Ear Biscuits

Award winning slam-poet turned rapper, George Watsky, sits down with Rhett & Link this week to talk about what was behind his controversial 35 ft. stage dive in late 2013, his recent struggle with epilepsy, how he maintains authenticity in his lyrics and online persona, and why he's making waves in the hip hop industry with the release of his new album "All You Can Do." *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of the most poignant episodes of the series to date, Thomas Ridgewell, known as TomSka, joins Rhett & Link to discuss how he finds comedy in the subversion of expectations, why his religious upbringing led to his current agnostic beliefs, why he decided to make and release a legitimate sex education video on his otherwise comedic channel, and how losing his best friend and business partner, Ed Gould, to Leukemia changed his life forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of Australia's most well-known YouTubers, Natalie Tran of Community Channel, sits down with Rhett & Link this week to talk about how her quirky sense of humor and stream of consciousness video format has informed a number of today's emerging YouTube personalities, what it is like being somewhat isolated from the rest of the YouTube community and how that's shaped her outlook on the platform and her career in general, and why her confident on-screen persona differs in a somewhat surprising way from her real-life personality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arguably the best outdoor action/adventure filmmaker on YouTube, Devin Graham, joins Rhett & Link this week to uncover one of the most surprising backstories in the history of Ear Biscuits involving a friendship with Kim Dotcom, the infamous founder of file hosting service Megaupload. They also discuss the event that caused Devin to decide to stay behind the camera, his various international trips including experiencing a bus hijacking in Jamaica, and his former relationship with dancing electronic violinist sensation, Lindsey Stirling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Rhett & Link-only episode, the guys unpack Rhett's "layers," or as Link calls them- obsessions. Ultralights, crows, fossils, Crown Victorias and much more. Rhett & Link explore Rhett's propensity to find “his next big thing” and the impact it has on their friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Popular rant-vlogger, Kingsley, sits down with Rhett & Link this week to talk about his experience as one of the only openly gay black men at the top of the YouTube charts, how he got his first big break thanks to popular TV show "Tosh.0," why he chooses to use profanity in his videos but not in front of his parents, and if he really is "quitting YouTube" at the close of 2014. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Green, New York Times Bestselling author and half of vlogging duo the Vlogbrothers, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss the recent success of his novelThe Fault in Our Stars, the effect fame has had on his personal and professional life, how his upbringing, formal education, and early career aspirations shaped his current view of religion and spirituality, and the significance of forming an online community to support endeavors like the charitable Project For Awesome foundation and YouTube convention, VidCon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dane Boedigheimer, the creator of one of, if not the, biggest YouTube to TV crossover series of all time, “The Annoying Orange,” sits down with Rhett & Link this week to talk about his experience growing up in middle-of-nowhere North Dakota, navigating around inappropriate photos while working at a one-hour-photo shop, witnessing meth heads rolling around in his front lawn, and of course how he made "The Annoying Orange" into what it is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Felicia Day, well-known for her roles on hit TV shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Supernatural,” her critically acclaimed web series “The Guild,” and her YouTube channel “Geek & Sundry,” joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss her latest project, "Spooked," what it was like growing up as a home-schooled misfit in the deep south, misogyny in geek culture, and the first time she ever kissed a girl- on screen. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justine Ezarik, one of the first major female internet personalities who developed a following online as "iJustine," sits down with Rhett & Link this week to talk about what it was like to live a real-life "The Truman Show" experience having every minute of her life live-streamed online for six months, how she deals with her past and present romantic relationships in the public eye, and what really differentiates Justine from "iJustine" after making YouTube content for over 8 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Bereta, half of famed comedy duo "Barats and Bereta" and head writer and host for Philip DeFranco's "Sourcefed," joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss how being an online pioneer led to an NBC pilot deal, why his unique nickname came from a starring role in a KFC commercial, and whether or not his two distinct on-camera personas have led him to an identity crisis off-camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Rhett & Link-only episode, the guys share some never-before-heard stories about a multitude of summer job experiences. From receiving the nickname "Mr. Brain Farts," gauging visitors' vomit potential on amusement park rides, building a house with no prior experience, and driving around aimlessly in circles in a government-owned truck, Rhett & Link commiserate with their listeners who have suffered through, or are about to embark upon, summer employment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dancing Electronic Violinist sensation, Lindsey Stirling, sits down with Rhett & Link this week to talk about the recent release of her latest album "Shatter Me," why she has no regrets about being a part of the "I am a Mormon" campaign, her devastating battle with anorexia, and how a romantic relationship with a YouTube personality led to her blossoming online career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eccentric YouTuber and German DJ, Flula Borg, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss his background, his recent epic collaboration with Sir Mix-a-Lot, how he covertly assumed the role of UNC's mascot, and whether or not he truly understands why people find him funny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, the comedy duo better-known as “Smosh,” sit down with Rhett & Link to discuss how they went from essentially two guys lip syncing cartoon theme songs in front of a web cam to having the second most subscribed personality-fronted channel on YouTube with over 17.5 million subscribers and 3 billion views in just under a decade. The guys talk about everything from nervous bathroom habits before live performances to the ever-growing pressure that they experience on a daily basis to entertain their fans, maintain their artistic integrity, and remain on top. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vlogger/Animator, Swoozie, arguably one of the best storytellers on YouTube, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss a dark suicidal moment in his life that made him rethink his path forward, an exclusive story about a hot mystery girl car chase, and the philosophy behind licking girls' knee pits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special edition episode, Rhett & Link focus on exploring their creative process when it comes to song writing. The episode features never-before-heard demos of songs like "Rub Some Bacon on It," "My Hair Song," and "It's My Belly Button," original recordings of songs that never made it into video form like "Fartin' Girl," and fully produced tracks that have never seen the light of day like "Public Place" (about using public restrooms) and "Don't Block My YouTube" (about...not blocking YouTube). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Popular young South African-born Australian vlogger, Troye Sivan, sits down with Rhett & Link this week to share his empowering coming-out story and how he decided to share this personal detail of his life with his fans, why the internet is obsessed with his relationship with Tyler Oakley, and how a secret project in the works might have some people on the edge of their seats. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jenna Marbles, currently the number 1 female personality on YouTube with just over 13 million subscribers and 1.5 billion views, joins Rhett & Link this week to talk about how a misinterpretation of one of her videos got her into hot water with the feminist community, the controversy surrounding her interview on "Good Morning America," and the unparalleled and rarely discussed loneliness associated with being a major celebrity in the digital age. Jenna also shares never-before-heard information about her very public breakup, and confirms, for the first time, her relationship with a new guy. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California-based musical-duo Pomplamoose sits down with Rhett & Link this week to discuss their virtual disappearance after initial viral success, the struggle of cultivating both a healthy personal relationship and business venture simultaneously, how to maintain a balance between playing into the YouTube algorithm and artistic integrity, and why 2014 is "The Year of Pomplamoose." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices