
The Create Unknown
The Create Unknown interviews the most successful online creators to reveal how they got started and how they keep going. iDubbbz. Vsauce. Casey Neistat. iJustine. PsychicPebbles. We talk to the YouTubers, artists, and streamers who exemplify our mantra of “Make Something. Mean Something.” Part high-level analysis, part hopelessly stupid, Kevin Lieber and Matt Tabor from Vsauce2 dissect the complex business, the unpredictable drama, and the uncertain future of creating online. We’ll see you in The Create Unknown, Space Cowboys.For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Jan 21, 2020 • 1h 12min
Should Kids Be On YouTube?
How young is too young to be a YouTuber? Kevin and Matt discuss a weird micro-celebrity situation...
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Jan 10, 2020 • 1h 34min
We Need to Talk About Cathy... and New Guy
We wanted to start off 2020 with a bang, so... Matt somehow got reported to the British police because of something that happened on Twitter. And THAT is why we need to talk about the state of the Boomer on social media. In this special 90-minute kickoff, Twitter saga starts with a lighthearted quip, weaves in some other YouTubers like Whang!, JohnSwan and our very own Zalgaloo, and ends with Kevin having to fly to London to post bail. (Ok, that part didn't happen.) Then Kevin talks about the 'New Guy' comic that started as a tweet from animator Oney and turned into 2020's first real meme. Kevin explores what's *really* happening in those four frames and what it shows us about a host of different worldviews. And thanks again for supporting The Create Unknown. You really, really do make it happen. Without you all, we'd be rotting in the Tower of London right now. ------------------ THE CREATE UNKNOWN ------------------ ⭐️ Join us on Patreon ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/thecreateunknown ) ❤️ Rate & Review this episode on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) 🎥 CREDITS: ---------- * Hosts: Kevin Lieber ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/kevin-lieber-107ZzlONjU ) and Matt Tabor ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/matthew-tabor-107ZzmWVL1 ) * Edited by Zalgaloo ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/zalgaloo-107a4Yqcfl ) * Theme by Mega Drive ( http://megadrivemusic.com/ ) * Special Thanks: Mo Lewit ( https://www.instagram.com/mo_the_makeup_madame/ ) and Paula Lieber ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftality ) * "The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media 💬 CONNECT WITH US: ------------------ * Chat with us on Discord ( https://discord.gg/uzKW6RD ) * Follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/createunknown ) * Follow us on Instagram ( http://instagram.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Facebook ( http://facebook.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) * View our website ( https://thecreateunknown.com/ ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2019 • 1h 5min
Hot Dad enters The Create Unknown
Erik Helwig, known online as Hot Dad, a musician and comedian fond of creating surreal/synth-heavy songs about a large variety of topics joins us today in The Create Unknown to discuss his creative process and ways suppression in the days of him being an erotic writer scarily mirror modern YouTube. *⭐️* *Click here to unlock the full ad-free episode with bonus content* ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) ------- HOT DAD ------- * Check out "what means sex?" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXyQ-OD3hM0 ) * Listen to Hot Dad on Bandcamp ( https://hotdad.bandcamp.com/ ) * Watch Hot Dad on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/user/dotflist ) * Follow Hot Dad on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/hotterdad ) * Join Hot Dad's Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/hotdad ) *Join our Patreon to unlock the extended episode, which includes additional, more personal content and answers to Patron questions.* ------------------ THE CREATE UNKNOWN ------------------ ⭐️ Join us on Patreon ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/thecreateunknown ) ❤️ Rate & Review this episode on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) 🎥 CREDITS: ---------- * Hosts: Kevin Lieber ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/kevin-lieber-107ZzlONjU ) and Matt Tabor ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/matthew-tabor-107ZzmWVL1 ) * Edited by Zalgaloo ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/zalgaloo-107a4Yqcfl ) * Theme by Mega Drive ( http://megadrivemusic.com/ ) * Special Thanks: Mo Lewit ( https://www.instagram.com/mo_the_makeup_madame/ ) and Paula Lieber ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftality ) * "The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media 💬 CONNECT WITH US: ------------------ * Chat with us on Discord ( https://discord.gg/uzKW6RD ) * Follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/createunknown ) * Follow us on Instagram ( http://instagram.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Facebook ( http://facebook.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) * View our website ( https://thecreateunknown.com/ ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2019 • 1h 20min
YouTube Deletes iDubbbz & Rewind Is Dead
Kevin and Matt discuss this week's YouTube news such as the painfully boring YouTube Rewind and recent policy changes that aren't looking good for creators... ------------------ THE CREATE UNKNOWN ------------------ ⭐️ Join us on Patreon ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/thecreateunknown ) ❤️ Rate & Review this episode on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) 🎥 CREDITS: ---------- * Hosts: Kevin Lieber ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/kevin-lieber-107ZzlONjU ) and Matt Tabor ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/matthew-tabor-107ZzmWVL1 ) * Edited by Zalgaloo ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/zalgaloo-107a4Yqcfl ) * Theme by Mega Drive ( http://megadrivemusic.com/ ) * Special Thanks: Mo Lewit ( https://www.instagram.com/mo_the_makeup_madame/ ) and Paula Lieber ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftality ) * "The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media 💬 CONNECT WITH US: ------------------ * Chat with us on Discord ( https://discord.gg/uzKW6RD ) * Follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/createunknown ) * Follow us on Instagram ( http://instagram.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Facebook ( http://facebook.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) * View our website ( https://thecreateunknown.com/ ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2019 • 1h 21min
Pat the NES Punk enters The Create Unknown
PatTheNESPunk, aka Patrick Contri, author of the 900-pound tome of video game knowledge "Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the NES Library", and creator of game reviews for over a decade enters The Create Unknown to discuss what he thinks of internet arguments and being honest to himself and viewers. He also offers to fund a Jerry Bloop the remake we've all been hoping for. *⭐️* *Click here to unlock the full ad-free episode with bonus content* ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) ---------------- PAT THE NES PUNK ---------------- * Check out Pat's New Book ( https://the-punk-effect.myshopify.com/ ) * Watch PatTheNESPunk on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/user/PatTheNESpunk ) * Follow PatTheNESPunk on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/PatTheNESpunk ) * Join PatTheNESPunk's Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/patcontri ) *Join our Patreon to unlock the extended episode, which includes additional, more personal content and answers to Patron questions.* ------------------ THE CREATE UNKNOWN ------------------ ⭐️ Join us on Patreon ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/thecreateunknown ) ❤️ Rate & Review this episode on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) 🎥 CREDITS: ---------- * Hosts: Kevin Lieber ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/kevin-lieber-107ZzlONjU ) and Matt Tabor ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/matthew-tabor-107ZzmWVL1 ) * Edited by Zalgaloo ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/zalgaloo-107a4Yqcfl ) * Theme by Mega Drive ( http://megadrivemusic.com ) * Special Thanks: Mo Lewit ( https://www.instagram.com/mo_the_makeup_madame/ ) and Paula Lieber ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftality ) * "The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media 💬 CONNECT WITH US: ------------------ * Chat with us on Discord ( https://discord.gg/uzKW6RD ) * Follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/createunknown ) * Follow us on Instagram ( http://instagram.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Facebook ( http://facebook.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) * View our website ( https://thecreateunknown.com ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2019 • 1h 13min
CrippDaddy enters The Create Unknown
There might not be anyone growing faster on Twitter than Cripp Daddy, who has harnessed his irreverent style of comedy to build a rabid following of fans and stans. And who's his accomplice? His mom, with whom he has a... wonderfully complex relationship. We talk about what it's like to go from tweeting to actual standup comedy, developing an amazing podcast rapport with his co-host mother, and why flying with an electric mobility device is one of the biggest gambles in the world. Cripp Daddy also goes into detail about the Twitter kerfuffle that branded him "Disabled and Violent" along with the notorious Ricky Berwick -- and why everyone should go to the movie theater with a pee bottle just in case the movie's a bit too long. Strap in and prepare yourselves, TCU'ers, because Donavan is bringing the VIOLENCE. Cripp Daddy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealYungCripp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/yungcripptv Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/yungcripp Cripp and the Cradle Podcast (start with Episode 1!): https://youtu.be/lUT1iV6yfJM *⭐️* *Click here to unlock the full ad-free episode with bonus content* ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) *Join our Patreon to unlock the extended episode, which includes additional, more personal content and answers to Patron questions.* ------------------ THE CREATE UNKNOWN ------------------ ⭐️ Join us on Patreon ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/thecreateunknown ) ❤️ Rate & Review this episode on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) 🎥 CREDITS: ---------- * Hosts: Kevin Lieber ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/kevin-lieber-107ZzlONjU ) and Matt Tabor ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/matthew-tabor-107ZzmWVL1 ) * Executive Producer: Dave Keine ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/dave-keine-107Zzj5fPu ) * Edited by Zalgaloo ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/zalgaloo-107a4Yqcfl ) * Theme by Mega Drive ( http://megadrivemusic.com ) * Special Thanks: Mo Lewit ( https://www.instagram.com/mo_the_makeup_madame/ ) and Paula Lieber ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftality ) * "The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media 💬 CONNECT WITH US: ------------------ * Chat with us on Discord ( https://discord.gg/uzKW6RD ) * Follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/createunknown ) * Follow us on Instagram ( http://instagram.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Facebook ( http://facebook.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) * View our website ( https://thecreateunknown.com ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2019 • 1h 12min
How To Network Even If You Hate It
Kevin and Matt discuss networking. *⭐️* *Click here to unlock the full ad-free episode with bonus content* ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) *Join our Patreon to unlock the extended episode, which includes additional, more personal content and answers to Patron questions.* ------------------ THE CREATE UNKNOWN ------------------ ⭐️ Join us on Patreon ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/thecreateunknown ) ❤️ Rate & Review this episode on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) 🎥 CREDITS: ---------- * Hosts: Kevin Lieber ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/kevin-lieber-107ZzlONjU ) and Matt Tabor ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/matthew-tabor-107ZzmWVL1 ) * Executive Producer: Dave Keine ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/dave-keine-107Zzj5fPu ) * Edited by Zalgaloo ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/zalgaloo-107a4Yqcfl ) * Theme by Mega Drive ( http://megadrivemusic.com ) * Special Thanks: Mo Lewit ( https://www.instagram.com/mo_the_makeup_madame/ ) and Paula Lieber ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftality ) * "The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media 💬 CONNECT WITH US: ------------------ * Chat with us on Discord ( https://discord.gg/uzKW6RD ) * Follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/createunknown ) * Follow us on Instagram ( http://instagram.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Facebook ( http://facebook.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) * View our website ( https://thecreateunknown.com ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2019 • 1h 7min
Jake Roper returns to The Create Unknown
Jake Roper of Vsauce3 ( https://youtube.com/vsauce3 ) is BACK and taking us behind-the-scenes of the new season of his amazing YouTube Original series, Could You Survive the Movies? ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLiyjwVB09t5zvMrlbSP78hDMfyd_LALA4&v=FJfcdJ7sizc ) *⭐️* *Click here to unlock the full 1:35 ad-free episode with bonus content* ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) Jake joins us to talk about the differences between creating you own YouTube videos and working on a big production with crews, budgets, legal overhead, and tons and tons of problem solving. Uniquely, Could You Survive the Movies (CYSTM) needs to reference major motion pictures while being careful not to get into hot water with copyright issues. For instance, a graphic artist had to remove the Ghostbusters' logo from a toy car used throughout its episode ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=5&list=PLiyjwVB09t5zvMrlbSP78hDMfyd_LALA4&v=hA0tOcNE4IY )., or the trouble with using a Captain Disillusion marshmallow man in the thumbnail. We also talk about some of the mishaps such as Jake missing the protective mats on a stunt or when the whole crew got poison oak. Along the way we talk about how YouTube promotes its original series and how that differs from traditional media companies like Netflix. Check out Jake's first episode of The Create Unknown ( https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-create-unknown-731160/episodes/vsauce3s-jake-roper-enters-the-33454952 ) *Join our Patreon to unlock the extended episode, which includes additional, more personal content and answers to Patron questions.* ------------------ THE CREATE UNKNOWN ------------------ ⭐️ Join us on Patreon ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/thecreateunknown ) ❤️ Rate & Review this episode on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) 🎥 CREDITS: ---------- * Hosts: Kevin Lieber ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/kevin-lieber-107ZzlONjU ) and Matt Tabor ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/matthew-tabor-107ZzmWVL1 ) * Executive Producer: Dave Keine ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/dave-keine-107Zzj5fPu ) * Theme by Mega Drive ( http://megadrivemusic.com ) * Special Thanks: Mo Lewit ( https://www.instagram.com/mo_the_makeup_madame/ ) and Paula Lieber ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftality ) * "The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media 💬 CONNECT WITH US: ------------------ * Chat with us on Discord ( https://discord.gg/uzKW6RD ) * Follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/createunknown ) * Follow us on Instagram ( http://instagram.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Facebook ( http://facebook.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) * View our website ( https://thecreateunknown.com ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2019 • 1h 22min
We Answer 30 of Your Questions
We asked for questions from our fans and answered as many as we could in this Q&A / Ask Me Anything episode to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Create Unknown. *⭐️* *Click here to join The Create Unknown Patreon and ask us questions in future episodes* ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 🤔 QUESTIONS: ------------ * 1neStar (Discord) - “What is love?” * Isaac (Discord) - “Do you sleep in first person or third person? If both, what type of dream do you dream in first/third?” * Jeffstrife(Jeff) (Discord) - “Favorite movie as a child and favorite movie now?” * Minecraft Skull (Discord) - “Favorite flavor of bean?” * MariaInTheSkeletonWar (Discord) - “How far in advance do you plan your episodes? Are there gaps planned so you can cover more relevant topics as well?” * Blasteroid (Discord) - “What are your favorite bands/artists?” * Conrad500 (Discord) - “Who’s your favorite discord user?” * The Chase Unknown (Furry) (Discord) - “What is it like to grow this amazing channel and server, and meet all of these amazing, wonderful people?” * Conrad500 (Discord) - “If you could have any living famous celebrity on TCU or just to interview, who would you want?” * Conrad500 (Discord) - “Why IS Conrad500 your favorite discord user?” * aL3891 (Discord) - “How did Matt and Kevin meet, how did you start working together?” * MariaInTheSkeletonWar (Discord) - “What has been the greatest struggle so far with the podcast?” * Blasteroid (Discord) - “Honey, where are my pants?” * memth02 (Discord) - “How is our favorite sponsor Eagle Brand Sardines doing, and hove you run out of their patches yet? (asking for a friend ;) )” * Isaac (Discord) - “Kevin, what’s the most obscure game/console/accessory in your collection and what did it take for you to finally have it?” * Corey Brandt (YouTube) - “Why do you think your views sharply declined after the release of Season 3?” * TheLILPGamer (Discord) - “What happened to the “WeSauce” channel, and will there be a VSauce 2 YouTube Originals series?” * MeatRoach (Discord) - “What future interviews do you have planned?” * The Chase Unknown (Furry) (Discord) - “What is your guys’ favorite moment in the discord and on the show?” * JayradSingSing (YouTube) - “When is reviewbrah getting on the show?” * Codie Cola (YouTube) - “Do you have more podcasts featuring YouTubers coming in the future or are you running low on potential guests?” * Gareth Kearins (YouTube) - “How many sandwiches are in a salad? Asking for a friend.” * Captain Kuhl (Discord) - “If you could go back to the age of 18 and start your career over, would you? What would you change or do differently? What’s the hardest part about your career? The most rewarding?” * Captain Kuhl (Discord) - “If you could go back to the age of 18 and start your career over, would you? What would you change or do differently? What’s the hardest part about your career? The most rewarding?” * Rived (Andrew) (Discord) - “What is your favorite restaurant?” * memth02 (Discord) - “Ok, serious question: LEGOs or LEGO?” * tommy (Discord) - “Is the band Bowling for Soup bowling to receive soup, or bowling on behalf of soup?” * Toji (Discord) - “Actually serious question: did you ever doubt starting TCU during the production process? How did you overcome that anxiety in starting it, any tips?” * Propaganda Pirate (Discord) - “Favorite thing you’ve come across from the last year?” ------------------ THE CREATE UNKNOWN ------------------ ⭐️ Join us on Patreon ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/thecreateunknown ) ❤️ Rate & Review this episode on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) 🎥 CREDITS: ---------- * Hosts: Kevin Lieber ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/kevin-lieber-107ZzlONjU ) and Matt Tabor ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/matthew-tabor-107ZzmWVL1 ) * Executive Producer: Dave Keine ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/dave-keine-107Zzj5fPu ) * Edited by Zalgaloo ( https://www.youtube.com/zalgaloo ) * Theme by Mega Drive ( http://megadrivemusic.com ) * Special Thanks: Mo Lewit ( https://www.instagram.com/mo_the_makeup_madame/ ) and Paula Lieber ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftality ) * "The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media 💬 CONNECT WITH US: ------------------ * Chat with us on Discord ( https://discord.gg/uzKW6RD ) * Follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/createunknown ) * Follow us on Instagram ( http://instagram.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Facebook ( http://facebook.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) * View our website ( https://thecreateunknown.com ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 5min
The Merch Making Paradox
It's time to talk merch! But first, coming from Armenia, Matt talks about hearing Kim Kardashian reveal her dream of becoming a reality TV star at… 11 years old. *⭐️* *Click here to unlock the full, ad-free episode with 27 minutes of bonus content* ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) We congratulate all the listeners of The Create Unknown on our 1st birthday! And speaking of birthdays, the Baby Gang’s Scoop McGoop has been born and sent to California -- and his origin story will be the first one to be posted publicly on Patreon. Then it’s merch time, as Kevin goes into serious detail about the process of creating his Vsauce2 fashion line: Woven Math. Kevin explains how he wanted to elevate his designs to nail an amazing aesthetic that communicated the themes of his math-based videos. Right now, math shirts are about jokes and puns, and that’s a problem. Matt presses Kevin for details about hooking up with Represent in the first place and then the planning process… because it’s more than just t-shirts. Kevin talks about his artistic inspirations and how he incorporated decades of art appreciation -- including 1970’s sci-fi and fantasy -- into his modern shirt design of Achilles vs. The Tortoise. Is it possible to make something like math cool? And cool enough that someone wants to wear it? It’s tough, Kevin says, but totally possible, and there are broad lessons for how creators can come up with a vision so their merch is standalone awesome. Then it’s pizza time, as Kevin talks about a simpler, more chic approach to depicting The Pizza Theorem. His goal is to make a shirt that’s the first thing you want to pull out to wear every morning… and that required a sacrifice on Kevin’s end, as he absorbed the increased cost of the nicest shirt possible rather than pass the cost down to the community. Garment quality and ink quality are just two of the dozens of details that go into making merch. Oh, and you’re probably never getting a Vsauce2 Premium Snapchat. Check out the Aftershow on Patreon in which Matt and Kevin answer viewers’ questions, from Kevin’s weirdest early memory about waffles (?!?), how Maura is a sorceress with facial massage, implanting false memories, congratulations to Spencer, and the secret strategic details of networking. And beef tartar, which Matt hopes we never, ever discuss again. *Join our Patreon to unlock the extended episode, which includes additional, more personal content.* ------------------ THE CREATE UNKNOWN ------------------ ⭐️ Unlock the full ad-free episode on Patreon ( https://patreon.com/thecreateunknown ) 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube ( https://youtube.com/thecreateunknown ) ❤️ Rate & Review this episode on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) 🎥 CREDITS: ---------- * Hosts: Kevin Lieber ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/kevin-lieber-107ZzlONjU ) and Matt Tabor ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/matthew-tabor-107ZzmWVL1 ) * Executive Producer: Dave Keine ( https://www.podchaser.com/creators/dave-keine-107Zzj5fPu ) * Theme by Mega Drive ( http://megadrivemusic.com ) * Special Thanks: Mo Lewit ( https://www.instagram.com/mo_the_makeup_madame/ ) and Paula Lieber ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftality ) * "The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media 💬 CONNECT WITH US: ------------------ * Chat with us on Discord ( https://discord.gg/uzKW6RD ) * Follow us on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/createunknown ) * Follow us on Instagram ( http://instagram.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Facebook ( http://facebook.com/thecreateunknown ) * Follow us on Podchaser ( https://www.podchaser.com/thecreateunknown ) * View our website ( https://thecreateunknown.com ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices