Just A Couple of Sweet Boys: "Sweet Boys" Podcast Review
What makes a good podcast? Interesting or relatable topics? Easy to love hosts?
Scramble all of that together and you’ll have Garrett Watts and Andrew Siwicki recording in a tiny house talking about their dating life and the meaning of life. “Sweet Boys” podcast creates a chaotic yet charming atmosphere for listeners to get lost in for an hour.
In the ever expanding Sweet Boys universe, you’re thrown deep into tangled trains of thoughts that slowly hit a satisfying ending by the end of each episode. Great life advice or just hilariously specific observations made by the hosts is what keeps me listening each week.
“It's hard to listen to, they laugh way too much… change topics very rapidly. I couldn't get past 30 minutes.” said Reddit user Appropriate_Let9796 on the Shane Dawson Reddit page.
But for me, this chaos is what keeps me sticking around. This one-hour episode gives me time to forget all of my stresses and get lost in a hilarious light-hearted conversation. As someone who has a hard time focusing on a day to day basis, this disorganization doesn’t catch me too off guard.
“I often find myself being unable to stay on one topic while talking to someone,” said Sofia Hargis-Acevedo, a staff writer at The Central Trend, “and Siwicki and Watts are doing the same thing.”
Through this podcast we get a peek into the friendship of 31-year-old Watts, an easily distracted extrovert, and 28-year-old Siwicki, an anxiety-saturated yet cool-headed individual. This charismatic duo creates trains of thoughts that are difficult to keep up with, but always have a rewarding ending.
Originally these two met on Vine, a social media app created in 2012 that has since gone offline. Watts is best known for his Youtube channel with 3.28 million subscribers and Siwicki is known for being the former cameraman and editor for YouTuber Shane Dawson with over 20 million subscribers. Watt’s 30-minute videos such as “Baking a Cake for a Rat I Found” and “Waking Up at 5 a.m. for a Week” shine a light on his insomniac animal-loving personality.
“Overnight in a Haunted Ice Cream Shop” and “Trying To Make a Hit Song in 24 Hours” are just a couple examples of videos where Watts and Siwicki collaborated prior to creating a podcast. These videos created together show how well they work together in a creative setting. With Siwicki’s incredible filmmaking skills and Watt’s endless imagination, it was only a matter of time for the two to start a new project together.
The “Sweet Boys” podcast is just another way for Watts and Siwicki to collaborate more frequently. Podcasts have a more intimate and personal connection to the audience compared to edited, structured YouTube videos. They allow for deeper conversations without cutting out the fluff that makes it interesting and unique. The Sweet Boys podcast benefits greatly from this.
“I’ve never heard one [a podcast] that is more natural than this one,” said EnterTainment’s video titled “Why the Sweet Boys Podcast is Perfect”
Smooth feel-good music eases you into the soon-to-become chaotic atmosphere that each episode manages to achieve. Following that music you can expect to hear Watts and Siwicki attempt to welcome you in with a meditative relaxing introduction to the episode. Though the interruptions of random thoughts, technical difficulties, or awkward delivery can make that difficult to execute.
What makes this podcast unique is how it manages to make me laugh out loud like an idiot. Outbursts from Watts catching Siwicki off guard creates a vulnerable atmosphere for everyone tuned in. During Episode 4, Siwicki starts talking about a new movie coming out and in the middle of his sentence he was faced with an interesting interruption.
“Garrett just tried to grab my piece of pizza that I’m holding in my hand, but it’s like this mauled up really chewed down little piece of a piece of pizza.
“So, I don't know why he did that, especially seeing as how he has literally four-fifths of a full pizza in front of him,” said Siwicki after dodging Watt’s hand.
“Two things: One, this will run out eventually and I could have really used that. Two… You put pizza in my face, you’re gonna lose it, okay?” said Watts.
Not only can these two crack me up, they also allow me to reflect on myself from a new perspective.
“Nothing has a moment anymore. Everything is so diluted,” said Watts in Episode 8 tilted “It’s Okay to Feel Sad and Weird Right Now.”
Scramble all of that together and you’ll have Garrett Watts and Andrew Siwicki recording in a tiny house talking about their dating life and the meaning of life. “Sweet Boys” podcast creates a chaotic yet charming atmosphere for listeners to get lost in for an hour.
In the ever expanding Sweet Boys universe, you’re thrown deep into tangled trains of thoughts that slowly hit a satisfying ending by the end of each episode. Great life advice or just hilariously specific observations made by the hosts is what keeps me listening each week.
“I’m getting off track here, but what the hell is a track anyway?” said Watts during one of their conversations.
The title of episode one “We Have No Idea What We’re doing,” released on Nov. 18, summarizes the podcast perfectly. A podcast thought up as a way to pass time during the nationwide pandemic became a reality in mid-November of 2020. Each episode is an improvement from the previous, including upgrading their microphones, sound quality and working out a system to keep listeners engaged.
Available in both audio and video, “Sweet Boys” has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for background noise while cleaning the house or you want to cozy up on the couch with popcorn.
The video version of the podcast adds a personal touch to the conversation. The background is scattered with vintage looking plants and unique items such as a skeleton arm giving us the peace sign, a bone spider in a tye-dye sweater, a framed photo of Watts’s mom, and a hand drawn Sweet Boys poster.
Adding new segments on a whim such as “Sweet Surprise,” “Sweet Fact Time” and “Latest Obsessions” keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode. Watts and Siwicki make up on the spot recurring alarms or sound effects for audio listeners such as the “point is” alarm that lets audio listeners know to start listening once they conclude their incoherent side conversations.
The title of episode one “We Have No Idea What We’re doing,” released on Nov. 18, summarizes the podcast perfectly. A podcast thought up as a way to pass time during the nationwide pandemic became a reality in mid-November of 2020. Each episode is an improvement from the previous, including upgrading their microphones, sound quality and working out a system to keep listeners engaged.
Available in both audio and video, “Sweet Boys” has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for background noise while cleaning the house or you want to cozy up on the couch with popcorn.
The video version of the podcast adds a personal touch to the conversation. The background is scattered with vintage looking plants and unique items such as a skeleton arm giving us the peace sign, a bone spider in a tye-dye sweater, a framed photo of Watts’s mom, and a hand drawn Sweet Boys poster.
Adding new segments on a whim such as “Sweet Surprise,” “Sweet Fact Time” and “Latest Obsessions” keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode. Watts and Siwicki make up on the spot recurring alarms or sound effects for audio listeners such as the “point is” alarm that lets audio listeners know to start listening once they conclude their incoherent side conversations.
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| Andrew Siwicki |
Some might find this chaos annoying, pointless, or even overwhelming. Constant laughter and changing topics left and right leave lots of listeners and long time fans of the duo with a sour taste in their mouths.
“It's hard to listen to, they laugh way too much… change topics very rapidly. I couldn't get past 30 minutes.” said Reddit user Appropriate_Let9796 on the Shane Dawson Reddit page.
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| Garrett Watts |
“I often find myself being unable to stay on one topic while talking to someone,” said Sofia Hargis-Acevedo, a staff writer at The Central Trend, “and Siwicki and Watts are doing the same thing.”
Through this podcast we get a peek into the friendship of 31-year-old Watts, an easily distracted extrovert, and 28-year-old Siwicki, an anxiety-saturated yet cool-headed individual. This charismatic duo creates trains of thoughts that are difficult to keep up with, but always have a rewarding ending.
Originally these two met on Vine, a social media app created in 2012 that has since gone offline. Watts is best known for his Youtube channel with 3.28 million subscribers and Siwicki is known for being the former cameraman and editor for YouTuber Shane Dawson with over 20 million subscribers. Watt’s 30-minute videos such as “Baking a Cake for a Rat I Found” and “Waking Up at 5 a.m. for a Week” shine a light on his insomniac animal-loving personality.
“Overnight in a Haunted Ice Cream Shop” and “Trying To Make a Hit Song in 24 Hours” are just a couple examples of videos where Watts and Siwicki collaborated prior to creating a podcast. These videos created together show how well they work together in a creative setting. With Siwicki’s incredible filmmaking skills and Watt’s endless imagination, it was only a matter of time for the two to start a new project together.
The “Sweet Boys” podcast is just another way for Watts and Siwicki to collaborate more frequently. Podcasts have a more intimate and personal connection to the audience compared to edited, structured YouTube videos. They allow for deeper conversations without cutting out the fluff that makes it interesting and unique. The Sweet Boys podcast benefits greatly from this.
“I’ve never heard one [a podcast] that is more natural than this one,” said EnterTainment’s video titled “Why the Sweet Boys Podcast is Perfect”
Smooth feel-good music eases you into the soon-to-become chaotic atmosphere that each episode manages to achieve. Following that music you can expect to hear Watts and Siwicki attempt to welcome you in with a meditative relaxing introduction to the episode. Though the interruptions of random thoughts, technical difficulties, or awkward delivery can make that difficult to execute.
What makes this podcast unique is how it manages to make me laugh out loud like an idiot. Outbursts from Watts catching Siwicki off guard creates a vulnerable atmosphere for everyone tuned in. During Episode 4, Siwicki starts talking about a new movie coming out and in the middle of his sentence he was faced with an interesting interruption.
“Garrett just tried to grab my piece of pizza that I’m holding in my hand, but it’s like this mauled up really chewed down little piece of a piece of pizza.
“So, I don't know why he did that, especially seeing as how he has literally four-fifths of a full pizza in front of him,” said Siwicki after dodging Watt’s hand.
“Two things: One, this will run out eventually and I could have really used that. Two… You put pizza in my face, you’re gonna lose it, okay?” said Watts.
Not only can these two crack me up, they also allow me to reflect on myself from a new perspective.
“Nothing has a moment anymore. Everything is so diluted,” said Watts in Episode 8 tilted “It’s Okay to Feel Sad and Weird Right Now.”
This last year has changed us all in different ways. Maybe your social skills have disappeared, your anxiety has increased, or your days seem to blend together from running on autopilot. “Sweet Boys” advocates for a way to break away from this cycle.
“Take time to make moments for yourself,” said Siwicki in Episode 8.
Watts and Siwicki advocate to take a break from scrolling through your news feed, online school, or a Netflix marathon and instead create moments for yourself. Taking a break from repeating days, going on a walk or listening to your favorite album in a candle-lit room or anything will help break the cycle that the nationwide pandemic has put us through.
“Make it up, do what you want, do what feels right, get weird with yourself,” said Watts.
This advice that shines through an incoherent wholesome conversation is what makes me fall in love with the “Sweet Boys” podcast every time. Laughing so hard I wake up my neighbors, to crying when their advice lands a little too close to home. “Sweet Boys” podcast is a perfect way to spend an hour of your day.
“Why we wanted to start the Sweet Boys podcast was to be able to just visit that whole spectrum of friendship and emotions, but with people,” said Watts.
At A Glance
“Sweet Boys” Podcast
Starring: Garrett Watts and Andrew Siwicki
Summary: Two sweet boys weave through and try to make sense of this messy beautiful thing we call life.
Social Media: Twitter, TikTok
Air Date: Every Wednesday
Listen On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and More
Watch On: Youtube
Website: youtube.com/sweetboys
Rating: 5/5
“Take time to make moments for yourself,” said Siwicki in Episode 8.
Watts and Siwicki advocate to take a break from scrolling through your news feed, online school, or a Netflix marathon and instead create moments for yourself. Taking a break from repeating days, going on a walk or listening to your favorite album in a candle-lit room or anything will help break the cycle that the nationwide pandemic has put us through.
“Make it up, do what you want, do what feels right, get weird with yourself,” said Watts.
This advice that shines through an incoherent wholesome conversation is what makes me fall in love with the “Sweet Boys” podcast every time. Laughing so hard I wake up my neighbors, to crying when their advice lands a little too close to home. “Sweet Boys” podcast is a perfect way to spend an hour of your day.
“Why we wanted to start the Sweet Boys podcast was to be able to just visit that whole spectrum of friendship and emotions, but with people,” said Watts.
At A Glance
“Sweet Boys” Podcast
Starring: Garrett Watts and Andrew Siwicki
Summary: Two sweet boys weave through and try to make sense of this messy beautiful thing we call life.
Social Media: Twitter, TikTok
Air Date: Every Wednesday
Listen On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and More
Watch On: Youtube
Website: youtube.com/sweetboys
Rating: 5/5
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