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When you watched the latest Vsauce2 video, did you notice something a little out of the ordinary in the intro? Maybe the Vietnam War-era BOMB? How did we get our hands on something so useless? Why do we have something like that in the first place? Well, that’s exactly what we’re here to tell you this week.

Matt kicks off the episode with the surprisingly eventful story of how he got his hands on the old deactivated bomb in the first place. Public radio, political intrigue, a daring escape – it has all the makings of a lackluster Bond movie. Then he tells us about how the bomb sat dormant for 19 years, and all the failed plans he had for it.

Then Kevin talks about the difficulty of implementing it in the latest video. First of all, it’s huge. Like 3-4 feet. So fitting it in frame was a hurdle in itself. Then he talks about the challenges that came with attaching a fuse to the bomb, which leads to a shocking discovery that I promise you’re not ready for.

So, what does Matt’s old scrap metal sarcophagus have to do with anything? It might seem like it was a useless acquisition, and that’s because it was up until this video – but that’s the point. From there, we dive into a discussion about the critical importance of doing USELESS THINGS, because you really never know when they could turn out to be incredibly useful.

Kevin leads the discussion with a classic comparison to The Karate Kid, and the profound wisdom of Mr. Miyagi’s tutelage. Matt talks about the necessity of useless stuff to actually deal with anything at a high level, Kevin highlights the REAL failure of the US education system, and we get into how all this fits into just talking to people in general.

We round out the episode by talking about critical thinking, and according to Matt, it’s a total MYTH. We talk about the necessity for seemingly unrelated knowledge, the mind games of poker, and we even touch on human consciousness.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live this week, and a special shout out to our Patrons. This show couldn’t happen without you. We’ll see you all again next week!

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Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

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Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

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"The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media. 

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After an unprecedented month-long hiatus, we are BACK, and this week we’re here to tell you exactly why we took a break. Sometimes life gets in the way, and lately Kevin has had to do some serious chainsaw juggling to get his affairs in order, but luckily there’s a big lesson to be learned in all of this.

So – why were we gone? Well, the short answer is that Kevin moved, and he’s got a fancy new studio to go along with it. But the new pad isn’t the only thing on Kevin’s plate, and we dive deep into how vitally important it is to get your life in order when it comes to doing ANYTHING creative.

We talk about the importance of having a stable life foundation if you want to truly make something and mean something. Matt talks about the necessity of having as much freedom from problems as possible. You can be an absent, cluttered, Hemingway-type alcoholic all you want – just as long as you’ve got your life TOGETHER.

Then Kevin tells us about what, to him, has been a surprising lack of understanding about all this. Turns out, most people just don’t understand how crucial it is to just get things done before you get to what you REALLY want. He also gives us an inside look into his life as a “clean creator,” and we talk about how important having a good, consistent setup has been to that lifestyle.

After that, Matt talks about the importance of creating the right conditions for yourself to be able to create at all. Sure, we can talk about thumbnails and CTR all day, but none of that matters if the rest of your life isn’t set up to support that. Good habits go an unbelievably long way, and if you’re not in control of yourself, you’re not in control of anything at all.

We round out the episode with a story from Matt about his recent forays into hiring, and how his criteria have shifted dramatically toward completely non-technical attributes. We talk about the qualities of a person that go mistakenly overlooked, and we also develop a much more dicey tagline for the show.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live after our much-needed break, and thanks especially to the patrons who continue to support us through it all. You guys are really the best. We’ll see you all again next week!

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Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

"Created in the Unknown" theme by Basswaite: https://linktr.ee/Basswaite  

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Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

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"The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media. 

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The Create Unknown is a podcast BY creatives FOR creatives, so it’s probably no shock that the process of coming up with an idea is on our minds pretty often. This week, we’re getting to the root of that process, and diving into the undeniable value of EXPERIENCE.

Matt kicks off the episode with some discussion on literacy, and the deceptively simple similarity that can be drawn to idea generation. You might not think about it much, but just having some real world experience is incredibly crucial to just being able to understand whatever it is you’re reading. Knowing the difference between “basketball” and “pickleball” gets substantially easier as you age.

Then Kevin ties it into our bigger theme of IDEAS. Much like reading, it’s a whole lot easier to come up with ideas if you have a pool of experience to draw from. Matt and Kevin get into the experiences that put them out of their comfort zone, including Kevin’s surprise Christmas Eve eviction, and we dissect the value that came from each of those endeavors.

After that, we circle back around to a topic that spanned multiple episodes this past summer – the risk aversion of Gen Z. Kevin tells us about a thread he saw dissuading kids from riding the bus to school, and we talk about the importance of new experiences, especially in the formative years of a person’s life.

We close out the episode with some more experiences that shaped Matt and Kevin. We talk about the simplicity of log splitting, the benefits of eating dinner with another family at a sleepover, and ARMING THE YOUTH.

Thanks to everyone who joined the live show this week, and a huge shout out to all of our patrons. You really make this show happen. We’ll see you again next week!

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CREDITS: 

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Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

"Created in the Unknown" theme by Basswaite: https://linktr.ee/Basswaite  

Theme by Mega Drive → http://megadrivemusic.com  

Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

City Animation: Eric Langlay 

"The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media. 

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This week we’re addressing a seemingly simple question: do people like anything anymore? You might think you have the answer, but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye.

We kick off the episode with a discussion about Twitter/X, and how it relates to this supposed lack of enjoyment everyone seems to be feeling. We talk about the effect your interactions have on a platform like Twitter, and Kevin gives us a guide to achieving perfectly curated content like his.

Then Kevin tells us a bit about what HE enjoys. He talks about the sheer joy things like the NFL and UFC bring him, and the surprisingly hilarious community that those sports foster. He also talks a bit about his love for gaming, and the unfortunate circumstances that led him to distance himself from gaming content online.

If you’re not really interested in anything, though, it might not be your fault. The more we think about it, the more we realize that things may just not be as interesting as they used to. Tech is becoming less groundbreaking, movies are bombing at the box office, and even bowling is starting to lose Matt. But why is that? And what do we do about any of it?

Then Matt drops some hard, introspective knowledge, because as it turns out, the problem might just be you. It may have been easier to enjoy things in the past, but that doesn’t make it impossible to enjoy things now. We finish out the episode by talking about the changing responsibilities in navigating these issues, how to actually seek out your interests, and the shockingly crucial role that self confidence plays in all of this.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live this week, and thanks especially to our patrons. You really make this show happen. We’ll be back again next week, see you then!

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CREDITS: 

Hosts: Kevin Lieber and Matt Tabor 

Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

"Created in the Unknown" theme by Basswaite: https://linktr.ee/Basswaite  

Theme by Mega Drive → http://megadrivemusic.com  

Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

City Animation: Eric Langlay 

"The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media. 

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We’re BACK after a brief week-long break to discuss the reason for our hiatus: LONG FORM CONTENT. Kevin and Matt recently uploaded a full 50 minutes of educational goodness over on Vsauce2, and if you haven’t taken a look at that yet, you should do so RIGHT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okOfvMY5wOI&t=17s&ab_channel=Vsauce2

Kevin kicks off our discussion by talking about the near-180 he’s taken when it comes to conceptualizing just what a YouTube video should look like. We talk about the rapidly changing tastes of the average online consumer, and what it takes to actually get a long video like this RIGHT.

Then we dive into a conversation “Kitchen Nightmares,” and it’s actually a lot more relevant than you might think. We emphasize the importance of change, and just how crucial it is to continued success. Kevin talks a bit about the difficulty he had embracing change on Vsauce2, and how it actually paid off in the end.

We’ve been talking for a while about quantity when it comes to making videos, but now it’s time to talk QUALITY. Sure, making a long form video can be tough in and of itself, but making sure there’s actually some worthwhile meat on the proverbial bones is where it really gets hard. Matt and Kevin talk about the extensive research that goes into the Vsauce2 production process, and how important it is to the finished product.

We close out the episode by highlighting some of the logistical difficulties that come with making longer content, how important it is to fill out your niche so that you can “rise to the top,” and Matt and Kevin recount the tale of the stolen wedding Slim Jims.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live this week, and a huge shout out to our ever-supportive patrons. We’ll see you all again next week!

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CREDITS: 

Hosts: Kevin Lieber and Matt Tabor 

Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

"Created in the Unknown" theme by Basswaite: https://linktr.ee/Basswaite  

Theme by Mega Drive → http://megadrivemusic.com  

Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

City Animation: Eric Langlay 

"The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media. 

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A few days ago, we unfortunately lost our dear friend, ultra-talented comedian, and TCU alumnus Donavan, a.k.a. “Cripp Daddy.” This week, we’re celebrating his life the way he would have wanted. By joking about Eric Clapton’s son.

Donavan absolutely exemplified the TCU mission of “make something, mean something.” We highlight all of his truly amazing accomplishments over the past few years – from building a twitter empire to touring the country performing his comedy, and still working on killer collaborations with other creators in the process, Donavan truly did it all.

Kevin also shares a story about his trip to the dump in his Donavan x Ricky Berwick “Disabled and Violent” shirt, and the hilarious interaction that ensued. We also dive into Donavan’s iconic “Clapton” jokes, and we can only imagine the kind of fun he’s having with them right now.

Then we get into the insane level of difficulty that comes with doing stand up comedy, and Matt shares some stories of his days attending open mic nights. That kind of comedy is tough to break into, let alone be good at that, but Donavan really did crush it. There’s no clear reason at all to do stand up comedy, but when somebody like him chooses to do it anyway and knocks it out of the park, it stands as an inspiring testament to overcoming that self-doubt that we all have.

Thanks to everyone who joined us live this week to celebrate Donavan. He was a friend to many in the TCUniverse, and without a doubt one of the funniest people out there. Check out his episode with us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0LRX3vHpSo&ab_channel=TheCreateUnknown 

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CREDITS: 

Hosts: Kevin Lieber and Matt Tabor 

Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

"Created in the Unknown" theme by Basswaite: https://linktr.ee/Basswaite  

Theme by Mega Drive → http://megadrivemusic.com  

Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

City Animation: Eric Langlay 

"The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media. 

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We’ve done a pretty substantial number of these solo episodes now, with topics ranging from AI, to NPCs, and we’ve even imparted out patented TCU “rules for success.” But there is one topic we haven’t touched on yet, and it’s ironically the one that Matt and Kevin discuss the most – food. 

We kick off the conversation by highlighting a new disturbing phenomenon in the culinary world that is the Cinnamon Toast Crunch craze. If you can think of a way to eat CTC, odds are pretty good that it already exists. We talk about the cost that comes with consuming these products, the apparent disappearance of monitoring food intake, and the willpower required to overcome it all.

After that, we dive into the diversification of the food market at large. Matt brings us back to the old days of eating like rabbits, and how that compares to the McDonald’s salads of today. Kevin highlights the duality of junk food decisions, and we get pretty honest about some of the food-related misinformation that exists out there.

You may be wondering, “what does this have to do with anything at all?” Well, it turns out the answer is EVERYTHING. We talk about the enormous impact your diet has on everyday things like productivity, your general health – even your ability to just be creative, and all of this only gets more true as time marches on.

Look, all of this seems pretty bad, and it’s only getting harder by the day. But there’s a pretty massive silver lining here that almost makes it all worthwhile, and Kevin outlines exactly that. We finish out the episode with some serious positives for being conscious of these issues that go so much deeper than just vanity itself.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live this week, and a special shout out to all of our patrons. You really make this show happen. We’ll see you all again next week!

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CREDITS: 

Hosts: Kevin Lieber and Matt Tabor 

Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

"Created in the Unknown" theme by Basswaite: https://linktr.ee/Basswaite  

Theme by Mega Drive → http://megadrivemusic.com  

Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

City Animation: Eric Langlay 

"The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media. 

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This week, we’re diving into a virtue that has become a surprising rarity these days: kindness. Whether it’s mowing back the weeds on the side of the road, or helping someone tow their car hours out of your way, acts of generosity seem to be getting fewer and farther between – but we’re here to get to the bottom of it.

Kevin kicks off the episode with a couple recent examples of this that took him by surprise. He tells us about these shocking feats of generosity, and Matt relates with a recording breaking run from Boston, MA to Cooperstown, NY.

There are some valid reasons to be apprehensive about being so giving, though, like the likelihood of being taken advantage of, and we explore that exact possibility as it happened to Matt in his travels. There’s also much more of a dynamic at play to these things than people realize, and how you receive help can be just as important as giving it.

After that, Kevin gives a topical answer to relate it all to the creator space through Captain Dissolution. He’s been making videos for years on YouTube debunking various visual effects, and we go deep into the core philosophy of the motivations required to do something like that.

People aren’t always grateful for your help, though, and Matt gives us a perfect example from his vigilante days in Whales. Kevin highlights the importance of contributing in a culture of receiving, and we highlight the importance of actually executing on your ideas.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live this week, and a special shoutout to our supportive Patrons who make this show happen. We’ll see you all again next week! 

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CREDITS: 

Hosts: Kevin Lieber and Matt Tabor 

Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

"Created in the Unknown" theme by Basswaite: https://linktr.ee/Basswaite  

Theme by Mega Drive → http://megadrivemusic.com  

Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

City Animation: Eric Langlay 

"The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media. 

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After over four years, we’ve finally made it to our 200th episode.Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way, and to those who continue to support us as we go deeper into the Unknown. This week, though, we’re tabling our big celebration and saving it for a better day.

We start off the episode by sharing some memories of Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman) who recently passed away. Matt claims him as the “last surviving pride” of Oneonta, NY and shares some vivid childhood memories, and we also come to the conclusion that he would be a massive success if he were creating content on YouTube today.

Then we do a brief retrospective on the past few years of The Create Unknown. Matt distills 200 episodes of advice into one nugget of wisdom, Kevin shares the expectations he had for the creative landscape, and we discuss the surprising pushback that we’ve received.

We finish off the episode by highlighting some TCU alumni who have gone above and beyond, how best to encourage people to go that extra mile, and the importance of finding motivation from others, not just yourself.

A big thank you to everyone who has entered The Create Unknown with us over these past 200 episodes, and thanks especially to our wonderful patrons who make it all happen each and every week. Here’s to another 200!

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CREDITS: 

Hosts: Kevin Lieber and Matt Tabor 

Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

"Created in the Unknown" theme by Basswaite: https://linktr.ee/Basswaite  

Theme by Mega Drive → http://megadrivemusic.com  

Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

City Animation: Eric Langlay 

"The Create Unknown" is produced by Unknown Media. 

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We’ve noticed a pretty weird trend in the Twitter/X world recently, and we’re not quite sure what to make of it, but we have come to one conclusion – people are getting frail.

Kevin kicks off the episode with the tweet that inspired this discussion. It shows a screenshot from a TikTok about someone who doesn’t have as much of a grasp on genetics as they might think, and there are a shocking number of people that agree with her. All this raises a number of questions like, do these people have others around to filter them? Is it all just well-placed bait? And how does freedom of expression on these platforms fit into it all?

Then we dive into the role that responsibility plays, and just how far refusing to take it can set you back. That leads us into another example about supposed “bodybuilding” that takes a surprising turn midway through. Kevin talks about selection bias, Matt details how he specifically curates his Twitter feed, and we discuss the time honored tradition of slapstick humor.

We finish things up by looking back on the hilariously bad auditions for shows like American Idol and The X Factor, and the sheer confidence those people exuded. We talk about the ever-growing art of being confidently wrong, and Matt talks about his most recent online spat.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live, and thanks especially to our supportive patrons. We’ll see you all again next week!

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CREDITS: 

Hosts: Kevin Lieber and Matt Tabor 

Produced and Edited by Ben Webster

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Opening Animation: Kidmograph 

City Animation: Eric Langlay 

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