The DankPods Origin Story. (and future plans too I guess.)

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  • Опубліковано 10 лис 2021
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  • @icywaterbottle8171
    @icywaterbottle8171 2 роки тому +913

    Now 1 million people can listen to stink-buds playing Scarlet Fire.

    • @missakaiddamalgoda1879
      @missakaiddamalgoda1879 2 роки тому +13

      1 million people already listened to scarlet fire on stink buds and they loved it.

    • @elijah589
      @elijah589 2 роки тому +9

      "Ooohh they're crunchy"

  • @gabrielmalta1962
    @gabrielmalta1962 2 роки тому +800

    "when I downloaded off the internet I wasn't evil, just poor"
    Words to live by

    • @rxgtv
      @rxgtv 2 роки тому

      @UCBEqwBp--NHqTbSO2BRYEbQ fuck your songs

  • @Infamous_Trap
    @Infamous_Trap Рік тому +399

    “I hired my mum” is something that brings a smile to my face. Your a good guy and an awesome son man.. keep up the awesome work

    • @TylerTMG
      @TylerTMG 11 місяців тому

      like your pfp

  • @DerUberStern
    @DerUberStern Рік тому +122

    Finding out you're the man behind Dankmus is like learning your favorite drummer is also the guy who works at your job and you've been just hanging out listening to his stories

  • @c.n.crowther438
    @c.n.crowther438 2 роки тому +861

    Main character vibes. Literally wrote down the perfect recipe to become a UA-camr and ran with it. I love it.

    • @serraramayfield9230
      @serraramayfield9230 2 роки тому +7

      I really want to write captions for this video, though idk if Dank would allow for it

    • @PredictableEnigma
      @PredictableEnigma 2 роки тому +2

      @@serraramayfield9230 of course he would

  • @GeneralEverywhen
    @GeneralEverywhen 2 роки тому +2395

    Holy- YOU'RE Dankmus!? The guy who singlehandedly created "Simpsonswave" as a genre? Holy *crap,* man! Most people live and die never once contributing lastingly to the public consciousness that is the internet, and your dingus behind did it twice! Hats off to you, man.

    • @Angel-wo8gv
      @Angel-wo8gv 2 роки тому +47

      My exact reaction! :O :O :O

    • @richardmoore609
      @richardmoore609 2 роки тому +83

      I was just like "wait, I've heard of this channel before". Sure enough I've been subbed for a long while now. Dudes got some serious talent.

    • @pepzo_mix
      @pepzo_mix 2 роки тому +6

      Killed me too

    • @lilkingtrashbaby
      @lilkingtrashbaby 2 роки тому +4

      GOD DAMN I really love this guy ;-;

    • @elfedorausado
      @elfedorausado 2 роки тому +10

      Funny thing... I've never heard of Simpsonswave... seems like I've been missing out

  • @rafakordaczek3275
    @rafakordaczek3275 Рік тому +134

    33:05 As a Polish guy, I LAUGHED FOR 3 MINUTES STRAIGHT. The "Chałwa" one killed me to. Thank boi.

  • @kenlequack3202
    @kenlequack3202 2 роки тому +109

    One thing nobody can ever take from you: You are a good human being. Nobody would be mad or hate on you even if you were the richest man in the world. You deserve everything you have, you appreciate every little drumstick you own.

  • @soup5344
    @soup5344 2 роки тому +830

    The aussie who yells at ipods and destroys buds like a caveman has given his origin, truly an amazing event.

    • @Faunana
      @Faunana 2 роки тому +6

      Only the best lad 💚

  • @nicolasbocchino3761
    @nicolasbocchino3761 2 роки тому +657

    “I hired my mum” that was unexpected and I genuinely laughed out loud

    • @xypod
      @xypod 2 роки тому

      Same! 😆The australian accent really drove it home.

    • @nicolasbocchino3761
      @nicolasbocchino3761 2 роки тому +2

      @@xypod oh man the accent is the cherry on top.

    • @trouty7947
      @trouty7947 2 роки тому +3

      Oh man, that was amazing. And I imagine it must feel great for dankpods, after his dad wanted him to make something for himself and now he's able to support himself *and* his mum/his dad's wife in a genuinely rewarding way. Like he's employing her because he really does need her expertise and she's been a massive benefit to his business.

    • @RandomAussie-sz6oz
      @RandomAussie-sz6oz 7 місяців тому

      @@trouty7947if his dad was still alive,he would probably be really proud of his son,and for good reason!

  • @flstep835
    @flstep835 2 роки тому +492

    This vid is like the most wholesome thing ever

  • @TDCflyer
    @TDCflyer 2 роки тому +520

    "...take a cow!"
    sounds reasonable
    And then you go and invite Marty and Moog. They might as well hear the call. No, let's say *that'd be AWESOME!*

    • @KanarisTM
      @KanarisTM 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I laughed when he said that! 🤣

    • @daemonspudguy
      @daemonspudguy Рік тому +1

      I live in a rural area, and that is indeed the closest thing there is to a bus.

  • @lnnx3725
    @lnnx3725 2 роки тому +4591

    I’ve always wanted a Dankpods origin story, you are someone that truly makes my day. Thanks Dank.

    • @collinsmellsbad
      @collinsmellsbad 2 роки тому +16

      @Help me Reach 1k subs shut up

    • @Darloyman
      @Darloyman 2 роки тому +12

      Same here. Found him I think at like 200k and thought he was hilarious. Been watching sense then

    • @BNSF4749Railfan
      @BNSF4749Railfan 2 роки тому +6

      @Help me Reach 1k subs no one cares

    • @nizarsehili8524
      @nizarsehili8524 2 роки тому

      It's at 69 likes, I cant

    • @LilTachanka
      @LilTachanka 2 роки тому +5

      i KNEW THAT DANKMUS WAS DANKPODS

  • @dumdumdoogon1896
    @dumdumdoogon1896 2 роки тому +873

    It’s like Batman, whole origin story and returning characters throughout the series

    • @MO_OKAYU_GU
      @MO_OKAYU_GU 2 роки тому +3

      Memento mori

    • @HyonkTea
      @HyonkTea 2 роки тому +2

      dubby dwabby dweeby duuh ummmm batmuhn

    • @dumdumdoogon1896
      @dumdumdoogon1896 2 роки тому

      @@MO_OKAYU_GU memento mori

    • @thatguyalex2835
      @thatguyalex2835 2 роки тому +1

      @@HyonkTea My favorite Batman is Batman Begins (2005), but it didn't have as catchy of an intro song as 1960s original theme.

    • @MasterCoD124
      @MasterCoD124 2 роки тому

      Empty batman nugget

  • @jackhewitt7902
    @jackhewitt7902 Рік тому +112

    You were my first pledge on patrion I can only spare a pound but I'm happy it's going to someone who cares about the community they've created

  • @quinnwaterman1535
    @quinnwaterman1535 Рік тому +67

    $300 for two weeks in total?!!!! and here I thought stagehand work paid poorly

  • @that_interesting_bird
    @that_interesting_bird 2 роки тому +741

    Dank is the greatest UA-camr because he actually cares about his viewers and it's sad that he was harassed, thank you dank for being the greatest UA-camr!

  • @joshlewis5065
    @joshlewis5065 2 роки тому +826

    Funnily enough, Raycon headphones brought me here. I was so sick of seeing their ads invading people's videos like cancer, so I searched if anyone had bought them. And I think I have watched every video you have made since. Dude you are hilarious and deserve so much more than a million subs. You came from nothing, but was still helping others by teaching kids the drums. You're awesome man.

    • @ShirahamaNeo-Tokyo
      @ShirahamaNeo-Tokyo 2 роки тому +42

      Ah, the Roy Joys. The Ran Cans.

    • @bdunn7037
      @bdunn7037 2 роки тому +1

      ur mom

    • @PopLadd
      @PopLadd 2 роки тому +12

      Same, his Raycon vid was what helped me discover this channel

    • @97nelsn
      @97nelsn 2 роки тому +14

      Mmm, the ConRays, RayJays, Ray’s Con

    • @Niccolonic
      @Niccolonic 2 роки тому +1

      same for me!

  • @lordmacram
    @lordmacram 2 роки тому +133

    This was one of the most wholesome videos I’ve seen on UA-cam. So so happy for you! It’s really nice to see! You come across like a mate you already have and being an expat myself, it’s really enjoyable watching these videos. As others have said, your enthusiasm for everything means you could make a video about almost anything funny, informative and entertaining. Wish you all the best!

  • @JourdantruittHD
    @JourdantruittHD 2 роки тому +39

    I started watching you in 2020 and you helped me through a lot, my business went under and my father passed away. But when I watched your videos it made me smile and laugh and I want to thank you for that. Also now I’m back on my feet I’m happy to say I have finally become a Patreon, cheers my friend! 🍻

  • @_Grassy_
    @_Grassy_ 2 роки тому +588

    At this point, it's just inevitable that we're getting a 1 grit plush.

    • @imbadatgames568
      @imbadatgames568 2 роки тому +52

      why would you need a plush? Just go outside and grab the nearest piece of busted off concrete.

    • @workshopwiz
      @workshopwiz 2 роки тому +46

      @@imbadatgames568 it’s not the same tho

    • @rxgtv
      @rxgtv 2 роки тому +6

      @@imbadatgames568 no

    • @artlailey1496
      @artlailey1496 2 роки тому +29

      The glorious 0 grit

    • @thatguyalex2835
      @thatguyalex2835 2 роки тому +11

      @@artlailey1496 Haha, good one. I personally don't like random merch/plushies, but I'd totally get the zero grit. :)

  • @harmonyinultraviolet
    @harmonyinultraviolet 2 роки тому +524

    I HIRED MY MUM is probably the funniest and wholesome spoken word I've heard.
    Congratulations, DankPods. Joining your patreon was and is worth it.

    • @vinnieiscoming
      @vinnieiscoming 2 роки тому +4

      @@naisyahgendot3852 shut up

    • @mikes78
      @mikes78 2 роки тому +6

      @@vinnieiscoming Don't feed the bot, just report.
      There have been so many spam comments that even my 9 year old knows about them and complained to me how they are everywhere. I told him exactly what I told you, report and move on.

    • @tungus-
      @tungus- 2 роки тому +1

      one man’s project is now a proper family business, i love it!

    • @vinnieiscoming
      @vinnieiscoming 2 роки тому +1

      @@mikes78 ok

  • @fdfd4739
    @fdfd4739 Рік тому +25

    Bros going to make me cry even after a year. My love for music and audio hardware stemmed from you back in late 2020, and so many of my decisions are directly based on you because you're basically the only one consistent enough between reviews. Learning about how much happenstance to get to Dankpods, which then led to so many great discoveries and experiences for me is something else. A lot I actually related to, and incredibly wholesome!
    I just finished and I don't think I've ever had a bigger dopamine hit one after another. There is so much lore to the Dank universe!

  • @guzzy620
    @guzzy620 2 роки тому +16

    People like you are why I’m glad services like Patreon exist. You deserve everything you’ve got and then some. Good on you, mate!

  • @TheFabioEiji
    @TheFabioEiji 2 роки тому +564

    This channel feels like seeing a old friend being sucessful on what they wanted.
    Love the Aussie Nugget

    • @LatteWiiU
      @LatteWiiU 2 роки тому +1

      @@joshroehl6098 literally stfu, your voice is atrocious too

    • @vinnieiscoming
      @vinnieiscoming 2 роки тому +1

      @@naisyahgendot3852 wierdo

  • @Lulzed
    @Lulzed 2 роки тому +319

    I almost teared up seeing he now has just shy of 31,500 patrons. You deserve it mate.

    • @thorsteinj
      @thorsteinj 2 роки тому +2

      Was on a train on sketchy internets but when mentioned I just new the numbers would speak for themselves, still teared up like a baby.
      Waiting for the Wade-Brady corporation to acquire the big black stump down in Adelaide.

    • @neuropathical
      @neuropathical 2 роки тому +9

      even if we assumed that all of mr dank's patreon's were only subscribed to the 1 dollar one (actually $1.5) then he would still earn $48,150 a month! that's $577,800 a year just from his patreons!
      hard work really pays off
      congrats, dankpods

  • @kay1761
    @kay1761 2 роки тому +289

    Really proud to see how far you've come mate, and honestly I felt it in my BONES when you were talking about the nightmare that is being paid for instrumental teaching. Old mates at that school being like, "sorry this week we have bought our flights for a European holiday for a month, can we pay you this terms AND last terms account in 2 weeks?" The AUDACITY. haha. Anyway, good on ya, and I'm gonna sub to all your other channels (ya should have told me about Dankmus before, I am a huge Simpsons nerd!) 💝

    • @kay1761
      @kay1761 2 роки тому +6

      Follow up: UNSEXY THOUGHTS IS MY NEW FAVOURITE SONG.

  • @auroricaura
    @auroricaura 2 роки тому +30

    As another Aussie musician, seeing where you've come from is baffling to me. I never had the space and resources to record and really practise until my lungs, embouchure and fingers hurt. Music was never 'stable' and therefore I went to uni studying more academic topics. Music was always something you could do if you had the extra money, time and most importantly mentality to do.
    But seeing you go at it really put things in perspective for me, I've had a similar outlook on audio gear despite being a follower of audiophile equipment for a long time. I've following and watching since that very first 1000GB iPod vid, and I'll be here to stay!

  • @Critical0811
    @Critical0811 2 роки тому +696

    It's crazy how much of a non-youtuber this guy is, 100% authentic.
    Keep going Dank! You're doing God's work.

    • @gaybrahamlinkoln5714
      @gaybrahamlinkoln5714 2 роки тому +4

      That's fucking spot on!

    • @orin998
      @orin998 2 роки тому +5

      i prefer youtubes like Dank. putting their passion out there while putting a twist of their own making it original/unique. His genre might not be mainstream but it's damn entertaining.

  • @sofusdelamotte9541
    @sofusdelamotte9541 2 роки тому +6668

    This man is the most likeable ol-mate on the internet. I had zero interest in audio or nuggets before dankpods, but now I happily watch everything this guy puts out, and have a genuine interest in headphones, nuggets, drums and also little, sneaky snek-bois. Looking so much forward to all the future projects, Wade, and thank you so much for everything. What a story!

    • @zdanee
      @zdanee 2 роки тому +95

      I know right? Some nights I realize it's 2AM and I'm watching a video about an MP3 nugget I'd throw in the trash without a second thought, and I have no idea why I'm enjoying it as much as I do!

    • @sofusdelamotte9541
      @sofusdelamotte9541 2 роки тому +21

      @@zdanee so many nights like that haha. Good to know I'm not the only one

    • @bexrayspex
      @bexrayspex 2 роки тому +10

      Me too. And now I have a set of Grados

    • @nallwizard8579
      @nallwizard8579 2 роки тому +6

      I still don’t have that many in interest in pods but I still love his content

    • @himanshumundepi
      @himanshumundepi 2 роки тому +2

      Same.

  • @tantanjk
    @tantanjk 2 роки тому +13

    I was in a real rough spot when your channel started, couldn’t sleep at all.. then i found your channel and having you in my headphones made me fall asleep. Not because it was boring. but because your voice was soothing, it was fucking amazing to sleep again.
    *i watch your videos awake as well an love it!

  • @maykr1612
    @maykr1612 2 роки тому +17

    You're literally one of the coolest persons on this platform, so down to earth and it's awesome to listen to you talk about your interests. It's so inspiring to hear how passionate you are about the stuff you do.

  • @AbdullahB17
    @AbdullahB17 2 роки тому +528

    There's nothing better in life than being an aussie musician who reviews nuggets on his youtube channel which has 1M subs.

  • @MakersMuse
    @MakersMuse 2 роки тому +3849

    YT is stinky but I think the coolest part of it is being able to reach people basically anywhere in the world from a bumfuck town out of Australia. Not taking digs, I'm doing that too. 😂 So keen for more to come, I'd love to see more car nuggets along with the mp3 nuggets.

    • @iamfrostytom
      @iamfrostytom 2 роки тому +27

      Adelaide's not bumfuck :(

    • @nickhadfield3192
      @nickhadfield3192 2 роки тому +38

      I love seeing various Aussie youtubers supporting each other. Gives me hope in these troubled times of Scotty.

    • @gabstar3029
      @gabstar3029 2 роки тому +17

      Would be awsome to see a makers muse and dank pods colab, 3d printed iPod, with some bussin tunes made by you guys be so cool keep up the good work :)

    • @maraheters
      @maraheters 2 роки тому +6

      Watching from a bumfuck town in Belarus!

    • @TolNoodle
      @TolNoodle 2 роки тому

      Could even try getting in touch good old Jarrad Wright n get slightly zooked 😆 or just all make some wild tunes that'd be interesting

  • @ghostpeel
    @ghostpeel Рік тому +16

    I’m like 15 videos in and after this I’m absolutely sucked in. Not an audiophile or anything, just like music much and found your stuff because I’m polish and your nugget caught my attention on recommended so I went through Garbage Time in like a day. But mate you’re one of these real cool people that could talk about anything and it’s really interesting and fun to listen so I’m hooked on this as well. No wonder these kids loved you so much, all the best mate!

  • @BigDoof12
    @BigDoof12 2 роки тому +33

    Youre one of my favorite channels ever. Genuinely a great dude who is down to earth and funny. Im proud of you dude

  • @Azeria
    @Azeria 2 роки тому +779

    I believe I’ve been subscribed since you played DOOM on an iPod, and no one deserves a million subs more than you.
    Edit: also Dankmus is why so many of my comments are Simpsons gags

    • @gallowpole9455
      @gallowpole9455 2 роки тому +5

      This comment sadly is not a Simpson gag.

    • @Azeria
      @Azeria 2 роки тому +19

      @@gallowpole9455 that's it, back to winnipeg

    • @yeetthefourth612
      @yeetthefourth612 2 роки тому +1

      Dont click that link, i don’t really know what it leads to but honestly do not risk it (I know everyone knows to not click links like that but still)

    • @ItsAndy985
      @ItsAndy985 2 роки тому

      @Yong Kinawa 🅰️🅾️ this is so obviously either trying to get your credit card info or trying to get your personal data

    • @amogus7
      @amogus7 2 роки тому

      @@naisyahgendot3852 sus 😳📮

  • @creeperman8124
    @creeperman8124 2 роки тому +433

    The story of wades life is more Interesting than most millionaire success story’s

    • @deanos32
      @deanos32 2 роки тому +1

      True

    • @sixstringedthing
      @sixstringedthing 2 роки тому +5

      The same is true of most "self-made" success stories. Always a hell of a lot more interesting than "they were born into money then they made a bunch more money by using the old money to generate new money".

  • @mattstechchannel
    @mattstechchannel 2 роки тому +38

    Dude I feel ya, I started flight school just as COVID and then the whole career went down the drain. Im just now seeing seeing your channel and I'm loving it!!!!

    • @GrittyTones
      @GrittyTones 11 місяців тому

      I was in electrical school i was supposed to graduate in march

    • @elisabethpenderghast6569
      @elisabethpenderghast6569 8 місяців тому

      Yeahhh luckily I didn’t have to stop flight training entirely, but it set me back hella

  • @yesitscraig.
    @yesitscraig. Рік тому +5

    Your story is the most incredible one in the world! I almost cried at some parts. I started watching you back when you looked at the icoustic iPod dock, and man, i do too cant belive your channel has 1 Million subs already, but mate, you're the best out here bringing entertaning and somewhat useful videos but mostly fun exciting ones and truly amazing dialogue.

  • @Russia_Moscow_countryhuman
    @Russia_Moscow_countryhuman 2 роки тому +679

    So if that guy hadn’t said “That should be a channel”, The dankest Aussie nugget man wouldn’t be in our lives making them better! You deserve these 1M subs, and I can’t wait for the day you make it to 5, or even….
    *10 MILLION*

    • @LatteWiiU
      @LatteWiiU 2 роки тому +3

      You got bot comments

  • @spaofun
    @spaofun 2 роки тому +329

    I was a freelance musician/teacher trying to make it for years before I cracked a job as a tutor at a polytech. Now I have an actual salary just from talking about music. It's nuts. First thing I did with my new found wealth was sign up to your patreon. You're right, most pirates aren't bad people, they're just poor! You're an inspiration to us all. Lots of love from Invercargill - NZ

  • @agnivasil8595
    @agnivasil8595 2 роки тому +11

    I kept coming back to make sure I heard your story in full. You’re living proof that even when you’re talented as heck, only hard work can help you go that extra mile. You’re epic and an inspiration mate, never change!

  • @frailty7280
    @frailty7280 Рік тому +2

    following wade is such an adventure because you never know when hes gonna randomly announce "oh btw I have this other channel that ive been actively running for weeks or years and just havent said anything about" love it

  • @nulltugboat
    @nulltugboat 2 роки тому +150

    "I wasn't evil, I was just poor!"
    same

  • @Turt3752
    @Turt3752 2 роки тому +537

    As a current music major, struggling through burnout both in general and from COVID, a story like this is very inspiring. Thank you for being here.

  • @bryanfellenbaum9250
    @bryanfellenbaum9250 2 роки тому +8

    I've been watching from before lockdown and it's been so amazing seeing your channel grow and watch you talk about what you love. And I love the humility you still have.

  • @HOMlECAT
    @HOMlECAT 2 роки тому +8

    been here since 100k and i’m so happy you’ve made it this far! you deserve everything good coming your way!

  • @Kummahndough
    @Kummahndough 2 роки тому +346

    The full origin story.
    Seriously, you're the biggest reason I started getting into audio equipment and the only reason I have a pair of Taotronics for my go-to pair of earbuds.
    Your comedy is pure quality, your videos feel like I'm talking with a friend (but my friend is a chaotic Aussie with a lot more friends and a snake and stuff), and I'm always looking forward to your new uploads.
    Congrats on 1 million; you deserve it, and we thank you for your good smelly content.
    Keep the nuggets coming.

  • @captaincapitalism9535
    @captaincapitalism9535 2 роки тому +457

    It’s crazy to actually see the rise of a massive channel from the very beginning.
    You earned it Dank, congratulations!

    • @ethand4784
      @ethand4784 2 роки тому +1

      dude it's been crazy watching this channel, I came here at 300 subscribers and now he's getting huge man, it's awesome

    • @randomthingonfire6947
      @randomthingonfire6947 2 роки тому

      indeed

    • @sixstringedthing
      @sixstringedthing 2 роки тому +1

      I was rather late to the party, but just watching his sub count rocket up over the past year has been great to say. Obviously a lot of people need a bit of Wade's kind of humour in their lives. :)

  • @milktoast404
    @milktoast404 Місяць тому +1

    as someone who has watched dankpods since about 100000 subs maybe earilier I'm so glad you kept going with dankpods and where able to do what your doing now. Your a massive inspiration to me both in content creation and drums and I love your work. Thank you for everything youve done for me without even realisng it. I love your work (:

  • @ThrillSeekerVR
    @ThrillSeekerVR 2 роки тому +2

    You’re simply awesome. I love this.

  • @itsgen8283
    @itsgen8283 2 роки тому +305

    We need more actual personalities like this on UA-cam. This is how UA-cam should be! So many UA-camrs seem like their just acting however will get their videos the most views

    • @Anino_Makata
      @Anino_Makata 2 роки тому +11

      It's actually kinda sad to realize that your last statement is factual reality. With the advent of automated algorithms and tightened restrictions imposed by sponsorships (and big companies wonder why we hate them), it's channels like Dankpods that keep my hope in UA-cam alive.
      'Cause if you dare to break the shackles placed on you by companies and plot your own course of action, you live to the platform's true purpose. One that was long forgotten: to make videos, for the sake of making videos.

    • @dwightmanne
      @dwightmanne 2 роки тому +3

      UA-cam is now corporate tube.

    • @STICKOMEDIA
      @STICKOMEDIA 2 роки тому +1

      So true

  • @StephenHoldaway
    @StephenHoldaway 2 роки тому +846

    You're just a genuine, entertaining personality, mate. You could talk about anything that interests you in these videos and they'd still be top notch!

  • @Photon02
    @Photon02 11 днів тому +1

    And now he’s at 1.63 mil and I am so glad he made it because this is some of the most fun, amazing, and crazy content on UA-cam

  • @ZoeyEldritch
    @ZoeyEldritch 2 роки тому +5

    It is CRAZY to learn all this mate won't lie, I can remember when I first found you for the 1TB Ipod and watched your other two videos and was hooked, I think you had around 3k or so subs at the moment?
    Been watching every vid ever since, now knowing the hustle you had I gotta say mate I sure am glad you found a way and we the community get to enjoy the channel for all it has to offer. Frank is of course what I am talking about.

  • @thewafflemanx
    @thewafflemanx 2 роки тому +325

    I love how passionate you were when talking about drumming. As a rookie drummer myself, I would love to learn how to all styles of music especially jazz. That passion made me smile wish you the best you with your nuggets. Much love my favorite Aussie 😂

  • @joshgill3208
    @joshgill3208 2 роки тому +241

    When he talked about his break down I felt horrible about how much he was going through and how exhausted he had to be. I am so glad your doing better.

  • @regulargamer1848
    @regulargamer1848 2 роки тому +2

    Nice vids me just casually waiting for new ones to come out and in the meantime watching old videos which are still amusing even after watching them like a hundred times

  • @AZEOforreal
    @AZEOforreal Рік тому +1

    Considering I have watched you since your 5k subs, I feel so amazing to have supporting you on this. Congrats on everything, I’m still listening to the story, so I may edit and be back.

  • @johnnyunfiltered1832
    @johnnyunfiltered1832 2 роки тому +158

    Man I remember when we didn't even know how much memory a ipod would hold before it stopped reading it - cheers to more fun times, get frank a little sip of champagne on us

    • @thatguyalex2835
      @thatguyalex2835 2 роки тому +1

      That might hurt/intoxicate the snake bro. :)
      Yes, I I know it's a joke.

  • @djsquarewave
    @djsquarewave 2 роки тому +125

    This will probably get lost in the sea of comments, but I just wanted to say that your story has honestly been a huge inspiration for me over the last two years. I already supported you on Patreon for Dankmus when you launched this channel, and found it from the UA-cam community tab when you had, like, 70 subscribers here. I remember watching the ShrekPod video and wondering how the heck such entertaining content could only have, like, a hundred views.
    Then you completely blew up. No ads, no sponsorships, just one entertaining aussie bloke doing something he clearly has an immense passion for and is having the time of his life doing it. I've been working my butt off the last few years to establish myself creatively (pixel artist/illustrator) and seeing the success of people like you who are doing their own thing, 100% for the love and the fun of it, helps me remember that it's possible to not only make a living of it but to THRIVE.
    So thank you, Wade, and congratulations on your success. I'll keep giving you my one dollar a month, and you just keep doing what you're clearly having an absolute blast doing. Cheers, and here's to the next million! :)

    • @kylecarter5802
      @kylecarter5802 2 роки тому +1

      I was basically going to write the same thing. T h a n k s f o r t h e D A N K !

  • @rahulcheryala8177
    @rahulcheryala8177 2 роки тому +6

    Hearing your story gives so much inspiration, I love your content, I love all of your videos, Huge respect for you, you've been through a lot and still rocking this. Keep Going mate ❤️

  • @envy_hypez564
    @envy_hypez564 2 роки тому +9

    wade is the most wholesome realest man I've ever seen. his videos bring so much joy to my life and when he liked one of my comments i literally screenshot it so i could remember it. he is literally my icon as a fellow musician and it makes me so immensely proud and happy. wade youre amazing. love you man.

  • @mlwrance
    @mlwrance 2 роки тому +525

    This channel has become one of my sources for "comfort videos" every week. I love seeing/hearing about tech that I've never heard of and ones that I remember vividly. I can't say I was there from the beginning but I can say I remember becoming a Patron when it was around 2000. Congrats on the 1 million subscribers! Before you know it, it'll be 2 million!

  • @agentv1240
    @agentv1240 2 роки тому +132

    You've got to be the most incredible person on this platform. Your origin story exceeded every expectation, and shows how much you truly deserved this success.
    Now, WHATS UNDER THE CAR COVERS?! I see sedan nuggets.

    • @joshaldueza9618
      @joshaldueza9618 2 роки тому

      from what it looks like, i think its that ol mate merc he mentioned in one of the other vids, the spray painted corolla that dank proposed poaching the lights from in the fixing the maluch video and james' own maluch that appeared in the same video

  • @mattedust
    @mattedust 2 роки тому +1

    I've just stumbled over your channel! not really in my general intrest... but then again your videos are captivating due to your energic personality! You've worked hard and taken some chances, and now showed that 'DankPods' is not just a persona. Hope you, and your closest, are continuing living your best life.

  • @aurelia8235
    @aurelia8235 2 роки тому +11

    I just want to say thank you for the amazing content you put out. I'm an audiophile with no money whatsoever but your review on the KZs helped me experienced amazing sounds on a low price. Not only that, your videos, especially reviews on nuggets are so darn funny that I find myself laughing even when I'm having a tough week. I wish I could be a patron, but really I'm just a broke-ass college student. You deserve all the success my dude, and I hope your life continues uphill from here!

  • @Tylercm262
    @Tylercm262 2 роки тому +238

    Knew you'd make a million the first vid I watched. The editing was crisp, and the narration was entertaining and informative at the same time. Frank endcards are also something to look forward to.

  • @thrashingrhino3212
    @thrashingrhino3212 2 роки тому +72

    my jaw hit the floor, i didn't know you were Dankmus! i'm not sure how the two Danks never crossed my mind before. my favorite's are Yes and Not Lenny. but Dr zaius can never leave my brain! keep up the great work!

  • @xsteveconwayx
    @xsteveconwayx 2 роки тому

    What a great video. I love stuff like this and I love your channel. The past couple months I’ve been writing down video ideas because guys like you made me want to start making videos because you make it look fun. I came up with an idea and I worked on it and worked on it and now the idea has completely changed direction and it’s exactly what I want to do. And now I’ve just been coming up with a bunch of video ideas because I want it to have legs. And watching you share your backstory snd your process is inspiring.

  • @NoArmsSally
    @NoArmsSally 2 роки тому +6

    goddammit man, I teared up and I don't even know you. your personality really is infectiously charming and you're doing a great job. looking to the future!

  • @annakazama4799
    @annakazama4799 2 роки тому +109

    I don't know your mom personally but seeing how she made the studio and how she really helped you out, makes me think she's the sweetest

  • @ChazBuns
    @ChazBuns 2 роки тому +446

    funny enough, wade's uprising is basically like Apple's uprising, where he was almost bankrupt, and eventually he found the formula to get rich and go nuts. the ipod's legacy has blessed him lol. truly an amazing feat, congrats bud 🍁🍻

    • @RandomPerson-ob1hk
      @RandomPerson-ob1hk 2 роки тому +1

      But at some point is he gonna use a different charger, remove the headphone jack (😡), become rich, become incompatible with everyone else, shared among the world yet alone?

    • @livinglitchfield6917
      @livinglitchfield6917 2 роки тому +1

      @@RandomPerson-ob1hk And when that time comes, we'll still be there enjoying it all.

  • @zacktankesly4940
    @zacktankesly4940 2 роки тому +3

    Your channel is pure gold. Keep it up man

  • @scullymills
    @scullymills 2 роки тому +1

    Just found this channel and I’m addicted lol love the humor and randomness of your videos . Glad this channel has worked out for you …and us tbh pure enjoyment! Thanks for the videos!

  • @caffeinecreature
    @caffeinecreature 2 роки тому +334

    You show everyone that the UA-cam dream is still alive, that one passionate person with zero resources and no team of professionals to support them, no brand deals and stinky little lies, can build a genuinely cool community, and make a living by taking on and completing insane and fun projects. This is an amazing story.

    • @eaar
      @eaar 2 роки тому +3

      when youtube punishes its creators for, well. creating. its such a shame and its so great to see that dankpods made it

  • @milessynborski5303
    @milessynborski5303 2 роки тому +190

    i love how he doesn’t just buy new everything. he uses it until it disintegrates. so good for the planet. i love how he genuinely cares about the planet, and his fans.

    • @FunBoysGaming
      @FunBoysGaming 2 роки тому +1

      Then again he buys like the same crappy HP iPod tenfold.

    • @vfnt
      @vfnt 2 роки тому +6

      @@FunBoysGaming
      But he saves the environment doing so. 1 HP iPod owned by DankPods is 1 less to end up in a landfill.
      (Yes, I see the problem coming up in the future with that logic, but I can I just deny it, and he will never die.

    • @YouCallum
      @YouCallum 2 роки тому +12

      @@FunBoysGaming On the other hand, he buys iPods and nuggets that are long out of production. They already existed and probably would have ended up in the bin otherwise

    • @TolNoodle
      @TolNoodle 2 роки тому

      Best way to do it really, I try n do the same usually but those aiiiittttttchhhhpeassss were mass produced af tbf

  • @chrismaslennikov4064
    @chrismaslennikov4064 2 роки тому +4

    you've been a great uplift during covid and ill still be here after :) thank you for all the vids and your efforts :)

  • @fenbo
    @fenbo 2 роки тому

    Stumbled upon your vids in the past year and I've kept up with all your content ever since. Every video without exception has been super entertaining and you're great to listen to no matter what the topic is. Congrats on 1mil, Dank!! :D

  • @purenatural5736
    @purenatural5736 2 роки тому +253

    I’m so happy to see a person that is happy with his life and buying everything he dreamed of. I hope your channel grows more.

    • @st3foto
      @st3foto 2 роки тому +2

      Really heart warming story. I loved it!

  • @abramhansen
    @abramhansen 2 роки тому +51

    "I hired my mum" well if that ain't the most wholesome thang I evva did see

  • @jUshRann1898
    @jUshRann1898 2 роки тому +5

    This story is fucking beautiful, i genuinely wish you the best in your life. Take care mate and maybe one day we can all hope for a meet and greet

  • @thenarstar
    @thenarstar 2 роки тому +15

    Wade uploads a *40 min* video for 1M subs.
    "This is going to be a heart warming story "
    But...
    18:46 - 19:20 . I didn't expect it to be *this* heartwarming!!
    That's soooo adorable!! This channel has been a huge success due to you and your hard work!
    I've been around since the DANKMUS days. You create such refreshing entertainment that I come back to again and again. You're informative but not dull. Fun and quirky but not irritating. I always look forward to whatever is new on here and on your Twitch stream as soon as I get in from work on a Thursday night.
    Stay - D A N K -

  • @hamham_6411
    @hamham_6411 2 роки тому +101

    28:11 "I have stuff for videos for 10 years. We just starting!"
    Well, I've only been watching you for a few months, but I _am_ going to see that to the end.
    Awesome to see you at 1mil, hope to see another digit there someday. c:

  • @tonyd723
    @tonyd723 2 роки тому +144

    You’re such a genuine guy and you deserve all of it man. Can’t believe it been only 2 years since I found you. Feel like I’ve known you my whole life lol. Good luck on everything

  • @DamianF.749
    @DamianF.749 2 роки тому +1

    Hey man stick with what you do. I found this channel during Covid lockdown and it gave me some good laughs and this is always a channel I come back to. Love the vids man

  • @23345star
    @23345star 2 роки тому +4

    Dank is living the life I want. Working hard for something you love, being able to help your buddies and family, and knowing music at such a passionate level. Making me jealous, mate!

  • @selfawarerubbish
    @selfawarerubbish 2 роки тому +191

    Fuck yea we’re getting an origin story
    It’s super early so I can’t say much about the video but this channel is one i can always trust to cheer me up, so thanks
    Edit: the speed of the patreon list is hilarious imo, i wish i had a bank account to give support

  • @supra107
    @supra107 2 роки тому +324

    It's nice to see a content creator that understand Gabe Newell's mindset about piracy and doesn't go out of his way damaging his content to stop pirates, but instead makes it so that people actually don't have the incentive to pirate by making sure people can afford the bonus stuff easily. Especially if the content creator was himself in the position where he pirated stuff left and right and understands why people do it. 👍

    • @DaBarbeaqque
      @DaBarbeaqque 2 роки тому +4

      hi again im gabe n a fan of shooters wizard of computers and a handsome man

    • @TriflingToad
      @TriflingToad 2 роки тому +1

      And he makes GOOD games!

  • @jeanbastien9424
    @jeanbastien9424 2 роки тому +5

    Congrats man, this channel made me realize how much iPods played a part in my life as a teenager. Even the stuff I have no interest in is entertaining because of your personality, glad its working out for you!

  • @lightsubterfuge
    @lightsubterfuge Місяць тому

    Thank you, DankPods. Your videos single-handedly got me into iPods. I was a kid when the iPhone came out, so I never got to own an iPod only an iPhone. Your videos convinced me to buy an old iPod as my dedicated music player. Your videos are awesome! Keep up the good work!

  • @Alex-oz3pb
    @Alex-oz3pb 2 роки тому +913

    finally, congrats man! You taught at my school and ended up selling your (fantastic) Honda to one of my mates, and from the few times we spoke you're genuinely a great great dude, you really deserve this.

  • @aazdu03
    @aazdu03 2 роки тому +1037

    I love your life, i love that you're so passionnate about so many things and love that you know and care about people's struggles. It was really nice and cute to have a small insight into your personnal life and you seem to be a genuinely wholesome dude. I hope you read this comment, you're a cool person, please never stop

  •  2 роки тому

    I never expected this video to be emotional, but it was a little bit for me.
    I'm glad things turned out great for you and that I found your awesome channel.
    You're just so honest and humble, I love it.
    Keep the it up mate!

  • @midorinchan
    @midorinchan 2 роки тому +1

    I still remember finding you in the peak of the pandemic and being so surprised at how few videos you had out, and I binged every single one of them I think in one day. Google Play music had just shut down, I hated UA-cam music (still do), and I needed a new way to listen to music, and suddenly I have all this knowledge about iPods, something I always thought were cool, but had never actually owned before. Now I have more pods than I can handle and just finished repairing my first eBay mini. I've kept up with every upload, more consistently than I have any other channel ever, and I'm so thankful to have found ya. Even at a million subs, your content and lovable, energetic personality is so underrated, and I can't wait to see you reach those next 1-grit sized milestones. Keep it up mate, wish you the best 🥰

  • @mtndewfoo6145
    @mtndewfoo6145 2 роки тому +46

    After hearing what you said about Patreon, you really are my favorite person on the platform. Making good content for cheap because you know not everyone can afford it. Absolute Legend. Totally deserve 10 bucks a month

  • @BarnyTrubble
    @BarnyTrubble 2 роки тому +61

    So many UA-camrs origin story is something like "yeah I kinda just started doing it and I quit my job at 10k subs and I've become a millionaire" and hearing Wade's story of fighting through multiple things that would individually break a person over and over until finally hitting it big. Wow man, just wow, good for you dude.

  • @BurnyToast
    @BurnyToast 2 роки тому +2

    Genuinely always happy to see when you or your other channels post. Whether you're showing off obscure and crusty nuggets from the past, making Simpsons remixes, slowly making an old tiny fiat cromulent again, or inexplicably producing a banger song using bob backlund promos.

  • @Kammithekiller
    @Kammithekiller 2 роки тому

    Dude I am so happy for you! Ive been watching this channel grow from day one and rooting for you