TLDR;
Lord Miles is back for a 40-day fast in the desert, live-streamed on YouTube. He faces numerous challenges, including malfunctioning equipment, extreme heat, and the absence of his cameraman. Despite these setbacks, he remains committed to the challenge, driven by a desire to lose weight and entertain his audience. The stream includes Q&A, product promotion, and interactions with viewers, who donate and offer support.
- Technical difficulties with solar panels and generators
- Extreme heat and the need to keep equipment cool
- Commitment to fasting for 40 days despite challenges
Introduction and Initial Technical Difficulties [0:00]
Lord Miles begins his live stream, expressing his frustration with modern electronics as he struggles with technical issues. He is in the Middle East, attempting a 40-day fast in the desert. The initial setup includes solar panels, a generator, and a fan to combat the heat, but the solar panels fail after two days.
Generator Problems and Rising Frustration [1:55]
Lord Miles details the problems with his power supply. The solar panels he acquired are incompatible with his power bank, and the generator he obtained malfunctions. He expresses his frustration and rage, especially since people are betting on him to complete the challenge. The temperature is 105°F (40.5°C), and he relies on a fan that blows hot air.
Q&A and Location Details [4:26]
Lord Miles answers a super chat question about the sack of Constantinople during the Crusades, admitting he is not a Rome expert but supports the Crusades. He mentions he is in the Middle East but cannot disclose his exact location for security reasons. He confirms he has enough water and a tent for shade.
Cooling Solutions and Sand Woes [6:39]
Lord Miles discusses the challenges of keeping his phone cool in the desert heat. He reveals that his employee has gone to fix the generator. He shows the hot sand around him, which is too painful to walk on barefoot. He then demonstrates a spray bottle filled with water as a makeshift cooling solution for his phone.
Lighter Production and North Central Island [12:58]
Lord Miles confirms that the production of his lighters is underway and shares that he will post photos of the mold soon. He addresses a question about his plans to visit North Central Island, explaining that it is a multi-year plan and his "penultimate adventure," requiring significant planning and investment.
Tent Setup and Windy Conditions [15:25]
Lord Miles shows his tent setup, including bedding, but notes that sand has reclaimed everything. He apologizes for the windy noise, explaining it is from the fan cooling his phone. He mentions that last night, the temperature only dropped to 35°C (95°F) inside the tent.
Employee Issues and Desert Challenges [18:19]
Lord Miles vents about his employee's incompetence in setting up the equipment for the fast. He recounts a series of failures, including the solar panels and the generator. He also describes the discomfort of sweating in the desert, where the salt burns his eyes.
Cat Update and Electrolytes [21:01]
Lord Miles provides an update on his cat, Valentine, who is doing well and being cared for in the city center. He mentions he has electrolytes with him and expects to lose about 20 kg (44 lbs) during the fast. He jokes about the fumes from the generator helping him sleep.
Generator Troubles and Nearby Shop [23:28]
Lord Miles shares that his cameraman is heading to a nearby shop to fix the generator, though there is nothing within 50 miles. He expresses his frustration and lies down to conserve energy, noting he missed his last meal. He confirms he has water and rearranges items on the floor.
Camera Setup and Thirst [25:16]
Lord Miles sets up a security camera to record him 24/7 to ensure he does not eat. He plugs in his phone to charge and mentions he has a portable fridge freezer that is currently useless without a working power source. He expresses his extreme thirst and the annoyance of drinking hot water.
Phone Charging and Security Camera Details [28:14]
Lord Miles struggles with his phone charging and provides details about the security camera, which runs on a separate 5V supply and has local storage. He jokes about having salt on his eyes and describes the water as hot. He experiments with spraying water on his phone to cool it down.
Phone Management and Challenge Commitment [30:28]
Lord Miles discusses his phone management strategy, using three phones in total to ensure continuous recording. He emphasizes his commitment to the challenge, despite not being able to bet on it himself. He shares the live stream link and expresses gratitude to those who believe in him.
Recording and Technical Difficulties [34:00]
Lord Miles reiterates that a camera is recording him 24/7 to ensure the challenge's integrity, even if the live stream goes down. He apologizes for the initial technical difficulties and acknowledges the long 40 days ahead.
Blood Tests and Current Weight [35:55]
Lord Miles mentions that he will have blood tests every 10 days and share the results. He reveals his current weight is 95-96 kg (209-212 lbs) and his height is 5'10". He expresses low energy due to shouting at his employee and plans to stay busy by watching Family Guy and doom-scrolling on TikTok.
Prayers and Seat Blows Over [38:36]
Lord Miles asks viewers to pray for him, acknowledging the 35% chance of dying due to the harsh conditions. He notes that his 4G internet is about 41 megabytes down. He then deals with his seat blowing over due to the wind.
Sponsor and Water Situation [40:03]
Lord Miles promotes his sponsor and explains that he has about 7.9 hours of generator power left. He discusses the water situation, noting that the water is lukewarm and he is waiting for his cameraman to bring back a fridge with ice-cold water.
Poly Market and Location [41:50]
Lord Miles mentions the Poly Market and his desire to prove doubters wrong. He explains that his cameraman will have to drag the heavy fridge across the desert. He reiterates that he is in the Middle East, not the Sahara, and clarifies the countries that constitute the Middle East.
No Gooning and Haiti Update [43:46]
Lord Miles states that he will not be engaging in "gooning" (self-pleasuring) during the 40 days. He provides an update on his Haiti project, noting that they have raised $2.5 million out of $15 million needed. He explains that he is fasting to lose weight and challenge himself in the Middle Eastern desert.
Phone Overheating and Lying Down [45:47]
Lord Miles notes that his phone is overheating and plugs it in to cool it down. He lies down to rest and apologizes for the wind noise from the fan, which is necessary to keep his phone cool.
Wind Noise and Jacob's Offer [47:40]
Lord Miles addresses complaints about the wind noise, explaining it is essential for cooling his phone. He declines an offer from someone named Jacob to help with electricity and internet, citing heat issues.
Fan Necessity and Phone Overheating [52:55]
Lord Miles emphasizes the necessity of the fan to cool his phone, even with the noise. He explains that he cannot use an external microphone because he needs the USB-C port to charge the phone. He reiterates that he is there to live stream 24/7 for 40 days, not for a perfect setup.
Nap Setup and Heat [55:35]
Lord Miles prepares his nap setup and reiterates the heat.
Water and Juice [58:44]
Lord Miles mentions that the water is like tea and that he is hungry.
Sand and Heat [1:01:04]
Lord Miles mentions that it is all sand and heat.
Van and Glowing Spot [1:06:02]
Lord Miles mentions that he has a phone directly on the van and that there is a glowing spot on there.
Fan Turned Off and Green Screen [1:07:54]
Lord Miles turns off the fan, noting it is now cooler. He explains the fan is necessary to keep the phone cold. He denies using a green screen and shows the camera setup.
Cooling Devices and Continuous Recording [1:08:39]
Lord Miles describes the cooling devices on his phone and the continuous recording setup. He jokes about looking like Humpty Dumpty and challenges viewers to find his location.
Fan Back On and Challenge Commitment [1:10:43]
Lord Miles turns the fan back on, emphasizing his commitment to the challenge despite the noise. He states he cannot say anything important to his viewers.
Evening Update and Recording Sources [2:17:28]
Lord Miles provides an evening update, noting that it is now cooler and he can live stream without the fan. He mentions he has a second phone recording his face and a 24-hour CCTV camera outside.
Scale Inaccuracy and Cat Update [2:20:07]
Lord Miles attempts to weigh himself but finds the scales are inaccurate. He gives an update on his cat, Valentine, who is doing well after a vet visit. He also mentions his next book will be released when he dies and that he is writing another book.
Location and Electrolytes [2:24:52]
Lord Miles cannot reveal his exact location to avoid being doxed. He confirms he can take electrolytes and will start taking them in the evening. He contrasts the Middle East with Afghanistan, noting the better infrastructure in the Middle East.
Solar Panel and Generator Issues [2:29:37]
Lord Miles recounts the issues with the solar panels and generator, leading to his current power shortage. He explains that his friend is trying to get the generator fixed.
Fasting Details and Gold Mine [2:32:21]
Lord Miles clarifies that he is fasting with water and electrolytes. He explains he is fasting to lose weight and live stream it as a challenge. He also discusses a failed gold mine investment in Afghanistan due to legal problems with his Russian investors.
Haircut and Fasting Progress [2:34:19]
Lord Miles mentions he cannot get a haircut during the fast and will let his hair grow out. He is on day one, hour two and a half of the fast. He reiterates he cannot reveal his exact location.
Salt and Electrolytes [2:35:50]
Lord Miles confirms that salt and electrolytes are allowed during the fast, as they are essential for survival. He notes that he is sweating and losing salt.
Phone Charging and Previous Fasts [2:36:31]
Lord Miles' phone is charging slowly due to the temperature. He mentions he has done a 28-day water fast and lost 36 lbs. He has also done a 10-day fast and a 6-day fast.
Legal Concerns and First Meal [2:37:33]
Lord Miles wonders if he will get in trouble for fasting in the Middle East and if the police will cause problems. He plans to eat bone broth as his first meal to avoid refeeding syndrome.
Location and Safari [2:40:34]
Lord Miles cannot say which country he is in. He is not on a safari but rented a car and drove into the desert. He is not on a campsite and has no locals helping him.
Stream Delay and Water [2:41:23]
Lord Miles hints that the stream may be delayed to protect his location. He drinks water from an IKEA glass.
Talking and Electrolytes [2:42:01]
Lord Miles jokes about talking saving calories and mentions he has been fasting for two days instead of one. He is trying to contact his guys.
Generator and Fasting [2:43:49]
Lord Miles is waiting for his guy to bring the generator. He is fasting for 40 days with no food.
Location and Routine [2:45:28]
Lord Miles cannot say what part of the desert he is in. He wants an excuse to be in one location for 40 days straight and craves a routine.
Phone Temperature and Recording [2:46:40]
Lord Miles' phone is hot, but he is keeping it cool with a fan. He is recording himself on another phone to ensure there is footage if the live stream goes down.
Room Tour and Christ is King [2:48:28]
Lord Miles gives a room tour, showing his water bottles, trash bin, fan, and power bank. He yells "Christ is King" for a donation.
Taliban and Pregnant Hitler's Daughter [2:50:54]
Lord Miles declines to ask the Taliban to say "pregnant Hitler's daughter."
Cameraman and Water [2:51:50]
Lord Miles has a cameraman who brings him water.
Generator and Electrolytes [2:52:14]
Lord Miles calls his cameraman, who is pulling up with the generator. He asks him to bring electrolytes and cold water.
Country and Policeman [2:54:51]
Lord Miles is in a country where he spoke to a policeman who said it was fine for him to be there.
Poly Market and Dream Job [2:56:19]
Lord Miles is on Poly Market and his dream job is to do nothing.
Personal Assistant and Difficult Life [2:57:43]
Lord Miles wants a personal assistant who is a cute grandmother. He believes everyone has a difficult life.
Pee and Shower [2:58:54]
Lord Miles will pee on camera but not show anything. He is not going to shower.
Height and Weight [3:00:41]
Lord Miles is 5'10" and 95 kg.
Sunscreen and Fake YouTubers [3:01:07]
Lord Miles has never worn sunscreen but is applying some now. He hates fake YouTubers.
Heat Stroke and Water [3:05:13]
Lord Miles has come close to heat stroke before. He is going to get some icy cold water.
Mini Fridge and Ice Miles [3:06:24]
Lord Miles is looking forward to his mini fridge with ice cubes.
Real Fast and Night Sensor [3:07:11]
Lord Miles is doing a real fast and has turned on a light because one of his cameras does not have a good night sensor.
Juul and Power Output [3:07:51]
Lord Miles will live stream his sponsor, Juul, when he gets power. His generator will last 21 hours.
Cat and Middle East [3:08:33]
Lord Miles' cat is doing fine. He is in the Middle East and finds it strange that people are scared of cats.
Live Stream and Recording [3:11:24]
Lord Miles is streaming as long as possible and has a second camera filming him.
Fat and Middle East [3:12:24]
Lord Miles is fasting because he was a little bit fat. He is in the Middle East.
Car Crash and Generator [3:13:54]
Lord Miles' friend has been in a car crash and is trying to sort it out.
Car Crash and Rental Place [3:16:36]
Lord Miles tells his friend to drive to the rental place with the other driver.
Car Crash and Power Bank [3:17:57]
Lord Miles is on a power bank with 15 hours left.
Sahara and Authorities [3:18:37]
Lord Miles is not in the Sahara and does not want to cause any problems with the authorities.
Water and Electrolytes [3:19:01]
Lord Miles is drinking water and electrolytes.
Phone and Temperature [3:20:14]
Lord Miles' phone is stuck at 21% and he has put it on low power mode.
UK and Ornne Islands [3:20:43]
Lord Miles recommends visiting the Ornne Islands in the UK.
Previous Fasts and Poly Market [3:21:15]
Lord Miles has done 10-day and 6-day fasts before. He is looking at the Poly Market.
Dream Job and Electrical Engineering [3:30:19]
Lord Miles' dream job is to do nothing.
Adjusting Camera and Pee [3:32:03]
Lord Miles adjusts the camera and will pee on camera but not show anything.
Phone and Shower [3:32:52]
Lord Miles' phone is a little bit hot. He is not going to shower.
Height and Weight and Sunscreen [3:34:01]
Lord Miles is 5'10" and 95 kg. He has never worn sunscreen but is applying some now.
Heat Stroke and Fake YouTubers [3:04:50]
Lord Miles has come close to heat stroke before. He hates fake YouTubers.
Mini Fridge and Electrolytes [3:06:24]
Lord Miles is looking forward to his mini fridge with ice cubes. He will be taking electrolytes tonight.
Real Fast and Night Sensor [3:07:11]
Lord Miles is doing a real fast and has turned on a light because one of his cameras does not have a good night sensor.
Juul and Power Output [3:07:51]
Lord Miles will live stream his sponsor, Juul, when he gets power. His generator will last 21 hours.
Cat and Middle East [3:08:33]
Lord Miles' cat is doing fine. He is in the Middle East and finds it strange that people are scared of cats.
Live Stream and Recording [3:11:24]
Lord Miles is streaming as long as possible and has a second camera filming him.
Fat and Middle East [3:12:24]
Lord Miles is fasting because he was a little bit fat. He is in the Middle East.
Car Crash and Generator [3:13:54]
Lord Miles' friend has been in a car crash and is trying to sort it out.
Car Crash and Rental Place [3:16:36]
Lord Miles tells his friend to drive to the rental place with the other driver.
Car Crash and Power Bank [3:17:57]
Lord Miles is on a power bank with 15 hours left.
Sahara and Authorities [3:18:37]
Lord Miles is not in the Sahara and does not want to cause any problems with the authorities.
Water and Electrolytes [3:19:01]
Lord Miles is drinking water and electrolytes.
Phone and Temperature [3:20:14]
Lord Miles' phone is stuck at 21% and he has put it on low power mode.
UK and Ornne Islands [3:20:43]
Lord Miles recommends visiting the Ornne Islands in the UK.
Previous Fasts and Poly Market [3:21:15]
Lord Miles has done 10-day and 6-day fasts before. He is looking at the Poly Market.
Dream Job and Electrical Engineering [3:30:19]
Lord Miles' dream job is to do nothing.
Personal Assistant and Difficult Life [2:57:43]
Lord Miles wants a personal assistant who is a cute grandmother. He believes everyone has a difficult life.
Pee and Shower [2:58:54]
Lord Miles will pee on camera but not show anything. He is not going to shower.
Height and Weight [3:00:41]
Lord Miles is 5'10" and 95 kg.
Sunscreen and Fake YouTubers [3:01:07]
Lord Miles has never worn sunscreen but is applying some now. He hates fake YouTubers.
Heat Stroke and Water [3:05:13]
Lord Miles has come close to heat stroke before. He is going to get some icy cold water.
Mini Fridge and Electrolytes [3:06:24]
Lord Miles is looking forward to his mini fridge with ice cubes. He will be taking electrolytes tonight.
Real Fast and Night Sensor [3:07:11]
Lord Miles is doing a real fast and has turned on a light because one of his cameras does not have a good night sensor.
Juul and Power Output [3:07:51]
Lord Miles will live stream his sponsor, Juul, when he gets power. His generator will last 21 hours.
Cat and Middle East [3:08:33]
Lord Miles' cat is doing fine. He is in the Middle East and finds it strange that people are scared of cats.
Live Stream and Recording [3:11:24]
Lord Miles is streaming as long as possible and has a second camera filming him.
Fat and Middle East [3:12:24]
Lord Miles is fasting because he was a little bit fat. He is in the Middle East.
Car Crash and Generator [3:13:54]
Lord Miles' friend has been in a car crash and is trying to sort it out.
Car Crash and Rental Place [3:16:36]
Lord Miles tells his friend to drive to the rental place with the other driver.
Car Crash and Power Bank [3:17:57]
Lord Miles is on a power bank with 15 hours left.
Sahara and Authorities [3:18:37]
Lord Miles is not in the Sahara and does not want to cause any problems with the authorities.
Water and Electrolytes [3:19:01]
Lord Miles is drinking water and electrolytes.
Phone and Temperature [3:20:14]
Lord Miles' phone is stuck at 21% and he has put it on low power mode.
UK and Ornne Islands [3:20:43]
Lord Miles recommends visiting the Ornne Islands in the UK.
Previous Fasts and Poly Market [3:21:15]
Lord Miles has done 10-day and 6-day fasts before. He is looking at the Poly Market.
Dream Job and Electrical Engineering [3:30:19]
Lord Miles' dream job is to do nothing.
Personal Assistant and Difficult Life [2:57:43]
Lord Miles wants a personal assistant who is a cute grandmother. He believes everyone has a difficult life.
Pee and Shower [2:58:54]
Lord Miles will pee on camera but not show anything. He is not going to shower.
Height and Weight [3:00:41]
Lord Miles is 5'10" and 95 kg.
Sunscreen and Fake YouTubers [3:01:07]
Lord Miles has never worn sunscreen but is applying some now. He hates fake YouTubers.
Heat Stroke and Water [3:05:13]
Lord Miles has come close to heat stroke before. He is going to get some icy cold water.
Mini Fridge and Electrolytes [3:06:24]
Lord Miles is looking forward to his mini fridge with ice cubes. He will be taking electrolytes tonight.
Real Fast and Night Sensor [3:07:11]
Lord Miles is doing a real fast and has turned on a light because one of his cameras does not have a good night sensor.
Juul and Power Output [3:07:51]
Lord Miles will live stream his sponsor, Juul, when he gets power. His generator will last 21 hours.
Cat and Middle East [3:08:33]
Lord Miles' cat is doing fine. He is in the Middle East and finds it strange that people are scared of cats.
Live Stream and Recording [3:11:24]
Lord Miles is streaming as long as