In his youth, Stermer tried learning several instruments, including the cello, piano, trumpet, tuba and the drums, before realizing that he enjoyed acting in stage plays more.

[3] He stated that one reason he performed at the event was to combat hatred and help people feel empowered.

[1] After a hiatus, the duo returned in June 2019 with a new podcast, Sloppy Seconds, on the Forever Dog network.

[7] On the program, Big Dipper and Meatball interview a variety of celebrities, primarily within or allied-with the LGBT community, including actors, adult film stars, comedians, drag queens and other performers.

Big Dipper's minstrel-style work is often explicit and involves themes of sex and humor surrounding his opportunistic, pathological exploits.