Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Donut Media is entering what they’re calling a “new era.” With longtime insider Colby Mann stepping in as General Manager and creators taking more control, the promise is simple: better videos, bigger ideas, and a return to what made Donut great in the first place.
But despite all the optimism coming from inside the company, a large part of the fanbase isn’t convinced.
In this video, we break down what Donut Media’s new era actually looks like, what content changes are coming next, and why so many longtime fans feel skeptical, burned out, or emotionally checked out. From cast changes and sponsorship concerns to pacing, tone, and the loss of that old scrappy Donut energy, we take an honest look at why this transition has been so divisive.
Is this truly a reset that brings Donut Media back to its roots, or just a rebrand of the same issues with a cleaner presentation?
Let me know what you think in the comments. Are you excited for Donut’s future, or do you miss the old Donut?
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Donut Media is entering what they’re calling a “new era.” With longtime insider Colby Mann stepping in as General Manager and creators taking more control, the promise is simple: better videos, bigger ideas, and a return to what made Donut great in the first place.
But despite all the optimism coming from inside the company, a large part of the fanbase isn’t convinced.
In this video, we break down what Donut Media’s new era actually looks like, what content changes are coming next, and why so many longtime fans feel skeptical, burned out, or emotionally checked out. From cast changes and sponsorship concerns to pacing, tone, and the loss of that old scrappy Donut energy, we take an honest look at why this transition has been so divisive.
Is this truly a reset that brings Donut Media back to its roots, or just a rebrand of the same issues with a cleaner presentation?
Let me know what you think in the comments. Are you excited for Donut’s future, or do you miss the old Donut?
Get $50 off Naturnest rooftop tents: naturnest.com/?ref=tunanocrust
Get $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase using code TUNA20.
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Get 10% OFF the cheapest & brightest LED headlights. USE CODE "NOCRUST": auxito.com/?ref=rw8vk4eh7o
DON'T BE CRUSTY AND LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE TO TUNA NO CRUST #CRUSTGANG for more car TV show news.
#donutmedia
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