Karl Jacobs, born July 19, 1998, is an American content creator, writer, and producer. He initially gained recognition as part of the on-screen cast for MrBeast's YouTube channel. Jacobs later developed his own content, with a primary focus on Minecraft. He is the creator of the online anthology series "Tales from the SMP," which is set within the Dream SMP universe and follows his time-traveling character. This series was later adapted into a comic book collection published by Dark Horse Comics, titled "Time Traveler Tales."

Beyond his solo work, Jacobs co-hosted the "Banter" podcast with fellow YouTubers Sapnap and GeorgeNotFound. He has also ventured into other creative projects, including voicing characters in the game "Once Upon a Jester," producing animated shorts like "Beside Myself" and "Journeyed Home," and participating in charity football matches for the Sidemen. His involvement in content creation began with streaming on Twitch in 2017 under the pseudonym GamerBoyKarl.

Karl Jacobs began his online career streaming on Twitch in 2017, initially under the name GamerBoyKarl and playing Roblox. He later launched his YouTube channel, Game Patrol. His involvement with the prominent YouTuber MrBeast evolved from video editing and camerawork to becoming a featured on-screen personality. A significant development in his career was his invitation to join the Dream SMP server, a collaborative Minecraft world created by YouTuber Dream. Within this environment, Jacobs created the anthology series "Tales from the SMP," which chronicles the narrative of characters on the server through the perspective of his time-traveling persona. This series gained traction and was subsequently adapted into a comic book series by Dark Horse Comics, titled "Time Traveler Tales."

In addition to his individual content creation, Karl Jacobs has been involved in several collaborative projects. He co-hosted the podcast "Banter" alongside YouTubers Sapnap and GeorgeNotFound, which achieved significant popularity, briefly surpassing "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Spotify. Jacobs has also expanded his creative reach into other media, including voice acting for the game "Once Upon a Jester." Furthermore, he has produced and written animated shorts, such as "Beside Myself" and "Journeyed Home," showcasing his involvement in different facets of media production. His participation in the Sidemen Charity Football Match, a large-scale charity event, highlights his engagement with the broader online community and charitable causes.