MinnMax, the popular video game YouTube channel and podcast network co-founded by Jacob Geller, has severed ties with one of its most prominent voices. The decision came after allegations resurfacing on September 30 suggested that Geller had been disciplined for sexual misconduct during his time at the University of North Carolina.
Geller, a video essayist and critic who built an audience of more than one million subscribers before joining MinnMax as a cohost, is no longer part of the channel. The studio confirmed on October 1 that he will not appear in any future content and has pulled this week’s episode of The MinnMax Show from its release schedule.
The Allegations That Sparked the Fallout
The controversy began when a since-deleted post appeared on X, claiming Geller was fired from a position at UNC’s college radio station in 2016 following an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct. The claim emerged amid renewed national conversations about sexual assault on college campuses, prompted by a recently filed civil lawsuit.
The allegation quickly gained traction after being picked up by the gaming forum ResetEra and spreading across social media. As attention grew, some internet users conducted their own research and discovered that in 2020, UNC was ordered by the North Carolina Supreme Court to release records of students who had violated the institution’s sexual assault policy. The list included fifteen students who attended between 2007 and 2020.
Geller’s name appears in a backup of those records stored on the Internet Archive. According to documents visible in that archive, he is listed as having violated the school’s policies on “Sexual Assault or Sexual Violence” and was handed a “definite suspension for one semester.” That detail aligns with the original allegations, which claimed he received only a single-semester suspension.
MinnMax Responds
The channel first addressed the situation on September 30 through its Discord server, releasing an initial statement that described the allegations as “deeply upsetting.” In that message, MinnMax told fans it was holding “internal conversations about the next steps” and did not immediately confirm any action against Geller.
Jacob Geller is no longer a part of MinnMax. He won’t be on content moving forward and we won’t be publicly airing this week’s episode of The MinnMax Show. We’re in shock and deeply hurt. Thank you for your patience during this sensitive time.
MinnMax, via Bluesky
The follow-up statement posted on October 1 confirmed that the separation was official and permanent. By pulling this week’s episode of its flagship show, MinnMax signaled how central Geller is to its programming, as he has been a regular cohost on The MinnMax Show.
Wider Repercussions
The fallout extends beyond MinnMax. Cane and Rinse, another podcast featuring Geller, released its own statement confirming it will remove all episodes that feature him from its catalog. That move suggests the allegations have prompted multiple collaborators to distance themselves from the video essayist.
Geller did not respond to requests for comment before publication. The author of this story noted a prior professional connection, having appeared on Geller’s podcast Something Rotten in 2024.
Looking Ahead
MinnMax has not yet detailed whether it will launch an internal review or release further statements as the situation develops. For now, its priority appears to be limiting exposure while it processes what it called a sensitive time for both the channel and its audience.
The community continues to follow developments closely, with discussion concentrated on ResetEra and across social media platforms. As more information emerges about UNC’s records and Geller’s history at the university, MinnMax faces questions from fans about how such allegations were handled when they first surfaced years ago.
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