Ear Biscuits

Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, the comedy duo better-known as “Smosh,” sit down with Rhett & Link to discuss how they went from essentially two guys lip syncing cartoon theme songs in front of a web cam to having the second most subscribed personality-fronted channel on YouTube with over 17.5 million subscribers and 3 billion views in just under a decade. The guys talk about everything from nervous bathroom habits before live performances to the ever-growing pressure that they experience on a daily basis to entertain their fans, maintain their artistic integrity, and remain on top. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vlogger/Animator, Swoozie, arguably one of the best storytellers on YouTube, joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss a dark suicidal moment in his life that made him rethink his path forward, an exclusive story about a hot mystery girl car chase, and the philosophy behind licking girls' knee pits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special edition episode, Rhett & Link focus on exploring their creative process when it comes to song writing. The episode features never-before-heard demos of songs like "Rub Some Bacon on It," "My Hair Song," and "It's My Belly Button," original recordings of songs that never made it into video form like "Fartin' Girl," and fully produced tracks that have never seen the light of day like "Public Place" (about using public restrooms) and "Don't Block My YouTube" (about...not blocking YouTube). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Popular young South African-born Australian vlogger, Troye Sivan, sits down with Rhett & Link this week to share his empowering coming-out story and how he decided to share this personal detail of his life with his fans, why the internet is obsessed with his relationship with Tyler Oakley, and how a secret project in the works might have some people on the edge of their seats. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jenna Marbles, currently the number 1 female personality on YouTube with just over 13 million subscribers and 1.5 billion views, joins Rhett & Link this week to talk about how a misinterpretation of one of her videos got her into hot water with the feminist community, the controversy surrounding her interview on "Good Morning America," and the unparalleled and rarely discussed loneliness associated with being a major celebrity in the digital age. Jenna also shares never-before-heard information about her very public breakup, and confirms, for the first time, her relationship with a new guy. *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California-based musical-duo Pomplamoose sits down with Rhett & Link this week to discuss their virtual disappearance after initial viral success, the struggle of cultivating both a healthy personal relationship and business venture simultaneously, how to maintain a balance between playing into the YouTube algorithm and artistic integrity, and why 2014 is "The Year of Pomplamoose." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second installment of the Rhett & Link- Only "Ear Biscuits" series, the guys discuss their adolescent experiences with the opposite sex. Rhett & Link take the listeners through the lurid details of their past romantic escapades from a failed joint-voyeuristic experience, to first kisses, awkward double dates, drama-filled school dances, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week is an "Ear Biscuits" first as Rhett & Link host two guests in one episode: Colleen Ballinger and her politically incorrect, tone-deaf, fame-obsessed character, Miranda Sings. In the first portion of the podcast, Miranda takes us through the thought process behind her popular tweets such as "my mouth tastes like brown" and "I smell that crees" after which Colleen discusses the creation of Miranda, her cult following in the professional musical theater community, and what her future holds online, on TV, and on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Gallagher, of popular channel "Totally Sketch," joins Rhett & Link this week to talk about his role behind the camera as one of the most sought-after directors on YouTube, being the first YouTuber to score a theatrical release for a feature length film, and how his film, Smiley, led to an onslaught of death threats toward him, his cast, and his family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mamrie Hart, one third of YouTube’s “Holy Trinity” and writer/co-star of the new film Camp Takota, sits down with Rhett & Link this week to discuss growing up on the set of a well-known TV show, why something called 'Topless Tuesday' was the highlight of her college career, and her future plans to follow in Adam Sandler's footsteps...kind of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this very special edition of "Ear Biscuits," Rhett & Link, best friends since the 1st grade, see if they can learn anything new about one another's childhood growing up in small town North Carolina. The episode features never-before asked questions, including some from fans. From blood oaths in cow pastures to gangster rap obsessions, to matching butt tattoos, Rhett & Link take you back to their roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toby Turner, currently the only YouTuber that claims two spots on YouTube’s Top 50 Most Subscribed Channels list, joins Rhett & Link this week to talk about the creative process behind his satiric music videos, how he helped define the online comedic-gaming genre, and a number of personal issues ranging from past and future relationships to his heroic efforts to save his mother's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iman Crosson, known to his fans and followers as Alphacat, sits down with Rhett & Link to discuss his recently found fame on Vine (2.4 million followers), how his Barack Obama impersonation led to an invite to Aretha Franklin's birthday party, and why a previous relationship on YouTube has prompted him to keep his personal relationships private in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lilly Singh, known to her fans as “Superwoman,” joins Rhett & Link this week to discuss the advantages and hardships of being an extreme minority on YouTube, how one of her videos led to her transformation from religious Sikhism to spiritual acceptance, and how her career online has led to amazing professional and personal opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vitaly, YouTube's top ranked prankster with over 5 million subscribers and 460 million views, sits down with Rhett & Link this week to discuss a prank-gone-wrong that landed him in jail, his recently-leaked involvement in the porn industry, and why the controversy surrounding the validity of his pranks is simply "for the haters." *NOTE: This conversation contains adult themes and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices