JP Sears
American Internet personality
Jonathan Patrick Sears is an American YouTube comedian. Sears produces satirical YouTube videos where he parodies lifestyle gurus, wellness coaches, and government policies.
Biography
JP Sears was born in Toledo, Ohio, and raised in Bowling Green, Ohio. According to Sears, he was a class clown in his youth. He attended Bowling Green State University, but withdrew after several months to begin studying holistic culture at the Ohio life coaching school Journeys of Wisdom.
Career
Pre-2020 comedy career
In 2004, Sears moved from Ohio to San Diego, California, to begin work as a professional life coach. Prior to his appearance on YouTube, Sears operated the website holistichealthandfitness.com, which featured links to supplements and the website of alternative medicine proponent Joseph Mercola. In 2013, he began uploading YouTube videos providing advice on new age topics.
In 2014, Sears relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, after which he changed the tone of his videos from serious life coaching to satirical life coaching. His 2015 YouTube video titled "How to Become Gluten Intolerant" proved popular, receiving over 10 million views.
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