
SuperMegaCast - EP 238: We Didn't Know What To Call This One


[00:00 - 00:09]Today's episode of the Super Mega Cast is sponsored by Sunday, a lawn care product


[00:09 - 00:24]Sunday offers a customized lawn plan that works with nature


[00:09 - 00:24]Listeners can visit getsunday.com/supermega for $20 off their custom lawn plan


[00:33 - 00:45]The hosts apologize for their fans being "losers"


[02:43 - 02:58]They discuss trolls in the Senate and politics


[03:04 - 03:10]They mention Lil Nas X's new song and music video, as well as his TikTok account


[03:51 - 04:01]They talk about following a TikTok account about taking care of marine life, and the recent passing of a puffer fish


[06:38 - 06:47]They mention wanting to post photos of their fish on social media, but being afraid of messing up and killing them


[06:54 - 06:59]The hosts joke about cooking and eating fish


[07:05 - 07:20]They mention having a beta fish and wanting to get a saltwater tank


[08:02 - 08:08]The hosts also mention having orchid mantises, but they passed away


[00:00 - 08:16]Their listeners can visit getsunday.com/supermega for $20 off their custom lawn plan.


[08:16 - 08:29]Bugs were getting bigger, needed bigger prey


[08:29 - 08:35]Cup of bugs thrown in, died quickly


[08:42 - 08:51]Fly caught and eaten quickly


[08:51 - 08:59]Bugs are scary but cool, humans might also be scary to bugs


[08:59 - 09:12]Most animals don't have consciousness, like computer programs


[08:59 - 09:12]Praying mantis is an example


[13:11 - 13:18]Watching the show "Your Honor"


[13:50 - 14:00]Rewatching Marvel movies


[14:00 - 14:08]Rewatched "Hail Caesar"


[15:04 - 15:21]Planning a movie night with Lincoln, Lincoln Lawyer, and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Slayer


[16:05 - 16:29]Chet Hanks is in 6 out of 10 episodes of "Your Honor"


[16:42 - 17:01]Working out for "White Boy Summer"


[16:42 - 17:01]Chet Hanks declared "White Boy Summer" for everyone, regardless of race, religion, gender, or sexuality


[08:16 - 17:01]Bugs getting bigger, fly caught and eaten, discussion about animals' consciousness, watching "Your Honor" and planning movie night, working out for "White Boy Summer." Chet Hanks declared "White Boy Summer" for everyone.


[17:01 - 17:14]Man discusses "Black Queen Summer" and "White Boy Summer"


[21:10 - 21:19]Disagreement with "no dad hats" rule for White Boy Summer


[21:10 - 21:19]Discussion about types of white people acceptable for White Boy Summer, citing Jack Harlow


[21:19 - 21:28]Advertisement for lawn care product Sunday


[21:19 - 21:28]Mention of James Franco and the movie Spring Break


[22:12 - 22:18]Man talks about getting fit and eating kebabs, wearing jorts


[22:18 - 22:23]Advertisement for Honey, a coupon finding tool


[22:23 - 22:43]Discussion about Comedy Central censoring nudity on TV


[22:43 - 22:57]Watching the roast of James Franco and Bob Saget


[23:35 - 23:50]Mention of "cancel culture" and inability to flirt


[24:07 - 24:22]References to Kevin Spacey and allegations of pedophilia


[17:01 - 25:11]Man talks about trends for summer, advertisements for lawn care and coupon finding tool, and references to comedy roasts and allegations of pedophilia.


[25:45 - 25:51]The speaker mentions Bob Saget and how he can't enjoy Full House because of his association with Bill Cosby.


[27:29 - 27:34]They discuss Seth Rogen's movies, including This is the End and Pineapple Express.


[28:36 - 28:47]They also talk about James Franco's acting career and his role in Spider-Man.


[28:36 - 28:47]Jonah Hill's rise to fame and potential for serious acting is mentioned.


[29:55 - 30:02]The speaker discusses rewatching Will Ferrell movies and noticing missed jokes in Anchorman 2.


[30:22 - 30:34]Drake's acting abilities are brought up, as well as his potential for serious roles.


[31:38 - 31:47]The speaker also mentions John Heder's disappearance from the film industry.


[32:34 - 32:39]They discuss the changing perception of celebrities in society due to social media.


[32:56 - 33:14]The biggest celebrity assholes are debated, with mentions of Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise.


[32:56 - 33:14]The speaker disagrees with the mention of Harvey Weinstein as the biggest asshole.


[25:11 - 33:14]Overall, the speaker and their friend discuss various actors and their careers, as well as the changing perception of celebrities in society.


[33:15 - 33:23]Narrator did not enjoy watching "Blades of Glory" or "Anchorman 2"


[33:23 - 33:30]There may be a third installment of "Anchorman" in the future, but it is unlikely.


[33:30 - 33:42]Will Ferrell is currently working on a new project after a long break from comedy.


[33:42 - 33:50]"Everything Must Go" is a forgettable movie starring Will Ferrell.


[34:17 - 34:34]Actress from "Knocked Up" was blacklisted for being difficult.


[34:40 - 34:45]"Zack and Miri Make a Porno" is a movie directed by Kevin Smith.


[35:12 - 35:21]Jay Baruchel is not in many movies, but he did appear in "How to Train Your Dragon."


[36:35 - 37:04]Babbel is a language learning app that offers 14 different languages.


[38:46 - 38:55]People noticed that the narrator's voice sounded different due to a deviated septum.


[38:46 - 38:55]Getting a septoplasty greatly improved the narrator's ability to breathe.


[39:14 - 39:42]Fans overlooked the fact that Michael Jackson was a guest on the podcast.


[39:14 - 39:42]The fans often focus on different things than what the creators intended.


[40:18 - 40:45]The narrator and his co-host have not won any Streamy awards.


[40:45 - 40:53]They ask their fans to nominate and vote for them in the future.


[40:54 - 41:01]The narrator is not sure what the last bullet point should be.


[41:02 - 41:08]We are like background noise in the YouTube community, often overlooked.


[41:18 - 41:26]The narrator has seen people describe them as having 90,000 subscribers, even though they have not reached 900,000.


[33:15 - 41:26]The narrator talks about their dislike for certain movies, the possibility of a third "Anchorman," Will Ferrell's current project, a forgettable movie he starred in, a blacklisted actress, Jay Baruchel's career, Kevin Smith's movie, Babbel language learning app, narrator's deviated septum, Michael Jackson's appearance on the podcast, fan's focus, lack of Streamy awards, and their status in the YouTube community.


[41:26 - 41:36]People have described us as "underground mainstream"


[41:37 - 41:46]We are well-known but not quite mainstream


[41:37 - 41:46]We are not big, but not underground either


[41:58 - 42:09]We look forward to reaching a million subscribers


[42:09 - 42:17]We have been stuck in subgrowth and plateaued for a while


[42:40 - 42:46]Our content may not have mainstream appeal due to gross humor and immaturity


[44:34 - 44:53]Some comments from young viewers can be hurtful, but we try not to let it bother us


[44:34 - 44:53]Our fans are generally supportive and understanding


[44:34 - 44:53]We have had some interesting fan encounters, but most of our fans are awesome


[46:32 - 46:46]We try not to pay too much attention to negative comments and focus on having fun with our friends


[46:47 - 46:57]Comments and social media can still get to us and ruin our day


[49:07 - 49:35]We are grateful for the support of our fans through live shows, merch, and watching our videos


[49:07 - 49:35]We are considering doing another big tour, possibly in the midwest


[49:07 - 49:35]We appreciate the time and attention our fans give to our content


[49:46 - 50:01]Both of us have edited thousands of Let's Play videos for our own and Markiplier's channel


[41:26 - 50:01]Overall, we are a popular and well-known channel with a supportive fan base, but we still face challenges and negative comments.


[50:02 - 50:19]Grind of editing for channel


[53:19 - 53:26]Editing for Three Ganggrumps episodes a day and daily kitty cat gaming video and Only Plays


[53:26 - 53:35]Trying to upload two videos a day for Super Mega


[54:20 - 54:26]Wanting to upload throughout the week and take breaks


[54:20 - 54:26]Don't want to hate it or force ourselves to upload every day


[54:42 - 54:54]Wanting to match Game Grumps' consistency


[54:54 - 55:00]Want what we make to speak for us and be good


[55:00 - 55:06]Lucky and privileged to be in this position


[55:15 - 55:26]Gaming is a hobby, not sole form of work


[55:26 - 55:32]Let's Plays are not a job, we do them because we want to


[55:26 - 55:32]Will stop uploading Let's Plays eventually


[55:26 - 55:32]Will continue to post content but not Let's Plays


[55:57 - 56:07]Getting burnt out and toll on mental health


[55:57 - 56:07]Want to focus on bigger projects and creative opportunities


[56:13 - 56:20]Realizing time is passing quickly and wanting to make the most of it


[56:58 - 57:14]LA arc has transformed over the last six years


[56:58 - 57:14]Different eras and times in LA


[57:28 - 57:39]Company and people we were around has changed


[50:02 - 57:52]Discussing the grind of editing and uploading for the channel, wanting to match Game Grumps' consistency but getting burnt out and realizing the toll it takes on mental health. Wanting to upload throughout the week and take breaks, focusing on bigger projects and creative opportunities, and not wanting to force ourselves to upload every day. Reflecting on our time in LA and how it has changed over the last six years.


[57:52 - 58:00] The speaker discusses different eras in their career, including the "you, me, and mark era" and the "grumps era."


[58:00 - 58:10]They separate the "grumps era" into multiple parts due to the changes in Game Grumps.


[58:34 - 58:45]The speaker talks about their first experiences in LA, including meeting new people and making new friendships.


[59:04 - 59:12]The speaker and their friend, Daniel, played Smash with Ross from Game Grumps and lost.


[59:18 - 59:41]They discuss branching out and talking to more people as they started SuperMega.


[59:41 - 59:50]They mention that working with Markiplier and Game Grumps was a lightning rod for meeting creative people.


[1.01:58 - 1.02:19]The speaker reflects on their journey with Daniel and how it ended after his passing, causing them to reevaluate their future.


[1.01:58 - 1.02:19]The speaker reflects on the dynamic between the three of them and how it changed after Daniel's passing.


[1.02:33 - 1.02:39]They mention feeling lost during the "mark period" and how their perception of the future changed.


[1.02:49 - 1.02:57]The speaker talks about settling down and enjoying their new journey without putting too much thought into the future.


[1.03:46 - 1.03:55]They mention saving each other's lives in a way and becoming closer friends after Daniel's passing.


[1.04:38 - 1.04:43]The speaker reflects on different eras in their career and how Game Grumps changed during their time there.


[1.05:15 - 1.05:22]They mention their parents' support and taking a chance on their career.


[1.05:28 - 1.05:36]They mention how life worked out for them and how they got lucky with their success.


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]The speaker discusses how they initially didn't want to move to LA, but changed their mind and saw it as a once in a lifetime opportunity.


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]The speaker sees their move to LA as winning the lottery and moving their whole life for their career. Comprehensive Summary:


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]They discuss their first experiences in LA and meeting new people and making friendships.


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]The speaker talks about their journey with their friend Daniel and how it ended after his passing, causing them to reevaluate their future.


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]They mention feeling lost during the "mark period" and how their perception of the future changed.


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]The speaker discusses settling down and enjoying their new journey without putting too much thought into the future.


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]They mention saving each other's lives in a way and becoming closer friends after Daniel's passing.


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]The speaker reflects on the dynamic between the three of them and how it changed after Daniel's passing.


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]They discuss how they initially didn't want to move to LA, but changed their mind and saw it as a once in a lifetime opportunity.


[1.06:01 - 1.06:18]They discuss how they initially didn't want to move to LA, but changed their mind and saw it as a once in a lifetime opportunity.


[57:52 - 1.06:18]They see their move to LA as winning the lottery and taking a chance on their career.


[1.06:23 - 1.06:37]Two friends moved to the other side of the continent and started a new life


[1.07:51 - 1.08:06]They met when one of them moved into the other's apartment building


[1.09:31 - 1.09:38]Moving into the same apartment building brought back bittersweet feelings


[1.09:46 - 1.09:53]The friends started their YouTube channel, SuperMega, in that apartment


[1.10:19 - 1.10:29]Six years have passed since then


[1.10:42 - 1.10:49]Overcoming traumas and facing challenges can lead to personal growth


[1.10:54 - 1.11:00]Many good memories were made during that time


[1.11:23 - 1.11:29]The first visit to LA was in May 2015


[1.11:23 - 1.11:29]The first place the speaker was dropped off in LA was at that apartment building


[1.11:40 - 1.11:45]They also had a movie theater room that they painted purple


[1.11:40 - 1.11:45]In one year, a lot had happened, both good and bad


[1.11:40 - 1.11:45]One of the friends stayed there as a "safe house" while dealing drugs


[1.11:45 - 1.11:52]The first Mario Maker episode was recorded in that apartment


[1.11:45 - 1.11:52]One time, they had to hide from people banging on their door at 2 am


[1.12:26 - 1.12:32]The speaker hopes that the person who used to live on the streets is doing well now


[1.12:45 - 1.12:54]They end the podcast by sending well wishes to this person, and to all of their listeners who stayed until the end


[1.13:04 - 1.13:10]They recorded their first podcast episode in April or May 2016


[1.06:18 - 1.13:24]Two friends moved to LA, started a YouTube channel, and recorded their first podcast in an apartment building where they had many good memories. Six years have passed since then, and they hope that a person they used to know is doing well. They end the podcast by sending well wishes to this person and to all their listeners who stayed until the end.