Your not an only child cam, your brothers sitting right beside you ❤ way to process the dysfuctions and hold hands through the horrors. This is my favorite episode
Brandon was right, this is definitely my favorite episode. There is just so much beauty in letting yourself be vulnerable in front of others, specially for people who struggle constantly in just trying to get past everything that’s happened. I’d know. Cam, thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your life story with us and Brandon, thank you for making it such a welcoming space. Remember our past doesn’t define us, but it made us the amazing people we are today. Take the lessons and leave the pain, the future is ours to make. I actually have the same mentality of “I trust you until you prove me I shouldn’t” and it hurts, it really does - most people don’t deserve that - but I will forever be grateful for the few that appreciated that; that are still here. Some people just need a chance to prove to you they are worth it, so give that to them (but keep a safe distance). Be kind, be gentle and be respectful most of all. People aren’t just NPCs in your life. They have their own. Their worries, dreams, fears and hopes. Don’t erase anyone for your own sake. Love people for who they are, not for who they could be. I’m sorry for the ranting, I see the opportunity to yap about life, I take it. I’m a simple girl with simple needs. Now for the question: if you had to choose a moment in your life to relive (without being able to change anything, but knowing everything you know now) what moment would you go back to? If you read all this you’re amazing and I love you ❤️
@@LiciaYoung they are always dressed questionably.. in the last 3 couchfish in the filming room.. it's the same, cam, cousin and Brandon in 3 different levels of coverage 🤣🤣
110% my favorite episode of the Couch Fish Pod so far. Not taking anything away from the other episodes, but this one and the one where they read Morgan’s book are by far my favorites.
That book made me cry so much 😢! It was so beautiful and such an original perspective for a children's book but I went through a box of tissues that episode!
@@azzydazzy2705Right! It was like we got to see another side of Brandon and Cam that we NEVER got to see. When you spend your entire life bringing other people joy as they have done, in the moments where they get vulnerable, it’s truly a delightful change of pace.
@@colbyschaller5823 Completely agree! This is why I love watching the pod, we get to see the boys being more vulnerable and them just hanging out ( obviously not completely open, I think they would be cancelled 😂!). Brandon and Cam have given me so many laughs over the years and now them letting us see another side of them is so refreshing from the million other, same set up pods, it's become a favourite of mine!
Brandon's right, imo. The jokes are great on their regular videos. But I'm obsessively invested in this podcast for the backstory/ drama/ behind the scenes, live-action retelling of their day to day lives!
Cam I'm so happy that you opened up. My dad left my mom when she was 3 months pregnant and I finely met him at 26. He lived 4 miles down the road from me my whole life, literally on the same street. He had my High School Graduation picture (from the newspaper) in his wallet and said he showed it to everyone, "Like a proud dad". Only time I met him. Btw, He has 4 daughters, we all have different moms, of course. He just never took care of any of his kids.
If you guys are actually going to make merch you should make Cam’s favorite kind of shirt! Couch Fish Podcast logo little on the front and then “If you’re just listening…” on the back with a bunch of speech bubbles under it with some of the random ones you’ve said on the pod! I’d buy it in a heartbeat! 💸
I love how neurodiversity (autism, ADHD) has been showing up in videos. Would you feel comfortable talking about this in more detail? Has Cam always known his diagnosis, or is this something he’s figured out as an adult? Brandon has mentioned sharing traits with Jamison. Is he exploring a potential autism diagnosis? This topic is so relatable, and fits in with the “don’t dim another person’s light” conversation.
That would be such a fun episode, especially if Brandon is exploring a diagnosis as autism is more likely to be past down from the paternal side, so since Jamison(?) has it its likely that it came from Brandon's side of the family!!
This episode has such a cozy vibe to it. Sitting on a couch and talking about life under a dim light has to be one of the best experiences you can have with someone you love ❤️
Cam. You have no idea how relatable your story of your brother is. Manipulative people don't stop. No matter what. Always have that shield up. Thank you for sharing, cam. Brandon, thank you for being an amazing friend to our lovely boy, we love y'all. 💜🖤
Good on you Cam for keeping your boundaries when people are just acting psychotic! Hopefully your half brother meet up was a positive experience and not too stressful!
Cameron that weird feeling that you get when things aren't making sense is your intuition! That gut feeling that things aren't adding up is super important and I'm happy that you listen to it and draw boundaries. It took me years to realize that! Also Brandon is the best friend ever, listening so patiently and offering support. Love you guys!
As someone working in healthcare, I can say that everybody’s “gut biome” is somewhat unique. Your intestines are full of lots of good bacteria that break down your food, so the idea that your poop smells the same throughout life isn’t completely far fetched since you carry your gut bacteria with you throughout your life too!
Brandon knows your audience - it is so interesting to know the back story to people you watch so often. So glad Cam pushed back against someone so toxic who doesn't deserve his time. There are so many people who feel guilty retrospectively for their bad decisions but that's on them. Glad the doggy took priority (and so he should) anyone with an ounce of integrity would have understood this
I actually appreciate Cam open in up about the story with his POS dad and his half sibling, I’ve a pretty similar experience and I always make jokes about my dad not being around and I’m at a point where I’m not angry either, I just don’t care about him at all… he is a bad guy, and like Cams, he chose drinks and drugs over his own kids. I haven’t seen my little half brother in like 4/5 years and he was only like 4 and has autism and back then was pretty delayed, so I know he definitely doesn’t even remember me anymore
You never know, special needs people can be very surprising. My middle kid is 12, has autism and remembers his FIRST birthday. Not a thing that gets talked about for him to be reminded.. he just knows. And I'm a member of the "no daddy club" too. I feel like at this point, it's such a regular point of conversations, ACTUAL dads take offense "hey, woah.. not ALL dads are MIA".. Yeah, welcome to the minority😂😂😂😂 Much love💜🖤
@@xcmoorex241 if he seemed attached and had a connection, he felt it and showed you he did remember you. That is so awesome! It can happen again and I really hope you DO get to see him soon! Non verbals are awesome at communicating, they just need the tools, and we just need to listen 💜🖤
I think this has been my favorite episode so far. I love the genuineness and the whole vibe in general. And Cam, your brother is right next to you. Platonic soul mates exist, and Brandon is absolutely yours. I love the relationship you two have. Thank you for opening up and being vulnerable with us. Many of us can relate. For me, it's my mother. She and I had it out and will be no-contact for 4 years on Christmas after she told me "as far as I'm concerned, I don't have a daughter" on Christmas morning 2020 after I stood up for myself and my husband and set boundaries and refused to give into her narcissistic gaslighting BS.
@@LadyHellsing812 The common idea is that any child that has had experience of having a chaotic parent is that the child should just give that parent chance and chance again. This isn't true, it is completely ok to cut those people out of your life. Any decent parent would never emotionally manipulate their child to suit their needs, to boost their own parent. A parent is there to love, protect and educate their own child. A decent parent does not use guilt and shame against their own child and gain attention from that child. I honestly hope that you have found your own happiness and confidence without that woman who spoke to you (her own child) in such a derogatory way. She doesn't deserve you and you deserve much better ❤
33:33 proud of you for standing up for yourself. I completely understand I unfortunately had to tell my dad there is no chance for us to have a relationship if he’s not trying for me despite what he says
Not gonna lie, I love this episode so much!! I love how Brandon is all there for cam no matter what, and that is a really hard thing to deal with but you completely are there for him. Reminds me of how me and my best friend talk. It is really refreshing. Thank you
I am so locked into this episode, I usually watch episodes in chunks, but I cannot turn this one off guys. You both are amazing, keep up the brilliant content
Sooo I’m currently working on the “we’re doing just grey” shirt and just finished “if you’re just listening, I’m wearing a shirt”. If you have any more ideas for merch let me know! I’m also working on a store to upload all of the shirt and possibly hoodies once I make a few more
Brandon is right, listening to Cam talk about his experience with his donor, I resonated a lot when it comes to my own and listening to his thoughts and feelings surrounding that tricky relationship or lack thereof really helped me come to terms with what kind of people they are.
10/10 most embarrassing moment of my life was riding my bike around the suburb with my stepdad and brother when I was about 9 and seeing a HIGHSCHOOL aged guy and thinking to myself "I'm going to go really fast down this hill to show how cool I am", losing control, using the front breaks and going over the handle bars. My stepdad and brother had already turned the corner so the high school guy ran down the hill to see if I was ok. I am almost 25 now and that shit is branded into my brain forever.
I wonder if the highschooler still thinks about your accident? I have far too many memories that I analyse and make me shrivel inside to this day! I laugh about some and others I just wish I could have a redo 😂!
@@azzydazzy2705 I hope not! I don't get embarrassed easily but I can still hear his shoes hitting the road as he ran down the (VERY STEEP) street. Sounds like meet cute but it's a wake-up-in-a-cold-sweat nightmare. (it obviously wouldn't have been a meet cute but I wanted it to be in my 9 year old brain). It's up there with the time I was helping an elderly lady at my old job with security cameras and she was talking about "prowlers" in the neighbourhood. I live in the same neighbourhood and for some ungodly reason thought she was talking about PLOVERS. I went on a solid 3 minute tangent about how they stalk you when you walk past, "even the council has put signs up warning people about them!", "how freaky they are with their long legs" it was that comment and "and its almost spring so their babies will be all over the roads and they'll get meaner" that made her look at me like I had 3 heads BUT I STILL DIDN"T KNOW WHY. It wasn't until I left the interaction that it hit me... she wasn't talking about birds.
@@thissmithicalplanet8356 I am so sorry but I actually laughed so hard at your misfortune 😣😂! The 9 year old you just hoped that it would be a 10 things I hate about you situation, where opportunity creates love! I have done the exact same thing, far too many times as a teenager 😂! The plovers anecdote really got me tho 🤣! The thought of that lady walking away and thinking to herself "I was served by a maniac today" has got me giggling, I'm so sorry. It goes with the standard of a person repeating something 3 times and giving up asking for clarification and just giving the "haha" or "I know" response all the while not understanding a word they said 😂! Many a time I have agreed to something that was NOT ok to agree to just because I didn't have the confidence to ask for another explanation 😂. I can feel your anxiety in your words, I see you, I have been there but we survived!!
@@azzydazzy2705 Oh we have allllll been there! The awkward "hahah yeah.." and you don't know what you agreed to but their face says you agreed to stealing all the plover babies and selling them on the magpie black market or something so it turns into a slow head shake and a "....no....?". We have survived and we get to make strangers on the internet laugh at us (or with us) and our discomfort and honestly, I feel better :') I inadvertanty gave that poor woman two more reasons to move out of the neighbourhood that day D:
I actually loved this more serious episode and helped normalise a lot of the same family trauma I had that I thought I was alone in. You two are just my favourite ❤
There's a couch!!! Yayyy!!!! Seriously though. Brandon was right. This is a fantastic episode. I know it can be hard to talk about trauma so thank you for sharing
Y'all are amazing. My husband and I adopted our 3 kids. It's so hard when birth parents come up. Thanks for being vulnerable Cam. You helped me realize how much the birth family has tried to guilt trip me. Thank you for the reminder to set boundaries! Also, I swear Cam's little brother showed up in a video within the last few weeks? Was that him; he definitely looked like you Cam? A question I've had for y'all is why you love doing this youtube thing and not something else? Love y'all 💜💜💜 and whatnot.
Cameron, I really appreciate you opening up and sharing all of this. I agree that things with this family sounds fishy. By all means, give the kid a chance but also remember to listen to your instincts. That cautious feeling you have is usually there for a reason. This was an excellent episode by the way :)
Oh my gosh, Cameron i think you have lived my parallel life. So many of the interactions you mentioned with your half brothers family is identical to crap I've witnessed with my half sisters parents (same dad). Just know this is my favorite episode because you were open, vulnerable, and still made me laugh. And more than anything, know this, I love you so much! Your bio-dad is a dipstick.
I absolutely loved this episode. Brandon's right, it's my new favorite. I'm loving the Cameron style tea. I love the episodes where it's just chit chat and shenanigans but I also really love the deep-dives like this. I cannot wait for the next one to hear about how it went with Cam's half-bro! I really hope it went well! I also love this set up on the couch! I feel like I'm just hanging out with you two on the couch and it's the best! Question (kinda): I would love to hear more about Cameron's adhd if he's comfortable opening up about it. Like how long he's known about it, how he struggles and how he manages it. As someone who is very newly diagnosed (coming up on a year since my diagnosis), it's a topic that I'm curious about.
Cam. Thank you for opening up. Brandon. Thank you for being there. You two are truly such incredible friends, and I admire it so much. Couch Fish has seriously been amazing, and I thank you for it. It's been helping me get through some really tough time. All of y'alls videos have, just you two in general. Keep being your true amazing selves. Also. You just self incriminated yourselves if anything happens. 😹🤦🏼♀️ I love y'all! 🖤 Keep it up!! 🤗 Also!! Cameron, I hope Tuesday went as best as it possibly could have! Keep being positive. you've got this, babe. And absolutely keep them boundaries, I'm proud of you! 🖤
My sister always compares the way cam reacts to tea to the way i react to tea. She was talking about how this episode, its basically cam spilling the entire time. This is the first episode ive watched fully and it was a pleasure💕 good on cam for holding boundaries
Cam, I am so proud of you for being vulnerable and open. You truly do have a wonderful way to look at it after all you’ve been put through! And I am so proud of you for not like resenting your brother in any way because often we funnel our pain in the wrong ways 🖤
Love getting to know more about you guys, and hearing you support each other. My only complaint (i know im sorry) is having the sound separate. I have minimal hearing in one ear so it made it difficult to hear Cam, i had to listen in my car.
This is the first time I’ve seen this podcast. I watch Brandon and Cam all the time… it’s like my comfort videos to replay in the background but honestly this is the first time I really saw Cam in a new light. Not to say anything bad about him, I’ve always loved Cam, you could always tell that he has such a good energy, just a happy go lucky guy, but I’m glad to see the “real” him I guess… He has much more going on than I would have thought and the way that he can process all of this, and see it for what it is, but then ALSO be able to articulate the situation and his feelings about it is honestly the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. I don’t mean to sound patronizing about it truly, I just always took the happy go lucky goofball thing at face value, but this… I love seeing this side. ❤
This podcast is amazing! I could not agree with you more Cam!! My parents and grandmother used my sister and I as pawns ALL of the time growing up and it KILLED our relationship. It wasn't until we were in our twenties that we were able to sit down and talk about it and realize what happened in our childhood.
So glad to see an actual couch on couchfish 🤗😂! Feels like you two are more relaxed and the audience is just peeping through the window and just watching a couple of buds chitting the chat. Love this set up ❤
YES YOU FIXED THE AUDIO!! I don't remember if I actually commented it on the last podcast episode or not but I remember the mic's were backwards and it was trippppyyy so I had to look away and "just listen" lol thought I was crazy.
You were not crazy at all, we definitely messed up on the microphone front the last time!! 😂😂 HOWEVER, we’ve got a couple recommendations that we record in Mono rather than Stereo, so each voice comes through equally! Thoughts?
@@CouchFishPodcast Hmm.. My autistic brain really loves how it is now. It's more realistic, like you are sitting in front of me, rather than just a screen. It may also help certain people, such as myself, because it produces bilateral stimulation. Fancy terms for repetitive noises coming from opposite sides of the body. Something like that lol. BASICALLY, I love it how it is, it's very soothing and relaxing to my brain. I'll love whatever you choose though of course! 💜💜
Having the audio separated even on my phone sounds so confusing (cam coming out of speaker at top of phone(louder) and Brandon out of main speakers (louder)
One, thank you for this episode it made my day! Two, I love getting to hear ur life and opening up, I love this type of podcast you done need to be silly all the time, I love the deeper level stuff, also the merch ideas you got I would buy as much as I can at once!❤🛋️🐟
I’ve had a lot of difficult situations with my family over the years, my parents share custody. It used to be weird but it’s good now, I’m glad you finally got to actually connect with your brother.
This is a good episode. Cam, I'm sorry your dad is like this but you're blessed to have an amazing mom. I hope they don't think they're going to get part of your TH-cam money.
Cam I don’t wanna say I have a similar story to yours, but I do see the similarities. I am 13 years old and my dad left me before I was born. Whenever I was 11 he reached out to me and whenever I was 12 years old, he passed away in a motorcycle accident. We actually did get close because my entire childhood I wondered where my father was and what happened to him and in July I met my half brother his name is Elijah and just the entire situation was weird and crazy and I’m still not used to it yet but getting that out-of-the-way I just wanted to tell you guys that I really really love watching your stuff. You guys make me laugh and cry and do everything in between and I could not thank you enough.❤
1. Mental hugs for both of you. Childhood trauma sucks a sweaty, smelly organ. 2. Cam, your dad is SO smart. I was thinking the same thing. I'm glad you're going to have someone with you. 3. Please remember, you're both more than great TH-camrs; you're great men.
they may be joking about the blanket being 50 lbs, but it’s worth noting that most adults should use no more than 30 lb weighted blankets so as not to hinder circulation.
Hey Cam! I know you’re probably not gonna see this, but I just wanted to say that Brandon is right. I know a lot of us listeners are going to love and keep coming back to listen to this episode. I know I will. I can’t tell you how much you sharing your story means to me. I look up to you so much and I see a lot of traits of myself in you. I also had a very difficult childhood and can’t actually remember most of it. I know details because I’ve been told them but the actual memories are gone. Our situations were different but I share some of the same trauma you do. I could never tell you in enough words how much your words about emotionally abusive and manipulative parenting means to me, cause not enough people are open about how they hate that type of behavior. And as a victim of it, I just want to say thank you. Your words have truly touched my heart and I’ll never forget them. Thank you for sharing your story, you’re not alone. We will always be here for you. Keep doing what you do, and don’t ever let anyone dull your light 💙. You’re an amazing human and everyday you make my day brighter! (Also, we can totally be childhood trauma besties if you want 😜) But on a serious note, thank you so much. I love you, and everything that you do. Keep shining bright bud, you’re the best! 💙💙💙
Your not an only child cam, your brothers sitting right beside you ❤ way to process the dysfuctions and hold hands through the horrors. This is my favorite episode
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I sent you guys the fish you're talking about!! They were for the couch, but it is so cute and funny that Jameson stole them 😂
I loved those fish where did u get them I remember the video I just thought they looked cool
@mikeysepticeyesquad9020 they were actually from temu if you can believe it!
Wow that's awesome I'm gonna search for them now lol thanks
Brandon was right, this is definitely my favorite episode. There is just so much beauty in letting yourself be vulnerable in front of others, specially for people who struggle constantly in just trying to get past everything that’s happened. I’d know. Cam, thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your life story with us and Brandon, thank you for making it such a welcoming space. Remember our past doesn’t define us, but it made us the amazing people we are today. Take the lessons and leave the pain, the future is ours to make.
I actually have the same mentality of “I trust you until you prove me I shouldn’t” and it hurts, it really does - most people don’t deserve that - but I will forever be grateful for the few that appreciated that; that are still here. Some people just need a chance to prove to you they are worth it, so give that to them (but keep a safe distance). Be kind, be gentle and be respectful most of all. People aren’t just NPCs in your life. They have their own. Their worries, dreams, fears and hopes. Don’t erase anyone for your own sake. Love people for who they are, not for who they could be.
I’m sorry for the ranting, I see the opportunity to yap about life, I take it. I’m a simple girl with simple needs.
Now for the question: if you had to choose a moment in your life to relive (without being able to change anything, but knowing everything you know now) what moment would you go back to?
If you read all this you’re amazing and I love you ❤️
Ok why is Cam in a t-shirt and shorts and Brandon is bundled up like Alaska🤣🤣🤣🤣
What's the weather?!
😂😂😂
@@JodiB-justacraftygirl no meat on dem bones?
I’ve never seen the background I can assume they are at cams house and Brandon had to come there in the cold lol
@ its the master bedroom of the filming house.
@@LiciaYoung they are always dressed questionably.. in the last 3 couchfish in the filming room.. it's the same, cam, cousin and Brandon in 3 different levels of coverage 🤣🤣
110% my favorite episode of the Couch Fish Pod so far. Not taking anything away from the other episodes, but this one and the one where they read Morgan’s book are by far my favorites.
That book made me cry so much 😢! It was so beautiful and such an original perspective for a children's book but I went through a box of tissues that episode!
@@azzydazzy2705Right! It was like we got to see another side of Brandon and Cam that we NEVER got to see. When you spend your entire life bringing other people joy as they have done, in the moments where they get vulnerable, it’s truly a delightful change of pace.
@@colbyschaller5823 Completely agree! This is why I love watching the pod, we get to see the boys being more vulnerable and them just hanging out ( obviously not completely open, I think they would be cancelled 😂!). Brandon and Cam have given me so many laughs over the years and now them letting us see another side of them is so refreshing from the million other, same set up pods, it's become a favourite of mine!
Brandon's right, imo. The jokes are great on their regular videos. But I'm obsessively invested in this podcast for the backstory/ drama/ behind the scenes, live-action retelling of their day to day lives!
Really appreciate a more serious episode. Trauma bonding all the way 🥳😂😂
Cam I'm so happy that you opened up. My dad left my mom when she was 3 months pregnant and I finely met him at 26. He lived 4 miles down the road from me my whole life, literally on the same street. He had my High School Graduation picture (from the newspaper) in his wallet and said he showed it to everyone, "Like a proud dad". Only time I met him. Btw, He has 4 daughters, we all have different moms, of course. He just never took care of any of his kids.
If you guys are actually going to make merch you should make Cam’s favorite kind of shirt! Couch Fish Podcast logo little on the front and then “If you’re just listening…” on the back with a bunch of speech bubbles under it with some of the random ones you’ve said on the pod! I’d buy it in a heartbeat! 💸
I love how neurodiversity (autism, ADHD) has been showing up in videos. Would you feel comfortable talking about this in more detail? Has Cam always known his diagnosis, or is this something he’s figured out as an adult? Brandon has mentioned sharing traits with Jamison. Is he exploring a potential autism diagnosis? This topic is so relatable, and fits in with the “don’t dim another person’s light” conversation.
That would be such a fun episode, especially if Brandon is exploring a diagnosis as autism is more likely to be past down from the paternal side, so since Jamison(?) has it its likely that it came from Brandon's side of the family!!
This episode has such a cozy vibe to it. Sitting on a couch and talking about life under a dim light has to be one of the best experiences you can have with someone you love ❤️
Cam. You have no idea how relatable your story of your brother is. Manipulative people don't stop. No matter what. Always have that shield up. Thank you for sharing, cam. Brandon, thank you for being an amazing friend to our lovely boy, we love y'all. 💜🖤
Good on you Cam for keeping your boundaries when people are just acting psychotic! Hopefully your half brother meet up was a positive experience and not too stressful!
Cameron that weird feeling that you get when things aren't making sense is your intuition! That gut feeling that things aren't adding up is super important and I'm happy that you listen to it and draw boundaries. It took me years to realize that! Also Brandon is the best friend ever, listening so patiently and offering support. Love you guys!
As someone working in healthcare, I can say that everybody’s “gut biome” is somewhat unique. Your intestines are full of lots of good bacteria that break down your food, so the idea that your poop smells the same throughout life isn’t completely far fetched since you carry your gut bacteria with you throughout your life too!
Brandon knows your audience - it is so interesting to know the back story to people you watch so often. So glad Cam pushed back against someone so toxic who doesn't deserve his time. There are so many people who feel guilty retrospectively for their bad decisions but that's on them. Glad the doggy took priority (and so he should) anyone with an ounce of integrity would have understood this
Btw I think this half brother is very lucky to have Cameron as a brother cause who wouldn’t want him as a brother
I actually appreciate Cam open in up about the story with his POS dad and his half sibling, I’ve a pretty similar experience and I always make jokes about my dad not being around and I’m at a point where I’m not angry either, I just don’t care about him at all… he is a bad guy, and like Cams, he chose drinks and drugs over his own kids. I haven’t seen my little half brother in like 4/5 years and he was only like 4 and has autism and back then was pretty delayed, so I know he definitely doesn’t even remember me anymore
You never know, special needs people can be very surprising. My middle kid is 12, has autism and remembers his FIRST birthday. Not a thing that gets talked about for him to be reminded.. he just knows. And I'm a member of the "no daddy club" too. I feel like at this point, it's such a regular point of conversations, ACTUAL dads take offense "hey, woah.. not ALL dads are MIA".. Yeah, welcome to the minority😂😂😂😂
Much love💜🖤
@@xcmoorex241 if he seemed attached and had a connection, he felt it and showed you he did remember you. That is so awesome! It can happen again and I really hope you DO get to see him soon!
Non verbals are awesome at communicating, they just need the tools, and we just need to listen 💜🖤
I think this has been my favorite episode so far. I love the genuineness and the whole vibe in general.
And Cam, your brother is right next to you. Platonic soul mates exist, and Brandon is absolutely yours. I love the relationship you two have. Thank you for opening up and being vulnerable with us. Many of us can relate. For me, it's my mother. She and I had it out and will be no-contact for 4 years on Christmas after she told me "as far as I'm concerned, I don't have a daughter" on Christmas morning 2020 after I stood up for myself and my husband and set boundaries and refused to give into her narcissistic gaslighting BS.
@@LadyHellsing812 The common idea is that any child that has had experience of having a chaotic parent is that the child should just give that parent chance and chance again. This isn't true, it is completely ok to cut those people out of your life. Any decent parent would never emotionally manipulate their child to suit their needs, to boost their own parent. A parent is there to love, protect and educate their own child. A decent parent does not use guilt and shame against their own child and gain attention from that child. I honestly hope that you have found your own happiness and confidence without that woman who spoke to you (her own child) in such a derogatory way. She doesn't deserve you and you deserve much better ❤
WAKE UP BEETCHES IT'S COUCHFIIIISH!
BEEACHHHESS
33:33 proud of you for standing up for yourself. I completely understand I unfortunately had to tell my dad there is no chance for us to have a relationship if he’s not trying for me despite what he says
Not gonna lie, I love this episode so much!! I love how Brandon is all there for cam no matter what, and that is a really hard thing to deal with but you completely are there for him. Reminds me of how me and my best friend talk. It is really refreshing. Thank you
I love this set up omg
yessss
Feels like we're sat opposite on the other side of the couch - more relaxed even with a heavier subject being discussed
I am so locked into this episode, I usually watch episodes in chunks, but I cannot turn this one off guys. You both are amazing, keep up the brilliant content
Sooo I’m currently working on the “we’re doing just grey” shirt and just finished “if you’re just listening, I’m wearing a shirt”. If you have any more ideas for merch let me know! I’m also working on a store to upload all of the shirt and possibly hoodies once I make a few more
27:19 I thought that podcast with your mothers on it was hilarious!!!! The Dooderverse! 😂
Me tooooo!
It was so wild. I remember the stiffened socks under Brandon's bed! His poor mama!
@ 🤣🤣🤣 Yessss!! 🙌
Brandon is right, listening to Cam talk about his experience with his donor, I resonated a lot when it comes to my own and listening to his thoughts and feelings surrounding that tricky relationship or lack thereof really helped me come to terms with what kind of people they are.
Surely that should have been, "long story shart" 😂
10/10 most embarrassing moment of my life was riding my bike around the suburb with my stepdad and brother when I was about 9 and seeing a HIGHSCHOOL aged guy and thinking to myself "I'm going to go really fast down this hill to show how cool I am", losing control, using the front breaks and going over the handle bars. My stepdad and brother had already turned the corner so the high school guy ran down the hill to see if I was ok. I am almost 25 now and that shit is branded into my brain forever.
I wonder if the highschooler still thinks about your accident? I have far too many memories that I analyse and make me shrivel inside to this day! I laugh about some and others I just wish I could have a redo 😂!
@@azzydazzy2705 I hope not! I don't get embarrassed easily but I can still hear his shoes hitting the road as he ran down the (VERY STEEP) street. Sounds like meet cute but it's a wake-up-in-a-cold-sweat nightmare. (it obviously wouldn't have been a meet cute but I wanted it to be in my 9 year old brain). It's up there with the time I was helping an elderly lady at my old job with security cameras and she was talking about "prowlers" in the neighbourhood. I live in the same neighbourhood and for some ungodly reason thought she was talking about PLOVERS. I went on a solid 3 minute tangent about how they stalk you when you walk past, "even the council has put signs up warning people about them!", "how freaky they are with their long legs" it was that comment and "and its almost spring so their babies will be all over the roads and they'll get meaner" that made her look at me like I had 3 heads BUT I STILL DIDN"T KNOW WHY. It wasn't until I left the interaction that it hit me... she wasn't talking about birds.
@@thissmithicalplanet8356 I am so sorry but I actually laughed so hard at your misfortune 😣😂! The 9 year old you just hoped that it would be a 10 things I hate about you situation, where opportunity creates love! I have done the exact same thing, far too many times as a teenager 😂! The plovers anecdote really got me tho 🤣! The thought of that lady walking away and thinking to herself "I was served by a maniac today" has got me giggling, I'm so sorry. It goes with the standard of a person repeating something 3 times and giving up asking for clarification and just giving the "haha" or "I know" response all the while not understanding a word they said 😂! Many a time I have agreed to something that was NOT ok to agree to just because I didn't have the confidence to ask for another explanation 😂. I can feel your anxiety in your words, I see you, I have been there but we survived!!
@@azzydazzy2705 Oh we have allllll been there! The awkward "hahah yeah.." and you don't know what you agreed to but their face says you agreed to stealing all the plover babies and selling them on the magpie black market or something so it turns into a slow head shake and a "....no....?". We have survived and we get to make strangers on the internet laugh at us (or with us) and our discomfort and honestly, I feel better :') I inadvertanty gave that poor woman two more reasons to move out of the neighbourhood that day D:
I actually loved this more serious episode and helped normalise a lot of the same family trauma I had that I thought I was alone in. You two are just my favourite ❤
Got this notification and woke up just to watch couchfish😭😭
There's a couch!!! Yayyy!!!! Seriously though. Brandon was right. This is a fantastic episode. I know it can be hard to talk about trauma so thank you for sharing
Y'all are amazing. My husband and I adopted our 3 kids. It's so hard when birth parents come up. Thanks for being vulnerable Cam. You helped me realize how much the birth family has tried to guilt trip me. Thank you for the reminder to set boundaries! Also, I swear Cam's little brother showed up in a video within the last few weeks? Was that him; he definitely looked like you Cam? A question I've had for y'all is why you love doing this youtube thing and not something else? Love y'all 💜💜💜 and whatnot.
I bet that was his cousin, Louis!
Cameron, I really appreciate you opening up and sharing all of this. I agree that things with this family sounds fishy. By all means, give the kid a chance but also remember to listen to your instincts. That cautious feeling you have is usually there for a reason. This was an excellent episode by the way :)
Oh my gosh, Cameron i think you have lived my parallel life. So many of the interactions you mentioned with your half brothers family is identical to crap I've witnessed with my half sisters parents (same dad). Just know this is my favorite episode because you were open, vulnerable, and still made me laugh. And more than anything, know this, I love you so much! Your bio-dad is a dipstick.
I have so much respect for Cam sharing this. Keep your boundaries. You can be kind and keep the boundaries.
love the addition of the mic but id prefer if they were both mono so its easier to hear. keep the mics though they sound great
Wasn’t there another 50lb blanket that was in a video a long time ago? It was like the first “bought off TikTok” video. Or am I insane?
I remember it too! It tipped Brandon off the chair backwards in the old flat?!
@@katherinemcleeyes!!!
@@kellinoel88 Hahaha yes I remember it too! Defo not insane!
I remember it was a gray 50 lb blanket
@ yes!
I love you guys too much for this audio quality! It’s so aggressive 🤣
I absolutely loved this episode. Brandon's right, it's my new favorite. I'm loving the Cameron style tea. I love the episodes where it's just chit chat and shenanigans but I also really love the deep-dives like this. I cannot wait for the next one to hear about how it went with Cam's half-bro! I really hope it went well!
I also love this set up on the couch! I feel like I'm just hanging out with you two on the couch and it's the best!
Question (kinda): I would love to hear more about Cameron's adhd if he's comfortable opening up about it. Like how long he's known about it, how he struggles and how he manages it. As someone who is very newly diagnosed (coming up on a year since my diagnosis), it's a topic that I'm curious about.
Cam. Thank you for opening up. Brandon. Thank you for being there. You two are truly such incredible friends, and I admire it so much. Couch Fish has seriously been amazing, and I thank you for it. It's been helping me get through some really tough time. All of y'alls videos have, just you two in general. Keep being your true amazing selves.
Also. You just self incriminated yourselves if anything happens. 😹🤦🏼♀️ I love y'all! 🖤 Keep it up!! 🤗
Also!! Cameron, I hope Tuesday went as best as it possibly could have! Keep being positive. you've got this, babe. And absolutely keep them boundaries, I'm proud of you! 🖤
My sister always compares the way cam reacts to tea to the way i react to tea. She was talking about how this episode, its basically cam spilling the entire time. This is the first episode ive watched fully and it was a pleasure💕 good on cam for holding boundaries
This is no joke even though they said it, this is definitely my favourite episode, and I’m really excited for the next one
I’m using headphones so whenever cam speaks I only hear it in my right ear and when Brandon speaks I only hear it in my right ear , it’s nice tho 😂
Cam, I am so proud of you for being vulnerable and open. You truly do have a wonderful way to look at it after all you’ve been put through! And I am so proud of you for not like resenting your brother in any way because often we funnel our pain in the wrong ways 🖤
I love this podcast. I love the realness and the discussions on whatever they feel. ❤❤❤❤❤
42:07 “if you’re a kid, be in a Walmart bag” aaaaaand demonetized 😂😂😂
“You should it’s really fun actually” doubled down 🤣
Love getting to know more about you guys, and hearing you support each other. My only complaint (i know im sorry) is having the sound separate. I have minimal hearing in one ear so it made it difficult to hear Cam, i had to listen in my car.
I aspire to be as comfy as Brandon looks most of this video 😂
The couch is just like enveloping him and that blanket .. Its perfect
I really like the microphones guys and I really enjoy hearing about your guys’ lives❤
This is low-key my favorite podcast so far! You guys are always the funniest people to listen to!
I love how you guys are so supportive of each other.
I enjoy the rawness of you two. For a merch do a shirt that says "I broke my knee" 😆 🤣
This is the first time I’ve seen this podcast. I watch Brandon and Cam all the time… it’s like my comfort videos to replay in the background but honestly this is the first time I really saw Cam in a new light. Not to say anything bad about him, I’ve always loved Cam, you could always tell that he has such a good energy, just a happy go lucky guy, but I’m glad to see the “real” him I guess… He has much more going on than I would have thought and the way that he can process all of this, and see it for what it is, but then ALSO be able to articulate the situation and his feelings about it is honestly the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. I don’t mean to sound patronizing about it truly, I just always took the happy go lucky goofball thing at face value, but this… I love seeing this side. ❤
Loved the podcast! Mics were great. Love the support and love between you two!
This podcast is amazing! I could not agree with you more Cam!! My parents and grandmother used my sister and I as pawns ALL of the time growing up and it KILLED our relationship. It wasn't until we were in our twenties that we were able to sit down and talk about it and realize what happened in our childhood.
This was a wonderful episode.
I hope all goes well tomorrow Cam! 😊✨ You and Brandon make such a great team, the podcast is a bright part of my week.
So glad to see an actual couch on couchfish 🤗😂! Feels like you two are more relaxed and the audience is just peeping through the window and just watching a couple of buds chitting the chat. Love this set up ❤
I’ve never seen someone unbox a single cookie the way Brandon did. Treated that thing like a brand new phone
YES YOU FIXED THE AUDIO!! I don't remember if I actually commented it on the last podcast episode or not but I remember the mic's were backwards and it was trippppyyy so I had to look away and "just listen" lol thought I was crazy.
You were not crazy at all, we definitely messed up on the microphone front the last time!! 😂😂 HOWEVER, we’ve got a couple recommendations that we record in Mono rather than Stereo, so each voice comes through equally! Thoughts?
@@CouchFishPodcast Hmm.. My autistic brain really loves how it is now. It's more realistic, like you are sitting in front of me, rather than just a screen. It may also help certain people, such as myself, because it produces bilateral stimulation. Fancy terms for repetitive noises coming from opposite sides of the body. Something like that lol. BASICALLY, I love it how it is, it's very soothing and relaxing to my brain. I'll love whatever you choose though of course! 💜💜
@@CouchFishPodcast I hope your visit today went/goes well with you and your (half)brother! Rooting for you!
Having the audio separated even on my phone sounds so confusing (cam coming out of speaker at top of phone(louder) and Brandon out of main speakers (louder)
Don’t forget about the dream episode you said you would do!!
Loved learning more about Cam. Childhood trauma is so crazy in the way that it shapes you. I think it makes us funnier.
One, thank you for this episode it made my day! Two, I love getting to hear ur life and opening up, I love this type of podcast you done need to be silly all the time, I love the deeper level stuff, also the merch ideas you got I would buy as much as I can at once!❤🛋️🐟
I ABSOLUTLY LOVE YOU BOTH !!!! you guys make my days better when im feeling down.
This issue is my favorite!!! I love you guys! ❤❤ The set-up on the couch is perfect!
If you're just watching can I just say I appreciate the moving of the microphone when eating 😂❤ best episode yet
LOVE YOU CAM YOU DESERVE SO MUCH BETTER!
Thank you for being an awesome big bro and setting a good example! Hold those boundaries! ❤️🔥
I’ve had a lot of difficult situations with my family over the years, my parents share custody. It used to be weird but it’s good now, I’m glad you finally got to actually connect with your brother.
not me actually feeling caught, subscribing and going WAIT A DAMN MINUTE XD
The serious topics you guys had with love and respect absolutely love it..honestly...content wise.. good soup👌
This is a good episode. Cam, I'm sorry your dad is like this but you're blessed to have an amazing mom. I hope they don't think they're going to get part of your TH-cam money.
Cam I don’t wanna say I have a similar story to yours, but I do see the similarities. I am 13 years old and my dad left me before I was born. Whenever I was 11 he reached out to me and whenever I was 12 years old, he passed away in a motorcycle accident. We actually did get close because my entire childhood I wondered where my father was and what happened to him and in July I met my half brother his name is Elijah and just the entire situation was weird and crazy and I’m still not used to it yet but getting that out-of-the-way I just wanted to tell you guys that I really really love watching your stuff. You guys make me laugh and cry and do everything in between and I could not thank you enough.❤
1. Mental hugs for both of you. Childhood trauma sucks a sweaty, smelly organ. 2. Cam, your dad is SO smart. I was thinking the same thing. I'm glad you're going to have someone with you. 3. Please remember, you're both more than great TH-camrs; you're great men.
Absolutely poop 💩 changes smell. Some days it’s stronger, and some days it’s almost nonexistent. Love the episode boys. Keep up the great work!
Guys.... BEST podcast so far!! Good luck tomorrow Cam!
Definitely my favorite episode. I love getting the real side of you both.
I can vouch normal foods will also make your poops smell vary guys 😂
Best podcast yet love the couch and 🎤 fits a lot better for the podcast
they may be joking about the blanket being 50 lbs, but it’s worth noting that most adults should use no more than 30 lb weighted blankets so as not to hinder circulation.
Can appreciate you sharing your story! We have a similar background! ❤
33:58 this is the best podcast I’ve ever listened to. I work overnight and this is the best podcast to listen to.
Amazing pod!!! I have such similar stories Cam, people can suck!
I remember Brandon talking about the plastic bag and wearing one in an old video lol 🤣
I LOVED this so much! Thank you for sharing your story with us Cam!!!
GREAT EPISODE!!!
the mics work so well by the way 😊
I’m so glad you have your best buddy Brandon by your side to talk to about the stuff
I love how real this is and how relatable it is.
Love the podcast! Keep it up!
Will the next one be the dream one?
I got an idea, a black shirt with quotations that say "you thirsty?" "Starving" id fucking love it and would buy it. Love your shit bye
Hey Cam! I know you’re probably not gonna see this, but I just wanted to say that Brandon is right. I know a lot of us listeners are going to love and keep coming back to listen to this episode. I know I will. I can’t tell you how much you sharing your story means to me. I look up to you so much and I see a lot of traits of myself in you. I also had a very difficult childhood and can’t actually remember most of it. I know details because I’ve been told them but the actual memories are gone. Our situations were different but I share some of the same trauma you do. I could never tell you in enough words how much your words about emotionally abusive and manipulative parenting means to me, cause not enough people are open about how they hate that type of behavior. And as a victim of it, I just want to say thank you. Your words have truly touched my heart and I’ll never forget them. Thank you for sharing your story, you’re not alone. We will always be here for you. Keep doing what you do, and don’t ever let anyone dull your light 💙. You’re an amazing human and everyday you make my day brighter!
(Also, we can totally be childhood trauma besties if you want 😜)
But on a serious note, thank you so much. I love you, and everything that you do. Keep shining bright bud, you’re the best! 💙💙💙
I have to agree with Brandon, this is my favorite episode, I have a sperm donor problem too. Thanks for sharing Camron 😊
Go off, Cam. Love learning about your lives.
The way I gasped at seeing the couch! 😂👌🏻
they got a couch finally !!!!
I remember the podcast with the moms so clearly. Cams dirty sock and Brandon with the mattress and ziplocks 😂😂😂😂
U need to post these on spotifyyyy
The funniest and greatest podcast/duo that I think that I have seen in a long time.
Thank you sir 😌🤝
@@CouchFishPodcast No problem. You guys truly deserve it because you make so many people laugh everyday with your content. ❤❤❤❤
You need to get the Angler's Cove 88 in. Round Arm 3-Seater Nailhead Trim Sofa from home depot. It's a couch with fish on it lol.
I love to hear about your lives. Its nice to get background on how you guys grew up