TLDR in the description. I love all of you that I got to interact with over the years. I truly truly mean that. And to those that I’m currently working on collabs with, that is all still a huge go! I can’t wait for the holiday streams, charity work, and the nailer review.

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

Now I’m gonna go be emotional for a little while.

@TheMemeController

8 ай бұрын

@@AmericanFoambye

Man, we still have so many shenanigans to commit together... I 100% feel you though. I know exactly what you mean by NERF being just boring and Coop was complaining the same thing. We existed off the excitement of buying new product, reviewing it, modding it, and repeating. Now it's completely boring, and it takes a ton of time and energy to get what you can out.

@plaguedoctor2525

8 ай бұрын

Another one bites the dust

@MrAdam802

8 ай бұрын

Walcom we need your videos now more than ever!

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

And shenanigans can still be had friend of mine! They can still be had. I just know that if I didnt stop soon, the lack of passion would show through and the content would suffer and that seems like a worse fate to me. I am annoyed that a bunch of cool nerftubers live like 2,000 miles away from me otherwise the story might’ve unfolded a little differently. Damn geography! 😂

@floofer6699

8 ай бұрын

please follow him.

@DanielGonzalez-ok5xd

8 ай бұрын

​@AmericanFoam maybe we can nerf 1 day when I make it 2 Ohio I think that's wer u from ? Lol nerf is life 🤣

Man, best of luck to you my friend in your future endeavours!

Now I feel bad for hammering you with "don't quit KZread" all these months when you would flirt with the idea 😅. I know you are exploring options on doing things you love, and I am a huge advocate for sticking to content that one is passionate about, because it will always translate into your videos! Excited for your new projects and still looking forward to meeting at a JEBB event!

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

Nothing to feel bad about at all! :) and even if I have to buy a ticket, I’ll make it to another JEBB. Those things are too much fun!

@chrisstephenson8311

8 ай бұрын

Notnuffnerf…Love your channel man you do a great job on videos👍🏻 and you also cover more than just nerf blasters you also review other name blasters as well👍🏻 don’t you quit yet your on a roll and because of you I just found and bought a new in box air warriors night tek from your review👍🏻

@nerftalk1163

8 ай бұрын

Please take the Torch and hold it high, it’s been a rough year for Nerf KZreadrs, we need the light!

@notnuffnerf

8 ай бұрын

@@nerftalk1163just recently found out you called it quits too. This is heart-wrenching because you guys were all part of the motivation source to even start this project. I hope you still remain in the space to some capacity, although still doing what makes you happy. Stay blasting!

@nerftalk1163

8 ай бұрын

@@notnuffnerf Yes, unfortunately KZread was starting to take the fun out of the hobby for myself and the kids. It was a very hard decision. Definitely still going to be around, just not on video. I will always love this hobby.

I'm sorry to see you go, like so many content creators recently, but I'm glad to see you moving away from something that didn't bring you joy. Here's hoping this new direction will be much better for you! Thanks for all the great content and memories ❤️

first coop now brad, really is a sad time to be a nerfer

@Amiral_VCZ

8 ай бұрын

And Nerf Taiwan

@OutOfIdeas9977

8 ай бұрын

Don’t forget about Sledoo Man and SpringsAndSanity

@blankettoys8533

8 ай бұрын

And iambobolo

@Crash907

8 ай бұрын

Yah I was gonna say that

Ah man, love watching your stuff over the years! Good luck in your new ventures!

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe!

I do love this channel. What a fantastic run! It feels like it has been here much longer than since 2018. Thanks for all your efforts, Brad! Take care!!

You will always be a big part of Nerf Talk crew, whether we met or not, you are one of the reasons our Channel exists! You will always be Bullseye’s favourite Nerf KZread channel! I’m glad to know you’re moving on to making something else you will enjoy. We’ll definitely see you on your other channels!

Dang. Sad to see you step away from videos but glad to hear you still plan to go to games and stay involved. The review game really is rough and I completely understand how perfecting review videos become a blessing but also a curse. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do with this channel or future channels!

Best of luck on the future! Was absolutely awesome to meet with you at JEBB!

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

That was one of the best times of my life. You guys were all so much fun. Even if I have to buy a ticket now, I’ll be back. lol.

Always loved watching your content over the years, however I am always in support of people doing what they feel is best for them as a creator. You've been both an inspiration, and a joy to watch for me as a content creator myself, and I am excited to see your next channels. Wishing you the best! -Grimz

Brad it's been amazing watching you these past few years. I appreciate everything you've brought to the nerf youtube community. I for one will miss your videos. Your channel was one of the first I came across when I got started and I've learned a bunch from your content. Thanks for everything! I'm looking forward to what you do next. Blast we'll my friend!

It was a blast to meet you and hang out with you when we got to sync up at JEBB. Don't be a stranger my dude it's been a blast and it's gonna continue to be a a blast since I know how to get a hold of you haha! In all seriousness you got to do what you got to do for your self and your more importantly your mental health. Looking forward to the horror channel since I consume a lot of that media as well! ;D

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

That was a great time at JEBB! And I may float some ideas past you for the new channel once I settle back in to creative mode. Should be fun!

It was lovely to have met you at JEB. You can always reach out to me if you wanna chat. Take care of yourself. I can't wait to see what you do in the future 💖

Man, sorry the channel is going away. Thanks for making great content.

I'm really sad to see you go, follow your dreams friend

Dang im so sad man. Everyone great is leaving. I understand. Definitely do something you love.

Personally I wish the best to you in the new channels first and foremost! I'll keep trying to drop in on the streams as I've been doing and will look forward to seeing what becomes of the new movie review channel as well, interesting stuff there. Your Nerf channel was one of only a few I actually watched, and it seems that list is growing ever smaller as time goes on, but c'est la vie. Doing what you enjoy in life is important, and I can 100% understand your decision to make the change as I've already announced my own decision to restart my mountain bike channel (also called mongoosejake, lol) but I'll still be doing blaster based content, just far less reviews overall. The reviews themselves are mostly the issue in my perspective. I'm a bit less inundated compared to you with your larger reach, and my odd-ball nature of loving Buzz Bee and the off the wall off brand stuff, but the tinkering and blasting itself is more fun than just recording review after review. Especially when you've got to fund it all yourself. This channel can take two to three months to hit the payout threshold so yeah, it's a expense, especially if you attempt to get new blasters as they come out. So, long comment coming to a close... Hope your new channels take off and bring you newfound enjoyment and I'll hang around to tag along for the ride!

When the burnout hits, it hits hard, I'm glad you were able to make the decision that's right for you so you can both continue enjoying the hobby itself, and find other creative avenues for yourself. The first few weeks might be difficult to turn off the "I could film this" or "This is a good video idea" etc, but once you do I hope you can enjoy the peace.

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jang. Im really looking forward to some off time to recharge the creative batteries so to speak. I hope to be able to contribute to the community in different ways going forward, but it will be weird for a little while I bet. Lol.

@Jangular

8 ай бұрын

@@AmericanFoam I hope the weirdness doesn't last for long and however you end up being involved in the community, I hope it's fun and fulfilling for you :)

We will miss you. If you still want to, I'd love to have you appear on my Nerf Archives series. I can relate with hiw hard it is sometimes to keep up with running a KZread channel. Thanks for giving us all of these great reviews and videos! I'll definitely have to check out you're other channels once you set them up!

Thanks for coming down to CONC in the early days. We always enjoyed those videos you took.

I understand completely and i am glad you are doing what you are doing. I do agree nerf content does happen to get repetitive and that isn't for some people.

I still remember the first days of the channel, your early reviews of Elite 2.0 and others. You’ve always been a positive influence on the community and I truly wish you all the best!

Thanks for what you've brought to the community. I always appreciated your opinion and could relate to your grip gripes being a large human being myself. I hope whatever you do in the future brings you joy and I'm sure you'll be great at it. Take care. You will be missed.

I feel you man, I too slow down my content creation.

Sad to see another farewel by a Nerf youtuber. But its your decision and I understand, thanks for your videos.

One of the greatest use of a men's life is to spend it creating something entertaining, informative yet fun for all ages. You have done excellent Nerf content over the years. American Foam will be missed but not forgotten. I will save your content files with Coop's under LEGACY.

Brad, you will be dearly missed. Still hoping that our paths cross in Pittsburgh or OH one day. Best wishes to you Brad!!!

Dang, I really liked your content. I hope other ventures in your life bring you joy, and may you succeed at what may come next. Thanks for all the videos!

Dude, this is going to hit me. Thanks for being such an inspiration for me and my friends! Definitely in our top ten man. I’m so sorry that the hobby isn’t really enjoying anymore, and we all completely understand. Love you man! Really! Thanks for being an amazing content creator, and person!

Brad, I can't imagine how hard this decision was to come to. You're amazing and it's been a privilege to watch this channel grow. You're right, passion is essential, and people can tell when it's gone. You'll always be a nerftuber in my mind. I hope we cross paths at some point . Let me know if you're ever traveling through the Rochester area. Would love to show you the arena.

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

It was absolutely difficult to come to this decision. But it was the right call. I soooo want to make it out to the gym for a game sometime soon.

Good luck on the future buddy. You've done a fantastic job with your reviews and videos and I hope you have a fantastic year

I am legit so sad right now. You inspired me to start doing thrifting, and it hurts to see that youre leaving content creation. Love you man, have fun.

Sad to see you go, I first subscribed to your channel not for the nerf guns, but for the gel blasters. I always loved the videos you made nonetheless. Thanks again for everything and wish you luck in the future! Hope to still see you around in some degree!

Thanks for all of your reviews as they cetainly helped me decide what, if anything, is worth the price. You talked about several blasters before anyone else and went over all the needed details about them. It's sad to see you go, but I'm glad you're doing what makes you feel best.

Thanks for the content bro, and actually giving us a video before leaving. Enjoy life brother

Been lurking on the channel for some time. Loved your content and your positive attitude. Best of luck to all your future endeavours!

I’m sorry to hear this news, yet completely understand. I’ve dialed it back on my own channel. Being first to buy and unbox something is expensive and tiring. Kudos for focusing on the priorities that feel right. All the best. Looking forward to the new channels and focus areas.

I remember getting into this channel after some of my earliest mods, falling out of favor with Nerf for a bit, then coming back after looking for reviews on the tricerablast. Onwards to the future, and good luck in your endeavors!

Understandable...you gotta do what you gotta do....and I love the killer clowns from outer space reference. Take care, Brad.

I'm gonna miss watching your videos Brad Your so good at what you do Everytime a Nerf KZreadr moves on from Nerf it always encourages me to never stop Nerfing and I'm happy your here to encourage people to never stop

I’m proud of you for knowing what is best for you and also for achieving so much in your time as a Nerftuber. Hope to see you on the field soon.

Thanks for your time. I always appreciate the time all the Foam/Nerf youtubers give to us. About Nerf, agree. Their products are like Xshot reskins and rare to see new ideas.

Gonna miss you dude! Your mod videos really helped me! I thought yours were the best! Very clear and detailed compared to other mod videos.

Wow. Kind of losing hope in nerf Seing how nerf creators are disappearing. I definitely am glad that you will still be streaming and making content. Hopefully I’ll be able to see you at a war or something. Seeing that there’s not too much new nerf innovations, I’m going to be more careful as I am an aspiring nerf and gaming content creator. Maybe your sale will help me get my first decent blaster lol. Hopefully I can get a job soon, a few more years. Very sad, hope you are still doing okay, I hope I get a scholarship or my saving account covers college. Students loans are a bitch, but what do I know?

Hope to see you at some events sometime man, I love the channel and I'm sure we all understand

We all will miss you

GOODBYE! IM GOING TO MISS YOU :( I'm glad you have some good things in the future to look forward to, and that you're stopping before you fully burn yourself out.

I'm way late to the going away party but I just wanted to say that you'll be truly missed! You were always one of my favorite Nerf KZreadrs, but I absolutely understand how it feels to burn out on something you used to be passionate about and just not feeling it anymore. It also sounds like the financial aspect of the channel just wasn't working out, but I do love horror movies so I'll be looking forward to following your next channel and I hope it ends up being more fun and rewarding for you!

Thanks Brad, appreciate you and all your content over the years.

Didnt expect this tbh but I wish you well in all of your future endeavors!!

I feel ya man. More recently I've gotten back into PC gaming. But I still love the hobby even if money has been tight and getting every new blaster I want isn't possible. Though I know when the weather gets warmer I'll be back into it more. I'm sad to see you go though. You're one of the most honest reviewers out there.

@m00k61

8 ай бұрын

Also I love horror movies and old anthology TV shows. Looking forward to your new stuff for sure.

Man I’m Gonna miss your videos!! You as well as coop and walcom and drac are the reason I have a good sized nerf blaster collection over the years and still enjoy buying them and fixing and cleaning them And love all the thrifting videos…you and KB foamstrike are what got me going to thrift stores and found my first rare gem which was a rayven stinger👍🏻

I think i understand how you feel. The last time i bought a new blaster was about 6 months ago. I felt like i have already reached the end of this hobby. Playing was still fun though. Thank you for entertaining us all these time and i wish you the best.

Dude I do not blame you one bit. I started doing TikTok to usher into KZread, but I kinda saw the writing on the wall of what your saying. Add to that October has been busy so I couldn't make the Nobel get togethers. I also kinda stopped collecting because most of the stuff is just the same person with a different costumes. So I kept some blasters that when I look at stir emotions or blasters that have a fun story. Besides I plan on still going out and playing. Kinda got into RC crawlers lately. Ill see you around at a nerf war soon.

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

I saw the crawler stuff on FB. Looks sweet! And hell yeah, there’s definitely some blasting to be done in the future too!

Ahhhh, man! It seems like you showed up on KZread right after I left and now that I come back, you leave! That's too bad, but I get it... You've got to do what's best for you and that's perfectly understandable. I wish you the best in whatever you do next and gaming livestreams and movie reviews are right up my alley, so maybe you'll see me pop up in your new channels comment sections too. Good luck, man!

Going to miss you man! Your Stryfe mod guide is what sent me down the rabbit hole, and I thank you for that 🤘🏻

Gonna miss your thrifting videos! They scratched the itch when the stores nears me were dry. Good luck in your future ventures and Godspeed!

Thank you, American Foam. your content always felt more genuine to me compared to other 'Nerf KZreadrs'. i respect your decision 100%. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Man I hate to see you go but I completely understand. I really enjoyed your content. Gimmick free and no personal bias it was refreshing. Take care my dude and good luck to you.

Nooooooo, I'm gonna miss your channel, I loved and still do love your nerf thrifting vids. We all fully understand your decision, best of luck and god speed to what you will do in the future. Thank you American Foam.

I'm so sad to see you go! I was so appreciative of your recent work compiling averages for thfiting. On another note, definitely let us know the link where we can find your Ebay stuff as soon as it's available. I'm dying to get my hands on that HIRricane that was on your wall!

Thank you having made content & reviews so we didn't have to. We are a better hobby because of you. We were entertained, informed and had fun along the way. So glad for JEBB for providing opportunity to meet blaster content creator such as yourself. Blast Well, my friend. Indeed, Blast Well. -Scopes Maverick

You're a bright face in the community, and my personal favourite. I hope you'll remain in the scene, not as a content creator, but as a fellow hobbyist. I'll tune in to the stream whenever I can. Take care!

Thank you for all your videos over the year ! I've always loved watching your content whatever it was! Good luck for your future Brad 😁

Im glad you built a legacy. Sure every blaster is the same, 70 fps this, 4 double A that, but you still made the most basic of Blasters sound interesting. Thanks for entertaining us over the years.

Thanks for your amazing reviews Brad! It's been a pleasure watching you and balancing an actual job and youtube can be a pain but the most important thing is to do what makes you happy and what you really enjoy. Stay happy, stay safe and we'll miss your videos! :)

Big bummer but totally understandable, I’m sorry it’s gotten to this point. Really glad you’ll be around KZread still though, looking forward to future interactions!

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

Heck yeah dude! I’m sure I’ll still be up to some form of trouble or another around here. Lol.

What a year.... i can fully understand you. Please watch for yourself! Can you insert your Ebay account here? Do you sign, the blaster?

Going to miss your reviews, always looked forward to seeing what was good, cool and what was not good. Wish you the very best in future endeavors

There goes another one 😢. Good luck on your future adventures and thank you for the great content you gave to the community.

Sad to see you go along with Coop. The hobby has changed so drastically in the past few years where content creation sure isn't the same as the past. Time changes and you must adapt. Wish you all the best Brad.

I get what you said about blasters being all the same, I felt like I had the collection complete when I got the outlaw. No reason to get another blaster anymore because all new blasters are like an old one in a slightly different jacket. Nerf for me is now more a quest for the new and the weird. Gatling tommy's moab, pretty much everything by Domochevsky, that sorta stuff. Would be hard to fill a youtube channel with that though. So we get it, sad to see you go, but glad you're not really leaving and we can catch you like luchathor, coneydawg or mrnathan in the background of the community events. I'll check your movie channel when you get it going. enjoy yourself my guy!

thanks for everything. i'll definitely follow you on your new youtube ventures!

Goodbye, old friend.

Great channel but also glad to hear your not done being in the community and KZread space. You do a great job at it

Wish you well. Brad you will definitely be missed.

Really enjoy your videos, although it’s sad that you are not making new contents for this channel but glad that you find a direction to move on. I hope you all the best and work on what you like. Support!

Sad to see you go, but its good to hear you won't be entirely gone.

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

I’ll still participating in the community for sure. Just a little differently:)

Sad to hear that. Stay safe and keep blasting.

I’m sorry to see you go, but I’m also happy for you. Between the financial aspect and the product monotony, it makes sense and I can’t blame you. I appreciate everything you done and you’ve always been a positive influence that I admire. I truly hope you find the fulfillment you need in whatever you end up doing. Take care and blast well friend!

Your channel was a great view on Nerf, see you on the field

Sorry to see you go Brad but understand why. I’ll miss your work! From another Brad in Australia

Modding was kind of the same for me especially being an old school modder before 3d printing. Making parts and upgrading blasters was a real skill. Now with all the high performance blasters, 3d printed parts, drop in kits modding isnt what it use to be. Ive moved on from blasters before and sold everything off but now dipping my toes back in. I sold off all my homemade mods and new in box. Ive kept a couple new in box vintage blasters for nostalgia so i know how you feel. Its got a bit boring and repetitive especially reviews. Nerf battles are still a lot of fun

sorry to hear that. Thank you for a lot of great content!

Sorry to hear the news you are taking a leave of absence from "Nerftubing". I am a Star Wars and lightsaber enthusiast but you and your channel helped convert me into a plinking level foam flinger so thank you for all you have done to entertain and inform us all. I'll check out your future culture reviews when you are up and running, all the best.

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

I’d almost consider doing a Star Wars channel since I’ve been reading those books and since the 90’s but i just like watching other peoples videos on that stuff. Lol.

@fortyeth

8 ай бұрын

@@AmericanFoam Well, the Force will be with you.....Always whatever you do!

Brad, Wow sorry to see you go. Thanks for all the gteat videos. My kkds and I watch all the time. Hope to see your movie review stuff. Best of luck eith all your future endeavors.

Well bro, we are living in a weird world. If some one is lucky knows what to do. Many of us don't. I always liked your style in nerf reviews. Good luck mate. Wish you the best

for as long as I have been in this hobby (which has not really been long, probably 5-6 months) I have BINGED your thrifting videos, and you have gave me a lot of inspiration, its sad to see you go but if its for the best than thats how it has to happen, goodbye.

So sad to see you leaving the channel behind, but I completely understand. Good to hear you're not leaving the hobby!!

Dude, i'm sorry to see you go. But a huge nod of respect for making this choice. Best of luck to you in all your future endavours.

Nooooo....you will be missed ( I love your show ) 😭take care Brad & thank you for all the GREAT content and hard work !!!

I very rarely comment on videos, but felt the need to do so this time. WE WILL MISS YOU! .....but I'm glad you're doing what is best for you. Take care and foam on!

Thanks for everything, Brad! Nothing is permanent, but everyone appreciates the time and effort put into these videos of yours, to educate, entertain, and showcase to us your pride in the hobby. Really, we all couldn't thank you more.

Sad to see, but I understand the reasoning. Loved your stuff over the time I've watched you though, especially the thrifting stuff! Good luck with your future endeavours brother.

Thanks for all Brad! I'll definitely miss your nerf videos. I had a lot of fun watching your reviews and mods. The "pizza pan" target will always be the best! Lol Good luck on whatever you will do. Farewell my friend!

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

PING!!! Thanks for the kind words as always. :)

Sorry to see you go really enjoyed all the thrift finds. Best of luck to you.

The closing sentence got me… I’m glad Brad you decided change gears to film content you love. It does suck that this channel is done, but I’m excited for you and the new content you will create

@AmericanFoam

8 ай бұрын

Yeah it got me too.

In mental health, they do say to put your own mental health first, hope what you do next makes you happy.