Passionfruit: Content for Creators

Coming from across the pond, Liam Catterson began his reaction career as a fan of Doctor Who and Doctor Who reaction videos. Inspired by channels like the Chique Geeks and working alongside fellow reactors such as Torchwood Boy, Liam shares how his presence in the reaction space has given him lifelong friendships and experiences that have impacted him for the better. Host: Eric Rodriguez https://t...

Chainsaw Reacts cuts into the Reactorverse Podcast today to share his experience starting in the early days of the reaction space and where he is now. From trailers, to tv shows and now live streams, Chainsaw gives his perspective on the evolution of the reaction space and how he's building bridges for a better tomorrow among all creators with his own show, Council of Creators. Host: Eric Rodr...

Season 2 of the Reactorverse Podcast has arrived! We kick things off with a very special guest, Sesskasays, who has been in the reaction game all the way since 2015. Starting with The Walking Dead, becoming a die hard Whovian and now venturing into Star Wars, Sesska shares her insight on how she's made a safe space for herself and her community through trial and error and recognizing the bound...

On this month's episode of Crossing the Streams we are entering the time vortex as we bring together a fantastic panel of Doctor Who experts to share their thoughts on the recent 60th anniversary specials, Christmas special and the debut of the 15th Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa. Grab your sonic screwdriver and settle in for a timey wimey talk of all things Doctor Who! Host: Eric Rodriguez ( ⁠Twitter⁠ )...

On the season 1 finale of the Reactorverse Podcast, we take it back to the beginning with one of the OG reactors, Akasan. Having made a home in Japan, Akasan established himself as a vibrant personality in the reaction space and has managed to make his footprint as one of the pioneers of the genre. He discusses his observations on the shifting trends in the react sphere and beyond and reflects on...

The dynamic trio known as Heroes Reforged enters the Reactorverse today, repped by the legendary Adam Hlavac. You may have seen Adam online across his various work for Superhero News, Hyper RPG and now Heroes Reforged. Adam shares his origin story growing up with a man of two world as a child of Czech immigrants, harnessing his skills in the VFX industry where he met his two cohorts, Hector Navarr...

The titular Simon Davies of the channel My Name is Simon joins the Reactorverse Podcast. He shares his journey of starting his channel in the early days of the Disney Star Wars renaissance and how he's navigated that turbulent space in the following years. Simon also gives his insight on what it means to have a platform to express your opinions, share major life events and speak out against to...

Deep Linkers is a new offering from Passionfruit. Managing editor Drew Grant interviews some of the internet’s unsung heroes: the creators who dedicate themselves to researching, analyzing and producing long form content on esoteric niches.  For our first episode, we’re joined by Nick Nocturne, whose channel Nightmind has championed independent unfiction projects with exhaustive analyst since 2015...

You saw him drop some knowledge in the debut episode of Crossing the Streams, now Sean TankTop joins the Reactorverse podcast for a one on one convo about some of the most famous reaction videos out there: the Game of Thrones Burlington Bar reactions. Sean breaks down his history working at the bar and launching his channel through those electric years of peak Game of Thrones. Host: Eric Rodriguez...

The debut episode of Crossing the Streams! Host Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic) is joined by his co-host Andres Cabrera of First Cut Studios to discuss the series finale of the worldwide anime sensation, Attack on Titan. This episode brings together a cavalcade of creators from the YouTube reaction community to share their experience with the series and how it impacted their channels. Also joining t...

Coming from the Core4VT couch, Jeff and Tobz join the Reactorverse Podcast this week. Together they have built a dedicated audience of viewers with their passionate and expressive reactions in just a couple of years. Starting during the pandemic era, they’ve found new fandoms in anime and Korean cinema that broaden the possibilities and enjoyment of what they can react to. Core4VT Reacts on YouTub...

The Passion Pit is an interview series where we dive into the minds of today's best creators and explore their process, and today, it's Nick Lutsko! From the Spirit Halloween trilogy to his hour-long variety show, Saturday Nick Live, viral musical comedian Nick Lutsko has carved out a fiercely loyal audience through absurdity and incredible songwriting. Passionfruit recently sat down with...

Coming in from Canada, FailWhale34 makes a splash on the podcast this week. Starting in the early Walking Dead era of reaction videos, FW has established himself as a staple of the reaction community. He talks about his inspirations for starting his channel, what helps keep him motivated and the importance of taking breaks and reassessing your work/life balance when necessary. FailWhale34 on YouTu...

Acclaimed author, tech journalist and former Tumblrebity Taylor Lorenz returns to Passionfruit to discuss her new book, “Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence and Power on the Internet” with Passionfruit’s managing editor Drew Grant. Order “Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet.” https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Extremely-Online/Tayl...

Coming live (sort of) from their new home and recording space, Nikki and Steven join us on the Reactorverse Podcast this week. Starting with Walking Dead reactions and evolving their channel into a multifaceted communal experience, they share their insight on how they manage their busy lives with family and work. Nikki & Steven React on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiStevenReact Nikki...

See Jane Go TV tunes into the Reactorverse this week. Reactor husband and wife duo, JV and Jane, started with vlogs and early trailer reactions while building a life of their own on and off camera. They explain the journey from early vlogging to finding new creative outputs with their various channels today. See Jane Go TV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeeJaneGoTV --- The Reactorverse is a...

We’re joined today by Omn1Media on the podcast. That’s OMNI, not Omn-One or Omni-1! Listen to how Omni got his start creating content to share his passion that would eventually evolve into a full reaction rotation of material, cementing his voice in the reactor community. Omn1Media on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Omn1Media Omn1Media on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Omn1Media --- The Reactorvers...

Joining from Scotland, Otaku Mai is relatively fresh to the reaction scene having started her channel in the 2020 lockdown era. Specializing in anime reactions, she explains how her passion for anime motivated her to find kinship with her audience and elevate her hobby into a successful channel. Otaku Mai on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OtakuMai Otaku Mai on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/OtakuM...

The Normies join the Reactorverse in this episode, being represented by the Normies CEO, Suraj Choudhary. Suraj shares the origins of how the Normies team came together and how they evolved their fun hangout passion of reacting to movies and shows into a legitimate business. The Normies on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNormies The Normies on Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Normies --- The...

Coming from Denmark, Sonny Olsen joins the Reactorverse today representing the husband and wife team of Kat & Sonny. Eric and Sonny talk about the couple's early years living in Denmark, finding inspiration in the online creator space, maintaining the work/family life balance and even becoming new parents. Kat & Sonny on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KatSonny Kat & Sonny on Twi...

Universes collide as Star Wars expert and reactor Kyle Katarn joins the Reactorverse Podcast in this episode. Kyle dives into the history of his love for the series, how he began his reaction career and how he navigates the troubled waters that is the fandom as it stands today. This interview was filmed prior to the 2023 WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike. We stand in solidarity with the unions in their fight f...

Coming all the way from Serbia, Lola and Milena of LM Reactions join the podcast today. They will be the first to tell you that they make it up as they go along but in doing so have found their niche and audience who appreciate their highly emotional and honest reactions. Starting with shows like The Walking Dead and The 100, they talk about their journey into the worlds of prestige tv shows and a...

Late to the Party has arrived into the Reactorverse! Robert and Vanessa join Eric this week on the podcast and talk about the highs and lows of making it as a full time reaction channel. They discuss their love for movies that helped give them their unique flavor, the obstacles that come in the changing landscape of reactions and pull the curtain back behind Robert's recent health scare and ho...

The Reactorverse ventures into the Struggle Nation this week as Eric is joined by MDogg and Struggle Soldier. The duo talk about the evolution from starting in sketch comedy to their eventual dive into reaction videos. Their passion for comic book films, comedy and horror have established them as one of the most unique channels in the reaction space. Struggle Nation on YouTube: https://www.youtube...

This week’s episode of Reactorverse is joined by long time Walking Dead expert, Katie O’Shaughnessy. From starting as a music lover posting concert videos for fun to becoming one of the most expressive voices in the reaction community, Katie has cemented her channel as a go-to-guide for everything related to The Walking Dead. She chats about her start as fan, the impact her family had on her share...