Corridor Cast

Wren and Jake sit down with Jake Roper, host and producer of YouTube's VSauce3 Channel (3.5M Subs) and co-founder of the Curiosity Box (popular science box subscription). We talk about science & movies, beme, google, and beating cancer.

Sam sits down with Mike Diva (director & internet creative guru) to talk all things Internet culture.

Niko sits down with Harley Morenstein, host and producer of YouTube's Epic Meal Time Channel (7M Subs) and all around good guy. They talk about the risks of doing what you love and turning it into a job, influencing the next generation, and handling social media.

Our Founders, Sam and Niko, talk about the perfect camera and how it could kill jobs, how messed up the movie industry is, how Article 13 could affect the platform, and just check in with how each other is doing.

Jake sits down with the amazing Anna Akana and they talk about cats, sandwiches, being a military kid, sex, body painting, and racism in casting. She has a unique perspective and we loved having her on.

Wren sits down with Youtube Educator and all around good guy Tom Scott where they talk how the Algorithm can't differentiate truth from fiction, the banal future of Artificial Intelligence, and being a pretend pirate.

Niko and Sam sit down to talk with their old pal and collaborator Brandon Laatsch. They converse about game development, growing up in Minnesota, Brandon leaving Freddie W, and the future of replacing actors with Digital Doubles.

Sam and Jake sit down with Luke Stepleton and discus the current state of advertising, the unparalleled growth of Youtube, and how the Industrial Revolution has had a greater impact on the planet than any other revolution in history.

Niko sits down with one of the most interesting men we know, our landlord: Stephen Seemayer! They talk about how Steve's Hollywood family influenced him, the guerrilla art he participated in, making his documentaries about artists in DTLA, and how he's seen the LA Arts District change over 40 years.

Niko and Jake sit down with WWE Superstar Xavier Woods aka Austin Creed! They talk about achieving your goals, playing video games that you're in, wrestling, and anime. Austin is a delightful, nerdy dude; so sit down and enjoy.

Clint, Jake, and Sam sit down and talk about cybernetics, parenthood, and the military. Clint shares an intense story about a life threatening accident.

Niko and Clint sit down with the one and only Logan Paul. They talk about Logan's upcoming Flat Earth documentary, his life perspective, what drives him, his fight with KSI, and what he sees for his future.

Niko and Sam sit down with long time friend, collaborater, and fellow old school Youtuber Freddie W. They talk about Freddie's video philosophy, gaming, VGHS, what's happening with Rocketjump, and more.

Niko and Wren sit down with Youtuber turned Director Joe Penna, aka MysteryGuitarMan. They talk about Joe's upcoming film Arctic, what lessons he has learned, how he got Mads Mikkelsen to play the lead, how to get a movie made, and what it's like working with a polar bear!

Niko & Jake sit down with TV's Lou Ferrigno Jr! They talk legacy and it's impact on your life, the intensity of TV production, the tools an actor employs to really hone their craft, and more.

Wren and Clint sit down with Andrew Price, the Blender Guru himself! They talk about the incredible work behind all the best effects, how you manage your time when running a business and making videos, and why Andrew is not afraid of Deep Fakes.

Niko and Jake sit down with OG, Pre-Youtube online creator, Phil Wang. They talk about the comedy and romance style of Wong Fu, inadvertently becoming an advice guru, the troubles with diversity in casting, and opening a boba tea shop.

Jake sits down with Creator, Director & Filmmaker Wes "Wuz Good" Armstrong. They talk about pursuing your dreams, moving to LA with only $20 in your pocket, and what's it takes to keep evolving as creators.

Richard Ryan is a modern-day renaissance man, having expertise in media, marketing, skydiving, firearms, coffee, and much more. He sits down with Sam and Jake to talk about life's adventures and what goes into being an awesome human being.

Sam, Niko, Jake, & Clint sit down to discuss some hot topics of the day! The Elite College Scandal, the upcoming One Wheel Pint, Airplane Crashes, Mr. Beast, and Geo-Engineering Away Climate Change.

Clint and Niko sit down with Actor and Internet Boy Made Good Jimmy Wong. They talk about their long personal history, Freddiew, VGHS, Representation, and Disney's Live Action Mulan.

The boys sit down to chat about Google's Project Stadia, a new Bill & Ted movie, the massive re-uploading of the Christchurch terrorist video, Oculus Rift S, Lilly Singh, liquid metal, and if Uber and Lyft have long-term sustainability.

Clint, Sam, Niko, and Jake sit down to talk about Article 13, Jussie Smollett, Rich People Buying Young Blood, Bodies found on Mt. Everest, and Moose Hunting on a Hovercraft.

After a month-long hiatus, the crew is back with a fresh slate of interesting topics for you to mull over with us. Sam, Niko, Wren, and Jake discuss everything from an AI Super-intelligence running a World-wide government, to NASA's new Moon strategy, to the intricacies of nuclear reactions and meltdowns. A great episode! Enjoy.

Clint is joined by Mark Edward Harris, a renowned travel photographer and author whose assignments have taken him to 98 countries on six continents including North Korea, Iran, and Japan. His work has appeared in world-wide publications such as Vanity Fair, LIFE, Time, The New York Times, and Newsweek, and his popular books "Inside Iran", "Inside North Korea", and "The Way of the Japanese Bath" offer incredible insights most people never come to know.

Our "Boston Dynamics" Robot Parody video brought up many questions regarding whether it was "fake". In this episode, Sam, Niko, Wren, Clint, and Jake examine why this occurred, where content and deep fake technology is going next, the role of major social media sites, and the importance of critical thinking in the 2020's.

As Deep Fakes evolve, personal AI assistants listen to everything we do, and personal-electric-vehicle transportation gets more and more valuable, much has changed. In this episode, Sam, Niko, Jake & Wren discuss all of the above, and, how in a completely new way, things are the same way as they've always been.

As the landscape of AI research continues to evolve, questions regarding creating life itself are asked. Also, the situation in Hong Kong is an important case-study of personal freedoms in the 21st century. In this episode, Sam, Niko, Jake & Wren discuss the above and also ask the most important question: what part of a computer is the lungs?

Self-reflection is an important and necessary part of personal development. In this episode, Niko, Jake, Clint, and Daniel "D" Kim from Node discuss how the things they thought in High School actually turned out to be, Niko's baby, Clint's Mario Kart Fails, and other things they learned along the way. Enjoy an episode straight from the Corridor private reserve!

With new bans on flavored e-cigarettes and the California Legislature turning Uber drivers into Uber employees, the best way to handle real problems is at issue. Sam, Jake, Nick, and Director Wes "WuzGood" Armstrong discuss the benefits and burdens of dealing with industry-crossover companies like Uber, and Nick's personal experience with his brother owning a vape juice company.

Aaron Gekoski is an award-winning environmental photojournalist, filmmaker, and TV presenter specializing in human-animal conflict. In this episode, Clint sits down for an in-depth look at his travels, his work, and his passion for conservation.

Sam, Niko & Jake sit down to go over how they approach the new year, as well revealing a new website they are working on.

With the new year full-steam ahead, Jake, Sam, and Clint go over personal experiences of self-improvement and the things they have applied to their own lives.

Niko, Sam, Clint, and Jake discuss what makes machine learning different from computer learning in the past, and how that learning could be conceived of as the "mind" of civilization.

Wren, Niko, Jake and Sam have a realistic discussion about the implications that AI technology could have on the way governments function in the future. Within the subject are interesting themes that drive to the heart of our humanity and how we currently agree to make decisions as a culture.

We did our first livecast, this time with our Patreon Supporters. We have info about our New Website and more! Sam's audio is jank ... we apologize, this was our first livecast. Welcome!

Niko, Jake, Wren and Christian discuss the Conronavirus, Working from Home, and Half-Life Alyx VR!

Niko, Jake, Christian and Matt talk about what documentaries and reality TV can teach us about ourselves, what you'd wish for if you had a real-life billionaire genie, and more!

Sam, Jake, Wes, Christian, and Nick discuss the future of the entertainment industry, which different platforms mean to the future, and what the unintended consequences of self-isolation will be on different media platforms.

Sam, Niko, Jake, Wren, and Christian discuss Sam's explorations into using Unreal to create new videos without cameras, what it's like going through 1000 Editor Applicants, Wren's next videos, training AI with adversarial noise, and more!

Get to know us in this laid back episode where we talk about our favorite pizza, Sam's projects, moving back into Studio 3 after 10 years, and Niko becoming a first-time home-owner in LA.

The Crew discusses their personal finance journey, investments, and personal practices that have helped us take control of our financial future!

The Crew discusses the potential Company move, why we're no longer moving, and Jake's decision to move to Texas.

Niko, Nick, Christian, and Jan discuss various hypotheticals and other moral conundrums.

Niko, Jake, Wren, and Christian talk about vandalism and crime that has taken place on Hunter St.and what peoples motivations could be for doing such things!

The Crew catches up with Carmichael to see what life has been like after working at Corridor.

Recent racial protests have necessitated the rise of discussions around "what is the social contract" humans have with their government, their police, and how these instituations have disproportionately treated men and women of different races, particularly those of the Black community. Today, we discuss how we, as creators, individually approach and internalize these hard truths and turn them into constructive conversations that help society intelligently legislate change.

Niko, Jake and Jan go through a series of conspiracy theories and discuss their "facts", as well as the strange circumstances surrounding some famous events that make people want to second-guess official records. What is the Difference between Healthy Skepticism and Conspiracy Theories?

Sam, Niko, Jake & Nick talk about the fundamental tools of digital film-making, why things don't always work the way you hope, and what to do when that happens. Also, who is Dobe (the God of Jank)?

Clint, Nick, and Jake sit down with everyone's favorite son, Brett Driver, to discuss life, liberty, and the pursuit of the prodigal son. Early corridor origins, losing a loved one, and Boneworks are just a few of the topics!

Niko, Dean, Sam, and Jake sit down to discuss growing up in the 90's, their favorite childhood games, and the importance of vetting your news sources.

Jake, Wren, Matt, and Natalie discuss determinism because it is written that they do so.

Niko, Sam, and Jake discuss the widening disparity between YouTube content and Hollywood films and how they intend to fill that gap. Also, Sam's mom found an even better "Our Founders" photo.

Sam, Jake, Wren, and Nick sit down to discuss the building blocks of a good video. Spoiler alert: this video has them all.

Niko, Sam, and Jake talk about how Algorithms influence Humanity or if they just make Humanity More Efficient. Their own version of the Turing Test.

It's the first riff cast where the cast just, well, riffs on a variety of topics but nothing is taken seriously. This episode we riff on drone strikes, mailboxes, being stranded on a desert island, musicals, and more!

Wren is back from Utah and fills Jake and Niko in on his OneWheel - Race for the Rail - Experience, The Vlogs have been Greenlit on our Website, and more!

The Crew chats about exciting things to come on the website, content ideas, and qualms of people stealing creator's content.

Everyone's favorite clone/intern is back, but this time, he's a full time employee! Join us as we welcome Peter France back to Corridor.

Jake, Wren, Clint, and Matt gather to discuss the long and winding road to Tacticool 3Loads.

Spectacle vs. Artistry. Niko, Sam, and Wren how to make VFX, in movies, have an impact.

Niko, Sam, Wren, and Clint sit down to gasp at the breathtaking results of the 2020 Smash Tournament and how Super Smash Bros became integral to Corridor's office culture.

Today is Corridor's 10 Year Anniversary! Niko, Sam, and Jake sit down and look back at the different trends of YouTube over the years and how they've managed to grow making YouTube content into a full-fledged career path.

iPhone Cameras, Film v. Digital, Clint's 5am Regiment. Jake, Wren, Clint sit down to discuss it all and more on the newest session of the Corridor Cast!

Jake, Wren, and Peter gather to discuss the crucial skill of staying agile when plans change at the last moment.

Sam, Niko, and Jake look back on our biggest production to date, their personal experience on set, as well as touch on other timely topics.

Jake regales Sam, Christian, and Natalie with tales of Medieval Suits of Armor, Castles, Talking Ravens, and more while also discussing Node's Extra Life Charity Accomplishments, Future ldeas, and Website updates!

Boom, headshot! Niko, Jake, Wren, and Peter take a shot at photographic marksmanship, look over ocular cinematography, and more.

Niko, the handpan man, sits down with Jake, Clint, and Sam for a quick jam before a chat about their musical journey, concert experiences, their musical influences & more.

The boys reflect and talk about their favorite books, the creation of beer and wine, reflect on this year, think on goals for next year, and much more!

Jake tells Peter, Matt, and Wren the story of how an Alligator Gar almost bit his hand off as well as discussions about cameras, phobias, storage space terms, and more!

Niko, Jake, Matt, and Wren join the Cast to talk about why Wren should, or shouldn't, eat a 1TB sd card, Onewheeling, Car Crashes, and more!

Happy New Year! Niko, Wren, Matt, and Peter are back to recount tales of the Holiday past, the year ahead, palindromic films, and Peter's ratty-ass socks.

Meet Jordan, our newest production administrator! Join as she chats with Jake, Matt, and Nick about how she had and conquered Covid, everyone's personal goals, and an update on Nick's first feature as a Director!

The Crew channel is attempting to make a better young Luke Skywalker, from the Mandalorian by using DeepFake technology. Niko, Wren, and Peter sit down to discuss the technical evolution of this effect, and its challenges, as we lead up to the release of the Crew's attempt coming out This Sunday!

The originators of Corridor - Sam Niko, and Jake - discuss how they might have approached starting the company, Corridor Digital, if it was originated in the year 2021.

Jake, Niko, Nick, and Matt coalesce to consider how to capture the narratives that exist all around us.

Wren is joined by Jake, Clint, and Peter as they talk about our recent "UP" themed Corridor Crew video 'VFX Artist Simulates PIXAR but with REAL physics". Enjoy as Wren gives you a deep dive into his creative process.

The Dark Lord Wren is joined by Professors, Jones, France, and Cairns to proudly declare in one voice that Harry Potter is dead.. but they also talk about their worst dates and our upcoming Harry Potter Rated-R project.

Niko, Wren, Peter, and Jake sit down to discuss learning new programs and our upcoming endeavors in all things virtual production.

Niko, Jake, Wren, and Matt discuss the Covid vaccine and Jake's recent Bitcoin purchase.

The Crew Jams, Scream, Talk about Attack on Titan, Falcon Cameras, 3D programs, Bird Law & more!

Cmike is back to talk with some of the OG boys about his time since leaving Corridor, how it is working with Corridor now, the original vlogs, his onewheel injuries, and updates on the upcoming corridoridigital.com series'

Jake, Wren, Nick, and Matt flock together to caw about birds, the falcon trip, our first Crypto Art auction, and barely scratch the surface of the true cost of NFTs.

Niko, Jake and Nick sit down and discuss how we made over $500k for charity, the ins and outs of actually donating a large amount (crypto) money to charities, and how stories are crafted for the Corridor Crew channel.

Phase 2 of our website is here! Sam, Niko, and Jake sit down with our web developer Scott to discuss all the new updates, what it's taken to get to this point, & more fun stuff!