Rhett McLaughlin

Rhett McLaughlin is an American comedian, YouTuber, author, musician, and entrepreneur known as one half of the internet comedy duo Rhett & Link. McLaughlin is the co-founder of Mythical, a comedy and lifestyle brand, and has created and hosted the YouTube series "Good Mythical Morning." He holds a degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University and worked as an engineer before pursuing a full-time career in digital content creation.

McLaughlin's projects include comedic songs and sketches, the IFC series "Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings," the scripted series "Rhett & Link's Buddy System" on YouTube Premium, "Rhett & Link's Wonderhole," and the podcast "Ear Biscuits." "Good Mythical Morning" has accumulated billions of views, and as social media influencers, Rhett and Link have a combined total of more than 30 million subscribers. Rolling Stone has recognized them among the most influential content creators.

In addition to digital content, McLaughlin has contributed to literature as the co-author of "Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality," a New York Times bestseller, and the novel "The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek." He and Link Neal also produce the weekly podcast "Ear Biscuits." Their entrepreneurial efforts include acquiring the Smosh brand, expanding their presence in digital media.

McLaughlin's work has earned multiple honors, including a Streamy Award for Best Show of the Year for "Good Mythical Morning," a Shorty Award for Best Web Series, a YouTube Diamond Creator Award, and several Webby Awards. Their work has been featured in USA Today, LA Weekly, Business Insider, and Wired. With a career spanning comedy, music, literature, and entrepreneurship, McLaughlin is recognized as a versatile figure in the digital entertainment industry.