CGP Grey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CGP Grey |
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The stick figure CGP Grey uses to represent himself in his videos and elsewhere
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| Born | New York, U.S. |
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| Pseudonym | Grey |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Genre | Education |
| Subscribers | 6.78 million |
| Total views | 1.15 billion |
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| Subscriber and view counts updated as of July 5, 2025. | |
CGP Grey is a popular British-American YouTuber, podcaster, and live streamer. He lives in the United Kingdom. Grey makes videos that explain many different topics. These include politics, geography, history, and how things work in the world. He also co-hosts two podcasts: Hello Internet with Brady Haran and Cortex with Myke Hurley.
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Grey's Early Life and Education
Grey grew up in New York City, specifically on Staten Island. He went to college in upstate New York. There, he earned two degrees. One was in physics, which is the study of matter and energy. The other was in sociology, which is the study of human society.
When Grey was a child, his father helped him get Irish citizenship. This meant Grey had dual citizenship, being both American and Irish. Having Irish citizenship allowed him to move to the United Kingdom. He then studied economics in London for his master's degree. While in London, he also worked as a physics teacher.
What Kind of Videos Does Grey Make?
Grey's main YouTube channel is called CGP Grey. He mostly creates videos that explain things. These videos cover subjects like politics, geography, history, and how to be productive. He also talks about the Internet, transportation, and flags (which is called vexillology).
Debunking Common Ideas
Many of Grey's videos aim to correct popular misunderstandings. They also answer everyday questions people might have. For example, he made a video about the history of the British royal family. He also explained the difference between London and the City of London.
How Grey Creates His Videos
Grey's videos feature his voice narrating over animations. He also uses stock footage and still pictures. You will almost always hear his voice in his videos. However, you will never see his face. He usually uses a simple stick figure with glasses to represent himself. This stick figure is also used when he appears in other people's videos.
Popular Video Topics
Grey's videos have been featured by news outlets. His video that corrects common misconceptions was shown on CBS. Another video explained copyright law and the Electoral College. These were featured on Mashable.
He also made a video called Death to Pennies. This video explains why US one-cent coins are not very useful. Other videos, like How to Become Pope, have been used in schools. His video about the United States debt ceiling was praised by experts in economics.
Collaborations and Featured Videos
Grey's video Humans Need Not Apply was covered by Business Insider and Huffington Post. He also worked with another YouTuber, Kurzgesagt, on a video called "You Are Two." This video talks about how the right and left sides of the brain work. Popular Mechanics magazine featured Grey's videos about how airplanes board and how traffic gets congested.
Grey's Podcasts
Grey is also well-known for his podcasts. He co-hosts two popular shows where he discusses various topics.
Hello Internet Podcast
In January 2014, Grey started the podcast Hello Internet. His co-host is Brady Haran, who is also an educational YouTuber. This podcast quickly became very popular. In February 2014, it was the number one iTunes podcast in several countries. These included the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada.
The Guardian newspaper listed Hello Internet as one of the best podcasts of 2016. They called episode 66, "A Classic Episode," their episode of the year. The newspaper said the podcast had "in-depth debates and banter that is actually amusing." In 2015, Grey shared that about 250,000 people listened to each episode.
Topics on Hello Internet
The podcast often features discussions about their lives as content creators for YouTube. They also talk about their interests and things that annoy them. Common topics include how to use technology politely. They also review movies and TV shows. Other discussions include plane accidents, flags, and what the future might be like. They often talk about the differences between Grey's and Haran's personalities. The podcast has been on a break since May 2020.
Cortex Podcast
On June 3, 2015, Grey launched his second podcast. It is called Cortex. His co-host for this show is Myke Hurley from Relay FM. This podcast focuses on how they work and stay productive.
See also
In Spanish: CGP Grey para niños
