Sam Golbach Back Story: bio, age, ethnicity, height, girlfriend, net worth

Sam Golbach Back Story

Sam Golbach’s career journey goes all the way back to 2014, when he, alongside his high school best friend, Colby Brock, started posting funny, short videos on Vine. At the time, Sam was 17 years old and still in high school. What started as funny six-second clips very quickly turned into one of the biggest social media success stories of the decade.

Their Vine account, “SamandColby,” blew insanely up, so much so that before the app shut down in Winter 2017, they had accumulated over a million followers. Now, instead of ending their career as a duo there, they slowly carried that same energy to YouTube, where they are now known for their thrilling exploration videos and 3 a.m. challenges; with over 15 million subscribers and 2.2 billion all-time channel views.

Cue into this: Sam Golbach, as with Colby, wasn’t just making content anymore; he was building a brand that defined a whole genre of ghost-hunting entertainment. Born November 27, 1996, and now 28 years old, Sam is NOT Gen Z; he is Millennial. However, Colby, his business partner is, so The GenZStars Team will just go ‘head and tell you everything else there is to know about him, regardless. :))

Wiki Profile Rundown

Early Life & Education

Sam Golbach was born on November 27, 1996, in Leawood, Kansas. His real name is Samuel John Golbach. He grew up in a middle-class family, raised by his parents, Cindy and Kirk, along with his two siblings; an older sister, Allison, and a younger brother, Ben.

He went to Blue Valley High School in Kansas, where he first met Colby Brock during a summer band camp. The two instantly connected due to their shared similar love for creativity and humor. That friendship soon evolved into a business partnership that gave birth to the Sam and Colby brand.

Sam didn’t attend college after graduating high school; neither did Colby. In his own words, he once said that college just “wasn’t meant to be” for him, and he felt he had one shot to follow his dream, so he went for it. That choice led him to Los Angeles, California, where his full-time content creation journey began.

Family Life & Ancestry

Sam’s family has always been part of his story. His parents, Cindy Olson and Kirk, were supportive even when he decided to move across the country to chase his dream. His older sister, Allison, has shared heartfelt posts online, expressing how proud she is of her younger brother’s success.

He also has a younger brother named Ben , and they remain close despite the distance; his whole family still live back in their home in Leawood, Kansas. And, speaking of the Golbach family, their family roots trace back to Central Europe, with their last name “Golbach” having German origin.

Sam often visits Kansas to reconnect with his family whenever he can.

Relationship Timeline

Sam Golbach’s relationship life has often caught public attention.

Apparently: he was in a long-term relationship with now ex-girlfriend, Katrina Stuart, from 2016 until 2023. They appeared in several YouTube videos together, and their relationship was quite public before they eventually broke up. And, well, yes, they didn’t address the reason for the break up but it wasn’t a messy break up, either

In 2024, Sam started dating actress Katelyn Dunkin. The two dated for quite a while, shared some time together while it lasted; before calling it quits later that same year.

Then came August 2025; Sam hard-launched his relationship with new girlfriend, Sofie Dossi, via Instagram. The post confirmed what his fan base had noticed months prior because there had been speculations before they became official about the relationship. They’ve since shared clips, pictures, and light-hearted moments together online.

So, yeah, Sam’s new girlfriend is Sofie Dossi.

Relationship with Colby Brock

Now, Sam Golbach and Colby Brock are not brothers nor are they related by blood. Well, they met during a summer band camp in their high school years; became best of friends and tried running a collective brand together in the days of Vine, which succeeded to what they share now… a business partnership.

And, oh, the search query about Sam and Colby being an actual couple is so far from being true, so in plain words: neither Sam nor Colby is gay; they share a platonic work relationship, and that’s just about it. They have always been very open about their individual dating life. Both are currently in a relationship with their respective girlfriends, so there’s THAT.

And, for whatever it’s worth, Sam is only older than Colby by about one month.

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Career Timeline

Sam Golbach’s career began on Vine in early 2014. He and then-high school best friend turned business partner, Colby Brock, started by filming pranks, short skits, and challenges. Within a few months, their content reached thousands, and by 2015 they had over a million followers.

When Vine shut down in Winter 2017, the duo quickly switched to YouTube and built their Sam and Colby channel; a move that would define their careers. They expanded their focus from comedy to urban exploration, venturing into haunted places and filming overnight challenges.

Their most popular projects include “Our Horrifying Night at Haunted Dracula’s Castle,” “Overnight in Haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium,” and “Haunted Biltmore Hotel.” In August 2023, they launched their official TV-style series that documents haunted sites in the U.S., which is pretty much a blend of humor, suspense, and real reactions.

Sam has also branched into solo content, as has Colby. His personal channel, “Sam Golbach”, has over 3 million subscribers, where he shares lifestyle vlogs, paranormal stories, and personal talks with his audience.

Meanwhile, “Sam and Colby” as a brand has grown into a huge brand, with over 15 million YouTube subscribers, over 2.2 billion all-time channel views, and multiple awards; including a Teen Choice Award (Choice YouTuber) and a Streamy Award for Best Action or Sci-Fi Series in 2019.

Net Worth & Social Media Stats

Sam Golbach’s net worth is estimated to be $4.3 million. His main source of income is his collective brand with his business partner, Colby Brock. But, of course, he also makes as much money from his personal brand. YouTube ad revenue share, paid brand partnerships (both personal & with Colby), and collective “Sam and Colby” merch are all his source of income.

Rumors & Public Perception

Clearly, Sam Golbach has built a reputation for being one of the few creators who mix thrill with humor. While some people initially saw his haunted explorations as staged, which it’s not, most now see him as a genuine storyteller who connects through curiosity and courage.

He is generally seen as a hardworking, humble, and dedicated creator, who always brings something new to the screen. Sam Golbach’s partnership with Colby Brock remains one of the strongest duos in creator history, and their legacy continues to grow across generations of online audiences.

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