Stevie Wynne Levine
Stevie Wynne Levine | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stevie Wynne Levine November 4, 1987 |
| Education | Syracuse University |
| Occupations | Comedian, writer, television producer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Employer | Mythical Entertainment |
| Known for | Good Mythical Morning |
| Title | Chief Creative Officer |
Stevie Wynne Levine (born November 4, 1987) is an American comedian and television producer. She is best known for her work as Chief Creative Officer of Mythical Entertainment and as an executive producer of Mythical's YouTube series Good Mythical Morning.[1] She is also well-known as a recurring off-screen narrator and occasional on-screen personality on the show.
Early life and education
Levine was born in Harlingen, Texas. She attended Syracuse University, where she studied television, radio, and film and where she graduated summa cum laude.[2]
Career
Early work and The Mythical Show
Levine joined the founders of Mythical, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal in 2013 to help produce The Mythical Show, one of YouTube’s early original programming initiatives. Neal and McLaughlin had already achieved success with their comedy YouTube channel "Rhett & Link", but were looking to expand.[3]
She later became Chief Creative Officer, handling production across the company's shows, YouTube channels, and podcasts.[4] In her time at Mythical, she played a key role in the company's expansion into a wider range of programs, channels, and even a live tour.[5]
Good Mythical Morning
Levine is mostly known for her role as producer and narrator for Mythical's YouTube series Good Mythical Morning, leading the YouTube channels' growth to nearly 20 million subscribers. Under her leadership, the show became a daily comedic variety show and is now one of the longest-running and most popular series on YouTube.[6]
Industry influence
Levine has been credited by Variety as one of the most influential figures behind the rise of creator-led digital media studios and proving the viability of online entertainment as an alternative to traditional television.[7]
Departure from Mythical Entertainment
In 2026, Levine announced that she would be leaving Mythical Entertainment after nearly 13 years with the company.[8] Her departure coincided with the 3000th episode of Good Mythical Morning.[9][10]
Personal life
Levine has kept much of her personal life private. She is openly lesbian.[11]
Controversy
In 2019, Levine faced criticism following a panel appearance in which she deadnamed YouTuber Miles McKenna. She later issued a public apology, stating she was unaware that the language used was inappropriate.[11][12]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Nominated | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Streamy Awards[13] | Good Mythical Morning | Science and Education | Nominated |
| Webby Awards | First Person | Honoree | ||
| Breaking Bad: The Middle School Musical[14] | Comedy Individual Short or Episode – People's Voice | Won | ||
| 2015 | Epic Rap Battle: Nerd vs. Geek[15] | Viral (Branded) – People's Voice | Won | |
| Good Mythical Morning | Variety (Channel) – People's Voice[16] | Won | ||
| First Person – People's Voice[17] | Won | |||
| Non-fiction | Won | |||
| Show of the Year[18] | Nominated | |||
| Best Web Series | Won | |||
| Best Web Personality (Channel)-People's Voice | Won | |||
| Online Film & Video – Variety (Channel) | Honoree | |||
| Streamy Awards[19] | Comedy | Won | ||
| Best Writing | Nominated | |||
| Show of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Reality TV Awards | Digital Reality Series[20] | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Webby Awards | Web Personality (Channels and Networks)[21] | Nominated | |
| Best Web Personality/Host[22] | Honoree | |||
| 2018 | Shorty Awards | Rhett & Link's Buddy System | Best Web Series | Nominated |
| Webby Awards | Good Mythical Morning | Best Web Personality/Host (Film & Video)[23] | Nominated | |
| Streamy Awards | Show of the Year[24] | Nominated | ||
| Rhett & Link's Buddy System | Comedy Series[24][25] | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Shorty Awards | Good Mythical Morning | Best Web Series[26][27] | Nominated |
| Webby Awards | Ear Biscuits | Best Host (Podcasts) – People's Voice[28][29] | Won | |
| Good Mythical Morning | Show of the Year | Won |
See also
References
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (2024-01-22). "Rhett & Link's Mythical Entertainment Hires Jacob Moncrief as COO, Promotes Brian Flanagan to President". Variety. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ "Stevie Wynne Levine". LinkedIn. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Stevie Wynne Levine of Mythical: Digital-native creators have earned recognition in the entertainment industry". blog.youtube. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Hale, James (2024-01-22). "Mythical gets a new COO, names Brian Flanagan president". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ Hale, James (2024-01-08). "Rhett & Link are ready for their first Mythical tour". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ Art, Pop Culture & (2026-02-13). "Stevie Wynne Levine exits 'Good Mythical Morning' after years behind the scenes". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ Staff, Variety (2017-10-18). "Hollywood's New Leaders in Digital". Variety. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ "Stevie Wynne Levine announces Good Mythical Morning departure". Dexerto. 2026-02-14. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ "'Good Mythical Morning' Exec Stevie Wynne Levine Leaving Company After 13 Years". TMZ. 2026-02-14. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ Staff, T. M. Z. (2026-02-14). "'Good Mythical Morning' Exec Stevie Wynne Levine Leaving Company After 13 Years". FOX 22/ABC 7. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- 1 2 McIntosh, Abi (2019-07-19). "Queer woman who deadnamed YouTuber Miles Mckenna 'didn't know' it wasn't OK". PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ "VidCon LGBT panel moderator apologises after deadnaming Miles McKenna". Metro. 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "4th Annual Winners & Nominees". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Breaking Bad: The Middle School Musical | The Webby Awards". www.webbyawards.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Epic Rap Battle: Nerd v. Geek | The Webby Awards". Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Good Mythical Morning | The Webby Awards". Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Rhett & Link – Good Mythical Morning | The Webby Awards". Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ 5th Annual Winners & Nominees | The Streamy Awards. Archived August 16, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Streamys.org. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ↑ "6th Annual Nominees". Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Nominees – Reality TV Awards". Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Webby Awards 2017 Nominations for Web Personality (Channels and Networks)". vote.webbyawards.com. Archived from the original on April 4, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ↑ "Webby Awards 2017 Nominations for Best Web Personality/Host". vote.webbyawards.com. Archived from the original on April 4, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ↑ "Best Writing (Podcasts & Digital Audio) – Webby Awards: Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes Among Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. April 3, 2018. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- 1 2 "Streamys Announce 2018 Nominations". The Streamy Awards. September 25, 2018. Archived from the original on August 15, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (September 25, 2018). "2018 Streamy Awards Nominations Unveiled, YouTube Signs as Sponsor". Variety. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ↑ "11th Annual Influencer Nominees – The Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ↑ "Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Weezer & More Land 2019 Shorty Awards Nominations". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ↑ "Ear Biscuits – The Webby Awards". Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ↑ Liao, Shannon (April 23, 2019). "Here are all the winners of the 2019 Webby Awards". The Verge. Archived from the original on April 23, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.