I Do Not Wish to Podcast

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[@FrNSICs]

wow shaq, you really finally put the perfect words to something i've always thought. you're just like me fr, and you just masterfully untangled a thought with which i've been personally wrestling for years

[@kui.kariuki]

You should start a podcast 😀

[@allyson--]

You struck gold with that statement

[@quentinl6256]

im upset you beat me to this

[@xTobsecretx]

This level of enlightenment is the equivalent to writing a long reddit post or tweet and then deleting it without ever publishing it.

[@brettjenkins1645]

This is such excellent advice. I used to feel so intellectually pent up all the time and that feeling manifested in all sorts of ways. Either I felt underappreciated or silenced or like I missed my moment to actually become what I was meant to become. I pitched a million podcast ideas or youtube channels to my friends and I followed through on zero. Strangely, sometimes just pitching the ideas scratched the itch. Having a chat about one of my ideas and exploring all the things it could become was intensely gratifying. Ultimately I just need to get my thoughts out. Jumping into writing was hard at first though, because I was still trying to create something vast and important right from the outset, and that's impossible. It wasn't until I started keeping a mini notepad on my desk that it really started to click. Just having it there to let the pressure out of my skull whenever I needed was so crucial. It wasn't about making something important or even good, it was about letting myself move on to new thoughts and look back on old ones without maxing out my RAM. Gradually I started writing longer things and I developed some vision of what I actually wanted to create, and now I'm working on something that feels vast and important to me and I'm not as concerned about putting it in front of any kind of audience. I was craving recognition, but I wasn't even giving it to myself. Turns out myself was enough.

[@m.s.flores]

What a beautiful sentiment and wonderful last sentence 🥰

[@brettjenkins1645]

@@m.s.flores I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for spreading the love :)

[@simonwilson7581]

Sometimes we sweat during a nightmare because I brains lose sense of what's real and what we're just imagining. I think when we focus too much on a goal, we get the same reward as if we had achieved it. Instead we should imagine the journey to the goal. So that's all the research, scripting and marketing that would go into making the podcast.

[@Ikari0]

This is very well put. Props

[@allyson--]

Lots of love to you & your wise reflections

[@tpawlicki]

All in 1 shot?? how ability to articulate with consistency is amazing. It makes the video feel more genuine, kudos!

[@neo1072]

He wrote it out beforehand

[@luckyowl9191]

@@neo1072 well yeah obviously, but do you know how hard it is to read off a script that well?

[@FelipeVentura]

3:18 fine, I'll watch your Vegas video

[@Wafflemander]

I have a small instagram account that I only share with my close circle of friends. Every night, when im in bed, and I have a thought racing through my mind, I usually take the time to write out a lengthy instagram post to all my friends who follow that account. The post ranges from describing a weird experience I had at a club, or mourning the death of my cat, to just a regular journaling of how my day went. I think doing this gives me a way to give my close friends a peak into my life without seeming too in their face, or needing of their attention. I also find that it gives me a clear audience that I can shape my wording and structure around. Often times when I finish writing a post I feel pretty refreshed, like I solved a puzzle I have been battling with for a while.

[@ciscoortega9789]

This is a fantastic video and many of these talking points resonated deeply with me. Just the process of theorycrafting and throwing out ideas and brainstorming can already be fun, even if I know that it'll never lead anywhere anyway.

[@m.s.flores]

I love this advice and have followed it before hearing it. I've had an amazing time facilitating a writers group that meets online. We've met weekly for an entire year and it all came because i took a class and they had an email list. So, i emailed the class and about 5 people responded. Even though i haven't written anything worth publishing, it has been an amazing creative outlet and great community builder, even if theyre all east coast and im west. Always love hearing internet Shaquilles takes 😊

[@CommanderWar64]

That's a great story :)

[@allyson--]

[@Aleksandar199528]

thanks for all the video essays you made, keep it up!

[@B-RollBooks]

I found myself in much the same position with KZbin a year ago. So I started writing on the topic. Then I started film school. Now I'm ready to start. Couldn't agree more with your perspective. Anyone can have a platform, but it takes dedication to make the most of it. Congratulations on your success--you're doing excellent work.

[@Josukegaming]

I've been wanting to create a youtube channel, and this really feels like you get the creative pent up energy that I've been feeling. I keep obsessing about the perfect channel name and content etc etc etc but just starting and making it is a really great idea to see if I'll actually do it or not.

[@CommanderWar64]

This is a really unique perspective. Though on 1 hand I've heard from creators that their podcasts came about for a few different reasons. Ludwig's The Yard was made so that he could make something to help make his friends rich, others have a podcast so that they can regularly talk to their friends and the financial incentives help encourage them. I think you're right however, regardless of why exactly, that why is fueled by a necessity to do something - anything, that can change up your week by week or day by day life. This kind of itch is something I can relate to, it's definitely some kind of FOMO, but one song that I think speaks to that anxiety is La Dispute's Safer in the Forest/Love Song for Poor Michigan with lyrics like "I need to leave. I can't marry this place /I won't bury the past. I just need a change of scenery."

[@Cooljoe55]

This is super helpful. Thank you

[@tallergeese]

I think the analogy breaks down a little bit, because you probably would have benefited a lot from just joining the track team. I do agree with your more important point though that writing can really help you explore your thoughts more deeply and the world probably doesn't need yet another podcast of random dudes just spouting nonsense for a while.

[@shantabraamyan3103]

glad I saw this video I always wanted to subscribe to your patreon and be in your discord but I realized I already enjoy cooking and gardening and other niche hobbies. I don't need to immerse myself in my favorite youtuber's community and make internet friends.

[@scouthanamura2380]

thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@turquoise7817]

me watching 3:30 at 2x speed: so true bestie

[@synmad3638]

Damn this video comes at the perfect time for me. I WILL start writing, thank you!

[@empatheticrambo4890]

This is fascinating. I’m grateful for the past couple years I’ve done nerdy, creative hobbies like DnD and Lego building so I can get my creative energies out!

[@marekkollmann898]

I love the trend of best comment is direct citation of a bit in the video. Somehow it works just perfectly. He truly came a long way

[@ryananderson1209]

When's the book coming out? Because all these well-written and thought-out videos would translate extremely well.

[@UniquelyUnseen]

As someonne who is creative and tries to style my work in the form of a podcast (more on the audio, less on the visual), you make a really great pointt. Thhe most un I have in he creative process is trying to distill down what could well be a long essay into short 6-10 minute videos. I dont need to ramble on for an hour,, people don't necessarily nneed more of that. One thingn I do find interestinng as a persson w/ low vision is how much more visual a traitionally auditory medium has become. I get why, the added visual element aand clip potential are much greater, but feels kind of redundant?

[@Arithryka]

"quit making grand plans" regretfully this is impossible as I am simply built different: my identity and self-worth is founded on the delusion that I am capable of accomplishing grand plans.

[@smackheadsgyro]

that shirt is killing me. WHAT DOES IT SAY? its clearly the Mayhem logo but the letters have been changed to say something else and i cant read it. is it a meme?

[@smackheadsgyro]

FAKMEB is what i can read

[@alex12ray]

looks like "FARMER"

[@m.s.flores]

​@@alex12rayhas to be farmer haha on brand

[@smackheadsgyro]

hahahaha no way thats funny. hey bossman can we see the whole thing?

[@smackheadsgyro]

@@alex12ray thx

[@beriiO]

Thank you, bro

[@CookingWithCreators]

Good to see ya, Shaq. I'd love to see the day when internet cooks/chefs go on tours like comedians and singers do. I'd pay for an hour of stagecraft by Shaquille. Maybe one day? who knows.

[@CookingWithCreators]

turns out 'stagecraft' doesn't mean what I thought it meant. but yeah. :p

[@simbosatosa65]

lmao at the farmer mayhem shirt

[@pauldaulby260]

I think people want to do a podcast because they want to chat with their friends for an hour a week but don't know how to do that without a structure like a podcast

[@jakeman52]

Bro I can't even afford food idk why I watch your vids

[@washbox]

yea okay but i'd love a netshaq pod

[@duLuded]

Shaq is the fucking goat. Man always has the best takes. A true inspiration. I should start a podcast.

[@imeowmeowkat]

Yet again i am here asking what shirt youre wearing chief?

[@solozaur]

Shaq, what materials would you recommend to read/watch to improve writing? I'm fully aware that just writing is the best way to learn, it's what I've been doing for my videos as far as the VO goes. But, that is always done after 1st editing draft and it tends to be very traditional (today we're cooking X, start with Y, cut this, add it to that, etc.). I'd like to figure out alternative ways to do it so that's more engaging and, frankly, to stand out from the millions of cooking videos out there.

[@netshaq2]

Books, naturally I like to ban myself from certain words and phrases. You'll notice I never say "we" in my cooking videos

[@solozaur]

@@netshaq2 Any specific books?

[@bluelilacfawn]

let's bring back cassette tape diaries

[@pbjohannes]

We do have to get you on Ben and Emil's new podcast

[@Daniel-aaaaa]

Speaking of cigarettes, cigar vid when?

[@bgaesop]

I started a podcast where I interview independent filmmakers because it gives me an excuse to interview independent filmmakers. I have no interest in monetizing it; the thing I get out of it is a chance to talk to people whose art I like

[@allyson--]

super nice!

[@logical_volcel]

shaq is literally me fr fr

[@reed6514]

Is your green screen actually this dark or are you changing color in post?

[@westvirginiaglutenfreepepp7006]

🤌 a tasty vid. Thanks bud.

[@punkandkittens13]

Just like me fr. Except for me it was theater for some reason

[@youthproblem671]

What does your shirt say! Sure ain't Mayhem!!

[@IPreferBagels]

Anybody know what the shirt is?

[@gorillaman6827]

i love you extranet shaquille

[@klfjoat]

Sounds like my ADHD! I've had people say that I should podcast. I took that as an unintentional insult. 😜

[@meltingzero3853]

the I Wish Track to Join Team????

[@BigDaddyDracula]

you should do track

[@farhantalukder]

i feel like most of the videos on this side channel have included some hypothetical comment that then proceeds to be in the comment section as a joke and get a bunch of likes, idk if im high or if this on purpose, i feel like this might have been discussed on a video on this channel or maybe i just think it was idk i am high though i know that

[@farhantalukder]

idk if its specific to this channel either tbh the subject matter of this channel just lends itself to it

[@allyson--]

you're not wrong. I think maybe when people are earnest yet also silly/sassy/ironic, it can bring out the worst video comments.

[@ApeSapiens]

weird that you would frame sitting down and having a conversation with friends whenever you feel like it for how ever long you like as a "drastic lifestyle change". No one says you need to have a schedule.

[@netshaq2]

No doofus I am talking about the act of getting everyone mic’d up and recording your hangs. Use that noggin!

[@neonjesus8831]

wow, he's just like me fr fr

[@johnray920]

It’s okay papa Shaq, I know you’re upset by the recent Trillionaire Mindset news. Me too bud 😪

[@StrikingCrayon]

This is why I threw out my industry credentials and spent the last year writing while hemorrhaging cash. Ironically, since my credentials were about money.

[@Unfortunately_alive]

Is there a metal band named farmer or do you just own a metal logo shirt that says farmer

[@caitlynmcmunn]

Apparently it’s a parody of a metal band or something? Idk, there’s another person commenting on that

[@GoblinWar]

Isn't this the plot of mob psycho Never seen it

[@Maazin5]

1:20 me when I got to the 1:20 mark

[@Maazin5]

Seriously though this is decent advice. I really love your perspective and the way you can communicate it. I'm going to think about this video for some time

[@imshakingHARD]

Plz y not? Have not watched video am drunk so you explain i expect.

[@Ollig999]

W

[@spinyjr]

Based

[@kevinjohnston4923]

I’d listen to a podcast of yours if the length was proportional to the content. I don’t listen to Ragusea’s because he just rambles for an hour no matter what.

[@TheTalentlessWriter]

Shaquille just proved that men literally start a podcast instead of getting therapy

[@lchennig]

You should write an audiobook!

[@Erthely]

This is totally right. I actually did the plunge in the past and started a podcast with a close friend that we did 84 episodes of. We started it because what we called our “take tanks” were beyond full. We had so much to say and had to get it out there. After 84 episodes we had shockingly little original to say anymore. Our take tanks were bone dry. The experience definitely was a useful and provided life lessons. But even the most opinionated insightful people run out of stuff to say

[@MattFitzgerald]

Not enough people are talking about how podcasts are far inferior to written works. The real conversation aspect is certainly entertaining, but it leaves you far less satisfied. It seems to be the junk-food of the content world.

[@teknonmy7210]

I do not wish to podcast. I wish to be able to edit a 10 minute video in an hour instead of 4. God editing sucks

[@arsenalfanatic09]

i don't really get this video, because why shouldn't you have joined track as a 12 year old? You regularly had the impulse to do it, so you regularly had the excess energy. You don't have to think you'll be the best in your field to enjoy doing something. Even a chubby 12 year old could get something out of it, and get over being humbled by being the least-skilled one there which is an important life skill (unless your track team was too competitive and you wouldn't be able to join/train with the team).

[@mattymattffs]

There's no reality in which I would start a podcast. Podcasts are dumb

[@ganjagremlin1848]

Aye homie, wtf is wrong with your Mayhem shirt?

[@talananiyiyaya8912]

"I do not wish to podcast" should have been a quick community post. Newsflash - not every thought of yours is video worthy.

[@netshaq2]

:/

[@lemerrier]

Fortunately video ideas actually don’t have to meet any standard of worthiness and unfortunately comments don’t either You meanie

[@talananiyiyaya8912]

@@lemerrier You're right, actually.

[@caitlynmcmunn]

“Hi, I disagree with your opinion and I’m going to be a jerk about it!”

[@allyson--]

Not the newsflash!