Off The Pill Podcast

Ryan Higa and the guys talk about the history of brand deals, Adderall, the anti-PC movement, high school sports stories, and the topic of whether or not it's a choice to be gay.

Ryan Higa and the guys talk about ASMR, where sayings come from, and controversies surrounding the mega-conglomerate, Apple. Then, the conversation goes in for a turn into the topic of the age of consent, bestiality, and incestual relations.

Ryan, Paco, and guest, Sean Fujiyoshi, discuss the difficulties of job hunting and life as public figures. How should YouTubers be treated by fans? How manipulative can social media be? Is Liam Neesom racist? We also answer YOUR questions from Twitter & Instagram!

Ryan, Will, and guests, David (aka @dogdog) #1 Hearthstone Player in N. America & Hafu (@itsHafu), discuss all things gaming and Twitch. What is life like as a full time streamer? What are the pros and cons of the platform? What makes someone intelligent?

Ryan and friends discuss K-pop group BTS, stories of getting massages in Indonesia, how Rich Brian met Ryan, and the guys share their first kiss stories.

Ryan, Paco, and guest, Ian Hecox from Smosh, speak on what really happened at Defy Media and their new home at Mythical Beast (Rhett and Link). Does racism exist in Hawaii? Is there competition amongst YouTubers? Ryan also shares a story of when RiceGum asked him to a boxing match and Ian goes deep on guns.

The guys speak about their ghost hunting experience and how it changed their perspectives regarding the spirit world. What’s going on with these Challenges? We also get to hear the story of how Greg went from dancer to videographer, and the road that eventually led him to filming and directing for Ryan. Lastly, the guys share some words of inspiration and advice on life.

Ryan Higa, Paco, and guest, JR Aquino, discuss his experiences of being on American Idol, what really happened during YTF, overcoming a breakup, and what it means to “scrap” to settle matters in Hawaii. Are Shek Wes fans allowed to use the N Word? JR also talks about his new EP coming out and the inspiration and stories behind it.

Ryan and friends cover stories from the YouTube community including Shane Dawson’s recent controversy around his cat. Should past mistakes be considered even if the person changed for the better? The guys also talk about their pursuits outside of YouTube, and Will and Ryan talk about how they met their girlfriends.

On this very special 10th episode, Ryan, Paco, and special guest, Arden Cho, talk about her watch company, Leonard & Church, her experiences on Teen Wolf and Chicago Med, and her thoughts on being an Asian American actor. Ryan and Arden also dive deep into what makes their long distance relationship work and how understanding love languages helped them better communicate with each other. Lastly, what’s a good podcast without some roasting? Enjoy!

Ryan and the guys talk about Ryan's non-profit that gives deserving people their “best day ever”. Why is Ryan so drawn to horror films? Is there any validity to Nipsey Hussle’s conspiracy theory involving Dr Sebi? They also present their opinions on paper vs plastic straws, recyclables, and share stories of their amazing trip to Japan.

Ryan, Will, and David Choi start off by talking about how fans reacted to David in episode 2 of Off The Pill. Ryan brings up how constructive criticism is welcomed in his comments section, then the conversation transitions to the fears of flying. Is it okay to eat cats or dogs for survival? Are there more ethical ways to prepare our food? Is Jackie Chan coming out with another Rush Hour? Ryan also awaits the birth of new fish in his aquarium.

Ryan and Paco listen as Derrick opens up about his past relationship and how friends have helped him through tough times. After the shi shi break, the guys dive into theories about Game of Thrones and the new Avengers movie. Derrick also shares stories from his Macau trip, and what crazy experiences did Paco have in Japan?

Ryan and Paco ask special guest, KSI, about his thoughts on Jake & Logan Paul, and Joe Weller. They discuss his goals, career, how his girlfriend helped him, and how the channel Sidemen began. Did you know KSI was introverted? Enjoy!

Ryan, Paco, and Daina talk about her experiences working for RHPC as a costume and set designer, how she deals working side by side with Greg, and tells the story of how they met. Daina and Paco settle some beef, and lastly, Ryan announces his new energy drink line.

On this special Mother’s Day episode, Paco, Ryan and his mom, Luci, talk about their similarities, differences, and how she supports Ryan’s career as a parent. We also get to hear some hilarious stories of what Ryan was like growing up.

Ryan, Paco, and special guest, Kevin Wu (Kevjumba), talk about sports, his transition from being in the YouTube spotlight to his private life, his educational endeavors, and his future plans to maybe come back to the entertainment industry.

Ryan, Paco, and guest, Jacob Fu, talk about how Jacob made $150K-250K a year creating content centered around traveling through his blog, Local Adventurer. Jacob also gives insight into how he operates his business and offers some tips for people who want to pursue the travel lifestyle. After the break, the guys talk about DNA tests, death, and why Billie Eilish is popular.

Ryan, Paco, and special guest, Chad Wild Clay, talk about how Chad was inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, how he became a YouTube hacker, and how he deals with his work/life balance. After the shi shi break, they talk about Pokemon Sleep, the cancel culture, and the conspiracies around flat earth theories.

Ryan, Paco, and David make an announcement about having an additional LA location for Off The Pill. They also introduce a new segment in the show called “Dumb Dudes Debate”, discuss LGBT Pride Month, and the controversies that surround Chick-fil-A.

Ryan, Will, and special guest, Jeremy Lin, discuss Lin's recent championship win with the Toronto Raptors and his process before, during, and after his basketball games. Lin dives deep into his goals, faith, and passion, and after the break, he reverses the questions on Ryan.

Ryan, Paco, David, and special guest Michelle Phan discuss what Bitcoin is and why it’s important in today's society. Michelle also shares how she built her nearly Billion Dollar company Ipsy, and how she bought back her brand, Em Cosmetics, from beauty giant, L’Oréal. Michelle also has some tips and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Ryan, Paco, David, and special guest, Bethany Mota, talk about her childhood, career, how she met her boyfriend, D-Trix, and her love of music. Bethany also speaks on why she took a break from YouTube and how it led her to finding herself again.

Ryan, Paco, David, and special guest, Anna Akana, discuss how she uses comedy to cope with the topic of suicide. What was Anna’s life like growing up? Anna also talks about her life as a bi-sexual Asian American woman.

Ryan, Paco, and special guest, Justin Chon, talk about his experiences being cast for the movie, Pitch Perfect, why he hated Indian-American actor Utkarsh Ambudkar, and his experiences behind his Sundance Award Winning Films, Gook and Ms Purple. After the break, Justin talks about their K-pop boy band, BgA, and what it’s like being a dad for the first time.

Ryan, Paco, David, and legendary YouTuber, Anthony Padilla, discuss all things YouTube from algorithms, societal pressures, fame, and what it takes to be a YouTuber in today’s age. Anthony explains his history at Smosh and gives us insight on his journey back to finding himself through therapy, content, and acting.

Ryan, Paco, David, and guest, Jun Sung Ahn (aka JunCurryAhn), talk about what it’s like to be a star in the current Kpop industry and how to become a Kpop star. We learn that violins can cost anywhere between a hundred to millions of dollars and we find out what Jun really thinks of BgA member Justin Chon.

Ryan, Paco, David, and special guest, Sommer Ray, speak on her life as a Social Influencer, her passions surrounding the fitness and wellness industry, and how she came about to live in the Clout House. Sommer opens up about her faith, parents, and her recent attendance at the Challenger Games put on by Jake and Logan Paul.

Ryan, Paco, David, and Emmy Award winning dancer, Dominic Sandoval (aka D-Trix), talk about Dom's experiences as a judge on TV Show, So You Think You Can Dance, his company Passion8, and his relationship with Bethany Mota. Dom goes deep into the topics of dance, growth, and what makes someone great.

Ryan, Paco, David, and special guest, William ‘Scarra’ Li, discuss all things related to his success on Twitch, what it takes to be the best gamer, and his thoughts on Ninja switching to Mixer. What is life like at the Offline TV house and are they really disbanding?

Ryan, Paco, and special guest, Arden Cho, talk about their relationship. What makes their relationship work? What are some things they can work on? Do they have plans to marry? Kids? After the Shi-Shi break, they talk about Dave Chappelle’s very controversial Netflix special.

Ryan, Michelle Phan, David, and presidential candidate, Andrew Yang, discuss his policies around UBI ($1,000 for US citizens 18+), Asian stereotypes, why Trump is afraid of tweeting him, and how he plans on dealing with the massive debt accumulated by college students. What is Andrew Yang’s religion? What does Andrew think of cryptocurrencies and deep fake technologies? Andrew also talks about how he’ll deal with aliens.

Ryan, Paco, David, and special guest, Alex Wassabi, talk about his recent fight with FouseyTube, what he thinks about Deji and KSI, and what kind of girls he’s into. Is Alex dating Vanessa Merrell? Alex also reveals who the biggest divas were on set on Joey Graceffa’s "Escape the Night”.

Ryan, Paco, David, and special guest, Danny Philippou, talk about clinical trials for cash, his writing process when creating horror films, and his relationship with his twin brother, Michael Philippou. Is Danny dating Riley Reid? How does he manage his friendship with both KSI and Logan Paul?

Ryan, Will, and David talk about aliens, Area 51, religion, and science. David answers some of the tough questions around Christianity and what it means to him. What happens after death? What religion is Ryan Higa? Is gravity real?