Patreon Exclusive Access #4 - China's music scene?
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to next week's
ADVChina
show:
Face and the complications it brings!
I've just released my second video on Chinese hospitality, and although admittedly the first one about the Downsides should probably have been released second (I think I really ticked a lot of people off by seeming so ungrateful) I'm fairly sure I've managed to put through the good, the bad and the ugly of face based hospitality in China. For those of you unsure what face means, it's basically pride. To give someone face is to show them respect and boost their ...
2016-10-21 11:59:47 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Exclusive Access #3 - 2nd Generation Rich Kids!
Here's your patreon exclusive early access to next week's ADVChinashow: https://youtu.be/TVq65AxuGq8
This time we talk about why there are so many Ferraris and crazy "new money" stories coming out of China, we discuss our personal experiences of dealing with China's spoilt second generation rich brats.
Hope you enjoy the early access and can't wait for your feedback! <...
2016-10-17 02:09:43 +0000 UTC View PostCorvette Christmas "Meet as many of you Possible" tour Rough Plan!
That's a mouthful! I really need to try and streamline the name of this tour ;)
Okay, so here's the rough routeso far: https://youtu.be/4XLf5-iEcsw
Please give me feedback and I will be contacting you all privately to try and confirm the dates I set out in that video. Once again a massive thank you to everyone who has reached out and generously offered me a place to st...
2016-10-14 14:55:06 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Exclusive Access #2 - Ghost Cities!
So as promised, here's your early access to next week's ADVChina show, this time we ride into and take a close look at a ghost city in the making and it's actually quite overwhelming as to just how bad the situation is at the moment, come take a lookwith us: https://youtu.be/BcyYyyaPz84
Hope you guys enjoy, I will be releasing an updated plan this week as to where I'm going in th...
2016-10-10 03:28:37 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Exclusive Access to next week's show! #1
Here's the link: https://youtu.be/8ZiOmpYBfcI
Since I'm planning this 2 month long trip through America, C-milk and I are putting in double time to make sure that we film, edit and upload as many episodes as possible so that they can be released on schedule whilst I'm in the States, this has afforded us a unique opportunity! We have a few weeks of content already uploaded, and this allows me to...
2016-10-06 02:45:56 +0000 UTC View PostFriendships across cultures and across the world
As my plans for my big American trip slowly start to solidify, I've been overwhelmed by the support and response from you all, you are all truly like a part of my family and I consider you all good friends. That's the reason I want to come and meet as many of you as possible, I really want to put names to faces and tell you first hand how much I appreciate what you're doing for me by supporting me. I'm also preparing something small but very special for each and ev...
2016-10-01 01:43:42 +0000 UTC View PostI'm coming to meet you all!
The Great Patreon Adventure! As I'm calling it at the moment! Call it a mid-life crisis, call it a much needed break from China, call it fulfilling a childhood dream, call it what you will but it's happening!
I'm coming to America (again) on the 5th of November (Guy Fawkes Day), buying an old corvette off of Craigslist and spending a month and a half driving around as many states as I can meeting as many Patreons as possible! And I'll be making as professional a documentar...
2016-09-23 01:46:12 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon only live stream was fun!
Good morning all, I hope that you're doing well! I realise that my last message may have been a little confusing as to what time the patreon only live stream was to take place (that's what happens when most of your followers live 12+ hours different away). I apologise to those of you who missed the live stream, fear not, I have your details and I'll let you know with plenty of warning before the next one!
For those who made the stream (there were 23), thank you all, ...
2016-09-21 00:29:16 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon only live stream!
Tomorrow morning 9:30am China time (9:30pm US East coast time) C-milk and I will be having a live stream for our combined patreons only, since we can't do it through YouTube we will be doing it through Google plus, please send me your Google address so that I can add you to the live stream tomorrow morning! Can't wait to see you all there! Apologies for the short notice, there will be more in the future, so if you miss out, don't worry!Thank you all, and as always! Stay Awesome!
2016-09-18 05:53:02 +0000 UTC View PostAs Promised!
Well, here it is guys! Finally my unguarded fully open and admittedly (unfortunately) very political video about South Africa: https://youtu.be/7NAe6Qoy6u8
I firmly still believe that talking about politics and religion are two sure fire ways to make even your best friends into mortal enemies, but it had to be done and it's out of my system. I'm looking forward to doing some more light hearted vide...
2016-09-10 06:46:18 +0000 UTC View PostBloody awesome!
Hey there guys, I've been wanting to get this off of my chest for months now, and I'm really glad that finally I could get this out. Thank you for all the positive feedback, just to let you know that I am all good. It's difficult to be positive all the time, but that's why I end my videos every time by saying "Stay Awesome", because no matter how much nonsense and negativity that you are constantly dealing with at any particular point in your life, staying true to yourself a...
2016-09-01 15:29:38 +0000 UTC View PostLive stream soon!
Hey there guys, Cmilk and I will be having a live stream timed for our American subscribers, so it'll be soon, this Monday night 29th 9pm USA East cost time (Tuesday Morning 9am our time), we will be discussing Conquering Southern China so if you have time, please pop onto the Churchill channel and join us for a chat: https://www.youtube.com/churchillcustoms
Hope to see you all ther...
2016-08-29 05:50:14 +0000 UTC View PostGambling and Africa!
I'm busy getting ready to head over to Macau (Asia's answer to Las Vegas) tomorrow morning, The purpose is two fold, firstly I'm going there to shoot footage for my upcoming Macau vs. Mainland video and also I'm toying with a video comparing Las Vegas to Macau since they're pretty much the same sort of thing. The second reason is to take Sasha on a mini holiday, just one night there and then back to work. However the video that is taking up most of my time is t...
2016-08-20 13:42:51 +0000 UTC View PostIt's finally here! (And released on my Birthday!)
But before I announce it to the world, I'm telling you, my Patreons first!
It took ten months of hard work to complete on all sides, our four man team has been putting in the hours, Rik our main producer has been overseeing the edit and negotiating with various media outlets to try and get it on TV, Mark (between endless holidays) has been editing frantically. I've been trying to trying to get as much media exposure as possible, including a TV interview and several ...
2016-08-19 01:38:17 +0000 UTC View PostA new series idea?
So, recently I've had a lot of suggestions from you all and many people have asked me to interview and interact with local Chinese people more, this is harder than you think, as interviewing people in public draws all the wrong sort of attention from security guards and police, however I've decided that when I get the chance to interview people I know or usually interact with, then I'll make a video about it. Last week...
2016-08-17 07:43:15 +0000 UTC View PostMeeting Patreons!
Last week I was very excited and happy to meet two of my Patreons here in Shenzhen, we shared some beers and some stories.
Remember, please send me a message on Patreon if you're in the area and I'll buy you a beer! I'll see you all in the next video!
And remember, I'm buying!
Stay Awesome!
- SerpentZA
2016-08-11 04:22:54 +0000 UTC View PostThe footage!
Here's a bit of the footage that almost landed me in huge trouble:) I'll be using it in the intro for my next video, so I thought I'd give you all (my patreons only) a sneak peek in 4K: https://youtu.be/S14DEosTdE4
- Stay Awesome!
SerpentZA
2016-08-06 01:22:52 +0000 UTC View PostA very close call! Almost arrested!
So unfortunately I have to send the drone back to DJI today, it really sucks! (but I'm going to try and convince them to sell me a demo model or something for a discount when I go to speak at their new pilot experience event next week). So I decided that I should try to get one last good drone shot before sending it back, and I wanted to get a shot of Shenzhen's impressive civic centre, so I waited for a break in the rain (it's st...
2016-08-04 08:27:11 +0000 UTC View PostIncoming! Partreon Exclusive # 2
My second Patreon Exclusive vid: https://youtu.be/N2TMi8zPMqc
So everyone is on alert because of this "massive" Typhoon that's supposed to make landfall sometime during the night, schools are closed, businesses are telling their staff not to come in tomorrow and there are public broadcasts warning everyone to stay indoors etc... It's usually not as bad as they make it out to ...
2016-08-01 12:07:55 +0000 UTC View PostOpen invitation and thank you!
So, as you all know, I've quit my job and actually in about an hour I'll be heading down to the Public Security Bureau to see if my "Spousal visa" has successfully gone through (I'll be making a video on the whole process for anyone interested).
That aside, I'm overwhelmed by the generosity that each and every one of you have demonstrated by supporting me here, you are currently my main income and are in essence supporting me, my YouTube channel an...
2016-07-29 05:16:35 +0000 UTC View PostHow an Apple almost got me killed...
Fisrtly
before I begin
I'm going to state for the record that I'm a Windows PC guy, not an Apple guy, now that's out of the way,
let's get on with the story.
I'm glad that I could finally get my China Safety video out, watch it here: https://youtu.be/0gJ0nfQ9dEU I've been plagued by computer issues... I recently was given and subsequently repaired a completely destroy...
2016-07-22 14:37:33 +0000 UTC View PostMixed up adventures!
Okay so I still have 2 Japan adventure videos to do, a few more American adventure videos and of course my usual China content... This is going to be challenging! Especially since I have to try and make more videos using that drone that I have on lend from DJI (I'm hoping that I can impress them enough to let me keep it ;) but that's wishful thinking!) I'll have to stock up on drone footage whilst I can, however we are in the middle of typhoon season and...
2016-07-15 08:30:40 +0000 UTC View PostIs fame BAD in China?
Yes, it is, other than meeting some amazingly cool Chinese fans, becoming famous in China has been nothing other than a negative experience and detrimental to your way of life, I finally got to discuss and tackle this subject with C-milk this week on our Adventure Talk showon two wheels, please take a look and leave some feedback: https://youtu.be/6Op_CSY2Vzc
Thank you all, and as a...
2016-07-06 02:45:29 +0000 UTC View PostToo Negative?
The China vs. America video is up, and I'm glad! There has been a lot of predicted bickering in the comments, especially from my Chinese subscribers, but that's to be understood, I don't blame them and it's simply a part of modern China, if you say anything negative at all about China (in this case I mentioned the violent crime that is very real here and have seen with my own eyes) then they will immediately go on the defensive and it devolves into a tit ...
2016-07-03 03:56:03 +0000 UTC View PostA sneak peek for you
Hey there guys, I've uploaded a rough intro for my upcoming China vs. America video (the final version will be in 4k)check it out if you have the chance: https://youtu.be/hz9_JA5zBAU
- Stay Awesome!
2016-06-30 01:48:25 +0000 UTC View PostDry heat is a good heat!
I'm back in Shenzhen, and I'm missing the Arizona weather already!
During my stay in Arizona the weather hit 118 degrees F (48c) apparently the hottest in 22 years, and I had no issue walking around in my suit without breaking a sweat (although I got sunburn if I stepped out of the shade), arriving back in Hong Kong and then crossing into Shenzhen last night felt as if I were stepping into a steam room, instant sweating and terrible regret! ;) ha...
2016-06-26 06:59:15 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Exclusive video #1 - America
Hey there guys, here's a video only for you, my Patreon supporters, here's the link:
Please let me know if you like the idea
Stay Awesome!
- SerpentZA
2016-06-21 01:54:37 +0000 UTC View PostIn America (United States)!
So I'm in America and so far having an awesome time! It's really good to be out of China and experiencing a completely different culture, my good friend Dan has been showing me around and has been a gracious host, if you don't know who Dan is, I attended his wedding in China years ago,here's a link to the video if you're interested: https://youtu.be/SQDGmrbjSGg
Either way, s...
2016-06-18 17:19:39 +0000 UTC View PostBeijing review video is up!
So the video is up, I'm happy to have been able to take a more in-depth look at Beijing and hopefully you all find the video enjoyable. If you like this series, please let me know as I can move forward and do more of them in the future!
On a side note, I'm really happy that C-milk joined me a few days into the trip and it's fun to see his daily vlogs of our time in Beijing, we pooled all of our footage and it made for...
2016-06-08 14:07:16 +0000 UTC View Post