The "X" Factor, with Xisuma - Pt 1 | Imp And Skizz Podcast (Ep63)
In this episode of the Imp And Skizz podcast, we bring Xisuma into the mix and learn about his journey as a youtuber and content creator.
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Thanks for having me on guys! It was an honour and a pleasure :-)
You were an amazing guest sir! Thank you for sharing your time with us.
heyo! you both did fant''aha''stic as always. Sorry for the bad pun I was watching last life lol
@@impandskizzpodcast you should do a podcast with Grian and one with doc and also you should do a inperson hermit meetup or a bourdgames stream. I love what you do and keep it up
Thanks for the show, amazing vibes ⭐️
Not sure if you have time to play other games Xixuma? but try 7 ways to die its creative and also challenging
I bet if X did a face reveal, he'd actually be the Doom guy.
He takes of the helmet and there's just ANOTHER helmet
If X did a face reveal, world.exe would stop working
With how he talks about health I would believe he is absolutely jacked
He has done guitar videos, he's just wearing a scream mask. And one time he did a reveal and took off the mask...to reveal...another mask! And then did it again! So he is a man who owns three scream masks
I thought it was gonna be like a Russian nesting doll.. after the helmet, is an Axolotl helmet, ravager helmet, bee helmet, turtle... let just say, Turtles all the way down
Petition to have DocM77 be the next guest on ze podcast! Hearing how he helped accidentally kick-start both Impulse's and X's channels makes me want to hear how he got started!
I cannot stress how much I would love to see Doc and Iskall on the show!
Would love to see Docm on the podcast and hear his take on the youtube meta and his reasoning behind the long video format he uses. Fan art would be a great topic as well
Bring on the GOAT.
Came here to say this, Doc has a great story
I don't know how doc started his channel but I do know like many he idolise etho
He's a lot taller than I imagined
😂
not as tall as bdubs tho
@@noirknight9770 The tall king!
"I can't wait to see what the future [of Hermitcraft] holds." It holds you, Skizz. It holds you.
Makes me so happy to hear X say that he thinks its more about them as a group rather then the game minecraft. This is something i feel many off the HC group doesnt really think yet, but absolutly is. they say sorry if they dont do these BIG projects in every episode, while my favorit moments is just watching them standing around and have fun togheter!
Decked Out waiting hall has been such a good example of this.
Absolutely. We're here for their chemistry, their friendship, their banter. Those moments where they just talk or joke are my favourites too.
YES i absolutely agree! I think that's also part of the reason why the TCG and Decked Out have been such big hits. Obviously they're great games by themselves with amazing concepts and executions, but the fun interactions between hermits that happened while playing or waiting to play were the real treat for me! :) it's just so nice and cozy to watch them just hang out and have fun without stressing about big projects they want to finish. 😊
I'm in the same boat! Those times where they're messing around and having good laughs with one another tend to be some of the most enjoyable moments. As Marie mentioned, the waiting room for Decked Out perfectly illustrates that idea, showcasing how the chemistry between everyone results in the creation of very naturally funny and interesting interactions.
Same! Their pranks their games the jokes the frendly banter!
YES A PODCAST WITH A FACELESS GUEST! This gives me hope that one day you guys will do a podcast with etho. It would also be really funny if rather than a picture of the avatar, it was a video feed of them playing minecraft in f5 mode
I'd love a poddie with Etho, not because of his prowess in redstone or history with MC, but because the man is genuinely interesting. You never know what you'll hear when he gets in the mood.
Yes and YES
Yeaaaah
I think what X calls "growing into it" is similar to "you're never going to be ready, you just have to start". I love that Skizz talks about career instead of a job. Have been waiting to hear a conversation with X and Skizz for a long time and I love it!
It's a great way of seeing it, reminds me of most artists, they don't have jobs either, they have careers, i think youtube lines up with that style
We don't need Xisuma's face reveal when we can hear when he's smiling
TRUUUUE
This is addressing the conversation about the Hermitcraft community. I was in the hospital last year with my second brain tumor surgery (sounds awful, but I'm good), and my husband and I were watching a Grian video. A nurse came in and we paused it, but he had heard a little and asked, in a bit of a strange tone, what we were watching. We said we were watching a Minecraft KZheadr, and he wanted to know specifically which one. When we said "Grian" he said "I love Grian!" He said he got into Hermitcraft watching it with his niece and nephew but now he just watches it anyway. So it's a small Hermit world, with a big community :)
13:42 “doc has been responsible” sounds so funny in this context 😭
Petition to have a podcast with all the hermits at once
I'll sign that, second that, whatever it takes.❤
Signed!
Yes I'll sign that. Yay Chaos!
Signed!!!
That was just the decked out queueue
I've been waiting for X to share a life on the Imp and Skizz podcast! His Xisumasays are really insightful!
I absolutely love those videos, those and this podcast really got me thinking about how I act irl 💀💀💀
Absolutely agree, Xisuma is definitely a deep thinking individual, don't find that often anymore.
X is full of humbled thoughts, if not wisdom. By protecting his identity he also protects his ego, and having that grace is so much of who he is to me. What an absolute charmer Doom Guy is.
X hit the nail on the head. I found Hermitcraft during the pandemic. I watch you all (and, yes, I’m including Skizz) for who you are, your personalities, your interactions with each other and your communities. You’ve built an amazing community that I feel comfortable hanging out with. I love how I recognize the same viewer names in every Hermits’ chats. It is also why we watch other streams and videos beside Minecraft-I’m loving Phasmo and the Brain Teaser games X plays. Also, X’s avatar or a human Imp or Skizz, they are all just avatars. You are on a 2D screen and I probably won’t meet any of you-it’s your personalities that we connect with. Can’t wait until next week!! Thanks!
Including Skizz? Ya mean Skizz ain't no Hermit? Not in my unicornverse! He'll always be a hermit to me.
Ditto!
I haven't even watched Hermitcraft for a year yet, but I got into watching Minecraft in general thanks to it, and it's helped me through such a rough year when it comes to health. ❤
@@billwoehl3051Well you've got it now
What’s funny is that Skizz is now a Hermit
I just got newfound admiration for X as he told the story of DocM giving him a shout in one of his videos. Because I once sent an idea to X and completely unexpected, he gave me a shout out. I realise now the he was paying forward his own positive experience. What a great gesture, and what a great podcast. Please keep the good vibes rolling!
Reminded me of when he opened up a plot world where viewers could build a biome sample to inspire one of the biomes around his season 5 base.
I can feel skizz getting added to S10 of HC with a massive announcement of him going full time (Wishful thinking but a man can dream)
I think he Will make a Great Add. With the loss of TFC there is a Gap he would fill with Great fun and laughter..😂
Fingers crossed, he really deserves it. Such a lovely dude. He’d absolutely gel with the rest of the hermits.
Someone should start a petition
I think you're right, they're including him in everything now. I mean he's a great friend of all the Hermits, but I definitely noticed the uptick.
He certainly deserves it. And we would love it. Hearing how he talks about his job though, I feel like he won’t commit full time until he knows his kids are completely taken care of financially
Petition to have BdoubleO on the Podcast! I absolutely love how you ask the guests about their creative journeys and allow us to understand who they are as people and how they got to what we see in videos.. it's very inspiring and eye opening!
Impulse : do not be unhappy about you aging. People who have been following you aged too and you just legitimate their love for a "younger" activity. I'm 47, and seeing you guys makes me less uncomfortable about playing games all the time ^^ And younger people seeing you for the first time? Gosh, I bet they'd love to have a dad like you. Xisuma : for all the privacy you keep, hiding who you legally are, you're probably the most open person out there : you talk about your feelings, your hardships, and it's always so heartfelt, and so deep, it makes me emotional. Thank you. Skizz? You're a compass to those guys, to understanding them : you are one of us, a watcher, a fan, even if you're a content creator yourself. You're a bit like Pixlriffs, outside the box, but with eyes on it and in it. And I really hope one day you get the joy to join that HC crew, even for just a short time. As for Hermitcraft reaching the bottom of the barrel? Dudes... really? This season is one of the most amazing ever! You guys have been brimming with creativity, and even if it's not the first time, it's bigger, better, cuter, more, just more. So much happened, so many stories were told, so many castles were built, so many monsters were slain, so many obstacles were vanquished. You all make our days happier. Please don't stop.
💯💯💯💯💯💯
Well said!!
9:20 I think I’ve said it before, but I’d love to have guests come back on the podcast to discuss with you like regular episodes. Not only would it be fun to hear their opinions on certain topics (or listen to the stories you bring up), but it would also give you an opportunity to bring your guests back after the initial “interview” episode.
Watching this while impatiently waiting for the Life Series! Also very X-cited for this! Lol
Same here
me too@@twentyonechickens21
Ditto, my dudes!! X totally worth it the time.
Same, same....
It comes out today I think
I 100% agree with X. I have not played Minecraft since Caves and Cliffs. Doesn’t really interest me in playing anymore. But I watch hermitcraft every week. Impulse, Mumbo, Scar, Grian, RenDog, Tango, Etho, every video. It’s almost borderline parasocial disorder 😅
I started watching in Season 6 because my son got into Minecraft - he has moved on, but I still love Hermitcraft, and it is all about the silliness, friendships and interaction between the hermits that make it entertaining. I really don't care about mega bases and super farms!
Borderline? I think you may be past that
I learned social part of English language thanks to hermitcraft. Watching and listening how actually people talk was big deal. And Hermits are the best in that because how friendly and kind they are. I haven't come across better place to take lessons from.
I think X's analysis on how the Hermitcraft "Community" has evolved (especially through the pandemic) is 100% spot on. I view the server so differently now than I did in the past. In the past, I saw it as a shared space for individual creativity (everyone kind of does what they want on their own terms, very little collaboration). I think there were two major catalysts for this: 1.) When Grian joined, a massive fanbase that didn't really overlap that much with Hermitcraft flooded all to content creators in this space. 2.) Season 8 (While it may not be everyone's favorite), in my opinion, it opened all the Hermit's eyes to a whole new way of producing content: As a community. Season 8 (with Boatem as a prime example) we saw collaboration on a scale that had never been done on Hermitcraft. Now in Season 9 with TCG and Decked Out, you are doing it all over again, creating a massive community behind you that is excited to watch all angles and long form (largely unedited) content. We all just want to know how you all react to the world, together. Kudos to all of you, GG, keep it up.
1:45 That synchronised "exactly" was gold.
Awwe you broke Xisuma ♥ But it was nice to hear this Hermitcraft rescue mission from someone else besides Xisuma himself. Because he downplays that part whenever someone asks in his streams so much, I didn't realise how big of a deal it actually was. So thank you and I am really looking forward to part 2! ☺
Time stamp?
@@octopibrothers2574 35:10
23:05 X really brought this home for me here. When you’re a creative person from the start, your world just feels so much bigger than what it actually is. These people generally have a hard time telling you what they want to be when you grow up because your aware that you could do anything. How chaotic to think about!
Really, really love hearing xisumavoid talk about stuff, and not just Minecraft. Watching his VODs where he goes on about different topics can be really enlightening. Heard him talk about his epiphany that led him to that attitude shift earlier in life, and how he stepped out of his comfort zone to take on the stewardship of Hermitcraft. Seeing how hard the KZhead grind can be for the other Hermits, you can really appreciate that kind of perspective.
Wait, I just realized that since Impulse's real name is Scott, that means the Gem and the Scotts team from Secret life was actually made up of Gem and two Scotts. That's hilarious! 😂😂❤
I loved seeing X and Cleo doing the pirate thing, it was hilarious. Maybe one day Xisuma will join a Life series too. 🎉
Hermitcraft had such a impact and mine and my son's life. We are so grateful that X stepped up and kept it going.
Please don't apologize for being an older player. It is not just the young ones that play. I am now in my 60s and am so pleased that there is such an age range and so many role models out there.
25:00 I think we need to start looking at it not as a "real job" vs not, but more so as "stable income" vs "unstable". Content creation is 100% a REAL job, but it's not the most stable financially. For many people, no matter how creative or how many hours they put in, their content may not land with others. In spite of working, it's a very real possibility to not be financially stable as a creative.
I teared up during @34:57-35:15 That was so sweet and I do agree! Xisuma is a genuine great human being
I also cried like a baby lol, I wasn‘t expecting that at all
I think something that Xisuma said and resonated with me a lot is how the viewers gradually shift from watching minecraft to watching them. Despite the recent growth in minecraft content in the past few years (more SMP, speedruns, manhunt, mods, etc.), Hermitcraft had always been a constant in my life ever since I stumbled on their videos in season 6. When I want to watch something, I always go to them first, because now I associate a kind of funny and comforting feelings with their content. Big thank you for every videos you guys make, it's always joyful to see a new upload!
X seriously hit the nail on the head! We watch for you! If you don't enjoy something we feel it and see it! We love the collective that is HermitCraft! You guys are amazing please keep up what you love doing!
X talking about hermitcraft, sounds like anyone from the community talking about hc. He shares the same passion we feel towards this community. It was so sweet to hear him say what we have all been saying about the community they have built.
So excited that X is on the podcast!! Loving every second! I very much related to his “ah huh” moment 😊
Me to. But mine was hanging out under a villager house overhang with phantoms teasing me because I was too noob to go inside and sleep 😊
I really hoping Xisuma will appear in your show with his ghost face
X was so right when he said, 'You/he didn't see or know the heights that Hermitcraft would/has come to.' I started my Hermit journey when Ren joined the flock on S4. I had been watching Red since I first started MC in 2012. It was a huge turning point for me as a builder, watching him and then many other Hermits do their thing. You all have been such an inspiration to me and my building ability. I always make it a thing to hand one of you off to a friend to get hooked on the Hermits. I just sent a new viewer to your realm this week. They are binge watching now.
Omg!!! It's been so great to hear x speak, and just hear that happiness in his voice! It brings a good warmth to my chest! I'd love to know more about the poetry, but ahh, this was such a good episode of the podcast and thank you all so much!!
Awesome to see Xisuma on the show! He's the reason I'm here watching you guys, having found the entire group through his channel
If they can have X, they could have Grian... ❤
Yeah. They have already had Mumbo, now Xisuma, so Grian isn't much of a stretch
If the have X, they can have Etho....
Interviewing Grian likely would not be a problem. Scheduling a time when he's free to do the podcast would be like nailing Jell-O to a wall.
They're doing IRL interview when Grian travels to US to visit haunted house with Scar, Impulse and Skizz (Okay I'm just kidding, but MAYBE it could happen...? 💁🏻♂️)
I'm always down to hear X waffle on 😊
I started watching HC right at the beginning of S7 and it was a great retreat during that time. I found the entire situation disturbing, having a place to go for escape and positivity was amazing and I am forever grateful.
I can listen to xisuma 24x7 his voice is so soothing
This season of hermitcraft has become my favorite so far. The sense of community is so strong, and the best moments haven’t been the builds (though those are amazing!) but instead it’s been these incredible moments between hermits. The conversations, the helping, the advice, and even the pranks have all just felt more… real, I guess? The vibe is fantastic, the atmosphere is uplifting, and every episode seems to exude joy and heart. I feel lucky to get to watch and experience it.
I've been waiting for this one since last year
omg yes i’ve been waiting for him to join! cant wait to watch :D
New podcast! Yay!
Another great one! Thanks for making TGIF all the betters.
Enjoyed it very much. Thanks!
Ive been waiting for this! Super excited to hear from X, love what you all are doing ❤
this was my favorite one. i enjoyed so much the insight in this episode. (and i love all your podcasts episodes_ )
Yay!!! I’ve been waiting for a new guest!! I can’t wait to watch this when I get home
I love these podcasts soooooo much!
Can't wait for part two, X is a fascinating chap.
ooooo so exciting to listen to this!!
Very creative I’m glad you got him on the show
I’m so happy that X is on the podcast! I’ve been hoping he would be for a while!
I’m listening to the podcast rn and just came here to say that this is just what I was waiting for! Thank you guys and thanks Xisuma, can’t wait for part 2 next week ❤
Your podcast is really awesome yall. You ask some fantastically interesting questions. Really a great experience listening to it.
I cant wait to watch this!! I love X!!!
Awsome love to hear from X he has some really great insights!
ALWAYS a pleasure to open youtube and see a new episode of the podcast that I haven’t watched yet ❤️ The interview episodes is so fun, especially when it’s someone I’ve heard of or watched before! You’re both really good at interviewing and keeping the talk going! Appreciate you 🌼
I heard it this morning, but it's great to hear X give a little of his experiences on the podcast this week! I am looking forward to next week's part 2!
I'm looking forward to the next episode to hear a bit more about behind the scenes x
I’m subscribed to x’s second channel that’s sort of a mini podcast channel and I’ve always wanted to hear him on a full length session. So it’s super cool to hear him on here! Thank you guys!
i love listening to these podcasts
Comfort is the enemy of progress! Another awesome quote Skizz
Yes! Time to cram this in before the Life videos later today inbetween class and work lol
Amazing podcast guys, loved having X on. I could listen to you 3 waffle on all day. Cant wait for next week
i love this ep such intresting conversation
This Episode was so good ! Hearing X talking about how he started is very inspiring. can't wait till the next episode!
I love the podcast. I love the topics you two guys discuss weekly but I don't mind admitting that I love it a bit more when you've got guests on.
This was great guys, I’ve always been wanting to hear more about Xisuma in more of a podcast format, where we get to learn more about him as a person. This was quite a rare treat! Also I like how the discord profile of X looks like it’s burning a hole in impulses wall. Haha
Absolutely loving this interview! Xisuma is probably one of my top 10 youtube creators!
Always love hearing insighful conversations between the two of, and tour awesome guests. Xisuma is by far no exception to that! Cant wait for part 2!
I am definitely a huge hermitcraft fan for the amazing things you do together in Minecraft and the laughs and fun you have together. When I’m lacking that in my own life, seeing you all have fun and be close friends makes all the difference. Thank you!
This makes me proud to work with X directly, re-listening to his story from the begining resonates so much with my own story and gives me hope for sucess in the future, X is truly an amazing person even when you interact with him away from a camera, trust me, this was such a cool episode, X was my inspiration to press the record button and learn how to make a video, how to record, how to edit and that made me learn so many skills, honestly all thanks to this guy. I had never goten to watch the show but now i know i have a bunch of episodes to listen to! Thank you Imp and Skizz for the amazing content!
I feel like I've been watching so many of the Hermits for so long, and then I get reminded of things like Xisuma's first tutorials videos being voiceless and I'm reminded that I started watching so many of them when I was still a kid.
So excited to listen to you chat with X 😊
The first video that showed up in my feed was Day 1 of season 8 of impulses. I was like what is this? Who are these people? I feel in love with the community from the hermits to the viewers. Having something so easy to watch and have a good laugh over the interactions. Has turned into a safe place for me. Also Impulse I truly want to thank you for creating this safe place for me to come in and know I will feel like I'm seen in a way that is different. Being someone who has struggled with making friends and figuring out how to move around this difficult world. Thank you 🙏
The crossover was brilliant so funny loved the amazing story was amazing
You guys are right. I need to make something of myself and just get started
Watching this as someone who's still social distancing and pretty much self isolating, because of health reasons, and having Covid-19 right now regardless, the pandemic is still a pain in the ass for a lot of us. And we still need this escapism and company. ❤️
Hermitcraft has always been about the community for me! Nothing makes me happier than watching you all play together and have fun, and I think it’s clear that it’s you guys that is more important than the “content” per say
Gahhhhj the part 2!!!!! Can’t wait haha
just the other day i was thinking about how i would love to see xisuma come on as a guest to the podcast. and then i woke up today to find that it indeed happened!! cant wait for next week for the part 2 ^-^
Recently downloaded all 60+ hours of the podcast and been listening to all the ones that I haven't seen yet. Really, really good stuff. It's so cool and fun to listen to the stories you guys tell. I relate to you guys on several different levels - marching band, minecraft and software development being the main ones. I'm recently having to go through a job change due to moving and it's a bit stressful so it's very encouraging listening to your podcasts. Keep it up!
I watched him for the first time on the cross-over with the Empires. I enjoyed his interaction with Joey and Cleo.
Love the podcast. I feel like there was a missed opportunity to bring back the Xisuma Head box and plop it on the couch between you two lol. Looking forward to next weeks pt 2
X was the first hermit I watched and binged way back in the day. Then it was TFC, Impulse and Tango. Loved the interview, can't wait till part 2
Lol, I JUST finished watching an Xisuma video and was confused when I saw this. Great timing.
I remember during the pandemic, y’all were a huge moral support for me. I was finishing nursing school and then hopping right into being a new nurse during the pandemic. It was so refreshing to come home and watch Hermitcraft, cause y’all NEVER talked about what was going on in the world. That was HUGE for me. Thank y’all ❤
Love this podcast! The very first Minecraft tutorial videos I ever watched were by X, and now I'm following him on Hermitcraft and enjoying his music. Thanks for this! Looking forward to Part 2.
I loved your notice to Season 7 of Hermitcraft; yes, I am endlessly grateful and thankful for your content in those times. ⭐️
I find it awesome just how genuinely great all the hermitcrafters are. They all just come across as kind, genuinely caring people, and I adore it. Great podcast guys! Loved listening to X history.
Thanks for having Xisuma on, he is such a very interesting and thoughtful person! I've often thought he'd make a great podcaster himself provided he finds a good partner who matches his vibe and willingness to go deep
I got into Hermitcraft right around the beginning of season 8, and I've loved it ever since. I watch it for the interactions bw all of you(it's still really cool to see the stuff you guys make). I hope this never goes away.
Great as always