TMG Studios
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| Formerly | Tiny Meat Gang Studios |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Podcasting; digital media |
| Founded | October 2021 |
| Founders | Cody Ko Noel Miller |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Key people | Noel Miller (owner) |
| Products | Podcasts; video podcasts; live events |
| Website | tmgstudios |
TMG Studios, formerly known as Tiny Meat Gang Studios, is an American podcast network and production company based in Los Angeles.[1] Founded in October 2021 by YouTubers and comedians Cody Ko and Noel Miller, the network produces comedy and pop culture podcasts distributed across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other platforms.[1] Miller has been the sole owner since 2024, when Ko departed the company.[2]
History
[edit]Founding and early growth (2017–2022)
[edit]Ko and Miller began the Tiny Meat Gang Podcast in October 2017 after YouTube began demonetizing their videos for profanity, prompting them to seek an alternative revenue stream.[1] The podcast won the Shorty Award for Best Podcast in 2019.[3] In October 2021, Ko and Miller formalized their podcasting operations by founding Tiny Meat Gang Studios, with the flagship podcast as its anchor.[1]
By December 2022, the studio had grown to seven original shows, employed 12 full-time staff members, and operated out of a Los Angeles studio.[1] The network's podcasts had collectively surpassed 200 million downloads by that time.[4] Both founders were represented by United Talent Agency (UTA), which assisted in the network's expansion.[1]
Ko's departure and reorganization (2024)
[edit]In July 2024, Ko stepped down from day-to-day operations at TMG Studios after allegations surfaced that he had a sexual relationship with influencer Tana Mongeau when she was 17 and he was 25.[2][5] The network briefly halted production across its slate of shows in the wake of the controversy.[5] The Emergency Intercom podcast, which had recently joined the network, left TMG Studios during this period to produce independently.[6]
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Miller continued as the sole host of the flagship podcast and assumed leadership of the network.[6] He subsequently confirmed he had become the sole owner of TMG Studios.[7]
Expansion under Miller (2025)
[edit]In August 2025, TMG Studios announced the addition of five new shows to its roster, more than doubling its programming slate.[8] The expansion included refreshed branding and an updated website.[8] Miller told TheWrap that the studio aimed to function as a creative production partner rather than a traditional podcast network.[8]
The flagship Tiny Meat Gang Podcast aired its final episode on November 28, 2025, after more than 770 episodes spanning eight years.[9] Miller stated that the show had continued in part to fulfill existing advertising contracts and support the studio's staff during the transition period following Ko's departure.[9]
Programming
[edit]TMG Studios' programming focuses primarily on comedy, pop culture, and internet humor, targeting a young adult audience.[1][8] The network has emphasized video podcast production, investing in distinctive set designs for each show.[7] Shows are distributed with ads on major podcast platforms, with bonus and ad-free episodes available to paid subscribers through the company's website.[1]
Distribution and business model
[edit]TMG Studios distributes its podcasts on major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.[1] Free episodes are ad-supported, while extended and bonus episodes are available through a paid subscription on the company's website.[1]
The company also generates revenue through merchandise sold through its website and live events.[1] Ko and Miller staged a sold-out comedy and rap tour in 2021, and Miller has since toured independently as a stand-up comedian.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Spangler, Todd (December 8, 2022). "How Comedy Duo Cody Ko and Noel Miller Built a Growing Podcast Network With Tiny Meat Gang Studios". Variety. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Mendez II, Moises (July 29, 2024). "YouTuber Cody Ko Steps Away From Podcast Network". Time. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Tiny Meat Gang". The Shorty Awards. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ↑ Gutelle, Sam (December 8, 2022). "The Tiny Meat Gang podcast has received 200 million downloads. Its hosts are expanding in a big way". Tubefilter. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Tolentino, Daysia (July 27, 2024). "Popular YouTuber Cody Ko steps down from his podcast network following allegations that he had sex with an underaged influencer". NBC News. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Jones, CT (July 31, 2024). "TMG Podcast Will Continue Without Host Cody Ko Following Allegations". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Tolentino, Daysia (August 28, 2025). "This creator-led podcast network got a huge update". Yap Year. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Cobb, Kayla (August 26, 2025). "TMG Studios Adds 5 Shows to Its Podcasting Network". TheWrap. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Horetski, Dylan (December 3, 2025). "Noel Miller ends TMG podcast over a year after Cody Ko exit". Dexerto. Retrieved February 16, 2026.