Ear Biscuits

The world’s most popular Vine comedian, Andrew Bachelor, known to fans as KingBach, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss how he went from taking selfies in his bedroom to having nearly 13 million followers, why his Vine stardom helped launch his career in film and television, and the full story behind his hilarious proposal to Beyonce at a Clippers game. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube fashion and beauty guru, Ingrid Nilsen, known Internet-wide as MissGlamorazzi, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss her recent viral Coming Out video, how her vulnerable public announcement has affected her relationship with her friends, family, fans, and what it will ultimately mean for her brand. Later she addresses the rumors circulating the Internet about her romantic relationship with “My Drunk Kitchen” star, Hannah Hart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Rhett & Link-only episode, Rhett & Link discuss some of the rare cases of “Acquired Savant Syndrome,” a diagnosis given to someone who sustains a terrible injury to their brain that miraculously unlocks a hidden genius, like the orthopedic surgeon who was struck in the head by lightning and was then able to masterfully play the piano, or the 20 year old Australian who was in a car accident that put him in a coma for one week only to wake up speaking fluent Mandarin. This fascinating conversation leads Rhett & Link to ask the question, does everyone have these hidden abilities buried in their brain, and if so, will we ever be able to unlock them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roi Fabito and Alex Burriss, creators of the popular YouTube channel, Wassabi Productions, join Rhett & Link this week to discuss their experience growing up as Filipinos in North Carolina, the inspiration behind their most popular characters Richard and Rolanda, and how Roi recently decided they should move into separate places, but never actually explained to Alex why he wanted to do this… until now. Get our latest album, Song Biscuits Vol. 1, here: https://goo.gl/bW8I5P Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTuber, filmmaker, and musician Joe Penna, known Internet-wide as Mystery Guitar Man, joins Rhett & Link to discuss how he adapted to life in America after emigrating from Brazil, why he gifted his second YouTube channel to his wife and son, and the incredible story of how getting hired by Rhett & Link to direct their ‘T-Shirt War’ video saved him from homelessness in Los Angeles despite the near-catastrophic disaster that occurred after filming that video. Get our newest album, Song Biscuits Vol 1, here: https://goo.gl/bW8I5P Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, vlogger, and Sourcefed co-host, Steve Zaragoza, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss what it was like growing up in a dangerous neighborhood with drive-by shootings and a halfway house next door, the path that took him from working retails jobs to becoming a full time host on Sourcefed, and how separating from his wife has been the most difficult thing he’s ever had to endure. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Rhett & Link-only episode, the guys talk about some of the strangest things that have occurred inside of a Walmart, including a guy who dressed up as a cow and stole 26 gallons of milk and a man who decided to go shopping for socks in the nude. They also share some of their personal Walmart stories, including the time Rhett stole a pack of batteries after remembering he’d left his infant son in the car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Garrett, best known as the creator and voice of one of the most popular Minecraft avatars, Stampy Cat, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss the meticulous creative process and hours of preparation that go into what some people perceive as “just playing video games,” why his investment in the education of his younger fans led to a partnership with Maker Studios and his new innovative show, Wonderquest, and how an online infatuation led to a real life romance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lloyd Ahlquist, known internet-wide as Epic Lloyd and the co-creator of one of YouTube’s most popular series, Epic Rap Battles of History, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss his transformation from a gymnast and athlete to an improv comedian and rapper, how he met the love of his life on tour, and what ERB fans have to look forward to in the very near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barry Taylor and Ben Ebbrell, two of the four founding members of one of the most popular food channels on YouTube, Sorted Food, join Rhett & Link this week to discuss the adolescent friendship that led to the creation of their channel, how interacting with their audience plays a significant role in setting them apart from other food-related entertainment, and the philosophy behind their “Lost and Hungry” tour where they’ll be traveling all over the world and eating food at places recommended by their fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Rhett & Link-only episode, the guys talk about some of the most intense and terrifying ceremonies, acts, and events that mark the transition from adolescence to adulthood around the world, and the extremely painful things people are willing to endure to gain the respect of their peers; including hunting lions with a spear, jumping from a platform 100 feet in the air, and wearing gloves filled with bullet ants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russian-American YouTuber, vlogger, and entrepreneur, Olga Kay, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss how social media applications like SnapChat and Periscope are helping her reconnect with her audience, her fascinating background of growing up in a poor village in Crimea and joining the circus as a teenager, an emotional story of not seeing her family for seven years after she moved to America to tour with the Ringling Brothers, and a new book she’s in the process of writing about a personal & controversial dating experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Creator of “Chocolate Rain,” one of the most popular songs the internet has ever heard, Tay Zonday, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss his early life and how he suffered from severe anxiety, & agoraphobia, the conception of Chocolate Rain, how he handled the whirlwind of instant fame, and how he was able to harness being laughed at by turning it into a career that he loves and continues to this day. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The founding directors and visual effects masterminds behind Corridor Digital, Sam Gorski and Niko Pueringer, join Rhett & Link this week to discuss what inspired the viral video “Superman with a GoPro” and how they got away with using drones to film it, the innovative new series they directed “SnapperHero” that was exclusively on Snapchat, and the “wildcard,” a concept they created to help solve arguments that occur on set between creative duos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vlogger, Comedian, Actress, and Director, Anna Akana, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss the very emotional story of her sister’s suicide in 2007 and the impact it has on how she lives her everyday life, what her experience was like dating Equals Three creator and one-time YouTube chart topper, Ray William Johnson, and the effect his fame had on their relationship, and why she chose to break her vow to be single for a year. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, YouTube content creator, and Co-Founder of Maker Studios, Kassem G, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss how moving from Saudi Arabia to the U.S. shaped him as a young child, why a paranoid fear of getting murdered on the Venice Boardwalk halted the production of one of his most popular series, and the effect that the $500 million sale of Maker to Disney had on his outlook on content creation. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Rhett & Link-only episode, the guys have an “extended Good Mythical Morning style” discussion about some of the weirdest scientific experiments ever conducted. From the Milgram experiment on obedience to electrifying a human corpse like Frankenstein, the listener will not only get to hear interesting details about these bizarre, and even controversial, experiments, but they’ll also ask the question: how far are we willing to experiment in the name of progress? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 62 Bart Baker - Ear Biscuits YouTube’s reigning king of music video parodies, Bart Baker, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss how he got his start working for Jerry Springer and making videos in the porn industry, what he really thinks of the musicians he parodies, and why he laughs when reading the large amount of hateful comments directed toward him on his channel. Is there more to Bart Baker than the harshly parodic persona he’s built a career on? You be the judge. Go to lynda.com/rhettandlink and try it FREE for 10 days on us! *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gamer, vlogger, and creator of one of the fastest growing YouTube channels, Markiplier, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss the art of creating viral “Let’s Play” videos- walking the line between performance and reality, his emotional final moments with his father, and the extreme impact caused by his decision to share so much of his personal life with his fans. Go to http://lynda.com/rhettandlink and try it FREE for 10 days on us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of reddit, Alexis Ohanian, joins Rhett & Link this week to talk about how a Waffle House in Virginia played an important role in the creation of one of the most popular websites in the world, the gravity associated with protecting the internet as a level playing field, and what reddit reveals about the current state of social interaction. Visit http://www.godaddy.com/deals2/?isc=gmm or use the promo code “GMM” at checkout for $1.99 Domains. Some limitations apply. See site for details. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices