We begin our 3 episode Dan and Phil series with AmazingPhil, the main channel of Phil Lester.

When Phil published his first YouTube video in 2006, shot using a camera from a cereal box, he couldn’t have know it would lead to online stardom, the creation of beloved comedy duo Dan and Phil, and meeting Kylie Minogue.

Nearly 20 years on from his YouTube debut, Phil is the undeniably more active half of the Dan and Phil partnership. His channel is a mix of cozy storytime videos, Q&As, sketches and other low-stakes hijacks.

Daniel Howell features often, both in front and behind the camera. Since appearing for the first time in the iconic Phil is not on fire (a format that would run for a decade), Dan’s darker humour provides a welcome contrast to Phil’s comparatively joyful disposition.

We discuss the early days of Phil’s channel, the additional context modern viewers bring to his back catalogue, the changes in content over the years, and how Phil would eventually come out to his viewers.

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:06 Our history with Dan and Phil

00:03:19 How we will cover Dan and Phil

00:04:39 AmazingPhil's early videos

00:10:30 Introducing Daniel Howell

00:14:12 Rewatching knowing Dan and Phil are gay

00:18:52 Vlogs on Phil's channel

00:21:59 Phil's mainstream breakthrough

00:26:52 Collaborations with other YouTubers

00:31:53 Miracle berry taste test with Tyler Oakley

00:33:25 How to Speak Australian with Kylie Minogue

00:37:00 International tours, moving into the phouse

00:40:40 Why I changed my Emo hair

00:43:48 Phil's "Coming Out To You" video

00:50:35 Phil's channel recently and our overall thoughts

00:56:08 Max's subscription - frequent flyer points

00:57:20 Lucy's subscription: Smize & Dream

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