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A bit of a delay...

Hey folks .... came into the studio early this morning and AJ looking like he has not slept at all.

He will know more as the day goes on, but we will have to cancel all of today's plans. 

AS SOON as I know - I will update with the time of the premiere. Looking at tomorrow afternoon. 

I personally feel like I am letting each of you down when I cannot find a  successful way to help AJ create the quality he wants within the time  he needs, in order to fulfill promises to you. Jen and I both work hard to find the support he needs. WE WILL GET THERE. And we could not do it without each of you.

If anyone has perfected cloning - hook a girl up, please. 

With lots of love,

Victoria 

A bit of a delay...

Comments

The dreaded champagne hangover?

Harley

Hey Victoria! I think it's cool to share "the secret" truth about the tree of knowledge in this universe. If a woman tells a man flirtatiously that her panties are blue...He can imagine that they are, but only she would be the one to reveal whether or not she's telling the truth. (wink) I had grappled with the philosophy behind The "Right to Choose" all my life and I'm so grateful that Jehovah, Our Creator, had made me make a full circle in my discoveries. https://www.beintrigued.com/post/flaming-nazi-descends-on-prey-in-a-green-onesie

Mary Jeanne Cincotta

Melatonin? I find it helps sometimes. Quiets all the voices. Kinda like a tin foil hat on the inside v

Howard Perlin

I hope you never feel like never trying again.

Eric Russow

Cool video

Eric Russow

Feel better AJ, can't wait! Take time to feel better

Marco Hennebury

You're not letting us down. AJ's not feeling well. It happens. We'll be here when he's up and around.

Bryce A. Lynch

Hey, we all have those days and the community of like-minded individuals totally understand. I've seen you have advertised roles to outsource tasks, I have a scientific research and investigation background; I would love to help.

James Copeland

If you don’t take care of yourselves, you’re of no use to us! Much love! 💚💚💚

Chelsey Garris

Dude, Life Happens, I think we will all live just fine. Hope AJ feels better soon. Stay Blessed.

Kevin Green

Another new Patreon subscriber here too. Love the show, hooked and can't stop spreading the word about The Why Files. Excellent work AJ and supporting crew !!!!!! AJ's little jig at the end is funny too. I found myself dancing to it, more then once. lmao

dan strachan

This last rattler got me on Patreon. I think its important y'all enjoy some life. Vacation!?

Justin Moore

Get some rest AJ we all need to sleep

Martin Diderichsen

You're not letting us down!!!! Take good care of yourself and AJ and do not worry about work and us we anderstand that jor loved ones ar the most important thing in our lives Zo take care And we love you both 😙

Bas Kok

Rest, there is time enough for you to inform us, please get rest.

Olabisi R

Obviously, you’ve spoiled us all! Lol. Don’t burn yourselves out, it’s not worth it. Besides, the episodes are all worth the wait…well, usually lol 🙈 Main-tain, my friends! 👍

Tony K

AJ's quality is worth waiting for. Anything worthwhile takes time

Philip Booth

And… I do seriously think you need to have a break room at the new place called mel’s hole. I mean what would Seinfeld be without Thelonious Monk?

Personeum

Yeah, I mean I’m not gonna lie. I was disappointed but that’s because AJ and y’all do such good work. As evidenced by me becoming a patreon supporter for the first time ever!! So take care! We are fine and will still be here!

Personeum

This episode was worth the wait! You are making network quality shows, and the pace you are on is incredible when one stops to think about 50+ episodes a year.

Brad Moran

Fantastic episode! This is one I want to believe. Wish it would get more serious attention.

Trish Edwards

I'm gonna be honest. Reading these comments choked me up. Thanks so much the support. Truly.

The Why Files

Please AJ don’t kill yourself. I’d be ok with one episode every other week and maybe with a short in between to keep the algorithm happy

Flamboyance (Travel with)

It's all good. Get some much needed rest, and we are all looking forward to tomorrow.

Ricardo Vidallon

He’s lucky to have support like you guys. Sometimes it takes a loved one to tell us when it’s time to stop and rest. Take a break! You all deserve it!

Jennifer Moss

Hi Victoria! Sorry to tell you but that cloning scenario is a bit of a no go yet. There's complications with the processing. Especially as the source DNA material comes from an older specimen. We just do not have the technology yet. 🤔 😲 But I'm working on it! 🙂

Lee Densmore

Take the week off! You guys are doing too much.

Sibyle

I just joined the Patreon too. You guys put so much time and research to make every episode magnifique and I love you for that!

ERIN WEINBERG

I just joined you on Patreon. Why? Because your episodes are so creative and entertaining. And informative too. AJ and Hecklefish, you are the best.

Carol Coristine

First time poster — for this! Love everything you all do. Really look forward to the new episodes. And 1000% want you all to be happy and healthy more than anything — work life balance. AND trust that you want the highest quality. Take your time, take your breaks, and no worries if we (I?) have to wait a bit longer, that just builds up the anticipation. And worrying about rushing low quality is just worrying and stress. Do what you think is best and I’m sure your supporters are full behind you.

Eric Brodeur

No worries at all! It’s obvious AJ is particular about quality in all of TWF videos. If it takes a few extra days for him to be satisfied with the result, I’m happy to wait. Anticipation is part of the package.

Joan Robinson

Total on board with doing whatever it takes to keep yourselves healthy and happy. Can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday night with the WF? gang. In the words of a wise man, Be safe, Be kind, and know that you are appreciated!

Debbie Peterson

No worries been there before lol - rest up AJ and heckle fish! Will be waiting however long it takes my dudes!

Chris Conlan

We are happy to wait. Nothing is more important than your health and well-being. We'll be here when he is well-rested, fit and well.

Julie Allsop

Lots of YTers do 3 weeks of video, 4th week no video. I think it allows them to catch-up, maybe that schedule would help?

Bee

Can’t wait till tomorrow!!! I’ll be at a wedding ( watching the The Why Files) !!!! Don’t tell anyone…shhhhh

Kathleen Dorney

2 weeks per episode. Keep the quality high and the content exciting. We love you guys, take a day off once in a while.

James Childs

Rest and ensure he gets breaks. We don't want AJ being ill.

Daniel Nye

Agreed!

Wyo_ Dog7

This. Take the week. You’ll be happy you did. Thanks for the content!

Sean Harris (Thank You Bray Wyatt)

We love the quality, don’t overwork, it’s all good! We can wait, we’ll still be here :)

Justin

Please rest. We will still be here.

Cherie Miller

While I love my weekly dose of the Why Files and it pains me to say this. Why not let this week go? Post this video next Thursday and use the time between to get slightly ahead for the following week. It really feels like you are all on a knife's edge and this might help with the pressure.

Colin Butterworth

Honesty, this is better for me. I am in the middle of moving today. Tomorrow, I will be able to sit down and actually pay attention... err... hopefully!

Fizzgig

I demand better! 😝 J/K

PaBSt

You are not letting us down AJ!!!!! Get some well deserved rest.

Ellis Ray

We're here for you and the WF team Victoria! Big hugs to AJ (that dude pushes himself TOO hard) and the rest of y'all! Tell AJ to get some rest, I'm officially worried about him now.

Autumn Spredemann

You are not letting us down! Old saying, good things come to those who wait. I just hope all of y'all and AJ dont ruin your health by stressing over deadlines. Stress will reek havoc on your physical and mental health. Once y'all get into a groove it will all start clicking along. I just love you guys. Be kind ( to yourself too), and know you're appreciated. Hmmmmm where have I heard that before?

MAGGIE MCCALL

We support you! And I think so many of us have been there. One thought would be set a deadline a day later than you think you can get it done, and go from there. (and don’t forget to add some time off in that)

Wyo_ Dog7

I just relized something, that is exactly how I looked before going to brief; the base commander, squadron commander and NATO. Especially in Germany he always wanted to bet me on weather or not my forecasts were accurate.

Karl poff

Being a former mental health counselor and a retired military weather forecaster I wanted to impart some wisdom that could help, but I got nothing, shit happens...whiskey helps (although with my diabetes I switched to tequila) just know everyone supports you we all love what you do and patience is a virtue we should all learn. Just be you relax and know this too will pass.

Karl poff

Tranquilo. Take a week or two off and come back refreshed.

Safe and effective!

As a paralegal/office manager for a busy medical practice I have to juggle deadlines all the time. What if you promise a Premier 2x per month, and then if it’s doable to provide one or two in between on notice, then no one is let down. Expectations are for Quality not quantity, and if you over deliver one month than your golden!! Just a thought!!

Skinny Piglet

A.J. we haven't chatted in awhile, but I wanted to share something with you that could be vitally important at this moment. I need to teach/show you the "Denny's" mantra. (Have a little belief in me it has gotten many a server through nightmare bar rushes) It is quite simple, pause the world around you and take a few slow deep breaths, and simply say this "Aum" and let the vibration reverberate through your core, on the third time add this special addendum to it "Aum....FUCK IT!" There is only so much you can do. Now giggle at the absurdity of letting all of this get you in the mode for a Scotch & Maalox, and for a moment ditch the ladle as you go for Hecklefishes Vodka pond... "Aum FUCK IT!!!" Let it go, you are not Atlas, the weight of the world isn't upon your shoulders, so stop putting the weight of the world on those closest to you upon theirs :-) Use the three tools we have to exist without disrupting the natural order of things: 1: To Accept, 2: To Love, and 3:, Understand. For to do anything else is to implement your will over another, that is where you cut yourself off from the universe, reenact scenes from the Exorcist so remember the mantra to center yourself once again, nothing could be simpler "Aum!!!! FUCK IT!!!" don't struggle with the absurdities of life, embrace them. It is so much more entertaining and it pisses off divorce attorneys :-) Love & Light, Sincerely Azrahn (Aka C.D. Strahle)

C.D. Strahle

Take care of yourself. We will be here.

Tom Hingsbergen

We really aren't going anywhere. Your health, mental and physical, is just too important. Take a vacation to recharge. The world is a better place with the Why Files team in it, which is why we're all so dedicated. Don't feel guilty when you're doing the best you can. Guilt is totally optional. But pay attention to your own personal health needs. Everyone will understand! Each one of you is so special and valuable. I'll be sending good juju your way. <3

DonnaG

Take a knee AJ and team, us avid fans can hold on, no?! 👊😘❤

TheRealBillyboy

Quality entertainment comes at a cost. Rest up AJ! We're not going anywhere. :)

Mike&Murf

We can wait. Not a big deal at all.

scott considine

Can we get a hint at what this weeks video is about? To hold us over lol

Drew Still

On another note Operation Podcast is dambusters! Absolutely awesome as!!!!

Gavin Evans

A.J. don't kill yourself it's just YouTube that's the best part about YouTube is that you can take time if you need it but coming from TV im sure you feel like you have to have a deadline most of us are patient.

Adam (Pappy) Koehler

Hey Victoria, the production quality that you all put is incredible. You each do the work of twenty. I can imagine suggesting to AJ to slow it down would be impossible. Rest assured that each and every Whyfiler appreciates everything that you all put in and we will all welcome in the new video when it’s good and ready. Love and light to you all! Gavinator

Gavin Evans

Take care of yourselves first! We are here waiting no matter how long it takes silly geese!!

Seb

I think you guys should build some recovery time into the schedule. Eventually AJ and team will get burnt out, sick etc. I love the episodes, but not at the expense of everyone's well being.

Erik Ringerud

It is one of the greatest mysteries of the universe, just how the Why Files team is able to produce great quality videos every week. Without fail, and without causing a suicidal level of burnout for all'ya-all!

Mustafa's Fleas

Hey... It's ready when it's ready, there's no panic here... I just really appreciate the effort you all put in, and the resulting videos made from that effort... we all do, that's why we're here 😉

MadPete

You guys are not in the military so don’t get your panties in a wad, we love u and want you healthy, AJ, hecklefish, Jen, Victoria and Mr Gino’s Storytime, (& whomever else is there) we can binge watch old episodes while you rest up and finish this one next up to your perfection. The heck with Wm Shatner! It is a professional crew! Hugs from the Guppies!

Ruth Whisnant

Totally prefer a well rested and healthy AJ. Take care of your health, all of you. Weekly episodes are great and a real treat, but not as sweet if it means you're running ragged. Much love to you all.

Brian Sincerbeaux

Some of my favorite shows produce fewer than 30 episodes per year, with their staffs taking months off at a time. I think you guys can afford a delay here and there.

Hank Meyer

I noticed AJ has lost some weight - he needs to bulk up and get some rest - every “totally unprofessional “ production need to have bulky muscular hosts!!

karl marx

Take care of your personal well being. We can all wait.

Aion00

Hey, we’ll be here waiting. His health is far more important and you’re doing fantastic 💜

Wendy Middleton

Love from the UK to all the WF fam, thanks for the update Victoria, the real fans will ALWAYS 🤗 be here to support you and the amazing content you put out it's just important not too burn yourselves out? The videos and production have become very slick but your health and family come first. We will be here waiting, please make sure you are too 💕💕

Paul Hutt

Take time off humans- you are working too hard- we aren’t going anywhere! 🧡✨

Julia Fox

Rest up, and avoid the burn out. You all are excellent humans.

Meatblocker

Sounds like AJ needs a strong piece of 6mg Cinnamon Surge and a good long nap. Regards and well wishes to him, HFM, you and the rest of the crew thst works hard to keep us entertained and informed!

Raj Hudek

It wouldn't be a charmingly "totally unprofessional" production if there weren't delays now and again. Mind/body/Family/everything else -then at the very very end -the Whyfiles.

Sonny A

I agree with others suggesting the rerun option. I enjoy rewatching the older videos.

HattieAnne

Appreciate the update. Self-care first, always!

EuroJenn

Totally understand. Take your time. We love you guys! AJ deserves a foot rub. Have Gino do it lol.

Mau from Chile

Thanks for the update. It keeps us from worrying about you!! No worries!! We are here no matter what and we support you guys always!! Take your time AJ! Be healthy. Get some sleep. We love all you guys!!

Kelli McMahon

All good, but thanks for letting us know: otherwise, if there was nothing but radio silence, we would worry about you guys!

Timotheus

I can wait .... I don't want to, but I understand the creative process is unpredictable. As long as the story is good I'm OK with the delay. I'll just watch a rerun!

Rick H

All these comments above are sending the love straight to your hearts. We will gladly wait and the waiting will make the next episode all the sweeter!

Moniker

How DARE you be human!!!!1!!1!!11@2!! Get some rest. Self-care is overlooked in today's world and it is essential for...living. Feel better soon!

Jason Spencer

I feel like I may speak for everyone when I say take care of yourselves first, create the quality we know and love when you can, and it'll come out when it comes out. We don't mind waiting for y'all. This is a fantastic channel, and we wish you all the best. Praying for rest and recovery for you all.

Michael Moore

A.J. It's not a rowboat and the Captain doesn't need to waterski. What makes the show great is your artistry, authorship and a talent for the showman's presentation. Take a deep breath. Take one thing at a time. In the stillness of no mind the divine shines through. We will gladly wait for you.

Jim Sharrow

Honestly... You guys go over and above every week... Your the only ones doing a Premiere very week... cut yourselves some slack!! We love you and we will wait for you to do you best and highest work. Take care of you health and well-being so we can continue to enjoy your content. Sending Love and Light to all!!

Skinny Piglet

I worked in six Sigma for about seven years and the faster better cheaper concept. I constantly pointed out that it’s a circle if you divide into thirds you can’t increase one without decreasing another you can’t do all three after a certain point they have to be balanced.

Bosco Lemonzit

I’m praying over everyone on the team!

Payratroopah 108

Rest up Aj you deserve it. We will all watch it when it airs

Matt

Don't feel like you're letting us down. You guys are doing a LOT. As much as I enjoy all of it, I think Rawhide & MissKitty are right. We're not going anywhere. You've established a loyal set of followers now. Maybe slow it down a bit. It's not like you have a crew of 20 with a group of writers. 💞

D.Shepherd

You guys are too hard on yourselves. We'll be here, get some rest. We love you guys!

Joe P

Stuff happens. It would be unreasonable of us to expect episodes on time or early every single time. Sometimes it takes a little more time, sometimes you have to cancel. It's fine as long as you communicate.

nitritre

Because AJ & y'all have taken on way too much. Podcasts , Deep Dives, New Episode, And so much more. Not enough time to do it all so something has to give. Cut back on how many things you are all trying to do & produce.

Rawhide & MissKitty

Rest up and don't stress, take care of yourself. Y'all will figure it out as y'all grow..just takes time. ❤️

AC

I wholeheartedly agree will what everyone is saying! Please rest up! Take some time off if need be! We will be here, grateful for whatever you produce! ☺️🙏🏼

Miyo

I think I’d prefer this over daily delays. Take a few weeks, get that backlog down, rest. Pay my little $3 for a month if the rest of the year benefits.

Justin From Richmond

Rest up you guys deserve it. Always quality content, cannot be easy to constantly produce videos every week. Even the South Park creators took extended weeks off from producing content episodes.

Jimbo KZ

Saturday will be good for me because the stock market is not open on that day.

Jose Zayas

Thank you for keeping us informed. I have a lot of things on my mind and I forget a lot of things and the time day and year

Jose Zayas

Don’t worry about and get some rest. We have all been there! We aren’t going anywhere.

NikkiBubblesMom

I'm so sorry you're not feeling well AJ. Hecklefish didn't go on a rant and accidently throw tank water in your face and give you fin and gil disease. Seriously though, "If you don't have your health, you don't have anything." - Chuck Pagano 😎

19BiGRED74

S'ok. We'll be around.❤

Jan Bounds

Rest up and dont stress! We will be here whenever the video comes out 💛

Ashley Ritchie

You guys are always so generous with your time for us fans. You have our unwavering support in taking a breath. For real. Dont stress over it. Breathe and take care of yourselves. You can't pour from an empty cup and your well being matters. Sending love to the whole team. Take care of yourself and each other.

John and Melissa Jett

Nothing but love for you guys!

Michael Rivera

For any type of business or production, My dad taught me that you can only have 2/3 at best and to reset unreasonable expectations or you’re setting yourself up for failure. Pick two: Quality, Speed, Great service. Expectations of having all 3 concurrently are a recipe for disaster. Y’all rock, lighten up and have more fun. 💞

Linda Moehlman

I can’t imagine the amount of time and effort it takes to make an episode. And then doing that week after week after week. Please take a break. It’s well deserved. We’d rather see you healthy and happy. We’re not going anywhere. 😀

Derek Kleinbauer

Don't stress about it. AJ needs to slow down and believe in what you all do, you create the most wonderful content that we all support and enjoy. But no one should have to work a 120-hour week as you will hit a wall at some point, I know, I've done it myself more than once. Take a break, share the load, ignore the stats and remember we'll all still be here! Love and best wishes to AJ, Victoria and everyone at WF 💗🙏💪👍

Lorem Ipsum

Honestly, I feel like the pressure to put one out every week has gotten too much. Take a month off and have some saved so you aren’t fretting over deadlines.

Christopher Troksa

Y’all are doing great, don’t worry about it

John Doe

Recharge the batteries Aj. Hope you feel better soon!

JimmyJames

I think crew should take a few weeks off to rest, recover and catch up. You have an extremely loyal fan base, they will understand.

Dalton The Cooler

Balance your life! Don’t burn yourself out - we’re not worth it. ❤️ 😂

Nicco Simone

Love the Why Files and it is not a problem to wait for the video.

carol walker

AJ is more important than the release of this video

Tobi Wan

This is what happens when you start reviewing Ashton's MH370 videos that have taken Twitter by storm, you don't sleep 🤯 anyhow, AJ get some rest, let Hecklefish take care of the studio and know that you are appreciated ❤️

Jason Sanford

Seriously, you should not feel a need to apologize. All of you take a beat and relax. Go grab some Applebees, and a margarita. The Why Files team is amazing. Hang in there and know that you are appreciated.

Ed E Buskirk

I'd rather wait and have AJ be un-stressed. When he's happy, we'll be thrilled.

Joshua Kane

I think I am echoing what a lot of others are saying, but take the weekend off, no show this week, recharge and change the timing of the wed podcast, having it the day before the live show is suppose to happen was bound to cause this sort of backup problem. Or do the wed podcast twice a month, not weekly and change it to Tuesdays or something. Fewer shows is better than a dead AJ.

Bosco Lemonzit

You guys should all go on a vacation to get away from all of it for a couple of weeks.

Rusty Shackleford

We love you all! Thanks for the amazing content that we know you work so hard on (especially Heckle Fish). Don't over work yourselves!

Joshua Chavez

AJ was up all night??? Let me guess HeckleFish & AJ are looking for some proof that there is actually a special spot in Varginha? If that is the case may I suggest that Victoria and Jen give them a hand. Just kidding... take your time team.... we love your content and appreciate your hard work.

AlphaFoxtrot

Its so much better without hecklefish. On Spotify the add for Spotify at the beginning is so abrasive. I hate to admit that I've begun skipping it. 15 secs at a time. Even when I bring up topics I learned about on why files some of my friends crack jokes, "did you hear about that from your stupid little fish" I think more people would get into why files if there where more deep dives available like the Adam and eve story one that removes the annoying interruptions.

Paul Davidson

No worries. Take care of yourselves. Your videos are always well worth the wait. Take a vacation and relax, we'll still be here.

Bill Mahoney

We love AJ and feel that his health is more important than any deadline. ❤️

Nikki

The fact that you all put out GREAT, consistent content is why you are the best channel out there. That being said, it's more than worth the wait. The quality of work you do takes time, so please don't overwork anybody there. Thanks for the dedication and hard work!

Woody Smith

These episodes are worth the wait. Stress not AJ and team.

CF

Health comes first, get AJ to take a break. Once he’s removed from the task for a bit, he can come back with renewed vigor and a calm brain and put it together much quicker.

Patrick Thomas

We support AJ and the team no matter what. Health and hearts come first, then content. Much love to all of you. 💜

Valorie Rose Lyons

No worries just take your time. Whenever you publish the new content I'll be there watching :)

Vilmos László Tell

We all appreciate you all and everything you do as a Team. A.J. take care of yourself First and Foremost get the rest you need and the Comfort Food that your body is craving for a reason to help you bounce back. Don't kill yourself we love your content and projects and can patiently wait for you to heal 💝💖🙏🏻

Elise

Please tell AJ to take a break ♥️ I'm sure none of us would mind at all if it just came out next week instead and he could get some sleep and much needed rest. The videos are such a high production at this point, I would love it if we got them every two weeks and it gave AJ essentially a week to recover, or spread out the work over two weeks. AJ if you see this, please take care of yourself ♥️ we all love you very much!

Fantasy Files Podcast

We get it! Don’t worry us … we’ll be here when everyone is ready … prioritize health!

Todd Meredith

I just hope that the recent influx of Redditors complaining that they think the quality is dropping, triggered some anxiety leading to this situation.

Mathias Boerjan

Just have hecklefish take over.

Jennifer

Tell AJ that we're a patient lot and we're sticking with him no matter how long it takes. We don't want him to burn out.

Nikki G_0

Worth waiting for❤️❤️

Bethany Mock

Victoria, I really appreciate the heads up. You all do a great job and that's why I and I am sure many of us ate here supporting the WF? agenda. If it takes time, we will wait for it. Nobody needs to kill themselves over the content. The fact that you guys keep us in the loop is awesome and as stated, it goes a long way. Thank you all for what you do.

Vince In Houston

Maybe rethink doing so many projects at once if the Why Files are going to suffer because of it? You have winning formula, Why Files premiere followed by the After Files. Why fix what isn’t broken?

Finney’s Fosters

No compromises for quality! Whatever challenges you guys face, I'm sure there is enough of us out there that will wait for however long it takes. Upsets are needed sometimes for "balance"... Stay focused ;)

Max Schaffer

All of the above, and then some♥️ You do what you Gotta do. I can at least promise I’ll still be a huge fan and excited whenever the vid comes out😂

Bronwyn Allen-Kaeser

Guess what? Love you anyhow! Thank you for keeping us up to date so we don't worry. Take care of you.

Avery's Mom

Thanks for all the work you guys put in. No worries at all. I'm just happy to be here!

Spencer Allen

Take care of yourselves! Your health is more important than the videos!

Peter Anniko

No worries! You've already arrived! :-)

Rick Flynn

Thank you, Ladies for Protecting AJ from himself and moderating (deflecting) the pressures of success! You All are building an Empire and we are here to support, no matter what! Rest easy, AJ and Team 💞!

Bobbie Zarate

AJ, we don't mind hoe long it takes for a video to be out!! so don't worry please! we love WF and all of you guys!! so please take your time we will be here always!!!!

Carla Di Paola

Having done more than my fair share of video editing, I know it can be a MASSIVE pain in the ass. It's super time-consuming and can be frustrating beyond belief. And then you wait FOREVER while the video renders only to discover an error you missed or a bad cut or audio screw-up and then you have to fix it, render (and wait forever, again), and hope that THIS time, it's right... It's not fun. Take a break, AJ. Please. Go for a walk, eat a decent meal (NOT at the Studio), take a nap (also, NOT at the Studio) -- basically, do what you need to do to reset your brain -- then come back and start again. You're not Superman and no one expects you to be. We can wait. It's no big deal. :) Really.

Helvetica Bold

I'm not even disappointed, given the circumstances. We allcan wait, nobody wants any of the WF clan suffering. You're worth taking a break for.

Manny Melo

I believe it comes from the martial arts he's involved with.

Tru David

I demand you take a week off after today. As a doctor (not a doctor) I prescribe a week's rest.

Jackson

Just remember it's a marathon not a sprint to a marathon. We will be at the finish line.

Arne Odell Page

Do not kill yourself to deliver things, I think everyone understands.

hot4jav

Suggestion: I really look forward to the weekly posts and Thursday's are fine. Making them bi-weekly would not curb my enthusiasm (to steal a show name) but would in hance it. I donate once a month two great shows a month WOW. Now I think everyone would benefit from this. A loyal subscriber and supporter of all that you do AJ, Thanks

Calvin Lujan

AJ (and the rest) can take as much time as they need. Please don’t burn yourselves out trying to keep to a schedule too tight. The passion and energy you all bring to the show is the biggest selling point imo. With love ❤️🙏🏼

Jonathan Magboo

Hecklefish clogged the toilet again didn't he?

Theresa Smith

Good for you, making hum take care of himself 🧡

Tegan

I'm sure it will be worth the wait like it always is. AJ make sure you're taking care of yourself.

Neal Bird

No rush, we are all family here.

Timothy Farley

AJ you need to understand that we care for you and it doesn't matter how long the wait we will be here.

Janice Pinkston

Take your time! I am here because I love the content. Having it every Thursday is nice, but you are not bound by any obligations to anyone but yourselves (No network or streaming service contracts, etc.). I'm sure I speak for most of us when I say the quality of your videos are great and whenever we get them they are appreciated!!!

Daniel Grisham

We love the dedication, but we love AJ more. Health is so important so please take the time you need. My excitement for new episodes is super high whether I have to wait or not. Love you all for making this possible. Take care

Haley Johnson

I have a question for aj. In alot of his videos he uses the same sign of motto, it ends with "know you are appreciated" I like the sign off phrase thats not what my question is about. At the beginning of that sign off he typically starts making motions with his hands... the first one being a triangle symbol. Whats up with the hand triangle.

Paul Davidson

Producing a show a week is a HUGE undertaking. No worries if some episodes take longer. They are worth the wait!

Scott Hutchins

It’s all good! Tell AJ to get some rest & we’ll see you all soon! ☺️

Maija Smith

Ta for the info- and bless him- tell that man to sleep! Health, mental and physical take precedence!!

DawnAW

Glad to hear it

Shaun Murphy

Self love ❤️ comes first and we want many years of Aj. He deserves all the time off he needs to recover🥰

Eliana Brown

Hey, I'm impressed with the weekly time frame you guys try to keep. I love the content.

Paul Davidson

We love you all!!!!

The Why Files

AJ gives such great programs and we are happy for him to take a breather. Last night we watched some really early shows and noticed how much they have evolved. We missed not seeing him and Hecklefish but are willing to wait. Tell AJ to get some rest!

Holly Pierce

Yes - that's a huge issue.

The Why Files

We love you guys. We can be patient.

Jessica Gearhart

As has been mentioned, maybe a holiday is needed, go to every two weeks for a while and build up some episodes as a buffer, nobody would mind. Don’t clone AJ, as Multiplicity has shown us, we would end up with a more aggressive AJ, a homosexual AJ, and a dopey AJ, although that might be quite funny, the original one will do fine.

Spencer Pledge

Thanks - he is ok. We will get him to rest soon!

The Why Files

AJ’s health comes first. We can wait. We will continue to support this amazing channel and awesome community. There isn’t anything that comes close. Stay healthy!

TIMOTHY WILKENS

The quality and quantity of The Why Files is simply unmatched. Easily the best show on YouTube. I would not be upset if the episodes had to drop to once every 2 weeks just so AJ could get some sleep. Please take as much time as you need. You have more than earned it.

Jason Ireland

We have a plan ... the plan should work .... fingers crossed.

The Why Files

Look at all the comments and we are all fine with the delay , we can wait and we thank you for keeping us updated. Take care of yourselves. We all appreciate everyone at the WF Team. You have all our love support in this community.

Chris Cordoba

I’ll say it again. Take the week off. Get a second episode in the bank, and we’ll reconvene next Thursday!

MikeD

We, his true compatriots, which him lots of rest and recovery -- dont stress please keep AJ HEALTHY and if necessary have hecklefish do a show here and there! :) We love hecklefish!

Melanie Jo Simms

Thanks for informing us Anyway it doesn’t matter when it starts what matters is that we’re all ok. Heaps of respect to AJ & the team 🙏….and know that you are appreciated ❤️

A M Buda

You guys really need an editor (or 3). Someone to at least get the majority done and then AJ can put the finishing touches on it. An episode being late is fine. The thing we all worry about is AJ getting burnt out.

Chase Schleich

No worries at all. You guys make the best videos and sometimes rest is needed. Honestly even if you skipped a production cycle here or there to take a mental break it would be a healthy thing.

Joshua Levitsky

It takes however long it takes. It's not a big deal. If people get upset about a video coming out a little later than normal they are a bit uptight and need to relax.

Steve Longhi

HA! I just feel bad when we are still not sure of timing and already feel bad about missing another deadline - hate bothering you all with emails, but want to keep you as informed as I am!!

The Why Files

Girl, do not stress. Stuff happens. I hope you, AJ, and the entire crew are well. I love the show! Sending positive vibes out to the WF crew for much peace and success!

CerealKiller

The waiting makes it sweeter

Elon_Trump

Don't worry, it's obviously going to be amazing as always <3

Rog Blackmore

Health and well-being should ALWAYS come first - We refer to Work-Life balance in the corporate world all of the time - it should be NO different for all of you. Take the time you need - we love the content - that's why we are here, however, there can be no content if anyone burns out or gets sick from over work!!!

CJ Jones

May your coffee be strong and your sleep be peaceful.

Bearkrow

There is no need to apologize. We love you guys and what you fo for us. We will all patiently wait until you're ready. And those that throw a fit, screw them! We need AJ healthy and happy.

Jon Mickels

That is a huge issue ;(

The Why Files

Hope everything is ok with AJ and the team? I feel confident enough when I say that we, the WF fans, would rather wait a little bit longer for the episode if that helps AJ and the team out. Look after yourselves, gang!!

Raj Narula Trombone

New content EVERY week is very aggressive. I'd totally be okay if y'all released every two weeks. Thank you for all you do!

Angelique Fouquet

All of you guys are fantastic and I can totally relate to how AJ feels in creating things... I'm happy to wait a bit... besides Quality is always better than Quantity... just ask Disney...

Ken Malinski

There hasn’t been many times that it hasn’t been when expected so there’s no sweating it. As with many of the comments there’s a lot of understanding and support. Make sure that you do get enough rest as I’d be more upset with you guys if you made yourself seriously ill just to get to a deadline (which you set). We will be here when it’s ready 👍

Lee Bonds

We aren't going ANYWHERE!!! We all understand what its like to be working up against a deadline! Don't burn yourself out and press yourself too hard, any of you! You do amazing work and it will still get the love and views it deserves whenever it makes its way to YT. Haters will always hate whether you give them a reason or not so don't try to pay attention to any of that. We love you all at TWF's!

7Heather7

Personal health is priority nr 1. I think I speak for all of us, that I'd rather even miss the week's schedule altogether, than having AJ suffering from a burnout. (Guess the bigger problem is that the YT algorithm is devoid of such empathy...)

Mathias Boerjan

Hey, tell AJ it's fine. We can wait. He's overwhelmed it seems and maybe needs a little break. Everyone wins when you take a break from creating and come back.

Kyle Trail

Hope AJ is ok

Shaun Murphy

Take care of yourself, it's always worth the wait! Best YouTuber out there. Health and Quality over Quantity!

ЯΣVΛП

Saturday is fine. I hope AJ finds somebody that gets his style and can take some of the work load off him.

Adventures with Krit

¿Cuál es la prisa?

Tat Bestand

Completely selfishly, Saturday is so much better than Friday for me! But make sure AJ isn’t killing himself over this stuff, I don’t think anyone expects perfect scheduling from creators :)

Adrian Kemp

Start doing every 2 weeks until the new year. Get some rest and build up a buffer on episodes. Shorts will keep us entertained during the off weeks

Will Culbertson

Oh damn, I hope AJ is ok. Too much vodka maybe? 😉 serious note, make sure he takes it easy and rests. That goes for the whole team.

Jimov

No worries. I often wonder how you guys make such superb content in a week! I hope everyone at TWF is well. Take your time and look after yourselves.

Paul Jordan

It will always worth the wait! Thank you for everything you do AJ :)

Jay Ayala

Don't know what's going on, but we care about you guys and we need you around. One of the few sources exploring the truth out there. Please rest and take care of yourself. Get better!! ❤️❤️❤️

Shanon Freeman

Better not have been up late drinking Belvedere with Heckelfish…

Ryan Gallant

I think he's trying to do too much, setting unnecessary and unrealistic expectations. He needs to remember that we are here because we believe in him, not because of the amount or timeliness of the content he provides. We want him around for a long time.

Brad Fregger

Ok, I think I see. You want to be told your own standards of a show a week is not really possible so your Patreon’s need to go on record asking you, for the sake of quality productions to present shows in a different timeframe. Ok , maybe one a month would work better and a much richer quality product made possible should be tried. I did it, lol you go. Lmao. Your work is fun and educational , what better ? Thx

Mark william lane

Let Him Rest!!! We Love All of You!!!🤗

Kym Andreozzi

No worries ❤️

Tapper

self care is important, and AJ strives to always be a good example... right!? time to be a good example of taking a moment, taking a breather, and coming back to it with clear eyes and a clear head... please, take care of yourself and your family, first. It's ok, I don't mind if it's a bit late, I'm certain many others feel the same way.

pheobekate

Keeping everyone informed is the key to any delay. 🧠 It is not a problem at all. 💕 It does however make me very curious and raise my expectations which could be a double edged sword. 🤷🏼‍♂️😜

mirZda

Yeah, AJ needs a break. Please take care of yourself, don't let yourself burn out. We will wait. You can clearly see from these comments that your supporters truly care, and we believe the team's wellbeing is most important.

Amy_OnlyForHecklefish

Just breathe! Relax - no worries!

KC Styers

I think we all would agree that we want AJ to be rested, refreshed and healthy instead of being stressed & pulling all nighters to get the episode out. Take the day off, get some sleep and start again tomorrow.

Becky Ward

I’m sorry that this episode is giving him such fits. I’m sure that it will be great and the story about it’s creation will be added to your many great Behind the Scenes stories. Hope you are all able to savage a good weekend.

Michael Goad

Take care of yourself man. Don't ruin your health for a made up deadline.

Azle Roth

This is just making me think this is going to be a bad ass episode!!!

Stephen Dear

Maybe he should get some sleep! You guys have a great fan base. I'm sure if you work human hours things will still be fine

Mike Thomas

I know it can be pressuresome, especially when you have people paying to support the channel… BUT All of us are here supporting YOU guys, not just the content. There no WF without the WF team. You guys are the best. Rest, take care of yourselves!

Jon Daniels

Take your time, AJ. We don’t mind waiting. Just be proud of the work you guys do and know we all appreciate the time and effort that goes into each episode. ❤️

BCabada

No worries. We’ll be there when you’re ready!

Joan Tate

It’s always worth the wait! ♥️♥️ 🐠

David “Kiwi” Keller

It would be hard to watch an episode if it cost the team’s health and sanity. Please take your time!

Sendrius Telt

Y'all can't let us down with everything yall put into each episode!!!! We can wait.

Victoria Byler

I’d rather have to wait and get a top notch episode (as you folks always deliver) than get a rush job that might disappoint. Though y’all never disappoint, but still 😁💕

Doc Hollidxy

Of course all of us here are telling AJ to get to sleep… I just wish "upload whenever it's ready" would also be a valid strategy for YT without the algorithm punishing such creators. 😢

Ivari Tölp

No rush at all! You make amazing content and I’m happy to wait for it. Take care of yourselves and keep being awesome!

Adam Bessler

Yes, make sure he gets rest as well! I'm sure I speak for the majority of people when I say, we don't mind waiting extra time because the quality of content is just so good. Keep up the phenomenal work - and tell Hecklefish to pet Girdy for us

Tripal Helix

Let the man sleep. Health should be always no. 1 priority.

Pavel

Take all the time you need. It’s always worth waiting for the quality show you guys put out. AJ - get some rest! We’ll be here 😁

Marty M

take your time we are going nowhere, healthy happy AJ makes for a better time delays be damned

Cabs

No problem, if AJ needs help, I’m still available!

Rox

This is just making me think this is going to be a bad ass episode!!!

Stephen Dear

You good bro

Justin Friedman

No worries! Just happy to have you guys exist!

Nicole Trueblood

I agree with Tammie. Take your time, take care of yourselves, we can wait. Maybe you can compile a list of books AJ uses as references for this series so some of us can get to researching for ourselves!

Kazren

I would rather a product that wasn’t rushed, than a rushed half assed one….quality over quantity.

Robert Smith

Interesting

Forrest Fritch II

It's ok we understand and wait patiently for the amazing episode.

John Brooks

Always worth the wait. ❤️

Craig Anderson

You’re not letting us down! We appreciate what you all put out and the quality behind it!!!

Seth Techmanski

Respect

Kristina Michelle

Take all the time you need hope all is well, we love you, and hecklefish too, patiently waiting ❤️

Tammie Harper~Wilson ❤️


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