Appealing To The Straights, Queer Representation + The Cecil Hotel | Brandon Rogers

Welcome back to another episode of Stuff Every Queer Kid Should Know! Today, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Brandon Rogers, a comedian and YouTube sensation with over 10 million followers. We explore his journey in sketch comedy, the challenges of virality, and the importance of queer representation in media. From his iconic characters to his award-winning series Blame the Hero, Brandon shares insights on burnout, personal growth, and the creative process behind his work. Tune in for a lively discussion that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening! Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:56 - Who The Hell Are You?  00:08:06 - Video virality and career goals  00:09:45 - Burn out in entertainment  00:13:10 - Queer representation in media  00:17:20 - Appealing to the straights 00:18:37 - Growing up closeted  00:22:02 - Max’s…family dynamic  00:25:24 - Brandon’s first videos and core memories  00:29:21 - Are we in a simulation?  00:31:08 - Hot Banana Stud 00:32:05 - Brandon’s connection to the Cecil Hotel  00:36:12 - Comedy writing 00:39:01 - Know where the line is  00:41:34 - Keeping up with the content monster  00:45:08 - The evolution of youtube  00:46:17 - Helluva Boss & John Waters  00:49:45 - Billboards on Sunset Blvd 00:52:16 - Class Acts  00:53:48 - Fight Me  Sponsored By:  Shilajit Use code: max for 15% off your first order at blacklotusshilajit.com Max’s Patreon  Join today and make the internet more colorful Nutrisense Click here and use code MAXEMERSON for $50 off of your first month Puori Go to Puori.com/maxemerson and use code MAXEMERSON for 20% off  Check Out Brandon:  Class Acts  Youtube Instagram Facebook Check Out Max: Instagram YouTube TikTok  Thank you to all my patreon subscribers!  Nate Heffel, Tobin Schiller ,James M, Christopher Neefus, Heskel, Michael Carpentiere, Timothy Cardoso, Shane Ouyang, Brian Joaquin, Carabalda, Brendan Saunders, Jeff Jay, James LEE, Andy, 正 , George Acosta, Michael Rice, Nathan Filip, Linda Johnson, Stephen Weathers, Kean Phan, James Powell, Landy Manderson