Scott Schultz and Christian Jacobs on Yo Gabba Gabba

From Origin Stories by Campside Media

April 29, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 39

About this episode

Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz discuss the creation and impact of Yo Gabba Gabba and its revival.

Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz are the creators of Yo Gabba Gabba , the cult-favorite children’s show that first premiered in 2007 and went on to redefine what kids television could look and sound like. Blending music, art, and a DIY sensibility, the show drew in not just children, but parents, musicians, and artists who saw something new in what Jacobs and Schultz had made. Now, nearly two decades later, the show has been revived with Yo Gabba GabbaLand! on Apple TV+, bringing a new generation into that world. In this episode, they talk to Matthew about how a creative partnership that started with skate videos and homemade projects eventually led to Yo Gabba Gabba . They describe the early days of experimenting with cameras and editing, the transition into music and performance, and how their experience as new parents reshaped the kind of work they wanted to make. They also reflect on the scrappy process of building the show from the ground up and what it took to get people to see their vision. “We shot a little demo of it. It’s super low budget. You had to have a really deep imagination to go like, I get it,” Jacobs says. Schultz adds: “No one was more surprised than us…

People in this episode

Host: Matthew

Guests: Christian Jacobs, Scott Schultz

Topics covered

children's television
creative partnership
music and performance
DIY sensibility
show revival
parenting influence

Keywords

Yo Gabba Gabba
children's show
creators
Nickelodeon
music
art
parenting
DIY
television history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple TV+

Books & works: Yo Gabba Gabba, Yo Gabba GabbaLand!