EWF #10: New Year, Same Edge
Published: January 1, 2026
Duration: 1:11:13
About This Episode
Episode 10 is the year-end recap—plus a blind Q&A with guest James.
From phone cams and brutal edits to Blackmagic upgrades, EWF leveled up (and the name still gets reactions).
👕 Show your support with our sick new merch: https://shop.edgingwithfriends.com
Brian and Dave wrap the year with guest James firing off no-peeking questions about how Edging with Friends started, what challenged them early on, and what they want the show to become.
They talk consistency, pre-shoot anxiety, building a “normie”/blue-collar focused community, and the growing identity of the show.
Plus, they break down the DIY chaos of the first episodes and the gear upgrade journey—including a broken camera and a FedEx fiasco.
- Where the name “Edging with Friends” came from (gaming banter) and the reactions it gets in public - Why their cousin/family dynamic works on-mic: unfiltered chemistry and picking up like no time passed - Early fears: comparison traps, consistency pressure, and day-of-shoot nerves - Who the show is for: relatable conversations with “normal” people and real passions - Episode 1 setup: phones + a tablet, huge files, and endless manual camera-switching in edits - Gear growing pains: first Blackmagic arrived broken + the FedEx misdelivery during the return - How the show’s identity evolved: consistent thumbnail style, small hidden details, and improving the intro - Looking ahead: more community interaction, building “edgers,” and Patreon tier ideas with supporter-submitted questions
00:00 Holiday intro + guest James joins 01:05 EWF sweaters: merch + shop info 03:10 Blind Q&A + Patreon/tier ideas 06:00 How EWF started: gaming banter and the name 10:15 Family/cousin history and on-mic chemistry 14:35 Early doubts: comparison, consistency, pre-shoot anxiety 22:10 Who the show is for: “normies,” blue-collar stories, real passion 28:05 Episode 1 behind-the-scenes: phones, tablet cam, massive edits 33:25 Upgrading gear: broken camera + FedEx issue + Blackmagic setup 37:10 Sponsor break: Dubby.gg (code EWF) 38:10 Surprises, growth goals, and thumbnail identity 44:20 Community vision: building a home for the “edgers”
Watch next: - New Year, Same Edge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO8SeA7D5go
Playlists: - Echoes of the Past, Voices of the Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04UfIpTrhrM&list=PLnT4dxZXfraUVoI6-KIHHDWg2pId9stm9
🙃 Check out Dubby.gg for GAMING FUEL!
USE CODE: EWF for 10% off 😃
Connect with us: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgingwithfriends/ - TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@edgingwithfriends - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/EdgingwithFriends/61574200256626/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t42TuOg8J9oqXnOg4fq8c - X: https://x.com/edgingw_friends
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EWF #10: New Year, Same Edge
Published: January 1, 2026
Duration: 1:11:13
About This Episode
Episode 10 is the year-end recap—plus a blind Q&A with guest James.
From phone cams and brutal edits to Blackmagic upgrades, EWF leveled up (and the name still gets reactions).
👕 Show your support with our sick new merch: https://shop.edgingwithfriends.com
Brian and Dave wrap the year with guest James firing off no-peeking questions about how Edging with Friends started, what challenged them early on, and what they want the show to become.
They talk consistency, pre-shoot anxiety, building a “normie”/blue-collar focused community, and the growing identity of the show.
Plus, they break down the DIY chaos of the first episodes and the gear upgrade journey—including a broken camera and a FedEx fiasco.
- Where the name “Edging with Friends” came from (gaming banter) and the reactions it gets in public - Why their cousin/family dynamic works on-mic: unfiltered chemistry and picking up like no time passed - Early fears: comparison traps, consistency pressure, and day-of-shoot nerves - Who the show is for: relatable conversations with “normal” people and real passions - Episode 1 setup: phones + a tablet, huge files, and endless manual camera-switching in edits - Gear growing pains: first Blackmagic arrived broken + the FedEx misdelivery during the return - How the show’s identity evolved: consistent thumbnail style, small hidden details, and improving the intro - Looking ahead: more community interaction, building “edgers,” and Patreon tier ideas with supporter-submitted questions
00:00 Holiday intro + guest James joins 01:05 EWF sweaters: merch + shop info 03:10 Blind Q&A + Patreon/tier ideas 06:00 How EWF started: gaming banter and the name 10:15 Family/cousin history and on-mic chemistry 14:35 Early doubts: comparison, consistency, pre-shoot anxiety 22:10 Who the show is for: “normies,” blue-collar stories, real passion 28:05 Episode 1 behind-the-scenes: phones, tablet cam, massive edits 33:25 Upgrading gear: broken camera + FedEx issue + Blackmagic setup 37:10 Sponsor break: Dubby.gg (code EWF) 38:10 Surprises, growth goals, and thumbnail identity 44:20 Community vision: building a home for the “edgers”
Watch next: - New Year, Same Edge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO8SeA7D5go
Playlists: - Echoes of the Past, Voices of the Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04UfIpTrhrM&list=PLnT4dxZXfraUVoI6-KIHHDWg2pId9stm9
🙃 Check out Dubby.gg for GAMING FUEL!
USE CODE: EWF for 10% off 😃
Connect with us: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgingwithfriends/ - TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@edgingwithfriends - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/EdgingwithFriends/61574200256626/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t42TuOg8J9oqXnOg4fq8c - X: https://x.com/edgingw_friends