I regret selling my channel. WILL MATPAT? I spent a day with MATPAT

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  • @AnthonyPadilla
    @AnthonyPadilla  ปีที่แล้ว +4219

    come back next week for *I spent a day with JIMMY TATRO*
    UNCENSORED ON SPOTIFY ▸ open.spotify.com/show/5aOLuPenneHbhLh05fmkeu

  • @GameTheory
    @GameTheory ปีที่แล้ว +57954

    I've got a great idea: next time, we do an hour-long video of us walking down the street where we don't say anything the whole time. It'll be BRILLIANT!

    • @phlogchamp
      @phlogchamp ปีที่แล้ว +6804

      Two bros chillin down the street 2 feet apart cuz they’re best friends

    • @JoTheXplosiv
      @JoTheXplosiv ปีที่แล้ว +2401

      Bromance

    • @AnthonyPadilla
      @AnthonyPadilla  ปีที่แล้ว +16630

      the retention rate is going to be INSANE!!!

    • @finixmoon127
      @finixmoon127 ปีที่แล้ว +921

      Surely that won't backfire

    • @GamingFun-mf5zw
      @GamingFun-mf5zw ปีที่แล้ว +308

      Da best idea ever

  • @NotBrock903
    @NotBrock903 ปีที่แล้ว +11969

    Anthony should’ve asked Matpat, “What was in the box again?”, so he could witness him have a mental breakdown right infront of him about Fnaf Lore

  • @nprnilk
    @nprnilk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +883

    TH-cam: MatPat quits? Let’s recommend this video!

    • @Astroxai27
      @Astroxai27 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      same

    • @DuckityBoi
      @DuckityBoi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      I think Anthony should make another video with matpat after the retirement. I still will appreciate and love MatPat for what he has done for so many others, including me. And yes I did go through the 7 stages of grief for like 2 days, I recently already accepting that he is leaving, and it’s okay. Let’s all hope well for MatPat and Steph. ❤️🙏💚

    • @ArianaVersace
      @ArianaVersace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Damn it I came here to say this 😂😭

    • @jax5261
      @jax5261 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fr

    • @dubs67
      @dubs67 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fr

  • @RealNinjaTimeKeepa
    @RealNinjaTimeKeepa ปีที่แล้ว +7725

    Every time he talks about his wife he seems so genuinely into her. Not in a “wife guy” type of trash way, but in a “hey check out this amazing person….. who happened to have married me”

    • @celigalaxii
      @celigalaxii ปีที่แล้ว +726

      ​@gamingpotato Guys who use the fact they are married as a sort of marketing thing but very much don't actually value their wife or her contributions
      Let alone never naming said wife even though she is also a public figure
      Example
      Ned Fulmer, ex try guy

    • @trifectas
      @trifectas ปีที่แล้ว +21

      the bare minimum

    • @RealNinjaTimeKeepa
      @RealNinjaTimeKeepa ปีที่แล้ว +259

      @gamingpotato but the term for it is “wife guy”….. it’s been around since about 2019…. Most of them end up the same way, with a cheating scandal. Adam Levine, John Mulaney, Ned Try Hard Fulmer, that’s the most notable three that you’ll hear associated with the term.

    • @CloverPandaQ
      @CloverPandaQ ปีที่แล้ว +23

      ​@gamingpotato He aint a Ned Fulmer

    • @marnenotmarnie259
      @marnenotmarnie259 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      @gamingpotato2480just saying asshole isn't specific enough. and wife guy is a very commonly used term lol

  • @aplila
    @aplila ปีที่แล้ว +7242

    I’m living for this dynamic. Two TH-cam veterans, chilling in an interview room, five feet apart.

    • @tijdelijkeportfolio8538
      @tijdelijkeportfolio8538 ปีที่แล้ว +688

      Cuz theire not gay

    • @elenarexach9236
      @elenarexach9236 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      but one of them is gay

    • @john.4987
      @john.4987 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@elenarexach9236 which one??

    • @YouTubeChannel-ru8ed
      @YouTubeChannel-ru8ed ปีที่แล้ว +154

      @@elenarexach9236 Mat is married and Anthony has a girlfriend

    • @maguyonseanlewis7696
      @maguyonseanlewis7696 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@mostar1219 Ive never seen a post accusing either of them being gay. Well Athony does sometimes act gay in the old skits but its pretty obvious he has a GF

  • @TheWarriorscat
    @TheWarriorscat ปีที่แล้ว +3867

    Matpat wearing his son’s bracelet is adorable.
    Best dad

    • @braingoop
      @braingoop ปีที่แล้ว +99

      I did NOT know he had a kid

    • @Silverheart575
      @Silverheart575 ปีที่แล้ว +240

      @@braingoop his son Oliver is like, 4/5 years old at this point.

    • @ItBePatYo
      @ItBePatYo ปีที่แล้ว +107

      AKA Dadpat.

    • @Bluekoala626
      @Bluekoala626 ปีที่แล้ว +145

      fun fact: I don't know if he ever takes it off or not, but ever since he first appeared with it in one of his Game theory not lives he' been wearing it, if you watch them. it's pretty wholesome and adorable.

    • @braingoop
      @braingoop ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@Bluekoala626 that is adorable, what a great dad

  • @angelaplays
    @angelaplays ปีที่แล้ว +6558

    I’d like to thank matpat for being the reason why I over analyze things

    • @simplyjay3638
      @simplyjay3638 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Same, though.

    • @boob.rockets
      @boob.rockets ปีที่แล้ว +16

      me fr

    • @najrenchelf2751
      @najrenchelf2751 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Oh, no doubt about it! XD

    • @Niegekui
      @Niegekui ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Didn't expect to see another gang member on this channel

    • @q_dudeq2828
      @q_dudeq2828 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Him and all commentary youtubers

  • @Rat_64
    @Rat_64 ปีที่แล้ว +3113

    I remember when I first learned about this channel, I didn’t know Anthony Padilla was Smosh. I was only really active on TH-cam after Smosh had already faded away. When I learned that Anthony Padilla was one of the Smosh guys, it was like… learning that you’re dating a celebrity, or someone you knew was secretly an immortal vampire, or like the old hermit in the desert is actually a master wizard… or something like that. Anyways, I love these videos, Anthony, keep making great stuff

    • @AnthonyPadilla
      @AnthonyPadilla  ปีที่แล้ว +1230

      D. all of the above

    • @Sandwich_People
      @Sandwich_People ปีที่แล้ว +167

      Anthony padilla lore

    • @Misshowzat
      @Misshowzat ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Probably a good thing. He was the Logan Paul of his era

    • @Diablo3364
      @Diablo3364 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      ​@@Misshowzat don't compare Anthony to Logan Paul. We don't compare him to that insane freak.

    • @Brosethorns
      @Brosethorns ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@Misshowzat he was not

  • @NobodyNobody310
    @NobodyNobody310 ปีที่แล้ว +4773

    I wanna see “I spent a day with Ian Hecox” and it’s just thirty full minutes of unbroken silence and awkward glances.

    • @Bobo_bogart
      @Bobo_bogart ปีที่แล้ว +89

      You made me giggle😫

    • @talentlesscult8968
      @talentlesscult8968 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      Are Anthony and Ian still friends? I haven’t seen them interact since he left

    • @ItsNerdNotGeek
      @ItsNerdNotGeek ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Even better: its 24 hours long

    • @Giose
      @Giose ปีที่แล้ว +202

      @@talentlesscult8968 I've seen Anthony mention him sometimes, so i think they're at least on good terms (i hope they're still friends)

    • @SquishyOfCinder
      @SquishyOfCinder ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@Giose i think they are

  • @Kailova07
    @Kailova07 ปีที่แล้ว +2963

    MatPat making sure Steph gets the cred she deserves is the kind of husband I want to be.

    • @LawsynRose
      @LawsynRose ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You’re amazing

    • @feiwnakausvkaxbdkebkswowbq8331
      @feiwnakausvkaxbdkebkswowbq8331 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      You already have the decency to acknowledge and respect your future lover, so you’ll do fine.

    • @Kailova07
      @Kailova07 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@feiwnakausvkaxbdkebkswowbq8331 oh I mean like now lol I’ve been married just under a year now :)

    • @bonemarrow3439
      @bonemarrow3439 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me too man

    • @exceptionallyriso
      @exceptionallyriso ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Doing the bare minimum is very surprisingly not common

  • @Numberer1
    @Numberer1 ปีที่แล้ว +6105

    I've been editing for Matt for almost a decade, he's an absolute legend and a wonderful bloke. Couldn't ask for a better boss or a better team :)

    • @alaneatsfood
      @alaneatsfood ปีที่แล้ว +146

      Man, I hope you know that i grew up with your work. Thank you

    • @R1ze_humorous
      @R1ze_humorous ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Nice you must be really fuckin good at editing

    • @nightblade628
      @nightblade628 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      I remember a comment by someone who went to school with Matt saying that everyone hears about how much of a dickhead some creators are before they became famous, but he’s like, “No no no, Matt was a bit reserved sometimes but was nice to EVERYONE and was hated by NOBODY back then”. So yeah, I only ever hear great stories about how genuinely awesome he is. And he did have a hard time when he was trying to find his feet before TH-cam, so he knows what’s it’s like to have very little. Good for him for doing so well.

    • @jblen
      @jblen ปีที่แล้ว +31

      No way, that's crazy. I'm a fan of your ytps, I had no idea you edited for GT.

    • @justanothercomment
      @justanothercomment ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Whoa you edit for GT? That's wild! No wonder their videos are so well edited

  • @glist_gloom
    @glist_gloom ปีที่แล้ว +1781

    I would love to see MatPat and Anthony put together a 2 hour documentary about TH-cam history

    • @concept5631
      @concept5631 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same

    • @Nick-oj5bh
      @Nick-oj5bh ปีที่แล้ว +6

      idk even in this video you can tell anthony still regrets and despises what happened with smosh I don't think he could give a unbiased opinion

    • @concept5631
      @concept5631 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@Nick-oj5bh They never said it would be unbiased.

    • @prettyylittlebirds
      @prettyylittlebirds ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i love this omg

    • @0olilyo089
      @0olilyo089 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same!! I had so much fun hearing him mention the youtube generations and I got so excited!

  • @angelaplays
    @angelaplays ปีที่แล้ว +6204

    This feels more like Matpat interviewing Anthony than Anthony interviewing Matpat

    • @TheGreatShortdini
      @TheGreatShortdini ปีที่แล้ว +126

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • @alondor
      @alondor ปีที่แล้ว +242

      They seem like friends

    • @havewissmart9602
      @havewissmart9602 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      Which is very appropriate

    • @MsNoPixel
      @MsNoPixel ปีที่แล้ว +94

      I mean 70% of the time Matpat said “yep” “yeah” “yup” so I wouldn’t go as far to say he was interviewing Anthony.

    • @Endtherinbetween
      @Endtherinbetween ปีที่แล้ว +8

      yep

  • @theabruun1028
    @theabruun1028 ปีที่แล้ว +5873

    Hearing MatPat explain the different generations of TH-cam and basically being an encyclopedia of TH-cam history is so interesting to listen to

    • @UmCaraNormalnumPlanetanormal
      @UmCaraNormalnumPlanetanormal ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Fax

    • @Chuuniboy
      @Chuuniboy ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Everything he says at this point sounds like a history lesson or a grand wizard telling me my future

    • @leiii05
      @leiii05 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      he's one of the internet historians

    • @other7445
      @other7445 ปีที่แล้ว

      you should watch some EmpLemon, he has a series going through historical events in youtubes history

    • @hellokittygaming42069
      @hellokittygaming42069 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@leiii05 bro that sounds like a legendary group of people in an rpg. "Hes one of the ashen soldiers"

  • @ghostmistwho
    @ghostmistwho ปีที่แล้ว +2448

    27:11 the devotion that Matt has to Stephanie and making sure that her work is recognized is truly inspirational

    • @sarahisaraccoon2233
      @sarahisaraccoon2233 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +

    • @sundalosketch4769
      @sundalosketch4769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely

    • @Rov-Nihil
      @Rov-Nihil ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They made such an impact on me I couldn't possibly imagine it being only MatPat, and I'm not even a real casual fan!

  • @frankiecedeno3724
    @frankiecedeno3724 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    Wait a minute… I just realized: the Smosh announcement happened the other day and Ian and Anthony have been working in it for about 6 months. That mean Anthony was in the process of getting back his channel (a literal dream) during this conversation about Mat selling his.

    • @hitsurei
      @hitsurei 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yepp

    • @noahvanderwyst1232
      @noahvanderwyst1232 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it also means that matpat probably knew he would be leaving the channel already

  • @danicarli8412
    @danicarli8412 ปีที่แล้ว +2493

    It’s obvious these two are old friends because this feels more like a conversation than an interview 💜💚

    • @SunIsLost
      @SunIsLost ปีที่แล้ว +9

      True

    • @shortcake9046
      @shortcake9046 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Yeah I think interviews like this similar to the one with Dan are really fun and I think much more flowy and easygoing

    • @willow_de_mori3754
      @willow_de_mori3754 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Yes, I love their chemistry and how they talk and react with eachother. You can tell that they are friends and that they both feel comfortable with eachother, it's awesome

    • @xenophacilus5895
      @xenophacilus5895 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The Taco Shell talk made it obvious XD

  • @RosannaPansino
    @RosannaPansino ปีที่แล้ว +7806

    Two of my favorite people! Cant wait to watch this ❤

  • @Abhi-wl5yt
    @Abhi-wl5yt ปีที่แล้ว +3079

    As described by Keith from TheTryGuys, MatPat has not only helped the YT community, he legitimized content creators in the creative space, and made the businesses (who otherwise would've never understand it) realize creators' influence. Without him, a lot of current channels might not even exist

    • @prodfuneralboy
      @prodfuneralboy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      524 likes with no comment? I’ll fix that.

    • @sylvalis4295
      @sylvalis4295 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You my good friend are both a gentleman and a scholar

    • @phantom_fox1088
      @phantom_fox1088 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro speaking facts 🤌🏻

    • @coralieofjumpwithnofear
      @coralieofjumpwithnofear ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Where did Keith say this? I’m interested in watching that.

    • @jonaswolterstorff3460
      @jonaswolterstorff3460 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I wonder whether the Vlogbrothers and MatPat share this trophy. It feels to me like they were all very critical for this legitimacy.

  • @KarimJovian
    @KarimJovian ปีที่แล้ว +4133

    This was a great interview. It was great to meet MatPat during the Assassins Creed premiere back then.

  • @doopdoop7673
    @doopdoop7673 ปีที่แล้ว +8000

    To learn that Mat was VALEDICTORIAN, got a PERFECT SAT, somehow doesn't surprise me, it just gives me more mad respect for him.

    • @Miss_Trillium
      @Miss_Trillium ปีที่แล้ว +512

      And of course, one of his first game theory videos was on tiddies

    • @chrislangstaff
      @chrislangstaff ปีที่แล้ว +421

      This reinforces something I've assumed for a long time...the whole "normal people can make YT/social media a career" is horseshit. MatPat is literally a fucking polymath superstar with a similarly amazing hot wife. If he wasn't winning at this, he would be a hedge fund billionaire or something. Padilla is a male model. etc. These aren't regular Joes that can be emulated.

    • @christhefiend
      @christhefiend ปีที่แล้ว +184

      @@chrislangstaff Don’t let that discourage you.

    • @Nirmiti.
      @Nirmiti. ปีที่แล้ว +34

      That makes his Mario is mental theory even _more_ stupid.

    • @floop1108
      @floop1108 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tubbo…

  • @brainiac2977
    @brainiac2977 ปีที่แล้ว +2152

    I know matpat is treated as this nutty character youtube stereotype (sans is ness, etc) but he is a youtube expert. man has survived on this platform as long as markiplier has which really says something. hes like the perfect guide for navigating youtube as a platform, as a business, and as a community. imagine if he made videos for aspiring creators teaching them how to grow a youtube channel with real statistics and that changed as youtube's own platform changed and evolved. its fascinating.

    • @brentontreloar419
      @brentontreloar419 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kind of like the channel Dude in a Room

    • @dr.wolfstar1765
      @dr.wolfstar1765 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah hes a pretender

    • @ethanlockhart3985
      @ethanlockhart3985 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      MatPat and Steph did used to do that, help newer TH-camrs navigate this landscape. Don’t know if they still do that though.

    • @duckify2800
      @duckify2800 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ethanlockhart3985 i think matpat did an interview doing that recently

    • @twbillionare9568
      @twbillionare9568 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Alright what is your reasoning. Why do you say he is a pretender

  • @songsfromtheblackbox
    @songsfromtheblackbox ปีที่แล้ว +2297

    I forget how smart MatPat truly is. And he's so engaging with all the information he shares too. I would love to attend a class he teachers. I think it would sound so fun haha

    • @samanthakeith4925
      @samanthakeith4925 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I would so attend his media courses at university

    • @madmadammeag5141
      @madmadammeag5141 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Some of the biggest TH-camrs are also the smartest. Markiplier was going into bioengineering, Mark Roberg worked for NASA, Mattpatt studied neuroscience, etc. There's genetesists, marketing geniuses, doctors, lawyers. It's endless, and awesome.

    • @iloveprowrestling
      @iloveprowrestling ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd also like to attend a class he TEACHES* 😂

    • @greanbeen2816
      @greanbeen2816 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iloveprowrestling Brother. Out. Before I harm you and your family

  • @someonelse11736
    @someonelse11736 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Watching this after the matpat retiring video, there’s a surprising amount of foreshadowing

  • @tatltails3923
    @tatltails3923 ปีที่แล้ว +3590

    I absolutely love that Anthony set aside a whole section for Mat to talk about his wife, Steph deserves all the love. Us classic GTLive watchers been knew, but the WORLD needs to know!

    • @randomstuff-v10
      @randomstuff-v10 ปีที่แล้ว

      969th like hehehehhe

    • @kittyratrawr
      @kittyratrawr ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@randomstuff-v10 😐

    • @I-like-cows
      @I-like-cows ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1.6k likes hahahaha

    • @mrmonkey123
      @mrmonkey123 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      GTlive kindergarten videos were peak

    • @SWTobito0702
      @SWTobito0702 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@mrmonkey123 Nugget voice is peak

  • @starshiny3399
    @starshiny3399 ปีที่แล้ว +1832

    Yes!!! Steph getting long overdue recognition. She is a role model for me. Please please please please interview her. She has so much knowledge and creativity.

    • @ProphecyPhrase
      @ProphecyPhrase ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Truth!! She is as much part of the Theory channels as much as MatPat is.

    • @williamvanniekerk5608
      @williamvanniekerk5608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey could i ask you a question real quick?

    • @starshiny3399
      @starshiny3399 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamvanniekerk5608 Sure.

    • @thebestpilot7
      @thebestpilot7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@starshiny3399 Plot twist: that was the question

    • @Jay9966
      @Jay9966 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebestpilot7 What a twist, it's been 7 days, that must've been it.

  • @invisiblebutaintblind6582
    @invisiblebutaintblind6582 ปีที่แล้ว +1313

    wow. wtf. I had no idea how much respect was to be had for Matthew. I had thought a lot of his success was due to luck, whether with finding the right things to analyse, or people stumbling across him online- now, I realise that with a personality, dedication and intellect like his, it almost doesn't matter how much lady luck favoured him. He feels like such an impressive force of nature here, that his success seems almost inevitable.

    • @joseangelhernandez613
      @joseangelhernandez613 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      It's funny you say that because all that theory stuff actually runs in his family where I think he said his father was also a theorists this was mentioned in a podcast between Markiplier and matpat where a lot more info is showed

    • @jaredrak6003
      @jaredrak6003 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Well said! That's part of why I think his wife Steph is so important to work out. They're like a consultant team who've helped out plenty of TH-camrs directly. In a lot of ways I think this move to sell will help free some time for them to continue learning and exploring ways to help TH-cam as a platform grow and be a great space for all creators

    • @naphy
      @naphy ปีที่แล้ว +15

      this is why I love Anthony's interviews, it allows me to enjoy a creator even more, or start to emphatize with them, like in the case of amouranth

    • @quantumwitcher
      @quantumwitcher ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel with platforms like TH-cam, luck will always have to be in the equation to a degree. That being said, I'm confident there aren't many people that could accomplish what Matt has with any amount of luck. Even though I've fallen off his content the last few years, I always have massive respect for his work.

    • @thend4427
      @thend4427 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah a lot of his haters don't understand

  • @iiantixsocial
    @iiantixsocial ปีที่แล้ว +232

    MatPat is such a good partner to Steph. You can tell he genuinely loves and cares about her. I could tell he was getting emotional when discussing the hurt he feels when Steph doesn't get the attention she deserves

  • @Ninetailsmaster16
    @Ninetailsmaster16 ปีที่แล้ว +1778

    I adore their chemistry in this. That tangent about taco bell was gold

    • @EndoftheBeginning17
      @EndoftheBeginning17 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      To me this just like two old friends getting together to shoot the shit

    • @asianhotdog4755
      @asianhotdog4755 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@EndoftheBeginning17 yeah it Taco Bell

  • @Wntstoriseup
    @Wntstoriseup ปีที่แล้ว +2735

    I love the attention for Steph, I remember when GTLive first started and Steph got to be so front and center and I fell in love with her personality, she’s so great thoughtful and caring, with out taking into account all of her incredible skill set.

    • @_helvetixa
      @_helvetixa ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Same! Even though she isn’t on GTLive anymore, it’s nice seeing her appear in some food theory episodes every now and then!(I honestly didn’t expect me to enjoy food theory so much haha)

    • @shadowphoenix3544
      @shadowphoenix3544 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And she also does the best nugget voice

    • @BlackStarSymphony
      @BlackStarSymphony ปีที่แล้ว

      I miss her during gtlive. Matt and Steph just work so well together in terms of humor and how they play games. But I understand that she has other things taking up her time.

  • @aurorasheep
    @aurorasheep ปีที่แล้ว +1149

    You can tell how much MatPat loves and cares for Stephanie by the way he talks about her, he truly has so much respect and admiration for her and everything she has done, and you can tell he has always supported her and wanted her to be successful. Makes me respect him even more

    • @Lemminboy7
      @Lemminboy7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try Guys

    • @bryanaperry8760
      @bryanaperry8760 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@Lemminboy7 ah so now talking positively about one's spouse = cheater. That's... interesting.

    • @Lemminboy7
      @Lemminboy7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bryanaperry8760 I love MatPat and Steph, I just like bringing the cheater up when someone talks about loving their spouse

    • @IeatcheeseLBB
      @IeatcheeseLBB ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lemminboy7are you mentally ok my guy?

  • @cainwallace
    @cainwallace ปีที่แล้ว +830

    Matt Pat has one of the most iconic TH-cam voices. Theorist channels wont be the same if he doesnt voice them

    • @DeathIsDestiny
      @DeathIsDestiny ปีที่แล้ว +56

      I agree. I always tried to avoid the videos with his editor’s (don’t remember their name) voice because I was so used to Matt’s

    • @zyaicob
      @zyaicob ปีที่แล้ว +13

      *cries in Extra Credits*

    • @whatcanidooo
      @whatcanidooo ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I agree but at the same time I understand that he might be tired of doing it after so many years

    • @AstralBeing
      @AstralBeing ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@whatcanidooohe should get Ai to do it lol

    • @Venator_X1
      @Venator_X1 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@DeathIsDestinyAh Austin. His videos were really fun but unfortunately or fortunately for you is that he’s no longer there due to personal life problems

  • @jellifishin
    @jellifishin ปีที่แล้ว +798

    i seriously love hearing matpat talk analytics, he’s so knowledgeable and i’ve always thought it was amazing that he acted as a consultant for so many other creators while creating for his own channels.

    • @mevoogle
      @mevoogle ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Matpat got that insider knowledge about what makes channels good and large and profitable fr

    • @codyjohnson6427
      @codyjohnson6427 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Matpat and Mr. Beast should sit down and nerd out about youtube for an hour

    • @LilacMonarch
      @LilacMonarch ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That part about no one caring about the presentations and then disregarding the main points he got across, that was painful. Every organization ever...

  • @gamma_centauri
    @gamma_centauri ปีที่แล้ว +636

    I like how this episode feels less like an interview and more like a conversation between homies who haven’t spoken in a couple months.

    • @Flairis
      @Flairis ปีที่แล้ว +2

      to be fair, the title just says he just spends a day with matpat

  • @TJToons
    @TJToons ปีที่แล้ว +831

    Having two of the biggest goats bond and get along was so incredibly wholesome to watch.
    So many super helpful insight and tips were also brought up in this video! Thank you Anthony!! 🙏

  • @ziyahkeil4808
    @ziyahkeil4808 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    MatPats face at 29:46 is one of confusion, shock, and happiness all in the span of a couple seconds

    • @gamernationgo8895
      @gamernationgo8895 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Underrated comment but no replies?
      Lemme fix that!

  • @Jamjosh
    @Jamjosh ปีที่แล้ว +310

    It's my belief that matpat sits at home with 5 different youtube videos playing at any given moment at 2x speed just to constantly be in the know.

    • @RayzaRose
      @RayzaRose ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He does say he watches most videos at 2x speed now, especially after Ollie was born

  • @tommyvasquez2708
    @tommyvasquez2708 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    this didn't feel like an interview anymore but more like two friends catching up which made this video feel much more organic

  • @marljusweety
    @marljusweety ปีที่แล้ว +519

    I think Matthew and Stephanie might be the only creators that could announce selling the company without me immediately thinking "Oh, this will ruin the channel and its just a matter of time until its all gone.". I know they have more knowledge about the business part of youtube than anyone else and I actually trust their decisions. It was just "OK. Im ready for this to be the example of how it can be done successfully.". Still a tiny flutter in my stomach, but I choose to go with my instinct and knowledge. Its gonna be fine.

    • @m_artroom
      @m_artroom ปีที่แล้ว +16

      For real, I’m depending on them so much. If anyone on TH-cam was qualified enough to make this decision well it’s gonna be game theorists. Makes everyone a bit nervous but this I’m really trying to trust some of the smartest people on the internet

  • @NinetyLegos
    @NinetyLegos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    30:52 Matpat may have hinted he was thinking of Retirement a year before he annouced it right here

  • @ry2950
    @ry2950 ปีที่แล้ว +766

    This is nostalgic as hell. Anthony's days in Smosh was an era of TH-cam that will forever be ingrained in my memory. Even though I miss the "good ol days" I'm happy to see how well he is doing right now.

  • @dragnbane
    @dragnbane ปีที่แล้ว +336

    I've ALWAYS appreciated how MatPat always treated his viewers like we were a part of the channel, and not an afterthought

  • @wasupitshanna
    @wasupitshanna ปีที่แล้ว +1782

    The amount of times as a woman becoming a physician I have been in a group of men and that same situation happened to me where a man says my ideas louder and they are acutally heard has been too many to count. I continuously have to prove myself by being asertive and repeating myself before my ideas are considered as equal to my male colleagues. I feel for Steph so much I am so glad she is getting more credit.

    • @reizak8966
      @reizak8966 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      I am the only female in my job, so I completely understand. The people I've worked with for years listen to me, but every time we get a new guy, I have to work harder than everyone else to prove that I deserve the job and know what I'm doing, where everyone else, even the other new guys, are assumed to know more than me.
      I am so tired.

    • @hiddenguy67
      @hiddenguy67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ok..

    • @aarishowton8037
      @aarishowton8037 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Exactly. People always discount the wage gap by saying ‘women choose to work lower-paying jobs’ but so often that’s because the more specialized fields are extremely sexist.

    • @BlueHazyDreams
      @BlueHazyDreams ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@aarishowton8037 Lol yep. I actually would love to go into programming if I could do college over but nah, would rather not subject myself to that. I also highly question why some of the most emotionally-taxing jobs are super low paid.

    • @alextwig
      @alextwig ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hiddenguy67ust say you hate women 👎🏽

  • @lonestarlucas
    @lonestarlucas ปีที่แล้ว +325

    It’s amazing to see MatPat be so loose and free without a script. And his body language shows how relaxed and comfortable he is, not just when it comes to talking about being a youtuber but also just in general. He sold his channel and he’s set. He doesn’t have to deal with the struggles of poverty anymore. Good for you, MatPat. ❤

  • @RJam56
    @RJam56 ปีที่แล้ว +633

    It’s kind of hard to believe how far matpat has come. I was seven when I started watching him and now I’m an adult moving into an apartment next month. It’s just crazy to think about.

    • @axelmok498
      @axelmok498 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I mean, the channel started in 2009. If you started watching it in its heyday, you're no older than 21, which adds up.

    • @lapvona
      @lapvona ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah i’ve done the same and i’m really proud of how far he’s gotten

    • @tumultuousv
      @tumultuousv ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@axelmok498 well.. yeah

    • @tumultuousv
      @tumultuousv ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@axelmok498 got it memorized?

    • @axelmok498
      @axelmok498 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @A B LOL sorry if my comment seemed dumb, I just see alot of comments 😅 of people saying they watched the channel X amount of years but the math don't add up. Just appreciating the math works.

  • @theflabbergasterer8340
    @theflabbergasterer8340 ปีที่แล้ว +443

    I feel like the Theorists channels are some of the only channels that you'll never really age out of. You can be just as interested in them when you're eighteen as you were when you were eight

    • @drewpeacock9087
      @drewpeacock9087 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lmao no they definitely skew zoomer. Tom Scott is a much better example imo

    • @theflabbergasterer8340
      @theflabbergasterer8340 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@drewpeacock9087 Now I need to see Anthony interview Tom Scott lol

    • @BringBackOGClubPenguin
      @BringBackOGClubPenguin ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@drewpeacock9087 I mean they’re made with a younger audience in mind but it isn’t like dumbed down or anything.
      It’s like movies or shows that can be enjoyed by both kids an adults.

    • @starscream8388
      @starscream8388 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@drewpeacock9087 What do you think a Zoomer is?
      Millennials are like 40 now, and the cut off for Zoomers is actually the late 2010s.

    • @arugula517
      @arugula517 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drewpeacock9087 I am a zoomer, I am 18, I watched him when i was 8 so checks out ig

  • @shutdown970
    @shutdown970 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    It's not just an interview it's a MATPAT INTERVIEW!!!

    • @Questerer
      @Questerer ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks for watching!

    • @The.Real.Strudl
      @The.Real.Strudl ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for talking!

    • @shutdown970
      @shutdown970 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@The.Real.Strudl Thanks for commenting!

    • @The.Real.Strudl
      @The.Real.Strudl ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @A-Opal Candy that's a better one and also HA

  • @itac.2280
    @itac.2280 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    It’s really crazy how someone like MatPat; excellent grades, intelligence, valedictorian would be treated like that when he was looking for a job. Really knows that everyone regardless of their talent is treated like garbage. It also makes sense why he felt he had to put on a persona because none of what he had done before had been good enough for anyone, when it was them not being good enough for him.

  • @sarhahillsburg5142
    @sarhahillsburg5142 ปีที่แล้ว +648

    Let's all take time to appreciate Matpat still wearing bracelet his son made for him. It just so sweet. I think is same one Olly came in mid video (GT LIVE) and brought him lil gift.

    • @Hydraina
      @Hydraina ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Thank you so much for pointing this out!!! I am literally crying that's so amazing

    • @sunstruck2298
      @sunstruck2298 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      if you remember which video it is can you give me the link??

    • @WorldMania03
      @WorldMania03 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You gotta leave a link, cause I wanna see it.

    • @Aphrothena1221
      @Aphrothena1221 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Also following for the link

    • @ll-owo-ll
      @ll-owo-ll ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Leaving a comment for the link

  • @demi_goddex
    @demi_goddex ปีที่แล้ว +1560

    shout out to Davy for the immaculate captions. not only are they not auto generated, AND includes stuff like who's talking and [character voice] etc. but also describes the convo so well?? like. [belly laughing] and [guffaw] when they could've just said laughing but they specified. idk man I just think that the people doing the captions don't get enough recognition and as someone who almost always uses subtitles i really appreciate it

    • @davydoesthings
      @davydoesthings ปีที่แล้ว +179

      omg thank you so much 😭😭

    • @farawayxgalaxy
      @farawayxgalaxy ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Yesss!!!! People who do captions fully help me so so so much. I’m hard of hearing in one ear and also have ADHD to point I need captions to focus.
      People who do their captions seriously or who have fun with their captions make my days.
      Same with people who do trigger or content warnings.
      It’s the small things in life

    • @kawaranai9743
      @kawaranai9743 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@davydoesthings thanks for the personality you put into the subs
      Makes my day

    • @sugarkats21
      @sugarkats21 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree but that's the standard for proper caption writers and transcribers

    • @sumans7620
      @sumans7620 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@sugarkats21
      Which are Sadly Too Rare on Not just TH-cam, but most Platforms Nowadays. It’s Come to the Point where Accessible, Actually Comprehensible Captions like these are Less the Standard and More the Outlier for Content in General. Captions are Mostly Auto-Generated and Poorly Structured outside a Few Specific Channels here on TH-cam.

  • @rubis5904
    @rubis5904 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    "I didn't feel like people would accept me for me, because historically they really didn't."
    Man I feel that SO much.

  • @Blebsnek
    @Blebsnek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    watching this again after matpat announced his retirement

  • @adam_joestar
    @adam_joestar ปีที่แล้ว +414

    this honestly feels like two friends catching up and talking about the past

    • @ktheveg
      @ktheveg ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kinda is. MatPat worked for Defy for a bit, and he also helped Anthony as well

    • @adam_joestar
      @adam_joestar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ktheveg yeah, exactly

  • @nat2501
    @nat2501 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    Anthony has come a long way building his new brand and channel outside of Smosh, so watching him talk about the company so candidly feels really nostalgic. It would be cool one day to see Anthony spend the day with Ian, and they can reflect on how much they’ve both grown since early smosh days.

    • @Crucent
      @Crucent ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Oooh i'd love that. If that were to happen, i hopehopehope they'd do a lunchtime with SMOSH-kind of ting. I really miss those. Questions and all.

    • @Helios2737
      @Helios2737 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      "I Spent a Day with Ian Hecox" has to come soon

  • @mythicalpotatoes8832
    @mythicalpotatoes8832 ปีที่แล้ว +378

    MatPat saying "of course I am!!" at the end was so unbelievably wholesome

    • @naparasmon788
      @naparasmon788 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Right? Damn they both have such a cool dynamic together

    • @victoriale2792
      @victoriale2792 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      omg even though I read this comment before the end, it still caught me off guard with such warm feelings!!🥰

  • @ohnotagain851
    @ohnotagain851 ปีที่แล้ว +670

    This was one of the best episodes. It was all so natural and nice. And man, he's so smart. And hearing him talk about how he had to literally force people to pay attention to someone else other than himself just warms my heart. And saddens me in equal measure. Thank you, both, for existing. It's been a horrible day, but this video made it 100 times better.

    • @Kit-ux4vp
      @Kit-ux4vp ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Frr cause Stephanie is equally as hard working

    • @justanothercomment
      @justanothercomment ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sorry you had a tough day! Glad the vid made it better. Nothing like wholesome Anthony videos after a rough one eh? :)

  • @najrenchelf2751
    @najrenchelf2751 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    Shoutout to Stephanie for being a rock in the storm for Matpat! 💚💚

  • @FeFeVtuber
    @FeFeVtuber ปีที่แล้ว +1666

    As a content creator this was one of the most insightful & entertaining interviews yet! Love both of you 🙏🏻❤️

    • @someoneanimations3617
      @someoneanimations3617 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      How is this type of a content creator verified

    • @TheAnimeWeeb
      @TheAnimeWeeb ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@someoneanimations3617 yes

    • @Feesh116
      @Feesh116 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@someoneanimations3617 they worked their ass off networking, making music and making content on many platforms. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @Luis-kv8zc
      @Luis-kv8zc ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@someoneanimations3617 common SomeoneAnimations L

    • @zabianreubens4989
      @zabianreubens4989 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@someoneanimations3617 talent get some

  • @IceMetalPunk
    @IceMetalPunk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Everything Matt said about Stephanie not being taken seriously makes me so sad. She's one of the best parts of the channels, in all the ways we've seen her and I'm sure countless ways we haven't. I've watched much less GTLive since Steph "left" the channel, and I secretly keep hoping there will be more Kindergarten sequels just so they have an excuse to bring her back on camera.
    Steph deserves all the love, respect, and support in the world ❤

  • @olivetreee5021
    @olivetreee5021 ปีที่แล้ว +474

    anthony and matpat making a podcast is something we all need

  • @RyanSoltani
    @RyanSoltani ปีที่แล้ว +506

    I’m calling it now. Matpat is going to pull the rug on everyone and make the next channel Stat Theory: An education channel that goes in depth on the lore of all the academics. From the hidden meaning behind the digits of Pi, to the history of the square
    Edit: Well looks like it was Style Theory, was fun guessing with you guys

    • @liesl5313
      @liesl5313 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      I would honestly really love that. It would work well as kind of a casual crash course

    • @kenna_king100
      @kenna_king100 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I like Science Theory:) lots of stats in science, and a lottttt of science theory’s😂😅

    • @Ali_D_Katt
      @Ali_D_Katt ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Sports theory, maybe? He even mentioned sports guys being geeks too in this interview. I think science theory and stat theory would be higher on the list of possibilities. Having watched him over a huge portion of his career, knowing what he went to school for and his interests shown through his current channels.
      Then again sports fans are a possibly untapped audience. While I'm not saying sports fans don't have any overlap with his game, film, and food channel I think it'll just sweep those folks to add to the pile.

    • @adamnaameeazim6365
      @adamnaameeazim6365 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think they've already hinted that it'll be Fitness Theory, or something of the sort. I remember him and Stephanie talking about this around when Food Theory started. They said they had considered Music Theory but there were too many copyright concerns with TH-cam.

    • @iacomary
      @iacomary ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Science Theory, Sports Theory, Sound Theory, Space Theory... Can't come up with anymore

  • @Lyddy-Draws
    @Lyddy-Draws ปีที่แล้ว +302

    It honestly broke my heart to hear that Steph was so overlooked at that party. It’s the reality for women but I’m so glad that Mat recognizes that and is disgusted at it. It’s so wonderful that he is so supportive and loving to his wife.

    • @Lyddy-Draws
      @Lyddy-Draws ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @gamingpotato I do understand what you mean but it’s also a thing that general women have to live with; their husbands getting the attention/respect whilst they don’t. You do have a point but there is a gender thing also there.

    • @duck8049
      @duck8049 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @gamingpotato ofc a guy is gonna say this….I don’t usually comment but let me just share. I’m a woman and this is the reality for us. You will never understand because you are a man. So please don’t invalidate what we women have to go through. Popularity is another thing and does exists as u said, but why feel the need to bring up your “credible observations” as a man???? You aren’t living as a women in this society. So be kind to those near you and be understanding. Especially if you are looking for a future mate. Put yourself in our shoes for a second.
      And second imagine not listening to someone because of their gender… it’s bold of you to assume they know less really. This just makes you more close minded. These are bad stereotypes :/

    • @marnenotmarnie259
      @marnenotmarnie259 ปีที่แล้ว

      @gamingpotato2480dude why are you going around writing essays on every comment about the very blatant misogyny they discussed?? it's just sad

  • @richtigmann1
    @richtigmann1 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    it's crazy how you can just tell Matpat is so fluent and aware of all the ins and outs of how youtube as a platform works, it really shows his proficency and skill in understanding it all

  • @Cartmanchill
    @Cartmanchill ปีที่แล้ว +564

    I could listen to MatPat talk about the functionality of TH-cam all day. He's so passionate about it, and you could learn a thing or two.

    • @GlowstoneWolf
      @GlowstoneWolf ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i love it when matpat talks.
      i hope he does the hr long video on bioavailability that he mentioned in a food theory video

  • @cXspXr
    @cXspXr ปีที่แล้ว +831

    matt is so wholesome, he truly has so much care and passion for an industry that doesn't share even a %1 of that passion. hearing him break down the eras, talk about stephanie, talk about his past history (with acting and analytics), along with his struggle to get a job aside from his intelligence. he's a treasure and i'm glad he's survived in this space

    • @fictionlover695
      @fictionlover695 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      MatPat is inspirational
      I wanna strive to be like him in terms of Competence and compassion

  • @J0hnD0ugh
    @J0hnD0ugh ปีที่แล้ว +309

    I think we’ve learned that this entire comment section wants a “I spent a day with Steph” video on the behind the scenes work she does

  • @mitsugilikesfood5309
    @mitsugilikesfood5309 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This aged more finer than any wine
    Welcome back to Smosh!!

  • @cha1rie
    @cha1rie ปีที่แล้ว +254

    hella interesting that matpat used Anthony's mistakes to learn what not to do

  • @linemortensen9254
    @linemortensen9254 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Can we just appreciate that the clip Anthony decided to use to show Matpats time in theatre is his Magic Mike moment in Dracula??😂

    • @danicarli8412
      @danicarli8412 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Anthony and his team knew what they were doing 😉

  • @wave-wz3ky
    @wave-wz3ky ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Love how Anthony doesn’t just interview, it’s not just one sided, he actually has a conversation with the people he interviews and it’s so fun to watch!!!!

  • @owenehrlich
    @owenehrlich ปีที่แล้ว +99

    The more I watch MatPat, the more I see that he's amazing in interviews and streams. He can perfectly flow from topic to topic while still making complete sense lol.

  • @Coco-Loco
    @Coco-Loco ปีที่แล้ว +422

    MatPat is absolutely adorable, he's so nerdy and cool and knowledgeable. Both Steph and Mat work so well together I'm so happy for them! Wishing to see what's in the store for the Theory channels

    • @AlottaBoulchit
      @AlottaBoulchit ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree entirely! They're so cute and I love seeing them both in videos together! It's wholesome and refreshing in this chaotic world that feels full of meanness so often. I'm so excited for the new channel!
      Also: Memento Mori!! 🖤🤍

    • @lexieconner4347
      @lexieconner4347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Momento mori ❤

  • @lulabiebyi8999
    @lulabiebyi8999 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    He values Stephanie so much, it’s so sweet ❤

  • @GodLRCN
    @GodLRCN ปีที่แล้ว +275

    You can tell how much Anthony respects matpat in the space and how much knowledge he has. Love seeing these two together!

  • @tomasinojonathan
    @tomasinojonathan ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Wow, looking back after the recent news, it feels like this episode was the catalyst for Anthony coming back and repurchasing Smosh

    • @Simpin4Robin
      @Simpin4Robin ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Idk he said it was a year ago when this happened

  • @Vaennylla
    @Vaennylla ปีที่แล้ว +120

    This isn't even an interview anymore. This is a podcast.
    And I love it!

  • @Occultist_Anonymous
    @Occultist_Anonymous ปีที่แล้ว +108

    hearing modern Anthony say "smosh babies" felt like falling backwards into a pit

  • @misscrackwood
    @misscrackwood ปีที่แล้ว +360

    Okay but that 30+ minutes was way too short! I wanted it to last at least another 30mins! It was so interesting, we can always count on Mat for great interesting insight in the TH-cam world! What a great conversation we were lucky to have access to!

  • @UnfazedPhoenix
    @UnfazedPhoenix ปีที่แล้ว +77

    It's interesting how many of the original top youtube creators felt like they had to maintain a persona. It's really great to see them be themselves and grow into the confidence that they are enough without a persona.

    • @hamingnu6610
      @hamingnu6610 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely. I think it was definitely exemplified by the Vine boom where, like them or not, you had a bunch of creators who came in because they had token personalities. I'm not saying their fans loved them for those archetypal or 'token' personalities, but they were able to capture an increasing audience because their 'thing' could be summed up in a few words, or in a 6-second video every week. The original TH-camrs didn't think they could compete because Viners had to inherently play around a much lower attention-span (and therefore quicker but more 'juicy' content) and a much more mobile-oriented environment, where one's 'relevance' and ability to stay on the platform with a consistent amount of clicks would've had a much shorter lifespan than a typical TH-camr.
      I'm not saying that's bad, what I'm saying is that - there would've been an advantage to doing that - that the original TH-camrs wouldn't have had from the get go. So, one of the things they could do to inhibit a quick shift into this totally different paradigm just to compete with the Viners was to use a single persona that they could bend and shape at will just to succeed. They could no longer just make a video they wanted to make on a saturday evening, telling their viewers about how their day went - they had to be a personality because a bunch of these creators from other platforms were coming in, already born with archetypal and bombastic personalities. A lot of these Viners had already streamlined what would come to be a much more clickable format, and the only way for the original TH-camrs to compete was to ditch the flexibility of old laid-back TH-cam, and to adopt the streamlining and content optimization that would have already been subconsciously well understood by the Viners - with the biggest part being that you now also had to completely optimize your persona as well just to stay relevant.
      But now that a lot of these people are well established and have gone years making a relatively stable living: they're no longer worried about making too many compromises just to stay 'relevant'. Sure, you still have to do a load of work to 'stay', but you no longer need to do much to keep up. There is no longer enough change happening on YT that warrants the entire present creatorbase to suddenly do an annual shift in what they want to do just to continue getting views, and thus easing your viewerbase to a much more genuine 'persona' is finally completely doable.

  • @taylynn5202
    @taylynn5202 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Anthony being surprised Mat watches his channel is so wholesome to me 😂

  • @nuggywaggy5869
    @nuggywaggy5869 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    I am actually surprised Matpat didn't manage to stretch this short interview into a 1 hour video 😂

    • @danicarli8412
      @danicarli8412 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Knowing Matt and giving how excited Anthony is talking to him, I’m definitely certain this interview was much longer and they had to cut it down 😂

    • @GameTheory
      @GameTheory ปีที่แล้ว +131

      It was definitely over two hours 😉

    • @thegreatsandra947
      @thegreatsandra947 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@GameTheory oh😱
      It's sometimes crazy how much is cut off. Wish I could've seen more, because you two are walking legends

    • @e0n1sc00l
      @e0n1sc00l ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@GameTheory hey game theory

    • @fragrantbloom
      @fragrantbloom ปีที่แล้ว +4

      a four part series haha

  • @HydroniteTB
    @HydroniteTB ปีที่แล้ว +389

    I can’t wait to listen to this, I wanna hear MatPat’s thoughts on this

  • @TheAndromedaGalaxi
    @TheAndromedaGalaxi ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Hearing about people ignoring steph’s ideas just to compliment matt for the exact same thing is heartbreaking. Steph is amazing and I always think of her when I think of the channel. She deserves so much love and appreciation and whoever pulled that sh*t needs to get their head outta their a** because she deserves all the credit for that idea.

  • @rebecccagrays
    @rebecccagrays ปีที่แล้ว +75

    hearing matpat talk about steph the way he does is so wholesome

  • @pleasebevivid
    @pleasebevivid ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I do think that Ian needs to be brought on here at some point. For the nostalgia, but also to hear more of the bts Smosh stuff and terrible experiences.

    • @wonderbirb
      @wonderbirb ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Also we hear a lot about old smosh from Anthony but I an really curious about the transition from the death of defy to the mythical era,

  • @willowflame13
    @willowflame13 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    I honestly ADORE Steph, and She seriously does deserve all the recognition and love. Definitely miss her on the GT Live couch

    • @zyaicob
      @zyaicob ปีที่แล้ว +40

      She really made GT Live. The Emily is Away series was one of the greatest things on the channel because of her. She also made the GT Live RPG streams, the Stanley Parable stuff, her Nugget voice was obviously iconic, she's the centre of the whole Theorist network

  • @jesiksVondeck8145
    @jesiksVondeck8145 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Honestly everytime I hear Matpat say "in hopes to find another job" just melts my heart because that's what i heard my dad say when i was growing up. So much respect 🙏

  • @Em_goldstar
    @Em_goldstar ปีที่แล้ว +177

    I interned for Mat and theorist, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about him and the team. What an amazing person, boss, and collaborator that really allowed for creating such a memorable and formative environment. All the love theorist, I miss you guys and truly can’t say enough great things. ❤❤❤

  • @Slothydactyl
    @Slothydactyl ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I really love hearing MatPat speak about his experiences.
    I hope to meet him one day. One of the biggest inspirations for me in the TH-cam space.

    • @Slothydactyl
      @Slothydactyl ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Also "we're all nerds about something"
      GOD. That is something I've believed for so long.

  • @senseisharktv7380
    @senseisharktv7380 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    This guy is one of my favourite TH-camrs cause he fundamentally understands what he's doing and believes in what he's doing. Also works damn hard to do what he does!
    Great work MatPat!

    • @Daveeeeeeyhowyoudoing
      @Daveeeeeeyhowyoudoing ปีที่แล้ว

      he said in one of his film theories that it's poor people fault for being poor, and they are the cause for the tirane of the world.
      Tbh he is a Hardcore Republican, also he doesn't like trans people

  • @djace5000
    @djace5000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Revisiting this after MatPat announced his retirement, we should have seen the signs!

  • @Chri981
    @Chri981 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    MattPat and Steph are just so intelligent. It's clear in more than just their videos but hearing the behind the scenes, makes complete sense how they've had so much longevity.

    • @TheFlyfly
      @TheFlyfly ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yeah, they're like heckin masterminds

  • @usernametaken4023
    @usernametaken4023 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    bro this half hour felt like 3 seconds. legit super interesting hearing matpat genuinely talk about the things he's passionate about.

  • @HyperDroid
    @HyperDroid ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Been watching MatPat since sometime in 2014-2015, and it's been amazing to see how much he's grown and improved as a creator and how much he's been able to expand Team Theorists - truly a huge inspiration to millions of people, and the face of some of the best channels on TH-cam for years passed and years to come! :D

  • @Cass-so8uj
    @Cass-so8uj ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I so glad Mat and Steph found this much success. I love who they are as people.

  • @sunnybloom7272
    @sunnybloom7272 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    I’m glad you two has this conversation I feel people often forget how genuinely insightful Matthew is, choosing to focus on the cringe or quality of his theories. Theories are for fun and to get people thinking about topics and unique and different ways. And I’m glad we were able to hear about Stephanie, as a long time theorist since the early GTLive especially and before, Stephanie was and still is a massive inspiration for me as a woman earning a post graduate degree in STEM and knowing that through all these changes and eras of TH-cam that Matthew and Stephanie have remained a team it really means a lot.

  • @greyblories7894
    @greyblories7894 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    Their shared history and the chemistry makes me want to see them together more often. This was really fun to watch.

  • @FayeTwiddleDee
    @FayeTwiddleDee ปีที่แล้ว +218

    Love to see MatPat finally on here!! I was wondering if he’d ever get an episode.

  • @realSerran
    @realSerran ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I'm from the future. Anthony no longer regrets who currently owns Smosh. :)