| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Jack Neel |
| Birthday: | July 16, 2001 (age 24 years), Born in Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Height: | 6'0" (183 cm) |
| Education: | Bethlehem High School (Diploma) |
| Subscribers: | 3.28M |
| Views: | 216,176,580 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $216.2K - $1.5M |
| Videos: | 578 |
| Channel Created: | April 2016 |
Overview
Jack Neel is an American online content creator and podcaster, and former national speech and debate champion, known for his engaging storytelling style in horror, true crime, and historical content, who hosts the “Jack Neel Podcast” exploring business, psychology, and social issues, and operates a social media marketing agency.
Latest News (Dec 27, 2025): Jack Neel most recently uploaded a podcast episode two days ago, featuring an interview with "Santa Cruz" where they discussed why modern diets are broken and ancient health practices, accumulating around 7.5K views.
Early Life and Education
Jack Neel was born on July 16, 2001, in Bardstown, Kentucky. Before his career in social media, Neel was a national speech and debate champion. He has kept details about his family life largely private, though his father and sister reportedly appeared in his first TikTok video. He later relocated to Hollywood, California.
Career Beginnings on Social Media
Neel began his social media career on TikTok under the handle @fyp. His debut video, which featured his father with a homemade flamethrower, went viral. He initially posted comedy skits and vlogs before finding a niche in horror, true crime, and “dirty history” stories. His engaging storytelling style helped him build a large following on the platform.
Rise on YouTube
Jack Neel created his YouTube channel on April 4, 2016. He uploaded his first video on June 8, 2020, expanding his content to include true crime, strange history, and horror stories. His YouTube content often took the form of educational shorts and long-form documentary-style videos. Popular series on his channel include “Bloodcurling Facts,” “Facts That Could Save Your Life,” and “Normal Looking Photos That Have A Disturbing Backstory.”
Neel’s YouTube channel experienced significant growth, leveraging his TikTok success. He reached 1 million subscribers by November 3, 2021, and 2 million by July 10, 2022.
Shift to Podcasting
After a period of inactivity from creating long-form crime stories, Jack Neel announced a new direction for his channel. He now hosts the “Jack Neel Podcast,” where he interviews a variety of guests, including celebrities, influencers, and entrepreneurs. The podcast focuses on topics such as business, psychology, motivation, and social issues, while still touching upon crime.
Online Presence
Across his platforms, Jack Neel has cultivated a large audience, particularly among younger demographics. He is known for his storytelling ability and for creating content that spans horror, educational facts, and business. In addition to his podcast, he remains active on various social media platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. He also runs a social media marketing agency.