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Johnson started his YouTube channel in 2010 with his first video, "Ian's Song".<ref>{{cite AV media |date=September 11, 2010 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEeRY510Yq4 |title=Ian's Song (original - by Gus) |publisher=Gus Johnson |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321004619/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEeRY510Yq4 |archive-date=March 21, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> He then went on to create [[meme]] videos starring himself and friends, which gradually became more popular.<ref name="Stingl"/> Johnson has released two albums: ''Lightning Rods and Leaky Roofs'' and ''Champagne Seats'' in 2016.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Gusbuckets |last=Johnson |first=Gus |number=808015203619180546 |title=Here is an original album for you entitled "Lightning Rods & Leaky Roofs." |date=December 11, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519004931/https://twitter.com/Gusbuckets/status/808015203619180546 |archivedate=May 19, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=Gusbuckets |last=Johnson |first=Gus |number=745638310916329473 |title=This week. My next album. Champagne Seats. Get ready. |date=June 22, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519004941/https://twitter.com/Gusbuckets/status/745638310916329473 |archivedate=May 19, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Johnson started his YouTube channel in 2010 with his first video, "Ian's Song".<ref>{{cite AV media |date=September 11, 2010 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEeRY510Yq4 |title=Ian's Song (original - by Gus) |publisher=Gus Johnson |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321004619/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEeRY510Yq4 |archive-date=March 21, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> He then went on to create [[meme]] videos starring himself and friends, which gradually became more popular.<ref name="Stingl"/> Johnson has released two albums: ''Lightning Rods and Leaky Roofs'' and ''Champagne Seats'' in 2016.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Gusbuckets |last=Johnson |first=Gus |number=808015203619180546 |title=Here is an original album for you entitled "Lightning Rods & Leaky Roofs." |date=December 11, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519004931/https://twitter.com/Gusbuckets/status/808015203619180546 |archivedate=May 19, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=Gusbuckets |last=Johnson |first=Gus |number=745638310916329473 |title=This week. My next album. Champagne Seats. Get ready. |date=June 22, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519004941/https://twitter.com/Gusbuckets/status/745638310916329473 |archivedate=May 19, 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In late 2017, Johnson branched into longform comedy, using [[Kickstarter]] to raise funds for a comedy series on a run-down golf course called "Par 9".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gutelle |first1=Sam |title=YouTube Comedian Gus Johnson's 'Par 9' Web Series Arrives For Fast-Growing Audience |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2017/09/22/gus-johnson-par-9/ |website=Tubefilter |date=September 22, 2017 |accessdate=June 18, 2019}}</ref> Johnson and fellow YouTuber Eddy Burback later moved from the [[Midwestern United States|Midwest]] to Los Angeles<ref name="Stingl">{{cite news|last=Stingl|first=Jim|date=May 25, 2018|url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/columnists/jim-stingl/2018/05/25/small-town-dude-makes-living-posting-funny-videos-millions-view/636943002/|title=Small town dude makes a living posting funny videos for millions to view worldwide |work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|accessdate=May 25, 2018}}</ref> and created a new show, ''The Gus & Eddy Podcast.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gus & Eddy - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9q4FW3t7AasK7o49C-Mq6w|access-date=September 11, 2020|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> Johnson stepped away from the podcast in October 2021.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Gusbuckets |last=Johnson |first=Gus |number=1452830104053116934 |title=I'm aware of a recent video that calls out some actions that I'm not proud of and I want to apologize. |date=October 26, 2021 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20211026062411/https://twitter.com/Gusbuckets/status/1452830104053116934 |archivedate=October 26, 2021 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In late 2017, Johnson branched into longform comedy, using [[Kickstarter]] to raise funds for a comedy series on a run-down golf course called "Par 9".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gutelle |first1=Sam |title=YouTube Comedian Gus Johnson's 'Par 9' Web Series Arrives For Fast-Growing Audience |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2017/09/22/gus-johnson-par-9/ |website=Tubefilter |date=September 22, 2017 |accessdate=June 18, 2019}}</ref> Johnson and fellow YouTuber [[Eddy Burback]] later moved from the [[Midwestern United States|Midwest]] to Los Angeles<ref name="Stingl">{{cite news|last=Stingl|first=Jim|date=May 25, 2018|url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/columnists/jim-stingl/2018/05/25/small-town-dude-makes-living-posting-funny-videos-millions-view/636943002/|title=Small town dude makes a living posting funny videos for millions to view worldwide |work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|accessdate=May 25, 2018}}</ref> and created a new show, ''The Gus & Eddy Podcast.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gus & Eddy - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9q4FW3t7AasK7o49C-Mq6w|access-date=September 11, 2020|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> Johnson stepped away from the podcast in October 2021.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Gusbuckets |last=Johnson |first=Gus |number=1452830104053116934 |title=I'm aware of a recent video that calls out some actions that I'm not proud of and I want to apologize. |date=October 26, 2021 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20211026062411/https://twitter.com/Gusbuckets/status/1452830104053116934 |archivedate=October 26, 2021 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In January 2019, Johnson received a nomination at the [[11th Shorty Awards]] for Best YouTube Comedian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shortyawards.com/11th/gusbuckets|title=Gus Johnson - The Shorty Awards|website=shortyawards.com|access-date=2019-11-30}}</ref> On April 10, 2019, Johnson's channel reached one million subscribers on YouTube during his appearance on the ''[[H3 Podcast]]''.<ref name="H3"/> In 2019, he signed a talent deal with [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] to create content for [[Comedy Central]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bouma |first1=Luke |title=Viacom Is Creating New Original Shows for YouTube, Hulu, and Facebook |url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/viacom-is-creating-new-original-shows-for-youtube-hulu-and-facebook/ |website=Cord Cutters News |date=April 29, 2019 |accessdate=June 18, 2019}}</ref>
In January 2019, Johnson received a nomination at the [[11th Shorty Awards]] for Best YouTube Comedian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shortyawards.com/11th/gusbuckets|title=Gus Johnson - The Shorty Awards|website=shortyawards.com|access-date=2019-11-30}}</ref> On April 10, 2019, Johnson's channel reached one million subscribers on YouTube during his appearance on the ''[[H3 Podcast]]''.<ref name="H3"/> In 2019, he signed a talent deal with [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] to create content for [[Comedy Central]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bouma |first1=Luke |title=Viacom Is Creating New Original Shows for YouTube, Hulu, and Facebook |url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/viacom-is-creating-new-original-shows-for-youtube-hulu-and-facebook/ |website=Cord Cutters News |date=April 29, 2019 |accessdate=June 18, 2019}}</ref>

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Gus Johnson
Johnson in June 2019
Born
Gustav Emil Johnson

(1995-06-20) June 20, 1995 (age 29)
Grantsburg, Wisconsin, U.S
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • filmmaker
  • musician
  • podcaster
Years active2010–present
YouTube information
Channel
Genres
Subscribers3.05 million[1]
Total views980 million[1]
Associated acts
100,000 subscribers2017
1,000,000 subscribers2019
Last updated: June 28, 2023

Gustav Emil Johnson (born June 20, 1995) is an American YouTuber.

Early life

Gustav Emil Johnson was born in Grantsburg, Wisconsin,[2] on June 20, 1995,[3][2] the son of Debra and Pete.[4] He is of Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish descent.[5] In middle school, he filmed what he called "stupid sketches that kids would think are funny", sometimes with his younger brother Sven.[4] He was elected governor of Badger Boys State in 2013,[6] and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 2014.[4] He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stout with a degree in entertainment design with a focus on digital cinema in May 2018.[7]

Career

Johnson started his YouTube channel in 2010 with his first video, "Ian's Song".[8] He then went on to create meme videos starring himself and friends, which gradually became more popular.[2] Johnson has released two albums: Lightning Rods and Leaky Roofs and Champagne Seats in 2016.[9][10]

In late 2017, Johnson branched into longform comedy, using Kickstarter to raise funds for a comedy series on a run-down golf course called "Par 9".[11] Johnson and fellow YouTuber Eddy Burback later moved from the Midwest to Los Angeles[2] and created a new show, The Gus & Eddy Podcast.[12] Johnson stepped away from the podcast in October 2021.[13]

In January 2019, Johnson received a nomination at the 11th Shorty Awards for Best YouTube Comedian.[14] On April 10, 2019, Johnson's channel reached one million subscribers on YouTube during his appearance on the H3 Podcast.[5] In 2019, he signed a talent deal with Viacom to create content for Comedy Central.[15]

Personal life

Johnson currently resides in Los Angeles, California.[16]

In 2021, Johnson's ex-partner Abelina Sabrina posted a video accusing him of emotional abuse and neglect while she suffered from an ectopic pregnancy.[17] Several details were later disputed by Johnson in a 2022 interview. [18]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Champagne Seats
  • Release date: June 24, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
Lightning Rods & Leaky Roofs
(with Joe Dumas)
  • Release date: December 14, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2021 11th Streamy Awards Comedy Nominated [19]

References

  1. ^ a b "About Gus Johnson". YouTube.
  2. ^ a b c d Stingl, Jim (May 25, 2018). "Small town dude makes a living posting funny videos for millions to view worldwide". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  3. ^ Johnson, Gus [@Gusbuckets] (June 20, 2021). "it is my birthday https://t.co/RNRqM3Mk7k" (Tweet). Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ a b c Richie, Jonathan (June 7, 2018). "Local YouTube creator honed skill in town and in college". Burnett County Sentinel. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Gus Johnson - H3 Podcast #112. H3 Podcast. April 10, 2019. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "Badger Boys State Governors". Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  7. ^ Powers, Pam (May 5, 2018). "Graduate's social media comedy sketches viewed a billion times". University of Wisconsin-Stout. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  8. ^ Ian's Song (original - by Gus). Gus Johnson. September 11, 2010. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Johnson, Gus [@Gusbuckets] (December 11, 2016). "Here is an original album for you entitled "Lightning Rods & Leaky Roofs."" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 19, 2023 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Johnson, Gus [@Gusbuckets] (June 22, 2016). "This week. My next album. Champagne Seats. Get ready" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 19, 2023 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Gutelle, Sam (September 22, 2017). "YouTube Comedian Gus Johnson's 'Par 9' Web Series Arrives For Fast-Growing Audience". Tubefilter. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  12. ^ "Gus & Eddy - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  13. ^ Johnson, Gus [@Gusbuckets] (October 26, 2021). "I'm aware of a recent video that calls out some actions that I'm not proud of and I want to apologize" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 26, 2021 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "Gus Johnson - The Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  15. ^ Bouma, Luke (April 29, 2019). "Viacom Is Creating New Original Shows for YouTube, Hulu, and Facebook". Cord Cutters News. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  16. ^ Wentland, Emilee (June 4, 2018). "All Gussied up for Viral Laughs". VolumeOne. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  17. ^ de Luna, Elizabeth (September 20, 2022). "Why did YouTube spotlight a scammer and an accused abuser at its latest event?". Mashable. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  18. ^ "Gus Johnson claims Abelina Sabrina video denouncing YouTuber "mischaracterized" him". Dexerto. April 9, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  19. ^ "11th Annual Winners". The Streamy Awards. December 12, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
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