Brandon Buckingham on YouTube, Mental Health, and Craziest Untold Stories

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[@BrandonBuckingham]

It was great hanging out and talking with you tommy! i’m excited to continue climbing the youtube ranks together!

[@pulse3732]

huge inspiration brandon, supported you from the beginning and I can't wait to see you prosper & get what you deserve.

[@Flvidity]

You're a gem Brandon. All love.

[@portlandjuggalo1532]

It was great meeting you at the gathering this year Brandon you truly inspire me. as a person and a KZbinr. Great interview tommy. Big Dawgs eating good.

[@AkwardAddiict]

This is going to be big 💯

[@joerogan8624]

1 million is preprogrammed for the Buck

[@TommyGMcGee]

Brandon is one of the realist dudes in the game

[@evoke225]

Really good Collab. Some of my favorite white people

[@frankz9251]

@@evoke225😂

[@joerogan8624]

You 2 are literally the top 2 KZbinrs for original genuine content.

[@jeffmurphy1610]

Best two dudes for a pod for sure , fuck Danny Mullen ! Team Brando babayyy

[@hunterhill1013]

I love both you guys!

[@Gudi]

Brandon is an absolute treasure. His sincerity/openness is admirable, and he is crazy talented. I'm glad you guys are still making videos together.

[@aviongamer6892]

A q p

[@aviongamer6892]

.....w

[@Gudi]

@@aviongamer6892man of culture

[@ManeManeMane]

People who think Brandon is weak for almost crying is the most weak person.

[@rl3sk]

b made ME cry gdamn

[@eddiepardo8513]

Buckingham is a fucking legend if you know you know 💯💯💯💯

[@calhowell6798]

The two realest mfs on the platform! Big respect for talkin bout your mental health Brandon. Much respect bro. Gotta be a real man to deal with that shit and don’t let a soul make you think differently.

[@Th3Watch3r]

That's one opinion

[@MaruchanGuy]

what's the other opinion ​@@Th3Watch3r

[@PyroTheManic]

love both of you guys. went through a mental health crisis just before Brandon did. seeing him bare his heart on his sleeve as he went through it all helped me alot more then anything else. Thank you both!

[@northrndisordr9219]

Brandon my mom and my uncle killed themselves . I find it incredibly important that you told your story and was willing to be vulnerable and show the darker, sometimes humiliating side of depression and mental health . Always loved your videos too sorry you went through that and we need you man ! Stay strong and thanks for your contribution to this world . And most importantly you had the self awareness to know the effect that would have on your loved ones .

[@kingkappa9315]

I’ve been cold ass riding with the Buck for a hot minute 🎉

[@blindman710]

Brandon diving deep into the mental health really shows what people go through even if they put out actual banger of videos. Glad your good big dog

[@bleacchy]

these two are the future of youtube and journalism. this is just the start tommy and brandon. you guys are the most relateable guys on the internet right now. would also love to see zilla get on tommys channel.

[@bleacchy]

this video honestly made me feel normal. u can feel so alone when going through depression and ptsd

[@osteazo]

This was my favorite episode so far Brandon is such a real mf

[@seanh8546]

I could watch you guys talk 24/7, being 30 years old sometimes its hard to find youtubers to relate to, but damn i relate a lot. Not trying to be parasocial or whatever that word is lol, im just trying to say i appreciate both of the videos you guys produce

[@deebo5474]

I remember Tommy from an old Brandon video where they wrestled with strangers. Good to see Tommy hasn't forgotten who got his foot in the door.

[@StonesAuto]

Watched Brandon from the very beginning, love this guy. We’ve shot shit over the years just randomly on ig and he’s genuinely a great person. Keep up the great work both of you guys need to see more collaborations with you guys

[@HitRockBoglim]

Shit shot

[@TheRealComicBookGamer]

Great episode. Y'all are inspirations.

[@ddame8394]

really nice to hear some of the back story behind Brandon's career fucking awesome podcast/interview

[@BRODYBARRETTBEATS]

huge respect to brandon for opening up about some shit that he was clearly uncomfortable talking about. I hope he knows hes helping a lot of people

[@oso5812]

been waiting for an interview with brandon for the longest glad the first interview was with tommy G of all people🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fryhero5279]

Dynamic duo back at it again wrestling with thoughts and conversations, rather than wrestling strangers at the beach. COLD ASS RIDERS!!! Heterosexual twink gang gang! Love both your gonzo/man on the street content!

[@ganjatrip235]

love brandon and was good to hear him open up about everything, big respect

[@Modern_Gypsy]

So honest and raw. Respect.

[@Poopinpooop]

34:33 glad you’re talking about all this. I’m in a similar situation in life where all I can think about is self harm, working it out and trying to get better feels horrible.

[@Brokeboitoy]

When it comes to making fun of black people tommy g is number 1

[@bleacchy]

BEEN WAITING FOR NEW BRANDON CONTENT FOREVER THANK U TOMMY

[@brrrdman]

I was in the psych ward a long time ago and there was 2 sides to it, one was for really crazy people and the other for people who were mostly normal. Sounds like Brandon was on the wrong side lmao. But this was in Canada so it's probably different.

[@dcapjunk]

Gotta get other journalist KZbinrs like him

[@kaasronald3623]

interesting interview. just wanted to say that i also was fed up with how brandon was handling himself against sneako and unsubbed temporarily cause his new uploads just made me disappointed. but when he started uploading content again he was right back on the subscriber list. so it's not like everyone that unsubbed back then is gone forever. they're still a lot closer to re-subbing than anyone who never heard of brandon.

[@StarTaylor03]

This was very interesting to watch. And I can relate to alot of what Brandons life has been. Keep up the good work. I definetley subscribed to him after watching this. And Tommy I love all the videos you post bro! Keep up the good work!!

[@ta.entmoney3405]

Two best content creators on here

[@HYPERBOWLER]

The line between good and evil runs through the heart of everyone. You CAN overcome

[@bill_nye_the_russian_spy2639]

BEST VIDEO EVERY!!! I didn't know alot about that @BrandonBuckingham Keep it up fam!!!

[@fmjay6419]

This was a great episode but it’s made me wonder if tommy g is autistic the way he asks these questions is void of any emotional reading

[@jimirsayssponsor5844]

I’d just keep the camera angle how it is bud. No need to dress it up and switch cameras. Love the pod bud, just hard to watch when you’re changing Shots every 5 seconds

[@brianmorelandjr.2789]

I liked this one because you guys quit pranks and started the documentary styles videos around the same times❤️

[@benlongboarder2011]

Brandon, Brother... in no way whatsoever is it weak to speak out and ask for help. If anything, you are showing strength in wanting to fight the negative thoughts. I'm so glad you have made it to where you are now, and I hope you continue on your dream path that is youtube. ✌🏼

[@larryzeno7133]

B man has earned it, you both are great examples of good content.

[@curtcoleman]

I know that you know this, but I am saying it anyway. The FACT is it takes intelligence to recognize your own feelings, and it takes heart and strength to ask for help. At that time suicide seems easier than being lost in the relentless pain, but you chose to be tough and stick it out and get help. To me that is huge and admirable. I had a great, lifelong friend who committed suicide a few months ago. I wish he could have found a way to just let someone know. Thanks for this interview...both of you...thanks. I am not even halfway through it yet, but needed to leave a comment....

[@HitRockBoglim]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend RIP ❤️

[@victorlockett816]

The opioid epidemic is an American thing, prescription opioids are not popular throughout the world. I'm from the UK and people in the UK use Afghan heroin not pills, oxycontin prescriptions are very very rare only really used for end of life care / pain maintenance . I Believe it's out of control here because so many people who would probably never try heroin for recreation, get hooked on prescribed pills then make the jump over to heroin / fentanyl as it's cheaper. Why this happens in America I believe the for profit health care system is the root cause and the Cartels have adapted. When you sell pills, you want to sell more pills, when tax payer picks up the bill aka free healthcare putting millions of people on lifetime prescriptions has less incentive.

[@lincolnlearnsworld7903]

Just came across you 2 today already watched like 10 of your guys videos. Now this.

[@Sssteelo]

I just found out this podcast existed. Loving every second. Glad Brandon is here. ❤

[@EricBrado]

This was a really cool episode. Fan of both of y’all.I love hearing stories about people tripping on psychedelics & how they came up and everything. Both of you guys had a good vibe goin’ jus chatting, talking shyt 💯🤟🗣️🔥⛽️

[@tylersativa]

Brandon and you are the few KZbinrs that I’ll watch any video y’all put out

[@thexbigxgreen]

Dude, this was an incredibly surprising and refreshing watch. I had no idea that you two had such depth of character, initially I had thought that Brandon was this super self-assured and confident guy, he's such a cool and chill guy with so much going for him that learning that he dealt with similar mental health issues to me was really reassuring. Additionally, I didn't expect Tommy to be so self-aware and insightful, and it all contributed to what amounted to an amazingly positive and constructive conversation and podcast, which I think was more genuine, motivating and inspiring than most "self help" shows out there. Thanks to you both for being so open and vulnerable, you humanity really shone through, and I truly hope that you guys find all of the happiness and success that you desire ❤️

[@ASunzSuprAtumSckStatz]

PEACE

[@carefreeme8202]

Much clown love for both Brandon B and Tommy G!

[@iPaintCars_215]

Were ur guys knees touching the whole time? 🤣

[@brappptv971]

Crazy, you guys wont ever know how much i needed this pod this morning. Thank you for this!!

[@madAL402]

John Hopkins University hospital is known as caner costco in my family. My cousin 1st removed got treated there, and if you don't qualify for experimental treatments due to a rare subtype of cancer or other research project they are running there, they will give you minimal care or consideration. They ran her on platinum based chemotherapeutic agents 3 runs, when she had side effects the second, and it is indicated you MUST discontinue if someone shows side effects, ass platinum accumulates in body and causes horrendous injury or death. They ran her a third time and she got an abdominal lesion as a DIRECT result of that, literal medical negligence of an insane order, literally torturing her with pain on top of the cancer as a result. They also said she must not use medical marijuana for the pain when opioids weren't working, including fentanyl. She passed a year after I last saw her and talked about this, with 2 boys 15 and 12. RIP. Did her beyond dirty I'm fuming still, rot in hell everyone that fucked her over and made her last year miserable.

[@dereks-uu1sv]

I started watching Tommy G video’s and got hooked on Buckingham’s. All I can say is that both of y’all put out banger’s and watching you two consists of my whole day everyday. 👏⚡️

[@tWALLACEimmGROMITy]

Love both of you guys so cool to see a collab in a podcast format!

[@83mk18]

This is the best video I’ve watched in 10 years. I’m 51 and you all are discussing stuff that everyone deals with. ESP the friendships and finding time to nurture. Thanks guys. Take care of yourselves and each other.

[@sinfulsymbiote2978]

You both have such a positive impact on many lives, it's beautiful seeing 2 brothers being so close and deep like this. Stay up guys 💞

[@HitRockBoglim]

BUCKET HEAD! 😎🚬

[@Mayor_Juana]

BUCKETHEAD!!!

[@HitRockBoglim]

😎🚬

[@Mayor_Juana]

@@HitRockBoglim🫡

[@CkRiY]

As a millennial father I’ve filtered a lot of videos of KZbin kids. I appreciate listening to this free thought podcast 😅 just a couple guys sharing conversations w no forum

[@exioniii2519]

Great podcast! Tommy G and Brandon are legit people! cant wait to see more!

[@emsamish]

used to work weekend nights at the Myers unit always enjoy talking to the patients. Everybody's got a story and they just want somebody to talk to.

[@maricampari3970]

This was one of the best podcast interviews I've ever seen. Great talking points!

[@wilhelm.philipp]

This was a great listen, respect to you both.

[@trapfartgoon]

hes hot im glad He cut his hair

[@donteleone1760]

You guys are REAL role models. Met Brandon at the gathering and it truly had very positive outlook on my future!

[@justplays24k15]

Love these guys working together

[@blvckabacus]

Triplets? Bless your mom lol. I say that with love as a father of twins.

[@jesserule2929]

You boys are honestly so great for the KZbin community, keep it up ✌🏻

[@evoke225]

Let's go Brandon!

[@bfgivmfith]

I am 57 and was raised in such a way where if I misbehaved, there were consequences ten times beyond whatever dumb ass kid thing it was I was doing. I am a really talented carpenter, but work in Commercial construction to maintain health insurance. I build and renovate schools, have friends that are teachers, and see today's youth. They are our future, but not in a positive way. So grateful I do not have kids of my own to worry about. When I go, that's it for my time in this fucked up World. I find you guys to be amusing and honest. I appreciate that!

[@bfgivmfith]

I am glad my drugs were not tainted in the 80's! Fuck!

[@xxclampxx7541]

You two give a entire different perspective on life. I’ve had a great life and seeing all these people go through thing that are just unimaginable makes me see how much good I’ve had in my life

[@jdmarsh536]

Regarding y’all being interested in the same content/topics, don’t worry about it all. I’m sure I speak for many of us when I say we will tap in to both channels. Unique perspectives/ energy from both.

[@GetOnMyLevelMaybe]

Two of the most genuinely wholesome and interesting guys on KZbin. You guys just seem so grounded and don’t exude some superiority, I really do appreciate the content y’all make and I’m glad you’re here Brandon. You and Tommy both bring so much happiness and enjoyment with everything you put out and it’s at the point where I feel like I can trust that whatever video I click on it’s gonna be super enjoyable no matter what. Don’t feel obligated to respond to this, love y’all ❤️

[@Jessiedunaway27]

Brandons jiu jitsu content is what popped up for me a long time ago although I watched him before that I really enjoyed his martial arts content, although he’s had a lot of lane switches in his KZbin career it shows you how well rounded and versatile of a creator he is, his story is such a good one.

[@jizunk_in_my_trizunk]

Never relax....

[@AimlessQuotes]

15:50 this explains why brandon hated those kids so much in the brodietv video, theres lore 😂

[@nambu1306]

i have been watching you 2 since yall started your career im very happy to see where yall are now

[@UnLoCkeeD]

If anyone deserves to make it big off KZbin, it’s these two, hands down

[@jamesparkerone]

POGS 😂😂 Too right. They were massive in the UK in the 90s

[@dillis666]

brandon a real one

[@markitaneight]

COLD ASS RIDERS!!!!

[@deathcultpizzaparty]

absolute legends

[@stefanmitchell2078]

Two legends

[@No1_Inpa_Ticular]

You guys complaining about 700-10,000 views starting out is making 99% of NewTubers contemplate throwing their computer through the window. If you can get 1000 views on just one out of those first 100, you’re lucky.

[@EyeQNephop]

It's wild to see how far y'all have come and how y'all manifested most of it all in this discussion. Awesome man

[@mattl9387]

Brandon sus lyric videos are hilarious 🤣 😂 😄

[@clintmcallister1647]

Sus rapping in the hood still makes me nearly die of laughter 😂

[@blu4533]

Late last year i called my dad and told him i was Suicidal and to take me to the hospital. They booked me involuntary because my dad drove me; which Tripped me out. I didn't show tall tale signs so they 52-50d me for extra analysis. Its really sad to say but growing up completely neglected, made me appreciate the 3 meals a day and smoke breaks. I sadly felt cared for which is scary looking back on. I met a couple chill folks but my first night roommate passed from fent withdrawal, and my second roommate was an old homeless guy with a Swastika pn his leg. Interesting 12 days i had at Aurora. 😂 but the On Demand in the main room was ight. My first time watching Fight Club was in there 😂 💀.

[@RyanOS95]

❄🍑🚲

[@joshuahogue3336]

Yo B your not answering any of my DMs what's the deal? Nah I'm playing yo I love both of your content keep up the good work guys can't wait to see where you guys go from here

[@dripsonice413]

Brandon, as someone who understands what if feels like to be in that dark place, I’ve been on depression meds for years and have had severe depression stemming from things that happened and I saw as a child. I can tell you it is not humiliating to admit you’ve felt that way. It’s what’s wrong w the stigma of being a “man” these days. Aren’t allowed to show emotion blaze bs.. I recently recovered from a 7-8 year binge of opiates (just turned 30) from tabs to oxy fent and heroin. And before that years of alcohol abuse. And now finally being substance free, I can tell you that you handled that situation very well, and it’s important to talk about things like this as coming from me it’s meaningless but from you people listen. You have a platform. A lot of people love your stuff man; I included. I don’t wanna be that random weird dude commenting on everything you do, but I’m compelled to when it’s interesting to me. And it sounds hella corny but for that little bit of time 15-30 mins of watching your videos I escape all the bullshit in my life, I forget about bills or how I’m going to pull this off, if I’m gonna get that job; if I’m ever gonna finish school; make my family proud of me etc. it brings enjoyment to my day as it does many others so keep ya head up. I know this has been a min since you were in that place but don’t corner that part of your story/life away bc you’re afraid of how it’ll be perceived by these red pill brain dead idiots

[@johnlanning7243]

🅱️ased 🅱️randon 🅱️uckingham loved it good shit boys

[@JavahFusion]

when Brandon was talking about the psych ward that's exactly how it is. I've been there involuntarily twice and they treat you like garbage, don't give you any real help and threaten to keep you there indefinitely. the first time I was suicidal and got sent there by my mom and the second time I was hallucinating from benzo withdrawal. the psych ward is a horrible place and it's a good reminder that there's really no place for you if you're suicidal. the government wants you to just shut up and do it. it's completely disgusting.

[@iamtimsson]

1:32:00 subscription added

[@barstow_]

both difficult, interesting and thrilling

[@Titooeffbaby36]

Holy shit bro I did not know u had beef wit lil Reece bro wtf Brandon you’re wild gang I gotta respect it Bro and u talking wild on him still!

[@JagagiMind]

Brandon, powerful story and very relatable, you don't deserve to be disliked by anyone. Nice to see you two together in this format. Love u both

[@iamtimsson]

51:00 love you bro but my friends don't need to have skills for me to enjoy them. People wanna hang out and pass the time. you can see this can't you? great interview, your listening seems caring.

[@turnwaiter]

You don't have to like emma chamberlain but her videos are successful for a reason. She has cultivated a style of video where her personality does the brunt of the heavy lifting. Her videos have good vibes, which is something you can really only achieve by being highly attuned to social cues. It's a skill she has mastered and you shouldn't discount it because it's not something you personally relate to or deem as "hard work".

[@HitRockBoglim]

Lol

[@fr33d4guyzfree9]

Def the goats both of y’all don’t let this fame take y’all’s friendship away!!!!!

[@jeffrywik5073]

that pause when asked if women help your mental health.....haha

[@Scherm_Schaapie]

Tommy is Right : Brandon is de best voice on KZbin

[@payloh_3328]

I was introduced to Brandon through Danny mullen and now I don’t watch danny anymore and am a huge fan of you both… anyways loved the episode