The "X" Factor, with Xisuma - Pt 1 | Imp And Skizz Podcast (Ep63) 

Thanks for having me on guys! It was an honour and a pleasure :-)

I bet if X did a face reveal, he'd actually be the Doom guy.

"I can't wait to see what the future [of Hermitcraft] holds." It holds you, Skizz. It holds you.

He's a lot taller than I imagined

Petition to have DocM77 be the next guest on ze podcast! Hearing how he helped accidentally kick-start both Impulse's and X's channels makes me want to hear how he got started!

Makes me so happy to hear X say that he thinks its more about them as a group rather then the game minecraft. This is something i feel many off the HC group doesnt really think yet, but absolutly is. they say sorry if they dont do these BIG projects in every episode, while my favorit moments is just watching them standing around and have fun togheter!

This is addressing the conversation about the Hermitcraft community. I was in the hospital last year with my second brain tumor surgery (sounds awful, but I'm good), and my husband and I were watching a Grian video. A nurse came in and we paused it, but he had heard a little and asked, in a bit of a strange tone, what we were watching. We said we were watching a Minecraft RU-vidr, and he wanted to know specifically which one. When we said "Grian" he said "I love Grian!" He said he got into Hermitcraft watching it with his niece and nephew but now he just watches it anyway. So it's a small Hermit world, with a big community :)

We don't need Xisuma's face reveal when we can hear when he's smiling

YES A PODCAST WITH A FACELESS GUEST! This gives me hope that one day you guys will do a podcast with etho. It would also be really funny if rather than a picture of the avatar, it was a video feed of them playing minecraft in f5 mode

I think what X calls "growing into it" is similar to "you're never going to be ready, you just have to start". I love that Skizz talks about career instead of a job. Have been waiting to hear a conversation with X and Skizz for a long time and I love it!

13:42 “doc has been responsible” sounds so funny in this context 😭

I just got newfound admiration for X as he told the story of DocM giving him a shout in one of his videos. Because I once sent an idea to X and completely unexpected, he gave me a shout out. I realise now the he was paying forward his own positive experience. What a great gesture, and what a great podcast. Please keep the good vibes rolling!

Petition to have a podcast with all the hermits at once

X is full of humbled thoughts, if not wisdom. By protecting his identity he also protects his ego, and having that grace is so much of who he is to me. What an absolute charmer Doom Guy is.

I've been waiting for X to share a life on the Imp and Skizz podcast! His Xisumasays are really insightful!

X hit the nail on the head. I found Hermitcraft during the pandemic. I watch you all (and, yes, I’m including Skizz) for who you are, your personalities, your interactions with each other and your communities. You’ve built an amazing community that I feel comfortable hanging out with. I love how I recognize the same viewer names in every Hermits’ chats. It is also why we watch other streams and videos beside Minecraft-I’m loving Phasmo and the Brain Teaser games X plays. Also, X’s avatar or a human Imp or Skizz, they are all just avatars. You are on a 2D screen and I probably won’t meet any of you-it’s your personalities that we connect with. Can’t wait until next week!! Thanks!

Impulse : do not be unhappy about you aging. People who have been following you aged too and you just legitimate their love for a "younger" activity. I'm 47, and seeing you guys makes me less uncomfortable about playing games all the time ^^ And younger people seeing you for the first time? Gosh, I bet they'd love to have a dad like you. Xisuma : for all the privacy you keep, hiding who you legally are, you're probably the most open person out there : you talk about your feelings, your hardships, and it's always so heartfelt, and so deep, it makes me emotional. Thank you. Skizz? You're a compass to those guys, to understanding them : you are one of us, a watcher, a fan, even if you're a content creator yourself. You're a bit like Pixlriffs, outside the box, but with eyes on it and in it. And I really hope one day you get the joy to join that HC crew, even for just a short time. As for Hermitcraft reaching the bottom of the barrel? Dudes... really? This season is one of the most amazing ever! You guys have been brimming with creativity, and even if it's not the first time, it's bigger, better, cuter, more, just more. So much happened, so many stories were told, so many castles were built, so many monsters were slain, so many obstacles were vanquished. You all make our days happier. Please don't stop.

Petition to have BdoubleO on the Podcast! I absolutely love how you ask the guests about their creative journeys and allow us to understand who they are as people and how they got to what we see in videos.. it's very inspiring and eye opening!

I think X's analysis on how the Hermitcraft "Community" has evolved (especially through the pandemic) is 100% spot on. I view the server so differently now than I did in the past. In the past, I saw it as a shared space for individual creativity (everyone kind of does what they want on their own terms, very little collaboration). I think there were two major catalysts for this: 1.) When Grian joined, a massive fanbase that didn't really overlap that much with Hermitcraft flooded all to content creators in this space. 2.) Season 8 (While it may not be everyone's favorite), in my opinion, it opened all the Hermit's eyes to a whole new way of producing content: As a community. Season 8 (with Boatem as a prime example) we saw collaboration on a scale that had never been done on Hermitcraft. Now in Season 9 with TCG and Decked Out, you are doing it all over again, creating a massive community behind you that is excited to watch all angles and long form (largely unedited) content. We all just want to know how you all react to the world, together. Kudos to all of you, GG, keep it up.

I can feel skizz getting added to S10 of HC with a massive announcement of him going full time (Wishful thinking but a man can dream)

9:20 I think I’ve said it before, but I’d love to have guests come back on the podcast to discuss with you like regular episodes. Not only would it be fun to hear their opinions on certain topics (or listen to the stories you bring up), but it would also give you an opportunity to bring your guests back after the initial “interview” episode.

I 100% agree with X. I have not played Minecraft since Caves and Cliffs. Doesn’t really interest me in playing anymore. But I watch hermitcraft every week. Impulse, Mumbo, Scar, Grian, RenDog, Tango, Etho, every video. It’s almost borderline parasocial disorder 😅

1:45 That synchronised "exactly" was gold.

Really, really love hearing xisumavoid talk about stuff, and not just Minecraft. Watching his VODs where he goes on about different topics can be really enlightening. Heard him talk about his epiphany that led him to that attitude shift earlier in life, and how he stepped out of his comfort zone to take on the stewardship of Hermitcraft. Seeing how hard the RU-vid grind can be for the other Hermits, you can really appreciate that kind of perspective.

23:05 X really brought this home for me here. When you’re a creative person from the start, your world just feels so much bigger than what it actually is. These people generally have a hard time telling you what they want to be when you grow up because your aware that you could do anything. How chaotic to think about!

Watching this while impatiently waiting for the Life Series! Also very X-cited for this! Lol

Awwe you broke Xisuma ♥ But it was nice to hear this Hermitcraft rescue mission from someone else besides Xisuma himself. Because he downplays that part whenever someone asks in his streams so much, I didn't realise how big of a deal it actually was. So thank you and I am really looking forward to part 2! ☺

Hermitcraft had such a impact and mine and my son's life. We are so grateful that X stepped up and kept it going.

I loved seeing X and Cleo doing the pirate thing, it was hilarious. Maybe one day Xisuma will join a Life series too. 🎉

I think something that Xisuma said and resonated with me a lot is how the viewers gradually shift from watching minecraft to watching them. Despite the recent growth in minecraft content in the past few years (more SMP, speedruns, manhunt, mods, etc.), Hermitcraft had always been a constant in my life ever since I stumbled on their videos in season 6. When I want to watch something, I always go to them first, because now I associate a kind of funny and comforting feelings with their content. Big thank you for every videos you guys make, it's always joyful to see a new upload!

X seriously hit the nail on the head! We watch for you! If you don't enjoy something we feel it and see it! We love the collective that is HermitCraft! You guys are amazing please keep up what you love doing!

Omg!!! It's been so great to hear x speak, and just hear that happiness in his voice! It brings a good warmth to my chest! I'd love to know more about the poetry, but ahh, this was such a good episode of the podcast and thank you all so much!!

Please don't apologize for being an older player. It is not just the young ones that play. I am now in my 60s and am so pleased that there is such an age range and so many role models out there.

This season of hermitcraft has become my favorite so far. The sense of community is so strong, and the best moments haven’t been the builds (though those are amazing!) but instead it’s been these incredible moments between hermits. The conversations, the helping, the advice, and even the pranks have all just felt more… real, I guess? The vibe is fantastic, the atmosphere is uplifting, and every episode seems to exude joy and heart. I feel lucky to get to watch and experience it.

X was so right when he said, 'You/he didn't see or know the heights that Hermitcraft would/has come to.' I started my Hermit journey when Ren joined the flock on S4. I had been watching Red since I first started MC in 2012. It was a huge turning point for me as a builder, watching him and then many other Hermits do their thing. You all have been such an inspiration to me and my building ability. I always make it a thing to hand one of you off to a friend to get hooked on the Hermits. I just sent a new viewer to your realm this week. They are binge watching now.

I teared up during @34:57-35:15 That was so sweet and I do agree! Xisuma is a genuine great human being

I started watching HC right at the beginning of S7 and it was a great retreat during that time. I found the entire situation disturbing, having a place to go for escape and positivity was amazing and I am forever grateful.

Awesome to see Xisuma on the show! He's the reason I'm here watching you guys, having found the entire group through his channel

So excited that X is on the podcast!! Loving every second! I very much related to his “ah huh” moment 😊

Wait, I just realized that since Impulse's real name is Scott, that means the Gem and the Scotts team from Secret life was actually made up of Gem and two Scotts. That's hilarious! 😂😂❤

X talking about hermitcraft, sounds like anyone from the community talking about hc. He shares the same passion we feel towards this community. It was so sweet to hear him say what we have all been saying about the community they have built.

The first video that showed up in my feed was Day 1 of season 8 of impulses. I was like what is this? Who are these people? I feel in love with the community from the hermits to the viewers. Having something so easy to watch and have a good laugh over the interactions. Has turned into a safe place for me. Also Impulse I truly want to thank you for creating this safe place for me to come in and know I will feel like I'm seen in a way that is different. Being someone who has struggled with making friends and figuring out how to move around this difficult world. Thank you 🙏

I remember during the pandemic, y’all were a huge moral support for me. I was finishing nursing school and then hopping right into being a new nurse during the pandemic. It was so refreshing to come home and watch Hermitcraft, cause y’all NEVER talked about what was going on in the world. That was HUGE for me. Thank y’all ❤

Yes! Time to cram this in before the Life videos later today inbetween class and work lol

This makes me proud to work with X directly, re-listening to his story from the begining resonates so much with my own story and gives me hope for sucess in the future, X is truly an amazing person even when you interact with him away from a camera, trust me, this was such a cool episode, X was my inspiration to press the record button and learn how to make a video, how to record, how to edit and that made me learn so many skills, honestly all thanks to this guy. I had never goten to watch the show but now i know i have a bunch of episodes to listen to! Thank you Imp and Skizz for the amazing content!

This Episode was so good ! Hearing X talking about how he started is very inspiring. can't wait till the next episode!

Hermitcraft certainly kept me going during the pandemic after getting COVID and ending up in hospital my happy Place was watching All the Hermits and just escaping..Fun and Laughter You all kept it going..❤😷

25:00 I think we need to start looking at it not as a "real job" vs not, but more so as "stable income" vs "unstable". Content creation is 100% a REAL job, but it's not the most stable financially. For many people, no matter how creative or how many hours they put in, their content may not land with others. In spite of working, it's a very real possibility to not be financially stable as a creative.

Just teared up when Impulse was talking about that meeting during the pandemic. It was when I was introduced to Minecraft and the HermitCraft community and it really did have a huge impact on me during that terrible time. And Xisuma is right, I watch now to see your interactions between each other and to be part of this wonderful community. Thank you guys for what you do 💜

X was the first hermit I watched and binged way back in the day. Then it was TFC, Impulse and Tango. Loved the interview, can't wait till part 2

I can listen to xisuma 24x7 his voice is so soothing

I'm always down to hear X waffle on 😊

Recently downloaded all 60+ hours of the podcast and been listening to all the ones that I haven't seen yet. Really, really good stuff. It's so cool and fun to listen to the stories you guys tell. I relate to you guys on several different levels - marching band, minecraft and software development being the main ones. I'm recently having to go through a job change due to moving and it's a bit stressful so it's very encouraging listening to your podcasts. Keep it up!

I watched him for the first time on the cross-over with the Empires. I enjoyed his interaction with Joey and Cleo.

ALWAYS a pleasure to open youtube and see a new episode of the podcast that I haven’t watched yet ❤️ The interview episodes is so fun, especially when it’s someone I’ve heard of or watched before! You’re both really good at interviewing and keeping the talk going! Appreciate you 🌼

Ive been waiting for this! Super excited to hear from X, love what you all are doing ❤

Xisuma’s privacy is something I agree with. When I was young people were told to never divulge much online. To see it completely flipped post social media is so alien to me.

I really hoping Xisuma will appear in your show with his ghost face

1:45 threir connection is soooo great omg

Yay!!! I’ve been waiting for a new guest!! I can’t wait to watch this when I get home

I’m listening to the podcast rn and just came here to say that this is just what I was waiting for! Thank you guys and thanks Xisuma, can’t wait for part 2 next week ❤

1:45 them saying "exactly" at the exact same time made me giggle

just the other day i was thinking about how i would love to see xisuma come on as a guest to the podcast. and then i woke up today to find that it indeed happened!! cant wait for next week for the part 2 ^-^

Your podcast is really awesome yall. You ask some fantastically interesting questions. Really a great experience listening to it.

This was great guys, I’ve always been wanting to hear more about Xisuma in more of a podcast format, where we get to learn more about him as a person. This was quite a rare treat! Also I like how the discord profile of X looks like it’s burning a hole in impulses wall. Haha

I heard it this morning, but it's great to hear X give a little of his experiences on the podcast this week! I am looking forward to next week's part 2!

Always love hearing insighful conversations between the two of, and tour awesome guests. Xisuma is by far no exception to that! Cant wait for part 2!

1:46 Loved it

I love the podcast. I love the topics you two guys discuss weekly but I don't mind admitting that I love it a bit more when you've got guests on.

I’m subscribed to x’s second channel that’s sort of a mini podcast channel and I’ve always wanted to hear him on a full length session. So it’s super cool to hear him on here! Thank you guys!

this was my favorite one. i enjoyed so much the insight in this episode. (and i love all your podcasts episodes_ )

Amazing podcast guys, loved having X on. I could listen to you 3 waffle on all day. Cant wait for next week

Absolutely loving this interview! Xisuma is probably one of my top 10 youtube creators!

Ive said it on his streams and i say it again, I love how X is always able to articulate his respones, and be respectfull towards the person hes debating/talking with, wheter he agrees with you or not. Hes always able to see another persons point of view, and that makes for very good conversation. I love picking his brain on streams, and i think more people need to be like X...

omg yes i’ve been waiting for him to join! cant wait to watch :D

Enjoyed it very much. Thanks!

Love the podcast. I feel like there was a missed opportunity to bring back the Xisuma Head box and plop it on the couch between you two lol. Looking forward to next weeks pt 2

Another great one! Thanks for making TGIF all the betters.

Watching this as someone who's still social distancing and pretty much self isolating, because of health reasons, and having Covid-19 right now regardless, the pandemic is still a pain in the ass for a lot of us. And we still need this escapism and company. ❤️

Yo tool has been my number one for decades as well. I have seen tool like 5 times, their first ever show in Hawaii when I was in the Marines and several in DC and Baltimore. I have also seen A Perfect Circle show in Hershey Park when in high school. Greatest musicians ever.

I am definitely a huge hermitcraft fan for the amazing things you do together in Minecraft and the laughs and fun you have together. When I’m lacking that in my own life, seeing you all have fun and be close friends makes all the difference. Thank you!

Can't wait for part two, X is a fascinating chap.

Wow. This podcast had so many amazing discussion points!! Firstly, it makes so much sense to hear X say hes a creative. Ive never really noticed that, but looking back if makes so much sense and the thing i love most about his videos is when he like “tinkers” with stuff. Also, I am a very small creator (different channel), and you guy hit the nail on the head that it is SO hard to break past that 1K sub mark. Ive been doing this for almost 2 years and still barely at 600. I post regularly… but the problem is im not technical enough or a skilled enough builder to outdo any of the existing creators who have played this game for 10+ years, and youtube doesn’t have that community to it anymore… its every man for himself. But yeah going into content creation i had negative idea on how much i would need to learn to do this. How much analysis it would take, how much editing, planning, photoshop skills, etc… it really is insane the things we learn to improve our content and it truly never stops. Also, “after so many years theres only so many ways to make a carrot farm”. Was perfectly accurate. For me (i started watching early S7) HC has always been about you guys rather than the Minecraft. Of course i love whay you guys do in game, but your interactions is what took the cake. Also, last thing. X: “yeah im 18” Skizz: “my gray hairs are 18” I about died 😂😂 cant wait for part 2. X is really amazing.

I would really like to see Etho at some point, he is such an amazing person and would probably be an amazing guest also ability to learn more about him that people that don't follow him for long time won't know, like how he was recognised by a kid or about how did he end up in hermitcraft

it's really wonderful to hear x smile here. i had the exact same first experience of minecraft as x, playing on the alphas of pocket edition when i was little i hadn't learned how to turn around and similarly got killed by a zombie from behind without ever seeing it, and despite that fell in love with the game. but also he was really right saying that we watch hermitcraft for the community rather than the game now. i haven't played minecraft in a few years but i so enjoy watching all of your perspectives every week and it's one of my biggest spots of joy during a stressful period of life

I know there is so much pressure to do face reveals, but I 100% agree that remaining anonymous is the best for content creators, if that’s what you wish to do. It allows you to not have to worry about always having to present yourself the way that your viewers see you, you can just be a person. I’m not sure if I’m explaining it right at all, but that’s my feel

Hermitcraft has always been about the community for me! Nothing makes me happier than watching you all play together and have fun, and I think it’s clear that it’s you guys that is more important than the “content” per say

I’m so happy that X is on the podcast! I’ve been hoping he would be for a while!

Thanks for having Xisuma on, he is such a very interesting and thoughtful person! I've often thought he'd make a great podcaster himself provided he finds a good partner who matches his vibe and willingness to go deep

Very creative I’m glad you got him on the show

Probably my favorite episode so far! Xisuma was/is the individual who really got me hooked and excited about Minecraft. I have been watching his content since HC season 2. He is the reason I still play Minecraft today. By watching his content I saw just how much more Minecraft is then breaking blocks. Loved it!!

ooooo so exciting to listen to this!!

I've been waiting for this one since last year

I cant wait to watch this!! I love X!!!

i love this ep such intresting conversation

I feel like I've been watching so many of the Hermits for so long, and then I get reminded of things like Xisuma's first tutorials videos being voiceless and I'm reminded that I started watching so many of them when I was still a kid.

Comfort is the enemy of progress! Another awesome quote Skizz

Listening to X on the Podcast has been great! I think it was really courageous how he stepped up to give the peeps who were doing Hermitcraft at the time that nudge they needed to keep going. And I have to say a big Thank you for it, because Impulse is right. Hermitcraft got me threw the Pandemic, and has gotten me threw a lot more since. And this podcast has helped as well. It's what makes every Friday a good day for me. So Thank you from the bottom to the top of my heart.

I'm looking forward to the next episode to hear a bit more about behind the scenes x

I find it awesome just how genuinely great all the hermitcrafters are. They all just come across as kind, genuinely caring people, and I adore it. Great podcast guys! Loved listening to X history.