RT Life – 2017
Episodes
Celebrity Impressions
Elyse practices her best celebrity impressions during some down time, and James offers his critical input.
Wedding Dance-Off
While attending Brandon's wedding in November, the RT crew faced off against a real dance crew. The winning team is pretty obvious.
Japan Trip
Miles, Kerry, and Gray visit Tokyo for the release of RWBY Volume 3. Food, fun, and anime abound.
Go-Kart Racing
Blaine tests his skills as a sports commentator while at the K1 speed race between the Live Action and Sales departments.
Nugget Ice Maker
Becca brings the nugget ice revolution to Rooster Teeth, and the lovers and critics gather to share their thoughts.
RT Maternity Ward
Art Director Max decides to prank Live Action coordinator Patrick in the most disturbing way possible, because friendship?
Sexy Walk Training
Ashley attempts to teach Blaine how to perform a sexy walk in a skin tight suit in between takes during Eleven Little Roosters filming.
Birthdays on Fire
The RT Life team planned a special surprise for Chris and Burnie's joint birthday present. Can you handle the heat?
Free Hugs!
In honor of National Hug Day, Rooster Teeth employees took some time out of their day to give hugs to their coworkers (some more willing than others).
Eleven Little Screamers
Just a casual day of screaming at the office. When Blaine needed to record the sounds of women screaming for a scene in Eleven Little Roosters, Patrick and Jessica got very into character.
Putin on a Horse
While on their way to shoot pickups for ELR, Josh and Blaine encounter some unexpected obstacles: horse traffic and a flat tire.
RWBY Japanese Actresses Meet The CRWBY
While visiting Japan for the premiere of RWBY Vol. 3 in Tokyo, Miles, Kerry, and Gray meet the Japanese voice cast of RWBY.
Company Photo
During a rare moment when the entire company was together, Burnie, Matt, and Barb attempt to take the new company photo using Burnie's drone.
Pie-Face Showdown
Barbara and Mariel challenge each other and their friends to a pie-face (or in their case, shaving cream) showdown. Mariel is surprised by her own abilities, but not necessarily in a good way.
Wigs, Pleather, and Sax
Introducing Rooster Teeth's first house band, RSTR (alternatively known by the many different names Geoff supplies during Relationship Goals tapings).
Trying Vegemite at RTX Sydney
After trying Vegemite the "American" way in Austin (in large, unforgiving globs), Caiti teaches Blaine and Josh how to eat Vegemite the proper way while in Sydney for RTX.
RWBY Plays RWBY
After taping a special RWBY episode of Always Open, the RWBY girls went backstage to see if they could match their characters' skills while playing RWBY: Grimm Eclipse.
Marketing vs. Burnie
When Burnie threatened to steal Marketing's fancy new offices, the Marketing team mobilized to tell Burnie they will not be bullied. Lines were drawn, and pictures may have been set on fire.
Bruce's Special Shirt
Bruce and Will decide to gift Bethany with a shirt bearing the phrases she hates most in the world.
Gus' RTX Sydney Tour
Gus gives us a behind-the-scenes look at some of his experiences during RTX Sydney, from testing the Nintendo switch to attending panels.
Waxing Blaine's Chest
Blaine is reminded that beauty is pain as he gets his chest waxed in preparation for his "sexy fighting" scene in ELR.
Shaving Josh's Chest
After watching Blaine suffer through a thorough chest-waxing, Josh faces off against two razors to craft an iconic Rooster on his chest.
Petting Zoo
In honor of Employee Appreciation Day, Rooster Teeth hosts an adorable petting zoo filled with fluffy (and scaly) animals.
Buying a Cop Car
The art department has had enough of renting cop cars, so Max decides to buy one of their own, but finds one in a surprising place.
Becoming Sex Swing
This is what happens when Funhaus becomes their Sex Swing characters. Bad wigs and vibrant costumes abound.
Dirty Dodgeball
You know, just covering Blaine, Tyler, and Joel in filth. Your typical Friday afternoon.
Animation Blackout
A mysterious power outage affects the computers of the animation department, leaving them (somewhat) in the dark before an important deadline.
Bubble Blaine
Blaine dons a giant bubble suit to try to win a bet with Will, but quickly realizes he's made a huge mistake.
GoPro Office Dogs
What better way to get a new perspective of the offices than to strap a GoPro to some of our beloved office dogs?
Michael & Gus experience Zero G VR
During SXSW Interactive Michael & Gus experience Zero G from the comfort of a giant egg chair thanks to the wonders of VR and The Mummy. Sponsored by Universal.
Jessica Nigri turns Barb into a Faerie
Barbara wears a custom faerie costume during a photoshoot with Jessica Nigri, and Jessica realizes she forgot a key feature of her own costume.
Chairball Tournament
The Animation and Games teams spend their lunch break competing in a sport of their own creation: Chairball. Though many enter the contest, there can be only one winner.
Miles the Virgin Killer
After taping an episode of Fan Service featuring the infamous Virgin Killer sweater, Miles takes a quick spin around the office in his scant outfit to check on his coworkers.
Mass Effect Costumes
Tyler, Jon, and Patrick realize that their tight-fitting Mass Effect Immersion costumes make tasks like checking social media and playing basketball a little trickier than usual.
Doggy Paddle Race
Miles and Dan lead the gang in what will clearly become the next big sport at the Summer Olympic Games: Doggy Paddle Racing. When Gavin decides to break the rules, Miles must declare a winner.
Frog Funeral
The Live Action department continues their history of finding dead animals in their offices, and this time the unfortunate casualty is a frog (or more likely toad) named George. Max decides to send George off in style with a memorial and song.
Rupert Meets His Father
Rupert the dachshund reunites with his father, and we meet the many dogs of Rooster Teeth animation.
Textbook Trivia
Becca takes to the Rooster Teeth offices with some middle school textbooks to see how her coworkers would perform if they were sent back to school.
Spray Painting Space
In an effort to test his skills and enjoy a quick 30 minute break, art-wizard Marcus attempts his first painting with spray paint and materials from around the shop.
Let's Play Live Busch Gardens Adventure
On one of their few free days during the Let's Play Live tour, Achievement Hunter and Funhaus visit Busch Gardens. Roller coasters, carnival games, and lots of sun.
Mini Segway Skills
Patrick decides to test Max's skills on Burnie's mini segway, and Max takes to it surprisingly well.
Bon Voyage Party
Max decides to throw Patrick a "Nautical but Nice" going away party when Patrick moves over to the Events team.
Obstacle Course Training
Blaine, Tyler, and Barbara join a daunting exercise class and find out just how hard it is to work out with giant obstacles, javelins, and mud.
Sausage Party!
Max gives us a glimpse into what it took to make the infamous sausage room on Million Dollars, But..., and dogs on set get a hold of some inappropriate props.
Pets Play Mario Kart
Matt Bragg decides to put the new auto-pilot features of the Switch to the test by bringing in some very inexperienced gamers: pets of the Rooster Teeth offices! It goes about as well as you'd expect.
Hungry Humans
We asked our coworkers to play a simple game with tons of candy. Unsurprisingly, they took it to the next level.
Bear Dance
Ellie tries not to overheat while dressed as a bear during a particularly hot day filming Million Dollars, But...
Cleaning Frenzy
Marcus, Max, and the art team take a walk down memory lane and dispose of some old beloved art department props.
Geoff Ramsey: The Cake
The Store Team requested Max utilize his art skills to decorate a cake for Geoff's birthday and the launch of his new shirts, but they may have gotten more than they bargained for with the final result.
Bean Bag Brawl
When Aaron and Chris find themselves without an office they incite a mini-brawl with Blaine and can only be stopped by their coworker's adorable daughter.
T-Shirt Cannon Test
Miles and Barbara take the new hot dog-shaped T-shirt Cannon out for a test drive before RTX.
Miles and Kerry Go Ape in New Zealand
Miles and Kerry travel to New Zealand to visit the WETA workshop and test out their mo-cap process in the lead up to RTX. This video is sponsored by War for the Planet of the Apes. Rooster Teeth visits Weta Digital to see the process that Andy Serkis goes through to become Caesar in War for the Planet of the Apes.
Thank You RTX Guardians!
The final hour of RTX is spent in the tradition of thanking the dedicated, hard-working Guardians who help make RTX a resounding success every year. Thank you to our RTX 2017 Guardians, we'll see you next year!
Sailor Moon Punks
Barbara tests her cosplay skills when she joins a team of talented ladies in cosplaying as "Sukeban" Sailor Scouts during RTX.
Pyrrha Shot Out of a Cannon!
The infamous hot dog t-shirt cannon made the rounds at various RTX panels, pelting attendees with shirts and plushies and nailing Michael in the groin.
Married at RTX
After months and months of talking about getting married, Mariel and Bethany finally say "I Do" at the Always Open panel during RTX.
Lactose Intolerance
Gus and Miles take it upon themselves to educate their coworker Eddie about the values and virtues of milk.
Snapchat Roulette
Mariel decides to tempt fate by temporarily opening her Snapchat to the public.
Vision Quest
After months of suffering through Tyler's terrible vision, Mariel takes him to finally get some glasses and puts him through a movie-montage-style vision makeover. Sponsored.
Aaron Bares It All
Aaron decides to play a torturous joke on Matt by forcing him to watch a particular piece of footage over and over again during shooting for season one of Day 5.
KERRY VS BIRDS
While in New Zealand, Miles and Kerry visit the Zealandia sanctuary and find themselves face-to-face with dangerous wildlife that tests their courage.
We Became Drag Queens
In the lead up to the special Drag episode of On the Spot, Jon & the gang go shopping for the perfect outfits and Texas helps them bring their looks together with some seriously fabulous hair and makeup.
Oobleck Disaster!
No one ever said making Oobleck was a clean, easy process. Max and Marcus find out the hard way how to prep the non-Newtonian substance for a Slow Mo Guys shoot.
Sand Destroys the Day 5 Craft Services Table
Chris, Aaron, and Josh give a glimpse behind the scenes of filming Day 5 season two, where they experienced sand, dirt, and the occasional karaoke dance party.
What's That Smell?
After a horrifyingly bad odor starts overwhelming the office, Max and Marcus take it upon themselves to discover the source and dispose of it.
Burnie Vlog #1
To celebrate the Year of the Rooster, Burnie will be releasing new behind-the-scenes vlogs for RT Life. Ever wondered what a workday looks like at Rooster Teeth? Join Burnie for a peek into a typical Monday.
Burnie Vlog #2
Burnie smashes a phone, completes the jigsaw puzzle of packing his suitcases, and arrives in Australia for RTX Sydney.
Burnie’s Vlog at RTX Sydney
Burnie documents the fun and mayhem of RTX Sydney, from live action production shoots to panel after panel.
Burnie's Vlog in New Zealand
Burnie and Ashley encounter all number of travel problems, hang out with Hideo Kojima, explore a spooky former nunnery, and enjoy some truly stunning scenery.
Burnie’s Vlog with a Broken Nintendo Switch
Ashley made the mistake of asking Burnie to help unbox her new Nintendo Switch, but Burnie redeems himself by showing us around Austin, including a sneak peek at the newest Alamo Drafthouse right by the Rooster Teeth office.
Burnie's Vlog at the Grocery Store
Burnie muses about the past, present, and future while touring the lanes of a local grocery store during filming for Million Dollars But. Also Gavin wears a suit of armor.
Burnie's Vlog with a Cartoon Tesla
Burnie transforms his Tesla through the magic of cel shading into an incredible vehicle reminiscent of something out of a cartoon or video game.
Burnie's Vlog in LA
Burnie bumps into Zach Anner on the streets of Austin while attending SXSW, then takes a trip to LA to visit Funhaus.
Burnie's Vlog at the Special Olympics
Burnie and Gavin travel to Austria for the Special Olympics Winter Games. From riding gondolas to absurd heights to testing their marksmanship, their time at the games culminates in an amazing opening ceremony.
Burnie Vlog: Q&A
Burnie takes a moment from filming LT2 to answer some questions from the RT community.
Burnie Vlog: Lockhart BBQ Tour
On a day off from shooting Lazer Team 2, Burnie takes the cast on a tour of Lockhart's famous BBQ spots
Burnie Vlog: A Day On A Film Set
Burnie takes us behind the scenes of a movie production, and shows us a what a typical day on a film set looks like, and how many people it takes to make a movie!
Burnie Vlog: Gavin's British Cowboy Makeover
Burnie takes Gavin to buy a cowboy hat and boots to celebrate his fifth year of living in Texas...but, of course, Gavin gets a little carried away!
Burnie Vlog: How Does Rooster Teeth Make Money?
Rooster Teeth Execs, Burnie, Matt and Ezra, explain the business' 5 part model: ad revenue, subscriptions, licensed content, events and merchandise.
Burnie Vlog: San Francisco 'High-End' Weed Dinner
Since the legalization of Marijuana in California a culture of 'haute' Cannabis has begun to emerge. When invited to a Cannabis infused private dinner in San Francisco, Burnie decides to make a weekend of it to celebrate Ashley's birthday! Music: "Jamming with Jay" MellowStu / "Jazz Man" MellowStu / "Mowtown Funk and Soul Bliss Bed Mix" Chezgroove
Burnie Vlog: New Assistant and a Cheese Dinner
With "outdoorsy" as his only instruction, Burnie designs a wooden desk for his assistant, Ellie. After Travis builds and installs his creation, Ellie and Max take it to the left level. Meanwhile in NY, Burnie, Gavin and Dan celebrate Slow Mo Guys.
Burnie Vlog: How I Stay Motivated
Burnie moves to LA to refocus, and to stay motivated in his creative endeavours.
Burnie Vlog: The Last Ringling Circus
Olga left her small Russian village at the age of 14 to join the travelling circus, and at 16 was brought to America to perform in the Ringling Circus' Greatest Show On Earth! Burnie and Olga go to the last show, and she gives us a snapshot of life in rural Russia, moving to America and becoming a "YouTuber".
Burnie Vlog: Failure
Burnie walks and talks us through his week in Austin and LA, and discusses the subject of "Failure"
Burnie Vlog: Battlegrounds win and Company All Hands
Burnie wins Battlegrounds (and is pretty pleased about it) and takes us behind the scenes to the mid year Rooster Teeth "All Hands" meeting. There are so many hands...