A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE! Pt 1 | Imp And Skizz Podcast (Ep101)

We welcome Docm77 to the show to learn a little more about this one-of-a-kind OG.
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[@plantcraftie4141]

Professional basket ball player, engineer, youtuber, HEALTHCARE WORKER ... that's why we call him the GOAT

[@prabhav1788]

THE GOAT!!

[@duszekanyzratak]

He says he doesn't like to do anything, but he is a really hard-working guy!

[@julianberbelalt962]

And wanted to be a teacher, too! I had no idea Doc had been involved in so many careers, this was fascinating to learn. What a champion.

[@prabhav1788]

@@julianberbelalt962 all while under the stress of his father

[@sryformyalex8262]

He’s quite the Da Vinci type of guy, very admirable!

[@dragonladyusps]

As a 55 year old, I want you to know I appreciate seeing that you guys are 30s and 40s versus 20s. It makes me feel more confident to be involved in gaming from minecraft to phasmo now. Know that it DOES mean something. It helps us not feel out of place and fish out of water

[@Momma_Gee]

I'm a 52 yr old gma. I started with Atari 2600 and never stopped. we're out here!❤🧑‍🦳🎮🕹⌨️

[@DrpanProductions]

Y'all, as far as I'm concerned, are the reason we have what we have as far as gaming now. You were never not welcome ! 😅

[@mysticalmaid]

👋 I'm 49 in a few weeks, embrace your gaming while you're young and physically able to (and other real life stuff you want to do too), because last year taught me that any and all of it can be snatched away so abruptly.

[@foreva4eva385]

I'm 40 and I'll never stop gaming ❤❤❤❤

[@dragonladyusps]

@@DrpanProductions I got into the game late, sort of. I had Astroid and Jungle Jim. Thena few console game the other half liked when I was adult. A few years ago found the hermits through my new other half... and have really gotten more into Skyrim, Fallout, and PHASMO thanks to Imulse! But I am a coward and havent gotten the gumption yet to loop. LOL All on computer. Those little handheld things.... No way. LOL

[@zombeef3074]

I massively respect Doc for saying, upfront, that he's been no contact with his father for nearly 20 years and the reasons why. A lot of people need that kind of courage, to recognize when a parent is being toxic or harmful and have the courage to get away from them.

[@darknesswave100]

My mom in particular is a very toxic person. Add that she's very religious and you have a mixture I didn't want in my life so I cut her out of it. Plus she always talked shit about my girlfriend behind her back so that made it even easier. Hell I don't even talk to any of my family anymore cause they're always full of drama. Best decision I've ever made

[@olivermuthu4243]

And i think it's incredible and potentially related that he seems to be such a fantastic father to lil doccy!

[@sambuma]

​@@olivermuthu4243 Very true. People always say that everyone ends up like their parents eventually, but I definitely think there are also those who strive to be nothing like their parents and not make the same mistakes in their own parenting.

[@confused4ever]

It is funny, when I was a kid I got frustrated with my teachers and said something like wanting to be a better teacher than them in the future. My mother told this to my father and he pretty much said the exact same thing Doc's father did. Can kinda relate with having such a controlling and unbending father. A big reason why I am such a big Hermitcraft fan was because my father never allowed me to play games myself, so at the time I latched onto watching Hermitcraft which still remains now that I can play myself

[@smolmoru]

that's why the saying "blood is thicker than water" refers not to the 'family' you're born into(watered down blood relations), but the bonds you make along your life(and the blood you shead for each other "in battle", because old times) at least that's how I see this phrase and I refuse any other saying. especially after I had to play a part in getting my best buddy(who is like the enby bro sibling I never had) out of the clutches of their narcissistic pos of a birther(you can't call that woman a mother) who neither respected their identity nor actually showed care when their chrons disease almost killed them. my parents are okay for the most part. my mom's "dad" was an abusive, violent alcoholic that pulled the "I'm going out to buy some milk" move and my dad's parents are old school "no affection, just perfect performance" teachers. so I can't fully blame them for the generational trauma, because they actually tried to do better than their own parents, but being in their early 20s and not knowing a thing about loving family dynamics I just can't expect that much. I'm just glad they are actually trying to be self-reflecting about the mistakes they made and apologized to me and my siblings for a hand full of messed up crap so far. besides my mom's definitely autistic if not also an ADHDer, because I got diagnosed with both and then it clicked why we're so similar. so I feed her with some skills and tips I've learned since her trust issues and anxiety are too heavy to seek out therapy for herself. believe me, I've tried to talk her into it. even my dad did. tho he may also need therapy to get that emotional blockage out. overall my siblings and I may all be suffering some level of CPTSD from emotionally ill regulated parenting(one too erratic, the other too cold), but somehow as all of us being adults now, it reminds me a little bit of a self-help group. a quite clumsy one. btw my dad's parents also went through a phase of self-reflection. unlike my mom's. I'm glad that old man of her's died all alone w/o anyone visiting him on his deathbed. tbf I had moments where I was about to cut off my parents and I would've done it if they wouldn't have been able to sit down and self-reflect. to be able to do that is a valuable skill to have. I'm grateful to have learned that skill as well, because I almost went down the path of toxicity far enough to not be able to return anymore. maybe that's why I'm a bit more lenient or maybe it gave me insight into when something's genuine and when it's fake idk overall family are the people you *decide* to be your family and that includes the people you are not related to and your pets.

[@TrishAKAEminemFan97]

There's something about Doc being in a hat that says "Shorty" in an AGGRESSIVELY pink room that just makes me smile 😊

[@VizzyBeeBop]

The aggressive pink room got me, I wanna know how this man can see.

[@prabhav1788]

funny knowing the fact that doc is even taller than skizz

[@kynston]

Didn’t even realize he was wearing bdubs merch until this comment 😂

[@pannercakes487]

he’s freakishly tall, which makes this even funnier

[@TrishAKAEminemFan97]

@@kynston that's hilarious

[@skyechen2673]

Impulse: "I'll try not to fangirl too much" *Immediately proceeds to fangirl a lot*

[@joecarom391]

Doc choosing to live in an eternally pink room, before allowing the cloud access to his lighting system to be able to change it, is the ultimate manifestation of our german mistrust of -and refusal to bow to- our digital overlords. "Oh you want to force me? try!" so relatable hahaha

[@Geographus666]

Or as someone once put it: Tech Enthusiasts: Everything in my house is wired to the Internet of Things! I control it all from my smartphone! My smart-house is bluetooth enabled and I can give it voice commands via alexa! I love the future! Programmers / Engineers: The most recent piece of technology I own is a printer from 2004 and I keep a loaded gun ready to shoot it if it ever makes an unexpected noise.

[@Eireannew113]

I just wanted to add- when Doc mentioned Hermitcraft mattering and being a safe place for people- I know you guys hear stories all the time about people going through tough times and glad they can watch your videos and streams and laugh, but just this week I had been having an absolutely devastating experience, was so down and depressed, and then one of you started streaming or uploaded a video or something and all I could think was “I’m so glad I have this one place of peace and safety to escape to” To many of us, hermitcraft is literally our only escape to safety. Most fans probably just come back for the comedy or whatever. But to a percent of us, the relief of safety we feel when we’re in your chat or watching your videos, it’s everything. It’s not just your content either, it’s the community you’ve fostered in chats, discord, or your patreon servers. Thank you for providing that for us.

[@Nuschel]

Agreed. Hermitcraft has been a constant in my life, taking time out of my day to escape the troubles. This Interview made me once again realize how important it is to me, and even though im glad to say i cant tell a story of moments that dark myself, i love this smp and the content and community surrounding it. I realize its what took the place ofreading my favorite books in my childhood

[@DugSundance]

Felt this too. I’m rather new to the community but I’ve been in the hospital 3 times for a week each time the last few months with lung issues and have been able to enjoy hermit craft and the imp/skiz pod. Has helped a lot

[@stargazer2035]

hear hear ❤

[@nasiskahn]

A second this motion! It really is a safe and good community. I feel like family more than fan/creator. I'm glad you have a safe and good place to escape. hugs

[@andrewdaugherty370]

I can say I’m luckier than you describe, but when I found HC, it was about 6 months into the 7th season, and catching up (Mumbo was my pipeline), discovering Grian, watching both their season 6 episodes all in order was a massive comfort in a globally scary time. I might binge someone else’s season 6 soon, actually. Don’t think I’ve ever watched Doc’s, so probably his

[@zombeef3074]

Doc, the GOAT himself, sitting there in a cap that says SHORTY in an EXTREMELY pink room is such gigachad energy

[@BOTUS_2024]

OMG!? the bdubs pink bedroom prank in season 7 is a prophecy! 😭😭 All hail the all seeing bdubs!

[@KaoskatCytron]

That's made me have an outer body experience, having to remember that

[@music-zv6je]

and he's wearing bdubs merch

[@alysoffoxdale]

I am so glad I'm not the only one who instantly thought that upon seeing the pink light! 😂

[@Puffster]

Wow I actually remember that episode :)

[@filbertovandette]

"The Ore Snatcher is really p!ss!ing me off!" ~ Doc 🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

[@RobotProctor]

It's skizz. It has to be skizz

[@gladdy2104]

❤😂😂😂

[@chrishemry7]

@@RobotProctor Skizz is a likely candidate, but it could be anyone. Maybe it's Grian, he has to find diamonds somewhere now that he can't steal anymore from Scar (tapped him out).

[@mackenziedrake]

I need to catch up with that. Life got in the way.

[@Mytkos910]

Impulse had (has?) 6 diamond ore in his ender chest that "don't belong to" him...

[@Shesstitchin]

Knowing about Docs family makes his interactions with Doccy so much more adorable.

[@tamstertx63]

Totally!! I am positive that Doc will give his child the freedom to explore and find the path though life that works best

[@vulcanfeline]

the way doc talks about his family and not ashamed to speak of that love and playing in the sand... makes me a bigger fangirl than i already am. i'm not used to having people like that around me and it amazes and delights me, gives me hope for humanity. just want to say that i've lived in the woods near bears and, while they're pretty easy to scare off, i'd trust him in the woods )

[@tamstertx63]

Speaking on Legacy - I will always remember how Doc covered the walls of his perimeter in the artwork submitted by his fans. He was already featuring fan artwork on his thumbnails and shout-outs in each video. He didn't have to take it a step further, but he did it anyway. That spoke so much about his character and motivation to me. There is a quote, not sure where it came from "People may not remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel." I already thought very highly of Doc, but for me that just makes him a true Legend, not just in Minecraft, but as a man. We should all try to be more like Doc

[@crystallilly1814]

I believe the quote you are referring to is by Maya Angelou. "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." She was a very smart lady.

[@unknowndane4754]

On a similar note i was made aware of it in a video and have since have massive appreciation that whenever Hermits build farms they're very upfront about whether it's their design or a design from the wider community and when it's from the community they're good at shouting out whatever creator made the original.

[@TheKazragore]

And then the Hermits circling the wagons around the stupid "religious" iconography objections that were brought up when they wanted to make the Season 9 download available on Bedrock goes to show that they ALL care.

[@lomiification]

The perimeter walls and thumbnails coming from fanart makes it easier to run at the grind doc operates at. He doesn't have to find other art for the walls, or spend some time each video to put as a thumbnail

[@benrex7775]

@@lomiification Doc spends a lot of time with his community on several platforms. That is the community giving something back to him. I'm pretty sure a normal thumbnail is less time intensive to make than what he invests into getting to know all the people in the comment section, on twitter, on redit...

[@skyechen2673]

I never heard Doc's story before this podcast and man, my respect for him has skyrocketed. Doc has gone through so many trials and tribulations going from being an engineer, then working in elderly care, and then a Minecraft KZbinr. That is one hell of a resume, and the journey he took to get there was not easy. Huge respect for Doc!

[@gristen]

not to mention he's also played semi-pro basketball

[@egblackfang]

What's great about Hermitcraft is that it's a "TV Show" produced by friends, co-written by friends and acted by friends. The magic of getting every members POV is great.

[@Jetpower485]

HC is what Reality TV promises to be but doesnt deliver: a window into another group or friendship that you can be part of too.

[@AdvancedSoul]

Another great example (Imo) is trailer park boys. Hilarious show produced and acted by friends.

[@louie-laur]

Hearing Doc's story about being a Searcher is both heartbreaking and inspiring. You're amazing Doc, I'm glad your talents found a home.

[@vanam_]

The 🐐 G: Grind O: Optimise A: Automate T: Thrive Well it will be fun to watch

[@hambone5shorts962]

To bad he changed it to Live, laugh, love

[@vanam_]

​@@hambone5shorts962 that storyline was crazy 😂 Spoiler: the GOAT words got mentioned

[@captainaveeno3698]

Next time Doc finds himself in court, he needs to bring the ringer…. Pixlriffs!!

[@Chigger]

Pix could be the stenographer.

[@itmeurdad]

​@@Chigger seems more like a lyarrah job. I think pix would actually make a great lawyer being the unofficial hermitcraft orator.

[@Chigger]

@@itmeurdad I see your points, and I have to agree.

[@nicksuiter3648]

"We proved we can do it. We proved we can sustain it. Now it's time to become a legend." ABSOLUTE GOLD. My new mantre.

[@eledatowle8767]

I agree. I'm adding that to my group of inspiring sticky notes at my work desk!

[@Fushishou]

Doc is literally a male Barbie. He's a doctor, an engineer, a youtuber and a basketball player... and he looks good in a dress!

[@kazoohero93]

Honestly one of the best interview episodes yet on the podcast. I’ve been a Doc fan for a long time, a very long time. I’ve never seen a more passionate person

[@didi81_]

I wanted to like your comment but I can't change the 77 likes

[@vulcanfeline]

@@didi81_ sorry to tell you, but someone else did

[@didi81_]

@vulcanfeline Sad. Might as well like it too then

[@kennyjac]

"This reality that its not about making the world a better place as an engineer, but about selling" As an engineer, i feel this so much. Everything is about margins, not progress

[@trash__queen]

That little line about his grandparents giving him stability is so real. I wouldn't be who i am without them

[@drefk1973]

So happy that Doc grandparents helped you :)

[@isabellaweaver7941]

I've been waiting for Doc for ages and now I would love to see Grian and/or Lizzie next

[@LunaiCarmen]

Yessssss

[@mineymoose]

LIZZIEEE

[@Broughtkatie]

SAMEEE YESSS we needa Grian and Lizzie sooo badly

[@freyaastralis]

i would die if lizzie came on i love her

[@k4anubhav]

Can't imagine grian taking formal interview with dads

[@kennyjac]

I can see the effort Imp and Skizz are making to give Doc the majority of the air time, it's very much appreciated. This episode has been great with you guys steering things with questions but Doc being able to bring up what he's interested in saying and sharing

[@TheHolyCrusader325]

I am 47 years old. I been watching all hermits since season 6 when my son got interested in minecraft. You all are so relatable to me and my son. He's 12. We bonded because of doc and the whole gang. We love you guys and support you 100%

[@col.hertford9855]

Same, I’m the same age and had the same HC start in S6, except two daughters, now 12 and 14 👍

[@PerryRata]

Wait, so you’re telling me that doc isn’t a 7” tall green goat man and a cyborg and a doctors coat?

[@Idran]

You've seen his redstone, you don't think he could project a human illusion? >:D

[@PerryRata]

@@IdranTHAT IS TRUE!

[@Superkid33]

LOL

[@ahmed4363]

Well, one of these is still true (Doc is even taller than Skizz)

[@angelabarefoot]

Maybe Doc is still searching, but for now, it's heartwarming to listen to him speak about how fulfilling it is to be a content creator on KZbin. He has support from his partner, he is proud to be making a "footprint" - leaving a legacy - that touches other people in positive ways and does good for humanity, and if he isn't making absolute bank and rolling in money, it's not important because he is truly happy and that is priceless.

[@sillyswrdd]

As one of the “youth”(tm) I completely agree with the “everything has to be connected to the cloud!” thing. If the Wi-Fi goes down (which it does, often) I don’t want it taking down my fridge with it. I don’t like my food rotting!!

[@vulcanfeline]

as an old person, i'd like to thank you for that

[@irimac1806]

I am 30 so I dont know where I am with thet youth Thing but I comptely agree with you. I am looking for Special Led lightbulbs that can be dimmed and every second one is with Cloud so annoying

[@ashstargloww]

I am similarly a Youth(tm) and my dad has changed everything in our house to the cloud recently. I couldn't hate it more

[@irimac1806]

@@ashstargloww Oh gods I feel for you. Imagina theres a glitch and the entire house turns into a disco X_X

[@morosis82]

I work on software that runs in the cloud (some customer facing) and a big part of what we try to do is ensure that systems are resilient because when you can't use them everything goes to shit. For peoples homes though it needs to be able to run, at least temporarily, with no connection. I can't see a day where most people won't be connected effectively 24/7 to the cloud but systems that people rely on in their lives need to be somewhat self sufficient.

[@Epicc928]

“We proved we could do it, we proved we could sustain it. Now it’s time to become a legend.” Is a pretty hard quote.

[@schatzionline]

Best episode ever. Doc is so incredibly smart and generous with his insights. You didn’t even really need to ask him questions- he just gave us everything we wanted on his own!

[@Nuschel]

I have to say, i now understand how Doc's got this big of a community. I never got into it 'couse i prefer a diffrent style of content, but that man has got something special going on there.

[@cameroncollins8619]

“Wow it was only last episode they suggested getting a surgeon on, they were fast… wait… Oh!”

[@pineaxolotl]

i thought the same thing lol

[@eledatowle8767]

@@pineaxolotl Ditto!

[@peutiful7380]

Doc mentioning Gronkh's minecraft videos made me so happy and nostalgic!

[@benrex7775]

The good old times with Gronkh.

[@SnyperMK2000JclL]

Lol sorry Doc but everyone WILL forever remember "that court case"... from the reason for it to the judgement and punishment was 100% hilarious!

[@aceofarthropods2597]

10:20 i'm 19, and i think you're absolutely right with this. connecting everything to the cloud is nothing but a security risk & more stuff to break. that shouldn't be an old man take.

[@The_Astigma]

I can't express how happy I was when i saw 'Pt 1' in the title! Docm77 is truly the GOAT.

[@LivTrener]

That pink room is goals. I’m in my 50’s, Minecraft fan girl since my sons Make A Wish in 2017. Love the game and community, it’s my and my families happy place. Doc you are truly the G.O. A.T.

[@trash__queen]

❤

[@StarNanny]

❤

[@circuitsalsa]

At 19:15 I had to pause and tear up a bit for Doc and I both, because his split from his father is so close to mine. Neither of these men could separate their ideas of success from finding satisfaction in life's other paths. I can hear how much, in the telling of this story, that Doc doesn't want this for his own child, and I've always respected Doc's take on fatherhood from the little anecdotes he shares but I respect him so much more now knowing that he's trying to give his child what he didn't get from his own father. Much love

[@TabbiKat47]

I could listen to Doc talk for hours on end. Fantastic episode.

[@Scarovese]

Doc talking about his bosses not being interested in the new stuff because they want to sell the old crap hits close to home. Feel that way about my work now too.

[@antiisocial]

I have the opposite issue. Too much change too often. Lol

[@Nuschel]

Im studying design rn and even in school were beig told stories and experience projects tht take off get traction and then end up in a drawer just cause corporate likes milking things till their dead and gone instead of innovating for the sake of progress and improvement...can be disheartening.

[@vulcanfeline]

@@antiisocial oh carp, here i go again. i 100% agree with both sentiments, lol

[@Vansanna07]

Hearing all the Hermits backstories is just incredible. Everyone is so varied, and you all came together to create your own world in Minecraft and we as viewer's are just so proud, and happy to be given these peaks into your lifes. ❤

[@MegaPintPlays]

Love how candid Doc is, with the unprompted context about his father. Everything he says is so genuine and sincere, really makes you admire him even more.

[@sethstrohm3554]

Theory: Impulse is the ore snatcher! Evidence: Last season before the parimeter bot battle he wondered if he should get involved with the conflict between Grian, Scar and Doc. He missed his chance then but just how everyone is stating it wouldn't be Grian this time because he has already done that Impulse is taking the oportunity this season to mess with Doc. Impulse is redstoner and would know how to mess with Doc redstone. Impulse called himself a "glitcher" Impulse has 6 diamond ore blocks in his ender chest that are "not his"!

[@sethstrohm3554]

100% here for it as well! Love them both!

[@vulcanfeline]

he seemed... surprised, worried, something when doc said the ore snatcher was really pissing him off. if there is no more ore snatched after this, then we have our proof

[@LostEveryMarble]

I feel like Impulse would have confessed immediately seeing face to face how much it's bugging him ... 🤔

[@emeraldrain9403]

I think it missing doc off just adds to how funny this is. Hope the ore snatcher can keep this up for many weeks to come

[@benrex7775]

@@emeraldrain9403 I love how the worst prank of last season was the live love laugh and not the chicken or the covering of the perimiter. At least according to the reaction of doc.

[@wildlmao]

Such a straight up man, good guy lol. I’ve only ever watched Doc from others perspectives but this has made him my favorite member 🐐

[@didi81_]

I am active in a lot of the hermits' communities and truly, Doc's community is something else entirely. It's collaboration and belonging and he did that by being who he is, he built that. It's so amazing to see. This was probably my favourite episode so far (or maybe on par with Ren and Xisuma's) Can't wait for next week

[@DugSundance]

Wow Doc is a REAL KZbinr. He just gets it. Loved his perspective on his roll in this online game and was very inspiring

[@Misfitrio]

I've been on a DOC binge since the trial, so this podcast came at the perfect time. Mad respect for sharing your story unfiltered, and Minecraft and Minecraft content absolutely means so much to so many people! Minecraft is the one place I feel at complete ease and watching videos helps me feel like I can actually relate to other people.

[@marieleelee]

Easily one of the best guests. I've always loved how Doc articulates his thoughts and the fact that he has real world experiences and not just baseless opinions on things, like he's actually lived a lot of what he talks about and cares is super important to me.

[@bearpawdgamr2785]

Doc's constant searcher attitude gives a lot of hope for those in similar situations. I'm still looking for something but not sure what it is yet. I think ill adopt that term!

[@morosis82]

I'm one of these people also, though I don't think I'd say I'm looking for something I haven't found, I just like to explore and learn/go/do things I haven't done before. Many of those things I know I will not continue long term, but they all add something to my experience of life. And occasionally you find something that you integrate into your life, whether it's a job, hobby, whatever.

[@MioneBeast]

When you were talking about Hermitcraft meaning something to the people that watch, that is so true. My husband and I love watching Hermitcraft together, our kids never got into it, but it means a lot to have something like that we both like since our interests don’t always align. It truly means a lot to us.

[@DJP---]

Same

[@Srfear]

I’m not a Doc fan coming into this but this interview is great! It’s nice to see Doc as a human outside HermitCraft. Impulse fanboying the whole time only makes it better.

[@AJB9806]

I’ve really loved getting to know the hermits on a deeper level. There simply aren’t enough hours in the day to watch everyone’s videos. I loved hearing about Ren’s charity work (and his hilarious efforts to get a date) and Doc’s many lives he’s lived before landing on content creation.

[@hexthe]

This really made me tear up the bits about community and genuine human interaction and friendships were really moving

[@jesikaneemann3703]

This was my favorite interview. Doc is so grounded & has such a good sense of himself through his life experiences. It was a pleasure listening to him articulate himself in such a profoundly human way. Listening to him speak about his desire to be a teacher - I’m reading a Thomas Jefferson education currently - and Doc has developed a leadership mentality throughout his life where he lives his life digging deep to bring out the best in himself to inspire others. I’m really grateful to enjoy Hermitcraft but Doc articulated WHY I enjoy it so much. Thanks Doc for sharing with us today. ❤

[@cking5960]

Wow, I think doc is your best guest so far. His words are so articulate, meaningful, and real. What a great conversation this was. Doc absolutely killed it, keep the good stuff coming imp & skizz

[@tisjstme5315]

Now I see why Ren and Doc got on so well together. They are of a similar mind when it comes to doing it for the audience, like what Doc was saying around 55:50 to 56:50. It's funny how when Doc was saying this I could hear Ren's voice saying it too.

[@enfircos]

That whole part about the importance of the role as an entertainer and how it means a lot to people and can be a conversation starter to build up connections is so true. Because of hermitcraft, I've met my partner, built up my writing and sewing skills and was given an extra push to get into video making. Yall's content means so much to me and so many other people as both an inspiration to create and as a gateway to meet other people.

[@quixtangle]

To be honest, I don't have a lot of exposure to Doc, but this conversation showed me that this man is legitimately my spirit animal.

[@RaeRaeOR]

People like Doc, Skizz, and Impulse are why I’m so glad to be part of the Hermitcraft community.

[@KatDoodleBug]

This was the episode for me, I don’t watch doc often (that’s about to change) however I was glued to this podcast fully immersed. Somehow knowing the man behind the avatar flipped a switch. I’m an artist and it takes knowing and understanding something to make art meaningful. This podcast did that for me. Doc is such an interesting person and I look forward to next weeks instalment. The more Hermits you bring on this podcast the more immersed I become with the whole thing… the people, the community, the game.

[@didi81_]

You should go back and watch some of the later S9 videos abt the murals and the lore of the perimeter. (Actually watch his whole season for full immersion lol) it's this whole amazing thing born from and formed between Doc's mind, hivemind genius and artist community collaboration and (maybe with the exception of deep frost citadel) my favourite 'build' ever on HC

[@benrex7775]

Welcome to Doc's community.

[@johannesrolfes1540]

I just love that Gronkh was mentioned! I always have such fond memories of watching is lets palys. For me personally, he was the one who sort of invented and pioneered the typical lets play back then. Maybe he didn't do it first but damn it was an amazing time. Such a different time of content as well. Everyone was just recording for hours, split the gameplay into 15 min videos and that's it hahaha omg love it. Gronkhs lets play hat so einen nostalgiewert bei mir. Mit dem ersten "Inselhaus", dem Farmhaus, der Spawner und dann die "neue Welt". Oh mein gott ey.

[@benrex7775]

Ich schaute Gronkh nur die ersten paar hundert Let's Play Episoden. Und seine Let's Show Welt war ziemlich beeindruckend für mich. Dank ihm fand ich einen anderen Deutschen KZbinr den ich nahezu 10 Jahre lang geschaut habe. Sein Name ist MrMueslie. Ich hatte nie einen Grossen Bruder, aber MrMueslie übernahm diese Rolle ein wenig während meiner späten Jugend und jungen Erwachsenenjahre. Ja, das Inselhaus war etwas cooles sowie der Wolkenpalazzo. Kennst du RahmschnitzelZeug? Der machte ein paar coole Musikvideos, unter anderem vom Gronkhs Let's Plays.

[@tvvill1999]

ITS GOAT TIME

[@leventeemesz3857]

Doc saying he'd rather call you friends instead of colleagues was so sweet. I have the utmost respect for this man and this just melted my heart. 🥹

[@waldzwerg7814]

Him mentioning Gronkh right at the start just lights up my morning.

[@jennareally]

I'm happy Doc is on, so people who have only experienced him, though others' streams or videos, know that he is actually a big cuddly goofball. He is still insane but in the best way possible.

[@bvsteamtst]

Out of all the guest that has been on the show, this interview is the BEST out of all episodes. The topics, questions and conversations has been incredible here! Really Really Good

[@irsyadzakaria8574]

"Choose your battles wisely" is by far the best thing I've heard this year. Followed up by Skizz saying "99% of them don't matter anyway" makes this episode such an eye opening moment for me. Love how smart and experienced Doc is... What a great guest and overall episode!

[@kiannaf]

Got to meet Doc at the 2016 Minecon, ran into him a few times around the convention and then after the mindcrack panel they did a meet and greet. He was incredibly kind, and fun to talk to! I met one of my best friends through PlayMindcrack, and still talk regularly with people from that server. Even had the opportunity to help mod the server for about a year.

[@Jojo.F87]

If I was ever forced to pick a favorite among the hermits, I'd always pick Doc. There's not a single hermit who I think is anything less than awesome, but I just feel like I connect with the way Doc thinks and acts more than anyone else. I'm so excited that he's a podcast guest and I cannot WAIT for part 2.

[@benrex7775]

For me it is not even a question. I watch him since he has less than 1000 subscribers. I love his unique networking skills. His desire to be involved in communities is something that is rare, especially in communities as large as his.

[@elodee3]

I love Docs perspective on the impact Minecraft, and Hermitcraft in particular, has as a space to build and maintain community. Its really nice to hear him speak so seriously and so passionately about that.

[@MercuryEyes]

Doc is one of my favorites, so it's awesome to hear his life experience like this! You all give me inspiration and joy, especially when life is rough.

[@VanessaHBIC]

Ive always found Doc to be hilarious and very clever but after getting to know him more i regret not having followed him closer sooner! What a guy!

[@SnowyOwl369]

Ever since the war between doc and grian, mumb, and scar, i have been watching doc. I really love watching him now!

[@benrex7775]

I'm a long time viewer from doc. Although the first few years I didn't have a youtube channel, so commenting was impossible for me. Only when doc was already decently sucessful did I got my account and then it felt like commenting into the void. I still did it, but without any expectation. One of the comments of the weeks was mine and there I got into a miniconversation with doc. He literally remembered my very first comment I made on his channel. That blew me away. I've learned that people can have a social circle of at most a few hundred people. And doc has commments from thousands of people. I never expected him to remember an insignificant person like me.

[@alexbennie]

48:00 What Doc is saying about HC being common ground is very true. I've seen students open up and become more confident when they hear that I (40 year old math teacher) also watch HC. It's an amazing communication channel that I use often.

[@Angieb303]

I just fell in love with Doc!!! Thanks so much for letting us get to know the man behind the GOAT! I love that he respects his fans and knows without us there is no Hermitcraft.

[@didi81_]

Ha, join the club!

[@JRPChris]

Ore snatcher, even in the podcast 😅😂

[@wayneregretzki5491]

I've ALWAYS been absolutely in LOVE with docs English - such an interesting and endearing speech pattern? I don't know what to call it but he's just amazing ❤️

[@MetalMonkey]

I think Skizz is the best addition since Grian in season 6. He has taken over Season 10, in a good way. Pearl, Gem and Joel are great Hermits and amazing builders. Pearl is now doing redstone to add to her amazing building skills. Gem is slowly becoming the Mother figure of the group, it's hilarious (especially in the GIGS streams) Joel has that sarcastic British humour and he hates everything, it's hilarious

[@didi81_]

I love Skizz but for me it's 100% Pearl, she's way too underrated

[@mindustrial]

The most hilarious is that Gem becoming the Mother-figure while being half the age of many fellow Hermits :D

[@RaeRaeOR]

This season has really become something special.

[@Karrikua]

Oh I'll remember the court case for years to come. Just cause the consequence of it was the best Doc content in a long time, the skyblock episodes very so much fun! Back to basics, interactions, doc figuring out how to do things with limited resources. It was amazing!!

[@BrandonJacobson]

Minecraft has helped with my anxiety and stress. I’m a new Grandpa now, so these older guys on the podcast make me feel good about still playing it and making my own series.

[@migmig42]

Wow today i dont even have to choose between watch docm or imp&skizz first, so today is a good day :)

[@theperfectstorm2]

37:23 the best facial expression and accent pairing for “..but it was worth it..” 😂

[@VallariaGreen]

I admit I don't watch many of these, but this. I LOVE Doc. His channel, his love for his family, his work for his community past and present. He is the GOAT. From basketball to Phd, from KZbinr to family man. DocM77 is a phenomenal person. This episode was 100% one I was waiting for and could not watch fast enough.

[@epicthief]

As a fan of hermitcraft for the last 4 years, I have to say the improvement in improvised interactions has been amazing to watch. It's more real than ever before, thank you for growing with us!

[@user-xm1od9nb1m]

Hearing about Docs dad makes me very emotional about Doc finally having his own son he can create memories with ❤

[@chromerathalos]

I wish I could like this more than once, this podcast is really lighting up a creative side I now see has gone pretty cold. Thank you Imp and Skiz for taking the time to go full swing and make this podcast episodes a reality!

[@deepbluetree]

I loved the talk about Minecraft being the best connection out there. I love that I can been on a common server with my brother and sister and friends and make memories from different sides of the country ❤ This was a great episode

[@annnnonnymous]

Doc, this was a great interview. I really enjoyed how down to earth and chill you are. Of course i also enjoy the heavy metal Doc in streams too. ;) Thank you for sharing this with us and Im stoked for part 2!

[@TactiDM]

9:48 adds another meaning to "old man yells at cloud"

[@ClefyV]

The GOAT is finally on the podcast. So deep and insightful conversation by Doc, I really liked how real and practical Doc is. Cannot wait for the part two of this conversation. As always great job Imp and Skizz putting this on youtube. Love and Respect.❤🧡💛💚💜

[@x_ZooSe]

It's 4am, im tired, but I saw this upload, and I had to watch... I could listen to Doc all day. He's the GOAT for a reason. He's not just incredibly clever. He's also wise. He is down to earth and humble, and right from the start of the podcast, he was upfront about his struggles, which just impresses me more with his content. Huge respect for you Doc, looking forward to part 2.

[@Nuschel]

47:30 so true. he really put it into words well. minecraft and especially hermitcraft has been a safe haven for me and, I believe, for many people aswell.

[@hcfan109]

It means something because it is real. Hollywood entertainment is detached from reality, actors playing a role. All the hermits are pretty much themselves. Sure there is a little bit of role play here and there but no one is acting a character and then switching it off at the end of the day. By being yourselves you've made the entertainment personal. Also now with things like comments, we can actually inferact with each other. I remember it made my whole week when one time doc hearted my comment. And the ext week i was pretty early to his video and i could tell doc was hearting all the comments so I said something like "watching doc hearting comments in a panick trying to keep up" and he replied something like "lol so true!" And it's all of these little things that make hermitcraft in particular so amazing. And the world downloads too, i could go on for days...

[@benrex7775]

Doc once picked my comment as comment of the week. And then he said I'm an long time viewer. I thought he just inferred it because I mentioned the mobcorn 2.0. But he actually remembered my first comment I wrote probably 6 years ago. He even mentioned that I wrote that I was already watching him for years back then, but didn't have an account until that time. This is a dedication and a memory which only few people have. Nobody would suspect that if they just give a superficial watch of his videos.

[@deborahsheets2604]

One thing i really love about the podcast if hope you guys let the conversation go wherever it goes. Also man it sounds silly but as a viewer, not really seeing certain hermits collab or even really hang out and chat on streams, for instance doc never really hangs out with impulse or tango, you never really know if they get along well… so hearing impulse gush about doc at the start was nice to hear!

[@didi81_]

If you scroll back far enough on Tango's channel you'll find vods of the minecon and mindcrack party Impulse talked about and them fangirling over Doc, bdubs and Beef (and the other mindcrackers ofc) is actually hilarious to watch now knowing what we know. I've been going through some super old Doc vids as well and Tango is always in his comments, so many other past and current hermits as well

[@StarNanny]

It’s hard to remember timezones are a thing. 😉 Especially when they play off each other so well when their schedules do mesh.

[@StonerShaman]

thanks for sharing Doc your story from back in the day working on that fuel cell was really relatable! and thank you for sharing about your family and past, I’ve watched you for over a decade and didn’t know some of that, but it just confirms you are the role model I thought you were from how you are with your family and docky to your work ethic and humble confidence I think you’ve done a lot to show the community what it means to be a good friend, guy, gamer, dad and person

[@Lexiblade7]

Hey people, I know no-one is going to see this but that's okay. I wanted to let the void of the comments know at least something. I started watching this podcast about two weeks ago. Literally any chance I get. I have listened to majority of your guys podcasts, in that two week time. You guys have encouraged me to stop procrastinating and actually record a series, still working on that recording. But I've noticed many changes in my life. I've been more patient, more willing to wake, doing more, being more polite, being a better person, and being selfless. This is just a small bit of everything that has changed. I just wanted to say thank you all for recording this podcast and keeping it going. It's awesome seeing how much you guys have helped everyone. What I've got from this is, work twice as hard as everyone else. If you really want to grow and get good, do three maybe four times as hard, if it truly is what you want. You don't need to copy anyone, you can learn from others and combine what they have to create something brand new. Do something meaningful. It could be as simple as hitting upload, or replying to a comment. Follow your passions, and be comfortable with what you have. Don't let the small annoyances get to you too much. Create everything to the best of your ability, don't settle for mediocracy. (This can also be taken from Martyn's, too.) Learn from everything. Do everything you do, for somebody else. To put a smile on their face or inspire them. Be yourself, even if others won't like you. You'll find the right group eventually. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do! Sincerely, - Alex

[@jaggilbert6407]

I’m happy to see real faces behind the creators it somehow helps to show that indeed these are just real individuals with their own lives

[@AbbyX365]

54:14 “I thought I had found home.” This hit me in the gut. I’m definitely searching and Docs story hit home in a lot of areas

[@mas69teredward]

Hearing about how rough Doc's family life was growing up makes me like him even more than I already did. As someone else that grew up with awful parents, especially worst dad on the planet, it helps to see other people push forward and thrive. Man, it's hard to put into words what I mean but I think my fellow toxic family survivors get what I was trying to mean here.