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[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 28 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Podcast ads can be some of the most acceptable, when it’s the hosts reading about products they might’ve used / didn’t mind using.

If a quick “sub to Audible” is the difference between a Patreon paywall / content unavailable & free listening, well, make it quick pls 😉

sidebar - shoutout styropyro for some ad for a science desk where he lit the one he got free on fire. Sponsorblockers missed a fun segment there (arguably making up for it with less dubious supplement spam of course)

Edit: that might not be the exact video but it’s awesome

[–] AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Top comment on that video was "happy to see your okay", and the person who replied to your comment here shared a similar sentiment. Is there reason for this guy's viewers to worry he might not be okay, or is it just a case of someone not posting for a long time between videos?

Edit: in the first three minutes of that linked video, he says "it's actually kinda funny that I'm even allowed to own this". I think I get why people worry now

Edit 2: I also just saw that his previous video outlines illness stuff. I haven't watched that video, but the top comment was roughly "a scan costing twice as much if you have insurance is criminal", so I think I get the gist on the shape of illness stress he's been facing

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, poor guy, something like -

YouTuber Drake reveals a complicated and ongoing health situation, starting with unexpectedly high testosterone levels, leading to numerous tests, insurance company disputes, a potential liver disease diagnosis after years of abnormal blood markers, and a temporary redirection of his focus from creating his typical YouTube videos to pursuing personal passions like storm chasing, while assuring fans of his eventual return.

[–] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 hours ago

Having watched Styropyro for years, learning that this man simply has too much testosterone was the least surprising illness reveal ever

I understand it sucks to have any illness, but it's better than like, lymphoma

Sorry Hank

[–] Infernal_pizza@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

I take it you’ve not seen any of his videos? He plays around with incredibly powerful lasers and electronics etc

[–] Rooty@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

It's a relief when stryopyro uploads, because that means he is still alive.