Javier Santiago Montano
Creator, Researcher, Writer, and Producer
Javier Santiago Montano is the founder of How Bizarre Studios and the sole creator behind The Turtle Nexus. He is responsible for all research, writing, and production: from identifying and reviewing primary sources to scriptwriting, video editing and post-production oversight.
Background
Javier founded How Bizarre Studios in 2020 as a YouTube channel producing original stop motion web series. As the studio evolved, his focus shifted toward long-form, documentary-style research content. On February 9, 2022, he launched The Turtle Nexus as a dedicated channel applying that research approach to the full history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
The Turtle Nexus operates as a single-creator channel, which means a consistent voice and an ever-deepening knowledge base built across every TMNT era. That singular perspective: one researcher's accumulating understanding of the franchise, is central to how the channel works.
Role on The Turtle Nexus
Javier researches and writes every video. This includes identifying and reviewing primary sources (original comics, shows, films, games, licensed publications, creator interviews, production records, and beyond), drafting scripts, and overseeing final production. Narration is handled primarily by Ian Smith.
All editorial decisions (what to cover, what sources to trust, how to frame context) rest with Javier. The channel's voice, standards, and direction reflect his work directly.
How Bizarre Studios
Javier founded How Bizarre Studios as the production home for his creative work. The studio originated as a stop-motion animation channel and now operates primarily as the production label behind The Turtle Nexus.