How Vic Michaelis and Jacquis Neal Joined Dropout
Fans of Dropout are no strangers to Vic Michaelis (Very Important People) and Jacquis Neal (Crowd Control). Both hosts of their own shows on the platform are also regulars on other Dropout series like Game Changer, Make Some Noise, Dirty Laundry, and Smarty Pants. Michaelis and Neal came by Mashable's SXSW Say More studio for some conversation about some of Dropout's most mind-blowing moments, the development of Crowd Control, and Sam Reich's knack for knowing what and who will hit on Dropout.
- ▪Fans of Dropout are no strangers to Vic Michaelis (Very Important People) and Jacquis Neal (Crowd Control).
- ▪Both hosts of their own shows on the platform are also regulars on other Dropout series like Game Changer, Make Some Noise, Dirty Laundry, and Smarty Pants.
- ▪Michaelis and Neal came by Mashable's SXSW Say More studio for some conversation about some of Dropout's most mind-blowing moments, the development of Crowd Control, and Sam Reich's knack for knowing what and who will hit on Dropout.
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Fans of Dropout are no strangers to Vic Michaelis (Very Important People) and Jacquis Neal (Crowd Control). Both hosts of their own shows on the platform are also regulars on other Dropout series like Game Changer, Make Some Noise, Dirty Laundry, and Smarty Pants. Michaelis and Neal came by Mashable's SXSW Say More studio for some conversation about some of Dropout's most mind-blowing moments, the development of Crowd Control, and Sam Reich's knack for knowing what and who will hit on Dropout. In the video above, we also get some exclusive moments from the Dropout stars, such as: Michaelis' hot take on chiropractors, the musical instrument Neal most wants to learn, and do they each have a spiritual belief system? For more Vic and Jacquis, check them out on Dropout. Topics Dropout
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