Karl Jobst is an Australian YouTuber, speedrunner, and investigative journalist based in Brisbane. He has spent over 25 years competing in GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark, accumulating 199 individual level world records — including becoming the first person to complete GoldenEye's Dam level on Agent difficulty in 52 seconds, breaking a record that had stood for fifteen years.
His interest in speedrunning began in 1999, after a friend challenged him to complete a GoldenEye level faster. What started as a casual competition became a 25-year pursuit that would see him become one of the most decorated competitors in the game's history.
In 2018, Karl left full-time work to build his YouTube channel. His output spans two distinct modes: deep investigative journalism into fraud and misconduct in competitive gaming, and long-form documentary content about speedrunning history and the games he has competed in for decades.
His investigative work has been cited by major gaming publications including Polygon, Video Games Chronicle, and Dexerto. His channel has grown to over one million subscribers and 255 million total views, making him one of the most influential voices in speedrunning and competitive gaming culture.
