this kept me entertained for 30 minutes then I checked your channel and was suprised you weren’t a bigger channel keep up the good work this channel got potential

as someone who also grew up with emo youtubers, mde, onision and eventually grew out of all of it. ive been titty punched with the reality of just how horrible and abusive the scene was to my favorite people. i still can’t fathom how fucked up these individuals are and at the cost of really beautiful souls. im glad there are people like you who help bring these truths to light. thank u c: SUBSCRIBED

Damn this whole story is so nostalgic in a weird way. I totally forgot about him and MDE. Even back then I thought it was weird that a grown dude was hanging with a bunch of teenagers. You covered it so well man, definitely subscribing now 🤘🏻

You're unlocking some deep, buried memories from my teenage years with these vids. God, it's like at least half of the people I loved back then were just closeted creeps. I hope the alternative scene today is a lot safer for the teens just getting into it :

Great work man! Super fair without letting anybody off the hook.

This is such a great video that for a few minutes right at the beginning, I was almost starting to miss Bryan. The way you were able to showcase exactly what he did for the community without also downplaying all of the shitty things he did emphasizes perfectly exactly what everyone felt while it was happening.

I’m here bc shannon just covered your video too. I’m glad you reignited the conversation and helped inspire both Johnny and Shannon to explain more about what went down.

In his apology video, Austin mentions talking about his crimes with someone prominent in the community, I believe he said something like "if you're a part of this specific music scene, you'd know exactly who he was if I told you". He also called this person his coworker and said "if you can call it that". My theory is that he was talking about Bryan. He said that this person gave him advice and said that what he did wasn't so bad. Now that we know that Bryan was covering up for Austin, I really think that's who Austin was talking about. It makes sense since Bryan was Austin's manager and morally-challenged himself. I know I have my tinfoil hat on, but my suspicion is strong! 😆

I’ve been looking for more Bryanstars video essay type shit for awhile and kinda gave up on it, and then, boom, your video pops up. Nice work, man. The Snakey-snake Bryanstars story doesn’t get enough coverage, it’s hella interesting.

I found this channel through Johnnies Channel. Thank for help bringing the truth to life. My son was huge is the bands at that time, still is 10 years later, and he is trans so Thank You Nate for standing up for EVERYONE!! Much Love~ an Emo/goth mom :)

they were my middle school and early high school obsession. it hurts to miss that time and to now be an adult and realize all the bad that was going on that younger me did not see. hope they bring back the warped tour and its community before it got toxic.

Dude had so much potential. People grew to love him... and then, like so many others, he did STUPID shit. Now he's a nobody. I feel bad for him too to some extent. Does he have ANYBODY anymore? No idea. He had something so special... something that so many people would kill to have.

I swear seeing the name BRYANSTARS is my MKultra trigger. This brought up a lot of repressed memories from being a 14 year old idiot laughing along to content I had no business watching. It would be interesting to see you cover the rise and well deserved fall of Blood on the Dance Floor, you did really good research here and it's always better to get insight from someone who was "part of the scene" at the time. Great video I really expected you to be a at 100k subs with this quality :)

I remember the era of BryanStars, I wasn't really a fan, but then I was in my 20s by the time he started. MDE always seemed like the weirdest thing to me. Like you I saw Bryan from afar at Warped 2015, I knew who he was of course but the whole drama was something that was only vaguely on my radar. So I found out about a lot of this stuff retroactively, this is a very well done retrospective.

i have memories of my middle school choir class, the teacher was a great guy and on fridays we would either do karaoke or listen to acapellas on youtube... Austin Jones played a lot as he did have a great voice. just crazy to think that Austin Jones made it into classrooms, people thought he was just an innocent singer. im 23 now and im sure the teacher found out, i feel bad our teacher didnt know bc i bet he'd feel really bad now.

This needs more views This was really well done I wish ppl would talk about him more

I’m going to be 23 years old this year, this video took me baaaaack. Even when I was a kid, Bryan’s “new look” made me cringe ._. I enjoyed his original look, you worded why very accurately.

I was literally thinking of all of this stuff the other day and couldn’t really find a rise/fall video! I saw Johnnies reaction to yours and I can’t tell you how excited I was to watch it!!!

I remember watching Bryan Stars back in the day, his interviews were legendary as a highschooler. My favorite one was when he interviewed Corpsegrinder with that neon pink polo. It thought he would end up in some cable news show, wasn't expecting him starting a band and all that jazz.

Really good video! As an “elder emo” the KZfaq era was slightly after my time(MySpace days for me) so this was a really interesting deep dive in something I wasn’t too familiar with other than Bryan Stars interviews.

This made me emotional. What a strange weird time in my life when i loved this type of content. I relate to your monologue at the end about being alone and feeling isolated as a youth and finding refuge in this sort of thing. Its sad that the things I sought solace and comfort in were surrounded in such darkness and hate and negativity. Sometimes blatant evil. I'd like to think Bryan isnt a horrible person on the inside, and like you said, lost himself in his ego and narcissism. I hope he sees the errors of his ways now and feels remorse for the things he did.

I'm genuinely shocked more people haven't discovered your content. It's so well done and covers an entire chunk of my life that no one seems to talk about anymore. Like I wasn't allowed to participate in shows and shit but I vividly remember watching his interviews in imvu with a bunch of other baby emos lying about their age and this is the first time I've heard what happened to Brian

I just watched your most recent series the warped minds of warped tour, the ronnie video and now this one and dude you just got a sub. your story telling, research and presence on camera is amazing. you’re also naturally funny and I can tell you got a great personality. keep it up cause the work you put into these videos is impeccable!

Bryan stars popped into my head today and I wondered what happened to him. Decided to search him on KZfaq and found your video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

He really was one of the first influencers. Such a wild journey

So glad this was suggested to me. Your channel is a whole rabbit hole of nostalgia- soul crushing nostalgia when you find out how crappy so much of the scene was.

I don’t know how this came up in my algorithm, but it did. It’s so nostalgic. I’ve been in the scene since 2003 and I love seeing all these things, even if they are negative. Just the culture, the looks, the hair. It really was the Wild West back then. Lol. Thank you for this

I grew up on BryanStars Interviews. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who didn't get into my digital escape (for the same reasons you did, weirdly enough 😅) thanks for covering this, well done! Always wondered what the full story was

I think Bryan really got in his own head and became someone he wasn’t, I think the internet, and the quick rise he had, as well as all the friends he made, got to him and he didn’t want to lose any of it which in turn made him a bad person. He saw reactions and shock of the questions and videos he put out and I think he genuinely enjoyed that and ended up taking it WAY too far. I don’t feel bad for Bryan because he was a grown man who knew right from wrong and could’ve prevented ALOT had he been a responsible adult who didn’t exploit children.

This is the kind of reaserch, pacing and quality editing that makes a good youtube channel. He also is a good at speaking halfway from a script while still injecting ad lib thoughts and sounding natural. It needs some work but this will be a play button channel if he doesnt quit and this video will be an example of how this guy came into his own as a contenet creator.

this was such a good video, thank you for bringing light onto a topic that’s been buried and “forgotten” in the emo community :)

I've only just come across this video and it was so interesting tbh. I was a viewer of Bryan's interviews back in 2013/2014 and remember when MDE launched when I was 14 and even then, I thought the content was kinda odd since I had gotten used to and liked everyone's separate channels. I still watch Johnnie's content to this day! This video was very insightful and well put together, great job!

Hey! Just found your page. Great video. I know nothing of the scene you’re speaking about (I was at raves lol) but I was completely drawn in by this video and loved the story. Thanks bro! I’ll be sure to watch the rest of your stuff ❤

Such a great video. Good job, dude. It is crazy that this situation wasn't blown up more.. Glad I came across your channel. Love what I've seen so far. Keep up the good work 🖤🖤 Just hadda add . . . I can't believe this channel isn't bigger. It definitely has the potential to be huge.

I had no idea who BryanStars was until this and you’ve held my attention throughout the entire video 🫣 You’re so well spoken thank you for sharing 🎉

Found you from johnnies video, super glad I did. Love all of the content and can’t wait for more. Also love the sysc in between topics

I love the rules before commenting. Just found you and this is my second video tonight! I never heard of these two people I’ve watched tonight but you’ve kept me reeled in the whole time. Love your septum jewelry btw you’re awesome!!! Now subscribed

this video randomly popped on my recommended page and i have to say, great video dude! you deserve way more subs and likes for sure

Excellent video! I was also an emo kid at the time and remember Bryan at the height of his fame. He tweeted a heart emoji at my sister and I remember us fangirling about it. It's been weird to watch him grow and then see it all crashing down, with all the MDE drama and Austin Jones (🤮) shit. I had a great time watching this :)

Dude I am LOVING these videos! Please make more, I will constantly watch them! Thank you!

Really glad to have found your stuff as a scene lifer! Excited to catch up

Here from Johnny mentioning you, watched the video, staying bc your vibe is chill & your video was well done! Definitely subbed 😊 also I LOVE the cozy representative

Watched Johnnies reaction to this and thought to come and watch it for myself. So crazzyy that I was ACTUALLY following all this drama when it actually happened back when I was 13. Not thinking anything was wrong with what Bryan did. He exploited fans that just wanted to be part of his “cool” life. Fans that probably looked up to him for YEARS.

Thank you for your video! Very entertaining and informative. Big respect for these poor souls who HAD to be a part of My Digital Escape.

I had no idea about Bryanstars downfall before this. Used to watch his videos when I was slightly more emo than I am now. Great content, keep it up.

this definitely unlocked a part of my brain i havent delved into in a while 😭 thanks for that + nice vid!!

You deserve a much bigger platform with content this good. Keep it up man.

Omg found a new channel to binge as I'm waiting to get outta work!! 🥳🤘 Ty 💜

I really enjoyed the video and your reflection/ summary at the end was very good 👍

First time I was introduced to Bryan Stars was when I watched a modern day escape interview and he was the one interviewing. After my emo phase, I forgot about him. Always wanted to know what happened and I can't wait to watch this

Really well made video, surprised you aren't already a huge channel, keep up the hard work , this was very nicely put together :)

thank you for making this!! super nostalgic in a weird way

Just found your channel, you're my go to youtuber to listen to whilst I clean now, thoroughly enjoyed this video!

Thank you for such a well thought out and detailed video! I always wondered about what happened to him after the NSN incident.

I watched a couple of your videos not realizing I wasn’t subscribed. Great work! Love your channel look forward to seeing more content good luck! You deserve more subscribers

I like the way you explained and edited this It's like watching a movie. Very detailed from beginning to end or should i say rise and fall.

Bryan's channel just came to my attention today, and then I saw this. However, I am glad it was you who elaborated on this. I absolutely love your video!

came here from Johnnie's video! keep going with your channel, this is good quality production.

This video is brilliant and so damn well put together. Deserves way more love as does your channel overall.

Between two days ago when I found your channel and now I’ve literally watched you gain over 1000 subs, keep it up man!!

I’ve been binging your videos and just went to subscribe,, I’m surprised you’re not a bigger creator! I love your content keep up the good work

the only other person talking about bryanstars was the cozy representative and I saw that one. I still wish he did more pop punk and harcore bands, then the scene metalcore and post hardcore bands and doing 7 interviews at a time. I was a fan of bryanstars at 21. I'll watch his warped blogs and some older interviews and that's it. I never cared about the my digital escape drama that happend and never knew the other memebers. I just started watching johnnie guilbert in 2019 and now subscribed to him the most.

Very good video I knew nothing and now I know it all. I literally had one question and I got so much more information. You formatted this video very well. Especially with the editing. I'm going to try and stay caught up with you so expect more comments

well done man you covered everything on Bryan perfectly i really did like Bryan I started watching him when I was only 19 his interviews I really did enjoy it’s sad what happened to him I hope someday he gets his life together and starts being a better person realizes what he did was wrong and hurt a lot of people around him

And might I add that you might as well be my favorite channel now the overall quality of this video was 1000/10 super engaged and interested the whole time keep up the great work man glad that I can join you on your journey by subbing 🙌🏻

Dude, you have a way with conclusive truths... like, you can make sense of lunacy. Or find the lunacy in what presents itself as sense. Glad to see the channel's gettin' sticky. Keep comin' with the digital dope!

It is absolutely insane that I use to idealize these people. I remember all these videos and people it is crazy I use to be “in love” with some of these guys as a kid and it’s scary to think I could have easily of been a victim. This is an amazing video I love how you really empathize with them while also wanting to hold them accountable for the really reallyyyy messed up things he did. I think it’s good for people to hear both sides.

Incredible video, the amount of dedication and research is absolutely insane!!!

Dude!! I haven’t thought about this guy in so long. The nostalgia is real. Also can’t wait for this channel to blow up

I recently came across your videos ❤ I’m so here for your content . Brings me back to my younger days

I can tell your channel is gonna be big. Your videos are amazing

Subscribed, you have great style and the editing is very nice. Excited to see you grow!

I haven't heard these names in so long. The algorithm has came through. This was a great retrospective. 🖤

I listen to these kinds of KZfaq videos at work so it’s rare that I’ll ever watch the actual video, immediately subbed cause nowhere NEAR enough subscribers and for the periphery poster

You made 30 minutes fly by! This is awesome. Keep it up!

This video is amazing I love the newer long content of this Channel good job dude

Your channel needs to blow up!! Great job, man!

this video keeps me so entertained, also checked out your other videos, definitely my new favorite youtuber!!

I have been wondering abt this whole thing and this explained a lot! Gr8 video!

Put this on as background noise so i could take a nap at work... had to rewind cus my interest was peaked. I had no idea this is why he fell off. Definitely subscribing, this is video #2 thats popped up on my feed, both very intriguing and informative 👌

I have to say my dude. I love the way you do your content. This is so authentic. Well researched and funny. Dunno what else to say other than. Fuckin keep them up dude. You got another sub.

Very cool video. Loveing these uploads man keep it up! ❤

Maybe he did get caught up in the fame, money, etc, and lost his way. But it doesn't change that he hurt several people in scummy, manipulative, sleazy ways along the way. I can't imagine making the decisions he did and being able to even sleep at night

"Mr. Stars, for the crime of cringe you will be sentenced to only fate you deserve. Now face the wall."

During this time I would say i was in the alternative then black metal community. Never really knew what the metalcore/emo scene really was as far as MCR or Hawthorne Heights. But man, these KZfaq stories past are a nostalgia trip. Thank you for this.

Hey just want to say I'm a new sub.Being today.Being after 4 vids. The last of this video looking at you and understanding. Thank you! Keep growing. Coming from a formal Emo girl, who was forced out of lifestyle, and cliché worked at Hottopic ... Haha still have it in 🖤

i love your channel just watched my first video about the other emo dude and now im gonna binge the rest

you should be a much bigger youtuber, your content is great. you covered this in such a great way

I didn't know who he was but this was a really interesting video and I am surprised you aren't a bigger channel! Keep going - you're great!

Your videos are giving me such 2010s emo kid nostalgia, it's insane. Especially on the day I wear my D.R.U.G.S shirt and I subbed SO FAST😭🖤

I’m super impressed! Good presentation and great storytelling. You got it down man.

This video is fuckin incredible bro. I remember all this happening in real time and just feeling so bad for the MDE members & pissed off at Bryans actions, starting off as a fan of Bryan's vids myself. Also, your commentary had me dead the whole time haha Great detailed video man!

amazing video homie, haven't thought about all of that in years

The fact that this was such a thing in two generations of scene life that I was a close witness to both times makes me want to listen to only Josh Groban until I die

hey just wanted to say this was the first video of yours i have seen. and really enjoyed it well put together and formulated ^^ you my good sir just got a new subscriber

i have been waiting for this video for years!!!! i lived for his videos this was awesome

What a blast from the past, I didnt know all this happened to him. Thanks for this

Fuggin love your content!!! Subbed

Amazing youtuber, im here before you blow tf up bro

i have been absolutely EATING UP your content! great work!