The DankPods Origin Story. (and future plans too I guess.)

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  • @icywaterbottle8171
    @icywaterbottle8171 Před 2 lety +882

    Now 1 million people can listen to stink-buds playing Scarlet Fire.

    • @missakaiddamalgoda1879
      @missakaiddamalgoda1879 Před 2 lety +13

      1 million people already listened to scarlet fire on stink buds and they loved it.

    • @elijah589
      @elijah589 Před 2 lety +9

      "Ooohh they're crunchy"

  • @soup5344
    @soup5344 Před 2 lety +820

    The aussie who yells at ipods and destroys buds like a caveman has given his origin, truly an amazing event.

    • @Faunana
      @Faunana Před 2 lety +6

      Only the best lad 💚

  • @Infamous_Trap
    @Infamous_Trap Před rokem +381

    “I hired my mum” is something that brings a smile to my face. Your a good guy and an awesome son man.. keep up the awesome work

  • @DerUberStern
    @DerUberStern Před rokem +109

    Finding out you're the man behind Dankmus is like learning your favorite drummer is also the guy who works at your job and you've been just hanging out listening to his stories

  • @GeneralEverywhen
    @GeneralEverywhen Před 2 lety +2351

    Holy- YOU'RE Dankmus!? The guy who singlehandedly created "Simpsonswave" as a genre? Holy *crap,* man! Most people live and die never once contributing lastingly to the public consciousness that is the internet, and your dingus behind did it twice! Hats off to you, man.

    • @Angel-wo8gv
      @Angel-wo8gv Před 2 lety +47

      My exact reaction! :O :O :O

    • @richardmoore609
      @richardmoore609 Před 2 lety +84

      I was just like "wait, I've heard of this channel before". Sure enough I've been subbed for a long while now. Dudes got some serious talent.

    • @pepzo_mix
      @pepzo_mix Před 2 lety +6

      Killed me too

    • @lilkingtrashbaby
      @lilkingtrashbaby Před 2 lety +4

      GOD DAMN I really love this guy ;-;

    • @elfedorausado
      @elfedorausado Před 2 lety +11

      Funny thing... I've never heard of Simpsonswave... seems like I've been missing out

  • @c.n.crowther438
    @c.n.crowther438 Před 2 lety +847

    Main character vibes. Literally wrote down the perfect recipe to become a CZcamsr and ran with it. I love it.

    • @serraramayfield9230
      @serraramayfield9230 Před 2 lety +7

      I really want to write captions for this video, though idk if Dank would allow for it

    • @PredictableEnigma
      @PredictableEnigma Před 2 lety +2

      @@serraramayfield9230 of course he would

  • @rafakordaczek3275
    @rafakordaczek3275 Před rokem +126

    33:05 As a Polish guy, I LAUGHED FOR 3 MINUTES STRAIGHT. The "Chałwa" one killed me to. Thank boi.

  • @flstep835
    @flstep835 Před 2 lety +485

    This vid is like the most wholesome thing ever

  • @lnnx3725
    @lnnx3725 Před 2 lety +4590

    I’ve always wanted a Dankpods origin story, you are someone that truly makes my day. Thanks Dank.

    • @collinsmellsbad
      @collinsmellsbad Před 2 lety +16

      @@InvestmentIdea shut up

    • @Darloyman
      @Darloyman Před 2 lety +12

      Same here. Found him I think at like 200k and thought he was hilarious. Been watching sense then

    • @BNSF4749Railfan
      @BNSF4749Railfan Před 2 lety +6

      @@InvestmentIdea no one cares

    • @nizarsehili8524
      @nizarsehili8524 Před 2 lety

      It's at 69 likes, I cant

    • @LilTachanka
      @LilTachanka Před 2 lety +5

      i KNEW THAT DANKMUS WAS DANKPODS

  • @gabrielmalta1962
    @gabrielmalta1962 Před 2 lety +782

    "when I downloaded off the internet I wasn't evil, just poor"
    Words to live by

    • @rxgtv
      @rxgtv Před 2 lety

      @UCBEqwBp--NHqTbSO2BRYEbQ fuck your songs

  • @kenlequack3202
    @kenlequack3202 Před rokem +102

    One thing nobody can ever take from you: You are a good human being. Nobody would be mad or hate on you even if you were the richest man in the world. You deserve everything you have, you appreciate every little drumstick you own.

  • @TDCflyer
    @TDCflyer Před 2 lety +520

    "...take a cow!"
    sounds reasonable
    And then you go and invite Marty and Moog. They might as well hear the call. No, let's say *that'd be AWESOME!*

    • @KanarisTM
      @KanarisTM Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I laughed when he said that! 🤣

    • @daemonspudguy
      @daemonspudguy Před rokem +1

      I live in a rural area, and that is indeed the closest thing there is to a bus.

  • @sofusdelamotte9541
    @sofusdelamotte9541 Před 2 lety +6660

    This man is the most likeable ol-mate on the internet. I had zero interest in audio or nuggets before dankpods, but now I happily watch everything this guy puts out, and have a genuine interest in headphones, nuggets, drums and also little, sneaky snek-bois. Looking so much forward to all the future projects, Wade, and thank you so much for everything. What a story!

    • @zdanee
      @zdanee Před 2 lety +95

      I know right? Some nights I realize it's 2AM and I'm watching a video about an MP3 nugget I'd throw in the trash without a second thought, and I have no idea why I'm enjoying it as much as I do!

    • @sofusdelamotte9541
      @sofusdelamotte9541 Před 2 lety +21

      @@zdanee so many nights like that haha. Good to know I'm not the only one

    • @bexrayspex
      @bexrayspex Před 2 lety +10

      Me too. And now I have a set of Grados

    • @nallwizard8579
      @nallwizard8579 Před 2 lety +6

      I still don’t have that many in interest in pods but I still love his content

    • @himanshumundepi
      @himanshumundepi Před 2 lety +2

      Same.

  • @dumdumdoogon1896
    @dumdumdoogon1896 Před 2 lety +875

    It’s like Batman, whole origin story and returning characters throughout the series

    • @MO_OKAYU_GU
      @MO_OKAYU_GU Před 2 lety +3

      Memento mori

    • @HyonkTea
      @HyonkTea Před 2 lety +2

      dubby dwabby dweeby duuh ummmm batmuhn

    • @dumdumdoogon1896
      @dumdumdoogon1896 Před 2 lety

      @@MO_OKAYU_GU memento mori

    • @thatguyalex2835
      @thatguyalex2835 Před 2 lety +1

      @@HyonkTea My favorite Batman is Batman Begins (2005), but it didn't have as catchy of an intro song as 1960s original theme.

    • @MasterCoD124
      @MasterCoD124 Před 2 lety

      Empty batman nugget

  • @jackhewitt7902
    @jackhewitt7902 Před rokem +111

    You were my first pledge on patrion I can only spare a pound but I'm happy it's going to someone who cares about the community they've created

  • @quinnwaterman1535
    @quinnwaterman1535 Před rokem +64

    $300 for two weeks in total?!!!! and here I thought stagehand work paid poorly

  • @nicolasbocchino3761
    @nicolasbocchino3761 Před 2 lety +657

    “I hired my mum” that was unexpected and I genuinely laughed out loud

    • @xypod
      @xypod Před 2 lety

      Same! 😆The australian accent really drove it home.

    • @nicolasbocchino3761
      @nicolasbocchino3761 Před 2 lety +2

      @@xypod oh man the accent is the cherry on top.

    • @trouty7947
      @trouty7947 Před 2 lety +3

      Oh man, that was amazing. And I imagine it must feel great for dankpods, after his dad wanted him to make something for himself and now he's able to support himself *and* his mum/his dad's wife in a genuinely rewarding way. Like he's employing her because he really does need her expertise and she's been a massive benefit to his business.

    • @RandomAussie-sz6oz
      @RandomAussie-sz6oz Před 6 měsíci

      @@trouty7947if his dad was still alive,he would probably be really proud of his son,and for good reason!

  • @MakersMuse
    @MakersMuse Před 2 lety +3849

    YT is stinky but I think the coolest part of it is being able to reach people basically anywhere in the world from a bumfuck town out of Australia. Not taking digs, I'm doing that too. 😂 So keen for more to come, I'd love to see more car nuggets along with the mp3 nuggets.

    • @iamfrostytom
      @iamfrostytom Před 2 lety +27

      Adelaide's not bumfuck :(

    • @nickhadfield3192
      @nickhadfield3192 Před 2 lety +38

      I love seeing various Aussie youtubers supporting each other. Gives me hope in these troubled times of Scotty.

    • @gabstar3029
      @gabstar3029 Před 2 lety +17

      Would be awsome to see a makers muse and dank pods colab, 3d printed iPod, with some bussin tunes made by you guys be so cool keep up the good work :)

    • @maraheters
      @maraheters Před 2 lety +6

      Watching from a bumfuck town in Belarus!

    • @TolNoodle
      @TolNoodle Před 2 lety

      Could even try getting in touch good old Jarrad Wright n get slightly zooked 😆 or just all make some wild tunes that'd be interesting

  • @kay1761
    @kay1761 Před 2 lety +288

    Really proud to see how far you've come mate, and honestly I felt it in my BONES when you were talking about the nightmare that is being paid for instrumental teaching. Old mates at that school being like, "sorry this week we have bought our flights for a European holiday for a month, can we pay you this terms AND last terms account in 2 weeks?" The AUDACITY. haha. Anyway, good on ya, and I'm gonna sub to all your other channels (ya should have told me about Dankmus before, I am a huge Simpsons nerd!) 💝

    • @kay1761
      @kay1761 Před 2 lety +6

      Follow up: UNSEXY THOUGHTS IS MY NEW FAVOURITE SONG.

  • @lordmacram
    @lordmacram Před 2 lety +133

    This was one of the most wholesome videos I’ve seen on CZcams. So so happy for you! It’s really nice to see! You come across like a mate you already have and being an expat myself, it’s really enjoyable watching these videos. As others have said, your enthusiasm for everything means you could make a video about almost anything funny, informative and entertaining. Wish you all the best!

  • @TheFabioEiji
    @TheFabioEiji Před 2 lety +563

    This channel feels like seeing a old friend being sucessful on what they wanted.
    Love the Aussie Nugget

    • @LatteWiiU
      @LatteWiiU Před 2 lety +1

      @@joshroehl6098 literally stfu, your voice is atrocious too

    • @vinnieiscoming
      @vinnieiscoming Před 2 lety +1

      @@naisyahgendot3852 wierdo

  • @harmonyinultraviolet
    @harmonyinultraviolet Před 2 lety +522

    I HIRED MY MUM is probably the funniest and wholesome spoken word I've heard.
    Congratulations, DankPods. Joining your patreon was and is worth it.

    • @vinnieiscoming
      @vinnieiscoming Před 2 lety +4

      @@naisyahgendot3852 shut up

    • @mikes78
      @mikes78 Před 2 lety +6

      @@vinnieiscoming Don't feed the bot, just report.
      There have been so many spam comments that even my 9 year old knows about them and complained to me how they are everywhere. I told him exactly what I told you, report and move on.

    • @tungus-
      @tungus- Před 2 lety +1

      one man’s project is now a proper family business, i love it!

    • @vinnieiscoming
      @vinnieiscoming Před 2 lety +1

      @@mikes78 ok

  • @guzzy620
    @guzzy620 Před 2 lety +16

    People like you are why I’m glad services like Patreon exist. You deserve everything you’ve got and then some. Good on you, mate!

  • @frailty7280
    @frailty7280 Před rokem +2

    following wade is such an adventure because you never know when hes gonna randomly announce "oh btw I have this other channel that ive been actively running for weeks or years and just havent said anything about" love it

  • @_Grassy_
    @_Grassy_ Před 2 lety +582

    At this point, it's just inevitable that we're getting a 1 grit plush.

    • @imbadatgames568
      @imbadatgames568 Před 2 lety +52

      why would you need a plush? Just go outside and grab the nearest piece of busted off concrete.

    • @BigDansFoundry
      @BigDansFoundry Před 2 lety +46

      @@imbadatgames568 it’s not the same tho

    • @rxgtv
      @rxgtv Před 2 lety +6

      @@imbadatgames568 no

    • @artlailey1496
      @artlailey1496 Před 2 lety +29

      The glorious 0 grit

    • @thatguyalex2835
      @thatguyalex2835 Před 2 lety +11

      @@artlailey1496 Haha, good one. I personally don't like random merch/plushies, but I'd totally get the zero grit. :)

  • @joshlewis5065
    @joshlewis5065 Před 2 lety +826

    Funnily enough, Raycon headphones brought me here. I was so sick of seeing their ads invading people's videos like cancer, so I searched if anyone had bought them. And I think I have watched every video you have made since. Dude you are hilarious and deserve so much more than a million subs. You came from nothing, but was still helping others by teaching kids the drums. You're awesome man.

    • @ShirahamaNeo-Tokyo
      @ShirahamaNeo-Tokyo Před 2 lety +42

      Ah, the Roy Joys. The Ran Cans.

    • @bdunn7037
      @bdunn7037 Před 2 lety +1

      ur mom

    • @PopLadd
      @PopLadd Před 2 lety +12

      Same, his Raycon vid was what helped me discover this channel

    • @97nelsn
      @97nelsn Před 2 lety +14

      Mmm, the ConRays, RayJays, Ray’s Con

    • @Niccolonic
      @Niccolonic Před 2 lety +1

      same for me!

  • @auroricaura
    @auroricaura Před 2 lety +30

    As another Aussie musician, seeing where you've come from is baffling to me. I never had the space and resources to record and really practise until my lungs, embouchure and fingers hurt. Music was never 'stable' and therefore I went to uni studying more academic topics. Music was always something you could do if you had the extra money, time and most importantly mentality to do.
    But seeing you go at it really put things in perspective for me, I've had a similar outlook on audio gear despite being a follower of audiophile equipment for a long time. I've following and watching since that very first 1000GB iPod vid, and I'll be here to stay!

  • @mattstechchannel
    @mattstechchannel Před 2 lety +38

    Dude I feel ya, I started flight school just as COVID and then the whole career went down the drain. Im just now seeing seeing your channel and I'm loving it!!!!

    • @GrittyTones
      @GrittyTones Před 9 měsíci

      I was in electrical school i was supposed to graduate in march

    • @elisabethpenderghast6569
      @elisabethpenderghast6569 Před 7 měsíci

      Yeahhh luckily I didn’t have to stop flight training entirely, but it set me back hella

  • @Lulzed
    @Lulzed Před 2 lety +318

    I almost teared up seeing he now has just shy of 31,500 patrons. You deserve it mate.

    • @thorsteinj
      @thorsteinj Před 2 lety +2

      Was on a train on sketchy internets but when mentioned I just new the numbers would speak for themselves, still teared up like a baby.
      Waiting for the Wade-Brady corporation to acquire the big black stump down in Adelaide.

    • @neuropathical
      @neuropathical Před 2 lety +9

      even if we assumed that all of mr dank's patreon's were only subscribed to the 1 dollar one (actually $1.5) then he would still earn $48,150 a month! that's $577,800 a year just from his patreons!
      hard work really pays off
      congrats, dankpods

  • @that_interesting_bird
    @that_interesting_bird Před 2 lety +739

    Dank is the greatest CZcamsr because he actually cares about his viewers and it's sad that he was harassed, thank you dank for being the greatest CZcamsr!

  • @fdfd4739
    @fdfd4739 Před rokem +25

    Bros going to make me cry even after a year. My love for music and audio hardware stemmed from you back in late 2020, and so many of my decisions are directly based on you because you're basically the only one consistent enough between reviews. Learning about how much happenstance to get to Dankpods, which then led to so many great discoveries and experiences for me is something else. A lot I actually related to, and incredibly wholesome!
    I just finished and I don't think I've ever had a bigger dopamine hit one after another. There is so much lore to the Dank universe!

  • @JourdantruittHD
    @JourdantruittHD Před 2 lety +39

    I started watching you in 2020 and you helped me through a lot, my business went under and my father passed away. But when I watched your videos it made me smile and laugh and I want to thank you for that. Also now I’m back on my feet I’m happy to say I have finally become a Patreon, cheers my friend! 🍻

  • @AbdullahB17
    @AbdullahB17 Před 2 lety +529

    There's nothing better in life than being an aussie musician who reviews nuggets on his youtube channel which has 1M subs.

  • @Critical0811
    @Critical0811 Před 2 lety +696

    It's crazy how much of a non-youtuber this guy is, 100% authentic.
    Keep going Dank! You're doing God's work.

    • @gaybrahamlinkoln5714
      @gaybrahamlinkoln5714 Před 2 lety +4

      That's fucking spot on!

    • @orin998
      @orin998 Před 2 lety +5

      i prefer youtubes like Dank. putting their passion out there while putting a twist of their own making it original/unique. His genre might not be mainstream but it's damn entertaining.

  • @ghostpeel
    @ghostpeel Před rokem +16

    I’m like 15 videos in and after this I’m absolutely sucked in. Not an audiophile or anything, just like music much and found your stuff because I’m polish and your nugget caught my attention on recommended so I went through Garbage Time in like a day. But mate you’re one of these real cool people that could talk about anything and it’s really interesting and fun to listen so I’m hooked on this as well. No wonder these kids loved you so much, all the best mate!

  • @tantanjk
    @tantanjk Před 2 lety +13

    I was in a real rough spot when your channel started, couldn’t sleep at all.. then i found your channel and having you in my headphones made me fall asleep. Not because it was boring. but because your voice was soothing, it was fucking amazing to sleep again.
    *i watch your videos awake as well an love it!

  • @Azeria
    @Azeria Před 2 lety +778

    I believe I’ve been subscribed since you played DOOM on an iPod, and no one deserves a million subs more than you.
    Edit: also Dankmus is why so many of my comments are Simpsons gags

    • @gallowpole9455
      @gallowpole9455 Před 2 lety +5

      This comment sadly is not a Simpson gag.

    • @Azeria
      @Azeria Před 2 lety +19

      @@gallowpole9455 that's it, back to winnipeg

    • @yeetthefourth612
      @yeetthefourth612 Před 2 lety +1

      Dont click that link, i don’t really know what it leads to but honestly do not risk it (I know everyone knows to not click links like that but still)

    • @ItsAndy985
      @ItsAndy985 Před 2 lety

      @Yong Kinawa 🅰️🅾️ this is so obviously either trying to get your credit card info or trying to get your personal data

    • @amogus7
      @amogus7 Před 2 lety

      @@naisyahgendot3852 sus 😳📮

  • @Russia_Moscow_countryhuman
    @Russia_Moscow_countryhuman Před 2 lety +678

    So if that guy hadn’t said “That should be a channel”, The dankest Aussie nugget man wouldn’t be in our lives making them better! You deserve these 1M subs, and I can’t wait for the day you make it to 5, or even….
    *10 MILLION*

  • @HOMlECAT
    @HOMlECAT Před 2 lety +8

    been here since 100k and i’m so happy you’ve made it this far! you deserve everything good coming your way!

  • @maykr1612
    @maykr1612 Před 2 lety +17

    You're literally one of the coolest persons on this platform, so down to earth and it's awesome to listen to you talk about your interests. It's so inspiring to hear how passionate you are about the stuff you do.

  • @creeperman8124
    @creeperman8124 Před 2 lety +432

    The story of wades life is more Interesting than most millionaire success story’s

    • @deanos32
      @deanos32 Před 2 lety +1

      True

    • @sixstringedthing
      @sixstringedthing Před 2 lety +5

      The same is true of most "self-made" success stories. Always a hell of a lot more interesting than "they were born into money then they made a bunch more money by using the old money to generate new money".

  • @nulltugboat
    @nulltugboat Před 2 lety +150

    "I wasn't evil, I was just poor!"
    same

  • @BigDoof12
    @BigDoof12 Před 2 lety +33

    Youre one of my favorite channels ever. Genuinely a great dude who is down to earth and funny. Im proud of you dude

  • @bryanfellenbaum9250
    @bryanfellenbaum9250 Před 2 lety +8

    I've been watching from before lockdown and it's been so amazing seeing your channel grow and watch you talk about what you love. And I love the humility you still have.

  • @captaincapitalism9535
    @captaincapitalism9535 Před 2 lety +457

    It’s crazy to actually see the rise of a massive channel from the very beginning.
    You earned it Dank, congratulations!

    • @ethand4784
      @ethand4784 Před 2 lety +1

      dude it's been crazy watching this channel, I came here at 300 subscribers and now he's getting huge man, it's awesome

    • @randomthingonfire6947
      @randomthingonfire6947 Před 2 lety

      indeed

    • @sixstringedthing
      @sixstringedthing Před 2 lety +1

      I was rather late to the party, but just watching his sub count rocket up over the past year has been great to say. Obviously a lot of people need a bit of Wade's kind of humour in their lives. :)

  • @StephenHoldaway
    @StephenHoldaway Před 2 lety +847

    You're just a genuine, entertaining personality, mate. You could talk about anything that interests you in these videos and they'd still be top notch!

  • @ccgraig
    @ccgraig Před rokem +5

    Your story is the most incredible one in the world! I almost cried at some parts. I started watching you back when you looked at the icoustic iPod dock, and man, i do too cant belive your channel has 1 Million subs already, but mate, you're the best out here bringing entertaning and somewhat useful videos but mostly fun exciting ones and truly amazing dialogue.

  • @AZEOforreal
    @AZEOforreal Před rokem +1

    Considering I have watched you since your 5k subs, I feel so amazing to have supporting you on this. Congrats on everything, I’m still listening to the story, so I may edit and be back.

  • @Turt3752
    @Turt3752 Před 2 lety +537

    As a current music major, struggling through burnout both in general and from COVID, a story like this is very inspiring. Thank you for being here.

  • @spaofun
    @spaofun Před 2 lety +328

    I was a freelance musician/teacher trying to make it for years before I cracked a job as a tutor at a polytech. Now I have an actual salary just from talking about music. It's nuts. First thing I did with my new found wealth was sign up to your patreon. You're right, most pirates aren't bad people, they're just poor! You're an inspiration to us all. Lots of love from Invercargill - NZ

  • @agnivasil8595
    @agnivasil8595 Před 2 lety +11

    I kept coming back to make sure I heard your story in full. You’re living proof that even when you’re talented as heck, only hard work can help you go that extra mile. You’re epic and an inspiration mate, never change!

  • @mattedust
    @mattedust Před 2 lety +1

    I've just stumbled over your channel! not really in my general intrest... but then again your videos are captivating due to your energic personality! You've worked hard and taken some chances, and now showed that 'DankPods' is not just a persona. Hope you, and your closest, are continuing living your best life.

  • @itsgen8283
    @itsgen8283 Před 2 lety +305

    We need more actual personalities like this on CZcams. This is how CZcams should be! So many CZcamsrs seem like their just acting however will get their videos the most views

    • @Anino_Makata
      @Anino_Makata Před 2 lety +11

      It's actually kinda sad to realize that your last statement is factual reality. With the advent of automated algorithms and tightened restrictions imposed by sponsorships (and big companies wonder why we hate them), it's channels like Dankpods that keep my hope in CZcams alive.
      'Cause if you dare to break the shackles placed on you by companies and plot your own course of action, you live to the platform's true purpose. One that was long forgotten: to make videos, for the sake of making videos.

    • @dwightmanne
      @dwightmanne Před 2 lety +3

      CZcams is now corporate tube.

    • @STICKOMEDIA
      @STICKOMEDIA Před 2 lety +1

      So true

  • @joshgill3208
    @joshgill3208 Před 2 lety +241

    When he talked about his break down I felt horrible about how much he was going through and how exhausted he had to be. I am so glad your doing better.

  • @xsteveconwayx
    @xsteveconwayx Před 2 lety

    What a great video. I love stuff like this and I love your channel. The past couple months I’ve been writing down video ideas because guys like you made me want to start making videos because you make it look fun. I came up with an idea and I worked on it and worked on it and now the idea has completely changed direction and it’s exactly what I want to do. And now I’ve just been coming up with a bunch of video ideas because I want it to have legs. And watching you share your backstory snd your process is inspiring.

  • @rahulcheryala8177
    @rahulcheryala8177 Před 2 lety +6

    Hearing your story gives so much inspiration, I love your content, I love all of your videos, Huge respect for you, you've been through a lot and still rocking this. Keep Going mate ❤️

  • @Kummahndough
    @Kummahndough Před 2 lety +346

    The full origin story.
    Seriously, you're the biggest reason I started getting into audio equipment and the only reason I have a pair of Taotronics for my go-to pair of earbuds.
    Your comedy is pure quality, your videos feel like I'm talking with a friend (but my friend is a chaotic Aussie with a lot more friends and a snake and stuff), and I'm always looking forward to your new uploads.
    Congrats on 1 million; you deserve it, and we thank you for your good smelly content.
    Keep the nuggets coming.

  • @johnnyunfiltered1832
    @johnnyunfiltered1832 Před 2 lety +158

    Man I remember when we didn't even know how much memory a ipod would hold before it stopped reading it - cheers to more fun times, get frank a little sip of champagne on us

    • @thatguyalex2835
      @thatguyalex2835 Před 2 lety +1

      That might hurt/intoxicate the snake bro. :)
      Yes, I I know it's a joke.

  • @scullymills
    @scullymills Před 2 lety +1

    Just found this channel and I’m addicted lol love the humor and randomness of your videos . Glad this channel has worked out for you …and us tbh pure enjoyment! Thanks for the videos!

  • @fenbo
    @fenbo Před 2 lety

    Stumbled upon your vids in the past year and I've kept up with all your content ever since. Every video without exception has been super entertaining and you're great to listen to no matter what the topic is. Congrats on 1mil, Dank!! :D

  • @ChazBuns
    @ChazBuns Před 2 lety +446

    funny enough, wade's uprising is basically like Apple's uprising, where he was almost bankrupt, and eventually he found the formula to get rich and go nuts. the ipod's legacy has blessed him lol. truly an amazing feat, congrats bud 🍁🍻

    • @RandomPerson-ob1hk
      @RandomPerson-ob1hk Před 2 lety +1

      But at some point is he gonna use a different charger, remove the headphone jack (😡), become rich, become incompatible with everyone else, shared among the world yet alone?

    • @livinglitchfield6917
      @livinglitchfield6917 Před 2 lety +1

      @@RandomPerson-ob1hk And when that time comes, we'll still be there enjoying it all.

  • @Tylercm262
    @Tylercm262 Před 2 lety +237

    Knew you'd make a million the first vid I watched. The editing was crisp, and the narration was entertaining and informative at the same time. Frank endcards are also something to look forward to.

  • @ZoeyEldritch
    @ZoeyEldritch Před 2 lety +5

    It is CRAZY to learn all this mate won't lie, I can remember when I first found you for the 1TB Ipod and watched your other two videos and was hooked, I think you had around 3k or so subs at the moment?
    Been watching every vid ever since, now knowing the hustle you had I gotta say mate I sure am glad you found a way and we the community get to enjoy the channel for all it has to offer. Frank is of course what I am talking about.

  • @jonstechchannel
    @jonstechchannel Před 2 lety

    Been with you since practically the beginning, I remember you had less than 200 subs when I subscribed and I'm amazed at how fast you grew! Can't wait to see whats to come! Excited to see the ute and Mercs along with any iPod stuff!

  • @mlwrance
    @mlwrance Před 2 lety +525

    This channel has become one of my sources for "comfort videos" every week. I love seeing/hearing about tech that I've never heard of and ones that I remember vividly. I can't say I was there from the beginning but I can say I remember becoming a Patron when it was around 2000. Congrats on the 1 million subscribers! Before you know it, it'll be 2 million!

  • @Alex-oz3pb
    @Alex-oz3pb Před 2 lety +914

    finally, congrats man! You taught at my school and ended up selling your (fantastic) Honda to one of my mates, and from the few times we spoke you're genuinely a great great dude, you really deserve this.

  • @chrismaslennikov4064
    @chrismaslennikov4064 Před 2 lety +4

    you've been a great uplift during covid and ill still be here after :) thank you for all the vids and your efforts :)

  •  Před 2 lety

    I never expected this video to be emotional, but it was a little bit for me.
    I'm glad things turned out great for you and that I found your awesome channel.
    You're just so honest and humble, I love it.
    Keep the it up mate!

  • @abramhansen
    @abramhansen Před 2 lety +51

    "I hired my mum" well if that ain't the most wholesome thang I evva did see

  • @thewafflemanx
    @thewafflemanx Před 2 lety +324

    I love how passionate you were when talking about drumming. As a rookie drummer myself, I would love to learn how to all styles of music especially jazz. That passion made me smile wish you the best you with your nuggets. Much love my favorite Aussie 😂

  • @BurnyToast
    @BurnyToast Před 2 lety +2

    Genuinely always happy to see when you or your other channels post. Whether you're showing off obscure and crusty nuggets from the past, making Simpsons remixes, slowly making an old tiny fiat cromulent again, or inexplicably producing a banger song using bob backlund promos.

  • @KaniemaBey
    @KaniemaBey Před 2 lety

    Dude I am so happy for you! Ive been watching this channel grow from day one and rooting for you

  • @purenatural5736
    @purenatural5736 Před 2 lety +253

    I’m so happy to see a person that is happy with his life and buying everything he dreamed of. I hope your channel grows more.

    • @stefans.9194
      @stefans.9194 Před 2 lety +2

      Really heart warming story. I loved it!

  • @annakazama4799
    @annakazama4799 Před 2 lety +109

    I don't know your mom personally but seeing how she made the studio and how she really helped you out, makes me think she's the sweetest

  • @mandeadd
    @mandeadd Před 2 lety +1

    >RSI from typing
    >check desk at 29:33
    >stock Apple keyboard
    OH BOY DO I HAVE A HOBBY FOR YOU.

  • @rwolterbeek
    @rwolterbeek Před 2 lety

    Amazing story man, love your channel and knowing the back story just makes it better. Keep it up man!

  • @djsquarewave
    @djsquarewave Před 2 lety +124

    This will probably get lost in the sea of comments, but I just wanted to say that your story has honestly been a huge inspiration for me over the last two years. I already supported you on Patreon for Dankmus when you launched this channel, and found it from the CZcams community tab when you had, like, 70 subscribers here. I remember watching the ShrekPod video and wondering how the heck such entertaining content could only have, like, a hundred views.
    Then you completely blew up. No ads, no sponsorships, just one entertaining aussie bloke doing something he clearly has an immense passion for and is having the time of his life doing it. I've been working my butt off the last few years to establish myself creatively (pixel artist/illustrator) and seeing the success of people like you who are doing their own thing, 100% for the love and the fun of it, helps me remember that it's possible to not only make a living of it but to THRIVE.
    So thank you, Wade, and congratulations on your success. I'll keep giving you my one dollar a month, and you just keep doing what you're clearly having an absolute blast doing. Cheers, and here's to the next million! :)

    • @kylecarter5802
      @kylecarter5802 Před 2 lety +1

      I was basically going to write the same thing. T h a n k s f o r t h e D A N K !

  • @caffeinecreature
    @caffeinecreature Před 2 lety +335

    You show everyone that the CZcams dream is still alive, that one passionate person with zero resources and no team of professionals to support them, no brand deals and stinky little lies, can build a genuinely cool community, and make a living by taking on and completing insane and fun projects. This is an amazing story.

    • @eaar
      @eaar Před 2 lety +3

      when youtube punishes its creators for, well. creating. its such a shame and its so great to see that dankpods made it

  • @jeanbastien9424
    @jeanbastien9424 Před 2 lety +5

    Congrats man, this channel made me realize how much iPods played a part in my life as a teenager. Even the stuff I have no interest in is entertaining because of your personality, glad its working out for you!

  • @DamianF.749
    @DamianF.749 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey man stick with what you do. I found this channel during Covid lockdown and it gave me some good laughs and this is always a channel I come back to. Love the vids man

  • @milessynborski5303
    @milessynborski5303 Před 2 lety +190

    i love how he doesn’t just buy new everything. he uses it until it disintegrates. so good for the planet. i love how he genuinely cares about the planet, and his fans.

    • @FunBoysGaming
      @FunBoysGaming Před 2 lety +1

      Then again he buys like the same crappy HP iPod tenfold.

    • @VFink-qt2pt
      @VFink-qt2pt Před 2 lety +6

      @@FunBoysGaming
      But he saves the environment doing so. 1 HP iPod owned by DankPods is 1 less to end up in a landfill.
      (Yes, I see the problem coming up in the future with that logic, but I can I just deny it, and he will never die.

    • @YouCallum
      @YouCallum Před 2 lety +12

      @@FunBoysGaming On the other hand, he buys iPods and nuggets that are long out of production. They already existed and probably would have ended up in the bin otherwise

    • @TolNoodle
      @TolNoodle Před 2 lety

      Best way to do it really, I try n do the same usually but those aiiiittttttchhhhpeassss were mass produced af tbf

  • @agentv1240
    @agentv1240 Před 2 lety +132

    You've got to be the most incredible person on this platform. Your origin story exceeded every expectation, and shows how much you truly deserved this success.
    Now, WHATS UNDER THE CAR COVERS?! I see sedan nuggets.

    • @joshaldueza9618
      @joshaldueza9618 Před 2 lety

      from what it looks like, i think its that ol mate merc he mentioned in one of the other vids, the spray painted corolla that dank proposed poaching the lights from in the fixing the maluch video and james' own maluch that appeared in the same video

  • @zayd162
    @zayd162 Před 2 lety +2

    DUDE I NEVER KNEW JUST HOW AMAZING YOU ARE, You're so skilled I love it

  • @jUshRann1898
    @jUshRann1898 Před 2 lety +5

    This story is fucking beautiful, i genuinely wish you the best in your life. Take care mate and maybe one day we can all hope for a meet and greet

  • @aazdu03
    @aazdu03 Před 2 lety +1038

    I love your life, i love that you're so passionnate about so many things and love that you know and care about people's struggles. It was really nice and cute to have a small insight into your personnal life and you seem to be a genuinely wholesome dude. I hope you read this comment, you're a cool person, please never stop

  • @bnuuycomrade5089
    @bnuuycomrade5089 Před 2 lety +90

    I love how one of the Patreon members names is "Whether we wanted it or not, we've stepped into a war with the cabal on mars"
    It stops at war, but I'm sure they put either that line in or the whole speech.
    Props to them.

    • @orcastrike7750
      @orcastrike7750 Před 2 lety +7

      “So let’s start by taking out their command, one by one”

    • @orcastrike7750
      @orcastrike7750 Před 2 lety +2

      @@joshroehl6098 I don’t know why you’re spam promoting a 1.2 million view video, but gtfo

    • @kumi6797
      @kumi6797 Před 2 lety

      @@naisyahgendot3852 i barely know ‘er

    • @AlienatedAtom
      @AlienatedAtom Před 2 lety +2

      Patreon wouldn't let me add the "on mars" due to character limits :( but the important bits are all there!

  • @_neddy_teddy_8048
    @_neddy_teddy_8048 Před 2 lety

    i love hearing your story it is so inspirational and crazy how far you have come I wish you the best in the future and thank you so much for your unique content!

  • @iceboundglaceon
    @iceboundglaceon Před 2 lety +1

    been watching your channel for nearly 2 years now and ended up buying some kz zs10 pro and noticed regardless whether it's flac, yt, or spotify. or if it's played from my quest2, phone, or my laptop it has a static sound when ever audio is played. ends up completely drowning out quiet noises with static and is terrible for watching movies or listening to music. do you know why this could be happening? also the volume is super sensitive where i have to turn down the source to like a tenth volume...
    p.s keep up the amazing content

  • @CommanderPiglet
    @CommanderPiglet Před 2 lety +72

    He has a Virago, plays drums, and loves old shitty cars.
    I'm starting to think this guy is my long lost brother.

  • @thrashingrhino3212
    @thrashingrhino3212 Před 2 lety +72

    my jaw hit the floor, i didn't know you were Dankmus! i'm not sure how the two Danks never crossed my mind before. my favorite's are Yes and Not Lenny. but Dr zaius can never leave my brain! keep up the great work!

  • @mayw6571
    @mayw6571 Před 2 lety

    Congrats mate, you've earned all your success, here's to many more laughs! Also for when you do that video on the Bantham - that price label is from a Fry's Electronics here in the states, which itself closed down a few years ago. What a nugget!

  • @carlosmiguelsalamat3357

    here since 400k, congrats mate! i just love watching ur vids and u are soooo entertaining

  • @tonyd723
    @tonyd723 Před 2 lety +143

    You’re such a genuine guy and you deserve all of it man. Can’t believe it been only 2 years since I found you. Feel like I’ve known you my whole life lol. Good luck on everything

  • @Perilloux
    @Perilloux Před 2 lety +36

    I think my favorite thing about this origin story is that you seem sooooo much happier for what you’re doing now. It’s heartwarming to see how excited you get about not having to deal with the hardships of your old schedule.

  • @NoArmsSally
    @NoArmsSally Před 2 lety +6

    goddammit man, I teared up and I don't even know you. your personality really is infectiously charming and you're doing a great job. looking to the future!

  • @Josh_Quillan
    @Josh_Quillan Před 2 lety

    It was the Raycons vid where it all started for me. So many sponsor spots on things I watch and I really got curious whether they weren't as crap as they looked. There was a non-sponsored review - and you were hilarious. Watched everything else you did - equally fun and funny. Let me say, many channels have made me wonder about subbing to patreon but you are the only one that's actually made me do it. Turns out your philosophy is just like mine when it comes to making things available.
    Love your channel, friend. Hope you keep growing and expanding. Looking forward to whatever you do!

  • @error-null
    @error-null Před 2 lety +46

    I didn't know a pair of talking hands could have such an interesting life story

  • @agustinusreynaldi7101
    @agustinusreynaldi7101 Před 2 lety +214

    The good things when I found this channel:
    1. Got some laugh because some funny moments
    3. Bought a decent IEM by KZ because he reviewed it
    3. Knowing he has another channels
    4. EeePeeCee, HAITCH PEA, PKCELL, 1 GRIT, etc.....
    5. Frank teh danger noodle

    • @lionellerichee
      @lionellerichee Před 2 lety +2

      Used KZ ZS3s for 4 years, moved onto KZ ZSTs. They're awesome :)

    • @daniel_gallardo808
      @daniel_gallardo808 Před 2 lety

      Don't forget the Sexy Speaker(s)

    • @ErickHatesBMC
      @ErickHatesBMC Před 2 lety

      oh my pkcell

    • @hugoslav843
      @hugoslav843 Před 2 lety

      Same, ive bought taotronics soundliberty 79 from his recommendations, managed to find a pkcell, 3d printed a mount and put it on my wall

  • @shoupdeus2380
    @shoupdeus2380 Před 2 lety

    Man i actually listened to your music before watching your channel
    never knew it was you this whole time
    what an inspiration

  • @reallyryan_
    @reallyryan_ Před 2 lety

    I recently came across this channel and I've been binge watching your content I've watched so many videos! You are one of the most entertaining people I've ever come across in years on yt, this channel is awesome!! Greetings from Scotland! Please never give up on your dreams!