Our Top 12 Creative Influences

[@elias6570]

12:58 Link saying “our life” and “not our lives” is probably just a slip of the tongue but also pretty powerful

[@morgan7005]

im confused

[@ttt5020]

@@morgan7005 Link says it as ‘our life’, meaning that they singular life rather than ‘our lives’, being two independent but linked lives

[@jonreynolds8606]

the way you guys love each other is one of the most wholesome things on the internet. it gives me life.

[@daniellehiggins1360]

I love their relationship.

[@reginaldpenn3041]

Pppppp pool p

[@elenaoakes8494]

It’s really beautiful. I hope to find a friendship like that, it seems rare these days.

[@propain8856]

You guys are the reason I can get stuff done at 6am. Have been for 10 years now!!

[@acemyname]

SAME!!

[@2ofusriding]

Same!

[@kibibi]

Same

[@darbysherwin5363]

Me too. The only way I can clean is by listening. I try and finish by the time the podcast ends haha

[@danielgoodwin5979]

Same here GMM and High grade sticky icky!😎✌

[@Mangomartinisful]

These top 10 (12) lists are my favorite! I’d love more maybe: favorite memories with each other, favorite vacations, favorite GMM moments

[@Deemongamer]

I second the top 10 gmm moments! Great idea

[@caseyleeangus]

I recently watched "Only Murders in the Building" and kept seeing Link in Steve Martin. In his mannerisms, voice and even when he was agitated. They're so similar to me.

[@criticallol3039]

Rhett's story about praying to God in the woods for a doorway shaped hole in a tree to be his "Narnia" is heartwarming and a little saddening that it didn't happen.

[@kevinlassberg]

Do you remember what time this is talked about? I want to listen to this entire podcast but don't quite have the time yet.

[@qwertyferix]

Or he's just keeping the magical portal to himself.

[@LaureleiMarie]

It's adorable and relatable in its melancholy and goofy innocence. I used to watch reruns of Bewitched and pray in earnest nightly to wake up with Samantha's nose twitching powers.

[@criticallol3039]

@@kevinlassberg 17:14 Is when he starts about talking about his #11 C.S. Lewis

[@hurricanecatrina9548]

Link’s retelling of the Merle friendship moment they shared was so sweet🥹 You can tell that Link had a full circle moment when him and his best friend were sharing the same joys all those years later, this time with their boys sleeping the back seat. Made me emotional ❤️

[@kristinaglasgow7317]

As a fellow fan of Merle's, I always love the sheer joy they exude talking about Merle's work. When he died, I found out right before I went to work. Cried off and on all day. Luckily, I was in the back.

[@RedZone0401]

I was supposed to go to his last concert but couldn't get off work for it. I regret not going he's one of my all time favorites

[@kristinaglasgow7317]

@@RedZone0401 I'm sorry. That is a regret. With Neil Diamond, I bought tickets, got the date wrong, and missed the show. Couldn't listen to his work for a while after that without crying. Three tickets. Somewhere around $400. Next time he came I bought tickets and went. Incredible show. So glad I did as he doesn't perform anymore.

[@RedZone0401]

@@kristinaglasgow7317 wow I would have loved to see Neil, he's another all time great

[@kristinaglasgow7317]

@@RedZone0401 He was fantastic. I would have loved to see him more than once.

[@SteveSkate2010]

I LOVE hearing artists talk about art and creativity with such passion. And also I love how much you guys are so clearly best friends

[@GracieLouFreebushh]

Rhett’s notes on Narnia is actually so tangibly relatable to me. Thank you Rhett for sharing! Reminds me to never be afraid to play pretend ❤️

[@justincook763]

I work at Dolly's show where people eat while watching a show on horseback! Dolly Partons Stampede is the best. Thanks Rhett and Link for giving a shout out.

[@kjohnson1496]

These gentleman are so humble! I feel their comedic timing and chemistry outshines Key and Peele. To have developed an entire KZbin universe based around their friendship is truly an accomplishment and I’m so thrilled to be a Mythical Beast. Keep up the amazing work gents, your presence is truly inspiring and positive!

[@JM-io3mp]

You guys should make a top 10 favorite documentaries episode

[@Indian_Ravioli]

Link's story about the playlist was so cute.

[@nancyhoang]

The wood backdrop is stunning!! 😍😍

[@Leena79]

This was a fascinating episode to listen, I'm always inspired by hearing about what makes other people's creative juices flowing.

[@kristinaglasgow7317]

If I were Link and Rhett said he relied on me to give him playlists... he would either love it or grow to regret it. When I work out front at work, I take control of the music. Nothing makes me happier than people loving what I play. People will comment on the variety and how they weren't expecting one type of music to follow another and how much they love it. Last week I got someone into Emmylou Harris. I agree with Link - it's an amazing feeling when someone loves what you're playing or have put together playlist-wise. I'd be sending a stream of playlists his way.

[@EightPieceBox]

I never made the Letterman connection with "Will it..." you guys need to drop stuff from a roof or rent a steamroller to squish things. It totally fits GMM!

[@amandascheiwe5918]

Awesome episode guys. These Top Ten videos are always a favorite.

[@ZoesZoo]

I love how much I relate to the things that have inspired you and the things that influenced your humor/how you see the world, even though I'm almost half your age. Narnia was the most influential thing in my life as a child. I relate to Rhett longing to find his wardrobe. I would often lock myself in my closet, close my eyes, & pray to Aslan, hoping beyond hope that I would find myself there. I loved Narnia more than I loved Earth. As such, stories of someone discovering another world are my favourites. I have a sense of wonder that I've never been able to shake because of Narnia. Then when I was older & read more of Lewis' work, my mind and my spirit were expanded even more. No one writes more perfectly than him, imo. I relate to listening to the same few albums on repeat, no shuffle (first cassette tapes then CDs), and a specific artist seeping into your being. For me it's Sam Roberts, a rock n roll artist from Montreal. He's a wordsmith and so much of how I learned to express myself thru writing came from him. I geeked out when you mentioned O Brother Where Art Thou? because I often feel like the only person in the world who knows this movie exists and appreciates it. It's what I consider a "perfect" film. Every second, every line, every shot is *perfect*. Every time I watch it, I feel elated afterwards. The Cohen brothers humor has influenced mine big time. I feel like you guys and I would connect on a lot of levels and have a lot to talk about :) When I hear how much we have in common despite leading very different lives, I understand more and more why I love your content so much and why you two have inspired me so much too! #earbiscuits

[@RebelYells-IntoVoid]

I love watching how our culture grew up. I started in college as a terrified isolated religiously pious child who found the nerd brothers. They made me feel at home when I was terrified. To find that a new much less terrified version of my adult self takes comfort in your content as part of my daily routine, were inspired by my first KZbin obsession. That’s so cool. Your journey has helped me so much. Deconstruction introduced the fact that there was a word for what I’d been doing for at least 6 years at the time. To find there was a community of people doing exactly what I had done in seeming desperate isolation… that was earthshaking 💕

[@RebelYells-IntoVoid]

Oh god and Seinfeld lmao

[@Wertys]

You guys have been my largest creative influence for many years now. Thank you so much for all you do

[@stellamantikou4978]

It's Sunday evening here (China) and it's the perfect time for Ear Biscuits.

[@ph-vf5hx]

Sunday Afternoon in Europe and the same!

[@Potatocakes]

I'm from the mountains of TN and we all love Dolly! She's an amazing woman, she has a program that sends out free books to kids under five to encourage them to read too.

[@ccz5674]

Link is a pioneer, there’s none out there like him 💕

[@lilinsulatorchick9665]

Please please have weird al on ear biscuits!! Having you three sit down and talk about his rise to fame would be the best thing I think the world has every offered!!

[@BlakeThePainter]

It’s so crazy to watch this now and hear the snippet about Link’s love language being playlists and Rhett saying he should be a DJ

[@obsessive_arch]

Rhett has always reminded me of Ryan Stiles comedically so I was curious if he had had any influence on him

[@heidisupple3259]

Yayyyy LOVE the new set. Super classy and timeless too.

[@BekaLei]

Good ear biscuity morning 💞

[@thisisjustaflashback]

This was so inspiring. I dont know why it has resonated with me so much, but I am grateful!

[@laratuitahi6204]

When you mention Taika, Jemaine and Bret and how awesome NZ humor is, I feel like you are complementing me personally since I’m from NZ haha

[@danielgoodwin5979]

Link reminds me of a cross between Jim Varney"Ernest P Worrell"and luke Wilson.Rhett is Tiny from the devils rejects and Grizzly Adams.I truly believe they are along with the mythical crew the most underated comedy troupes ever.There is a Blockbuster movie in their near future.🍀

[@valci3717]

I love love love anything mythical, but I really wish you guys got back on music comedy. It was just amazing

[@kayfraaay]

DYING OVER JOHN BOY AND BILLY. EVERYDAY GROWING UP- HEY BIG MAN, LET ME HOLD A DOLLAR!

[@RedZone0401]

Lmfao I still listen to them almost every day when I head Into work. They are still doing their thing on the radio and are still hilarious

[@davidburke2453]

Humility or humblesness is a rare trait and it shines here.

[@ccz5674]

I love hearing about things you guys are passionate about, it brings me so much inexplicable joy 💕💕

[@Theo-zh4qb]

The "portal to a fantasy world" was Bridge to Teribithia for me. I would imagine going through an arch or around that tree 3x etc would go to my own hidden world. Very relatable!

[@billysbabbles]

I definitely get Link’s love of playlist sharing, hearing someone so interested in your handpicked favorites feels great

[@yougotthis9249]

Letterman influence is so visible in R&L :)

[@carolprince16]

I watched this during the Project for Awesome livestream and seeing @vlogbrothers get their shoutout here made me tear up. I look forward to when you can collaborate again - maybe a guest appearance on Dear Hank and John?

[@JennRighter]

I know people will probably vehemently disagree with me about this, but I think Conan O’Brien and Link have similar comedy styles. I can’t pinpoint what it is. But I see it.

[@lenorajones7646]

They both use a lot of head and body movements to express their emotions and they both get that higher pitched voice when slightly panicked

[@Shifter22]

I love conan. I can see both of them with a little conan style here and there actually.

[@catherinemarinuzzi1003]

Besides them both being lovable goofballs with tall hair? 😂

[@leeopatra]

I was drawing while listening to this, so I guess that makes you guys a creative influence!

[@jaclyn.h.3031whiskey-_3]

I didn't realize that you post Ear Biscuits at 6 am also.... Nice Birthday Surprise❤

[@thel0limiz3r]

Happy birthday☕ 😁🤘🤙 cheers!!

[@BrittneyStAubin]

Happy birthday!

[@codymarrott5720]

HAPPY MYTHICAL BIRTHDAYYYY

[@Joshtell0013]

Wish you many more mythical years

[@acemyname]

thank you for always making my morning ❤️

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

Having someone appreciate my favorite things with me is also my love language. Never realized that until Link said it.

[@jdscottphd]

Y'all reccing Ross McElwee warms my heart. Sherman's March is one of the most profound docs in my life and thought it had been forgotten

[@sabrinacarter8639]

Oh trust me many of us have room for two podcasts lol, they're both great

[@audreymacpherson4583]

my love language is also people asking about music or playlists in meaningful way, totally get it Link

[@Indian_Ravioli]

Benny has some video up on KZbin......he still had the records in his background. The fact that I can look him up on KZbin while listening to this podcast made me appreciate the age of the internet we live in.

[@ginettedejesus2462]

I would love for you guys to have Benny on ear biscuit and just be able to hear his stories about your guys growing up

[@ToxicVenom131]

Best part of my week 🤗

[@kristinaglasgow7317]

I loved Letterman's show back in the day for not only the humour but the music. The music was incredible. I read somewhere that they would look for acts that they thought he would enjoy. Whether that's true or not... I don't know.

[@EightPieceBox]

They definitely did. Seth Meyer's had Letterman as a guest recently and surprised him by bringing on Adam Duritz from Counting Crows. Dave loved it. He is a big music fan and you usually could tell when he had one of his favorites on the show. They released a great album in 1997 of musical guests called Live on Letterman. It has some great live performances and collaborations that you won't find anywhere else.

[@kristinaglasgow7317]

@@EightPieceBox I was almost positive I had read that but I wanted to hedge my bets in case my memory was faulty. I used to love his lists as well.

[@randomname2366]

Guys, if you want to make a movie just Crowd fund it’s production. Secure some big capital to get into theaters, crowd fund a percentage of the cost and give royalties to the investors (also great marketing) and do it yourselves. You don’t need to use big Hollywood studios. You just need either theaters or streaming services or to just use KZbin connections to get it out there. The fact that you guys are both always trying to go the old school way of things hurts my heart and head. You have a platform and a built in audience. Use them to your advantage and start being Trail Blazers like all these influences you have.

[@RedZone0401]

EXACTLY!!!

[@nathanaelcard]

Woah Guru Link right out the gate! Loving the new bg too

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

iJustine going from comedy vlogs to Tech KZbin hilariously mirrors my exact taste in KZbin between 2010 and 2020.

[@OffbeatLiteracy]

Wow the John boy and Billy big show reference. I remember listening to that with my brother in law in his truck headed to get some coffee at 5 am before heading into the woods and the whole drive in during hunting season in WV. I don't hunt now but man that's a flashback

[@RedZone0401]

I still listen to John boy and billy. They are always a part of my morning drive to work

[@RedZone0401]

Also I love WV! My wife is from WV and every time I go Its just overwhelming how beautiful that state is. We live in Virginia but we plan on moving there when we sell our current house.. Thanks for sharing the memory

[@Averagemoi]

It’s so funny to me how their lists have so much in common

[@patriciamooney928]

El Mariachi is crazy awesome. The entire series was good but the first, lower budget one was the best.

[@PinochleIsALie]

LINK! You have got to listen to the Roots' album "Game Theory"! I put it on as background music and got maybe a minute or two in before I paused, stopped what I was doing, and read the lyrics along to the album start-to-finish. It's an absolute masterpiece!

[@ThisIsFiftyWithLil]

This might be in my top 3 Ear Biscuits.

[@mythicalassassin1495]

Use to listen to these all the time at work but switched jobs and couldn’t but now I can again lol

[@kimberleyharris9730]

#earbiscuits first comedic couple is Steve Martin and Marty Short. Second, raw comedic humor, in its simplest form, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.

[@corrinemills]

I love how Link said not to say he is like Don Knotts in terms of his comedy and now that’s all I can think of. 😂

[@Vladanaaa1]

I like the new glasses Link

[@formydyingeyes]

Did you all ever listen to Ray Stevens growing up? Coming from a religious family he’s one of the only non gospel things we were allowed to listen to for years

[@Moreogrady1995]

Rhett with the LA Clippers shirt!! 😍😍

[@skot499]

We need an updated spiritual deconstruction

[@colinpurcell6633]

I would recommend trying to find episodes of David Letterman when he was on in the afternoons in the 80's. Just a lot of off the cuff stuff like making little figures dance on a speaker when they played the music.

[@johnperivolaris6447]

The Weird Al biopic is coming out soon; perfect opportunity to get him back on the show!

[@h7opolo]

which movie is rhett talking about?? 33:53

[@mmmorp]

most likely "Get Out"

[@LC-le9ew]

Get Out, and probably Us, too. Both awesome films!

[@h7opolo]

ty

[@SevenHunnid]

I’m just a young mexican stoner that smokes weed on my KZbin channel, tryna me it out the hood One Day👌 When i look at the top , there isn’t NO mexicans 🙏

[@vlvvv2064]

Great, creative episode

[@MrBaconskinny]

It's funny hearing them say certain things here in the context of Wonderhole a couple years later

[@ShaunDylan]

I love how Rhett is an Isekai fan ^_^

[@cuppscraps]

I don't have a creative background....I've just lived and breathed creativity my entire life. Rhett. Read it again. Don't discredit yourself just because you didn't have a network of people behind you to do it.

[@levimata9053]

Good morning family ♥️

[@PanaPanaxo]

Good afternoon!

[@kristinaglasgow7317]

I used to watch a lot of Dana Carvey's work. I've memorized some of his stand-up. I don't see very much of him in Link's style. A little bit but not so as to be the only flavour.

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

It’s not that Dana’s humor reminds me of Link so much as his face does. Holy cow they have similar facial features.

[@kristinaglasgow7317]

@@floridaflamingogirl3119 I never see it unti, every now and then, Link will make an expression. Then it's glaringly obvious.

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

I had no idea "business time" in the Nilla Wafer Top Hat Time song was a Flight of the Concords reference

[@RaeDSJ8512]

Link said “Don’t say Don Knotts,” but the second he said it, I saw it 💀

[@milkman8467]

49:40 for future reference

[@sydney1808]

Rhett, you should read and watch The Magicians based on your love of Narnia.

[@KyleBoise]

If it wasn't for GMM, I would never have found you. I hate comedy music lol. I really don't like parody anything. It's interesting how you have such a comedic range that it can bring someone in who hates comedy music.

[@KennyA09]

Seinfeld is the greatest sitcom of all time.

[@ianhanson3465]

The word you were looking for about Rhett's dad is 'crass'

[@EightPieceBox]

You gotta be careful when going down Weird Alley.

[@leonorrois5884]

OMG ROSS MCELWEE IS MY FAV DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER

[@shekainatomlinson]

alright here we go

[@123rockfan]

I still think Blood Simple is a masterpiece

[@jaybee2978]

Ditto

[@miz_logo_lee]

I mean this with utmost respect: Link is Gracie Allen.

[@BMarie774]

Didnt Rhett say he loved My Side Of The Mountain? Now we know why lol.

[@steven23bove]

Bring back the mythical shoe thanks 🙏 😳😳✌️✌️😎🍄🌞🌞🌞

[@walnuthead]

Ngl the lighting isn't rlly all that dim.

[@wut0.o]

"They call me the Hiphoppotamus"

[@zbitykieliszek9358]

1:11:00

[@Swede836]

DJ Elkhound!!!

[@Amiinfocusyt]

Awkwardly I believe the Cohen Brothers aren’t partners anymore 😅

[@Gtaxbox200]

Hey guys, link looks like yelawolf but the more gentle version.. anyone agree

[@danielgoodwin5979]

Yes I wholeheartedly agree I would call him Beige-yote.🎤😝

[@yusufgazi7]

The similarities in the lists lol

[@danielgoodwin5979]

Hallows not Horcruxes!⚡

[@telkaivokalma]

Isekai, Rhett. Isekai.

[@MonsieurJambini]

Natalie Portman for me!