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'''Draco from Gatorbox''' (commonly shortened to just '''Draco''') is an American writer and humorist. He is the primary host of [[Gatorbox]] | '''Draco from Gatorbox''' (commonly shortened to just '''Draco''' and also known as '''Dinopunk''') is an American writer, actor, and humorist. He is best known as the primary host of [[Gatorbox]] and made his on-camera debut on December 21, 2012 as part of the stream's "end of the world" apocalypse marathon by commentating the PlayStation game ''Apocalypse''. Originally a guest host, in 2013 he eventually became the lead anchor of the stream and its executive producer once the original production group abandoned the project and sold it to Draco. Since then he has appeared in almost every Gatorbox broadcast to date and as of 2024 has hosted over 400 Friday night shows. | ||
When the original producers elected to cancel Gatorbox | When the original producers elected to cancel Gatorbox Draco inquired about obtaining the show's assets and continuing onward with it as a personal project. Gatorbox went off the air in March 2013 while Draco sorted out the details and successfully purchased the assets of the show. The stream returned later that year with its first [[Extra Life]] charity marathon hosted from the charity's event headquarters in Windcrest, Texas. | ||
As the lead creator in charge of Gatorbox, Draco is responsible for nearly all of the channel's content and operations. He greenlights (and often writes and edits) the various miniseries produced by the stream such as [[Fanfiction Factory]] and [[GatorUNbox]]. | As the lead creator in charge of Gatorbox, Draco is responsible for nearly all of the channel's content and operations. He greenlights (and often writes and edits) the various miniseries produced by the stream such as ''[[Fanfiction Factory]]'' and ''[[GatorUNbox]]''. | ||
Draco is a graduate of Texas A&M University | ==Personal Life== | ||
Draco is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Television broadcasting was among the things he studied while he was there which has helped him better understand livestreaming and make the best use of the equipment he owns. Draco is also a former theatrical actor, stand-up comedian, and singer. He began writing and performing comedy in 1995 as one half of the comedy duo Radio F. From 2004-2008 he was the lead columnist for [[RFSHQ]] and from 2015-2024 he authored over 200 articles for [[BattleBots Update]]. His work has also been featured on various other websites such as VentureBeat, BitMob, Screw Attack, and Atari Age. Between the late 2000's and early 2010's Draco did annual tours on the convention circuit performing stand-up comedy. This experience has helped him become a skilled entertainer and prolonged the life of the ''Gatorbox'' show. | |||
In 2023, Draco received Extra Life's lifetime achievement award for raising over $10,000 total for the charity. | In 2023, Draco received Extra Life's lifetime achievement award for raising over $10,000 total for the charity. | ||
==Filmography== | |||
* ''Code: BS'' (2001) | |||
* ''The Radio F Show'' (2004) | |||
* ''Daily Toons'' (2005) | |||
* ''Let's Play!'' (2006) | |||
* ''The Miniclip Information Agency'' (2007) | |||
* ''Rent To Own'' (2008) | |||
* ''YouTube Bargain Bin'' (2008) | |||
* ''Godmode: On'' (2009) | |||
* ''GMO2'' (2010) | |||
* ''[[Gatorbox]]'' (2012) | |||
* ''[[Your Level Sucks]]'' (2015) | |||
* ''BattleBots'' (2016) | |||
* ''Articles of Conflagration'' (2025) | |||
==Discography== | |||
===as Draco From Gatorbox=== | |||
* ''[[Train Songs]]'' (2013) | |||
* ''[[Echoes]]'' (2022) | |||
* ''[[Eraser]]'' (2024) | |||
===as André Bardin=== | |||
* ''Live and in Person, Too!'' (2012) | |||
===with Attractivision=== | |||
* ''Flyin' with the Purple Pez'' (2002) | |||
===with Radio F=== | |||
* ''Stupid Stuff'' (1995) | |||
* ''Adventures 'N Shit'' (1997) | |||
* ''FUCK Radio'' (1999) | |||
* ''No More Lonely Nights'' (2001) | |||
* ''Stuck on the Rollerslide'' (2002) | |||
* ''Eleven Dollars in Ones'' (2002) | |||
* ''Reptilian Agenda'' (2003) | |||
* ''Who Says?'' (2004) | |||
* ''F-Sides: The Best of Radio F'' (2006) | |||
* ''Infinity Items or Less'' (2009) | |||
* ''Conglomeraté: The Singles'' (2010) | |||
* ''30'' (2025) | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://twitch.tv/gatorbox Draco] on Twitch (as "Gatorbox") | * [https://twitch.tv/gatorbox Draco] on Twitch (as "Gatorbox") | ||
* [https://www.speedrun.com/user/Gatorbox Draco] on Speedrun.com (as "Gatorbox") | * [https://www.speedrun.com/user/Gatorbox Draco] on Speedrun.com (as "Gatorbox") | ||
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16076843 Draco] on IMDb | |||
* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/00jgjIqp3SK9U9Woy0Mk44 Draco] on Spotify | |||
[[Category:Cast]] | [[Category:Cast]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:58, 4 September 2024
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| First Appearance: 2012 |
| Last Appearance: N/A |
| Portrayed By: André Bardin |
Draco from Gatorbox (commonly shortened to just Draco and also known as Dinopunk) is an American writer, actor, and humorist. He is best known as the primary host of Gatorbox and made his on-camera debut on December 21, 2012 as part of the stream's "end of the world" apocalypse marathon by commentating the PlayStation game Apocalypse. Originally a guest host, in 2013 he eventually became the lead anchor of the stream and its executive producer once the original production group abandoned the project and sold it to Draco. Since then he has appeared in almost every Gatorbox broadcast to date and as of 2024 has hosted over 400 Friday night shows.
When the original producers elected to cancel Gatorbox Draco inquired about obtaining the show's assets and continuing onward with it as a personal project. Gatorbox went off the air in March 2013 while Draco sorted out the details and successfully purchased the assets of the show. The stream returned later that year with its first Extra Life charity marathon hosted from the charity's event headquarters in Windcrest, Texas.
As the lead creator in charge of Gatorbox, Draco is responsible for nearly all of the channel's content and operations. He greenlights (and often writes and edits) the various miniseries produced by the stream such as Fanfiction Factory and GatorUNbox.
Personal Life
Draco is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Television broadcasting was among the things he studied while he was there which has helped him better understand livestreaming and make the best use of the equipment he owns. Draco is also a former theatrical actor, stand-up comedian, and singer. He began writing and performing comedy in 1995 as one half of the comedy duo Radio F. From 2004-2008 he was the lead columnist for RFSHQ and from 2015-2024 he authored over 200 articles for BattleBots Update. His work has also been featured on various other websites such as VentureBeat, BitMob, Screw Attack, and Atari Age. Between the late 2000's and early 2010's Draco did annual tours on the convention circuit performing stand-up comedy. This experience has helped him become a skilled entertainer and prolonged the life of the Gatorbox show.
In 2023, Draco received Extra Life's lifetime achievement award for raising over $10,000 total for the charity.
Filmography
- Code: BS (2001)
- The Radio F Show (2004)
- Daily Toons (2005)
- Let's Play! (2006)
- The Miniclip Information Agency (2007)
- Rent To Own (2008)
- YouTube Bargain Bin (2008)
- Godmode: On (2009)
- GMO2 (2010)
- Gatorbox (2012)
- Your Level Sucks (2015)
- BattleBots (2016)
- Articles of Conflagration (2025)
Discography
as Draco From Gatorbox
- Train Songs (2013)
- Echoes (2022)
- Eraser (2024)
as André Bardin
- Live and in Person, Too! (2012)
with Attractivision
- Flyin' with the Purple Pez (2002)
with Radio F
- Stupid Stuff (1995)
- Adventures 'N Shit (1997)
- FUCK Radio (1999)
- No More Lonely Nights (2001)
- Stuck on the Rollerslide (2002)
- Eleven Dollars in Ones (2002)
- Reptilian Agenda (2003)
- Who Says? (2004)
- F-Sides: The Best of Radio F (2006)
- Infinity Items or Less (2009)
- Conglomeraté: The Singles (2010)
- 30 (2025)