Scott the Woz
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| Created by | Scott Wozniak |
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| Directed by | Scott Wozniak |
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| Theme music composer | Garrett Williamson |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 250 |
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| Production location | Ohio |
| Editor | Scott Wozniak |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 3-130 minutes |
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| Release | January 7, 2017 – present |
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| File:Scott the Woz Face (cropped).png Wozniak in a YouTube video in 2022. | ||||||||||
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| Born | Scott Daniel Wozniak June 2, 1997[‡ 1] | |||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2016–present | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 2.08 million[a][1] | |||||||||
| Total views | 640.18 million[b][1] | |||||||||
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Last updated: January 14, 2023 | ||||||||||
Scott The Woz (stylized in start case) is a gaming comedy review web series created by American YouTuber Scott Daniel Wozniak.[2] The series, starring Wozniak, covers topics related to video games and gaming history. Episodes are written and directed by Wozniak, with recurring characters played by friends. The main channel currently has 1.79 million subscribers on YouTube, with a second channel, Scott's Stash, focusing on behind-the-scenes content. Compilations of episodes were syndicated on the 2021–2022 revival of the TV network G4.
Premise
Scott The Woz is a video game review web-series, with a focus on discussion and retrospective of video games topics such as consoles, accessories, history and subculture.[3][4]
The series has an emphasis on skit-based humor with a set of recurring characters, and episodes occasionally deviate from the series' focus on video games.[5]
Cast and characters
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The Scott The Woz series has several recurring characters:
- Scott (played by Scott Wozniak, the show's creator) is the main protagonist of the series.
- Jeb Jab (played by Sam Essig) is a friend of Scott's and avid fan of Gex.
- Rex Mohs (played by Eric Turney) is a short-tempered friend of Scott's. He is a former school dance chaperone and employee of Waste Chasers. Rex has displayed a large hatred of sex throughout the series.
- Wendy's Employee and Target Employee (played by Dominic Mattero) are a pair of brothers who work at Wendy's and Target, respectively. Wendy's Employee died during Halloween of 2020.[‡ 2]
- Dr. Jerry Attricks (played by Justin Womble) is a therapist and former news anchor reporter. He owns The Think Barrel, where he conducts therapy.
- Terry Lesler (played by Joe Robertson) is a vegan and a member of the organization Vegans Anonymous Gathering[‡ 3]
- Steel Wool (played by Jarred Wise) is a police officer. At a dinner party, he murdered several characters, though most of them recovered. He was later sued[‡ 4] and sentenced to death,[‡ 5] though later resurrected.[‡ 6]
- Kay Swiss (played by Jeffrey Pohlman-Beshuk) is a bank teller, economist, and employee of Bankruptcy Patrol.
- Chet Shaft (played by Will Kanwischer) is a former manager of fictional game store "Games On A Shelf" and ghost who shows up in various episodes to give advice to Scott. He is resurrected along with Steel Wool.
History
Background
Scott Wozniak had made videos on YouTube as a child based on his own creations such as short stories, comics and drawings. Initially ceasing to make videos in 2012 due to low viewership, Wozniak returned to content creation in his senior year of high school to make a comedic video titled "The Internet and You" with his friends.[6]
Conception
After experimenting with other skit ideas, Wozniak worked on the first episode of Scott the Woz in December 2016. Focused on his opinions of the Nintendo Switch, the video fused his interest in video games with his skit-based comedy. The first episode of the web series was uploaded on YouTube in January 2017. The series would initially maintain a consistent schedule of weekly videos;[6][7] Wozniak announced in May 2022 that the web series would no longer be released weekly.[‡ 7] Wozniak maintains a secondary channel, Scott's Stash, for behind-the-scenes and extra content.[4] In 2023, Wozniak confirmed that his friends were now assisting with production of the show in a more official capacity.[‡ 8]
YouTube episodes
Scott the Woz has 250 episodes released on YouTube as of January 2023[update] across six seasons.
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 50 | January 7, 2017 | December 17, 2017 | |
| 2 | 50 | January 21, 2018 | December 16, 2018 | |
| 3 | 50 | January 31, 2019 | December 23, 2019 | |
| 4 | 45 | February 10, 2020 | December 24, 2020 | |
| 5 | 35 | March 21, 2021 | December 24, 2021 | |
| 6 | 20 | May 22, 2022 | January 7, 2023 | |
| 7 | TBA | March 2023 | TBA | |
Season 1 (2017)
Season 2 (2018)
Season 3 (2019)
Season 4 (2020)
Season 5 (2021)
Season 6 (2022-2023)
Season 7 (2023)An untitled episode about the Wii U will be released in March. An episode chosen by fans of the show will be released in season 7. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Television broadcast
At TooManyGames 2021, Wozniak announced that Scott the Woz would air on a then-unannounced TV channel. It was later announced that it would air on the gaming channel G4, and the show began airing on December 7, 2021.[8] According to Wozniak, the YouTube videos were compiled in a random order, and edited down for television format, in a format reminiscent of on-air compilations of classic animation.[‡ 9]
On March 7, 2022, G4 announced the G4 Select Channel on the free internet television service Pluto TV. The channel features series from the television channel, including Scott the Woz.[9]
In October 2022, it was announced that G4 would be ceasing all operations, ending television syndication of Scott the Woz.[10]
Television episodes
| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Episode 01" | December 7, 2021 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes Plug and Play Games, Pre-Orders, Third Party Controllers, and The Games That Time Forgot. | |||
| 2 | "Episode 02" | December 14, 2021 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes Mobile Games on Console, Cross Generation Games, and Special Edition Controllers. | |||
| 3 | "Episode 03" | December 21, 2021 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes Reboots, The Great Mysteries of Gaming, and Backwards Compatibility. | |||
| 4 | "Episode 04" | December 28, 2021 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes Game Show Games, Lost in Localization, Value Pack Games, and Demakes. | |||
| 5 | "Episode 05" | January 4, 2022 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes Nintendo 64: Nintendo's Best Mistake, Game Foods, and The Rarest of Games. | |||
| 6 | "Episode 06" | January 11, 2022 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes Game of the Year Throughout the Years, Game Boy Color: It Just Sorta Happened, and Cheat Codes. | |||
| 7 | "Episode 07" | January 18, 2022 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes The Fall and Rise of 2D Gaming, Rated E for Irrelevant, and Wii Channels. | |||
| 8 | "Episode 08" | January 25, 2022 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes Instruction Manuals, Console Games on Mobile, Used Games, and Nintendo Before Video Games. | |||
| 9 | "Episode 09" | February 1, 2022 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes Game Controllers, False Advertising, and Console Gaming on the Go. | |||
| 10 | "Episode 10" | February 8, 2022 | |
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Compilation of YouTube episodes Game Stores, From Developer to Defunct, Game & Watch, and Tech Demos. | |||
Fundraising
Wozniak, together with gaming merchandise website Pixel Empire, frequently offer limited-edition merchandise based on the show during "Merchandise for Charity Bonanza" events, with all proceeds going to charities Critical Care Comics and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.[11] As of 2023, the fundraisers have raised over $1,000,000 for the two charities. The event occurs yearly, with the exception of 2023, which was cancelled in favor of indefinitely extending the 2022 event.[‡ 10] The events feature items such as T-shirts and posters, as well as unique products every year, including products such as VHS releases of The Internet and You and a behind-the-scenes artbook.
On November 26, 2021, Wozniak announced Monopoly: Scott The Woz Edition, an officially licensed version of the Monopoly board game based on the Scott the Woz series. The product, produced in limited quantities, was sold via the Pixel Empire website as part of a charity fundraiser.[3] In December 2022, he announced Clue: Scott the Woz Edition, a version of Clue based on the show, also to be released on the Pixel Empire website with all profits going to charity.[‡ 11] Wozniak also announced a line of 51 collectible trading cards, manufactured by USAopoly.[‡ 12] Each card contains a QR code that, when scanned, leads to one of 51 timed exclusive videos corresponding to that card.
Reception
Scott the Woz has received generally positive reception, with praise directed towards the humor and quality. In an article listing the ten best episodes of the series, Screen Rant described Scott the Woz as a fusion of "video game reviews, retrospectives, and skits," stating that "some of the best episodes of the series are the ones that combine all three, especially when his zany, off-kilter, outlandish humor is on display."[5] Luke Schmid of PC Games compared the series positively to Angry Video Game Nerd, but critiqued its repetition, stating that, "...some statements are repeated too often, points are raised and then repeated three sentences later, sometimes almost word for word."[7] PopCulture.com's John Connor Coulston said that Wozniak's videos have a "distinct, homemade style".[4]
See also
Notes
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Subscribers, broken down by channel:
1.79 million (Scott The Woz)
298 thousand (Scott's Stash) - ^
Views, broken down by channel:
618.28 million (Scott The Woz)
21.90 million (Scott's Stash)
References
- ^ a b "About Scott The Woz". YouTube.
- ^ Bain, Ellissa (December 30, 2020). "Was Scott the Woz's Twitter hacked? #FreeScott trends as fans fight to recover his account!". HITC. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Corliss, Cameron (November 26, 2021). "YouTuber Scott The Woz is Getting an Official Monopoly Set". Game Rant. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c Coulston, John Connor (October 8, 2022). "Scott the Woz Reveals Secret Aspect of His Videos That Fans Can't Unsee". PopCulture.com. Paramount Global. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ a b Nepomuceno, Pio (December 11, 2021). "The 10 Best Episodes of Scott The Woz". Screen Rant. Valnet, Inc. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ a b Elio, Anthony (October 19, 2018). "YouTube's Scott Wozniak Discusses Creativity and Challenges on the Internet". Innovation & Tech Today. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ a b Schmid, Lukas (August 7, 2021). "Scott the Woz: Hilfe, ich mag einen Youtuber!". PC Games (in German). Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Carrillo, Jaime (November 23, 2021). "How to stream G4". The Daily Dot. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
But how does a gaming channel compete in the era of Twitch and YouTube? By adopting some of these stars as your own, of course. Scott Wozniak, known to many as Scott the Woz, is bringing his hilarious and educational rants to the party.
- ^ Grantham-Philips, Wyatte (March 7, 2022). "'Bel-Air' to Feature Daphne Maxwell Reid, Vernee Watson-Johnson in 'Fresh Prince' Reunion (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "G4tv.com - Video Games, Comedy, Creators & Culture". g4tv.com. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ Dominguez, Noah (November 19, 2020). "YouTuber Scott the Woz Announces 2020 Charity Merch Benefiting Critical Care Comics, Children's Miracle Network". CBR. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
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Citations
Primary sources
In the text these references are preceded by a double dagger (‡):
- ^ "@ScottTheWoz" (Scott Wozniak) on Twitter
- ^ Wozniak, Scott (December 20, 2020). Speed Dating - Scott The Woz. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via YouTube.
Target Employee: Oh, you know my brother. He worked at Wendy's. Scott Wozniak: Oh, yeah, the Wendy's Employee. How's he doing? Target Employee: Oh, yeah, not too good. He's been dead the past month.
- ^ Wozniak, Scott (May 23, 2021). Borderline Forever - Scott the Woz. Retrieved November 24, 2022 – via YouTube.
Scott Wozniak: Does it ever become too much? I mean, vegan all day? Terry Lesler: I always got my vegan in crime, Jeb, he's my not-eggs to, dear God, anything but bacon.
- ^ Wozniak, Scott (September 30, 2020). The Trial - Scott the Woz. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via YouTube.
Scott Wozniak: A while back, we were all invited to a dinner party, no murderers allowed. Somebody didn't read the itinerary. Everybody except the host recovered from being murdered, which makes us prime suspects to sue him.
- ^ Wozniak, Scott (September 30, 2020). The Trial - Scott the Woz. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via YouTube.
Steel Wool: I did it. ... Judge: Alright, Officer Steel Wool, for being so brave, and coming clean like that, I'll let you off lightly. You are sentenced to death.
- ^ Wozniak, Scott (October 31, 2021). Gaming Revivals - Scott The Woz. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via YouTube.
Rex Mohs: At my skill level they have to be random. And I can really only do resurrections that are already halfway underway. Steel Wool: Rises from his grave
- ^ Wozniak, Scott [@ScottTheWoz] (May 4, 2022). "Hello, hi, welcome!..." (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Wozniak, Scott (January 8, 2023). "But in 2022, we've been working towards them all helping out in a more official capacity which is why Sam, Eric, Dominic and Justin were credited as producers for Season 6!". Reddit. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Wozniak, Scott [@ScottTheWoz] (December 6, 2021). "The episodes on G4 are compiled randomly in hour long chunks. I wanted it to feel like how old cartoon shorts would be compiled in blocks for TV years ago. They are the same episodes from YouTube but with some edits here and there (cut down for time, replacing music, etc.)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Scott The Woz - YouTube". Twitter. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ Wozniak, Scott [@ScottTheWoz] (December 2, 2022). "Thank you all so much for raising $200,000 for charity in under three days. Hopefully this reveal helps raise even more! Introducing Clue®: Scott The Woz Edition. Officially licensed by Hasbro, limited edition. All profit goes to charity. Available now at http://pixelempire.com/scottthewoz" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Scott Wozniak on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
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