Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson is the Streamy Award WinningThe Game Theorists – Matthew Patrick, Justin Kuiper Wins Writing | 2021 YouTube Streamy Awards Awarded Dec 11 2021. Creative Director and new host of Game Theory. He started with Theorist Media in September 2020 as a freelance writer for Game Theory, Film Theory and Food Theory. Since then, he has gone on to write over 140 theories across the Theorist channelsGame Theory: Don't Trust Ollie (Poppy Playtime)-Game Theory, First Aired Mar 16 2024.. His biggest contributions prior to taking the role of Host of Game Theory were in developing the very first theories for the Poppy Playtime franchise, as well as conceiving, pitching, and writing one of the most research-heavy GT episodes on the channel, "Game Theory: What Level is Ash's Pikachu?". In October 2021, Tom was promoted to Creative Director and began to appear on camera on GTLive in 2022, coming to America to shoot videos with MatPat. On March 9th, 2024, MatPat stepped down from the channels as host and handed off the Game Theory channel to Tom.
In relation to other members of Team Theorist, Tom is mainly known for having a "brovilry" (in his words) with Food Theory host Santiago Massa. They often cameo in each other's videos, with Tom occasionally showing up in a food theory video and Santi usually showing up in a Game Theory video. Tom also has a friendly rivalry with Film Theory host Lee, mainly over Lee "stealing Tom's franchises" and a sibling-like relationship with Amy, wherein he tries (in vain) to gain her attention and validation.Fallout's Vault Suit Will Kill You (Fallout)-Style Theory, first aired May 25 2024. In relation to MatPat, Tom is often called the "British version of Matpat" since they share so many similarities, including a background in theater and having spouses named Stephanie (although Tom's spouse goes by "Steffi" online). Matt also likes to tease Tom, and makes frequent callbacks to Tom accidentally revealing himself to be a Moon denier in a GT Live livestream.GTLIVE: Come Play Jackbox Games With Me! | Jackbox Party Pack 10-GTLive, live streamed on Sept 29 2023. Matt also gave Tom his nickname "T-Bone". 
In his spare time, Tom streams regularly on his Youtube Channel, "DapperMrTomLIve", where he streams himself playing action/advanture titles and RPGs. His fan have created their own (non Theorist) discord, called The Dapper Kingdom. He is a passionate Pokemon and Kingdom Hearts fan and has been following the Poppy Playtime franchise since day one. Tom is also a guitar playerAre They The Next MatPat?! | Meet the NEW Theorist Hosts! -GT Live, First aired Feb 6 2024. and a gifted singerCan't Help Falling In Love | Pentatonix (Cover)-DapperMrTom, First Posted Mar 3 2018.. 
== Early Theorist Career ==
Tom grew up as a fan of Game Theory and like Matpat, has a background in musical theater and performance. Prior to working at Theorist, he worked as a Creative Producer with the Walt Disney Company, where he created promos for Disney Jr shows like Bluey. He also wrote, edited and produced a short lived series of videos on YouTube called "Lets Talk Theory", where a very young Tom explained film and media theories for a general audience. "Lets Talk Theory" was heavily inspired by Game Theory, with visual motifs similar to early GT editing.Dapper Mr Tom, YT Channel. However, the last video he uploaded to this first channel was in March of 2018. 
After working with the Walt Disney Company and Fox for several years, Tom went freelance and auctioned to work for Theorist Media in late 2020.Theory Review: What's Next for Game Theory?!-GT Live, first aired Mar 4 2024. His first pitch was a proposal involving the tracking of Pikachu's power level throughout the entire anime series. Jason Parker and Matpat originally turned down Tom's pitch, thinking it was too much work for a brand new writer; in Matt's own words, they thought "(t)hat is so much work to do, we will never see this person again". Instead, Tom's official auction and first episode was for Film Theory, titled "Winnie The Pooh's DEADLY Diet! (The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh)", airing on Oct 20, 2020. 
His second episode was for Food Theory, titled "Captain Crunch is an IMPOSTOR! (Cap'n Crunch Cereal) ", airing Jan 30 2021. This episode was an assignment from Food Theory's then Creative Director Luke Barats. It involved an intense amount of work for Tom as he had to learn about US navel history so he could explain why Captain Crunch did not actually hold the rank of Captain as depicted in US centric cereal marketing campaigns. However, Matpat credits this episode as the reason the Quaker Oats Company redesigned Captain Crunch's uniform on their marketing materials in 2023. 
After the Captain Crunch Food Theory, Tom took a 3-4 month long hiatus from writing for the Channels, as he became busy with other freelance work. However, he still wished to work for Theorist and really wanted to write the Pikachu episode. So Tom researched for the theory on nights and weekends between work on his other freelance gigs. He eventually came back in spring of 2021 with a draft of "Game Theory: What Level is Ash's Pikachu? (Pokemon)", which became a two parter episode and Tom's first official Game Theory episodes. The research involved watching 600 episodes of the Pokmeon anime and the 13 movies that were out in 2021. It was by all accounts intense, and it greatly impressed Matpat and the rest of Team Theorist.
== Creative Director of Game Theory ==
In October of 2021, Tom was promoted from writer to Creative Director of Game Theory. This move was in alignment with Matpat and Steph's planned strategy to retire from the channels. As Creative Director, Tom began to work more heavily with Matpat, taking over several of his day to day responsibilities of running the channel. As Creative Director, Tom served as a cordinator between Matpat and the writers and editors, developed program scheduling and brainstormed new theories. To prepare for the role he was forced to learn the complete FNAF lore in a very short amount of time, in a series of long meetings with Matt.The END of the FNAF Iceberg! | The FNAF Iceberg Explained-GT Live, Air Date Apr 15 2022. He also began to make small cameos in Game Theory videos, beginning as a voice actor. Tom played the Youtuber and ARG creator Wilbur Soot in the episode "I Solved The Wilbur Soot ARG...And It Only Took 3 Years!" in late 2021. Wilbur Soot live reacted to the episode, and was amused by Tom's portrayal of him. At one point he questioned the way Tom delivered some of the lines saying, "why sexy, voice actor? Why did we go sexy?!"Wilbur Reacts to "I Solved The Wilbur Soot ARG" (Game Theory), time stamp 18:23. 
Note: this links to an upload from user Canooon rather than Wilbur Soot as he has deleted many of his older vods.. But he also complimented him saying, "you have a good voice, King." 
Around the same time Tom also co-wrote the first Poppy Playtime episode, "The Bloody History of Poppy Playtime", which was the start of his work on the franchise. Another infamous episode Tom worked on during this time was the GT episode on Markiplier's Smash or Pass Pokémon videoGame Theory: I Made Markiplier's PERFECT Pokemon! (Mariplier Smash or Pass)-Game Theory, first aired Mar 6 2022.. Tom did the majority research work for that episode, which was awkward since Tom hadn't met Markiplier in person at that time. Tom said that Mark passing on their first attempt was "a blow" but came back for a second attempt in Smash or Pass: Matpat's NEW Perfect Pokémon. On later reflection, Tom said that the "mean" response Pokémon- which was just Mark's head photoshopped on a Pokémon body-took a "surprisingly long time" than he cared to admit to make. In the end, Markiplier adjusted Tom's creation to create a Pokemon he would smash.Additionally, Tom co-wrote The End of Markiplier (In Space With Markiplier), which meant he spent a lot of time focusing on Mark during that year. 
=== On Camera Appearances ===
On February 21st, 2022, Tom made his first on camera appearance in the FNAF Game Theory live stream, alongside fellow Team Theorist member Dan and guests Dawko, SuperHorrorBro, FuhNaff, BanditGames, and TetraBitGaming. Matpat introduced Tom as the man "contractually obligated" to talk about FNAF with him.The END of FNAF...For Now! Ft. Dawko, SuperHorrorBro, FuhNAff and MORE!-Originally streamed on Game Theory, Vod on GT Live. Air Date: Feb 21 2022. It was the first time Tom talked about reading the FNAF books and it was the also the first time Tom and FuhNaff appeared on camera together (albeit in separate locations). 
His second on camera appearance was on a "GT Not!Live", The END of FNAF Iceberg!|The FNAF Iceberg Explained, in April of 2022. Matt introduced Tom as the "Stephanie Stand In". This episode as the culmination of a long running series on GT Live where Matt and GT Live producer Mirror Matt went over the lore of FNAF using an FNAF Iceberg that was created by user NatterJohn. 
Tom began to appear as himself on Game Theory starting in July 2022, when a Minecraft png version of him made his debut in Game Theory: The Tortured Ghosts of Minecraft (Minecraft Allay). Tom appeared at the beginning of the episode to help Matt introduce the episode's sponsor, Geico. He would later reprise this role in a later Minecraft theory.Game Theory: Minecraft. The Secrets of the Undead Ender Dragon. Over on GT Live, Tom began guest hosting with Matpat, mostly on FNAF related games and live reactions. Tom and Matt began series of episodes focusing on live reacting to John Andrew aka FuhNaff's Security Breach Theories, starting with Did FuhNaff Solve FNAF?! | MatPat Reacts to "I Solved FNAF Security Breach" in November of 2022. It was with this series that Matt started calling himself and Tom the "FNAF Boys", a label that would later also include Head Editor Dan. In December of 2022, Matt and Tom were joined by John (FuhNaff) via video call to discuss his "I Solved Security Breach" series of videos. 
In 2023 Tom had a very busy year, appearing in 29 additional GT Lives as Theorist began to prepare the audience for Matt's 2024 retirement. The complete list of Tom's appearances is below. Notable among the appearances, are the episodes where Tom, Matt and John/FuhNaff sat together in person to play Garten of BanBan Chapter 2 and to discuss FNAF . FuhNaff and Tom and Matt would also livestream together for the first time in months. They went over the Five Nights at Freddy's Character Encyclopedia and played JackBox 4 with the livestream audience. The livestream marked the first time FuhNaff did the iconic clap and a half. 
==== FNAF Ruin ====
Another notable event in 2023 was the release of FNAF Ruin, the DLC to Five Nights at Freddy's Security Breach. Ruin was released on July 25th 2023, and happened to coincide with a month long business trip by the Patricks in London. This allowed Matpat to record Ruin gameplay with Tom in his UK home, marking one of the few times GT Live was filmed outside of the Patricks' home or Theorist owned workspace. Tom reorganized his entire living room to accommodate filming.FNAF Ruin is FINALLY Out! | Five Nights at Freddy's Security Breach RUIN DLC-GTLive, First Aired July 25 2023. This series is notable for a rare Oliver appearance on camera and for Matpat discovering a game breaking glitch in part 3 of their Ruin gameplay. In Chapter 5 of Ruin, Matpat places and removes the Vanny mask while in a stairway. Doing this prevented the game from loading correctly and teleported Matt and Tom to the Foxy Log Ride, skipping the Roxy Salon area of the game. This glitch was eventually named The Matpat Incident by speed runner AstroSpiffHow I beat RUIN in UNDER 30 Minutes-AstralSpiff, Time Stamp: 16:30. First aired: August 18 2023. as it significantly cuts the gameplay of Ruin to the benefit of speed runners everywhere. It was eventually patched in game in late 2023. Matpat would replay RUIN (without Tom) to cover the section of Roxy's Salon he missed when he returned home to North Carolina, in the episode "FNAF Ruin, I Found All the LORE! | Five Nights At Freddy's Security Breach Ruin DLC (All Endings)". 
== Game Theory Host Transition ==
On January 9, 2024, Matpat announced that he was retiring from the on-air host role for all the Theorist channels and that he would be replaced by the four Creative Directors, Tom, Lee, Santi and Amy. In Goodbye Internet, Matpat introduced Tom to the wider Theorist and internet audience. Matpat highlighted Tom's dedication to the Pikachu's Power Level episode and explained that writing and working on Game Theory was always his inspirational goal.Goodbye Internet-Game Theory, First aired Jan 9 2024. Matt also acknowledged that Tom was required to read every single FNAF, Hello Neighbor and Bendy and the Ink Machine novel, a task that showed he was both dedicated and had an appropriate level of insanity, a necessity to be the Game Theory host . 
To prepare the audience for the big change, Tom appeared in several social media announcements created by Social Media Manger Kai. Tom also appeared in VarietyIn First Retirement Interview, MatPat Reflects on 13 Years of YouTube, One Last Game Theory and the ‘Dawn of a New Era-Variety, published Mar 14, 2024. and TubeFilterMatPat is stepping down as host of Theory videos-TubeFilter, published Jan 9 2024.. Matt did an interview for each of the new Hosts and Tom's was posted on March 4, 2024, a few days before Matt's final episode as host of Game Theory. Tom would make an appearance in Matpat and Steph's final Food Theory episode, Food Theory Finale: MatPat's Last Bite on March 7th.
On March 8th, 2024, one day before Matt's final theory, YouTube surprised him with a video dedicated to his legacy on the platform.Hello Retirement | Matpat's Legacy on Youtube-Youtube, first aired March 8 2024. Tom was featured in the brief six minute tribute, highlighting Matt's work ethic and skills in keeping four massive channels active.
== Game Theory Host ==
Tom's first episode was Game Theory: Don't Trust Ollie (Poppy Playtime) which aired on March 16 2024. In the first few opening lines he introduced himself as the guy who "once beat Dawko at ax throwing" and highlighted the amount of experience he had working on Poppy Playtime lore. The episode has 4.6 million views as of May 2024.
== Other Notable Appearances ==
===Matpat's Final Theory===
In the "Chaos Ending" of "Matpat's Final Theory", Tom can be seen taunting Santi as the other man tries to take a swing at him. Later, Santi is shown pinning Tom down in a headlock.All OFFICIAL Endings! (MatPat's FINAL Theory)-Originally Posted to Game Theory unlisted. First Air Date Mar 12 2024.
=== Creators in Fashion ===
Tom joined Matpat and Amy on the red carpet for the first ever Creators in Fashion show on April 25th 2024Style Theory: Creators in Fashion Spring Fashion Show 2024 | Feat. MatPat, ZHC, Blogilates, & MORE!-Style Theory, first livestreamed on Apr 25 2024 (archived at ST).
=== Gtlive: Live from Vidcon ===
Tom appeared on stage at GTLive Vidcon in a competition against Amy, where they both were challenged to draw (audience choice) "OG Freddy Fazbear driving a car" on a "cake" (a literal board with icing) with select ingredients. The winner got to cake the other person in the face, and Amy won the competition and caked Tom on stage. Tom later appeared back on stage (with a little less cake all over him) and helped the other hosts solve different clues, and had a bromance moment with Santi, where Tom had to "admit his undying love for [Santi]" on stage in order to get the next clue, followed by Santi revealing his shirt that said "I ❤️ My British Friend." The hosts then worked together to solve a puzzle that led to the reveal of the first LoreFi trailer.
== Complete List of GT Live Appearances (pre-GT Live Host Change) ==
Episode 	Air Date 	Notes
The End of FNAF...For Now! Ft. Dawko, SuperHorrorBro, FuhNaff and MORE! 	Feb 21 2022 	Live Stream, archived on GTLive;First GT Live Appearance;Co-Hosted with Fuhnaff, Dawko, Super Horror Bro Tetra Bit Gaming, Masked Nintendo Bandit
The END of the FNAF Iceberg! | The FNAF Iceberg Explained 	Apr 15 2022 	Co-Hosted with Head Editor Dan
The LOST FNAF Fan Game? | AftonBuilt 	Apr 20 2022 	
Aftonbuilt's SECRET Ending? | Aftonbuilt (FNAF Fan Game) 	Apr 27 2022 	Rare appearance of Skip the Cat
Did FuhNaff Solve FNAF?! | MatPat Reacts to "I Solved FNAF Security Breach" 	Nov 9 2022 	Start of the "FNAF Boys" Theme Song
MatPat Reacts to FuhNaff's I Solved Security Breach (Part 2) 	Nov 14 2022 	
MatPat Reacts to the Iris Project (Anomaly Found) 	Nov 18 2022 	Co-Hosted with Lee
MatPat Reacts To I Solved FNAF Security Breach 	Nov 23 2022 	
MatPat Reacts To I Solved FNAF Security Breach 	Dec 5 2022 	Guest Host FuhNaff
Trombone Champ 	Dec 7 2022 	Brief Appearance (time stamp: 15:45)
Matpat Reacts To “I Solved FNAF Security Breach” 	Dec 16 2022 	
Poppy Playtime's New VHS Tape Is AMAZING! | RESTRICTED_relocation_08-08-1995.mp4 (Analog Horror)	Mar 6 2023 	Surprise Guest Appearance from FuhNaff
Is Garten of BanBan 2 ACTUALLY Good?! | Garten of BanBan Chapter 2 (Indie Horror) 	Mar 8 2023 	Guest Host FuhNaff
Theory Crafting With @FuhNaff and Jackbox Party 4 	Mar 10 2023 	Guest Host FuhNaff; Livestreamed, archived on GTLive
MatPat Reacts To Vita Carnis (Mimic) 	March 15 2023	
Garten Of Banban Chapter 2 (Indie Horror) 	March 17 2023	
Battle Spirits Saga (Trading Card Game) 	Mar 24 2023 	
@FuhNaff "I Solved FNAF's Biggest Mystery" (Midnight Motorist) 	May 15 2023 	
Project Playtime Phase 2: Incineration 	Jun 9 2023 	Lee (voice only), Amy (voice only), Santi (voice only), Dan (voice only)
Five Nights at Freddy's 	Jun 23 2023 	
Five Nights At Freddy’s Security Breach RUIN DLC 	Jul 25 2023 	Filmed at Tom's House in the UK; guest appearances by Stephanie and Oliver Patrick; Ollie's first FNAF game
Five Nights At Freddy's Security Breach RUIN DLC 	Jul 26 2023 	Filmed at Tom's House
Five Nights At Freddy's Security Breach Ruin DLC 	Jul 28 2023 	Filmed at Tom's House; Matpat and Tom encounter the game sequence breaking glitch affectionately named "The Matpat Incident" at timestamp 25:02.
Five Nights At Freddy's Security Breach (Ruin DLC) 	Jul 31 2023 	Filmed at Tom's House
Jackbox Party Pack 10 World Premiere! 	Sept 27, 2023	Co-Hosted with Lee, Amy, Santi
Jackbox Party Pack 10 	Sept 29 2023 	Live Streamed, archived on GT Live; Co-Hosted with Jason Parker
The Bunny Graveyard (Indie Horror) 	Oct 2 2023 	
The Bunny Graveyard (Indie Horror) 	Oct 11 2023 	
How Does the VANNI Mask Work? @TheChiptide 	Nov 3 2023 	
Meet the NEW Theorist Hosts! 	Feb 6 2024 	Co Hosted with Santi, Lee, Amy and Matpat
Theory Review: What's NEXT For Game Theory?! 	Mar 4 2024 	
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