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{{Infobox Podcast
{{Infobox Podcast
| title        = Modern Rogue
| title        = Modern Rogue
| picture      = File:ModernRogueCoverArt3.jpg
| picture      = File:2024-03-08_dprm-child-pfp.jpg
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| creators      =
| creators      = [[Brian Brushwood]] and [[Jason Murphy]]
| hosts        = [[Brian Brushwood]]<br> [[Jason Murphy]]
| hosts        = [[Brian Brushwood]]
| open_theme    =  
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| season_count  =  
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| episode_count = 175+
| episode_count = 500+
| runtime      = 10-40 minutes
| runtime      = 10-40 minutes
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| producers    =  
| producers    =  
| switchers    =  
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| editors      = [[Brandt Hughes]], [[John Rael]]
| editors      = [[Brandt Hughes]], Jordan Breeding
| camera_ops    = [[Brandt Hughes]], [[Bryce Castillo]], [[John Rael]]
| camera_ops    = [[Brandt Hughes]], Nathan Zimmerman, Jacob Merrill
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| run          = January 28, 2016 - Present}}
| run          = January 28, 2016 - Present}}
'''Modern Rogue''' is a direct successor to [[Hacking the System]], which lasted for two specials and one full season on cable television. Hosted by [[Brian Brushwood]] and [[Jason Murphy]], Modern Rogue is centered around the idea that two middle-age dudes can explore any topic generally considered ''cool as hell,'' often to humorous ends with mixed success in the subject at hand.
'''Modern Rogue''' is a direct successor to [[Hacking the System]]. Originally hosted by [[Brian Brushwood]] and [[Jason Murphy]], Modern Rogue is centered around the idea that two middle-age dudes can explore any topic generally considered ''cool as hell,'' often to humorous ends with mixed success in the subject at hand.


''Brian Brushwood and Jason Murphy, professional idiots, field test the things that will make you the most interesting person in the room.''
''Brian Brushwood and friends field test the things that will make you the most interesting person in the room.''


==A Quest to Independence==
==A Quest to Independence==
Although Modern Rogue never existed as a product of a network, it took some time for it to properly exist on its own.
Despite the property never being owned by a network, it did take some time for Modern Rogue to properly exist on its own.


[[Vaping Alcohol|The first episode]] was released as a pilot under [http://youtube.com/scamstuff the Scam Stuff channel,] which at the time was also in a nascent state, to gauge interest and viability for the show existing outside of the already established Scam School brand. Netting 45,000 views in the first week of launch, the test showed optimistic potential but wasn't up to the level that a particularly well-performing Scam School might see. From this point onward, Modern Rogue was shifted over to publishing through [http://youtube.com/scamschool the Scam School channel,] while outtakes were kept on the Scam Stuff channel.
To gauge interest and viability for the show existing outside of the already established Scam School brand, [[Vaping Alcohol|the first episode]] was released as a pilot under [http://youtube.com/scamstuff the Scam Stuff channel,] which at the time was also in a nascent state. Amassing 45,000 views in the first week of launch, the test showed optimistic potential but wasn't up to the level that a particularly well-performing Scam School of the time might see. From this point onward, Modern Rogue started publishing through [http://youtube.com/scamschool the Scam School channel,] while outtakes were kept on the Scam Stuff channel.


[[Hacking the Taco Bell Menu to Get up to 50 Percent Off|The second episode]] launched on the Scam School channel with a 280% increase over the first at an opening week of 111,500 views. The series continued publishing through the Scam School channel, a couple of which broke past the one million view mark, but starting with [[How to Make a Hologram Display on an iPhone|episode 31]] (Sep 2016) all subsequent episodes would be released on the official [http://youtube.com/modernrogue modern rogue channel.] The departure from the scam school brand was discussed for months internally before the move with many points for and against, there was even a brief period of time when consideration was put into possibly pushing the show back to the Scam Stuff channel, but starting from the ground up and allowing the property to develop its own audience proved the healthiest long-term option.
[[Hacking the Taco Bell Menu to Get up to 50 Percent Off|The second episode]] launched on the Scam School channel with a 280% increase over the first, at an opening week of 111,500 views. The series continued publishing through the Scam School channel, a couple of which broke past the one million view mark, but starting with [[How to Make a Hologram Display on an iPhone|episode 31]] (Sep 2016) all subsequent episodes would be released on the official [http://youtube.com/modernrogue Modern Rogue channel.] The departure from the Scam School brand was discussed internally for months beforehand with many points for and against, there was even a brief period of time when consideration was put into possibly pushing the show back to the Scam Stuff channel, but starting from the ground up and allowing the property to develop its own audience proved the healthiest long-term option.


==Brand Growth==
In July of 2017, the Modern Rogue Patreon [https://youtu.be/jWQm7luXGDU was launched].
In July of 2017, the Modern Rogue Patreon [https://youtu.be/jWQm7luXGDU was launched] in an effort to turn the show profitable. This resulted in behind the scenes material and a variety of rewards exclusive to patrons. Over time, the additional resources from the Patreon campaign have allowed closed captions to be provided for every video from [[Understanding Drones|MR148]] (Nov 2018) onward, new camera equipment, 4K videos, and the development of [[Modern Rogue HQ]].


==Article Branch==
==Article Branch==
On January 22nd, 2018, it was announced that former Cracked editor John Cheese would become Editor-In-Chief of the Modern Rogue website, which was being re-designed to accommodate daily articles. After reports of misconduct and abuse of his position of power at his previous employment, [https://www.themodernrogue.com/articles/2018/9/24/a-message-from-brian-brushwood he was fired on September 24, 2018]. Dwayne Hoover became the new Editor-In-Chief of the article division.
On January 22nd, 2018, it was announced that former Cracked editor John Cheese would become editor-in-chief of the Modern Rogue website, which was being re-designed to accommodate daily articles. After reports of misconduct and abuse of his position of power at his previous employment, [https://www.themodernrogue.com/articles/2018/9/24/a-message-from-brian-brushwood he was fired on September 24, 2018]. Dwayne Hoover became the new editor-in-chief of the article division.
 
==Jason's Departure==
On November 13, 2023, Jason announced [https://www.instagram.com/p/Czly4XFO1_A/ via his instagram] and his [https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxCfBnPKpwJA-14bWXPMpaMfLzDk-73L-t The Strangerous youtube channel] that he was leaving the show. His last official appearance as host was [https://youtu.be/D__V7I6qcp0 "How to Count Cards"] on October 20, 2023. This event was discussed further in the Modern Rogue video [https://youtu.be/Wmaih0_sNaY "A Very Important Meeting"] published on May 22, 2024.


==Links==
==Links==
* [https://youtube.com/modernrogue YouTube]
* [[Modern Rogue Show List]]
* [https://youtube.com/scamstuff Outtakes and Behind the Scenes Channel]
===Content===
* [https://youtube.com/modernrogue Main Channel]
* [https://youtube.com/scamstuff Secondary Channel]
* [https://themodernrogue.com/ Articles]
===Support===
* [https://patreon.com/modernrogue Patreon]
* [https://patreon.com/modernrogue Patreon]
* [https://themodernrogue.com/ Official Website]
* [http://shop.themodernrogue.com Merch]
* [https://shop.themodernrogue.com Merch]
===Social Media===
* [https://modernrogue.reddit.com Reddit]
* [https://modernrogue.reddit.com Reddit]
* [https://discord.gg/modernrogue Discord]
* [https://instagram.com/modernrogueshow Instagram]
* [https://instagram.com/modernrogueshow Instagram]
* [https://tiktok.com/@ModernRogue TikTok]
* [https://twitter.com/modernrogueshow Twitter]
* [https://twitter.com/modernrogueshow Twitter]
* [https://facebook.com/modernrogues Facebook]
* [https://facebook.com/modernrogues Facebook]
* [https://discord.gg/modernrogue Discord]
* [[Modern Rogue Show List]]

Latest revision as of 17:00, 22 May 2024

Modern Rogue
2024-03-08 dprm-child-pfp.jpg
Created by Brian Brushwood and Jason Murphy
Hosted by Brian Brushwood
No. of episodes 500+
Runtime 10-40 minutes
Production
Camera Operator(s) Brandt Hughes, Nathan Zimmerman, Jacob Merrill
Editor(s) Brandt Hughes, Jordan Breeding
Broadcast
Original Run January 28, 2016 - Present


Modern Rogue is a direct successor to Hacking the System. Originally hosted by Brian Brushwood and Jason Murphy, Modern Rogue is centered around the idea that two middle-age dudes can explore any topic generally considered cool as hell, often to humorous ends with mixed success in the subject at hand.

Brian Brushwood and friends field test the things that will make you the most interesting person in the room.

A Quest to Independence

Despite the property never being owned by a network, it did take some time for Modern Rogue to properly exist on its own.

To gauge interest and viability for the show existing outside of the already established Scam School brand, the first episode was released as a pilot under the Scam Stuff channel, which at the time was also in a nascent state. Amassing 45,000 views in the first week of launch, the test showed optimistic potential but wasn't up to the level that a particularly well-performing Scam School of the time might see. From this point onward, Modern Rogue started publishing through the Scam School channel, while outtakes were kept on the Scam Stuff channel.

The second episode launched on the Scam School channel with a 280% increase over the first, at an opening week of 111,500 views. The series continued publishing through the Scam School channel, a couple of which broke past the one million view mark, but starting with episode 31 (Sep 2016) all subsequent episodes would be released on the official Modern Rogue channel. The departure from the Scam School brand was discussed internally for months beforehand with many points for and against, there was even a brief period of time when consideration was put into possibly pushing the show back to the Scam Stuff channel, but starting from the ground up and allowing the property to develop its own audience proved the healthiest long-term option.

In July of 2017, the Modern Rogue Patreon was launched.

Article Branch

On January 22nd, 2018, it was announced that former Cracked editor John Cheese would become editor-in-chief of the Modern Rogue website, which was being re-designed to accommodate daily articles. After reports of misconduct and abuse of his position of power at his previous employment, he was fired on September 24, 2018. Dwayne Hoover became the new editor-in-chief of the article division.

Jason's Departure

On November 13, 2023, Jason announced via his instagram and his The Strangerous youtube channel that he was leaving the show. His last official appearance as host was "How to Count Cards" on October 20, 2023. This event was discussed further in the Modern Rogue video "A Very Important Meeting" published on May 22, 2024.

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