Smosh Mouth

The Grandfathers Of YouTube w/ Ryan Higa (2019x27)

: 23, 2019

Ian and Mari sat down with Ryan Higa before VidCon to talk about what it’s like keeping a YouTube channel alive for almost fifteen years, the pressure of having to be the representative of your culture in media, and whether or not Ian & Ryan they regret the cringey movies they made. Punch that bell icon so you'll know when we add a new episode! ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: 3:18 - Is Vegas Better Than LA? 12:44 - Why Ryan Had To Stop Making “I Dare You” 22:12 - What It’s Like To Be On YouTube For 15 Years 29:44 - The Pressure of Making Content For Your Culture 35:52 - What Would We Be Doing If We Weren’t Doing YouTube? 44:08 - Do We Regret Making Our Movies? 50:00 - Ian Wasn’t Invited To Be In Angry Birds 2 52:42 - Why Ryan Kept His Relationship Private 1:02:45 - How To Survive Creative Burnout