The Patreon Podcast - Episode 7 - Robot Wars and Lots of Questions

I have the Eddie Izzard issue, although my influence is Ross Noble. If has lead to many awkward Geordie-esque impressions, which for a person from Warwickshire is a little odd.

Matthew

you are not the only person who wants this. I would kill for this

Jack Hulatt

Dan, I actually stopped to watch a video of yours because I momentarily thought you WERE Eddie Izzard, perhaps using a pseudonym to play games on YouTube for fun. I think you were playing a ballooning simulator. You and Eddie have, or at least had at the time, such similar comedic style/delivery that, if your voices weren't subtly different, I might have remained convinced of that fantasy for a long time. These days I know your style is a lot more diverse than that initial impression, but I still have to say... to make me believe you might BE Eddie Izzard in disguise is offered to you as a very high compliment, for he is probably my favorite comedian. Excellent actor, as well.

Felice Enellen

Hey Dan, sorry if this has been asked and answered before but I am a new supporter and I haven't been able to listen to all the podcasts yet, but my question is if you ever plan to release a permadeath the same way that you have done with the second planet coaster series. The FarCry3 permadeath was one of your first series that I habe watched and I was able to binge it all in one glorious weekend because the series was allredy finished by then.

Thank you for what you said about Patreon supporters. It made feel really happy as you have been by far the most influential person I follow on the Internet. For the past 6 years (holy shit 6 years wtf) you have shaped my tastes, interests and character. I truly thank you for this and I really admire how after all these years you're still going strong and doing what you want, and not necessarily what YouTube or financial interests want.

On the topic of robot wars, Besiege multiplayer is out. Are you going to do anything robot-wars-y with that? I'd love to see you do that

Yuval Talby

Would you ever purposefully trick the Internet / your fans by removing the context out of a situation. Then later on placing the context back into that situation. I only say this because I want to do it but can't. If I were to do it I would make it seem as if I was making fun of a large group of people. When in reality it is things that most likely are things that I do and probably no one else.

Hi Daniel! I'm interested in starting some game development. Any advices? And greetings from Finland!

Hi Dan, I'm a huge Robbie Williams fan and I love Under the Radar Vol 2. I was wondering if you've had time to listen to it yet and whether you have a favourite track from it?

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BcVNrlejXFI/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/BcVNrlejXFI/</a> Christmas gift for Rebecca

Adam Li

You said you thought the channel was missing the recommendation of games, which is why you added the new series. Do you think there is anything else which is missing from your channel after the reboot?

Please could you break down the viewer retention for desert bus?

Stan Gaskell

Dan, I've never jumped on Steam as fast as I did when I saw your recommends video on Claymation. I missed your stream on it, but holy shit is that a fun game. Also I ADORE your Advent vids with Ashens. SO funny. Thanks for going through the pain for us.

Mr. H.

Really am loving these podcasts, best thing into world to listen too while playing rimworld or something.

Hi Dan, hearing you answer my question brightened my day! I really do appreciate the advice. The bulk of the stress has thankfully gone down for now. After getting one of my essays done I feel a lot more confident, so the cause of the stress might have just been due to fear of not being able to complete my assessments. Once again thanks for answering, and I'm looking forward to Desert Bus VR! p.s. You don't know how much it freaked me out when I heard you speak my name while I had this on in the background.

Joshua Aarons

Dan, how do you feel about acapella?

Hey Dan, what are the weirdest things that happened due to being a YouTuber that you're comfortable talking about.

Kloovt

Hoping Patreon corrects their idiotic payment change before it becomes the new adpocalypse. Please let us know what it's doing on your end in the next podcast.

fetchbeer

Forgive my ignorance but my understanding is that we are the ones who pay more so the creators get more. Have I missed something?

Stan Gaskell

Hi Dan, now that you're writting a book I was wondering, how much do you read and at what level what you've read helps you while writting? P.S. Sorry if there are any mistakes. Not a main english speaker.

Hey Dan, sorry for the non-sequitur here. I'm guessing the Patreon payment change is trouble for you &amp; the company? I'm bumping up my pledge amount on the back of it.

Corbett or barker who is the better Ronnie?

Yea i can agree on the bose headphones. I forked the extra money and i have had them way longer than other pair. going on a year now

In terms of headphones have you tried Bose? I know they are very expensive but they're super comfortable and really good quality, might last better than Razer!

Eddie Izzard is so good he was the reason I subscribed to you, you do have his comedy styling. Since that first video I saw of yours (god knows what one now) but I have been through you entire list yes that includes the original Desert Bus videos looking forward to the new one, Keep up the great work.

Garry Haydon

Hiya Dan, I loved your story about your time in Mexico from a few podcasts back and I'd honestly love to listen to you talk about anything. So I'll just ask, are there any other stories from your time in other countries that you think are noteworthy?

Grag Shash

Mate, I've been powering through Dark Souls 3 listening to you talk about stand up comedy, Star Trek and celebrity sexual abuse. It's been fun. On more than one occasion I have died to a boss because I've been wailing with laughter. Anywho, what was your favorite boss from Bloodborne?

Hey Dan, Really enjoyed this podcast as usual but I have a question... Where are you getting the music you've used in your recent videos such as the song at the end of the tiny town VR video?

Nathan

Hey Dan, great podcast! I was curious if you ever see the NerdCubed company expanding? I know you said you're working on some secret projects, and I was wondering if that means you'll ever look to your motivated Patrons for potential new employees if the company ever requires new hands/skills? Would love to be involved even more with what you guys do if I'm honest.

PurpleManners

What is the most boring game?

Will you do a stream on factorio?

Another question, have you ever considered opening a PO box for your toys channel?

Robert Pearson

Dan, I was wondering when did you first meet Ashens and how was it?

Robert Pearson

My mum has gotten so good at pretending to to be really happy with presents, when in reality I’ve never seen her use one of those cookbooks once.

FlamingYeti

Dan I’m thinking of getting a switch. I don’t get stuff like that often as I don’t have that much disposable money doing A-levels. Simply, is it worth it?

Alex Harrison

Dan, could you elaborate further on why Bully is your favorite game ever made?

Franklin Goodman

Hey dan. I’m not having a good week really and I’m feeling just pretty under the weather and down. I have problems with people in school and girls mainly saying things they don’t mean such as “be with me””I love you” touching me etc...and just how often and how many are saying near the same thing. I’ve never been in a relationship and I feel like I could deal with one now but with the amount of things they are saying it gets on top of me and I feel little hope and I can’t escape. It’s almost like stalking and I can prove they are just soulless words. This did cheer me up lots listening and having an almost connection on how similar things that have happened in my 15 years so far are relatable to yours and how I can look to you really as an idol (as your morals and personality) Question: during school did you have any girls that annoyed/stalked you. And how did you/could I deal with this feeling of pressure.

Valthexus

Dan, have you ever seen the BBC's 'Mongrels'? Also what's your view on the wider world of musical parody/comedy?

Harry Cochrane

David Brent like the office Ricky Gervais?

Valthexus

I feel like I get your reasons for not doing stand-up comedy – but want to encourage you to do it anyway. It's like writing a book; it's one of those things everybody thinks about doing but almost nobody actually does. I've managed to do both and survived – and you would be great! as incentive, if you do stand up at least once, I promise to stop badgering you about a FUEL "around the world" challenge...

WC the Comedian

Hey Dan, you mentioned in this episode about comedy and what you do with your videos. Do you have any advice for how to stand out on a platform like YouTube or Twitch? Thanks! - A Loyal Listener

FlamingYeti

In the first top 100 greatest games of all time video you put evil genius in 100th place and mentioned that you haven't coverd it yet, So i wander are you still going to play it and if so when?

Whats your favourite video you've made on NerdCubed, NerdCubed IRL and DadCubed. P.S What's my job based on my name?

Iceland is one of, if not the, best countries in the world. And I say that as a Scottish person.

Sandwich247

Daniel, I'm trying to write "funny" articles for fun and so I want to make them as entertaining as possible. How do you make your language more interesting?

Douglas Hodgson

What are your opinions on Iceland and have you ever considered moving here or visiting sometime in the future? Ps: You get extra points for pronouncing my name right.

Alexander Már Bjarnason

As a 3rd year unis student I disagree with you, I think attitudes have changed because now the uni has £9000 on the line for each student so there is incentive to keep them on. I found 1st year not too stressful as it didn't count and now spend all day everyday in the library working... But that might be a difference between a BA and a BSC degree

Peter Barrett

have you heard of David Brent? I bought the album thinking that it was going to be cringe-comedy... boy was I wrong. I highly recomend looking at it.... yea

Thanks for the structure advice. It really was very helpful, but any advice on what do do when you've got all the main beats, I know in theory how the middle bit goes but in practice the connection between feels rushed?

Tom Chaney

I have to know- What did you think of Mighty Boosh? You said you were watching it and I've been curious to hear your thoughts on it. Especially the crack fox.

What you talked about being open is something I didn’t notice until you started streaming with Rebecca. Rebecca is very open, talks a lot about herself and her life. You, on the other hand, stay quiet until you talk about the game or make a joke. I’m glad that you do this, and I think it’s why so many YouTubers have to drop out after they share too much and the fans start to “connect” with them, but only in one direction. Did you ever have a time where you suddenly went: “Okay, I’m gonna make this a persona now and hide the real me away.” Or was it something you always had planned?

Conor Finn

razer

Mike Jones

You say that you should have done a degree in English or Film, do you have any intent at all of going back to do a degree at some point? I definitely think that we should generally be much more flexible in society of when people do a degree so that they have more time to figure out what to do.

Mike Jones

Dan, have you ever played or been interested in playing any tabletop roleplaying games (not necessarily D&amp;D) ? Seems like something you'd be in to given how much you talk about writing your own stories and thinking creatively about narratives.

I've been told my name sounds like I should be an actor... What do you think?

Mr. H.

Also, do you have any tips on writing dialogue? If I say so myself I write some cracking storylines but I always struggle to get flowing natural conversations.

Stan Gaskell

Motherf** robot wars spoilers ! Seriously NOT COOL

Xelias

does this mean i can put "executive producer" on my CV?

CMS creations

I find Christmas shopping extremely hard. i don't even know what i want. how am i supposed to pick gifts for others

As someone who hasn't had any Lego in many years and doesn't have a massive income, are there any sets that you would recommend to get back in building Lego?

(I'm not a boiler man)

Stan Gaskell

It's the boiler repair man. You, {DanNerdCubed} are eligible for a government funded free boiler. Please contact us with your bank details to claim.

Stan Gaskell

If you haven't already I suggest you play Doki Doki Literature club on a stream. May change your mind about visual novels ;)

Star citizen? thoughts? i guess that is a question? ok? bye?

So... when are you planning on making that audio RSS feed available to us? :)

Tustin2121

Thanks for answering my comment on Five Guys burgers from last week, Dan. I received some pretty horrible news over the weekend and hearing you read out my comment instantly put a smile on my face.

My mums voucher is in a box with 200 rubber ducks

DapperCyborg

Hey Dan! YouTube demonetisation here! My name is actually roman in origin, but it's the Hungarian version. In English it's Titus (e.g. Titus O'Neil). I had great fun you trying to pronounce my name! For your answer: Thank you, for opening us for us, and at least I am happy to support you in your adventures! P.S. Yes. I do get nicknamed Tits sometimes, since I live in the UK

Titusz Ban

Hello Dan. Have you thought about doing your standup routine as the guy in the NerdCubed Friends vid? You could do a full series of standup vids and edit out any fluff ups. P.S My job is a Bowman from a long time ago, like Battle Of Hastings I'm just really old.

Hi Dan, I recently saw your Rubik's Cube IRL video again, and I have since bought a cube, learned to solve it, learned to solve it slightly faster, bought a better cube, and am now solving at just about under a minuet each time, so you have my thanks for making me obsessed with that! Did you ever learn to solve one, or are you still not coping with the algorithms?

Well Read Nomad

I'm a programmer but its close enough lol. Glad to hear I'm not the only person who's mom is impossible to buy for during Christmas. My question is, what is your game making process like? How much influence do you take from other games, if any, when creating your own game? Do you start with a single idea and expand upon that or do you throw a bunch of ideas in and see what sticks?

Owen Reid

You said in the last podcast that you had friends who were on the autistic spectrum, as someone who is also on the spectrum, I'd like to know how much do you know about it and how much does it effect your personal life with them?

The session video is the only 'new' video I havn't watched all the way through. Sorry m8, watchiing a man ride in circles for 10mins aint as good.

Addison Reilly

We had 2 Doctor Who podcasts, we had a Sherlock podcast. Maybe a Grand Tour podcast?

Edward Hagreen

Do you have an imagined ideal Star Trek ship design? A bit like a cannon ship that you would improve upon.

Thomas Reeves

Btw, that coat, is it magnoliclothiers? I've been thinking of saving for either the newt coat or sherlock coat from there, either in a dark blue (only colour that suits me).

Zev Cooper-Bennun

Family never did christmas. Blessing and a curse. No presents but no stress. Don't know what to believe anymore.

Zev Cooper-Bennun

You say you don't like Japanese story telling. None of the older games grab you. I personally loved the Ocarina of Time story and Shadow of the Colossus was fun. Is it just the more modern games you don't like?

Edward Hagreen

Dan, any tips on a one year gift for my girlfriend? What did you and Rebecca do?

Max Tal

You can just download the mp3, you dont have to use this player.

YourJelly

Talking about Christmas shopping, my girlfriends FUCKING impossible to buy for holy shit. Also I think all mums are hard to buy for.

Brad

Please find a better way to disseminate the podcast like through iTunes or something. This player is so frustrating to use if you don't want to listen to the entire thing in a single go.