Cookbook Author?! 600K Subs Q&A

[@gastro_fork]

Master Chief, Linguist, Chef, Cookbook Author... I'm only 5 minutes in and blown away by the breadth of knowledge on display.

[@brainflattener]

add settler colonist in their too 😂

[@lukekinn]

And educator

[@aliasukvideo]

I believe this is one of the core reasons that Russ' videos. The ease of his exposition. The breadth of his vocabulary. The preciseness of his expression and explanation, using relevant and appropriate terminology. Just have a look at one of his travel videos. His respect for other cultures and joy of experiencing them are central to his approach. I was watching another content creator visiting China and all they could muster was "wow" and "awesome". I have started my Retro Gaming journey during lockdown down. The KZbin algorithms of my feed showed me this channel and I have been an avid subscriber ever since. The "Yeah Man"thing was great too! Here's to 1M and congratulations Russ. It is always lovely to see how your hard work, enthusiastic and dedicated focus along with ethos and personal creative choices resonate with so many people. Keep the videos coming 👍🏼🤗🫶🏼

[@Seamoorif]

@@brainflattenergo away, weirdo.

[@theglamthropologist]

@@brainflattener Russ probably lives there because of the military career and created a life there that would be kinda silly to uproot. Go be mad at the billionaires buying up Hawaii and the government letting them, not someone on our level.

[@Ethan.1234]

I mean this with nothing but love and respect , but knowing the length of your videos I am somehow not surprised by a cookbook over 700 pages 😂

[@RetroGameCorps]

Ha, totally fair 😎

[@IcoKirov]

like the last video - ranking the new brick colors (two new colors) 15 minutes video :D

[@allknightlong84]

Go buy a snack and drink! You deserve it man. Thanks for all the hard work over the years to make this stuff easy to understand for us!

[@GregBooth98]

You can’t possibly dislike this guy Just a genuine stand up dude

[@Wrewdie]

Currently six dislikes by people who are mad they were told they'd have to find their own ROMs. 😂

[@dayla8634]

@@Wrewdie How do you see dislikes? I thought youtube stopped showing that number years ago?

[@Wrewdie]

@@dayla8634 It's a Firefox extension. I believe they have one for Chrome as well. On Firefox, it's called ''Return KZbin Dislike'.

[@nefariou5]

Never underestimate jealousy.

[@nicojan]

Russ: "I saw that comment about being a stand up guy, and that time in my life I was looking for a new challenge to propel me forward. So I called back my manager and told him yeah man I wanna do it."

[@PolarBlairTech]

"not very good in front of a camera" -the person who is one of the best on-camera speakers I've ever seen.

[@Misaac]

Literally 100% backing this. So well spoken and easy to listen to.

[@Ravenlock]

Yeah, you're tremendously natural in your presentation. Maybe you didn't start as an on-camera talent, but you absolutely are one now.

[@HypocritesExposd]

He’s so neatly organized and well spoken that he makes it seem so easy. Russ is definitely one of the greats out there and I am still confident his channel will continue to grow.

[@tom.iliffe]

Absolutely agree. So articulate and comfortable

[@dorgfanger]

I legit was blown away by the revelation of your authorship, and then went on a deep dive and learned of your blog and more about you - thank you Russ for doing everything you do! Your recipes are awesome, and your dedication to yourself and family is inspiring!

[@dezfarfa976]

Russ, unlike most creators on KZbin you've remained genuine and insightful. Many thanks for your contributions to the Retro Community!!!

[@retrohandhelds]

Huge congrats on the 600K my friend, that was an awesome Q+A 🎉

[@Alynxia2001]

I was subscribed and watching this channel for years and didn't realize until your tour that I had been using one of your cookbooks for a lot longer (Ancestral Table) - also for health reasons (Celiac). It blew my mind that I never made the connection. Stay awesome Russ! Congrats on 600k!!

[@PaulBloyd]

I worked at Barnes & Noble for 17 years and I remember that second book. I’ve been watching for a couple years now. Wild to think I had a connection to you in my former life too.

[@JeJeuJeux]

Let's be honest: you're the best in this area. What you create is honest, clear, efficient and charming. Thank you for sharing all these videos with us.

[@Kev50027]

Congratulations on 600k! Looking forward to 700k! Also looking forward to your Miyoo Flip and AYN Odin 2 Portal reviews!

[@ianbrown3275]

“The ideal for me is 6 in, and I know some people might think that’s really big, some people might think that’s really small…” 😂 Sorry but that’s was an absolute perfect quote. Love your content, and from another navy vet, thank you for your service! Keep up the great work!

[@Michael-mo6gx]

I appreciate you mentioning your period of health issues. I’m currently going through a period of issues myself so I find your recovery and how full your life currently is to be inspiring.

[@gavinwalker7820]

I hope y'all understand that making Chief in 8 years is crazy! Making Master Chief is even crazier! I'm pretty sure he was also the Rating Force Master Chief for his rate. Thank you for your service Master Chief.

[@RyanRetro1]

Congratulations on the 600k, you really deserve it! You're not only helpful to those who need help with their devices but you also just create content that's fun to sit down and watch, put on in the background, or consume anytime. I love how you've crafted content that is not only useful but also enjoyable as so many other creators only provide one or the other. Your written guides have also helped me a lot in the past so I'm really grateful for them, too. Thank you for everything you do, you're really inspirational.

[@VitalGear775]

It was a pleasure getting to know you better! I love your content and really enjoy your prospective on things. Thanks for all you do, I love your channel! Congrats on all your successes and keep it coming.

[@declangallagher1448]

You look mid 30s at most. Holy Ned Flanders of graceful aging.

[@Mr3picly]

Had no idea you were in the military. Much respect to you and thank you for your service!

[@ironlung55177]

I am an Air Force vet and I think my experience would have been much different if had senior leaders like you guiding me. I don't think the average viewer of this channel knows what kind of a guy you would have to be to to make E7 in 8 years and to run the sort of programs you did, not even considering your accomplishments in the civilian world. Much respect!

[@MrBoop4345]

I'm a year long subscriber, fellow retired vet ( Air Force), & lover of retro games. I have enjoyed your content and found it extremely helpful. I started to look at all the devices in the market and quickly got overwhelmed. I tried a few other channels before stumbling onto yours. I appreciate all the work and production value you pour into your content. Your videos helped me narrow down to exactly what I was looking for. I ended up buying a RG35XX-H and have been very happy with it. I own a retro game store and when people ask me about retro handhelds like these, I always recommend your channel. Thank you for everything that you do. Cheers 🍻

[@prideferret-sb7hi]

Thank you for your service

[@fnex101]

"I got really lucky with my job" casually drops he fluent in Russian and Indonesian

[@lennyngrado6365]

Do not underestimate the power of this kind of videos. You never know what light it may spark on somebody who's looking for a story that helps them build theirs.

[@daviwalrus]

Russ, you really are my favorite content creator on KZbin nowadays. At a time when I almost don’t watch video content anymore, I make time to watch all the videos you post, whether or not is about something I don’t even plan on playing in my life. Thanks for your work, you’re awesome!

[@babar_tv]

I can attest Russ is a fantastic cook. And his recipes are some you definitely won't find anywhere. I use his books quite frequently. I was so glad to see him here on retrogamecorps after being a fan of his recipes and former website.

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

I feel so out of the loop with that haha. You must be feeling pretty cool to be a fan of his beforehand.

[@drunkenfarmerjohn42]

Fellow younger stroke and heart failure patient here, and it's great to see someone else who has recovered and is out living life. A lot of people see how those are usually portrayed in media and think it's just game over. Love your content.

[@lanedj801]

Russ is a true hidden gem of a human. I’m glad you are who you are! Keep creating and translating your hobbies so the rest of us can learn to appreciate the exciting details you see that might otherwise be missed in this world.

[@a_shuchu_601]

"Let him cook" "He cooked" 😂

[@adriansticoid]

Congratulations Russ! You deserve all the subs. Because of you I bought the Miyoo Mini Plus, and that's where it began for me. Now I have a 2 TB library of retro games.

[@EunWooChung]

Love your Q&A vids Russ! So happy to see you at this great milestone for what is one of my favorite channels on KZbin. Proud to be your supporter and here's to the next big milestone !

[@douggtg]

Congrats on 600K I've been watching your channel for a long time and you are one of my favorites in the video game genre. Your attention to detail, teaching style, and constant learning is inspiring for me in my work. Thanks for your service in the Navy. My oldest son would be proud to meet you as "Master Chief" since he's a big Halo fan.

[@mmplayer8]

Congrats, Russ! It’s been more than one year already since I started following you, and your videos are always spot on, not only in terms of your objective reviews but also with the help to the community with the configuration of different emulation options and systems! Hope you can grow further and reach 1M subs soon! Greetings from Spain!

[@matthagen67]

I found your channel like a year ago. And I'm really glad I did. You're a great guy, Russ.

[@dantodd2196]

Congrats Russ and thanks for the fantastic work you put into these videos, and your website! Went for an Ayn Odin 2 recently, and your guides have been invaluable - I'm super happy with it.

[@naubin99]

"Testing a game is a game in itself" - really interesting comment. I feel the same way about buying retro handhelds, setting them up, figuring out how to get them working, etc. I must have owned over 30 of them over the years, but each of them I have bought, built, tinkered, played a bit and then sold (up to and including a Retroid Pocket 5 which got to me just before Christmas and has now been sold on Ebay). My one device that has stayed is the Steam Deck - because it just does so many things so well. Anyway, an excellent video Russ, as ever.

[@nickspeck]

This is honestly one of, if not *the*, best channels I follow on KZbin. Your content is always in depth, your production values are high, and your insight is invaluable. I can't think of another channel I follow where I feel the success is more deserved than this one. Congrats on the milestone and as always looking forward to what you have coming out on the horizon.

[@aarondavis9208]

Hooyah Master Chief! You demonstrate the simple value of being curious and continuing to show up. I cannot imagine how many young (and old) people are going to be inspired by this.

[@starman8471]

Thank You for your service! Retired to Music City right before covid. Blessed to have a retirement job that allows me to watch your videos while working. Your love for music explains why I got hooked on your videos, your current intro, lol. Keep on videoing and we will keep on watching Master Chief! Snoh-veem Goh-duhm!

[@wopino]

Noway, THANK YOU! I started watching your channel when the RG350 came out, I bought one, and ever since, your vids are always go to for me!

[@seanbrent4245]

Congratulations Russ! You’ve been an awesome leader in the retro handheld and pc handheld community. Your videos are super informative and always helpful. Hope to see you continue enjoying what you do and growing even more!

[@5k4k1dhtp]

Russ, part of what makes you so great and why everyone likes you is because you are so genuine and you actually care about art and expression and doing what is the right thing from a human perspective. Your true caring and your dedication really shine through and I think this is a part of the reason it seems you've had so much success in your life across so many different avenues. The secret sauce is yourself! I'm looking forward to saying "Yeah man I wanna do it" to your suggestion to grab a snack and drink for a long time.

[@hlebushek6300]

Спасибо тебе за твой контент, Росс! В России тоже много фанатов портативных консолек, твои видео много раз помогали мне выбрать одну из них. Сейчас пользуюсь Arc-S и я в восторге! 🎉

[@minimoe2807]

I would love to see a retro guide book on the shelves one day! "A Guide to Retro Gaming" or some such thing. It's in your wheelhouse 😊

[@nefariou5]

feel like retro gaming is such a transient thing that is constantly changing. weekly videos, and live blogs makes much more sense than static books

[@_yuri]

or maybe a mini cook book with 10 iconic foods from his beloved video games in the theme of said games

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

​@@_yuriYeah, I like that better. Recipes may go out of date but they can still be made. Retro gaming can change next week.

[@spookyman5468]

Thanks for this Russ as well as everything you do. Wanted to especially thank you for the playlists you’ve posted on your other channel. As a decade-long fan of Cursive, Karate and mewithoutyou I really dig the carefully curated, brief but intentional seasonal themes of each one! Cheers to the next 100k subscribers!

[@wilsonlee4207]

I am so glad that you made this video. This is exactly we love you and your reviews because of your faithfulness to search for the best retro game experience and your honestly about what true feelings! Don’t mind any hater if there’s any. We are always here to support you Russ.

[@tiptop_flipflop]

Not surprised at all to hear you're a linguist and a teacher of linguistics. The way you speak in your videos makes them absolutely fantastic to listen to and you have that kind of hypnotic tempo that a great speaker can tap into. Thank you again for a wonderful, deep dive!

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

Wow. It makes so much sense now. Retro Game Corps is the Retro Gaming Cookbook.

[@chrisaf69]

Went from chilling on the goat locker to chilling in the retro handheld locker. Keep kicking ass Russ! Your'e one of the best out there. 600k is just the beginning!! Go Navy!!

[@Playerdrew10]

What an incredible journey you’ve had and I’m glad to have watched you along the way with RGC. Keep up the great content!

[@carriescott12345]

You have lived a pretty amazing life. You and Wulff Den are hands down my favorite channels on KZbin. This channel especially has got me back into more retro gaming than I was before. And of course thank you for your service!

[@ZXRetroGamer]

Love when you do videos like this. Thank you so much!

[@jamiecal11]

You're the man, Russ. And btw, your intro jingle is great (much better than the old one!).

[@westsidelester]

Congrats Russ - for 600k, and for being a modern day Steve Allen! Looking forward to your first movie, musical album, stand-up tour, and operetta!

[@yochrisnelson]

Loved getting to know more of the backstory! So fun, I’d love more Q&As and travel vlogs in between Anbernic’s weekly releases 😂

[@DeshanNaidoo]

I salute u, the GOAT! Well done on 600k. 1M is coming up soon, no doubt 🎉

[@DeathJerrie]

Thank you for all the work you put into the channel. I love to watch your videos and I even like to rewatch them from time to time.

[@ivovass195]

Congrats on 600k subs. And what a insightful QA video, thank you for sharing, really interesting back story, much respect.

[@Brunoxid0]

Yessss, Film Joy shout out! such an underrated channel. You should do more retrospective videos like that on games, Russ. Instead of just hardware or tutorials, maybe something that really means that much to you.

[@Ag45727]

Russ you have been a blessing to this community. You’ve got that magic where you excel at whatever you touch, and we are lucky that you decided to use your skills for this hobby.

[@tintxo1891]

I never comment, but I've been a subscriber since you started the channel. Just wanted to say thank you for your videos and the superb quality content you provide. You rock Russ! Happy new year!

[@AlexHovakimyan-c9d]

Went to your website and read about your history after you mentioned having a stroke at only 24. I'm 21 and grateful I haven't had any serious medical issues like that. I'm genuinely amazed how much success you've earned in your life despite such unlucky and scary events. Keep up the good work Russ.

[@JLudwigCruz]

Your background / past experiences are amazing. Keep up the good work! :)

[@paulwinter5609]

Been watching your channel since you had 35k subscribers. Love watching your journey and seeing how your content evolves 🐐🐐

[@fticon]

Much love from Brazil, Russ. We'll be here for the first million this year!

[@whoquestioncurve]

Russ, really appreciate your sharing about your life. You've lived a very inspiring and accomplished life. It's great to see the joy on your face, and you've made my journey through retrogaming more fun as well.

[@pkilljoy5797]

Russ you are the GOAT for this community. Your success was clearly deserved through your dedication to us. Please protect this creator.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Love this channel. Congratulations!

[@theminths]

Frankly, you and your story are amazing man. Thanks for the content!

[@timweydert3490]

I love the authenticity and genuine approach to everything you do in your channel. It doesn't push content for content's sake. It's what you want to put out there. We've moved too far away from this and too much into loud content that only tries to trigger a shock factor. I also started watching you when I was thinking about buying the RG350V. Haven't dabbled in retro gaming since but keep watching your videos, awesome stuff!

[@rayhorizons]

1 million baby I can see it in the horizon! Happy for you!

[@guido841]

Thank you for creating this channel, for the videos you make every day, especially the reviews and your detailed guides. You are truly a very precise person, and this is clearly reflected in the quality of your videos. Thank you! 😊

[@robertclark8546]

Wow! Didnt expect a Movies With Mikey shouout. Two of my favorite channels. Been watching you since the pandemic. The explosive growth is due to your outstanding knowledge and production. Kudos

[@Charles-pg6wx]

Thanks for all your videos. Have a happy and healthy new year!

[@ben-tendo]

Leaving as a Master Chief of course feels very fitting for a gaming career now ;) brilliant to hear your story in full and the varied backgrounds you've enjoyed outside of this crazy hobby we all have of modding handhelds and occasionally playing games haha! Congrats on the 600k and here's to the 750k as a new milestone!

[@dalenicholson9075]

Really fantastic back story, thank you for sharing this. Also, thank you for your service.

[@rickymendoza665]

Thank you for your service brother! Keep doing you! And keep up the great work you do.

[@jessgip]

Thanks a lot, Russ. I bought a pillow for my Steam Deck because of you (and loving every minute of it).

[@Jormungandu]

You are such a unique and inspiring personality. Keep being awesome!

[@joescardino3198]

Russ....you resonated with me on handhelds because i was born with a Game Boy in my hand......now watching this....having had 2 open heart surgeries (1 being a transplant) and being now diagnosed with Celiacs disease....You def. understood the assignment. Cant wait to buy a cookbook.

[@ShazAu8]

Hi Russ, I've been subscribed since the 351p days, congratulations on 600K subscribers. I like your detailed review videos and end up watching many of your videos about devices I have no intention on buying. That constant swarm of new devices and reviews is never ending though and I love your other content even more. The community related content you make such as the guides, travel/meet videos and buying guides are, in my opinion, are even better than the reviews. Your idea of current day reviews of retro handhelds and consoles also sounds great. Don't burn yourself out working too hard, we'll need a video for 1 mill subs soon :)

[@strikelight]

Suffered from severe gastrointestinal pain as well for well over a year, they couldn't figure out what was wrong. Gastroenterologist ran tests and concluded I had IBD and that I simply needed to eat more. Well that didn't work, so I decided to try solutions myself. Tried gluten free diet.. nope, didn't work. Started cutting things out of my diet, and eventually found eliminating dark sodas (especially pepsi) kept the pains away. Glad you found your diet solution, and hopefully anyone else who watches can realize how even the smallest things can effect your body.

[@MrMovees87]

Congrats on 600K subs, Russ! My first retro handheld was the Anbernic RG351P that I got back in… 2020 or 2021 I think, and that along with discovering your channel sometime later on are what got me into this whole hobby to begin with. I’ve always loved handheld games, especially the Gameboy Advance SP and PSP/PS Vita, so seeing so many varied handhelds out there that can play all manner of retro games has been super cool. Thank you for all of your amazing work over the years with the channel and beyond, and here’s to many more years of awesome videos!

[@Crackalacking_Z]

I love all your content. Thank you for all the hard work!

[@Gordy-g9z]

So glad you were enlisted you definitely give off SNCO vibes with how much you want to teach, mentor, and serve your new community. Dang making that rank in 8yrs is wild!!!

[@Butrdtostngravy]

Russ, I'm so happy to watch your channel brother! I remember when you first started during COVID. You helped me get through stuff, you quickly became my reference point of the GOAT for buttons, and have evolved into my favorite for retro gaming KZbinrs. You're such an awesome guy, I couldn't help but be in awe that when I pinged you a few years back asking for suggestions on tweaking your gumbo or asking you specifics as it was my first time making it, you didn't hesitate to give enthusiastic, clear, yet information filled responses. Little old me got a PM back from the cool KZbinr. You've got SO much respect earned from me and I'm sure many others. Keep on trekking on! You deserve these subs, can't wait for you to hit 1 million! I know that's a lofty goal but I know you'll get there, I remember watching the different landmark videos and just being all "couldn't have happened to a better more deserving guy". Sending you love and respect brother!

[@jeffthibodeaux6137]

I think what i really enjoy about Russ is that it feels like everything he does has a lot of intention and deliberation. He may talk quite a bit, but its always so complete in the way that he forms a thought or fleshes out an idea. As a guy thats also been in bands that also loves cooking(see cajun last name in my username) and also loves bands like Joyce Manor, and has also gone through a health override so to speak, its really cool to find someone that is so similar to me in culture that is so accomplished in many avenues of life. Its really inspiring. You're quite the adventurer, Russ. Congratulations! I hope one day I can be a little more like you and be more adventurous and intentional.

[@WolxVal]

The man, the myth, and the legend Russ. This was truly a good watch and to learn more about you. Thank you and here's to another 100k

[@JAAYMedia]

Awesome video. Fascinating background. And I can’t wait till you eventually hit 1 million. Thanks for everything you do, Russ.

[@sacredvolt69]

You've quickly become one of my favourite youtubers. I feel like many of the tech youtubers have gone more corporate/clickbaity and have moved away from the kind of in-depth content that you make. Just wanna say I appreciate the effort you put into the videos :)

[@romainkoenig4295]

Thanks for all the great work Russ, happy to have learned a bit about you, been following since the RG350 era

[@mattt4374]

I think I've been watching since you were around 60K subs. I love your work aesthetic. Not looking to be a big brand branching, not looking to ads or partnerships, just good content. I have a suggestion for a "retro console" review. I found my old Dingoo A320. This was one of the first wave retro handhelds. Mine actually still worked. It was interesting to see how far retro handhelds have come. Thanks again

[@arkabhowmik7832]

Russ is a special human being! I’m more surprised by all the experience you have. You don’t look a day older than me, and I’m 31 now I hope I can follow my passion and be a better person overall in the coming yeara. Thank you Russ, for being an inspiration! May you live long and prosper 🖖

[@CaoCao-y8n]

Congrats on 600k, I was one of the more recent subscribers and your tutorials and guides have helped me set up my powkiddy device just how I want. Huge thanks

[@mordyovits2883]

Fascinating to see how your background in education and teaching (in the navy and cookbooks) translated to clarity in youtube content.

[@TheOddParts]

I discovered Russ in 2021 when I stumble upon his website looking for a guide for my RG300, I subscribed to his channel immediately and from the beginning I knew he was gonna make it far. ❤ much respect and congrats 🎉

[@shortanimationz]

Your backstory is one of the coolest I've ever heard, but it definitely makes sense once you see the quality of your production and how you've put all your experience into it.

[@danielcarvalho1599]

Amazing work!! Greetings from Brazil and have a great new year!!

[@keruberus1976]

from PH here. loving your channel more and more!

[@kesopuffs]

This is the only channel that I watch that does long form videos. And I just subscribed last week

[@Genguts]

Even if its a video that has nothing to do with anything that I actually own or want. I always watch your videos. Usually with my first cup of coffee. That is one of my favorite ways to start the day.