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The Fellas
111 min, 20 sec
An in-depth and humorous discussion with Joe Sugg covering his career and various topics.
Summary
- Joe Sugg discusses his previous work as a roof thatcher and his unexpected journey into YouTube stardom.
- Conversations cover the origins of UK's 'Brick Crew', the dynamics of early YouTube collaborations, and the transition to mainstream media.
- Sugg shares insights on his sister, Zoella's, influence on his career, his relationship with Dianne Buswell, and his views on current social media trends.
- The discussion includes personal anecdotes, conspiracy theories, and a humorous take on life's unanswered questions.
- The podcast episode ends with Joe Sugg being asked for a motivational quote, leading to a light-hearted exchange of witty sayings.
Chapter 1
Joe Sugg discusses his background as a roof thatcher and his unexpected rise to YouTube fame.
- Sugg describes how he began as a roof thatcher and expected it to be his lifelong career.
- He started making YouTube videos on the side as a hobby and gradually gained an audience through his sister Zoella's influence.
- Despite reaching over a million YouTube followers, Sugg continued thatching until he decided to pursue content creation full-time.
Chapter 2
Reflections on the early days of UK YouTube and the group of creators known as the 'Brick Crew'.
- The 'Brick Crew' consisted of UK YouTubers like Zoella, Marcus Butler, and Casper Lee, who were at the forefront of the platform's growth.
- They collaborated on various projects, creating a wave of YouTube challenges and trends.
- Sugg shares fond memories of the era and the camaraderie among the group members.
Chapter 3
Joe Sugg's move from YouTube fame to mainstream media, including his successful stint on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
- Sugg speaks about his participation in 'Strictly Come Dancing' and the impact it had on his career and personal life.
- He addresses the 'Strictly Curse' and his relationship with his dance partner, Dianne Buswell, who he is still with today.
- The transition to television presented new challenges and opportunities, leading to further ventures such as a management company and a production company.
Chapter 4
Discussion on Joe Sugg's relationships with his sister Zoella, Alfie Deyes, and other personal connections.
- Sugg talks about how his sister's success in blogging and YouTube paved the way for him to find his path on the platform.
- He reflects on how Zoella's relationship with Alfie Deyes affected him and their family dynamics.
- Sugg also touches on his current friendships with other content creators and how everyone has evolved over the years.
Chapter 5
Joe Sugg gives his take on current social media trends and delves into conspiracy theories for fun.
- Sugg shares his thoughts on the rise of TikTok and how it differs from early YouTube culture.
- The conversation takes a playful turn into discussing conspiracy theories, including the idea of aliens and ancient civilizations.
- Sugg and the hosts exchange their favorite humorous and vulgar proverbs, offering light-hearted wisdom to end the podcast.
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