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Sam Dantona

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Food Theory: Fruit Punch is a Complete LIE!

Food Theory: Fruit Punch is a Complete LIE!

The Food Theorists · 981.1K historical views

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DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

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Food Theory: Fruit Punch is a Complete LIE!
The Food Theorists981.1K historical views
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Food Theory: Can I Survive This SOUR CHALLENGE? (ft. Mythical Chef Josh)

Food Theory: Can I Survive This SOUR CHALLENGE? (ft. Mythical Chef Josh)

The Food Theorists · 950K historical views

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Sam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileBrett TurleyCreative Director profile

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Food Theory: Can I Survive This SOUR CHALLENGE? (ft. Mythical Chef Josh)
The Food Theorists950K historical views
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I Made a CLEAR Cheeseburger! | Food Theory

I Made a CLEAR Cheeseburger! | Food Theory

The Food Theorists · 940.5K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile Danial Keristoufi (BanditRants)Video Editor profileAsh CurryCreative Director profile

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

I Made a CLEAR Cheeseburger! | Food Theory
The Food Theorists940.5K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Is Prime in SERIOUS Trouble? | Food Theory

Is Prime in SERIOUS Trouble? | Food Theory

The Food Theorists · 900.8K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileBrett TurleyCreative Director profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Is Prime in SERIOUS Trouble? | Food Theory
The Food Theorists900.8K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Are Poppi and Olipop ACTUALLY Healthy?

Are Poppi and Olipop ACTUALLY Healthy?

The Food Theorists · 850.4K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileMike KeenanScriptwriter profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileKevin DaigleYouTube Strategist profileAli SheikhYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: YouTube Strategist

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Are Poppi and Olipop ACTUALLY Healthy?
The Food Theorists850.4K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Food Theory: Vegetables Are NOT Real!

Food Theory: Vegetables Are NOT Real!

The Food Theorists · 850K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Food Theory: Vegetables Are NOT Real!
The Food Theorists850K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Food Theory: This Burger is Older Than Your Grandfather

Food Theory: This Burger is Older Than Your Grandfather

The Food Theorists · 820.1K historical views

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Sam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Food Theory: This Burger is Older Than Your Grandfather
The Food Theorists820.1K historical views
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Food Theory: Why McDonald’s Won’t Let You Keep the Shamrock Shake (or Anything Else)

Food Theory: Why McDonald’s Won’t Let You Keep the Shamrock Shake (or Anything Else)

The Food Theorists · 811.9K historical views

People behind the work

Sam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileCaleb BollenbacherScriptwriter profileKevin DaigleYouTube Strategist profileAli SheikhYouTube Strategist profile

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Food Theory: Why McDonald’s Won’t Let You Keep the Shamrock Shake (or Anything Else)
The Food Theorists811.9K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Food Theory: Your Mom Was WRONG About Chicken Noodle Soup?

Food Theory: Your Mom Was WRONG About Chicken Noodle Soup?

The Food Theorists · 800.9K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileBrett TurleyCreative Director profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Food Theory: Your Mom Was WRONG About Chicken Noodle Soup?
The Food Theorists800.9K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Why are Americans Suddenly OBSESSED with Texas Roadhouse?

Why are Americans Suddenly OBSESSED with Texas Roadhouse?

The Food Theorists · 800.6K historical views

People behind the work

Sam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileKevin DaigleYouTube Strategist profileAli SheikhYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: YouTube Strategist

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Why are Americans Suddenly OBSESSED with Texas Roadhouse?
The Food Theorists800.6K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Food Theory: Can You ACTUALLY Cook an Egg on the Sidewalk?

Food Theory: Can You ACTUALLY Cook an Egg on the Sidewalk?

The Food Theorists · 797.9K historical views

People behind the work

Mike KeenanScriptwriter profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Food Theory: Can You ACTUALLY Cook an Egg on the Sidewalk?
The Food Theorists797.9K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Food Theory: Why is Everyone Going BACK to Chili's?

Food Theory: Why is Everyone Going BACK to Chili's?

The Food Theorists · 779.6K historical views

People behind the work

Sam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileNayaVideo Editor profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

Historical credit: what this means

A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Food Theory: Why is Everyone Going BACK to Chili's?
The Food Theorists779.6K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

STOP Drinking Water…Yes, Really.

STOP Drinking Water…Yes, Really.

The Food Theorists · 768.7K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileMike KeenanScriptwriter profileAxelVideo Editor profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileAli SheikhYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: YouTube Strategist

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

STOP Drinking Water…Yes, Really.
The Food Theorists768.7K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Food Theory: Star Wars Blue Milk is Real... But Don't Drink It!

Food Theory: Star Wars Blue Milk is Real... But Don't Drink It!

The Food Theorists · 751.8K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileTalk With RickyVideo Editor profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Food Theory: Star Wars Blue Milk is Real... But Don't Drink It!
The Food Theorists751.8K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Why are People So ADDICTED to Diet Coke?

Why are People So ADDICTED to Diet Coke?

The Food Theorists · 746.9K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileAxelVideo Editor profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileAli SheikhYouTube Strategist profileBrett TurleyCreative Director profile

Roles recorded on this video: YouTube Strategist

Historical credit: what this means

A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Why are People So ADDICTED to Diet Coke?
The Food Theorists746.9K historical views
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MatPat is Leaving the Country for THIS?! #shorts

MatPat is Leaving the Country for THIS?! #shorts

The Food Theorists · 739.5K historical views

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Sam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

MatPat is Leaving the Country for THIS?! #shorts
The Food Theorists739.5K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Got (Green?!) Milk 🥛? (Star Wars)  #shorts

Got (Green?!) Milk 🥛? (Star Wars) #shorts

The Food Theorists · 737.8K historical views

People behind the work

AxelVideo Editor profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Got (Green?!) Milk 🥛? (Star Wars) #shorts
The Food Theorists737.8K historical views
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Pickle Your Dr Pepper 🥒! #shorts

Pickle Your Dr Pepper 🥒! #shorts

The Food Theorists · 734K historical views

People behind the work

AxelVideo Editor profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Pickle Your Dr Pepper 🥒! #shorts
The Food Theorists734K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Food Theory: Why Does James Bond Like His Martinis Shaken Not Stirred?

Food Theory: Why Does James Bond Like His Martinis Shaken Not Stirred?

The Food Theorists · 719.6K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

Historical credit: what this means

A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Food Theory: Why Does James Bond Like His Martinis Shaken Not Stirred?
The Food Theorists719.6K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Food Theory: Nutter Butter Lore Exists... And It's DARKER Than You Think!

Food Theory: Nutter Butter Lore Exists... And It's DARKER Than You Think!

The Food Theorists · 712.2K historical views

People behind the work

AxelVideo Editor profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileNayaVideo Editor profileBrett TurleyCreative Director profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

Historical credit: what this means

A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Food Theory: Nutter Butter Lore Exists... And It's DARKER Than You Think!
The Food Theorists712.2K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

You're Cutting Your Sandwich WRONG! | Food Theory

You're Cutting Your Sandwich WRONG! | Food Theory

The Food Theorists · 684.8K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileMike KeenanScriptwriter profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileNayaVideo Editor profile Danial Keristoufi (BanditRants)Video Editor profileAsh CurryCreative Director profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

Historical credit: what this means

A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

You're Cutting Your Sandwich WRONG! | Food Theory
The Food Theorists684.8K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

STOP Filming at Chipotle 🛑🌯 #shorts

STOP Filming at Chipotle 🛑🌯 #shorts

The Food Theorists · 661.9K historical views

People behind the work

Sam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

Historical credit: what this means

A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

STOP Filming at Chipotle 🛑🌯 #shorts
The Food Theorists661.9K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Hot Dogs Replaced THIS OG July 4th Staple 🐢 #shorts

Hot Dogs Replaced THIS OG July 4th Staple 🐢 #shorts

The Food Theorists · 656.3K historical views

People behind the work

AxelVideo Editor profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Hot Dogs Replaced THIS OG July 4th Staple 🐢 #shorts
The Food Theorists656.3K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

Food Theory: I Tried the McDonald's Run By Robots

Food Theory: I Tried the McDonald's Run By Robots

The Food Theorists · 640.6K historical views

People behind the work

DasGnomo (Nicole Cepeda)YouTube Strategist profileSam DantonaYouTube Strategist profileNayaVideo Editor profile

Roles recorded on this video: Channel Manager

Historical credit: what this means

A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

View count is from the source record, not a live YouTube figure.

Food Theory: I Tried the McDonald's Run By Robots
The Food Theorists640.6K historical views
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A retained source record links this person and role to the video. It has not been independently re-verified.

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The Game Theorists

Historical review
Sam is an expert YouTube Strategist who deeply understands packaging, retention, scriptwriting structure, and advanced analytics. During his time at Theorist, he helped to optimize Shorts, make retention recommendations based on his spreadsheets, create video formats, inform programming decisions based on data, and manage the thumbnail design pipeline. He's a great addition to any creator team!

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The Food Theorists

Historical review
On top of his packaging, ideation, and strategy work, Sam is a master at creating formats and video structure. He helped to refine formats for our channel, which we're using in the new era of Food Theory. Not only that, but he was integral in the host transition in March 2024, when he provided key strategic and analytical insights to help the channel to grow the audience.

Retained source review

Skills & specialties

Content specialties

EducationEntertainmentFilm & AnimationGamingHowto & StylePeople & Blogs+1 more

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ChallengeCommentaryGameplayIRLLive streamPodcast+3 more

Languages (historical self-report)

English

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