The Holderness family explains how they achieved YouTube stardom, share tips for healthy marriage

Kim and Penn Holderness have been married for 16 years and left behind their local news careers to become full-time KZbin creators. As they put it, they experienced "quarantine" together long before the rest of us! The couple shared the backstory of their KZbin stardom, how they come up with their hilarious videos, and tips from their new book about how to have healthier arguments and a stronger marriage.
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[@sdbelland]

I love the Holderness family 😊 They've helped me, and soooo many others, keep my sanity lately.

[@elisekrentzel-rebelwriter]

I discovered you during Covid and I really found comfort and laughter. Thank you so much. Very smart and witty.

[@missdir.980]

I discovered them during Covid as well but by the path of seeing the video “Target dads” that he created with his friends who also have their own channels. It is hilarious! If you haven’t seen it you have to find it.

[@Joreel]

They are so fun to watch in their videos... Both of them have a great sense of humor about themselves. My wife and I have been married 25 yrs and learning to fight fairly was a real challenge at times, but they are correct that you never say something you'll regret later.

[@judithmitchell4667]

I love it when good things happen to great people. Congrats. Blessings-Judith 🎵🎭

[@carlosaroliveira5]

The couple's partnership is exemplary !!

[@chrisVNZ]

I think a big part of the success (other than raw talent) is that they come across as relatable, even though I will never be that talented!

[@priscillachapman9145]

I noticed Penn when he sang the Christmas song “Honey It’s ColdOutside@. He was dressed in that silly suit and it was utterly unforgettable. I have it saved and will post it again next Christmas. 😂🤣👏🏻👏🏻

[@feliciar2773]

Just ordered your book off of Amazon there was only four left 😊 congratulations! I love your videos! 💕 You guys are super funny! Such an absolutely gorgeous, caring, and loving family. Such a wonderful family 😊

[@steelsheen]

gosh i still remember Kim when she was a features journo on tv 😅, that how to spot a counterfeit bag / item story? gosh to this day it's so bloddy useful. so so happy that this worked out for Kim and Penn because goodness knows they are able to help humanity more this way than by working on TV. 🤗

[@Audrey.17]

Awe! Way to go Kim and Penn! You guys did great! Such natural interviewees.

[@MsScarlettKnight]

I've been watching these guys for years and they always make me smile and laugh. Love their videos!!

[@choirkitty]

They are brilliant! First discovered them from Christmas Jammies and haven't turned back! It's such a treat each time they post a new song :)

[@heidiwalker7123]

Ditto !

[@verahenry2022]

I love the girls!!

[@jaymeharl3270]

I love them. I enjoyed their holiday videos but didn't realize they were Youtubing full time until the pandemic started.

[@LindaHutchings]

Love and respect you two so much! how does this interview not have a LOT more views?! Help me fix that, y'awl!

[@DiscoverMeTV]

My husband and I have also been living & working together, for the past 6 years! Long before the quarantine... we just added all three kids home all the time too!!! 😅 Love you guys!

[@debicaldwell8296]

I just live Penn and Kim. They're so adorable! And their audiobook is amazing. It's fun and incredibly practical, I highly recommend it. Thank you so much for brightening our lives with your videos, book, podcasts, and all the other ways you spread positivity! ❤

[@Tiffythompson17]

I LOVE Penn and Kim....congratulations!!!!

[@denisehardin7005]

PENN YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOO TALENTED IN BOTH SONG & DANCE !!!

[@lucylincoln3285]

They are so perfect for one another.

[@luv2cook.]

Thank you for all the laughs 😆

[@Dermatillomaniac]

Love this family!! Glad to see them gaining popularity and get media coverage!!

[@B3_6]

i love the holderness family, they are such great people, so kind, caring, funny, entertaining!

[@beckyholland4309]

Love their videos!! A great couple to interview!!

[@lorrainestarks6628]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!! YOU DESERVE IT!!! THANK YOU FOR GETTING MEVTHROUGHT THIS PANDEMIC WITH LAUGHTER!

[@mcnoneya]

I’m think learning to communicate is great advice for any type of relationship. My mother and I are 2 adults ( I’m disabled so I live with her) but we communicate very differently so things can often get lost in translation, we are learning and improving on understanding each other and therefore fight less.

[@LeigerGaming]

Holderness Family are amazing, fantastic KZbin channel and an excellent family.

[@anneslabinski9463]

Brave people. I love your videos. Keep on making the funny videos. we need to laugh.

[@toshafocht743]

Love the Holderness Family!! ❤️❤️

[@maradavila4400]

Awesome! Love your videos!

[@VEttariPEPC]

Of course, it helps to be extraordinarily talented.

[@AskAgainL8ter]

‘First seek to understand, then to be understood’ 7 habits.

[@kittybeard5379]

Love your videos! Makes my day!

[@lisaquick1196]

So much talent, and so much fun!!!

[@j4ta680]

You guys are amazing. Keep it up! We need to laugh more these days.

[@wendysutton6560]

I love them!!!

[@cashcarter7013]

Oh my gosh rolling the dice with 2 months salary !!! That's a total take no prisoner move and eat some hand grenades for breakfast !!! Holy smackladocious !!! Y'all are combat mercenaries in the truest sense of the word. You seem to have the tempo and flow control in sync . Creativity is a plus..... It helps to have quality techno geeks to get the angle of the dangle . I still want to read your book even though I'm single no children.

[@chrisrose5740]

Love these guys

[@AskAgainL8ter]

I don’t fight with my husband, I fight with my kids. I could use a book on how to have a constructive discussion with someone who is completely illogical.

[@aleka..]

See to find Thomas Gordon's _Parent Effectiveness Training_ as I recall (I think translation in my language fits tje book's message much better. It's *art/skill* (one word that encompasses that mix) *of patenting* - how to raise responsible children) It's about active listening and problem solving as a team. I studied psychology and was babysitting a lot, and seen various different books on parent's shelves - but this one stands out imo. Works with any kind of relationship, too, but makes point seem simpler with children - we are not biased/invested in our opinions about how to deal with some grown-ups problems. Additionally, it never expects inhumane perfection from patents, and starts with non-verbal & non-... eloquent? (good in expressing needs) communication /with babies & toddlers. It's a bit old, so some examples are dated. (if not updated in US more recent edition) And it's a bit too much self-congratulatory for my taste, but it's selling courses, so I guess success stories are a necessity. Good luck! ETA : kids are not completely illogical. Listening more carefully might end up with you realizing their 'logic' makes sense (more often than not)

[@dorianr4770]

you and me both

[@karaa7595]

My favorite comment of the decade. I'm just gonna go ahead and call it.

[@bosswi7681]

Love them!!

[@russellfeirstein780]

I think Covid actually helped them further as people were home and could relate. I still laugh at Penn in his Covid clip parody of "Billie Jean" with a Covid lyric overlay. The mailbox moon walk had me wetting my pants. Exciting part of a "Covid day" in 2020

[@Loupa57]

Yeah for you if this is more lucrative than your salaried job. You deserve your success. During the lockdown/virus life as well as before then you’ve brought sunshine and the rest to your audience. Thank you. I’m in the UK, by the way.

[@Gwendalyn777]

Got this recommended when I was on there vlog channel-

[@amyrand7109]

❤ the Gen X song!!

[@sfriedman451]

you guys rock!

[@susanbazinet9664]

You guys, Dude Dad and the Marsh family got me through this nightmare.

[@findyourpassion8722]

Great and talented family

[@knightlyexperience6010]

they soo cute

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I just watch bc I think kim is the most gorgeous woman in the world !!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@sha11235]

This is better than Weird Al Yankovic.

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

80's and 90's movies were the best. The Dark Crystal, Goonies, and Indiana Jones

[@cymbergan]

People are afraid of me creating videos of them. Cutos to you.

[@TedKidd]

Sandler Selling techniques

[@gwillis01]

hello friends

[@DebyCedars]

I go to places without a bra all the time.

[@lucylincoln3285]

Penn finally got a haircut!

[@Daveinet]

BTY: Everybody does not fight. Put two people in the room that rank high on the agreeable scale, and they don't fight.

[@navedian739]

🕋👍

[@Gunslinger_Disciple]

The wife is HOT...that's how they got YT famous

[@tinan2179]

You mean they’re a HOT couple!

[@dyslexiahelpforallages4176]

And POSSIBLY his songs and their sense of humor. Haha. May be a tiny bit more.

[@shrekoof722]

???

[@fredricclack7137]

🚫 🛏️ 😡!!!

[@waynesworld3d975]

Did I miss something? When did they reach "stardom"? Their career ended after that unbelievably cringy vaccination day video.

[@Jo-wl5fj]

They tell people to wear masks. Can't watch anymore.