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itmeJP

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Real Name

John Paul McDaniel

Age

Birthday

April 20, 1988

Location

United States

Creator since

2009 (17 years ago)

Language(s)

English

Daily Rank

24H Change

↑85

Live status

Offline

Last live: 13h ago

Last streamed: Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Recent categories

Categories that itmeJP has recently streamed in. These update based on live activity.

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 RESIDENT EVIL: requiem Talk Shows & Podcasts World of Warcraft Just Chatting DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TTRPG RETRO VARIETY STARCRAFT II

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Bio

The Origin Story

John Paul McDaniel, better known as itmeJP, began his career in the gaming industry as a content creator focused on the StarCraft II scene. He gained early recognition as a host and commentator, notably through his podcast 'State of the Game,' which became a staple for the RTS community during the early 2010s. His transition from competitive gaming commentary to full-time streaming was marked by a commitment to high-production talk shows and community-driven content. This early era established JP as a professional voice in a then-burgeoning industry, setting the stage for his later innovations in digital broadcasting.

Rise to Fame

JP’s most significant breakthrough came with the creation of 'RollPlay' in 2013, a live-streamed tabletop RPG show that pre-dated the massive explosion of the genre. By collaborating with notable personalities like Day[9], TotalBiscuit, and professional Dungeon Masters like Adam Koebel and Steven Lumpkin, he proved that watching people play Dungeons & Dragons could be a premier form of entertainment. This success shifted his channel's focus toward long-form narrative storytelling and variety gaming. His ability to curate talented groups and maintain consistent, high-quality production values turned his channel into a hub for the 'Tabletop' category on Twitch.

Legacy and Current Influence

Today, itmeJP is regarded as a 'founding father' of the Twitch tabletop RPG community, having laid the groundwork for massive hits like Critical Role. His brand identity is built on authenticity, a deep appreciation for gaming history, and a 'quality over quantity' approach to broadcasting. While he remains a variety streamer at heart, his influence is most felt in how he professionalized the 'Talk Show' and 'TTRPG' formats on the platform. He continues to engage a dedicated veteran audience with a mix of retro gaming, industry commentary, and ongoing narrative campaigns, maintaining a legacy of innovation and community building.

Career milestones

2009

Career Start

Began producing gaming content and podcasts centered around the StarCraft II competitive scene.
2013

Launch of RollPlay

Debuted the first 'RollPlay' campaign, effectively creating the blueprint for the TTRPG streaming genre.
2014

Twitch Pioneer

Became one of the earliest full-time professional broadcasters to focus on structured show formats.
2018

500K Milestone

Surpassed half a million followers on Twitch, cementing his status as a long-term platform staple.