Sam (Afterthoughts)
@afterthoughts.bsky.social
Video essayist. Fiction Writer. ❌ AI slop.
Climbing rocks and living in 🚗 with best friend 🐶
Climbing rocks and living in 🚗 with best friend 🐶
Pinned
I have worked harder on this than on any previous video. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight 🌱❤️
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
Somehow, in the 3.5 years I've lived in my car, I haven't made a video about it.
I've certainly developed thoughts about community building & care, land rights, idk, minimalism? Going nuclear on your own life for the sake of mental health?? Lol, someday words will happen and that'll be neat.
I've certainly developed thoughts about community building & care, land rights, idk, minimalism? Going nuclear on your own life for the sake of mental health?? Lol, someday words will happen and that'll be neat.
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Somehow, in the 3.5 years I've lived in my car, I haven't made a video about it.
I've certainly developed thoughts about community building & care, land rights, idk, minimalism? Going nuclear on your own life for the sake of mental health?? Lol, someday words will happen and that'll be neat.
I've certainly developed thoughts about community building & care, land rights, idk, minimalism? Going nuclear on your own life for the sake of mental health?? Lol, someday words will happen and that'll be neat.
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if you are a creator I recommend watching Sam’s video. And if you aren’t a creator watch it anyway.
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
if you are a creator I recommend watching Sam’s video. And if you aren’t a creator watch it anyway.
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I feel very called out by this video in a good way
November 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I feel very called out by this video in a good way
VIDEO ESSAYISTS: what is the most ridiculous, nitpicky, pedantic thing you've spent 1+ hours of your time on?
I reexported + reuploaded an entire video because I wanted to raise the outro music by 3db. I'm sure I will think of more lol.
I reexported + reuploaded an entire video because I wanted to raise the outro music by 3db. I'm sure I will think of more lol.
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
VIDEO ESSAYISTS: what is the most ridiculous, nitpicky, pedantic thing you've spent 1+ hours of your time on?
I reexported + reuploaded an entire video because I wanted to raise the outro music by 3db. I'm sure I will think of more lol.
I reexported + reuploaded an entire video because I wanted to raise the outro music by 3db. I'm sure I will think of more lol.
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oh man, the section about "building the skill of finishing things" REALLY resonates with me, as well as the tangent about "finishing/releasing something" feeling like admitting that you *can't* make something better than it is at that moment
November 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
oh man, the section about "building the skill of finishing things" REALLY resonates with me, as well as the tangent about "finishing/releasing something" feeling like admitting that you *can't* make something better than it is at that moment
A messy video about creative perfectionism
YouTube video by Afterthoughts
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November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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hey you fucks this is good
I have worked harder on this than on any previous video. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight 🌱❤️
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
hey you fucks this is good
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As I said in the video's comments: I have never been prouder to have my art in something.
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
As I said in the video's comments: I have never been prouder to have my art in something.
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I have worked harder on this than on any previous video. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight 🌱❤️
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I have worked harder on this than on any previous video. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight 🌱❤️
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
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Don't cross the line
BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless Starbucks finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.
Starbucks unionized workers say they'll strike on Nov. 13 if coffee giant doesn't finalize contract
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Don't cross the line
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Interested in Solarpunk, and/or environmental and labor organizing? Well hot damn I got the video for you.
I have worked harder on this than on any previous video. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight 🌱❤️
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Interested in Solarpunk, and/or environmental and labor organizing? Well hot damn I got the video for you.
Of course I have a spreadsheet tracking published and upcoming videos.
Since I started my channel, I've published between 4 & 6 videos each year. We're at 6 this year. I want to break my record. 😂 😤
Since I started my channel, I've published between 4 & 6 videos each year. We're at 6 this year. I want to break my record. 😂 😤
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Of course I have a spreadsheet tracking published and upcoming videos.
Since I started my channel, I've published between 4 & 6 videos each year. We're at 6 this year. I want to break my record. 😂 😤
Since I started my channel, I've published between 4 & 6 videos each year. We're at 6 this year. I want to break my record. 😂 😤
I have worked harder on this than on any previous video. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight 🌱❤️
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I have worked harder on this than on any previous video. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight 🌱❤️
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
youtu.be/pLYD3CG-5BQ
I like to think that, to the right friends, my ADHD is a delightful treat.
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I like to think that, to the right friends, my ADHD is a delightful treat.
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Ranking Twilight Zone Episodes to Save the USA
YouTube video by Katie and Catburger
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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“To make a thief, make an owner; to create crime, create laws.” -Ursula LeGuin
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
“To make a thief, make an owner; to create crime, create laws.” -Ursula LeGuin
Golly, is it time for my yearly reminder that Carlos Maza is one of the best video essayists to have existed on the Youtube platform? Guess so!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCKe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCKe...
The "Pay For It" Scam
YouTube video by Carlos Maza
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Golly, is it time for my yearly reminder that Carlos Maza is one of the best video essayists to have existed on the Youtube platform? Guess so!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCKe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCKe...
Happy place ❤️
October 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Happy place ❤️
lol yay
tbh still can’t believe this one
tbh still can’t believe this one
October 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
lol yay
tbh still can’t believe this one
tbh still can’t believe this one
If you subscribe to Josh and not me (or vice versa) then you are not fully experiencing the dumb shit we make
In the unlikely event that there are 24 people who follow me that aren’t subscribed to Sam yet, what are you doing? Go subscribe!
Me trying to pretend I’m not refreshing this every 10 minutes
October 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
If you subscribe to Josh and not me (or vice versa) then you are not fully experiencing the dumb shit we make
Me trying to pretend I’m not refreshing this every 10 minutes
October 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Me trying to pretend I’m not refreshing this every 10 minutes
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This is such a well done video and important
14:44 runtime
14:44 runtime
October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This is such a well done video and important
14:44 runtime
14:44 runtime
Love @jameswoodall.bsky.social 's work. He often covers subjects I've already seen explored, but with such care & passion that the journey is always worthwhile.
(But also, in the replies I'll link some videos that I hadn't seen covered elsewhere, and quite enjoyed)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffqv...
(But also, in the replies I'll link some videos that I hadn't seen covered elsewhere, and quite enjoyed)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffqv...
The Rules Of Comedy: What Can't Comedians Say?
YouTube video by James Woodall
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Love @jameswoodall.bsky.social 's work. He often covers subjects I've already seen explored, but with such care & passion that the journey is always worthwhile.
(But also, in the replies I'll link some videos that I hadn't seen covered elsewhere, and quite enjoyed)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffqv...
(But also, in the replies I'll link some videos that I hadn't seen covered elsewhere, and quite enjoyed)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffqv...
So, so, so happy ❤️
September 30, 2025 at 5:18 AM
So, so, so happy ❤️