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Jason Gastrow (born January 30, 1991), known online as videogamedunkey or simply dunkey, is an American YouTuber known for his YouTube skits and video essays that blend humor with video game criticism. As of June 2025, his YouTube channel has over seven million subscribers and he has accumulated over four billion views.

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Internet career

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Gastrow has been publishing videos online since 2003.[1] Initially, he created Flash animations that he uploaded on the website Newgrounds under the username "MeatwadSprite". Examples include "Great Yoshi Migration", his first video, and a parody of the Village People song "Y.M.C.A." called "F.U.C.K."[1][2] On the H3 Podcast, Gastrow said he wanted to be an animator when he was young.[3]

Gastrow started his current YouTube channel, videogamedunkey, in 2010, with a video of him performing a speedrun of the 1991 game Battletoads.[4] Gastrow recalled that the name "videogamedunkey" came about when he was playing Left 4 Dead with a friend. He "told him to pet a donkey or something", and after trapping his friend in the game, told him he would release him if he said "go go magic dunk".[3] In a 2015 Reddit thread, Gastrow mentioned that his channel's profile picture was designed by Newgrounds animator and YouTuber Chris O'Neill.[5] By September 2015, the videogamedunkey channel had 1.8 million subscribers.[6] Gastrow's videos have collectively generated over four billion views.[1] Outside of YouTube, Gastrow is active on Twitter[7] and has pages on Facebook and Reddit. He and his wife Leah also run Dunkey's Castle, an online merchandise shop.[3]

videogamedunkey's YouTube profile picture, drawn by OneyNG[5]

Gastrow primarily covers video games on his channel. This includes posting reviews, playthroughs, video essays, and montages.[1][3] He has also reviewed films, such as The Shining.[3] During his channel's initial years, Gastrow was primarily known for his coverage of the 2009 multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends. According to Yannick LeJacq of Kotaku, Gastrow "had a special place in the League of Legends universe for consistently producing some of the best, and definitely the funniest, material in the game's massive community".[8] However, he quit making League videos in September 2015, after he was banned for "toxic" behavior, such as repeatedly insulting other players on his team in the in-game chat.[6] Gastrow is also known for popularizing jokes about Knack (2013) and its sequel Knack II (2017), titles for the PlayStation 4, to the point that the games "became the internet's favorite punchline".[9]

Gastrow initially signed a contract with internet entertainment platform Machinima, Inc., which according to him took a large cut of his earnings from advertising. In 2013, Gastrow switched from Machinima to Maker Studios, which reportedly took more revenue than Machinima. Microsoft offered to pay if he made four videos for Xbox Live's Summer of Arcade. Shortly after Gastrow uploaded his first video, in which he lambasted the game he was playing, Microsoft took down the video, canceled the deal, and according to Gastrow did not pay the money owed, despite previously telling him he could "do whatever he wanted" in the video. Gastrow has since worked with Curse LLC, which he has praised.[10] Gastrow reportedly earns up to US$1.7 million a year,[1] and he is "likely the highest-earning cultural commentator with connections to Madison".[11]

In December 2020, Gastrow released a video in which he stated he would stop making "good videos" and instead switch to a daily schedule. He subsequently released shorter videos on a daily basis that satirized his stated plans and featured clickbait titles. For example, a purported Minecraft video involved Gastrow playing as the default Steve avatar from Minecraft in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. According to his wife, the switch in content format was because he was "feeling frustrations about the current YouTube landscape and worried about the future", where his and other channels' past curated content has been "overshadowed by the latest trends and low effort stuff" from larger channels. Polygon noted that the videos performed better than Gastrow's previous content, anticipating that he was exemplifying the current problems with YouTube to bring the situation to light and would eventually return to his normal curated content.[12]

In August 2021, Gastrow joked in a live stream that Kanye West's then-upcoming album Donda would sample a song from the animated short film Strawinsky and the Mysterious House (2012); upon the album's release, the track "Remote Control" sampled the exact clip, leading fans to theorize that West's team watched Gastrow's stream.[13][14]

In November 2022, Gastrow uploaded a video criticizing Sonic Frontiers, which resulted in the game being review bombed on Metacritic. Gastrow stated he did not intend for the video to spark review bombing and accused Sonic fans of leaving negative reviews to make his fans look bad.[15][16]

Video game publishing

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In September 2022, Gastrow and his wife Leah launched Bigmode, a video game publishing company specializing in publishing indie games.[17] Gastrow stated in a video announcing the new company, "I think we're going to bring insane value to the table and the bottom line is: help good games succeed and help them continue to succeed into the future".[18] Leah said their ultimate goal was to "put together a catalogue of unique, high-quality games that can be enjoyed for many years".[19] The announcement received some mixed reactions from journalists and indie developers.[20] In January 2023, Bigmode announced its first title, Animal Well,[21] which was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Windows in May 2024 and for Xbox Series X/S in October 2024, receiving critical acclaim.[22]

In February 2025, Bigmode released its second title, the bullet hell roguelike Star of Providence.[23] Originally released as Monolith in 2017 on Steam, the game was expanded for a release on the Nintendo Switch. The game was rebranded to avoid confusion with the video game studio Monolith.[24]

Views and style

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According to himself, Gastrow sometimes writes a script for a video and records voice-overs during post-production, while other times recording along as he plays. Gastrow's videos depicting League of Legends and Overwatch (2016) are examples of the latter; he stated in an interview that he "would try to cut out the funniest parts."[3] Gastrow's most viewed video, "Ultimate Skyrim", depicts him playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) using a variety of user-created modifications to the point of breaking the game.[1] Gastrow has cited people he knows, Adult Swim television series such as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, and the Tim & Eric shows as inspiration, and has said he enjoys watching videos by YouTubers ProJared and Gaming Historian.[3]

According to Tone Madison's Reid Kurkerewicz, Gastrow is an example of "new games criticism", a reviewing approach inspired by New Journalism.[11] Gastrow has been noted as a "fierce consumer advocate, deeply skeptical of corporate marketing machines."[1] For instance, he has criticized Nintendo for demonetizing his review of Super Mario Odyssey (2017) on copyright grounds,[25] and Microsoft for its business practices, including the cancellation of their Summer of Arcade deal.[10] In his 2017 video "Game Critics", Gastrow denounced websites such as IGN for their decentralized opinions, poor writing, "the fuzzy ethics of building relationships with the companies [they're] meant to cover," and the divide between critics and audiences.[1][26]

Reputation

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Gene Park of The Washington Post described Gastrow as one of the most influential critics on YouTube, noting he has inspired a number of imitators, and called him the Lester Bangs of video games. Like Bangs, Park wrote, Gastrow is an industry outsider, has created modern vernacular, and is an advocate for consumers.[1] Patrick Klepek, writing for Vice, said Gastrow is one of the few YouTubers to whom he subscribes, calling him "a video editing maestro whose ability to make you laugh and understand why a game's interesting at the same time is unmatched. Even my wife, who barely plays games, loves Dunkey."[26] Gastrow's ban from League of Legends for verbal abuse divided his followers; some defended him while others expressed surprise he considered insulting other players acceptable.[6]

Personal life

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Gastrow was born on January 30, 1991.[27][1] He has lived in Milwaukee[4] and Madison, Wisconsin.[11] Gastrow's mother is a second grade teacher.[3] In September 2019, Gastrow married fellow YouTuber Leah Bee.[28] In July 2023, Gastrow and Leah announced they were expecting their first child, a girl,[29][30] who was born in October.[31]

It is a common misconception and a running gag on the channel that Gastrow is black, which Leah attributes to his voice and the fact that he rarely shows his face in videos.[3]

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Jason Gastrow, better known by his online pseudonym VideoGameDunkey (or simply Dunkey), is an American YouTuber, comedian, and indie game publisher renowned for his surreal, crude humor in video game reviews and satirical content. Born on January 30, 1991, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Gastrow launched his YouTube channel in 2010, initially gaining prominence through comedic videos focused on League of Legends. Gastrow's channel, which features short, irreverent reviews often inspired by programming like , has amassed over 7.57 million subscribers and billions of views as of November 2025. His style emphasizes absurdity and critique, covering a wide range of games from mainstream titles like to indie projects, while frequently collaborating with his wife, Leah Gastrow (née Bee), whom he married in 2019. In 2022, Gastrow expanded into game publishing by co-founding Bigmode with Leah, aiming to support innovative indie developers outside traditional industry constraints. The company's debut title, the puzzle game developed by Billy Basso, released in 2024 to critical acclaim and marked Gastrow's transition from critic to industry supporter. Bigmode's efforts, including subsequent releases like Star of Providence, highlight Gastrow's commitment to fostering creative freedom in gaming, drawing on his decade-plus influence as a content creator.

Early life and online beginnings

Childhood and family background

Jason Gastrow was born on January 30, 1991, in , . He spent much of his early life in and . Gastrow is of Ukrainian-American heritage. During his formative years, he developed an early interest in video games, which shaped his future career in gaming content creation. His comedic style draws significant inspiration from programming, contributing to the surreal and crude humor characteristic of his work.

Pre-YouTube activities

Before launching his YouTube channel, Jason Gastrow engaged in digital content creation primarily through Flash animations on the Newgrounds website. He joined the platform in April 2003 under the username MeatwadSprite and began uploading short animated films in the mid-2000s, focusing on humorous and absurd sketches often inspired by video games and pop culture. One representative example is "Great Yoshi Migration," a parody animation featuring Nintendo's Yoshi character in a comedic rendition of the Village People's "Y.M.C.A.," showcasing Gastrow's early affinity for satirical takes on gaming elements. These submissions helped Gastrow develop his online persona, blending crude humor, witty sarcasm, and gaming references in short-form sketches that received modest attention but honed his production skills. His work on the platform extended into gaming-related content, including tributes and stories involving characters like Kirby, further establishing a foundation in comedic tied to . Gastrow has reflected that these early efforts were driven by a desire to become a professional , though they garnered limited recognition at the time. This period marked his transition from static animations to more dynamic, commentary-driven explorations of gaming.

YouTube career

Channel creation and early growth

Jason Gastrow launched the videogamedunkey YouTube channel on October 21, 2010. The debut video, titled "Battletoads, One Life Speedrun," featured Gastrow completing a no-damage run of the 1991 NES game Battletoads and was uploaded on October 24, 2010. Initial content centered on speedruns of classic games and straightforward reviews, reflecting Gastrow's background in online gaming challenges. From 2011 to 2013, Gastrow maintained a high upload frequency, often releasing multiple videos per week to build his audience through consistent gaming-focused material. By 2012–2013, his videos began incorporating more humorous elements, such as skits and satirical commentary, marking a gradual evolution in style while retaining a core emphasis on game analysis. Gastrow marked early growth with celebratory videos, including one for reaching 10,000 subscribers in early 2011 and another for 100,000 subscribers on April 7, 2012, both featuring dance parties and lighthearted acknowledgments of his growing community.

Rise to prominence and key milestones

Videogamedunkey's popularity surged in the mid-2010s primarily through his comedic League of Legends videos, which garnered millions of views and attracted a large audience to the channel between 2013 and 2015. Notable examples include "League of Legends: Return of the King," uploaded in October 2014, which alone amassed over 3.9 million views and exemplified his satirical take on the game's competitive scene. This period marked a rapid expansion, with the channel reaching approximately 1.8 million subscribers by September 2015. In September 2015, Gastrow received a permanent ban from for toxic behavior, including offensive language in chat, prompting him to quit the game entirely and shift focus to a wider variety of gaming content. He announced this transition in his video "I'm Done With ," uploaded on September 12, 2015, which has since accumulated over 14 million views and highlighted his frustrations with the game's community and developers. This pivot allowed the channel to diversify, covering titles across genres while maintaining his signature humor, ultimately broadening his appeal beyond enthusiasts. Following the ban, Gastrow adjusted his upload schedule to roughly one video per month, a pattern that persisted from 2015 through 2025, emphasizing quality and production value over frequency. This deliberate pacing contributed to sustained growth, with the channel achieving 7.57 million subscribers and over 4.21 billion total views as of June 2025. Recent milestones include the release of "Dunkey's Best of 2024" on January 10, 2025, a year-end video that received 2.4 million views and showcased standout games from the previous year. In November 2025, Gastrow uploaded "2025 Update" on November 8, providing an overview of his ongoing projects and channel direction.

Content style and themes

Humor and production techniques

Videogamedunkey's humor is characterized by its surreal and crude elements, often drawing inspiration from programming such as , which emphasizes absurd, irreverent scenarios and exaggerated character dynamics. This style manifests through skits that parody game mechanics by pushing them to ridiculous extremes, such as modding with assets to create chaotic, nonsensical interactions, or exploiting the open-world absurdity of for comedic role-playing. Gastrow frequently employs techniques, including high-pitched, caricatured voices for in-game characters, to heighten the parody and inject personality into otherwise mundane gameplay footage, blending immature antics with sharp observational wit. In terms of production techniques, Gastrow's early videos relied on simple screen recordings of gameplay, often unscripted and focused on raw, humorous reactions, but evolved over time into more polished video essays incorporating custom animations, seamless edits, and layered audio effects. He typically records gameplay with live commentary, then refines it through post-production editing that mashes up clips, adds visual gags, and constructs narrative flow, creating the illusion of effortless chaos while maintaining tight pacing. This approach is similar to that of fellow YouTubers like ProJared, who blend entertainment value with critical analysis to engage audiences beyond mere playthroughs. A hallmark of his production is the annual "Best of" series, which began with the "Dunk Awards" compilation in 2011, evolving into retrospective video essays that highlight standout games, memes, and personal milestones from the year through curated clips and satirical commentary. These specials showcase his editing prowess by weaving together gameplay highlights, custom voiceovers, and thematic montages, providing a meta-reflection on gaming culture while maintaining his signature crude humor. The format's longevity underscores Gastrow's pivot from niche League of Legends content—interrupted by a permanent ban in 2015—to broader, self-produced critiques that prioritize creative freedom.

Critical views on gaming

Jason Gastrow, known as Videogamedunkey, has frequently expressed pointed critiques of the , focusing on systemic issues in , design flaws in major releases, and broader cultural phenomena within gaming communities. His analyses often blend sharp observation with irreverent humor, positioning him as a voice against established norms. In his 2017 video "Game Critics," Gastrow delivered a seminal lambasting mainstream for its decentralized , where multiple writers at outlets like and produce inconsistent reviews, diluting authoritative opinion and fostering confusion among consumers. He argued that this fragmentation leads to unreliable coverage, with critics often contradicting each other on the same titles, and highlighted instances of poor writing and corporate influence that prioritize quantity over quality. Gastrow also touched on the rise of user-driven "review bombing," where coordinated low scores overwhelm platforms like , exacerbating the unreliability of aggregate ratings and mirroring the inconsistencies he saw in professional critiques. Gastrow's views on game quality frequently underscore disappointments in AAA titles, which he sees as overbudgeted spectacles hampered by technical issues and uninspired design. In his 2022 of Sonic Frontiers, he panned the game's glitchy open-world implementation, awkward controls, and failure to innovate on the Sonic formula, calling it a frustrating mishmash that epitomized corporate mismanagement in high-profile franchises. This sparked backlash, including review bombing on by fans defending the title, illustrating the polarized reactions his opinions can provoke. Through essays on gaming culture, Gastrow has dissected high-profile failures as cautionary tales of deception and hype. His 2023 video "The Last of Them" exposed The Day Before as a fraudulent survival game, detailing how developer Fntastic's misleading trailers and stolen assets built false expectations, leading to a disastrous launch and swift shutdown, which he framed as a symptom of predatory practices preying on player enthusiasm. Similarly, in a June 2025 stream titled "Dunkey opens his MINDSEYE," Gastrow played and critiqued MindsEye, a ambitious action-adventure title from Build A Rocket Boy, highlighting its launch as a catastrophic flop marked by glitches, empty open worlds, and unfulfilled promises despite a $100 million budget, labeling it one of the year's biggest industry embarrassments. Gastrow consistently advocates for indie games, praising their creativity and risk-taking in contrast to corporate conservatism. In his 2024 E3 recap video, he lambasted the event's showcases for prioritizing bombastic AAA announcements from publishers like and , which he viewed as formulaic and soulless, while spotlighting indie demos for their fresh ideas and player-focused innovation, critiquing how big studios stifle originality through excessive and sequel fatigue. Critics have likened Gastrow's influential, irreverent style to rock journalist , noting how his unfiltered essays challenge industry complacency much like Bangs did for music in the , using memes and absurdity to deliver cultural commentary that resonates widely.

Video game publishing

Founding of Bigmode

In September 2022, Jason Gastrow, known online as Videogamedunkey, and his wife Leah Gastrow co-founded Bigmode, an independent dedicated to supporting indie developers. The launch was announced via a video titled "My Indie Game Publishing Company," in which Gastrow explained the venture as a natural extension of his career, emphasizing a commitment to quality over quantity in game . Bigmode's mission centers on championing unique, high-quality indie games that prioritize fun, originality, and artistry, free from the restrictive constraints often imposed by traditional publishers. The company provides comprehensive support, including funding, development assistance, public relations, community management, quality assurance, porting, localization, and merchandising, all under developer-friendly, non-exclusive contracts that preserve creative freedom. Gastrow's long-standing critiques of industry issues on his YouTube channel served as a key motivation for establishing Bigmode to actively empower indie creators. Headquartered in the United States, Bigmode operates with an emphasis on fostering partnerships that allow developers to retain control and visibility in a crowded market. Initial funding for the company draws from Gastrow's earnings, estimated at up to $1.7 million annually, enabling self-sustained operations without external investors. Early efforts included outreach to developers through the company's , leading to initial non-exclusive partnerships focused on projects at various stages of development.

Published titles and initiatives

Bigmode published its first title, , a pixel-art developed by Billy Basso, on May 9, 2024, for , , and Windows via . In July 2025, a physical edition for Switch and PS5 was announced in partnership with Lost in Cult and Superdeluxe Games, scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2025, featuring all post-launch patches on cartridge. The publisher's second major release, Star of Providence, a originally developed by Team D-13, launched on February 20, 2025, for PC via and , with Bigmode handling the Steam relaunch and Switch port. This update significantly boosted the game's visibility, increasing Steam concurrent users by approximately 50-fold from pre-relaunch levels of around 20 to a peak of 1,222 shortly after launch. To foster indie development, Bigmode hosted its inaugural Game Jam from January 24 to February 2, 2025, on itch.io, attracting 821 community submissions focused on themes of power and creativity. Winners included Divine Dice by FX400 as Grand Champion, alongside category honorees like Clark the Spark for Most Powerful. As of November 2025, Bigmode's published catalog consists of Animal Well and Star of Providence, with no further releases announced. Aligned with its mission to support innovative indie projects, Bigmode continues to expand its catalog on platforms like Steam and itch.io, prioritizing titles with intricate mechanics such as interconnected labyrinths in exploration games and dynamic power-ups in action experiences. Future initiatives include backing more indie releases, exemplified by pulse-pounding action games featuring over 120 unique enemies and evolving combat systems.

Reception and legacy

Critical acclaim and influence

Videogamedunkey, the online persona of Jason Gastrow, has garnered widespread recognition as one of the most influential critics in the YouTube gaming space, with his channel amassing over 4.22 billion total video views and 7.57 million subscribers as of 2025. His blend of satirical skits and incisive video essays has elevated discussions on video games, inspiring a wave of creators to produce similar long-form gaming critiques that prioritize humor and personal insight over traditional reviews. This influence stems from his ability to push to their extremes through creative and experimentation, exposing both flaws and untapped potential in the medium while critiquing industry trends like overhyped events and profit-driven design. Gastrow's work has drawn comparisons to legendary rock critic for advancing video game discourse through irreverent yet insightful commentary, positioning games as a cultural force akin to rock-and-roll in its heyday. By focusing on the participatory essence of games—demonstrated vividly in video format rather than text—his critiques have helped shift perceptions of gaming criticism toward more experiential and accessible forms, influencing how audiences engage with and evaluate . Through his publishing venture Bigmode, co-founded with his wife Leah Gastrow in 2022, he has extended his impact to the scene by championing underrepresented titles and boosting their visibility. For instance, Bigmode's publication of the puzzle game in May 2024 earned critical acclaim with a score of 91/100, marking a successful debut that validated the venture's focus on innovative indies. Bigmode's republication of the bullet-hell game Star of Providence in 2024, including a major update and port, revitalized the cult hit's reception, granting it a devoted following and broader accessibility after its initial 2017 release. The company further supported developers through the Bigmode Game Jam in February 2025, an event encouraging creative submissions on the theme of "Power." This hands-on support for indies underscores Gastrow's role in amplifying innovative projects that might otherwise struggle for attention. Gastrow's annual "Best of the Year" videos have become cultural touchstones, offering humorous yet reflective retrospectives on the gaming landscape and shaping fan conversations around standout titles. These compilations, often garnering millions of views, highlight games' emotional and experiential significance, reinforcing his status as a thoughtful commentator. His dedicated fanbase, known for its loyalty amid his unfiltered style, frequently praises the authenticity of his voice and editing, which fosters a sense of genuine connection in an often performative online space.

Controversies and fan reactions

In September 2015, Jason Gastrow, known as videogamedunkey, faced a temporary ban from for toxic behavior, including trash-talking other players in chat, which he defended in his video "I'm Done With League of Legends" as an essential part of the game's competitive culture. This incident divided fans, with some supporting ' enforcement against harassment and others criticizing the developer for overreach, leading to widespread debate on toxicity in online gaming communities. Gastrow's July 2017 video "Game Critics" drew backlash for lambasting traditional gaming journalism outlets like IGN over inconsistent reviews, poor writing, and ethical issues such as undisclosed sponsorships, positioning YouTube creators as superior alternatives. Critics and journalists responded by accusing him of oversimplifying the profession and ignoring structural challenges in media, sparking broader discussions on the divide between YouTube influencers and professional outlets. In November 2022, Gastrow's negative review of Sonic Frontiers prompted accusations of inciting review bombing on Metacritic, where the user score dropped amid zero-star ratings from his audience; he countered that Sonic fans were artificially inflating and then tanking scores to discredit his viewers. This unusual backlash highlighted tensions between fanbases and highlighted ongoing issues with platform manipulation in gaming discourse. The September 2022 launch of Bigmode, Gastrow's publishing venture, elicited skepticism from the industry and fans who viewed the announcement video as arrogant, questioning his qualifications as a to disrupt established publishing models. Detractors argued it exemplified conflicts of interest for content creators entering business, though supporters praised the initiative for empowering .

Personal life

Marriage and family

Jason Gastrow married fellow YouTuber Leah Bee on September 21, 2019, at Springbrook in Wisconsin. The couple documented their wedding in a recap video uploaded to Gastrow's YouTube channel shortly after the event, showcasing humorous highlights of the ceremony. Gastrow and Bee frequently appear together in collaborative videos, including lighthearted skits and gaming sessions that reflect their shared family life. In July 2023, Bee announced on social media that they were expecting their first child, a daughter due in October 2023. Their daughter was born in October 2023. Bee co-founded the indie game publishing company Bigmode with Gastrow in 2022 and contributes to occasional content collaborations alongside their family commitments.

Collaborations and personal interests

Gastrow frequently collaborates with his wife, Leah Bee (known online as Leahbee), on YouTube skits and content creation, a partnership rooted in their shared start as YouTubers in 2010. Their joint efforts extend to professional ventures, including co-founding Bigmode in 2022, an publishing label where they jointly support developers and promote original titles like . Beyond professional work, Gastrow maintains personal interests in indie gaming, often highlighting lesser-known titles in his content and through Bigmode's emphasis on innovative indie projects. His comedic style draws inspiration from programming, incorporating surreal and crude humor reminiscent of shows like . Gastrow also engages in as a hobby, creating videos and streams featuring speedrun attempts in games such as and Remake. Gastrow resides in , embracing a low-key lifestyle that prioritizes privacy and limited public engagements, as evidenced by his rare interviews and local ties like a Madison P.O. box. He has participated in podcasts, including an appearance on episode #34 alongside Leah Bee in 2017, discussing their creative processes. Additionally, Gastrow conducts occasional live streams on Twitch, covering gameplay, speedruns, and collaborative sessions.

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