Hunter’s Mental Breakdown | Stretch and Fade - Episode 9

[@MeatCanyon]

Thank you all for listening to me dump out some thoughts on this Pod. Noel was super helpful and was a good friend to sit with me through these shitty weird feelings i get from time to time. Take care of your mental health, and always be an ear for people who need it. Appreciate you guys. Hugs and Kisses.

[@Sieff1]

Please never stop doing these I would pay 5$ a month for you and Noel to do it weekly this is the funniest podcast I’ve listened to. No offense Hunter but it’s more entertaining to me to hear you have full breakdowns than your cartoons ❤

[@Milverstein]

Love you Hunter you are one my favorite people on the planet

[@54032Zepol]

I hope you get your videos back up soon they're really good, sasquatch is real and they can't keep hiding the truth!

[@tristaphares_in_the_wild]

Love you Hunter!!!❤ Keep on keeping on!

[@InspectahReese]

This is EXACTLY why we love you papa meat

[@djentlover]

34:49 After Hunter described the most wholesome, loving and caring traits, he diagnoses himself as a narcissist or a sociopath. What??!

[@MELLMAO]

That's like the most tell-tale sign that you're not a narcissist sociopath

[@Maya-Hayden]

Noel’s set lighting is…. It’s cinematic, it’s angelic, it’s orgasmic, it’s misogynistic, it’s just everything ❤

[@djentlover]

It's what now?

[@33up24]

❤

[@sgtstr3am785]

@@djentlover had me in the first half... But now I'm just confused lol

[@roomforone]

he's got that voluptuous setup

[@t.skitty]

i love orange it’s the color of the jumpsuit my dad has to wear

[@clairegar3]

hunter, i have the same issue with humanizing inanimate objects. i feel bad leaving the said object out. i've always done it, since i was a kid. but then again, i'm on the spectrum

[@loganpraz2566]

Makes me think of toy story when I do it

[@BenNarloch1]

I feel like in a weird way it just makes you feel good if you humanize it and then do something nice for it. I feel like it could be some psychological thing some people just do to feel good

[@gvdc]

When I used to eat sweets as a kid I would always leave a pair and eat them at once at the end because I didnt want one to perish all alone...

[@Double.D.Tootss]

Same here except I haven't had the tism diagnosis but I have the adhd

[@Double.D.Tootss]

@@gvdc I so this currently with like gummy fruit snacks

[@m1cah]

I love the green bar shaking behind hunter every time he speaks. It’s like a little hype man

[@sammytweedy7655]

Please excuse my candor, but that green bar is a 1:1 illustration of what's going on in my pants every time Hunter talks as well 😎

[@m1cah]

@@sammytweedy7655 can’t blame you, daddy bear’s always a nice piece of eye candy

[@Kerrviii]

@@sammytweedy7655goddamn 😂😂😂😂😅

[@lolitamolita5354]

One thing I really appreciate about Stretch and Fade compared to the main TMG podcast is the openness and vulnerability from both Noel and Hunter. I see that they mutually respect each other in a way that feels genuine, or as far as the parasocial perspective can see

[@russellfisher1303]

Para- what now? Sorry I can’t hear you, I’m listening to my best friends Noel and Hunter. They are so scrumkly and baby. 😊

[@somekidwithacomputer2939]

@@russellfisher1303arent they just the best pals?? last week i took them to dinner and they didnt eat anything but i listened to them have a great conversation

[@austinking8309]

really wish hunter would put his guard down and open up more because i truly feel this man on a whole different level

[@Thatgirlanna13]

me too just all good vibes from hunter

[@summerrrrrr.]

@user-lb5nc3vt1qno they didn’t what r u even talking about ☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@Gyoubu-the-Demon]

I also humanize inanimate objects, and I hate it. To the point where I can't look at a stuffed animal because I'll have to buy it, or I'll feel bad.

[@le.970]

The 50/50 split of completely deranged comedy punctuated by genuine moments of intelligent introspection/earnest emotional vulnerability is exactly why I love this podcast ❤

[@ShrimpFriedRice1]

I feel a lot of the things Hunter describes in this episode are very relatable self-conscious thoughts and I’m glad it didn’t get cut. I’m also glad Noel is there to encourage his realness and help him open up a bit. Thank you for not scrapping this episode! And as a side note, I also do the thing with humanizing inanimate objects

[@darklime191]

46:32 just the fact that he is thinking about these things makes me think that hunter is a genuinely good guy

[@haydena.oleary7046]

Hunter I did the same thing when I was a kid, I'd always pick the thing in the back because I felt like it needed it the most. I think it shows you have a deep-seated sense of empathy and fairness (and autism) PS I also feel for the possum, I think you should do a small personal ceremony for its passing. It will put both your and the possum's spirits at ease 🙏

[@Oldmanbeard]

These guys really are damn good role models. Despite the graphic, hilarious nature that Hunter and Noel possess they both are a good measure of what we need in society today.

[@marcohopkins194]

His autism coke rant is very fucking accurate as someone who legitimately does that. It’s almost a combo of ritualistic OCD

[@soph6819]

Giving inanimate objects feelings show high levels of empathy, and it can also be some symptoms of OCD and autism

[@MELLMAO]

Or just a simple quirk. To be diagnozed with either of those, you need a laundry list of specific symptom and that has to genuinely impact your daily life and daily functioning

[@michaelscott377]

46:40 I never comment on videos but I just wanted to say, I struggle with mental illness. I appreciate people talking about their struggles and experiences, it kinda gives me a different perspective on my own shit

[@dannythompson4611]

Im with Hunter on picking the soda in the back, or not leaving any bottles in the fridge alone. Maybe its the Midwest in us. I'm from KC

[@GribReport]

Hey hunter, I don’t think your a bad man. You’re not alone with your weird intrests and thoughts (I also have those autistic thoughts about the soda cans) and I also have those thoughts that make me feel like I could be a narcissist psychopath. Personally, I have those things because of low empathy from autism. I don’t know what you are dealing with but you’re not alone and you’re not “weird”. We love ya bud. Keep up the good work animating. You’re a funny guy and me and my best friend (who just bought your cards, we’re so excited) are always behind you.

[@Kerrviii]

Narcissism has become such a Fucking buzz word and it’s full-blown NPD is like 5% of our world. I’m sick of it. Lol Hunter is a good person.

[@GribReport]

@@Kerrviii no I totally agree. But it’s part of my illogical paranoia ya know. And I’m sure he knows too he just gets paranoid.

[@mikeblxde4735]

Hunter, I have never before heard someone else relate to my personifying of inanimate objects. I remember dropping a brownie on the ground as a child and imagining the brownie being sad because he had not fulfilled his purpose of being eaten, and on the verge of tears I scooped it up and still ate it. With this being an established similarity between our personalities, I should also have you know that I too am an incurable narcissist, with deep seated anger issues, a harbinger of chaos wherever I go, whether it be absurdist and suicidal humor or flying into a rage on the job site breaking everything in my sight (I work construction). Though I have sympathy for the emotional well being of an old worn-out game controller being swapped for a new one, I regularly restrain myself from applying my reciprocating saw to the necks of my flesh-and-blood coworkers. This absurd dichotomy of deep empathy and violent rage is something that should not be understood, but rather cultivated. Though I can offer you no comfort in your confusion, I offer comraderie, and a message that you are not alone in your autistic care of the marginalized inanimate beings of our world. Hope this helps.

[@nahimgood4]

This was so eloquently written and yet...increasingly more disturbing

[@floores]

Somehow although ik I’m wrong I feel as though humans are less deserving this level of comfort n empathy

[@mattykirkwood]

I always look forward to this pod. Regardless of whatever topics are spoken about. It’s always nice to just get into a routine of having something to look forward to and listen to when it’s out. I’m sure a lot of other people feel the same. Everyone involved is doing great work and it’s very much appreciated.

[@abbeyrosepop]

Honestly I enjoy Hunter being real and being vulnerable w the boys. It’s refreshing

[@notellier]

49:57 the timing on that freeze frame of Hunter is *killing* me, lmao

[@ausbigdaddy1]

That was one of the best episodes from hunter imo. I loved hearing his insight. I hate how Noel kept trying to push him. Hunter if you’re reading this, stay exactly the way you are my friend

[@Kerrviii]

♥️

[@Kerrviii]

I think Noel was trying to help. They HAD to fill the time. I found it to be therapeutic and I’m constantly on edge lol

[@ethanpurvis]

i completely resonate with hunters story about soda in the fridge, done it my whole life too 😂😂😂

[@THECoopDawGG]

Hope u guys know we genuinely care about you guys. We all have stuff going on in our lives, but it doesn't minimize yours. Loved hearing hunter talk about why he doesn't like praise, and honestly I relate so much. I don't like myself either, makes it hard to feel like you deserve things, but you do. Love this podcast, keeps me going. :--)

[@7REY1017]

Ironcallly this became one of my favorite episodes for all the reasons Hunter said it would suck 🤣 Love the vulnerability mainly just to know how genuine of people you both are and it makes me even prouder to be a fan of your show and others on the channel. I always look forward to watching these at home while I’m hanging out or doing side work so thanks for all the effort from y’all and the team 👏🏻

[@Bigbodiedavery]

I love the authentic vulnerability shown on these past few episodes. I love that you both challenge one another to open up and push past comfort zones. This friendship has the best chemistry and genuine connection with great laughs. Please never stop making these!

[@dakotaq110]

I was hoping for an update on the painting Noel wants for a year

[@DiGiTaLzxz]

this is my favorite Stretch and Fade episode so far. almost becoming my favorite podcast!

[@loganpraz2566]

It’s weird to here someone talk about feeling bad about things the same way I do, Hunter put it in a great way, “giving humanity” to objects (I agree I’m probably autistic or something) but I would literally mentally be torn up about doing certain things or people the same way Hunter described

[@loganpraz2566]

Almost like just in case they have emotions or something and we don’t know like Toy Story

[@loganpraz2566]

I think it shows some type of compassion or empathy not narcissism wtf 😂

[@gwenixe]

Hunter, you’ve finally made me feel seen. I literally cry and become genuinely sad when I hurt an inanimate objects feelings.

[@taylifts]

Hunter's camera dying when he was laughing was so lucky. Imagine if he was mid sentence or sneezing or something

[@arodledood]

take a breather hunter, us and noel are here for you. advocating for you to feel the best you can mentally and physically fam 🎉

[@goodygood9467]

My grandfather had epilepsy from this 3:00 and now he's in the hospital

[@tdoggydog124]

Sharing your inner thoughts/ticks/quirks/etc is brave af and I hope you both know how much it resonates with us and how much it means to us to share that stuff. Love the goofs and gaffes, but also love the real stuff. Authenticity is what makes y’all so likable. Cheers! Can’t wait for more episodes and all the individual endeavors!

[@wrinklchu]

hunter talking about how he gives inanimate objects thoughts and feelings was so relatable. im glad im not the only one who does that.

[@nickcavalier7701]

hunter 2 things - one: honestly loved that you opened up in this episode a lot. I personally see you as a super confident guy so to hear you say all that made you all the more human, and subsequently made the things that I admire about you feel more attainable in a way. So thats cool. and two - I also humamize objects all the time its one of those things i kinda felt like no one else did lol

[@woozywilma9786]

I can literally watch your podcast episodes over and over again and still not be bored. Thank you guys for this, it has given me so much comfort

[@francisco43699]

Hunter, this was a dope episode. Next time let us know how it felt afterwards to let all of this out, I'm genuinely curious if how you felt the days after recording this.

[@Bigbodiedavery]

This!

[@rinaselimaj8428]

It saddens me to hear Hunter constantly break himself down. He's truly the most creative and most entertaining creator on the site. He should be so proud of his work and everything he makes.

[@rosew1ther]

Thank you for bringing up the narcissism in parents stuff, that was my entire experience growing up and it was always very weird

[@josephgibson5858]

The comedy aspect of the pod is always so good, however it’s cool to see Noel and Hunter talk ab things in a genuine real way and open up a little about stuff.

[@taylifts]

Agreed. Ball busting is funny but there definitely needs to be a pallet cleanser every now and then and the fellas do that well

[@bpd.73]

honestly it’s always nice to hear what people are going through. a lot of people need to humanize the soda cans of what they view online creators are. real ass moments are always appreciated guys

[@holycrowley93]

this is one of my favorite episodes !! perfect mix between vulnerability and entertainment imo . idk ive really been going through it lately and hearing hunter talking about shit like this , idk i feel like i relate and feel less alone w my own demons yk . really appreciate it

[@sebastianrodriguez1711]

I’m so happy you guys decided to upload this. Everyone goes through stuff similar to this and it’s really nice to see my favorite creators be real with their audience.

[@slopbasket1052]

27:25 lol they cut away from Noel laughing at the hilarious demise of that opossum.

[@anony161]

Hunter, thank you for sharing, I don’t “pity” you, I still think you’re funny as hell and I respect you more for revealing your vulnerability because I also feel that way from time to time. Hearing people talk openly online actually eases that heavy feeling cause it reminds me I’m not the only person with feelings. Noel, welcome back, you’re glowing babes!

[@mariam.g.5910]

It's such a relief to hear that someone also does this - humanizing things - I felt crazy since I was s kid 😅

[@lorcan2431]

I just got up to date with all these eps, I really enjoyed these episodes, very funny moments. I watched them all while doing a Puzzle!

[@MotivationaGeeker]

I absolutely love this podcast. I put off listening for some reason because I guess I didn't think the humor would blend well, but I'm so happy to be proven wrong. If you guys see this keep up the good work please. To anyone else that might read this I hope you have a wonderful life full of love and joy :)

[@Basicbirchh]

Seeing a new episode of stretch & fade uploaded always brightens my day! I always appreciate whatever you two bring to the table and today was no different:) loved the change in pace and vulnerability here. I've been going thru some shit lately and it feels good to hear others share what's going on in their minds too.

[@zzpeep1040]

Listening to that video idea of fast predator, shots looking off into the sky, anticipation and speed watching people try to escape… is basically describing “NOPE”. So that could be a good reference point

[@ghosttones3422]

Love you Papa Meat, please dont be too hard on yourself your work is genuinely amazing dude.

[@ashenhunter1]

Hunter definitely had OCD the way he describes some of his impulses, I’m the same way with random objects and giving them emotions lol

[@MELLMAO]

He does not definitely have OCD, people love over-diagnozing everyone and everything. The only person who could say that are psychiatrists and psychologists. One single weirdish symptom does not make a disorder

[@nixipixi8945]

I actually really liked this episode. Don't get me wrong, I love the playful facetious attitude this show has, but when you guys get serious and honest once in a while, it really adds something to the podcast. It makes you guys more relatable. Please keep doing what you're doing. Don't cut out the real parts. Embrace it. This is honestly one of my most favorite podcasts and this episode made it even better. You guys are amazing.

[@williamharwood6996]

This podcast is the first podcast i’ve ever seen and it’s so great. Hunter is absolutely hilarious

[@whoyoufightin1442]

Hunter, i love you man. The apple thing brought me to tears with both hilarity and relatability

[@tdhbb]

@32:00 yup I do that too. And ill think about these "characters" for days even. sometimes it sucks cus it makes me really sad. i just assumed something was always wrong with me or I had some unaknowledged trauma somewhere in my head. its crazy to hear something so accurate to my situation from someone ive never met.

[@dreuzy9556]

I like how they started to separate themselves during ad breaks because Noel couldn't take Hunter seriously during ad reads.

[@cody3335]

The first one for better help sealed the deal.

[@abbeyrosepop]

ALSO Hunter gives me Last Podcast on the Left vibes and maybe that’s why I like his content so much

[@Beakymon]

The blood curdling scream in the intro bursts my ear drums every time

[@NuttyBrace1et6]

I relate to Hunter's canned drinks and lone pencil conundrum. Legit thought I was the only one

[@Wickedesu]

Another great ep as always. Hunter and noel I love you guys so much. Please stay well and keep doing your thing

[@bryPaints]

Dam good podcast Hunters constant work on animation is a big inspiration for me. I enjoyed hearing him speak a bit about the stress of constantly making work.

[@kyay10]

Nice episode. Still waiting on an announcement explaining what happened with Trill though. Don't do our boys B+E like that..

[@didask627]

Wasn’t there a new episode yesterday?

[@didask627]

2 days ago

[@tykeboy16]

@@didask627 yes but they said it was one of their last on tmg

[@didask627]

@@tykeboy16 oh shit didn’t know that

[@kyay10]

@@didask627 yeah and there's some shady stuff where someone from TMG wanted to black out their subreddit for 2 weeks (Vs the 48 hours that most subreddits are doing) and apparently TMG cut out a whole segment from after hours where they talked about them moving and what's happening and everything. They're just being very silent about this and not treating our boys right. I'm sincerely hoping that it's just poor communication and that it isn't malicious.

[@DarnelApelu]

Every time Mormonisim gets brought up here it feels so surreal but I feel so seen so thanks guys!

[@WanZerReVieW]

Genuinely a really great episode guys keep it up.

[@baphometbunny]

noel you're really making me deep dive into my life at work at 2am realize i'm likely a narcissist & assess what behavior my parents implanted onto me, thanks

[@andreajoan7193]

omg I have these same "soda type" thoughts all the time. Hunter has made me feel so heard right now.

[@NightShadeLD13-101]

Hunter I love you and your art bro. If you wanna be honest with the fans, be honest. We’re here and we will accept you as you want. If your really going through it I think we all would appreciate to know, feeling like insiders a bit. We are always here we will always support you and we love you to death.

[@jbone877]

"I will sleep with Noel." Sounded very sincere

[@Jensen-C]

Super nice of tmg studios to give smaller creators like hunter a platform

[@Kerrviii]

I think he’s actually underrated and could have done his own thing.

[@sgjiiuhgdru4148]

This is one of my favorite episodes, this is was i look forward to in these episodes these vulnerable moments. i seriously thought i was alone in personification of inanimate objects it’s so fucking weird. I relate to hunter so much on that topic. He described the innate thought process i get so perfectly. DEFINITELY REWATCHING!!!!

[@sineadtarmey]

Regarding the soda cans and pencils thing, I have that exact trait and I'm highly sensitive. I hate using the term empathic but i really do feel that it is something to do with highly empathetic people! Hunter is such a sweet guy and I loved seeing Noel help him through his feelings in this ep. Love y'all

[@nox6438]

With the whole film idea to do with a monster with incredible speed. I immediately thought of the weeping angels in Doctor Who, they did a wonderful job keeping them terrifying

[@emilja.4205]

Very funny, great stories, relatable introspective moments that killed me. 10/10 My favorite ep so far.

[@dakotapapen3425]

The only podcast on my for you that makes me proud to be from yet so analytical of my midwestern origins

[@austinking8309]

feel hunter on a spiritual level

[@feedingmidnight]

34:26 I relate to Hunter too much. When I was a kid my dad was hitting crab apples with a golf club and I felt SUPER bad that he was hurting the apples so I went to grab it right when he swung and he hit me in the face full swing. Lost like 7 teeth.

[@dumbee.3671]

With all the people living their “glamorous” lives on social media, it’s great to see Hunter or anybody opening up about real problems. It let’s us know that everyone has our own shit going on.

[@tristaphares_in_the_wild]

Hunter I relate aoooo much to you humanizing things! I thought I was the only one! Made we wanna give you a hug. I literally do the same thing! ❤❤❤ Love you man!

[@Giya.]

You don’t understand how much I love this podcast💀🤣❤️

[@ghuff4694]

1:09:21 he needs to watch “The Reef” the way it portrays the realistic hunting behavior of a shark in open water, that can easily come at you like a torpedo but decides to fade in and out of sight, sounds like it fits the vibe he wants.

[@jacobsharp7713]

I think relatability and honesty are very entertaining and engaging 👍

[@Theanxiousartiste]

Hunter it’s OCD. It’s compulsive thoughts. I’ve had it my entire life too. And it very often creates a “hoarder” . It give feelings and thoughts to objects and items. I’m curious if you have a hard time getting rid of things, or if you think about it with guilt for a long time after.

[@benkemper7711]

Great episode boys! Hunter opening up was very cool, very swag, i like it. Noel was there too!!!!!

[@lazerwalker4867]

HUNTER I LOVE ALL OF YOUR WORK! IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY, IT MAKES US SO HAPPY.

[@lazerwalker4867]

#papameat

[@mallymay9439]

Oh man, that possum incident would really upset me too Hunter! I think you should have a memorial or something for the little guy; will help put your mind at ease (and give your studio good energy, otherwise you might keep thinking about it). We love ya Papa!

[@scrimblo1999]

Yeah I've had to overcome issues with attachment to objects/personification of unloving things, definitely the autism but I was forced through so much therapy and abuse that I no longer have crippling attachments

[@Marx1684]

58:37 I’ve told every single one of my siblings that I’m good with kids after they can talk and they still don’t get it. They keep on sending me the cute little baby pictures and all that and I’m like, “Cool. A new and uninformed small human being that you’re learning about personally.” I get the excitement. It’s just the personal part that I wish everyone else would get.

[@chlokey2052]

So wild that Hunter doesn't like his own stuff. I honestly hope i can achieve what he has one day.

[@Douglas.kong33]

I relate so much to hunters self hatred. Don't feel bad about sharing. It made me feel less alone

[@Nathlaaar]

The cut to the intro after that cold open was insane

[@austinglenn68]

Yessir Hunter, we got you papa meat! Love this podcast and you and Noel’s chemistry. Love seeing you open up like this dude, and you better keep this shit rolling! I’ve said it on the 8 other episodes but this is my favorite podcast by far 🙏🏼

[@alexhill8331]

I’ve had a recurring nightmare that really reminds me of Noel’s horror idea - usually it’s set in something like an unrealistically massive hotel or school but like very labyrinthine, sometimes just a maze, and there’s something spooky after me. It’s generally something very very fast and even though it starts far from me, it has like a general idea of where I am in the maze but not a direct idea of how to get to where I am. I get out of body snapshots and snippets of where it is and how quickly it’s moving through trying to find me while I try and navigate away, and it freaks me the fuck out knowing that like even though in the grand scheme of the maze it’s moving slowly to get to me, it’s actually moving very fast and would catch me easily if it actually caught up to me

[@milkandcereal22]

That’s horrifying :( You may like the movie It Follows, it has some thematic similarities

[@bravenhiggins2795]

I got the weird emotional shit too I’m a hoarder because i personify inanimate objects and imagine them being thrown away or whatever and it low key can ruin my day

[@Marx1684]

46:22 Yup. Noel called it. It’s rare to have folks hit a certain level & still sincerely be able to catch a whiff of their own funk. We all got a lil bit of stank to us.

[@scotlyn7103]

This is my favourite current podcast :)

[@aguiebakes6821]

I have those same thought about the soda cans! I think now I am more distracted from thinking that because I have two kids two lose my mind over, but yeah, I think things have feeling, too, we are empathetic ❤

[@drew5088]

People enjoy when you open up cause we can relate man!

[@under-._.-score]

5:17 this reaction fucking killed me for some reason. Peak editing.