The Grandfathers Of YouTube w\ Ryan Higa - SmoshCast #27
[00:00 - 00:21]Interview with Ryan Higa of Niga Higa fame
[00:05 - 00:45]Discussion on stalker problems for female YouTubers and influencers
[00:46 - 00:59]Discussion on need to announce relationships on social media
[01:00 - 01:18]Mention of Angry Birds sequel and not being invited back to voice act
[01:19 - 02:20]Recording four episodes of Smosh Summer Games in Barstow
[01:31 - 02:01]Interview with Ryan Higa of Niga Higa fame
[02:20 - 02:56]Interview took place before VidCon
[02:39 - 03:58]Smoshcast host Mari Takahashi and Ryan Higa discuss living in LA and Vegas
[04:09 - 04:47]Seeing wildlife in Vegas, such as rams and coyotes
[04:15 - 05:06]Smoshcast host Mari Takahashi and Ryan Higa discuss living in LA and Vegas
[05:06 - 06:10]Global warming and climate change
[06:23 - 06:55]Seeing wildlife in Vegas, such as rams and coyotes
[06:56 - 07:40]Recent earthquakes in Los Angeles and Vegas
[07:15 - 08:00]Blowing up mountains near Ryan's house for development
[08:01 - 08:47]Seeing wildlife in Vegas, such as rams and coyotes
[08:17 - 11:07]They share a story about a neighbor who had many cats, but did not take care of them properly due to dementia
[09:21 - 10:38]The cats were eventually captured and fixed by a cat rescue organization
[11:07 - 12:28]The speaker and their friend reminisce about old YouTube videos they made in school
[11:28 - 12:53]The speaker's old school projects are now privated on their channel for containing copyrighted music
[12:36 - 14:00]They discuss the arbitrary nature of demonetization on YouTube
[12:53 - 13:32]The conversation turns to a show they used to do called "I Dare You" where they did real, disgusting challenges
[13:13 - 15:58]The speaker's friend recounts a particularly gross challenge they did involving their shoe
[13:32 - 14:20]One person had to lick the basin of a toilet bowl after a party, and another had to eat earwax.
[13:43 - 15:07]They discuss the cleanliness of toilet seats and the potential for ingesting urine while playing drinking games like Kings Cup.
[14:27 - 17:14]They also mention the possibility of ingesting dirt and other substances while playing beer pong.
[14:37 - 15:46]They mention playing beer pong in their carpeted garage, which used to be an illegal daycare
[15:53 - 15:58]They discuss the potential bacterial content of belly buttons, with one person describing their belly button as a "Sarlacc Pit" for lint.
[15:58 - 17:05]They discuss the arbitrary nature of demonetization on YouTube
[15:58 - 17:05]They joke about the health benefits of consuming pee, compared to other substances.
[15:58 - 17:05]They mention a new lending platform called Upstart.com that offers better interest rates based on factors beyond credit score
[17:08 - 17:14]They mention playing beer pong in their carpeted garage, which used to be an illegal daycare
[17:08 - 20:33]The speaker and their co-host discuss a conspiracy theory about finding lint in their belly buttons
[17:15 - 17:47]They also mention the possibility of ingesting dirt and other substances while playing beer pong.
[17:15 - 18:39]The speaker's friend recounts a particularly gross challenge they did involving their shoe
[17:47 - 19:44]They discuss the potential bacterial content of belly buttons, with one person describing their belly button as a "Sarlacc Pit" for lint.
[17:54 - 18:39]They discuss the cleanliness of toilet seats and the potential for ingesting urine while playing drinking games like Kings Cup.
[18:40 - 19:02]They confirm that the previous episode of their podcast discussed Boba Fett getting kicked into a "teethy maw."
[19:30 - 20:45]They consider whether ethnicity may play a role in belly button lint production.
[19:51 - 21:03]They discuss the potential bacterial content of belly buttons, with one person describing their belly button as a "Sarlacc Pit" for lint.
[20:45 - 22:15]One person mentions that they are hairless and wax their stomach hair.
[21:04 - 22:15]They talk about their experiences with laser hair removal and how it has changed their routines
[21:36 - 22:07]They briefly mention the dolphin-like lifestyle of being hairless.
[22:17 - 26:09]The speaker asks the other co-host about their secret to longevity and they discuss the importance of creative control and preferences in their approach to content creation.
[24:40 - 26:20]The speaker discusses their specific voice and control over their content on YouTube.
[25:10 - 25:27]The speaker acknowledges that there are strengths and weaknesses to both independent and collaborative approaches on YouTube.
[25:49 - 26:09]The speaker reflects on the cultural differences and adjustments they had to make while living in a dry place like Las Vegas.
[25:55 - 27:05]They mention the lack of a handbook for YouTube and the need to continuously follow their own voice and hone their craft.
[27:06 - 28:37]The speaker reflects on the early days of YouTube and how there was no money involved until the partnership program.
[27:23 - 28:46]The speaker talks about the current state of YouTube and how it is now a place for people to become famous and make money.
[28:46 - 29:15]They mention the challenges of starting on YouTube now without any help or collaboration.
[29:16 - 29:43]The speaker talks about the current state of YouTube and how it is now a place for people to become famous and make money.
[29:44 - 30:57]They mention being pushed to be an inspiration to others, but their main focus was on creating content they enjoyed.
[32:01 - 34:42]The speaker reflects on their own content and how it was not specifically catering to any demographic or trend.
[32:49 - 33:10]The speaker talks about their potential career in nuclear medicine if YouTube had not taken off.
[33:21 - 35:26]The speaker talks about the current state of YouTube and how it is now a place for people to become famous and make money.
[34:58 - 35:21]They mention being pushed to be an inspiration to others, but their main focus was on creating content they enjoyed.
[35:27 - 35:47]They mention the lack of a handbook for YouTube and the need to continuously follow their own voice and hone their craft.
[35:51 - 36:52]The speaker talks about their potential career in nuclear medicine if YouTube had not taken off.
[36:52 - 38:00]They mention the large Hawaiian population at their college and the wooey scholarship program.
[38:01 - 39:52]The speaker mentions the affordability of living in Vegas compared to other places.
[39:52 - 41:33]The speaker discusses living in Las Vegas, mentioning the dryness and how it can cause physical discomfort.
[40:18 - 40:34]The speaker talks about wanting to do a watch party for the movie and possibly another bad movie they were involved in.
[40:55 - 43:03]The speaker mentions that they still had a good time and met some great people during the filming.
[41:08 - 43:54]The speaker discusses how their mother helps with their business and how they trust her more than previous managers.
[43:54 - 45:26]The speaker talks about wanting to do a watch party for the movie and possibly another bad movie they were involved in.
[44:32 - 45:10]They mention a movie they did in 2008 that they regret due to mistakes made.
[45:10 - 47:46]The speaker mentions that they still had a good time and met some great people during the filming.
[46:24 - 49:25]They discuss the movie's budget and their lack of control over it.
[47:27 - 49:04]The speaker mentions that they still had a good time and met some great people during the filming.
[49:25 - 50:59]The speaker talks about wanting to do a watch party for the movie and possibly another bad movie they were involved in.
[50:16 - 50:34]They briefly mention voicing a character in the Angry Birds movie and not being invited back for the sequel.
[50:36 - 51:17]The speaker is discussing a situation involving a bird and a joke obituary sent to someone.
[51:17 - 51:36]They mention a person named Anthony and how they used to hang out but haven't talked in a while.
[51:44 - 52:07]The speaker mentions that they saw Anthony at a VidCon event after he left Smosh.
[52:14 - 54:11]The speaker and their friends discuss keeping relationships private and not announcing them.
[53:22 - 54:06]They mention a person named Anthony and how they used to hang out but haven't talked in a while.
[54:11 - 57:35]The speaker and their friends discuss keeping relationships private and not announcing them.
[57:36 - 1.00:39]The speaker talks about living with roommates for security and mentions the Jake Paul house.
[57:46 - 58:48]They discuss the issue of stalkers and how it affects many women in the YouTube community.
[58:49 - 1.01:19]The speaker talks about living with roommates for security and mentions the Jake Paul house.
[1.01:20 - 1.02:46]The group discusses the difference between a skit and a sketch, with no clear conclusion.
[1.02:58 - 1.03:56]The speaker mentions a shift in focus on their channel, possibly due to needing a break or wanting to try new things.
[1.03:22 - 1.04:46]The speaker enjoys making big videos but it takes a lot of time and effort.
[1.04:46 - 1.06:13]The speaker respects the loyalty and support of their viewers.
[1.05:57 - 1.08:12]They decided to take a break to avoid burnout and not stress about constantly creating.
[1.07:45 - 1.09:11]YouTube has become more corporate and less focused on promoting smaller creators.
[1.08:01 - 1.10:45]The speaker misses the old days of YouTube when it was more organic and less controlled by algorithms.
[1.09:36 - 1.11:34]They discuss the downfall of Shane Dawson's career and the changing landscape of YouTube.
[1.11:34 - 1.12:03]The speaker enjoys making big videos but it takes a lot of time and effort.
[1.12:03 - 1.13:52]The speaker misses the old days of YouTube when it was more organic and less controlled by algorithms.
[1.13:01 - 1.13:44]The speaker respects the loyalty and support of their viewers.
[1.13:52 - 1.14:39]They decided to take a break to avoid burnout and not stress about constantly creating.
[1.14:05 - 1.15:52]The speaker mentions their energy drink, Ninja Milk, and the challenges of producing it.
[1.14:27 - 1.16:14]They talk about their friendship and making Korean BBQ plans.
[1.15:06 - 1.17:05]They decided to take a break to avoid burnout and not stress about constantly creating.
[1.15:15 - 1.18:05]The speaker enjoys making big videos but it takes a lot of time and effort.
[1.17:36 - 1.18:58]They talk about their friendship and making Korean BBQ plans.
[1.18:12 - 1.19:04]The speaker mentions their energy drink, Ninja Milk, and the challenges of producing it.
[1.18:18 - 1.19:44]The podcast ends on a humorous note with a discussion about the apocalypse and a Hawaiian dish, Loco Moco.