Sensational YouTube personality Philip “PhillyD” DeFranco is a groundbreaking pop culture and political commentator. He is perhaps best known for his daily news commentary series, “The Philip DeFranco Show.” From vlogging sensation to ‘nerd culture king,’ DeFranco has established himself as a celebrated pioneer of YouTube news culture. Born and raised in The Bronx, New York, DeFranco nurtured a love of all things media in his teens. A graduate of the University of Florida, DeFranco used parts of his student loan to buy his first computer and camera. Years later, DeFranco has accumulated over 1 billion views on his YouTube channel alone and has left a lasting impact on the digital industry.

Throughout his colourful career, DeFranco has earned several accolades and awards. To date, DeFranco has won six Streamy Awards, including ‘Best News and Culture Series’ and ‘Audience Choice for Best Series of the Year.’ From Wired’s ‘Sexiest Geek’ to IAWTV’s ‘Best News Series,’ DeFranco is a well-celebrated name in one of the industry’s most competitive fields. Alongside his highly praised self-titled show, DeFranco’s other works like “SourceFed” and his gaming channel “Super Panic Frenzy,” have garnered a worldwide following. Always current, and unafraid to spark debate amongst his army of followers, DeFranco’s edgy content is in a league of its own.

Beyond the digital world, DeFranco is married to travel vlogger Lindsay Jordan DeFranco. Together they raise their two boys in Los Angeles. With appearances on “Hot Ones” and “Gochi Gang,” DeFranco will be entertaining audiences for years to come.