Brian and you and a Bicycle
Added 2025-09-20 01:14:59 +0000 UTCThis is a video just for Patreon. I talk about my side-project Finance bird and how it relates to the automotive world. I also ride a bicycle.
Comments
I think it'd be best to do shorter form as shorts and longer form more than 15 minutes with thorough explanations, figures, and research. This is the environment I'm used to with the videos I watch as a 23 year old. I honestly have liked your second channel videos more than I have your videos in the past year. Maybe I just haven't seen the emotional vulnerability you gave to us, I clinged to it because the way you wrote was so eloquent and had an interesting introspective perspective. I think if you have some personal anecdotes with some research it should be compelling enough. Also don't be afraid to targer queer folks (me included) by talking about some personal finances as a queer.
Matthew Simmons
2025-10-04 15:27:47 +0000 UTCdo an open with vonnegut’s money river quote from mr rosewater then explain how ur here to share these tools
Jamie ✨
2025-09-29 10:13:41 +0000 UTCMaybe it’d be valuable to discuss how to find a sustainable balance of staying on track with realistic, responsible, and obtainable financial goals while being able to indulge *just enough*? A swing too hard in either direction could lead to either financial neglect, or personal neglect. I’m 24, I see the value in preparing for a financially successful future, I think it’d be more engaging to discuss how to manage the hedonic treadmill in order to build a financially sustainable life while sustainably enjoying life along the way.
November Wolf
2025-09-24 06:47:34 +0000 UTCThis is a wonderful monologue. I really appreciate how you didn't tape with that family coming up. It's wild how people just assume you want to be part of their broadcast when out in public. Deer sightings on bike are extra fun, too.
Matthew Marran
2025-09-23 11:44:50 +0000 UTCConsidering your points, and other commenters' points, maybe discussions based on people in different financial "categories", and ways to get the the next one would be good. Starting with "Working poor" then several levels to "Upper middle class". I understand the simultaneous views of "everything's fucked" and "tomorrow will come", since the economic reality has been declining for most people since the 70's, and yet we must prepare financially as best we can, because nobody is coming to save us.
Tulnek
2025-09-22 23:17:59 +0000 UTCMaking a financial series kinda depends on the target audience. Trying to talk about retirement funds with someone living hand to mouth probably won't go far. And similarly for someone that's already somewhat financially savvy, they'll probably check out if you're going over simple stuff. Do you want to make an finance bird economics 101 episode to help people with zero financial literacy or dive into more advanced topics like investment strategies, buying a home, etc? I think whatever stuff you end up making will be good as long as you don't try to make something too general; either focus on introductory concepts or special topics for each episode. It seems like you want to help people so I'm sure you'll be able to do that. Occasionally I'll watch a short CNBC video on something like, "X out of 10 Americans can't afford a $1000 bill" for an emergency (car repair, medical bill, etc.) and it's startling how many people would need to use a credit card to cover an unforeseen expense like that. Perhaps start with a foundational finance piece for covering basic stuff to establish a baseline that you can refer back to in future work. I think a finance bird 101 episode would be good. It seems like many people struggle with core financial literacy so before trying to talk to someone about investment & retirement funds, you can try to get them to think about a basic savings account. Talk about stuff like having half of your annual salary in savings just in case you lose a job, get hurt, or some other reason (it's okay if you can't save that much but still set a goal). Use personal stories like in this video to give real examples. Money is a tool like anything else. And like any skill, one can improve and it's important to learn about finance and money management skills. But I think as long as you craft these finance bird episodes with a target audience that they'll turn out great. Personally I'd be interested in more intermediate/advanced topics because some of my friends do stock option stuff and I'd like to hear your thoughts on wannabe day traders (no offence to my friends lol). Best of luck with the side project
Joshi
2025-09-20 23:09:54 +0000 UTCI think you should consider doing a series of mini episodes and add that Brian magic to it that makes it entertaining to watch! You could also host special streams where you could take questions from viewers about finances. I'm sure you'll find something that works for you and I'm excited to see what you have in store for us! 😊
GuyYoshie
2025-09-20 22:29:00 +0000 UTCThe trend right now is bite sized content that people can digest in less than 2 minutes or so. It's hard to get people to stick around for even 5min because of how Tik Tok made short videos more popular. I even catch myself wanting to scroll away from a video if it's too long. Because you're someone I enjoy listening to, I don't mind listening for however long you make your videos.
GuyYoshie
2025-09-20 22:25:15 +0000 UTCAnother quick thought for future videos: relationship finance advice. Maybe too spicy or clickbaity but someone has gotta be telling people to stop spending (or fucking borrowing money!)for weddings. JFC just go to the courthouse and have a pizza party with a leg or two. Again maybe not the best idea for a video but it just came to me and I love you and RCR. Keep er rubber side down ❤️❤️😁
Spencer Cline
2025-09-20 20:05:39 +0000 UTCLove these posts. As for your bento finance question I guess you should put it into real world stories Ike the paper cup story. That’s the kind of real/emotional story that “da kids” might respect. I shudder to think of how much money I could have right now if I hadn’t been so foolish with my money since I got my first job at a Grinders in high school. Does PA have Grinders? Very mid “family” restaurants
Spencer Cline
2025-09-20 19:56:24 +0000 UTCIf you believe dopamine chasing is a major component of younger folks' finances, then I think you need to periodically discuss the cost-effectiveness of various means of seeking, joy, happiness and/or togetherness. (I also think this gives you room to discuss things like the loneliness epidemic and the transition of various ventures from a "hobbyist" mentality to a "market" mentality has to be kept in mind as you join in various activities (boardgaming, for example, has become VERY much a market activity over the last decade-plus).)
Richard Erwin
2025-09-20 17:21:53 +0000 UTC
