What It Means to be the Chief Creative Officer for Rhett & Link

Stevie Wynne Levine started working with @rhettandlink way back in 2013, and the company has grown to over 100 employees since. Now she's the Chief Creative Officer for all of Mythical Entertainment. In this episode, Jack and Stevie sit down to discuss how she finds and develops talent, her advice for beginning creators, and what it's like running @GoodMythicalMorning.
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[@ZachHall]

I hope Stevie goes down as one of the legends of the internet. I think Rhett + Link would agree that Stevie is responsible for shaping GMM/Mythical into the behemoth of digital content its been and continues to be. Thanks Jack for having her on and thanks Stevie for being willing to let us peak behind the curtain!

[@flames2965]

She IS one of the legends of the internet. God is gonna make Stevie the CEO of something in heaven lmao

[@VineyardGHS]

Completely disagree. She is the only reason why I won't watch some episodes. I will not sit here and have liberal extremists agendas pushed on me. I do not want anything to do with her daily values. She is an evil human being who will rot in hell

[@gradystanley5812]

@@flames2965CCO*

[@cjl4530]

Stevie is the only part of the show I don't like.

[@steezeaustin316]

@@cjl4530same here. She’s insufferable

[@justelias7615]

stevie reaching out to josh was the best idea, Mythical Kitchen is one of the best cooking channels ive seen, to think it started from just hiring one guy

[@alexisaguirre6349]

Agreed. I love Josh

[@AmusedWalrus]

Josh is a really talented cook, frankly. He has made so many great things for GMM and Mythical Kitchen. I really like their food content/food game episodes, and Josh has really helped step up their game and make things so much better by being able to cook all the cool, unique, or difficult things that just would not have been possible without someone like him in the kitchen.

[@alexisscholtes1206]

I've always loved Stevie, and this interview made me appreciate how incredibly smart and accomplished she is! GMM wouldn't be here without her

[@grabble7605]

Yeah it would.

[@CaptainNamikaze]

@@grabble7605 Not in the way it is today. Rhett and Link have long confirmed how important she is to GMM and Mythical. Sure, it would probably still be here without her but it wouldn’t be the same.

[@bestieswithtesties]

@@CaptainNamikaze People watch for Rhett and Link more than anything. It is their chemistry and personalities that make them successful. As far as GMM writing goes, it's a constant up and down between being good and mediocre. Only reason their large amounts of mediocre episodes do well is because of Rhett and Link. They do all the heavy lifting.

[@tapsofosiris3110]

Yes is would wtf?

[@xploration1437]

She’s a terrible fascist leftist.

[@DSLRguide]

thanks for putting this show together, it’s filling a critical gap in the creator space

[@films_djp]

Love it when you casually see one of your favorite creators in a comment section lol

[@glebrao]

BRO I JUST REALIZE THAT I ACCIDENTALLY unsubscribe to your channel, SORRY

[@gerg99]

Loved her since the start of GMM and all I can say is she's the perfect real life representation of Pepper Potts

[@CorvusCorone68]

fortunately Rhett and Link aren't nearly as unhinged as Tony Stark

[@faithbangtan662]

This is such an apt comparison.

[@aMoodyCanadian]

damn this is the best comparison i've ever seen/heard

[@unnamed6419]

How did I never realize that, there was always an almost familiarity with her even from when I first saw her filling the producer role in this show, I never put my finger on it

[@mandysixx2350]

that actually makes perfect sense

[@sianmarie4589]

I never knew that Stevie was responsible for so much, wow. I’m really glad this video was suggested to me because it’s so interesting and amazing to learn that gmm runs so smoothly and is so timeless really because of her mostly. She’s so talented and her mind really is something. Also, knowing she encourages people moving up through the ranks is just so great. I already really liked her, but I have so much more respect for Stevie after this.

[@michaelmonstar4276]

Guess now we know who ruined the show.

[@babecat2000]

​@@michaelmonstar4276get a life

[@444.kierstxn]

@@michaelmonstar4276ur just looking for something negative to say. Get a life

[@zachw28]

Stevie absolutely deserves all the recognition. Mythical would not be where it is today if not for her

[@Gniggaaa]

Gay tree

[@itsukori609]

Who knows if it would even be here at all if she hadnt of pushed them toward more of a show format!

[@thisepisodeisabout6481]

From a slap fight in the corner of a garage to nearly a whole block in California?! That’s actually unbelievable and it’s only been 10/11 years

[@ThisIsFiftyWithLil]

I adore this young woman, and have probably been watching Rhett & Link for around 10 years now. So, good stuff, and job very, very well done, Stevie.

[@Trash0000]

Glad you go for Interviewing Stevie when everyone else would interview Rhett and link. It's really easy to forget how important she is to running the operation when the viewers just see her as the background voice in the videos. I've always known she does a ton, but this showcases exactly how incredibly intelligent she is. She is clearly an absolute expert in her field.

[@bidishah]

I think Stevie is one of the coolest people ever, I seriously wish I could be like her 😅

[@jlee1522]

The audience really got to see her strengths and her personality when she was hosting LTAT (a weekly casual show called "Let's Talk About That" where Rhett and Link did no prep or had any knowledge of topics). I really wish that kept going, but totally understand it took a lot of her time. We all saw R&L grow over the years, but also with Stevie as well. It's great to see

[@louisac8160]

I'm not in the industry so I've never really understood the role of a producer but I've been a fan of GMM for the last ~8 years and at this point Stevie's voice represents the show just as much as Rhett and Link's do, for me. It's so cool to hear from her about all the work she does behind the scenes and I'm very glad she took the chance on Rhett and Link in 2013!! Mythical absolutely wouldn't be what it is now, and something that I love so much, if it wasn't for Stevie.

[@sharvo6]

I always marvel at how seemingly effortlessly Stevie is a fun but moderating influence on the show ... that is one talented woman.

[@ooodman]

So much admiration for Stevie and love that this video puts the spotlight on her brilliance. Really appreciate the great questions and listening to her brain being picked!

[@Sweetalking23]

Stevie is truly such an inspiration. The way she talks about the people she works with really shows what an amazing human she is. Rhett and Link were right to see something special in her and we are all really lucky to have her as mythical beasts

[@Kid_Ying]

The thing I love about GMM is that, once you understand what the show is, obviously Rhett and Link are the faces, but you learn to appreciate every member of the crew and just how they make it all happen. But Stevie is like the third part of R&L. I mean she's the god voice and in a lot of ways plays a mom role. But again, the whole crew is awesome, and I look forward to 6AM every day.

[@NoleFan74]

The best thing they ever did was hire Stevie. She is just as big a part of Mythical as the boys are!!

[@mglouise97]

This was such a good episode! Stevie is really the powerhouse of Mythical

[@Summergch]

Watching this and hearing how much she did and does I'm brought back to her line in the Smosh Funeral Roast of "You may recognize my ideas as either Rhett's, Link's, or Rhett and Link's" 🤣🤣 What success we see is so much based on the whole crew, but specially on Stevie's vision and how much she helped shape their content into what it is now

[@senorbe]

I've never heard of Rhett and Link, but I'm very impressed with Stevie Wynne Levine -> she projects amazing executive skills

[@valap_]

Have you heard the expression "herding cats?" Stevie's day job is herding cats and she's quite good at it.

[@Dodl1]

"We do dumb shit in a smart way" is the best definition I've heard yet of my kind of humor and why I consider myself a mythical beast ❤

[@execolle1337]

stevie has always been just as likeable as rhett and link. massive respect to her

[@monkylinks]

I just love seeing stevie in front of the camera, she deserves all the recognition for creating GMM together withR&L And i just want to say, bring LTAT BACK!❤❤

[@schmodedo]

I think the Mythical Crew's incredible talent and drive off-camera translates very well on-camera. Even if they seem slightly (or entirely) uncomfortable sometimes, it's what makes them more personable. You can see the growth in confidence over time and know that they will work well. Trevor seems to be coming into his own lately.

[@theodorehsu5023]

Stevie is a Saint dealing with those two Knuckleheads :) I could see her grabbing their ears and going "Why, you...!"

[@blynneda]

Stevie is the unsung hero of GMM - it was great to hear from her about what she does and how far she's come with Mythical.

[@2DayShipping]

Love hearing from Stevie! I've always wondered the behind the scenes and I know she kicks ass. Cool to see her on!

[@kirstyj4]

This deserves so much love because it’s a fantastic discussion with great questions directed at someone who is integral to the continuing success of Mythical Entertainment. We love Stevie so thank you for this Jack.

[@peenprincess]

Stevie seems like a great boss. you trust her to be empathetic, but she's still clearly a strong, confident person that isn't going to be a big pushover. she seems like one of those bosses that you love but you're still rightfully intimidated by. like she'll immediately approve your vacation days, but she'll give you a stern, yet respectful talking to if you fuck up.

[@Summergch]

I'm so glad to finally have some sort of piece ABOUT Stevie and just her, because we of course know how important she is, but since she's not the big face, every time she's in an interview she's there with both R&L. So she answers some stuff or she's behind the camera laughing, but we don't get to hear just in her words how much work has been going on behind scenes. Like, I've heard them tell the story about YT "cancelling" the Mythical show and they asking her to stay even without that even though what she originally joined them for was a completely different concept and she would've been so much in her right to say "No, sorry. This is not what I wanted to do with my time and I'll go into some other project". But now we get to hear in her own words how that transition felt from "scripted content on a big budget show" to "Daily videos on the Internet" and it makes so much sense now that she didn't just say yes, she said "Yes, but this is what I want from the content so that it fits better with my creative choices" and they reached the format that we see now. From "random topic we saw just the headline for and now we'll read the rest of the article as content" to "We select a topic, and we do something with that (call it a game, a will it, we attempt to recreate it in an entertaining way)"

[@NakedTrashPanda]

I am glad too. Rarely get to hear anything from her, and alone (not that this matters).

[@TheBigtrev1234]

I started watching Rhett and Link content when I was 13 years old, and I'm now 27 still engaging with their content nearly every day. Stevie, Thank you so much for how you have helped create/expand such a meaningful corner of the internet !!!

[@mig636]

Stevie is the sole reason GMM and Rhett and Link as a whole are so popular today. Her influence on the show and content making abilities are insane. A lot of companies would benefit from adopting and observing her creative decision-making.

[@TheLionsDenNews]

I will forever love Stevie, she was so good to me when I was with ReelSEO. Thanks for having her on Jack!

[@cherixin]

Her voice!!!!! ❤

[@Aurora_Animates]

Stevie is a huge part of the team that honestly doesn’t get the credit she deserves ❤❤

[@jontee4free]

Personally I think of stevie as the best producer of our age, maybe the GOAT

[@jontee4free]

Also this interview brought me to this channel and I'm glad it did! I've always wanted to hear more from Stevie's pov

[@J.Mingsy92]

Everything about her is amazing. I love her voice so much too

[@nikitashah675]

Wow. So amazing to hear the story from Stevie’s POV. What a story. What a company. Mythical forever!

[@carladams9345]

I found GMM and Mythical Kitchen a while after I stopped watching Bon Appetit when half the chefs left, so thankful I found those channels.

[@ashlayydee04]

Stevie & Grace Helbig's speaking cadence & mannerisms are SO SIMILAR, it's crazy

[@tinyfrog881]

Oh you're so right

[@thressapratt7150]

As a straight woman I think Stevie is HOT! but she's a beautiful woman that has a brain and uses it, also her sense of humor just makes the whole package. Thank you for having her on the show, Thank you Stevie for being the true talent behind GMM.

[@EightPieceBox]

As a straight man, I agree on all points. LTAT was my favorite thing GMM has done.

[@abbijayne]

As a bi female. Yes. I love Stevie so much, and as much as I love R&L, I doubt they'd have come as far as they have done, with the successes they have without having her be a part of it. GMM works well because the crew and cast have each other's back, and they’re on the same team...even if the two get into fisticuffs after a slap fight

[@irinagalbo112]

My appreciation for Stevie was already through the roof. Now they’ve just touched the moon ❤so much love to the entire mythical team

[@liddycasimiro]

GMM wouldn’t be GMM without Stevie and i whole heartedly believe that Rhett and Link would agree. She is amazing in so many ways!

[@erica-leegarcia7803]

Wait why am I crying listening to Stevie highlighting her team’s strengths? That is a leader🤍

[@schmodedo]

Jack has been a creator for so long, started great projects of his own and played music with some of the best talent out there. He shows genuine awe at what Mythical has become. Two great creators.

[@danielbaez4191]

Stevie is a genius and the internet is better off having her in it. QUEEN

[@Emirilda]

I didn’t know she did so much, that’s really cool! She is basically the Mythical Queen!

[@Emirilda]

Queen of Mythicality!

[@courtneycox4531]

Stevie is an absolute legend. She is 100% just as responsible for the growth of mythical as Rhett and Link are, and I am so so so thankful for this look into what she has done and is doing to make the stuff we love. Thanks for this video!

[@VanessaHBIC]

It says a lot when this powerhouse of a company whether you like the content or not knows how to produce and market successfully. I have so much respect for Stevie and the crew! Really we can learn so much from them.

[@craigmitchell8892]

Stevie is such a legend! I've been watching rhett and link since good morning chia Lincoln and its been amazing to watch it all change and evolve over the years through the people who joined their team

[@addiehuguenet4027]

I don’t normally comment on videos and I’m going to say the same thing as everyone else! Hearing Stevie talk about her fundamental role at Mythical, how generous of heart she is, how she supports talent and how articulate she is about the business……. She is amazing ❤

[@WristwatchRomantic]

It never occurred to me until this interview that having a gorgeous set design was something Stevie seriously took upon herself to push. It was the awesome production quality that really helped get me hooked on Good Mythical Morning when I first watched 7 years ago, because at that time, no other exclusively YT or internet talkshow was investing that much effort into how the show looked. I wouldn't be watching their show nearly as much as I do now if it weren't for her!

[@Aqua_Toad]

An interview with Stevie!?!? This is what I've needed since LTAT ended ❤️

[@colespinjetsumaster]

i love how the idea of not being the best at everything was embraced. in a culture where it feels it like we have to be the best at everything to succeed, its very refreshing to hear someone be like hey ur not going to best at everything and thats ok, work with people

[@emshobbyroom]

Stevie is my favorite part of Mythical for a lot of reasons. I have wanted something like this video for YEARS, thank you for this! Subscribed and watching more of your videos tonight!

[@annantas]

I used to dislike Stevie in the early days but over time, I realised that she is purely excellent at what she does and I can now see the crucial qualities in her that make her so brilliant at Mythical! She is now is a major insipration for me in the way I conduct myself. Girl power! :) Let me also add that the interviewing was great and the discussion was super insightful. I love this approach to interviews! :)

[@Summergch]

I get what you mean. I didn't dislike her, but there were times where i'd get irked by her way of handling things. But over time you get to accept she was doing what R&L needed from an employee being paid to manage them and the show. And she also got to show more of herself instead of just being an "employee who sometimes is put in an assisting position in front of the camera".

[@Jessicurrrrrrrrr]

Why did you dislike her?

[@evhblogspot]

I’m two minutes in and already love this discussion

[@jijitters]

Love her. Working at Mythical seems like a dream.

[@RPHelpingHand]

I had no idea. Wild. She’s a gem and way more talented than I realized just watching show. 100 person team is also way larger than expected

[@AlphaphenomenonGaming]

I had no idea how much Stevie was doing and I have massive respect for her!! Rhett & Link are so cool and I cannot wait for what's next.

[@justinguitarcia]

There is a legitimate authenticity to the GMM team and I really think the secret is that. So much in entertainment is built on a facade, has zero actual trust - both interpersonally and creatively, and ends up being ruled by the algo. Its inspiring to see a team that trusts each other and allows themselves to see a creative vision through. The payoff is evident here. Im a musician and there are a lot of parallels and lessons to be applied in that world from Stevie

[@mrdaym]

Stevie is the boss as always but this interview was fantastic. Excellent questions from start to finish including follow ups and really letting the guest air their thoughts. Great stuff!

[@Soli2deYT]

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE Stevie. Sooooo much! I've been a religious Good Mythical Morning fan since i got a blood infection and spent my recovery watching them from start to finish. Even tho it's cliche to hear and for people to say, they really did help me thru a tough time in my life, and even tho it's one of those parasocial things, the way they present their show.. its like hanging out with 2 friends at first.. n now as the show has grown, i've fallen in love with all the cast members. And it hurts to see when ones leave. (like Jen and a few of the guys earlier on). One thing that Stevie adds to the shows... is her infectious laugh. While most corny TV shows have laugh tracks, Good Mythical Morning has a Stevie laugh track. Only... it's a true organic one, not a forced laugh track. Because she's laughing at the stuff I do. She's such an integral part of the show (despite how much she oversees n manages).

[@marlenjuarez1578]

Loved this discussion! It’s fascinating hearing what goes on in the background. Great job, killing it Stevie!

[@pabloquinonez8679]

This interview is amazing! I'm halfway through and OMG Stevie is such an interesting person overall, plus, the interview looks smooth, not invasive at all, nor weird as Stevie said, so well done. Thank you for making it!

[@-Cinderman]

Stevie is a super-hero, for sure. Thanks for exposing folks to this amazing talent! 💖☮

[@Calakapepe]

glad you made this! have us done insight! and gave her the recognition she deserves!

[@evanhylland2481]

This is such a quality interview! Stevie is one of my biggest inspirations here on youtube and I'm ecstatic to see her getting the recognition she deserves

[@SamuraiFashion]

I started watching GMM my senior year of high school/first semester of college and it’s crazy how large they’ve grown over the years. Loved hearing Stevie’s input and I’d love to hear her on the you can sit with us podcast !

[@bhumikamodh]

This is such a good interview. Well done all of u

[@whengrapespop5728]

Great to hear all of this from Stevie, but also you did an awesome job of bringing it out of her, asking wonderful questions and making it interesting. Never seen you channel, but will definitely check out more!

[@vonvard9765]

Stevie is one of those people. I don't think I know how to put it into words. My sister is similar and she became Partner at Deloitte! She just has it. And it's so inspirational. I'm a 39yr old graphic designer and work for an average firm but it's safe. She has that spark I will never have and its wonderful to see. I wish her the upmost success truly. Love from the UK

[@jade_meiko]

This was so interesting to watch and definitely gives you more appreciation for the behind the scenes

[@Meliitalks]

This is so much fun, as someone who was watching before GMM. Like I found them during chia Lincoln and middle/ beginning of high school. So by 2013 they were already a huge deal for me. And now year later I’m still a fan. And I’m 28 in January!

[@jaimeeshivers5001]

Just got a promotion to management for the first time and though our careers are nothing alike hearing her mindset is so helpful and inspiring. I could’ve listened for an hour. What a gal.

[@TyDie85]

Man, this was more eye opening than I realized. I'm glad I saw this!

[@TaLuLuDAY]

I love this interview so much! I never knew she has such a big role

[@jessicaharleee]

I could genuinely listen to Stevie talk for hours. Absolutely loved this interview.

[@regulationcrash2029]

I love Stevie she’s so badass, cool, and funny

[@acidbat4441]

makes me happy to see Stevie getting the creds she deserves, love her

[@thejadenlp1]

Absolutely amazing content. Jack is such an intent listener and is genuinely interested. Love this channel

[@jaydock1]

This was a great interview! Kudos to the questions asked they're super insightful and something Stevie can give good answers on

[@simoncordell1327]

Thank you for that very insightful interview. Which finally 'shines a light' on Stevie!

[@CassieMakesArt]

I love Stevie so much!!! She deserves so much more recognition

[@lets-no6374]

Incredibly insightful, thank you!!

[@somaniradhika]

Thank you for this!! She's so brilliant, such an inspiration!

[@StancyNova]

It was so cool to learn more about the Mythical world! ❤I am A huge GMM fan, that’s how I found your channel too (back when you made a theme song)

[@janhauck3833]

So much love for Stevie and all her works, understanding and professional mythical prowess. She is absolutely essential to the Mythical idea and legacy.

[@Nyancakez]

Everything Mythical creates is so impressive. My favorite underrated project associated with Mythical is Dispatches From Myrtle Beach! The conversations Link and his father have are heartwarming and so entertaining.

[@QuiteFranklyFrank]

This was so cool and interesting to hear, loved it!

[@JDoors]

Stevie! Love her vibe on the show(s). Didn't even know how much she did behind the scenes, it's overwhelming to me just to hear it.

[@ieatstheinternet]

This was so well done! This dude is everywhere these days! but really its amazing to see the spotlight turned on Stevie. Like we all know she's incredibly talented but this really showcases how theres so much more than is generally visible. And really it still seems like the tip of the iceberg.

[@terrildouglas6593]

Thank you for sharing Stevie. Wonderful❤

[@BoilingKoolaid]

Stevie is so amazing. I am so glad to see her accomplishments being appreciated.

[@tbbumpy]

it’s so good to hear stevie talk about her creative process. genuinely one of the brightest minds out there rn, hope we hear more from her :) great interview!

[@JT-hr6dq]

Thank you so much for this interview. I didn't know what I didn't know... Stevie is even MORE of a badass than I thought.

[@litapd311]

i've been watching gmm for several years now but never knew stevie did so much! what an incredible person to have leading your efforts.

[@xoRaQxo]

Awesome Mythical suggestions lately. Loved this! Very inspirational and want to add that I always felt the organic and genuine nature of their business model was exactly what we all needed in entertainment

[@AmandolinJay]

LOVE hearing from Steve, this was great!