Mat Pat

Following his graduation, Patrick moved to New York to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. However, his initial foray into theatre productions yielded little success, leading him to explore new avenues. This exploration culminated in the revamping of his YouTube channel as a "portfolio" to showcase his skills in writing, researching, and editing videos online. Inspired by an Extra Credits episode on tangential learning, he posted the first episode of "Game Theory" in 2011, marking the beginning of his journey towards becoming a successful content creator.

The Game Theorists channel, spearheaded by Mat, presented a unique blend of analytical and critical content, unravelling the mysteries and theories behind popular video games.

Patrick went on to create 3 more channels, The Film Theorists, The Food Theorists and the Style Theorists. Under the Film Theorists banner, Patrick explored the secrets and hidden meanings within the realm of movies and television shows. The Food Theorists channel delved into the world of food science, blending it with elements of psychology, physiology, and conspiracy. Launched in 2023, Style Theory catered to the science, maths, history, psychology, and mystery behind the world of fashion.

On January 9, 2024, MatPat announced in a video titled "Goodbye Internet" that he would be stepping away from hosting duties starting March 9, 2024. He revealed that different members of the Theorist Team would take on the hosting responsibilities for each channel, while he transitions into a creative role and makes occasional appearances on the channels.

As of December 2023, Matthew has an estimated net worth of $10 million, according to multiple sources. As the creator and host of multiple successful YouTube channels, including The Game Theorists, The Film Theorists, The Food Theorists, The Style Theorists, and GTLive, MatPat garners revenue through advertisements and channel memberships.

MatPat's involvement in hosting and collaborating on YouTube Premium series, such as MatPat's Game Lab, and appearances in series like Scare PewDiePie and Escape the Night, contribute to his income stream. Sponsored content, brand collaborations, and product endorsements contribute significantly to his income as well.

Mat also offers a diverse range of channel-related merchandise, from clothing and accessories to digital products, further boosting his revenue streams.

Matthew Robert Patrick, commonly known as MatPat, entered the world on November 15, 1986, in Medina, Ohio. His peers nicknamed him "MatPat" during his sixth grade and the name stuck around. Growing up as an only child, Patrick displayed a keen interest in video games, theatre, and academics from an early age. His academic ability was evident as he clinched the valedictorian honor at his high school. This accomplishment secured him an academic scholarship to Duke University. At Duke, Patrick pursued a dual major in theatre and psychology, with a specialized focus in neuroscience, ultimately graduating in 2009.

MatPat tied the knot with Stephanie Patrick (formerly Cordato), on May 19, 2012, whom he crossed paths with during his time at Duke University. In 2018, they welcomed their son, Oliver. Presently, the family spends their time between their residences in California and North Carolina.

Matthew has a huge presence across other social media platforms like Instagram. He has over 1.3 million followers on the platform and uses his significant reach to share updates and content related to his personal life. Matthew also has a huge following of 5.5 million followers on Twitter and uses his presence on the platform to interact and engage with his audience and fan base. He also uses his presence to promote brands and sponsors.

The Game Theorists channel is known for its in-depth analysis of the secrets, lore, and science behind various video games. The channel explores games such as Minecraft and MatPat narrates the majority of the videos presented on the channel.

With over 98 million views, this is the most popular video on the channel. This is the first episode of the first season of the show MatPat’s Game Lab.

With over 32 million views, this is the second most popular video on the channel. This is a theory video on the popular horror game, Five Nights at Freddy’s.

With over 32 million views, this is the third most popular video on the channel. This is another theory video on the popular horror game, Five Nights at Freddy’s.

With over 30 million views, this is the fourth most popular video on the channel. This is another theory video on the popular horror game, Five Nights at Freddy’s.

This is the fifth most popular video on his channel with over 26 million views. This is a theory video on the popular horror game, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.

1. MatPat has made a cameo in Five Nights At Freddy’s.

2. MatPat always ends his theories with "But hey, that's just a theory”.

3. On January 9, 2024, MatPat announced his retirement from hosting the channels.