Early Life and Education

Jeremy Wang, better known as Disguised Toast, was born on November 25, 1991, in Taipei, Taiwan^[2]. Before reaching his first birthday, his family relocated to Penang, Malaysia, where he spent his early childhood^[2]. The family later moved to Canada when his older brother decided to attend university there, ultimately settling in Kingston, Ontario^[2].wikipedia Wang pursued higher education at the University of Waterloo, initially majoring in computer science before switching to mathematics^[24]. In 2013, he graduated with a three-year Bachelor's degree in mathematics^[2]^[24]. His academic achievement was later recognized when he was included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for 2021, specifically in the Games category, highlighting his entrepreneurial success in the gaming industry^[22].uwaterloo+2 Before transitioning to content creation, Wang worked as an app developer for several major companies, including Mercedes-Benz, the NFL, the Royal Bank of Canada, and Zynga^[2]^[7].streamscheme+1

Content Creation Origins

Wang launched his YouTube channel on April 7, 2015, under the handle @disguisedtoast^[1]. He initially gained recognition in the Hearthstone community by creating infographics and videos showcasing unusual card interactions, which he shared on Reddit^[2]^[5]. His unique alias, "Disguised Toast," derives from a popular voice line in Hearthstone from the SI:7 Agent card, which says "This guy's toast," commonly misheard by the community as "disguised toast"^[11]^[24].speakrj+4 During his early streaming career, Wang wore a distinctive cardboard toast-shaped mask with sunglasses to conceal his identity^[11]. This anonymity was maintained until October 2016, when he accidentally revealed his face during a stream after tugging on his webcam wire^[8]. The incident became a defining moment in his career, and comedian Conan O'Brien later praised his username as "the greatest name in gaming history"^[19]. youtube wikipedia+1

YouTube Success and Statistics

As of October 2025, Disguised Toast's YouTube channel has achieved remarkable success with 3.79 million subscribers and over 1.52 billion total video views^[1]^[4]. The channel features 1,435 uploaded videos spanning nearly a decade of content creation^[1]. His estimated monthly earnings from YouTube range between $29,000 to $86,000, with annual estimates reaching up to $5 million^[1]^[4].vidiq+1 The channel's content evolution reflects gaming trends, starting with Hearthstone strategy guides and expanding to include popular titles like Among Us, Teamfight Tactics, and variety gaming content^[29].youtube

Streaming Career and Platform Changes

Wang began streaming on Twitch in 2017 and quickly became one of the platform's most popular variety streamers^[7]. His Twitch channel currently maintains 2.85 million followers, ranking #881 on the platform in 2025^[12]^[20]. His all-time peak viewership record on Twitch reached 79,178 concurrent viewers on August 10, 2022^[12]^[18].streamscharts+3 In November 2019, Wang made headlines by signing an exclusive streaming contract with Facebook Gaming, becoming the first major English-speaking creator to leave Twitch for Facebook's platform^[10]^[14]. The move was motivated by Twitch's reportedly inadequate contract offer^[3]. During his Facebook Gaming tenure, he built a following of over 268,000 followers^[15].streamscharts+3 After his two-year Facebook contract expired, Wang returned to Twitch in November 2021^[13]. Notably, he revealed in 2025 that he had turned down a $2 million annual offer from YouTube to accept a significantly lower $300,000 yearly deal with Twitch, expressing regret over this decision^[6].reddit+1

Among Us Phenomenon

Wang's career reached new heights during the Among Us craze of 2020. He became one of the game's most prominent streamers, streaming the social deduction game daily on Facebook Gaming^[9]. His Among Us content facilitated collaborations with major personalities including PewDiePie, Ninja, and Pokimane, significantly boosting both his own visibility and the game's popularity^[9]. His collaboration stream with PewDiePie became a trending topic, reaching the second spot globally on YouTube Gaming^[9].sportskeeda

OfflineTV Membership

In October 2017, Wang joined OfflineTV, a Los Angeles-based content creator collective^[11]^[7]. The group, founded by William "Scarra" Li, produces collaborative content ranging from gaming videos to vlogs and prank videos^[11]. Wang's involvement with OfflineTV provided opportunities for cross-platform content creation and collaborations with other prominent creators like Pokimane, LilyPichu, and Michael Reeves^[11].wikipedia+1 OfflineTV secured its first major sponsorship deal with McDonald's USA in 2022, marking a significant milestone for the minority-owned group^[26]. The partnership included sponsored streams, integrated content, and in-person events, demonstrating the collective's growing commercial influence^[26].prnewswire

Esports Organization: Disguised (DSG)

In January 2023, Wang founded his own esports organization, Disguised (abbreviated as DSG)^[16]. The organization initially focused on Valorant, signing players from the former Knights team along with notable additions like Joshua "steel" Nissan and Jaccob "yay" Whiteaker^[16]^[17].wikipedia+1 DSG expanded into multiple esports titles, including League of Legends, Apex Legends, and Tekken 8^[16]. The organization achieved its first trophy when their League of Legends team won the summer split of the North American Challengers League (NACL)^[16]. Wang's passionate involvement in team management earned him the Esports Personality of the Year award in 2023^[16].wikipedia However, the organization faced financial challenges, with Wang revealing in 2023 that DSG was on track to spend over $1 million annually while generating zero revenue^[25]. To address funding issues, he launched a Patreon offering supporters exclusive access to team finances and weekly updates^[25].esportsinsider In January 2025, DSG announced the disbandment of their Valorant roster due to exclusive streaming restrictions imposed by Riot Games' partnership with SOOP, which prevented the organization from streaming their matches^[17]^[21].esports+1

Brand Partnerships and Collaborations

Wang has secured various brand partnerships throughout his career. In 2024, DSG partnered with Chipotle Mexican Grill as the founding partner for their Tekken 8 expansion, marking the organization's entry into the fighting game community^[23]. He also signed with talent agency WME in 2022 for representation across all business areas, including brand partnerships, television projects, and live events^[27].esportsinsider+1 Team Liquid and Alienware collaborated with Wang on a talk show called "Two People Talking," showcasing his expanding influence beyond gaming content^[28]. The series featured interviews with high-profile guests from gaming and entertainment industries^[28].invenglobal

Current Content and Streaming Statistics

In 2025, Wang maintains an active presence across multiple platforms. His Twitch streams average 3,010 viewers with recent peaks reaching 11,811 concurrent viewers^[12]. He typically streams for approximately 3 hours per session, focusing primarily on games like League of Legends, Minecraft, and Among Us^[12]^[18].sullygnome+1 His YouTube channel continues generating substantial daily views, with recent activity showing increases of 479,994 to 1.2 million views per day^[4]. The channel's estimated daily earnings range from $751 to $2,907^[4].vidiq

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