The Rendog Story! Pt 1 | Imp And Skizz Podcast (Ep83)

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  • @antiisocial
    @antiisocial 10 місяців тому +1447

    I hope this is OK?
    Here's a link to Ren's stream VOD where he "pirated" 😂Skizz's Periscope live stream: ua-cam.com/video/J415pjXTkqo/v-deo.html
    Unfortunately the link to Skizz's original Periscope stream in Ren's video is no longer valid since Periscope is dead as of 2021.
    Loving the podcast guys. Enjoying your button placing streams Ren. lol

    • @Kiwimarauder
      @Kiwimarauder 10 місяців тому +27

      Thank you! Everyone deserves a hype man like Ren is for his fellow hermits

    • @Heatherb349
      @Heatherb349 10 місяців тому +19

      Seeing Rens excitement for his fellow hermits in this video is so sweet!

    • @StarNanny
      @StarNanny 10 місяців тому +12

      Thank you! I’ve watched it several times, but without Ren’s moment-in-time perspective. I’m gonna watch again with this in mind! ❤

    • @colleenlavigne2196
      @colleenlavigne2196 10 місяців тому +10

      See, it's good Ren DID re-stream it or it probably would have been lost.

    • @dragonladyusps
      @dragonladyusps 10 місяців тому +5

      the joy and excitement in Ren in that stream was wonderful

  • @rendog
    @rendog 10 місяців тому +3644

    Thanks for having me chaps, I loved every second of my time on your couch! It was a true pleasure sharing some real space with you both!

    • @balthiersgirl2658
      @balthiersgirl2658 10 місяців тому +34

      Ren no worries about how you looked you are very handsome hinny ❤

    • @PatriceHeadington
      @PatriceHeadington 10 місяців тому +10

      This was such a great episode! Thanks for giving your time on this.

    • @bluepiggaming204
      @bluepiggaming204 10 місяців тому +15

      I agree ren. The thing that makes me love youtube is my connection w the creator. The parasocial relationship. I dont want corporate. I want you!

    • @Kiwimarauder
      @Kiwimarauder 10 місяців тому +1

      This was awesome! So cool to hear your thoughts on S10, fellow hermits and content/art creation. Really hyped for Part2! Cool vibes from kind and talented people. Love to see it!

    • @antiisocial
      @antiisocial 10 місяців тому +2

      I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for your hard work.

  • @TheColorCraftMC
    @TheColorCraftMC 10 місяців тому +702

    Ren: “We’re not making hollywood films.”
    Somewhere listening in:
    Bdubs: “Whoops!”

    • @cerealbox412
      @cerealbox412 10 місяців тому +5

      Ha! True.

    • @ThisOldSkater
      @ThisOldSkater 10 місяців тому +17

      First thing that popped into my mind when he said that. That said, I love what BDubs is doing. It still feels very human.

    • @studiolepta
      @studiolepta 8 місяців тому +18

      Also Ren: "We are not professional cinematographers"
      Mumbo somewhere: * not chuffed to bits *

    • @JUVAIDPB13
      @JUVAIDPB13 5 місяців тому

      Aaahha moment 😂😂😂

  • @AuroPenumbra
    @AuroPenumbra 10 місяців тому +164

    Ren and Martyn having history in radio really opens the mind. No wonder they get along so well.

  • @truckerdave8465
    @truckerdave8465 10 місяців тому +727

    Ren apologizing for talking on a podcast where he’s the actual guest is so relatable.

  • @kaj9869
    @kaj9869 10 місяців тому +729

    just got hit hard with the realization that i haven't actually seen ren's non-minecraft face because wow he is one handsome lad

    • @Not_An_EV
      @Not_An_EV 10 місяців тому +142

      Right?!
      I felt like squidward
      "OH NO HE'S HOOOOT"

    • @carb_8781
      @carb_8781 10 місяців тому +56

      check out the first season 6 minecon live panel with ren!! he's the host there and soso amazing

    • @amachii_art
      @amachii_art 10 місяців тому

      @@carb_8781 that was the first time i saw him too! I got taken aback 'cause he looks so dapper! he's so handsome !!

    • @sanautin
      @sanautin 10 місяців тому +1

      ❤️😍❤️

    • @JohnnyOps
      @JohnnyOps 10 місяців тому +29

      Just as a heads up, a lot of the hermits stream on Twitch, and a lot of them also use Webcam, so if your ever curious you can check them out there

  • @tigdakid
    @tigdakid 10 місяців тому +347

    The fact that skizzleman can admit he is his biggest fan is a huge testament to his character. And the fact that so many people are calling him their new favourite hermit. That kind of thing really comes through.

    • @aerialdive
      @aerialdive 10 місяців тому +15

      skizz is such a king of interaction and comedy so its awesome seeing him on hermitcraft

  • @avpuchek
    @avpuchek 10 місяців тому +576

    To me "much anticipated guest" feels like an understatement for how much we are excited to see Ren on here!!

  • @matthewmeyle9143
    @matthewmeyle9143 10 місяців тому +88

    Ren: "we're all going back to grassroots production"
    Bdubs: (slowly lowers volume on his symphonic accompany)

    • @Shortnamesareoverrated
      @Shortnamesareoverrated 5 місяців тому +1

      LIL bubbles is just so much… he has to be to make up for his height.

  • @PolluxaC
    @PolluxaC 10 місяців тому +249

    Does Ren even realize what a charming guy he is? I'm completely star struck just from watching him talk 🤩

    • @macbcheesy
      @macbcheesy 10 місяців тому +42

      I don't think he knows. He's so awkward and humble.

    • @PolluxaC
      @PolluxaC 10 місяців тому +29

      @@macbcheesy And that's part of his charm! xD

    • @geraltofrivia9167
      @geraltofrivia9167 10 місяців тому +19

      cant deny that the man is quite handsome. lol

    • @Shortnamesareoverrated
      @Shortnamesareoverrated 5 місяців тому +1

      @@macbcheesyyou dont know your beutifullll ohohhhh that’s what makes you beutifullllll

    • @2015id
      @2015id Місяць тому

      so true

  • @D_and_B_Gaming
    @D_and_B_Gaming 10 місяців тому +769

    I appreciate Impulse's thoughts on how the Hermit's began to chase algorithms at the expense of themselves. I don't know if this lines up, but from my perspective as a viewer, this began to change in Season 7, and really took off with the advent of the Live Series's. This new season, I've found myself looking almost everyday to see if there is a new interaction between the Hermits on YT. The realness, the comradery, the LAUGHTER, has been a wonderful boon to an otherwise challenging year.

    • @Haplo-san
      @Haplo-san 10 місяців тому +27

      I don't know how many people have been keep telling that in the past but I definetely commented many times over the years in the videos of many Hermits I follow whenever the topic came up; that is "the interaction" between other hermits the viewers want to see. The interaction makes people watch and come back for more. I can't tell how bored I was when there was no interaction but just build build and build and only monologues; most of time I skip the parts they do things alone like terraforming or building a same and same farms which I have seen more than 100 times over the years from the same hermits or other hermits. People who watch many hours of Hermitcraft content on UA-cam every week are most likely a lonely people, and lonely viewers don't need more lonely content from people who are playing games "all alone by themselves" only for sake of making a forced episode out of it and sometimes asking I feel as insincere and false-interactive questions for viewers to encourage people to comment more but yet they won't have time to read or response. So viewers doesn't look for turn-based interaction if they ever get; viewers really wish to see for unscripted, REAL-TIME human interaction which can only happen between hermits. And this includes live-streams too. Old fans are not kids or teens anymore and even younger Hermits from 8 years ago are not young anymore, so people look for the "realness" as you have mentioned too.

    • @TheColorCraftMC
      @TheColorCraftMC 10 місяців тому +69

      Do you mean the “Life” series as in 3rd Life? Funny thing is, I think that series did and does so well because it is 100% interaction. Production doesn’t play into it as much as the participants playing off one another.

    • @D_and_B_Gaming
      @D_and_B_Gaming 10 місяців тому +16

      @@TheColorCraftMCYes, thank you. I meant the various "Life" series. I've enjoyed every one of them, because of the interactions.

    • @smolmoru
      @smolmoru 10 місяців тому +20

      the interactions is why I keep on coming back to watch every G.I.G.S phasmo stream vod. the dynamics of these 5 is just great and I really love that they're all basing so close to each other now in season 10.
      but yeah the Life series had the realness of friends being just friends having fun together and the videos make you feel like you're a part of it. unlike most overly polished content, videos, whatsoever that feels so distant from the world we average people live in.
      I always had a gread appreciation for artists, creators and so on who stayed down to earth. it's a delicate balance to not lose your head in the clouds from fame. even if compared to the big celebrities it's just a tiny bit of fame.

    • @johnmiller9931
      @johnmiller9931 10 місяців тому +7

      I stepped away for a few seasons but S10 has been great.

  • @neurospicypisces
    @neurospicypisces 10 місяців тому +320

    On Ren's point that what you guys do is more than content: HermitCraft has turned into my favourite TV show and I watch most of the hermits every single week. I'm a SAHM/manager of family life lol so I can have TV on in the background while I do my chores and tasks. Tuning into individual Hermit's episodes is like watching a stand alone POV in this shared universe within the HC Multiverse (previous seasons lol). Every Hermit comes with their own personality and flair which is exactly like performing a character. You guys are actors, editors, and a whole board of creative directors doing your own things that comes together into one large televised experience for us the viewers.
    It's very neat

    • @ProjectKhopesh
      @ProjectKhopesh 10 місяців тому +11

      Hermit videos are far more entertaining than what passes for mainstream entertainment. It'll be interesting to see what happens with the AI apocalypse that might finally kill off Hollywood. People hanging out and goofing with friends may well be on the rise as far as what gets watched.

    • @EnigmaticCanadian
      @EnigmaticCanadian 10 місяців тому +7

      Don't forget the educational value and that's twofold: 1) we can play along with them, so to speak, but when a season is over and the world is uploaded, we can all play in that world and experience it, and b) each build teaches us more about minecraft and what's possible and teach us how to build like them. Each Hermit has their own styles, strength, and weaknesses but all of them keep learning and welcome opportunities to upgrade their skills to be a well-rounded, humble and respectful player. That is so refreshing as that is a valuable lesson to all.

    • @kaisen2684
      @kaisen2684 10 місяців тому +3

      I don't actually watch tv anymore. Most of my media consumption is Hermit craft. I work in a laundry, so I can have streams and videos on sometimes, and it's wonderful to listen when I can

    • @Gift0r
      @Gift0r 10 місяців тому +2

      I also watch most of the Hermits on a regular basic. They have become my saturday morning cartoon.

    • @apeacypisces
      @apeacypisces 10 місяців тому

      Just had to comment because I'm also a neurospicy Pisces SAHM who watches Hermitcraft for my daytime TV! ❤

  • @KizunaEno
    @KizunaEno 10 місяців тому +258

    The Ren and Doc collaboration in Season 8 is one of my favorite series!!

    • @TheDertyFerd
      @TheDertyFerd 10 місяців тому +13

      Their builds were so insane! What a crazy grind for such a short season

    • @tinathena17
      @tinathena17 10 місяців тому +14

      ​@@TheDertyFerdright??? like actually ALL of the hermits are such crazy grinders. Sometimes we thought that is normal since its so normal in hermitcraft but when we play on our own servers we realize how much grinding they did

    • @tinathena17
      @tinathena17 10 місяців тому

      if that makes sense or im just blabbering lol

    • @terimccabe296
      @terimccabe296 10 місяців тому +5

      I love it whenever Ren and Doc work together. They are a classic duo.

    • @geraltofrivia9167
      @geraltofrivia9167 10 місяців тому +10

      @@TheDertyFerd watching Ren & Doc's HC-8 episodes kept me thinking "wait, there's no way that's possible in vanilla, are they using mods?".

  • @kazoohero93
    @kazoohero93 10 місяців тому +335

    I love ren using the shorthand of “impskizzpod”

  • @heighleybaily8037
    @heighleybaily8037 10 місяців тому +137

    Ren has always struck me as a kind, thoughtful empathetic human. I could listen to him all day

  • @garlicmint
    @garlicmint 10 місяців тому +182

    "luck is when hard work meets opportunity" Love this quote!! 16:07

  • @penygachasummons1295
    @penygachasummons1295 10 місяців тому +1167

    I would love to see Docm77 here too :D

  • @saikrishnasaitana6929
    @saikrishnasaitana6929 10 місяців тому +143

    Ren still looks as handsome as i saw him in the hermitcraft panel

  • @lilyb76
    @lilyb76 10 місяців тому +112

    I love Ren's editing and his ability to create lore and storylines. His comedic timing and his naivety is endearing. The friendship between Ren and Iskall is so genuine and always has me in fits of laughter.
    This was a great podcast. I really enjoyed getting to know more about Rendiggity Dog.

  • @AjaxXavior
    @AjaxXavior 10 місяців тому +124

    Skizz - when was your aha moment
    Impulse - the Southlands was my aha moment

    • @Theachup
      @Theachup 10 місяців тому +12

      HAHAHAHWHHA this is gold

    • @vaplex
      @vaplex 10 місяців тому +14

      That's basically what Mumbo said when asked lol

    • @Bengt2509
      @Bengt2509 10 місяців тому +8

      ⁠*AHA*HAHAHAHA

    • @AjaxXavior
      @AjaxXavior 10 місяців тому +5

      @@vaplex oh really that’s funny need to watch that one

  • @nasiskahn
    @nasiskahn 10 місяців тому +39

    It's our favorite Theater Kid! Ren what a pleasure seeing this podcast was. I loved it! What I love about Ren he does bring a lot of heart and passion to HC. I hope more people watch him because he is deserving of all the success. Thanks for having him on the show.

  • @jo_pay_
    @jo_pay_ 10 місяців тому +54

    Ren is such a handsome man with an amazing voice, could listen to him for hours

  • @Throlash
    @Throlash 10 місяців тому +88

    Ren is the chillest human being, and his ability to make insane Minecraft stories and cinematics is unparalleled! Love to see these professional minecrafters coming together on the pod!

  • @JoeyWeber1
    @JoeyWeber1 9 місяців тому +5

    Ren sometimes holds himself like an apology.
    This man is incredible. He's brilliant, thoughtful, kind, and hard working.
    Always make sure you pay attention to the metrics that prove you're amazing **gestures widely at everything**.
    The best superpower in this world is kindness. You three optimize kindness.

  • @jasmineoberg7897
    @jasmineoberg7897 10 місяців тому +150

    Excuse me, how did I not know Ren is like... Gorgeous!? But also, looks like an older brother to Mumbo? A lot of similar facial features.

    • @sanautin
      @sanautin 10 місяців тому +1

      ❤😍❤️

    • @pannercakes487
      @pannercakes487 10 місяців тому +14

      ok so like. I knew what he looked like, but yeah... very gorgeous guy

    • @NicoWill-h4w
      @NicoWill-h4w 10 місяців тому +14

      That's what it is, he look's Mumbo's older brother.

    • @JefAlanLong
      @JefAlanLong 10 місяців тому +10

      There’s quite a few very handsome hermits. Bdubs, doc and Kerals also very good looking men.

  • @Ajlez
    @Ajlez 10 місяців тому +43

    "the audience coming with us" This is a little thing that I think is very important. I still remember the first time I was watching a youtuber who had edited down a stream into a video, and she suddenly used words like "we're" and "us" as if everything on screen belonged to all of us, and I just thought... wow... it's really like everyone's together. I've noticed that ever since. We know we're not really moving the character, but it's similar to how you feel involved yourself when reading a good book.

  • @markandrewenglish
    @markandrewenglish 10 місяців тому +12

    I am a 50 year old man that loves Minecraft and came to Hermitcraft through Mumbo's Redstone videos. I stayed with Hermitcraft because of the social interactions and not the mega builds. I loved watching TFC's videos as well as he had a gift making me feel like I was standing right next to him mining ores and cracking jokes. RIP TFC.

  • @BahaWhatNow
    @BahaWhatNow 10 місяців тому +177

    You guys gotta convince Doc to be a guest on the pod

    • @sanautin
      @sanautin 10 місяців тому +6

      100%

    • @geraltofrivia9167
      @geraltofrivia9167 10 місяців тому +4

      It would be a blast!

    • @Bengt2509
      @Bengt2509 10 місяців тому +5

      It would be really funny if it turned into a debate about salmon (since skizz is a part of big salmon)

    • @Tofucwat
      @Tofucwat 8 місяців тому +1

      Doc has actually mentioned about the Imp and Skizz about Skizz thinking he would be disappointed about something when first meeting them so maybe he would come 👀

  • @SOOOOUP
    @SOOOOUP 10 місяців тому +12

    Out of all the hermits Ren is the one id wanna have a conversation with the most. He’s so well read and has so many things to say I could see myself just getting absolutely lost in conversation. He’s such a specific type of person that seems so lovely to talk to

  • @BellePullman
    @BellePullman 10 місяців тому +48

    It's not that I don't enjoy the crazy cinematic content, but the best vibes are a bunch of friends having fun together!

  • @jimmyrittmann8208
    @jimmyrittmann8208 10 місяців тому +13

    So, i just learned today that Ren's brother Jono is not only the music behind so many great songs from the last 3 seasons (just that i know of), but has some great takes about the music industry as well. He'd be a great guest!

  • @giggabyte6413
    @giggabyte6413 10 місяців тому +62

    Love ren, he such a great person and great humour.
    I'd love to see Joel on, hear about his journey onto hermit craft.

  • @MR13IGH
    @MR13IGH 10 місяців тому +66

    Ren saying if you haven't watch bdubs go do it, yes. But honestly if you haven't watched Ren then you're also massively missing out on some brilliantly considered and crafted stuff both in terms of content and editing...plus his such a lovable guy! Do it people go discover the gigaverse!
    Looking forward to pt 2! ....a weeks wait 😭 you hate to see it people

    • @ahmed4363
      @ahmed4363 10 місяців тому +9

      honestly just watch every hermit, everyone has a unique thing to offer. From Wells' and X's calmness to Grian's and Iskall's unique chaos

  • @daisyhoward6176
    @daisyhoward6176 10 місяців тому +79

    I honestly think season 10 is the best season I’ve watched I love the voice mod so much and how the hermits interact it’s so good to see such an amazing group of friends

  • @EuropesNinja
    @EuropesNinja 10 місяців тому +25

    It’s no surprise Ren says that Ethos videos makes him think of sandwiches and orange juice. The tagline to his LP is “get yo snacks!”.

  • @PatriceHeadington
    @PatriceHeadington 10 місяців тому +24

    Here's a comparison to something Skizz said. 34:10 Barbara Streisand said she stopped listening to other singers when she was creating her first album. She didn't want to accidently copy another artist. She wanted to create her own sound. This makes me think of what Skizz said about BDubs videos. Yes, Skizz is Barbara Streisand in this comparison.

  • @supermanacf
    @supermanacf 10 місяців тому +19

    "I thought poetry was the way to a girl's heart... it's not." I learned that lesson rather thoroughly myself. xD

  • @lruddy8820
    @lruddy8820 10 місяців тому +15

    "etho gets to much credit" was so funny
    to rens point of them just being normal people ive always wonder how etho feels about all the fan service he gets being such a private and humble person

  • @politoed06
    @politoed06 10 місяців тому +31

    Man rendog is literally on of my favorite creatives in the youtube sphere. He has such a way with his storytelling its just genuinely so amazing to see this man and to know what goes on inside his head.

  • @xiastarlight9751
    @xiastarlight9751 10 місяців тому +25

    I think I've commented on other videos recently but I will say it again, I am LOVING this season of Hermitcraft. Purely because the "trend" is YOU guys all just being YOU and having a blast in the game together. There's so much less big build talk, and a lot more interaction and even some flying by the seat of your pants. There are still AMAZING builds, but even watching people who are still expanding building or redstone skills and learning as they go, it's all just so "normal everyday player" stuff, and it's still just you all and your awesome personalities having a blast together, making us laugh, while NOT being scripted, but just being genuinely yourselves and enjoying the game with your buddies! I've been watching since 2017, and I think every season gets better, but this one so far is my all time favorite season, not by miles but by inches, yet it is still over the top amazing in it's own way. My most favorite parts so far are literally just when you are cracking each other up, your laughter and wisecracks make us all laugh, and laughter truly is the best medicine. You take us all away from the mundane everyday life for a little while, you show us amazing creative builds and you make us smile, laugh and connect with us all in a personal way that draws us all in, and makes us feel a part of the ride.

  • @bryancopeland9684
    @bryancopeland9684 10 місяців тому +27

    I'll be honest, this Ren episode is the video I didn't know I wanted to watch. What a surprise pleasure to hear this interaction. Maybe my fav so far? I've been aware of Ren, but now I think I need to go watch more of Ren. Looking forward to the next episode!

    • @carb_8781
      @carb_8781 10 місяців тому +6

      he's so amazing! definitely watch more of ren

  • @BelsaliasMarymaeh
    @BelsaliasMarymaeh 10 місяців тому +13

    It is such a rare treat to see Ren's face while he talks. I clicked immediately when i saw this episode, so excited! Love Ren so much, no need to be nervous ❤

  • @rygelxv
    @rygelxv 10 місяців тому +33

    This is again an excellent episode, thank you!
    One thing on the point of "hyperproduced content" vs "we like to see YOU play":
    It may sound bad, but due to life happening i don´t have a lot of friends anymore, let alone play with them for hours and hours on this beautiful gameworld. Watching you lots play on hermitcraft is... heaven. It is a substitute, but a really good one. I can be with you guys, and if you are having a blast, i surely will have one too. It's almost as if i were there. It follows me around days, and i sometimes even dream about it. So, being an not-so-good player myself with many time constraints, this is as close i can get to a social, family-feeling thing of online play. Keep it on, please!

    • @anthonypillarella
      @anthonypillarella 10 місяців тому +8

      This was both HC and podcasts in general for me mid-Covid.
      As you said, not at all as good as the real thing. But so much better than nothing.
      I hope things look up for you soon.

    • @natalieschinke5731
      @natalieschinke5731 10 місяців тому +3

      This is me too. i watch because i love seeing them interact. I dont have time anymore to find a group and play for hours on end....so in a way, it feels like I am playing with them.

    • @rosevela2316
      @rosevela2316 10 місяців тому +2

      I feel the same! I'm currently bedridden due to a chronic illness, and Hermitcraft videos make the days a little easier. Their videos and streams always put a smile on my face! I hope they know how much we appreciate them!
      And I love their new approach with season ten! It's been my favorite start to a season so far!

  • @kaj9869
    @kaj9869 10 місяців тому +36

    this is just the perfect timing because ren is one of my absolute favorite hermits yet i haven't had the chance to delve deep into his background and such

  • @antiichristie
    @antiichristie 10 місяців тому +28

    From all the nuggets he's shared, being wooed by Ren seems like an absolute trip. Lucky underwear, poetry, the risk of being ditched on a first date because of a zit. xD

  • @elgatitodraven7501
    @elgatitodraven7501 10 місяців тому +55

    The kiiiiiiing! I love him so much, it's so cute and wholesome how you can feel in his voice on every video how much he actually is trying to do so something amazing and he loves making videos so much. Never change ren!

  • @TearsOfLa
    @TearsOfLa 10 місяців тому +8

    Ren is one of my favourite creators of all time. He has a perfect balance of storytelling flair and relaxed, down-to-erath personality that hold my attention and makes every second of watching a joy to be there for. One of my favourite online memories is hanging out in Rens stream when vault hunters first came out, and theory crafting builds for his base and how to integrate all these wacky things like vendors and whatnot into a sci-fi style base, eventually settling on all the donators being colonists on this new planet that were in cryopods. Something about that whole session really stuck with me about how creatively ren can take simple ideas and the basic building blocks of things in the environment and turn them into grand branching narritives, without coming off as pretentious or forced.
    Keep up the amazing work Ren and Rebz will see you around in chat!

  • @MichiruEll
    @MichiruEll 10 місяців тому +16

    This podcast is the one way I discover what my favorite youtubers look like. For one, there's something reassuring to the fact that people older than me enjoy Minecraft (cause listen to you all, I never feel like you're older than me). Another observation is that absolutely no one looks like I imagined them. Ren's voice made me think he'd look like a loveable teddy bear. And instead he looks like an attractive dad who used to be in a motorcycle gang in his younger years.

    • @alysoffoxdale
      @alysoffoxdale 10 місяців тому +5

      Oh, trust me, older people enjoy Minecraft quite a lot! My _adult_ child bought it for me to have someone to play Modsauce with back when his favorite Hermits were doing that! XD Plus, just look at TinFoilChef, who was in his 60s.

    • @DanielVisOneCade
      @DanielVisOneCade 10 місяців тому +4

      Don't forget Minecraft is from the early 2010's your going to people who we're in their 'gaming prime' from that time as well as mid, late and recent adopters regardless of how they found their way to the game.
      When I say 'gaming prime' make no mistake about it I'm taking childhood, teens and maybe early adulthood when you have some effective free time no major $$$ commitments or family demands persay.
      I'm personally closer to 40 then anything else and I've not played every edition but I've cycled back every few years from early release (only oak wood type, no nether etc ) to now the Hermits been a big reason for it ofcourse. 👍

  • @FlaireBandit16
    @FlaireBandit16 10 місяців тому +69

    Yes! It's Rendog on The Imp and Skizz Podcast! I'm loving this kind of interviews.

  • @kaitknitter
    @kaitknitter 10 місяців тому +13

    I really agree with what you said. A cool build might get you a good thumbnail and a viewer, but your personality and banter with friends is what gets you a loyal subscriber.

  • @JonahOSRS
    @JonahOSRS 10 місяців тому +24

    You guys nailed the S10 conversation. I hope viewership shows we love it too :)

  • @pancua978
    @pancua978 10 місяців тому +39

    I love Ren so much! Glad he could be on the show and so excited for Part 2!!

  • @bruxifixion
    @bruxifixion 10 місяців тому +4

    I really appreciate Ren talking about his experience in life with realizing he's just "okay" at something, and having to contend with that fact in regards to his passions. I had the same problem when I was in art college, and my favorite things I was doing (and focusing on) were fiber arts and ceramics, and while I was so passionate about weaving on the loom and throwing clay, I realized very fast that I was "just okay" at these things, and that my creativity was very much below that of my classmates, and that obviously made it hard considering those were what I was.... y'know, focusing on and getting grades on.
    So thank you Ren. Me of over a decade ago absolutely needed to hear that it's okay to just BE okay at what you like doing, but me of now absolutely appreciates that it's not just a me thing and that I didn't waste that time.
    love the episode guys, very much looking forward to part 2!

  • @-Wust-
    @-Wust- 10 місяців тому +26

    I love Ren so much for his good vibe streams and his art to hijack the other hermits with roleplaying and storys

  • @cycy1021
    @cycy1021 10 місяців тому +15

    I love how everyone loves Etho

    • @jacob_the_idiot
      @jacob_the_idiot 9 місяців тому

      It’s Etho, and everyone is an Etho fan-boy/fan-girl (I’m totally not an Etho fan-boy-)

  • @wimsy6591
    @wimsy6591 10 місяців тому +8

    Ren is such an authentic person. I loved every part of this

  • @euphemisticukulele67
    @euphemisticukulele67 10 місяців тому +4

    21:35 what im hearing is that docm77 isnt the villain hermitcraft deserves, but the hero they needed

  • @theawecat27
    @theawecat27 10 місяців тому +2

    i'm so impressed with how comfortably ren tells his stories, so interesting to hear about being a radio host for a small town

  • @joju997
    @joju997 10 місяців тому +3

    Ren is one of my major inspirations as a storyteller, and hearing him talk about how he came to it is incredibly encouraging.

  • @hopee.wankenobi1085
    @hopee.wankenobi1085 10 місяців тому +5

    One of my top imp and skizz podcast episodes. Ren looking dashing and bringing everything I wanted!

  • @user-it5wu5iv1w
    @user-it5wu5iv1w 10 місяців тому +3

    The conversation about what you make being art reminds me about a post that was going around hermitcraft tumblr last year, which i sadly wasnt able to find, but remember pretty well. The focus was how on hermitcraft, specifically compared to many other big smps throughout the years, has such a unique but incredibly well working... i guess command structure works. That post specifically referred to hermitcraft as an artists collective, and i think that truly is the best phrase to describe what you all are doing together. It's through collaboration that this whole thing works, and with that what is individual pieces of art becomes part of a big collection of various styles. It's incredible to see, and inspiring

  • @G5rry
    @G5rry 10 місяців тому +3

    Ren comes across as so humble and likeable. Listening to his stories about growing up in South Africa while building on Hermitcraft was what made me a fan years ago.

  • @cileradragonfang
    @cileradragonfang 10 місяців тому +7

    First: Love ya Ren. O7
    Second: I've been telling Jev for a few years now that the interactions between you guys is the most entertaining part. I loved the cinematic quality, but the scriptedness of it took something away that we couldn't get anywhere else. I'm loving how season 10 is flowing so far.

  • @enkays_den
    @enkays_den 10 місяців тому +13

    I'd love to see Joe Hills on one day, I think his approach to humor and general perchant for philosophy are a good mesh for skizz in particular.

  • @nickilew22
    @nickilew22 10 місяців тому +5

    29:46 i think ren has a good point that there is always a price to pay in terms of time dedicated to editing, but i think the difference is the intent or motivation behind it. inspiration vs obligation is what’s coming to mind. if you feel obligated to create something to fit the algorithm or to please what you think an audience wants then it’s not worth the time. BUT if you are excited and feel inspired to create something out of your own imagination, that is absolutely worth the time! i think that inspiration is what drives those fun and funky editing bits. from a viewer perspective it’s so cool seeing those bits of the creative genius and i feel like the obligatory editing bits don’t always have that depth or sometimes that joy behind them.
    (of course this is all from an outside perspective and i am not a creator in this space myself, but that’s kinda how i think ab it)

  • @Briar_Rose_Cosplays
    @Briar_Rose_Cosplays 10 місяців тому +24

    REN IS SO COOL!!!!! So glad he’s on the Podcast!!

  • @spnhm34
    @spnhm34 10 місяців тому +3

    Ren is just awesome. I love these chats with the Hermits, always gives new insights. The part where Ren described having no listeners was SO RenDog, had me in pieces

  • @Kiwimarauder
    @Kiwimarauder 10 місяців тому +8

    Where is the "love" button? "Like" just won't do for this. Awesome take on content/art creation, so hyped for next week. Absolutely incredible, love to see it! Also, it makes me so happy when hermits fanboy over other hermits. Life is good

  • @Winrie
    @Winrie 10 місяців тому +13

    First, because I know Impulse likes to read the comments 😊 Hi Impulse! Hope you're doing well, and having the happiest day!
    Now, this was a freaking great video! I've always enjoyed Ren, and his super fun characters he creates and stories he tells (Renbob being my favorite) and I'm so excited for part 2 and getting to know who this silly "Ren" guy is, and how life has been for him 😊
    Thanks for being you Ren, and thank you Imp & Skizz for having him on the pod 💕

  • @ianvincible111
    @ianvincible111 9 місяців тому +1

    I really appreciate hearing your perspectives. The humility and gratitude you guys express is touching. Impulse hit the nail on the head when saying "Luck is when hard work meets opportunity.". I can only hope that I find my own back door to create that perfect storm of luck.

  • @gristen
    @gristen 10 місяців тому +11

    ren's season 8 is honestly one of my favorites of all time. i never really cared much for lore in minecraft lets plays before, but the way ren does it definitely changed my mind. i think its the fact that his videos still seem largely unscripted and mostly just improvised in the moment. it never really feels like he's playing a fictional character, just expressing different aspects of himself through a role or storyline. he's not just reading off lines, he's directly experiencing whats happening in the game and expressing his true feelings through the lens of his current role.
    it reminds me of when me my friends used to go on roblox rp servers and make up silly characters to role play as to try to make each other laugh, we used to get so into it that half of the server would usually end up following us around lol. acting out a role can honestly be just as much a form of self expression as being your normal self can be. a story can sometimes showcase who we are and what we're capable of more than our normal behavior can. it can bring something out in us thats not always obvious at first glance. ren's videos are a prime example of how story can be transformative. narrative is the core of the human experience, every person's life its own story. we all seek meaning through narrative, to understand the sequential events of whatever real life story is currently in front of us. there's just something very human about telling stories; we use them to cope, to express ourselves, to connect with others, to share knowledge, to have fun.
    ren is a master of reframing events and creating situations that add up to become parts of a much larger story, his 3rd life episodes being a notable example of this. his brilliant escalation of events by purposefully going red created some of the most high tension nail biting unscripted content ive ever seen. it genuinely felt like game of thrones but for minecraft, except the emotions and events were all genuinely real and unplanned. 3rd life would not have been the series it was without ren's commitment to the story of it. grian and martyn had some of the best storylines in 3rd life because ren and scar were the driving forces of their plots. he and scar created the setting that allowed the others to find their own stories, there wasnt a single person in that series that wasnt swept up into the drama they had built. it was amazing to watch

  • @witchoriia
    @witchoriia 10 місяців тому +2

    I watched about half of this on spotify, but its so much better seeing Ren say it all himself. He's such a vibey person, and I just really enjoy seeing a more 'raw' version of him on the podcast.

  • @szzrhn
    @szzrhn 10 місяців тому +9

    Well now we definitely need Doc hahahaha 😂

  • @NotALittleMouse
    @NotALittleMouse 3 місяці тому +1

    This episode motivated me a lot, after hearing ren speak about himself and growing up and really emphasizing the fact hes just another human, it makes me realize that I myself am extremely similar to ren and hearing him talk about his journey and who he was as a child really does give me motivation and hope to achieve my dreams as a current high school student :) i’ve always felt like i wouldnt make it doing an art form for a living, but rens experience really helps me stay hopeful. :D

  • @AjaxXavior
    @AjaxXavior 10 місяців тому +8

    Loved having Ren on the podcast All hail the King!

  • @friendlyplayer7
    @friendlyplayer7 10 місяців тому +1

    The thing that always keeps me going back and watching hermitcraft is the people, the laughs, and the fun! This season has been so awesome, and so happy to see you all on your journey and figuring it out!

  • @SixWings
    @SixWings 10 місяців тому +1

    Such an interesting episode. Hope you keep doing the podcast for a long time, guys!

  • @amachii_art
    @amachii_art 10 місяців тому +4

    I love listening to ren's rabble. Also love seeing ren facecam!
    I first watched Ren's HC in S8, the first season I watched in real time since I'm still new in the HC community. I was floored on the cinematics! It was an absolutely crazy editing! But I also love listening to normal stream Ren. It's quite soothing. Maybe it's his voice :DD
    Excited for part 2!

  • @ZeronSeptimus
    @ZeronSeptimus 10 місяців тому +5

    I think one of the beginning tipping points for the hermits to stop chasing the algorithm was Mumbo's second break, where, at least from my end, the strain became so visible.

  • @equestrianrosie
    @equestrianrosie 10 місяців тому +2

    that hour went by SO FAST! Ren has such a captivating way about him.

  • @castlebeki
    @castlebeki 10 місяців тому +3

    I resonate so much with what skizz is saying about watching bdubs but with my own passion. It's like having your sparkle getting absorbed by someone else's bright light.

  • @vincemeat774
    @vincemeat774 10 місяців тому +2

    I always respected Rendogs cinematic effort. It was so well done and I know how hard it is to do all that extra effort per video. I hate editing myself so it was amazing work for a solo dude.
    On a separate note I prefer the big builds and we'll done videos than just the chatting to other ppl on server all episode. I know I'm in the minority but It's what I enjoy. So I watch only the creators that are putting in more effort then those that are chilling out. I didn't watch impulse last season but the previous season with the candy factory impulse was having so much fun building and it actually made me love his content. So I hope this season it's simular to that season. But if it's not that's okay if the majority of ppl are happy that's important

  • @iKC_Angel
    @iKC_Angel 10 місяців тому +2

    I could listen to Ren talk all dayyyy! Love his voice and accent!

  • @alsosean
    @alsosean 10 місяців тому +1

    Season 8 Ren and Doc has been my favourite storyline to watch. Just absolutely loved it. You did amazing work and it was a joy to watch. Massive thanks to you both!

  • @electra310
    @electra310 10 місяців тому +10

    Love to see Ren on the podcast! Also the information that Imp and Skizz use a real clackboard is very important to me. 😄

  • @ericcole2501
    @ericcole2501 7 місяців тому +1

    I love this opportunity to get to know the other hermits. I’ve seen Ren for a while now, but did not know “Ren lore” and to find out the man had an affinity for the best bands, the best fantasy/scifi, and MtG to top it all off… now I just want to know more about it all!

  • @TheRiconegro
    @TheRiconegro 10 місяців тому +8

    What a handsome guest you guys have on this time!

  • @stengele13
    @stengele13 10 місяців тому +1

    Ren is such a creative, funny and humble person. He doesn't realize that for us real life hermits he is an inspiration. I was lucky to land in a Hermitcraft video a few years back through my son and it completely changed my life. Finding out that this group is full of authentic and lovely humans has made it so much more enjoyable to watch them. And the relationships they have with one another is for sure a life goal. Thanks again :D

  • @nikkothegoblin
    @nikkothegoblin 10 місяців тому +2

    Hearing some of his life story on Scar's steam was nice, getting to hear more of Ren behind the block mask is wonderful.

  • @naomimariah4254
    @naomimariah4254 10 місяців тому +1

    Possibly my favorite interview so far - this felt so natural and authentic as a conversation

  • @minuszero2119
    @minuszero2119 10 місяців тому +3

    I've watched, listened, and played along with you all for so long now. I view you all as friends. This podcast is amazing for getting to know you all a little more every time. Thank you for your content, I appreciate you all so much.

  • @IDrinkleTuce
    @IDrinkleTuce 10 місяців тому +2

    "this season just hits different" is definitely a good way to put it. It's pretty different than s9 in terms of the vibe and i love it so much more. Seeing all the members just being good friends is so so entertaining and amazing. Loving s10 so far!! ❤❤

  • @jtwattsmusic
    @jtwattsmusic Місяць тому +1

    I honestly did feel like hermitcraft was losing itself a litte bit until they covered doc's perimeter. That's when I got the feeling that Hermitcraft found itself again. There was the hermitcraft that I fell in love with in season 6 when I started watching.

  • @justpeachels
    @justpeachels 10 місяців тому +1

    i started watching hc in season 7 and my favourite part was the shopping district because that's where everyone hung out and talked to each other. really happy with season 10 and that people are having so much fun together and being silly. love you guys to bits!!

  • @rosegirlz88
    @rosegirlz88 10 місяців тому +9

    I agree I like the interactive hermits because it doesn't feel so lonely. Dont get me wrong a nice balance of hermits alone and hermits have fun with friends is very comfy

  • @mark5617
    @mark5617 10 місяців тому +1

    On the topic of you guys bringing back the humanity to Hermitcraft, thats what made me love every one of the hermits in some way. I started late season 7 with Mumbo when they were doing the Hermit dares and i found the STUPID interactions between the hermits wholesome. then as season 8 rolled around my GF and i both watched all of boatem and then Doc with the lightning tower which made us find Ren and so on.
    It was the interactions between you all that i cherish the most about the Hermits. A good one to look at are TFC's videos every interaction you guys had with him was wholesome and thats what i want in the content i consume.

  • @mcspacecash6807
    @mcspacecash6807 10 місяців тому

    S10 has already been one of my favorites with all the interactions. It's how all the crazy prank wars and games and stuff naturally develop. Just a bunch of super creative and super fun friends experiencing things together. That's personally what draws me to this server, the Hermit, and this community. You all bring so much cool things together.

  • @avaraeis
    @avaraeis 10 місяців тому +1

    Ren is so on point about not calling what you folks do content! Calling it content turns it into a product rather than something you're creating with joy. It takes the love out of it and turns it into a marketing bargaining chip. Content is such a bland, soulless term in my mind. And Hermitcraft is so much more than that!!! Hermitcraft is about creation and connection and love and fun, and that's what we the audience love too. You folks make amazing things, and you deserve to be proud of your work.
    I was so excited for this episode, and I loved getting to see Ren on :) Looking forward to next week!

  • @pix3lshift3r89
    @pix3lshift3r89 10 місяців тому +2

    I am so glad I found this podcast. Hermitcraft was the first Minecraft videos I watched to learn how to play for my kids and now I play more than them. Seeing these interviews is great. Season 10 is the best in a while, I had slowed on watching the series but now I don't miss a vid. Great seeing Skizz finally joining the crew !

  • @colindoyle4370
    @colindoyle4370 10 місяців тому +2

    It’s crazy how I never realized how well spoken Ren is