April 23, 2026
Copy by Hope Walker
Photos by Isabel Salazar
The University of Arkansas’ Distinguished Lectures Committee (DLC) hosted popular comedic duo Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal on Nov. 18.
The pair have accrued over 19.5 million subscribers on their popular YouTube channel “Good Mythical Morning” and 5.44 million on their secondary channel “Rhett & Link”.
Their videos feature entertaining experiments and games that attract thousands of viewers on a daily basis.
Junior Martha Morales grew up watching their videos, so attending the event fulfilled her childhood dream.
Q: What made you want to attend Rhett and links presentation in the first place?
“I used to watch their videos when I was little, and it was such a huge moment when they announced Rhett and link coming to Arkansas! It felt like a rare occasion, so I HAD to go.”
Q: How would you describe the energy in the room during the event?
“It was chill and everybody was so respectful. Everybody was so locked in as they talked about their lives.”
Q: Was the presentation what you expected, or did anything surprise you?
“It was exactly what I expected they were so funny and I’m just surprised they came to Arkansas.”
Q: How long have you been a fan of Rhett and Link, and what drew you to them originally??
“Since middle school; when I got my first iPhone. The only social media that was prevalent at that time was Instagram and YouTube. I was always on YouTube watching funny videos and vlogs of people doing DIY or comedy things. Rhett and Link are so funny and iconic, and I would see clips of them online that I thought were hilarious, so that’s how I became a fan of them.”
Q: How would you describe the energy in the room during the event?
“It was chill and everybody was so respectful. Everybody was so locked in as they talked about their lives.”
Q: Was there a moment during the presentation that really stood out to you as a fan?
“I feel like the whole lecture was memorable. The answers they gave after Joa read the questions given to her from the DLC Instagram page were thorough and helpful in understanding a different perspective with real life situations that they were asked about.”
Q: What was the most memorable thing they talked about?
“When they talked about how long they’ve been friends and how they’ve literally watched each other grow up since they were kids basically. It was super bittersweet especially when they talked about how their kids have grown to be most of the audience ages.”
Q: Did they share any advice or stories that stuck with you?
“Yes, they shared how they keep their work relationship and friend relationship at a balance. I feel like it’s hard when you work with a really close friend or you become close friends with a coworker; there’s always some kind of tension later on where things need to be set straight instead of letting it dwell.”
Q: What did you take away from the presentation that you’ll remember after college?
“One thing I’ll remember from the presentation is how Rhett and Link emphasized honest communication and growing together. Hearing them reflect on decades of friendship, career growth, and how fast time passes made the talk feel really personal and meaningful.”