[00:02 - 01:37]The speaker expresses hesitation about having children due to financial burdens and fear of breaking the baby

[00:23 - 03:22]The speaker introduces themselves and their guests, including a YouTuber known as MatPat

[02:07 - 03:33]The conversation turns to the naming of MatPat's channel, "The Game Theorists," which was meant to represent a community of critical thinkers

[03:35 - 04:35]The conversation ends with a discussion about the speaker's involvement in the company and the timing of MatPat's arrival.

[04:35 - 06:10]The speaker and MatPat discuss some of the controversial aspects of Pokemon, including racism

[04:42 - 05:17]The speaker discusses the redesign of a character's skin to purple, which was a parody of a trend called Gangro in Japan.

[05:17 - 06:10]The speaker explains that blackface is not a part of Japanese culture and the character was not intended to be offensive.

[06:11 - 06:35]The speaker mentions a running joke about the idea of "gay Smosh" because he and Anthony were roommates.

[06:11 - 06:41]The group jokes about their awkward handshake and the need for visual context clues for listeners

[06:35 - 07:32]The speaker was involved in conversations about rebranding Smosh and bringing in new characters and personalities.

[06:41 - 07:16]MatPat shares his background in digital video expertise and analytics and how he used it to help other channel creators grow

[07:16 - 08:28]The conversation ends with a discussion about the speaker's involvement in the company and the timing of MatPat's arrival.

[08:11 - 09:54]The conversation turns to the naming of MatPat's channel, "The Game Theorists," which was meant to represent a community of critical thinkers

[08:11 - 10:01]The speaker mentions examples of other YouTube channels that tried to change and failed, such as Ray William Johnson's Equals Three.

[08:43 - 10:34]There were also discussions about bringing in new cast members and integrating them slowly, but Defy Media wanted them in all videos immediately.

[08:52 - 09:48]The speaker introduces themselves and their guests, including a YouTuber known as MatPat

[09:55 - 11:16]The group jokes about their awkward handshake and the need for visual context clues for listeners

[10:01 - 10:27]The speaker and others felt that this rushed process could alienate fans and disrupt the established relationships between the audience and the channel's personalities.

[10:08 - 11:28]The conversation ends with a discussion about the speaker's involvement in the company and the timing of MatPat's arrival.

[10:34 - 11:34]The speaker was involved in conversations about rebranding Smosh and bringing in new characters and personalities.

[10:42 - 10:56]The speaker reflects on the need for change and evolution in content and acknowledges that the constant repetition of sketches with only two main characters was limiting.

[10:57 - 13:21]The speaker mentions a running joke about the idea of "gay Smosh" because he and Anthony were roommates.

[11:11 - 13:28]The speaker reveals that the higher-ups at Defy Media wanted to create spin-off channels, such as "black Smosh," featuring different demographics.

[11:34 - 11:43]The speaker discusses the redesign of a character's skin to purple, which was a parody of a trend called Gangro in Japan.

[13:07 - 13:15]The speaker reveals that the higher-ups at Defy Media wanted to create spin-off channels, such as "black Smosh," featuring different demographics.

[13:28 - 15:59]The speaker and others in the meeting were against this idea and saw it as problematic and offensive.

[13:35 - 16:22]The speaker mentions a running joke about the idea of "gay Smosh" because he and Anthony were roommates.

[13:48 - 14:17]The speaker was involved in conversations about rebranding Smosh and bringing in new characters and personalities.

[14:18 - 15:21]The speaker and others felt that this rushed process could alienate fans and disrupt the established relationships between the audience and the channel's personalities.

[15:27 - 16:29]The speaker and others in the meeting were against this idea and saw it as problematic and offensive.

[16:30 - 16:49]The speaker reveals that fan fiction often includes dramatic themes, such as the death of a character's girlfriend.

[16:36 - 18:34]Sometimes the child is adopted before Stephanie's death and sometimes after.

[16:42 - 17:50]They mention a character named Anthony, who is comforted by the speaker after his girlfriend's death.

[17:34 - 18:51]The speaker and Anthony would embrace and brush cheeks, which the speaker finds uncomfortable to read about themselves.

[17:51 - 21:43]The speaker confirms that in the fan fiction, the adopted child is often the fan.

[18:00 - 18:45]The speaker and Stephanie would go to the museum to learn about science.

[18:51 - 19:35]The conversation turns to the speaker's wife, Stephanie, and their child.

[18:57 - 19:05]They mention that both the speaker and Stephanie are only children, which may have influenced their decision.

[19:35 - 20:49]The discussion shifts to the speaker's coworker, Noah, and how they smelled like vanilla at the time.

[20:11 - 22:41]The speaker's coworkers talk about their armpit hair and grooming habits.

[21:31 - 22:19]They express a need for affection and mention either a rock or more armpit hair as possible outlets for their love.

[21:43 - 22:09]The discussion shifts to the speaker's coworker, Noah, and how they smelled like vanilla at the time.

[22:41 - 23:08]The speaker's coworkers talk about their armpit hair and grooming habits.

[22:49 - 22:54]The speaker ends by joking about the financial burden and care required for both a baby and armpit hair.

[23:08 - 23:54]The speaker's coworkers talk about their armpit hair and grooming habits.

[23:54 - 24:48]The speaker ends by joking about the financial burden and care required for both a baby and armpit hair.

[24:09 - 24:23]The speaker talks about their relationship with their siblings and how often they see each other.

[24:48 - 25:48]They discuss how difficult and rewarding it is to have a baby.

[25:09 - 25:41]The speaker and the child go on adventures and the speaker teaches them science.

[25:49 - 26:17]The speaker always wanted a child, but was unsure about having more than one.

[26:18 - 27:00]The speaker's siblings are introduced and their birth order is listed.

[27:10 - 28:21]They mention that both the speaker and Stephanie are only children, which may have influenced their decision.

[27:24 - 27:34]The speaker and Anthony would embrace and brush cheeks, which the speaker finds uncomfortable to read about themselves.

[27:42 - 28:00]They mention that both the speaker and Stephanie are only children, which may have influenced their decision.

[28:01 - 28:12]The speaker and Stephanie would go to the museum to learn about science.

[28:21 - 31:09]The speaker discusses how they feel close to their siblings, but there is a weird dynamic with the age gaps.

[29:16 - 29:30]The speaker always wanted a child, but was unsure about having more than one.

[29:30 - 30:04]They mention that their father is a firefighter and used to cooking for large groups.

[30:05 - 30:23]The speaker discusses how they feel close to their siblings, but there is a weird dynamic with the age gaps.

[30:41 - 31:58]The speaker reflects on their upbringing and how it has shaped their views on having children.

[31:09 - 31:58]The speaker notes that they will always see their younger siblings as children in some ways.

[31:59 - 32:31]They express a need for affection and mention either a rock or more armpit hair as possible outlets for their love.

[31:59 - 35:49]The speaker mentions a moment where they had to self-reflect on whether they were ready to have a child and if they could prioritize them in their current life.

[35:49 - 37:14]The speaker talks about receiving a book as a baby shower gift that explores different scientific studies on child development.

[37:14 - 39:40]They mention some of the challenges and inefficiencies of human development, but also express the excitement and joy of watching their own child learn and grow.

[38:37 - 39:01]The speaker expresses their excitement about being able to personally use their platform to positively influence their own child.

[39:40 - 41:34]The speaker reflects on the impact they can have on others through simple acts of kindness and positivity.

[40:19 - 40:56]The speaker mentions a moment where they had to self-reflect on whether they were ready to have a child and if they could prioritize them in their current life.

[40:25 - 41:24]The speaker reflects on the impact they can have on others through simple acts of kindness and positivity.

[41:34 - 43:57]They emphasize the importance of making a positive impact wherever possible, as it could potentially steer someone's life in a positive direction.

[41:42 - 42:24]They talk about their goal of making the world a slightly better place, and how their platform allows them to do this on a larger scale.

[42:25 - 42:47]The speaker expresses their excitement about being able to personally use their platform to positively influence their own child.

[43:30 - 43:57]The internet is in a weird period where negative and dramatic stories gain the most visibility and engagement

[43:57 - 44:07]They emphasize the importance of making a positive impact wherever possible, as it could potentially steer someone's life in a positive direction.

[43:57 - 44:25]This is because news outlets prioritize sensational stories to gain clicks and shares

[44:26 - 44:49]The speaker gives an example of a viral video that was later found to be doctored

[44:33 - 44:41]The speaker reflects on a time when news was not as readily available and how it may have seemed like the world was a better place

[44:49 - 45:04]This is because news outlets prioritize sensational stories to gain clicks and shares

[45:05 - 45:30]This trend is also seen in the film industry, where every new movie is marketed as a record-breaking success

[45:31 - 45:48]The internet is in a weird period where negative and dramatic stories gain the most visibility and engagement

[45:48 - 46:06]The internet and smartphones have made it easier for people to access news and information, but it has also had negative effects on human behavior and perception of the world

[46:06 - 46:34]The speaker shares his own experience of feeling anxious after constantly reading negative news in the morning

[47:02 - 48:14]The speaker also mentions an instance where a news outlet gave a false location for an event to make it seem more luxurious

[48:14 - 48:42]The speaker reflects on a time when news was not as readily available and how it may have seemed like the world was a better place

[48:42 - 49:27]He believes that the world is not necessarily worse now, but our constant exposure to negative news can make it seem that way

[49:44 - 49:49]The speaker reflects on a time when news was not as readily available and how it may have seemed like the world was a better place

[49:50 - 50:33]The speaker also mentions an instance where a news outlet gave a false location for an event to make it seem more luxurious

[50:08 - 50:14]This trend is also seen in the film industry, where every new movie is marketed as a record-breaking success

[50:33 - 51:05]The speaker reflects on a time when news was not as readily available and how it may have seemed like the world was a better place

[51:26 - 52:56]Critical thinking and questioning the agenda behind news stories is important in today's media landscape

[51:33 - 51:50]Different news outlets have different agendas and it is important to parse out the true information from biased reporting

[51:51 - 52:39]The speaker's main focus is on questioning and critically analyzing news and media to form one's own opinions and perspectives.

[52:15 - 52:31]The speaker's father taught him to question and research information for himself

[52:57 - 53:43]The speaker's gym plays Fox News and CNN next to each other, showing the stark differences in agendas and reporting

[53:28 - 54:11]Different news outlets have different agendas and it is important to parse out the true information from biased reporting

[54:11 - 54:22]The internet and smartphones have made it easier for people to access news and information, but it has also had negative effects on human behavior and perception of the world

[54:22 - 54:57]Social media and smartphones have made it easier for false information to spread and for people to believe it without question

[54:34 - 54:48]The speaker gives an example of a viral video that was later found to be doctored

[54:49 - 55:44]People are often resistant to having conversations about controversial topics, as it may expose them to being wrong or misinformed

[54:58 - 55:51]The media can sometimes twist and misrepresent events, such as the Covington Catholic High School incident

[55:32 - 55:44]The speaker reflects on a time when news was not as readily available and how it may have seemed like the world was a better place

[55:32 - 57:42]The use of CGI technology can further complicate the perception of reality in media

[55:51 - 56:16]The speaker's gym plays Fox News and CNN next to each other, showing the stark differences in agendas and reporting

[56:16 - 56:31]The speaker also mentions an instance where a news outlet gave a false location for an event to make it seem more luxurious

[57:42 - 1.01:22]The fast pace of the internet and social media often leads to a lack of retrospective analysis and critical thinking about information

[1.00:53 - 1.02:44]People are often resistant to having conversations about controversial topics, as it may expose them to being wrong or misinformed

[1.02:44 - 1.04:01]A recent conversation about Michael Jackson sparked controversy and highlighted the need for discussions about grooming and child abuse

[1.03:21 - 1.05:39]People are often resistant to having conversations about controversial topics, as it may expose them to being wrong or misinformed

[1.05:40 - 1.06:47]It's important to prioritize the larger issues and take away lessons from controversial discussions rather than focusing on who is right or wrong

[1.06:48 - 1.07:36]The use of CGI technology can further complicate the perception of reality in media

[1.06:48 - 1.08:37]They express disappointment in the casting of Jafar, stating that the actor chosen is not fitting for the role.

[1.06:55 - 1.07:36]The speaker discusses their opinion on the upcoming Aladdin movie, stating that they believe it will be better than the Lion King remake.

[1.08:37 - 1.09:19]They compare the role to Will Smith's character in Hitch, where he teaches a man how to get the girl, and suggest that this may be a similar dynamic in Aladdin.

[1.09:20 - 1.11:43]The speaker then delves into their thoughts on the character of the Genie, stating that Will Smith is in a thankless role of remaking an iconic performance by Robin Williams.

[1.10:23 - 1.13:18]The speaker also mentions the controversy surrounding the appearance of Sonic in the upcoming live-action movie.

[1.11:59 - 1.16:26]The speaker discusses their opinion on the upcoming Aladdin movie, stating that they believe it will be better than the Lion King remake.

[1.15:30 - 1.18:39]The speaker then delves into their thoughts on the character of the Genie, stating that Will Smith is in a thankless role of remaking an iconic performance by Robin Williams.

[1.15:45 - 1.17:50]The speaker also brings up Maleficent as an example of a successful live-action remake, but questions the purpose of the remake and whether it is a prequel or not.

[1.17:34 - 1.18:23]The speaker discusses the filming of a movie, mentioning a timer and the actor The Rock

[1.17:51 - 1.20:24]The speaker expresses their belief that good content will spread through word of mouth and discusses the excitement surrounding "Get Out"

[1.18:04 - 1.19:43]The speaker concludes by stating that the ability to tell a good story is not dependent on budget or genre.

[1.18:16 - 1.21:17]They express their love for good stories and suggest that the success of animated movies lies in their ability to tell original stories.

[1.18:47 - 1.19:49]The speaker then delves into their thoughts on the character of the Genie, stating that Will Smith is in a thankless role of remaking an iconic performance by Robin Williams.

[1.18:52 - 1.20:48]The speaker discusses the filming of a movie, mentioning a timer and the actor The Rock

[1.19:08 - 1.19:31]The speaker also mentions the controversy surrounding the appearance of Sonic in the upcoming live-action movie.

[1.19:56 - 1.22:25]They express their love for good stories and suggest that the success of animated movies lies in their ability to tell original stories.

[1.19:56 - 1.23:01]The speaker expresses their belief that good content will spread through word of mouth and discusses the excitement surrounding "Get Out"

[1.20:59 - 1.21:24]They express disappointment in the casting of Jafar, stating that the actor chosen is not fitting for the role.

[1.21:52 - 1.22:40]The speaker mentions Blumhouse as an example of a company that tells good stories with low budgets.

[1.22:45 - 1.23:32]They mention their plans to see the movie with a group of colleagues and friends

[1.23:33 - 1.24:02]The conversation turns to the use of the phrase "shoot, dude" and its potential as a tagline for the podcast

[1.24:02 - 1.25:23]They discuss topics they wanted to cover and the relaxed nature of the podcast

[1.24:14 - 1.25:04]The speaker is revealed to be the first ever guest on the podcast

[1.25:23 - 1.25:39]They discuss topics they wanted to cover and the relaxed nature of the podcast

[1.25:40 - 1.25:56]The speaker sends their regards to the host's wife and child

[1.25:58 - 1.26:44]The conversation turns to the aversion to lip smacking sounds and the use of human sounds in a recent Domino's video

[1.26:50 - 1.27:17]The host promotes the podcast and its availability on various listening platforms and YouTube

[1.27:17 - 1.27:43]The podcast ends with a smooth exit and expressions of gratitude from both the host and guest.