Biography
Robin Blase, born on October 17, 1991, in Mannheim, is a prominent German web video producer, actor, presenter, podcaster, and managing director. He gained recognition through his YouTube channel "RobBubble," which he has been operating since 2006. Blase made his debut in online media at the age of 14 with his gaming podcast, which won the German Podcast Award in 2007. This led to his first jobs during school, including working as a freelance radio presenter for gaming topics at Deutschlandfunk and as a podcaster for the online magazine Onlinewelten.com.
Acting Journey
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His acting journey started during his school years, where he participated in school theater and continued to perform outside of school. After graduating in 2010, he pursued a degree in acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Hollywood, completing it in 2012. He appeared in numerous student and indie films during this time and also underwent improvisational comedy training at the Groundling School of Improv.
Moderation Career
Robin started his career in moderation at the age of 15, presenting radio contributions for Deutschlandfunk and the podcast of the gaming magazine Onlinewelten.com. He underwent voice training at the German Radio Academy and became a certified NLP Trainer. With a background in moderation, he hosted conferences, events, TV shows, and YouTube formats. Notable moments include moderating the Red Carpet at the Golden Camera, a five-hour moderation for the election livestream #WirGehenWählen, and interviews with Angela Merkel and Martin Schulz.
YouTube Ventures
The YouTube channel "RobBubble" was founded in December 2006. Initially meant as a platform for Blase's gaming podcast, the channel shifted to comedy-satire content in 2013. The channel received a nomination for the German Web Video Award in 2014 and won the ZDI Talent Award for the best web series concept in 2017. The channel offers a mix of entertainment, comedy, satire, and journalistic content.
News Channel - What's Up?!
In 2013, Robin Blase developed the news channel "Was Geht Ab?!" for the YouTube network Mediakraft. The channel aimed to deliver current news in an interesting and accessible way for young people and reached over 250,000 subscribers. Blase left the channel and his job at Mediakraft in April 2015.
Techscalibur - Nerd News
In 2013, Blase developed the nerd news channel "Techscalibur" for Mediakraft, similar to the US model Sourcefed Nerd. The channel reached over 200,000 subscribers. Blase left Techscalibur when he resigned from Mediakraft in 2015.
The Mansion Project
"The Mansion" was a two-month project by Studio71, where Robin, along with other popular YouTubers, created content in a villa in Los Angeles. The project reached 170,000 subscribers but was not continued for another season.
Nerdscope - A Funk Project
In August 2015, the project "1080Nerdscope" was launched as a pioneer project for funk, together with the SWR. The show, later named "Nerdscope," focused on games, series, and movies. Financed by viewers through Patreon and brand collaborations, the project was discontinued in September 2017 after over 100 videos and two years of full-time work.
Podcast Success - Lästerschwestern
In January 2018, Robin Blase and David Hain started the podcast "Lästerschwestern," discussing YouTube, influencers, the internet, and current topics. The podcast achieved top 10 chart positions on iTunes and Spotify in Germany, winning Best Podcast 2018 from both platforms.
follow me.reports - A Reportage Format
Since February 2018, Robin Blase has been one of the hosts of "follow me.reports," a reportage format by Funk. The show presents the different life experiences of young people, covering topics such as extreme sports, the military, unemployed professional football players, stand-up comedy, and more.
Conclusion
This comprehensive overview outlines Robin Blase's diverse career in web video production, acting, hosting, and podcasting, showcasing his contributions to various platforms and projects over the years.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.