WHAT’S TO COME
So before I get into this let me say when I do a big video, I get engulfed in it. It feels like I put everything in my life on the back burner, I’m not sure if it’s a good thing or bad thing. I try to keep as in touch with you guys as much I can, but it’s something I always wanted to improve upon and keep improving upon, I will admit it’s getting harder but that’s no excuse I just need to try a little harder to get back to that connection. Your guys support is literally what fuels me, when I’m editing months on in and feel like just stopping it’s your guys support that keeps me going through the mind numbing slow days. So what’s to come…
1.) Connection
First and foremost getting back to the small things I really love to do but stopped for whatever reason mainly being busy.For example late night twitter convo’s (miss those so much!) I’m doing this soon! :)
Chat Sunday’s: I’m not going to announce these or advertise these anymore, I might post about it once, it’s just the more people that are attracted to it, it loses that personal feel that I loved back when I started it. Once 300 to 400 people come to it, it becomes too large and it loses its focus. It’s was never suppose to be a attention grabing show, its suppose to be a chat basically a hang out, so I going to post on my website whether or not I’m doing a chat sunday.
Emails: I get so many emails a day that I can never reply to them all, I hate this because I want to reply to them all but here’s a TIP for those who want to get a message to me with a higher chance of a reply. Its easier for me to reply to a Facebook comment, or twitter post. I do read every email you guys send me, that I promise!
2.) Videos
I’m going to start making some more videos, I can’t promise every week or even every two weeks. I’ll going to make a video once it’s feels right. I think people who make videos every week start rushing their ideas out. I don’t ever like putting a video on my YouTube that I don’t 100% back and feel is deserving of your views.
Video Logs: I have lists upon lists of stuff I want to talk about just I’m working on a new album :) but will be posting some new ones soon
Dare on Dares: Once me and Reid work out are schedules we have some ready to go.
Gary Space: The moment I get the drawings I will start animating it, I know it’s been awhile. But the guy who does the drawing is a really busy guy but I’ll going to start following up on it.
Video Series: I love these, I feel this is my nitch in the YouTube world, and it’s really the only thing keeping me on Youtube besides you guys. I feel like I’m making a movie when I do these series and that’s what I’ve always wanted to do. I already have the next series after New Prime being worked on :) I would love to just do these but I think it’s good to break things up with something different.
Shorts: Got a few I’ve been writing. I hate doing the same thing over and over again, so I’m not going to do one until it offers something different and original.
3.) Live Shows
As far as live shows go its a tricky thing, I love doing them and if a offer pops up I would love to do it. I started doing these to travel, Ive never left my state for most of my whole life and I want to get out and explore and live a little, so if a offer pops up out of state the answer will almost always be yes.
I hope what you take from this post is, I think about the support you guys give so unconditionally and I want you to know that if I’m not commenting as much or posting as much its not because I forgot about you guys its because I’m working on a video that I hope will melt your faces! :) Please keep that in mind…..Also I’m working on a really exciting project that I cant say anything about yet but its coming soon. :)
Olan
June 30th, 2011 - 10:10
Awesome! Thanks for the update, It’s really cool to know that my support goes that far:) The level of connection between you and fans is crazy good! Keep doing amazing things, I’ll always be a fan:) also, YOU ROCK!
June 30th, 2011 - 10:11
Aaron you goon :) thanks for stopping by it means a lot!
June 30th, 2011 - 10:16
This makes me so happy to read! I’m especially looking forward to the Chat Sundays and Dare on Dare’s :) Olan, you rock my socks!!
June 30th, 2011 - 10:18
SO glad theres more shorts being written! Idk if this is good or bad, but i got addicted to your videos lol! Mainly because of all the hard work you put into them, makes them more worth watching. thanks for workin extra hard for your fans, bro!
June 30th, 2011 - 10:26
Olan! I’m a big fan, but I bet you get that a lot lol. I don’t live far from you guys actually. I got the chance to meet Thomas at electocity. I really wanted him to scream no right now derrick! Or you boys quit that whippin! And I’ve talked to Josh a little, but YOU I have never had the chance to talk to. ): But you all seem like very awesome and sweet boys. I love you new channel as well. You and your cat are both adorable. Keep up the good work Olan, you are doing an amazing job.
-amber
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June 30th, 2011 - 10:48
Keep up the good work Broski!
I really admire your dedication to your work and fans.
Good luck with all your future plans!
June 30th, 2011 - 11:56
If you can keep the connection that you have with everyone through out your career i truly believe that you’ll be able to change the entire industry into something better, stuff made for the people, not for the money! Thanks a lot, btw you’re on my Facebook “people who influence you” page =]
June 30th, 2011 - 12:18
Can’t wait for the up coming stuff planned. :)
June 30th, 2011 - 12:42
I was just discussing with my cousin how we wish that you would do a live show around us. If I ever hear of this… I am so there. As usual Olan, you have my 100% support with whatever you do!
June 30th, 2011 - 13:38
It’s such a great thing that you still care about keeping comunicated with your fans. Not many people, specially on YouTube, would make an effort to stay in touch when things get out of hand a little. Thanks for caring Olan :)
June 30th, 2011 - 13:41
Dude. Youre a boss. I can’t wait for more of your projects. :) You’re an inspiration to me. I’m glad that even though you got x amount of viewers you still wanna stay in touch with each of them in the best ways you can. That makes you a gem. :D
June 30th, 2011 - 14:01
hey Olan, you are seriously amazing dude. idk what’d i’d do if you didn’t make vids :) i’d prolbably sit in a corner. looks like you have a lot to do! don’t kill yourself bro haha. keep up the stupendous work! :)
June 30th, 2011 - 14:06
My cousin and I are huge fans. We quote your work in every day conversations as far back as Balloon Shop to New Prime. It would be amazing to have the opportunity to see you live! But in the mean time, keep up the awesome work, we’ll always be watching :D Olan Fan for Life!!!
June 30th, 2011 - 15:11
You’re my hero Olan. Im really excited to see your upcoming projects :) keep up the great work!!
June 30th, 2011 - 16:05
your awesome olan if you weren’t a youtube sensation i dont know what i would do i might go crazy but u r a awesome comedian keep up the work stay funny
June 30th, 2011 - 16:08
Olan, You’re an inspiration to me with what you do! All of your work is amazing and mind blowing, and seeing what you’ve accomplished from the early days of Balloon Shop, to what your own Youtube (along with other things) experiences are now, I’d say you are well on your way to living your dream! I know if I put in the work of what I want to do with my life, everything can get done! I’m excited for everything you’ll be doing in the future, take your time, love it and live it! You rock!
June 30th, 2011 - 17:10
I’m heading on a Mormon mission soon, so I’ll be away from your fabulous creations for 2 whole years. I’m nothing short of excited to come back to see what you’ve created in that time, though. Who knows, maybe I’ll ask you to come out to Utah some time. My friends and I have already discussed it, and we agree, “We’ve got to hang out with this guy.” Good luck, Olan!
June 30th, 2011 - 18:03
what is a “Chat Sunday?” is it on facebook?
June 30th, 2011 - 18:09
As always you FAIL to DISAPPOINT me.
You are a truly WONDERFUL being.
Please, continue to EXIST.
June 30th, 2011 - 20:57
Are you still having people come to Memphis to be extras for NP5? I’m sure I can write it off as a business expense, right?
June 30th, 2011 - 22:07
Olan, regardless of when your videos come out or what they are about our support will be forever!!! It is stupendously hard to dislike you and your fans will never falter!!!
P. S dare on dares are the next best thing to new primes I watch every one and laugh my butt off!!
P. S. S you should come to Portland,OR and or Denver, CO.
June 30th, 2011 - 23:44
Yo man, I’m glad you always give back to the fans, it means a lot to us (even though I know sometimes we can be a handful :S ) but with Gary Space, maybe you could give an outline and have guest artists….
July 1st, 2011 - 02:26
Olan, please read this and reply please. If you haven’t read the e-mails I sent you or the facebook posts, Me and several people would love it if you came down to Dallas, TX. We are asking around at different small venues if they would let you perform. We have been raising money for you and as soon as I get a paypal account, I will definitely donate as much as I can to you. All grace and support to you Olan, God bless
PS. Thank you for this update, it is very reassuring to know that you care enough about your fans that you would take your time to write this. Thanks again.
— Robert Matthias
July 1st, 2011 - 03:34
Well, Olan, I’m not sure if you’re interested, but like I said, I’d love for you to do a show whenever you think you could do it. But if you could give me the price you’d charge for your services, I’m sure my friends would love to help out.
Also, about my order.. Iordered your “McSleuthBurger” combo pack, but all I’ve received is the shirts.
I’m not sure if anyone else has had this problem. I’m really anticipating it’s arrival. Did you ship it seperately?
Anywho, I really appreciate your videos, seeing as you’re one of the few guys that keeps it clean and fun.
Thank you for your genorosity.
Luke Huffman.
July 1st, 2011 - 15:06
Olan, you will have my continued support no matter what you do! Would be lush to speak to you online at some point, but with so many adoring fans I understand that could be pretty difficult lol. Saw your update about perhaps doing video editing tutorials of some sort, would be pretty cool, could use some tips, don’t get enough time to experiment on my computer, work has taken over my life! Anyways all the best as always. Thank you, goodnight, much love from merry old England!
July 1st, 2011 - 17:17
Olan, thanks for making such fantastic videos!! Your humor is very similar to mine and so is your taste in music and action sequences :) keep up the good work and know that you have my support in whatever you decide to do!
Thanks again for being awesome :)
P.S – Do you think you may ever come to Canada to do a live show?? Us Canadians love and support you too!! just a thought :)
July 1st, 2011 - 21:27
AWESOME OLAN!
Anytime you post a video i know im in for a bandwith full of giggles xD
We are all behind you 100%, no matter what you do, and you really show your fans new found heights of appreciation!
Been watching since the start, and thats never going to change :)
Your fan
Myles! :D X
(Also, i know its tough but think about jolly old BRITAIN for a live show!)
July 5th, 2011 - 18:42
You should do a live show in Mountain Home, Arkansas. There’s plenty of places to host a show, plus a lot of people would probably like to come see you perform. It’s a quiet town with not much to do, but its really close to Tennessee. I would love to meet you. So awesome. Mountain Home is up north central Arkansas, kinda on the line of Missouri. We go to Tennessee all the time. It’s a days drive. Anyway think about it :D Get ahold of my if your interested i could get you some numbers to places or try to get you a place to have a show. :)
July 8th, 2011 - 15:51
@olan hey bro i understand. its hard to work, keep up with fans, make videos, and edit. especially edit. AND to keep your videos so freaking hilarious. you are truly a master. heres why- nigahiga thinks hes the big shot. he doesnt talk to his fans. shane dawson is a pervert and cusses way too much. fred… dont even get me started on fred… he sucks. annoying orange is okay but its the same crap over and over again. ur annoying orange was pretty funny btw. destorm is okay but you cant tell when his videos are clean and when there not. boyceavenue is all music. freddiew is good but his vids get weird. schmoyoyo is good… sometimes. pretty much, you have a one up on them all. you keep clean videos. you have a variety. you do alot of editing. you keep up with your fans, and know em. your videos interact with others of yours. for example, the white void in new prime is the white void in the last scene. the gate was actually the door. daniels clearly worked for emperor laboosh. your vids are so funny, are full of variety, and clean. great vids olan. you are truly inspiring.
July 8th, 2011 - 15:54
@my last post- and i hope your videos stay that way. keep up the goodwork man. thealphahobo out!
July 9th, 2011 - 17:13
If you ever want to leave Tennessee, come out to Texas! We would love to have you perform here :D And I’m speaking on behalf of a lot of people!
July 10th, 2011 - 04:35
Allison is speaking on behalf of me too! HOUSTON preferably! :P Anyways i just wanted to say that ( on behalf of a lot of people ) your humor is unique and fresh. It does a lot for people who are unhappy. You are completely appreciated and dedicated so that makes you a product of awesome!
July 23rd, 2011 - 02:19
You’re super awesome Olan! I hope you can swing a live show in Missoula, Montana, one of these days!
August 5th, 2011 - 05:46
Maybe you should try Cleveland, GA. Or Atlanta, or even Athens. You’ve got a pretty good fan base over here. Great stuff. Just ordered some shirts the other day, and have always loved all of your videos. It’d be nice if all commercials were like your new shirts videos. Also, I cannot wait to see some more Gary Space!