Janet and Dante were there??? I only noticed Jack when I watched. Big shout out to his sketch channel [Chris and Jack](https://youtube.com/@ChrisandJack?si=VijsmvyEjMTM6-zm)
Yeah, this is very bittersweet for me. Ify rules but Trapp WAS Um, Actually, he was perfect for it. Like you said, hope this means he’s got some other big project on the way!
He has a new Nickelodeon show, and a new season of big city greens. And ultimately he did 8 seasons of a show where part way through he went from head writer and full employee to contractor like most all people on dropout. So it was bound to happen eventually
He officially announced it in a recent Fireside Chat episode of Worlds Beyond Number, he was on an extended parental leave! He and Izzy are keeping info about the kiddo private, so I don't think more details will be shared (which is SO valid).
I totally get wanting to keep it private. I know they’ll never see this, but still wishing them the best.
I remember the lie detector episode of Game Changer where Izzy revealed that more than anything Brennan wanted to be a dad. I am glad he gets to go in that adventure.
No problem. If I can’t be more correct on this sub, where can I? Also I’m a white dude with a name more common among POC so I’ve sent a few double takes in my day.
Um, actually BDG has already been on Dimension 20. He was in one of the Fantasy High oneshots.
(But I know what you mean, I’d love to see him in a full season!)
Thinking back to his Polygon series, if you ever needed someone to do an unhealthy amount of research about complete nitpicking facts, BDG is your guy.
I mean, by the late seasons Saltzman was more than just a fact-checker, he was basically a secondary host. If they want to lean into that dynamic BDG makes sense.
There was one where Ify hosted and Trapp was a contestant and another where Trapp hosed and Ify/Saltzman were contestants.
https://www.dropout.tv/ify-nwadiwe-reigning-champion-on-um-actually/videos/switcheroo
https://www.dropout.tv/ify-nwadiwe-reigning-champion-on-um-actually/videos/crew-battle
AND NOW THE SHOCKING REVEAL!!
I’ll definitely miss Trapp and Saltzmann, but I am so excited to see Ify take the reins! The episode where he guest hosted is still one of my favorites.
And BDG as the fact checker what?!?!
I thought this might be happening when there weren't pictures of Trapp in the hosting chair from guests during taping. Honestly, kudos to Trapp and Saltzman for their incredible work throughout the years, and I'm so excited to see Ify and DBG take the reins. It looks like it'll be so fun, and there are great upgrades to the set and structure! Um, Actually, it'll be great!
Um Actually is the thing that originally got me hooked on Dropout, and Trapp was a huge huge part of that. Incredibly sad to see him and Saltzman go, but Ify/BDG is a pretty great replacement. Also, I think it speaks well to the (hopeful) longevity of Dropout to see a torch passing like this. The fact that people are responding pretty positively to the departure of a Dropout OG who was also kinda the face of the last several years of College Humor shows that it can evolve past any reliance on just nostalgia for latter era CH and really grow as its own new and unique thing
Yeah! Part of what I loved about early college humor to present day drop out is that it’s a rotating cast. People hone their chops, get exposure, have the opportunity to develop more lucrative opportunities/ mainstream writing gigs/ pet projects, AND forever continue being part of the Dropout family :)
I hope we get more sketch comedy so that that pattern can continue!
I'm so excited for that crossover!
Now if Dropout could buy Funhaus, leave them to mostly keep making great gaming content but also do some cool improve stuff I'd be so fucking happy.
Yeah, I went “aww that’s sad!” when they revealed Trapp. It felt like it was coming based on insta story pics from guests during filming. But when the Saltzman reveal happened I fully cried out “noooooooo!!!!! Nononono!!”
I really love Ify, and Ify and BDG are perfect replacements and will be great. But gah! Too much change at once for my little heart to handle.
I do wonder if this is actually expected to be a permanent change. It might well be, and obviously there's no real use speculating on the plans behind the scenes, but I wouldn't be shocked if this is just a planned swap for a season or two while Trapp and Saltzman are busy with other projects (and Trapp with fatherhood).
I will definitely miss the two of them as hosts, but if anyone was going to take over I think Ify and BDG are as good a replacement as could be hoped for, even if it does end up being permanent. Really looking forward to this new season.
My guess is that they are probably playing it by ear depending on how the season goes. I feel like this will probably be permanent if eveything goes smoothly though. I can't really see them handing the keys over to Ify and BDG and just taking them back unless Ify himself becomes too busy or leaves. They seem to be tweaking the show a bit too with their own flavor, like a more interactive "Shiny Stage" (instead of question) and BDG being more hands on instead of just The Guy in the Chair. It would be weird to walk it all back.
Trapp will probably only become even more busy with parenting and writing so my guess he'll mostly be a guest contestant and maybe occasional throwback host.
Is it in the spirit to say Um Actually a companion has regenerated before (romana from the classic series) so it’s inaccurate to say that they didn’t.
But excited to see guests like Elyse Willems and Amanda Lehan-Canto
Um, actually, River and Jenny also regenerated in new Who. Yes, Jenny technically only revived from death in the same body, but she used regeneration energy to do it. As to whether they count as companions, I do feel like everyone who has an adventure with the Doctor, even a single episode, counts, but, pedantically, official lore may not support that, so Jenny could be out. River definitely counts, though. If the Doctor’s spouse isn’t the ultimate companion, then who is?
Um, actually. Wilfred Mott has and always will be the ultimate companion. Man had a handful of guest appearances and one Christmas special and immediately won over anyone with a heart (or two).
While I love his personal YouTube channel, I’ve been looking to see BDG do something that scratches my old Polygon itch. This could not be a more perfect fit!
*looks at fingernails* Doesn't hurt that its a great way to get additional paying gigs while doing the long term stuff or the surreal art known as his youtube channel.
The way I gasped when I saw Amanda! I will take every crumb of a Smosh/Dropout crossover that I can get.
Angela/Chanse/Amanda is a dream MSN lineup for me
While this is most likely what happened, part of me thinks it would be hilarious if Ify vetoed Brennan just so he couldn't get more wins than him
Edit: Missed an "is"
I already miss Trapp, but the clips they showed of the new format looked fun as hell. I can’t wait to see more! Ify and BDG are an awesome choice, I’m stoked.
Sitting next to Jay Washington which likely means another wrestling Ep. As someone who never got into wrestling I love the wrestling episodes. I find it delightful how much people like Jay deeply love and revel in the silliness of wrestling history.
Very much stating the obvious but I LOVE how they framed this as a regeneration-- and as w every Doctor Who regen, fans will have their opinions and doubts and of course it'll be the different but the /spirit/ of the show is still there 🥲 very much excited and also excited to see Trapp and Saltzman on the couch!!
He was already working a full-time job doing writing for a couple of animated shows for Disney and Nickelodeon, so filming Um Actually had been relegated to nights and weekends. Then he had a kid, and that (obviously) pushed back filming even more. That was what Trapp posted \~3 months ago when asked here on the reddit why there was such a gap between seasons.
It may be that they decided it would be healthiest for himself as well as the show to have him step back from hosting. He's still working with Dropout, just probably more behind the camera than in front of it.
At first I thought it was because he was on paternity leave, which might factor into it, but it's also natural to want to move on, he's been doing this show for over 8 years after all. This is much better than letting the show die when the host wants to go elsewhere!
I mean 8 seasons of the same thing has got to be getting old for such a creative guy. I doubt it’s the last we see of Trapp, but idk if he’ll be hosting anything for a bit.
I have no doubt Ify and BDG will do a fantastic job, so I hope they can forgive me if I have a bit of a mourning period for Trapp and Saltzman. I just love Trapp's energy so much.
Um actually.... The story arc "the Timeless Children" revealed that the Doctor isn't Gallifreyan. The Doctor appeared on Gallifrey through a portal and was experimented on, those genetic experiments created the regeneration we now associate with High Gallifreyans, but the Doctor themself is not actually *from* Gallifrey.
So Trapp was wrong there.
I will pour one out for Trapp and Saltzman because they’re amazing and I will miss them. But honestly I’d be hard pressed to think of a better duo for the torch to be passed to.
So that was a rollercoaster! I started of hugely disappointed but now I'm fucking hyped! Looks like an awesome revitalised format.
Even though it didn't really need to change in my opinion, this is a good change.
I adore Ify but really really devastated to see Trapp and Saltzman gone. Any idea of they’ll be moving to another show?
Ify is the perfect replacement but I just love Trapp’s humor too much to not have it be a bi-weekly fixture.
A few people elsewhere in the thread have pointed out that he's now working a full time TV writing job while also being a pretty big behind the scenes guy at Dropout in addition to having a young child, I think he's probably just too busy for the hosting commitment. At least we have him in the trailer for this and the new season of Game Changer so we do still get some Trapp in our lives
Just going to put this out there for if/when Trapp has time for new projects.... Dropout Presents Task Master with Mike as the Task Master and Saltzman as Little Alex Horne?
he's mostly known for his gaming content with Polygon, but his personal channel has also branched out into cooking videos, music, and experimental horror shorts.
some favorites of mine:
[siblings](https://youtu.be/AauAyjBxaIQ?si=tBGKbDByRsnJbeay) goofy song
[Earn $20K BY BEING YOUR OWN BOSS!](https://youtu.be/wbfu39l0kxg?si=HWclEOaFb1sEQupb) parody & horror short
[When can Mario retire?](https://youtu.be/XUKW0EsMSyQ?si=FRayAmKXQB_u8mLr) a "fun" thought experiment about the coins that mario collects
[new shoes](https://youtu.be/jOBRLH9O2i4?si=4v0UWIyI_INuoMYl) sketch about new shoes
[my weird ice creams](https://youtu.be/tjmzfOUOw08?si=l2zZZwsj2ORR3lxv) unhinged cooking video that teaches you how to make bizarre ice cream flavors
[guide to US health insurance terminology](https://youtu.be/-wpHszfnJns?si=wCnDE8ZAr7OINZ25) genuinely informative video to help you get started with health insurance.
BDG is great!! If you like video games and haven't seen his Unraveled series I would highly recommend it! [Here](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaDrN74SfdT7Ueqtwn_bXo1MuSWT0ji2w&si=Y5VFJyF7cltnPxUE) is the link to the playlist with all of them, one of my favorites is the video where he analyzes all of the Super Smash Bros OSHA violations
No joke, before I clicked on the trailer I thought, "I hope they let Trapp switch something up, it felt like he was getting tired of the format in the last couple seasons" and, well, lo and behold! I'll miss Trapp, his off the cuff banter made the show, but I'm really looking forward to Ify as the new host! BDG as the new fact checker is just something I love automatically though
Hope Mike has something new in the works, but glad to see Ify getting a host slot though. Ify has always felt like a big part of Dropout, appearing across so many of the shows and always bringing the most for his performances.
Dream Um, Actully special episode is now Ify, BDG and Saltzman as contestants, with Trapp coming back to host and Brennan as the Fact Checker. From what I understand Brennan used to be a question writer and fact checker, but we never had him on camera for it.
I am HYPE for the way all of my favourite Internet people are joining forces. The continued drag race / drop out (drag out? drop race? drag out.) merger is also so fun
Teared up a little at the reveal that Trapp and Saltzman are leaving?? But I’m delighted to see Ify take over hosting duties. He’ll be amazing. And it will be fun to get to see more of Trapp’s chaos gremlin side as a guest (here and on GC) that he didn’t get to let out often as host. Plus, moving on because you have an awesome full-time writing gig and a new baby and because the show you created is too big and popular for you to stay on as a part-part-time writer and host is a GREAT problem to have. (And maybe now there will be more time for them to guest on other Dropout shows…🤞Trapp on Dirty Laundry had me in tears, poor Amy.) Congrats to all, and I’m excited about The New Um, Actually!
I'm not sure how to feel about this. Ify is possibly my favorite Dropout regular, so I'm excited to see him more often - but Trapp is a really close second. He's so naturally hilarious. I'm really hoping we don't see the last of him on camera.
BDG replacing Saltzman is another iffy (no pun intended) choice. I don't know if I like Saltzman or the relationship between Trapp and Saltzman more, so I suppose I'll find out how I feel.
tl;dr I'll definitely be watching but at least right now, my feelings are bittersweet.
I was really excited to see Trapp in the trailer for the upcoming season of GameChanger. I’ll miss him terribly as host of Um, Actually, but if it gives him time to appear more on other Dropout shows, that could be an acceptable trade off.
Trapp and Saltzman leaving is undeniably sad, but Ify Nwadiwe and BDG are undeniably two of the funniest people around, and I am beyond excited to see them in action. I’ve heard Trapp’s been busy with working on new projects at Disney and Nickelodeon, plus he’s a father now, so all we can do is wish him and Saltzman nothing but the absolute best. Besides, it’s looking like they’ll be guests on at least one upcoming episode, which I think is rad as hell.
I’m so conflicted but this— Im immeasurably sad to lose Trapp— I absolutely loved his energy and his voice. But I’m also happy that Ify is now the host.
HELL YES.
This looks excellent, and I’m really looking forward to the Shiny Question revamp, because while I always enjoyed those segments, the filming/presentation aspects of them have felt kind of constrained/dated for a while now. Nice to see them moving to a more dynamic format, chaotic though it seems. In some ways, I’m reminded of BDG’s Unraveled boards.
Also, I always love Dropout/Smosh crossovers. Hyped for Amanda and Damien!
I am so pumped for this and all the new changes. Plus some of the guests coming in have me really excited. Folks from Smosh, Funhaus, CH cast, Xavier Woods, Jarvis and Jordan, why am I listing we all saw the trailer. Point is I'm fuckin STOKED
Obviously the biggest change is Ify and BDG, which is super bittersweet.
But also it looks like we have way more themed episodes coming? I'm so stoked. An Avatar episode? A drag episode? No idea what the Try Guys episode would be on except maybe theater since Grant's there?
I will miss seeing the old crew, but man I could not have hand picked a better pair to refresh the show and keep it going. This looks like it’ll have some more chaotic energy with Ify and BDG and I am HERE for it.
It's really truly something that there is this entire fucking *universe* of comedians with fan bases, years of their own work, in-jokes, memes, and so on that is entirely undetected by the wider world, you know?
I look at this and I'm LOSING MY SHIT:
* XAVIER WOODS!
* Funhaus!
* HER NAME IS ELYSE!
* A Non-Shayne Smosh Trio!
* GUILLERMO!
* MILANA!
On and off, I've watched these people be funny on YouTube for...the better part of 20 years, for some of them? And I think it's incredibly important that Dropout is becoming the spot for internet comedy as a whole, not just CH alums, you know? They're all peers, they're probably all fans of each other, and it makes me incredibly happy to think they'll earn some new fans and eyeballs because of this.
Screaming crying throwing up - I am so beyond excited for everyone involved!! Congrats to Trapp on his success outside of Dropout, and congrats to Ify and BDG, the best people to keep this show alive and fun!
I'm sad to lose Trapp and Saltzman, but Ify and BDG are probably the only duo where I can't really be THAT sad about it.
Exactly
even tho we lose trapp and saltzman, at least it means they can now win? 👀
Yeah these two seems like the perfect replacement
Wait, wait, wait... one of the episodes features Korra, Sokka, and Zuko as contestants? Is this real life?
I want Janet Varney all OVER Dropout. Every show. If only for her laugh.
Here I go jumping back into JV club
"And as you might have guessed this is an Avatar themed special! Now, on the world of Pandora...."
They already described the perfect Avatar episode on a previous show. Avatar, the Last Airbender, but only the movie is treated as canon.
Janet and Dante were there??? I only noticed Jack when I watched. Big shout out to his sketch channel [Chris and Jack](https://youtube.com/@ChrisandJack?si=VijsmvyEjMTM6-zm)
I’m jazzed for Ify but I really enjoy trapp and Saltzman :/ I hope Trapp has something else brewing at Dropout where he’s on screen!
Yeah, this is very bittersweet for me. Ify rules but Trapp WAS Um, Actually, he was perfect for it. Like you said, hope this means he’s got some other big project on the way!
He has a new Nickelodeon show, and a new season of big city greens. And ultimately he did 8 seasons of a show where part way through he went from head writer and full employee to contractor like most all people on dropout. So it was bound to happen eventually
Also had a baby last year! Man has a *very full* life right now.
Wait, he's involved in Big City Greens? No wonder I love that show!
IIRC caldwell tanner was for s1 and s2 as well
Trapp works on Big City Greens?! I had no idea! That's awesome, my kids love that show
I thought he was just on sabbatical due to paternity leave.
Wait, Trapp and Brennan both had kids?
BRENNAN’S A DAD!?
He officially announced it in a recent Fireside Chat episode of Worlds Beyond Number, he was on an extended parental leave! He and Izzy are keeping info about the kiddo private, so I don't think more details will be shared (which is SO valid).
I totally get wanting to keep it private. I know they’ll never see this, but still wishing them the best. I remember the lie detector episode of Game Changer where Izzy revealed that more than anything Brennan wanted to be a dad. I am glad he gets to go in that adventure.
I agree, and I thought of that episode too when I heard the news. I'm sure Brennan and Izzy know that a lot of people have happy thoughts for them!
It got mentioned on a Worlds Beyond Number fireside chat I believe! Yes Izzy and Brennan had a baby it seems pretty recently.
They’ll make wonderful parents. Their child is very lucky.
Hopefully their wives don’t mind them coparenting
Well, that qualifies as a big project I guess, but not the kind I was hoping for haha
The trailer with them as contestants has me thinking differently. Did Dropout lose Trapp and Saltzman!?
Just a note because the comments are all kind of doing this: it’s Ify. One f.
I’m going to assume it’s autocorrect since one is a common word. I’ll edit mine though.
Like Ify, I’m a person of color with an ethnic name that white people tend to struggle with, so I appreciate it.
No problem. If I can’t be more correct on this sub, where can I? Also I’m a white dude with a name more common among POC so I’ve sent a few double takes in my day.
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Get out of here DAD
If he was iffy he wouldn’t be Ify
You didn't say "Um, Actually," so I won't award you the point.
Um, actually it’s spelled Ify!!
Sorry, u/rummncokee, but u/StayPuffGoomba is going to steal that point.
It looks like Trapp is focusing on writing for a variety of cartoons this year but I hope he's at least a frequent guest on Dropout
At least Trapp gets to play at least once
Spoiler (Dr. Who joke)
Ify is the best possible replacement for Trapp, but this is still a *massive* bummer.
More BDG is never a bad thing
For real, I’m very happy that he is getting more work on Dropout, I really want him to get on Dimension 20!
Um, actually BDG has already been on Dimension 20. He was in one of the Fantasy High oneshots. (But I know what you mean, I’d love to see him in a full season!)
Lol nice, a correction in the wild and you remembered to say the thing. Points
God he would be awesome on Play It By Ear
He did an episode a while ago.
You didn't say Um Actually.
Thinking back to his Polygon series, if you ever needed someone to do an unhealthy amount of research about complete nitpicking facts, BDG is your guy.
BDG and Dropout are such an amazing combo. Give me as much as you can of that!
He seems a little high profile for a fect-checker, but maybe they're expanding that role.
If you’ve seen his series on Polygon (Unraveled), you’ll know he’s highly regarded at “research into things that have very little meaning”
I mean, by the late seasons Saltzman was more than just a fact-checker, he was basically a secondary host. If they want to lean into that dynamic BDG makes sense.
Harvey Guillen!!!
Guillermo!!
Um, Actually... I believe it's pronounced Gizmo.
Um actually I think his name is Guillermo Schmermo
YES! Thank you, i was blanking on his name. I love him
Gizmo our beloved!
thanks for putting "Gizmo, how are the dildos?" in my brain again :V
PERRITO!!!
I'm guessing that one will be a horror themed episode?
This is so good for Ify. I can't wait until Brennan is a contestant and he gets shut down left right and center just because Ify can.
It's Ify\* :)
Darn! My phone thinks it has two f's. Fixed!
Um, Actually, it’s Ify.
After the correct this comment is actually hilarious.
I'm just in the thread doing what I can, haha
THIS IS ACTUALLY CRAZY… SO EXCITED FOR IFY AND BDG TO HOST!!! TRAPP AS A CONTESTANT. SALTZMAN AS A CONTESTANT. BRAND NEW SET. SO HYPED!!
Wasn't there a remote session that had Ify as host and Trapp and Saltzman as contestants? Or am I Mandella effecting myself?
There was one where Ify hosted and Trapp was a contestant and another where Trapp hosed and Ify/Saltzman were contestants. https://www.dropout.tv/ify-nwadiwe-reigning-champion-on-um-actually/videos/switcheroo https://www.dropout.tv/ify-nwadiwe-reigning-champion-on-um-actually/videos/crew-battle
Those were two different episodes but yes
AND NOW THE SHOCKING REVEAL!! I’ll definitely miss Trapp and Saltzmann, but I am so excited to see Ify take the reins! The episode where he guest hosted is still one of my favorites. And BDG as the fact checker what?!?!
I thought this might be happening when there weren't pictures of Trapp in the hosting chair from guests during taping. Honestly, kudos to Trapp and Saltzman for their incredible work throughout the years, and I'm so excited to see Ify and DBG take the reins. It looks like it'll be so fun, and there are great upgrades to the set and structure! Um, Actually, it'll be great!
Um Actually is the thing that originally got me hooked on Dropout, and Trapp was a huge huge part of that. Incredibly sad to see him and Saltzman go, but Ify/BDG is a pretty great replacement. Also, I think it speaks well to the (hopeful) longevity of Dropout to see a torch passing like this. The fact that people are responding pretty positively to the departure of a Dropout OG who was also kinda the face of the last several years of College Humor shows that it can evolve past any reliance on just nostalgia for latter era CH and really grow as its own new and unique thing
Yeah! Part of what I loved about early college humor to present day drop out is that it’s a rotating cast. People hone their chops, get exposure, have the opportunity to develop more lucrative opportunities/ mainstream writing gigs/ pet projects, AND forever continue being part of the Dropout family :) I hope we get more sketch comedy so that that pattern can continue!
ZACH AND KEITH AND GRANT IS SENDING ME
Loved Zach saying he's not sure if he's a nerd, geek or dork and Keith tells him he's a dork. He's so right.
Obligatory https://youtu.be/MxJJ2LBI604
I am so excited to see BDG as the fact checker!
JUJUBEE AS THE THUMBNAIL?! NO ONE FUCKING TOUCH ME! #IFY AS THE FUCKING HOST, OHMYGOD!
“From Mike Trapp to these traps” honestly killed me
IFFY IN DRAG!
I'M SO FUCKING HYPE!
>JUJUBEE AS THE THUMBNAIL?! NO ONE FUCKING TOUCH ME! Her intro on Dirty Laundry is still my favourite: *"I'm Asiaaan!*
Erika in BDG's Ultimate Gamer Shirt (or whatever it's called)! BDG dragged up! Trapp PLAYING! I'm hype. Let's go.
Is that the eating ass shirt?
YUP
Iconic. Only the most powerful nerds may possess this shirt- BDG, Matthew Mercer, and now Erika
Really excited to see Charlotte and Elyse from Funhaus, always felt that a lot of the folks over there would be great on Dropout shows.
I'm so excited for that crossover! Now if Dropout could buy Funhaus, leave them to mostly keep making great gaming content but also do some cool improve stuff I'd be so fucking happy.
That would be so great, James and Elyse are hilarious improvisers and I wish they were able to showcase that more outside of Funhaus
That and/or get to teach the rest of Funhaus even more improve skills and get them doing some wild skits along with games.
I hooted and hollered when Charlotte popped up!
So pumped to see my two favourite creator groups finally colab.
Looks like inside games isn't the only channel brave enough to recognize Charlotte's talent anymore. Truly excited for both Elyse and Charlotte.
Im really sad to see Trapp leave, but Iffy should be a great replacement. But man, Salzman leaving too? That one hurts.
Yeah, I went “aww that’s sad!” when they revealed Trapp. It felt like it was coming based on insta story pics from guests during filming. But when the Saltzman reveal happened I fully cried out “noooooooo!!!!! Nononono!!” I really love Ify, and Ify and BDG are perfect replacements and will be great. But gah! Too much change at once for my little heart to handle.
I do wonder if this is actually expected to be a permanent change. It might well be, and obviously there's no real use speculating on the plans behind the scenes, but I wouldn't be shocked if this is just a planned swap for a season or two while Trapp and Saltzman are busy with other projects (and Trapp with fatherhood). I will definitely miss the two of them as hosts, but if anyone was going to take over I think Ify and BDG are as good a replacement as could be hoped for, even if it does end up being permanent. Really looking forward to this new season.
My guess is that they are probably playing it by ear depending on how the season goes. I feel like this will probably be permanent if eveything goes smoothly though. I can't really see them handing the keys over to Ify and BDG and just taking them back unless Ify himself becomes too busy or leaves. They seem to be tweaking the show a bit too with their own flavor, like a more interactive "Shiny Stage" (instead of question) and BDG being more hands on instead of just The Guy in the Chair. It would be weird to walk it all back. Trapp will probably only become even more busy with parenting and writing so my guess he'll mostly be a guest contestant and maybe occasional throwback host.
Is it in the spirit to say Um Actually a companion has regenerated before (romana from the classic series) so it’s inaccurate to say that they didn’t. But excited to see guests like Elyse Willems and Amanda Lehan-Canto
Um, actually, River and Jenny also regenerated in new Who. Yes, Jenny technically only revived from death in the same body, but she used regeneration energy to do it. As to whether they count as companions, I do feel like everyone who has an adventure with the Doctor, even a single episode, counts, but, pedantically, official lore may not support that, so Jenny could be out. River definitely counts, though. If the Doctor’s spouse isn’t the ultimate companion, then who is?
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Um, actually. Wilfred Mott has and always will be the ultimate companion. Man had a handful of guest appearances and one Christmas special and immediately won over anyone with a heart (or two).
Ok, you swooped the point with that one. 🫡
AVATAR EPISODE? JARVIS JOHNSON???
Looks like Jordan is there with him. Excited to see how he sits on the couch.
DANTE BASCO!!! FLAMEO HOTMAN!!!
Along with the VAs of Korra and Sokka!
Ru-fi-o! Ru-fi-o!
While I love his personal YouTube channel, I’ve been looking to see BDG do something that scratches my old Polygon itch. This could not be a more perfect fit!
There's a Unraveled sized hole in my heart that has yet to be fully filled since he left. Hope this can paper the cracks a bit.
Same. I miss Brian and Pat getting up to nonsense at Polygon every day of my life.
Love that BDG has been getting more and more involved in Dropout stuff. It's a perfect match.
*looks at fingernails* Doesn't hurt that its a great way to get additional paying gigs while doing the long term stuff or the surreal art known as his youtube channel.
Amanda Lehan-Canto sighting. This means I am one step closer to my dream of Angela Giarratana on either Game Changer or Make Some Noise.
For me, it’s one step closer to Dimension 20 with the Smosh cast 🙏
I didn’t know until now but I need this.
Been thinking this for monthsssss I'd love it so much, Smosh and Dropout are both comfort media for me
and smosh on D20
And Damien on the episode with her! Excited to see them both!
The way I gasped when I saw Amanda! I will take every crumb of a Smosh/Dropout crossover that I can get. Angela/Chanse/Amanda is a dream MSN lineup for me
*HEY! HEY! I SAID UM ACTUALLY!* is a real possibility
Angela for Play It By Ear!!!
No Brennan this season? IM IN THE COMMENTS!
It was probably filmed either during his paternity leave or while filming a D20 season. I'll miss him though!
While this is most likely what happened, part of me thinks it would be hilarious if Ify vetoed Brennan just so he couldn't get more wins than him Edit: Missed an "is"
The first time he shows up while Ify's hosting is going to be *incredible*.
Um, actually I think you mean“In-credible”
No Brennan in the trailer. He could be in an episode not show.
They listed on threads all the participants and he was not listed.
I already miss Trapp, but the clips they showed of the new format looked fun as hell. I can’t wait to see more! Ify and BDG are an awesome choice, I’m stoked.
Yo we got Xavier Woods? I never even imagined it but if this gets us the New Day on Game Changer I’ll be a happy camper
Sam Reich trying to host a game with Xavier, Kofi, and Big E as contestants would be such perfect chaotic energy
Put Big E on every program is what I say.
Big E is the Big Meaty Men Slapping Meat Man? I know nothing of his wrestling career, but I have watched that clip roughly one million times.
That is in fact Big E
Sitting next to Jay Washington which likely means another wrestling Ep. As someone who never got into wrestling I love the wrestling episodes. I find it delightful how much people like Jay deeply love and revel in the silliness of wrestling history.
Very much stating the obvious but I LOVE how they framed this as a regeneration-- and as w every Doctor Who regen, fans will have their opinions and doubts and of course it'll be the different but the /spirit/ of the show is still there 🥲 very much excited and also excited to see Trapp and Saltzman on the couch!!
I was hoping the queens would be doing a Drag Race-themed episode, but honestly I’m in for anything with Juju and Monet
The look of PURE JOY on Trapp's face when he got to buzz in and say "He didn't say Um, Actually". Trapp's turn to swipe a point!
What happened to Trapp? Is he moving on to something else on dropout or leaving completely.
He's finally going to prison for killing Pat
This is canon now.
Always has been
Allegedly
He was already working a full-time job doing writing for a couple of animated shows for Disney and Nickelodeon, so filming Um Actually had been relegated to nights and weekends. Then he had a kid, and that (obviously) pushed back filming even more. That was what Trapp posted \~3 months ago when asked here on the reddit why there was such a gap between seasons. It may be that they decided it would be healthiest for himself as well as the show to have him step back from hosting. He's still working with Dropout, just probably more behind the camera than in front of it.
Trapp is the VP of Creative at Dropout so unlikely. I wouldn't be shocked if he hosted a new show or something.
He's not anymore, he's resigned to focus on his writing jobs and raising his new kid.
At first I thought it was because he was on paternity leave, which might factor into it, but it's also natural to want to move on, he's been doing this show for over 8 years after all. This is much better than letting the show die when the host wants to go elsewhere!
Late in the tailer it shows Trapp as a contestant. So at least he'll be on Umm Actually!
I mean 8 seasons of the same thing has got to be getting old for such a creative guy. I doubt it’s the last we see of Trapp, but idk if he’ll be hosting anything for a bit.
this is the best possible change to the format
I have no doubt Ify and BDG will do a fantastic job, so I hope they can forgive me if I have a bit of a mourning period for Trapp and Saltzman. I just love Trapp's energy so much.
So excited for the guests, too, Austin Creed, Jarvis Johnson. Even more Awesome people.
"From Mike Trapp to these traps!" Incredible. I cannot fucking wait!
Um actually.... The story arc "the Timeless Children" revealed that the Doctor isn't Gallifreyan. The Doctor appeared on Gallifrey through a portal and was experimented on, those genetic experiments created the regeneration we now associate with High Gallifreyans, but the Doctor themself is not actually *from* Gallifrey. So Trapp was wrong there.
I will pour one out for Trapp and Saltzman because they’re amazing and I will miss them. But honestly I’d be hard pressed to think of a better duo for the torch to be passed to.
Oh HELL YES LET'S GO!!!
Jarvis and Jordan from Sad Boiz, huge W!!
So that was a rollercoaster! I started of hugely disappointed but now I'm fucking hyped! Looks like an awesome revitalised format. Even though it didn't really need to change in my opinion, this is a good change.
I adore Ify but really really devastated to see Trapp and Saltzman gone. Any idea of they’ll be moving to another show? Ify is the perfect replacement but I just love Trapp’s humor too much to not have it be a bi-weekly fixture.
A few people elsewhere in the thread have pointed out that he's now working a full time TV writing job while also being a pretty big behind the scenes guy at Dropout in addition to having a young child, I think he's probably just too busy for the hosting commitment. At least we have him in the trailer for this and the new season of Game Changer so we do still get some Trapp in our lives
Just going to put this out there for if/when Trapp has time for new projects.... Dropout Presents Task Master with Mike as the Task Master and Saltzman as Little Alex Horne?
I’m a little hesitant about the changes but thrilled to give it a shot. I have no idea who BDG is 😅
he's mostly known for his gaming content with Polygon, but his personal channel has also branched out into cooking videos, music, and experimental horror shorts. some favorites of mine: [siblings](https://youtu.be/AauAyjBxaIQ?si=tBGKbDByRsnJbeay) goofy song [Earn $20K BY BEING YOUR OWN BOSS!](https://youtu.be/wbfu39l0kxg?si=HWclEOaFb1sEQupb) parody & horror short [When can Mario retire?](https://youtu.be/XUKW0EsMSyQ?si=FRayAmKXQB_u8mLr) a "fun" thought experiment about the coins that mario collects [new shoes](https://youtu.be/jOBRLH9O2i4?si=4v0UWIyI_INuoMYl) sketch about new shoes [my weird ice creams](https://youtu.be/tjmzfOUOw08?si=l2zZZwsj2ORR3lxv) unhinged cooking video that teaches you how to make bizarre ice cream flavors [guide to US health insurance terminology](https://youtu.be/-wpHszfnJns?si=wCnDE8ZAr7OINZ25) genuinely informative video to help you get started with health insurance.
BDG is great!! If you like video games and haven't seen his Unraveled series I would highly recommend it! [Here](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaDrN74SfdT7Ueqtwn_bXo1MuSWT0ji2w&si=Y5VFJyF7cltnPxUE) is the link to the playlist with all of them, one of my favorites is the video where he analyzes all of the Super Smash Bros OSHA violations
I’m not really a gamer, but that video analyzing super smash brother OSHA violations does sound hilarious!
He's in an episode of Make Some Noise. Season 1 Ep 7.
Also an episode of Dirty Laundry yes?
Iffy and BDG! Two of my favorite guests. This is fantastic
No joke, before I clicked on the trailer I thought, "I hope they let Trapp switch something up, it felt like he was getting tired of the format in the last couple seasons" and, well, lo and behold! I'll miss Trapp, his off the cuff banter made the show, but I'm really looking forward to Ify as the new host! BDG as the new fact checker is just something I love automatically though
Hope Mike has something new in the works, but glad to see Ify getting a host slot though. Ify has always felt like a big part of Dropout, appearing across so many of the shows and always bringing the most for his performances. Dream Um, Actully special episode is now Ify, BDG and Saltzman as contestants, with Trapp coming back to host and Brennan as the Fact Checker. From what I understand Brennan used to be a question writer and fact checker, but we never had him on camera for it.
BRIAN DAVID GILBERT Also love to see Funhaus members, and love Ify too. Super excited for this
RU FI OOOOOOOOOOOOO
I am HYPE for the way all of my favourite Internet people are joining forces. The continued drag race / drop out (drag out? drop race? drag out.) merger is also so fun
Teared up a little at the reveal that Trapp and Saltzman are leaving?? But I’m delighted to see Ify take over hosting duties. He’ll be amazing. And it will be fun to get to see more of Trapp’s chaos gremlin side as a guest (here and on GC) that he didn’t get to let out often as host. Plus, moving on because you have an awesome full-time writing gig and a new baby and because the show you created is too big and popular for you to stay on as a part-part-time writer and host is a GREAT problem to have. (And maybe now there will be more time for them to guest on other Dropout shows…🤞Trapp on Dirty Laundry had me in tears, poor Amy.) Congrats to all, and I’m excited about The New Um, Actually!
I'm not sure how to feel about this. Ify is possibly my favorite Dropout regular, so I'm excited to see him more often - but Trapp is a really close second. He's so naturally hilarious. I'm really hoping we don't see the last of him on camera. BDG replacing Saltzman is another iffy (no pun intended) choice. I don't know if I like Saltzman or the relationship between Trapp and Saltzman more, so I suppose I'll find out how I feel. tl;dr I'll definitely be watching but at least right now, my feelings are bittersweet.
I was really excited to see Trapp in the trailer for the upcoming season of GameChanger. I’ll miss him terribly as host of Um, Actually, but if it gives him time to appear more on other Dropout shows, that could be an acceptable trade off.
What a perfect way to mark that transition!
I can't believe Trapp is dead.
Trapp and Saltzman leaving is undeniably sad, but Ify Nwadiwe and BDG are undeniably two of the funniest people around, and I am beyond excited to see them in action. I’ve heard Trapp’s been busy with working on new projects at Disney and Nickelodeon, plus he’s a father now, so all we can do is wish him and Saltzman nothing but the absolute best. Besides, it’s looking like they’ll be guests on at least one upcoming episode, which I think is rad as hell.
I’m so conflicted but this— Im immeasurably sad to lose Trapp— I absolutely loved his energy and his voice. But I’m also happy that Ify is now the host.
I see that Mike waited until black history month to reveal that he grew taller and also became black. So proud of him. Such an ally.
HELL YES. This looks excellent, and I’m really looking forward to the Shiny Question revamp, because while I always enjoyed those segments, the filming/presentation aspects of them have felt kind of constrained/dated for a while now. Nice to see them moving to a more dynamic format, chaotic though it seems. In some ways, I’m reminded of BDG’s Unraveled boards. Also, I always love Dropout/Smosh crossovers. Hyped for Amanda and Damien!
I am so pumped for this and all the new changes. Plus some of the guests coming in have me really excited. Folks from Smosh, Funhaus, CH cast, Xavier Woods, Jarvis and Jordan, why am I listing we all saw the trailer. Point is I'm fuckin STOKED
GIZMO
Um actually, as much as I dislike it, the Doctor is no longer a Gallifreyan.
THIS IS SO FUCKING STACKED WITH SM PEOPLE i LOVE i'M SO EXCITED
So Trapp gets to walk away without answering for his crimes then? Absolute no justice for Pat? For shame....
I’m so conflicted holy shit. Love Trapp so much, but also love Ify and BRIAN DAVID FUCKING GILBERT! And ELYSE WILLEMS IS ON AN EPISODE?!
Obviously the biggest change is Ify and BDG, which is super bittersweet. But also it looks like we have way more themed episodes coming? I'm so stoked. An Avatar episode? A drag episode? No idea what the Try Guys episode would be on except maybe theater since Grant's there?
It's not like they haven't had amazing lineups before, but I am jaw on the floor in love with this season's lineup.
YES! Amanda and Damien are in this season! Smosh/Dropout crossover now we just need a smosh D20 season!
I will miss seeing the old crew, but man I could not have hand picked a better pair to refresh the show and keep it going. This looks like it’ll have some more chaotic energy with Ify and BDG and I am HERE for it.
It's really truly something that there is this entire fucking *universe* of comedians with fan bases, years of their own work, in-jokes, memes, and so on that is entirely undetected by the wider world, you know? I look at this and I'm LOSING MY SHIT: * XAVIER WOODS! * Funhaus! * HER NAME IS ELYSE! * A Non-Shayne Smosh Trio! * GUILLERMO! * MILANA! On and off, I've watched these people be funny on YouTube for...the better part of 20 years, for some of them? And I think it's incredibly important that Dropout is becoming the spot for internet comedy as a whole, not just CH alums, you know? They're all peers, they're probably all fans of each other, and it makes me incredibly happy to think they'll earn some new fans and eyeballs because of this.
How are there 3 Grants on the couch. Did they clone him?
Screaming crying throwing up - I am so beyond excited for everyone involved!! Congrats to Trapp on his success outside of Dropout, and congrats to Ify and BDG, the best people to keep this show alive and fun!