021: The Wonka Experience, Pajamas 3, and Steven's New Business!

[@mackenzie5353]

Shane casually dropping that he almost attended Dashcon is WILD

[@alinarodgers]

Ancient sins!

[@calliope720]

I might not have ever guessed it but as soon as he said it, it tracked

[@jaws8621]

I literally went like "WHOA!"

[@robynsriot]

Babe come quick some Watcher lore just dropped 😂

[@elliottsalibi]

my jaw dropped instantly

[@aliteralalientm8272]

scottish fan here: absolutely fine to wear a kilt! like don’t be a cunt about it and make fun of them like “haha men in skirt” bc that’s shitty for many reasons, but if you’re wearing them as a scottish experience in earnest go for it! they’re very comfy, would definitely recommend!

[@dragonwings36]

This is good to know! Is there a store you recommend for kilts? I'd love to know, cause they look very comfy and stuff (plus one branch of my family is from Scotland a few generations back, like many people in Canada/US).

[@emmamacdonald9415]

I think it would be so cool if they found someone in Glasgow to talk about the significance of the kilt and educate us all, while also helping the guys find kilts to wear for the show!

[@gamberlane]

I wanna see Shane ghost hunt wearing that nightcap and a full length nightshirt and slippers while holding a candlestick like some Sherlock Holmes story.

[@CharlieDanvers]

they should make that a páatreon special

[@LindaC616]

Like Charles Dickens/Scrooge

[@RM13741]

The way Shane kept quoting The Unknown in the background is killing me

[@ps_0612_]

Shane please never stop saying "The Unknown" in a strained accent!!!!

[@helenoscar9748]

It’s so good!

[@nellikorpi7937]

The BallPit!!! Wow, I always forget how easily tumblr history goes by unnoticed by the rest of the internet

[@adrianaheiler9794]

So true! I couldn't believe Ryan never heard of the famous ball pit before! But they DO have a tumblr now, or is that managed by some of their team members?

[@eyone3279]

​@@adrianaheiler9794pretty sure it's managed by Simone their social media person, she shows up in the gen z slang videos

[@adrianaheiler9794]

@@eyone3279 ah, interesting. I didn't know that, thank you! I do follow their channel on tumblr but I'm not on there as much and the posts tend to get lost between other things.

[@CharlieDanvers]

@@adrianaheiler9794 Shane has referenced tumblr stuff before , ryan is always lost

[@nyves104]

I was not expecting to find out that Shane followed the mess that was Dashcon live, but it feels right

[@alexandramai]

Pajama 3 is insane. Keep it coming

[@Kristenhas3cats]

Justice for half-socking it! It's when your socks feel too warm but if you took them off your toes would get cold. It works!

[@jamesbest5292]

Right!? I loved when he brought this up, I do this all the time!

[@felsemheimer]

I love how they explained the ball pit picture as if their entire fandom isn't on tumblr

[@clarebear1309]

Glaswegian here! Totally fine to wear Kilts as long as you're respectful and don't call them skirts 👍🏻We love seeing folk embracing our culture as long as it's not making fun of it. For the pronunciation of Glasgow, it's handy to think of it being Glazgo. A lot of Americans pronounce it like Glassgo but go with the Z sound. I'm still gutted that I couldn't get tickets for the show! If there's an available venue, you'd definitely sell out another night!

[@wadebittleston1992]

“I thought there was gonna be cackacating here” is gonna be my new line for everything

[@helenoscar9748]

Where are my sweet teats?

[@LindaC616]

The Brits used "I almost cacked me trousers " as a way of saying they were so scared they almost sh#%% their pants

[@Nephilimfields]

Steven talking about Malaysian food, and now I'm googling it to find some recipes I may try at home. I hope his coffee house comes to fruition!

[@BaileyRian37]

Mee goreng is so heavenly. If you like noodles and tomatoes you have to try

[@notsteve9818]

​@@BaileyRian37do you have a recipe? Everything I'm googling is like those popular food blogs probably from America and I'd like an authentic version if you have one :)

[@kaykennedy3995]

Ryan's hair giving him a mega brow on one side is killing me. I can't unsee it 😂

[@rainebryant43]

Listen, I’m here to avenge the Lisa Frankenstein slander. Crucified by the critics, will be a cult classic in a few years. I work at a local movie theatre & all our staff and our owner loved it.

[@chewnotchw3]

I really enjoyed it too!!!!!

[@Sabina_729]

It was fun! I really liked it

[@junejunejuniejune]

I liked a lot about it, but the ending was meh, and it seemed kind of cobbled together. not the best writing. but I wanted to love it so bad, I loved the Creature.

[@Vanessa-uo6lt]

Yes!!!!!!

[@lewisjillian]

Thank you!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@kydog0307]

Walking into class and Ryan said “one time I almost ripped my nipples right off my chest… it was like a cheese grater… my body was cheese” and I laughed so hard everyone looked at me

[@Jakehana1596]

Shane is 100% right about the half sock thing. You get that pressure/support around the arch, if you want to double up around the toes to keep them warm you can, and your legs and heels feel so nice after being confined. 10/10

[@leahmead5947]

Hi, I'm Scottish and there's no issue with kilts haha, tourists wear them in Edinburgh etc all the time. It's definitely not appropriation so you're good.

[@AliceTurner-be5jh]

Thank you for saying that. I was thinking that if everyone in the middle of nowhere Tennessee could do it, surely it would be acceptable for them.

[@LindaC616]

The funny part is, unless there's a wedding, Scots won't be wearing them 😅

[@barbehrhart]

That sleeping cap looks perfect on Shane, like if anyone should be wearing one it’s him.

[@V.R.CoryArt]

The Unknown is an icon of our time! The guy saying "what is that? IT'S THE UNKNOWN!" in the barren warehouse as the silver-faced ragged character comes out from behind a mirror for no reason is such a hilariously bizarre thing to see, it makes me laugh everytime I see/hear the clip!

[@peabirdy]

Shane being almost at Dashcon is CRAZY, idk how we learn more lore about that thing every year but we do

[@ebonyjohnson5048]

Steven enjoying the sleepy hat gives me IMMENSE JOY 🩵🩵🩵

[@AliceTurner-be5jh]

He was so freaking cute in it! It was so natural.

[@ebonyjohnson5048]

@@AliceTurner-be5jh i agreeeeeeee, I also feel like it’s a kind of emotional support hat and I think our boi would appreciate the comforting support of the sleepytime hat

[@insommniak]

Love the timestamps because I can already see that the Wonka experience talk is gonna be LONG and I am here for it. Also is it finally pajama hat day??

[@bryanhikes7248]

The unknown is played by a 16 year old actress named Felicia who is actually starting to gain fame because of it. I love that! Such a twisted yet wholesome story.

[@Kristenhas3cats]

Aw that's actually adorable. I have a 16 year old daughter and if people were stoked about something creative she did it would mean the world to her

[@gr33ngirlsea]

I'd love if they invited her to be in their live show!

[@chelsgogo]

The pom-poms Ryan talks about are called weepuls! Core memory unlocked🔓

[@jacqweee]

I love Matt’s commentary and fact checks!! such a good addition lol

[@alanamuir]

I live in Scotland. Wear kilts if you want to. It's not a big gatekept deal. Just make sure to wear it the right way around. The pleats go in the back. Flat part goes to the front. There are shops all over Glasgow and Edinburgh that can set you up.

[@angrymonkie]

Shane is 100% right about half-sockies. It's like a free foot massage and toe warmer...a nice little evening treat that I honestly didn't know was something other people did...

[@lizurang8145]

Hell yeah, Monday podcast time!!

[@laurajones1476]

the fact that dashcon was in Shane's town is incredible lore and makes so much sense

[@emmamacdonald9415]

I think Steven looked the best in the nightcap. He was comfy personified

[@dummyinblue]

I think Steven's idea for a cafe is really great! Plus it could be a video idea, I just remembered the Try Guys did a pop-up restaurant recently and it would be cool if you did soft launches trying out different things as a mini cafe for each episode or maybe focusing on building one part of the business in each episode, like developing the menu and stuff like that

[@Emily-fc2mx]

Regarding a kilt, you should make an experience for the channel out of you two getting your own kilts & learning about their history too cause there’s so much to them! There’s also a style of kilt which goes over the shoulder and I think that’s Shane’s vibe for sure

[@chewnotchw3]

SHANE HAT REVEAL LETS GOOOOOO

[@ebrach121]

Oh my goodness. If Shane was cast as the Unknown in a movie I know we would all watch!

[@davidjones6470]

NOW THATS ONE OF THE BEST THUMBNAILS EVER!!!!!! 😂😂

[@liamatlas]

“nothing but disrespect” is a new part of my vocab

[@evanocm]

Thanks for giving me something to look forward to on Mondays!

[@dojindori]

Half socky here, that extra foot support from the elastic is everything after a day with a lot of walking when your feet are sore, and you still get a little bit of that cold foot breeze

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Congratulations on 100K Subscribers! 🎉

[@caseyisanalien]

Now I'm imagining Shane and Steven squished down to Oompa Loompa size next to normal size Ryan. He would be a tyrant for real if he was the tall one.

[@helenoscar9748]

That’s so true 😂😂😂

[@hazelmarie3413]

Appreciating Steven's love of Malaysian food, especially the "teh tarik" description. Recommendations for drinks: teh tarik, cham (coffee + tea), three-layered tea and cendol!

[@courtneymccrearr]

Big Watcher fan gal here! I’m from Glasgow and personally think Shane’s pronunciation of Glasgow is pretty spot on! The Wonka experience is the funniest thing ever and now there are nightclubs etc trying to do a wonka experience 2 really funny! Also sad your show sold out here! Had seats but they were too far back up stairs and I’ll be 6 months pregnant! Love you guys!

[@Kristenhas3cats]

Okay I was listening and playing sudoku and then Shane said you're going to ghost hunt in Glasgow AND I DROPPED EVERYTHING AND STARED AT THE SCREEN IN GLEE WITH MY HANDS ON MY FACE LIKE THE KID IN HOME ALONE

[@RM13741]

Book it!! Hell yeah. Personal pan pizzas never tasted so sweet. Also, this pod sometimes makes me feel really ancient.

[@melissaramirez7980]

I just picked up my smoothie and now listening to this podcast is a great way to start the week

[@angelayong2513]

Omg let’s start a list of Malaysian food ideas here - laksa! As an asian here, I hope more people try laksa out there ITS GOOD

[@BlagakhsandiEllTesro]

Malaysian here!! Super excited for you to open the cafe, Steven! Not that I’ll ever step foot in the US (aint got the money 😅), but all the same! On top of the coffees, you should definitely do some of the cakes/desserts/kuih 😋 Much love to the Watcher team from Malaysia!! ❤🇲🇾

[@leileys]

this is my monday lunch break ritual. and tuesday i listen to fya ❤️

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The way Shane would make a great Unknown.

[@ebonyjohnson5048]

Nah you gotta take your socks off while you’re in bed!!!! It feels so fucking good to free them!!!!!!!!

[@bethangisborne930]

Please, please, please treat us to kilts for the Glasgow show. I am so freaking excited for that show! 😂😍

[@D_Dizzy_]

Omg succh a tease! Can't wait for Ghost Files!!

[@Kristenhas3cats]

I can hardly let myself think about it because I'll waiting is gonna kill me lol

[@Reeseclan]

Great goal Steven with the Malaysian coffee shop. Ideas: Pop up shops on ghost files tour, Cons, and concert weekends. As for a name? "BrewLims" Make the brick and mortar location later but once you do, you can make some content there too, and put up watcher/BuzzFeed photos on the wall from the memories over the years. Maybe a timeline on the wall?

[@jaypiiiiiii]

I've been refreshing youtube waiting for the episode to drop. Here we go!! 🔥🔥

[@olegschmidt7171]

Sarah is wrong, Lisa Frankenstein absolutely kicks ass. It was a secret preview so I didn't know what movie we were gonna watch and while I had heard of Lisa Frankenstein, I didn't know what to expect when the title card came up, but I was absolutely blown out of the water. Great movie

[@Becky_Croft]

44:15 Shane's cat is gonna destroy that pom pom...

[@candistarbuckle]

And I want to watch…

[@lavagirl5522]

"it's cold and rainy!" Laughs in Portland resident lol

[@alliesnowwitch]

hey boys!!! love you all. you brighten my day.

[@JerseyQuinn]

Monday's don't suck now. Because we have podcast 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Michelle_Maraschino]

The half sock thing is specifically for when you’re getting comfy or ready for bed. Do it all the time but I let them hang off and flop them around. Thanks for making me feel seen Shane

[@lizmahan4267]

Fellow half-sockie here, wearing socks like that are a dancers dream because you can do pirouettes easily with the toe socks, but still have traction with the open heel

[@candistarbuckle]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jamiebaby93]

hell yeahhh, boys, 101k! 🎉 loving this podcast, it brings joy to the beginning of my week every time

[@Dreambunny.mp4]

Would love for steven to explore all the different coffee & tea types served in kopitiams and make a vid abt it, kopi c, kopi o, white coffee, cham theres just so many! im excited to see where steven goes with his dream 🤍🤍

[@Shooketh__]

This made me watch Wonka and I thoroughly enjoyed it so thank you!

[@LariusEDITS]

I'll admit, I got worried by all the Tenet slander, glad Shane came in clutch to defend it. It's a good movie! "Don't try to understand it, feel it"

[@abbylynne9798]

Not the jump scare of Shane explaining Dashcon….the best of tumblr lore

[@thesnowqueen89]

i love them describing the dashcon ball pit even though everyone on the internet's seen it lmao

[@wajeeha110]

Cant wait for you guys to come to Glasgow🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Alsterz09]

Shane the sock half off thing YES! I get cold after dinner, then too hot so I give my feet some air with my sock half off. Heat regulation and added arch compression. Win win

[@Addiq1]

STEVEN ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I have a very full circle moment for you to try! I'm a Glaswegian and there is a really cool Asian Coffee shop called Chiiwala in Glasgow. It's a chain and they've got some locations in England too. Won't lie though I've only ever had the tea... but the coffee might be good too. It's on the opposite side of the river from where the theatre is but should only be like a 30 min walk. Also can't wait to see you guys at the show. Best of luck x

[@TSfan217]

Holy shit im so excited for Steven!!! I love this for him ❤

[@Destanyxoxo]

I am so glad it's Monday.

[@naomimarin1211]

SD local here and Charger fan (unfortunate and affectionate) - THIS YEAR IS OUR YEAR /sob

[@lorna2351]

as someone from glasgow this whole wonka thing is WILD

[@sierra4766]

I'm just really proud of the boys and the team for selling out so many of these live shows!

[@skyleigh1180]

I feel Shane or Ryan playing the unknown would be epic just cuz of the personality they bring to everyday life.

[@VividiVavidi_V]

The blue beanie looks REALLY good!

[@sarahloonam8532]

My sibling almost went to Dash Con and was a regular at Anime Central. It is a mythical thing to the Northwest Suburbs.

[@xmissjemx]

Shane talking about Dashcon gave me flashbacks and I didn't even go.

[@johnplaysgames3120]

If you're wearing socks to warm your feet (when you're just being comfy in your house, not when you're walking around in shoes), then wearing your socks at half-mast *is* the same as rolling your sweatshirt sleeves up. Why do you roll your sweatshirt sleeves up? Because you still want the warmth of the sweatshirt but not the full warmth of it. You're finding a middle ground that adjusts the temperature effect of the garment to a place that's in between having a full sweatshirt on and having short sleeves. As a fellow half-sockie, I can say that I will sometimes wear my socks at half-mast when I'm gettin' comfy at home or, on the rare occasions that I wear socks to bed, to regulate temperature when I still want something warm on my feet but not as warm as full socks (or, like, when my toes are particularly cold but the rest of me is a little too warm for socks). Ryan got caught up on the idea of the function of socks being ONLY as shoe underwear but a lot of people just wear socks while walking around their house too, so they have two functions: (1) shoe underwear, and (2) foot warmers. If you're using them for function #2, then there's no difference between rolling your sleeves up and rolling your socks down. Also, I'll do Shane one better: I not only sometimes wear my socks at half-mast, but if I'm wearing long socks and feeling particularly saucy, I might let the toes of the socks fly free and flop around like big wind socks. I started doing it as a kid and my dad HATED it, which, of course, just made me love it all the more. And, although I don't do it often, I still sometimes enjoy kickin' it at home with big, floppy socks sitting at half-mast. Sure, we live in a society, but if you can't let your freaky feet flags fly when you're chillin' at home, then what are we even doin', man? Freedom isn't free, but you know what is free? My heels, baby, when I'm wearing my socks at half-mast.

[@Kristenhas3cats]

YES

[@candistarbuckle]

Dr. Socks❤

[@Gracious_teehee]

Malaysian here. Sooooooo excited for Steven's new kopitiam!

[@georgiebaker6811]

At this point shane just needs his own series doing in depth reviews of his random purchases like pencils and night hats 😂

[@molycules]

I’m so attached to this podcast already I’m so glad y’all started making them

[@VividiVavidi_V]

I admire Steven so much. He’s so strong and smart ❤🎉

[@phoenixflame8]

Fellow half socky here! It has a thermostat effect for me. If I'm relaxing at home and I'm feeling too warm I go half sock and I cool right off. We're with you Shane!

[@isabellapark6796]

can't wait to see you guys in Scotland!! i have tickets for the Glasgow show

[@awsome8118]

me, with socks at half mast hearing shane bring it up

[@elijahbonilla96]

I love hearing Ryan talk about sports

[@jennifercoe8081]

For Steven’s coffee shop you should do a tip jar for Shaniacs and Boogaras

[@cricketier1011]

shane i’m 100% with you on the socks, it’s got that like extra elastic, it’s so comfy

[@T.Florenz]

Me: glad i don't have texture/tactile issues Shane: *socks at half mast* Me: 🫠

[@adrianaheiler9794]

😂😂😂 this activated my fight or flight response too!

[@bonniealanamcelwaine9937]

As a Scottish person kilts are fine as long as your respectful, kilts are traditional Scottish wear so people wearing them and wanting to be apart of Scottish culture is more than welcomed 😊

[@tontonj97]

I can’t believe Shane does the half sockie too

[@tracyrupp4882]

Shane, you're rocking an Alan Rickman vibe, (so sad, RIP). If they bring Snape back to life, you could play him.

[@LunaHeather87]

"One malaysian dish: steven lim" LOL

[@apeiceofgarbage9848]

101K SUBSCRIBERS 🎉🎉🎉

[@qrefrain3695]

Half-socky nation rise up wooo! Although it has to be specific type of sock for me.

[@chrxtalsnow]

As someone with Malaysian parents and also has been to Ipoh Kopitiam, I would absolutely go to this cafe if Steven follows through with it. I feel like there aren't enough places that have Malaysian cuisine

[@aquadragondavanin6745]

Wasn't expecting Shane to know of let alone mention Dashcon! Kind of funny that it happened to be near where he used to live. For those unawares, they did have more stuff than just a ballpit in an empty convention hall, but yeah the place was really sparse. The main issue that it all boiled down to was that it was run mostly by people who had no experience in running a convention. Was there intention to scam people? Debatably, but definitely not by all of the staff.