Ryan keeps putting himself down. he does deserve so much credit. he created a great wave. he was our childhood. I hope he finds peace even as we all are still figuring it out
honestly! if he could know the impact that he had on our childhood - I don't think he can even grasp it. I'm 27 now, and I'm amazed at how I grew up in the UK as a young black girl navigating her childhood and still somehow resonated with this talented individual thousands of kilometres away from me. I PRAY that he sees how valued he is and that he has an amazing purpose. Furthermore, (and others don't have to believe me when I say this but I KNOW it in my heart), God loves him and I also pray that Ryan will see that for himself too.
Ryan doesn’t give himself enough credit for the impact he had on so many people with his content. He’s one of the few creators who does things for the right reasons and not just for the $ or clout
Dear Ryan, if you are reading this, I want to say I am SO happy to see you talking and alive on Michelle's podcast. I don't know if you'll ever read this, but you helped me throughout my middle school and high school years and still to this day. I was introduced to you when I was five, and now I'm twenty. To this day, I STILL binge-watch your videos. Heck, this morning I had "Things That Ruin Thanksgiving" while getting ready haha. I grew up severely depressed and lonely, and you helped bring joy into my life through silly videos. You are constantly remembered by your subscribers, and no matter what you do in life, we hope you are happy. I cannot articulate how much you've shaped me into who I am today. I wish you the best and hope life has been treating you well! Take care. Also, shoutout to RHPC! We miss you all. We all carry a bit of NigaHiga in our hearts, no matter what age.😂 Ryan, if you are still in the process of creating, we are so excited and welcome any of your ideas! Whether it be UA-cam or other nonrelated content, you have a whole audience waiting for you. Nobody does comedy videos like you anymore, and it's honestly so sad, but thank you for keeping your videos up. Ryan, you say that "everything has been done," but trust me, anything from you would be like rain on a hot day! A miracle. Michelle, thank you for using your platform and creating a safe environment for some of our favorite OG UA-camrs. ❤
Man, I missed Ryan so much and his creative mind. But I totally understand the burnout after years of creating content on UA-cam. I hope he comes back when he's ready. I'll always be an OG Lamp. IYKYK!
honestly there’s no one else who ever was or is like him when it comes to creativity, extremely high-level plots, and the interconnected jokes and stories he used to include in every video. It’s truly unfortunate to see him stop but all good things must come to an end
I think no one can ever replace or better Ryan’s style of content. The humor, authenticity, resilience, creativity, etc… making content in High school especially. People in school think him and Sean are weird but millions, maybe even billions of people see them as their foundation of humor and creativity. I personally recite his jokes and videos just as much as high rating tv shows like spongebob.
"Not very happy kid" and "naturally depressed kid" is soooo relatable. I don't really hear this being spoken and put out into the aether very often. I genuinely feel seen, thanks Ryan!
Man I feel bad for Ryan he keeps downplaying his achievements and honestly I relate. Hope u bounce back Ryan and even if u don’t I hope u find happiness in whatever it is
I almost feel like crying when thinking about how I started watching Ryan’s videos when I was like 11. now I’m 28 and I feel like listening to a conversation between my oldest friends.. I’m curious to see how Ryan will handle the world of short form content, saying he hates to redo stuff but people literally WANTING to redo stuff, the world of trends. Very much looking forward to it :)
Ryan, its okay. The UA-cam landscape (and other social media) has changed indefinitely. The algorithms silently changed in a way that no longer supports creativity as it did back then but rewards content that immediately grabs peoples attention, using cookie cutter formulas that generates views and taking revenue as much as possible. Many prominent creators have left in the past 5 years, feeling something was off. It makes us think we have to do so much more to keep up than just our default passion towards our work. You are one of the ones left with soul and thats why theres this constant off feeling lately. You are not alone. Regardless of whether or not the algorithm rewards creators, we should all create work that personally resonates with us. There are people out there who are looking for it, though not often expressive about it. It's better to connect with a few people on a deeper level that really makes them think instead of producing slop with the intention for them to mindlessly consume it for revenue.
I have waited for this podcast. I have waited for any updates about him. His last video about finding himself left me always wondering how he is doing. Thank you, Michelle for interviewing him. And thank you, Ryan for opening up and being so real. OG fan since Titanic video which my lil bro showed me to make fun of me. Since then... subbie for life.
It’s insane that Ryan actually helped me SO much in dealing with my depression like 12 years ago. His videos got me through my day. And literally helped me almost cope with it. Wow.
Those draw my life videos changed a lot of peoples lives. That trend should come back. I remember watching your guys’ & feeling so emotional & connected.
Dear Ryan, thank you for being my comfort channel since I was a little lamp. You never fail to make me laugh and have kept me afloat through many tough times. You’re my inspiration to be creative, try new things, and spread fun energy. Thank you for keeping it real. I hope you keep having fun doing what you love, and best of luck with everything! Teehee
the shower thing is insane! I suffer from depression and a shower.. literally helps me get through the day.. Its hard to get in the shower.. like it takes days.. but it litearlly heals lol! so when i start to feel gloomy i just take a long long shower then a bath
Ryan, if you’re reading this, I’ve watched you since “how to be ninja” you were my source of entertainment and you were so enjoyable to watch. Your mind has been creative since. It’s been amazing to watch you grow. I was only 13 at the time and I’m now 30. It’s been 17 years. Whatever you decide to do in life, give yourself more credit and live life with ease knowing you made such a huge impact in so many lives. Michelle, if you read this, I’ve watched you just about the same amount as Ryan. Your voice has always been so soothing to listen to and still - you are ridiculously creative. I remember being in the same room as you for a beauty event and being so excited to meet you but never got the chance to because it was so busy. Nonetheless, I hope whatever you’re going through you can see the light. Seeing you and Ryan has brought a lot of nostalgic feelings. Makes me happy inside. Wishing you two healing and happiness. ❤
It’s already been said by so many, but Ryan deserves all the credit he gets and more. His videos are so creative and there are people with more followers than him who clearly put far less effort into their content. Not trying to hate on those people but it’s a fact. I regularly check to see if there are any new uploads from him. Just an amazingly creative and inspiring guy.
Ryan you have no idea how CREATIVE you are! the kind of humour you had in your videos were so deep yet silly and actually funny!!! you never insulted anyone, it was just so natural for you to be funny. i really wish you know this!
Ryan genuinely brought me so much joy when I was in high school and just a sad little kid. I still quote a bunch of his videos to this day, and my humour has definitely been largely shaped by him. His videos were so incredibly creative and authentic and I wish him the best of luck with whatever he chooses to pursue in the future
Althought I am not their biggest fans, I can 100% say with full respect that Michelle and Ryan were pioneers in the digital space. They walk so the rest can run
Dear Ryan, you have been such an inspiring, impactful role-model in my life. When i was younger, i used to come home from school to watch UA-cam, and when your videos came up on my recommended feed, i would be so excited to watch your videos - you're so funny!! You made me laugh, you're my favourite UA-camr because you were so funny and relatable, and back then, there weren't a lot of relatable UA-camrs I could relate to. I still remember the group of high school friends you had, and your best friend Sean!! Your skits were so funnyyy. I'll always treasure you as my childhood memories after school, because you were the only UA-camr who I truly binge-watched all your videos. Ur the best!! I hope you know that, and I'm glad to see you're alive and well!! Thanks so much Ryan, I'm so grateful to have you in my life as one of your FANS!! Teehee!!!!!! I hope to see you around more and please come back one day!!! Miss ya!!
So many people wanna pull up for you Michelle!! This was awesome. Thank you for blowing up UA-cam. Again. You ebb and flow like the ocean and I'm here for all your waves
I still memorize your songs Ryan and watching your channel every single day really gave me an escape to my reality during high school. Today I just searched to check where you are now because I miss watching your videos. You made my days back then happy and memorable. Thank you
I still binge watch Ryan's videos to this day - it's such a comfort for me as I grew up with Ryan's videos, started watching at 10 and I'm now 22. We miss Ryan but I'm glad to see he's happy and at peace, wouldn't want anything else ❤
It makes me so sad to know that Ryan had such a difficult relationship with his YT channel because I have such a love still for his creative content (esp since I'm not into gaming at all and have difficulty watching/supporting him with Twitch)... but I will always try to support him because he's Ryan
Dear Michele, thankyou to let us know that ryan has been doing fine. I was wondering where did he go and always waiting for his new video every week until i realized its already 4 years since the last video i've watch. I'm his subscriber for the past 15years since i was in junior high school until today that i finally work as an architect. While he wondering one of his dream might be being an architect, one of my dream while i was in high school is become him.. a youtuber. Then i grow up and realized, being a comedian youtuber is much harder than an architect. Ryan's video is the reason why i never feeling lonely to pass my high school journey eventhough i don't have many friends at that day. Then a couple years later i know michelle's videos that actually made me realized that i can be that pretty girl too. You guys such a youtube legend, believe it or not but because of your videos i've been growing up fine. Thankyou Michelle and Ryan!
I have been thinking of recent where is Ryan Higa and I came across this interview and it gives me peace seeing Ryan. Ryan if ever read this know your impact will never be forgotten. Your creativity is unmatched and i really miss the days of OG youtube where people could just make fun contents without worrying about algorithm
Ryan was the first UA-camr I watched back in the day and my family and I still tell jokes from his skits. Like “My name boob” !!! I watched all his videos up until his last. Love him forever and hope he realizes how monumental he was to UA-cam 💗
Michelle, thank you for this. Ryan was a big part of my teenage years. Nowadays I don't really keep up with him anymore because gaming isn't my thing, but every now and then I check on him because of how much he means to me. He brought me happiness in some really dark years of my life. So being able to listen to him open up like this is really nice.
around the 2:50 mark to comment on Ryan's childhood sadness. Our tendency towards and down into depression is VERY genetic. It makes a lot of sense. It's not because of nothing. Good to acknowledge it and understand it
Your humility is so honorable, Ryan. True local boy who has taken to heart this ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian wise saying): “Kūlia i ka nuʻu, me ka haʻahaʻa” which means to strive for the highest with humility. ❤
i'm so glad to see you again, ryan. just hearing you talk comforts me and makes me feel like i'm catching up with an old friend. hope to see what you have in store whenever you're ready to come back!
Oh, I've missed seeing Ryan so much! Every once in a while, I'll try watching his streams, but that kind of medium hasn't ever really been my forte, so I've missed so much. It feels really good to see him again
I wish Ryan didn't feel so badly about his own content. Every person has their ups and downs and we all go through challenges but some of us rise above the crowd more than others, and he was one of them. I wish he would realize how impactful he was and still could be. Ryan videos are still a source of comfort to me even in my early 30s because it reminds me of being in high school when life was simple and stayed constant with me as I grew up. He's a legend, an icon, a role model and even if we don't know him personally, he brings happiness to a lot of people and that's nothing to sneeze at. I hope he feels glad about that at least.
I haven't made it through the whole video yet because I keep tearing up. Oh Ryan, its so good to see you again after all these years! I hate to hear that you've gone through so much depression. I, too, have struggled my whole life with mental illnesses, but you could always make me laugh so hard my cheeks hurt! You made a huge impact on so many people and brought joy to so many. To this day you are still my favorite youtuber and I've had a silly little crush on you since I was like 12 or so haha! I'm 31 now. 🤭 Sending so much love and positivity your way, you deserve all the happiness you've given to all of us over the years and then some! 🥰
Thank you Michelle for doing this interview! It was really good to see Ryan again, I'm a huge fan of his. He is one of the absolute greatest You Tubers of all-time!
Ryans early early videos was the connection that brought me and best friend together to become friends in the first place and we’re still friends to this day. You’re forever the GOAT Ryan thank you for all you’ve done for everyone who looked up to you and was inspired by you!! LEGEND!!!✨🙏🏾
This was such an awesome conversation and episode! Ryan inspired me to create content, and I still go back to research/learn from his videos to help improve mine. I learned some great tips from this, so thanks for sharing! And I look forward to the next one 😄
Oh my god thank you for this Podcast. Im so happy to see Ryan again outside of Twitch. His old videos are still my source of comfort to this day . Thank you Michelle for doing this series.
I was not expecting the podcast to start that way...😅 Ryan and Michelle, you guys are literal legends to me! This interview was inspiring to me because I relate to disappearing in 2020 to take time away and recharge...which I am also still doing too haha. I am glad he has had these years to vacation and recharge so he can find his next big thing. Thank you guys for this video! I have been a huge fan of you both since the early days!
This was a very insightful episode. Ryan was a big part of my childhood where my siblings and I would be so excited for every new video he dropped and we'd keep binging them until he dropped the next one. He's impacted my life in a tremendous way and inspired me to make content to make people laugh and just to live life with a smile. Hearing what he's gone through and breaking down how keeping up a UA-cam persona is exhausting is real and honest. I am glad that he is happy and less exhausted than he was before. I am excited for whatever he's got planned creative writing wise, but I won't hold him to it. It was good to hear from Ryan again tho!
So many of us admire Ryan & I hope Ryan sees the comment section! He really inspired me to be creative even until now. Thank you so much for being open and authentic!
Ryan, we are proud of you! You’ve legit made me laugh so many years when I was going through a rough time. I loved your videos, and so happy, and proud of how far you have come! Will always support you! And root for you!! Thank you for changing our lives.
I’m now almost 30 and have a good career going for myself. I mostly have a pretty confident outlook in life. But back in high school when I was still struggling with self doubt and terrible self image, watching Ryan’s videos on repeat really took me out of my depressed mood and help me take everything less seriously. Most of my self-identity now really was forged during the Ryan YT era and it wouldn’t be an understatement to say that his videos play a big role in making me who I am today.
Dear Ryan, i am from Malaysia and grew up with your videos throughout my teenage years. Despite how you think of yourself, you brought out so much creativity from a little kid in Malaysia back in 2010. And because of your videos, I delved into media and grew so much throughout the years. You changed lives. Thank you ryan
Ryan it's so amazing that you were feeling all those feeling yet you managed to create the kind of QUALITY CONTENT that you created...wuth all those times with friends and filming and seeing fans reactions, your book, your BGA songs....I hope that you realize the difference you made in the lives of people who followed u!
ryan, you are a legend of the youtube platform. THANK YOU for entertaining my childhood-teen years. you have the best humor and the SKITZO series will always be my favorite, heck i even named my ig username after that series!
Ryan - you are one of THE most creative, original creators that’s a true OG. It’s not about putting you on a pedestal, it’s facts. You shaped UA-cam’s landscape at that point in time. I hope you understand that and value yourself (even without your achievements - just as a human being), are happy and healthy and well. Thanks for your honesty with difficulties and depression. Please continue to protect your peace ✌🏼
I’ve been LOVING every person you have brought on to your podcast! I’ve literally watched. Tati, Swoozie, & Ryan! Such iconic people in the YT space. I haven’t watched them in a while but I’ve always wondered once in a while what they’re all up to! This space is so saturated now, not in a negative way. But it’s really nice to see all the OG youtubers still standing and thriving! Love your podcast michelle! ✨🫶🏼🫶🏼
nigahiga 💜💜💜💜💜 I grew up watching him and his friends. Back when he was in hawaii and when he moved to the mainland. Can’t wait to watch this. TEEHEE 🩷
Ugh the NOSTALGIA in this video 🤩From being a huge Michelle fan watching her videos and learning how to do makeup from them, and omg wanting her eyeshadow palette SO BAD but couldn’t afford it. To Ryan also being such a fan of, I think I never laughed as hard as I did watching his videos, my dad and I actually would watch his vids and we would just die laughing. I’m so glad he’s doing well and it hurt my heart to know he was so unhappy at the time. Such a great interview!! ❤
I think the reason Ryan Higa may have been a "depressed kid" was because he was forced into things he didn't want to while feeling like he's not good at things that he liked. The combination of that can make a pretty miserable experience of a childhood whether you have a "good" family or not.
Just very happy to see Ryan doing well and happy, though I do miss his youtube videos a lot. I watched his videos in high school and that helped improve my listening skills a lot. Still my favourite youtuber after all these years, his creativity, jokes, puns and dedication is untoppable
Ryan is my childhood, and it’s so great to see him once again 🥹🥹 I’m not much of a gamer, so I never watched him stream in Twitch. Thank you for bringing Ryan for this podcast…love to hear all these updates from him
ryan's my spirit animal. I love to hear that he's doing well, still feels like being on vacation, and just started feeling his creative spark again. looking forward to see what's coming. thank you for sharing
I'm really enjoying their friendship. It seems so real and wholesome...especially since they've dealt with OG youtuber fame together and can relate to each other in many ways...like being AAPI OG youtubers. Great friendship! :)
Dear Ryan, Nigahiga :-) God Bless you, I pray that you find that what just feels Right in your Heart. You have been Good Enough and Successful on UA-cam and Maybe Now you will Influence Something, Somewhere else in life with your Great God given Talents and Soul. There is a Reason for everything a Life and a Beginning and an End to it aswell. Thanks for everything you did , Maybe it's just a Holiday or Rediscovery. I have also changed a lot the past 7 years and am still changing. Sometimes we just need a bit of Time and Healing to then come back with something New and if not that's also totally Okay. Maybe you just didn't liked the Pressure anymore and feel more appreciated doing things your own Pace. Whatever it is, Brother on Earth, I wish you the best . God Loves you ! Peace, Sky H
The first thing I noticed was your real talking voice, Michelle! It's great to hear you :) I would never think Ryan was stoic. Wow, it's really amazing to hear and see people being their authentic selves.
Dear Ryan, I hope you know that i grew up watching you since like 2008 and you were always a light in my life even if i had bad days. Your witty humor is just something special and you're just naturally hilarious. I really hate that people bullied you and that you suffered with suicidal thoughts. I've gone through the same as you and other horrors. You are such an amazing person. I truly mean this from my heart. It was always a dream of mine to meet you. Especially when you used to do tours and meet ups with fans. Life before Covid was so different and much more fun. I feel its definitely affected us all tremendously. Ryan i am now 28 years old with a babygirl. I've accomplished a few dreams and lost lots of privileges from wasting my life away due to bad people and following the wrong path. You, Kevjumba, and Kevin LaSean were the most positive influences in my life besides Michelle and Promise Phan, please never forget the lives you've impacted especially in our childhood. I will pray for you Ryan you're too good of a person to be so hard on yourself. You deserve better and you deserve anything good that comes your way. I wish i could send you a fan mail, but ever since Covid I'm not sure if you're still social distancing. Much love to you Ryan. I thought what would Ryan do when i was in my mid life crisis and on the verge of death. Stand tall and strong Ryan. You are important and so loved ❤
Ryan Higa damn near raised me, i was deep in the whole higa-verse. I used to go to the park and try that Parkour horse game they used to play lol I wish him nothing but happiness.
ryan is one of the top 5 youtubers that i love constantly watching, i wish i could thank him because he is also indirectly giving me motivation to start my own yt channel & motivation in my personal life
love this! i grew up watching both of you. can't wait to see the other guests you bring onto the show, hoping for some more UA-cam OGs because their perspectives are always so interesting!
Ryan was one of the first ones (if I am not wrong I think he was the first one) to hit a million subscribers. That was such a big thing. He is the OG youtuber among other big creators back then
Omg finally I hear abt him he is alive thank God! Thank u for bringing him on the episode! We missed him so much!!!!😭 ur amazing!🥰 sending u lots of love!🫶🏽
Ryan + Michelle at the same time, so much nostalgia! I remember when UA-cam wasn't that popular and mostly introverted kids/teens would be on here. It was such a simpler time when content was organic. Asian culture wasn't as "cool" as it is now and though I'm Indian, our cultures, upbringings and lifestyles are similar and it was so enjoyable to see all of you guys quite literally dominating the space. My friends and I were the "weird anime kids" in school and it was so nice to have your content to enjoy and relate to. I even got a "Nice Guys" and "Nana" crossover themed birthday card back then 😅 Even when everyone's content became more "produced" and professional, it truly felt authentic still. I don't think we can ever experience a time like that again but the memories will live forever 🫶🏻 This comment section speaks for itself, we will always have mad love for you both for growing up with us and being part of our lives ❤
Ryan keeps putting himself down. he does deserve so much credit. he created a great wave. he was our childhood. I hope he finds peace even as we all are still figuring it out
Yeah i noticed that too. Props to Michelle reassuring him and lifting him up
So true he impacted so many kids/teens worldwide LOL gave each of us lots of confidence to be ourselves. Hope he finds peace!!
I do hope he realizes how great he is.
he seems a bit down/depressed in this podcast. i hope hes doing ok
honestly! if he could know the impact that he had on our childhood - I don't think he can even grasp it. I'm 27 now, and I'm amazed at how I grew up in the UK as a young black girl navigating her childhood and still somehow resonated with this talented individual thousands of kilometres away from me.
I PRAY that he sees how valued he is and that he has an amazing purpose. Furthermore, (and others don't have to believe me when I say this but I KNOW it in my heart), God loves him and I also pray that Ryan will see that for himself too.
Ryan is on the Mount Rushmore of OG UA-camrs. There is no platform without guys like him and he deserves his flowers
He was the most subscribed for a while
Mount rushmore of youtubers in general
True🎉
Ryan doesn’t give himself enough credit for the impact he had on so many people with his content. He’s one of the few creators who does things for the right reasons and not just for the $ or clout
That's just asian
You got to be joking
So people shouldn't be paid for their entertainment content??
Two of my childhood UA-camrs joining in on a podcast? This is a dream come true
I clicked so fast!
same !!!
They did one on Ryans podcast a couple years ago if you haven't seen it
I had the same reaction!!❤❤
Yes, yes, yes and yes!!!
Dear Ryan, if you are reading this, I want to say I am SO happy to see you talking and alive on Michelle's podcast. I don't know if you'll ever read this, but you helped me throughout my middle school and high school years and still to this day. I was introduced to you when I was five, and now I'm twenty. To this day, I STILL binge-watch your videos. Heck, this morning I had "Things That Ruin Thanksgiving" while getting ready haha. I grew up severely depressed and lonely, and you helped bring joy into my life through silly videos. You are constantly remembered by your subscribers, and no matter what you do in life, we hope you are happy. I cannot articulate how much you've shaped me into who I am today. I wish you the best and hope life has been treating you well! Take care. Also, shoutout to RHPC! We miss you all. We all carry a bit of NigaHiga in our hearts, no matter what age.😂
Ryan, if you are still in the process of creating, we are so excited and welcome any of your ideas! Whether it be UA-cam or other nonrelated content, you have a whole audience waiting for you. Nobody does comedy videos like you anymore, and it's honestly so sad, but thank you for keeping your videos up. Ryan, you say that "everything has been done," but trust me, anything from you would be like rain on a hot day! A miracle.
Michelle, thank you for using your platform and creating a safe environment for some of our favorite OG UA-camrs. ❤
He creates gaming content actively @ HigaTv
😭😭awe
@@GetLostWithMe1 both, his last upload was yesterday on youtube and he's live as I post this comment on twitch
starting with dear ryan is diabolically clever
'Dear Ryan' crazy flashbacks
Dear Ryan, I’m 24 now and I grew up with you since I was 10. You made my childhood so bright, thank you.
Man, I missed Ryan so much and his creative mind. But I totally understand the burnout after years of creating content on UA-cam. I hope he comes back when he's ready. I'll always be an OG Lamp. IYKYK!
Could not agree more.
Yup!
Same! I’m a Lamp too!!
So what? You think are some kind of lamp expert now? Also IYKYK
honestly there’s no one else who ever was or is like him when it comes to creativity, extremely high-level plots, and the interconnected jokes and stories he used to include in every video. It’s truly unfortunate to see him stop but all good things must come to an end
I think no one can ever replace or better Ryan’s style of content. The humor, authenticity, resilience, creativity, etc… making content in High school especially. People in school think him and Sean are weird but millions, maybe even billions of people see them as their foundation of humor and creativity. I personally recite his jokes and videos just as much as high rating tv shows like spongebob.
My whole family recites his videos and Spongebob! 😂🥰
Dear Ryan, thank you.
Uhhhh i feel the rise of the Og's. They are ready to take over again. The golden UA-cam era. And I'm so ready 💫
UA-cam from 2006 to 2010 was honestly perfect :(
yeaaaa, youtube back then was so much better
@@Rylinabeenah the golden age was 2010-2017
I wish they would take over again, but i don't think itll happen. At least smosh is back!
You got to be joking right? These people just took the money and ran. They are not your friends or something get real.
"Not very happy kid" and "naturally depressed kid" is soooo relatable. I don't really hear this being spoken and put out into the aether very often. I genuinely feel seen, thanks Ryan!
The way my eyes welled with tears hearing his voice. The nostalgia. My siblings and I still quote so many of his videos to this day. 🥺😭
Man I feel bad for Ryan he keeps downplaying his achievements and honestly I relate. Hope u bounce back Ryan and even if u don’t I hope u find happiness in whatever it is
I almost feel like crying when thinking about how I started watching Ryan’s videos when I was like 11. now I’m 28 and I feel like listening to a conversation between my oldest friends..
I’m curious to see how Ryan will handle the world of short form content, saying he hates to redo stuff but people literally WANTING to redo stuff, the world of trends. Very much looking forward to it :)
I’m just going home
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Same here, also lvl 28, and I started watchin Ryan around 12. Man, how the time flies.
Omg!!! Ryan!! Lemme grab my coffee!! Thank you so much, Michelle, for coming back with the best podcast ever!!☕️🏃♀️🎉😭
Thanks to both of you I learned English back when I was 15, and now I teach it, ironically
saame😂😂
Omg me too, I learned English thanks to them and many other og youtubers,and now here I am teaching it 🍎❤
it’s a bit funny that they’re both not originally from a english speaking country 🤣 or their ethnicity hahaha
@@abbysmabby yes!!! And that’s what made learning from Ryan and Michelle so empowering and motivating
I'm proud of you ❤ I still struggle with studying other languages.
So excited to listen to this. Ryan Higa was such a huge part of my childhood and up through college. Thanks for doing this interview, Michelle!
Ryan, its okay. The UA-cam landscape (and other social media) has changed indefinitely. The algorithms silently changed in a way that no longer supports creativity as it did back then but rewards content that immediately grabs peoples attention, using cookie cutter formulas that generates views and taking revenue as much as possible. Many prominent creators have left in the past 5 years, feeling something was off. It makes us think we have to do so much more to keep up than just our default passion towards our work. You are one of the ones left with soul and thats why theres this constant off feeling lately. You are not alone.
Regardless of whether or not the algorithm rewards creators, we should all create work that personally resonates with us. There are people out there who are looking for it, though not often expressive about it. It's better to connect with a few people on a deeper level that really makes them think instead of producing slop with the intention for them to mindlessly consume it for revenue.
I have waited for this podcast. I have waited for any updates about him. His last video about finding himself left me always wondering how he is doing. Thank you, Michelle for interviewing him. And thank you, Ryan for opening up and being so real. OG fan since Titanic video which my lil bro showed me to make fun of me. Since then... subbie for life.
he streams on twitch almost everyday! he’s been doing it for a few years
you can still find him streaming on Twitch, he goes live daily
It’s insane that Ryan actually helped me SO much in dealing with my depression like 12 years ago. His videos got me through my day. And literally helped me almost cope with it. Wow.
Those draw my life videos changed a lot of peoples lives. That trend should come back. I remember watching your guys’ & feeling so emotional & connected.
stephanie soo/missmangobutt has one i think
Dear Ryan, thank you for being my comfort channel since I was a little lamp. You never fail to make me laugh and have kept me afloat through many tough times. You’re my inspiration to be creative, try new things, and spread fun energy. Thank you for keeping it real. I hope you keep having fun doing what you love, and best of luck with everything! Teehee
the shower thing is insane! I suffer from depression and a shower.. literally helps me get through the day.. Its hard to get in the shower.. like it takes days.. but it litearlly heals lol! so when i start to feel gloomy i just take a long long shower then a bath
Ryan, if you’re reading this, I’ve watched you since “how to be ninja” you were my source of entertainment and you were so enjoyable to watch. Your mind has been creative since. It’s been amazing to watch you grow. I was only 13 at the time and I’m now 30. It’s been 17 years. Whatever you decide to do in life, give yourself more credit and live life with ease knowing you made such a huge impact in so many lives.
Michelle, if you read this, I’ve watched you just about the same amount as Ryan. Your voice has always been so soothing to listen to and still - you are ridiculously creative. I remember being in the same room as you for a beauty event and being so excited to meet you but never got the chance to because it was so busy. Nonetheless, I hope whatever you’re going through you can see the light. Seeing you and Ryan has brought a lot of nostalgic feelings. Makes me happy inside. Wishing you two healing and happiness. ❤
Was waiting to watch this 🙌 Ryan and kevjumba takes me backkkk
I hope Kevin’s dad is doing well
This feels like reconnecting with an old friend :') In awe of how humble Ryan is after all these years of success
this video’s take really clicks with some of the things I've been reading in unveiling your hidden potential by bruce thornwood
It’s already been said by so many, but Ryan deserves all the credit he gets and more. His videos are so creative and there are people with more followers than him who clearly put far less effort into their content. Not trying to hate on those people but it’s a fact. I regularly check to see if there are any new uploads from him. Just an amazingly creative and inspiring guy.
Ryan you have no idea how CREATIVE you are! the kind of humour you had in your videos were so deep yet silly and actually funny!!! you never insulted anyone, it was just so natural for you to be funny. i really wish you know this!
Ryan genuinely brought me so much joy when I was in high school and just a sad little kid. I still quote a bunch of his videos to this day, and my humour has definitely been largely shaped by him. His videos were so incredibly creative and authentic and I wish him the best of luck with whatever he chooses to pursue in the future
Althought I am not their biggest fans, I can 100% say with full respect that Michelle and Ryan were pioneers in the digital space. They walk so the rest can run
Dear Ryan, you have been such an inspiring, impactful role-model in my life. When i was younger, i used to come home from school to watch UA-cam, and when your videos came up on my recommended feed, i would be so excited to watch your videos - you're so funny!! You made me laugh, you're my favourite UA-camr because you were so funny and relatable, and back then, there weren't a lot of relatable UA-camrs I could relate to. I still remember the group of high school friends you had, and your best friend Sean!! Your skits were so funnyyy. I'll always treasure you as my childhood memories after school, because you were the only UA-camr who I truly binge-watched all your videos. Ur the best!! I hope you know that, and I'm glad to see you're alive and well!! Thanks so much Ryan, I'm so grateful to have you in my life as one of your FANS!! Teehee!!!!!! I hope to see you around more and please come back one day!!! Miss ya!!
So many people wanna pull up for you Michelle!! This was awesome. Thank you for blowing up UA-cam. Again. You ebb and flow like the ocean and I'm here for all your waves
I still memorize your songs Ryan and watching your channel every single day really gave me an escape to my reality during high school. Today I just searched to check where you are now because I miss watching your videos. You made my days back then happy and memorable. Thank you
Wow Ryan Higa is throwing it back!! The first ever UA-cam videos I've ever seen!!!
BOTH OF YOU SHAPED MY CHILDHOOD. BLESSED TO WITNESS THE GLORIOUS DAYS OF UA-cam CREATIVITY
I still binge watch Ryan's videos to this day - it's such a comfort for me as I grew up with Ryan's videos, started watching at 10 and I'm now 22. We miss Ryan but I'm glad to see he's happy and at peace, wouldn't want anything else ❤
It makes me so sad to know that Ryan had such a difficult relationship with his YT channel because I have such a love still for his creative content (esp since I'm not into gaming at all and have difficulty watching/supporting him with Twitch)... but I will always try to support him because he's Ryan
Dear Michele, thankyou to let us know that ryan has been doing fine. I was wondering where did he go and always waiting for his new video every week until i realized its already 4 years since the last video i've watch. I'm his subscriber for the past 15years since i was in junior high school until today that i finally work as an architect. While he wondering one of his dream might be being an architect, one of my dream while i was in high school is become him.. a youtuber. Then i grow up and realized, being a comedian youtuber is much harder than an architect. Ryan's video is the reason why i never feeling lonely to pass my high school journey eventhough i don't have many friends at that day. Then a couple years later i know michelle's videos that actually made me realized that i can be that pretty girl too. You guys such a youtube legend, believe it or not but because of your videos i've been growing up fine. Thankyou Michelle and Ryan!
I have been thinking of recent where is Ryan Higa and I came across this interview and it gives me peace seeing Ryan. Ryan if ever read this know your impact will never be forgotten. Your creativity is unmatched and i really miss the days of OG youtube where people could just make fun contents without worrying about algorithm
Ryan was the first UA-camr I watched back in the day and my family and I still tell jokes from his skits. Like “My name boob” !!! I watched all his videos up until his last. Love him forever and hope he realizes how monumental he was to UA-cam 💗
Michelle, thank you for this. Ryan was a big part of my teenage years. Nowadays I don't really keep up with him anymore because gaming isn't my thing, but every now and then I check on him because of how much he means to me. He brought me happiness in some really dark years of my life. So being able to listen to him open up like this is really nice.
around the 2:50 mark to comment on Ryan's childhood sadness. Our tendency towards and down into depression is VERY genetic. It makes a lot of sense. It's not because of nothing. Good to acknowledge it and understand it
Your humility is so honorable, Ryan. True local boy who has taken to heart this ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian wise saying): “Kūlia i ka nuʻu, me ka haʻahaʻa” which means to strive for the highest with humility. ❤
i'm so glad to see you again, ryan. just hearing you talk comforts me and makes me feel like i'm catching up with an old friend. hope to see what you have in store whenever you're ready to come back!
Oh, I've missed seeing Ryan so much! Every once in a while, I'll try watching his streams, but that kind of medium hasn't ever really been my forte, so I've missed so much. It feels really good to see him again
I wish Ryan didn't feel so badly about his own content.
Every person has their ups and downs and we all go through challenges but some of us rise above the crowd more than others, and he was one of them. I wish he would realize how impactful he was and still could be. Ryan videos are still a source of comfort to me even in my early 30s because it reminds me of being in high school when life was simple and stayed constant with me as I grew up.
He's a legend, an icon, a role model and even if we don't know him personally, he brings happiness to a lot of people and that's nothing to sneeze at. I hope he feels glad about that at least.
I haven't made it through the whole video yet because I keep tearing up. Oh Ryan, its so good to see you again after all these years! I hate to hear that you've gone through so much depression. I, too, have struggled my whole life with mental illnesses, but you could always make me laugh so hard my cheeks hurt! You made a huge impact on so many people and brought joy to so many. To this day you are still my favorite youtuber and I've had a silly little crush on you since I was like 12 or so haha! I'm 31 now. 🤭 Sending so much love and positivity your way, you deserve all the happiness you've given to all of us over the years and then some! 🥰
I missed seeing Ryan on here. I wish him all the best in the world! He brighten up so many of my days
Thank you Michelle for doing this interview! It was really good to see Ryan again, I'm a huge fan of his.
He is one of the absolute greatest You Tubers of all-time!
Ryans early early videos was the connection that brought me and best friend together to become friends in the first place and we’re still friends to this day. You’re forever the GOAT Ryan thank you for all you’ve done for everyone who looked up to you and was inspired by you!! LEGEND!!!✨🙏🏾
OMG 😱 I was literally just thinking about Ryan and Michelle’s channel just an hour ago! Whaaaat?!?!?! Divine timing, cause I’ve missed you guys!
I see Ryan, I click. miss him so much
This was such an awesome conversation and episode! Ryan inspired me to create content, and I still go back to research/learn from his videos to help improve mine. I learned some great tips from this, so thanks for sharing! And I look forward to the next one 😄
Oh my god thank you for this Podcast. Im so happy to see Ryan again outside of Twitch. His old videos are still my source of comfort to this day . Thank you Michelle for doing this series.
I hope he feels better. He deserves so much happiness
I was not expecting the podcast to start that way...😅 Ryan and Michelle, you guys are literal legends to me!
This interview was inspiring to me because I relate to disappearing in 2020 to take time away and recharge...which I am also still doing too haha.
I am glad he has had these years to vacation and recharge so he can find his next big thing.
Thank you guys for this video!
I have been a huge fan of you both since the early days!
This episode means so much to me, seeing Ryan and Michelle back on another episode together just chatting
This was a very insightful episode. Ryan was a big part of my childhood where my siblings and I would be so excited for every new video he dropped and we'd keep binging them until he dropped the next one. He's impacted my life in a tremendous way and inspired me to make content to make people laugh and just to live life with a smile.
Hearing what he's gone through and breaking down how keeping up a UA-cam persona is exhausting is real and honest. I am glad that he is happy and less exhausted than he was before. I am excited for whatever he's got planned creative writing wise, but I won't hold him to it. It was good to hear from Ryan again tho!
I love you ryan not only as a youtuber but as a human being also. I have always had great crush on you and i will always root for you. Fighting! ❤
Bro, Nigahiga and Smosh were my childhood. UA-cam wont be alive without you guys.
So many of us admire Ryan & I hope Ryan sees the comment section! He really inspired me to be creative even until now. Thank you so much for being open and authentic!
My husband and I have been waiting for this! Our childhood in one podcast. But this time it’s Michelle interviewing Ryan (we lived off the pill)
Ryan, we are proud of you! You’ve legit made me laugh so many years when I was going through a rough time.
I loved your videos, and so happy, and proud of how far you have come!
Will always support you! And root for you!! Thank you for changing our lives.
I’m now almost 30 and have a good career going for myself. I mostly have a pretty confident outlook in life. But back in high school when I was still struggling with self doubt and terrible self image, watching Ryan’s videos on repeat really took me out of my depressed mood and help me take everything less seriously. Most of my self-identity now really was forged during the Ryan YT era and it wouldn’t be an understatement to say that his videos play a big role in making me who I am today.
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Dear Ryan, i am from Malaysia and grew up with your videos throughout my teenage years.
Despite how you think of yourself, you brought out so much creativity from a little kid in Malaysia back in 2010. And because of your videos, I delved into media and grew so much throughout the years. You changed lives. Thank you ryan
Thank you Ryan. You’ve helped me find my voice by using your own.
Ryan it's so amazing that you were feeling all those feeling yet you managed to create the kind of QUALITY CONTENT that you created...wuth all those times with friends and filming and seeing fans reactions, your book, your BGA songs....I hope that you realize the difference you made in the lives of people who followed u!
ryan, you are a legend of the youtube platform. THANK YOU for entertaining my childhood-teen years. you have the best humor and the SKITZO series will always be my favorite, heck i even named my ig username after that series!
Ryan - you are one of THE most creative, original creators that’s a true OG. It’s not about putting you on a pedestal, it’s facts. You shaped UA-cam’s landscape at that point in time. I hope you understand that and value yourself (even without your achievements - just as a human being), are happy and healthy and well. Thanks for your honesty with difficulties and depression. Please continue to protect your peace ✌🏼
man love this interview and so great seeing these two OGs UA-camrs together! Ryan humility and humbleness is unmatched :)
I’ve been LOVING every person you have brought on to your podcast! I’ve literally watched. Tati, Swoozie, & Ryan! Such iconic people in the YT space. I haven’t watched them in a while but I’ve always wondered once in a while what they’re all up to! This space is so saturated now, not in a negative way. But it’s really nice to see all the OG youtubers still standing and thriving! Love your podcast michelle! ✨🫶🏼🫶🏼
nigahiga 💜💜💜💜💜 I grew up watching him and his friends. Back when he was in hawaii and when he moved to the mainland. Can’t wait to watch this. TEEHEE 🩷
Ryan's inspiration was the best thing that happened to me, a fellow asian canadian.
Ugh the NOSTALGIA in this video 🤩From being a huge Michelle fan watching her videos and learning how to do makeup from them, and omg wanting her eyeshadow palette SO BAD but couldn’t afford it. To Ryan also being such a fan of, I think I never laughed as hard as I did watching his videos, my dad and I actually would watch his vids and we would just die laughing. I’m so glad he’s doing well and it hurt my heart to know he was so unhappy at the time. Such a great interview!! ❤
I'm just happy as long as Ryan's happy with his work and life. He's always been amazing and I hope he thrives with whatever content he creates! 💚
I think the reason Ryan Higa may have been a "depressed kid" was because he was forced into things he didn't want to while feeling like he's not good at things that he liked. The combination of that can make a pretty miserable experience of a childhood whether you have a "good" family or not.
Just very happy to see Ryan doing well and happy, though I do miss his youtube videos a lot. I watched his videos in high school and that helped improve my listening skills a lot. Still my favourite youtuber after all these years, his creativity, jokes, puns and dedication is untoppable
Ryan was a large part of my childhood comedy. I’m not Asian but I felt very supportive to Asian content creators and learned so much from them
Ryan is my childhood, and it’s so great to see him once again 🥹🥹 I’m not much of a gamer, so I never watched him stream in Twitch. Thank you for bringing Ryan for this podcast…love to hear all these updates from him
I hope Ryan realizes how he paved the way for other UA-camrs. He's the OG. He just doesn't know how huge his impact has been.
ryan's my spirit animal. I love to hear that he's doing well, still feels like being on vacation, and just started feeling his creative spark again. looking forward to see what's coming. thank you for sharing
NigaHiga was the first comedy channel I subscribed to! Hes such a humble guy
I'm really enjoying their friendship. It seems so real and wholesome...especially since they've dealt with OG youtuber fame together and can relate to each other in many ways...like being AAPI OG youtubers. Great friendship! :)
Dear Ryan, Nigahiga :-) God Bless you, I pray that you find that what just feels Right in your Heart. You have been Good Enough and Successful on UA-cam and Maybe Now you will Influence Something, Somewhere else in life with your Great God given Talents and Soul. There is a Reason for everything a Life and a Beginning and an End to it aswell. Thanks for everything you did , Maybe it's just a Holiday or Rediscovery. I have also changed a lot the past 7 years and am still changing. Sometimes we just need a bit of Time and Healing to then come back with something New and if not that's also totally Okay. Maybe you just didn't liked the Pressure anymore and feel more appreciated doing things your own Pace. Whatever it is, Brother on Earth, I wish you the best . God Loves you ! Peace, Sky H
The first thing I noticed was your real talking voice, Michelle! It's great to hear you :) I would never think Ryan was stoic. Wow, it's really amazing to hear and see people being their authentic selves.
Dear Ryan,
I hope you know that i grew up watching you since like 2008 and you were always a light in my life even if i had bad days. Your witty humor is just something special and you're just naturally hilarious.
I really hate that people bullied you and that you suffered with suicidal thoughts. I've gone through the same as you and other horrors. You are such an amazing person. I truly mean this from my heart.
It was always a dream of mine to meet you. Especially when you used to do tours and meet ups with fans. Life before Covid was so different and much more fun. I feel its definitely affected us all tremendously.
Ryan i am now 28 years old with a babygirl. I've accomplished a few dreams and lost lots of privileges from wasting my life away due to bad people and following the wrong path. You, Kevjumba, and Kevin LaSean were the most positive influences in my life besides Michelle and Promise Phan, please never forget the lives you've impacted especially in our childhood. I will pray for you Ryan you're too good of a person to be so hard on yourself.
You deserve better and you deserve anything good that comes your way. I wish i could send you a fan mail, but ever since Covid I'm not sure if you're still social distancing. Much love to you Ryan. I thought what would Ryan do when i was in my mid life crisis and on the verge of death. Stand tall and strong Ryan. You are important and so loved ❤
Two of the OGs of UA-cam sitting down and having a chill chat. 10/10!
Ryan! I have watched all of your podcasts multiple times and just enjoy your company. You are one of my idols. Sending you my love brother!
Ryan Higa damn near raised me, i was deep in the whole higa-verse. I used to go to the park and try that Parkour horse game they used to play lol I wish him nothing but happiness.
ryan is one of the top 5 youtubers that i love constantly watching, i wish i could thank him because he is also indirectly giving me motivation to start my own yt channel & motivation in my personal life
love this! i grew up watching both of you. can't wait to see the other guests you bring onto the show, hoping for some more UA-cam OGs because their perspectives are always so interesting!
Ryan is one of the reasons why my life has changed! Thank you Ryan! You are my number 1 favourite UA-camr.
This is nostalgic! Thank you guys for being open and authentic! You have both been an inspiration for me :')
Ryan was one of the first ones (if I am not wrong I think he was the first one) to hit a million subscribers. That was such a big thing. He is the OG youtuber among other big creators back then
Omg finally I hear abt him he is alive thank God! Thank u for bringing him on the episode! We missed him so much!!!!😭 ur amazing!🥰 sending u lots of love!🫶🏽
Sometimes when I’m sad, I’ll go back and watch his videos. Never fails to make me feel better ❤
Ryan + Michelle at the same time, so much nostalgia! I remember when UA-cam wasn't that popular and mostly introverted kids/teens would be on here. It was such a simpler time when content was organic. Asian culture wasn't as "cool" as it is now and though I'm Indian, our cultures, upbringings and lifestyles are similar and it was so enjoyable to see all of you guys quite literally dominating the space. My friends and I were the "weird anime kids" in school and it was so nice to have your content to enjoy and relate to. I even got a "Nice Guys" and "Nana" crossover themed birthday card back then 😅 Even when everyone's content became more "produced" and professional, it truly felt authentic still. I don't think we can ever experience a time like that again but the memories will live forever 🫶🏻 This comment section speaks for itself, we will always have mad love for you both for growing up with us and being part of our lives ❤
Dear Ryan, we will always love you. You paved the way.
The king!!!!!!! Was literally thinking about him a few days ago. Thankyou for making my childhood Ryan ❤