MatPat
Birth nameMatthew Robert Patrick
Birth dateNovember 15, 1986 (age 39)
Birth placeMedina, Ohio, U.S.
EducationDuke University (BA)
OccupationInternet celebrity · digital actor analytics strategist · consultant
SpouseStephanie Cordato (m. May 19, 2012)
OrganizationCo-founder, president and CEO of Theorist Media
Youtube handlesFormer host of
The Game Theorists
The Film Theorists
The Food Theorists
The Style Theorists
GTLive
Youtube years active2009–present
Youtube genreGaming[1]
Youtube subscribersmillion (combined)[a]
Youtube viewsbillion (combined)[b]
Stats updateMarch 22, 2026

Matthew Robert Patrick (born November 15, 1986), known professionally as MatPat, is an American internet personality, political advisor, and former YouTuber.

Patrick is the creator and former host of the YouTube series Game Theorists, and its spin-off channels Film Theorists, Food Theorists, and Style Theorists, each analyzing various video games, films alongside TV series and web series, food, and fashion respectively. Each of the different series is posted on individual channels, each named after the respective series. In addition to the creation of his channels, Patrick narrated the majority of the videos presented on his channels before his departure on March 9, 2024.

Patrick has also created the gaming channel GTLive and hosted the YouTube Premium series MatPat's Game Lab and the 2023 Streamy Awards. As of May 2024, MatPat has amassed over 40 million subscribers, as well as over ten billion total views across all five of his channels. He departed the channels as a regular host in March 2024, although he continued to make minor appearances and host GTLive until October 2024. In June 2025, he helped establish the Creator Economy Caucus in the United States House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Matthew Robert Patrick[2] was born on November 15, 1986,[3] in Medina, Ohio to Linda (née Kosarek) and Robert "Bob" Patrick.[4][5]: 02:00 He has Polish, Czech, and Slovak ancestry.[6]: 00:15 He was nicknamed "MatPat" by his friends in sixth grade.[7] An only child, Patrick was interested in video games, theater and school early on.[5]: 01:50–03:20 He was the valedictorian of his high school and received an academic scholarship to Duke University,[8] graduating in 2009 with a double major in theater and psychology with a concentration in neuroscience.[9]

Internet career

To fulfill his dream of becoming an actor, Patrick moved to New York after graduating and performing in theater productions to little success, spending two years unemployed.[5]: 04:20–06:15 His first YouTube videos were auditions for stage plays. In 2011, he decided to revamp his channel as a "portfolio" which could demonstrate to potential employers his ability to write, research, and edit videos online.[9] Inspired by an Extra Credits episode on tangential learning,[8] Patrick uploaded the first episode of Game Theory on April 18, 2011.[10] It discussed the idea of time portals and quantum mechanics in the 1995 video game Chrono Trigger.[9]

The channel slowly gained subscribers and his videos were posted on the front pages of sites such as ScrewAttack and GameTrailers.[11] In 2012, he introduced two new segments hosted by fellow YouTubers Gaijin Goombah and Ronnie Edwards (the latter of these two would also become Game Theory's first editor),[12] and Austin Hourigan's "The SCIENCE!".[13] In 2015, he launched the spin-off channel Film Theory, which covers movies and television.[10] This channel reached over one million subscribers in a month.[14]

He occasionally uploaded videos commenting on the gaming market and gamers, as well as on other matters that he deemed noteworthy.[15] Patrick started a Let's Play series called GTLive on August 26, 2015,[16] where he posts gameplay and video reactions with his wife Stephanie. Starting on October 3, 2016, the Monday streams became part of YouTube Gaming Primetime, and were therefore scheduled for 3 pm to 5 pm PST. It also included a voting mechanism, which can be used by Patrick to conduct quick polls.[17] As of March 2022, GTLive had 2.94 million subscribers and over 649 million views. As of 2022, the GTLive channel continues to upload mostly unedited, pre-recorded content.

On June 8, 2016, Patrick posted via his YouTube channel a new show, MatPat's Game Lab, on Google's paid subscription service, YouTube Premium. The show mainly focused on placing video game players in real-life scenarios mimicking scenarios that occur in video games, such as bomb defusing, parkour, survival and military training.[18][19][20] Despite his interest in developing a second season, YouTube did not announce any further development into the project.[21] He was also a part of the YouTube Premium series Scare PewDiePie (2016),[22] created by PewDiePie, and the third season of Escape the Night (2018), created by Joey Graceffa, in addition to cameo appearances in Markiplier's YouTube Original films A Heist with Markiplier (2019) and In Space with Markiplier (2022). On May 29, 2016, MatPat and eleven other YouTubers met with Pope Francis for an hour. MatPat asked the Pope to encourage others to "fight for what's right" and gifted him a copy of Undertale (2015), saying that its recurrent theme of mercy fits the Pope's proclamation that 2016 would be the "year of mercy for the Catholic church".[23][24]

Growth of Theory channels

In 2019, The Game Theorists held a 9-hour charity livestream that generated $1.3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.[25] The stream included guests Markiplier, TheOdd1sOut, Rosanna Pansino, Scott Cawthon, and others.[25] Two other charity streams were held for St. Jude in 2020 and 2021, respectively.[26][27]

The third Theory channel, and fourth overall, The Food Theorists, began releasing videos in July 2020. The Food Theorists, using the same style as its predecessors, blends food science with psychology, physiology, and conspiracy.[28] The channel was being developed for two years before its launch.[29] As of October 2022, The Food Theorists had 4 million subscribers and over 499 million views. It had reached 1 million subscribers exactly a week after launch and had then gained another million over the succeeding 4 months.[30]

On December 20, 2022, a fourth Theory channel, and fifth overall, was announced on the Game Theorists channel,[31] along with the purchase of their company Theorist Media by startup Lunar X.[32] On February 18, 2023, The Style Theorists was launched. Like the other channels, it focuses on the science, math, history, psychology, and mystery of fashion. It reached a million subscribers three days later. On August 27, 2023, Patrick hosted the Streamy Awards,[33][34] which scored 15 million views across digital platforms in its first 48 hours, beating the 2021 record of 9.7 million views as the most-watched show in its 13-year history.[35]

On January 9, 2024, Patrick announced in a video titled "Goodbye Internet" that he would step down from hosting the channels on March 9,[1] and would be replaced by a different member of the Theorist team for each channel, while still retaining a creative role and making occasional appearances on the channels, along with GTLive, until mid-2024.[36] While he joked that his decision was inspired by Tom Scott, who had recently ended his decade-long run of posting weekly videos, he said that he and his wife had been working towards the change for years.[37] They also chose a ten-week timeframe when announcing his retirement.[38] He additionally revealed that following the departure, he would continue to pursue creative projects.[36] One such project includes a lo-fi mystery series entitled LoreFi, the channel for which was launched in summer 2024.[39]

Other media and collaborations

Patrick was involved in the web series Terrain of Magical Expertise. He gained the series more attention and exposure by uploading a remastered version of the first episode on the channel on October 1, 2013, and then providing a platform for the series.[40][41] In 2016, he hosted the go90 reality series The Runner.[42] In 2017, Patrick and his wife Stephanie participated in Nintendo's Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational, an event held during E3 2017. He was paired with Allister Singh, the only pro-Pokkén Tournament player in the event. His team eventually won the tournament.[43] MatPat voiced Computron in the animated series Transformers: Titans Return (2017).[44] In 2019, MatPat partnered with Nickelodeon to make the show Fact or Nicktion.[45] MatPat is a co-producer of the Broadway play Grey House.[46]

His videos about the video game series Five Nights at Freddy's have made him prominent within the series' fandom, which is known for its dedication to theorizing about the underlying narrative of the series.[47] He made a cameo appearance in its 2023 film adaptation as a waiter.[48] In 2024, he collaborated with the series for a Youtooz figure and pins.[49] In total, he made 68 theory videos on the series.[50] In May 2024, MatPat appeared on an episode of Wired's "Web's Most Searched Questions" series.[51] Also in 2024, MatPat co-produced a West End musical adaptation of the anime Your Lie in April.[52] In 2025, he was the executive producer of the musical's cast album, which was also co-produced by his wife Stephanie.[53]

Creator Economy Caucus

Main article: Creator Economy Caucus

On June 10, 2025, Patrick announced the creation of the Creator Economy Caucus in the United States House of Representatives, which he described as "a bipartisan group where creators can work alongside lawmakers to ensure legislation is timely and relevant for the Internet age." According to MatPat, his initiative was supported by around 10 representatives.[54]

Personal life

Patrick met Stephanie (), while studying at Duke University. The two became close after creating a Legend of Zelda parody called "The Epic of Stew". They married on May 19, 2012.[55] Their son was born in 2018,[56] and as of 2020 the family divides its time between living in California and North Carolina.[57]

On February 15, 2026, Patrick and Stephanie announced via Instagram that their cat Skip, also known as CatPat, passed away on February 10 at 15 years old.[58]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2015Streamy AwardsGamingThe Game Theorists[59]
Editing
2016Shorty AwardsTech and Innovation: Gaming[60]
Streamy AwardsShow of the Year[61]
Gaming
Non-FictionMatPat's Game Lab
Virtual Reality and 360
2017Shorty AwardsTech and Innovation: GamingHimself
Streamy AwardsEditingThe Game Theorists
ImmersiveThe Global Gamer
2018Subject: Pop CultureGame Theory
Editing
2019GamingThe Game Theorists
2021Writing

YouTube channels

Channel nameMain hostTopicRelease dateSubscribersNumber of videos
The Game TheoristsMatPat (2011–2024)
Tom Robinson (2024–)		Solving the mysteries of gamesAugust 22, 200919.6 million824
The Film TheoristsMatPat (2014–2024)
Forrest Lee (2024–)		Learning the secrets of filmsMay 12, 201413.2 million540
The Food TheoristsMatPat (2020–2024)
Santiago "Santi" Massa (2024–)		Explaining theories about foodMay 29, 20205.5 million267
The Style TheoristsMatPat (2023–2024)
Amy Roberts (2024–)		Exploring the science around fashionFebruary 18, 20232.78 million166
GTLiveMatPat (2015–2024)
Ash (2024–)		Playing and analyzing video gamesAugust 26, 20153.71 million1,453
LoreFiN/AA lo-fi channel with an ARG narrativeJuly 13, 202498.5 thousand4

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011–2024The Game TheoristsHimself533 episodes
2015How to Beat a Monkey at ChessMusic video by Random Encounters[62]
MangledMusic video by NateWantsToBattle[63]
LORE in a Minute!Episode: "LORE: Dragon Ball Z Lore in a Minute!"
2015–2020The Completionist3 episodes[64][65][66]
2015–2024The Film Theorists425 episodes
2016FNAF the MusicalPhone Guy/William AftonMusic video by Random Encounters[67]
MatPat's Game LabHimselfYouTube Original; main role
CaptainSparklezEpisode: "HELIUM RAP BATTLE VS MATPAT"[68]
Scare PewDiePieYouTube Original; 2 episodes
2017Death BattleKeithVoice role; "Power Rangers (Megazord) VS Voltron"[69]
NERDY NUMMIESHimselfEpisode: "NINTENDO SWITCH COOKIES ft. MatPat!"[70]
GUMMY FOOD vs REAL FOOD!2 episodes[71][72]
Transformers: Titans ReturnComputronVoice role[73]
Bendy and the Ink MusicalBendyVoice role; Music video by Random Encounters[74]
Sonic Forces AcademyHimself[75]
2018Cuphead the MusicalDr. Kahl, Wally Warbles, Willy WarblesVoice role; Music video by Random Encounters[76]
Food CourtHimselfYouTube Original; Episode: "Food Court ft. MatPat"[77]
Transformers: Power of the PrimesSwoopVoice role[78]
The FNaF ShowHimselfEpisode: Season 2 – Episode 4 ft. MatPat[79]
2018–2019Escape the NightThe detective14 episodes[80]
2019A Heist with MarkiplierHermit[81]
FNAF the Musical: Web of LiesPhone Guy/William AftonMusic video by Random Encounters[82]
2019–2023Pitch MeetingHimself2 episodes[83][84]
2020What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?Episode: "MatPat on THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT!"[85]
2020–2024The Food Theorists188 episodes
2021Instant Influencer with ZHCYouTube Original; Episode: "Best Giant Art Wins $100,000"
Bendy and the WolfBendyVoice role; Music video by Random Encounters[86]
Hero ModeHimself
Disco Giraffe and Biker Jellyfish1 episode[87]
Big ChangeHimselfEpisode: "MatPat's Secret To Working From Home"
Dad3 episodes[88][89]
2021–2022FootofaFerretVoice role; 2 episodes[90][91]
2022MarkiplierEpisode: "PowerWash Pals: MatPat from Game Theory"[92]
In Space with MarkiplierTheory crew (in Part 1)[87]
Mack (in Part 2)[93]
2023Five Nights at Freddy'sNessCredited as Sparky's Diner waiter; reference to episode of Game Theory: "Undertale – Sans's SECRET Identity!"[94][95]
2023–2024The Style TheoristsHimself46 episodes
2024The Kill CountEpisode: "Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) KILL COUNT"[96]
WIRED Autocomplete InterviewEpisode: "MatPat Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED"[97]
Last MealEpisode: "MatPat Eats His Last Meal"[98]
We Surprised MatPat With His Own Movie[99]
FNAF the Musical: Dark RemainsPhone Guy/William AftonMusic video by Random Encounters
FNAF the Musical: Shadows of Agony
MrBeastHimselfEpisode: "50 YouTubers Fight for $1,000,000"[100]
FNAF UNSOLVEDEpisode: "MIDNIGHT MOTORIST"[101]
The Entire FNAF TimelineFredbear's Family Diner announcerVoice role[102]
2025Five Nights at Freddy's 2Toy BonnieVoice role[103]

Ludography

YearTitleRole
2021Terrain of Magical ExpertiseMattheorist

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleNotes
2016"Exotic Butters (Margarine Remix)"[104]
2020"Who You Gonna Call?"[105][106]
YearTitleNotes
2014"Captain Planet Theme Song Cover"
(The Warp Zone)		[107]
2015"How to Beat a Monkey at Chess"
(Random Encounters featuring Markiplier and The Completionist)		[108]
2015"Pokémon Johto"
(NateWantsToBattle)		[109][110]
2016"Game of Thrones"
(Peter Hollens)		[111]
2017"A Series of Unfortunate Events Acapella"
(The Warp Zone)		[112]
2017"Bendy and the Ink Musical"
(Random Encounters)		[113]
2018"Cuphead the Musical"
(Random Encounters featuring various)		[114]
2018"Pokémon Masters Are Broke"
(Schmoyoho)		[115]
2021"Bendy and the Wolf"
(Random Encounters)		[116]
2022"Obliterate"
(Dad featuring Corey Graves)		[117]
2022"MUUUSIC MAN! (MatPat Remix)"
(Dufixklusiv)		Archival recording[118]
2023"A Little Theorizing"
(The Stupendium)		Archival recording[119]
2024"FNAF: Dark Remains"
(Random Encounters)		[120]
2024"FREDDY"
(CG5 featuring Black Gryph0n)		[121][122]
2024"FNAF KIDS"
(The Chalkeaters featuring Black Gryph0n, DHeusta, The Stupendium, and OR3O)		[123]

As executive producer

YearTitleNotes
2025Your Lie in April: The Musical: London Cast Recording[53][124]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Subscribers, broken down by channel:
    19.6 million (The Game Theorists)
    13.4 million (The Film Theorists)
    5.54 million (The Food Theorists)
    2.79 million (The Style Theorists)
    3.61 million (GTLive)
  2. ^ Views, broken down by channel:
    4.67 billion (The Game Theorists)
    3.50 billion (The Film Theorists)
    1.17 billion (The Food Theorists)
    404 million (The Style Theorists)
    955 million (GTLive)

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    Listen now at the link in our bio!

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