Channel Update (and Drew Update)

Today, I just chat about my sticker campaign, my goals for a recording space, the future of this channel and what's been going on in my world!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:44 Stickers
03:24 New gear & setup
05:30 Plan for the channel
08:09 What's new with Drew?

[cassandrasimplex]

That voice in your head is outvoted by all the people whose morning you just improved.

[johndevault]

The world needs more Drew Brown. Keep the channel going.

[scotts]

It sounds so simple, but I've really been missing the weekly affirmation from Drew that I'm still me. It feels like a warm hug.

Drew, as many other folks have said, it's a pleasure to just find out what's going on in your world. You have a very genuine, earnest personality that is lacking in the media world today. And you're a natural story-teller; your excitement is contagious. You give us all permission to let our geek flags fly. Follow your happiness, and if you feel up to bringing us along for the ride, we're right here with you!

[davidottman]

You've made a lot of friends you've never met. :)

[raigne]

The biggest mistake most of the youtubers I have watched make is trying to make content solely for an audience and getting burned out. Obviously, ignore the voice telling you no one's interested because that's objectively not true, but also listen to what it tells you about what kind of content makes you excited to make content. At the end of the day what appealed to a lot of us about you from the beginning is that you get excited about the things we get excited about.

[karma]

Your videos are like a warm hug! Thanks Drew for just being you! 🥰

[lerajuno]

Drew, as you already know (and thankfully you’re listening to the people), we love just listening to you talk about anything. Your authenticity shines in a world of frauds. Thank you for listening and fighting the inner voice(s) that cause hesitation. You’re Drew and you’re you and that’s why we love you. Great videos so far, thanks for sharing.

[taintedcrimson]

Good morning, Drew!! You're you, and we adore you for that.

[dyersnider]

5 days - 5, 000 subscribers. Do the math, dude. You rock. Keep on yappin’

[mumenrider]

Honestly I would love a Drew + doodlebud collaboration, maybe a podcast with the both of you? ;)

[Read_bake_write]

“Keep being you” is the best ending line ever. Enjoyed this podcast a lot~

[mandiewrites]

No lie, no exaggeration: This is EXACTLY the kind of thing I was hoping you'd do. I listening to people talk about random things they're passionate about. Esp interested in movies, books, mental health, and aaaall the 3D printing. Or whatever. No pressure! 😅

Your brain with that dream, tho! You really wanted to know what a new word meant that you decided to try to find out about it in your sleep. Amazing. 😂

Did you ever talk about The Wild Robot somewhere? Would love to know what you thought of that one.

[ChristopherMay]

While I look forward to hearing about where your pen journey leads you, I actually love the idea of having a Drew channel that features stuff outside the pen realm. Your Japan video was a great example of that. There are plenty of sources for fountain pen discussion on YouTube but I have yet to find another channel featuring the genuine delight of someone finding the softest bread ever and then putting it on their face to enjoy such a find. As long as you keeping being Drew, I'll be me and will be here to listen to whatever fun things you want to talk about.

[lisaleone]

This was an unexpected addition to my feed. I'm sorry to hear you parted ways with Goulet Pens, but their loss is our gain. Now you can do your own thing and I'm looking forward to finding out what that is. Best of luck!

[CreatingCuteArt]

Please bring the dogs! Excited for pups and movie etc chats! 🎉

[jayirwin]

We love you, Drew!!! Largely because you're you, and we are us.

[litzam.gonzalez]

Why not pens? The other channel does not own the pen market. Anyway you were the entertainment. I suffer from severe depression you got smiles, chuckles and laughs out of me. If pens is what makes you happy then do pens. Look at all the people that followed you. DO YOU DREW!!!

[sandyl]

I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to see you and know that you are fine. I was heartbroken when you were gone. You are a very important part of my life. I love being on this adventure with you and your family. Your attitude toward family and what you do with them is one of the greatest things about you in my mind. That includes the plants and the puppies. I feel so grateful to have you back in my life. Thank you Drew! Happy you had fun in Japan!

[virginiagill]

Thank you for posting today! And a huge thank you to everyone that helped fund Drew’s new set up, I’m deeply grateful to all of you. That may sound odd but I’ve now been in the hospital for two very long years after calling 911 on Nov 28, 2022. The doctors who insisted I was going to die within days were wrong, they were not wrong in saying I’d never leave the hospital though. Drew, I’ m with those who will be here to listen no matter what. There is something very soothing about your voice that really helps melt away the noise chaos of this place. Your smile and easy laughter always have me responding in kind. Every video feels like a treasured friend stepped in to my room to visit. That is a huge blessing. I’ve recently made the decision to switch to hospice care which has made things both easier and harder. Which brings me to a topic suggestion perhaps far outside your comfort zone. Why is death/dying such a taboo? Why is it so hard for people to be at ease with knowing someone will die. We are ALL going to, some of us are just lucky enough to have more of a timeline for our own. Drew I’ve no doubt you could talk about it with both grace and humor. I for one would be rounding up my friends and making them watch.

I’ll stop rambling now. Drew I’m so glad you are you and that you’re here. I’m even more glad to be ME, chillin ’ in a hospital room that overflows with dragons and Legos of all kinds. Not where I’d ever dreamed I’d be at 59 but it sure has been an interesting journey.

[heatherhughes]

I love hearing folks nerd out on their hobbies and interests. It would be great to have you deep dive more on your non-pen obsessions and bring in friends as guests on their nerderies. That would make an amazing podcast!