A Chat with James Rolfe and Mike Matei

[LudicrousScotty101]

damn so many people like the avgn just for playing and reviewing 20 year old games thats fucked and all he does is talk trash about em. must be the way he does it. his personality

[AshelyWaKute]

I met Mike at Magfest and he was the nicest person you could imagine. Not a "motherfucker" at all. He signed a game I gave him and let me hug him. SUCH a cool guy. Then I was brushed aside as some other fans mobbed him. =(

[carven2004eca]

What happened to James Guitar man. Other then the battle toads episode their is no reference or mention of him. Shouldn't he be there also?

[FrogWalrus]

Lot of hate towards Mike

[CandyAppleXXb]

@FrogWalrus Mike is talented and funny. I think a lot of people wish THEY were the ones who could hang out with the AVGN and are jealous of that.

[thegamblingbug]

You can see the nerds wife in the background if you look closely

[ps3lunatic]

AVGN FOR PRESIDENT AND MIKE FOR VICE PRESIDENT

[ringmansos]

Hey x maverickx, the only douchbag I see is you sounding just like a cheap imitation of the masters style.

[Templarofsteel18]

am i the only one that wants Mike Matei to do the joker live? :(

[Chukwillard]

I always wanted to know what Mike does for a living

[SamStrane]

I enjoyed your questions. Very cool

[xtraflo]

I hate Mike - What a fucking Dweeb . .

[SeriesShower]

@xtraflo suck the big, black, dirty, sweaty one

[lXMaverickXl]

@xtraflo We should really gather some intell and rant about this on youtube lol

[lewie895]

omg chris brown was the camera man hahahaahaha (i know its not the singer)

[samolux]

mike is so right, always do your best! love both those guys, god damnit :D

[MrRight533]

the interviewer looks like chris jericho

[Donkeygamers]

Where are they looking at all the time?



[lewie895]

@Donkeygamers well they're signing autographs DUH!

[MudbloodWizard]

Great questions!

[LudicrousScotty101]

Batman2 Heh heh thats the best avgn episode. U rule dude or dudes actually

[SMRPGFAN101]

The Crazy Castle episode was the worst episode of the AVGN. I prefer more informative over skits. That review was a skit and not too informative. I wish he called the video AVGN: Revenge of Bugs Bunny, and left the game review out entirely for a separate video.

[Donkeygamers]

@SMRPGFAN101

Crazy Castle was an okay Episode, but Bugs Bunnys Birthday Blowout was genuinely one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life.

[SMRPGFAN101]

@Donkeygamers I agree with you there. I found it funny as well... The first time. It was just the fact that James spent more time fighting Bugs Bunny rather than reviewing the game.

[Donkeygamers]

@SMRPGFAN101

Yeah, the second one felt a bit redundant especially as bugs bunny got to beat james, which isn't half as funny as james bating the living shit outta bugs bunny.

Still, I found it a decent episode, and, to his defense, there probably wasn't much to tell about that game, but as he did the first bugs bunny game, he probably wanted to do the other one as well.

[galientdomo454]

@SMRPGFAN101 I used to have a similar opinion, wanting to know more about the game rather than watching a skit, but once I started watching his non-AVGN videos, I have a bit more of an interest in watching his skits, and mixing them with the game reviews works out in my opinion.

[alonzo9772]

Who else thought James and Mike were brothers?

[xXmahriXx]

its not mike matei , its motherfucker mike

[BxJerseyShorefan]

Mikes voice lmao.

[RhyanChapmanMedia]

I love this man XD

[liquid0001]

Hey Mike eat shit and die

[Goombuu]

@liquid0001 speechless..

[Waterboy57Official]

Mike sounds so fun

[AtrumMixer]

I love Mike too. I imagine the role he's playing is the annoying friend that you don't really like playing with, but it's the only friend around that keeps coming back all the time.

And just his nickname "Motherfu**er Mike" cracks me up everytime I hear it. It's really one of those names that can stick to you from early years until adulthood because you're a whiny ass piece of shit who broke some special toy or something :)

I know because I had one of those names.

[JSLynch7]

What is the song at the end of the video?

[KimberlySteHtz]

I love Mike he's great XD

[1davidisawesome]

James is the man, thanks for all the amazing laughs! Keep at it.

[manuntd2009]

this guy is balding fast.

[KevrockFilms]

If you're a James Rolfe fan come to my channel and check out my James Rolfe-A-Thon. A review of a couple of his films.

[SSCode09]

99'- now. AVGN IS AWESOME!

[kamatemateLIVE]

listen to the end of the interveiew you can hear someone say"later bitch"

[lordtufty]

He better film the film before going bald. We will still love james anyway!

[idesofmars]

ive always wanted to know how mike lost all that weight

[somerville00]

James is balding

[ocarinag33k]

@somerville00 stress probably. plus he was born in 80' so he's not so much older than me.

[MrGonzolife]

Very interesting interview with good questions.

[drummermylo]

@truantw16 You're an idiot. He was there from the beginning.

[anthonynelson25]

@truantw16

Mike Matei is awesome. He has helped James from day one with writing, editing, acting and artwork.

[BarbraShelley83]

@anthonynelson25 Yeah, and if it weren't for Mike, there wouldn't have even been an AVGN series. He's the one that convinced James to continue it after Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde!

[onecreativecriminal]

Mike and James are just awesome!

[93Gamerz]

as what did james rolfe and mike matei work in real life?

[brahms0624]

The balding comments crack me up... He's not in his twenties he's 31, and cranking out the short films for a living is very stressful. Oh and the hot chick in the backs his wife.

[manuntd2009]

@brahms0624 shes not hot you idiot shes the fake russian on the overanaylsers.

[ChadTheWrestleManiac]

omg james is balding! i guess thats life

[HaveHam]

Mother fucking Mike!!!!

good lad just didn't expect James to be so popular.

His drawings owns even when James just started.

Always wondered who draw those awesome drawings.

[MDthornton83]

James Rolfe!

[mrwaco29]

YOU LUCKY ASS BITCH!!! lol

[Macaryh]

clifton? holy shit I live right there!



[TheDevonrusso]

the 3 dislikes are from 3 irategamer accounts

[MrLokiKatz]

why do i always get the feeling that james and mike are in love or something?

[denhemligafilmen]

He talks like Owen Wilson.

[johnpalaiawars]

u mean mother fucker mike

[pjuang91]

what a gloomy sunday i had ;-(

[WebVManReturns]

Irate Gamer, CGR, and Still Gaming disliked this video.

[XATM092BlackWidow]

@phoenexhunter Then you should have said Irate Gamer instead of Nostalgia Critic.

[m1che1]

I love AVGN and Motherfucker Mike.

[Enid1911]

This is the first time we've seen James Rolfe in 720p.

[BobbyShyne]

This is the best interview I have seen on James and Mike, awesome video dude.

[KevrockFilms]

The woman in the right corner when James is answering the first question is his wife, april!

[RDmLabel]

@KevrockFilms How do you know...?

[lordtufty]

@KevrockFilms A bit butterz tbh

[manuntd2009]

@KevrockFilms his wife is that fake russian on the overanalysers

[Chukwillard]

@manuntd2009 that fake russian on overanalysers is Stephanie YUHAS. not his wife.

[manuntd2009]

@Chukwillard you dumb ass used her maiden name...thats his wife who do you think it is the blonde i dont think so you asshole.

[Chukwillard]

@manuntd2009 His wife's name is April. James said in a Q&A that his wife will probably never be in a video.

[ManofTinProductions]

@Chukwillard which Q&A is this? Send me the link. Also, the girl from Overanalyzers is NOT his wife.

[Chukwillard]

@KevrockFilms you got the name right, but thats not his wife. shes the chic on overanalysers.

[KevrockFilms]

@Chukwillard No, His wife is thin. The chick on that show is a big girl

[sbachan7]

@KevrockFilms the blonde or the brunette with glasses?

[sbachan7]

@KevrockFilms the blonde or the brunette with glasses?

[BagelTanker]

@KevrockFilms nope

[MurphySmurphy1]

@phoenexhunter you do realise there friends right and dont hate eachother? and that war thing happened about 2 years ago?

[CaliforniaCrimson]

why is james looking down? he can't hear?

[avgnhater230]

tis guy dont deserve no credit

[MurphySmurphy1]

@avgnhater230 you made an account with that name just to hate on a talanted guy you dont like? pritty pathetic...

[PiterNguyenPhouc]

yeah chris browns the camera man

[sopelamola]

They really seem to be good guys, just having fun with a hobby that turned to be a way of living.

[4realRecon]

we love you james

[jupitergirl100]

lol he seems nice when he isn't drunk

[SandersonCallum]

@jupitergirl100

he was drunk here but mike would yank his balls every 3 miniutes to keep him alert.

[jupitergirl100]

@SandersonCallum haha wow but we love the guy anyway. and mike

[brandons3]

There you go for all you fans that support avgn till death JUST THANKS 4 WATCHING...u_u

[jasonvrhs14]

Mike Matei looks kinda like a friend of mine, whose name i will not give out becuase i want to ensure he is not violated in any way. and no, my friend is not a celebrity, he is just a normal guy who I hang out with.

[PhoenixTomislav]

Good interview man.

[Dire182]

That was awesome, they seem like really great guys! What camera was used to shoot this?

[evelyn4623]

that girl in the back is very hot

[jewturna]

Interview was pro.

[JuggalocodeChile1988]

Interesting interview. Good one dudes, PEACE.

[IamRy4n01]

someone send avgn some regaine i like his show but can you imagine him bald?

theres nothing wrong with bald but not if your like 27 and have nerd hair idk

[pkrishnametal]

@IamRy4n01 hehe maybe hair loss would make him more angry ..which is good!

[IamRy4n01]

@pkrishnametal there is nothing wrong with him going bald its just nerds usually have nerdy hair you know bald is better unless you are a nerd

[TheMLGMoment]

Is he going bald?

[Donatello97]

Mike may hate his early Title cards, but because they look a bit crapier, they're more effective in being funny imo. I mean take a look on James face on the TMNT title card, it's priceless haha.

[pkrishnametal]

@Donatello97 i agree...art is subjective and there is nothing called 'crappy' art

[luishomeroremohsiul]

HOLY SHIT on top of that you end the video with one of the most amazing 8-bit songs, the Batman Game Over theme. Ace man, props :)

[poshko41]

Love the depth of field in this vid. Great interviews too. They both seem like such cool dudes.

[Vip3rC4in0022]

yea two awesome fucking seconds Mike Keep it up

[fergo560]

The guy doing the interview looks like a fucking moon

[ukhistorian]

They look like nice guys. Would love to hang out with them someday.

[BenDover118A]

James is awesome! Hope to meet him someday. Id like to have him sign my super nintendo, that would be sweet!!

[doogrisa]

i like the conversation from 1:20 to 1:38. all of your fans appreciate your hard work. we love ya buddy (no homo) we all want you to follow your dream!

[reavessname]

wow i just saw this event on james youtube page nice interview very professorial good job!

[Jimmy666Vengeance]

shit mikes lost a lot of weight

[AlpharothKang]

It's a shame I live in Australia. I would've loved to go to one of Mike and James' signings.

[GermanSniperBayArea]

the nerd! lol

[LOLHICRONO]

great interview LOL

[DBOG]

To mike don't sweat the small things we love you unconditionally

[CtrlRm]

Good interview, most of the interviews with these guys are really awkward.

[Belgianidiot]

Except for the microphone lookin' messy, this is a great interview!

[AlphaSkyline32]

the one dislike is from Irate Gamer

[Gencoil]

@AlphaSkyline32 And one from his butt-buddy.

[LuciferDaFallenAngel]

@AlphaSkyline32 and another from NC

[spiffy72985]

@AlphaSkyline32

...and the other is from his gay lover.

[Dogfire45]

@AlphaSkyline32 xD

[LadyBuggin777]

@AlphaSkyline32 IrateGamer has nothing against James. That was a very cruel and untrue comment to make even in jest. Seems to me you just like to start trouble. Too bad, I thought AVGN fans had more class, than that. Guess not! Sad ~

[yodalr]

Good job!

[joshstillcool]

Great interview with great questions! I esp like the deep focus. What camera/lens was used here, @eedsproduction?

[eedsproduction]

@joshstillcool Thanks for watching, glad you liked it and thanks for commenting. The video was shot using a Canon 7d with the nifty fifty 50 mm f/1.8 II camera lens.

[poncho630]

That is a NICE camera. Lol

[Zzasko]

Great interview. I enjoyed watching them answer the questions. Thank you.

[1996bonny]

James is such a nice man.

[momadaddy123]

good interview

[tombert256]

James seems like a really nice guy.

[willyGMS]

first time i se the nerd in HD 16:9 lol

[Utubeblows]

Dude. I'm bromancing on James and Mike to an embarrassing degree.

[bulson08]

Such a great Job you did man, This was really good, thanks for asnwering the questoins some of us wanted to answer but could not get the time to ask him. Great Job Man!

[wickedjester]

Its about time you made a video that is going to blow up on youtube. Good job slacker. Oh and I'm still mad you did not take me with you to this. Jerk.

[Savior1024]

Hey, isn't that a remix of the Yehat theme from Star Control II at the end?!

[mldkhn1]

The interviewer looks like Barney Stinson. :-D

[Dante655321]

Motherfucker MIke!!!

[Assiman]

Great interview, very professional and nicely put together. I however didn't know that you like AVGN as well, Morrissey.

[yxuz]

whys he always smiling like an idiot?

[LoafOfPint]

@yxuz Which 'he' are you referring to? There are three men in this video and all three of them would have legitimate reasons for smiling. It's called professional etiquette. Not everyone walks around frowning, it's just you.

[yxuz]

@LoafOfPint other 2 are smiling normal

[adaw90]

that was a nice interview

[MudbloodWizard]

Thanks for interviewing!!!!

[MitchSchaft]

Fantastic job!

[Lomito]

cool interview.

[KenshinXSlayer]

Batman Game Over music at the end FTW!

[eedsproduction]

@KenshinXSlayer Awesome, I was hoping someone would recognize it! Thanks for watching.

[KenshinXSlayer]

@eedsproduction Yeah, the video was awesome.  Thank You!

[m0zA2T]

@KenshinXSlayer someone beat me at posting it LoL. I just love that game

[KenshinXSlayer]

@m0zA2T I have the entire soundtrack on my iPod :)

[nepomusik]

Wow, this is an awesome interview. Good camera angle, clear voices, asking legit, non-nonsensical questions that sort of give a psychoanalysis behind the scenes, and even asking what Mike Matei's role in this is.

It's refreshing to see SMART interviews involving James Rolfe.

[eedsproduction]

@nepomusik Hey, thanks for watching I'm glad you liked it. It was crazy crowded and I am very thankful Mike and James took the time to answer the questions.

[stee1rat]

keep it up, guys!

[WatchVenusSpa]

Yay it's the Nerd!!!

[OropherThranduil]

FIIIIIIIIIIRST!!!