Item #: SCP XXXX
object class: Safe
special containment procedures: SCP XXXX is to be kept in locker B-18 on site-39. A combination lock is to be used to secure the locker shut. For the code, see researcher David Shutts.
Description: SCP XXXX is a series of disks, tapes, and flash drives containing episodes of the show “interview with everything,” collectively referred to as SCP XXXX-1. These devices have proven to be indestructible, even after extensive testing. So far, a total of ██ separate devices have been found to contain episodes of the show. The first instance of SCP XXXX-1, a unmarked flash drive, was discovered by Agent Marshal Reed during the recovery of a separate SCP. After discovering the files on the drive, Marshal quickly turned the drive over to researchers.
Each episode consists of the host, henceforth refered to as SCP XXXX-2, walking onto the middle of a stage. SCP XXXX-2 is a generic male, standing approximately 6'4" with pale skin, blue eyes, and brown hair molded into a pompadour. SCP XXXX-2 usually wears a grey suit, black dress pants, and a red tie. SCP XXXX-2 begins by giving a short comedy routine for 3 to 4 minutes, before introducing the “guest” of the episode. These guests have ranged from people, objects, or other anomalies. These anomaly interviews are safe to view, and do not require any safety precautions to be taken Episodes involving other SCP's are not to be viewed by staff, and extra safety precautions are to be taken when showing D-class these episodes (See Incident report). As a episode ends, the camera pulls away from SCP XXXX-2, revealing a audience. So far, no person seen has been identified. Credits roll over this pan, listing the supposed names of all involved. SCP XXXX-2's name is always different each episode, and all other names are unintelligible. The last five seconds of every episode ends with a voiceover stating:
"Created by and produced by the Great Artist Incorporated!"
Research into this company has led to several other anomalies, leading researcher david to believe (DATA EXPUNGED).
So far, there has been ██████ recorded episodes that the foundation has logged, with each device holding episodes usually containing between ███ and ████ episodes, even if the storage capacity for these devices shouldn't be able to hold them. Each episode is usually between thirty minutes to an hour. A two hour long "Special episode" has been referenced in episode 9██, but the episode itself is either lost or just undiscovered by the foundation. SCP XXXX-2 displays a friendly demeanor, interacting in a comedic way with it's guests. So far, SCP XXXX-2 has not displayed any knowledge of the dangers of it's guests See Episode list.
Note The following document is a list of notable episodes of the show, documented by David Shutts and several other researchers. Introduction of each episode will be omitted unless noteworthy. For a full list, see document XXXXA-B
Episode: 1
Title: Interview With Oxygen!
Description of episode: Episode consists of SCP XXXX-2 engaging in a one-sided conversation in between cuts to a empty leather chair. SCP XXXX-2 occasionally laughs, commenting on how "Funny" oxygen is. Sporadically throughout the episode, laughter can be heard from the audience.
Notes: First episode recovered and viewed. Agent Marshal began watching this episode, before quickly turning it over to researchers. Marshal told me he had a "bad feeling" about the rest of the episodes after watching this one. Can't imagine why. -Researcher David
Episode: 2
Title: Interview with Helium!
Description of episode: A nearly exact copy of the first episode, with the audio pitched up.
Notes: If this is how the other episodes are going to be, I fear for my sanity. -Researcher David
Episode: 7
Title: Interview with Chloroform!
Description of episode: Episode consists of a single shot of SCP XXXX-2 face-down at his desk. Faint laughter occasionally can be heard.
Notes: The ending pan showed everyone in the audience unconscious in their chairs, and no voice-over was heard at the end. Ending was by far the most humorous thing I've seen so far. -Researcher David
Episode: 56
Title: Interview with a foot!
Description of episode: Episode consisted of a man in a giant foot costume being interviewed, telling many jokes related to feet. No audience laughter can be heard through the entire episode. Episode ends with voice over only saying "Foot."
Notes: I understand why the audience didn't laugh. -Researcher David
Episode: 1██
Title: Interview with a hand!
Description of episode: Episode consisted of SCP XXXX-2 talking to a severed hand resting on a leather couch. Voice of SCP XXXX-2 can not be heard, as laughter from the audience drones out all other sounds, including the ending voice over.
Notes: When the camera pans over the audience, no one is seen in any of the seats. Laughter stops exactly as camera pans to where audience should be. Volume had to be turned down on the computer to prevent ear damage to personnel nearby.
Episode: 156
Title: Interview with the statue!
Description of episode: SCP XXXX-2 begins a interview with SCP-173. Camera cuts to SCP-173, then cuts back to SCP XXXX-2, head twisted and face-down on his desk. For the rest of the episode, occasional snaps can be heard, followed by audience laughter. Ending voice-over is cut off half way by a snap.
Notes: First instance of an SCP appearing in a episode. There is no known record of SCP-173 ever leaving containment site 19.
Note: Episodes viewed past this were viewed after the writing of this document.
Episode: 246
Title: Interview with (REDACTED)!
Description of episode: Interview is with famous actor (REDACTED). Interview goes over several movies (REDACTED) had starred in, and discussed future roles for the actor. Nothing else unusual happens for the rest of the episode.
Notes: All information provided in the interview has been confirmed true, except for (REDACTED) starring in a movie titled "Yawning maws," as the movie doesn't exist.
Episode: 14██
Title: Interview with (DATA EXPUNGED)!
Description of episode: (DATA EXPUNGED)
Notes: Holy shit. We can't have this on the document, put it in the deep archives. Get it out of here! -Researcher David
Episode: 1645
Title: Interview with Dr. Bright!
Description of episode: Doctor Bright and SCP XXXX-2 preform a normal interview. Dr. Bright appears to be acting professional for once, writing something down on the clipboard he is holding. However, at the end, it is revealed that Dr. Bright had been drawing a highly detailed sketch of male genitalia. The audience bursts into laughter, and the episode ends.
Notes: You know, from what I've heard of this guy, I don't doubt he'd do this. I'd bet money he actually did the interview. -Researcher David.
Episode: 2596
Title: Interview with the Shy Guy!
Description of episode: SCP XXXX-2 seems nervous during the intro, and once the interview begins, SCP-XXXX-2 begins to visibly sweat. Upon the camera cutting to SCP-096, SCP-096 begins covering its face and crying, then quickly approaching SCP XXXX-2 and tearing him apart. SCP-096 then moves off screen, and the tearing of flesh and snapping of bones can be heard. There is no camera pan for this episode, and no ending voice over.
Notes: Viewing site was evacuated and a D-class was sent in to watch the episode. After deeming the episode safe, research resumed. Damn, that could've gone badly. -Researcher David
Incident report XXXXA-1 On September █, 20██, three days after the viewing of episode 34██, SCP-██ escaped containment, hunted down D-7645, and (DATA EXPUNGED), despite the two never meeting in any form. D-7645's only knowledge came from the episode. This poses a huge security risk to the Foundation. Request to change SCP XXXX's class from Safe to Euclid. -Researcher David
Request denied. However, we will put a security clearance required for viewing any episodes regarding SCP's like SCP-██. -05 council
Incident report XXXXA-2 On September 1█, 20██, A flash drive was left on the desk of David Reed, and the words "Watch me" written on it with sharpie. Security cameras show all cameras glitching for a second at 12:43 AM, the flash drive appearing between the cut. Upon being opened, the flash drive contained a single video, titled "Interview with the Interviewer." Audio has been transcribed below.
*Video begins, scene shows SCP XXXX-2 sitting at his desk, head in his hands. Video quality appears to be from a phone camera.*
SCP XXXX-2: I can't keep doing this. I've been doing this for what, three, four years? I'm running myself ragged.
*A second voice is heard, coming from behind the camera.*
Voice: Come on man, we can't give up now. We don't really have to do everything! We could take a break, come up with more material! I'm sure our audience would understand.
SCP XXXX-2: We can't, we can't! We've already promised several episodes ahead, hinted at interviewing some of our previous guests again, going through that SHIT again. I can't do that white shy fuck again. Do you know how long it took to collect another audience after that!? We lost half the budget!
Voice: ……Wasn't it three wee-
*SCP XXXX-2 slams his fists on the desk*
SCP XXXX-2: THREE WEEKS! Three weeks of picking them one by one, making sure no one would notice.
(Long pause)
SCP XXXX-2: ……I need a smoke. Follow me.
*SCP XXXX-2 rises from his chair, and walks off stage. Cameraman follows, maneuvering through a series of halls decorated with posters advertising the show. Cameraman steps through a door Marked "exit," revealing a small cement platform. Beyond that, stars and planets can be seen. SCP XXXX-2 is a few feet away, leaning against a brick wall and smoking a large cigarette.*
SCP XXXX-2: …You say we have an audience. Do we really? Who would watch something like this?……Turn the camera off.
*Video ends*