The Podcast Ep. 16 / What Happened to Will Follow-Up
Added 2018-06-20 22:29:42 +0000 UTCI felt I needed to clarify a few more things...
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The best description of ADR is infotainment.
David Metzler
2022-09-06 03:40:57 +0000 UTCShe sounds so much like my ex. I really hope he got out of that relationship.
Rebecca Brink
2022-04-13 22:45:32 +0000 UTCI don't miss Will at all, he kind of dragged down ADR, although I did enjoy the entire first season regardless. Brennan has 10 times the personality of Will and is 100 times more entertaining. He and Rick make the perfect pair for ADR & I always laugh my ass off. I like seeing Jake occasionally, but I know his main job is to get footage, some of his reactions are priceless. Both Brennan and Jake's own videos have improved since working with you.
Dave Banes
2018-12-22 20:04:49 +0000 UTCI so agree with getting your career going first. I'm really glad you explained everything. I missed Will from ADR at first but just rolled with the changes. Now I'm glad I know everything. Now I know why there wasn't shit on his Youtube channel.
Teri Lynn
2018-08-09 15:12:22 +0000 UTCWow I never thought Will would be like that towards his friends and work partners. It's a shame that you had to lose him as a friend over that. I can see why you got rid of him but hopefully you two can reconcile, especially if they end up breaking up. The new guy is different but he's pretty good so don't listen to the haters, the show is just fine with him.
Andy Pritchard
2018-07-02 03:18:14 +0000 UTCDan - I just watched some older stuff of yours. I didn’t realize that you & Will went back so far. He was such a part of your life. This is all so sad! Any chance of reconciliation?
Rosemary Bolino
2018-06-27 11:00:39 +0000 UTCVery heartfelt podcast. The best so far for me.
Ciro Cardoso
2018-06-25 10:39:58 +0000 UTCThat means I would have to call him and talk to him. I think I’ll pass.
Dan Bell
2018-06-25 01:35:28 +0000 UTCI’m like an old dog. Very loyal. If you abuse that loyalty, I’m done. Instead of Will using the platform he was given to better his situation financially, which he could of done if he weren’t so insecure, he turned it into a cheap dating service for himself. I had one rule and he just spit on it and lied to me. I won’t be wasting my time trying to repair anything with him. I have forgiven and will soon add forgotten as well. He really fucked with me, my business and my feelings. Not interested anymore.
Dan Bell
2018-06-25 01:34:31 +0000 UTCIt sounds like you obviously still care for Will, but you have every right to be mad. If he breaks up with his girlfriend, would you amend the friendship, or would you expect him to eventually revert when he gets another partner?
LW
2018-06-24 22:38:50 +0000 UTCDan, do you think you could get John Waters on as a guest to the podcast?
Grant
2018-06-24 02:49:50 +0000 UTCWith Patreon, I DON’T NEED TO!!! Thank god for this!!!
Dan Bell
2018-06-23 19:00:14 +0000 UTCThank you, Sarah!
Dan Bell
2018-06-23 18:59:51 +0000 UTCHe does have problems but repeating the same thing over and over, against the guidance of those around you, is just ridiculous. I’m glad I’m done with all of it!
Dan Bell
2018-06-23 18:59:31 +0000 UTCPlenty. Trust and believe.
Dan Bell
2018-06-23 18:58:06 +0000 UTCFair play on the explanation, thank you. Keep Rick happy, he's a jewel.
John Harrison
2018-06-23 13:02:49 +0000 UTCAlso THANK YOU, sincerely for NOT bowing to the audience.
Sarah Parviz
2018-06-22 19:10:16 +0000 UTCIts so wonderful to have all the content you create - to have someone who understands the lure of the mundane. I goddam love everything you do.
Sarah Parviz
2018-06-22 19:08:14 +0000 UTCAs bad as this all is, it is mostly sad.....to know that Will is in such a vulnerable state that he can't see through this girl and what she will do to him in the end.....the poor guy has problems and unfortunately made the wrong choice! So sorry for your loss of a good friend! We love you guys!!!
Maria
2018-06-21 23:39:41 +0000 UTCHAHAHAHA
Dan Bell
2018-06-21 22:56:00 +0000 UTCThank you again for letting us know. Will really sounds like an energy vampire look it up. My friend was the same way, always looking for credit in some way in my business and wanting to act like she had some part in my success. I always tried to help her but never took my advice, always feeling sorry for herself or looking for approval constantly etc. People like that are always attracted to those who are sensitive, open and kind and take advantage. They aren’t malicious, they don’t do it from a bad place they just can’t help it. He needs to learn on his own if he ever does.
Ally Cat
2018-06-21 21:34:13 +0000 UTCI wonder how many more talented, more popular, more famous, more successful people she DM'd before catching poor Will. How many people saw her message in their inbox and laughed? Thanks for sharing and getting the situation off your chest, I hope people are less demanding that Will come back now and I hope that Brennen catches a break, I think he's a great addition and his energy plays off Rick way better than Will did previously.
ToyKips
2018-06-21 20:33:41 +0000 UTCHey Dan, they got a word for that.... succubus. Seriously though, I stand behind you, Dan because thats who I am ultimately here for... oh and Sextia too now. She's awesome. I'm sorry you had to go through the loss of your friend. And thanks for talking about it with us!
Cassie C.
2018-06-21 20:14:52 +0000 UTCHey Dan. You're a visionary.
PIT-FACE
2018-06-21 17:01:03 +0000 UTCThanks for putting it all out there, which was clearly a stressful decision to make on its own (on top of everything else). For what it’s worth, I never cared for Will’s presence/body language in your work and I actually tended to fixate on that. So I for one am glad, but my goodness I’m sorry it went down the way it did - that’s not healthy or happy for anybody involved. Hang in there Dan. I’m hoping the whole thing settles down sooner than later for you and the team!
Hilary Elizabeth Barrett
2018-06-21 15:28:19 +0000 UTCSometimes friends aren't what they seem and people move on. Some mature, some don't. Brennen is young and fresh and cheeky, and his chemistry with Rick is great. Those who aren't with the changes still have all of Season 1 to watch and rewatch to their hearts' content. I LOVE the show AND the changes
Rick Drais
2018-06-21 15:10:51 +0000 UTCHere’s a good Dan Bell quote in response to Rick’s dragging out the scientific aspects -
Rosemary Bolino
2018-06-21 14:06:11 +0000 UTCI felt compelled to comment on here and say that I for one will always support ADR. I really respect the amount of time and effort you put into every episode. I can’t believe people say that they would want to see a more serious show... if you all started behaving yourselves and being serious I’d think something was really wrong! I love the crudeness and immaturity. It makes a refreshing change from all the doom and gloom in the world.
Emily Floyd
2018-06-21 12:20:42 +0000 UTCI watched it, and I honestly didn't get it. Thought it was just me being dense for a while, but...yeah. I tried to like it, but it was just really, really mediocre.
San Daly
2018-06-21 10:57:00 +0000 UTCReally love your honesty and openness about it all Dan it’s not your job to babysit others insecurities and make excuses for other people‘s behavior. I think you did the right thing even though it was hard having to make that decision with a longtime friend but honestly I think you did everyone and the show a favor by cutting him. P. S. Will and his smelly pirate hooker can eat a bowl of dicks.
Emily
2018-06-21 09:57:51 +0000 UTCThanks, Dan for your personal insight. On a lighter note, I really enjoy the intro and outro music.
Brady Castleberry
2018-06-21 08:41:17 +0000 UTCwhen I saw the will references were removed from Me and Dan Bell Search for Syringes in Baltimore I thought that meant you left will behind
G. Geef
2018-06-21 07:59:20 +0000 UTCGreat addition! As a personal sidenote, it was sweet of you to delete the comments about his teeth and appearance. I know insecurity weighs down a professional work environment and personal relationship, but speaking as someone with crooked teeth (stuck in a high income area because gentrification) that was a sweet thing to hear.
Erika Christiana
2018-06-21 06:36:15 +0000 UTCDan, I will add here what I wrote on your other podcast that ended up being removed. I've been watching your stuff for years now and when I found out that Will had a girlfriend I had the assumption that things were going to go downhill from there. Your previous podcast only backed up what I assumed. Unfortunately I know from personal life experience, I call it the Yoko Ono Effect. I have also seen popular Youtubers channels go downhill the minute they meet a woman. All of a sudden the new gf wants in on their success and videos. It takes a man a lifetime to build an empire but a woman 7 seconds to pull the rug out from beneath his feet. Ha ha ha. I agree with you about never dating a fan, it's common sense. A lot of people will try to ride on the coattail of those whom are successful. Your success belongs to you and you alone! Will was blinded by her. As I am sure you already know, you have to be very careful with whom you associate yourself with due to blackmail etc. It doesn't take long for a toxic person to destroy your reputation publicly. So yes, you did the right thing with Will. Like I stated, I know from personal life experience I know your hurt bro! When you invest so many years into a friendship... I as well as many others would have loved having a friendship with you and to have worked with you all those years. It's sad to see how Will not only threw away a great opportunity, but a close friendship as well. Btw, that's nice that you and Rick are going to take that girl in Florida out for dinner. Never change!!! Love you guys and Sextia N'eight as well. Keep spreading the love and keep your lights shining.
Sebastien Bolduc
2018-06-21 03:59:51 +0000 UTCI really appreciate you letting us know what happened. And I'm so sorry that things happened under those circumstances. I loved the first episode of the new season and I don't miss Will, especially considering his behavior behind the scenes. The new season looks really polished and I'm so excited for the rest of it!
Staci
2018-06-21 03:40:20 +0000 UTC#visionary should be the code word for the Dan Bell Secret Society 🤐🤣
Carrie Walters
2018-06-21 03:32:01 +0000 UTCVisionary 😂please spare me, it seems that’s a term that’s thrown around by people who aren’t really, a true visionary doesn’t need to claim that they are,
Mark Pompeo
2018-06-21 02:51:30 +0000 UTCJust wanted to add, that “film” Will made with his girlfriend writhing around in a bathtub was pure garbage. Don’t believe me, go look at it. Longest four minutes you’ll ever sit through. Adds to my point about his naivety when it comes to filmmaking. Took him 5 MONTHS to put it together.
Dan Bell
2018-06-21 02:38:44 +0000 UTCBravo Dan. Will screwed up an amazing opportunity to work with and learn from you. It's sad that a hard work ethic obviously wasn't a priority for him. Losing a friend is hard, especially to someone who sounds like such a trainwreck. But onwards and upwards! Really enjoyed the first ADR episode and loved Brennen! He brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm that was lacking before with Will. Looking forward to seeing all your new endeavors!!! 😊😊
Erica P.
2018-06-21 02:09:07 +0000 UTCDan, Much respect that was tough to do but venting always helps....I appreciate the hard work you guys put in....I found you just googling a mall that I visited while trying to kill off time while on military orders (Landmark Mall)...3 years later I have watched all your content and truly have appreciated all of it...much love from the Scroggins Family. (Holly, Ashley, and Spencer)
Spencer
2018-06-21 01:55:07 +0000 UTCI just wanted to say thanks for the initial conversation and this follow-up. It’s really none of anyone’s business but yours, but I hope it provides more understanding about what happened. I’m sure non patrons will still ask about Will, but this really puts things into perspective. I hope you didn’t feel like we deserved an explanation per se.. I do hope it provided closure on your part most of all. Anyway, I’m rambling too. Always look forward to all of your content and am looking forward to this new chapter with brennon and jake! It’ll be great.
Eric Wilson
2018-06-21 01:53:12 +0000 UTCShe's a succubus!
Jason McMillon
2018-06-21 01:16:41 +0000 UTCAwww. Thank you so much, Jennifer.
Dan Bell
2018-06-21 00:26:25 +0000 UTCI do! Very excited to produce this season!
Dan Bell
2018-06-21 00:25:50 +0000 UTCIngrate. Exactly!
Dan Bell
2018-06-21 00:25:06 +0000 UTCThank you for letting us know what really happened. For one thing, I think it was important for you to get it off your chest, it will help you move forward and past it. And it helps your supporters to understand what's going on. I know from personal experience how much it hurts when somebody you consider a good friend, and whom you have supported for a long time, turns around and throws it into your face, so I could relate to all the stages you described going through. Hopefully from here you can leave all of that behind, and concentrate on what's ahead. It sounds like you've got a good crew together now, and personally, I really enjoyed the first episode of Season 2 and am looking forward to more. :)
San Daly
2018-06-21 00:20:15 +0000 UTCBye Will. No room for ingrates and people who hide under others hard work and success
Pete Drucker
2018-06-20 23:58:53 +0000 UTCI haven’t yet listened to this one yet but your last podcast was straight from the heart and I appreciated it very much as a Patreon subscriber. It was very cathartic for you and now we know the truth. We are 100% behind you, Dan. Your work is wonderful and shows a level of professionalism unparalleled in the YouTube world. I look forward to all of your vids esp Dead Mall because that’s where it all began for me. You’re truly a one of a kind and I’m can’t thank you enough. ❤️
Jen aka luvjaxn
2018-06-20 23:44:21 +0000 UTCThanks, Rom!!!
Dan Bell
2018-06-20 23:40:28 +0000 UTCI hope not because I’m not trying to start drama but I stand by my words regardless. I needed to do this to help me move forward. I just wanted my patrons to know what the deal is. I think everyone here deserves that.
Dan Bell
2018-06-20 23:39:07 +0000 UTCI just hope this will not cause any more unneccessary drama with Will, because it's the internet and someone will probably send him the podcast. I felt it was very private to tell us all about the situation with him. Not really sure if it was the right way to do, but I appreciate the honesty. I don't even get why people really want him back, because I started ADR when the first season was finished and he always looked like a side character to me. Losing Rick would've been a whole different deal. Hope you can all concentrate on the upcoming shows with a clear mind. Looking forward to Dead Mall! ^-^
Danny
2018-06-20 23:13:08 +0000 UTCI'm settling in to listen to this one now, but I wanted to say that Podcast 15 was incredible. I know the subject matter is upsetting and stressful for you and all involved, but the passion and the dedication you have is why you have us Patreons and fans. And I will sheepishly admit I then had to go FB, Twitter, and Etsy stalk a few profiles and made snide comments under my breath. Your "fans" (sounds like such an odd term) support you and we appreciate all that you have produced and done.
Rom Deussen
2018-06-20 22:41:49 +0000 UTC
