Brian vs. Jason for the Fate of the Channel

[@ModernRogue]

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[@Desser57]

GIMME MA STUFF!

[@JaqPC16]

Why dont you guys pre-upload your videos and have them set to release at a certain time so there is time for the video to get every quality option?

[@BrandtHughes]

@@JaqPC16 We upload every Friday, sometimes the edit doesn't just get finished in time to wait around for quality options. Usually the processing is fast enough we can sit around for 10-15 minutes, but it took an hour for youtube to even process 360p tonight, so I decided to publish before it got too late.

[@heavens.sorrow]

So... when does the profile picture go up?

[@BrandtHughes]

@@heavens.sorrow We actually replaced it over 3 hours ago, but youtube takes an eternity to populate new profile photos.

[@soultakers66]

All you have to do is hit it softly Brian: "Ok." Then proceeded to rocket power his shot...

[@JAEratt13]

Had to give the other team a chance.

[@TheThony7]

I was in tears HAHAHA

[@brettstoner3984]

Yea - 'you dont have to hit this hard' 'ok!' proceeds to bank the ball off 5 different rails

[@wreams2964]

Hears what the bet is for. *Instantly looks at channel icon*

[@wreams2964]

Never gotten that many likes on a comment.

[@jbocajs2999]

Yeah... they got me too...

[@ClokworkGremlin]

I actually watched it before the icon changed.

[@wreams2964]

ClokworkGremlin I did too. Was initially confused

[@ClokworkGremlin]

@@wreams2964 I assumed they were going to let it sit for a couple of days to make it harder to guess.

[@daveg3651]

22:48 I did in fact spend the whole show thinking he'd won it.

[@BaldMancTwat]

I'm gonna be honest I didn't even notice it changed.

[@smtktc]

@ Dave G me too!

[@midnightmedia107]

Damn me too

[@Lb.q2]

I love how these two guys are trying their best to contain their laughter that when something funny happens they just burst out

[@fermentedbadger5717]

So true. Once Brian starts laughing, that's it.

[@notsogoodgaming7793]

Cn I get my free hotel night

[@pa130]

"Everyone will spend the whole show thinking Jason won and he selected that." They played us like a goddamn fiddle.

[@thegreatestpepe]

Honestly my FIRST thought was "Oh well clearly Brian won and made Jason do that."

[@MrNight-dg1ug]

I spoiled the ending for myself by going into the comments. This is "top" comment (except for pinned comment). Welp, was still good!

[@DragonArcadia]

It worked on me. Brian talking about family photos helped.

[@MonsterPumpkin]

We have been tricked backstabbed and quite possibly bamboozeled

[@kotarodesu_23]

Brian - "There are stakes of course." *Sees Jason as the channel icon Me - "I guess Jason won." Edit: It seems I was wrong....

[@hazode]

That was my thought too. Brian trolled us hard

[@no_activity]

hazode it was well done

[@kotarodesu_23]

@@BasicExpo That's a sunglasses and walk away moment, definitely.

[@kenzer1614]

"It looks like I might hit the eight-ball..." - Jason Murphy, 2020

[@samoneill4750]

This episode just made me realize I’ve been around since the beginning. Like, since 2016. I can’t even believe how much you guys have grown. This channel is easily my favorite KZbin channel around, and has been ever since I discovered it. I love you guys and your consistent and funny humor. Thank you for all the effort you put into your channel and just know it means a lot to so many people.

[@clintonleonard5187]

I've been a fan since Scam School. Although, admittedly I found Scam School only like a year or two before Modern Rogue.

[@hansfranz8795]

2016 was definitely not the beginning. :D

[@PYCMusic]

Dang I didn't know clicked so fast that the video isn't even in HD yet

[@actualinfinity8440]

same

[@jaimeeclifton8222]

Same but it’s still good as usual

[@andrewhennessy620]

you guys are getting video?

[@stapuft]

100% yes, I deffinately thought Jason had won.

[@ErdTirdMans]

Same. Fantastic ending

[@stapuft]

@@ErdTirdMans agreed, shwood is the man.

[@jfdd43]

You don’t hold a chef’s knife like a gentleman, a scoundrel, or a scholar. You should do an episode on basic knife skills!

[@MDKMRMATT]

of course he dosnt he is a rogue sir

[@heavens.sorrow]

Doesn't matter what vid I'm watching... I get a Modern Rogue notification, I click instantly.

[@williswcy]

This is easily one of the most exciting 8-ball game I've seen in years lol

[@TheRealAlpha2]

This episode made me smile in soo many ways, I didn't even think to check the channel avatar until _after_ the game was over! Also: The Injury Counter probably could have been reset over wounds to pride before that last bit...

[@jupiterresident1537]

That photo is absolutely fabulous! And I'm so glad it's the avatar for the channel. Thank you Brian xD

[@Tri_monster]

This was perfect. I clicked think what happened to the channel icon? Then I got my answer and thought Jason won. Then I was pleasantly surprised.

[@michaelsponseller5337]

can modern rogue collab w binging or some cooking show so they can actually cook

[@vertex546]

They did learn how to cook in prison, as well as how to cook steaks and burgers. That counts, right?

[@pradanamardya1851]

Josh from mythical kitchen

[@mrsuperguy2073]

I vote you suck at cooking

[@infiniteloki1654]

Id say binging with babish 100%

[@meetwheatpodcast9078]

Michael Sponseller collab with Howtobasic

[@MoTab78]

Please continue, every game brings new positions and new comments on how to execute it. Also at 8:20 Brian asks "Am I even allowed to hit the 9 ball to knock in the 7?" and the answer is "No!" and it is correct. But there is an exception, which is you can hit any ball first (except 8 ball) to pocket any ball (except 8 ball) when the table is "open", and the pocketed ball is chosen.

[@kylemccloud9197]

“Now you don’t need to hit this one that hard, and I don’t mind if it rolls forward a little bit” Brian “nuke it with back english? Got it”

[@Shinkami_Chuu]

This episode was truely a blast! It was really fun and relaxing watching you all play! One of the best in a while!

[@guitarguy1389]

Me: looks at title *duel of the fates starts playing*

[@robotbanana4261]

"You don't have to use much force to make that shot." Brian proceeds to hit with the force of God.

[@ComradePhoenix]

So early the HD hasn't kicked in yet. Holy hecc, how did you manage to reset the injury counter? Like, that's genuinely impressive at this point. Glad its a minor one.

[@thomastoland5993]

I am really excited to be moving to this area of Texas so I can go to all the cool bars and other cool places you guys film at.

[@ginopascual1700]

Lol that ending was too funny. Cheering about the injury counter reset happening and it not being them😂

[@lazywargaming6752]

Was the image Jason at first ? I saw it on my home page and thought it was a scam channel only to find out it's the slightly legitimate sequel to scam school, the modern rogue. Edit after about a minute in: I have my answer

[@ryanwolfe2219]

Great episode! Was just getting back into casual pool, so this has been great!

[@unrealraven]

Tip I got for aiming is, line up like you shooting the numbered ball straight in to the pocket you want. That’s where to want the Q balls centerline to hit.

[@sonan333]

Remember when the name of the episode was "Scotch Doubles for the Fate of the Channel"? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

[@bestpseudonym1693]

*sees jasons stick swing around* "Grab the stick, THE STICK, GRASP IT FIRMLY!"

[@route2070]

At 7:40 Jason bounces the cue. When I was in school there was a strict rule of where you cannot do this, because you risk throwing off the balance of the cue. I don't know if that is accurate or not, but it bugged the crap out of me.

[@juderosenstock7571]

I can attest, through years of experience (and terrible frustration), bouncing the cue on the floor will not affect its balance. However, if you bounce it hard enough on a well-made 2-piece cue, you can break the butt cap. Please don't ask me how I know.

[@r.k.8718]

22:57 The mating call of The Modern Rogue.

[@aidenmiller3832]

Jude looks like The CW Lex Luthor, and Wes looks like if Sylvester Stallone chose to play pool instead of box.

[@BlueCubeSociety]

Wes kinda feels like Jerry Seinfeld to me

[@juderosenstock7571]

This is good to know. I've often said if I ever began to go bald, I'd just commit to it and shave my whole head. What's more, there's this one pro that comes to town a couple times a year that fancies himself as Superman.

[@BratcherLev]

I always relate so much to Jason... Just excited to be involved.

[@upinarms79]

Oh God, I used to practically live in a pool hall when I was younger. Brings back old memories. Here's to a misspent youth, gentlemen.

[@willisthehy]

I always look at which ball is best as in which group is better positioned for multiple shots in 1 turn and I kick ass homies

[@nickgonzalez5015]

Instead of watching people play this i’d recommend everyone to try in real life. It may be difficult at first but once you understand it you’ll become addicted.

[@therabbits69]

I was playing pool since I was 4. I honestly don't understand how they missed some of them lol.

[@flexingchicken]

@@therabbits69 its actually pretty easy, when u were living and breathing pool from almost birth u had a lot of time to have worked on ur stroke for example. As a new player myself (and im 32 yo) its hard for me to stroke in a straight way coz i often wiggle my wrist even when i try not to. Its a elementary flaw and im having a trouble getting past it, the funny thing tho my pattern play etc is good but i often make basic mistakes and it sucks :(

[@samreynolds9925]

It is a really fun game and you don't even have to get really deep into it to have fun

[@Jdawg33198]

Damn it, the NordVPN ad with Jason screaming in shock like an unexpected splashback would've been so much better.

[@wickednovember8617]

Been watching Brian since scam school started and this is maybe one of my favorite episodes of both channels!

[@ModernRogue]

agreed~!!

[@Rumrvn]

I really enjoyed this...many laughs. Thank you

[@loganong6752]

Your videos are absolutely amazing 🤩🤩

[@SilencerNate]

I love how at the start its "we're not schmucks anymore" and Jason...JASON bro! You fail us!

[@stevesmith7339]

watching Brian do that little dance before missing the 8 ball was hilarious.

[@myshadow360]

This was such a great video!!!

[@ModernRogue]

right???

[@EricWohnig]

Watching in 360p. Early crew!

[@Desser57]

REPRESENT!

[@AlaskaBlueCat]

360 checking in.

[@AydenRose04]

It’s a good day when The Modern Rogue uploads Edit: ps I’m loving the new picture

[@nssheepster]

I legit thought EXACTLY THAT the entire time. It seemed like a Jason thing to pick if he won.

[@snielsen82]

That so worked! I thought it was ruined all episode and I knew who won. Good play! Good play!

[@FFSteveEMT]

Modern Rogue AKA: What not to do, an OSHA reference guide.

[@joehatton729]

That image though. Such gentleman. Much rogue!

[@86holt]

What im noticing about w/jason is that his hand is staying on the bumper when it would be better to move it to the end of the cue for a more controlled shot. It keeps slicing to the left due to lack of end control

[@EvilMastermind]

You got me there in the end.

[@bassmasta9117]

I love the longer episodes keep it up. Darts next?

[@jasonaspinwall]

the best bit of advice I give someone new is "Just tap it in.. just taaaaap it in... give it a little tappy... tap tap taparoo"

[@baseballviolation]

I am faster than rendering, truly the master of speed. Also can't wait to see that channel icon in my notifications.

[@trippsallee]

Who else is one of those lucky folk who had the blessing of a pool table that came with your house? Once it’s in, it never leaves.

[@nerdology1019]

Every single one of your videos are entertaining, 10/10 would recommend

[@Obot1121]

I applaud you Brian, you played me on that picture. Well done sir.

[@TheGhostQuarter]

Well played brushwood, but Cobra TMZ will not be so easily tricked!

[@restorer19]

How much do you hate that toaster oven? I could probably make mine a little less annoying if I tore it apart and scrubbed it and got the convection fan working without sounding like it's dying, but it has so many other oddities that I would almost rather replace it.

[@Ebolson1019]

Could you guys do a rule explaining BCA rules? Always just played “hit ball in pocket, first ball determines your type, scratch if que in pocket, kitchen”

[@mwsoupy]

holy shit, I did think that Jason won the whole video and chose that as the pic. nice one man, you know your more clever than i thought.

[@YTMichaelFromTexas]

Leave the profile pic as Jason!! LMAO

[@leppeppel]

This makes me angry I'm not in college with a pool table and a roommate anymore.

[@zg_films]

Another amazing episode guys!

[@ModernRogue]

thanks!

[@GrandmaJesus]

11:15 its ok my fellow Jason, accidents happen.

[@gavinelo5047]

Hey video suggestion aside from the lighter trick theres another lighter part in 100 deadly skills its number 67 or you could do a video on the homemade plastic and using it for a dead drop or hidden caches

[@foez8041]

So when is the weed video coming i'v been waiting for ever and im so committed to waiting for that video i will keep asking when the weed video is coming in every comments section on this channels video after this one. Oh and Munchies when your under the buzz and when your not?????

[@puffin-onehandedgamer1164]

when you hit the last ball in, isn't the 8 ball suppose to go into the opposite hole? or can you just choose any you want? I guess it depends on what you are playing?

[@saplingdatree4111]

Its been changed *I LOVE IT* The logo

[@asehastly]

So basically, this episode is just an excuse for Brian and Jason to play pool... Cool, good on ya'!!!

[@gwills9037]

Good episode and the ending was hilarious

[@ulexx6574]

I noticed the channel avatar changed, then waited a minute into the video and was like "Oh.. that's why."

[@kevinmonzel]

TMR: They're going to teach us not to be pool chooches TMR: Acts like pool chooches

[@ronneybraun8889]

Love video from Sheboygan Wisconsin. I didn't catch what the Sheboygan reference meant

[@capt.raptor4650]

you got me. I was entirely fooled that Jason won. damn you, Brushwood, you magnificent bastard!

[@mleeneg]

Well there goes the injury counter.

[@Saddestpanda]

I wish they had left it up a bit longer. I just missed it.

[@jurassiclizzard]

Brian got me. I was thinking the whole time what a ham Jason is for "choosing" that photo after winning.

[@uselessaccount9929]

We all know Jason would use the picture of Brian with french fries up his nose as the avatar.

[@tylerhickling6674]

Idk if they said in the last episode but when should you use ooen vs closed bridge

[@navymt2005]

Totally need to drive to Austin to party with y'all when the bars item back up. 🍺

[@AlanRorrison]

Now THAT is a channel avatar

[@GlitchFluxTheWolf]

I actually did think wrong for the winner! The magician Bamboozled us all and the Murphy played good!

[@PAPO1990]

Brian is about to get his shot on the 8 ball and I realised, if I scroll down a TINY bit... I know how this ends :P Well so much for that... Why is it not a family photo... Damn YOU BRUSHWOOD! Also, well played Brian, I DID think Jason won :P

[@majorenDK]

What is that App they are using for speed measuring called??

[@joelwriter9583]

I’m just rooting for Jason cause I know it’s fries in the nose picture.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Man I love playing pool!

[@RGcrasyRG]

16:53 That was legitemately cool.

[@billyuno]

Intentionally avoided the comments till after the match. Good decision it turns out! Can't say I was surprised by the ending, but only because if I do it might be a spoiler. Maybe. The new picture does tell a tale, though maybe not the one you think it does.

[@JBBost]

One of my favorite episodes!

[@Digital_DW]

13:13 the ball jumped forward so I'm pretty sure he hit it twice, which would be a foul even without the chalk hitting the cue ball

[@pumpkinboi1554]

I love you guys keep up the good work

[@magicshane52]

4:14 OMG I'm dying XD

[@punklover99]

Pro tip find a pool hall where you can pay by the hour, those pay per game tables are a waste. Especially if you wanna practice

[@christiankleman9439]

When you look at the channel before the vid and see that there’s something a little different than usual... and then you watch the video 😂

[@somedudewhocares5326]

They Changes the profile pick

[@lil_chainmail8795]

Does Brian know that he's level 3 of Run the Gauntlet?

[@qrroww6619]

why is it only in 360p?