Why I'm No Longer with TKOR

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  • @NFTI
    @NFTI  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3039

    Check out Calli's twitch! www.twitch.tv/calbits

    • @alistairwimbush4454
      @alistairwimbush4454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +180

      Hi Nate, I'd just like to say that I really enjoyed TKOR until around 3 months into covid and I just sort of started feeling that the channel wasn't staying true to what Grant wanted and I feel that thats not in anyway yours or the teams fault. I think that youtube becoming more corporate was the downfall of the channel and that did upset me and I left a comment saying this on one of the videos but I'd just like to let you know that I don't blame you or the team for that. Hope your well!!!

    • @TheDMeNTd
      @TheDMeNTd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      Hey Nate, not really video suggestion ideas, but colab ideas, first which is a no-brainer working with Calli again (and hopefully Mark as well) other colab ideas are Evan and Katlyn, Bobby Duke Arts, Jazza, The slow mo guys (use to see that 1 get suggested a lot in tkor vids) 5 minute crafts (im joking on that 1 by the way had to have a laugh), if i think of more I'll add them in :) but for sure Calli/Mark and Evan and Katlyn with Bobby duke would be at the top of my list i'd love to see

    • @beahill4667
      @beahill4667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Alec Steele is a really great blacksmithing youtuber based in the UK. I would check him out if you want more blacksmithing or bladesmithing content he is the man.

    • @ctrip34
      @ctrip34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Let's make some knives

    • @terryowens3860
      @terryowens3860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Not sure if you and calli know, but there is a fun game called timberborn yall may find enjoyable for gaming. Thanks for explaining what happened. I hope tkor does a video since yall were the face for so long.

  • @abdulhaseeb8907
    @abdulhaseeb8907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7931

    This is the story of how TKOR went from enthusiast builds and genuine questions and experiments to a content farm and slowly heading to 5-minutes craft level and we are all here to witness it's transformation

    • @ggesdsdsdsd
      @ggesdsdsdsd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +424

      It sucks how the channel went backwards :(

    • @editingtimothy
      @editingtimothy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +510

      I remember how I was addicted to Grant's content in 2013. Sucks how bland the channel is now. The start of the channel-2019 were the times where they made good content.

    • @myrealusername2193
      @myrealusername2193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      @@editingtimothy yeah that seems accurate. There are still a couple of videos from after then that are still okay, but it's sad how far the channel has fallen. The last video I liked was the picnic table one.

    • @aersla1731
      @aersla1731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      Yeah it's wild that with 12 mil subs they aren't pulling more than 100k per video. So it what's obvious they made a stupid choice by letting Nate and callie go. Oh well I unsubbed along time ago just a bit before grant left the channel, I was just curious to see what had happened to the channel pretty sad. It was close to backyard scientist and if I recall they once did a collaboration long ago

    • @iaw7406
      @iaw7406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      no its no way near as bad as that. their content is all fake.

  • @apnp_apnu
    @apnp_apnu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2855

    The fact that this video has more views than the last 9 TKOR videos combined... Should say something.

    • @UnclePhil1112
      @UnclePhil1112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +269

      It’s a dead channel at this point. Almost 13 million subscribers and videos barely break 60k views. It’s so sad. TKOR used to be one of my favorite science channels on TH-cam along with HouseHoldHacker

    • @InvadersDie
      @InvadersDie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      The fact that nate has hosted many videos on tkor that individually have more views than his entire channel combined should also say something.

    • @UnclePhil1112
      @UnclePhil1112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Ari Parker my point is proven

    • @corbin9842
      @corbin9842 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      The issue is that social media and TH-cam specifically has changed from very heavily science based to more diy and short form videos that give you enjoyment instantly and you can just switch from one to another sadly nowadays there are very few of us that would sit through videos like the old TKOR that are arguably the best on the platform

    • @JF.90
      @JF.90 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      holy fuck Aware

  • @joshmoore7970
    @joshmoore7970 ปีที่แล้ว +2595

    I'm gonna be honest nate. When you first were brought onto TKOR I was hesitant. I had already been watching grants videos over and over for years and wasn't ready for change. However after a week or so you showed the same passion as Grant and I loved that. Without you and Grant, TKOR has really taken a fall. Glad you're still doing what you're doing.

    • @nikoharris5728
      @nikoharris5728 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Couldn't have said it any better man

    • @SaraSkyblue
      @SaraSkyblue ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Same, I don't handle host changes on TH-cam channels well so I was very very hesitant about the change. But I really grew to love the new team. They really kept the channel the way Grant wanted it to be.

  • @LS3D_Printing
    @LS3D_Printing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4154

    The fact Grant chose you and Calli to run the channel, and management let you go. Absolutely crazy. Thanks for sharing some behind the scenes stuff. Wish you the best of luck my man.

    • @Scoobydoo_45
      @Scoobydoo_45 ปีที่แล้ว +384

      This wasn't what Grant wanted, if he was alive today, the channel would be thriving still, now some random lady runs it, making a fraction of the views you and Calli made, you both continued the channel, and now as far as I'm concerned, tkor is a dead channel, a empty husk of its former glory.

    • @bowlingbbabe
      @bowlingbbabe ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It is just like what is happened with Project veritas and james.okeefe. that was his company..

    • @Lyliarc
      @Lyliarc ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Nate and Calli were odd to see at first, but the content they made was always up to standard to what Grant made. But ever since? Now its Grace running it, TKOR channel is no longer "Making Science a Lifestyle" it's honestly anything but now. I was around 11? Maybe 9? When I started watching TKOR, and ever since I've wanted to be a scientist of some kind. Now I am 16.

    • @Licht.von.Stein.
      @Licht.von.Stein. ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I hated Grace. One of the last things that I did before I stopped watching TKOR is to comment bring back Calli and remove Grace. She doesn't give the right vibes for me and I think I'm right considering the current state of the channel.

    • @risingmermo
      @risingmermo ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Don't worry. He's now the Prince of Random

  • @kelvaxmiller8963
    @kelvaxmiller8963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1473

    It hurts, I used to watch The King of Random when it was just Grant for years. It is so painful seeing the channel rot and become hollow. Watching the channel go from science and interesting projects to its current dross. I hope you will be able to take the torch and make content equal to its former glory. So much of the soul from TH-cam has faded...

    • @NoobGamer-1233
      @NoobGamer-1233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      It went from fun science videos to
      “Lets mix random crap together and see what happens”

    • @animatrix1851
      @animatrix1851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Idea burnout

    • @tracy_748
      @tracy_748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's a bit harsh, it's definitely not in it's former glory but the purpose of the channel was never to make the channel runner appeal to the viewers, but the actual projects and experiments in the videos.

    • @An_Average_Idiot
      @An_Average_Idiot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I stopped watching ages ago because it stopped being "weird science and how far can I push this experiment" to "hey look at all this candy!" And clickbaity titles and thumbnails that seem to be chasing the algorithm.
      I hadn't seen anything from the channel since everything kicked off and i literally do not even recognize the style of content now.

    • @WanderLustKoi
      @WanderLustKoi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      for real bro, its so sad i used to watch back when grant was just doing it as a passion project to learn things. His death hurt so badly

  • @pietrotrava
    @pietrotrava 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3876

    You and Calli were Grant's legacy, TKOR will never be the same without you...

    • @13_cmi
      @13_cmi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +412

      It isn’t the king of random anymore. It’s just garbage. It used to but the past few years it’s gone downhill. I think they’re destroying that channel by posting so many horrible videos to it now

    • @JDMOON55555
      @JDMOON55555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +322

      @@13_cmi fr tho I feel bad for Grant since it's like his legacy but nah man I'm done supporting them as they slowly turn it into a kid science channel

    • @13_cmi
      @13_cmi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      @@JDMOON55555 yeah. It used to be more of a kid’s science channel than it is now. Used to be more fun explosions and fire and super cold junk. Every kid loves that. And just a small little mistake ruined everything. One little oops killed him. And hundreds of oops killed this channel

    • @ShockingPikachu
      @ShockingPikachu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

      He hand picked those two to be the faces of the channel. Their dismissal is the final nail in the coffin of straying away from the views of Grant… with them both on the team, they were in fact starting to go back to doing old school TKOR content then they were both let go. The last thread of Grant’s soul gone.

    • @orion7741
      @orion7741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      the King of Random died with Grant. it was NEVER the king of random once he was gone. it was just wannabes trying to ride Grants coatails of success.

  • @AtomicShrimp
    @AtomicShrimp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5773

    I really appreciate you taking the time to explain so much of the backstory. I think I knew it in fragmentary form, but found it interesting to hear you tell it as a whole joined-up story. Wishing you the best for your future endeavours!

    • @SICresinwrks
      @SICresinwrks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is exactly what i was thinking

    • @ilovemalechickens
      @ilovemalechickens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Ah mr shrimp! Nice to see you here

    • @greent1942
      @greent1942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Hows Babatunde?

    • @HisVirusness
      @HisVirusness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Giv me SSN plz. Is for Barrister John Warosa.

    • @westonding8953
      @westonding8953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah. Hearing more details helps us understand more. I am very curious to know what caused the downturn in views and subscribers.

  • @roxanne410
    @roxanne410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1886

    I'm in shock-- I actually thought Nate and Callie were at the face of the company. We love you Nate, this is wild.

    • @EnergeticSpark63
      @EnergeticSpark63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hèy

    • @Speedwars
      @Speedwars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@EnergeticSpark63 hey

    • @EnergeticSpark63
      @EnergeticSpark63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Speedwars hey

    • @KazCharm
      @KazCharm ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@EnergeticSpark63 hey

    • @cardboard_hat
      @cardboard_hat ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ​@James, zack Nehring no, these 2 were great
      But yeah, Grant was the greatest

  • @Tronicsfix
    @Tronicsfix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +822

    Thank you for making this video. You did great work at TKOR Looking forward to see where you take your channel.

    • @kjtgp1
      @kjtgp1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I came here and got so excited to see you in the comments. I love your channel as well. I too can’t wait to see what Nate has in store for the future

    • @zUltra3D
      @zUltra3D 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's nice seeing you here, Steve.

    • @jfriot1
      @jfriot1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for all you do also sir

    • @brobeckskazooremixes8703
      @brobeckskazooremixes8703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hey its tronicsfix!

    • @PhillipJohnsonphiljo
      @PhillipJohnsonphiljo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yooo Awesome channel commenting on awesome channel let's gooo

  • @lukepippin4781
    @lukepippin4781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    When Grant died it was tough for me to watch the channel for a while. He was my favorite guy on TH-cam and for days in a row after I found him, I binged his videos until I’d watched every one that was on the channel. I built his steel bucket furnace and melted down a bunch of aluminum cans in the bottom half of a propane torch tank. I had the time of my life trying out his builds. I was excited every time a new video of his came out. I was a bit put out to know he was phasing himself out from in front of the camera, but I ended up really enjoying watching your stuff too. When he passed away though, I had so much trouble getting into the channel. Not because the content quality went down. More so because I just had trouble with watching knowing the king himself was gone. Other kids had hero’s from their favorite shows, musicians, athletes, but Grant was that larger than life person who didn’t have a clue I existed and yet I felt like I could connect with him really well.
    Anyway. I’m sorry to hear that you were let go. You did a fantastic job, and even though I had trouble with it personally, I’m glad you kept the channel alive in his memory. I think he would have preferred they kept you. There wouldn’t be a TKOR without either him or you. Best of luck to you.

    • @cosmicbrambleclawv2
      @cosmicbrambleclawv2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      This entirely ^
      I still remember EARLY days of TKoR when Grant was finding his footing, and I watched Nate and Callie a lot as well, but Grants death did put me off from the channel for a few months because of that whole "my hero died" mentality.
      It's gonna feel a lot of the same way now I think

    • @Paradoxical124
      @Paradoxical124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I only liked this cus I couldn’t imagine how long that took you to type that.

    • @countryracer69
      @countryracer69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Somehow I missed that Grant passed. Wow. I kinda watched a lot less because the new style was not what I enjoy. Not why I was here to begin with. Maybe how I missed it. I still watched but just not every video. Wow. What happened to him?

    • @BruceLee-rx6ok
      @BruceLee-rx6ok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I slowly stopped watching after grant died to but it was when I really stopped watching is when they melted down the 10 mil play button just knowing that it was something bigger than what they turned it into.

    • @BlisterThunderbolt
      @BlisterThunderbolt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@countryracer69 th-cam.com/video/fKIvrZ-gA1w/w-d-xo.html

  • @Nighthawkinlight
    @Nighthawkinlight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4429

    It's too bad, you really contributed some great projects. The recent foam machine video was top tier. I think if tkor gets someone on that has a better feel for making eye catching thumbnails they could shoot right back to the top. In the meantime add me to the list of those who would be happy to collaborate.

    • @thatunknownguy2680
      @thatunknownguy2680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      This is a collaboration I'd like to see. Since Grant's passing, Nate has been the face of TKOR and Calli was also a good addition. The new faces are okay and I respect them, but they're not Nate or Calli.
      I hope to see you and Nate and maybe Calli collaborating in 2022.
      Happy New Year, Bud!

    • @moonboogien8908
      @moonboogien8908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep

    • @LeonardChurch33
      @LeonardChurch33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I would love to see this collab.

    • @918Kustomz
      @918Kustomz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love your channel.you actually got me into pyrotechnics and fireworks from your original videos :) I still love your channel as it now!

    • @tcgly3273
      @tcgly3273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for supporting him bro! We all gotta stick together!

  • @hahahayi1017
    @hahahayi1017 ปีที่แล้ว +621

    It’s amazing how the management team didn’t ever think to ask their own audience on what they wanted

    • @rm.9771
      @rm.9771 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Of course they wouldn't ask. I've found that management teams rarely give a flying fuck about the audience and the little people. They're looking for big catches; people who are easily entertained with "cheap tricks." A good looking/pretty host + [supposedly] simplistic ideas = easy views from younger generations. I'm not bashing on anyone in anyway shape or form. I personally liked when they added Grace and the others but I should have known better. It's similar to a TV series. When an actor/actress is retiring soon or being fired, they bring in replacements. The management team didn't take the audiences opinion into consideration because they know/hope that they can gain a bigger audience using less expensive eye candy. It might take awhile but I feel like TKOR's audience will increase again but it'll most definitely be a different type of audience who enjoy their content. I'm more curious to see how many more people will be chewed up and spit out because of the people who are running things beyond the scenes. 💀😭

    • @monkeyoperator1360
      @monkeyoperator1360 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you think about it, all managments care about is a giant scheme they just wanna squeeze as much money out of something and till it dies, infinite growth is a lie

    • @xItzRevenge
      @xItzRevenge ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Unfortunately, when subscribers stop watching their videos, YT will stop recommending their videos

    • @mikkel066h
      @mikkel066h ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They have like 12 mil subs, but get like around 20-50k views on a video. While Nate could easily pull a mil views on some videos.

    • @KaraTheGirlie
      @KaraTheGirlie ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@rm.9771tkor gets less than 100k views on the newer vids, while Nate on his personal channel can get over 1 million easily.

  • @nolangill1750
    @nolangill1750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +587

    I realized that I was watching tkor for almost entirely Nate and Callie. The topics were interesting but the hosts were the entertainment. Good luck Nate.

    • @gregkrueger331
      @gregkrueger331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Absolutely, I stopped watching mythbusters after Jamie, Adam, Grant, Carrie, and Tori left and was replaced with a bunch of albeit smart as hell kids, they had no charisma and I haven’t watched since. I more than likely won’t be watching any tkor videos in the future. I wish them all the best and hope they do well but thats how shows die.

    • @Stonerolog1st
      @Stonerolog1st 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I watched the search but was hoping for Chris Hackett, however I'm glad Faye and Tory are doing motor mythbusters

    • @donnalynn2
      @donnalynn2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@gregkrueger331 Sane here. The new Mythbusters had no charisma and the same is true of the kids at TKOR. When they first started popping in I was like oh no! Then I noticed them more and more and finally I couldn't watch anymore. This was one of my fave channels for a very long time. Don't fix what isn't broken!

    • @andrewmcallister4151
      @andrewmcallister4151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I haven't watched anything since Nate left. Never realized I watched it just because of Nate and Callie.

    • @heddevh
      @heddevh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Man that reminds me of Top Gear.

  • @shadowmidnight4115
    @shadowmidnight4115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    I am so thankful youtube recommended this because I had no idea any of this was happening. I remember finding TKOR about a year and a half ago and loving it. I binged the videos for months because I loved the concepts and being an Engineer. When I found out what happened to Grant, I was shocked, but I was grateful to still enjoy the videos. You and Cali were perfect for me to watch because it reminded me of me and some of my friends and how we bounce off each other. Hearing you and Cali were let go, breaks my heart. Even though I am not a big fan of TKOR now, I can understand what happens when youtube algorithms change. Wishing you and Cali the best in whatever life grants you.

    • @tinaphothisen
      @tinaphothisen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      this comment just read my entire mind, the second i got the notification for this video being recommended to me, i clicked so fast and im just kind of in shock in hearing all of this!!

    • @kyara_rose
      @kyara_rose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Honestly, this was thrown into my TH-cam recommended today. I never knew Nate even left TKOR, but I knew that Calli and Nate were just gone and Grace and (I think his name is Hunter, I don't remember ;w;) were taking over, I completely lost interest in TKOR. This comment sums up my mentality of this video perfectly. I wish Nate and Calli the best (saw her Twitch and IMMEDIATELY followed it lol cuz I love Calli) and I hope they both go on to do great things.

    • @Qtipz123
      @Qtipz123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kyara_rose I honestly hated when they brought new people in. I knew at that point when I saw the new people more often that this channel was dying. Now that Nate and Calli are gone. I'm sure the life that TKOR once had is gone with them. RIP.

    • @kyara_rose
      @kyara_rose 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Qtipz123 Sadly, I agree. I'll go back and watch my favorite videos with Nate and Callie, but that's the only views they get from me anymore. I still wish Nate and Callie the best and I hope TKOR can someday return to how it used to be

    • @tinaphothisen
      @tinaphothisen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kyara_rose personally, i think it’ll be very hard for TKOR to go back to its original roots without Grant, or even Nate and Callie. Unless someone who’s got a brain like them can somehow take over and execute this idea, it’ll be very very difficult

  • @jezuzfreek777
    @jezuzfreek777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    Not everyone can admit they "Were not easy to work with". Your honesty and apparent transparency has made me sub to you:)

    • @cyh4031
      @cyh4031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!!!

    • @SilkLotus
      @SilkLotus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. Humble pie is hard to eat and humility is hard to find.

    • @andiixo7142
      @andiixo7142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I mean, it seems more of like he was great to work WITH, since most of his co host and behind the scenes works only have high praises for him, it’s more of that he was passionate about what the original vision of the channel was, and disagreed with the higher ups often more than the people he actually worked with

  • @IamGrief887
    @IamGrief887 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    Honestly, I don't care why you're not on TKOR anymore. I'm just glad I found you again. That's all I came here to say. I look forward to more of your content.

  • @echoaquarius8722
    @echoaquarius8722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    I'm so sorry this has happened. To me, the identity of TKOR was Grant, Calli, and you. I was so saddened to hear of Grant's passing and I felt that you and Calli brought all the life you could to the channel in his wake. I will definitely be following you and her both from here on out.

    • @crappieking757
      @crappieking757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does Cali have a channel as well?

    • @Diabolicallaughter-
      @Diabolicallaughter- 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crappieking757 Her channel is called calbits

  • @matthewhusband3477
    @matthewhusband3477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Some real honesty there. “I was tough to work with.” Hard to say out loud. Harder to post on TH-cam. Good luck Nate.

    • @james10739
      @james10739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Na I'm an asshole I know it I guess if you are delusional and let's be honest if you know what you are doing it is hard to work with stupid people

    • @hitthegoat
      @hitthegoat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@james10739 you sound like an absolute delight

    • @james10739
      @james10739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hitthegoat I am just probably more honest than you

    • @leovang3425
      @leovang3425 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@james10739 honestly =/= asshole-ness

    • @rowanswatling3766
      @rowanswatling3766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hitthegoat what’d he say?

  • @dv787
    @dv787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +566

    I remember when Grant first introduced you to the channel, I was like who tf is this guy, but you really grew on me and I'm happy I found this channel. You're amazing, keep your head up.

    • @ImHyDroBro
      @ImHyDroBro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bro SAME💯

    • @pegasusrichards
      @pegasusrichards 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this is pretty exact

    • @sinisterthoughts2896
      @sinisterthoughts2896 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same.

    • @YeeZus001
      @YeeZus001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol same here. Kinda sad that Nate is gonna be the one to carry on Grant's legacy.

    • @temxasremd
      @temxasremd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same.

  • @thunderchild1083
    @thunderchild1083 ปีที่แล้ว +605

    You and Cali carried the channel well in my opinion, you had the same enthusiasm and energy that Grant had

    • @Elliotshmelliot
      @Elliotshmelliot ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yeah I honestly stopped watching when grace became the main host on tkor, her energy has just never matched the channel imo

    • @thunderchild1083
      @thunderchild1083 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Elliotshmelliot she did at first in my opinion but lost it, I've not watched a TKOR video in ages (I'm still subscribed though just out of respect for Grant, Nate and Cali)

    • @Ms.NoNo2
      @Ms.NoNo2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@thunderchild1083 one of the most recent videos on TKOR pretty much explains why. She got super depressed because she wasn’t being received well, all she wanted to do was share her love of science and people ripped her apart.

    • @thunderchild1083
      @thunderchild1083 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Ms.NoNo2 that sucks I did really like her when she first joined

    • @Tommy3
      @Tommy3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea

  • @fatherlarry
    @fatherlarry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +837

    Its really sad to see all the OG TKOR members get fired. Honestly I thought that Nate owned the channel and he was unable to be fired and stuff. I really find it really hard to hear because when I first started watching your channel I was watching mainly grants videos but you at that point probably had around 10-15 videos with you in it. You guys were the reason that I bought lots of the stuff I bought and the stuff i bought shaped me to who I am today. There was a point when youtube just stopped recommending your videos to me and I find that strange because I would always watch your videos the day they came out. But after I saw one of your videos I realized that there were some new people in your videos. I watched some but the new hosts were not the same as the OG. The reason I actually stopped watching the channel completely is because it got way too sciencey and lost some of its fun entertaining touch. I think the biggest reason of that is because of the new hosts. I still love your old videos and you were the first person to be hired as a host on the team and I feel like the call to fire the people who ran the channel for grant and knew him was a terrible call. This goes to Nate, Calli, and also Mark. Your videos and legacy will go down in not only TKOR history but youtube history.

    • @Degenerecy
      @Degenerecy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Somewhat similar situation for me, YT recommended the video's all the time while Grant was hosting. At some point YT stopped, at which point it started again but only with Nate as the only host. Few video's in I later found out what happened but YT has since stopped recommending. Since I haven't seen one in awhile, I never knew Nate left.
      Just seems weird the owner, probably Grant's Wife gave power to some producer who did the opposite of Grant's idea of Random. Too bad, another channel ruined for pure greed.

    • @petersizen3897
      @petersizen3897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      After Grant passed, it was clear that the channel needs a new direction. On YT people look for honest content, creators using their own voice, to tell their own ideas and perspective. As I see it, it was just matter of time Nate and Calli starts their own project.

    • @ashtoncastle7623
      @ashtoncastle7623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Tkor is prolly owned by Grant's wife

    • @petersizen3897
      @petersizen3897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ashtoncastle7623 It is

    • @holvingar4375
      @holvingar4375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TL:DR

  • @azurebird1
    @azurebird1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    TKOR won’t be the same without you Nate! Looking forward to watching your work on your new channel!

  • @sandstorm9740
    @sandstorm9740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    Honestly, I was one of those people that felt like the channel lost some of its magic after grants passing. I had been watching the king of random about 2 or 3 years before it happened, so I was incredibly sad, but I kept watching the channel long past that. Although it wasn’t the same without him, it was clear that the same videos I still loved watching were being made, just with a different host (you). It was only a year or 2 ago when I stopped watching the channel almost entirely, and I really can’t explain why. things just didn’t feel the same. It was always clear that some of the videos grant did were primarily for money, but it also felt like a lot of the build projects he did were out of personal passion as well. It just started to seem like the channel was more of a content farm instead of something for personal enjoyment instead recently. This video really makes me feel justified in those thoughts. It’s honestly just sad that the people who really built this channel with passion and personal involvement were just cut out because they weren’t making them money. For me personally, the channel will never be the same now that you’re gone. I would love to see you make videos on your own time as a passion project if you have your own inspiration to do that. Sadly, the type of content I enjoy the most are like those old school slow build projects that the channel use to post a lot about. I understand that it doesn’t really bring in a lot of money even if they do go viral just because of how long they take.

    • @jeffdavybob5588
      @jeffdavybob5588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I couldn't agree more. "Management" has gotten greedy and has dive-bombed the TKOR channel into the ground. Without creative freedom, and true love from Calli and Nate for the projects being done, the channel is just a video sweat-shop. I am truly saddened to see how greed has ruined what used to be a great, inspiring, educational, and entertaining TH-cam channel. R.I.P. TKOR TH-cam channel and may the true King and Queen of random (Calli & Nate) continue to inspire many more young viewers in the way that they have already inspired so many, myself included.

    • @AllanAlach
      @AllanAlach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, that sums up my view on TKOR as well. Over the last year I've gone from always watching videos to being an occasional watcher depending on the content of the videos. Best wishes for your next chapters.

    • @nielsritsma9275
      @nielsritsma9275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly the same for me, I stopped watching after a while and tried to come back but something just fell off. Hope to see a lot of Nate's new stuff tho!

    • @davidkohler7454
      @davidkohler7454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree with the channel becoming a content farm. I don't like that. The personal passion that Grant brought was a hard act to follow. Also his voice and just whole personality was mostly why I liked The King Of Random. If a channel grows so big that it has to support a management staff that isn't part of the scenes, then it loses all that. Good luck to you and I will check out some of your content. But honestly there are a million knife making channels out there and I think people are getting burnt out on so much.

    • @metaldetectingpa7950
      @metaldetectingpa7950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel exactly the same way

  • @blisardsnow
    @blisardsnow ปีที่แล้ว +90

    My kids always watched Nate and Callie. We stopped watching when Callie got let go. Loyalty means more than $$ in my book. You both put in the work, you deserved more. Period.

  • @HD-qh6ku
    @HD-qh6ku 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6222

    I'm no expert, but yourself and Callie were the personality and character of the channel. I think ultimately you outgrew the channel, much of the content comes from the presenters and therefore there's a disconnect from the business side of things. It's sad that the future of the channel does not include you or Callie but agree with with you said about the content still being great - don't stop watching just to spite the creators and presenters. TKOR is probably a victim of the TH-cam algorithm, which favours clickbait, and sensational thumbnails which don't reflect content (not mentioning any channels in particular but there are some specific content farms out there). Whatever you do, I'm sure many fans like myself will continue supporting you in your ventures. Will you and Callie reunite to do the challenges with Jazza? They were amongst some of my favourite things (you guys were my dream team).

    • @rishiaman2288
      @rishiaman2288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      fr

    • @carsonhunt4642
      @carsonhunt4642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Like you said, disconnect between the ppl running the show and the business side that thinks they’re running it. Is very common in a lot of workplaces.
      Sucks because I love Nate and Callie, but didn’t like how the content started to become low quality garbage last couple years. In hindsight they should have let the new ppl make the low quality stuff and let Nate and Callie build higher quality vids. But businesses need money so I get it.

    • @maegnustheblackmage
      @maegnustheblackmage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      I've watched the channel since before Nate even joined the team and when it transitioned to Nate and then Callie as well I was skeptical but the content just kept getting better. Again I was skeptical when Grace joined the team and while content she is in or leads is decent I still think the best videos had Nate and Callie in them and when they let Callie go I was disappointed and am now even more disappointed to see you go, I wish Grace and the remaining team the best of luck and I'll still check things out every now and then though I do think this is a major blow to the channel. Can't wait to see what Nate comes up with in the future though

    • @marshallerickson493
      @marshallerickson493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Dream team indeed, I’d love to see a Jazza knife making challenge

    • @garrettSlingerland
      @garrettSlingerland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well said.

  • @ItsBrenOakes
    @ItsBrenOakes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +426

    I think you and Calli should make a channel together or something like that. Both of your energy together were great. You bounced of each other so well and it was great to watch. Any way I hope whatever you do works out well and can’t wait to see what you and Calli both do.

    • @fullsizechino6278
      @fullsizechino6278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I always felt calli was holding him back i felt she was a bit of cringe and didn't want to be in some of the videos

    • @nickanderson8305
      @nickanderson8305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @DannyDevitoIs77 pretty sure they would get sued into oblivion if they did that

    • @bzmotoninja83
      @bzmotoninja83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@nickanderson8305 Unless theres a non-compete clause, wouldnt hold any weight.

    • @holdenwempren5671
      @holdenwempren5671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Let’s be honest we ALL thought Nate and Cali would get together

    • @SICresinwrks
      @SICresinwrks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      1000% agreed

  • @HornetKingOfficial
    @HornetKingOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    Good luck on everything, Nate. I look forward to seeing what you come up with for your channel!

    • @brayannexon4613
      @brayannexon4613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wait the hornet king is here too.

    • @RowDyer
      @RowDyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brayannexon4613 yea what??? Everyone is here now?

    • @001sharpshot
      @001sharpshot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Woah hornet king is here???

  • @JQ3B94
    @JQ3B94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Personally I think Nate and Callie hit the sweet spot between pure instructional video and entertainment

  • @drewmcvicker1445
    @drewmcvicker1445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    Nate, I applaud you for not going on a rant about “how they did me wrong”, it shows your great character! I wish you success and look forward to seeing what path life leads you down. Best of luck!

    • @Kamal_AL-Hinai
      @Kamal_AL-Hinai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I noticed that too. Very much appreciated.

    • @Omerta2times
      @Omerta2times 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not if they did him wrong that's just truth if it is I haven't watched yet. If he did get wronged and did it say anything its a LACK of character

    • @Omerta2times
      @Omerta2times 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      *didint

    • @ironheadrondo5596
      @ironheadrondo5596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Omerta2times very debatable. He doesn't want to be known as "that guy" and it's always for complicated than you'd think. (Even referring to the company in the singular is a hidden unfounded assumption, there are probably a lot of good people there, it may have been a situation where conflict with just a few people were involved, is than the noble thing to do to trash a company full of people you appreciate and want the best for because you wanted to spite a few)

    • @leefswgoh7558
      @leefswgoh7558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Omerta2times Your name is "Omerta", but you think it's lack of character is someone keeps his moulth shut. haha

  • @LRN2DIY
    @LRN2DIY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    So sorry to hear you're no longer with TKOR, Nate. I've been enjoying watching your content for years. I had met Grant a couple of times at local meetups but haven't had the chance to meet you yet. If you ever want to collab just hit me up. You're a standup guy and I'm wishing the best for you and TKOR as well.

    • @conquestor4779
      @conquestor4779 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      same :(

    • @liveepically
      @liveepically 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah. but he gets to live longer so. its great!

    • @ac.creations
      @ac.creations 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wasnt Grant doing some scammy sounding conferences, selling tickets for very high prices for what was essentially just selling his own business plans back to people.

    • @LRN2DIY
      @LRN2DIY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@ac.creations He did partner up with Kris Krohn to put on a conference and my wife and I attended. We could have done without all of the Kris Krohn part of things (he's just not our cup of tea) but Grant's part was incredibly useful. He shared all of the specifics of how he built his business and how it runs. I have patterned a lot of my business goals off of how he set his business up and it's really smart. It's what allowed his channel to do as well as it did for years after he stepped largely away from it and even after his passing. Not a lot of channels are able survive without their founder like his did.

    • @ac.creations
      @ac.creations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LRN2DIY I didnt mean to sound that agressive about it. At the time it seemed more "get rich quick" scheme.

  • @BenTheKidd
    @BenTheKidd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    after Grant's passing you really did take up the mantle and embody the spirit of the channel. after Calli was let go it was a huge hit for me as I grew to love you both equally, even when the content wasn't quite what I enjoyed I loved the banter and silliness you guys provided. Now that you're gone from there I'm not sure I will go back to watching TKOR, but You've gained both a subscriber and a patron!

    • @atomicrc5189
      @atomicrc5189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wait what? I havent watched in a long time (their content didnt...well sit well with me for what i liked about grants stuff...but meh) didnt know she was gone

    • @rustyshakleford5230
      @rustyshakleford5230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@atomicrc5189 Grant was a man. With a penis. He died a few years ago.

    • @mathildamurray2622
      @mathildamurray2622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@rustyshakleford5230 he was talking about Calli leaving dude.

    • @KAJYT6969
      @KAJYT6969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ?????? He was talking about cali

    • @officerxdoofy4882
      @officerxdoofy4882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grant Imahara will be missed

  • @rp7hustlingisfun
    @rp7hustlingisfun ปีที่แล้ว +130

    00:14 🎥 Nate talks about leaving "The King of Random" and thanks fans for their support.
    03:29 🔬 Nate discusses how he got hired and transitioned to being in front of the camera.
    05:59 💥 Legal issues involving explosives led to changes in video production but didn't halt the channel.
    09:15 🎥 Nate talks about co-host Calli and the channel's success.
    19:01 📺 Nate explains how the channel continued after Grant's passing, maintaining the same content and direction.
    20:39 📉 Views started dropping significantly on the TKOR channel, prompting changes.
    21:07 🎥 Plans to increase video production by bringing in additional hosts were implemented in 2020.
    23:58 🔄 Attempt to revamp the channel's direction with fewer, higher-quality videos in early 2021.
    25:59 👋 Staff reduction, including letting go of a team member, due to cost concerns and low views.
    29:13 📅 The narrator is no longer with TKOR as of December 27, 2021, and plans to continue creating content on their own channel.

    • @TheBooker66
      @TheBooker66 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You're a top tier chad.

    • @xmorose
      @xmorose ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good job AI generasting this lmfao

    • @TheRealPlix
      @TheRealPlix ปีที่แล้ว

      Move this comment to the top

    • @livinglegend9709
      @livinglegend9709 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@TheRealPlixyeah the times are off

    • @rp7hustlingisfun
      @rp7hustlingisfun 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheBooker66 I know🗿

  • @oiram4227
    @oiram4227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Hey Nate, honestly i watched TKOR because of you, your personality. Im looking forward to seeing your content here! Good luck with the new year!

  • @akiolam8715
    @akiolam8715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    it’s not that i’m unsubbing from TKOR to spite them, it’s that you were the only reason I still supported them. You were the last thing that we left that kept the spirit of old school TKOR alive and that’s why I loved it in the first place. Good luck nate. you tried to help them the best you could, they just didn’t take it✌️

    • @ShadowofManda
      @ShadowofManda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is my exact reason as well

  • @thomasmathew13
    @thomasmathew13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    I discovered TKOR just a few months before Grants passing. TKOR to me, has always been you and Calli. I watched for you two. I will continue to watch anything that you two do, especially if you guys did something together again.

    • @Sillimant_
      @Sillimant_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      You absolutely must see the stuff Grant did, it's an entirely different feel. I recommend the hydrogen generator

    • @Velascojhon
      @Velascojhon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Sillimant_ I miss grant I wished he was still alive, always loved his videos

    • @Sillimant_
      @Sillimant_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Velascojhon so do I. I remember always wanting to make the hydrogen generator or the ‘r candy’, good times

    • @Velascojhon
      @Velascojhon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Sillimant_ my favorite was the match rocket

    • @alexboi1232
      @alexboi1232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was same for me

  • @johnmiller7682
    @johnmiller7682 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm a year late to this video, but I wanted to thank you for everything you and Cali did on TKOR. I like Grants videos, but I binged every video with you and Cali. You were a great team.

  • @bigchungus3419
    @bigchungus3419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Just fired and actively promoting them, this really shows that you are in love with the channel and not the business that it has been converted into. Best of luck in your future endeavors man.

  • @Random42
    @Random42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The videos of Callie and yourself were the reason I started watching tkor and one of the main reasons I got addicted to TH-cam. Sorry to see you go. I'm sure you will be successful in whatever you do in the future. Much love and happy new year!

  • @Cora-wh1rr
    @Cora-wh1rr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +748

    I never knew Callie was let go, I assumed she voluntarily left. After Grant left this world, I still loved the channel because I joined in the era of you and Callie. I loved you guys. When Callie left, I was sad but I'd hoped she was doing something she loved. Now with you gone too, it won't be the same. I like Grace, so I'll probably still watch them. But I'm sad. You, Grant, and Callie were the heart and soul of TKOR. I only just discovered your channel by mistake, but I subscribed 😁

    • @invader1920
      @invader1920 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RDNGAMING22 bruh 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

    • @gikiryu
      @gikiryu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      It was basically public knowledge that she was let go because of her sexuality since Janae is a strict Mormon. Sad how religion is more important to her than basic human respect.

    • @salty4402
      @salty4402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@gikiryu are u fr

    • @geminity5194
      @geminity5194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@gikiryu wait what wtf?

    • @ShockingPikachu
      @ShockingPikachu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@gikiryu Which is wrong, because IIRC Grant was an ally to LGBT people. This is just wrong on so many levels how people can still justify religion as a point of bigotry…

  • @NoobGamer-1233
    @NoobGamer-1233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    It went from fun science videos to
    “Lets mix random crap together and see what happens”

    • @ewelinanajgebauer8862
      @ewelinanajgebauer8862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, like, Grant literally could teach you how to make a small triple expansion steam engine by yourself, but now it's like, just making the most basic boring videos-

  • @kwalker375
    @kwalker375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    While we all missed Grant, we knew that he was passing the torch off, but the way you stepped up after his untimely passing was, imo, pretty epic. Nate, you have grown as a creator and as a person, and I as menial as just being one subscriber is as a whole, I will be watching you grow into your next chapter! Have a great new year!!!

  • @Fafushnick
    @Fafushnick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I would love to see you and Adam Savage make some stuff. You both have this "I'm just gonna sit in my shop and tinker on things" kind of vibe. Plus, he is a wealth of knowledge.

    • @Deviated09
      @Deviated09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it would be amazing to see. however a lot of Adam's time has been taken up recently with his own projects, sponsor channels, and more. perhaps a sciencey colab would be nice tho, it would be amazing to see that side of him interacting with fans. I love Savage for that very reason, he is in it for the passion, not about making a huge name for himself everywhere he goes. His latest hidden ventures at a cosplay event helped prove that to me even more.
      I can imagine the conversations between those two would be very... wild and interesting haha!

  • @fireantfishing
    @fireantfishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    For what its worth, I was subscribed to the channel for a while before his passing. I am on TH-cam regularly and I have not seen any of TKOR videos pop up in my subscription feed in a while. In fact, I forgot about the channel until I saw this video pop up in my recommended videos.
    Either way, cant wait to see what you do Nate! Thanks for sharing

    • @Mastermindyoung14
      @Mastermindyoung14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same!!!

    • @Sock-Puppet
      @Sock-Puppet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Literally the same, I forgot I was subscribed to them, went back to watch their stuff and was bothered by the trend I saw going. Great host and stuff, but the projects themselves were disinteresing or had already been done. Also, nearly 13-million subscribers, a 10 day old vid with less than 60k views yeeeeeeeeeeeesh

  • @HorseCritter
    @HorseCritter ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saw one of your shorts like 30 minutes ago and i got a hit of nostalgia from you and your work. Thank you for being such a great creator

  • @nickysze2673
    @nickysze2673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I only ever watched TKOR for you and Callie. You guys had such a passion and interest in what you were doing, and both have amazing personalities. I have not been watching videos they didnt have you guys in them but I'll give some of the other ones a chance, hopefully this turns into a positive for you and you can soar.

  • @cropshabsund3401
    @cropshabsund3401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Nate, Calli, and Mark should get together and create a new channel together because they made TKOR fun and it's honestly their energy that I miss

    • @thegreatgoldengamer5797
      @thegreatgoldengamer5797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love that

    • @BensMiniToons
      @BensMiniToons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Leave Calli out of it please. All my friends unsubed after a while of her. We are all circles. I don't care about anyones personal life. Her personality makes alot of people run away. many people love her. but you got 2 85% positive people and a 45% leave the low number out.

    • @benjaminbarton2629
      @benjaminbarton2629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes please

    • @gunscats4365
      @gunscats4365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@BensMiniToons nah

    • @onfire4Jesus2
      @onfire4Jesus2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be awesome!

  • @antfajar9389
    @antfajar9389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    since grant passed, nate and calli are the only reason i watched tkor, when they added more people and cali left i'm no longer watch tkor anymore. i'm looking forward to what you do to this channel and hope you collab with calli someday

    • @aud7925
      @aud7925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah i agree 😔

    • @socketyellow3
      @socketyellow3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

    • @ChamberK-1
      @ChamberK-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same. I watched for them. If they’re not there then I won’t be watching anymore.

    • @spheghetilover
      @spheghetilover 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      why she leave

    • @dogegames5461
      @dogegames5461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @IMGrasstopher
    @IMGrasstopher ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I'm incredibly late to the party but...
    I actually built a lot of Grant's original builds, and I remember his transition and remember watching his burnout in almost real time. I also remember you transitioning into the host and I knew exactly what was going on, and working with Calli. And I thought it was a very fitting transition because both of you had the awkwardness on camera that Grant had when he just filmed his hands doing things lol. I only lost track of the channel during the pandemic (that we're still in) because I became a health worker finally (tiring enough) and then. Pandemic lol. I lost track of you and Calli and the channel and it felt like I blinked and the entire channel was COMPLETELY reformed.
    I just found out about your channel randomly the other day, I can't remember what from (it was probably a knife making related thing) but I'm so glad to see you still doing things, I'm definitely gonna check out Calli's twitch and see what she's up to, y'all are both great people and I look forward to your future content.

    • @IMGrasstopher
      @IMGrasstopher ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Edit:
      As someone that has a family (unfortunately my own) had a Bipolar Mother and a lot of mental health issues. It is hard to deal with that if you don't understand (I am not defending the other person) my Mother used to just not talk with me for weeks and get me to school or work and blast music when she was angry and then send me so many gifts when she was happy and still just not talk. I am not at all defending this person, they are in the wrong, but I have also dealt with this bipolarity with my own Mother.
      The codependency is clear, they do bring it up in the first video? I think I saw BPD but they're clearly not handling it well.

    • @Anonymous-zg2vd
      @Anonymous-zg2vd ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@IMGrasstopher hello, I understand this may be a weird reply but I don’t quite realize who you’re talking about in your reply to your own comment, did you mean to reply to someone else that deleted their comment or am I missing something?

  • @LeeLewallen2016
    @LeeLewallen2016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I would absolutely love to see you and Calli back together on screen! You two had such amazing chemistry working together, your energies complimented each other perfectly, and I want to see what you would come up with if you two had the ability to run it how YOU wanted. I feel that even if the content is nothing like TKOR's, it will be thoroughly entertaining no matter what. I'm interested in seeing where TKOR goes, but in this video you confirmed what I've felt for a while, that it's become extremely corporatized. Obviously, people have to get paid, but following trends without having variety can isolate your viewers that simply have no interest in said trends. I personally used to watch every single video as soon as I could, but now it feels like the same plot with just different characters.

    • @cesarespinozarommyngth1189
      @cesarespinozarommyngth1189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree great chemistry rogether, like old mythbusters used to have!

    • @Babycat42069
      @Babycat42069 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also would watch any content with those two

    • @GeekmanCA
      @GeekmanCA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed 100%.
      Nate - I started watching the channel after Grant became less involved. As many others have echoed, you and Calli were the secret sauce that kept me coming back for more. But in 2020 it was simply difficult to keep up with all the videos you guys were making. And quite frankly, having a bunch of new people pushed into my face suddenly was really annoying. It's as if you make a date to see friends for drinks, and instead some strangers who know your friends show up - it doesn't really matter how charming or insightful they are, they're still strangers, and you want the friends that you made plans with.
      If you and Calli start a new venture, your fanbase will follow. All the two of you need to decide is whether you want to keep that partnership going. Either way, we'll be watching, and thanks for everything.

  • @juliuscaesar3235
    @juliuscaesar3235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    You, calli, and grant were my childhood and now all of the king of random that I grew up with is gone and now im sad, thank you for everything that all of you have done on tkor

  • @JMulvy
    @JMulvy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    "Summer of 2019" : everyone instantly tears up. RIP Grant.
    Subbed and looking forward to seeing what you do with your channel, Nate.

  • @PenniesandNickels625
    @PenniesandNickels625 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching you and Cali made that channel fun to watch and I'm so happy to see you have your channel now so I can still watch your content!

  • @CaptCroctopus
    @CaptCroctopus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You and Callie were the reason my kids watched your show! We met you in a Home Depot parking lot a couple years back and you were nice to them, making them fans for life.

  • @Kafen8d
    @Kafen8d 2 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    After Grant first introduced you way back in the day, I was uneasy. But quickly learned that you were the only person capable taking up the monumental task Grant left behind. Along with Callie, you and her became the soul of the channel, unique and amazing on par with Grant's work as the host. Still to this day, I believe that, I just really wish Grant was still here in all this.

    • @conspiracycarrot3423
      @conspiracycarrot3423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What ever happened to him I never really found out

    • @JF.90
      @JF.90 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@conspiracycarrot3423 died hang gliding.

    • @conspiracycarrot3423
      @conspiracycarrot3423 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JF.90 damn rip

  • @bearleesurviving4552
    @bearleesurviving4552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    I'm glad this was recommended to me. I'd been wondering what was going on with TKOR for a while now. I really enjoyed watching Grant, Nate, and calli. But with the new hosts and rapid, more kid friendly videos, it started to feel like they are trying to appeal to everyone but their main audience. I gave it a shot but it just left me wishing there was something more to it. I don't hate the new people on TKOR by any means, but I feel like management just inadvertently fired their audience. I'm sorry, Nate, but I can't continue to watch TKOR. But I'm glad you're still going to continue to make videos. I'll be here for it:)

    • @emerygrimm
      @emerygrimm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Cheers to this

    • @jasonmoore710
      @jasonmoore710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Spot on to what I was going to say.

    • @SaganTheKhajiit
      @SaganTheKhajiit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Same by me. I bear no hate, and I wish them the best in this new direction they're taking. But I feel their target audience is clearly different now, and people from the old-school side of the audience are getting left out. So I feel like I am left out. And Nate was honestly the last reason I had to keep watching.

    • @ChoxyTV
      @ChoxyTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sameeee

    • @witiwap86
      @witiwap86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same here. I stopped watching when they had a bunch of videos that were clearly aimed for kids. I don't mean to say it's bad that they made it more for kids, just that it no longer appealed to me.

  • @Rich.Staples
    @Rich.Staples 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nate after Grant passed away you were the reason I kept watching TKOR. I hope you stay on TH-cam and show what you are best at. I want to see you get your own unique channel running.. Your presentation styke is perfect. To be honest I always saw you as the heir to Grant's Legacy. Please keep making videos to keep his spirit alive.

  • @SpecificLove7
    @SpecificLove7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    I am definitely looking forward to seeing what you come up.

  • @PaulLoh
    @PaulLoh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    For some reason, TH-cam had stopped recommending TKOR videos to me, so I had honestly forgotten about the channel. I didn't realize that both you and Calli are now no longer with the channel. For a while, I watched the videos, and it was mostly because I enjoyed the dynamic between you and her. If TH-cam doesn't recommend their videos to me any longer, I probably won't watch them any more. But I'm not averse to watching them. I wish you the best in the future. Thank you for sharing your story. I only have a tiny cooking channel here, but if we can ever help you in any way, just give us the word.

    • @Xenodinger
      @Xenodinger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol same here even though I'm subscribed

  • @twangerrrrrr
    @twangerrrrrr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +587

    TKOR was my childhood. tkor, householdhacker, and a variety of others. With Grant, Nate, and Calli gone, it doesn't feel the same because I liked them and I knew Grant chose them. I liked Mark as well as the camera man because there were personal moments like the boomerang video. If I don't keep watching that much on tkor, it was great while it lasted.

    • @Demonutzz
      @Demonutzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      bro it's sad to see that grants dream of the channel has died. grant literally left the channel to nate. it's sad man

    • @twangerrrrrr
      @twangerrrrrr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Demonutzz fr

    • @charcoal4742
      @charcoal4742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Both channels had a significant person unfortunately pass away.

    • @6kbps
      @6kbps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Householdhacker passed away unfortunately, i used to watch TKOR and householdhacker since 2014

    • @satheraman1263
      @satheraman1263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Watching Grant thompson "the king of random",Household hacker,crazy russian hacker, cody's lab,sonicdad, bakyard scientist in 2013 was my peak childhood

  • @ominoarya28
    @ominoarya28 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Honestly I haven't been able to watch tkor since grant's passing, I am glad that I finally found somewhere I can watch you though without having the constant reminder of what is missing over there, even though things hadn't changed it still felt like something was missing since

    • @RomanDzieg
      @RomanDzieg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. I watched grant since I was in middle school. He was like the friend I never had. After Nate came on I watched a video every now and then but I never watched them within a day of release like I used to watch grants. I have not watched a video from them in over 3 years. I can’t bring myself to it. Something definitely changed. Grant used to improve on designed such as the foundry and his copper gears but the new videos just did crafts anyone could do. It’s not the same…

  • @onetrueninjabear4408
    @onetrueninjabear4408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Nate you were the face of TKOR for so long, after Grant's unfortunate passing you were the only reason I stuck around. I plan to keep watching your journey and hope you achieve all your goals.

  • @packrat9433
    @packrat9433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Thanks, Nate. Good, honest and mature approach.
    This helps previous TKOR subs understand at least what happened. I hope you and Calli remain best of friends and both prosper. Change is inevitable and now you have the freedom to pursue what you would like to do. Best of luck and I'm a NFtI subscriber now.

  • @hunthicks
    @hunthicks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I think old tool restorations would be something that could go along well with your knife making videos. Finding some old scrap and turning it into something new is always awesome. I love anything that involves reusing, recycling, making, the outdoors. I'm sure if there is fire involved, Callie will be onboard. As will I. Wish all the best for you!

    • @annikarogers7470
      @annikarogers7470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This! I would also love to see some restoration, they're some of my fav videos to watch

  • @Gremlack13
    @Gremlack13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    I’m sorry that “management” decided to let you to go from tkor.
    Seems it became more about money and views than content quality.
    I support you and what you do.
    I shan’t unsubscribe from tkor, but I have not been into or watching their videos for a few years now.

    • @dominicrichardson5546
      @dominicrichardson5546 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Same, I haven't watched the videos for a long while, but I'm still subscribed almost in honour of what the channel used to be

    • @exitsignman5348
      @exitsignman5348 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      From a business standpoint money and views is really all that matters, if a big company expensive video although incredibly done makes the same revenue and gets the same views as a lower effort video there is no logical reason to proceed to “waste” time and effort towards those bigger videos

    • @SpawnIsSleepy
      @SpawnIsSleepy ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Ironically they get literally 100x less views.

    • @SpawnIsSleepy
      @SpawnIsSleepy ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ​@@exitsignman5348 those big videos got millions of views, the newer videos are barely pushing 50k lmao. people don't want bland bullshit, they want content with passion

    • @modelrc9500
      @modelrc9500 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@SpawnIsSleepy exactly. I honestly hadn’t watch a TKOR video in 4 years and I just saw the absolute crap they’re making now and I literally started laughing. It has gone from great cool projects to what catchy title we can put on a video now and make the cheapest way possible.

  • @JazlynnDark
    @JazlynnDark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I just want to say I love how decent and honest you were about the situation. I just subscribed and I will continue to watch your videos. I hope you and Callie will do those collabs because you two together are magic on the screen and it brightens my whole day.
    As far as TKOR goes, I only started watching the channel regularly because of you and Callie. After watching for a while I went through the old videos with grant. One of the things I loved about the channel was how diverse the experiments or builds could be.
    I hope you have fun making your content and I wish you all the best luck for 2022! Stay safe!

  • @briansmobile1
    @briansmobile1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +606

    Wow! I was impressed with you when I met you at a wedding. And I'm impressed with your ability to share this story so clearly and with such detail. Perhaps story telling is in your future? I especially like the accountability and grace with which you expressed your well wishes for those involved with TKOR going forward at the end. I'd be happy to work with you if you have a mind to do any automotive or adventure content. As you know, I'm in Utah as well.

    • @jsmith3728
      @jsmith3728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Telling a story about a project as the voiceover would be fantastic! Ex. The history of this type of knife

    • @AFrickinDwarf
      @AFrickinDwarf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If that adventure content involves DnD or other ttrpgs (and you don't already have a GM), I have a friend who's an excellent storyteller and lives in UT as well

    • @lwolfstar7618
      @lwolfstar7618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg, another Mr Ballen level master storyteller for sure!

  • @fouadrafiq8308
    @fouadrafiq8308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    got to say Nate your a class act. explained your side of things, expressed your opinion but didn't bash anyone and continued to send support toward them even after being let go.

  • @jay-tl2un
    @jay-tl2un ปีที่แล้ว +141

    After Grant, nate became the king of random. It simply doesn't exist without him. That new lady didn't step up.

    • @Lostamundo
      @Lostamundo ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Exactly Nate was the perfect person.

    • @Valeriamtzp
      @Valeriamtzp ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Soooo.... More like the prince of random? 👀👀

    • @pixelminer5880
      @pixelminer5880 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Valeriamtzp "The Prince of RnG" instead of The King of Random" XD

  • @michaellewis1315
    @michaellewis1315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Nate: Your presentation here was so clear, concise, and calm that you have earned my subscription. FYI, I have found that I have been drawn to long-term projects, such as building things such as cabinets, or a house, boat, car, etc. Not saying that you should plunge into something at that level, just don't be afraid to have a multi-episode build, where you take more time on each step.

  • @JoeKnowsGames
    @JoeKnowsGames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    You and Callie were why I watched those videos. Y'all were interesting and fun on screen. The others on screen there... Just aren't interesting or feel irritating to watch.
    All that said, I'm sorry to see this happen to you man. Hope you're able to get a healthy work life balance and thrive moving forward

  • @melsuperstar6292
    @melsuperstar6292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "What a blessing it is to have a life with chapters" that is so beautiful. Good luck with your new chapter! I am excited to see what life has in store for you!

  • @cyrus4285
    @cyrus4285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I did not realize how much of an impact TKOR had on me till now and how happy I am to hear about your future projects. I think styropyro would be a great person to bring on for just about any kind of video. Massive respect for you being so positive in this video and good luck in the future!

  • @michaelfreck5857
    @michaelfreck5857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I just want to say, one of the reasons I loved Grant Is because he was different from everyone else. He seemed genuinely curious and excited about each project. I can’t wait to see more videos, and I hope to get the same knowledge and joy from you as I did from Grant.

  • @bryanwebb9275
    @bryanwebb9275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I have been a TKOR fan from way back, I remember disliking you at one point making campfire pizza. It took a little time to except the change, but I’m here now! Just a thought, a lot of us grew up watching Grant and his projects to what is going on now. We grew, but the shows projected audience did not. A show for the people that don’t care about you burning up cotton candy machines would be nice. A show with projects that are more age appropriate for those that out grew TKOR would be awesome. Possible a show where Nate and Calli do sketchy stuff with good intentions?

    • @JackKnifeJoe9472
      @JackKnifeJoe9472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same i grew up watching since WAY WAY back and i hate to admit it but at first i didn't like him either but grew to except the change and ended up liking nate and callie both and i agree with you about the age appropriate videos idea

    • @godlydiamonddude2687
      @godlydiamonddude2687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same tho I remember when grant made clay i also didn't like Nate at first but then he grew on me

    • @MrLordoflori
      @MrLordoflori 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now that I think about it, a lot of TH-camrs who explored other type of videos like MrBeast made secondary channels. I believe what should have happened before the transition to "experimental" vs "builds" was to make a separate channel just for the experiments / fun food related videos. What TKOR alt to do is make separate channels tailored to certain audiences because their seems to be a division among the audience in terms of who likes what...

    • @greatleader4841
      @greatleader4841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I also hated him when he started. But he grew on me as well as callie. Then Grant passed away and i took a better liking to him. Now the channel is gonna die.

    • @ExarchGaming
      @ExarchGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the same thing happened when ray william johnson stepped down from =3. his replacement robby motz he was awkward and robotic and at first people were like "ehhhh..." but over the year he had signed his contract the community came to absolutely love him, and his choice to not renew his contract for the show was kind of a blow for everyone, because the next host, she just didn't have the charisma.
      I would also point out Will Stettler from Alec Steele's channel, when Alec moved to the US people weren't Will's biggest fans, but after time finding out he was leaving the channel to do his own thing, sucked hard.

  • @Ohio_etsu-masu
    @Ohio_etsu-masu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    The "down slope" point for me was when the experiments got too big a part of the channel. I watched *for* the builds, and some experiments are OK- but there should be a connection from them to builds. Like the time grant mixed aluminium and brass in his foundry, i wasn't a project but it was very related.
    Experiments go good with younger fortniters maybe, but i got sick of "lets dip this into this and see what happens" really quickly and i dropped my 3-4 years subscription at that time.
    NATE I wish you nothing but the best, and will follow for more knife making videos and shits & giggles

    • @ThatRPGuywithtoomanyOCs
      @ThatRPGuywithtoomanyOCs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Same here. TKOR used to have whacky experiments and projects, a good balance between them. They explained the science behind why things worked how they did, and what that meant for wider use in the world. It's moved so much more to fast bits of curiosity, with a lot less explanations as to what is behind it. Just "Lets see what happens," not "this is what happens, it's really cool, and we're going to replicate it to show you how it works and explain it better."

    • @tonyradle8747
      @tonyradle8747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The target audience also shifted. The content used to be quite a bit more technical and now its just tons of super silly stuff (Which is fine, just not my cup of tea). Like using way too much detergent in a washing machine. They still put out some solid videos but alot of it seems targets at a much younger audience (This is by design because lets face it, younger audiences tend to have alot more spare time to watch silly videos like that.) I full understand why they made that call. Its a buisness that needs to make money, I get it. But It sucks regardless. I miss the older content that was more grounded in actual things instead of silly one of fast bits of gratification

    • @JackieRoxs
      @JackieRoxs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same, I watching at the HHO Generator when I was eleven, but when it was getting into covering things in silicone and vacuum chamber experiments I was getting uninterested, but I still watched until it was primarily Nate and Calli. Which isn't anything wrong with them, they're both really talented and experienced, it just happened that the algorithm now prefers multiple videos a week and these experiments are much easier to produce multiple a week.
      Once they starting adding even more people I actually unsubscribed and stopped watching entirely.

    • @OgdenM
      @OgdenM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yah, same. I totally understand that the experiments were what were getting the views. But, I bet that the build projects that were mixed in played a big part on what kept people coming back.
      On top of that, when they started taking audience suggestions of, "What else do you want us to with with X thing?" It just started getting really old fast. (Well some did, like how does X thing change when you put it in a freeze dryer? That got boring after the 2nd video and they kept going with it. But some stuff like microwaving various things never gets old because of the sparks and explosions.)

    • @daan8695
      @daan8695 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a thing I see a lot of times: commenters say they don't like a certain type if video, when TH-camrs can see in their statistics that what the majority of the audience wants is, in fact, exactly that type of video.
      I don't blame you for saying you didn't like the experiments or unsubscribing, but I can also see why someone with a channel chooses to prioritize the statistics, especially if multiple people depend on them for a paycheck.
      I just think we should try to keep in mind that our watch experience is probably not that of the general TH-cam user, so assuming that what you want is secretly what everyone else wants is probably not the best.

  • @SerathDarklands
    @SerathDarklands ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Cali leaving was the start of TKOR's degradation, and Nate leaving was the final nail in the coffin.

    • @graysonhorvath
      @graysonhorvath ปีที่แล้ว

      True

    • @BigBoy-zl4wg
      @BigBoy-zl4wg ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree, grace isnt that great in my opinion as a host. Nate and Calli were an awesome duo though

  • @DEldridge79
    @DEldridge79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I love how you took time to explain this even though you owe us nothing. I loved watching TKOR but I did unsubscribe after Callie left because I didnt enjoy it as much anymore. You also said that nothing was changing but a situation hits different depending what role you play in that situation. So for the audience, some felt the shift/change but from your standpoint it business as usual. Anywho, youre a talented person and you will do great things in this new chapter. Thank you for letting us be a part of it.

  • @ethanshohet
    @ethanshohet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I started watching tkor about 6 years ago, and Grant and all his videos would always make my day. As I grew up now I started watching them less regularly, and that especially includes when you came on. At the time I was probably around 11 or 12, and I was one of those people that when grant left, saw you as the blame. I held a preconceived bias against you, and never gave the future videos much of a chance. I'd watch a video here and there over the years, but I mostly forgot about it for the past 4 years (except for when Grant passed, rip.)
    I saw this video on my recommended, and thought "what's tkor stand for?", and after looking at your profile, all the memories flooded back. You were Nate, that guy that replaced him. I didn't even know tkor still uploaded. However, watching this video has gained me an insurmountable amount of respect and gratitude for you. I am sorry I never gave you the chance all those years ago, and I'm sorry that you had to go through the downfall of tkor (sadly that's just the internet progressing past "diy" and experiments). This was a beautifully made video, and I am fully ready to check out any future videos you make. You are a good man, thank you.

    • @cyh4031
      @cyh4031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very well said...it takes a Humble person to admit they were wrong, especially in public!

  • @stephenscorzo
    @stephenscorzo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Nate, for what it's worth. You were the personality and the old era of TKOR that our family has come to enjoy. It will not be the same with out you. I am interested to see your new endeavors in the future.

  • @bue7884
    @bue7884 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    you guys where the entire personality and soul of the channel. It’s completely dead and unrecognizable without you guys.

  • @Halo67890
    @Halo67890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I’m so happy this showed up in my recommended. Glad to have found you again. Personally I haven’t seen a TKOR video or even had one show up in my feed for almost all of 2021. I watched from when you joined everyday until late 2020(just happened I didn’t actively true to stop) and I’m sad that you’re no longer with them but I’m happy to have found you here now, don’t let this keep you down stay happy and push forward to the stuff you want to do.

  • @thecrazy8888
    @thecrazy8888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    Personally, I find that TKOR started to have a kid's science show vibe to it, something you would show to young teens. Also, the kinds of experiments and the format was getting repetitive, and maybe a little boring. Nothing felt "refreshing" except the more involved videos. As for the # of videos, most channels seem to put out +- 1 video a week, and I think that is the perfect amount if you want to work with a small close-knit team on projects you are all passionate about. You can't go wrong when you enjoy the process.

    • @AlyssaNguyen
      @AlyssaNguyen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The first half of your comment describes exactly why I haven't been watching many of their videos lately.

    • @jasonpressler7111
      @jasonpressler7111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree, Why force six videos of commonly known school science experiments that have been filmed a few thousand times? I much prefer videos where someone took their time and had to create something new.

    • @PBMS123
      @PBMS123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even 2 or 3 videos a week with the size of team would work.... it would be a lot of work, but 6, is just bad. 6 or 7 or 8 videos is too much.

    • @ColonelSandersLite
      @ColonelSandersLite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@PBMS123 For what it's worth, from an outsider's perspective, 1 to 2 videos per week is pretty much my ideal for channels I like. More than that and I burn out on them pretty quick. Less than that and I don't check what's going on particularly regularly.

    • @liamhemsworth5721
      @liamhemsworth5721 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tbf tho I was watching it as a young teen back in the day. Jeez how time flies

  • @HMFan2010
    @HMFan2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Few people realize how complicated the creative process can be, especially when you tie it to a business model that involves making profit. Good Broadway shows, experiment channels, and build channels make it look SO easy when in fact there is a whole unseen team that makes it look effortless. Good luck with your future endeavors, Nate.

  • @jimmyhoffmann7579
    @jimmyhoffmann7579 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Please keep this sincerity! My biggest thing that made me fall off TKOR was that it became a content farm and it just slowly felt less personal and sincere. We just wanna watch you have fun and make things!

  • @hughjazz7962
    @hughjazz7962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Due to my personal life I couldn’t keep up with the channel I had a random urge to look you up and I see this. I’m bummed but glad for the experience you gave. Thank you Nate I wish you well

  • @prestonrodenkirch8412
    @prestonrodenkirch8412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This seems very logical, understanding, and straightforward. Hat's off. Good luck. I wish you the best.

  • @gwumpyguts3285
    @gwumpyguts3285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    personally, I'd love to see you and calli on screen working together again. you guys have great chemistry and the way you bounce off of each other while working is fun to watch!

    • @wogboyyyy
      @wogboyyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not gonna lie but i thought they where a couple doing vids in there house hahaha 😅

  • @JskuII
    @JskuII ปีที่แล้ว +27

    It kinda hurts knowing I watch TKOR even before you joined, remember watching your relationship with the team grow. And now. Its all different.
    R.I.P Grant.

  • @Young.money.university
    @Young.money.university 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    A person that can admit they didn’t act the best and speak well of a company that let them go is really admirable.
    Wishing you the best brother and keep well

  • @samasterchef
    @samasterchef 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I can tell you honestly why I stopped watching about a year ago: it felt like it turned into a kid's show. I'm in my 30s and I didn't feel like the target audience. Obviously as an educational channel that would be an obvious audience to some extent, but it became overtly targeted towards kids from a production and presentation perspective

    • @racerex340
      @racerex340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I call that allowing yourself to be consumed by the algorithm.

    • @jeffreylewis2166
      @jeffreylewis2166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@Beemer212 I think Sean D was saying that TKOR allowed itself to be consumed by the algorithm. The original comment here reminded me a bit of why I stopped watching and unsubscribed too. The new videos and hosts seemed to turn it into a kids show.

    • @gabrielmalek7575
      @gabrielmalek7575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      yeah, I remember back in the Grant days, the good old projects like the home made welder, or the furnaces, or the scariac, this were like dangerous but like actually useful and really cool and interesting projects. Compare that to the new videos where they melt candy or put random stuff in a vacuum. Not that I didnt keep watching for a while but, I think building a transparent vacuum chamber is 20 times more cool and interesting than putting a shirt in it to see if it will dry. I mean you guys remember the flame thrower, was badass.

    • @texwrexgaming
      @texwrexgaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      After Grant, they never had anyone who knew about engineering. They didn't even know how to use most tools. Very amateur. Including this fella.

    • @thomasschonenberger
      @thomasschonenberger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, hearing this resonates with me too.

  • @tenorHarlequin
    @tenorHarlequin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Typically when people say something is going "downhill" from a viewer/consumer perspective, they're talking about something in the quality of the product; not necessarily about the performance and well-being of the channel. In this case, at least in my opinion, it wasn't a single point at which the videos changed, but rather a gradual fitting into "the formula," where it seemed less random and more like a rotation between a few trends: liquid nitrogen, shredder, vacuum chamber, etc. It makes sense in the context that the channel started to drop in its reception. The response is to continue to produce the content that's getting the most views. As another commenter mentioned, I feel like you outgrew the direction of the channel. Thanks, Nate, for sharing this with us.

    • @Doublebad69
      @Doublebad69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      For me, I began loosing interest around the time the commercialization ramped up. Merch and project kits are nice but I felt they were plugged too frequently however you bring up some interesting points that I had yet to consider. I guess if you try and feed the algorithm everything it seems to want, the audience is only left with the things they liked before with nothing to recapture their attention.

    • @jaynnnewell4722
      @jaynnnewell4722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That’s about how I feel. I enjoyed them, but they did those so many times that it felt less like experiments and more like “what can we throw in the cotton candy machine today?” It turned into a content farm. I understand the business logic, but as a viewer eventually I started skipping videos and then stopped watching altogether (to be entirely fair I pretty much just quit TH-cam for a while). It sucks because what drew a lot of us to the channel in the first place just wasn’t as profitable, and what was making money got boring after so many iterations.

    • @hmr313_
      @hmr313_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      After Grant, um, left us, his content also left us. RIP

    • @nickv.8618
      @nickv.8618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hmr313_ How so? In the video, Nate clearly states they used what Grant taught them to continue making content for the channel.

    • @hmr313_
      @hmr313_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nickv.8618 yes, but I was following his channel since 2015, and I could see the difference in the content. He used to make great projects and how-to videos, while the new content was more of fun-oriented experiments rather than science based cool items. Remember the lego candy? or the laser blow gun? or the mini metal foundry? his life hacks? all that was great stuff.

  • @DatBoiOrly
    @DatBoiOrly ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i've only found you had a YT channel I was absolutely devastated when you were kicked from TKOR, to me you were the next TKOR since you were Grant's protégé i'm glad i rediscovered you after so many years.
    i doubt you'll ever read this but let me say thank you for the joy you've bought me.
    thank you for being there when life was tough in my childhood.
    thank you for being for bringing me into the world of science & engineering which i've chose as my career which i'm currently in.
    thank you for keeping those invasive thoughts out of my head as a kid by bringing me joy.
    thank you for giving me a goal & sparked interests i would have never discovered on my own.
    thank you for teaching me stuff that has been handy in my life.
    finally thank you for everything you positively impacted in my life & made me into the man I am today.

    • @Mits1423
      @Mits1423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Place this comment under a new video. He’ll probably see it

  • @AaronEdwards
    @AaronEdwards 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Class act dude. It’s never an easy thing to be let go, but even harder to go out on a positive note.

    • @alexandrezani
      @alexandrezani 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also firing someone between Christmas and New Year is really shitty.

  • @franklampard78
    @franklampard78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    The reason I watched TKOR is because there’s always so much humor coming from you and Calli. The way the contents are presented and being genuine.

  • @hienhong3259
    @hienhong3259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Nate, you’re so diplomatic in how you discussed what happened. All I want to see is you and Calli work together. I so enjoy you two together. Whatever you want to do together, I support it. ❤️

  • @lilin4820
    @lilin4820 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss the old tkor days when there was crafts and experiments stuff like that, and even later you were a big part of the process, I’m late at finding your channel but I’m glad you’re still on TH-cam

  • @MultiJordan2005
    @MultiJordan2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would absolutely love to see videos with you and Callie!!! You guys have such an amazing chemistry. There's something so fabulous about you guys together. I'm sorry to hear that TKOR let you go but I am excited to see what will come! You had started looking a little burned out on the TKOR channel and I'm happy to see some of your passion return

  • @benkressdesign
    @benkressdesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    TKOR doesn't know what they are going to miss yet... But they will. I am sure you will do great things moving forward and we will all be here to support you.

  • @leon_the_professional
    @leon_the_professional 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    First off, I'd just like to say that I'm happy you didn't give up on TH-cam, and also, I can't wait to see all of your amazing plans and collaborations come to life.
    If you're looking for a bigger project idea, I would love to see you make an "exoskeleton" suit, something along the lines of that flamethrower arm you made on TKOR in the past, just expanded.
    Best of luck and may the force be with you!