Sad Day for Donut Media

[@aslamnurfikri7640]

1:22 YO THAT'S ME

[@saitama8186]

that big mac comment is so real xD

[@neoskater420]

Yo let's go!!!! Yee-haw

[@rickymacqueen6690]

I'm gonna get a Big Mac now and watch 3 year old Donut Videos.

[@latinsizer]

If James leaves and joins Big Time then is basically over for Donut.

[@CynicsAnon]

You seen their last video? It’s already over.

[@CrazyIrishmen7]

Jeremiah explains in their video that he would always get insulted because people claimed he was just trying to copy James with all his jokes and shit, but it turns out Jeremy was the one writing most of his jokes anyway. So I don't really see that happening.

[@yaboistewbot]

And Nolan just because of his old wheelhouse episodes that were weekly

[@celuiquipeut6527]

But James BUILT Donut. So witouth James it means Donut is no more.

[@kazikhalid6197]

@@celuiquipeut6527James didn’t build Donut . like Jeremiah and Jobe ,he’s also a host at donut .

[@parzival_419]

hasn't been this much drama in automotive media since Jeremy got fired from Top Gear

[@edgardoiracheta9563]

amen!!!

[@Yann_Poirier]

Alex leaving Car Throttle was another big thing tho Car throttle was dead imo the day the last video with him was uploaded, and that will be even worse here for donut.

[@Catorlyt]

​@@Yann_Poirier I think they're including that

[@eugp4198]

Matt Watson left Carbuyer and Carbuyer just going down hill. Carwow hitting million views for every of their videos.

[@zemstafreda]

It was a different kind of drama, Jeremy was fired for aggressive behavior

[@TheHuskyK9]

"What happened to James?" "We don't know. Thanks for watching." Gee, that sure answered my questions 😐😐

[@Singleeez]

Lmao ikr

[@JuanManuelTastzian]

He's asking us to see if we know something 😂

[@maltliquorslurpee]

after saying Jeremy instead of Jeremiah. so reputable

[@SpaceMissile]

gotta get on that hype train i guess

[@DIY-Mechanic]

trending...

[@eddyeddy2539]

Donuts going down the donut hole with all the great members leaving. Damn companies ruining the good channels to push their agenda lol

[@LukesCarTalk]

I see what u did there😭

[@HidingAllTheWay]

It's not really "pushing agenda", just big company trying to squeeze as much money as possibly from the smaller company they bought by the way of putting business people who don't know shit about what the company in question is about (car enthusiast stuff in this case) in charge, thus ruining the reason the smaller company was worth buying in the first place.

[@eddyeddy2539]

@@HidingAllTheWay the Chinese junk they keep trying to promote yes pushing an agenda for crappy cars from the good manufacture and crappy “better content”. Pushing a cheap agenda

[@aakburns]

Not agenda pushing. They’re just controlled by investors and it’s all about profits now. Move along and get educated.

[@notbobthebuilder3109]

​@@aakburnsstill an agenda. The feed is blown up with electric car feeds why because NOBODY wants to buy them.

[@jo38960]

James has BEEN slowly fading from the Donut face. Ever since High Low Subaru, he slowly just moved out the cam light. Like the Car History episodes of them going from Skyline to skyline. I reaaaly wanted it to be a way to bring back UP TO SPEED!!

[@LukesCarTalk]

Up to speed was the best and very informative

[@IDayUh]

I always surprise my friends with the information I learned from up to speed.

[@yaboileeroy3038]

Up to Speed tended to have a good number of errors that could be corrected with a simple Google search, but it was entertaining as heck and I’d be lying if I still didn’t use “hersp’ers” and “terks” when talking about engine numbers lol

[@Strengthinevidence]

@@yaboileeroy3038more power baby!!!

[@yaboileeroy3038]

@@Strengthinevidence MO POWAH BAY-BEEEHHHH

[@nicotinegaming2]

No power, baby 💔😢

[@silverstonehtpc6889]

I really feel sorry for Nolan and Justin as the last two main hosts left, and with Justin being relatively new. It seems they're holding on but not really liking their job. I look for Justin to move on pretty soon. He seems pretty relegated to just being the guy who loses the car-trivia games rather than the replacement or compliment to Jobe as the guy who actually knows how to work on cars.

[@stevestrider362]

Hey don't feel too bad, they've got a Jimmy?

[@Tunda2]

James is basically millennial Jeremy Clarkson

[@anon556]

Hardcore leftist communist?

[@eddief60]

Yes and its trash

[@MacEliot]

Donut is finished. They managed to dismantle the greatest team ever since Clarkson-May-Hammond on Top Gear. It won’t be the same.

[@benfubbs2432]

This video answered nothing, total waste of time.

[@TheHuskyK9]

Video: "Sad Day for Donut Media" Everyone: "Why?" Video: "We don't know."

[@DeezNuds]

All of his donut videos are like this, just catching on the trend to get some views

[@GLXTCHYY]

Ngl he’s beating the hell out of this and milking it for views imo

[@LukesCarTalk]

The video is titled “Sad Day for donut media” the sad part was that James unfollowed donut and zach and Jeremiah left donut. I then followed up with where is James and gave you all the info I could find.

[@benfubbs2432]

@@LukesCarTalk Thumbnail says "Is James gone?" you just waffle on for ages and never give an answer. Bottom tier content, top tier bait. You can argue with me about it, you can lean into it for the views and bait harder, or you can take feedback gracefully. I think the first two choice are a mistake.

[@hotstankygarbage788]

He said on a podcast (not the donut podcast) that he didn't see himself staying at Donut too much longer. He said he's getting married and wants a kid. So I'm not surprised at all. Donut will probably end up like Roosterteeth.

[@christopherchetty1708]

RIP DONUT

[@PolaroidKid]

James just announced he started his own channel SPEED 3 hours ago

[@Will-po4gd]

RIP donut, I hope the good members go to big time

[@jakefox3677]

Facts just hopefully a rebrand of the same content we wanted

[@PaoYong]

This is essentially like if someone bought an NBA team, lowered the pay to the players and hired more managers, and being surprised the players walk away

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

It's as if Disney would buy Star Wars. Oh, wait...

[@DuBstep115]

@@MyRegardsToTheDodo At least working for disney is still a goldmine for the actors

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

@@DuBstep115 We don't know how much the presenters at Donut made in the end, the 60k mentioned in the video was their starting salary.

[@cigarjefe]

James to Big Time is happening

[@belchbat9955]

Nolan and Aaron could start an Off Road channel, James and Jerry are gonna do street cars, they could divide and conquer. Donut ended when they stopped doing the videos WE love, science garage, up to speed, money pit…they’re just a different version of motor trend now. Wish them all the best

[@orest395]

I feel like he’s the face of donut, if he leaves, donut will lose subs faster than a live service game these days

[@Lifted420haze]

No more "hrsprs" 😢

[@kaidendiaz1534]

Donut really encouraged me to work on my own car. Sad to see the fall off happening so soon, but I’m glad to see my favorites continue automotive creation on their own channels!

[@nofreehooks]

Just went down a rabbit hole. Was watching your last videos. Refreshed and a new one was up lol

[@oliverallen5324]

James is the only person I recognize from Donut. If he’s gone I don’t care what the rest of the brand does lol

[@f4rensabri]

soon Donut will be presented by woke lesbian feminist

[@ply61]

If he’s gone, hope he’s going in good terms and that he keeps around

[@dhavidlee]

I think If Nolan out its done for donut

[@ahha6304]

If all original Pack 5 of J's out of Donut (James, Jeremiah, Nolan J, Justin and Jobe), even Jimmy or Sandro can't save them

[@jianh1989]

@@ahha6304 is Adam part of the team?

[@ninjinmugen]

Yeah I feel the same. With Jeremiah and Jobe gone, and James possibly gone in the future, the only one left that I consistently tune into would be Nolan.

[@CheapCheerful]

@@ninjinmugen Justin is cool.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

I'll keep watching Real Mechanic Stuff as long as they have Sandro, Angelina and Steph.

[@annasayaz3141]

Yo. How about You make an Up To Speed on James? A tribute kinda.

[@restfulambiancehq157]

I really hope he leaves and we don’t have to see him act like a 5 year old on a sugar high making stupid over exaggerated childish quips ever again. James was the biggest tool on Donut.

[@Sh00bsCHS]

HAHAHA i cant believe you showed the siemese twins sketch! lmfao GOLD

[@LukesCarTalk]

Now way you recognized that !

[@dimitris_kleisiaris]

James, Zack ,Jeremy and Nolan could easily create something like the old top gear...And we would be here to watch it!

[@motavice3499]

I see you're a very small channel. Ride the wave of this donut thing until the very end and I'm sure you'll surpass at least 10k subscribers. Mo powa baby.

[@LukesCarTalk]

Thanks man! I asked my subscribers what they wanted next and they mostly said more donut content. So that’s what I’m going to do

[@Carnerd101]

$60k is minimum wage in LA. Probably less now.

[@brownsfanlarry1340]

Donut is over if James leaves.

[@stamper_kgcoldmtnprojects2494]

I always wanted an up to speed on the Plymouth prowler…. Nevertheless oce i saw Donut merch in zumies i knew it was now wack.

[@ControlAllDa1337]

Basically we all want all the hosts to quit Donut and join BigTime 😂

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

I don't want them to join BigTime, that's Jeremiah's and Zach's channel. They should create their own channels. More freedom for them and more content for us.

[@ControlAllDa1337]

@@MyRegardsToTheDodo can't argue with that 👍

[@mattmac2488]

No, we don't. Jer and Zach will be great on their own.

[@slickstretch6391]

@@MyRegardsToTheDodo Agreed. They should have their own channels, but do collab videos a lot.

[@megatyaesree]

I love James. Best thing about Donut Media.

[@ATARIBOY2]

You missed one detail from James post. He tagged the producer who left earlier this year.

[@LukesCarTalk]

Ahhh, thanks for pointing that out.

[@para_dies8071]

It's always the same story, companies keep pushing for quantity over quality

[@AxetheFighter]

James was also in two broke girls for a quick moment but since i knew him from donut im like “wait a minute!”

[@LukesCarTalk]

You are correct!

[@AAllinsonNN]

JEREMIAH NOT JEREMY

[@1panic0]

Real quick. Whats up between James and Nolan? Because a long time ago, i noticed that he and Nolan always kept their distances from one another.

[@ericwilliams8420]

It's probably another corporate decision to split all the popular hosts apart rather than oversaturate them on singular videos, that way they can get more work done. :-/

[@1panic0]

@@ericwilliams8420 no, im not talking about that. A few episodes/months/years back i saw Nolan and James sitting and casting together, but James always tried to keep his distance from Nolan as much as he could and Nolan was always pushed to the edge of the table away from James. So im wondering whats up with those two?

[@mattmac2488]

​@@1panic0lovers quarrel.

[@1panic0]

@@mattmac2488 clearly.

[@reactor4]

Up To Speed is one of the best cars shows on the internet. Period

[@KamiCrit]

My guess is that James is starting his own KZbin channel.

[@Shimeih]

withouth up to speed donut would not be here.

[@frankcooke1692]

UPDATE: Commenters on their videos are still hounding them about where James is.

[@AaronSkone]

He also deleted that post, and just a bit ago shared on his story his excitement for BigTime reaching 1M subscribers. I know Donut allowed Zach and Jerry to plug their channel at the end of the last Ranger video, but it does seem like James is probably on the verge of leaving, possibly to join BigTime or start his own thing.

[@CapnJrod]

i got into the car scene about a year ago and im still under the impression that zach james jeremy and nolan are donut so this works out for me haha

[@CheapCheerful]

Come back James - we love you! Edit: Nobody has mentioned Justin Freeman yet. We love you too dude! Don't leave! Or if you do, join Big Time!

[@slickstretch6391]

It's ironic... all these years James has been talking about how his dad disappeared. He says "I love you." to us all the time, and then just... disappears.

[@MegaBenjamin]

James is donut, like it or not up to speed is really what got donut poppin and it was because of James and his personality. Without James donut is not donut

[@Spacepilot616]

Imagine saying 60k guaranteed a year isn't alot of money.(To start mind you) There are plenty of people who dont make that a year. And would happily take it. The problem is Jer knew has was taking a paycut to come to yt and chose to do it. You cant complain then.(he said he started at that, he wasnt there when he left) He was a scientist or engineer before this. They make a lot more than 60k. He could have stayed there then.

[@scoobysean555]

Gone looking for his dad ...he says it's that time

[@boyracer3477]

Donut media will now have to go to its strengths. From now on, they will post videos on climbing the corporate ladder, reading and understanding the company manual and how to memorize the company chain of command. I'm so looking forward to it.

[@joogonza]

James is the only reason I watched Donut

[@Ceoshyne]

I fw the channel keep it going I just subscribed

[@LukesCarTalk]

Thanks for the support!

[@Bluefire397]

I disagree

[@CollinRowles]

James will probably start his own thing just like Jeremiah and Zack

[@nathanjoseph4284]

To me James is like that one weird and crazy but cool uncle who gives you awesome gifts and loves to get his hands dirty. I miss the days of James being legit emotional in his Up to Speeds and other videos, like when he was crying over the deaths of Carrol Shelby and Ken Miles. And also when he was yelling "MO POWAH BABY," "LIGHTNING," and "BUFF HORSES." He's the face of Donut Media and I can't imagine the channel without him. If the rumors of James leaving are actually true, that would really be a big blow to the channel, and in about a few weeks from now not even half of the Donut cast will be recognizable.

[@bradwhite5884]

If James or/and Nolan leaves, then it is a sad day for them, those two are the last big OG member that are left, if they leave, they cement the end of the channel, so yeah

[@ThermalGoguh]

I want to know what's up because I like-a the drama, sure, but also because I think James is a lot of fun to watch and I hope that he gets back in front of the camera soon. Hopefully that heart emoticon was a love thing and not another heart health thing.

[@yvnginfinity]

They sit on donuts channel (which they were allowed to post on) and pretend it’s peaches and creamville all they want, the big dogs were definitely using some shady business practices. A friend of mine recently left a brand he was a large part of because he was promised proof of equity for months and months, finally the last time he asked the company said it would “be best to part ways”. I feel something similar happened here

[@JazzTechie]

I unsubbed a couple of years ago when "up to speed" ended. Those two guys came on board around that time. I avoid overproduced channels with sponsor segments, so I didn't get much of an opportunity to see their stuff.

[@IslayAnderson]

All of the big corporate channels jumping the shark has been the best thing for automotive KZbin

[@ulrickts]

"...Started off making $60k..." I only make that after a decade of work in my company. I guess California prices and salaries are much higher than the Midwest, though.

[@youngflamemp3]

Summary: this guy also doesn't have a clue

[@alexmonteiro166]

Mike could you make your channel a car community news typa channel? You got everything for it tbh, the voice, edits and etc

[@uberrainman]

Yesterday in my subscriptions I had the new Donut and Big Time video side by side. Big Time had 3X the views. It's clear what the fans want, and it's not the trash Donut has been putting out lately.

[@churchking2527]

For reference, I started my first job at 20k.... Canadian. 60k IS a lot of money.

[@I_Ruby_I]

if he joined bigtime that would be sick, but anywhere he goes i wish him the best of luck and good health.

[@valleydreamcar]

💚 ⚡️ he’s going EV 🥲

[@onlydavid]

Typical agreements ask that important brand spokesmen or executives make regular appearances for a certain amount of time after a buyout. Notice how his last few feature videos focus on him making big purchase… he got a small windfall. James is probably just doing the minimum to get his corporate money. If the guy has continuing health problems, the Hollywood grind is probably too much for him. 💖James Pumphrey forever. He’s doing the right thing thing for his situation.

[@buck3103]

at this point donut should post more about donuts to get more viewers.

[@omarzowila]

I remembered whenever Donut Media gave me free decals and stickers

[@leo_mbel8]

Man I really hope Donut isn't pulling a Hoonigan😢If James and Nolan leave it over.

[@eldisa013]

James is one of unique character on Donut which has great influence. Try comparing videos with and without (two or more host in it) James.

[@sidharthcs2110]

James is the reason why I subscribed to Donut

[@Betts_The_Lesser25]

James became part of the corporate entity that owns Donut --- or he's creating his own channel. He definitely gives me the vibe of the talent that goes corporate ala Triple H

[@TheDwightMamba]

Jeremiah did the bulk of the writing for James anyway. If you miss James, just go watch Jeremiah and Zack on Big Time. Donut has become a massive commercial with commercial breaks, much like The Price Is Right.

[@rushdrift]

mo powa baby I just love this quote and how James make it sound so good

[@FyukYiu]

Who is Jeremy? His name is Jeremiah or Jerry.

[@ariandbom]

It's just sad to see my favorite auto channel on KZbin is slowly falling apart

[@I_love_bread_and_Hungry_Jacks]

My brain autopiloted to CLARKSOOOOOOOOOON!!! when I read comments talking about Jeremy & James

[@CarStory]

He’s done with donut. Why else would he unfollow them on instagram?

[@nwerd7584]

People dont seem to realize Donut didnt have to sell shit, and did so anyway. Theyre just a fucking clothing brand.

[@Soul_Equaliser]

Donut needs to focus on selling more evs and cheap disposable car accessories from wish.

[@Cryptic141]

hope James joins Big Time and brings back b2b god I love that series

[@jasonbecker4997]

James should team up with his dad, Matt’s Off Road Recovery.

[@Stormtrooper-oc4vn]

This isn't a surprise... it's not their channel so they don't get creative freedom. It'd been like this for a very long time in the TV industry as well. I'm glad it's about time they figured it out and do their own thing.

[@wookiebear8468]

Love all of the Donut hosts! Sad to see them part ways

[@notesonwheels]

Mate, were you a member of the ig donut private channel? More than a month ago it had an update that James was removed from moderator. He has left a long time ago.

[@edd2184]

You know what all these corporate channels are going to learn the same lesson... People love the host, they don't love the channel

[@Biglos454]

Which Video is that final clip from? The one with the grey porche. In want to find out my about that interior

[@LukesCarTalk]

Video is from donut media. Title “We drove every priced Porsche” 15:40 in the video

[@shinobi-zensei]

I wouldn’t be surprised if James joins BigTime

[@jy4057]

0:57 gotta be honest here as someone living in LA, _starting_ 60K/year isn’t that bad. Bro definitely made a lot more as a biomedical engineer maybe that’s why he sounded so sad about it lol. _Starting_ 60k when no one really knew who Jeremy was, is fine imo. Later on though when he was in a lot of videos, he definitely made more and I want to see that contract because he never mentioned his latest salary before leaving lol. Not knocking down on Jeremy or anything. I like him. He’s very likeable. It’s just as a dude who grew up in LA, grew up broke and was broke for a lot of years in their 20s, I feel like Jeremy the type of dude who never really experienced living in a 3 bedroom single family house filled with 3-4 families on rotation 😂.

[@oliverelizalde]

60k is absolute garbage in LA. Especially coming from a well paying industry and putting in the amount of work he did for donut media.

[@guarapo66]

Isn’t the pain in the left arm as a possible symptom of a heart attack? I was taught it was in the left side not the right 🤔

[@ericmci]

Did you say "the thing that fears me the most"?

[@frvshmdia]

he also made a cameo appearance in a scene from 2 broke girls, don’t tell me how i know this but i watched the episode he was in and i was like that’s the horspwrs guy lmaoo..

[@martinqizeaq]

And now we know why the most loved series is not coming back despite the Donut comment section filed with asking fans. It's not the host. But the corporate is responsible.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Everyone is bailing out of DM, as they should. They need to be able to be themselves and create on their own. I truly hope they all make it and are successful and make enough cash to survive and thrive.

[@marcjones744]

James is the biggest Donut star for me and alot of people. Cant remember the last time i watched fitment industries since they cleared house either.

[@user60521123]

Our obsession with privatization is destroying everything of value that has been worked for in this country. And It’s all just so some wealthy, moronic douches can squeeze out a little more profit for themselves. Donut is such a cool channel and it’s falling apart.