So I guess I should talk about why I left The Game Theorists
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- čas přidán 6. 04. 2023
- This video was hell to make, for several reasons. From "wtf footage do I use" to it refusing to render for three days to "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanxiety!", I wasn't really looking forward to it. But I wanted to clear the air so people stop guessing and speculating. I can't overemphasize how much I respect Matt and his team, so please do not take this video as a call to action to bother any of them. Things happen, people split because things aren't working anymore, it's the way of the world. So just sit back and enjoy this story while I tell it to you, and leave it at that? Alright?
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Apparently there are some people who are misunderstanding the "Napkin math" portion. I definitely wasn't saying that we were working 10 hour days, 365 days a year, with no breaks, just that that's how many DAYS of editing there were in total, if you *did* put the days back to back. I promise you, nobody can work that hard without a mental breakdown. Sorry if that was confusing for folk!
Austin...we WILL miss you and your powerful energy you brought to the channel...
Dear Austin,
Hiiiiiiiiiii, it's me, a random person on the internet! I'm really sad to see you go! But, I'm glad you are holding onto that light, I watched, loved, and anticipated EVERY single episode you made. You sparked a now unhealthy obsession for physics inside me, that set me on my path to studying it in college. I can't thank you enough for all the mind blowing math and wonder that you produced over the years, and it's all because I wanted to know how my Pokemon evolving will kill me, like the true Pokemon fan I was and still am.
I'm glad that my friends sent me this so I know where to find your content, and I have LOT to catch up on.
This isn't goodbye, it's a new begging. Thank you, Austin.
Sincerely, The Internet
Hope things go better for you austin.
You know, sad things didn't work out, but hopefully in the future, things start to pick up for you man. Respect to you and Matt, all day.
Glad you're on your own again. Can't wait to see what you post!
Another Perspective: of all the partner shows that Game Theory hosted, yours persisted the longest. Even as the CZcams algorithm disincentivized your content year after year, your show persisted. That’s because you were making good content that we enjoyed. You did a damn good job. Eventually falling to a current constantly flowing against you is nothing to be ashamed of, but standing in spite of that current for longer than anyone could imagine? That’s a ducking accomplishment!
Can’t wait to see more videos!
Honestly the only reason I was still subscribed to the Game Theorists was *for* the Science Of videos. The rest of their content had grown further from what I enjoyed, but my love for the Science Of series never wavered. Love ya, Austin!
@@SomeSpicyCheese It's exactly the same for me. Austin's videos at some point became the only reason to stay subscribed there. I am somewhat happy that there's now a separate channel for it, even though the process of getting there was probably very painful. Honestly can't wait to see what comes next for/from Austin :)
@@SomeSpicyCheese Same here. I was subscribed to Shoddycast, then I subscribed to GT when Austin moved there. Now, I don't really have a reason to stay subscribed there, Austin is back home.
Perfectly said.
Austin listen to Thunderscreamer, he has the right of it. you survived the algorithm the longest because your content was on par with matpat's.
Couldn't agree more with this thread, the only reason I ever subscribed to GT was because I was following Austin and his Science! videos. Love you man, you do what you need to do for you sanity and your family with no regrets.
Man, this video hits home. My shows on Game Theory dipped in views in no small part to the algorithm, I went through pits of depression because of a lack of therapy and medication plus that view dip, my content suffered more because I lost my drive and inspiration, voluntarily left the channel, and my content has been delisted on the channel.
Austin, your content was great and I'm glad you have the opportunity to upload your content again so that people can still see it. Much like Game Theory proper, it encouraged people to fall in love with math and science. You were a pleasure to meet when we did the Theorist trip in Vegas and I'm really glad that your mental health is improving and you've found your spark to create again. It's funny, I've seen the name ShoddyCast around the internet, but I never got around to watching your content here or even knew it was you who made it! I just thought you were a cool dude and if the stuff here is even half as good as The Science, I'm going to have a lot of fun binging through your backlog. 😃
Them delisting it seems unnecessarily petty......if they don't want them anymore then they should pass them over to you. Makes no sense to just not have the available for anyone anymore just because they aren't/shouldn't be getting the revenue from it.
@@SoManyRandomRamblings I think it's because deleting videos takes the views and engagement from your channel, so it negatively affects it. I can see why you'd think it's petty, but I think it's a decently neutral solution because they stop profiting from a former employee's work, but they also don't have to take a hit in their numbers. Keeping them there might also invite unnecessary controversy. Also, they're being allowed to reupload their videos, so I think it's an acceptable solution 😳
Just keep in mind that a lot of the older Shoddycast stuff was produced by its previous owners!
Woah Drake, I had no idea you were a theorist! I was once a big fan of GT, but I found you through the It's Super Affective guy years ago, and can say that you never needed them to produce quality 💙
@what even is this those old videos can probably drain views from other stuff if they aren't the same as the main content and the algorithm says ew this gets no views bad channrp
My first Game Theory Videos was yours, hearing “It’s MEEEEE!, Austin!!” Made my day every single time
I can’t lie I came here just idly clicking on videos and recognized Austin’s voice so immediately it sent me into a panic
@@elenawilkins5487who didnt?
Same i watched the Pokémon dad ash theory
...
I'm gonna miss hearing that. Hearing Austin was always a treat to me in those videos...
I’m glad CZcams recommended this to me because I had no idea where you went. The videos gradually stopped, all of them unlisted, so the Science didn’t cross my mind for a while, and it wasn’t like there was any MatPat on the couch announcement where you were now.
in fairness... im kinda glad there wasnt. It wasnt fun being left in the dark, but it also wasnt Matt's story to tell.
I agree it took a while to find this video but I ended up thinking about where did Austin end up and I missed his videos
@@dexterbarnhart1649. That’s how I ended up here. I had to search for “The Science of Minecraft” because I couldn’t find any of the Austin videos. Glad I found his channel.
@dexterbarnhart1649 where can I watch the videos at
After you left game theory i think that a lot of people, including me were wondering “were did Austin go” so I think that a lot of people would like it for you to ask the game theorists to post a message telling them that you were on shoddycast now
I didn't even know he left until this video.
i watched game theory for austin
@@DamoMartin same
Lmao not at all, never ever heard fo this guy and used to watch game theory for years, when you think of game theorist you think of MatPat not this random guy haha
@@findus3d Austin was why I discovered Game Theory and why I subbed to them. Guess I might as well unsub from them since I never even watch the theory videos anymore
I'm so happy that this is not some drama thing. Best of luck to you, Austin, I'll be here when you post next.
Same I was scared it was
Fr i saw the title and thumbnail and audibly went: 'ohhhh shiet.' (I'm also not surprised this is about youtube being the worst honestly...)
People in the comments sadly are trying to turn it into a drama.tnkng and trying to twist Austin's words into "matpat is evil", which is honestly disgusting.
@@camharkness People do that with every facet of MatPat. Ever since he made a theory on whatever fandom they're a part of, they've been having a panic attack at the idea that his views on a franchise are different from theirs. It's the height of pathetic to see how desperately people want to make a villain out of somebody who has done nothing wrong. MatPat is just one example.
@@Naokarma it's disgusting.
I noticed there was a gap of The Science episodes, and I'm kinda ashamed that it took me this long to notice, cuz (don't tell Matt) you were my favorite part of Game Theory. Your personality, your humor, it was a breath of fresh air. And I'm glad you're doing better man, hope you continue to go nowhere but up front here
I don't think austin and mat are on Good terms
@@Allison193why
It's an assumption
@@Allison193 read the description
@jacobrutzke691 whatever man it's too early to get in a argument
The statement "It’s MEEEEE!, Austin!" has change the dynamic of my family for many years. I am hoping that this... battle that you have indeed survived renews you vigor for creation. You are miss mate, truly.
I literally searched for the "makes no goddamned sense!!!" videos with "Its ME! Auuuustiiiiiin!" in my head a while back....With the distaste I already had for GTFTweT, this just kind of sets the shades of 🤮 I had for MP and his ilk (I really dont like those types of people.....even austin gets on my nerves sometimes. But he makes good content, even I may not agree with a specific point or interpretation, its still entertaining. MP is just......🤢. IMHO, of course. Others can feel how they like, thats just how I feel. Your mileage may, could, would, and should very).
Also Austin, boopy. Cringe is only relevant if you value the opinions of others above your own. Screw the zeitgeist, its toxic in this modern age. If you want to make a tetris video because you fould a neat aspect of it, then make a tetris video because you found a neat aspect of it. The GT crowd are lulcatz, you cannot herd them and they're more fickle than literally any cat ever. Their california no is the equivalent of shitting in a slipper. Dont look to them for die hardness, they're just nerd culture cosplayers wasting STEM funding on pats of the back while only paying attention enough to the science to remember a few buzzwords they toss around to feel smart (usually while thinking themselves special for not addressing the trauma left over from school and believing 'math is hard' and 'they're bad at it' and putting zero effort into learning some basic steps that become obvious with the slightest application of recreational maths...of course thats not what the rest of the cool people do so why should they risk being ostracized by doing something the group isnt? See? lulcat posers, all of em....).
I wanted to see your videos, man. And while I think your views still needs some finessing (again, IMHO, my opinions are no more valid than anyone elses, especially not above your own, the first person responsible for ourselves is ourselves), there is nothing wrong with recognizing your brain isnt in a good head space. Just remember one thing, regardless of anything else, you CAN do it. I believe in you. We dont have to agree, thats called being human. But I do believe you CAN do it.
Just remember Austin, you and you alone made me understand punnet squares. 2 weeks of science within school failed me, but 20 minutes of finding ash’s father and all of a sudden I was top of the class.
🙌🙌
That's awesome
Austin literally was the only reason i passed my genetics test in biology, thank you for being so awesome Austin.
i literally rewatched his videos when i was getting behind in science
Within the endless sea of fnaf theories, one loud man with a ruler gave something different and interesting. Keep at it. You've got gold.
Yes
Agreed. Never played fnaf, never watched those videos. I always enjoyed Austin’s tho
@@3nowStorms something wrong with fnaf theories? Did I miss something?
@@Jack_Kennedy1987 they are just being dragged on for too long and it's really repetitive now
@@3nowStorm To be fair to MatPat, he *did* try to take a break from FNAF content.
People just kept nagging about it because they wanted him to make the clusterfuck it turned into. The fact that FNAF turned into a self-contradictory mess of absurd numbers of retcons- both blatantly admitted, and ones that were slid in with no purpose other than causing confusion- because the creators (first Cawthorn alone, then the greater scope) would get offended by both the fan base *correctly* guessing things before they were revealed, and because they DIDN'T guess correctly. Or just making the timeline deliberately vague and messed up because it was the lazy way to create a 'mystery,' and sounded better than admitting, "Oh yeah, the timeline doesn't make sense because we didn't give enough fucks to make it make sense."
MatPat was pretty fed up with FNAF from around the time that Cawthorn admitted that he saw the relationship with Game Theorists as being "adversarial at times."
Seriously, in the theories from the last few years, you can hear how sick he is of FNAF retconning stuff and being 'deliberately' vague as a thinly veiled excuse for crappy writing. Plus the way that he kept delaying videos for FNAF- you can only delay videos for months at a time a few times before it's an obvious sign of burnout on the subject... but MatPat really doesn't like to disappoint the viewers.
And since the channel is technically a corporation, he also literally can't afford to.
After the announcement of Mat Pat leaving I remembered the Science episodes and missed them. Never knew why they stopped, and was shocked to find out that they were unlisted.
Literally same, I saw the new people taking over the channels and was like wait Austin would be a great replacement where is he. Really wished they said something bc I didnt know he was in Shoddy cast until now. I always just watched the theories as they came Wethersfield it was Mat or Austin but I really liked the manic energy and heavy math.
Pop science CZcams videos are for the kiddies not for grown ass men to watch! Unless you love rotting your brain!
I have long missed The Science... show on Game Theory. When you first joined the GT channel, I ate up all previous episodes on ShoddyCast. When it left, I noticed and I was genuinely sad about it. Thankfully, CZcams finally decided to show me this channel update and now I know there are new SCIENCE! episodes for me to watch, I am very happy. Especially for the Tetris one. Because I friggin' love Tetris
So THAT's what happened.
Looking forward to seeing what you've got in store, Austin. Depression is one hell of a dragon to fight.
A fight that plagues us all.
and saddly its really one you dont slay you just kinda beat it back for a time depression sucks
Austin unlocked his third eye. The SCIENCE shall be unstoppable!!!! Cheering you on!
Things can go back to being "FUCKING TERRIFYING" and "MAKING NO GODDAMN SENSE!"
San here bro
He's Super Saiyan 7
@@gamecrow8354 hell yea!😂
@@gamecrow8354 that’s what I was thinking 🤣🤣
Gonna be honest i had no idea you had your own channel until this video, but i just wanna say your old game theory videos were far more interesting to me than the lore vids that were flooding the channel ever since fnaf came around, i hope your doing well and i wish you the best in life ❤
With MatPat retiring I suddenly wondered 'why not let Austin take over?' and I found this video while trying to figure things out. I'm glad to find you again, you were always fun to me, you and your great science videos. Very happy to give you a sub, Sir!
Man, hearing the occasional "HEY! It's me! Austin!" has been some of my favorite youtube content for the past few years. This video just came up on my recommended, so I'm definitely hitting that sub button. I hope that you continue to heal! Much love man
Honestly same. It was refreshing to hear it instead of just being matpat and hearing a different line of thinking and (mostly) different style of video
I did too, though I preferred it when it was from his personal channel instead. Although Matt and Austin film a lot of similar content the styles vary so much that it can be jarring
Yeah and the best part for me is that he was almost always right, if you catch my drift? Like he gave us maths and solved that maths, whereas matpat often just...doesnt do basic research or gets so many things wrong so it was refreshing to get these videos that just made sense
Yes same here kinda nostalgic for those
Austin was always my favourite of the two, so it sucks to see that he was leaving, but I’m definitely gonna sub so I can see more of Austin’s stuff
I had no idea that you were the one not only voicing the videos, but editing them too. You were such an integral part of Game theory and such a staple of my childhood, I was worried when I noticed you hadn't been featured on there in a while. Glad to hear you're doing better now. Don't give up man :]
honestly for me, it was his slowing appearances on gt that lead to me no longer watching any of gt
@@lustyom Agreed. The channel felt more alive and relatable with multiple people hosting, now with just Mat as the face it feels more just like a business. It always has been a business, but at least it used to not feel as much like one.
@@lustyom really as soon as MatPat made Mario is Sociopath, I knew that channel was full of Bullshit
@@ItsDesca to be fair, GTlive usually has multiple hosts, not just Mat
This video was just randomly recommended to me and after a bit of watching, I noticed you were the guy I binge watched all of your stuff on Game Theory. I mainly watched your videos, only deviating to Mat’s stuff on FNAF. Good to know you’re better and I look forward to seeing what you do here.
God everything Austin says is a quote...
I'm so glad you're doing better. As a person who's also had portions of their life practically stolen through shame and depression, I love that you're in higher spirits. Your writings and prose stir something inside me and invoke.. determination. I love that you're honest and open with your struggle and are actively tearing down walls of shame associated with taking medications for our own well being! I treasure that this is an opportunity for you to have creative channel freedoms and I'm excited to see how you steer your raw authentic content. Here's to art and joy and heartbreak and freedom. And new beginnings. Cheers, Austin. Sincerely, PhilosophicalOpossum.
Not surprised you brought math into this.
All things considered, it's really good to know you're doing alright, Austin.
I don’t like pop science videos online they’re good for kids, but they’re not good for people like us older people that need much more grounded, honest conversation about science game theory and everything we see in order to dissect what is real and what is not real in a debate on the media.
coming to here right after seeing the mat goodbye vid definitly hits hard . but when he mentioned about the people who were there at the start i instantly wondered and had to check about austin and see if he still uplouds . and even with understanding what was said , tbh this vid just felt the best one to comment my thoughts as contredictory as it is . when mat mentioned how people view him i realized what the game theory was to other people were THE SCIENCE OF series and austin to me . that childhood - ish figure who was one of the few things that made me persists to try to learn science(even though i sucked at it) and see how cool it is ,even if fictive in a sense .
and the even cooler thing is that i am getting closer and closer to learning more intresting stuff. the stuff i was exicted about as well.
so in short , by the random chance this gets seen, i wanna say tyvm for inspiring me and ill try my hardest to be that same inspiring figure you were to me . and hopfully spark more curiosity and awe for science . and hope youre doing better
from that one random guy who does remember you
I have been here back when you where on this channel because I felt you where making the niche science math stuff that game theory stopped making. I moved with you to the game theorists and loved every hairbrained scheme. I am glad to hear you are doing better and I can't wait to watch what ever you do next.
i always felt that your content went further in depth than the Theorist did. Theorist videos introduce things and quickly moves thru the content while your stuff went further with the work to explain weird things like gravity in minecraft or how a different means of holding a controller is changing a game.
He basically did what MatPat did at the start before Mat switched to doing Five Nights at Freddy's advertisement. Game Theory used to actually put in some effort rather than advertise MineCraft and shitty indie horror games and trawl Reddit for weak fan theories.
@@Illier1 Mat is doing Minecraft advertising at this point. Aside from that timeline he's practically abandoned fnaf.
This is totally true. I never liked seeing Austin on Game Theory. It never fit. It felt like Austin had to lower himself and his standards to be on part of Matt’s squeaky clean brand.
@King of flames I just used FNAF as an example of when he really began to decline in terms of quality and more focus on Algorithm and potential advertisement opportunities
He's basically what Mat Pat used to be back before the FNAF took over the theory landscape and the lore heavy ones that came with it.
Hey! I enjoyed the Tetris video! Don't you dare talk down on yourself! I enjoyed your nitpicking on the science of video game mechanics that doesn't make sense, I've caged the ADHD part of my brain, but there is always an itch your videos were/are/will be exactly what that craving I didn't even had! Thank you for putting in the time, you got this!
I thought it was a really interesting episode as well
Austin is in my top five favorite CZcamsrs and he deserves to be happy
@@epic4624 yoooo, I totally agree
That tetris episode was legit really interesting, plus when he brought up how they were surpassing their limits intuitive and impressive
I was going to say the same
I can’t believe it took CZcams this long to recommend this video to me! I missed all the Austin videos on Game Theory! I am glad you got help for your mental health. It’s so important and that perspective is 110% real!
I haven’t heard your voice in years, but I was looking for your old videos because I wanted to find fun applications of the concepts I was learning in physics class. Your descriptions of emotional struggle are perfectly detailed and I enjoyed catching up. It’s nice to hear you again. I’m gonna enjoy rewatching your classics.
i may be in the minority, but you were the reason why I subscribed to game theory initially. Don't stop doing what you love, man. I'll be sticking around here to watch you.
Same.
Same here
Same
He was the only reason I watched anything on that channel anymore
@@cas8568 same
I'm literally walking out of my very first visit with a therapist. The struggle to deal with rejection and depression and everything else is very tough. But it feels so good to actually deal with these issues.
I'm happy for you. Happy for everyone that says "I'm going to be better." And then does.
Congrats on seeing a therapist for the first time. I recently did as well. I'm proud of us.
Been in therapy for most of my life. I’m proud of you, boo 😊 it really sucks to talk about depression with someone, so good on you for doing it! If you’re talking about rejection sensitivity disorder, I have it and I hate it 😊
I've never gone myself, I've considered it many times. I'm almost an adult, maybe I can start taking myself soon
Congrats on seeing a therapist.
I've been to a bunch of therapists and here's something that I wish people had told me. It is: some therapists are just bad, and some therapists are good but just not right for you. But some therapists are good and are right for you and that's awesome. So if you feel you're not making progress or if you feel that a given therapist isn't right for you, it's entirely acceptable to just find another one.
@@lightworker2956 THIS!!! This is SO important!!
Also, just because a therapist was a good fit before doesn’t mean you won’t outgrow them eventually. And that’s perfectly ok- natural, even
I was really sad and surprised to not see any of your content in Game Theory for a while; and i didn't know that you had a channel yourself. But it so good to hear about you again, Austin
Your videos are some of the best that Game Theory has on their channel. My mood instantly perks up as I hear the opening notes of Habenara from Carmen playing in an intro.
Holy fuck that was the most real description of depression and recovery I've ever heard. I wasn't familiar with you but decided to watch this on a whim, and I'm glad I did. That was an incredible perspective. Thanks. Subed.
Subbed*
For years now your SCIENCE videos were the only reason I looked at the Theory channel. I'm really glad you are feeling better and have a good footpath towards better mental health.❤
Yeah i am glad I am now about being able to unsubscribe from game theory cause the sciance was the only thing I was saying there for. God speed you amazing person
It was the best part, but now that it's gone forever, I feel really sad, what's even the point with game theory now?
@@ZoZoxZo More Fnaf videos I am sure
Literally, the only reason I was still subbed to GT was
"THE SCIENCE...."
Likewise
You took this exemplary well and, honestly, if you went through this, there is not a thing you can't do. You are extremely powerful. I hope you keep that mindset, even though the toughest has passed.
Austin! I can’t tell you how much I missed “The Science!” Videoes! I would always find myself binging all the episodes of it sometimes and I always said “man I wish Austin was able to make more”. I really hope you’re able to make more from this channel! I always very much enjoyed your content.
I never unsubbed from Shoddycast, I loved your content for so long and watched you on Theorists too. I'm glad you're back and I'll still be watching your SCIENCE videos and everything else forever!
Same here. Game Theory was how I found out about Austin and Shoddycast, but I subscribed as soon as I discovered them. I’ve been steadily losing interest in GT for a long time and finally unsubbed a few months ago, but never from Shoddycast. If you’re reading this Austin, you were the best content on that channel and I’m so happy to see you reuploading your GT videos here. I’m equally excited about all the new videos you’ve been making (including that Tetris video), and I’m overjoyed to hear that you’ve been doing better. We love you, Austin! ❤
Agreed!
Not gonna lie, your content was my favorite from the game theorists channel, and I loved shoddycast before. Depression is really flipping rough, and I'm glad you're taking care of yourself! I'm excited for what you might make in the future!
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Same here. I was only subbed to GT so I could watch Austin's videos. I'm not really interested in videos about FNAF, at least the ones MatPat did so far. The ones Austin did were a lot more scientific and fun to watch and I also want to see his fallout videos more.
Austin, if you are reading this, please know one thing. I was there only for you and I'm here now because of you. Caught me off guard to see your videos unlisted but I also keep a playlist with all of them in case I want to watch your content again. I know it's not the same, and I want to see your content come to shoddycast as soon as feasibly possible.
Peace. And God bless
I was always disappointed when I saw the blue text. Didn’t like the constant “I’m on pills and tired out my mind” “humor.”
@@cajunking5987 ok, lots of people do, I loved his videos more than was probably healthy.
Hate to mess up the 555 likes but this was a great comment.
Hearing your intro always brings a brightness in to topics near and wide. You go Austin! You make awesome content!
I honestly think I really needed to hear this. Today, I went to a friend's funeral. We fell out of contact after a while because our personalities were just so different - she was an extrovert while im an introvert. I like staying in my comfort zone, she pushed herself to do all sorts of things - dance, play water polo, travel, party, etc. I was struck by how different our lives are. How the highlights of her days, her weeks, are social events and gatherings with friends. How mine tended to be catching up on shows I've already watched and books I've already read. I don't think I'll be making major differences in my life, but I've always wanted to try some form of martial arts. I really want to animate more. I keep putting it off because 'oh I'll get around to it eventually' but if I keep thinking like that I'll never get there. For her, and because of this, I think I'll do the things I want. For me!
I want to do more, be more. Don't waste your time on earth. It's so short, so unpredictable and it goes by so so fast. Good luck with your future, Austin! You'll be missed on Theory
Your outgoing friend died? I’m so sorry. What did she die of?
@@PunsandPixels It's tricky to talk about because I'm passionate about the subject (moreso now than ever) and think it should be talked about more, but perhaps in a more appropriate setting? It's an upsetting topic and the case was farmed for clickbait inappropriately by news outlets, which only dramatised her death rather than critically thinking about the cause. I think it's best I don't get into specifics because it was a highly publicised story where I live and I don't want her to be remembered/found out about that way. I'm sorry! Thank you for your condolences
I’m so sorry that your videos were unpopular, every time I saw you on the videos I just assumed I was in the wrong channel. I hope your mental health improves to a better state and I deeply apologize for everything that has happened to you.
I thought the same, I'm also a terrible person when I comes to change and would click off, I hope his mental health improves and it's good to see he has his own channel noe
"unpopular" that's relative. A lot of channels could only dream of having a video with 600k views
@@teighanwalker4409 Me too, now hearing him again I feel so bad.
Yeah I was so damn confused... I thought he had his own channel, then I saw him on game theory once, and I kept seeing him again and again, and then i couldn't remember if he had his own channel or not.
Alright, you probably won’t see this but I’m going to say it anyway… you are single handedly responsible for my love and interest in science and math, school was very difficult for me because it is not a friendly environment for autistic people and I wanted to just give up and fail. But you ignited a spark within me and showed me a different path that spiraled into a career, hobbies, love, passion and a life I want to live. You inspired a story I’ve been writing now and it’s an extremely important passion project that has kept me happy, I know it can get dark and things are scary. But just remember that you have already accomplished something amazing. You’ve helped another person. And that’s something that you should be proud of, you’ve helped a lot of people. And I’m very proud of you as a person. Thank you
Just want to throw out there that this isn't a one-off instance. I actually had multiple friends in middle school who were able to give STEM another try because of how inspired they felt by Austin's SCIENCE show :)
@@devon-crain good. I was wondering if I was just an outlier, this man has touched so many lives in an amazing way. I really hope he knows how much we appreciate him
Same, just same, as an afab with adhd and got bullied relentlessly for it + subpar and One-Per-Subject teachers in math and science. I had to just. Give up and survive. Austin reignited “NO, you are curious, Try Anyway, and who cares it’s taken you longer.”
Alas, I cannot do math and science classes, afterall, due to chronic auto immune inflammation in my hands. It’s just…too much writing for me to do safely, even now on an auto immune medication going on 5.5 months now. BUT, I’ll always be grateful for that, and Austin’s Videos (+ 8bitmusictheory and OSP) still helped reignite being willing to just TRY again.
…so now I’ll be finishing out an associates in music, then probably transferring to a university to finish out a bachelor’s instead. And who knows-if my physical health can continue to stabilize or even improve? I may try auditing (vs taking-prolly still too much writing For Credits, fuuuuck flareups…) math and science classes. Or…just content myself with Austin’s and Astrum’s videos on applied physics and astronomy
Same here i think half the things i vaguely know today are from him
@@spacecat8511 A bit unrelated, but did your hands hurt when you write? Mine did, especially for long periods of time. Also am a slow writer. How do you get help for that? All I was told was "just write faster lol"
Explains a lot, and honestly I loved your videos on the Theorist channels. I had a feeling something happened, truly hate that your content had to be unlisted, hopefully they can resurface with no backlash or relist. Any and every little video I was able to come across was fun and hilarious. But this is ShoddyCast, I hope to see what content is to come here on out.
I really wish that Game Theory had made some sort of announcement when you left, I just found your channel after thinking back to an old episode over there and then realized I hadn't seen a new one come up in a while. You provided a great contrast to the other videos on the channel and I'm glad to see that you are doing well on your own.
Also I'm loving all of the footage from Fromsoft games, super pretty to look at and perfectly matches the theme of the video with your proverbial internet "death and rebirth" into something greater
Every time Austin talks about his mental health, it hits me really hard. You have been my favorite content creator for a while. Good luck.
For real, when there was only FNAF content, hearing a "HEYYYY, ITS ME, AUSTIN!" was so great. And you were my boyfriend's favorite creator on the Theory Channel.
Likewise
Dude yes! I have really lost interest in game theory. It's all fnaf, or some weird indie game/mobile game. The channele is so obviously overly directed at 12 year Olds. There has been so many amazing games coming out lately, I was hoping for somthing on the hogwarts legacy game, or, the new God of war, or somthing, because there one of the biggest games out this year and in the last couple years.
@@coreyblitz2000 What they now call a theory is just explaining the lore that's just a bit hidden. There's no theory about all this stuff MatPat explains for the games.
which video is that?
@@EkkoTheGekko honestly their other channels are better. Food theory is my favorite, but Film theory is really good too. Style theory is outstanding, and that’s coming from someone who doesn’t really care about fashion or style either!
haven't watched too much of game theory for long years now, but your theories were always my favourites in the earlier days of youtube. I'm struggling with depression too and your metaphor's good. Have a nice life and hope your dog's feeling ok too wherever he might be nowdays.
Wow, I’m so sorry for all the things you went through. In the past years I’ve only watched your videos on the game theory channel, my favorite one was the science behind portal. I wanted to rewatch it yesterday and couldn’t find it anywhere. I hope you will reupload your videos someday and I’m glad you’re doing better :)
My goodness, I thought I was going crazy when I didn’t see your videos on the theorist anymore. Your videos were some of my favorites on the theorist channel. It’s good to know that you are doing better and I can’t wait to see what you produce in the future.
I miss those videos too....Mat Pat become the vilian...sad...
My husband has always loved your content so much- it's actually how I discovered you. You are not stupid for not realizing you were in the dark, it was all you knew. Sometimes it's so much harder to acknowledge that you're in pain than it is to simply be in the pain. Your content means something to people.
Funny enough this man helped me understand my religion better when he talked about quantum mechanics
Hehehe. Man, it’s funny how one person who shares about his struggles can make others be able to admit they are in the dark too. Thank you for doing this. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you!
That’s crazy, out of all the game theory videos yours were always my favorite. I’m glad I found your channel and really REALLY hope you get better
Well, that explains a lot. Honestly, my favorite videos on the Theorist channel was actually yours, and I've noticed now I actually haven't been watching that channel. I'm so glad that you can see the sun Austin, I know how difficult depression can be and how weird it can see to finally see that. I'm so happy to see you here and I can't wait to see more. Keep being happy, keep doing better and living happily. That's what I hope you continue to go up and up.
I remember rewatching a lot of TheScience! videos on GT, but I haven’t heard of the Theorist channel in a while. Wish there was a way to watch all his taken down videos : (
i only got recommended his videos for the last few years. a few of matts videos here and there, but a majority of them was austins. and now i think about it, i havent watch gt in months at this point, unless it just ends up autoplaying when im not paying attention
"my content just wasn't as good as the rest" said the man who singlehandedly kept me subscribed to game theory for the past 3 years, said the man who is the reason I constantly have classical music stuck in my head, said the man who gave me hope that the videos produced in my childhood would one day return to mainstream.
your THE SCIENCE videos is the biggest reason I grew up to be a nerd and I will always remember the name Austin for that.
YOOOOOOO SO MUCH FACT!!!!!;
Me too, me too buddy.
Yes! Fuck the YT algorithm, it simps for the stupid and bland
This just got recomended to me again. I hope things are getting better. Also you are actually the reason I started to grow out my undercut aswell, and I love it, even though the process sucks
I am so happy to hear you're feeling better. I've always appreciated your unfiltered discussion about depression and struggles with motivation creatively. I hope your family and child are still doing healthy and happy as well. I've always waited for and looked for your videos on Mat's channel, more than his, and I'm embarrassed to not know you had your own channel before now. Just know that I have always appreciated you, your math, your way of explaining hard science-y things.
Its always fun to hear your voice, reminds me of the old day of "NO GOD DAMN SENCE" and such, makes me smile. Glad to hear you are doing much better and are enjoying life again. I personally, have never really dealt with chronic depression or anxiety but my older sister did and I watched it tear her apart over time.
It has been a few years since I watched a bona fide game theory video, I would actually just watch the Science videos whenever I saw them or the early access ones from Patreon. Them getting bought out is interesting but I'm not surprised honestly, few channels make it without somewhat selling out at least.
Its very good to hear that you are doing well though and I am excited for what the future holds.
OMG I FORGOT HOW MUCH I MISSED THAT!!!!! That phrase was one is my favorite phrases, and I find myself saying it quite often. NO GOD. DAMN.SENSE! for me is right up there with SUP, YOU BEAUTIFUL BASTARDS!
Honestly no matter who small you seemed. They are gonna suffer a bit atleast. You inspired a lot of people and atleast we can find you here. You are a hero to us all🍀
Heavy mood man. I feel ya. Good to see where you are now though, it been cool to see your new videos!
I really love your analogies and honesty regarding mental health. As someone who also has struggled and been on the rollercoaster of medicated vs. not medicated, it is nice hearing that I am not alone. 🧡🧡🧡
I'm glad that you are going to be able to reupload all your old videos because I think it would be a shame to have them all be gone. Unfortunately, having your livelihood be controlled by a mysterious algorithm that no one understands means a lot of things like this are going to happen that you can't see coming until it is too late. I'm also genuinely very happy to hear this is not a drama thing. I haven't been watching GT at all for the past few years, but the channel still holds a very special place in my heart, and I would have been heartbroken to hear about something like that. Of all the partner channels on GT, you were always my favorite, Austin. Here's hoping for a brighter tomorrow for us all. I have one word of advice though on the topic of the meds. If you are having negative symptoms from them that are lowering your quality of life in a sizeable amount, do not just soldier on with them when there are probably better options out there. Also, if you ever go off of the meds, please please please please talk to your doctor first and definitely don't go cold turkey. Even with something as simple as a mild mood booster, that can mess your brain up *permanently*. Best wishes for your future.
Genuinely, your videos were my favorite on the Theorists channel; in fact I remember commenting on one that I wished they'd mark yours as an Austin vid so I'd know which ones to click IMMEDIATELY. I also legit didn't know you have your own channel, and you now have my subscription. It sounds like you're moving to a better, happier self, and I hope I get to see some of that in the future 🥰
Well when he did still use to upload videos on Game Theory, his video would have blue text in the thumbnail while MatPat's were green.
@@RGC_animation o.o I… never noticed… 😞
His videos were also typically labelled as "THE SCIENCE OF...", that's how I usually knew to avoid them if I paid attention (Austin seems like a great guy, but his video style on GT just didn't jive with my brain)
I found a play list and I binged that for DAYS
Hey Austin! Watching Your Videos and seeing you be open about your mental health really made me love you more because i deal with the same problems and The Science brought me great joy to see someone who persists through the tough times. Stay String and Stay Focused on You, You Health, and Your Happiness. You Are AMAZING and Are Inspirational.
Such wise advice, Austin. Self-care is so important, and I'm so glad that you're doing better. Hugs, brother
CZcams algorithm finally decided to bring this video to my attention. Long time game theory fan, I did wonder whatever happened and why o haven't seen you on the Theroist channel.
Thank you very much for making it. I won't lie, I cried when I listen to your words. I lived with my own darkness for years and I also know what's it's like to finally see your light.
I can only imagine how painful it must've been to talk about your journey. So from the bottom of my heart, I just want to say - I empathize, and I'm happy to see you finding your own path in life. Change is scary, life is scary. But nothing will ever be as scary as the darkness you've lived with. I'm thrilled to see what ShaddyCast will present, with your new found light 😁
Stay determined and consider me a fresh new subscriber 😉
Same, it’s disturbing how much control the algorithm has over what we get to know exists or not. Often have to go scroll my subscribe list and then hunt down the new content I want.
Same! I always looked forward to the blue thumbnails. But time flies, and my days run together in my mind, so I didn't realize how long it had been or that the other videos were taken down. Stupid CZcams algorithm!
I never unsubscribed from ShoddyCast, and I will be here through the thick and the thin, whatever trials and tribulations come your way, Austin. You will have my support even if nothing gets uploaded for months or years.
for me im just subbed to hundreds of channels. youtube is basically my tv.
I love watching your videos from wayy back then to until now! You're doing great!
I'm so glad I found this theory, despite all the depressing information. While I love watching matpat, you were a dose of high energy and pure science that I needed. Sometimes I just wanted to learn not theorize and you were the best person to look at for that content. And while I was seeing all the changes happening on the theory channels, I always wondered "where is austin"? I assumed you had stopped making videos and just help on research for theories or something like that. While this video was sad in alot of ways it helped me find you again! Without a doubt, you are one of my favorite creators and I always wished for more content which I know have. Please continue looking the motivation to make videos. It help me and plenty others find the sun aswell.
I was kinda hoping to see Matt in the comments showing his support. Usually he’s that type of person to make sure everyone is okay
I mean he could show his support privately.
He probably already did when he left.
Is he? Ngl matpat always felt uber corporate to me so this is news to me. I thought he only did marketing and pr moves haha
@@MeeplandHeights Can you give an example of that?
@@MeeplandHeights from my knowledge people who know him only really have good things to say about him as a person and as a boss. If he feels corporate, which I get, it’s cause CZcams values ultra-sanitized, high-value productions and consistent and somewhat speedy uploads. So he kinda has to feed into corporate-like things in order to thrive.
It’s easier to notice with gaming CZcamsrs who struggle not to swear or make inappropriate jokes while also being themselves, and horror/dark topic CZcamsrs who really get most of their support from patreon with CZcams as a vector between the two.
For me it takes three things to combat my anxiety and depression: meds + therapy + exercise. Keep the flame lit, good sir.
I really need to go back to the gym; walking my dog was my only real exercise and, well, you know how that is going currently.
@@ShoddyCast if you hit leg day enough maybe you’ll be able to double jump 😂❤
@@orangepacker7479uh... sir, I'm not sure I can grasp the mechanics of that activity without watching some kind of video explaining the SCIENCE of it.
@@deadpoolrodriguezmcpo117 hmm I seem to recall there being a video on the SCIENCE of this explained by none other than Austin himself
You were my childhood and helped me get into and excited about science, especially your windwaker video about how wind is created by the difference in air temperature. I’m glad to see you’re still creating videos.
Thank you. Tbh, I just discovered this channel, as I didn't know you from anywhere else than Game Theory, but I support you and I hope everything goes well. This is for sure content I'll watch.
I didn't know this channel existed until this video showed up in my recommended and I'm glad it did. You were my favorite part of game theory when you were on it and it reminded me of the more classic game theory of the more math and science side of things instead of "lore". I'm excited to see where things go for you!
game theory was already trash when he join. he was with ShoddyCast at the start and he should not have join Mat Pat they dont have the same target audience
The Science! Was honestly my favorite show to binge on the Theorists. I was sad to see them all go. Excited to see where you go from here, man.
I started watching shoddycast exclusively because I loved your game theory videos and couldnt get enough of them so when I heard you had a main channel I came running. Bethesda content is right up my alley to so a match made in heaven.
I was really said 3-4 years ago when you disappeared and thought that it had been for good. I just found out you came back and I'm incredibly happy :)
Your work is great Austin, you can be proud. Take some time off whenever you need it, mental health is no joke.
Best of luck!
Hey Austin, I’ve missed you a lot and when I went to find your Science videos on Game Theory I found this channel. I’m going through a really hard time, thank you for making this video and your honesty on your struggle with depression. I really needed it, can’t wait to hinge your videos
I LOVED THE SCIENCE! The mock-letter format is so fantastic, and I definitely got excited when your episodes showed up.
I'm glad I came across your channel, I should've known you had your own! Subscribed!
I think Austin kept the science of game theory had, but lost. Now that I think about it.... Austin leaving might have been why I stopped watching the channel altogether.
The Science was one of my favourite segments, I’m sad to not see you working with the GT team anymore, but the end of one era will always herald a new one! Thank you for clearing things up, and thank you so so much for all your hard work and dedication over the years!!! May there be many bright times to come❤❤❤
Austin, I'm so happy you're doing better. I found Game Theory because of Matt but I subscribed because of your videos. You are one of my favorite CZcams personalities and I hope everything comes up Aces for you.
Damn.... just saw this today! I have been so excited, waiting for YOUR content on GT never even checked Shoddy... Austin, your videos ARE THE REASON I even went to GT in the first place! It's REALLY hard when you're in it, but this guy APPRECIATES YOU! Hope things have gotten better from this point!
I come from Mat’s channels and I didn’t know you had a channel of your own, I’m glad that I can still find you here and overjoyed to know your mental health is at an all time high💛
I was literally crying depressed about feeling trapped living where I do. This gave me some much needed hope and it came from a creator who I’ve always respected so much, as lover of science and as an advocate for people being honest about their mental health; which you always have been. Thank you and remember to have a good day ❤
So. I was feeling that way too. to the point i literally packed up a few things and left in my minivan. I spent 2 months living in a Dennys Parking lot. Because I had no actual working skills, I made bracelets and sold them to other customers and staff there. then I started doing the flea market, then to craft shows. It's been 18 months since I walked away from pure terror and absolute control... And now I own my own home and am running my own business that I built up from literally nothing but a handful of beads. Its the scariest and yet most fulfilling thing Ive ever done aside from have my kids. You never know where that first step of change will lead you! its always one day at a time. and if that is too much, one hour, or one minute and sometimes, just this second then the next.
I hadn't realized you left game theory until your science of Minecraft weather video came up in my recommended. I'm sad to hear you left GT but I am INCREDIBLEY happy that I can come here for your content now! "The Science of..." was my favorite series on GT!
I was sad to see your videos taken down, they were always my favorites. It's nice to have some closure and clarification as to why that happened. All the best in the future and hopefully we'll see more amazing videos in the future.
dude. i cannot express how much this video hits. last october i lost several close friends of mine, and the feelings your describing are the exact words that i needed to describe what i’ve felt recently. you’ve always been the part of game theory that i liked most: your subnautica video still sticks with me, cuz i remember seeing a comment pointing out how they just realized that when it’s you who’s voicing the video, then the text is blue, and i immediately went to watch every single game theory video with blue text i could find after that. finding your channel now is exactly what i needed, and i really hope you’re able to make it on this platform, cuz i seriously miss your content.
❤️❤️
I "found" you for the first time in the first the science video on The Game Theorists but I instantly found and watched all of the old science videos. It really scratched an itch in my brain and honestly your videos was my favourite part of the channel. I'm just happy you feel better. As someone who has always struggled I'm really happy to hear you feel better.
Your videos were the only ones i ever watched on game theory soon as they got taken down, i dipped can't wait to rewatch them all on here. You got this, bro
Hey, finaly got this video recomended to me. You're videos were always my favorite part of game theory, so I'm excited to see what you do next.
That match metaphor brought me to tears, something not done in many months. The feeling it gives me feels like a small insight into the place I once was too, somewhere I had forgotten.
Just as I had forgotten it, I hope you too can see it only as a memory, some day.
It made me realize who was my sunlight. So yeah, it's powerful.
I could watch these videos of you just talking for hours. You have such a way with words, listening to you feels incredibly natural and relaxing, as if I'm sitting with a friend. From one depressed person to the other, you're doing great. I hope you'll get better.
I'm really glad this video appeared on my feed. I'm so sorry to hear about everything you've been through but I'm genuinely happy to hear from you again, and that you've been doing a lot better. And furthermore, I'm glad you still own and have access to your older videos :)
From one Austin to another: bless your heart and my mind my man! I'm also find myself in a phase where I'm trying to improve my life, so here's to us and everyone out there giving it there all!
I lost my dad to depression, when i was younger then your son, im happy for your son that you are a fighting man.
Man…that shit about depression and the sunless abyss was too relatable…I hope you keep doing well, Austin.
I miss the old videos, you were really always my favorite part of tuning into GT, but my missing your old videos aside. I’m so very happy you can see the sun again, keep doing what you’ve found to be better. Better everyday, brother.
I've always liked your videos.
Change is hard. Always hard, even if we expect it. You're showing radical acceptance without victimizing yourself or vilifying them. That's AMAZING! And incredibly impressive.
Wishing you the best
That dark place metaphor is one of the best I've ever heard for depression, well done. Thank you for being open about this, and I hope you keep seeing that sun
While it was a good description, it felt a bit wordy to me. Either you have depression and don't need the explanation, or you don't care about it past the point of, "This person's productivity reduced due to feeling terrible mentally."
I liked the metaphor too, as someone who’s adhd and trauma-stress feels Exactly like that (but can’t safely take a medication for it; I’m sensitive to serotonin despite not having bipolar to fuck up my brain chemistry further, and they don’t let people check themselves into in-patient psych clinics where I live to do it safely vs struggling with frikkin serotonin syndrome and terrified I’d hurt myself from the symptoms or otherwise have my life put at risk. Lucky me~)
Anyway. Who frikkin CARES if it’s “too wordy,” it’s damn cathartic.
Listening to this video broke my heart, I for one always loved your videos Austin I loved hearing why peach's dress couldn't work as a parachute, how water pressure jets can help us solve gravity and so many more I am so happy you're doing better and i hope that continues even more thank you for doing what you've done you helped shape me into the person I am today.
One of my favorite videos is "Super Mario Galaxy's Deadly Physics", I really enjoy your energy, and thought you gave a good break from the routine of MatPat.
But, anyways, I'm happy that your mental health is good.
Tbh, I loved your game theory vids. The music, the way you talk, everything. Sometimes the math stuff was boring, but you kept me hooked regardless.