The Try Guys Tell All

[@GiantHippo444]

the interconnected support of mythical, smosh, try guys, and dropout is refreshing to hear in relation to an industry as infamously and historically cutthroat as entertainment.

[@khaleesiknope]

They mentioned that they talked to Rhett and Link and Sam Reich and Ian in the trypod and it warms my heart that they are all supporting each other to lift each other up and to help make this the best they can

[@henyo5409]

i really hope watcher gets in on it. They DONKED UP but i loved them so dearly and i want them to do well

[@CatCaffeine]

I wish all of them would go together on one platform with one fee but I get how impractical it would be.

[@nobledixon8248]

I wish they would all get together on one platform like max so I don’t end up paying $50 a month for all of their streaming services

[@-streaminadream-5356]

right it’s very comforting to know. on their podcasts they all visit each other and similar stuff like that and it’s a great vibe 🫰

[@leahmoore6820]

Ned's betrayal was insane. He risked the livelihoods of so many. I can't imagine how it felt for them. I still can't believe people defend him and want him back. he took down his "apology." And to have people make fun of them for handling it maturely was ridiculous.

[@bluester7177]

There are people who want him back? I've been watching them and reading comments consistently after Ned left and I've never seen it, I literally started watching again because he left, i hated him and thought he was insufferable, he made every video worse but I only understood that what i disliked about the videos were his vibes after I've seen the ones without him.

[@leahmoore6820]

@@bluester7177 I've seen it more on Instagram and Facebook, especially with this announcement. And I totally agree.

[@morganschull6597]

​@@bluester7177 I've seen plenty of comments saying neither did enough wrong to lose friends and their jobs 🥴

[@christywillis1707]

​@@morganschull6597Really? I feel like I saw those comments around the web, but not really from fans, just from spectators. I feel like most of the fans were pretty universally outraged that he would betray Ariel and the company like that.

[@ubersc00ber]

​@@deejrdee1that's what happens when you fuck over your friends.

[@loveangel999]

It’s honestly very refreshing to hear creators acknowledge the USER experience on KZbin has gotten much worse over the years, not just the changes that affect creators, you can tell they really care about the quality of the content they’re sending out to their audience and how we feel as subscribers

[@rachelmills947]

Daniel Howell spoke out about his creator experience, and it was just baffling to me. I find out more and more every day. It's so nice to hear all of these people speak up about it

[@saturn888]

truly. they care about their audience and their team a lot and it shows.

[@waywardmind]

Great point. The change has been slow but drastic.

[@Bobo-xm6jb]

@@saturn888 oh yeah they love us so much they want us to pay to watch their content instead of it being free... they care about us so much!

[@-myharlequinnsapphicarch-]

@@Bobo-xm6jb you mustve not listened at all, bc theyre still uploading 💀💀

[@sunfoxz]

fun fact about the snl sketch they mentioned, someone looked into it and it turns out one of the writers who was a part of it is actually a friend of ned's and went to school with him at yale. so if you were wondering why they went for such a reductive take on the situation and mocked the try guys' response, that's why. edit to correct the name of the school, i mixed up two ivy leagues by mistake!

[@lavenderbones2628]

also so revealing that THAT might be how ned views the situation… horrifying

[@leahmoore6820]

Makes complete sense.

[@KF-hi1dz]

They were at Yale, not Harvard

[@sunfoxz]

@@KF-hi1dz my mistake, you're totally right! lemme edit the comment

[@ChrissaTodd]

though Bowen yang has claimed they didn't actually do research, so maybe will stephens didn't know of the situation as a whole idk

[@Jamjosh]

The way they articulated how KZbin prioritizes themselves over all else was actually so clarifying. I never really thought about how brutal it is for existing channels.

[@belinus7180]

In marketing terms, this is part of what's referred to as "digital sharecropping"

[@christinadaniels3531]

This was a far better explanation than they gave on their channel. It would have been a better explanation from the guys from Watcher as well.

[@aproxamillionwasps474]

They have lots of sponsors and get millions of views, they hired way too many staff and now they can’t afford them. That’s what this is about lol not to mention Zach said they hired MORE “cast members”. Settle down boy it’s unscripted KZbin not broadway.

[@kobochan]

​@aproxamillionwasps474 couldn't agree more. As much as they used to be relevant, this is gonna be a huge wakeup call for them that they're not all that. There's a reason why creators with even bigger presence still can't move away from youtube. I wish them luck, but I give this new venture of theirs 1 year tops.

[@anju5124]

And that reminded me of Adam Conover's recent video on how Google search engine sells ads prioritising profit. KZbin is also owned by them right?

[@marieleelee]

I didn't think I could still be pissed off at that one guy but to know how much it affected not only the 3 other Try Guys but also their company opportunities and the lives of their staff, it makes me angry all over again.

[@boloolu]

SAME!!! 😠

[@alyssa6156]

it's insane to think about the ramifications his actions had (not to mention the, like, personal betrayals) and all of it for WHAT 😤😠

[@crimm7597]

you can say Ned its alright its not a swear word

[@nessmarie6044]

@@deejrdee1 he was the most boring part of the try guys, the other three have always been the more favoured ones and you know it

[@wr3nch.h661]

@@deejrdee1youre simply painfully wrong, and its okay. theyre more succesful than they have ever been, and most importantly, theyre free to be as creative as they want. theyre free. stay mad, and stay crying.

[@leahmoore6820]

Ned's college friend wrote the SNL sketch which says everything. hearing them talk about it is heartbreaking.

[@Harri_James]

Did he though? Ned once mentioned knowing someone on SNL but I don't think it was ever confirmed who that was and if he was involved. Happy to be proved wrong though.

[@ypp0p]

​@@Harri_James a guy listed in the writing credits for the sketch went to college with him

[@crystaleve29]

@@Harri_James there was a guy who was listed as a writer of the skit who was name dropped by Ned in a video. Not sure if they were still actively friends but they were in college.

[@camcat26]

“Friends” can be used pretty loosely. By the sounds of it, they weren’t particularly close at the time but there was enough of a pre-existing relationship to result in a major bias

[@DankSouls37]

I'm happy for Keith and Zach, but I HAVE to applaud Zach, he sounds like he matured so much and almost sounds like the boss of the Try Guys. No offense to keith, but Zach was portrayed as the frail one and "childish" for a couple years before The Event. And when The Event happened, Keith did say that Zach stood up and took a huge burden and manage to make everything okay at the end of the day. And now he sounds like a leader. And I'm confident Keith is being just as active in leading the company, but I gotta say, Zach, you're rocking it!!

[@bluester7177]

From ehat I understand from the time of "the event", Zach really had to step up to do the admin of the company, so that's probably why.

[@TM.BECK14]

He really has grown and matured so much over the last year or so! And he seems a lot more confident as well 💚

[@jarkkehhh213]

Keith was doing shows with his musical group at the time, so Zach was the one in charge of everything as he was only one of the owners taking care of things... It seems like having that dumped into his lap when everything was expected to be chill, chance to show some leadership.

[@tml2862]

To be fair, Keith is a father now and has his band at the same time. He has to try to be everything to everyone and so it makes sense that Zach has more control in the decisions and such.

[@OmfgHiii]

like ian when anthony left

[@sezzyridge]

I had no idea Ned caused this much of an issue. Like you wouldn’t think it would have mattered that much. It was “just an affair.” But the fact that these guys lost MILLIONS of dollars is absolutely fucking insane. Ned could have literally RUINED these guys, and it seems like he has next to zero shame about it. That's borderline sociopathic.

[@sibuna01]

Not to mention they were worried about the lawsuits

[@ConfusedHydrangea]

@@sibuna01 they obviously still are, considering the fact that they still dance around the topic rather than addressing it directly or referring to Ned by name.

[@shaynannigans]

@@ConfusedHydrangealegally they can’t, it was part of legal paperwork they alluded to signing.

[@mejustme908]

Ned should feel shame for all the pain and suffering he has caused and is continuing to feel !!!! Booooo on You I will never even speak your name. 16:58

[@Gayredheadbitch94]

Honestly he fucked everyone over in so many ways and he doesn’t deserve to be forgiven

[@georgia.sian.clarke]

Can we talk about how professionally Zach talks. Like in my brain he is silly corndiddy but I've realised how professional he is and how well he explains himself.

[@HaveaBiscuitt]

Anthony looks like a young dad in the 70s on his way to a weekend tennis match 👨🏻🎾🏌🏻

[@shelbeehive]

I kinda dig the mustache

[@retana0612]

STOP THATS SO TRUE

[@arelyamaya3822]

Laughing at how accurate that is

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

😂😂😂😂

[@obstsalat21]

Those calves are something else😂

[@127sys]

the try guys must’ve been shaking when the watcher stuff went down and everyone started begging them not to do the same before they even announced second try tv 😂😂

[@melaniefletcher3217]

I will say they did it so MUCH better than Watcher lmao. Like they made the cast announcement more of the focus, made their streaming service an actual affordable price but not alienating their audience by claiming it’s affordable, AND letting their audience know that they will still post the content on KZbin. Plus their reasonings for a streaming service sound a lot more reasonable than Watcher’s. Watcher didn’t actually discuss why KZbin isn’t a hospitable environment for their content. the try guys explained it AND expressed their frustration for their audience having to watch so many ads before they get to the video and such. I respect the way the Try Guys did this cause Watcher’s announcement was a literal train wreck 💀 granted the Try Guys probably learned a lot from that wreck so

[@Bisexualdragon4042]

The biggest difference is that this was planned for over a year, and they actually talked with their audience. From the video at the start of the year with a six month plan to them always posting when they couldn't upload. And they did a great job announcing it. While the watcher announcement was as random as everyone suddenly growing a third eye overnight.

[@aleks-33]

​@@melaniefletcher3217 all their notes are from a year before so I don't think they "learned" anything, they just did it right from the start. Someone on reddit had the theory that Watcher heard about the Try Guys doing it and ran to do this and release their platform before them and that thats why the Watcher announcement was so sloppy, the platform barely works, has no app, they didn't have show announcements except for the new worth it, etc. I'm much more inclined to believe Watcher copied Try Guys rather than Try Guys changing course on ANYTHING weeks before releasing their announcement that had been in plan for a year.

[@melaniefletcher3217]

@@Bisexualdragon4042 that’s a fantastic point

[@calci2679]

Yeah the hypocrisy is astounding. Watcher did botch the announcement but then they course corrected and people are still not happy and blowing it out of proportion. But then they’re happy about this? It’s odd.

[@coldnightair_2578]

per the last trypod episode, the new euphemism for The Event is "donuts": "when the donut shop caught fire ..." "well the donut had shit in it!"

[@gabiluch87]

The Donut lost focus...

[@ivorypayton]

The Doughnut had a consensual workplace relationship

[@Mika-yn9mj]

@@ivorypayton Well.. the Donut was the acting HR and CEO, having relations with a subordinate.

[@ivorypayton]

@@Mika-yn9mj I am simply quoting The Doughnut, I do not nor will ever agree with The Doughnut’s actions 😂

[@meraribonilla9561]

​@@ivorypaytonliar!

[@nataliesuzannebrawner1496]

The way that Ned put not only his own family, but his friends and employees in jeopardy is so telling of his character and values. Looking back, his inauthenticity is so obvious - but in the moment, it’s wild how actively he convinced us he was a family man with a high moral compass. I have LOVED this new era without him, and I am so impressed with the way the rest of the team handled the situation as a whole.

[@deejrdee1]

You're harassing an innocent person. Stop being toxic and leave him alone.

[@donrainesoh]

It’s almost like he’s human and you’re the one acting morally perfect.

[@deejrdee1]

​@@donrainesoh The ones who act like their crap doesn't stink are usually the most morally corrupt. Take Natalie for example, she acts like she knows what's best for a dying channel (Try Guys mostly) but in reality, she has probably said worse things than this. The problem with these toxic stans is that they all advocate for literal physical violence against one man who did nothing wrong.

[@amy-rz5lf]

30:46 “is labor supposed to feel this good?” baby that’s a pain kink.

[@natychocolatee]

Yeap! I'm blushing

[@azayra1156]

Submissive and Breedable

[@axel4320]

YEAH I was like "Damn, for free??"

[@henyo5409]

the WHOLE time keith and zack HAD to be like "uhhhhhh... is he gonna cum" CUZ I WOULD BE CONCERNED.

[@juliecxtie]

I mean.. he did want Tommy to choke him BLINDFOLDED so 🤷🏻‍♀

[@lindsaygreener]

Call me simple, but I really love it when men do labor simulation.

[@LaManelle]

I absolutely looooove it. It's pure satisfaction in that tiny dark corner of my soul.

[@FoxNimbus]

SAME

[@melodybarta2837]

Same same

[@beastinfection638]

Modern feminists when they see men in pain: 😀

[@MrCommentGod]

*New rule of the Internet:* If a KZbinr exist, Anthony Padilla is going to interview them

[@Tuturial464]

Anthony has created both a legendary Series and understanding the greatest minds of youtube

[@joyceannedeleon8894]

i wish this was universal because a sinjin drowning interview would be so funny 😭😭😭

[@AceFurryTrash]

Yep he switched to interviewing KZbinrs when it got too sad.

[@briannam3140]

what if this was just his original strategy to meet famous youtubers he likes 😂

[@d3lta_p]

​@ville__You've replied to every single comment under this video, clearly you care

[@yesterdaydream]

Remember when The Algorithm didn't have us all by the balls? Those were the days...

[@thenopedetective]

Did those days ever exist? The algorithm has always been an issue, there was just far less competition.

[@Ashbrash1998]

​@@thenopedetectiveI think it was always there, it's just now more manipulated and complicated then it was before.

[@yesterdaydream]

@@thenopedetective I've been here a long time; I guess a version of The AlGoreRhythm must have always been in place, but it definitely didn't have us this firmly by the balls.

[@britneymyers7020]

I miss the trending page 😢

[@LiamW338]

These days I just have the channels I've followed for years, I know their schedules and when to check for uploads so they never really miss my views, I haven't used the home page/explore page for a while. I genuinely think for creators to expand their audience they need to do more collaborations, that's how I find new people

[@vickykitty9492]

10:00 Man, for most SNL sketches, “mocked” would be a word I’d never use. But, this sketch is certainly an exception. The lack of empathy, humor, and tone-deafness that this sketch had truly showed how ‘out-of-touch’ the people who made that sketch were. Mockery, cruel mockery at that, is certainly a phrase I’d use to explain how they handled that situation.

[@claryeddie5260]

Neds friend from college wrote it so it’s not a surprise

[@jadewolf22]

Can I just say it is so impressive how the Second Try streaming transition has been marketed and presented by the Try team. Within a few days they released the announcement video, then Eugene’s goodbye, then their own podcast going more in detail on the change and now also an interview about it on another big channel. And throughout it all the message has been the same- this is a positive change, we will be on KZbin still but because of advertisers and The Algorithm KZbin is not a feasible streaming service for our company anymore. With just the announcement video I was thinking cool sure good for you, not sure why you need it when influencers make so much money. But now with these additional videos I really understand why it’s really hard to run a long term successful company with KZbin as the main content platform and I am fully supportive of them. And saying we’re now treating KZbin as a marketing platform like instagram as opposed to a content host platform is such a good take. Plus packaging it with announcing a massive official cast expansion- such a smart PR move. Pair the scary change with a fun change, and it really sells how their streaming platform will actually be “bigger and better” than the old Try Guys. Obviously hindsight is 20/20 but I’m sure the Watcher team is realllll jealous they didn’t slow down and really figure out how to present essentially what will become the same thing…

[@michellepamela4445]

With the try guys, they have also been talking about change and future projects for a while now, so this move is somewhat expected. Whereas The Watcher feels so sudden and it's just... unexpected and perhaps that's why it's received rather negatively

[@jjlonsdale5971]

The marketing and messaging has been impeccable. I am so impressed. I wish we could know if they changed any of the talking points last minute after the Watcher debacle. My guess is that after an initial panic, they stuck with the plan. After all, “Goodbye KZbin (everybody has five bucks)” is the stupidest message I’ve seen in a loooooong time.

[@jadewolf22]

@@jjlonsdale5971 oh man yes I am so curious if they changed anything after Watcher’s video! It was certainly a good primer on what not to do lol

[@ameliarose47]

Considering the way they handled the donut situation pretty much perfectly, it's not surprising their PR game is on fleek. They got a crash course REAL QUICK when that shit went down.

[@Bluey306]

​@@ameliarose47fr. i have to imagine after The Event, any other PR management situation must be like a breeze. like high altitude training.

[@GingerBreadSed]

This era of Smosh, 2nd Try and Dropout all collaborating with cast members showing up on each other’s platforms is SO fun to follow! Excited to see what comes next 🤠

[@ladyofrillwater]

I NEED a Dimension 20 season with Keith and Zach like I need oxygen and water, tbh.

[@cilantrho]

@@ladyofrillwater yeah id kill for that

[@themedza6970]

and mythical to! GMM on smosh is hilarious, GMM on try guys is hilarious Try on smosh is hilarious, it all works

[@abbyllama7282]

I would be nice to see genuine collabs, too, with smosh, GMM, and others on the platform. Like it used to be

[@soph.naomiii]

it seems like there will be ! josh was already in the phoning it in finale and someone from dropout for trolly problems

[@draisens]

well - Smosh and GMM are already collaborating. remember, Smosh was part of GMM from 2019 (after the Defy shutdown) to 2023 (when Anthony reaffiliated himself with Smosh). That's partly what Smosh is doing nowadays, trying to find collabs since the brand isn't as popular because times change.

[@Somethingcorporate99]

Smosh, GMM and Try Guys all coming together with Dropout would probably help make the world a better place 😂

[@JYRound]

​@@Somethingcorporate99and other youtubers from LA like jacksfilms and REACT

[@LoveCrumb]

I miss those days

[@isabellabreinig264]

Bring back the Barkchlor and I’ll consider okay Keith

[@mirandaperry1889]

YES!!!

[@sommer.sunshine]

LMFAO

[@kelseylabelle7885]

There's legit an entire barkschler playlist😂😂😂

[@user-bl7kg7tj1c]

YES

[@sarahwenger4479]

It’s on the app!!

[@samanthachia1491]

Try Guys doing their homework, research and explaining the situation WAAAAAYY better than Watcher

[@anju5124]

What is this Watcher?

[@beth641]

@@anju5124watcher is the channel that steven lim, shane madej and ryan bergara moved from buzzfeed to, they then tried to move their entire audience to a streaming app and quit youtube, but didn’t do it nearly as well as second try. they didn’t have new content for the app, they just weren’t going to make any youtube content anymore.

[@LishB1011]

Talking to Sam Reich about Dropout's success and failures is definitely the right move. I would not be surprised if that's what prompted them to come up with so many unique variety shows. Idk if I'm going to sub regularly like I do Dropout, but once all of the first season of something like Escape The Kitchen drops, I'll sub for a month or 2 to check out the other content

[@stranger0128]

​@@anju51243 guys who also left Buzzfeed and built their own channel called the Watcher. They launched another subscription service for their videos prior the try guys, but they got backlash from it because their viewers know better. Then the try guys launched the 2nd try tv like after a couple of days but they did not get hate for it.

[@emanminus]

Im calling it Try guys, GMM and Smosh create one mega streaming service - get a unified tv deal and lets goooo...youtube is dying

[@desmondhume]

gmm already has a patreon clone, i don't think they'd do that

[@jijitters]

Mythical would never partner with anyone else. Even when they owned Smosh, they never looped Smosh into their Patreon or paid content lol

[@Imm0rtalcookie]

Try guys with dropout is a potential. What with the sam reich mention, and with hank greens involvement recently with dropout I wouldnt be suprised if his content eventually got looped in too

[@joshiesushi]

I really wish Try Guys and Watcher would go on one platform. Call it something like the Buzz or old buzz. I can't help but think they all talked about this move. Its uncanny how similar their ideas were.

[@owleyes9739]

⁠@@Imm0rtalcookieHank Green’s comedy special is going to be on dropout as a part of their new comedy special hosting initiative “dropout presents” so I think we’re starting to see that happen

[@BuzzardPlanet97]

On the one hand I think KZbinrs breaking away and starting their own services will be a great improvement in the quality of their content and could be a good thing, but if this becomes a big trend nobody will be able to afford to watch all of their favourite creators

[@bavv7056]

It is KZbin’s fault at the end of the day…. But also there are more KZbinrs than ever, that saturation will inherently have a negative butterfly effect on everyone.

[@KleioChronicles]

KZbin should do what they do with streamers they want to attract. If they want to keep certain content creators then they should pay them for a certain amount of output on youtube. They won’t, because the brainrot stuff that keeps people watching for long times makes youtube so much money.

[@bluester7177]

I dont think it will be everyone, it will peobably just be the content creators who actually have companies to run like mythical, dropout, critical roll, 2nd try and maybe with time they will all consolidate to one service like Nebula. Most other creators are doing things mostly alone and paying one to 2 people max.

[@bamblerz]

Simple solution would be for the top ten KZbinrs of specific generes to create their own platforms so people have more of the content they like in one place for one price. For example the past buzzfeed crew on one. The cinnamontoastken, pewdiepie, moist critical, jacksepticeye type on another. Etc

[@csteele4736]

​@bamblerz this is what I was thinking. I feel like a tryguys/smosh/mythical/watcher(coughcough) platform would work perfectly so it's all in one place for people who watch a lot of the same content

[@rosella5358]

I'll miss Eugene as much as I missed Anthony.

[@aleks-33]

Ur comment made me say OUCH outloud 😢

[@kimnamjoonbts]

@ville__i do! 😁

[@jojo2007ish]

Facts

[@MildlyPerturbed]

@ville__lol what??

[@draisens]

@@MildlyPerturbed leave him. he's a pathetic troll.

[@spongebrain410]

Keith dressed like Anthony looks exactly like every Midwest skater boy I dated in high school

[@aleajohnson3669]

I can't tell if this is a compliment or insult, but ya I had a crush on every guy that looked like Keith dressed as Anthony

[@caithenry8429]

I saw this comment in advance but still wasn't prepared for the Midwest Skater boy energy

[@Jax_isaViewer]

Anthony someone is going to use the noises you made during the labor simulator and make a whimper audio. You cannot just put this shit on the internet FOR FREE Anthony

[@Kalise1d]

Real asf

[@LittleLulu614]

that clip was NSFW

[@VampireB829]

Link? 😅

[@beffcow]

ya i was 🧱d

[@aerith615]

For sure was feeling some things myself. There’s just something about a man moaning and breathing heavily…

[@rileygay1235]

zach’s major step into leadership, from him and keith starting duo projects, to ned’s scandal, to eugene’s departure, as well as his ability to communicate about the try guys in such a mature way is really amazing to see! seeing him grow over this past decade is just so cool

[@witheredaisy]

Ian's advice being, who gives a shit? and landing exactly where Zach needed is a highlight.

[@sorekcazimi]

34:44

[@TG-nd9rj]

I appreciate that the channels moving into the space of having their own streaming platforms are also still uploading to youtube. While it sucks to "miss out" on content behind a paywall, it makes 100% sense to break away from youtube/amazon/google/etc because those platforms take HUGE percentages of the revenue. And with the algorithm and ad space being the way they are, it's very touch and go. I wish them the best!

[@puppypr1nc3]

​@ville__wtf

[@aarons.2323]

Having your own streaming platform doesn't always work out in the end though. Hello, Rooster Teeth.* *Although RT was apparently bleeding money for a decade, and owned by Time Warner who clearly didn't know how to manage their people. Several scandals later and RT and every channel (RIP Funhaus, especially) associated it with it is now dead.

[@zaneplatt3533]

​@@aarons.2323 RT lasted 21 years...

[@Reddzion]

@@puppypr1nc3 it's a bot.

[@justanotherweirdo11]

​@@aarons.2323Well Rooster Teeth sold to Warner Bros and didn't own their own company anymore. And Warner Bros loves axing creative project for some reason so I'm not surprised.

[@GingerBreadSed]

25:45 SAM REICH MENTIONED ‼️🗣️❗️‼️🗣️❗️‼️ EVERYBODY DO THE WEENIS

[@NoahConner]

The weeins is a dance!

[@witpix6]

everybody is a genius!

[@joanbernsten3960]

Who knows it in advance

[@albasapri3265]

I love these comments so much

[@TransGuyOnTheFly]

I know it in advance!

[@MollyKillers]

I’m just so proud of all 3 of the Try Guy’s boys! For Eugene leaving what he knows to chase his dreams that’s so scary but also so exciting. For Zach and Keith to branching out to their own streaming platform and inviting more people onto the cast that’s also so scary but also so so exciting! I just want them all to succeed!!!

[@snclarno86]

It’s refreshing that they actually care about their employees so much. Just proves if the small business can make it a priority then the big businesses can figure it out

[@20KadamsMaclay00]

zach giving a shoutout to sam reich made me so so happy, too many people are sleeping on dropout

[@sommer.sunshine]

i’m glad that they actually explained why this platform doesn’t work for them anymore. transparency is the best policy

[@Rhysing]

Man, there has been a good amount of overlap between Try Guys, Smosh, Mythical and Dropout. I would love to see the 4 of them have a collective subscription that covers all 4 but I know they each need their own revenue independent for their unique beyond youtube content.

[@paramiko]

I like Anthony's vibes in how he conduct his interviews. He researches, sympathizes and doesnt overshadow his interviewees.

[@Somethingcorporate99]

I'd love an interview with Sam Reich about being the CEO for Dropout and how he's running the company because theyre absolutely amazing over there

[@Bisexualdragon4042]

Love The try guys, from a rolling stone article to an interview with Anthony, they thought of everything to ensure this announcement was made clear and received well. Can't wait to see the new cast and shows.

[@Tahliarts]

You need to interview sam reich from dropout!

[@hannahjoy4857]

Please!

[@blahblahblahEMILY]

omg yes please

[@ASMRBroe]

Y'know. I was mad at first. Now I think I'll give them a shot. Hearing that they knew the content was stale is a breath of fresh air. I had basically stopped watching them for the past year because I found them to be "following the algorithm". As in, generic content that all channels make (food mostly). After hearing all of this, and specifically that they will be doing things they enjoy again... I'm in.

[@yougococ]

I've always been a casual viewer at best but I'll be signing up for their streaming service, just to support what they're doing

[@lodewijk.]

*give it a try

[@daniellekirsch5402]

Agree! Theyve sold me. They seem like their intentions are right.

[@tacostew1670]

@@lodewijk. 🎼🎵🎶

[@munnak3695]

Yeah just a LOOOOOTTTTT of food content right??? Eat this eat that... I was like...is this turning into a FOOD CHANNEL ENTIRELY

[@KarosElite]

Bruh for a while there they almost became The Try GUY. 💀

[@leticiaschevis7380]

I'm glad Keith recognized how much he and Grant look alike bc I'm always getting tricked into thinking that Keith is in a dropout video and in the end it's Grant

[@saym0.0]

i think years ago there was a college humour skit about this lol

[@EterPuralis]

Oh there was 😂 ​@@saym0.0

[@rhonal4198]

They're not the first to break away from KZbin and start their own way of streaming, look at college humour and dropout. It's been very successful for them so it will be interesting to see if that is an anomaly or a trend.

[@Robinv0224]

Yeah Zach said on the Trypod that they got help from Dropout for their streaming platform. Even using KZbinr membership was Josh from Dropout’s idea

[@JeskidoYT]

They're like Smosh with dropout elements now

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@JeskidoYT Honestly, I could see if KZbin becomes fully unsustainable and separate subscriptions become too much, that those three brands could join under dropout

[@lubbidium6435]

i mean it sounds like Sam Reich from Dropout gave them advice, so it tracks

[@melaniefletcher3217]

I think the only channels that can sustain a streaming service platform are channels that produce a LOT of content like dropout and the try guys. Watcher got so much backlash for their announcement because they don’t even produce enough content on KZbin for anyone to see a streaming service for just their content as something worth paying for

[@gabiluch87]

Zach really did write EMO on his arm 😂😂😂

[@d.o.m.i.]

why does keith looks like he's too big and too small for the chair at the same time

[@Groundedsquirrel]

He has been the insides of a chair so maybe that is it

[@irestuff]

@@Groundedsquirrel im cackling

[@Groundedsquirrel]

@@irestuff that is one of my favorites I may reach it now. Glad to give you a good cackle!

[@8hypnotyze8]

Guys wake up, Anthony Padilla whimper audio just dropped

[@vourdalak1]

Link plz

[@Gayredheadbitch94]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@-streaminadream-5356]

i loved their era where they were setting up other people to try things like a group of moms, a group of older adventurers, Rachael herself!!! i just hope they know that the try guys show was never meaningless. seeing people have those experiences they wanted was beautiful

[@NaudVanDalen]

30:47 "Is labor supposed to feel this good?" - Anthony Padilla 2024

[@reemsv97]

That segment had me blushin😂😂

[@Rangotheorangeboy]

Why was that kinda hot

[@natychocolatee]

I was looking for someone like me... hoje aprendemos que o Anthony gosta de dor....😂

[@Tuturial464]

Respect for KZbinrs and for Smosh and the Try Guys and Mythical

[@InterstellarNoa]

I was thinking about how when people act as Anthony they draw squiggly lines all over their arms so when it cut to Zach and Keith interviewing I lost it at Zach’s arms

[@gabiluch87]

Zach wrote EMO on the inside of his right arm hahaha

[@Lunarangelsakurano]

This interview is proof that the event had such an enormous impact on the entirety of the company both on and off the clock. It’s not just a small thing like how many comments I’ve read before had made it out to be.

[@berenicesalinas2433]

*Anthony adds labor simulator to cart*

[@banannasnot]

Zach hair is looking great- not that it looked a bad before but ik he wasn’t happy about it, I’m so happy for him now tho

[@gabiluch87]

I LOVE his haircut rn

[@conormurphy4328]

It’s certainly an unfortunate hairline

[@ahhh4117]

@@conormurphy4328 I mean u can say anything on an anonymous platform, the real question is should you

[@conormurphy4328]

@@ahhh4117 lol do I need to be anonymous to insult somebody’s hairline?

[@ycam1127]

​@@conormurphy4328you know, you absolutely have every right to comment on it. But, you're not just commenting, you are insulting. That's your word not mine. And you also have every right to insult a stranger online. But doing that speaks to your character, so I want to comment on you. Real immature of you to say that

[@Meh_Lone_Bah]

I think it was an accepted change bc i feel sad when their videos get demonetized when they displayed weed or funny scandalous jokes, etc. They had patreon to show the uncensored content. Now that they have their own platform, it seems like a good move since they can control what type of content and creative work to show. Their amazing different type of shows on yt is cool but we want to see more and yt demonetizing or not showing up on ppls recommended makes their hard work become unnoticed. Having a focused platform where ppl expect to see the shows will help have more eyes on them. More eyes means more ad deals

[@ianleggett8429]

If it’s any sort of consolation the SNL video only has 500 likes on KZbin while the top comments calling out the fact one of Ned’s friends is a writer at SNL have over 1k each.

[@oliviac3077]

it has 35k likes?

[@sleepykurii]

whenever they do "sit down" bts interviews I gain so much more respect/excitement for Zack especially, and Keith ofc :) seeing these interviews makes me excited for what they have in store !

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

Shoutout to the mystery SNL cast member who tipped the Guys off.

[@katlero28]

I’d be so curious for Anthony to interview Watcher now hearing the Try Guys reasons and motivations for going off platform. I’m fascinated why the Try Guys platform is going to work versus why the Watcher one blew up before it even got started.

[@rawrrree]

I think in this case the Try Guys made it clear that they've massively expanded their cast, they're doing loads of new shows and new content with new people... PLUS they're not leaving KZbin. Whereas Watcher was sort of just like "yeaaah we're moving everything to our own platform now" without really having the current breadth of content to warrant spending a $6 a month subscription... (at least not yet, imo)

[@cooky103066]

The big difference is that the try guys showed what people are going to get extra - the pilot month now basically seems like part showcase and part market research for what people will want to see. Their announcement video also showed clips from more of that content. Also hugely important - they aren't leaving KZbin. They're just doing more

[@ahhh4117]

Not to mention their cast and catolog are HUGE

[@AstarionWifey]

Well the only thing watcher even advertised was “fancy eating around the world” Which speaking for myself, why watch that when there’s other KZbinrs doing the same thing? And why would I pay to watch that when I can watch for free with another channel.

[@SomTruss]

To hear Zak use vocab I use in my everyday day job threw me through a loop for a second! All that chat of true north and depth over width, that's continuous quality improvement/ lean methodology speech... Someone's been on a course or 2 😂❤

[@theforestofoak]

you gotta keep up with that stuff when you own a business like this

[@whitest_kyle]

Odd to see lean six sigma stuff mentioned in media and not an engineering context lol

[@SomTruss]

@@whitest_kyle yeah and I work in healthcare so we're covering all the professions lol!

[@Krakenfall]

It also speaks to their content making process being formal enough to apply that methodology. I use all that stuff at work, but hell if I do that on my channel lol

[@tateak]

@ville__you ok friend?

[@JackMango]

Zach and Keith destroyed me by having Anthony's tattoos drawn on for the bit.

[@laurathiele9591]

Eugene was and will always be my favorite try guy...however...being a fan from the buzzfeed days Ned's departure (While I could never have predicted it would end that way) and Eugene's departure always felt inevitable and like the proverbial carrot dangling on a string...it always felt like it was coming you just never knew how or when (the how in Ned's case, Eugene you knew the how/why not the when)...Zach and Keith's personalities and career direction has always felt on sync with eachother...it just works...and mesh's so well... Eugene and Ned felt like they were there for the ride until they could achieve what they truly were meant to achieve (if that makes sense)...so while it's bittersweet to see Eugene go it truly has always felt inevitable and I cant wait to read his novels and watch his directorial debut...it has been so amazing to see where Zach and Keith have taken the 2nd Try and their brand and continue to be a channel I love to watch...I love the people they are bringing along for the next chapter of their journey...Im aware change is hard and things dont last forever, so with that in mind Im happy to help support them for however long this part is :)

[@broadwaylover5384]

Now I really want to know which SNL cast member reached out to the guys to warn them! Glad to hear it wasn't the full show dunking on them and probably just a vocal few connected to a certain someone...

[@liriodendronlasianthus]

It may or may not be Bowen. My understanding is that the Asian-American acting community is close-knit and even though he had to portray them negatively, he was doing his job.

[@bookwormandpoet]

​@@liriodendronlasianthusYeah I think Bowen and Eugene follow each other, so Bowen might have sent him a pre-emptive apology.

[@frankensteinlives]

"Womanhood Unlocked" cured my sciatica, tysm

[@salviadenote6935]

“I’m excited to be wrong. I’m excited to learn what this wants to be. To learn what the audience wants it to be. To have a new metric to optimize for.”

[@redlightningjacobs]

Shoutout to Anthony's calves for making a splendid appearance - damn he bikes.

[@samg6940]

He did until someone stole his bike and his maid cafe dress

[@user-1234laur]

This whole thing has made me realize just how little I know about the KZbin algorithm, marketing over stuff like a thumbnail, etc. (I work in medicine, I don't have a business brain lol), and it is wild honestly. I'm learning so much.

[@zevo9314]

the snl skit blowing up was my introduction to the try guys, and it made me want to know what was going on. and i binged a ton of try guy videos and now some of their shows are my favorite content. without a recipe and phoning it in are some of the funniest shows i watch

[@ThatWomanClark]

Just want to say I appreciate the candor and the fact that they know they’re playing with fire but the burn from the fire is better than the crash of their own company. Good luck, dudes.

[@7Halos]

what perfect timing, i was literally on their youtube channel just now

[@codm22712]

Ff😊

[@7Halos]

@ville__ shut up

[@MrCommentGod]

*Timestamps for the video* Start: 0:00 End: 43:07

[@aprilruledearth]

Wow thanks

[@Herofan42]

Thx man

[@icecreamman2687]

much good very thanks

[@toastytoby]

Thanks

[@CosmoLuizza]

cheers thanks

[@melanielayne4456]

i can’t believe that SNL skit, it was such a weird stance for them to have

[@soniachapple3141]

I read one of the writers is a friend of Ned’s … explains the skewed view 🤬

[@JayHay63]

25:45 EXACTLY. When CollegeHumor-> Dropout happened, it was all "Oh, this will never work!" but it did! Huge props to Sam Reich and team for having that vision, which has enabled everyone from Watcher to the Try Guys to adopt similar models. Also, Dropout is fkn great, affordable, and has such an amazing variety of content.

[@vitra_]

28:19 stop I’m cackling I keep finding new things about Keith and Zach’s outfits cuz at first it was like omg they’re dressed like Anthony and then I saw omg Zach has his “tattoos” AND THIS FUCKING EMO WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS GOT TO ME 😭😭😭

[@coldjoints]

I love this interview because it really shines a good light on what good business men they are and how they've grown in that aspect through everything from buzzfeed to try tv2

[@courtneylee2187]

Without the try guys, and good mythical morning, KZbin would be dead to me. Please don't stop making content 😢

[@pop1923]

@ville__ least obvious rage bait

[@courtneylee2187]

@@pop1923 reported that psychos comment. Rage bait is right 😅

[@lininacrowne1941]

They said they will still be uploading their content to KZbin just later than on the app

[@sweetlycute88]

This video is a great compliment to all of these announcements. I think it's really important to attempt to further explain and connect with your demographic. I think my only serious complaint about the platform is the lack of a comment feature. This was all done incredibly well, and these guys keep trucking regardless of opposition. Good on them.

[@rishanasewgolam7222]

A big applause for Zach! He really matured and sounds like a true leader now.

[@coolbrotherf127]

It's so cool to see Rhett and Link again on the show.

[@friendofninjas]

This is my official petition to have Anthony wear shorts in every video

[@agent50813]

"Comedy rooted in friendship..." Such a great perspective.

[@Sunsetdreamer0]

Every video i see of the try guys since "the incident" increases my respect for them. Keith, Zach, and Eugene are so genuine and truly care for their audience. Ill always support them even if they choose different endeavors.

[@DPunkk951]

Getting Help from Sam is so awesome, and if anyone deserves it, it's the Try guys.

[@abigail6394]

Guess they’re going to have to rebrand to the Bi Guys…

[@jmason1770]

Rebranding to 2nd Try is more likely

[@post_human_luden]

@@jmason1770 pretty sure that's exactly what's happening given there are now like 10-11 cast members

[@liriodendronlasianthus]

​@@jmason1770 it's probably a joke

[@remjo]

It would be so fun to see a collab between ian and Anthony, zack and keith, and ryan and shane

[@smol_one5836]

It really sucks that youtube (All social media really) made the algorithm so bad creators have to choose between making money and making something they actually like. And now so many are leaving because youtube is no longer a feasible place to create for many.

[@breem7368]

For me, in simple terms, it 100% makes sense that of the 4, Zach and Keith were the remaining guys.

[@jaguarluv13]

Props to whatever cast member at SNL tipped them off ❤️ we stan

[@jmason1770]

The "event" = Misbehavin' donut severely damages donut factory!😉😆

[@yesterdaydream]

WHOMST is responsible for the n'edit at 26:36

[@isabellabreinig264]

Fr jump scare

[@bjunsen]

i miss being an avid watcher, i loved them so much

[@AbhorrentFear]

so glad they mentioned dropout. its the only subscription service i pay for because of just how GOOD it is. if they follow in dropouts footsteps content-wise, then i guess ill be adding a 2nd subscription to my collection lmao

[@kiarakeeper2154]

Zach saying if the "event" hadn't happened, he would have likly left the try guys, makes me even more happy Red imploded his life. I've never missed him. He was the least interesting guy to me anyways. But loosing Zach would have lost me. I might be one person. But I'm sure I'm not the only one. And ik people would feel the same if Keith left as well.

[@anneyen17]

Started watching the try guys during the pandemic and was drawn to how genuine they are and how dedicated they are to the art of creating videos. And this interview definitely cemented that. You can see that they know what they're doing, and at the same time still willing to learn. What's important to them is to create quality content, and that matters so much.

[@Saxinful]

Between the labour simulation segment and the Grant story at the end... we've learned a lot today, not just about the company

[@he4rt5]

30:52 the hilarious thing is that tens units are used for kink sensory play too so yaknow good to know, anthony😆☠️ 42:33 ANTHONY REVEALING SO MUCH THIS EPISODE LMAO

[@Am3lia77]

Fr 😂😅

[@sarahtheredhead97]

I would love for Anthony to interview Eugene and The Watcher guys I think those would be amazing episodes.

[@he.said.teenjiejer]

so proud of these guys. knowing that they took the time and care to talk to sam about dropout is awesome, and it makes a lot of sense considering how much especially zach has talked about his love for dropout.