Meatpile for Breakfast || MagicCon Philly Day 2

[@spikysmoothness]

So we know you guys enjoyed the con, but I hope you enjoyed doing these Gvlogs again, Graham! I've certainly missed them but am so stoked they're back and also that you're feeling better!

[@ff0213]

Tappy is such an aggressively lovable person. She's just a bundle of chaotic energy and could almost be the mascot for the Cult of Rakdos

[@FanOfMostEverything]

I was in that New Phyrexia Sealed. I'm briefly visible in the "Where's James?" shot in Round 2. That was the round where I was so excited that I could hit my opponent for 10 with the Filigree Sylex that I missed lethal and died on the crackback. True mad scientist moment. Went 1-2 and got myself a consolation churro at Reading Terminal Market.

[@ujai5271]

"What could a bottle of water and ice tea possibly cost, Graham? 10 Dollars?" Yes. Yes indeed. Glad these vlogs are back.

[@pauldee1577]

It's awesome to see Philadelphia has one of those walkable markets with diverse food options, like Pike Place or the North Market in Columbus, Ohio. Every city needs these...dare I say multiples of these.

[@RuthlessPandora]

Ah, yes. The ease of a mall food court with the food quality of a hot new hipster restaurant. I wish I had one near me. Depending on the selections it can also be a great way to eat as a group when various people have food allergies/sensitivities.

[@DoaTheJackalope]

I DO enjoy it, and I DO want to see it. I used to live in Philly for a while, going to that convention center, seeing the market again, thank you, I'm so glad you got to enjoy it! I hope you've been well and feeling better, thank you for being so damn cool.

[@Simriel]

I don't think I realised how much I missed these videos. The chill vibes and wholesome content makes for a really nice watching experience.

[@MSUHitman]

2:15 I too have only been to Philly once, & that was for the 2004 Yu Yu Hakusho TCG Regional at Wizard World Philly. My friend made a nearly 200 card Koenma deck that became a format staple & qualified for Worlds, my other friend made day 2 as top 32, & I did not get past day 1. Given our funds & how hap hazard our trip was driving from STL, we did nothing “fancy” other than a celebratory Red Lobster dinner after the tournament.

[@TheMrVengeance]

I kind of want to see the look on Serge's face when faced with the concept of a 24oz macchiato.

[@nielsmller8816]

Oh god, the mental image id enough to brighten my day, thank you kind internet stranger

[@stevemcevoy3310]

I am unreasonably happy to see Graham wondering round North American hotels, convention centres and restaurants playing Magic and ruminating (on a meatwich). I gave up playing at the beginning of New Capenna but have got back into Arena recently, and now this! Absolutely the best thing to have happened in 2023, so good to see you all again.

[@Wyldomark]

"Whats a gymnastics" hit me very very hard, thank you Graham now I can't stop laughing

[@gritzer3199]

God I'm so happy these are back, it's so fun waking up in the morning and seeing a new upload

[@probably-aquarion]

Those dice in your match against Ben were amazing. I did magicfest Birmingham just before the panini, and the hotel I was staying at (Which wasn't where magicfest was) was hosting a Transformers con at the same time as a Salsa Dancing convention, which was a similar culture clash.

[@symonjefferson708]

I am a simple man. I see meatpile and I click....maybe I shouldn't be this man.

[@arturoreyes2119]

Yeah, I'm not your doctor but you should probably consume fewer meatpiles

[@abesmith115]

Be the meatpile you want to see in the world

[@godofthunder4242]

It seems to have worked out in this case. How bad could it be? :D

[@pBlackcoat]

You all in Reading station is making me weirdly nostalgic for a place I've only been once. I had scrapple and eggs in the little diner there after a red eye and it was glorious.

[@whitestuffgbh]

It warms my soul to see Grahame back to doing these… Sending good thoughts your way g-man.

[@kizikucalegon8673]

I get the rye question. I absolutely hate it, and would very much appreciate them making sure since it's not usually the standard bread outside of specific sandwichs. Reubens for instance, I would know to ask for a different kind of bread.

[@wolflordandy]

My favourate event to be hosted next door to a Magic GP has to be a sewing convention. Just all these little old ladies wandering around next to the magic players. XD

[@thinktwice5457]

I enjoy the Gvlogs, keep them going as long as you continue to enjoy(or at least tolerate) doing them.

[@poiri]

I realise it was also the case for the first episode of this vlogseries but I just noticed so. I’m happy to see Nolan Pilgrims stuff show up in places I wouldn’t expect it, nice seeing him get recognised for just making good stuff that isn’t just silly songs for youtubers he made back when he went by Phorhead. Didn’t expect the name Phorhead to still be used in the description though, but I suppose it makes sense.

[@GrahamStarkVlogs]

He released a huge amount of “lofi beats I won’t copyright claim” under that name, which I’m using liberally here.

[@GreenGearStudio]

The only thing I still miss with these vlogs, is that one KZbin account that just gives timestamps for when Graham's feet are on screen

[@ShadowReignhart]

Oh man... You're right.... Hope that mad lad is okay.

[@patbaer]

PAX Unplugged 2022 (in the same convention center) shared the building with a teachers' convention. It also felt like a culture clash. I *also* used one of their entrances to get into the con earlier than I should have.

[@Spookynoises125]

As an australian 10$ for a bottle of water and an Ice tea sounded about right... then I heard a bottle of water costs 17c and I almost died.

[@m_a_p]

Loving the CinemaScope on these. Judging by the occasional vignettes I assume you are using the anamorphic Moment lens?

[@GrahamStarkVlogs]

Correct! Had a bunch of fun with it.

[@EricChoiniere]

I just want to say I really dig the background music on this one, so thanks for sharing who the artist is in the description!

[@GreenMonkeySam]

0:44 A more vague "Footage Not Found" would have been more mysterious and cool here. I'm so happy you're Vlogging again!!!

[@kilo3989]

"AMERICA!! It *will* be bad, but we will give you a *lot* of it!"

[@kilo3989]

I instinctively cheered "woooo!" when Gavin started announcing and asked how everyone was doing 😅

[@kerfluffle3781]

Truer words have never been spoken. Should be our country's motto.

[@gaz-l621]

@@kerfluffle3781 I think Tappy is the perfect spokesdino for it as well.

[@Halvhir]

It's just so PAINFULLY on point.

[@COHawke15]

"Aggressively mediocre but in the largest size possible" is also very America.

[@StapleCactus]

Reading Terminal Market is the answer to "Where do you want to eat?" It's also the answer to "Do you like ___?" and "Have you tried ___?" It looks like somewhere I'd never leave.

[@brittanydavis2043]

Beautifully composed shots, Graham! Now I feel like I need to visit Philly.

[@chan742]

I once went to a regional fencing tournament, and the convention center was also hosting a local comic con. Since you could just walk into the fencing tournament area without a fee, there were a few comic con goers who marveled at the speed of the fencers, and excited that vendors were selling swords!

[@bayushiteishiru6291]

I seem to become an unwilling witness of a story of a man's voice gradually dieing.

[@hamishian0]

I really enjoyed the thought process and analysis at 7:30

[@trident042]

Graham, I just want you to know that your "What're they doin' down theah" bit made me laugh so hard I accidentally changed from Standard to Alchemy on my tablet, inadvertently playing the only game of the format ever on my Arena account. Heck you, good sir.

[@GrahamStarkVlogs]

whoops! 😅

[@misterfrank28]

Love the vlogs and the lrr trap remixes go hard! Glad ur back at it Graham!

[@jamesmalthouse7411]

I honestly thought the title said "Meatpie" and was surprised the aussie classic had spread to Philly

[@shei-kun]

Oh man I missed these so much! I'm glad you're having fun making them again.

[@dcb60]

Love seeing your vlogs back Graham! Digging the vibe

[@EldarLuin]

As someone who just attended a Mini ComicCon in their home town, we shared the venue with a Warhammer 40K tournament, a Wedding Show and the Amazon Clearance sale. So glad to see you're well enough to travel G, as watching your vlogs over the past three years on repeat helped me keep my sanity [a bit], while not forgetting the Before Times. Also, I'm just highly amused that all of LRRs N95 masks are branded with the leaf of Canadiana. 🍁

[@Taruan]

So glad you got Hershel's, my favorite breakfast place in Philly

[@SeraphimKnight]

We don't really have these kinds of food courts around where I live and when I went to LA in the before times I loved going there and honestly had I not prior engagements at various restaurants with friends I probably would've spent the whole week eating there lol

[@acey195]

You still got it G! Man that hurt me in the nostalgia bone to see you, back when I started following you people :D

[@nielsmller8816]

Aaaaahhhhhhh, I have missed these, glad that you are feeling better and I'm happy you guys got to enjoy this event

[@ewhac]

9:02: "Graham Stark is really neat! / Graham Stark is full of meat! / We believe in Graa-hammm Staaaark!"

[@alexanderschiano2441]

Reading terminal is life! I’m so glad you guys got to go. If you ever go back go to dinics for roast pork/brisket

[@AceKataku]

I love these videos because it feels like I'm spending time with a friend, like I got to come to magicon. So don't worry when you tell me about your phone battery needing a charger, or any other seemingly irrelevant detail. Its all good. I'm just working on my other monitor while this makes me feel calm, relaxed and less alone.

[@plundypops]

"I'm not sure why you needed to know that information, but I'm just going to keep saying stuff." Yes, the stuff saying is the enjoyment of a gvlog. 🙏

[@AnAppleBanana]

I’m at the 6:12 mark behind you with the red hair. My friends were blowing me up saying I walk weird and now I can see it 😂😂😂😂

[@srenhelms168]

Nice video :) Doesn't really look like prober rye. Come to scandinavia and get some serious rye. :)

[@tomasuy]

your back!! will you make anymore of those olympic emblem videos?

[@simonbrumby]

The Lav is awesom, the stabilisation causes vignetting and odd warping on anamorphic lenses. You can probabby turn the stabilisation off in camera. Thanks for all the effort you go too for these vids

[@R1138]

So cool to see y’all enjoying Philadelphia ^_^ Convention center area/Chinatown was my home for 10 years.

[@kimh9736]

I am thrilled to watch new GVLOGs and it's cool you use new music it's probably a good time to renew everything, I just miss the old tracks, what about reprising some of the old ones here and there?

[@Syupweque]

Yo, Hershel’s Pastrami on Rye is absolutely incredible. I’m glad you got to try it

[@EderNovacki]

I´m so glad that these are back!

[@timeskip0300]

I love these and would watch even in a day to day work life capacity not just a convention scene 🎉

[@jonaslauritsen7326]

I enjoyed the Finding Waldo. I mean Finding James. Also I just enjoy the G-vlogs. I missed them so much! Great to see you back in good shape (Yes the content is great)!

[@AManCalledBigTime]

I come to the GVLOG's for the "Stream of Conscience" conversation with the camera. You do you, bud.

[@faythsdream]

“What’s a gymnastics”. That was such a great bit

[@houseofshadow6380]

Can Tappy do no wrong? No. She can do no wrong. I love that chaotic energy!

[@PantherAssaultCannon]

The market there reminded me a lot of Granville Island here in Vancouver.

[@WeatheredPeach]

There's something incredibly funky going on with the 360p version of this video, at least for me. Feels like something thats on youtube?

[@untilmay9323]

I was there for PAX and it was certainly a great location. The convention set up was a tad odd? But I enjoyed it. Glad you had a time

[@wolfymtg9510]

god I love that this is back I love your vlogs

[@tims7139]

Welcome back to the only vlog that I have ever watched!

[@Justin_42]

I don't know how I didn't notice it from the last one, but the aspect ratio of this vlog is really cool. the black bars vertical on my phone are real cinematic and if I go full screen it takes up the entirety of my screen. i know not the coolest in the world, but I wanted to share my enjoyment of that and the return of the gvlogs

[@ИгорьСеминога]

Graham being scared of a robot voice at the end is such a mood

[@BritBox777]

The 'secret event' thing gives me major "Gamers 3: Hands of Fate" vibes. I wonder if this will determine the lore in any way.

[@ThatJerkHerc]

So happy to see these. I missed them a bunch.

[@fredzfrog]

I dont know what energy Tappy was using, but i need it! lol

[@alexm-e4910]

I’ve got a pretty intense tonsil infection and these vlogs are helping a lot

[@Insigneos]

I was hoping to see Graham on the dinosaur and I was not disappointed!

[@dantehicks36]

I got to meet you all and get autographs at the Gavin event...Also Ben Wheeler autographed my playmat over James' autograph...so funny.

[@AlexanderRoederer]

Ahah I forgot you got chastened at Yi Pin, that's hilarious. Also that's my local Trader Joe's! Con food is such a ripoff. You gotta load up at TJ's next time. And come back and eat more at Reading Terminal, it's really a fantastic place. Between it and Chinatown's amazing food scene, if a food exists, you can get it in those three square blocks.

[@mind9ames]

I've missed the Gvlogs. Glad to see everyone having a great time.

[@externalgills6886]

14:14 center table, left side, fourth from the front.

[@Scrimshaw_DuBois42]

12:25 I love Dunkin because they know it's not the best, but it's always there when you need it. And I'm from New England, so I'm legally obligated to love Dunkin or they'll kick me out.

[@Rycore]

I hope graham has a nice little document with all his setups/walk-ins for his shots listed

[@johnhenderson74]

i enjoy this content tremendously

[@MRBouma]

Thanks for doing the vlogs again G!

[@creamoftomatosoup]

Yay!! So happy to see a gvlog 💕

[@Jjdude101]

Such a good time! Live for these :3

[@viva2archive]

I actually liked the iPhone mic sound since the wide stereo ambiance added a lot of atmosphere, but I get that clear voice recordings have to be prioritized.

[@koshi6505]

But did the Phyrexians or the Mirrans win?

[@andybrown5289]

Waiting for Garham to learn what Panera charged lemonades they're aggressively large and aggressively caffinated

[@nicklambert8992]

What was the microphone thing called?

[@SarahBeirne]

New life motto - "I don't know why I felt like you needed to know that information, but I'm just gonna keep saying stuff"

[@vincentsama]

This video taught me that the Lion's Eye Diamond I had as a teenager that I thought was trash is worth $400-500 today. I have acquired a sad.

[@nekobun]

congratulations (congratulations) [congratulations]

[@violentfrog_]

This aspect ration is so wide I keep instinctually trying to scroll up because my brain thinks the top is being cut off lol.

[@blackdragonking81]

If you're ever in north Jersey I volunteer to take you guys to KBBQ here. It's very good Wheeler can vouch.

[@nichwolfwood101]

what kind of mask is that you are wearing? it looks comfy.

[@buzzbros2002]

He said in another comment it was the Can99, but judging by the design it looks like Ben is wearing the eCan99 and Graham is wearing the eCan95. Both are made by Vitacore.

[@joybubbles]

I actually really dislike rye bread, and usually prefer to sub out sourdough when possible. Whatever people insist pairs perfectly with rye, it always tastes great with sourdough for me.

[@kizikucalegon8673]

I hear ya. Detest rye, both the taste and the texture. Can't stand eating it, I can definitely appreciate the guy checking, that's beautiful service.

[@Triforcecwp]

For my fellow canadians 24 oz is 710ml ( i had to look it up )

[@TealVelvet]

Restaurant: "half of our theme is music" Clients: * starts to really get into the music part* Restaurant: "That is not allowed here" wut

[@Angreesloth]

Graham, I'm at work, you gotta stop putting out so many banger videos!!

[@datastorm17]

water at trader joes is less than 20 cents?!

[@Walter.Kolczynski]

Wow, I 'm surprised G hasn't been to Philly more (and never to RTM). He clearly needs to go to be one of the LRR-folk to attend PAX-U.

[@AlexValliMusic]

$10 for water and tea? I get it, about a week ago I paid $9 for a gallon of milk at a convenience store because I didn't want to run all the way to walmart for milk to cook dinner.... Which Milk at walmart is less than $4....

[@davidwright8094]

Loving the ultra wide feel

[@stormgod519]

One thing about it over here in the U.S. is our portions are enormous