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Rejection
A Star's Rejection: My Inbox Surprise
I’ll never forget the day I got that email from a TV star 20 years ago. I was so excited, thinking this could be my big break - finally, …
Zonk Media
Video stories and essays from Gen X life in the Los Angeles suburbs: family, health, nostalgia, technology and the everyday.
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Rejection
I’ll never forget the day I got that email from a TV star 20 years ago. I was so excited, thinking this could be my big break - finally, …
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Community
Being a YouTuber can sometimes feel like you’re lost in a crowd of millions, but every now and then, that special connection with a fan hits …
Technology
Back in the late 90s and early 2000s, I was a young web developer who loved tuning into The Screen Savers on TechTV every day. My friend and …
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Fan Life
I couldn’t believe it when my wife Rachel started dropping Adam the Woo’s iconic catchphrase! As huge fans of his YouTube channel, it was …
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Heartwarming
I was just running some quick errands at the local mall when a stranger approached me. At first, I thought he might be trying to sell me …
Adam the Woo
Today, I decided to wear my brand new Adam the Woo t-shirt to the Simi Valley Town Center mall, hoping to be approached by fellow fans of …
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Self Doubt
As a creative person, I know the struggle of self-doubt all too well. It’s so easy to get bogged down by negative feedback or the nagging …
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Overcoming Negativity
I used to think that to be a successful YouTuber, I had to listen to every piece of feedback and criticism that came my way. I would nitpick …
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Inspiration
I know, I know - some people might think I’m a little crazy for being so passionate about Adam The Woo. But you know what? I don’t care! If …
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Short Term Rentals
As a resident of this community, I’ve become increasingly concerned about the impact of short-term rentals near the infamous ‘Poltergeist …
Trolling
As a longtime vlogger, I’ve faced my fair share of negative commentary and internet trolls. It’s nothing new - in fact, I even admit I was a …
Simi Valley
Today, my wife Rachel and I took a stroll through the Simi Valley Town Center Mall, a place that holds a lot of memories for us. When this …