We Need a Break From YouTube | Trash Taste #19 

Man that title gave all of us a mini heart attack

Disappointed that Joey didn't wear black to complete the Oreo

This podcast is really about much more than just anime. It's a group of close friends supporting each other and genuinely caring about each other. Everyone has struggles in their own lives, to deny that is a lie. Life is a marathon, to have a better "later", you must have a "harder "now . I'm so glad I found this podcast, you guys got a fan for life. I'm a simp, I don't even care anymore.

Joey: People know me not as Joey, but as TheAn1meMan. Me: It's Dr.Jelly innit?

We're here for the chemistry between you guys, doesn't matter what topic is being discussed, its always such a fun time.

If y'all make a "Monkey Brain" shirt, I'll buy one. Enjoy the show, my dudes. Keep it up!

When they spoke about wasting time, that hit hard. I should be studying react and focus on my college project right now but instead I'm watching this 2 hours long podcast which is now making me question my decisions.

Honestly, you guys can talk about jack shit and I'll be entertained. What makes me love this podcast is mainly because of the interactions between everyone and how I can personally vibe with the atmosphere that's created. Of course, the topics of anime and Japan are the main selling point, but I find myself being way more interested when the conversation diverges from that. I have never found myself interested in chess, but once you guys started talking about it I was actually invested in the conversation about it. My personal experience is "I listen to Trash Taste because I want to listen to Connor, Joey, and Garnt talk about whatever they want because no matter what they talk about I love to listen to them talking about it with each other" and not "I listen to Trash Taste because they talk about topics that I like"

I love listening to these while I draw, definitely one of my favourite podcasts now. Keep it up boys!

Don't you dare leave me.

I literally don't care at all if you guys ever talk about anime. I'm here for the shit talking, the anecdotes and crazy stories. Love you guys talking about whatever!

Honestly I love Connor's point. I love that Trash Taste has general topics and then it spirals out into tangents. I love listening to you three talk as friends and hearing more about you as people and your lives. Plus where else would we put Connor's Bizarre Adventures XD LOL

Even though you guys are in a completely different genre of RU-vid than me, I really love and can relate when you talk about your RU-vid journey. In a weird way it's comforting knowing that other RU-vidrs have similar struggles that I have.

Me: *reads title* Please be joking. Please be joking. Garnt and Connor: immediately go super saiyan Me: aight they joking

As someone who's had a couple banger videos but consistantly lower views on my channel, this is really reassuring and inspiring to hear! It's nice to know that these kings took awhile to get where they are, and went through times where views were lower. I'm in the same place they were at one point. Thanks for sharing bois!

Joey: complaining about buses not arriving on schedule Me, a south american: you guys have scheduled buses?

I want a small segment in one episode where Joey only talks in Japanese, Garnt in Thai and Connor i n Welsh

These three have been on the grind for the longest time now, it's only understandable if they take a break, as they deserve it.

Joey: Aussie boomer; Connor: "I love food"; Garnt: Workacholic;

"This is the longest I've gone without flying somewhere" what a flex, I cant even go to the homies house

As a Cable/Internet Guy, I can tell y’all with confidence that the reason people wouldn’t show up or tell you what was wrong with your copper wires, is because they know how bad it is and they don’t want to be the guy to fix it or put the MASSIVE amount of paperwork to start the process.

"RU-vid at it's core is a friendship simulator " That was such a genius quote by Garnt.. 1:58:34

• Timestamps: • 0:14 - Intro 0:51 - Merch 2:42 - Connor seeing an old friend again • Connor’s trip to Niigata: • 4:45 - Girl bars, bunny bars, and more 8:28 - Drinking improves your language skills • Japanese desserts: • 9:31 - Connor brings souvenirs for the boys 11:10 - Japanese wines 12:40 - Red bean paste and sweets 14:30 - Japanese shaved ice and gelato 17:00 - Melon pan and chocolate cornets 18:17 - Sweet and Savory 19:00 - Valentine’s day and White day 21:35 - 3 different types of chocolates • Rules in Japan: • 24:12 - Everything is so complicated 24:38 - The office environment is so stressful 25:10 - Business cards + Meilyne suffers 26:20 - Needing permission to leave 27:54 - Japan is like any other country 29:08 - COVID changed them • Services and Internet: • 30:11 - Bad services (buses and packages) 34:00 - Amazon and Internet 38:12 - HIGHLIGHT - Don’t disturb Connor 38:21 - Trying to game in a shared house • Burnout: • 39:50 - Burnout on RU-vid 42:38 - Author of Tower of God 45:41 - Anime Burnout 48:23 - Daily vloggers 49:51 - New RU-vidrs posting 50:47 - Connor loves food 51:57 - Social Media: Instagram and Twitter • TANGENT: University Projects: • 56:44 - Connor’s Dissertation 1:00:20 - Joey’s Big Project 1:03:02 - Garnt’s projects • Back to Burnout: • 1:07:25 - Connor’s burnout

Around 49:25 I started noticing the streak of "yeah" yeah" "yeah" responses to what Joey was saying, I guess it goes back to the episode where you guys mentioned how you keep saying はい or something to acknowledge you understand what the speaker is saying in Japan

so is connor the only one wearing the black shirt because he'd look like a ghost in the white shirt?

Back of the shirt should say “it hits different”

"Pasta?" "Pastor?" "wHiCh OnE?" *Flash back to weeks before when the American accent is being made fun of* Well well well. How the turntables...

When they started talking about the whole "the podcast gets more views and we're just talking to each other" I think that's probably because people can just listen to a podcast and do other stuff, plus they have fun conversations! An actual video, I feel like I have to sit down and watch it so it feels like a lot more of a commitment :b

I definitely can't relate to the same extent as people that do this full-time, but that creator burnout chat hit home. Sometimes it's just like, man, I see the appeal of having a boss that just tells you what to do and when to do it.

"Sees a new upload" Oh yeah "Reads the title" Oh no "Reads the comments" Oh yeah?

The monk : “RU-vid isn’t a video hosting platform RU-vid is a friendship simulator” Bruuuh moment right there

I honestly enjoy these podcasts every week! I’m so grateful that you make them so long. Because then I can watch it throughout the week when I feel low or when I have a coffee break or a drink. It feels like I’m hanging out with you guys. And it’s so fun with the variety of topics. Deep talk to passionate rants. Thank you for sharing your thoughts it’s really nice.

Joey gets drunk: Starts speaking Japanese Garnt gets drunk : Starts speaking Thai Conner gets drunk : Inaudible British noises

SIMP? THATS ME HE SAID MY NAME :D

this podcast is special, it really do feel like im there with them, drinks in hand discussing our days and listening thru daily struggles entertaining love you guys

This pretty much the same with a lot of creative career, especially those who depends on social media a lot. Know your audience, be consistent, don’t be stale, don’t be a bad person, and expect to put in the grind for years. Being an aspiring artist, I relate with you guys so much.

Just saying sometimes the videos you put the least effort into get the most views :D It’s a weird thing, I’m not saying effort isn’t rewarded. Just remember Lins tech tips most viewed video for years was a first impressions on a toy fire truck.

merch titles: "it hits different. " "big tt nation." "it's an acquired taste. " "the scientist who creates Frankenstein." "it's a podcast…with attitude. " "it's all about the synergy. " "Reject humanity embrace monkey brain." "picking waifu is like picking favorite genocide. " "it's like downing a pint of cocaine ." "Tournament arc!!!" "it's pretty mid"

I feel like it's difficult to compare Joeys'/Connor's videos to Garnt's because of the different approaches they take. For Joey and Connor, their draw is their on-screen wit and personality, the stuff the ad-lib, and the things they do. It's more straightforward for an editor to supplement that independently, I think. Meanwhile, Garnt's videos rely more on the interaction between visual clips, music, and his script. I can see why he has trouble letting go of control of the editing process because of the way his videos work. If I had to use an analogy, I'd say Garnt is more like a fine art painter while Joey and Connor are more like mangakas. Mangakas can get assistants and still produce works that can be considered their own, but if a painter gets an assistant, it rather changes the outcome of the piece. That said, I hope Garnt can find a solution that works best for him. Side note: I love both manga and fine art just as much so I do not consider it a criticism of any of the boys when I use those examples as an analogy for their respective processes. Both are beautiful for different reasons.

Yeah, I expected this to be an anime podcast when I started listening to it, but I've come to love all the crazy discussions you guys have. Keep it up!

I love all of the trash taste episodes but for some reason, this episode was really hard-hitting. I appreciate the guys opening up about their artist block, burn out moments, and insecurities with RU-vid, and trying to find that balance as content creators and their personal happiness. I really loved their honesty.

I relate so much .. I too felt a lot of that unfortunately It’s hard to keep up

It's weird that I listen to this while working on my task. This podcast even better than others. The tense when we're working on something and listening them speaking some topics with joy and fun really lower my stress at the same time.

Oh boy I can relate to everything you guys says, as an artist, that is. I was getting to a point where everything I see in my life pressures me to think of art but I managed to chill down a bit. Thanks for sharing your story

The editing part was interesting to listen to. I'm think I'm more in the Soviet Womble boat, who once said that the editor is the RU-vidr. While I don't really agree with him fully, when it comes to content like mine the editing basically IS the content. I take loads of footage from myself and the guys in my unit and put it together to basically create a story like a modern day machinima, and more often than not the actual story my videos tell is not what actually happened. I move audio around, leave out certain scenes and all sorts, all to make a funnier video. I still have editors I work with very rarely for my sillier multiplayer games with mates kind of content, but when I first trialled editors I realised that a lot of the people who applied and I paid to make a test video (I edited a video using the raw footage and then had like 6-7 different editors do their own edits using the footage as well and compared) were technically good editors, but bad story tellers or comedians. For instance one left the set up of a joke in, but cut the punchline from the video. My mate Spiff said the most important part is getting an editor that basically "gets" your content and I definitely agree, but it's still hard. I suppose I enjoy the actual video creation side of RU-vid more than the just pure recording side. Maybe if I was doing more video essays and scripted videos I'd feel differently.

im actually really really glad its not an anime exclusive podcast, its much more interesting- connor always has so many fascinating and entertaining stories and he has a really good ability of telling stories in an entertaining way and keeping people captivated and listening. The topics discussed on the podcast are also interesting such as the behind the scenes of youtube and the topics to do with japan that most people dont talk about such as the excessive paperwork or annoyance when getting an apartment etc. Anyway im loving the podcast each week boys and i have watched every episode that has been released so far, the podcast is the highlight of my week, keep up the good work boys and also shoutout to maline (not sure how to spell her name) for her behind the scenes work you the real MVP.

I really hope you guys keep going with this as I've always found it hard to get into podcasts but with yours it's just so easy to listen to because I feel like it's a genuine conversation 😁

Oh. My. God. I wasn't sure if I can relate to this expirience because I am not a youtuber, but you'know, I totally can. I love translating stuff, and I noticed that if I play the game/read the novel/read the book in other languages I think "Hm, it'll be good to translate this thing into one of my natives languages" meaning to work on translating it. And sometimes it's so tiring

I’m actually surprised they didn’t make a purple shirt white logo, it just makes sense

Imagine they did a challenge where Garnt makes a Joey type video, Conner makes a Gigguk video and Joey makes a Conner type video just to see what it’d be like 😂 and how different or similar the videos would be

I'm at a point in my life where work takes priority over my old hobbies and interests. I think this podcast works so well despite not being an anime podcast because I know it's grounded in things I'm familiar with, but it expands and adds in reality. It's very refreshing to add in this side of life so I don't have to keep up with the latest thing to understand it. It's just life and everyone is working it out, and this podcast is like doing it with friends.

I’ve been binging all the podcast episodes, and I’m glad to see how open you guys are. Maybe a little too late to say as a new viewer, but you are awesome!

All of my college horror stories start with "it was a group project..." My college life wasn't very exciting.

Oh man, the title scared me for a sec, lol

This podcast was really helpful! I'm getting things set up to start my own RU-vid channel and I'm definitely keeping this stuff in mind and will most likely rewatch it a couple of times!

Listening to you guys talk about your thoughts on success on youtube, standing out, and what you put into it was really, really interesting. Would definitely enjoy even more insight on this from you guys. Why knew a show called Trash Taste could be this inspiring! great content as always

Jesus I literally just finished watching the other episode and this pops up

Connor: "My social life was in tumbleweed" Me: *thinks of all the stories he's told* Am I doing something wrong?

I like it more when they talk about their lives than anime weirdly enough. All three are just such interesting people to me.

I love all the tangents they go on. It’s so interesting! They have such good synergy together.

I love how the main topic of this video is just real bros helping each other out on keeping their sanity and bettering themselves. I’m sure your fans can wait a few months or weeks if it means you don’t quit forever

Gigguk's issue sounds like a small business owner who's business has done so well it can't remain a small business but he's uncomfortable expanding, so it becomes an overtaxed small business.

To be honest I was an avid watcher of Joey’s content a few years back but kinda fell out of it until I came across trash taste. It led me to connors channel too! The laid back banter is really nice to listen to while I work or draw. It's refreshing to see the different content from familiar faces. :')

I appreciate the advice you guys have given to everyone who watches your video on how to improve their channels. This has given myself some motivation to work on my own channel. Thank you!

The "RU-vid is a friend simulator" thing is more true than I ever realized. So many of the people I enjoy watching are the people that help me feel like being in a casual friend group, and I think it's why I prefer channels hosted by multiple people over one person.

The boys: *complain about bus schedules* Me, a mexican: you guys have schedules?

honestly you lads are so epic i can listen for hours living in the uk myself but i have no one who watches anime who i know :( its been something i loved all my life i am 29 now and have no one to talk to about anime so to come and listen to you all talk is really cool for me.

bro when they were talking about when they started doing RU-vid, the way that they said it it sounded like they were recovering addicts at one of those groups where people go to get emotional help from others going trough a similar experience

Everyone: Just give gifts, it's not that complicated. Japan: Hold my chocolate.

Trash taste notification : *kalm* Reading title : *panik* Reading comments : *kalm*

"In Thailand, We have Sticky rice wrapped in Banana leaves" *Indonesia: Sweats In Lontong*

I love how there is so much footage of garnt stating into nothing, that it's in the fucking thumbnail, he smiles, nods, and stares into nothing. I need my garnt staring into nothing comp. Much love boys

“RU-vid is not a video hosting platform... it’s a friendship simulator”. Well that hit different

RU-vidrs giving advice: "Be yourself" Trash Taste: "Don't be yourself"

As someone who just started trying to get a RU-vid account going, I can’t express how much I appreciate when you guys talk about the life of actually doing RU-vid!

I watch all trash taste while I'm working. It's kinda like chillin with the boys and getting shit done. Glad you guys are doing this

I look forward to this more than I do seasonal anime

Okay, but seriously. No matter how many times they rearrange the figures on the table, Levi's sword is always pointing towards a certain classy lady's bum and at this point I get the feeling it's on purpose. XD

Honestly, I really enjoy that the podcast isn’t just anime, but well, so far from what I’ve watched… covers just about anything. Good stuff.

I really appreciate listening to that last segment on what it takes to be a youtuber, learning how to be humble throughout the process and to not develop a hubris from talking about (in my case anyway) Japanese cartoons lol. Its pretty absurd when you see people bragging about it when at the end of the day, its nothing to flex about in general. I really gained some insight from spacing your "successful videos" on your particular channel. For me personally, I'll gain a few hundred views making a review on "X" anime but when I decided to make a "reaction" video to an anime opening the flood gates opened with views, subs, etc which is a bit of a double edge sword (for me) because I think its really bare bones fast food content to begin with. So my biggest "existential crisis" I currently have on youtube is how much of the stuff do I want to put out that I enjoy, vs how much "fast food" content I'll space out going forward because for whatever reason thats what people want but something I myself not necessarily care about period. One last thing, I always appreciated how much you guys talk about your individual personal lives more so than anything about anime. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE those discussions to but hearing you guys talk about RU-vid burnout, or your experiences in Japan is what got me hooked onto Trash Taste immediately.

As a professional Italian, the confusion between the words pasta and pastor end when you start pronouncing pasta right

“The chocolate sucks but she put her heart into it” Giving me Persona 4 flashbacks with Rise’s horrendously bad homemade chocolate

Even as a smaller youtuber, I can emphasize with what they said. That’s why I think it’s best to keep your job and what you *really* love doing separate.

I think the thing that can show you that you’ve made it is whenever people will watch your content no matter what it is. If the viewers are coming back for your personality mainly, then you’ve hit gold.

As a writer who’s dealt with artist’s block, you handle yourself with care first and foremost! For creativity, immerse yourself in life and others’ content. RU-vid, vlogs (since we can’t hang out in public places safely enough), reading fiction and nonfiction, tv, and games (gameplay for me).

Fear of wasting time is the problem of young adults nowadays. We feel people moved rapidly now because the connection we have to other people. We see people do and achieve something. Because of that, we feel pressured to do something before times runs out. This, i experience currently. I am currently trying to recollect my thoughts and emotions to be able to go through this.

To be honest, I love all of your separate channels. I've been a fan since nam but this podcast makes me feel like I've gotten to know you guys as people rather than youtubers. The stories and opinions you share are so relatable but to an extent where it's not forced. I'm really glad you guys decided to make this channel. Anime topics or not, all of you are hilarious and interesting. Your podcasts brings me joy even in my shitty days. Thank you for that

My Filipino uncle doesn't speak English at all. But when he's drunk, well, that's a different story.

Fuck I know that pain, I'm also getting an engineering degree and it fucking sucks. The worst part is that the questions and assignments aren't crazy hard (usually) it's just everything is really depressing, expensive, and I don't like it. Like if I was super passionate about it I'd have a 4.0. I'm in this weird state of burnout where I don't want to do anything. The good news is have a well paying job lined up for me when I graduate, so it's not too bad. There's not much hardcore engineering in the job which is good, cause I don't really care about it.

I have tried listening to so many podcasts but have only stuck around to Trash Taste. I really enjoy you're dynamic and the topics that you guys discuss. And let me tell you how glad I am you didn't stick to just talking about anime. It made me see many different aspects of my favorite youtubers. Thanks for the enjoyable podcasts, they make my week!

I really like how they explain more in-depth on the ups and downs on RU-vid. Also love their dynamics and friendship.

I had the most absolute shit day, nothing has gone right for me. No exaggeration I took Ls all day today and I’m not even 10 minutes into this and it’s the first time I’ve smiled today and felt some kind of relief. Whether u guys see this or not I genuinely just want to thank u 3 this, i really needed this, after all the shit I’ve been through today and feeling low all week this really helped. So again, thank you to all 3 of u and to the people behind the scenes as well, you are greatly appreciated!

We have a saying in the US, don't know if it's anywhere else, that "A's get praise, but C's get degrees".

I absolutely love this podcast. I felt inclined to comment but don't even know what to say really. You guys are really doing good with this :D

in case you guys don't know, this is my go-to podcast when I go for a jog The friendly positive vibe and occasional lol really helped when I hit the wall So thank you and well done guys, keep it up!

Came for the anime, stayed for japan and the bois stories.

Joey: only eat small chunks or you could choke and die Connor: Right mate *takes goliath bite* Joey:...

Watching back on this man I forgot how this ep sure hit deeper Wanting to do content for a living is SO HARD and hearing the other side of the curtain is really important I feel I love the rewatchability of TT

This video definitely made me reaffirm the feeling that I don't want my job to be something I love doing as a hobby. Obviously I don't want to hate my job, but I think it'd be best to draw a line between work and fun, otherwise the fun can get affected.

GENTLEMEN, I HAVE BEEN ENLIGHTENED. This DAMN podcast flooded my recommended with vtubers, and goddammit I fell down the rabbit hole too. Okayu is my favourite. I have no regrets.