Tom Segura
Co-Founder at YMH Studios
Tom Segura is known for co-founding YMH Studios and building one of the most commercially successful independent podcast networks in comedy, demonstrating the power of host-read and direct-response podcast advertising at scale.
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Tom Segura is a stand-up comedian and podcaster best known as co-host of 'Your Mom's House' alongside his wife Christina Pazsitzky, and host of '2 Bears 1 Cave' with Bert Kreischer. Through YMH Studios, the independent media company he co-founded, Segura has become a notable figure in the podcast advertising ecosystem, demonstrating how creator-led brands can command significant direct and programmatic ad revenue without traditional network infrastructure. YMH Studios operates multiple top-charting podcasts that consistently rank among the most downloaded in comedy, making it a sought-after destination for direct response and brand advertisers alike. Segura's relevance to the AdTech and media buying world stems from his role in the broader shift toward podcast and creator economy advertising. YMH Studios has embraced host-read advertising, dynamic ad insertion, and direct brand partnerships, reflecting the evolving landscape of audio monetization. His shows have partnered with major advertisers across categories including DTC brands, financial services, and consumer goods, illustrating the commercial viability of independent podcast networks. While Segura is primarily a creative talent rather than an AdTech operator, his business model at YMH Studios represents a case study in independent media monetization, audience loyalty, and the growing importance of podcast advertising as a channel. His influence on how comedians and creators think about owning their distribution and ad inventory has been meaningful within the creator economy conversation.
Stand-Up Comedian & Podcaster
Independent / Various Networks (2009-2016)
Co-Host, Your Mom's House Podcast
Self-Published / Podcast Networks (2011-2016)
- University of Tampa (attended)
- Co-founded YMH Studios, an independent podcast network housing multiple top-charting comedy podcasts
- Built 'Your Mom's House' into one of the top comedy podcasts globally with millions of weekly listeners
- Launched '2 Bears 1 Cave' which quickly became a top-ranked podcast, expanding YMH Studios' ad inventory
- Demonstrated a scalable independent creator business model generating significant podcast ad revenue without network backing