Well, friends, it’s been fun.
This Friday will be my last day at Funhaus. Before I get into the why, and the what, and the WHAT!? of it all, I want you all to know that I’m making this move of my own volition - I’ve not been asked or forced to leave, and I don’t have any bad feelings about Funhaus or Rooster Teeth. I’ve had an amazing experience in my brief time as part of the Rooster Teeth family, and I’m definitely going to miss working with all of the incredible talent, both in Los Angeles and in Austin.
So, what’s going on? Since I started working with Adam, Bruce, James, Lawrence, and Peake at Inside Gaming, I’ve been constantly asked “But what’s YOUR job?” I don’t edit. I’m not usual on-screen talent. I only regularly play a few video games.
As the Director of Programming, my job is to schedule all of our shows across all of our platforms, fill holes in that schedule via creative development, and discover how and why videos perform the way they do. However, what I love doing is working with shows, channels, and personalities who aren’t reaching their full potential and building (or rebuilding) amazing content with them. Over the last few months, I’ve come to the realization that Funhaus doesn’t really need that any more. Together we’ve built a brand with the very best shows and a continually growing audience that loves what we do. After over 3 years of working together, everyone on this team knows how to make a great online entertainment channel. I’m ready to move onto another challenge, where I can flex some of the work muscles that haven’t been used in a long time.
I want to thank everyone at Rooster Teeth and Fullscreen. I’ve learned so much in the last year, and it’s been a true pleasure working with companies that actually love what they’re doing, that value the content they produce, and that have a real vision for where they want to go. I’ve also met the brightest, funniest, most creative people I’ve worked with so far in online entertainment, and I know they’re going to be incredibly successful.
I also want to say that it’s been a joy and an honor to work with everyone at Funhaus. It’s a really rare and wonderful thing to be able to work with people with whom you share simpatico; people who have a collectively agreed creative direction and aesthetic. Most of all, I’ve been lucky to work for so long with friends I both respect and admire. Gentlemen (and lady): it has been a privilege playing with you.
Finally I want to thank you guys and gals and non-identifiers who are reading this. Without an audience, we wouldn’t have a job. Without fans, we wouldn’t have feedback. Without a community, we wouldn’t have support. Every time we get to leave our dungeon and go to RTX or PAX, it’s been overwhelming to meet you all and hear your stories. Please believe me when I say we just couldn’t do what we do without you. Also: goddamn your fanart is so good. Goddamn. Fanart, goddamn.
Ok, let me ask and answer some questions you folks may have:
What are you doing next?
I’m staying in Los Angeles, and I have my next opportunity lined up. Although I’m not prepared to say where I’m going yet, I can tell you it will be online and I’ll definitely let you know via Twitter when I’m ready.
Is Friday the last day we can see you?
Nope. Since we record in advance, there will be a few videos dribblin’ out over the next few weeks. Plus, some stuff we recorded WAY in advance will drop in the future, and I’ll be in that.
Wow, this is pretty self-indulgent.
That’s not a question. And you, sir or madame, are an asshole.
Who are you again?
My name is James Willems, nice to meet you.
Where can I find you?
Twitter: twitter.com/JoelRubin_ (ugh)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoelhole/ (uggghh)
Snapchat: Harmonygrits (UGGGHHHHH)
I’ll be around for a few more days. Let’s talk!!
Comments (53)
caseyrae
1 year ago
OH MY GOD! your a male from hollywood!? I'M A MALE FROM SWEDEN! we have so much in common
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Rad-Watson
2 years ago
Joel is just like Joey, y the difference?
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KaiserKiwi Diddles
2 years ago
Hey Joel, are you guys going to continue your D&D games? I thought that was really fun and you really seemed to like being the DM.
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Austin0434
2 years ago
I have a dumb request can you pose as a lawyer so my grandma thinks I'm safe?
If so thank you and I owe you a big favor in the future.
Just tell me if you need any help.
Thank you for being you.
- one of your millions of fans
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Rad-Watson
2 years ago
Thanks for the add Joel.
When are you guys coming to Melbourne?
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HOWtwoROCK
2 years ago
My favorite Joel
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soulsuckerz Pomme De Terre
2 years ago
thanks for accepting my request! i love the content you guys are making!
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Lets-Avenge
3 years ago
How many friends will you add until you start hating us?
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JoelRubin
2 years ago
ALL OF THEM
+1 Zing!
Toptoast Keeper of the Breakfast
3 years ago
Hey, you're really awesome!
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Toptoast Keeper of the Breakfast
3 years ago
No problem! And since you answered I can say this: You are more awesome than a 2-ton grizzly bear riding a tiny unicycle into battle against angry rabid 200 lb rabbits in tutus!
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Seriously though thanks for responding and I really enjoy the videos you guys have been putting out. :)
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
Hey thanks!
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kriss PA Lead Guardian
3 years ago
Your livestreams are highly entertaining. I think that will be my new Wednesday night thing.
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kriss PA Lead Guardian
3 years ago
Completely understandable (and one of the reasons why I follow you on Twitter
) I hope you guys will be able to do some community gatherings in the future. I'm in Vegas, so it's a short drive to meet some awesome people. Welcome to RT! 
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
FINALLY getting to my messages; thanks! We're trying to do them more regularly, but Jeremy and I are both busy so it's kind of a "when we're free" thing.
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RotationMan
3 years ago
Will you guys be looking for interns or extra "members" to help out in the LA area? If so, where would sign ups or applications be conducted?
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
We're just now gearing up - after we're up and rolling we'll look into it though.
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joebundy
3 years ago
Rooster Teeth The Musical?? ideas??
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
I'll think about it...l
+1 Zing!
RootBeerGuy
3 years ago
RWBY or Rvb the musical???? please
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misfitzack
3 years ago
lets go do memes
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jimsvensson
3 years ago
Hey Joel. Have you read any good books recently that you would recommend?
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AbelMaximo
3 years ago
Finally some good news... I guess now i can quit twiiter
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
Please don't. We need you there. Please.
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HOWtwoROCK
3 years ago
Wait is this the real Joel Rubin? From the assassin's creed musical?
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HOWtwoROCK
3 years ago
I'll let him know. and I'll remember to stay away from that guy
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
Phil tweets at twitter.com/ThePhilJasicki - follow him for shitty game insights!
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HOWtwoROCK
3 years ago
oh btw my friend wants to know where he can follow Phil for his phil's picks for stuff. Or is that owned my machinima?
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HOWtwoROCK
3 years ago
THE Joel Rubin Sweet I can't believe this is really happening ^_^
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
....yes!
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MReyesG
3 years ago
Hey!!
Would you guys be up for doing a Gangbeasts live action wrestling match? Think about it...
Adam vs Bruce vs James vs Lawrece in colorful costumes wrestling in a ring, trying to throw each other to the bouncy pillows outside of the ring.
You (joel) are the announcer, and Spoolina is the beautiful bikini girl who announces the rounds
If possible, invite friends Steve Here And Larson to be the commentators!
Gangbeasts live!!!
Picture it... picture the spotlight...
I love you guys and your work, im sure this would be hilarious!
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Misrella
3 years ago
We got that curl bounce at RT now!! So excite!! Very, very happy to hear about you boys joining the RT fam.
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CaptnDingus
3 years ago
Welcome to the fam, brosef
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Dudemoo RT_ON & RT_OTT admin
3 years ago
Welcome to RoosterTeeth, don't touch the chips in the cupboard, they're mine.

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MrJacinto Hey I'm Grump
3 years ago
Achoo
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RTXCooper Land shark
3 years ago
Good luck and i cant wait to the the new content. Best of luck!!
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DeadlyFrogs
3 years ago
Long week waiting to hear from you guys! Could not be more excited and happy about this! Congratulations to all you guys
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
Thanks for the patience!!
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RJ RTX Guardian
3 years ago
Welcome aboard! Excited to see the new content!
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
We are too!
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OneBlueWolf Lost Wolf
3 years ago
I designed a shirt for you guys once....
now welcome to where I live!
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chadperson644
3 years ago
Good luck guys! IG and RT are a perfect match and I cant wait to see what comes of it.
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
ME TOO!
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McFizzletits
3 years ago
So weird seeing your faces here but it's so so right. My two favourite gaming-related channels combined. Match made in heaven(hell).
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
I say the same thing when I look in the mirror every morning.
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Skyler Gamer Assistants
3 years ago
Welcome to the community, and congrats! Unfortunately never got to experience your content from Inside Gaming, but I look forward to watching it now
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Skyler Gamer Assistants
3 years ago
AHHHHHH YEAAHHH!
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
Forget the past. Fuck it. It's futuretime, baby.
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Vicky
3 years ago
I'm excited to see how RTLA plays into the community, welcome!

So when are we running the UK office? I'm all ears..
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lps_1998
3 years ago
This is kind of weird, coming from someone who hasn't been on here very long, but welcome to the RT fam! I can't wait to see how RTLA works out :)
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
Thanks; we can't wait to get started!
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Nickpj5
3 years ago
Welcome to the RT Family! Drinks are to the right, snacks are on the left, and the bathroom is is the 4th door down on the right.
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JoelRubin
3 years ago
Thanks!
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