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THE HISTORY OF ANXIETY WAR - PODCAST #1

I should've elaborated on the etymology of the "Anxiety War" name so that's why I'm now writing about it here.

Since its inception, I've been asked about the meaning behind "Anxiety War" but I've always been hush because it was personal to me. To say I've struggled with anxiety in my earlier years is an understatement, but I'm not here to give you my full autobiography.

I registered the AnxietyWar.com domain and youtube.com/AnxietyWar on February 7, 2013. Although I bought and sold domains as part of my college repertoire among other online endeavors then (mostly web design & programming), I planned to keep Anxiety War for myself to develop into a mental health website coupled with a YouTube channel to help people deal with their anxiety -- a problem I was still dealing with myself. Indeed, I've always thought of my mental conflicts as an ongoing series of battles which I analogized as a war -- anxiety war.

Back then, I was extremely private in how I felt and what I thought, preferring to keep to myself. Needless to say, talking about mental health issues, especially publicly, was an idea that I quickly abandoned -- the "Anxiety War" name only remaining until 2015 when I decided to use it again to replace my old 2013 predator channel name "Sly Stinger" with "Anxiety War". Here's why:

Acting calm, cool and collected in the face of what evokes extreme uneasiness is a message I thought would vicariously resonate with others as it did me. The truth is at the time, going to the grocery store to confront a predator felt no different than going to the grocery store to buy milk, absolutely terrifying, yet acting confident and having a fake character transformed my real character into not who I wanted to be, but what I wanted to be -- more confident. As pathetic as this sounds, it worked, and I learned that if you don't control your mind, it will control you!

Now you know.

Thank you for listening. :-)

THE HISTORY OF ANXIETY WAR - PODCAST #1

Comments

I gotta say some of my favorite videos were of you dumpster diving. I even subscribed to dumpster diving forum because of you.

LuxCo

I also graduated 2013 dope

Abazore 420

same!! haha

Sunn Kendzoria

The ending of this had me cackling like a fuckin moron

Dan Jones

I am REALLY glad you shared this Zach....I have always believed that the more you focus on helping others and doing something for the greater good that your internal issues seem to transform and in time melt away completely and you are the PERFECT example of this. Not many people with anxiety could face complete strangers (who could get violent) with such a cool head as you do. I work with teenagers and I am a mother myself and unfortunately I had experience with older predators in my younger years before anyone was talking about it so THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART for stopping some other young person from being hurt. Even if you've saved one girl/ boy than it's all worth it (my opinion, you've probably saved far more than that) STAY SAFE OUT THERE! -Autumn

ToyMom OfThree

I love your other content too. Dumpster diving is a personal favorite. We actually seem to have several things in common, which is odd because it's all of the unusual parts of me lol (we are both dumpster divers, have Tourette Syndrome, are grammar enthusiasts, etc.). I also live in Michigan, too!

Amy

Very interesting story Zach, don't be discouraged by the haters. Drive by shooting is probably my favorite video of all time and I can't wait for the sequel! You should make a new YouTube channel for non-predator stuff (dumpster diving, programming, Oldsmobile videos)!

Jim Lahey

Subbed for your podcasts but didn’t realize you had the full uncensored videos here. First Patreon ever! My wife and I love your content man, glad to be supporting you.

Michael Hamilton

Hey Jeremy, yep! I attached the mp3 file to the post. Thank you! :-)

Zach Sweers

I really love your 90s vibe, Zach. The cool icons you use, the oldschool gaming music .... youre clever and cool. Thanks for your content 🤙🤙

Rebekah Goode

Zach, is there a way to download your podcasts audio only? I use an ipod while working and would love to add these to my playlist.

Jeremy

Love watching these podcasts when im doing homework (even though that I probably shouldn't be multitasking like that ) :)

Rebecca

Really enjoyed this podcast on this history.Really interesting

Simon Geraghty

Thank you for sharing that vulnerable confession and big cyber hugs! You see? You are not alone ;)

EverElusive ReneeTaur

Lex & Cinnabon on YT you'll see an orange kitty

Kendree

what's your brother's YT channel?

Connor Anderson

omg ZACH, i cant stop thinking about the video of you from channel 4 in the car, shades on, being interviewed through the window now lmao i was so proud of u the first time i watched that im so happy to be supporting you here <3

leeann

Excellent first podcast! We're all captivated for the real deal ;D

BarkBark

They should open an investigation into youtube and why they censor videos like his

Face

For sure!!

Zach Sweers

I love this! You just sounds so friendly and natural. Also this is so motivating!! Youre the only patreon im subsicribed to and I'm glad I'm here ❣

Zineb AM

love you zach!

tina

I love and miss you

Christian Mancia

i cleaned and put laundry away while listening to the podcast. it was great. it was nice to get to hear about your experiences with dealing with predators and making videos. i’m glad you risked a lot to put these out there. i really love your videos and despite how controversial these things can get, you’re doing your best to stand up. love that. i feel like making this patreon was such a great idea. my first and only subscription on here haha! thanks for your hard work. you’re a natural at it. i look forward to more.

rika mikuriya

Awesome podcast! Have you thought about eventually having guests on? I’d love to hear from your bother or mom and what they think about you doing these videos. Also it would be awesome to have MamaMax on as well!!

flamboyantalien

Yes. This was great lol.

Ke

Great first podcast man!

Matthew Brooks

I loved listening to you talk to yourself, very happy I decided to join Patreon! Awesome work!

Scottie Turner

This is the first patreon I've ever subscribed to, I'm SO excited to get through all of this awesome content! You are one of my very favorite youtubers, Zach, and I'm so glad we can support your amazing work here! ❤️

Aria Graff

I'm drunk as hell, but you're so dope. I subscribe to only TWO Patreon members, and you're one! You deserve it, dude!

Ellie Fugerer

I only found your channel because I was watching so many real life Oblivion NPC dialogue videos. Youtube recommended a cut version of your encounter with Doug, I think. People in the comments were saying he was a pedophile and it was originally a video on your channel. Such a weird way to find a channel like this, but glad I did

Sorry Förlåt mig

thanks for the stickers!!! completely made my day. i even applied for a second job just so i can get the car faster

Whitney

I'm so happy you now have Patreon!! If all these useless you tubers can make money off of their videos so should you, especially since what you're doing is actually for a good cause. I don't want to sound corny or mushy but I love your personailty so much and I'm happy to be able to contribute so that you can keep making videos!!

Candy lee

As I'm listening to this podcast, the mail came and I got your sticker!! 🙏🔮 how magical! Thanks, Zach!!

Kristie

You have the best laugh on Youtube. Well, Patreon now haha.

Jack Robinson

Of the ones that did get prosecuted, most only spent a grand total of 1 day in jail! It's not confidential and I'll talk more about this. Soon I'm going to start uploading old videos which will include aftermath.

Zach Sweers

Im endlessly curious about what predators did get prosecuted, it's probably confidential but I really hope that they're enjoying their soapy jail time

Yassie

Heck yeah I love the context provided in this podcast. It's so interesting to know what you've been through with the channel. Youtube is getting worse and worse every year but I'm so glad I get to support you in a different medium like Patreon.

Yassie

Keep up the good work really enjoyed it.

Johndri Vasquez

I follow Lex and Cinnabon! And you did great buddy!

Kelly Woods

Got my sticker. Gotta say I love the American flag and AR 15 in the background of your videos hehehe.

Joshua Fuhrman

Same here I was soo fangirling lol

Kristen

I got my sticker !

Tristan Thompson

On an unrelated note, I GOT MY STICKER and a handwritten note from Zach! I'm star struck! Love having a personal note from such a brave, awesome person!!

Deku

got my sticker in the mail this morning and now i'm gonna watch this! i really like the sticker btw, nice and shiny :-)

Andrew L

Thank you for this, I enjoyed listening :)

Katarina Lee

So thankful for this 💜

Destany

Honestly I’m happier to support you on here rather than through YouTube if they are going to treat creators poorly! Thank u for ur service

loving the new content! i hate that actual law enforcement officials were going against your genuine effort to keep predators in jail. it still doesn't make sense to me. your voice is so calming btw

Megan

Not much of a podcast person, but this was great to listen to while doing hw! Keep it up

ブリアナ ケアル

This was so good! If you ever do a Q&A in these pods, I’d really like to know if you ever thought about a career in the police doing pedo hunting work, if not, was this influenced by your experience with the FBI / police at all?

MG

Loved your first podcast!! This is my first time actually sitting through an entire podcast! Your humor is awesome! And I enjoy it! Haha XD

Yesenia

loved this omfg ! keep the podcast coming !!!

Gg

Would it be possible to have a face cam for your podcasts?

Albino Monkey

fugg yeah

Nickolas Trierweiler

Same here!

Gailyn

I'm not a podcast person but this was wonderful to listen to. I felt like we were really having a conversation. You're a natural!

Gailyn

best money i spent all year suscribing to this! :) keep it up zach !

neowave

I can't imagine how frustrating it was going through all of that BS. Doing something for the betterment of society and getting labeled a vigilante for it...bruh. Thank you for sticking with it, even when youtube started striking/taking your vids down. You're a legend.

jayjk

I like both your predator videos and your dumpster diving videos... I found the dumpster diving rather cathartic to watch and just something I would probably never experience LOL so I hope you make more of those too :D

Sara

That blue yeti sounds crisp Zach

Bach Chappell

Really enjoyed this podcast. Also got my sticker today :))

Lilly Flaherty

Do you ever plan to make more of your silly videos? I'm going to miss you doing weird stuff like eating dog food and dumpster diving 🤣

Tina Vee

my first patreon ever!

Jared Richardson

Can't wait to listen to this! Just read the backstory to the name and absolutely love how you put things. Keep up the good work! Much love and support from AZ💜

Lindsey S.

I am excited to be here and I look forward to what is to come! 🍾🥂 🔮

Kristie

yay! dope podcast. also, i love that you laugh at your own jokes and add a little “haha” after. it’s so great xD

Maddie Martin

I just got my sticker. Thank you Zach

Unicorn Princess

thank you for the podcast king(:

ale

can't wait to listen to this!!!!

Iphy M

Can’t wait to watch to this, gonna be great content as always!

Jamie Porter

When are you gonna make a patreon for Mr. Crowley? AKA Anxiety War | CAW

Slow Loris

you are EPIC!!! thanks king!

Logan Henry


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