In January 2019, Michael Gerry of College Station, Texas, turned on a camera and hasn’t turned it off since. He began The Michael Gerry Live Stream Project, a one year continuous live stream of every moment of his life; everything from hanging with friends, to sleeping, to going out on the town is s…
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In another bonus episode, Brian and Simon catch up with Ethan and Michael as Ethan nears the end of HIS month-long live stream. It's mostly Brian yelling at both of them so if you're into that, this one's for you. Dr.Doppler's music: https://linktr.ee/drdoppler Ethan's streams: https://www.youtube.com/c/EthanMcChristianLiveStream
In part two of the series finale, you'll first hear Brian, Simon, and Michael reflect on the unaired pilot/concept episode that led to the entire podcast. Following that discussion, you'll hear that previously unreleased episode. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
In part two of the series finale, you'll first hear Brian, Simon, and Michael reflect on the unaired pilot/concept episode that led to the entire podcast. Following that discussion, you'll hear that previously unreleased episode. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
In part one of the very delayed series finale, Brian and Simon catch up with Ethan and Michael about life post livestream and briefly discuss Ethan's 2020 plans(and Youtube Reaction Channel) before clowning on each other for the rest of the hour. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
In part one of the very delayed series finale, Brian and Simon catch up with Ethan and Michael about life post livestream and briefly discuss Ethan's 2020 plans (and Youtube Reaction Channel) before clowning on each other for the rest of the hour. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
Michael's brother, Steven, joins Brian and Simon to discuss Michael's year-long life stream through the lens of being his brother as well as a student of neuroscience. You'll also hear how he thinks Michael is adapting to life after streaming before we all just make fun of Ethan for the rest of the episode. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
In the first of our bonus episodes, Michael joins us post live stream to discuss his initial moments after turning off the camera, what life has been like since the project ended, and his thoughts on what it all meant. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
In the final episode (for now), Brian and Simon reflect on Michael's visit, the end of Michael's year-long life stream, and what they took from the project as a whole. Then, Michael and Ethan join Brian and Simon LIVE from Simon's living room to discuss a variety of topics in a supersized 2+ hour conversation. Friend of the podcast, Emily, joins the boys near the end of the conversation to add some outsider input and perspective. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Michael NSFW stream: https://robotstreamer.com/robot/1208 Michael's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelgerrylivestream Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
Brian and Simon discuss the different levels of parasocial relationships and how it relates to Michael's project. Then, Shelbi, one of Michael's real life friends who met because of the stream, joins us to discuss her experience with the project. Finally, Michael and Ethan join us live "in studio" from New Jersey (and Simon's living room) to discuss parasocial interactions relating to Michael's fans, and whether or not Michael expected to impact so many lives. Lauren Young's "How Our Make-Believe Relationships With Celebrities Shape Our Social Lives" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-our-make-believe-relationships-with-celebrities-shape-our-social-lives Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Michael NSFW stream: https://robotstreamer.com/robot/1208 Michael's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelgerrylivestream Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
Bern aka "Bern Adventure", one of Michael's biggest fans, joins us to discuss what the project taught him about American life, why it resonated with him, and how he thinks Michael and fans will react when the stream reaches its conclusion. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Michael NSFW stream: https://robotstreamer.com/robot/1208 Michael's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelgerrylivestream Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
Ethan, Michael's longtime best friend and roommate joins us to discuss being "the sidekick" to the Michael Gerry Live Stream, his growth over the year, and his feelings about being apart of what he calls a "monumental project". Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Michael NSFW stream: https://robotstreamer.com/robot/1208 Michael's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelgerrylivestream Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
The conclusion to our interview with Michael's mom, Beth. We discuss a little about Michael's brother Steven, her reaction to Michael's mostly positive fanbase, and speculate about life after the stream. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Michael NSFW stream: https://robotstreamer.com/robot/1208 Michael's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelgerrylivestream Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
In Part 1 of our interview, Michael's mother, the wonderful Beth Gerry, joins us to discuss topics such as her initial thoughts on Michael's year-long life stream, watching the project as a mom and the boundaries that come with that, and how she thinks the project has improved Michael overall. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Michael NSFW stream: https://robotstreamer.com/robot/1208 Michael's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelgerrylivestream Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
In Episode 3, Michael shares with us how his life stream project has impacted his relationships, both friendly and romantic. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Michael NSFW stream: https://robotstreamer.com/robot/1208 Michael's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelgerrylivestream Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
In episode 2, we start to explore some of the reasons why fans might care about this project: from the uncensored, unexpected, anything-can-happen nature of such a project, to the fandoms supporting him, to charting Michael's evolution and growth over the first ten months as we anticipate the stream's final two. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Michael NSFW stream: https://robotstreamer.com/robot/1208 Michael's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelgerrylivestream Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com
In our premiere episode, you'll hear part of our first interview with Michael; where he came from, how this project got started, and what it means to him. Michael's website: www.michaelgerry.com Michael's YouTube live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cMBEIRf3mPZMHn-phW2WQ Michael NSFW stream: https://robotstreamer.com/robot/1208 Michael's patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelgerrylivestream Dr.Doppler's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VR5x19GVcKsX3ZvxT4Q5d?si=uocGftj4SjaP0VjlWwkYag https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dr-doppler/1308703742 The Stanley and Branley Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stanley-and-branley-show/id1110867881 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JQpKFf7butTsFP7dUOqSs?si=4aaDjRjJRLWYQleRcUM7Lw Email us at: Onceuponatimeinpod@gmail.com