Dead Meat Patreon Update (PLEASE READ)

Well I for one will not be canceling or suspending my Patreon support. I LOVE this channel and I have watched it religiously for so long that for me to be a recent Patreon supporter I feel like I owe you back time! LOL! Enjoy life and your fiance' and your furry children, I'm not going anywhere and I hope nobody else does either! Be blessed! Cheers!

Brother Charles Johnson

Ok

Bruhzombi

You're good people man and a helluva content creator. I'm excited for you, and I'm excited to see what you come up with next!

Merreck1983

Yeah, I’m gonna have to scale back my commitment for a bit, but I’ll always support your channel and content, even if you and Chelsea are doing well financially. And don’t worry about Wait Until Dark loooool I know you’ll get around to it someday! I’m frankly afraid I’ve overhyped it at this point.

Brendan

Please don’t scrap the Patreon James! There’s 0% guilt following here. We love and support you. Take all the time you need and create a schedule that works for you

Sophie Brown

You guys work harder then any YouTubers I know. You take all the time you need to do what you gotta do. I love you guys and I’d hate to see you get burned out and loose your passion for your work. 😁😁

Lance Stein

Take all the time you need, James! I’m planning my own wedding and I totally get how bonkers it can be! Your videos always make me feel better when I’m sad and missing my fiancé (he’s been deployed for six months 😰) and your hilarious commentary makes me laugh til my sides hurt! I also quote your jokes almost all the time! Keep up the amazing work and be sure to take care of your self! Thanks for making horror less terrifying for us! <3

Ness Valdansé

I am also planning a wedding and yeah, you need a break. It takes up some time. I'm a new patreon member and have no problem binging the explicit releases in the meantime. The last thing your fans want is for you to get burnt out and everyone needs some time off work. Congrats to you and Chelsea!

Brittany Lusk

As someone with severe anxiety, I understand how stressful work deadlines can be, and having to do something as time consuming as planning a wedding (I've been told that it's time consuming, but I'm not married, so I don't know firsthand) on top of that, it's understandable to take some time off. None of us Patreon supporters feel obligated to support you, because we know you have plenty of money. We just do it because we appreciate your work and want to make sure that you still get paid when Youtube age restricts your videos. Keep up (just slightly less) the amazing work, and please start posting sponsored but still explicit Kill Counts to Patreon, just so we have easy access to them.

Rebecca Kirshenbaum

I’m sad but I completely understand I listen to the kill counts every day at work even though I have already seen them all. I love you guys

Toya Corum

As a relative newcomer to the channel I have been kind of spoiled as I had so much to go through over the last few months. I appreciate that there must be a crazy amount of work that goes into making these so it’s understandable you might need some time to yourself now and then. While I will miss the weekly episodes I am sure the monthly videos will be just as great.

It’ll be sad not having as much from you guys to watch but it’ll be happy knowing you are getting much deserved time off to explore other avenues and have a break. Much love going into the new year!!!!!!

Alex Newell

Take ur time Mr. Janisse, I will forever be indebted to you; you are proof to my parents that you can thoroughly enjoy and love horror w/o being a wackadoodle 👩🏽‍💻😊

Sarah Aldaz

Aw, dang. Can’t say I won’t miss the weekly Kill Counts, but I’m glad you’re taking the time you need.

Jack Holmes

I originally started watching you on YouTube and then joined Patreon because of the obsession with anything horror-related I’ve had all my life, but you really stand out from all the other YouTubers not only because of how incredibly hard you work, your talent, intelligence, humor, etc., but mostly because how genuine, caring, and just all-around amazing you are. As corny as this may sound, you’re really an inspiration to work harder and to be a better person. You and Chelsea are so sweet and deserve all the happiness in the world. Hope you both have a blast planning your wedding.

JustCallMeBillie

No worries man! We love you and want you to be refreshed!

Tobinsoul

Although this isn't the happiest news, I would never expect you to be a "one trick pony", so some time to go further into other creative ventures is wonderful. Besides, this is meant to be an escape and artistic outlet...no need to burn the candle at both ends and lose that magic. Congrats! We're behind you.

Jason V Free

No worries James! Thanks for the update and hope that all of your 2020 endeavors go well.

Ang Entz

Thanks for the update its sad to not be able to have the weekly kill counts but if thats whats needed for you to be able to deliver to us this high quality content then i think everbody should be happy with that. PS What will happen to the podcast?

CrimsonSPDR

hey James, thanks for sharing this information with us! will the podcast also move to be 1 per month or still 1 a week. Hope you enjoy this well deserved break!

flynn lambert

Thanks for the update! You’re the only Patreon I’ve been apart of these past few years.

Tyler Strable

Thanks for the update, James. And thanks for all the awesome content thus far! Looking forward to seeing ALL the amazing things you’ll do in the New Year. For what it’s worth, you can definitely count on my Patreon support going forward. Nothing but the best to you, Chelsea, and Lucy!

Kristine Archer

Thank you for sharing this exclusive information with us and I hope everything works out for you the way you want. I will still be supporting your channel even in a small number like this. Have an awesome New Year!

Dominik Vít

Really, the video per week schedule has already been pretty astounding, while no two creators are the same, plenty I follow talk about it being hard work to have a video out monthly. The 3 years of constant, uninterrupted killcounts (and bonus killcounts) is some astounding stuff that honestly has more than earned you a break while you focus on things like *getting married*

Bill

Whatever you need, James! Will remain a Patron just because of my love for the channel and you guys! Xx

Ruby Chapman

Glad you took a break. Avoiding burnout is a great thing.

Alexis Pireyre

You should do whatever you feel you should

Alan Cramb

Glad you’re going to be taking more time for yourself and do more things that you enjoy! All this hard work should lead to you being able to be happy and available to pursue things you love

Skylar Beavers

I fully respect this decision sir & I’ll remain a Patron. Good luck with the other endeavours in 2020.

Niall Collins

If you need a break you take that break if you need more breaks you take those breaks don’t stress yourself take all the time that you need

Foxy Lovehound

See above. James said that Chelsea still plans to have weekly podcast episodes.

Darth Kal-El (Cory Weston)

thank you for letting us know james! take all of the time you need and drink some water

Beau

I’m actually really excited for the channel’s growth, honestly take as much time as you need! You and Chelsea deserve it dude.

Victoria Menendez

This is fine you take all the breaks you need i’m honestly excited for this. I feel like you’re way overworking yourself with this and also you’re awesome.

RogueSpartan113

You deserve a break after all the work you’ve put into all the awesome videos you’ve done

JC Geisenhaver

Oh man, you don't gotta worry. We understand that you have stuff to take care of & want to avoid burnout. The new stuff you want to try in the future will be nice to watch. - I'm still happy to support you & the team, Dead Meat's content is some of the best there is on Youtube.

Stormychu

Take the time you need!! The last thing any of us want, I think, is for you to suffer burnout!! And I for one am super happy to be a part of the Patreon community - I'm very glad it exists. :)

SavageMuffins

James, Chelsea, and of coarse Lucy you guys are always awesome.

Heather

I'm so happy for you! I'll miss the weekly killcounts, but it's far more important for you to follow your creative dreams. Can't wait to see what you do going forward!

Diamond

Good for you James! There’s plenty of re-watchable Dead Meat to tide us over. Never apologize for taking care of yourself. ~Cheers to 2020~

SassyPants Gregorich

If there’s anybody who deserves a break it’s you and Chelsea. Take as much time as you need, we’ll all still be here. Thank you for your openness and honesty about the situation. Quite frankly it makes me admire you even more than I already did.

Joshua Nagatoshi

Look after yourself, and don't worry about us viewers and supporters—I think we'll all still be here, rooting for you and appreciating what you do.

Terry Madeley

Dude, you deserve a break especially while planning what I'm sure will be the best wedding ever. Take your time We'll still be here

Meg Marsincowski

I often think about how ungodly it must be to write those scripts- in fact, I thought it again last video. I've never been a creator, but scripted content is work. Editing is work. If you've worked behind the scenes on anything, you know how lugubrious the creative process is. Especially at the lengths you run. Whatever is best for you is best for your channel. Cheers, dude!

Sam(well) Peabody

Thank you for letting us know.

Betsy Henderson

Think you for telling us

Josh Capps

You do you James we don't care about the schedules as ling as your happy

John Emory

Thanks for letting us know. Glad to see you taking some time off!

Iain Kerr

No problem man, thanks for getting me more into horror. I wish you all the best In your creative pursuits bro.

Jake Fitzsimons

I was wondering that too. Thanks for the clarification!

Dayne Holthaus

F

Jordan

We love you!

Brett Powell

I've been watching your Kill Count videos for the last couple of years. And I'm happy to say my 12 year old son has fallen in love with horror movies thanks to Kill Count! We watch your videos together every week and it makes me so happy. We even got him a Dead Meat hoodie from the merch store for Christmas, which he'll be proudly be wearing when he goes back to school after vacation (I hope I don't get a call from the school about it, lol). All this to say I'm going to keep supporting you on Patreon and I'll look forward to your videos on the last Friday of every month and I'll keep watching your old videos in the mean time and I'll keep listening to the podcast. Thank you for everything you do, James A. Janisse! =D

Jason Andreoni

If this helps you stay sane, and to explore new creative outlets, then I'm all for it. The only concern I have is that darn algorithm, because it's going to make it harder to know when you do put stuff out. You might want to put a mention in your announcement reminding people to RING THAT BELL to ensure that they get the notifications, regardless of the algorithm. But overall, I'm glad you're taking care of yourself. Sure, we love more and more Dead Meat content, we can't get enough, but in the long run this is better for all of us, because we know the quality will be great, and who knows, maybe you'll find inspiration and something even better will come out of it (What?! Better than Kill Count? That's Madness!!).

Illusion XIII

We understand that you need a break and we always want you to put yourself in front of the fanbase. Thank you for keeping us updated

Keith P Bryner

I could tell in one of your more recent podcasts that you were getting burnt out. Take care of youself and I hope to see more content sometime soon!

Dayne Holthaus

Also, sorry for being a bit long winded. Just kinda had a stream of consciousness moment.

Alex Worden

Thanks for keeping us updated, but please put yourself first. I hope you both have a great new year and you get the most out of your looser schedule, god knows you've worked your ass off for us and your channel

Benji Barnes

I remember jumping in to support the patreon as soon as it started so we could help you do YouTube full time. Hearing that now YouTube is enough to support you is amazing. This thing I first thought of as a side project to practical folks has really been fascinating to watch the growth of. Your work ethic has always seemed very intense, so I think with the new year starting it is a great time to take a break. I can't wait to see some of the other projects you are thinking of making. Keep up the great work James!

Nathan Smith

Of course I am a little bummed to not see these every week, but your hard work deserves more than some time off. From a fellow Michigander, hope you guys enjoy yourself! so excited to hear about all you guys get up to with this time!

Taylor Byington

It sucks that there won’t be a Kill Count every week but it’s completely understandable. You’ve busted your ass and you deserve the break James. Will still support y’all no matter what!

Billy Pollihan

Hey, it's more important to focus on yourself. You in Chelsea have a happy New Year

Tony Garcia

Hi James, long time viewer, several month Patron and first time commentor (Always wanted to do that schtick). Just wanted to first thank you for all you do for your fans and viewers, and especially us, your Patrons. James, your health and well-being shouldn't have to take a backseat to appeasing the YouTube algorithm. Plus, as someone who has been trying to plan their own wedding for a while, I know how much that can put on you. You and Chelsea deserve to have an amazing wedding, so if it means a little less content while you plan for your future, I for one am fine with that. I am probably not the first person (nor will I be the last) to say this, but it bares saying: You deserve the break, and I, like most of us here, will be waiting for each episode of KC even more fervently now. Thank you for all you do and create, and I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us this year.

Alex Worden

Take your time we don't want you to get burned out. Focus on your wedding. You put out so much content that I'm pretty sure people will re watch.

Danny Flores

You do you James. As long as we can enjoy your awesome content in the new decade.

Sky Duran-Torres

Thanks for letting us know. You do what you need to do. We'll be here! I love the Kill Counts, but I would love to see all the other things you can do.

Richard Marlowe

I can't say I won't be disappointed, but I'm more than happy to continue supporting you, my patreon pledge won't change and I will always watch and rewatch older kill counts whenever I get the urge. You deserve to take as long a break as you want, hope you have a fantastic New Year and you enjoy the break, everyone involved in Dead Meat deserve it for the fantastic work you do for all us fans!

Mr Aaron C Brookes

Keep up the good work. Us fans know how much you're going through rn so you guys do you. You both have done so much for all of us this past year so a break is definitely due.

Johnathan Amaya

James, no matter how rare they are, I love the Kill Counts and will continue to watch them. I'll watch anything you put out regardless of the algorithm. Best of luck and continue the great work. I'll need to watch Society before Tuesday.

Mark Gaviglio

It’s no issue James! Your work is amazing and it’s understandable that y’all need a break. Y’all earned every bit of it!

Cole V

Take all the time you need james. The only thing i want you to do is have fun.

Teo Laurich

we love u fool

bornt

Thanks James as a newer Patreon and subscriber I’ve found myself loving and appreciating horror even more than I did before because of you and Chelsea’s hard work and fantastic videos. There is so much care and hard work that goes into your content and I can see how it could be extremely demanding. Do what’s best for you, Chelsea and Lucy as that’s what’s most important in your life. We love you guys and I understand that YouTube is a full time job and even one that demands round the clock overtime in most cases. Thanks James and Chelsea love you guys❤️

PrettiNikki99

Very cool. Enjoy the break and best of luck with your future plans! Wedding planning is actually a lot of fun

Sean Blanford

Enjoy it, James! 2020 is going to be a huge year for you, possibly the biggest! You're one of the kindest people on earth and we're blessed to be your patreons! We support you no matter what! ♡

TotallyNotEdgy

Thanks for this. Enjoy your break, have some fun take care and happy new year to you Chelsea and Lucy 🙂

I haven't been apart of the channel or the Patreon for very long, but I have become a fast fan of your Videos James, keep up the awesome job and enjoy your well deserved rest.

BlackSouls

Everyone needs a break at some point. You deserve it James.

RepressedJoker

Good question - Chelsea plans to have the podcast remain weekly starting next week!

Dead Meat

You’re one of the kindest, most genuine people on YouTube. Take all the time you need

I'm wasting my money

Completely understandable James. I’m sure many won’t want you to have burnout. Best of luck to you and Chelsea planning your wedding. Happy new year!

Sara Morton

All good brother don’t stress about it. Sending love your way

William Hoover

Seeing YouTubers taking a break always makes me so happy. I remember what it was like back in the old days of gaming channels and we never took breaks and I ended up quitting and I hated it.

Ryan Shaw

All the hard work you and Chelsea have done this past year? A break is highly deserved! ❤

Theodore Allen

You deserve it, James! You take that break and make the most of it! I hope it's good for you! The rest of us Lil' Meaties will be still be grateful for all you've done!

Tony Chacon

sounds good James. you do what you gotta do. we all still love ya

Steve Sharofsky

Podcast episodes?

Chris Cullen

You definitely deserve to take some time for yourself! Especially with the wedding to plan. I’ll look forward to the one kill count of the month, can’t wait to see more! 💜

Cassandra Davenport

Thanks for the heads up! One thing I didn't see is would podcasts also be monthly? Looking forward to the great 2020 content

Sean Blanford

Take all the time you need! You've done so much for us, you're truly incredible. You really do deserve a break.

HorrorBuffPaddy

I’m glad you are figuring out time for yourself. Can’t wait for the new video to post. Have a fun time on your break.

annie howard

You do you man! I'll be supporting you till the final kill count!

Howard Krames

Bless James and all the DeadMeat crew for all the work, and take all the time you need for a break, it’s well over deserved

Kyle Arneson

Enjoy sometime off and we will be waiting for your full return. Hope you have a lovely wedding

Christopher uptagrafft

You deserve a break. I’ll still be here.

Paul Mcmenzie

You’re fine, bud. Get some rest and come back when you can.

Scott

Thank you for what you do James!

Henry Gates

Take all the time you need! You deserve a break for sure

Nick McGovern

Thanks for sharing James and I won’t be going anywhere everyone needs a break ❤️❤️

Molly kavanagh

Enjoy your break and good luck on your wedding! You, Chelsea and your team deserve this!!

Nelly Gasca

Thanks for all you do, James. You deserve a break!

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Luke Kovaleski

Thank you James!

Tristan Winchester

See you 2020 ❤️

mixabletub

Thanks for posting this and explaining everything so clearly! Enjoy your break, you totally deserve it!

Joel Myers

Thanks for the amazing work!