra

Tbh I don't mind paying more considering more content is going with it. Just pls don't be Netflix and make it $20 a month!

Natalia Gomez-Pritt

I would probably cancel

Andrew

I would unsubscribe immediately if raised to $10 just being honest. Nothing to do with you guys, just can’t justify paying $10/month for podcast episodes when there are streaming services that are $10 or less with way more entertainment. I want to support as much as I can, but $10 is way too steep for a podcast patreon.

Katie Wolfe

I think especially with the economy right now everyone is struggling, when they have to cut extras this would be something because it’s not a “necessity”

polly

i say maybe not $10 that is a lot. I would be happy with like $7.50 i think is a fair price

Elizabeth Gorsuch

i would def cancel my subscription 10 is a lot

⚕️shay⚕️

I’d be fine with it bc I’m only subscribed to this podcast.

Verania Cavazos

You guys do what you have to do. We’ll be here supporting you every step of the way🫶🏻

Daila Deans

I would probably cancel my subscription

Darrell McCarty

Love this

Dropouts Podcast

So for us another tier doesn't make sense at the moment from a logistical and financial point of view but really really appreciate your insight!!

destiney

oooo so exciting ! in my opinion i think that a new tier being ADDED is the way to go. and put additional content behind that wall. that way the people who don't want to upgrade can stay and keep getting what's already given. i think most people (including myself) would upgrade but you definitely don't want people just fully cancelling due to the double in price. love you guys and your ambition and loyalty to your fans. 🩷

Elektra .Feuer

I love you guys and am so happy you’re able to expand. Definitely deserve it! However, 10$ is a lot on top of all the other subscriptions one just has nowadays. To be 100% transparent, I would probably pay 10 for a while but at the same time it does make it more likely for me to unsubscribe in 1,2,3,… months time once I realize how much I’m actually spending every month for subscriptions