EnterTheCronic Newsletter: June Edition (June 9th to June 30th) (Patreon)

Our last Newsletter was for everything up till May 1st… now it's time to catch up with everyone! Life basically looked at us and said, “Cool, you rested for five minutes. Let’s go again.”

And honestly? We’ve been going.

Since the start of May, it has felt like everything around EnterTheCronic has been moving faster, louder, and somehow even more special. More reactions, more lives, more Patrons, more comments, more conversations, more moments where Alanna and I look at each other like… “This is really what we get to do?”

And yeah, real life has still been real life.

Family days, birthdays, editing until way too late, planning around kids, planning around trips, trying to stay on top of reactions, messages, posts, merch, livestreams, and somehow still remembering to eat like functioning adults.

But through all of that, the biggest thing we keep coming back to is this:

This community keeps showing up.

Every time we think we’ve hit a new level of support, you guys somehow raise the ceiling again. Whether it’s the Swifties, ARMY, STAYs, CARATs, our movie people, our metal crew, or the Cronicans who just ride with whatever chaos we post next… you’ve made these last two months feel huge.

May was full of big moments.

June is already stacked.

And somehow… we’re just getting started. And if you’re reading this from the outside looking in… this really is the best time to jump into Patreon.

May and June have been full of reactions, lives, Watchers updates, Taylor chaos, K-pop rabbit holes, behind-the-scenes posts, member requests, polls, games, and so many little moments that don’t always make it to YouTube.

Patreon has become the place where the EnterTheCronic community feels the most alive.

So if you’ve been thinking about joining, upgrading, or even just seeing what all the chaos is about… come hang out with us.

We’d love to have you in the room.

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One thing May and June so far really reminded us of is that life is still happening outside of the upload button.

And honestly… that has been a really good thing.

We kicked May off with live music, real-life plans, and a much-needed reminder that sometimes you have to actually leave the house and experience the things you spend so much time reacting to. Freeze the Fall was such a fun way to start the month, and getting to be around that live energy again definitely refilled the creative tank a little bit.

Then we had our friend Rogier come visit us all the way from the Netherlands, which was a full-circle moment for us. He has hosted us over there before, so finally getting the chance to return the favor and show him a little piece of our life here was really special.

It was one of those weeks where everything felt like it was happening at once.

We were still recording, still editing, still posting, still trying to keep up with Patreon, still being parents, still trying to respond to everyone… and then also trying to be present enough to actually enjoy the memories we were making.

Which, let’s be honest, is not always easy.

But that’s what made it so meaningful.

These last couple months have not just been “content.” They have been family moments, friendship moments, music moments, late-night work moments, chaotic road trip moments, and a lot of “how are we still awake?” moments.

And somehow, all of that has become part of EnterTheCronic too.

Because the more this community grows, the more it feels like you guys are not just watching the videos. You’re kind of living this crazy season with us.

And we’re really thankful for that.

Life Outside the Upload Button

Now let’s talk Patreon… because this part still feels a little unreal to type out.

We are currently sitting at 1,760 active members.

864 paid.896 free.

And somehow… The Watchers are officially a real thing now.

Not just an idea.Not just a “we should probably do this eventually.”Not just another thing Kyle said out loud and then realized he had to actually build.

The Watchers are here.

This tier was created for the people who wanted to be closer to the EnterTheCronic world without needing monthly reaction requests. More behind-the-scenes updates, more channel direction, more “here’s what’s actually happening with us,” more chances to feel like you’re in the room while we figure this whole thing out.

And already having 15 Watchers in there means a lot to us.

That might not sound like a giant number beside everything else, but to us, it feels like the start of something really important. It feels like the beginning of a new layer of this community.

The Lurkers are still holding it down with 747 members, which is absolutely wild. That tier has always been the foundation of Patreon for us, and we genuinely don’t take that support lightly.

Blue Pill is now at 32 out of 34 spots.

The Chosen is at 10 out of 11 spots.

So yeah… those tiers are getting very close to full again.

And what makes that so cool is that each tier is starting to feel like it has its own purpose now.

Lurkers are the foundation.The Watchers are the inner circle.Blue Pill brings the monthly requests.The Chosen helps shape some of the biggest reactions we do.

It finally feels less like “tiers” and more like a full EnterTheCronic ecosystem.

You guys have helped us build something that is way bigger than early access now. Patreon has become the place where the community helps steer the ship, where ideas start, where requests surprise us, where lives happen, where behind-the-scenes chaos gets shared, and where we get to connect with so many of you in a more personal way.

So whether you’re here as a free member, a Lurker, a Watcher, Blue Pill, The Chosen, or someone still deciding where you fit…

Thank you.

This community is growing because you keep showing up.And we’re going to keep trying to make it worth showing up for.

The Watchers are officially here — and Patreon is entering a whole new era.

Now let’s talk about the lives… because this has become one of the biggest new pieces of Patreon for us.

There is something completely different about getting to hang out with you all in real time.

The comments are moving, the jokes are instant, the reactions feel bigger, and suddenly it doesn’t feel like we’re just uploading a video anymore. It feels like we’re all in the same room together, experiencing the moment at the same time.

And honestly? We love that.

Since May 1st, we’ve been trying to lean into that more. Alanna had her own live, Kyle had his own live, and it gave us a chance to connect with you all in a way that feels more personal than a regular post. It’s one thing to see comments after a video goes up. It’s another thing to actually talk, laugh, answer questions, share little updates, and just be there with you.

That part has been really special.

We also had the TTPD: The Anthology live-drop, which was a massive moment for the channel. Not technically a live reaction in the usual sense, but still one of those “okay… this community is really showing up” moments. Seeing everyone pile in, react together, comment together, and go through that emotional marathon with us was wild in the best way.

And now June is keeping that energy going.

Alanna will be going live for an hour on June 21st.

Kyle will be going live for an hour on June 22nd.

And then on June 24th… we’re doing the TTPD live reaction.

So yeah.

The lives are officially becoming a thing.

We’re still figuring out the best rhythm for them, but we can already tell this is something we want to keep building. More hangouts, more real-time reactions, more chances to actually connect instead of just dropping videos and disappearing back into the editing cave.

Because the more we do this, the more obvious it becomes:

EnterTheCronic is not just the reactions.

It’s the community around them.

The lives are becoming a real part of the EnterTheCronic world — and we’re just getting started.

Now we have to show some love to what you all have been absolutely showing up for lately.

And, uh…

Taylor really walked into this section and said, “I’ll just take the whole list, thanks.”

Since the last newsletter window, these were the Top 10 most loved posts based on likes:

TTPD: The Anthology — 210 likes

Taylor Swift - IOML — 138 likes

Taylor Swift - John Mayer Double — 134 likes

Taylor Swift - This Is Me Trying — 133 likes

Taylor Swift - Fortnight — 130 likes

Taylor Swift - New York Times Interview — 119 likes

Taylor Swift - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together + Out of the Woods — 118 likes

Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With A Broken Heart — 114 likes

Taylor Swift - Bad Blood — 107 likes

Taylor Swift - Peace — 100 likes

Seeing TTPD: The Anthology sitting at the top honestly makes so much sense. That reaction was a full emotional marathon, and the way you all showed up for it made it feel like one of the biggest Patreon moments we’ve had so far.

But what really stands out is how spread out the love was.

Deep cuts.Interviews.Live performances.Music videos.Emotional damage.More emotional damage.And then just a little extra emotional damage for good measure.

That is one of the coolest parts of this community. You don’t just show up for the obvious big moments. You show up for the conversations around the music too.

And speaking of showing up…

The biggest poll in this window was:

Next Taylor Era Deep Dive: You Pick Where We Go After TTPD — 334 total votes.

That tells us a lot.

You guys don’t just want the reactions. You want to help choose the journey. You want to be part of where we go next, what era we step into, what story we follow, and what rabbit holes we absolutely lose ourselves in.

Which is dangerous.

But also exactly why this is so much fun.

So keep liking, voting, commenting, and letting us know what hits. These numbers genuinely help us understand what you’re connecting with, and they help shape what comes next.

The community has been speaking loud and clear… and apparently Taylor said, “I’ll take the whole leaderboard.”

At this point, we probably don’t even need to say that Taylor has been a huge part of the channel lately.

You already know.

Since May 1st, Taylor content has been everywhere for us… and somehow it still feels like we’re only scratching the surface.

TTPD: The Anthology was obviously the big one. That reaction was a full emotional marathon, and honestly, we knew it was going to be special… but we did not fully understand what we were walking into. That album has so many layers, so many little details, so many “wait… run that back” moments, and so many songs that just sit with you after they’re done.

And then you all showed up for it in a massive way.

The likes, the comments, the conversations, the way everyone started breaking down lyrics and pointing us toward connections we missed… that is the part that makes this Taylor journey so fun. It never feels like we’re just listening to songs. It feels like we’re slowly being handed the map to a world that a lot of you have been living in for years.

And speaking of the map…

You officially picked where we go next.

The “Next Taylor Era Deep Dive” poll brought in 334 total votes, and Midnights absolutely took it with 75% of the vote.

So yeah.

Midnights is next.

Taylor Swift Self-Titled still had a strong showing with 24%, which tells us that debut era is definitely not forgotten. But for now, the community has spoken, and apparently we are heading into sleepless nights, lavender haze, emotional spirals, and whatever else Taylor has waiting for us in that era.

We also got into interviews, live performances, deeper cuts, and some really fun surprises too.

And then, because apparently Taylor content can come from literally anywhere now…

Toy Story 5 entered the chat.

That was such a fun little curveball, and it reminded us that this journey does not always have to be heavy emotional damage and lyrical detective work. Sometimes it can just be exciting, unexpected, and a little ridiculous in the best way.

But the biggest thing we’ve noticed is this:

You guys are not just watching Taylor reactions.

You are building the Taylor journey with us.

You’re voting, commenting, explaining, connecting dots, sending us down rabbit holes, and helping us experience these eras in a way that actually feels earned.

So whether we’re crying over TTPD, laughing through a surprise soundtrack drop, getting pulled into another interview, or preparing to fully enter the Midnights era…

Taylor is clearly not leaving the EnterTheCronic world anytime soon.

And honestly?

We’re okay with that.

The people have spoken… and apparently we’re entering the Midnights era next.

The K-pop side of EnterTheCronic has been moving too… and honestly, it feels like every fandom has been grabbing us by the hand and saying, “Cool, now come over here.”

BTS has still been a huge part of the journey. We got into BTS Trip Ep. 3, and that whole “Great Foot Volleyball Showdown” was exactly the kind of content that reminds us why so many of you love seeing us go beyond just the music. The songs are obviously a massive part of the story, but then you get into the shows, the games, the award moments, the interviews, the friendships, the chaos… and suddenly you realize there’s a whole world around the music too.

And then there was BTS at the AMAs.

Moments like that are always cool because they show us just how big this journey really is. We’re not just reacting to songs in a bubble. We’re slowly getting to understand the history, the milestones, the impact, and why so many of these moments mean so much to so many of you.

Stray Kids has been another big one lately, and one of the things we keep loving about them is how much fun they seem to have making music. There’s this energy with them that feels chaotic, creative, confident, and completely locked in. Every time we go back into their world, it feels like we’re learning another piece of what makes them them.

SEVENTEEN has also been pulling us in more and more. The humour, the group dynamic, the performances, the way their content can go from ridiculous to impressive so fast… yeah, we understand why CARATs have been patiently waiting for us to keep opening that door.

And then on top of that, we’ve had more K-pop and channel content coming through with groups and artists like SB19, ATEEZ, BLACKPINK, and more still finding their way into the schedule.

That’s one of the wildest parts of this whole thing.

Every time we think we’re starting to catch up, another fandom shows up with a full map, a starter pack, a warning label, and 900 videos we “absolutely need to see.”

And honestly?

We kind of love it.

The K-pop side of the channel keeps reminding us that these are not just reactions. They’re ongoing journeys. Every group has its own sound, its own story, its own inside jokes, its own emotional damage, and its own community waiting to welcome us in.

So to ARMY, STAYs, CARATs, A’TIN, ATINY, BLINKs, and everyone else helping guide us through this side of the channel…

Thank you.

We know we’re still early in a lot of these worlds, but that’s what makes it exciting.

There are a lot of doors still waiting.

And apparently, you all have the keys.

BTS at the AMAs, K-pop taking over, and another reminder that these fandoms do not play around.

We also have to give a huge shoutout to the membership reactions.

Because since May 1st… you guys have kept us busy.

We’ve done 35+ membership reactions in this window alone, which is honestly wild when we stop and actually look at it. And the best part is how different all of them have been.

Some requests are fun.Some are chaotic.Some are beautiful.Some are completely unexpected.And some just walk into the room, emotionally wreck us, and leave like nothing happened.

Looking at you, YUNGBLUD - Zombie.

That one destroyed us.

And the Billie Eilish reaction hit hard too. It's the kind of request that remind us why this part of Patreon matters so much. Because when someone sends in a request, it’s not just “watch this video.” A lot of the time, it feels like someone is handing us something that means something to them and saying, “I want you to experience this too.”

That is really special.

The membership reactions have pulled us into Taylor, BTS, Stray Kids, Billie, YUNGBLUD, metal, live performances, emotional performances, funny moments, random rabbit holes, and things we probably never would have found on our own.

And that’s what makes them so important to the channel.

You’re not just filling spots on a schedule.

You’re helping shape the journey.

Blue Pill and The Chosen are also very close to full again, which still feels crazy to say. Those tiers have become such a big part of how we discover new things, revisit important moments, and keep the channel feeling personal.

So to everyone who has sent in a request, waited patiently, trusted us with something you love, or helped us understand why a certain performance or song matters…

Thank you.

The reactions are better because of you.The channel is better because of you.And honestly, some of these requests are going to live in our heads for a long time.

35+ membership reactions later… and you guys are still finding new ways to destroy us.

Now that The Watchers are officially here, we want to explain this tier a little better too.

Because The Watchers was not created to be “Blue Pill Lite.”

It’s not about monthly reaction requests.

It’s more about being closer to the EnterTheCronic world.

The Watchers is our inner circle viewing room. A place for the people who want more behind-the-scenes updates, more channel direction, more little life moments, more chances to hang out, and more of the “here’s what’s actually happening with us” side of things.

This is where The Cronicals have started, and that already feels like such a natural fit.

The Cronicals are basically our way of letting you into the real behind-the-scenes chaos. The planning, the schedule changes, the almost-picked reactions, the ideas we’re excited about, the things we’re trying to build, and the moments that don’t always fit neatly into a regular reaction video.

We’ve also got the monthly Watchers-and-up lives becoming part of the rhythm too.

Alanna gets her own live.Kyle gets his own live.And together, it gives us more room to actually connect with you outside of just dropping videos and disappearing back into editing mode.

Saturday Coffees are still going too.

Are they always on Saturdays?

Absolutely not.

Are we still calling them Saturday Coffees?

Also yes.

That feels very on brand at this point.

And then there are the fun side quests, like Universal Yums. In May, we got the Japan box, and our June box should be here before the weekend. Those kinds of posts are exactly what we want more of on Patreon — fun, personal, a little random, and something that lets you be part of more than just the reaction schedule.

That’s really the heart of The Watchers.

More updates.More lives.More behind-the-scenes.More community.More of us.

And of course, The Watchers also get shoutouts and the ETC mug after three months, which makes it feel even more like its own proper part of the Patreon family now.

Lurkers are still the foundation.Blue Pill and The Chosen are still the request tiers.But The Watchers?

The Watchers are for the people who want to be in the room while the whole thing gets built.

And we’re really excited to keep growing that room.

The Watchers are officially open — the inner circle viewing room is becoming real.

On the real-life side of things, June has been a big family month for us too.

And apparently June looked at our already packed reaction schedule and said, “Cute. Let’s add birthdays, Father’s Day, and a wedding trip.”

Alanna’s early birthday gift happened on June 3rd, when we got to go see the Taylor tribute show with Josette. That night was honestly such a fun one for us. Getting to celebrate Alanna, enjoy the show, meet Josette, and turn it into a vlog experience made it feel like the perfect mix of real life and EnterTheCronic life.

Then Alanna’s actual birthday was on June 10th, Avery’s birthday is on June 19th, Father’s Day lands on June 21st, and then we’ll be away for Kyle’s sister’s wedding from June 25th to the 29th.

So yeah.

A full month.

For Avery’s birthday, we’re planning to go out for all-you-can-eat wings with his girlfriend and friends, which feels like exactly the kind of birthday plan that just makes sense. Food, friends, and hopefully no one makes a terrible wing sauce decision they regret later.

Father’s Day is going to be more fun and relaxing, which honestly sounds perfect. No huge production. No overcomplicating it. Just a chance to slow down a little, enjoy the day, and remember that family is still the most important part of all of this.

Because as much as we love EnterTheCronic, Patreon, reactions, lives, comments, and this whole community we’re building together… we’re still a family first.

That means sometimes the schedule shifts.

Sometimes the posts look a little different.

Sometimes we’re talking to you through pictures, shorts, text updates, or quick posts instead of full reactions.

And during the wedding trip from June 25th to the 29th, that’s most likely what it’ll look like. We’ll still be around, but it’ll be more through updates, photos, posts, shorts, and little check-ins while we’re away celebrating with family.

We’re still planning.Still catching up.Still building.Still thinking about what comes next.

But we’re also trying to make sure we don’t miss the moments happening right in front of us.

Because the channel matters deeply to us.

But family still comes first.

Family, birthdays, Father’s Day, wedding travel, and trying to stay present in the middle of the chaos.

Now for the rest of June…

Yeah.

It’s packed.

We put together the June overall reactions calendar so everyone can actually see the plan, and honestly, even looking at it ourselves makes us go, “Okay… who made this schedule?”

It was us.

We did.

So that’s on us.

The big thing to know is that we’re still aiming to keep the reactions moving while also working around real life. June has birthdays, Father’s Day, family plans, and Kyle’s sister’s wedding trip from June 25th to the 29th, so the end of the month is going to look a little different.

During the wedding stretch, we’ll mostly be connecting through posts, pictures, shorts, text updates, and little check-ins while we’re away. We won’t be fully disappearing, but full reaction mode will slow down for a few days while we celebrate with family.

Before that though, there is still a lot coming.

We’ve got the Midnights album night on June 19th, which officially kicks off the next big Taylor era deep dive after TTPD. You voted for it, Midnights won big, and now we’re getting ready to step into that world properly.

Then we’ve got Father’s Day on June 21st, with some pop and K-pop content planned around that weekend, plus Alanna and Kyle’s individual lives happening that weekend too.

June 24th is another huge Taylor night.

We’ll be reacting to live versions of all the songs from TTPD, which already feels like it has “emotional damage” written all over it. The album already hit hard in lyric/video form, so hearing these songs brought to life in live performances is probably going to unlock a whole new level of chaos.

Then after the wedding trip, June 30th is planned as a channel content night with Rotten Mango and BSS - Teleparty.

For Rotten Mango, we’ll also be putting up a poll for the end of June / beginning of July so you can help pick where we go next with that side of the channel.

And yes… World Cup reactions are officially on the radar too.

Kyle will definitely be doing some World Cup reaction content once things start rolling, so that will be more of a flexible add-on depending on the timing, games, and what fits around the schedule.

So basically…

Taylor.K-pop.Member requests.Lives.Family.Wedding travel.Rotten Mango.BSS.World Cup.Catch-up.And probably at least one moment where we look at the calendar and question every decision we’ve ever made.

But this is also the fun part.

The schedule is full because you guys keep showing up. The reactions keep happening because there is so much this community wants to experience together. And even when life gets busy, we’re still trying to keep the momentum going in a way that feels realistic, fun, and actually sustainable.

So if the schedule shifts a little, don’t panic.

We’re still here.

We’re still cooking.

We’re just also packing bags, celebrating birthdays, reacting to emotional damage, watching football, and trying not to forget what day it is.

June is stacked, flexible, and slightly unhinged… exactly how we like it.

So that’s where we’re at.

May was full.June is stacked.The channel is growing.Patreon is becoming its own little world.The Watchers are officially here.The lives are becoming a real thing.The member requests keep surprising us.Taylor has completely taken over again.K-pop keeps opening more doors.And somehow, in the middle of all of that, real life keeps reminding us what matters most.

And honestly?

We’re just thankful.

Thankful that you’re here.Thankful that you keep watching.Thankful that you comment, vote, request, message, show up to lives, send recommendations, explain lore, laugh with us, cry with us, and somehow still trust us when we say “we’re catching up.”

This community has become something way bigger than we expected.

It’s not just about reactions anymore.

It’s about the conversations around them.The people behind them.The stories connected to them.The friendships forming through them.The artists we’re discovering because of you.The moments we would have missed if you didn’t keep pointing us toward them.

That’s what makes this special.

So as we head into the rest of June and start looking toward July, we want to hear from you:

What do you want to see more of?

What has been your favourite EnterTheCronic moment lately?

What would make Patreon even better for you?

And on a personal note… what’s something you’re thankful for right now?

Because we don’t want to just keep posting into the void.

We want to keep building this with you.

Thank you for being here, whether you’re a free member, a Lurker, a Watcher, Blue Pill, The Chosen, or someone just quietly hanging out and seeing where this all goes.

You matter to this community.

You really do.

Much love to all of you.

Let’s keep building this the right way.