The Truth About John Humphrey: From Bullied Kid to Reel Rejects

Get ready to see a whole new side of Reel Rejects’ very own John Humphrey! 🎙️ Diary of a Reel Reject Episode 4: The True John Humphrey! 🎙️In this episode, Greg and John dive deep into John’s journey—from a bullied kid to becoming the quirky, creative co-host of one of YouTube’s favorite reaction channels. This episode is packed with personal stories, laughs, and unexpected revelations that show why John is so much more than just “#2” at Reel Rejects. Topics Covered: The Origin of Greg and John's Friendship: Take a trip back to elementary school as John and Greg reminisce about bonding over Pokémon, the early days of their friendship, and how those experiences shaped their lives. First Celebrity Crushes: John shares his first celebrity crushes, including Pokémon's Misty and Casper's Christina Ricci, and how these early influences impacted him. Love for Horror: Dive into John's passion for horror, including his love for movies like Drag Me to Hell and what horror means to him personally. Identifying with Movie Characters: John opens up about feeling connected to characters like Michael Cera’s Evan from Superbad and Peggy Olson from Mad Men, exploring how they reflect parts of his own personality. Movie Theater Memories: From awkward experiences watching Blade with friends to his thoughts on Saw II and the impact of Rob Zombie films, John’s stories will leave you laughing and cringing. Handling Online Criticism: John and Greg discuss the ups and downs of being in the public eye, how they deal with criticism, and the balance between empathy and humor. This episode is an unfiltered look at the Real John Humphrey—the quirks, the humor, the struggles, and the triumphs. Whether you're a long-time Reel Rejects fan or new to the channel, you won’t want to miss this revealing and heartfelt conversation. Leave a comment, share your thoughts, and let us know what you’d like to see next! #reaction #reactionvideo #movie #diaryofareelreject #reelrejects #firstimewatching #podcast #interview 0:00 - Diary Of A Reel Reject 1:32 - Why John? 4:59 - Who Was Your Celebrity Crush Growing Up & Why? 14:18 - Most Uncomfortable Movie Theater Experience With Family 17:49 - First Encounters with Horror Films 18:43 - Facing Public Reactions and Criticism 22:02 - Balancing Empathy and Critique 30:53 - Family Bonds and Movie Memories 36:00 - Being Bullied Influenced Viewing Experiences 39:20 - What Movie Character Would You Have Most iDentified With Growing Up? 42:42 - Identifying with “Ed Wood” 46:15 - Passion for Horror and Halloween 55:47 - Rob Zombie’s Influence and Unique Style 58:52 - Embracing Ugly Art and Distinct Aesthetics 1:01:17 - What Character Of Opposite Sex You Most Identify With? 1:04:20 - What Movie Do You Want To Experience For The First Time Again? 1:06:17 - Most Unforgettable Movie Quote? 1:10:25 - Most Emotionally Powerful Scene Ever Watched? 1:14:52 - A Movie That Made You Want To Reconnect With Your Childhood 1:16:40 - Love Story You Connected With The Most? 1:19:32 - What Greg's Been Learning 1:23:40 - haunting John with The Ring 1:26:00 - Best Way To Sum Up John Interactions 1:27:40 Youtuber Dream Guest 1:29:18 - Patron Of The Day Shout Out Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8