Our Full Story: From RhettandLinKreations To Mythical Entertainment
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Packed with some never-before-heard details, listen to R&L discuss the entire story of how Mythical Entertainment came to be as it is today and the valuable lessons learned along the way in this episode of Ear Biscuits.
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This is cheesy but, after my husband died I was failing at everything, including just getting out of bed. I was a mess, laying around watching RUclips videos, and saw GMM and watched one. It was the first time I laughed in months! I binged watched a dozen episodes and then got up. I showered! I ate! I went outside a little lighter than I had been. Those episodes translated into many more. They were amazing and I am so grateful for how they made life a little better.
It’s not cheesy, it’s beautiful!!
I’m so sorry for you loss ☹️🥺 but your story is not cheesy; it’s inspirational. You never know who this comment could motivate or help 😝😘
thats terrific!
Hope you’re doing well Tiffany
Aww your husband would be proud and glad you are finding things to smile about again Tiffany. And I’m sure he is always around you even on Valentines Day ❤️
If there’s any big time RUclipsr that truly deserved every bit of their success it’s Rhett & Link. They started with nothing but pure talent and determination. Now years later theyre still thriving and evolving with their audience, still making quality content.
Don't forget about pewdiepie he has a similar story
100% agreed!!!!
A lot of successful youtubers had nothing when starting out. Its very interesting how they all got so big from being so small.
Laretna Rahajeng couldn’t agree more!! Their content is always entertaining from gmm to ear biscuits
@@hudsonvegoren2461 I would argue Rhett and Link deserve a larger fan base.
Anyone else shocked that they have 80 employees?? They should do an employee of the month bit and choose one employee and tell the mythical beasts what they do for the Mythical entertainment business. I always wonder what the team members do that sometimes join on the episodes.
This is an interesting idea!
@@xXxSlowPoke What
i think the number got bigger, was when they bought Smosh
@@MrCabc88 Yep. They all work under Rhett and Link. But before Smosh, they had like 25-30.
that wouldn't be fair to the team. we all know Cotton Candy Randy would be the EOTM everytime
Something something Rhett's hair something something Link's hair
I hope this comment is a manifestation of constructive criticism on every hair comment...they're getting ree÷eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel
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YEAH HAHAHA I NOTICED THAT TOO
These recent podcasts delving deeper into your guys' past has been so enlightening as a fan but also very helpful for me personally (particularly your "spiritual deconstruction" subseries). Thank you.
I agree tremendously! I've been a fan since around 2009 and fell out gor quite a few years. I started watching them again aboit a year ago once or twice a month but once I saw their 'Lost Years' and their 'Spiritual Deconstruction' videos I haven't missed a single video - truly daily content again for me!
"Our Full Story: From RhettandLinKreations To Mythical Entertainment"
just by the title I was interested lol
MBCNetworkSpanish RBLX well that is kind of the point of the title
Lol
Link's sprouting a new pair of wings.
I’m so glad these guys and their crew never gave up, took risks and brought them to where they are today, if it wasn’t for my 9 yr old son at the time I would of never known who the GMM crew was, I’ve been watching ever since, every day, 3 years now and also been binging all the eat biscuits episodes. Hopefully one day I can catch up on all the seasons but that’s gonna take a while lol. Thanks Rhett link Stevie and whoever else I forgot! I love the show and these guys they’ve become a part of my life honestly
Had anyone ever noticed that Link uses a sticky note pad as a coaster
Every week now I spend some amount of time thinking "is that a coaster or sticky notes?!"
Gotta make do with what we have during these trying times 😂
Damn they were smart. Why invest time and money on RUclips to make it a full-time job, when no one's making money out of it? They really are the RUclips dads
Its pretty incredible how youve always been there since my young teenage years to my mid 20s, I basically grew up alongside RUclips and you guys, and Im very thankful for it.
Joel sameee I started watchin these boys when I was like 14 and now I’m 21. It seems crazy how much things have evolved since then: with them and myself
I am older than you two but I grew on Garrison Keillor on NPR and Andy Rooney on CBS. Rhett and Link remind me of listening to their interesting stories as a child. Some people have the gift of storytelling that attracts millions. You feel like you are at home with friends no matter where you are. I’m so glad I found them. Actually, the belly button music video is what brought me to their content. I thought.... I really need to know more about the kind of people who make that kind of content 😂😁
i wish i did!! im getting more into them now. they have so many videos, i know i've missed out on a crap ton of amazing moments
Still bitter the Mythical Show didn't do well enough. It was one of the best things you guys ever did. I loved every single segment...so underrated.
I was upset too because I enjoyed it a ton and we got quite a few iconic characters from it. I'd love to see it come back in some form one day, maybe even as a mini-series during the summer or a single episode at the end of the year. And if that wasn't possible, maybe just revisiting the parts of it that did work and incorporate into GMM or their Rhett and Link channel where they used to do all the skits and songs. Maybe the audience just wasn't ready for it the first time. :/
Why do I listen to these twice?! I listen to it when it comes out as a podcast then I watch it when it shows up here. Geez, I love these guys!
I've been listening to these while I work, and I've double-listened for some of them. They help pass the time so well.
I accidentally Discoved you guys a few years back and never left... You guys have been the constant in all the ups and downs and that constant makes all the difference in the world!
Samixa Mehta me too, I am so grateful for all their work.
Same here. If it wasn’t for my nine-year-old boy I would’ve never known who they are, and now I’m a daily fan. And ever since this lockdown started they don’t put out daily videos anymore and those days are lame
I remember singing I am a thoughtful guy on the swings during recess it’s crazy to hear the whole story it feels so full circle
I'm not a business owner but I love when people like Rhett and Link talk about their vision and how they've reacted/overcome/manifested/worked for their success. It inspires me to react with their mindset in other areas of life.
I liked this because it's intelligent conversation and not everything has to be comical all the time. Still very enjoyable content for those out of the business world.
That’s ear biscuits for ya
been watching since i was 11 and now Im 21, yall kept me out of some bad shit growing up. Thank you for all you do
Your wife is right, you do sound like great bosses
Should just call them “our respective tables of adequate lighting” for the time being...you’re welcome
I know it is a long shot, but I would love to see a business/management book or some other type of content by these two. When listening to this podcast, specifically the team building aspects, I was inspired to show it to members of my management team. It would be amazing to have a focused piece of content dedicated solely to business practices/philosophies/the lessons learned they speak of here that can be used to help build other businesses.
Rhett and Link are the embodiment of sincerity and nobility. Huge fan!
Thanks for choosing to keep on keepin' on, you guys! You're a force for good in the world for sure; glad you both stayed in for the long haul. :)
business man and the boy looking more like the street preacher and the priest today
That conversation was filled with incredibly accessible and important business leadership insights. Very inspiring to hear from your side of how things have progressed.
One of my favorite points made was that at some point you transitioned into cultivating merch designers rather than merch designs. That is profound.
but everytime you sign these documents, do you come up big?
I hope they do. Well at least Link. He promised 😄
underrated comment!!
lmao yess
Nice callback!
When the world open up again, Rhett and Link should get a haircut together for a vlog
Benedicte Brandenborg Jacobsen rhetts not getting a haitr cut
@@urgayandkeklikesit1808 That's true. But at least Link.
Hard disagree, they should grow their hair and be fabulous
AdInfinitumSpero for sure i kinda wanna see the both of them with long hair
I think Rhett will keep growing until he has enough to donate and then he'll go complete opposite and shave himself bald
it confuses me that just because someone has long hair and a long beard they could be perceived or believe they are perceived as ungroomed or unkempt! I think Rhett looks perfectly well groomed, those curls are pristine, beard is impressively long and not like, frizzed out or anything. Rhett, you do not look unkempt or dirty, you just look cool. don't ever worry about it.
well said! I wholeheartedly agree. :)
He looks well groomed and also like a wildabeast. 😂
so, in conclusion, rhett and link created youtube ads
Link you’re a very successful man, please buy yourself an official coaster. You deserve it.
Not only are these guys great, their wives are great. My wife has spoken to Jessie (Rhett’s wife) when she called in (to my wife’s place of work) about a problematic appliance they own. They are all very kind people- pretty much exactly the kind of people you’d think they are. Rhett (and Link) if you ever see this- we cannot express how much we appreciate your dedication to providing us with a daily, entertaining routine. GMM is my morning listen, and Ear Biscuits is my afternoon listen. I come back and listen to older episodes almost every day at work, and we truly can’t thank you enough.
i was listening to this trying to take a nap but got so engrossed in the conversation i forgot to fall asleep! this is really great insight on yalls journey and i’m sure glad to learn so much from it :•)
Link, your hair looks great bud.
i genuinely love the silver highlights
Paul Meranda it isn’t highlights 😂 it’s grey hairs
I feel like there is a lot of mysticism surrounding RUclipsrs and how it all works and the behind the scenes. And a lot of people want to know how it all works and how it runs and some of the details of that. You guys aren't afraid to be transparent and honest and it's a huge breath of fresh air in this internet culture.
Your journey is such an awesome one. I have been piecing things together through old videos, so this is nice to listen to. I hope everyone is safe, healthy, and having a great mythical morning.
I don't have a business. I think I'm in a stage of my life where the amount of work I do is going to shrink, not grow, and I have no clue about how this is going to happen. I found it valuable to hear how just making decisions to try something, eventually led to things that were not what you expected. I also really needed to hear about finding and trusting other people to work with. It's valuable for my life.
Judith Montel hey I hope it works out for you, don’t let it get you down, take that negative energy and turn it to positive and persevere. Nothing can stop perseverance, the best way to get to where you want to go is to just keep doing what you think you need to, one day you’ll get there and I hope you do good luck. Rhett and links starting story should definitely help they felt the same way and look at them now
@@dakotadad8835 Thanks for your support! I didn't mean it in a negative way. I'm about 20 years older than Rhett and Link and my working life is in a different stage. Because it's changing, it's useful to remember the real rules of life - that even when you're not sure where you're going, there are surprises coming down the pike. And while hindsight is 20-20, before things happen, we're all kind of baffled. I will take your words to heart.
You guys, i mean you two and all of the Mythical Entertainment, are a harmonious combination of creativity, business-savvy leaders, and a bit of... good luck.
I forgot to mention professionalism as well.
Theres a joke that musical artists these days are in the t-shirt business, what with most album sales going through downloads and streaming. As such, the comedy metal band Psychostick is constantly putting out new shirts, many of which are one-off jokes from their songs and videos, some of which arent even related to their music. This creativity helps them with all their operations, in funding albums and productions. Goes to show, I'd you can appeal to your audience properly, you can really prosper well in any business situation. Its actually helped them build their own studios, and during this quarantine, allows them to put on weekly free shows on youtube, facebook and twitch.
Devin Parkko psycho stick is awesome, seen em live and got to hang out with them for a couple hours one night. They put on an awesome show and wore the craziest clothes I’ve ever seen. It was in a smaller venue so they weren’t up on a stage just screaming right in my face, was a great night for sure
I don’t know about any of you other of you Mythical Beasts, but Rhett gives me serious ASMR. I adore his voice as he speaks into the mic when he’s really trying to make a point.
Both of their hair are ... kind of ... majestic, I'd like to call them manes.
Majestic animals.
As a performer myself, who hopes to make that my primary source of income throughout my life, it's very daunting that in this day and age a creator or an artist often also has to be an entrepreneur. So this was very helpful and informative for me, because hearing you talk about your story and all the steps and the processes you went through, makes the whole concept seem more concrete and more attainable. Which frankly brought me some peace of mind, so thank you :)
It would be an honor to be a fledgling internet media company to be taken under the wing of Mythical Entertainment.
Imagine all the stuff you can learn from their experiences. They can mentor you and help you be your mythical best
Watching this made me remember that dude who left mythical and called them racists. Link's right. Not everyone would be a good fit and as a boss, it's better to set expectations and have difficult conversation rather than skirt around the employee's issue just for them to feel blindsided later on. Communication will always be key in a Team Mentality whether it's about predicaments or successes.
Maberu09 who?!
Someone left and called them racists? Lol I still have many many episodes of GMM to catch up on gonna take a long time especially the older seasons/videos. Whoever that guy was missed out and made the wrong call for sure these guys have become RUclips pioneers and a mainstay
I think people other than Rhett and Link do hiring and firing at Mythical these days.
@@dakotadad8835 He was employed as a PA and didn't last long. It's not that he blew it, he must have expected something else.
@@nezzy300 The owner of Barbara's sister. :) He's an aspiring actor who worked as a PA. :) He was asked in Instagram why he left Mythical and he answered, they don't like pocs. (Which is weird considering their crew is kinda diverse in different ways.) I guess he was what gave Link the idea about communicating better and not letting employees feel blindsided.
Post surgery and complications with an antibiotic that has left me damn near crippled (NEVER take floroquinolones or however you spell it) I was falling apart physically and mentally. I came across GMM this year 2021 and now binge watching DOZENS each day to keep me sane! Love yall so much!
Listening to this just makes me want to work at Mythical Entertainment even more-- like just stick me in the corner and tell me to copy the whole day and I think I'd be happy.
i remember the Mythical Show being the new thing on the channel. I can't believe it was kind of the "beginning" of the GMM we know today. I guess ive been watching a lot longer than i thought!
Yass! Got my tea and biscuits (literally!) ready for this!
I would really love to hear the story of "how we met..." various Mythical Employees. Things like the story behind finding them, first impressions, etc. Specifically I'm interested in both Stevie and Josh, but I'm confident that you have good stories for other Mythical Crew members as well #earbiscuits
Could have listened to several hours of this podcast. It is calming and joyful to listen to them speak about their lives and the show.
Nowadays, Rhett and Link can safely say...
"Morgan wouldnt let them do that."
😂
man, I love that kind of content. not only for being a creative willing to create my own business in the future but also because I love how down to earth, quality-driven and sincere you guys are. so delightful to get some inside perspective on how is to deal with that kind of stuff. thanks guys for sharing content like this. and for me, personally, bring as much of it as you would like to! i love it
Rhett's dressed like a little boy whose mom makes him wear polo shirts although no-one in the family plays polo or even rides horses
It’s only a polo shirt if it has the Polo logo on it :/
@@frozenpine1781 okay so whats kind of shirt is it
#earbiscuits I personally enjoyed this podcast and would be interested in hearing more like it, even as someone who doesn't run a business and has no plans to! There are lessons to be learned here that, like Link said, can be applied outside of business as well. More than that though, I care about you guys and am fascinated with how you've evolved, so I'm always interested in learning more about you guys and your process.
I bet y'all are so proud of Josh and the mythical kitchen team. They really made this quarantine thing work for them and are producing some really great and unique content.
I remember watching the mythical show at my grandma’s house in a room by myself cause I was bored, and I was SO into it. I’m 21 now, but I remember watching that and rewatching it, I thought it was the best thing ever.
Link, you should keep ur hir like this, it looks awesome! Rhett as always keep the hair and beard! Love #earbiscuts
I’ve been waiting for over two years for this video. I have always been interested in the business side of Mythical Entertainment and how it has grown and capitalized opportunities. Thank you.
I sometimes wonder if Link's kids remember him scaring them with the Clown Shark costume. Also really laughed at the holiday scene where they celebrated every theme of the day for the month. #earbiscuts #themythicalshow
I love whatever you choose to talk about! Silly or serious, I always appreciate what you guys have to say 💜
Awesome stuff guys. I love the insight from people that are doing this stuff everyday, and not just writing about it.
As someone who doesn’t own a business but works in a small company of 7 people, I love hearing these lessons and inner workings of a business owner and entertainer: Especially from people like you who are caring individuals who want to continue to grow as individuals.
Thanks guys!
It was actually really cool to tag along on this journey. Really uplifting and fun to hear all the whimsical twists and turns of how you're pieces came together.
I'm struck by how humble Rhett and Link are. They are obviously well aware of the amazing thing they have created and still hold it so dear. Rhett talking about Mythicality and how it is bigger than them and their company is what every business leader should strive for. That is what builds an indelible presence and culture.
It has been so interesting watching the show over the years. Over the last few months, I've been watching old content on the Rhett and Link channel that I had never seen before which makes this podcast especially interesting. Hearing them talk about the evolution of what they have created is pretty amazing and so admirable.
Keep it up guys. You are right, your best is still yet to come!
so much respect for them and all of their creative endeavors
Is it just me or every single time I see Link with the ear buds in he looks like a Golden Girl or some old woman with pearl earrings?
Well now it isn't just you anymore 😂
Thank you guys
Rhett, Link and Stevie - The mythical trinity!
As a small business owner looking at ways to grow, this was very insightful. Thank you for sharing your story. :)
I love how they’re both looking in the direction that the other is in even though they’re not in the same place
This was very enlightening.
As someone who wants to have their own business it was very interesting to hear about the growth and how it affected both of your points of view of how you see yourselves as leaders and how that grew.
Interesting conversation thank you
I actually started watching you guys back in The Mythical Show days!
I got on with a great company. He has brought me on as his "right hand man (woman)" and we are on the cusp of beginning a new bisiness opportunity. This has helped me so much figuring out practical ways to move forward.
Wow, just wow. These guys are so awesome!!!
Caleb DePello aren’t they just the darn best!??
Nothing I love more than listening to Rhett and Link digest and explain things like this
I found this to be such an interesting, insightful conversation-thoroughly enjoyed every minute! I’m also a big believer in looking back at any work experience-good or bad-and determining what I learned from it that I can bring into my next gig. Thanks for sharing, Rhett and Link; you continue to prove what class acts you both are!
When I saw the title I knew I had to watch this. It's so interesting and I have been waiting for you guys' stories. You guys really deserve what you have created and made for this platform.
the mythical show was the best thing they ever made
Been around since Live on The Internet. Today the days I don't have some Rhett and Link my day feels incomplete.
As somebody who has worked in startups since basically Sophomore year of college and is currently working as a product owner in one I really appropriate how agile your origination is and how you have fostered your culture. It is really inspiring.
I have to say, you guys (to both Rhett & Link) I have been watching you guys since I first saw your video’s of GMM “trending” on RUclips, they just came up as a recommendation one day after I watched some video & I was instantly hooked. I think it’s because of how the 2 of you remind me of my best friend Josh & I, being goofy yet good people, I’m VERY PROUD of how the two of you had grown, BRAVO you guys BRAVO! Also I am beyond proud of how the two of you had evolved with you audience, you guys seem to take recommendations from them of course through your producer Stevie. You guy ROCK!
I would like to hear more about this type of stuff! It was really interesting
Please continue to share your business experiences with us. I found this incredibly interesting and insightful. A very non pompous, honest account of how you grew and found yourselves where you are. It gives people like me with small companies a great deal of insight as I develop my own business. Thanks guys!
My friend Eamon and I just graduated college and we’ve realized that we’re at the point where we need to create things together. Not that we don’t already, but it’s time to actually invest in our professional relationship and create. I feel like our stories parallel Rhett and Link quite a bit and this video was incredibly mind-opening. We’re currently trying to figure out how to brand ourselves and how to make something out of our team, and I can’t thank you guys enough for this video and ALL of the content you’ve created. You’ve inspired me to no end. I wouldn’t be the filmmaker or comedian that I am if it weren’t for Rhett and Link.
I wonder if they ever thought of investing in a mythical restaurant. It could have a lot of the recipes that they invent on the show
Thank you so much for sharing this podcast. I am not usually one to comment, but as a creative who happened into running a small company, I very much relate to being a "reluctant business owner". I'm at the precipice of scaling up my own company, and this was a very reassuring and informative listen. Congratulations on your success!
Nice shoutout to the merch team. The merch team does do a wonderful job. I like the throwback styles and the abstract artwork or line drawings. My favourite of the recent t-shirts was the Merle tee (I've been a big fan for most of my life.) and the Rhett and Link throwback pictures tee. Y'all did the recreation pictures of those pictures. It'd be cool to do the same shirt, but with those pictures. The other one sold out and that one would too. The upcoming clown shark is cute, but one with Link as the clown shark would be awesome. I like the 80s and 90s inspired designs/colours which is weird, because I look back at pictures and didn't love what I wore then. I suppose it's because of the modern twist. I've ordered merch 3-4 times since Christmas... I shouldn't be saying what I'd buy more of.... I already have my eye on a couple of other shirts. I went to order from the Amazon shop and it wouldn't let me because I am Canadian. I may need a merch intervention. I even ordered out of stock merch from someone online who never wore it. Help?
I think this is my favorite Ear Biscuits episode. Just listening about the progression and development of the business was very fascinating and interesting.
What a beautiful insight into the creation you guys have brought into this interesting world. Thank you for the happiness you've brought to millions of people across this confused planet.
As a social media manager for a podcast, focused on reality television, I found this incredibly interesting and related a lot to the things you guys have learned. I can definitely see my bosses taking in these positive lessons about growth in the channel, audience, and company. This was very enlightening.
What’s crazy is RUclips literally wouldn’t be what it is today without Rhett and Link
I finished GMM and GMMore today. All caught up. My intention was to switch over to Ear Biscuits as I've seen/heard something like a fifth of season one and everything from Lost Years on. This was a reminder that The Mythical Show is one of the shows I still need to watch. I had planned on stopping to watch it when I hit there in the GMM timeline, but my OCD sees me wanting to finish what I'm in the middle of first. So now I need to go back to it.
Well now I really want to watch the “Business GMM”
IM SO EXCITED TO HEAR THIS
As someone in college trying to figure out what I may want my future employment to look like, I appreciate all the lessons on what you guys have found a productive, safe and healthy workplace to be like. I definitely learned something and gained even more respect for Mythical!
Rhett - I'm obsessed with the painting of the house behind you. I have a small (and very modest) collection of "house" paintings and if you're ever thinking to part with it, I would love to buy it. I can also send you a picture of my "home" wall to give you a better sense of the other homes it will be joining. Love you both and thank you for keeping me sane during SIP. Stay well and #poolnoodle!
ABSOLUTELY....
THE BEST EAR BISCUITS EVER!!!
as someone who as the dream of owning their own entertainment company, this was rather insightful. Thanks guys
I loved this conversation. I am just starting my own business and would love to hear more on the topic.
I for one like the way you run your company, Mythical. It seems to me your path has been a great one. You have an amazing team. I know sometimes some people aren't the right candidate for the position and they have to move on- it's what's best for both parties. Hopefully those talks are far & few between. I do like the structure of your
company. Your steps in business have been sound and solid. I think it would be a great company to work for- you have talented people happy to not only work for you but work with you. You let them create, they have to be accountable, work performace reviews, and you have a blast at work to boot. Yes, you fellas are the best, and I am happy for all your success! I enjoy watching you on TV for Earbiscuits each Sunday- thank you so much for todays conversation. I found myself shaking my head in agreement with the steps you have been taking. Keep up the great content. Oh and Link, how's the shower window been since the stay at home stay healthy order? Hair and beard are looking great Rhett! #earbiscuits
Young Rhett & Link! I honestly can't believe you've been here this long!!! I was in high school when you started. I'm now 27!