Excessively Cheesy | Loading Time - LRR in Chicago Part 1

[@VeeBot]

Wearing a PAX lanyard at C2E2 is a power move.

[@LilyTheOtter]

I'm so happy this finally came out! I'm the fan at 20:02. The editing makes me look wayyyy less nervous than I actually was.

[@ProfessorOtakuD2]

I was the guy in black hanging out while you dropped off all your stuff and I think you handled yourself just fine! Be proud!

[@feha92]

I was impressed with how little nervousness were in your voice (literally none!), when I visually noticed how nervous you were in the shot where you held the wrestlemania cards (20:14).

[@jacobpratt1871]

Mobility Tech here, the taxi in the beginning is a wheelchair accessible vehicle made by Mobility Ventures who are no longer in business

[@Roeas]

Yay the Loading Time for Chicago! Thank you for delivering the Wisconsin only beers to LRR.

[@AskDoctorBear]

Haven't got very far in the video yet but if they don't get any spotted cow, I'm going to be disappointed.

[@Roeas]

@@AskDoctorBear You might be delighted when you finish the video! Be sure to check out the Rhythm cafe VOD for Thumper. I asked Ian how did he like the drinks.

[@Kuzmathgar]

I couldn't make C2E2 this year, but it was surreal seeing a Loading Time in my hometown. I hope you come back next year!

[@-pyroxx-5187]

Rip

[@tuathaanajb]

As a chicagoan this video makes me really happy. It was really fun to meet you Very Tall People (and also Kathleen) and watching this video just makes me really happy.

[@wilimac]

It was great meeting you all at C2E2. And Thank you for signing cards in my edh deck!

[@TimeTravelingBunnis]

Lou Malnati's is the best. In San Diego we have Lefty's, friends of Lou's, its also the best. I was so excited to see that pizza. My family is from Chicago, fun watching you there.

[@SonicSlicer]

I'd prefer Lou Malnati's over Giordano's any day of the week.

[@jsfetzik]

Didn't get to stop by your booth, but happy to see you had a good time in Chicago. Hope to see you come back.

[@egyptcraze]

youre having new glarus!!!!! my favourite beer in the world #lovemyhomestate

[@paulchapman8023]

It was great to meet you all at C2E2, and I’m glad Graham, Kathleen, and Ian enjoyed my joke. Making comedians laugh gives me much more of a thrill than I thought it would.

[@HoneyCMB]

Thank you so much for coming to Chicago! It was great to see y'all in the midwest

[@replica2618]

Meeting you four and being at your panels was the highlight of my weekend. Thanks for being there.

[@Hodgegoulashi]

I always love these vlogs, but watching the hometown one is so uniquely satisfying. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and thanks once again for the signatures. They have already made my cube that much more interesting and fun when drafting. :)

[@mermaidpotato]

I can also buy The Mix (that same brand!) at grocery stores in NC and VA (in the US) and didn't actually know it was some places called "Chicago Mix" until a friend brought some back from Chicago. Also it is the best. You have fine taste.

[@JRandomHacker]

I just love watching people experience Chicago. Hope y'all come back in the future!

[@Narcuru]

Was great meeting you guys for the first time and talking with Kathleen about Desert Bus! I gave feedback on the C2E2 survey that the only reason I bought a ticket was to come see you guys; hopefully that helps for next year (assuming it doesn't conflict with other things/you guys want to come back of course).

[@MITOMANOx]

I love how much of a free spirit Beej is when it comes to clothing. My hero.

[@diegowolfe2744]

I hope you all had a rip-roaring good time in my fair city!!!! I was so happy I got to meet you all, and you are all beyond a doubt some of the okayest (read coolest) people I've ever gotten to meet!!!

[@germanyjones2700]

Lol how’d the crap I missed this one?! Welcome to the Midwest, in 2012 while enjoying a summer evening with a bottle and some buddies we found an open door at the McCormick center and yea place is huge.. and eerie :p I’m genuinely amazed you got from ohare to downtown and to that registration in 70 minutes kudos. I love that town miss it dearly but jeez is it a rat race! Come back in the summer the neighborhoods north of downtown are wonderful night life

[@cpeterso]

"Beer in Wisconsin that you can't get outside of Wisconsin" - New Glarus makes some delicious beer...

[@sgtawesome]

I hope you were delivered Spotted Cow.

[@cpeterso]

@@sgtawesome Spotted Cow gets all the love, but the Strawberry Rhubarb seasonal release is amazing

[@pauldee1577]

There are so many New Glarus releases that are amazing. Spotted Cow is wonderful, but I don't even think that's their best LAGER.

[@sankethbhaskar4236]

Alright! It was super cool meeting you guys in Chicago! Can't wait for next year.

[@BrowneePointz]

I was really sad I couldn't make C2E2 this year, I would've loved to seen you guys! And C2E2 is a great con

[@biankasaunders6506]

Love you guys so much. Cheers Ian!!

[@pauldee1577]

Lou Malnati's is my favorite of the deep dish pizzas, for three reason. 1) The buttery crust. 2) As thick as the Chicago classic is (the pizza you ordered), the pizzas at Giordano's and other establishments is usually twice as thick as even THAT. 3) The meat used is turkey sausage which is leaner than pork sausage.

[@1TutorialBoss]

7:00 Ian your thinking of Kelvin

[@TheRealWormbo]

Who can really tell with those weird US units of measurement.

[@MichaelMoore99]

@@TheRealWormbo Look, it ain't as bad as Rankine :-D

[@donaldstewart1634]

I have stayed at the hotel, visiting some a group of long-distance friends that run a non-profit. I was with my mother as she was/is involved in the non-profit’s initial success. Thoughts become things. I really like that hotel. I loved having that view of Lake Michigan.

[@lordofbears9463]

To that's my big head in the late night dub fight spot!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@ecoKady]

Re: Kathleen's love of popcorn. Chicago Mix is trademarked. Only an unremarkable non-Chicago-based candy can sell Chicago Mix. Judging from my wife's reaction, this is an open wound for Chicagoans.

[@thisiscahlow]

I’ve been waiting for this to be uploaded 😬 good to see y’all at c2e2!

[@SRForge-zk6cp]

Oh Kathleen... ❤️

[@Splungified]

5:06 So you had some Feed Dumps?

[@thewonderdoc2999]

G, 0 Kelvin(-273C) is where the molecular shit stops, 0 Fahrenheit is only -18C.

[@oyleslyck]

8:56 it says, "gig stick," which I have never before heard used. However, reading that, I am now inspired to call my USB thumb drives, "GIGamabobs."

[@meatrace]

OMG did you guys get Spotted Cow? The lengths that FIBs will go to smuggle that stuff into Illinois is hilarious. But it is very yummy (I'm a Wisconsinite).

[@elmolikefire]

that taxi looks like the new style london black cab (made by LTE), its an electric car with an all electric drivetrain, but a small internal combustion engine that acts as a generator to keep the batteries topped up and extend the range

[@Pikmaniac_le_vrai]

Thanks, Graham

[@SeraphimKnight]

I was skeptical about chicago mix until I tried it and then I emptied a huge bag of it.

[@Weendigo172]

This is the first I've heard about it, and it sounds delicious.

[@ExhaustedElox]

How did you enjoy the New Glarus, G? The only beer geographically limited to Wisconsin.

[@WTAlday1117]

Hope you guys got some Spotted Cow.

[@subtropical-yearning]

Well, you just made me look it up and discover Point has distribution in Chicago, so I know what I'll be nostalgically buying again.

[@josephinesyoutubechannel1770]

We dropped off some New Glarus UFF-Da and some Linenkugels Creamy dark! What about you EE?

[@DrMite]

Yes, glad y’all had the best pizza ever

[@ujai5271]

I always like the Loading Times. One thing tho: I would have liked a short "part 2 soon (tm)" at the end, just to avoid momentary confusion, especially after the beer cliffhanger.

[@MSUHitman]

I’m sorry Graham & Beej got sick & it lasted through PAX. Hopefully I can see the crew again next year at PAX East & this time NOT FORGET THE PACKS FOR CRACK A PACK. :)

[@SSnakeAce]

Props to Ian for representing the hell that is MAGFest elevators.

[@wmcduff]

Graham. That nuts pun needs to be quarantined.

[@Weendigo172]

Too late, it's already spreading! I repeated this pun for my brother and he literally fell over.

[@kappaross6124]

It pecan't be stopped

[@wwphd3519]

Oh, how this has aged.

[@MatthewMcKee]

So disappointed I couldn't be there for your first trip to Chicago, but it couldn't be helped. Please come back soon.

[@FrankiePeanuts]

I had been wondering where they got that Chicago flag mug. I figured it was a gift from a fan, but it never showed up on Mail Time.

[@andrewkouba1815]

Man I wish I attended C2E2 this year. Also, the beer you can only get in Wisconsin is New Glarus Spotted-Cow. It’s a fantastic beer.

[@MyShadowstrike]

So glad they clarified this was your Ian, so I don't get him confused with all the other Ian's he looks like

[@hatchcrazy]

3:57 The Great Lakes, like the Windy City, did indeed earn their nicknames.

[@amshermansen]

I am grateful to learn that not even Pizza places in Chicago of all places can slice a pizza evenly to save their career.

[@FanboyBryan]

the time lapse at 16:00 was how much footage condensed to the 30 sec?

[@dannydaniel3717]

Damn it would be awesome to see you guys, Chicago is only a state away from me

[@notmichaeljfox]

What's said at 12:52? I'm guessing it's not what I thought I heard...

[@Arduran]

Is there a source for the music?

[@aidanh8628]

THAT POPCORN (SPECIFICALLY THE BRAND YOU CHOSE) IS THE GREATEST!

[@superermac55]

I met yall at c2e2 (was dude with the elric edh deck) jfc it was an honor meeting you guys.

[@LadyLunarSatine]

Elrec of Melnibone? As a commander? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely within plastic sleeves!?

[@superermac55]

@@LadyLunarSatine damn straight. He was made into a card by Inquest gamer magazine back in the 90s alongside other literary characters (Robin hood, conan and saurin). Me and my play group use them for fun and i did a deck using Elric as commander (his ability is focused on Elemental trype creatures and hes grixis)

[@LadyLunarSatine]

I still want a legit copy of Grimlock. As someone who got started right as Weatherlight was taking off, i remember InQuest (Gamer) and how someone felt compelled to prove wrong their assessment of Stronghold's Dream Halls

[@AdamLaMore]

@19:40 "What the heck is a gooey butter cake?" Oh Kathleen, you have not yet begun to live.

[@turtle3611]

Glad to have had authentic canadians in our neck of the woods.

[@isaaceagel3220]

I love the editors notes

[@craigmiller4199]

As a native Chicagoan I approve your choice of thumbnail.

[@ishanshadeslayer]

That last minute naruto reference XD

[@PPGIRL420]

Dammit... I can't believe I missed you guys in Chicago... I should've gone to C2E2.

[@johndimartino3543]

I was so sad that I was unable to come see you guys in my hometown

[@happyflea]

Is there anyway to see a recording of the panalysts? panel they did??

[@mocliamtoh573]

Can confirm, the hotel elevators at MAGFest are utterly jam packed.

[@FrankieAbrams]

I have the phrase "Go Up to Go Down" laser-engraved on the back of my skull.

[@gubblebumz]

Y’all have clearly never had Minnesota craft beer! It’s the BEST

[@EldarLuin]

There's always beer at Ottawa Comic Con.... Come and get it! (Next year though because OCC2019 literally ended today.)

[@mariomario42]

I was at the same hotel / expo center last week! This is so weird to see on video.

[@amynelson8403]

I know a Westjet puddle-jumper when I see one! Oh the joys of living in a non hub city.

[@hooh77]

Would you go to convention in Europe? If the flight costs would be covered of corse

[@mxg75]

Train vs Cab: the train make intermediate stops between the airport and downtown, but isn't subject to traffic delays on the highway or stop lights once you hit the local roads.

[@alexmiller3719]

Matthew Geer metras also usually cheaper for the distance one would take it.

[@robertabugelis3962]

Seems like you guys were well taken care of. Chicago represent

[@Felix_Macho]

a large portion of my job is slicing pizzas, and I can confirm that slices of uniform size are a rare occurrence.

[@diggerdog9205]

Yay Wisconsin!

[@DoctorLodi]

My parents met in Chicago (and then moved away before I was born), and I can confirm I thought their favorite pizza place was "Illuminati's" for literally the first 23 years of my life until I moved to Chicago myself for a time.

[@michaelcastiglia2145]

Lou's pizza is so great. We love it.

[@lbxani19]

ahhh Illinoise :) Now I need to go listen to Seven Swans

[@danielbrereton8552]

You Should try the elevators at BeigeCon

[@KumaKaori]

14:00 Now THAT, is a deep dish PIE. ... I'm a NY thin crust heathen :v. 14:24, America in a Pie, er Matt, America in a Pie.;; Oh Good! It is the Not Secret Society Pizza :D! 18:30. I LOVE IT. 21:00, Most Cities /have/ a flag. Balls if you ever know what they are. They might be flying at the City's Administrative office? Usually you just see the City and State flags (shrug!) 21:53, Ian, what did you do to your head

[@UpstreamKaraoke]

Will those Live Panalysts and LNDF be available for viewing at some point?

[@charlesslaton5924]

I now want to see the LRR drink off or just general streamed drinking contest. Who will win, who will lose, who will say "this is dumb, I'm just going to have one. Hey where'd that chocolate coffee stout go?"

[@MichaelMoore99]

There's a few BeerFest vlogs on Graham's personal channel. :-)

[@aidankeefe6892]

Are you guys gonna post the panels you didn’t specifically the panelist you did

[@japanesemyth]

too late to get garretts popcorn... Edit: Oh thank god a chicagoian who knows what they are doing. I can only cross fingers for uncle remus

[@darylchiu9030]

Yes, I can hold... Yes, I'd like to place an order for delivery...Aku...I think I'm in the computer... Yeees, that's it... I'd like a large, what? huh? EXTRA THICC!! 30 minutes or its free? Excellent!! Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!

[@linktothepast2432]

0 Kelvin Ian, 0 Kelvin

[@tikosh4174]

Did you pay for The Mix using The Machine?

[@IanDunbar1]

Hey, I think I used to work with the guy (Greg) at 17:30. Small world!

[@karfsma778]

I totally get you not coming to any conventions in my neck of the woods, but it'd be nice if you were at any within a thousand miles lol

[@tuxbeej]

Jackson Mccreery If there are any conventions happening near you, and you like to see us at them, the best bet is to send an email to the con organizer asking to bring us in as a guest.

[@SirGeoGio13]

Ian, beautiful references.

[@Gliscorsbounty]

I didnt even realize you guys were at c2e2 :(

[@briantoller2186]

I demand video of super drunk Ian!

[@JankTank]

I want to party with you guys. I want to know the next time you guys are in the Chicago area

[@mewr11]

Kathleen, I can't speak to anywhere but Wisconsin (where I'm from), but here we call Cheesy/Caramel popcorn 'mixed' and Cheddar/White Cheddar/Caramel popcorn 'trio' Why would we have two different types of cheesy popcorn in our popcorn mixes? It's Wisconsin. We inhale cheese. We like cheese so much we don't even wait to form it into bricks before we eat it. And no, it's not 1/4 Cheddar 1/4 WC 1/2 Caramel, it's 1/3 Cheddar 1/3 WC, 1/3 Caramel. We like cheese. EDIT (FTR I'm just watching the vlog and commenting on food as it appears): That's about an acceptable amount of cheese. I would have added a bit of the powdered parmesan though. See above.

[@estebanrodriguez5409]

the Chaosium people making sanity checks from being next to Beej

[@MSUHitman]

Fun note for Beej, I didn’t know Chicago had a flag either, & I was born in southern IL. I didn’t know about the Chicago flag until CM Punk came to WWE (he would wear that design on his trunks.)

[@MSUHitman]

St. Louis has a flag also, but the only time I’ve seen it used is with the St. Louis Blues (NHL.) The Cardinals (MLB) don’t use it prominently, if at all.

[@Hodgegoulashi]

Also we eat tavern style pizza unless someone is visiting :)

[@mrmigsmedia]

im still upset i missed you all... i was close enough for a short enough drive but didn't get off work

[@Hiramas]

Hey Matt, dear editor, you might be interested in seeking out the TED Talk about flags from 99% Invisible, he talks about the Chicago Flag.

[@n8rhymeswith]

Gooey butter cake! Yaaaas

[@MSUHitman]

Ah the Schnucks butter cake (I’m from STL.)