The future of the channel (Patreon)

As most of you know, prior to the pandemic, we were planning on going on the road and filming on location videos that were much longer in length, as well as helping people set up community networks, however, the pandemic stopped those plans in their tracks. As the world starts to get back to normal, we'll be restarting those plans. We've already done lots of field testing and got the right equipment (thanks to you).

We haven't just been sitting around for the last year either. We've been quietly putting together something else in the downtime. You've probably noticed that most times I film in the dead of night and that the sound is less than ideal. That's because the shop really is a working shop. During the day there are tractor noises, banging sounds, dogs, etc making it impossible to film at most times. The inside of my house is occupied by children who aren't always aware of a filming schedule. 

Over the next two weeks, we'll be putting the finishing touches on what amounts to a production facility. When finished, it will have a (theoretically) soundproof shop, a hard-wired livestream set so the rural internet shouldn't be as much of a problem,  we'll be able to restart the video interviews, and will even be able to shoot in-person interviews. A second area will be available for the production of the upside-down patch skits.

All of this will allow there to be more consistent production of higher quality videos and allow the second channel to really begin beyond the tests. It also allows production at any time of day, allowing easier coverage of breaking news. It will give me more time to respond to messages here and hang out on discord.

A couple of years ago, this channel started on a lark. Because of you, it has turned into a force for good that can impact the real world. The community you all grew has inspired me to increase my efforts. I appreciate your support and can't wait to see how this continues to grow and impact the world in positive ways.

I'd love to hear any ideas you have for the future.