Rhett and Link: From YouTube to Independent Creators
Key insights
- 📅 Started on YouTube in 2006
- 🎥 Created over 2500 episodes, including 'Good Mythical Morning'
- 📺 Shifted focus to developing TV shows and writing pilots
- ❌ Faced rejection from TV network executives
- 🛑 Decided to stop asking for permission and create content for their audience
- 💻 Creating a show exclusively for their YouTube channel
- 😬 Excitement and nervousness about taking a risk on YouTube
- 🙏 Gratitude for the support and belief of the audience
Q&A
What did Rhett and Link reveal about the upcoming projects, and what did they encourage viewers to do?
Rhett and Link have exciting upcoming projects, but the show's name and release date are still a mystery. They encouraged viewers to subscribe, click the bell, and stay updated for future announcements and sneak peeks.
What assurance did Rhett and Link provide about 'Good Mythical Morning'?
They expressed gratitude for the support and assured that 'Good Mythical Morning' will continue alongside the new show they are working on for an early fall release.
What approach are Rhett and Link taking in making new content for their YouTube channel?
They are taking a risk by following their hearts and making content they truly like, regardless of the algorithm, promising to pour all their passion into their content.
How are Rhett and Link producing their new show?
They are making a show exclusively for their YouTube channel, investing their own money, and aiming to create content independently for their audience.
What did they decide to do after making a TV show for a network's audience?
They decided to stop asking for permission, create content for their audience, and no longer poured creative efforts into unseen projects.
What challenges did Rhett and Link face in their TV show endeavors?
They faced challenges and rejection from TV network executives while trying to develop TV shows and write pilots.
What did Rhett and Link initially focus on, and what did they shift towards?
They initially focused on making various YouTube videos but later shifted their creative energy towards developing TV shows, writing pilots, and even a movie.
How many episodes have Rhett and Link created?
They have created over 2500 episodes, including 'Good Mythical Morning.'
When did Rhett and Link start on YouTube?
Rhett and Link started on YouTube in 2006.
- 00:04 Rhett and Link, famous for 'Good Mythical Morning', have been on YouTube since 2006 and have made over 2500 episodes. They initially focused on making various YouTube videos but later shifted their creative energy towards developing TV shows, writing pilots, and even a movie, but faced challenges and rejection from TV networks.
- 02:22 The creators learned from making a TV show for a network and are now done asking permission to make what they want and are focusing on their audience. They want to create content for themselves and stop seeking permission to be authentic.
- 04:27 The creators are making a show exclusively for their YouTube channel, investing their own money and aiming to create content independently for their audience.
- 06:35 Two creators express their excitement and nervousness about taking a risk on YouTube by following their hearts and making content they truly like, regardless of the algorithm. They promise to pour all their passion into their content.
- 08:19 A heartfelt thank you for the support and assurance that Good Mythical Morning will continue. They're working on a new show that will be released in early fall.
- 10:01 The channel has exciting upcoming projects but the show's name and release date are still a mystery. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks.