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Randy, an idea for an interesting guest pair would be WillNE and James Mariott together. Both would be fine guests on their own, as they've been in the past, but their chemistry is through the roof so I think them as guests would bang.

I don't think randy seems to understand that people don't want to be away from their children and partners, if it was 5 years ago maybe the sidemen's mindset would have been different.

Randy saying that being narcissistic can be positive is crazyy, it's literally a mental illness and the worst part about it is that it affects the people around you negatively. John's idea of bringing a psychologist to the pod might be a good shout..

Yeah…. Randy kept going on about traveling for many days. Most of these guys have families and stuff going on at home or even personal channels. I can see why it would not work. At least with the 1 day trips, it’s provides content for them being spontaneous and doing a lot in a day. And the next day they are back home to their regular lives. I do agree with the all together tho. Think that’s why I love hide and seek videos

I don't know why people hate that you talk about the sidemen. It is a SIGNIFICANT part of both your lives, and this is YOUR podcast, so it should be about you. I like it when y'all talk about the sidemen. Also it would be fun to have Talia's reaction to the set and her as a guest. The intro animation also looks great. I also love watching yall so please DONT SACK IT OFF.

I found Simon being honest and open about sidemen and that stuff nice honestly

29:40 “sidemen explore XYZ” vlog type content for each big city with challenges and general tourism really would do well. people are nosy, they wanna see the boys together more but they also wanna travel through you and make a bucket list. the concept would bang tbh, don’t think you should hide from it. if you’re happy with hide & seeks, I don’t see how this wouldn’t at least capture same minimum views

Hey Randy, just keep in mind that family is super important to lots of people and it's usually a top priority in their lives.

4:38 The amount of times Simon has talked about Paris syndrome and now has literally no memory of it is mad.

6:49 what a great idea…a board with all the photos of future guests would look sick! 📸 in a Polaroid style with the ep and date in black marker below the image.

Randy seems to be all over the place

35:00 everyone always mentions about how someone shows up 25-30 minutes late. They’re wasting each others time as well as the people trying to host meetings/filming etc.. Simons complaints are totally valid imo, it shouldn’t have to take 6hrs to film four 30 minute videos. Randy is right that they might need to start slowing down if they’re starting to low-key resent the work they do.

i feel like those conversations with simon about how he feels about the videos, workload, sidemen, is something he really needed and could even talk more, whether behind camera or whatever. the sidemen definitely need to try to work through what has been pressing on them and try to rebuild some stuff, otherwise itll keep making them feel worse and worse. i feel like theres this toxic thing with youtubers where they are forced to pretend its not a real job, that they enjoy it, that they are so so grateful, but at the end of the day, specially soemthing like the sidemen, IS a real, hard job, and comes with such challenges, they cant keep ignoring them or letting it pass. theres a reason why they always say to not work with your partner, that it might lead to a lot of tension or an eventual breakup, so they definitely need to include sessions where they enjoy their time together and have some deeper convos, not just business talk. otherwise the tension is going to keep becoming more apparent as time goes on, specially on the vids they dont want to do.

I think the Sidemen’s biggest flaw is the fact they think that every single week they need to elevate and make new waves way to frequently. I’d agree with Randy that just strip it back to bare bones imagine how “well” a OG video of sdmn crossbar challenge filmed like it was in the past. They could use Simon’s house since has a footy pitch. They could even record a more sidemen video after The main video around a football based idea. Not every single video needs mega production and shitloads of money thrown at it. It would also make the big videos more entertaining and exciting since they wouldn’t be as frequent. Sorry for the long comment.

I liked this Podcast. Didn't feel pressed. Felt rather natural and it was really fun to listen. Sometimes I stop watching the ones without guests, but this one was really easy to stick through.

I am a nearly 50 year old woman and I absolutely love this podcast. Been a fan since the early days. This was a brilliant episode. I loved the way they did a bit of self reflection and critiqued themselves really showed their vulnerability. wish they were more confident in themselves about how good the podcast really is. Simon and Randy xx

As a sidemen lover yes the holidays are the best main channel videos but I think I speak for most people when I say sidemen among us is the best thing the sidemen do. Something about people you love arguing and attacking each other is hilarious plus theres allways awesome guests and really highlights personality.

I genuinely think Simon and Josh would make such a good podcast duo

Although it would probably be entertaining to watch, everyone saying their peace on a public podcast doesn't seem like a great idea. Sidemen fans will just pick sides and start hating on specific members if they have an opinion that's different from the rest of the group. Also not all members will feel comfortable saying how they really feel if they know they will get hate for it, seems like a conversation that they should have off camera.

Honestly all 7 sidemen together in New York would bang

Randy’s ideas honestly feels like the quickest way to kill the channel. Does he really believe that turning the main channel into an over produced travel vlog channel will lead to growth/views. Also how the fuck does he expect a father to spend 3 days out of every week without seeing his kid.

How has Randolph made this depressing 1 minute in, he should try therapy instead of destroying the podcast

You guys are so focused on the comments you should do a podcast section where you actually address some of them. Could help with community engagement and solidifying what is actually important to you, compared to what is important to the community.

1:02:04 the way simon just stared at randy in silence has me on the floor 😭😭😭😭

i think simon could definitely lead a single-person podcast if he was interviewing or talking to random people, because simon is a good listener and he easily like gets into the same vibe or wavelength than others (obviously this is all my assumptions, can be totally wrong). But as they say, with both simon and randy, its a very specific dynamic and it might not work as well with random guests unless its what they said of like, something shorter, or something they both are interested in, and can keep having their own chill back dynamic. I think their podcast is cool as it is, keeping youtubers and people that they relate to and are friends to because it flows easy and its different. The only thing i see is that in terms of growth, keeping the podcast as they already do, probably wont make it grow too much (in comparison to bringing other guests and switching the objective a little bit). Of course that as the sidemen channel keeps growing, and more people find this channel, they will grow as well, but its probably a slower progress. Bottomline is, they should and can do whatever they want, take it whatever they want, even if its keeping it the same or changing it up, they should be aware that people love them and its nice for their personalities to come through regardless of the specific approach

Hearing your guys opinion on things and topics that impact your lives is interesting to listen to. Like you have said about personalities showing I think giving your opinion whether it be about sidemen or different kinds trends/ theories is really nice to listen to because it gets us thinking about how we would feel in those situations. But anyways loved the entire pod and the free flow of it felt natural and thank you for posting weekly ❤

lmao randy being so hard headed about sidemen operations.. Im sure they've all talked and thought about the most efficient way to run the Sidemen as a group. Shout out Simon for entertaining him for as long as he did. People have families/significant others nowadays, that they can't just leave for a couple of days every week. A bit inconsiderate of randy.

These thumbnails are reminding me of the og days ❤

Love Randolph but he contradicts himself with most points he makes

Throwing an idea for the point of view, instead of switching the camera from randy to simon why not do it like the Ear Biscuit podcast from Rhett & Link and do split screen 🫶🏼 love the pod

Love the new set and podcast as always. Been watching for years now and always look forward to the weekly episode. I don’t really comment but I always enjoy watching the pods

About the sidemen. I do think that the Side + is the issue. They had a lot of holidays during Christmas and New year, and now they are back full throttle. Obviously side + is a payment content so they have to make something for it always, but when everything comes together that's the new thing that Ido think is the last drop and takes a lot of time, ideas and energy off of you. It's like almost too much for you guys, but that's only my take

I like this kind of episode. Always interesting to hear your thoughts on sidemen and RU-vid in general, see how things are changing. And just a fairly natural conversation

shame talia couldn't make it, but big fan of the bi-monthly JME podcast

Sometimes i feel like Randy is not able to put his thoughts out properly and( add to it his talking speed which just hurts my brain) , then he contradicts himself the second after making a point , seems very confusing

I didnt realise nice it is to just and listen to u guys talk/waffle in the back whilst doing work, honestly so calmin, luv guys

this podcast is genuinely my favourite one its the only one i regularly listen too & ive been listening for years. and yh the best ones are with ppl you know!! ❤️❤️

I just love these sit down and waffle for an hour pods. just fun to watch

i really like these kinds of pods when yall just talk there very genuine and real and its nice to watch.

Loved this episode! Really enjoy the ones with just you two chatting. Especially loved Simon being so open and honest on how he’s feeling. So don’t think any of its complaining at all. You’re still humans who have feelings

After this episode i understand why laura left him

Sidemen idea.."sidemen travel monopoly"...split into groups of 2, throw dice on world monopoly and travel tk that destination...first team that completes one round of the board wins...beauty of this is that they can literally end up anywhere in the world. You can split the videos over a month.

Hardcore what’s good fan, love you guys. I miss these kind of podcasts

33 minute area. Randy talking about the guys traveling every week and then for a week at a time. Literally no concept of other guy’s lives. I’m sure Vik would like to stay home with his wife like she would prefer that as well. I’m sure Ethan wants to stay home with his kid, etc. Just because Randy doesn’t have a concept on family values doesn’t mean anyone else does. I don’t think the others want to end up divorced like him and never seeing his kid.

Long time watcher of the pod. Pretty sure I've watched every episode. I'm a 40 yr old lady from the US and I love your friendship and What's Good.

Lol pls keep getting people you know, i think most of us love the casual conversations

Enjoyed this Pod, keep mixing in ones by yourselves as well as with guests

I actually think the honesty in this was refreshing

The new set looks stunning!! Well done to whoever designed it👏👏

Honestly I just like listening to you guys yap in the background while I do work, doesn't really matter the topic its just nice to listen to the boys hangout

I like the golf chat!! It’s not even necessarily about the golf but you can tell when you guys are talking about something you’re genuinely interested in compared with when it looks like you’re forced to talk about whatever is trending but really you couldn’t care less

I think Simon’s tolerance for Randy is thinning 🤣

The guest Podcasts with friends always have great chemistry, the Cal & Cal one was amazing and JME, I think Simon and Randy just need to not worry so much about asking people they know, bet most would come on happily!

honestly a great episode and refreshing ep

Loving the new set and vibe

Hi randy, I appreciate that you mentioned that you feel that there is people that dont comment and its true because im one of them. And there a lot of times that I think to comment something and I dont and you have mande me think better and appreciate all of the videos that you guys make and the effort that you putt in to make them. Love from spain❤️

FOR REAL honestly this is was one of the best in a BIT, what IS on your mind? saying your piece in a sidecast but you get like 2 paragraphs MAX. loved this one simon ty

Personally the travel sidemen Sundays are getting a little stale. They should travel as a group. Most travel videos you can almost guarantee what’s going to happen. I’d rather them cut out the lists of things they have to do, because they normally half ass the lists anyways

I’d rather you just get guests on that you know and are mates with. I like the chill vibe.

I liked how much u spoke about sidemen, also not enough golf chat! I like when you guys chat about what it is your motivated or inspired by like in that moment in time

Listening to this in the car and it's just such a good listen every time

I feel like a good concept/ series for the sidemen would be to have a holiday that one of the sidemen chose, so 7 holidays, one for each sidemen so like Harry’s version , Ksi version etc.. each in a different place that the sidemen member wants to visit

The intro to the pods are just better and cleaner. Kudos!

love the episode like this when you got something to talk about, like the topics were good after the sidemen related stuff. Also havent missed a episode in 3 years

1:09:29 .. I've been listening to what's good consistently since October of 2023 ... when I started working at a mini golf place in town .. I used to vacuum the turf on the grounds on Thursdays since we were open from the friday to the sunday... it helped me get through all 18 holes (pause) of the course and even now that I'm back in uni I still look forward to it every Thursday I even have it set to download the episode when it releases on Spotify so when I'm on the go I can always still listen to it even though I won't be able to watch it.. I'm currently doing some uni work and was listening on Spotify but had to come over to the RU-vid when I heard Randy saying we should comment .. cheers guys looking forward to hearing from you next week

I personally really like when they talk about sidemen, I don't know why would people complain, you are literally a big part of it, it would be weird not to talk about it

The set keeps getting better and better each week

So nice to just listen to you guys when i am working even have a little giggle haha

I'm commenting because Randy asked us to. Also I love this pod and I don't mind all the Sidemen talk if it's just happening organically in conversation.

1:09:30 hey Randy, i appreciate the pod, i listen to it on thursdays at the gym, any more shows you wanna add so i can add to my gym podcasts rotations is welcome, keep up the good work, its very entertaining

I love the podcast boys the hard work really is noticeable, it would be great to see theo and reev on the podcast again and with the thing you guys were talking about saying how you like getting guests who are within your scene that aren't necessarily your best friends it would be great to see billy wingrove on the pod he seems like a really nice guy and would create a good conversation. Keep up the grind boys!

love these types of episodes where it’s just talking about random things

First time sports suggestions: Baseball, Hockey, Cricket

How can you be British and not know The Smiths!!

The most miserable job is easy the factories. I did a day at the chicken factory during lockdown. One of the weirdest experiences i've ever had. Barely anyone speaks english so you feel like you're in a Serbian prison. You can't move, barely hear. The taste of raw chicken stays in your mouth and nose after you've left and strangely during lockdown everything was covered up on your body EXCEPT your mouth. Like literally...no masks when handling manky bits of wishbone.

Love this pod boys

Sidemen CHEAP vs EXPENSIVE sports would be an interesting video. Tried and tested formula, guaranteed banger

this episode has been amazing

gna drop something for you guys, the left side is the emotional connection and the right side the dominating factor

Idk why but this episode gave around the bar vibes. Hitch on what's good would be awesome

Been watching/listening to What'd Good since about 2020 and love every episode. Generally don't really care what gets talked about. The Sidemen stuff was good because it was interesting to see both your thoughts as well as John's. The new set is really sick and I think a new show with John and Randy would be great. Keep up the vlogs Randy and I hope you come to Philly soon for a cheesesteak as promised. (Angelo's is one of the best, and they also have amazing pizza)

Keep up with hard work lads

As someone who done painting and decorating them paint brushes look elite, when you have to change angle too much you get mad hand cramps 1:17:49

Having friends on a podcast is much much much more enjoyable to listen to.

if you guys are ever looking for runners / assistants I’ve been such a massive fan for years and I watch the podcast everyday 😢! in between Brighton and London!

Watching the podcast since ep1. Love the insight on your personal lives. P.S the psychologist part can be a seperate bit. Its a nice idea if you ask me

I think you guys should expand horizons a little bit, especially with this new set. Yes, it's cool to see regular guests from time to time, but i think what makes a podcast go up to the " next level " is the variety of guests. For example, i usually only watch podcasts with guests that i know, like Comedians, WWE Superstars, Actors or Rappers, but i find myself watching random podcasts where the guest is like a astrophysicist or a prison guard and being more captivated by it. I´ll watch any episode regardless, but it would be really cool to see you guys try something of that sort.

I love the end of pod waffle from Randy 🤣

I really liked the sidecast with Emma Kenny, maybe something like that could work, you could do a poll of what people might wanna see and then go from there! But a psychologist on would be so good watch!

Love the pod

nah i 100% agree with randy at 36:00 the sidemen truly don’t grasp how big they are.. people don’t click on the videos for the titles they click on what they want to see or what they would like to see .. example the model video was a good title but was dead video but like randy said sidemen in japan would absolutely bang even a pt 2 that would still get more views because it’s just more of a Sidemen brand video to travel with the mates and knowing there’s a part 2 coming it’s like people would wait and anticipate for that second video to come out… like you guys literally are the sidemen doesn’t matter what the title is you guys still have millions of supporters who watch it just because of you guys personally and not the video concept or idea itself

The sidemen spend 24 hours in X idea is so good Surely title wise you can just "$100,000 IN 24 | Sidemen 24 hours in NEW YORK" got the big eye catching number, does the job and then the content would keep retention. Team minigames but travel together. Sounds like an instant classic. Uk people click because new york, americans click because america, simpletons click because harry thumbnail, youtube shoves it because expensive title This idea being pushed away is criminal

Randy the type guy ti talk to himself 😅😅😅😅

I’ve came to hear about Simon chinning a bouncer 👊

definitely think cuts between wide angle shots and normal one person shots during long monologues would be nicer since we can't see as much the reaction to the speaking and why the person talking may be smiling or laughing like when randy was talking abt his paris trip near the beginning and the camera was panned to him the entire time

Sidemen wise same as the podcast i agree with randy.. the conent is just the banter and everyone having a laugh regardless of what they are doing. I think its why the drinking videos do so good cause it just reminds you of having a drink and laugh with your mates. But if use are enjoying shooting the video it 10000% translates. Wether its a 3 hour video or 4 hours

I have some advice, find a way to put the video out on Spotify as well, because whenever I listen, it’s on Spotify and I would love to watch it while playing games on pc like Joe Rogans pod❤

Randy is spot on btw with doing 30mins of just youse before a guest because it brings the audience in and makes the guest better “have a word” pod does this and most the time they don’t film the first section on the same day

About the narcissism discussion, I’ve recently started posting myself more on tiktok not because I’m narcissistic but because, like John, I care too much about what people think of me. I’m trying to use it as exposure therapy in a way. The only other selfish reason I guess you could say as to why I do it is in the hopes that maybe I could monetise myself in some way

Sidemen play D&D would be hilarious with the different characters everyone would come up with 😂