Videos are coming!
Hey Gang!
I still have two more videos to finish before I start posting here. But I wanted to take a minute to explain something. I've recently had a few patrons end their support because they don't like the way I pile up the release of these videos on the last (or last couple) day(s) of the month.
This is not some brilliant strategy of mine to maximize every last dollar — hoping that I'll catch a few people signing up on that last day. In all honesty, it really does take me right up to the last day to get all of this done. As some of you may have noticed, I have posted a last video of the month with as little as 13 minutes left. Whew!!!
As many of you know, I'm a one-man band. There's no one else helping me with this stuff. And there's actually quite a bit to do. The researching and writing take most of the time. But the last 7-10 days are almost all 10+ hour production/post-production work days. Sometimes 18 at the very end! Part of that is my own stupid brain (or Brian) — my SPS has me tending towards perfectionism. I'm not saying I achieve that, but I sometimes spend more time on things than I probably need to. #can'thelpmyself
Sometimes there are technical difficulties. Sometimes — in the summers especially, my shooting time is limited to the mornings because of the heat. This is often when the gardeners come — so many gardeners!!! But since I don't have a soundproof place to shoot, I'm thwarted by dogs (my own included), motorcycles, cars, etc... and living close to an airport doesn't help either. The challenge is even greater now that I'm making more videos per month, due to the loss of my production business (thanks, Covid!), and vanishing equipment rentals. That load is also why you're seeing fewer begging segments.
The point is, throwing everything out to you on the last, or last couple day(s) of the month is not my ideal either. It's simply the best I can do right now. I hope you'll understand.
And thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Comments (21)
Well, you have to admit Bri Bri, that seeing I have SIX brilliant videos to watch (and I must watch them IMMEDIATELY!) is a bit disconcerting. But, only a bit. Keep up the work, it's important.
I was annoyed by this after I subscribed, but just decided to let it go. It's different than every other channel, but the content still stands up.
I enjoy your work so much, I wish I could contribute more per episode but now I am forced to donate money to also fight "real forces of evil" that threaten our Constitution. Therefore, these two expenses are "necessary" to me.
I love necessity! It's the mother of invention and Patreon support (apparently).
Actually, I am kind of annoyed by a pile of videos showing up all at once. I did suspend my support at one time because of it. But I came back. Because I realized I was being a dick. This is your channel. You produce your content on your schedule. I don't get to judge you, or you work ethic, or your scheduling skills. I want your voice out there in the world helping people find rationality. And that's what I support. Selah.
YAY!!!!!
I can't believe people canceled their support just because we get a lump sum of genius at the end of month! Your content is so amazing, and that's a bloody stupid reason to stop supporting you. I'll bump up my level. You're too sexy/smart to be left hanging. :D
You really are my new best friend. How do I get more of YOU?
its saul right
I have no problem with the late-month video dump. I like bingeing - videos, TV, movies, deserts, whatever. I need up watching all your back videos over 2 or 3 days. Keep your chin up, we're here for you! (I had to look up the correct spelling of "bingeing". Still looks wrong but otherwise it becomes the same as "to bing". I guess I like binging, too...)😉
I love Bing. Amazing pipes!!! Not crazy about his personal life though.
No worries! With this schedule, it takes me a while, sometimes several days, to be able to watch them all, but that's no problem. I bet you don't want to be inundated with comments piling up, anyway.
Honestly, I can't say I even thought about it much less was bothered by it. Bring the videos out on your schedule, Brian. I'll watch 'em. Thanks!
Well, the Vikings are coming too!
And they want the land they discovered first back!
Oh videos. I read it a little too fast and thought it said Vikings are coming.
I have noticed that the videos seem to pile up as the "deadline" approaches, but I just try to imagine if we had switched places, and it was me who had to finish many videos before specific dates. I would have failed miserably! Keep doing what you do - I enjoy it, no matter which dates they are released!
Could be sock demons or the Holy Spirit slowing you down. I’ve gotten way too many years of free YouTube entertainment from you to be going anywhere now. I recently got into the Patreon app. Take ( some of ) my money! And immoral support!
Immoral support is the best!!!
I totally get it I spend some time 16 hours rendering and filming to get 3 minutes of finished product. I'm still here supporting you and I get it
Yeah, I shot my last two videos earlier this week and was shocked to learn that for the two shortest videos of the month, it took me 129 takes! WTF?!!! I think it was less than 18 paragraphs. That’s not a very good average. D’oh!!!