I quit my job. I’m making more videos.

[@finngamer]

You're a brave man, hope everything works out! Got to go where the heart wants. Looking forward to more videos! I think yours was the best video I've seen about the Playdate.

[@tvandlust]

Thank you! That means a lot!

[@jordanschmidt9772]

I’ve been watching you for almost 12 years now. I was 14 when I first got into your content. Thank you man

[@Patan_sito]

damn he was only 1yr older than u are now 12 years ago wow lol

[@ClintEastwood1232]

I was also only 14 when I first watched Craig. He's kind of what sparked my interest in Retro Game Collecting...Man how time flies.

[@jordanschmidt9772]

@@ClintEastwood1232 just trying to slow down to enjoy every second

[@Nousername-ue6pw]

I was 15 I believe. Was super happy when I rediscovered this channel after a few years of not using KZbin or gaming at all really

[@tvandlust]

So long! Thanks for sticking around all these years!

[@vismayhem8413]

"Im almost 40". As someone who has been watching you since, idk the fucking powdered Pocari Sweat video, crazy how time just flies by. Also to your point about being an old gamer. That's why to this day i still absolutely LOVE watching HappyConsoleGamer. He's older now, got a kid, married, etc. And seeing his love, passion, and nostalgia for all the topics he talks about is really cool. Also idk why but listening to you rant about bad drivers was hella entertaining.

[@tvandlust]

I could rant forever about bad drivers lol

[@SilverMongooseVideos]

Respect the hell out of your outlook and openness, Craig. Looking forward to seeing what you put out! Very happy that you two are alive and will soon be well.

[@jxhnAntxn]

That is great to hear that you will be making more videos! You have a unique perspective on things that is a welcome addition to my subscription feed.

[@interghost]

Good luck with the future plans dude. I hope it works out good for you. Glad to hear that apart from a few injuries you and teh wife are ok. Thats crazy! - Take care

[@tvandlust]

Thank you!

[@shinra2755]

Halfway through and wanted to comment. The problem I have with Join, Patreon, etc. is it effectively turns a KZbinr into a charity, when what they are providing isn’t a charitable endeavour. Moreover, it’s often used in ways I find wrong, such as KZbinrs only answering questions in live streams if they receive money from viewers to do so. There are a myriad of other indulgences I could add; PO Box ‘donations’, viewer manipulation including ‘basement leaks’, ‘museums’, ‘leaky roofs’, ‘pay my gas so I can go to X convention’, etc. Not that you’d ever do this but a lot of people have been affected by direct payments and gifting on the platform. KZbin has radically changed in the decade or so since it became really popular. I’ll certainly watch your content for as long as you upload, and will support how I can, but I think it’s important to acknowledge that these fundraising endeavours are not apolitical. Nevertheless, few will lose sleep over your coffee tip jar.

[@tvandlust]

I don’t agree with the premise that it turns KZbin into a charity. Other than the frequent mischaracterization of contributions as “donations” (something I make point not to do), these things tend to be a pretty straightforward and largely understood exchange that is, at best, an emergent income/business model and at worst, not much different from busking. I think you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who confuses these transactions as charity. As for the other “indulgences,” I have a negative gut reaction to those things as well. I would agree it is a little manipulative and I think leveraging one’s audience for personal emergencies is not great (and a gross miscalculation in the average earning potential of this “career path”). So I understand your perspective. I agree with it. But we also both agree it’s a not a thing I’d do. So given that, it feels a lot like projecting grievances of others onto me, which I don’t find reasonable and I would ask that you don’t do. In 14 years, the most I’ve done is add a tip jar I don’t even rattle. That’s not nearly the same as soliciting “donations” for home repair, and I don’t think it’s fair to examine them with the same lens.

[@shinra2755]

@@tvandlust Thanks for your response and engaging with my comment in an informed and fair manner.

[@creamedcornandtheuniverse3339]

As a long time fan (12+ years) and a recent podcaster, I always admired your authenticity and integrity. I'm on the same page with you on pretty much everything relative to not wanting to view my love for Twin Peaks in particular as a profession, not monetizing it in any way, and keeping that creative spark. You've always been genuine and well spoken, so I cannot wait to see the trajectory you take your channel in.

[@tvandlust]

Thank you so much! Although, to be clear, I don’t mind people, including myself, monetizing their contributions. If you make a thing, I think it’s ok to make a buck if you can. I just don’t like the level of exploitation that I so often see these days. Makes every creation feel just a vehicle for ads.

[@indeimaus]

I subscribed in 2010, I hadn't even made this channel yet at that point I had some dummy throw away one insane amount of time to be around, still here watching!

[@tvandlust]

Glad to still have you around!

[@Tihi92]

Excited to see more of your videos. I've been watching the channel for many years now. :)

[@doginmylense]

Great to see you back making videos :)

[@tvandlust]

Thank you!

[@RE-LOOIE]

A bit late to the party on this one, but excited to hear about this new chapter for you, Craig. I'm also excited that this new chapter for you means more entertaining content here on the channel for all of us! As a longtime viewer of your channel, it's been such a fun ride to see how the content has evolved over the past decade. I love going back and checking out your older collecting videos (and Context Matters!), but I'm thoroughly enjoying this new "era" of tvandlust, too. Keep up the great work, Craig. Looking forward to all the new content you have planned!

[@Blinkoom]

Congrats on the new kitten! (and the quitting of the job) but especially the cat, maximum joy for you. Glad to see you're healthy as you can be and lookin' forward to seeing what comes next!

[@tvandlust]

Very excited about the kitten! lol

[@rikhard13]

You were one of the first channels that I subscribed to back in the day. I always liked the perspective you brought to game reviews and discussion, you always said what you thought in a platform where everyone else seem to have the same opinion about the same games. Thanks for all these years of videos and podcasts. Your podcast and allgengamers’ were very influential to me. Not only they were the ones that made me understand the concept but also the first ones that I actually followed and listened every week. I’d love of a return of the podcast too, if you find the time, in which format you’d think makes more sense.

[@jasondvalentine1632]

Been watching since I was 10 years old back in 2010. Happy to see you making videos more often now!

[@AfterAnAutopsy]

Seems like I'm in the majority of the comments as I've been here for almost 10 years man. You got me through a lot of dark times when I was younger. I always wanted more Context Matters videos and I still do lol

[@jameskozy7254]

Remember watching your videos as a kid. I'm 21 and almost through college now. Good to see you doing well. Time flies

[@checkeredslime9478]

I appreciate the perspective you share in a lot of your videos. Your trimming the fat update video definately helped mold my perspective about how I accumulate games. I'm very excited to see the new videos you upload. I'm glad both you and your wife didn't get seriously injured in the crash.

[@059hambone]

Super excited to see more content from you. Been watching you since middle school and I’m a few years out of college now haha. I remember I found you cuz you sent a package to finngamer and I’ve been a fan ever since! Glad to see you pursuing what makes ya happy!

[@JohnnyDeppFan1433]

Excellent video, Craig. As a long term subscriber, I’ve always enjoyed your videos and wish you the best of luck on this new venture. I will be tuning in to new content. ~ Jenny

[@tvandlust]

Thanks Jenny :)

[@Vonboon11dy]

Glad to see an upload, love your recommendations

[@BlackKraya]

I hope things work out and whatever videos you'll make fulfill you. I remember the videos you made back in the day and I've always loved the little anecdotes you include. You've also convinced me to look into a lot of games over the years - some I ended up buying and others I passed on, but the videos were always interesting.

[@slk487]

I am one of those people that made my hobby a job, and while I feel very lucky to have been able to do that, on some days it *really* is just a job :) Really looking forward to more videos, especially with a "getting older" skew. I generally feel I loose interest in many channels, because they fail to do exactly that, trying to resonate with the people we were 10 years ago.

[@yauy]

Hey, Craig! Glad to hear you are doing well, especially in light of the accident. I've enjoyed your content since you started and I look forward to the future of your channel. Also, I think safe drivers ARE amazing drivers (My old man opinion). 😁

[@shadowsquid1351]

I watched your videos few years ago, then I found your channel again few months ago. I wish you the best of luck!

[@YoungThos]

I shall follow your future progress with great interest! 👍 (sorry to hear about the accident 😬)

[@RetroDeath]

I'm just happy we'll get more TVandLust content! Your content always felt like the most personal type of video game content to me, and that still makes you unique to this day. I'm excited to see where you will take your videos now that you get to put more time into them. I've been watching you for about 12 years now, and I can't wait to be here for the next 12 years of your channel!

[@HelsinkirocksAGF]

Looking forward to the next Era of TV&L!

[@MrIAmHugh]

Really looking forward to seeing new videos from you, Craig! Always great to hear your thoughts. :) Wishing you all the best!

[@tvandlust]

Thank you! 🙏

[@googlegoogle9712]

Seeing you and this channel is always nostalgic to me. Watched you since 2008-2010ish. It was ages ago, or so it seems. Glad you’re still around man!

[@broken1394]

Sounds like it could be tough Craig but yolo and why not throw the cards into the air?? Good luck fren.

[@tvandlust]

Yolo it is! Don’t wanna regret not at least giving it a shot

[@TheFreakRocker]

Wow its so great to have you back!! Please make videos about physical games, I love those. Also, if you dont have loud noises in your videos I can add them to my "sleep" playlist that I have on repeat and I can give you extra views each day. Welcome back again!!!

[@tvandlust]

I will be sure to integrate aspects of collecting physical games for sure!

[@maxmcgrubor4028]

I've got nothing but respect for you, Craig. Looking forward to the next chapter of the channel!

[@millasgameroom]

been watching you for several years (even before starting videos myself). looking forward to seeing more vids from you. gotta do what makes you happy and its good you're still here.

[@defaultmysq]

love you! been listening since the tvandlust podcast

[@ClintEastwood1232]

Can't believe how its been like 12 years since I first watched one of your videos. Glad to see/hear that you're going to be around more! We love you, Craig!

[@suhbastian]

Your spectrobe review was my first experience with the channel and I've been with ya ever since bud. Was sad to see your channel gone at one point but we're glad to have you still producing interesting stuff for us

[@Damianhairmetal]

any content you put out I'm here to watch, I've been subscribed to you for over 11 years now, that video you put out of your 2011 Tokyo trip is what got me into checking out your other content, love all your content. Hopefully you do make stickers and pins in the future, look forward to the new content. 🙂

[@travistjmacmccollum]

Been watching for 12 years now and will continue to watch any and everything you put out. Heck in the mid 2010s you inspired me to do my own channel for a bit and it was because of your content that you made. I’ve stuck around for this long and will continue to do so because I believe in your content. Good luck man, you got this.

[@canonbal11]

Good luck and big ups to the Mrs.

[@tvandlust]

Thanks! And no kidding; very grateful she’s behind me on this.

[@SkyDivedParcel]

I'm sure wherever you take the channel it will be very watchable - honestly I love a games I've been playing segment 😀

[@dcashley303]

Awful about the car accident, so sorry. If he was in the UK he'd have definitely have lost his licence by now. Hopefully he has now after all this.

[@Cakeman777]

I remember when there was a time where you said you were leaving KZbin and here you are going "full time"! Life is definitely getting busier as I am getting older and taking on more responsibilities, but I'll always make time for your insight Craig. 12 years and beyond to the next chapter of TV and Lust!

[@tvandlust]

Thank you for sticking around for so long!

[@dcashley303]

One thing I will say is to use a compressor and bump up the audio in post as the past few videos have been very very quiet. Looking forward to more videos!

[@BldyShdw]

I'm excited to see where the channel goes! Do you have any desire to start doing the podcast again?

[@PrezzySK]

Asking the real question !

[@tvandlust]

Unfortunately, probably not on the podcast. Requires more from me than I’m willing to give at the moment.

[@BldyShdw]

@@tvandlust That's understandable. Just know that if you ever feel up to it plenty of people would love it :)

[@its_all_jazz]

Good news for us olds

[@duhmez]

Fun fact, the youtube on pc ion a browser, the subscriptions tab actually shows 100% of all videos in chronilogical order. no need for a bell for those like me that sort andd watch 1)% of videos on pc, and those that I do not, i put onto watch later list on my pc first. It is too bad the phone app hides subs videos, no option I oculd find to show all.

[@BryanX64]

Hope everything goes well Craig!! Glad you’re ok after the wreck. I think you should lean into Nintendo DS/3DS as sort of your semi-niche maybe, like how certain YT’ers are known as the “Kirby guy” or the “PS1 guy” etc, of course not ONLY DS/3DS but perhaps be a focus on your channel? Just a random suggestion since you’re a huge fan of those portables 😆 I’m here regardless!

[@tvandlust]

I’m reluctant to be pigeonholed as a specific kind of KZbin guy (even if, let’s be real, I AM that guy), but I am almost certainly going to do more 3DS and DS stuff. Those are the games I own the most of, and the systems I’m most knowledgeable about, so it’s an easy fit!

[@deiruru]

Happy you're still here to make it to 40 after that accident!

[@tvandlust]

Thank you! Me too!

[@TheNintendoWizrad]

Only about halfway through the vid when writing this, but I would highly suggest you expand your socials. Like doing a tiktok might be good to grow your base. Been a subscriber for probably over a decade. Always been one of my fav youtubers even with all the highs and lows.

[@tvandlust]

It’s a good suggestion! The job I left was actually marketing, so there are a lot of things I know I can or even SHOULD so but I just want to make videos and maybe tweet some things. I don’t want to be, like, a brand, you know? But thanks for sticking with me for over a decade :)

[@oujee123]

Yay more videos

[@atsffan-lm9ib]

I love this guy sm dude

[@Timrtabor123]

"I got into a car accident recently" - Dude haven't you mentioned that happening before? that is some serious shit luck to have that happen twice! Hope everything is alright.

[@tvandlust]

lol I may have mentioned my wife’s accident. The only other car accident I’ve been personally in was ages ago, and it was minor. Someone backed into my car in a parking lot and cracked the bumper. No injuries and only a brief inconvenience

[@himhamstar]

Hey man, I've been watching you and subscribed since I was in middle school. I wish you the best of luck and hope things work out. You don't look a day past 27!

[@tvandlust]

You flatter me!

[@kevinkun]

Ever since I heard your channel through finngamer, I'm hooked. Keep it up

[@Landon_Hughes]

2010 viewer here! ✊ Glad you're doing what you love, Craig! Been watching your videos since your 2010 Game Room Tour video :) Really glad you're still here making content :)

[@tvandlust]

Thanks for watching for over a decade!

[@Landon_Hughes]

@@tvandlust Thank you for making videos for over a decade! :)

[@Darkestoceans]

I am exactly the same age.

[@duhmez]

If the PLaydate was half the price and backlit, then I would want it. As for your merch store, I never buy outubers merch but maybe if there was a TV and Lust butt plug I wuld change my mind! But plugs are all the rage these days with the kids!

[@rileytheflamingwookiecooki5646]

Keep making videos. I have been a fan for 12 years (along with Finngamer).

[@avatarofwoo]

Do you do any twitch streaming? I feel like that would be good for you

[@MrGamefreak1994]

Glad you are ok, those pictures are scary. I'm sure I speak for many others when I say that anything you create is a treat when it pops up. Any chance for a return of the podcast?

[@tvandlust]

Sadly, no plans for the podcast. Just not a project I’m looking to do at the moment

[@PrezzySK]

Really looking forward to more content(..maybe the podcast will be comming back as well? 🤔 I really don't like the patreon model, I know that it is the main source of income for lot of people but it feels weird to pay somebody monthly for their content. I much rather throw few bucks at your ko-fi account every now and then when I feel like it.

[@tvandlust]

This is generally how I feel too, in regards to contributing to creators. It’s an attempt to create a predictable income in a volatile career path, and I don’t blame anyone for trying to make use of it, but it’s not for me. Still probably not on the podcast though lol. It requires a level of effort and coordination that I am currently not in the space for.

[@sneshead3326]

Good for you man wish I could do this!

[@tvandlust]

I am definitely very privileged to even make an attempt!

[@atsffan-lm9ib]

oh

[@BudBundy007]

Why are SUV's menaces?

[@duhmez]

You a kid bro. I 48.

[@oujee123]

Just do adds here. People like me who really hate adds can pay for KZbin premium.

[@tvandlust]

I don’t think many people want to pay for KZbin Premium, despite how overbearing the ads are.

[@TheLittleMJPuppet]

I would be glad to give you 10 bucks a month, man; truly.

[@tvandlust]

lol I appreciate that, but I wouldn’t ask it of you or anyone

[@VGMFan20XX]

Oh snap! I wish you the best of luck and always looking forward to new vids ^_^ - VGMFan20XX = NESSNESMASTER [changed the name to something I'm a bit more in line with what I collect most of :P]

[@tvandlust]

Oh wow! How have you been?

[@VGMFan20XX]

@@tvandlust Been a rough couple of years, but I'm still kickin' haha. Hope things with you have been well! Still got all the stuff you sent me \m/>_