So long I honestly didn't know why they were in my feed or I was subscribed to them lol. It's weird. I remember it now, but I think in my head he's always just been "Austin" lol
Many sleepless nights ShoddyCast helped me doze of and filled my imagination with wondrous things. Do whatever makes you happy mate, that’s when the best stuff happens.
I think the first thing this guy needs to do is.. grow the fuck up. It sounds rough, it is, but it's the truth. This was like a 20 minute childish rant over how much pity he feels for himself, when in reality he just needs to grow up and set boundaries. If a youtube channel is too stressful, drop it. If your wife... going to school and you raising a child turns you into a drug addict maaaybe you need to do a bit more, and you need to grow the fuck up.
The storyteller’s fate eerily mimicked Fallout as a whole: there was a golden time and place when the perfect mixture of people worked on it... but time only moves forward
Yes and over time you make more....extremely obvious the ball was dropped. But no it is not solely on Austin. But to be simple a channel that .akes its bones on so.ethong then doesn't put out anything on it but people from said channel are doing something else then yah they let it die. How or why isn't relevant to question
I mean, that's just how it always goes. Happened to many great game franchises; just recently I watched a video about the dune games and it reminded me how C&C (its successor) will just never be the same again because the people that made it great have just moved on. I'm sure everyone who's been gaming for a while will have a beloved franchise that went down that road.
Your videos always made me smile, and I'd love to see more of them. But, no pressure. You need to want to make them, and making them needs to be a positive thing for you and you loved ones too.
The Dark Lord has come and pronounced his doom. Heed it and you will reap what you have sown in obedience. Also sacrifice a pig upon his altar and leave 🎂.
This video made me rewatch the entire Austin playlist. I know this video is a year old, but I need to say something and I hope Austin sees it. I guess you could call this comment an open letter to Austin lmao. Dear Austin, Thank you for this. When your SCIENCE videos came out is was probably darkest period of my life. I was in an abusive relationship and had no ability to care for myself. Your videos were a bouy in the turbulent seas of my mind, and I didn't even realize at the time how much they helped me. Not even just the creativity and the humour and the math. Hell, the content was barely what made me love your stuff so much. It was you. It was the energy you brought to each video and the way you've always been willing to be vulnerable and ernest in your videos. In times where I was verging on suicidal, your videos gave me something to look forward too. In the same period of time you were going through your struggles with finances and Zoloft I was apparently going through something similar. My finances were destroyed by COVID and I was taking prozac which caused the same symptoms you described. I just came out of it a few months ago. I'm just finally getting my life back, and then I found this video. On a random whim I searched Shoddycast for the first time in years (partially cus I just watched through BDG Unraveled on Polygon, and it reminded me of you lol.) I watched this video while I got ready for work this morning and I felt seen. I felt heard. When you said "it's just... Me" it brought me right back to the day I made the same realization. The way you talked about fear of coming back and anger at the time lost hit me in my soul. Idk what this comment is for or why I felt like I had to say something. I guess I just want to say thank you. Not just for the content of the past, but your transparency and vulnerability. You made me feel less alone then and now. Whatever you do, I know it will be great. I always concidered myself a fan of your work but I'd say without a shadow of a doubt that after seeing this I'm becoming a lifelong follower. Whatever you do from here, I'm on board. Parasocial relationship reactivated. Thank you Austin. For this, and for everything. Shoddycast may or may not be dead, but I'm not. And I think you have a lot to do with why. In my darkest times you unknowingly provided a light and through screaming about math and giants and lasers, you probably saved me from myself. Sincerely, me and everyone who loves your work.
I have to agree, Austin’s videos have helped me so much during the past couple years of my life. And I am in such a dark place as of this week and seeing that he’s back and posting, it gives me something to look forward to. And I find such comfort in this video, seeing that he is a human, just like me, and he feels bad, even if he can’t control it just like I do. To the commenter, thank you for sharing your past and being so open, because it inspires people just like he does. Small interactions do make a difference and reading your comment made a difference in my day. Have a great day and thank you Austin
Austin, this hit home harder than you may ever know. Went through similar situation with the meds a few years back and Watching your vids back then brought me happiness when not much could. Those meds are no joke in making 1 broken emotionally. Imagine a failing marriage and you can't show emotion. Brother I'm just happy to hear you looked inside and kept moving forward! Till the next vid keep your head up your loved here more than you know.
Yeah, I have gotten both dopamine poisoning and seratonin poisoning from prozac, zoloft, etc in the past. 1st it seems amazing, then it gets BAD real quick. They really need to be more clear about all the terrible side effects from SSRI's and the like. Not to mention the dangerous interactions, EVEN with all natural supplements. Whoever is reading this. Whatever you do, do NOT take 5-HTP while taking an SSRI. 5-HTP may be natural and all, but that combo is potentially deadly. For whatever reason, no one will ever warn you about that lethal combination except for me. Just don't do it! It feels TERRIBLE.
I can't blame him if that part dwindles, it's hard to get little ones not to repeat things like that, and inappropriate places seem to be where they love to practice.
I think when monetization is a concern there is less swearing. At least less "fuck" anyway. The almighty algorithm is weird about how many curse words it allows and when it picks that shit up. Dammit.
Same. I watched Shoddycast years ago back when there was a different voice on the videos going over Skyrim lore. I honestly never seen any of the videos by Austin I'm guessing.
His video on fallout lasers still makes me laugh. I could see how his humor wouldn't be for everyone, but if you're looking to give him a shot, that's a decent spot to start imo.
Austin, I remember coming back from middle school and I was giddy to watch the latest video while playing Skyrim or Fallout when I got home. ShoddyCast, you, made my childhood and who I am now. I loved these videos and everything else you have made on Game Theory. You’re an amazing person and you still have an amazing community behind you. You are simply amazing, I hope for the best for you and the family. We all love you, just keep doing you.
I discovered this channel a few years ago with your fallout videos. Laser rifles make NO. GOD DAMNED. SENSE. Loved them, I still binge watch the whole series. I wish you’d come back, but no pressure at all
Austin, Walking comes before Running, pace yourself to your Comfort Zone, I’m glad to hear you’re still with us and I hope that you get through those Demons that plague you. Stay Strong Brother, for us, for your family, and most importantly for YOU.
Couldn't have said it better @joseph That being said @Austin we are all here for you. And you know what I want to personally thank you for taking over shoddy cast because you know Austin if you didn't there would be no guarantee that all the vids and the channel wouldn't have just proofed and been gone all together. So even though it's been slow with the vids here, I'm a fan of your work everywhere and I want you to know that there are a lot of us out here that love everything you do.
@@blarg2429 it’s been 3 years he only made the video wanting sympathy, he legit has depression just cause he does LOL what a pussy. But still has time to appear of game theory and make his own videos, but it’s “Too painful” “pain hit me like sludge hammer”
I discovered this channel through your fallout science videos and LOVED them. Honestly, your science vids are one of my favourite yt series, whether it's here or on the theorist. So like, thank you, you're awesome!
Happy to see your journey has been getting better through the years I've been loving what you make. Thank you again for helping me through more then I could ever express.
Austin, you're one of the reasons why we started a channel. Your advocacy to making videos that are fun and that educate are what drives a lot of people to do the same. We just want you to know that even if you feel like the world's dark af, you made millions of people's lives bright. You're an awesome person, Austin! Thank you for sharing this ♥
I didn't mind that you took over shoddycast, I was actually pretty hyped. Your absence was frustrating. Especially with no answer as to why. As someone who has gone through tough times, I;m that you are happy and that you are still here. That frustration that I felt, is no longer there, it is replaced with relief. I hope to see more of your videos once again. Take care, especially yourself.
Your mirrors edge The Science will always be my favourite video from your channel, the depth, the complexity, the rage, its absolutely the coolest! I miss the rage and swearing, the shear complexity of the concepts, science, biology, quantum physics, it always felt like a more adult version of game theory that went to the depth I always wanted, and called out games on their bullshit. I love the show man, and I love you, you're awesome Austin, you do what you need to do, we'll be here.
I miss it man, the nostalgia I get from this channel is unreal. It was truly a part of me and helped cover the background noise of life when it became too much for me. Thank you
*"A whisper in a grave's silence becomes thunder"* A single criticism screams louder than any positive input Austin; between your artist's mind and creative drive those words hurt more than anything. I hope you will be better in time, dude.
Humans have an unfortunate tendency to focus on negativity. We feel less positivity to being given a glass of water than the negativity we would feel upon someone taking that glass of water from us. We don't think about our toaster until it stops working. The average person doesn't give one hot damn about the complexity of a vehicle under the hood until the vehicle stops performing its functions. When it works, we accept that it works. When it doesn't work, SPECIFICALLY when we want it to, what the fuck? Stupid piece of junk. Suddenly the stuff under the hood goes from being a marvel of engineering that we really don't give much of a damn about, to it becoming our enemy that is preventing us from getting done what needs to get done. So yeah. Unfortunately for a lot, or most, or maybe even all people, a compliment will tend to give us less positivity than an insult will give us negativity. We get used to things going well and come to accept it, it can even be called ignorance because we tend to IGNORE what is functioning well and functioning correctly. It's the problems we tend to focus on, rather than the good. That's why it's important to count your blessings, to remind yourself of the good things, to appreciate the good in your life instead of ignore it and take it for granted.
@@ZiddersRooFurry It is not depression to feel more negative about having a glass of water taken away from you than to feel positivity to be given a glass of water. It seems to be human nature. Or are you referring to something else in terms of depression? You replied to a three-paragraph comment with a single sentence referring to (quote-unquote) "... that."
@@normanmccollum6082 Depression is an illness that stems from a chemical imbalance in ones brain. It's not as easy as looking at things a different way. People with depression can't help seeing the next empty glass even with a full one in front of them. They can't always just look at the bright side of life. Expecting people to just feel happy and see the good things despite the bad isn't always a realistic or fair expectation.
To be sincere I discovered you along with the game theory channel, and I instantly loved your videos (they are in fact my favourite from the channel probably), and I think its really brave to open yourself so much. Thank you for being such an amazing creator and person.
I thought I was the only one reacting to medication like this, thank you for putting this into words I couldn't find. I'm still trying to figure out my own emotions and thoughts, but that's the journey I guess. On a happier note, your videos are amazing! I saw you on TGT first, so... I'll keep looking for your videos, on whatever channel they end up! Thank you
All I know is, while stuck in bed for six months recovering from a severe car accident, your The Science! Videos were one of the things that brought me joy. If you're back in the game I look forward to more. If you still need time, I'll see you when I see you, and I hope you find a good level my man. All the love, some rando on the internet.
Hey Austin, I always loved your videos. You made me happy as a curious kid, this channel and you are one of the reasons I love story telling so much! And as someone who has gone through a really rough time recently I wish you the best!
I was hesitant, seeing the thumbnail, the implications on their own made me hesitate to watch this video; After several months, im glad i did. Austin, you were one of the greatest content creators on this platform. You kept me going through very difficult situations, even inspired me to start my very own youtube channel at some point. Wether shoddycast is dead, wether it ever comes back, all i ask is that you take care of yourself. Your mental health, your well being, is all that matters to me & as im sure, others on your channel. Thank you for the memories, thank you for all the laughs, all the irrational behavior, and most of all thank you for letting us know you are better now. Please take care of yourself
Man, I gotta say - thank you for making this video. I've been going through a very similar situation/cycle/whatever-you-want-to-call-it with my music. Bar Hopping was my "Devil's Advocate". That didn't help, so I recreated "Mike Check", and that made things even worse. Then I told myself I would "give myself permission to take an extended break" - and now that I'm watching this video (halfway through currently), I think im coming to the realization that I may genuinely be done with music. After 17 years, I think it's time to put down the microphone. I still love music. But I don't think I can do it anymore.
For me, shoddycast wouldn't exist in my reality without you. The first video that made me find this channel was one of your early "The Science" before it moved to Game Theory. I wouldn't have found all the other awesome shows here if it hadn't been for you. Thank you so much for everything you've done
As someone's that's been following you for a long very long time. I miss the story teller. The stories that helped me understand fallout and become a bigger fan. The stories were amazing and just completely calming. Your videos with the story teller and everything you do is just amazing and calming me personally I still watch the videos I don't care how many times I watched them I watch them. As long as you are doing better and recovering perfectly. Ad victoriam stay safe the wasteland is terrible place but together we can all make it through it
I stumble across your videos in a harder time for myself and having something so unique and fun to sit and listen to to chase away everything else for a while was very welcome all of us can't wait for you to come back
"I'll be seeing you soon"... we can't wait Austin to see you making posts and thriving many of us are still big fans. Life just makes NO GODDAMN SENSE sometimes.
I subscribed to this channel because of the fallout lore and I haven't watched anything since, but I always loved your content on game theory and I'm really sorry you've had such a rough time.
I always loved this channel, and than you went to gamr theory and I was so excited. You seemed to be in a way better place right away and I watch every episode of the science just because it's you.
Honestly, yeah, seeing Austin take on what he once merely worked for all by himself, and then get hired by the Game Theorists anyways kind of sucks in one way imo, because Austin is much more than the Game Theorists, and this channel proves it. But, I'm still glad to see him on Game Theorists. It isn't his fault, he just had a lot of responsibilities and he had to make a decision. I'll even say that Shoddycast still lives in Austin, even if he's on mostly on Game Theorists now.
Honestly. I could not do it. I dislike game theory so much it was physically painful to see Austin on that channel. I watched one or two videos and dropped it completely
It's been really hard seeing you struggle these past few years, only getting worse as time went on. I remember watching your live streams playing Fallout years ago and it's genuinely a fond memory I hold close to me. It is so relieving to hear that you figured things out and that you're getting better. Take care of yourself and pursue what you love!
I'm just hoping you stay true to yourself and nurture what you have here. I followed you to game theory thinking this one was abandoned (which is fine all good things must come to an end) but im glad to see this and 2 other uploads that I missed and im looking forward to what else you create and who you might become because of it
Austin, you're mental health is so important. It took me a long time to figure it out myself. I enjoy the work that you put out, and to me, you being happy with yourself, you been satisfied with what you make, is more important than you putting out videos just to placate us.
You’re videos have always been my favorite part of the channel. I enjoy your videos on game theory but I always come back here to re watch the videos where you have full creative freedom.
Hearing "Hi, it's me! Austin!" Just... Brought back nostalgia for me. Whether you are back for good or not, whether you're going to return? I'm glad to see this. It's wonderful to see you again, Austin. Thank you for the explanation. I look forward to anything you might do in the future!
The video on the plasma pistol is part of the reason I'm studying physics today, you've been a huge inspiration and your content is fascinating.. all regardless of what channel you're on
Glad to hear your voice again. You and your voice were always one of my favorites out of the Game Theory crew. I wish you the best of luck in any ventures you choose to take ❤
austin i found this channel because of you, when i saw your game theory episodes and wanted i more - i came here for you and i'm just glad to have all that you have made still available and can wait patiently for more content if it is ever made here again, which is more than i can say for quite a few youtube animation and anime meme channels i indulged in years ago. There's also a wealth of content i need to catch up on here as well...
I remember getting out of highschool and coming home to see your "THE SCIENCE" And being so happy to watch your detailed videos. Everyone goes through a rough patch in life and I don't blame you for ruining the channel or taking it over, I blame you far taking it over and trying to do the best with what you were given. You did your best Austin and Im happy you still try to make videos for us. That's all you can do is your best. And I think you did it and got through your rough patch, and I'm happy for you and I hope you continue to make great content
You were a huge part of my childhood, thank you for getting me through so much man, you are an amazing person and Ill miss you but i got plenty of videos to rewatch now that I found you again peace be with you
My boy is back, rebuilt, retooled and ready to follow his passion. Welcome back Austin and thank you for being an inspiration for many who has , are and will experience the same.
Your videos are my favorites! Theyre the ones I re-watch the most often, but I totally get it if you can't make them for any reason. I'm glad to see that you're back even if it's only for a little bit. Take care.
Austin, I stuck around game theory for your enthusiasm for the story for the information and love your voice I know I fell asleep listening to your videos. Keep up in good spirits, you help me realize many times over the years to get help. Got me thinking about trying to restart uploading videos
I never thought of the channel as dead. Even on channels I love that haven’t uploaded in the better part of a decade now I still think of them as on hiatus. Getting yourself together is important. I’d rather wait a couple years for good quality content than to see terrible quality content pumped out week after week.
When Austin mentioned parenthood I knew where he was coming from being a father of 2 myself it's like a full time job on top of the full time job you already work through day by day. It's hard work especially when you're fighting your inner demons, keep your head up high Austin. Take care brother 👍🏻
You’re my favorite person to watch/listen to on CZcams and especially Game Theory. I watch and listen everything you put out. Your personality is entertaining but not annoying and your subjects are fascinating without being overplayed. I hope you take care of yourself. Even if that means no videos. Hearing the opening to “The Science of…..!” or “It’s me! Austin” always makes me stop everything I’m doing and put a smile on my face.
As a person who has struggled with internal demons and mental health, I absolutely relate with this. I love your honesty here. I also know it takes tremendous bravery to share. Hats off to you my man. I wish you the best in your journey of healing. If in that process you can make more videos, I will happily enjoy them. If not, that’s also no problem. Here’s a hug from a fan. 🙂
In an hour im going to my first therapy session and I've been getting anxious over it all day. Maybe I'm just down, maybe its just the things around me, maybe I'm wasting their time. Hearing this is helping me to realize that I do need some help and that its ok. Thank you for releasing this exactly when you did, an odd coincidence but this was very helpful.
Haven’t seen this channel in such a long time and it’s so nostalgic just seeing it. I’m glad that you’re healing and gave this update, hoping for nothing but good things for you.
That voice of the story teller always brings me back to this channel and I spend a few hours feeling that nostalgia of being a kid even after what a year or so I’m still gonna come back new video or no ride or die and I’m gonna die loving shaddycast so take ya time I can wait and wait I will.
Was just going through the old videos and watching your videos in particular. Still an amazing channel. Solid content and great quality. Hope you’re doing better now and can enjoy what you make, or whatever you’re doing.
God the bit about "it's just..." hit so close to home. Austin, I'm so glad to hear you're doing better and while I enjoy your content in all it's forms, I enjoy it so more knowing you aren't breaking yourself or adding weight to your shoulders in order to make it. I hope each day you're able to keep moving forwards and that each step is easier than the last.
Austin, I just wanna say that I thank you for your perseverance, this channel was a huge part of my childhood growing up and it isnt a stretch to say that you're the reason i got so interested in science and psychology; Particularly, but not limited to, The SCIENCE and Rethinking Fallout series. I love you man, and i hope you take continuous care of yourself. I can proudly say that i'm looking forward to your future plans on the channel!
Thank you for making this. Im.. not mentality ok either. Im hoping that once I'm off graves and possibly move out of state that things will get better, who knows though.. im just taking it one day at a time and thankfully I'm not always a zombie. Some days are better than others, today just happened to be a bad one. Im glad to hear you're doing better now bro, truly. On the topic of the channel I really really enjoyed "the science of" videos you've done.
I’m going to be perfectly frank Austin. When I saw this and clicked on it my first thought and the one sticking with me now is this. It’s genuinely good to hear your voice again. What you gave us, at least for me, was always a gift, and if more is on the way, then we’re truly being spoiled.
Austin might be what's the worst on this channel. Never liked the 'haha random' thing he did, and certainly didn't like whatever he tried to do at Game Theory.
@@Nuniixo is this how you get your kicks? Do you feel powerful when you’re mean to strangers on the internet? Does it hurt you when I say you and your opinions don’t matter to me in the slightest?
Hey man I've been watching for years and I've watched all your video's even made friends over a shared love of them. So I'm just saying and I'm sure everyone agrees we thank you appreciate you and we're glad your clearing the air and Takeing time for yourself and getting mentally well.
Can't believe it took this long for this video to pop up for me. Was a fan and patron of this channel for a long time. You don't often get a explanation for why a channel "dies". We all appreciate you sharing. And glad you're doing better.
Wow, seeing this channel definitely was a blast from the past, from a phase in my life where I was super into fallout and in high school. Thank you for everything that you did. I have good memories watching this channel. Mental health is very important ✨
I shifted to my official account just to make this comment. As a society we need to start accepting that things end. Shoddycast like many things was unique and beautiful, an art that called out to others in its own language and pulled in those that understood it, a conversation to be had. It is often in our parasocial interactions and relationships that we forget those people are just that, people. Shoddycast didn't die, it changed and when people find something comforting they fear change even if it is for the better. But change is inevitable, enjoy what it gave while it was here but know it cannot always be. Shoddycast like many things was unique and beautiful, but who and what Shoddycast was could only exist there and then, any other time, any other people, any other ideas and it would not have been Shoddycast. Austin never killed it, only changed it, and for him it was for the better.
That was the entire point behind unus annus. Why let a great thing go stale, and people expect it to stay great. Don’t be sad that it’s done, but instead glad that you got to enjoy it Memento mori. It feels right saying it here too
With the news of the re-re-re-re?-release of Skyrim recently , I began watching TES lore videos, and of course I was reminded of this channel. I looked up ShoddyCast to find it had not produced the TES lore videos in some time, and that the last videos (Austin's) were obviously a bit different from the ones that led me to subscribe in the first place. I was still intrigued by the science-y videos so I stayed subbed. Then this video comes out. Austin, it's good to hear from you, and to get the insight a producer can provide.
I hear you. Glad your happier. Its good to hear others speak about mental health issues. I think It helps people who might be in this loop of "it's just." it can help them grasp that concept and make them ask themselves if it's more internal than external. So thanks for sharing and I hope you have a nice day today.
Always loved Shoddycast. Came back go see if there was an update. Would love to see more vids from this channel. But do what's best for you. Don't stress it. You didn't kill shoddycast. You kept it alive for longer than it would have been without you. And I for one am grateful for that.
I had the same experience with Zoloft, it’s very reassuring to hear someone else explain what you’ve been through. I recently switched medications and have been doing much better- it’s eye-opening to finally feel alive again. Best of luck with everything in the future!
I just happened across this video a year late heard you say hi an got excited to hear a voice I hadn't heard in a long time. As someone who had a nearly identical experience with Zoloft I remember listening to your videos with little "upped my dosage" snippets mixed in here and there and wondered and worried I may see a creator I related to and had welcomed into my life as a pseudo-friend who's voice got me excited to see how bat shit crazy the answers science provided would be. Even though I'm intimately familiar with the majority of the concepts maths and science behind what you addressed hearing you get as excited and engrossed in it as I get was one of the highlights of my life. Tl;dr It's good to hear your voice again and I'm glad you came back to us, despite what any haters may say. Keep doing you as only you do cause that's what those of us that really care about your content truly want. Your enthusiasm and energy, your open honesty and your comfort using "colorful" language. I enjoyed the work you did with MattPat but honestly I was disappointed a little with the death of one of my favorite things to hear on CZcams... That something makes "no goddamn sense" xD
Hey, man, just want to say I loved your videos on FallOut years back (I want to say 2016 was when I binged them), all of the Science videos & how you talked about if FallOut was real to the chaotic tune of Grieg. They got me through some rough times, and I hope you have a way to get through your own rough times. I hope to see more videos like them, but I also hope for you to be well. Best wishes. Just know you have a positive impact on many around you 👌🏼
I showed my wife the Fallout Lore series last month, she has watched them like 5 times and it sparked a love for Fallout. She just asked me yesterday when more was coming out. I'm glad to hear it's not completely forgotten, just know we are here for you man man.
I went through a lot of mental shit a few years ago, your “The Science” videos made the days better, I’m glad you’re feeling better Austin, please make sure you take care of your mental health man. Glad you’re here. :)
Thank you for making this video friend we missed you but just please know that you're not alone I personally suffer from many depression it may not be for the same reason as you mine is from DID (dissociative identity disorder) but it still hits the same and I just want you to know you're not alone depression sucks man it really does reaching out like you're doing and talking about tho it really helps whether you realize it or not at the time I'm proud of you You got this
Man ur stuff has always made me laugh and that's meant so much for me because for so long I haven't been ok but knowing that you weren't ok but have gotten better and even happy makes me want to look for help.... plz you didn't kill this channel your videos brought so many new people to it and so many of us fell in love with your content
I may be just one person amidst the sea of a million, but I am still here, and I am still listening, and so long as you produce content, I will be here, Austin. Remember that. You take the time you need, needed, will need, and there will always be someone waiting for what's next. I've always enjoyed what you do, and I'll continue to enjoy what you do. I had half a mind to write out a lengthy story regarding how you remind me of myself, but this is the CZcams comments section, afterall. Not exactly a place to dump a long tale for a man who likely won't see it. All in all, my opinion is that you kept ShoddyCast alive. Even at your lowest you have an energy about you that I just cannot find anywhere else. The way you speak and conduct yourself, produce your content, it has, and still has, a unique charm to it. There will always be detractors, and I know how that feels. Even if it's just one comment, it still stings, still keeps a man up at night. One thing that always bothered me is that you've received that treatment across channels. "Oh who's this Austin guy, this guy sucks. Ew skip I thought it was game theory not suck theory" Makes you wonder what you did wrong, was your script bad, your delivery lacking, your presentation boring? When the reality is the only reason they're upset, is not because your content was lacking, but because you weren't MatPat. They wanted one thing, and were given something else. Even if that something else was just as good. (And in some case better, as some of the best videos on GT are some of yours.) I saw a lot of that energy here. People wanted content exactly this way or that, and looked to place the blame on you once it was over. You make great content, and continue to do so.
I absolutely second this notion. I came to your channel (I know it wasn't originally yours, but it is now and that shouldn't be objected to) because I saw what your content looked like on GT and thought "wow, a whole ass channel like that. That's really something speciall." I still feel the same way, and as long as you make content I will be here to consume it. Take all the time you need my good sir. I will be here waiting. Not impatiently, or with anything other than goodwill towards you and what you do. I know I don't speak for everyone, but for those like me, we love you man. Thanks for what you do.
“That is okay, I am going to try to be okay with it.” Thank you Austin, I needed this today. There are lot of shit we have to deal with everyday, and “trying to be okay with it” is so far the best quote I’ve heard on dealing with these
The most important thing is that you're here. And the fact that you're here means you fought the biggest hardest battle of your life and won. I'm glad that you took time to help yourself.
"I was sad, so I consumed meds. I feel better now. Time to share with strangers on the internet!" Hardest battle my ass, what he needs to do is something other than CZcams.
@@SleeperJauffre dude it's always the individuals hardest battle when it happens. And I'm really just referring to mental illness that can push you over the edge so to speak.
I lost my best friend to his battles with mental health last February, then the pandemic happened and so much else. You're one of my favorite creators, and I relate with pretty much everything you said. The feeling of the dam breaking, of all those emotions and all that pain... I get that. Take as much time as you need, when you're ready, we'll be here. Fair winds and following seas.
It was only about a year ago that I finally realised how bad I’d let my mental health get, and finally asking for help was more difficult than I could imagine, you’ve done incredible to get this far. And for those sleepless night where I just needed to get my mind to be quiet, your videos really were a blessing, you’ll probably never realise how much you helped ❤
Austin, I physically cannot describe to you how much joy your videos have brought me. The, Mirror’s Edge video, got me back to running and fitness after the Marine Corps rejected me due to my Asperger’s Syndrome. Seriously, I built massive portions of fitness plans around rough mathematics derived from that video. In discussions about nuclear engineering from Fallout, I have advocated and changed the minds of people and Autistically spat useless knowledge about Uranium decay and such at friends, loved ones, coworkers and many others. This barely scratches the surface, and I have come back to them all, many, many times. Whatever happens Brother, good luck, rock on Man. Do your best always, and smile even if things feel impossible or hopeless. Smile like a fool and love the fact you’ve brought us joy. Smile for your wife and child and all the love to both.
Well, I accidentally hit "publish" before the HD was done processing, so HERE YOU GO.
Lol
It’s okay Austin we still enjoy the not hd video
Austin.... gotta make some video about fallout 76
lol, forgot this channel existed honestly. Good to see you're back maybe.
Okay
Shoddy cast... That's a name I haven't heard in a long time.
So long I honestly didn't know why they were in my feed or I was subscribed to them lol. It's weird. I remember it now, but I think in my head he's always just been "Austin" lol
@@pyromaniachimbo ye same here, at first i thought i must have accidentally subbed some random channel recently, so i actually had to check xD
I understood that reference.
They were a good channel, and made the best lore videos I have ever seen.
A long time...
"You cant make up lost time, that's what lost means. You can only move forward." This hits way deeper that I was expecting from a CZcams video.
Why did I read this in the narrators voice 😂
This channel had one of the best TES lore series on CZcams. Fudgemuppet gave me my fix, but I miss the narrations and animations this channel had.
Fudgemuppet does a much better job imo Shoddycast’s videos were very surface level
i love camel works it gives me old vibes
@@nepnep1453 shoddycast was good introduction and fudgemuppet takes you deeper
@@rustystealberg4198 I suppose so yes, although you could learn everything they talk about in their series by playing at least Skyrim tbh.
@@nepnep1453 yeah you definitely could. But it's good for people who may have wanted to learn before playing the game
Many sleepless nights ShoddyCast helped me doze of and filled my imagination with wondrous things.
Do whatever makes you happy mate, that’s when the best stuff happens.
I think the first thing this guy needs to do is.. grow the fuck up. It sounds rough, it is, but it's the truth. This was like a 20 minute childish rant over how much pity he feels for himself, when in reality he just needs to grow up and set boundaries. If a youtube channel is too stressful, drop it. If your wife... going to school and you raising a child turns you into a drug addict maaaybe you need to do a bit more, and you need to grow the fuck up.
The storyteller’s fate eerily mimicked Fallout as a whole: there was a golden time and place when the perfect mixture of people worked on it... but time only moves forward
Everything that has a beginning has an end.
Yes and over time you make more....extremely obvious the ball was dropped. But no it is not solely on Austin.
But to be simple a channel that .akes its bones on so.ethong then doesn't put out anything on it but people from said channel are doing something else then yah they let it die. How or why isn't relevant to question
I mean, that's just how it always goes. Happened to many great game franchises; just recently I watched a video about the dune games and it reminded me how C&C (its successor) will just never be the same again because the people that made it great have just moved on. I'm sure everyone who's been gaming for a while will have a beloved franchise that went down that road.
Memento Mori
@@Blazberry_Yaint x6
Your videos always made me smile, and I'd love to see more of them. But, no pressure. You need to want to make them, and making them needs to be a positive thing for you and you loved ones too.
The Gopher has spoken let us rejoice
#commentsyoucanthelpbutreadingophersvoice
The Dark Lord has come and pronounced his doom. Heed it and you will reap what you have sown in obedience. Also sacrifice a pig upon his altar and leave 🎂.
Well said gopher, love your videos also.
Lord Gopher has decreed
This video made me rewatch the entire Austin playlist.
I know this video is a year old, but I need to say something and I hope Austin sees it. I guess you could call this comment an open letter to Austin lmao.
Dear Austin,
Thank you for this. When your SCIENCE videos came out is was probably darkest period of my life. I was in an abusive relationship and had no ability to care for myself. Your videos were a bouy in the turbulent seas of my mind, and I didn't even realize at the time how much they helped me. Not even just the creativity and the humour and the math. Hell, the content was barely what made me love your stuff so much. It was you. It was the energy you brought to each video and the way you've always been willing to be vulnerable and ernest in your videos. In times where I was verging on suicidal, your videos gave me something to look forward too.
In the same period of time you were going through your struggles with finances and Zoloft I was apparently going through something similar. My finances were destroyed by COVID and I was taking prozac which caused the same symptoms you described. I just came out of it a few months ago. I'm just finally getting my life back, and then I found this video. On a random whim I searched Shoddycast for the first time in years (partially cus I just watched through BDG Unraveled on Polygon, and it reminded me of you lol.) I watched this video while I got ready for work this morning and I felt seen. I felt heard. When you said "it's just... Me" it brought me right back to the day I made the same realization. The way you talked about fear of coming back and anger at the time lost hit me in my soul.
Idk what this comment is for or why I felt like I had to say something. I guess I just want to say thank you. Not just for the content of the past, but your transparency and vulnerability. You made me feel less alone then and now. Whatever you do, I know it will be great. I always concidered myself a fan of your work but I'd say without a shadow of a doubt that after seeing this I'm becoming a lifelong follower. Whatever you do from here, I'm on board. Parasocial relationship reactivated.
Thank you Austin. For this, and for everything. Shoddycast may or may not be dead, but I'm not. And I think you have a lot to do with why. In my darkest times you unknowingly provided a light and through screaming about math and giants and lasers, you probably saved me from myself.
Sincerely, me and everyone who loves your work.
I have to agree, Austin’s videos have helped me so much during the past couple years of my life. And I am in such a dark place as of this week and seeing that he’s back and posting, it gives me something to look forward to. And I find such comfort in this video, seeing that he is a human, just like me, and he feels bad, even if he can’t control it just like I do.
To the commenter, thank you for sharing your past and being so open, because it inspires people just like he does. Small interactions do make a difference and reading your comment made a difference in my day. Have a great day and thank you Austin
So beautiful 🥲
Rooting for both u and Austin man 👍
Ugh.... Sure
@@Punished_Trump You have something to say?
@@heck3143 His name says it all.
Austin, this hit home harder than you may ever know. Went through similar situation with the meds a few years back and Watching your vids back then brought me happiness when not much could. Those meds are no joke in making 1 broken emotionally. Imagine a failing marriage and you can't show emotion. Brother I'm just happy to hear you looked inside and kept moving forward! Till the next vid keep your head up your loved here more than you know.
As someone who has been institutionalized since 11 and homeless from 24 to 30, you both disgust me tbh
Yeah, I have gotten both dopamine poisoning and seratonin poisoning from prozac, zoloft, etc in the past. 1st it seems amazing, then it gets BAD real quick. They really need to be more clear about all the terrible side effects from SSRI's and the like. Not to mention the dangerous interactions, EVEN with all natural supplements.
Whoever is reading this. Whatever you do, do NOT take 5-HTP while taking an SSRI. 5-HTP may be natural and all, but that combo is potentially deadly. For whatever reason, no one will ever warn you about that lethal combination except for me. Just don't do it! It feels TERRIBLE.
I'm literally just happy hearing Austin curse again. Uncensored, satisfying curse words. Beautiful.
That’s what’s been missing from game theory
Indeed
Best way to get some much needed frustration or even worry out without a doubt.
I can't blame him if that part dwindles, it's hard to get little ones not to repeat things like that, and inappropriate places seem to be where they love to practice.
I think when monetization is a concern there is less swearing. At least less "fuck" anyway.
The almighty algorithm is weird about how many curse words it allows and when it picks that shit up. Dammit.
I don't know ShoddyCast, I don't know Austin. This showed up in my feed. I watched it, enjoyed it, and I'm glad Austin is doing better, whoever he is.
Should go looking for his content, he’s plenty of fun to watch and laugh with
This.
Same. I watched Shoddycast years ago back when there was a different voice on the videos going over Skyrim lore. I honestly never seen any of the videos by Austin I'm guessing.
Same.
His video on fallout lasers still makes me laugh. I could see how his humor wouldn't be for everyone, but if you're looking to give him a shot, that's a decent spot to start imo.
Austin, I remember coming back from middle school and I was giddy to watch the latest video while playing Skyrim or Fallout when I got home. ShoddyCast, you, made my childhood and who I am now. I loved these videos and everything else you have made on Game Theory. You’re an amazing person and you still have an amazing community behind you. You are simply amazing, I hope for the best for you and the family. We all love you, just keep doing you.
I discovered this channel a few years ago with your fallout videos. Laser rifles make NO. GOD DAMNED. SENSE.
Loved them, I still binge watch the whole series. I wish you’d come back, but no pressure at all
Austin, Walking comes before Running, pace yourself to your Comfort Zone, I’m glad to hear you’re still with us and I hope that you get through those Demons that plague you. Stay Strong Brother, for us, for your family, and most importantly for YOU.
Well said
Hear hear! 👍
And My Axe!
Ye
Couldn't have said it better @joseph
That being said @Austin we are all here for you. And you know what I want to personally thank you for taking over shoddy cast because you know Austin if you didn't there would be no guarantee that all the vids and the channel wouldn't have just proofed and been gone all together. So even though it's been slow with the vids here, I'm a fan of your work everywhere and I want you to know that there are a lot of us out here that love everything you do.
There’s a lot we can say, but honestly, all I *want* to say is: Welcome back Austin. We’ve missed you, and we’re happy you’re here again
Honestly this whole thing is cringe
@@Robertedwinhouse38 You're projecting.
@@blarg2429 it’s been 3 years he only made the video wanting sympathy, he legit has depression just cause he does LOL what a pussy. But still has time to appear of game theory and make his own videos, but it’s “Too painful” “pain hit me like sludge hammer”
I discovered this channel through your fallout science videos and LOVED them. Honestly, your science vids are one of my favourite yt series, whether it's here or on the theorist. So like, thank you, you're awesome!
Happy to see your journey has been getting better through the years I've been loving what you make. Thank you again for helping me through more then I could ever express.
Austin, you're one of the reasons why we started a channel. Your advocacy to making videos that are fun and that educate are what drives a lot of people to do the same. We just want you to know that even if you feel like the world's dark af, you made millions of people's lives bright. You're an awesome person, Austin! Thank you for sharing this ♥
I know he inspired me
I didn't mind that you took over shoddycast, I was actually pretty hyped. Your absence was frustrating. Especially with no answer as to why. As someone who has gone through tough times, I;m that you are happy and that you are still here. That frustration that I felt, is no longer there, it is replaced with relief. I hope to see more of your videos once again. Take care, especially yourself.
Agreed 💯
Your mirrors edge The Science will always be my favourite video from your channel, the depth, the complexity, the rage, its absolutely the coolest! I miss the rage and swearing, the shear complexity of the concepts, science, biology, quantum physics, it always felt like a more adult version of game theory that went to the depth I always wanted, and called out games on their bullshit. I love the show man, and I love you, you're awesome Austin, you do what you need to do, we'll be here.
I miss it man, the nostalgia I get from this channel is unreal. It was truly a part of me and helped cover the background noise of life when it became too much for me. Thank you
Glad to hear your voice again Austin..... Don't be too hard on yourself....
Go see him in "the science" on game theory. He's been making videos for a couple years there.
He's on the game theorist channel now
@@Jaysin412 he’s been on it for years
@@Jaysin412 very unfortunately
@@drunkmagicman3234 no shit?! Really?!?! Oh my goodness, I had no idea...... like.. duh, obviously
*"A whisper in a grave's silence becomes thunder"*
A single criticism screams louder than any positive input Austin; between your artist's mind and creative drive those words hurt more than anything. I hope you will be better in time, dude.
What a beautiful quote. I completely agree
Humans have an unfortunate tendency to focus on negativity. We feel less positivity to being given a glass of water than the negativity we would feel upon someone taking that glass of water from us. We don't think about our toaster until it stops working. The average person doesn't give one hot damn about the complexity of a vehicle under the hood until the vehicle stops performing its functions. When it works, we accept that it works. When it doesn't work, SPECIFICALLY when we want it to, what the fuck? Stupid piece of junk. Suddenly the stuff under the hood goes from being a marvel of engineering that we really don't give much of a damn about, to it becoming our enemy that is preventing us from getting done what needs to get done.
So yeah. Unfortunately for a lot, or most, or maybe even all people, a compliment will tend to give us less positivity than an insult will give us negativity. We get used to things going well and come to accept it, it can even be called ignorance because we tend to IGNORE what is functioning well and functioning correctly. It's the problems we tend to focus on, rather than the good.
That's why it's important to count your blessings, to remind yourself of the good things, to appreciate the good in your life instead of ignore it and take it for granted.
@@normanmccollum6082 Depression fucks with ones ability to do that.
@@ZiddersRooFurry
It is not depression to feel more negative about having a glass of water taken away from you than to feel positivity to be given a glass of water. It seems to be human nature. Or are you referring to something else in terms of depression? You replied to a three-paragraph comment with a single sentence referring to (quote-unquote) "... that."
@@normanmccollum6082 Depression is an illness that stems from a chemical imbalance in ones brain. It's not as easy as looking at things a different way. People with depression can't help seeing the next empty glass even with a full one in front of them. They can't always just look at the bright side of life. Expecting people to just feel happy and see the good things despite the bad isn't always a realistic or fair expectation.
To be sincere I discovered you along with the game theory channel, and I instantly loved your videos (they are in fact my favourite from the channel probably), and I think its really brave to open yourself so much. Thank you for being such an amazing creator and person.
I thought I was the only one reacting to medication like this, thank you for putting this into words I couldn't find. I'm still trying to figure out my own emotions and thoughts, but that's the journey I guess.
On a happier note, your videos are amazing! I saw you on TGT first, so... I'll keep looking for your videos, on whatever channel they end up! Thank you
All I know is, while stuck in bed for six months recovering from a severe car accident, your The Science! Videos were one of the things that brought me joy. If you're back in the game I look forward to more. If you still need time, I'll see you when I see you, and I hope you find a good level my man.
All the love, some rando on the internet.
The saying before most videos “Dear Bethesda Hi it’s me Austin” brings a joy to me every time
I loved these videos to man.
@@unoriginal_username1 lmao same I love classical music behind his rants about mini nukes or laser guns
The Science is amazing!!!
I still watch his videos because I lowkey miss Austin’s cursing during the SCIENCE!
He never stopped. All the new The SCIENCE videos are on Game Theory. There's at least 10-15 new ones there.
@@RhetoricalBullshit and 40% of the time they are some of the best on the channel's history
@@RhetoricalBullshit he doesn’t curse on the science
@@TingusPingus445 he did. Do your research before you comment.
Austin "the science" series are IMHO the best ones of that channel.
Hey Austin, I always loved your videos. You made me happy as a curious kid, this channel and you are one of the reasons I love story telling so much! And as someone who has gone through a really rough time recently I wish you the best!
I was hesitant, seeing the thumbnail, the implications on their own made me hesitate to watch this video; After several months, im glad i did. Austin, you were one of the greatest content creators on this platform. You kept me going through very difficult situations, even inspired me to start my very own youtube channel at some point. Wether shoddycast is dead, wether it ever comes back, all i ask is that you take care of yourself. Your mental health, your well being, is all that matters to me & as im sure, others on your channel. Thank you for the memories, thank you for all the laughs, all the irrational behavior, and most of all thank you for letting us know you are better now. Please take care of yourself
I feel you, dude. Glad to hear you're progressing through roughness, it's... quite a slog.
Probably burnout
There's more money to be made on kids on Game Theory.
Rip
You don't owe us anything dude. I'm happy for the free entertainment.
@@Daniel.Liddicoat He owes us his fame.
Man, I gotta say - thank you for making this video.
I've been going through a very similar situation/cycle/whatever-you-want-to-call-it with my music. Bar Hopping was my "Devil's Advocate".
That didn't help, so I recreated "Mike Check", and that made things even worse.
Then I told myself I would "give myself permission to take an extended break" - and now that I'm watching this video (halfway through currently), I think im coming to the realization that I may genuinely be done with music. After 17 years, I think it's time to put down the microphone. I still love music. But I don't think I can do it anymore.
For me, shoddycast wouldn't exist in my reality without you. The first video that made me find this channel was one of your early "The Science" before it moved to Game Theory. I wouldn't have found all the other awesome shows here if it hadn't been for you. Thank you so much for everything you've done
Boy, hearing your voice feels like coming back home to the town you grew up in.
I know it's not the same but I would recommend the science on game theory
It feels so nice to see how many people immediately found this video and went to support Austin.
Honestly I was hoping(not sure why) to hear from Kyle and josh
Would rather not support this annoying twat in all honesty
As someone's that's been following you for a long very long time. I miss the story teller. The stories that helped me understand fallout and become a bigger fan. The stories were amazing and just completely calming. Your videos with the story teller and everything you do is just amazing and calming me personally I still watch the videos I don't care how many times I watched them I watch them. As long as you are doing better and recovering perfectly. Ad victoriam stay safe the wasteland is terrible place but together we can all make it through it
I stumble across your videos in a harder time for myself and having something so unique and fun to sit and listen to to chase away everything else for a while was very welcome all of us can't wait for you to come back
"I'll be seeing you soon"... we can't wait Austin to see you making posts and thriving many of us are still big fans. Life just makes NO GODDAMN SENSE sometimes.
You didn't kill it, this was a multi-person channel you stayed longer then the others. Take care of yourself mate.
This^^^^^ this this this
Seconded. Anyone who thinks he killed shoddy cast is suffering from a serious case of misinformation.
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I have to disagree, Austin bailed on ShoddyCast before they stopped posting videos.
He accepted the role though, when you accept it you have to see it through or it gets ruined like this channel
I subscribed to this channel because of the fallout lore and I haven't watched anything since, but I always loved your content on game theory and I'm really sorry you've had such a rough time.
I always loved this channel, and than you went to gamr theory and I was so excited. You seemed to be in a way better place right away and I watch every episode of the science just because it's you.
Honestly, yeah, seeing Austin take on what he once merely worked for all by himself, and then get hired by the Game Theorists anyways kind of sucks in one way imo, because Austin is much more than the Game Theorists, and this channel proves it. But, I'm still glad to see him on Game Theorists. It isn't his fault, he just had a lot of responsibilities and he had to make a decision. I'll even say that Shoddycast still lives in Austin, even if he's on mostly on Game Theorists now.
I'm not, I only subbed to Matpat's stupid channel to hear Austin and Gaijin Goomba
@@makootithebionicman3612 the only reason to
I think Matpat's massively overinflated ego ruined the channel, so I actually had no idea Austin moved over.
Honestly. I could not do it. I dislike game theory so much it was physically painful to see Austin on that channel.
I watched one or two videos and dropped it completely
@@Rehteal how is matpats ego overinflated
Missed you homie, take care of yourself first, thank you for actually coming back to explain if if you didn’t need to, means a lot to the community ❤️
It's been really hard seeing you struggle these past few years, only getting worse as time went on. I remember watching your live streams playing Fallout years ago and it's genuinely a fond memory I hold close to me. It is so relieving to hear that you figured things out and that you're getting better. Take care of yourself and pursue what you love!
I'm just hoping you stay true to yourself and nurture what you have here. I followed you to game theory thinking this one was abandoned (which is fine all good things must come to an end) but im glad to see this and 2 other uploads that I missed and im looking forward to what else you create and who you might become because of it
Austin, you're mental health is so important. It took me a long time to figure it out myself. I enjoy the work that you put out, and to me, you being happy with yourself, you been satisfied with what you make, is more important than you putting out videos just to placate us.
Miss you. You helped get me through difficult times. Hope you're keeping your head above water.
Best of luck and best wishes.
You’re videos have always been my favorite part of the channel. I enjoy your videos on game theory but I always come back here to re watch the videos where you have full creative freedom.
Hearing "Hi, it's me! Austin!" Just... Brought back nostalgia for me. Whether you are back for good or not, whether you're going to return? I'm glad to see this. It's wonderful to see you again, Austin. Thank you for the explanation. I look forward to anything you might do in the future!
I'm not sure if your aware but he does still make the science over on game theory now
No worries mate, he's on game theory. Just look for the thumbnails with blue writing on them instead of the green
The video on the plasma pistol is part of the reason I'm studying physics today, you've been a huge inspiration and your content is fascinating.. all regardless of what channel you're on
Good on ya!
Good man! Now go out there and figure out the magnetic containment issue!
Glad to hear your voice again. You and your voice were always one of my favorites out of the Game Theory crew. I wish you the best of luck in any ventures you choose to take ❤
austin i found this channel because of you, when i saw your game theory episodes and wanted i more - i came here for you and i'm just glad to have all that you have made still available and can wait patiently for more content if it is ever made here again, which is more than i can say for quite a few youtube animation and anime meme channels i indulged in years ago. There's also a wealth of content i need to catch up on here as well...
Glad to hear you're happier, that you're feeling again. Missed you, Austin.
As much as I miss Josh & Kyle, I’ve missed Austin these last couple years too.
Any day a video gets uploaded to this channel is always a good day.
I remember getting out of highschool and coming home to see your "THE SCIENCE" And being so happy to watch your detailed videos. Everyone goes through a rough patch in life and I don't blame you for ruining the channel or taking it over, I blame you far taking it over and trying to do the best with what you were given. You did your best Austin and Im happy you still try to make videos for us. That's all you can do is your best. And I think you did it and got through your rough patch, and I'm happy for you and I hope you continue to make great content
You were a huge part of my childhood, thank you for getting me through so much man, you are an amazing person and Ill miss you but i got plenty of videos to rewatch now that I found you again peace be with you
My boy is back, rebuilt, retooled and ready to follow his passion. Welcome back Austin and thank you for being an inspiration for many who has , are and will experience the same.
This felt like a Bo Jack episode. Still got a talent for speaking and writing
❤
honestly..it kinda did, and I don't know why. this isn't dark shit like Bojack, drugs, addiction, death, overdose- but it still hit like it is.
Your videos are my favorites! Theyre the ones I re-watch the most often, but I totally get it if you can't make them for any reason. I'm glad to see that you're back even if it's only for a little bit. Take care.
Austin, I stuck around game theory for your enthusiasm for the story for the information and love your voice I know I fell asleep listening to your videos. Keep up in good spirits, you help me realize many times over the years to get help. Got me thinking about trying to restart uploading videos
I never thought of the channel as dead. Even on channels I love that haven’t uploaded in the better part of a decade now I still think of them as on hiatus. Getting yourself together is important. I’d rather wait a couple years for good quality content than to see terrible quality content pumped out week after week.
How about some dead channel recommendations?
@@wellhellothereitllbefun4901 what kind of stuff you want to see cause 99% of what I’d recommend involve Gunpla reviews
@@wellhellothereitllbefun4901 5secondfilms and frankieonpcin1080p come to mind instantly.
This. This is spot on.
When Austin mentioned parenthood I knew where he was coming from being a father of 2 myself it's like a full time job on top of the full time job you already work through day by day.
It's hard work especially when you're fighting your inner demons, keep your head up high Austin. Take care brother 👍🏻
You’re my favorite person to watch/listen to on CZcams and especially Game Theory. I watch and listen everything you put out. Your personality is entertaining but not annoying and your subjects are fascinating without being overplayed. I hope you take care of yourself. Even if that means no videos. Hearing the opening to “The Science of…..!” or “It’s me! Austin” always makes me stop everything I’m doing and put a smile on my face.
As a person who has struggled with internal demons and mental health, I absolutely relate with this. I love your honesty here. I also know it takes tremendous bravery to share. Hats off to you my man. I wish you the best in your journey of healing. If in that process you can make more videos, I will happily enjoy them. If not, that’s also no problem. Here’s a hug from a fan. 🙂
In an hour im going to my first therapy session and I've been getting anxious over it all day. Maybe I'm just down, maybe its just the things around me, maybe I'm wasting their time. Hearing this is helping me to realize that I do need some help and that its ok.
Thank you for releasing this exactly when you did, an odd coincidence but this was very helpful.
I hope it went well.
I had a session today. Had a good cry after saying goodbye to my sister at college
The right time, the right place and the right people
How'd it go?
@@OCinneide Pretty good, it felt shorter than I expected and it'll be a long road but I'm hopeful.
@@Twylerable keep on keeping on man
Haven’t seen this channel in such a long time and it’s so nostalgic just seeing it. I’m glad that you’re healing and gave this update, hoping for nothing but good things for you.
That voice of the story teller always brings me back to this channel and I spend a few hours feeling that nostalgia of being a kid even after what a year or so I’m still gonna come back new video or no ride or die and I’m gonna die loving shaddycast so take ya time I can wait and wait I will.
Was just going through the old videos and watching your videos in particular. Still an amazing channel. Solid content and great quality. Hope you’re doing better now and can enjoy what you make, or whatever you’re doing.
God the bit about "it's just..." hit so close to home. Austin, I'm so glad to hear you're doing better and while I enjoy your content in all it's forms, I enjoy it so more knowing you aren't breaking yourself or adding weight to your shoulders in order to make it. I hope each day you're able to keep moving forwards and that each step is easier than the last.
You know what really made my week? Hearing, "Hi! It's me, Austin". I am actually glad to see a new video out of you.
Austin, I just wanna say that I thank you for your perseverance, this channel was a huge part of my childhood growing up and it isnt a stretch to say that you're the reason i got so interested in science and psychology; Particularly, but not limited to, The SCIENCE and Rethinking Fallout series.
I love you man, and i hope you take continuous care of yourself. I can proudly say that i'm looking forward to your future plans on the channel!
Thank you for making this. Im.. not mentality ok either. Im hoping that once I'm off graves and possibly move out of state that things will get better, who knows though.. im just taking it one day at a time and thankfully I'm not always a zombie. Some days are better than others, today just happened to be a bad one. Im glad to hear you're doing better now bro, truly. On the topic of the channel I really really enjoyed "the science of" videos you've done.
I’m going to be perfectly frank Austin. When I saw this and clicked on it my first thought and the one sticking with me now is this. It’s genuinely good to hear your voice again. What you gave us, at least for me, was always a gift, and if more is on the way, then we’re truly being spoiled.
*raises a pipe*
HERE HERE!
Honestly I never watched Shoddycast until you started making The SCIENCE, so my favorite thing about this channel was always you, Austin
Austin might be what's the worst on this channel. Never liked the 'haha random' thing he did, and certainly didn't like whatever he tried to do at Game Theory.
@@Nuniixo you could’ve just made your own nasty comment, you didn’t have to attach it to mine like a tumor
@@v.v365 Cry about it
@@Nuniixo is this how you get your kicks? Do you feel powerful when you’re mean to strangers on the internet? Does it hurt you when I say you and your opinions don’t matter to me in the slightest?
@@Nuniixo yet here you are, chomping at the bit 2 years later. Tf outta here, you literal potato. Smfh
Hey man I've been watching for years and I've watched all your video's even made friends over a shared love of them. So I'm just saying and I'm sure everyone agrees we thank you appreciate you and we're glad your clearing the air and Takeing time for yourself and getting mentally well.
Can't believe it took this long for this video to pop up for me. Was a fan and patron of this channel for a long time. You don't often get a explanation for why a channel "dies". We all appreciate you sharing. And glad you're doing better.
Wow, seeing this channel definitely was a blast from the past, from a phase in my life where I was super into fallout and in high school.
Thank you for everything that you did. I have good memories watching this channel. Mental health is very important ✨
I shifted to my official account just to make this comment. As a society we need to start accepting that things end. Shoddycast like many things was unique and beautiful, an art that called out to others in its own language and pulled in those that understood it, a conversation to be had. It is often in our parasocial interactions and relationships that we forget those people are just that, people. Shoddycast didn't die, it changed and when people find something comforting they fear change even if it is for the better. But change is inevitable, enjoy what it gave while it was here but know it cannot always be. Shoddycast like many things was unique and beautiful, but who and what Shoddycast was could only exist there and then, any other time, any other people, any other ideas and it would not have been Shoddycast. Austin never killed it, only changed it, and for him it was for the better.
Shouldn't be upset that it ended but happy that it existed in the first place
That was the entire point behind unus annus. Why let a great thing go stale, and people expect it to stay great.
Don’t be sad that it’s done, but instead glad that you got to enjoy it
Memento mori. It feels right saying it here too
It's still real to me damnit!!!
With the news of the re-re-re-re?-release of Skyrim recently , I began watching TES lore videos, and of course I was reminded of this channel. I looked up ShoddyCast to find it had not produced the TES lore videos in some time, and that the last videos (Austin's) were obviously a bit different from the ones that led me to subscribe in the first place. I was still intrigued by the science-y videos so I stayed subbed. Then this video comes out. Austin, it's good to hear from you, and to get the insight a producer can provide.
I hear you. Glad your happier. Its good to hear others speak about mental health issues. I think It helps people who might be in this loop of "it's just." it can help them grasp that concept and make them ask themselves if it's more internal than external. So thanks for sharing and I hope you have a nice day today.
Always loved Shoddycast. Came back go see if there was an update. Would love to see more vids from this channel. But do what's best for you. Don't stress it. You didn't kill shoddycast. You kept it alive for longer than it would have been without you. And I for one am grateful for that.
I had the same experience with Zoloft, it’s very reassuring to hear someone else explain what you’ve been through. I recently switched medications and have been doing much better- it’s eye-opening to finally feel alive again. Best of luck with everything in the future!
I just happened across this video a year late heard you say hi an got excited to hear a voice I hadn't heard in a long time. As someone who had a nearly identical experience with Zoloft I remember listening to your videos with little "upped my dosage" snippets mixed in here and there and wondered and worried I may see a creator I related to and had welcomed into my life as a pseudo-friend who's voice got me excited to see how bat shit crazy the answers science provided would be. Even though I'm intimately familiar with the majority of the concepts maths and science behind what you addressed hearing you get as excited and engrossed in it as I get was one of the highlights of my life.
Tl;dr It's good to hear your voice again and I'm glad you came back to us, despite what any haters may say. Keep doing you as only you do cause that's what those of us that really care about your content truly want. Your enthusiasm and energy, your open honesty and your comfort using "colorful" language. I enjoyed the work you did with MattPat but honestly I was disappointed a little with the death of one of my favorite things to hear on CZcams...
That something makes "no goddamn sense" xD
You have my support Austin! You have given me hours of joy with your videos. And looking forward to seeing what great things you make!
I'll admit I forgot that I was still subscribed, good to see you back for a video.
Love you, Austin. Take care of yourself, some of us will always be here to listen to your rants.
Hey, man, just want to say I loved your videos on FallOut years back (I want to say 2016 was when I binged them), all of the Science videos & how you talked about if FallOut was real to the chaotic tune of Grieg. They got me through some rough times, and I hope you have a way to get through your own rough times. I hope to see more videos like them, but I also hope for you to be well. Best wishes. Just know you have a positive impact on many around you 👌🏼
Thanks for sharing. I needed to hear somebody else suffering. Going through a lot myself
I was jumping rock to rock for way too long
I showed my wife the Fallout Lore series last month, she has watched them like 5 times and it sparked a love for Fallout. She just asked me yesterday when more was coming out. I'm glad to hear it's not completely forgotten, just know we are here for you man man.
I went through a lot of mental shit a few years ago, your “The Science” videos made the days better, I’m glad you’re feeling better Austin, please make sure you take care of your mental health man. Glad you’re here. :)
Thank you for making this video friend we missed you but just please know that you're not alone I personally suffer from many depression it may not be for the same reason as you mine is from DID (dissociative identity disorder) but it still hits the same and I just want you to know you're not alone depression sucks man it really does reaching out like you're doing and talking about tho it really helps whether you realize it or not at the time I'm proud of you
You got this
Man ur stuff has always made me laugh and that's meant so much for me because for so long I haven't been ok but knowing that you weren't ok but have gotten better and even happy makes me want to look for help.... plz you didn't kill this channel your videos brought so many new people to it and so many of us fell in love with your content
I may be just one person amidst the sea of a million, but I am still here, and I am still listening, and so long as you produce content, I will be here, Austin. Remember that. You take the time you need, needed, will need, and there will always be someone waiting for what's next. I've always enjoyed what you do, and I'll continue to enjoy what you do. I had half a mind to write out a lengthy story regarding how you remind me of myself, but this is the CZcams comments section, afterall. Not exactly a place to dump a long tale for a man who likely won't see it. All in all, my opinion is that you kept ShoddyCast alive. Even at your lowest you have an energy about you that I just cannot find anywhere else. The way you speak and conduct yourself, produce your content, it has, and still has, a unique charm to it.
There will always be detractors, and I know how that feels. Even if it's just one comment, it still stings, still keeps a man up at night. One thing that always bothered me is that you've received that treatment across channels. "Oh who's this Austin guy, this guy sucks. Ew skip I thought it was game theory not suck theory" Makes you wonder what you did wrong, was your script bad, your delivery lacking, your presentation boring? When the reality is the only reason they're upset, is not because your content was lacking, but because you weren't MatPat. They wanted one thing, and were given something else. Even if that something else was just as good. (And in some case better, as some of the best videos on GT are some of yours.) I saw a lot of that energy here. People wanted content exactly this way or that, and looked to place the blame on you once it was over. You make great content, and continue to do so.
I absolutely second this notion. I came to your channel (I know it wasn't originally yours, but it is now and that shouldn't be objected to) because I saw what your content looked like on GT and thought "wow, a whole ass channel like that. That's really something speciall." I still feel the same way, and as long as you make content I will be here to consume it. Take all the time you need my good sir. I will be here waiting. Not impatiently, or with anything other than goodwill towards you and what you do. I know I don't speak for everyone, but for those like me, we love you man. Thanks for what you do.
I remember being on zoloft, I have never heard anyone else describe exactly what I went through with zoloft
Same, it was walking dead or the raging Hulk for me
same bro, hearing him describe it made me realize so many things all at once
Getting off Zoloft can also be dangerous.
I've been on it for over 13-15 years now, and it's only been beneficial for me.
I was on it and Risperdal both at the same time for like seven years. I've been a LOT better since I got weaned off both.
Thanks Austin, I really enjoyed a lot of your content. I am happy to hear you are feeling better. Mental health is always a tough thing to deal with.
“That is okay, I am going to try to be okay with it.”
Thank you Austin, I needed this today. There are lot of shit we have to deal with everyday, and “trying to be okay with it” is so far the best quote I’ve heard on dealing with these
The most important thing is that you're here. And the fact that you're here means you fought the biggest hardest battle of your life and won. I'm glad that you took time to help yourself.
"I was sad, so I consumed meds. I feel better now. Time to share with strangers on the internet!" Hardest battle my ass, what he needs to do is something other than CZcams.
@@SleeperJauffre dude it's always the individuals hardest battle when it happens. And I'm really just referring to mental illness that can push you over the edge so to speak.
@@SleeperJauffre now everyone knows you've no clue what you're taking about. good... for you?
I lost my best friend to his battles with mental health last February, then the pandemic happened and so much else. You're one of my favorite creators, and I relate with pretty much everything you said. The feeling of the dam breaking, of all those emotions and all that pain... I get that.
Take as much time as you need, when you're ready, we'll be here.
Fair winds and following seas.
Shipmate?
It was only about a year ago that I finally realised how bad I’d let my mental health get, and finally asking for help was more difficult than I could imagine, you’ve done incredible to get this far. And for those sleepless night where I just needed to get my mind to be quiet, your videos really were a blessing, you’ll probably never realise how much you helped ❤
Austin, I physically cannot describe to you how much joy your videos have brought me. The, Mirror’s Edge video, got me back to running and fitness after the Marine Corps rejected me due to my Asperger’s Syndrome. Seriously, I built massive portions of fitness plans around rough mathematics derived from that video. In discussions about nuclear engineering from Fallout, I have advocated and changed the minds of people and Autistically spat useless knowledge about Uranium decay and such at friends, loved ones, coworkers and many others. This barely scratches the surface, and I have come back to them all, many, many times. Whatever happens Brother, good luck, rock on Man. Do your best always, and smile even if things feel impossible or hopeless. Smile like a fool and love the fact you’ve brought us joy. Smile for your wife and child and all the love to both.
Even to this day I still rewatch the fallout science vids just for lulz. The energy you have is great; and I hope to see more