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Exploring Nostalgia and Childhood Memories on YouTube with Former Child Star Mason Reese
TLDR In this podcast episode, Jonathan Goldstein delves into the world of YouTube and its ability to bring back childhood memories. The focus is on former child star Mason Reese, who has uploaded videos of himself crying as a child on YouTube, sparking curiosity about his motivations and prompting reflection on his unique childhood experiences.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
Jonathan Goldstein explores the world of YouTube and the nostalgia it brings, allowing him to revisit childhood memories and indulge in his true desires.
03:43
Mason Reese, a former child star known for his appearances in 70s commercials, is the focus of the podcast episode.
08:00
Mason Reese, a former child star, has uploaded videos of himself crying as a child on YouTube, leaving the host of the podcast with many questions about why he would do this now, 40 years later.
12:52
Mason Reese has a lot of memorabilia from his child star days in his apartment, including photos with famous celebrities and awards.
17:33
Mason Reese explains that he keeps his childhood memorabilia in his public area as a reminder of his accomplishments, and he shares the videos now because a friend put together a DVD of his greatest hits.
21:13
Mason Reese explains that a song by Harry Chapin called "Cats in the Cradle" had a strong emotional impact on him as a child, and he broke down in tears when he found out that the song was going to be played on a TV show he was co-hosting with Harry Chapin.
25:09
Mason Reese reflects on his unique childhood and the close relationship he had with his parents, which he believes contributed to his emotional reaction to the video clip.
29:45
Mason Reese reflects on the negative comments he received on his videos and why he hasn't disabled the comments, stating that he still values the positive comments he receives.
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