United States
TigerBelly is the long-running comedy podcast built around Korean-American comedian Bobby Lee — best known for his decade on MADtv — and co-host Khalyla Kuochi, who is Filipino-American.
Total Followers +0.1%
1.5M
Across YouTube, Instagram
Primary Platform
YouTube
1M followers · 69% of audience
Engagement
2.7%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Macro
Est. $7K–$16K / IG post
Co-host Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino brought their Bad Friends podcast live to OVO Arena Wembley (July 18) and 3Arena Dublin (July 19), marking a major international milestone for the duo.
In a competitive situation with major adult animation players, Hulu picked up development on Bad Friends — an animated comedy co-created by TigerBelly host Bobby Lee — through 20th Television Animation.
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Daily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
| Brand | Type | Platform | Date | Performance vs. baseline |
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| HIMS Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Jul 2026 | — |
| BILT Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Jul 2026 | — |
| BlueChew Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Jul 2026 | — |
| Klarna Bank AB Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Jul 2026 | — |
| Huel Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Apr 2026 | — |
TigerBelly is the long-running comedy podcast built around Korean-American comedian Bobby Lee — best known for his decade on MADtv — and co-host Khalyla Kuochi, who is Filipino-American. Launched in the mid-2010s, the show carved out a distinctive lane in the podcast landscape with its confessional, self-deprecating format: Bobby's willingness to discuss personal struggles, relationships, and comedic failures without a safety net gives the show an intimacy that separates it from more polished productions. Its self-proclaimed status as the leading Asian-American podcast reflects genuine cultural positioning rather than marketing spin, resonating with a diaspora audience that rarely saw itself represented in mainstream comedy media.
The guest roster skews heavily toward stand-up comedians — Ali Siddiq, Donnell Rawlings, Matteo Lane among recent appearances — which reinforces TigerBelly's identity as an insider comedy show rather than a broad pop-culture vehicle. Its audience is predominantly male and concentrated in the 18–34 bracket, a demographic profile that explains the sponsor mix of men's health brands and fintech products. Engagement running well above the category median suggests a loyal core following rather than passive listenership, positioning TigerBelly as an attractive vehicle for direct-response advertisers seeking comedy-adjacent audiences with genuine purchase intent.
Tigerbelly reaches an audience concentrated in United States primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via long-form YouTube integrations, Instagram Reels and Stories. As a comedy creator they map naturally to brands targeting that space. Demonstrated partners include HIMS and BILT. Engagement on YouTube runs around 2.7%, pointing to an audience suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel brand campaigns rather than pure-reach buys.
Benchmark estimates for a creator at Tigerbelly's tier (Macro, 1.5M combined followers, United States). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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Bobby Lee and Khalyla Kuhn, the original co-hosts of TigerBelly, ended their romantic relationship after years together, a split that was widely discussed in the podcast community. The TigerBelly bio now refers to Khalyla as Bobby's best friend rather than partner, and Bobby has since addressed his dating life openly on the show, including a recent episode dedicated to his dating history.
Bobby Lee built his mainstream profile as a cast member on the sketch comedy series MADtv, where he was one of the show's most recognizable performers. He has also worked extensively in stand-up comedy and appeared in various films and television projects throughout his career.
Khalyla Kuhn is the co-founder and longtime co-host of TigerBelly alongside comedian Bobby Lee. She is Filipino-American, and her presence helped establish TigerBelly's claim as the #1 Filipino-American podcast, bringing a candid and sharp dynamic to the show that became a big part of its identity.
TigerBelly stakes that claim because both of its core hosts come from Asian backgrounds — Bobby Lee is Korean-American and Khalyla Kuhn is Filipino-American. At the time the podcast rose to prominence, it was one of the very few mainstream comedy podcasts centered on Asian-American voices, which made the title meaningful rather than just a marketing line.
TigerBelly draws heavily from the stand-up world, with guests including Ali Siddiq, Donnell Rawlings, Matteo Lane, James McCann, and Gabriel Iglesias — known to fans as Fluffy. Bobby Lee's deep roots in the comedy circuit make the show a natural stop for touring and well-known comedians.
Yes, TigerBelly has organized live events and tour dates, which they actively promote on social media using tags like #tour and #events. The live format lets fans experience the uncensored, improvisational energy of the show in person rather than just through a screen.
The show describes itself as a no-holds-barred arena for half truths, social no-nos, and animal behavior — meaning it mixes stand-up comedy interviews with raw, unfiltered conversations about personal struggles, relationships, trauma, and life experiences. It leans heavily on Bobby's willingness to be brutally honest about his own history, which sets it apart from more polished interview formats.
TigerBelly's recent sponsor roster includes Hims, BlueChew, Bilt, Klarna, and Huel. The concentration of men's wellness brands like Hims and BlueChew reflects the show's audience, which skews heavily male.
TigerBelly drops its audio version every Wednesday, with the full video episode following on YouTube every Thursday. The show has maintained this consistent weekly schedule, which has helped build a loyal, returning audience.
TigerBelly has surpassed one million subscribers on YouTube, placing it firmly in the Macro tier among podcast creators on the platform. Its engagement rate runs well above the category average, which is notable for a channel of that size.
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