I’m Deleting This Video in 48 Hours…

Summary of the Video (Subtitles)

The speaker says they didn’t want to make the video, but decided to post a “last-minute promotion” because they’re about to begin a tour of Australia and New Zealand in two nights. Their goal is to fill venues—not for ego, but because the theaters are costly/beautiful and they don’t want to waste the opportunity to reach as many viewers as possible.

Tour Plans and Content

• The tour will feature “unusual” and sometimes “strange” films that haven’t appeared on YouTube yet.
• They describe the format as similar to past tours, but “completely different.”
• They reference earlier tour stories (collecting bottles/cans, travel/food adventures, and mishaps) to illustrate the vibe.

Personal Update and Delay of Online Content

• They reveal they currently have COVID and have been dealing with it for several weeks.
• They believe they caught COVID around their father’s funeral, and say the preceding weeks were difficult as well.
• They explain that the illness contributed to the lack of recent online content.

Venue/Attendance and Logistics

• They discuss ticket sales expectations over the next six weeks.
• They promise to keep “collecting trash” for every chair—saying they’ll clean up for seats whether or not tickets are sold.
• They mention visiting Melbourne and describe how markets differ there versus Sydney, noting that Melbourne/Sydney are slower on public holidays and due to having many options.

People and Collaborations Mentioned

• They had intended for Broden Kelly to host a Q&A in Melbourne, but he won’t be attending—calling it “false advertising.”
• They clarify there will be no Broden Kelly-hosted Q&A as previously implied.
• They say Mitch has been working behind the scenes to keep things moving during their illness.

Merchandise, Fundraising, and Upcoming Projects

• They introduce a new hat called “Bonnie,” made by an Australian company.
• They designed the hat themselves as a refined version of a blue hat from 2007:
  • royal blue
  • bigger fields
  • durable fabric intended to last about 20 years
• A portion of proceeds will go to the Melanoma Foundation.
• They plan to sell the hat at shows first, then online.

Books and Media Hints

• Their book was delayed due to the tour/other events, but Penguin returned an edited copy.
• They’re collaborating with Penguin and hope to announce/introduce the book soon.
• They say the first signed print run will be in early next year.
• They tease “news in 10 days,” describing it as connected to the UK and involving them, but provide no details yet.

Additional Tour Supply Story

• They describe receiving and repackaging thousands of cans of beans (SPC).
• They explain there are different reserved categories (A and B) for the tour.
• They joke about the logistics—removing labels, signing/repacking/couriering—and call it a logistical nightmare.
• They suggest ticket buyers get these “beans” as part of the experience.

Closing

They thank viewers, apologize for the promotional nature of the video, and hope to see people at the shows.

Presenters / Contributors

• Video speaker (unnamed in the subtitles)
• Mitch (working behind the scenes)
• Helen (mentioned personally)
• Broden Kelly (comedian; planned Q&A host who will not attend)
• Mom (a former nurse; helps with first aid/medicine)
• Penguin (publisher; collaborating on a book)
• SPC (company supplying beans)
• Melanoma Foundation (beneficiary of hat proceeds)