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 | 6.53 million |
| Total views | 1,085,092,944 |
| Associated acts | Hello Internet, Brady Haran, Myke Hurley, Relay FM, Cortex |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 14 October 2024. | |
CGP Grey is a popular YouTuber and podcaster. He makes videos that teach you about many different topics. He covers subjects like history, geography, and how things work in the world. Grey lives in the United Kingdom, but he is from the United States. He also hosts two podcasts, Hello Internet and Cortex.
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Early Life and Education
Grey grew up in Long Island, near New York City. He went to college in upstate New York. There, he earned two degrees. One was in physics, and the other was in sociology.
When Grey was a child, his father helped him get Irish citizenship. This means Grey has dual citizenship for both America and Ireland. Having Irish citizenship allowed him to move to the United Kingdom. He studied economics in London and later became a physics teacher there.
What Kind of Videos Does CGP Grey Make?
Grey's main YouTube channel is called CGP Grey. He makes videos that explain many different things. These include politics, geography, and history. He also talks about how the internet works and different cultures.
His videos often clear up common misconceptions. They also answer everyday questions people might have.
How His Videos Are Made
Grey's videos feature his voice telling a story. While he talks, you see animations, photos, and video clips. You never see his face in his videos. He usually uses a simple stick figure with glasses to represent himself.
He has said that his video style is inspired by Zero Punctuation. This is another series known for its fast-paced narration and animations.
Popular Video Topics
Many of Grey's videos have been featured by news outlets. For example, his video that corrects popular myths was shown on CBS. Another video about the British royal family also got attention.
He made two videos explaining the difference between London and the City of London. He also explained the history and government of the City of London. Other videos explain things like copyright law and the Electoral College.
His video Death to Pennies talks about why United States one-cent coins are not very useful. Another video, How to Become Pope, has been used in schools. Economists praised his video about the American debt limit.
His video Humans Need Not Apply was covered by Business Insider. He also made an animated video of a story called "The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant". This video was highly praised. Grey also worked with another YouTuber, Kurzgesagt, on a video called "You Are Two." This video discusses the right and left sides of the brain.
Podcasts by CGP Grey
CGP Grey also hosts two popular podcasts.
Hello Internet Podcast
In 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. It reached No. 1 on iTunes in several countries.
The Guardian newspaper listed Hello Internet as one of the best podcasts of 2016. They said the podcast had "in-depth debates and banter that is actually amusing." Grey shared in 2015 that each episode had about 250,000 downloads.
The podcast talks about their lives as content creators for YouTube. They also discuss their interests and things that annoy them. Topics often include technology, movie reviews, and even plane accidents. They also talk about flags (called vexillology) and the future. The podcast has been on a break since May 2020.
Cortex Podcast
On June 3, 2015, Grey launched his second podcast, Cortex. He hosts this podcast with Myke Hurley from Relay FM.
