TLDR;
Phoebe discusses her fully finished rig, her experience at Magfest, and her thoughts on plushies. She also touches on her name's origin, future stream plans, and various tangents like food, conventions, and the phenomenon of animals evolving into crabs.
- Phoebe's new fully finished VTuber rig and alternate hairstyle.
- Magfest experience, including performing in the super idol show and meeting fans.
- Reflections on leaving a lasting impact through music and immortalizing feelings.
- Discussion about plushies, their perceived souls, and the emotional connection people have with them.
- The phenomenon of carcinization, where various unrelated crustaceans evolve into crab-like forms.
Intro [5:31]
Phoebe greets her audience, noting it's been a while since her last stream. She asks if anyone notices anything different about her, hinting at changes or updates. She expresses missing her viewers and acknowledges new and returning Twitch subscribers, thanking them for their support.
Fully Finished Rig [7:56]
Phoebe introduces her fully finished VTuber rig, explaining that her previous rig was a basic, rushed version for her debut. She credits her rigging mama, Kira Omari, for the expressive and bouncy design, upgrading her model to 2.5D. Phoebe mentions hidden features she plans to reveal in a future special stream and shares her recent experience at Magfest with her sister Fafu, aiming to ensure everyone had a good time. She also mentions new expressions she's still learning to use and set up hotkeys for.
Magfest Experience [10:45]
Phoebe recounts meeting many Phoebe hive members at Magfest, some for the first time. She mentions performing in the MagFest super idol show at the XP stage and seeing a Danny DeVito shrine, to which she and Fafu contributed. Phoebe promises to post a video of their offering on Twitter. She also clarifies that her current hairstyle was originally intended as an alternate, with her default side ponytail hairstyle not yet rigged in time for her debut.
Name Origin [15:05]
Phoebe explains the reason behind her handle "Fe E" is due to the common misspelling of her name, which is actually "Phoebe" (P H O E B E), a Greek name meaning "bright and shiny" and the name of a Greek goddess of the moon. She shares anecdotes of her name being misspelled at Starbucks and recounts her love for her name, which is why she has never used alternate names. She also addresses the common misconception that "Chan" is a weeb thing, clarifying it's her Chinese surname, and shares instances where she had to clarify this when signing contracts.
Beat Saber and VR [17:56]
Phoebe acknowledges Sukuna's work on Beat Saber maps for her original songs and expresses her excitement to play them in VR at a friend's house. She responds to a comment about being called "Fabitio Romano" and welcomes new and returning members to the Phoebe hive. She also mentions dodging illness at Magfest, possibly due to spending much time in the kitchen.
Remote Streaming Setup [22:37]
Phoebe discusses her remote streaming setup at a friend's place, noting the excellent connectivity and upload speed, which is significantly better than her home setup. She mentions staying an extra week to visit friends and expresses her growing fondness for the East Coast con scene, finding East Coast events treat her better than West Coast events. She contrasts the corporate feel of the entertainment industry in California with the homemade feeling of East Coast events.
East Coast vs West Coast [26:14]
Phoebe expresses her love for both the East and West Coasts, wanting to spread the Phoebe hive love everywhere so that anyone in the Phoebe hive can feel at home no matter where they go. She answers a question about performing in the Philippines, expressing her desire to visit the land of half her people. She also promotes her Phoebe vinyls and expresses her hope that her music will outlast her and continue to impact people in the future.
Leaving a Lasting Impact [31:51]
Phoebe reflects on the desire to leave something behind after passing away, using music to immortalize feelings and moments. She defines "Walkman" after a viewer mentions it, and discusses the possibility of Phoebe Fumo merch with Vioshi. She then launches into a detailed, emotional narrative about the life cycle of a fumo plushie that is dunked in the toilet, from initial joy to eventual neglect and obsolescence, highlighting themes of consumerism, materialism, and waste in a capitalist society.
Plushies Have a Soul [44:18]
Phoebe expresses her belief that plushies have souls and shares her feelings about finding them on the floor or having to turn them around so they face the wall. She mentions her favorite plushy, Puppy, and her baby blankie, which is falling apart but still sleeps with it when she is not traveling. She also shares a story about a fan who received a Build-A-Bear with a recording of their late mom saying she loves them.
Build-A-Bear and Cooking at Magfest [50:08]
Phoebe expresses her desire to work at Build-A-Bear, believing she would be a great employee. She recalls a plan to do IRL streams with a streamer backpack, including going to Build-A-Bear or slime workshops. She then discusses helping with cooking and baking cookies at Magfest, which made people feel like crying in a good way. She plans to add a new item to her dessert menu next year, possibly a more challenging cookie recipe than her chocolate chip cookies.
Little Goody Two Shoes and Hell Maiden [56:09]
Phoebe mentions her role as the English and Japanese voice for Freya in Little Goody Two Shoes and her original fan song for the character, "Evergreen Blue." She recommends keeping an eye on Astral Shift's new game, Hell Maiden, based on the Divine Comedy. She also discusses testing out her remote streaming setup and its potential for future use.
Raid and Fan Creations [58:15]
Phoebe welcomes Halen Riser, who is raiding her stream, and discusses the game Hell Maiden. She mentions that the remote setup is working better than her home setup and that she will test her new computer next week. She then asks Serena to send her all the MP3s and other creations that she has made for her, as she is trying to collect everything that people have made for her and put them in special places.
Collecting Fan Works [1:00:51]
Phoebe shares her plan to create a shrine for fan gifts and collect digital fan works, including fanfictions, which she intends to print out and put in binders. She expresses her gratitude for the time and effort people invest in creating things for her. She also mentions having a crochet Penelope in her shrine and a Clay Tsuki, as well as a Phoebe Nandroidoid made by a community member.
Phoebe Hive and Fanfiction [1:03:46]
Phoebe discusses her crocheting projects and expresses interest in making more wearables like hats and scarves. She struggles to remember the name for Phoebe Hive members, eventually recalling "Feebeans." She mentions going through her Google Drive and finding a variety of Phoebe fanfiction, including poems and ship fanfics. She also mentions that she did not do the advice stream because she was still traveling and had troubleshooting to do.
Stream Schedule and Pets [1:08:11]
Phoebe explains that her stream schedule is disrupted due to a canceled event and that she may stream once a day over the next few days. She mentions that her advice stream submission box is always open. She also says that she has been trying to rest more since Awa, as she was burnt out and it was having physical consequences on her body. She says that she will be getting back into it full speed next week.
East Coast Arc and Nomad Life [1:11:09]
Phoebe discusses the possibility of an East Coast arc and says that she feels like a nomad because she travels so often and doesn't feel like she belongs to any one particular place. She says that she is at home when she is with the people that she loves, whether they are in California, on the East Coast, or in San Diego. She wishes that she could have everyone that she cares about in one place.
Plucking People and Ohio [1:15:05]
Phoebe jokes about rolling America into a tube to connect the East and West Coasts. She says that she needs to pluck Steiner from the UK and Lavi from Minnesota. She asks what is in Minnesota besides Jabber and is told that there is snow, the Mall of America, and a giant spoon with a cherry on it. She says that she will pluck Lavi from there and take the giant spoon with a cherry on it with her. She then jokes about plucking people from Ohio, Chicago, and Florida.
Magfest and ALA [1:18:47]
Phoebe expresses her enjoyment of Awa and her gratitude to Vinyl for helping her release her first vinyl. She discusses the possibility of attending Hallmat and Katsucon, but says that she will probably not attend Katsucon this year. She says that she has graduated to MAG and that she would choose Magfest over ALA 10 times out of 10. She also mentions that she loves the Texas toast at Cane's Chicken.
Magfest and Anime Cons [1:21:35]
Phoebe describes Magfest as unique and not as anime-focused as other anime conventions, which is refreshing for her. She mentions that she sometimes craves watching something with real people instead of anime. She also says that she goes to cons for friend hangs, certain guests, and artist alleys, but mostly for work. She says that she is relearning how to enjoy conventions for fun and that this past Magfest was a nice balance because she spent a lot of time in the kitchen.
PB and Wet Cookies [1:25:30]
Phoebe jokes about making PB and wet cookies, describing them as peanut butter cookies with a jelly filling dipped in water. She mentions that Idle Fest is by the beach and that one of her uncles had a churro truck at his wedding. She also says that Hibiki and Lapis had a Dole Whip truck at their wedding. She says that food is her weakness and that she loves being invited to weddings because of the food.
Butter Balls and Stroop Waffle [1:28:27]
Phoebe shares her love for butter balls at weddings, describing them as little balls of butter used for bread. She learns that butter balls are a type of boiled sweet/candy in the UK. She then pulls out a Stroop waffle from her backpack, which she saves as an emergency snack. She spills water on herself while eating it and jokes about being Phoebe and wet.
Black Currant and Otter Pops [1:36:33]
Phoebe discusses black currant flavored snacks from the UK and mentions trying them with Hoshi in the past. She then shares her discovery that Otter Pops have mascots, including Little Orphan Orange with a dog named Melancholy. She reads the character descriptions and finds them amusing and relatable.
Otter Pop Sonas [1:41:10]
Phoebe assigns Otter Pop sonas to her friends, identifying Mint as Strawberry Shortcook and considering Vicki as Sir Isaac Lime or Poncho Punch. She analyzes the character traits and connections to match them with her friends' personalities. She ultimately decides that Sir Isaac Lime is Steiner due to the British accent and green color, while Cosmic Coconut is Vicki.
Tangent and Exhaustion [1:47:20]
Phoebe acknowledges the crazy tangents her streams often take and expresses her enjoyment of the random gorilla stream. She admits to feeling exhausted and dealing with behind-the-scenes issues but is trying to take care of herself. She asks for game suggestions for tomorrow's stream, considering Kingdom Hearts or Tangus Goose.
Slime Rancher and New Games [1:49:36]
Phoebe celebrates Slime Rancher's 10th anniversary and discusses new games in her library, including Blueprints, A Space for the Unbound, and Stray Children. She mentions that Kiki told her to play Blueprints and that someone gifted her Who's Your Daddy and Amnesia Rebirth. She also expresses interest in playing Ghost Trick, Tingis Goose, and Mumen.
Niche Games and Bug Snacks [1:55:11]
Phoebe discusses the challenge of balancing her niche taste in games with what would be entertaining for her audience. She recalls streaming Bug Snacks years ago and learning about a twist that made her stop playing it on stream. She also shares a story about winning a PS4 at Round One, which allowed her to play Bug Snacks.
Hand-Me-Downs and Magfest Performance [2:01:57]
Phoebe recounts receiving hand-me-down consoles and phones throughout her life, including a story about getting a t-shirt for college while her younger sisters received 3DS XLs for Christmas. She then discusses her Magfest performance, where she had to chop her songs due to time constraints and couldn't use her in-ear monitor system. She expresses hope that Magfest will bring back the idol show next year.
Idol Community and Surveys [2:08:03]
Phoebe encourages viewers to fill out surveys and provide feedback on the idol show at Magfest. She mentions that she was worried about the long line for the show and that some people thought it was the Rebecca Sugar concert. She also says that she got a bunch of good food at Magfest, including lobster rolls.
Lobster Rolls and Carcinization [2:10:54]
Phoebe describes the delicious lobster rolls near Magfest and mentions that her friend made food that almost made her cry. She then discusses the Maryland thing, which is crab, and learns about Old Bay seasoning. She also learns about carcinization, the evolutionary phenomenon where various unrelated crustaceans independently evolve into a crablike body form.
Becoming Crab and End of Stream [2:15:50]
Phoebe jokes about everyone becoming crab and says that Magfest was a bunch of crabs. She expresses her satisfaction with the connectivity of the stream and says that it was a big success. She also says that she is a little salty that the remote setup worked better than her own home setup. She announces that she will probably stream again tomorrow and asks for game suggestions. She ends the stream by raiding Ucha Shoe on YouTube and Pia on Twitch.
