ARIN HANSON (AKA GAME GRUMPS) on

Arin Hanson is my guest this week! We talk about the origins of his webseries, "Game Grumps," his dynamic with his co-host Dan Avidan, his experience on reality shows, his latest venture, "Soviet Jump Game," and how his comedy intersects with gaming, animation, and music! This was a really fun and educational conversation! Enjoy!
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[@egoraptor]

LOVED this! Thanks for having me on Grace!!

[@VanessaGonzalez-rb1zv]

A r i n. I love you.

[@mtburr1089]

This was great! It started out a little weird how she basically loaded her first question into you kind of having to interview yourself for a couple minutes, but it definitely loosened up and became much more free flowing and comfortable. Thank you all for the quality content in these trying times!

[@zCruxis]

Thank you for all the inspiration you gave me on every step of my life. I’m about your age and I’ve been following you since newgrounds, and I feel like you helped me on maturing and growing up, and having a fairly good set of morals from time to time, that helped me avoid and learn for/from hardships on my whole life. I hope you read this, since I don’t think I’ll be able to ever meet/see you in person, since I live far away and I have no means to go to the US, to thank you deeply and congratulate you for for what you achieved through a very rocky path since pretty early in your life. Sorry I went all out on you and you probably get this a lot, but I saw this as “my best” chance of reaching you. Keep beign who you are. Thank you. EDIT: I know it’s cringy af and poorly written, but I lose nothing by trying this way. And hey, whose not been cringy at some point and to some degree?Much love.

[@michaelkirby963]

So much respect Arin. I've watch the show basically everyday and I love it. Thank you for being an inspiration, You said it yourself, if you are having fun, have a passion for it, and someone to spearhead the work, great things can happen. You definitely inspire me to pursue what's fun for me.

[@Layanor]

Interesting interview Arin :)

[@healinghorsetherapycenter]

Thank you for the very nice shoutout! Loved the interview and of course love that Son of mine!

[@303elliott]

Momma Hanson herself!! You did a wonderful job raising your boy, I watch everything he puts out. He always puts a smile on my face. I hope you're doing well!

[@mikelxanadu]

Thank you for raising such an awesome son. He has had such a positive impact on so many lives.

[@chevaliusrex]

I agree that I too love your son, he's the best

[@BartvG88]

Thanks, mom!

[@c4hamster]

Thank you for everything you do and a big thank you for giving us your fantastic son. You guys raised some good kids and I wish you all the best!

[@lachlanwood61]

When they were talking about vocal warmups all I could think was Arin yelling "bah bah bah bah bah bah bah BUTT FART BUTT FART STACY STACY"

[@raullozano6461]

Soooooooopid stooooooooopid

[@razorramon5727]

Lmfao

[@rizilmcbumbersnazzle188]

No no it’s just part of the process.

[@arospacecase]

THIS IS THE ONLY WAY i can communiCATE IT TO HERRR

[@fountgarde]

I loved that bit.

[@TheLegendofGumby]

Arin streaming from his uncle Cecil’s study.

[@chiyodesu]

Arin IS uncle Cecil

[@DevinGates]

...'s favourite nephew

[@misocompilations1044]

Danny Anaya WHA

[@insidebriansmind]

@@chiyodesu nooooo SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!

[@amir0779]

Brians Mind dont worry man it’s just a theory, but it can’t be true. They were in the same room when arin interviewed him

[@calvinmyers5186]

They really missed out on opening with: Arin: “Hey I’m Deep” Grace: “I’m not too Deep”

[@blazey51835]

And we’re the talk deeps!

[@classicconundrum]

AAAAHGGGGGGG

[@groundead4lyfe]

Sang this in my head when I read it

[@waysideupside]

Now Dan has to come on Not Too Deep! A chat between two New Jersey natives would be so lit!

[@michelleneal6860]

Good point!

[@jessicaheckler2737]

was JUST thinking about my two favorite jersey girls talking

[@poobastank]

Plus they both did improv at UCB so it would be cool to see them talk about that

[@michelleneal6860]

Janice Cutanda indeed!

[@MrPrivateStock]

Yes!

[@drudle]

Little did she know, Arin loves Beedrill and has a vendetta against the almond industry because of their harm to the bee population.

[@TeapotNinja]

Right? He'd house them all in his butt if it meant they were safe.

[@aliqzakry834]

@@TeapotNinja made my day

[@janebartell2862]

are we all ignoring that Arin lives in a 19th century goth estate

[@dothedo3667]

Have you met his wife?

[@gram3934]

I think thats all suzy

[@KainCarthyst]

Dude that is all Suzy

[@happyplace8452]

My first thought was “uh... Mortimer...”

[@devinloew7681]

It's classy af

[@Cadrid]

I remember the time that Arin shat himself screaming on Game Grumps! I also remember all the times I’ve shat myself screaming _at_ Game Grumps.

[@longers1028]

I think Dan said it best with "shit-fart in rage"

[@classicconundrum]

mood

[@MattCraftDotDerp]

Parodius part 6, for anyone wondering. :)

[@AugustTheStag]

Arin is legitimately one of my heros. He's a bit of a renaissance man and he inspires me so much.

[@deadheckle2140]

For real he is such a good boy

[@MxMaker]

IDK a hero, but seen him having fun give me hope

[@jplveiga]

Yeah dont meet ur heroes i guess, renaissance is HUGE overstatement, he just is a successful youtube/company runner... that is not something revolutionary, its just cool that he doesnt spread misinformation but does positivity, and thats nothing renaissance comparison-worthy, its just good! Ground yourself more dude

[@MostlyAnimatedSketches]

Don’t know about hero, but I look up to him as an artist. Even if he doesn’t really animate anymore.

[@PatLund]

I love Arin.

[@TheChemist418]

Now interview Dan on his potato!

[@emilcaillaux]

He needs a better camera though

[@TheChemist418]

Emil Caillaux thats why I said “on his potato” :P

[@aud7593]

at least dan has a mic!!

[@vaporwavedog]

i think his camera isn’t that horrible but discord kills the quality

[@anthonyperry8018]

I think his camera is fine. Arin is capping his face off discord so the bit rate drops off a lot

[@lmrussell5]

Also the carbuncle ate itself so...

[@jNetDowling]

THE BANANAS HAS GONE BAD?!

[@303elliott]

A C C I D E N T ! !

[@SithBunny1]

Wait- is she insured???

[@BartvG88]

The rumor come out: Does Bruno Mars is gay?

[@rizilmcbumbersnazzle188]

I’m smarter and stronger than I already are!

[@Tomapella]

"Is there a lot of, like, fan-fiction of you two?" "...DUDE" XD

[@autumnpattison5038]

adding to the avalanche of "omfg two of my worlds colliding" comments, this is so so cool

[@Darkrai711]

The collaboration I thought I'd never get. God bless

[@AVest421]

Yes!!

[@kristianpoulsen9689]

Thought the same

[@SeepyPeepy]

Same!!! They’re my favs!

[@BacadoTheSkoggy]

38:44 you can tell arin wishes he could somehow explain that he literally shat his pants out of rage while recording an episode of game grumps

[@patricktsao9630]

He was SO ready to tell that story.

[@tasslehoffburrfoot8855]

Ah Parodius...

[@adrianperalta8959]

Omg it’s slim thicc daddy Arin Hanson

[@benjaminbell7604]

Legend got me quakin'

[@ryancarrell3186]

@@benjaminbell7604 its "skinny legend got me quakin'"

[@benjaminbell7604]

@@ryancarrell3186 I know that but thanks for the correction.

[@Catz1a]

@@ryancarrell3186 The "slim thicc daddy" is already there though so maybe they thought including "skinny" would be redundant

[@Nocturne22]

@@Catz1a Being a skinny legend is NEVER redundant.

[@BLCK_BX]

"Grumps, Screaming, Wasn't sure" I know exactly what he's talking about lmao

[@lumpy16]

"Can we now consider this a Guest Grumps?"

[@capassey]

These game grumps seems pretty cool. I bet Danny and Arnold are great friends outside of working together. I wonder if Obama is a fan?

[@killpuddle9977]

You got me in the first half not gonna lie

[@linkyloo1370]

I realize that most of graces demographic is not the same as Arin’s, but if you don’t already, I highly highly recommend game grumps. Even if you don’t play video games, they are hilarious and charming and wise and just a delight to watch.

[@Draize]

Seconded! They're great people inside and out and the craziness between Dan and Arin and whatever they're doing is very entertaining.

[@Ashsams]

They're like comfort food at the end of a long day. It's awesome

[@thomasshrum4006]

I would agree for anything pre 2016 Grumps. Modern Grumps is garbage. Give Oney Plays a look if you wanna see how a let's play show is supposed to flow.

[@linkyloo1370]

Thomas Shrum it’s not about the let’s play at least for me. I just adore arin and dans comedy and charm. Like I just like listening to their conversations

[@gamingelementalist6725]

@@linkyloo1370 yeah they keep saying (even in this video) that it's not a gaming channel it's a comedy channel and they were a little meh for a while, but the pay year, year and a half has just been great because they got more into it with the format change again. I think people just like to look for something "new" sometimes and don't want it to feel like it's their fault. I know people who always fall in love with the first season or two of a show and then hate anything after that almost automatically and it's hard because I'm more like Dan where I just want to enjoy things, but people get overly critical and make it hard to even talk about. Point being calling something that has had no major change in how it's operated for years garbage after some random time doesn't make sense, and yeah start at the beginning, but there's no reason not to still watch or encourage others to.

[@sararenteria6720]

I came here because I'm a fan of game grumps, and I did love seeing Arin talk in an interview, but I really like the questions she asked and how well thought out she was 😊

[@UpintheAir1395]

Arin Hanson?!?! As in Darin Branson? As in Arnold Hanson? As in the video game boy? As in THE diddle kid? As in Egoraptor? As in Arin "too perfect" Hanson? As in 1/3rd of starbomb? As in 1/2 of the Glame Glumps?!?!? THAT ARIN HANSON?!?! I love that guy!

[@Sharon_Hocutt]

yes

[@BaronBlorbulon]

THE SHUFFLE MASTER?

[@swedisheek]

o boy i do love arnold handsome and his bandmates donnie sexbag and ninjab ryan, their band, strabob, is the best

[@kealoha1429]

I'd love if you interview Dan next! He seems like an awesome dude, and I think he'd be a super fun interview.

[@jamesedleymusic]

Dan doesn’t seem to do that many interviews.

[@dave3651]

43:40 That hell yeah and hair swish 'n' flick is Arins whole personality in a nutshell.

[@leilafarahmoussa]

That part made me blush juust a little

[@nicolasruiz2116]

Hearing Arin talk about Dan is so heartwarming.

[@danomak]

Two of my favorite KZbin creators in one piece of content, I’m gonna pass out

[@mickeyyoung1258]

Same!

[@Jadzebra]

I wish more channels had amalgamated like Jon and Arin, even though they didnt stay a pair, it opened a door for a type of humor we dont see much even now on KZbin. People have collabs or someone that they film with often, but rarely ever have an actual partner to play off of.

[@Cerberesq]

Grace: For the audience that's so reassuring that you're having fun..... Lovelies: Nobody watch the Sonic Heroes series lol

[@mahorosan1]

or sonic shuffle

[@devinloew7681]

And Sonic Shuffle... Or any Sonic game for that matter

[@spencergallucci5309]

🎶Sonic heeroooes🎶

[@sadie_cat]

Or Mario Sunshine

[@kikilyla123]

Wonderful interview grace. I love Grumps and Arin so seeing him being less “on” is cool because he doesn’t do many that I’ve seen.

[@perryb.2732]

Remember when Matt Watson told arin about eating horse, forgetting his mom worked to save horses?

[@fanaticaH]

She doesn't save horses, she has an equinotherapy center, it used horses as therapy for humans.

[@mickeyyoung1258]

Omg omg omg 2 of my fave people DUUUUDE if this had mamrie and dan and hannah omg 💕 id cry. Id honestly cry. Im crying now because i love yall! In these gross times man this is what i needed 💕

[@wedgiebreath]

Top ten anime crossovers

[@rinwallace9848]

PLEASE have Dan on the show! This was awesome!!

[@BartvG88]

Beedrill being Arin’s favorite pokemon is starting to make sense...

[@insidebriansmind]

Buntd, He's the best. Single Drillingly defeated the Elite 4 and Claarff. I mean could I do that? NO!

[@yngvie659]

But beedrill is a killer wasp 🤪

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

Arin is literally a different person without his emotional support Dan. I didn't think he was as serious as he was about his social anxiety. I am loud, obnoxious, and ADHD, too. I guess I didn't believe Arin, cause folks don't believe it when I'm shy, either.

[@TetsuyaMcCuddin]

Yeah - the "Just Arin" GG episodes tend to be quieter and a little introspective. It's kinda neat, seeing proof that a couple of friends can bring out the best in each other.

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

@@TetsuyaMcCuddin that is wholesome 💖

[@TetsuyaMcCuddin]

@@stoodmuffinpersonal3144 Right? The "I believe in you" thing is a bit they do, yes, but it comes off as genuine. Everyone needs that kind of healthy relationship!

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I get it, I am the same, but in some fields socializing is a learned behavior. I hate it, and inside I am a ball of nerves, sick to my stomach. Nobody believes me when I say I'm not a "people" person, or I find social interactions totally draining.

[@TetsuyaMcCuddin]

@@ScientificallyStupid You are surrounded by jerks, then, if they don't believe you.

[@jackxbartel8070]

IT'S THE VIDEO GAME BOY! HE'S THE ONE WHO WIN!!!

[@gamingelementalist6725]

It's the interview boy! He's the one who answers questions! About bees! In his butthole!

[@MeredithMakes]

My worlds collide! I have enjoyed both Grace and Aron's work for forever. Awesome to see them together

[@surblechev278]

"Game *GUMPS* " Immediately, I think "Lieutenant Dan"

[@ThyGreenKnight]

Wow. that blew my mind, but it was in slow motion.

[@madalynlangreck3360]

DUDE ME TOO 💀

[@sadie_cat]

Lieutenant Dan, you got magic hair

[@TheMissHooligan]

OMG.. When this pandemic is done.. You and mamrie need to go into guest grumps.. OMG.. Haha

[@enemystand2981]

As a long time grumps fan, I genuinely feel like there wasn’t much to learn here, but honestly that might be a case of the grumps talking about so much of their lives on camera.

[@gamingelementalist6725]

Knowing there's new games in the works was probably my one takeaway from this. Can't wait to see what they do next.

[@jessicaheckler2737]

as somebody who has loved grace for like 9 years and game grumps for 7, my worlds have collided wonderfully 😍😍😍

[@Tylerbolical]

Wasn’t expecting this at all

[@jNetDowling]

Arin's eyes lit up when she said 'worst pants shitting story' and we all knew Parodius episode 6 was incoming

[@viriotie]

two of my all time favorites who I never thought would do a video together. how? what? THANK YOU

[@TheChemist418]

I did not expect this, thank you. My world is complete 😭

[@ienverheij1224]

This felt very comfy and organic, i have so much love for them both☺️ this made me happy!

[@therecklesshooligan]

Lol I thought you were going to say "his love for DAN" - I would've agreed...

[@pinkiepopstarpie]

oh my god me too!

[@classicconundrum]

yes yes.

[@303elliott]

What a great interview! I've never heard of you, but I'm so glad the algorithm led me here. Thank you for this!

[@kerryhitchner7215]

OHMYGOD it happened!!!! I have been waiting for this for SO LONG!!!

[@O.V.]

This looks like it was recorded on a Nintendo 3DS emulator 😂

[@classicconundrum]

where can I get this game

[@classicconundrum]

tell me cowered

[@annaceravolo1172]

Never clicked on a video so fast!

[@JaxsonGalaxy]

I have been waiting for these two to get together for literal years!

[@JaxsonGalaxy]

I sincerely hope they make more stuff together!

[@funkymarvi]

Ahh two of my favourites collide

[@vivianski]

Ahhh!! I love Game Grumps. My boyfriend and I watch them pretty much everyday. It’s so cool that Arin could be part of your podcast/that he agreed to be part of it. ❤️ Great podcast.

[@mbsminny120]

Now you need to get dan avidan. 2 New Jersey natives please 👏🏼 also I didn't know I needed this collab before

[@SonicRyan1992]

new t-shirt: Game Gumps, it's Danny & Arnold looking like Forrest Gump

[@KillyBesel]

Forrest Grumps

[@magdalenallargues2455]

Great episode! Thank you so much!

[@crotchtopher]

I don't think, in 10 years of youtube, that I've commented on a video. But I squeeled when I saw this pop up. GG and TMGW are the two favorite shows on youtube, and I never thought they'd collide. I appreciate that you can tell neither is super familiar with the other, but they're just such chill folks (and Grace is an excellent interviewer) that you get a lot of great insight here. Like everyone else on here, I'd LOVE to see Dan on here, or have Mams and Grace on Guest Grumps! Keep crushing it folks!

[@ash16482]

So cool to see two different worlds of KZbin that I love so much and have followed for such a long time come together to do this.

[@VincalHolmes]

this is a duo i never even thought about and I love it

[@user-hl5dl6di6r]

I really love Arin!!! So excited to watch!

[@danniesmiles25]

It's so weird yet amusing to see my two worlds collied like this. Like I've been watching Grace since My Damn Channel and Arin since the Jon era and seeing these two together blows my mind!

[@De_Nasty]

I’m very confused about the collab but excited non the less

[@bethaniewilde2616]

Now all we need is a TMGW/GG collab and my life will be perfect!

[@Cardboardboxy]

Oh hell yes, I look forward to these two personalities having a conversation, they are both messed up in the right ways😎

[@rjcwell]

AAAAHHH WORLDS COLLIDING I CANT

[@RiaCulpa]

One of the few people I've been watching longer than Arin, interviewing Arin. Commenting before watching; but I'm super stoked to get in on this.

[@robcarvajal9438]

Came here cause I’m a huge game grumps fan but ended up also loving Grace. What a cool interview and vibe. Got a new channel to binge

[@darbykassab8338]

After following both of your content separately since 2012, I am surprised but DELIGHTED about this lol

[@Mezzy..]

Arin is such an interesting character. I've been a fan of game grumps for forever now, but I forget about all these things going on with him that still astound me. This whole interview was extremely interesting and the questions asked were all questions that I was wondering as well. Grace is a very good interviewer. This never felt forced or awkward, really interesting video 👍

[@passwordpanda]

The two worlds of my life that I *LITERALLY NEVER* would have thought would have collided are now here together. My soul is so happy. Thank you Grace for making this space possible, and thank you Arin for agreeing to the interview.

[@TheMissHooligan]

I'm so excited for this!

[@hannahnolan9605]

Arin looks so cute, happy & wholesome in the video 🥺❤️

[@rappposo]

what a crossover :o love it, thanks grace

[@QuenxPatch]

Loved this. Love game grumps and love grace. So happy my worlds collided.

[@QuenxPatch]

It’d be amazing to see her and Mamrie or just her on Guest Grumps

[@gabriellewilliams4505]

Keyla Santana YES, this would be hilarious

[@QuenxPatch]

Gabrielle Williams honestly all four of them playing Mario party is all I need. I’d watch it like 50 times lol

[@QuenxPatch]

Or all of them playing beat saber. Lol. Since Grace loves that so much.

[@TheLivingBluejay]

Oh yeah! It's the Egoraptor!!!

[@zizirose6312]

The crossover I never expected but I am so happy about

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

YUSSSSS, our beloved "Hey I'm Grump" on Grace's channel!!

[@InkyBlackSpot]

When Grace mentioned Sonic, i saw the Froggy flashbacks in Arin's eyes.

[@PfreshLim]

Great collab of OG KZbinrs!!

[@MxMaker]

Arin: "Bees are my favorite animal" Me: Butz;

[@elixanova]

Luv you Arin! Keepin us sane

[@ofanichan]

Haven't watched Grace in like a decade and she's talking with my dream daddy crush *Cough cough* I mean... My favourite KZbinr Arin! 💕💛

[@Bri-Wei]

Knowing that you have a fun time with Dan doing Game Grumps and all the projects you're working on is SUPER reassuring Arin. It's good to know you enjoy what you do!

[@dothedo3667]

WhaaaAAAAATTTT?! Never would've thought. I don't watch all that much of Grace's stuff, but I've seen mainly the trio videos, and of course I watch Game Grumps daily. Never would've thought.

[@TaylorVomitable]

never thought i’d see these two together :00 woah :00

[@RubenDelight]

I had to double take when Arin said Gemini Club. I had a short jaunt with their tracks when Mystery Guitar Man used one of their songs back in 2010, they make great music. Good reminder to check back in with them! A criminal 21k monthly listens on spoofy !

[@piranhamae8982]

0:00 AW HELL YEA, THAT BACKGROUND MUSIC SLAPS

[@guughugh4048]

I've been so ingrained in their companies content, that it seems surreal to me that other people aren't as exposed, so this interview is definitely appreciated.

[@aberidha6489]

This was definitely fun to watch learned so many new and old things from this wonderful man

[@moonsnakesheddingskin]

Def need to get Dan on as well! This was great ☺️

[@alucard835]

I love Grace, I love Arin, I love GameGrumps! I'm so glad this exists!

[@c3ru1ean41]

The first time my ADHD could handle watching a whole interview/podcast at one time! Great job!

[@dinahdiaz1692]

My worlds! They’re colliding! Love to see some internet OG’s discuss the craft 🥰

[@janayjerez3962]

What a cross over episode 😂 two awesome creators I would never think to cross paths

[@brittnihebert9316]

I'm so glad to hear he said hes focusing on taking care of himself!

[@SeepyPeepy]

My favorite content creators together! I’m in heaven!

[@nasasimp588]

Arin is literally my favorite creator. He’s so driven and funny

[@_skyfullofstars]

0:27 We learn about his love for Dans... No, wait. Dance? No... yeah, I was right. Dans.

[@RizIsHere]

As soon as she asked the "pants shitting" question I knew which instance he would talk about