Tomska Opens Up On Burnout, Success And the 1st YouTube Controversies | Minutes With |
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- This week we sat down with CZcamsr Tomska to discuss his best performing videos, how he managed to keep going with his content, his experience of burnout and where he sees himself in the future.
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Ive been following Tom since about 2010, have met him loads of times at conventions etc, and he always comes across as a very funny yet also caring person. Also he gives great hugs !
Fr his hugs are top tier.
I need a tomska hug lmao. He’s my inspiration, genuinely seems like he cares for his audience.
Hoping to go to vidcon next year so who knows!
Can confirm great hugger
ive wanted to meet him for like a decade now, this is only adding to my suspense LOL
I’m quite young, he was probably the first CZcamsr I watched and continued to watch. I remember my mum telling me off for watching him but me and my sister continued anyway :)
As a German I had to smile when he mentioned his cartoons being popular here, because from 3rd grade on, everyone would quote asdf movie. Every single kid had seen the German asdf movie dub and most of us still quote it to this day (11th grade). Much love from Germany, Tom
Laber nicht! Als ob die asdf movies immernoch gefeiert werden. Ich erinner mich, als asdf movie 5 frisch rauskam und einfach jeder drüber geredet hat... Das muss so 2012 (7. Klasse war ich da) gewesen sein.
Krass!!!
The german dub community back then was a big part of its success in germany. The community made so many animations accessable to a young german audience back then. The amazing work in the dub itself made it even more memorable.
Yeah, I still remember all the asdfmovie jokes back in 5th grade. It was big in Germany.
Started listening to Dodie a few years ago and it turns out TomSka is one of her friends and they appear in lots of videos together. The internet is a small place after all! 😅
Tomska is proof that people can evolve and become a better person as a result of learning from mistakes. He also takes nothing for granted and makes the most of what he has, not just with content but with fans too. I've met him twice and on both occasions we've been able to just chat as two guys in our 30's (he is also a great hugger lol).
What mistakes did Tom make?
@@kidJK96 It was all silly stuff to be honest. Back in the day he made a sex ed video that back fired on him (was all made in good faith) and he took the death of his friend Ed very hard, shutting people out in the process. He has videos on topics such as these on his channel and it is clear that at one point he took a long hard look at himself and is doing much better now.
@@DokkaChapman I wouldnt say either of that is wrong, grieving for a lost friend is totally normal and making a video in good faith is hardly bad
@@JackG96 he has made a lot of mistakes (which he has confessed to), and I respect him more for making mistakes and doing his best to atone for them than someone who hasn't made any mistakes
@@kidJK96 He's made some mistakes within his friend group in the past too and with him (and some of the friends) being youtubers/in his videos obviously these mistakes were public. Tom has suffered badly with his mental health and fortunately is extremely open about that.
I think what he mentioned towards the end about how he recognizes the responsibility he has to his audience was quite eye opening. It doesn't surprise me I know he's a great person but it's so easy to not know what a someone like him is doing behind the scenes.
One of the first creators who inspired me to start CZcams. Dear fellow Tom, you sir are a legend! 🧡
Sup Tomo
I've met Tomska twice and my old college mate used to work for him. He's such a genuine and down to earth guy. Never afraid to approach his fans, sign stuff and just have a general chat. He's been through a rough time and he really deserves a break. Thank you, Tom.
Great insight from Tom. Not seen his face in a while, glad to see that he overcame the challenges that he's faced. There's a lot to be learned from internet 'veterans'
does the "in a while" part stem. from not watching him anymore, or the fact that he rarely uploads on his channel?
bc if it's the second, he has another channel which is comparably less effort, but way more consistent in posting funny content
@Googly Moogly stop acting like a know-it-all, you don't know anything about what he's faced and his journey except for what he's told his audience. You try playing psychoanalyst and health expert in the comments, but your words couldn't be more biased and spiteful lmao. He's clearly keeping eye contact with the camera for most of the video, have you even watched it? Him being red in the face is not "inflammation", nor is it a sign of his body "crumbling" lmao. What a reach. If you think you know best, you might wanna reconsider, bc I think Tom, who's been dealing with his issues for close to a decade, knows himself and how to mantain his well-being better than a random commenter peeking in on his life does.
@Googly Moogly hehe eye contract
Fun fact: I met tom at a convention a good 5/6 years back and I was starting my channel and I asked for advice. He told me "Don't do it" :) I did, I'm glad I did. But I wish I had just thought why he told me that. Now I feel like that question has been answered, and I understand :)
But your channel is incredibly dead anyway.
How much did your stolen channel cost?
Fair play for bringing up Alex Day. That's a name I haven't heard in many years, and Tom's right that it's important to bring up because otherwise it'll just happen again.
what happened to him? i can’t find anything online
@@tomasmurphy1036 as in what did he do? Or what were the consequences?
@@tomasmurphy1036 what I could find was a statement by Tom regarding the SA rampant in YT communities at the time, basically calling it was it is, disgusting and absolutely horrible
@@tomasmurphy1036 Alex Day messaged fans and pressured them into situations where they didnt feel like they could say no, he took a lot of people down with him because he was deep in the community and tried publishing a book about it. He was dating Carrie Hope Fletcher at the time and this was right in the middle of Brit-Tube so it was big
Tom’s words on influencer misconduct are so wise, I’m glad he’s spoken so openly about it. I watched many of the creators who were ousted, and I remember how difficult it was to process at the time. As much as I’m glad we don’t speak about those names now, I fear that this means the lessons learned from those moments will not carry through to the next generation of young male influencers. Sadly I can sense history being doomed to repeat themselves.
Its not just predominantly male anymore either.
Alot of women influencers abuse their power by alot too.
I think, alongside the actual creator, the platforms should take far greater responsibility in overseeing their users.
i grew up with tomtka, he made my childhood. its sad to see the affects of social media and how it affects your mental state, love you tom, stay safe.
The last person I would expect to see on here, but I’m glad he took this interview. I’ve watched, (and continue to watch) Tom for many years and I could listen to him talk all day
Tom is such an OG CZcamsr I'm glad he is still here to brighten our days. I think the world would be greyer without him here.
When I think about early youtube I think Tomska & Edd Gould, Bing, Jack & Dean - went to a few Summer in the City's back in the day and Tomska was always my favourite person to meet. My son has recently discovered ASDFmovies and the nostalgia is immense
Never going to forget Edd. His videos are actually how I went on to watching Tomska
Tom's closing words were incredible. Absolute legend
There is so much of and about Tom that I find relatable. Not his work, not his success but the aspects of his life that are purely human. Seeing these videos are great, like bumping into an old friend. Hope you're okay Tom and if not, you've been through so much in the past and you made it through. Keep going buddy, people still love you.
This guy was a part of all our lives growing up
He sounds so humble, that's what years of proper fame handling made him, people should learn from him, especially all those tiktokers who labelled themselves "influencer"
i have a feeling he's gonna be like the orson welles of youtube in his layer hears. a genius, undoubtebly. but a husk of who he once was. he'll always have the spark, no doubt. but to him, it won't always shine as bright. i can see a sadness in him and his work and i know it'll echo into his later years. or i could just be talking out of my ass rn so you decide.
LadBible coming thru yet again. TomSka is a GOAT of CZcams and the asdfmovies are classics. Awesome to hear his insight and the struggles he’s faced as a normal lad with such a big outreach. Goes to show how much of a toll the internet can take if you’re not a complete sociopath
Ive got an explanation for Tom on why asdfmovie is so popular in germany. The videos really gained traction, when they were dubbed into german by 3dudelsack3 (3bagpipes3 lul) aka. Davis Schulz. What i believe also mightve helped is that the prevalent kind of humor in CZcams Germany at that time was quite similar to that of the asdfmovies. Hope that explained it a litte bit.
God Tomska has been around for as long as i’ve used CZcams 11 years ago and I’ve been a strong follower for that entire time. I don’t think there’s ever been a time where he’s felt stale or boring because of his unique approach to creating content, and that’s really admirable. I feel like he’s always had his place in relevancy no matter what and his entire experience of being here for so long makes it really interesting.
Even though I haven't watched Tomska in years, he'll still always hold a special place in my heart.
I discovered Tom in 2012 in my mid 20s and absolutely loved the crazy and dark humor. I have to be honest that it has been *really* hard watching him deal with the burnout/depression in the years since. Tom, you brought us so much laughter and joy. I hope you find your footing again and get healthy. You have such a kind and warm soul.
After all that he’s still the one guy that can genuinely make me laugh with his jokes. That’s impressive. I’ll always have huge respect for Tom.
Aside from his massive talent, Tom has the most wonderful hairline.
It has not shifted an inch in over a decade on the platform
Man TomSka is the hero CZcams deserved but never the one it needed at the time. I remember when he wanted to have an important conversation about influencer responsibility back in 2015 and got completely “shut down” by a certain drama channel and the KSI fanbase. Funny to see now that KSI has started to mature a bit and definitely listened to Tom’s advice.
I mean, honestly he didn't go about it in the best way... But the message he was striving for was definitely the right one
@@joebarthram596 so true, he was super public about getting it wrong but in hindsight I think it was a wake up call that people just weren’t ready to hear
KSI is still a criminal, no idea how he hasn't been cancelled yet
it was an honour to get to interview Tom myself for an hour or so recently - such a genuine, interesting and wise person! Deserves all of his continued success and more
Yes mate, this guy's a legend! Still some of the best early sketch comedy on YT
Wish you had asked him a question about Edd and Eddsworld. A lot of people don't really pay attention to that side of Tom's career, but it was a massively important part of his story. Things like asdfmovie wouldn't even have happened if Edd Gould wasn't there making videos with Tom every step of the way, and his death in 2012 made a major impact
I feel like he’s talked more than enough about that stuff. There’s literally a documentary about Eddsworld on CZcams and he’s in it. No use bringing that stuff up again and again and again.
i remember watching tomska in primary school and high school, everyone was quoting his cartoons. It was fun and lovely. i'm canadian!
absolutely loved this, I think seeing a youtuber/ex youtuber discuss burnout and stress from hindsight is a wonderful thing that really helps provide people perspective, he is just a man - a kid at the time of his perpetual success and the advice/insight into this world can really help someone thinking of starting CZcams or something influential.
Clicked on this the minute I saw it. Loved TomSka since the Newgrounds days.
Muffin Time is legit an amazing game and super fun to play with your friends.
this was beyond interesting. watching youtube since the early 2010s, the change has been phenomenal, almost unrecognisable. listening to people like tom who were there at really the beginning and who have such experience, is so insightful. such wisdom doesnt lose its value. we're still yet to learn about the real long term impacts of the internet on our world, but in smaller spaces like youtube and the growth of the 'influencer', these are the people we need to be listening to. those who navigated it first and who were the 'experiments' in some ways. this area, the early generations of youtube, really deserves more research because we still have so much to learn.
What a great interview. Much wisdom you have Tomska. I've watched his videos for years, he's great.
Tomska was one of the first CZcamsrs I subscribed to! Always good to see the OG's coming back.
Ah yes, Tomska, my favourite animator
Such a genuine guy.
i’ve had the privilege of meeting tom a few times at diffrent comic cons. really glad to see him happy
this guy is a pure, out-right legend, and the asdf's are amazing
loved this guy since I was like 10 and can confirm he’s as hilarious as he is a sweetheart and he gives great hugs!
He does look like a good hugger
Tom I'm one of those Germans utterly enjoying your early cartoons and skits back in 2011-2014 and I just want to say that you've touched a lot of people with your creations. Many of us grew up with the asdf movies 1 to 5 and would qoute them every day.
It breaks my heart to see that you're still going through your intial burn out from nine years ago. On the other hand it's really good to see you're still successfull doing what you do! Don't stop being yourself man. You're one of the few *true* OGs of CZcams. Cheers mate. I aknowledge I'm aware you'll never ever read this but anyway, fucking cheers Tom
Reading this text a thousand times still thinking my English sounds/reads like shit? Couldn't be me I swear
I think I will have such a soft spot in my heart for Tom, he’s such an excellent example of someone who has grown with grace on the internet over the years. Whatever he does next, I’m sure he’ll make the right call.
Lovely and wise interview. I like listening to Tom's insight about the Internet. It was always very important to me, that him and Charlieissocoollike were so outspoken about the uglier side of producing online content.
Finally the Tom interview thank you lad bible it's been a long time coming one of the best original youtubers hes so nice irl too :)
An absolute legend, insane how overlooked his work is now compared to the early content.
i love his videos. i was saddened when he was planning to stop or something. but i thoroughly understood his position and supported him. and besides, i can rewatch his videos and music videos on repeat and i'd be dying laughing everytime.
I love his comedy but my favorite thing about him is his insight on both the entertainment industry and the world in general.
Tomska has genuinely inspired so many people and created such brilliant and entertaining things and I hope he does for many more years to come
Adore and watch Tomska to this day :)
I felt weirdly called out when Tomska pointed out that Germans loved his stuff. Dude, I don't know why, but all of your content has always drawn me in and never disappointed. There are so many fond memories I have from my childhood where asdfmovie was in the middle of all our laughter and daily conversations. But I also loved all the other stuff, the grim sense of humor just really resonated with me. Germans don't not have a sense of humor, it's just a really dry one that not many people get. But it makes most of us able to enjoy comedy from other countries as well. 😄
Tomska was and is and always will be one of my most favourite content creators. If he decides to resign, be a dog daddy and live out the rest of his life away from the internet, I would support it. I just hope he can be content with where his life is at, be that with or without CZcams. ♡
Went to college with this guy it’s crazy
Love how the guy who animates ASDF interviews the guy who CREATES ASDF.
Wait, really??
@@jonnykurtz0596 actually, idk… there might be 2 Bens Tom knows. But if it’s Ben OneChop, then yes.
MY BOY TOM
Only legends remember tomska
I like trains
Ouch
@@cochesethemagnificent9537 yes you do 😉
great interview! incredible insight from a veteran youtuber
Watching old Tomska Vids is like watching a UK time capsule of hanging out with mates and having a laugh. Awesomeness
The fact my partner have shown our kids this and still quote is crazy 😂
This is one gem youtube had he’s always cared about his viewers n never switched up for a bit of money great guy 💯
Had the pleasure to meet Tom not long ago and he was such a lovely, down to earth person, you could tell that he loved what he did but I did detect a slight sadness in him. Didn't know anything about the slightly darker history behind his career. Chin up Tom, you make so many people happy 😊
Thanks Tom, very cool, now excuse me while I binge all your content again
i like trains nuff said
I have so many fond memories of watching ASDF with my older siblings, sometimes still we quote it to each other, especially the pie flavor joke and Desmond the Moon Bear and of course the Muffin. Thanks for the continuous laughs Tomska!
I was there for banned lincoln ads and I'm still here watching the tryhards. Its weird to say but i've never watched a guy share his struggles so openly and felt so understood as a result.
As a german I can confirm, back in the day, asdf movie was f*cking EVERYWHERE :D
Everyone my age watched it. The reason might be that there was a german youtuber, I think it was trueblacky, who dubbed them.
TomSka is the biggest inspiration to me to be a film maker. When I watched ASDF movie for the first time, it was the best thing I’d ever had seen and I said to myself “This is what I want to do” ever since I have been film making for 3 years. I’m still a rookie at it, I have gotten better over time. The day I met Tom was honestly the best day of my life. This man is my hero.
Tom you're a legend!
I remember watching one of his videos. There was a scene where he was losing friends and now its makes sense
:O the le funny skit man!
the the funny skit man!?
@@kawcio1516 exactly the the funny skit man!
Love seeing all the lovely comments under this. Tom deserves them.
To be honest, I kind of feel the same way when I was making content here on CZcams, especially when I knew that making videos on CZcams is extremely difficult and I get it. I always feel some kind of burnout when I tried to think of an idea, but then forgot it in the last second when making a script for an upcoming project. However, I of course refused to give up, and start continuing to make stuffs that I personally loved making it, and I of course have so many people like most of my friends, even Tom, inspired me to make stuffs and have unique ideas.
And to Tomska, ever since when I first watched your videos back in the golden days of CZcams, most of your videos, including the asdfmovie series that you've made, are always enjoyable to watch, and of the comedies from those videos made me and everybody else laugh to this very day. You are one of these people that have inspired me to start my own channel on CZcams, and made me feel motivated with some ideas that I might have. You are indeed a legend Tom! 💖💜
Thank you Tom.
For making me laugh through some very tough times in life. Your an inspiration to me, and I know a lot of other people are inspired by you as well.
Hoping to meet you at a vidcon one day!!!
I've watched Tomska since about 2008, sadly never met him as I never go to conventions, but it's good to see him.
I met him at comic con in glasgow a few years ago he was super lovely and I wanna get *buried* in my beep beep im a sheep shirt. Tomska and his team and his work mean so much to me and sooo many people out there. 💚
holy shit i was here for all the Alex Day stuff i thought id never see someone talking about it anymore
I had no idea he made that cartoon, I remember seeing it as a kid and loved the style.
I love him so much
Tom was right about the history repeating itself with the minecraft scene
Its kind of fitting that Tom is just a past his prime but wise old man in influencers terms.
its also crazy how hes technically past his prime but his viewer to subscriber ratio is still insane
fatting*
From a french Alien, i thank you TomSka ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I've watched tomska since eddsworld, back then comedy skits and CZcams was so much simpler and wholesome I think
Ive really grown to respect Tomska more and more throughout the years. Hope he's taking care of his mental health. Imo he's looking great as a bigger guy and i hope he learns to love himself more.
I was expecting him to be asked about Eddsworld but i’m not sure why, people do forget.
Have been a big fan of Tom since the early days, and still love his content now. He chooses his words carefully and is just brilliant tbh
this man knows pain, doesnt go on about it. lets us know in the subtle way that makes you care. he makes you think about yourself. all at the same time producing the most childish humour we all know and love. People are complicated.
First I’ve seen Tomska, love his honesty and desire to share his story to inspire others.
Thanks for this interview. It was great and not often seen to hear Tom talking in such a serious way.
I always Loved these small cartoons, my favorites are still "I love trains" and "everybody does the flop!"! just so amazing! and i can agree within Germany these movies/clips were really popular for some time, just like the "Annoying Orange"
Quality laughs from this man's work and Day 0 collabs.
Great to see you cracking on!
I’m quite young, tomska was probably the first CZcamsr I watched and continued to watch. I remember my mum telling me off for watching him but me and my sister continued anyway :)
I love to see how much better he's doing at this point in the burnout
This guy personifies my early internet experience
I wouldn’t say I accept CZcams ads, but Tom is a nice guy so I’ll say I do 🤣
Tom! ❤
Tom speaks so well, idk what it is he just gets his point across so well
Great insight all around, especially on the notion of creators doing the same thing!
I've seen numerous CZcamsrs and TikTokers pop up as something fresh and exciting, but they keep making the same content in attempt to maintain their success. Viewers eventually get bored and drop out. You've gotta be willing to experiment and grow - which is why we're still talking about TomSka these years later. He didn't put all his cards in the same place.
I find it funny that after Tom spoke about mid-roll ads, I got an ad I couldn't skip.
I have a huge respect for this man
Always loved Tom's content both on his main channel and DarkSquidge. His honesty about CZcams is always refreshing and I love that he doesn't bullshit. I think it says something that he expects to become irrelevant and yet his audience always comes back. It's because we recognise that he's genuine and we want him to keep producing content that he enjoys until it's time to call it a day
The end message the guys a real G