United States
Cody Ko — born Cody Kolodziejzyk in Calgary, Canada — built his initial following on Vine before migrating to YouTube, where his dry, self-aware commentary on cringeworthy social media content earned him a multi-million subscriber base.
Total Followers -0.2%
9.3M
Across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Primary Platform
YouTube
5.4M followers · 58% of audience
Engagement
5.8%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Mega
Est. $17K–$39K / IG post
Ko put the 1.86-acre estate on the market after purchasing it in 2023 for $7.7M. The property had served as a regular backdrop for his videos and podcast recordings.
He returned via his Cody Trains channel (not his main 5.76M-subscriber channel) with a 21-minute marathon prep video, briefly acknowledging his absence without directly addressing Mongeau by name.
After Mongeau alleged Ko slept with her when she was 17 and he was 25, Ko exited day-to-day operations at the podcast network he co-founded. Noel Miller continued as sole TMG host; Ko reportedly shed 270,000+ subscribers in a month.
NBC News reported on Ko stepping away from TMG Studios and the broader creator community response, including public statements from fellow YouTubers condemning the alleged act.
| Window | YouTube | TikTok | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 |
| Last 30 days | -9738 -0.2% | -6933 -0.5% | +0 +0.0% | -16671 |
| Last 90 days | -39493 -0.7% | -36052 -2.6% | +0 +0.0% | -75545 |
| Last 365 days | -39493 -0.7% | -36052 -2.6% | +0 +0.0% | -75545 |
Daily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
| Brand | Type | Platform | Date | Performance vs. baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeatGeek Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | May 2024 | — |
| BetterHelp Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Apr 2024 | — |
| Pizza Hut Sponsorship | Sponsored content | Apr 2024 | — | |
| Rocket Money Personal Finance / Fintech | Sponsored content | YouTube | 2023–2024 | — |
| Hydro Flask Drinkware / Outdoor | Sponsored content | 2024 | — |
Cody Ko — born Cody Kolodziejzyk in Calgary, Canada — built his initial following on Vine before migrating to YouTube, where his dry, self-aware commentary on cringeworthy social media content earned him a multi-million subscriber base. A Duke University computer science graduate, he brought a sardonic, deadpan sensibility to the commentary format that distinguished him from peers leaning on louder, more reactive styles. His recurring series mocking Instagram trends and awkward online behavior became his signature, and his collaborative work with fellow creator Noel Miller — including the long-running Tiny Meat Gang podcast and an actual rap side project treated with the same ironic detachment as the rest of his output — expanded his footprint well beyond solo YouTube videos into a recognizable comedy brand.
Now based in Venice, California, Cody Ko commands a predominantly female, millennial-and-Gen-Z audience concentrated heavily in the United States. His engagement figures remain notably strong relative to his follower count, suggesting a loyal core audience that has stayed attached even as his upload cadence on YouTube and TikTok has slowed considerably — a deliberate step back signaled openly in his platform bios. Sponsorships with brands like BetterHelp and SeatGeek reflect a positioning in the young-adult lifestyle and entertainment space rather than any single vertical. At this stage in his career, his brand equity rests more on his established comedic persona and podcast presence than on active content volume, making him a calculated but still relevant option for brands targeting culturally literate audiences in their mid-twenties to mid-thirties.
Cody ko reaches an audience concentrated in United States primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via long-form YouTube integrations, Instagram Reels and Stories, TikTok branded content. Their sponsorship history skews toward Personal Finance / Fintech, Drinkware / Outdoor, a clear signal of fit for brands in those categories. Demonstrated partners include SeatGeek and BetterHelp. Engagement on YouTube runs around 5.8%, pointing to an audience suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel brand campaigns rather than pure-reach buys.
Benchmark estimates for a creator at Cody ko's tier (Mega, 9.3M combined followers, United States). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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Cody Ko's full surname is Kolodziejzyk — a Polish last name he shortened to 'Ko' for his online brand. He was born Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Yes, Cody Ko was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, though he has lived in Venice, California for years. His Canadian roots occasionally come up in his comedy and have been a recurring topic on the TMG Podcast.
Yes, Cody Ko studied computer science at Duke University before pivoting to content creation. That technical background led to early app development work, which predated his rise on Vine and later YouTube.
Yes, Cody Ko was one of the more popular creators on Vine before the platform shut down in 2017. He successfully carried that audience over to YouTube, where his commentary and reaction format helped him grow to well over five million subscribers.
Tiny Meat Gang — commonly shortened to TMG — is Cody Ko's comedy rap duo and podcast with fellow YouTuber Noel Miller. The two release music together, co-host the TMG Podcast, and have toured live, making it a defining pillar of both their careers.
"That's Cringe" is one of Cody Ko's most recognizable YouTube formats, typically made alongside Noel Miller, in which they react to embarrassing or awkward content found on Instagram and other social platforms. The series helped shape the modern YouTube commentary genre and ran for many installments.
Tinder Nightmares is a recurring series where Cody Ko reads and reacts to absurd or cringeworthy Tinder conversations submitted by his audience. It fits his broader commentary style and has run across multiple episodes on his channel.
As of mid-2026, Cody Ko's last YouTube upload was well over a year ago, and his Instagram bio directly states "NEED A BREAK," signaling an intentional step back from regular content production. He still surfaces occasionally on Instagram but has significantly pulled back from his YouTube schedule.
Yes, Cody Ko is married to Kelsey Kreppel, a YouTuber and content creator in her own right. The two have collaborated on videos over the years and regularly appear together across their social channels.
Cody Ko lists @twohotpeople alongside a burger emoji in his Instagram bio, pointing to a food-focused project he shares with Kelsey Kreppel. It appears to be a joint food or lifestyle account the couple runs together as a side venture.
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