Recording summary · May 2020
What Happened to Totalbiscuit
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Overview
Daniel reviews the life, career, and gaming critiques of British YouTuber TotalBiscuit (John Bain), including his early projects, podcast hosting on the Co-Optional Podcast with Jesse Cox and Dodger, his cancer battle, and his passing in May 2018.
Daniel experienced an encounter with creator Gimmeabreakman that resulted in hurtful negative comments directed at his channel.
Daniel manages his YouTube channels by deleting low-view videos due to embarrassment and perceived audience disinterest, including uploads regarding Apple Milk and his father.
Themes
The career, coverage style, podcasts, and passing of TotalBiscuit (John Bain).
Past interactions between Daniel and other content creators, including Gimmeabreakman.
Daniel's audience dynamics and video deletion practices regarding poorly performing uploads.
Developments
John Bain (TotalBiscuit) passed away from cancer in May 2018.
Daniel donated approximately $15 toward TotalBiscuit's medical bills.
Gimmeabreakman directed negative comments at Daniel's channel.
Daniel deleted a video about Apple Milk after it received approximately 11,000 views in a week.
Daniel deleted an uploaded video about his father following poor viewership.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the character Daniel saw in World of Warcraft was actually TotalBiscuit.