T-Rex Ranch Creators - Aaron Michaels and LB

Ever heard of T-Rex Ranch? Your young kids and grandkids have! With 3.8 BILLION views on UA-cam worldwide and almost 4 million subscribers, T-Rex Ranch is a UA-cam video phenomenon created by Aaron Michaels ("Park Ranger Aaron") and his son LB (Park Ranger LB") as a fun activity and a way to spend time together as a family. Larry and Mike talk to them about the origins of the show, their phenomenal success, and how they even collaborated with Universal Studios during the release of Jurassic World on a video with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. And now they've started a new endeavor, Funquesters, for older kids but with the same charm and fun as the original videos. This is a great podcast for parents, grandparents, and kids who love T-Rex Ranch!
In this episode, Aaron and LB delve into their UA-cam journey, starting from toy unboxing videos that eventually morphed into the dinosaur-themed content that T-Rex Ranch is known for today. They share their exciting experience collaborating with Universal Studios, which led them to film alongside Hollywood stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. The duo also touches upon their decision to sell T-Rex Ranch to Moonbug Entertainment and the reasons that fueled this choice.
As they transitioned to their new endeavor, Funquesters, Aaron and LB discuss their shift towards creating more elaborate and scripted content, exploring a myriad of stories and characters. They express aspirations for potential acting opportunities in Hollywood or Atlanta and even hint at a budding interest in directing movies. The episode delves into the challenges of dealing with difficult actors, their Cameo account experiences, and their marketing strategies to tie their content to pop culture, aiming to attract a broader audience.
Aaron's background in video editing, shooting documentaries, and radio work is highlighted, along with their online presence spanning various platforms. They emphasize their preference for Instagram over Facebook and discuss their reasons for not venturing into TikTok for narrative content. The episode wraps up with a focus on their mission to produce family-friendly content, receiving positive feedback from parents and grandparents who appreciate their wholesome approach.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:30 Beginning of T-Rex Ranch
06:29 Collaboration with Universal Studios
10:05 Selling T-Rex Ranch
12:23 Transition to Funquesters
18:23 Future Opportunities
22:38 Aspiring Filmmaking and Dealing with Difficult Actors
24:15 Transition to Funquesters and Marketing Strategies
27:04 Background and Online Presence
30:18 Creating Family-Friendly Content
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