# Recommend me some of your favorite Youtube channels. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 16, 2016, 9:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341 "2016-04-16T09:32:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Barking\_Dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Barking\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barking_Dog)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/61 "2017-12-29T21:15:36Z")
I very much enjoy [Clickspring](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCworsKCR-Sx6R6-BnIjS2MA). It’s a Aussie fella with a lovely voice in his garage machine shop building a pendulum clock from scratch. I’m not particularly interested in clockwork, watching him go through building step by step, however, is fascinating. The clock project has actually been completed and he’s started on a new one, building an Antikythera Mechanism from scratch, using the techniques and tools the ancient greek craftsman _probably_ used thousands of years ago. Wonderful stuff. I second Modern Rogue, that is a fun channel. Those guys also have a sister channel, [Scam School](https://www.youtube.com/user/scamschool), about teaching bar tricks and sleight of hand magic and similar. (And no, I don’t think they realize how much their content appeals to women as well.) ---
**Author:** ![minor7flat5](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/minor7flat5/32/258_2.png) [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2017, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/62 "2017-12-29T21:37:59Z")
> [@Barking\_Dog](#): > > I very much enjoy [Clickspring](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCworsKCR-Sx6R6-BnIjS2MA). It’s a Aussie fella with a lovely voice in his garage machine shop building a pendulum clock from scratch.[…] His work is amazing. If you want to learn techniques for making very precise and beautiful things, Clickspring is the way to go. One of my favorite Clickspring tricks is to use super glue or red Locktite to attache a part to an aluminum mandrel or backing plate–you can then happily machine the difficult-to-grip part and then heat it with a torch afterward to release the grip. ---
**Author:** ![Hocus\_Pocus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/41988e/32.png) [@Hocus\_Pocus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hocus_Pocus)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2017, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/63 "2017-12-31T05:02:52Z")
[Bronze Cowboy](https://www.youtube.com/user/Oldtownbronzecowboy) A guy in Scottsdale, AZ dresses up perfectly as a metallic statue. People will sit down next to him or even just stand next to him, and then he’ll casually come to life. It’s hilarious seeing peoples’ reactions when their reality is turned on its head! ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2017, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/64 "2017-12-31T13:01:53Z")
[BBQ Pit Boys](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvTuue_TIOQ) ---
**Author:** ![Number](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/number/32/242_2.png) [@Number](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Number)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/65 "2017-12-31T16:38:34Z")
I’ve picked up a few more since the ones I recommended last year. [The Slingshot Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVZlxkKqlvVqzRJXhAGq42Q): mad genius Joerg Sprave kludges together ridiculous implements of destruction that are all somehow classified as toys under German law [Cocktail Chemistry](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-o0CfpOyFJOfyWKtqS1hZQ): some very elaborate beverages, along with basic bartending techniques [agadmator’s Chess Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5YbN5WLFD8dLIegT5QAbA): I don’t play chess, yet I can watch this guy talk about it for hours. He recaps interesting matches, with some background on the players and just enough tactical information to make it understandable without becoming overwhelming to the casual viewer. [MICKEY -renraw-](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE7LOtgdwlELJUXQYcCFrgQ): Video game playthroughs with a healthy dose of humor ---
**Author:** ![GoodOmens](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@GoodOmens](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodOmens)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/66 "2017-12-31T18:04:41Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > The subject of [Shut Up & Sit Down](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyRhIGDUKdIOw07Pd8pHxCw) is tabletop game reviews. But they’re entertaining even if you don’t care about games. SUSD is my favorite board game review channel. They also have Cool Ghosts as a side project, which is about video games. Both channels can be…let’s say overindulgent…at times, but I think they do the best job at deep examination of the games. ---
**Author:** ![minor7flat5](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/minor7flat5/32/258_2.png) [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/67 "2017-12-31T23:00:14Z")
> [@Hocus\_Pocus](#): > > [Bronze Cowboy](https://www.youtube.com/user/Oldtownbronzecowboy) > A guy in Scottsdale, AZ dresses up perfectly as a metallic statue. People will sit down next to him or even just stand next to him, and then he’ll casually come to life. It’s hilarious seeing peoples’ reactions when their reality is turned on its head! Wow, that fellow is the very definition of a one-trick pony. But it’s a _really cool_ trick. Neat. ---
**Author:** ![Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brown_eyed_girl/32/3574_2.png) [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brown_Eyed_Girl)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/68 "2018-01-01T20:47:51Z")
> [@Number](#): > > [Cocktail Chemistry](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-o0CfpOyFJOfyWKtqS1hZQ): some very elaborate beverages, along with basic bartending techniques I’m loving this one! ---
**Author:** ![standingwave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/69 "2018-01-01T23:37:52Z")
[captain disillusion](https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptainDisillusion/videos) [minute earth](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiYXex_fwgYDonaTcSIk6w) [minute physics](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHW94eEFW7hkUMVaZz4eDg) [numberphile](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxcjq-8xIDTYp3uz647V5A) [sixty symbols](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBqzzvUBLCs8Y7Axb-jZew) [smarter every day](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6107grRI4m0o2-emgoDnAA) [vi hart](https://www.youtube.com/user/Vihart/videos) [vsauce](https://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce/videos) ---
**Author:** ![Number](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/number/32/242_2.png) [@Number](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Number)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/70 "2018-01-02T00:45:21Z")
> [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](#): > > I’m loving this one! Glad to hear it. His “talking torso” presentation style is remarkably similar to that of Binging With Babish, which **Biggirl** mentioned upthread. But it’s ok; they lampshaded this by doing a [crossover episode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEoSBL25RO4) back in May. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/71 "2018-01-02T01:14:11Z")
> [@LH75](#): > > [BBQ Pit Boys](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvTuue_TIOQ) I recently watched the episode where they barbecued a whole [alligator](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZhnpAhYmb0). Which is probably the most southern thing I ever saw. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2018, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/72 "2018-02-25T07:05:44Z")
This video is so cute, I just had to share. I previously mentioned Shawn Woods and his Mousetrap Mondays videos. This one has Shawn and his young son demonstrating a Lego mousetrap. This video is fine for the squeamish. It’s a live catch-and-release trap, and they do release the mouse at the end. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/IF3AMENXTfE/maxresdefault.jpg "LEGO Live Catch Mouse Trap In Action.") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF3AMENXTfE) ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/73 "2019-11-10T18:38:58Z")
[Seems I’ve stumbled across a group of gravure idols.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeyu92mBL_7Ef3qA5I3txVg/videos) ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/74 "2019-11-11T01:35:49Z")
Good thread - some of the stuff I’ve checked out so far. Speaking of checking it out… For bettering myself, my go-to channel is (Dr. Steve) [Brule’s Rules](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=brules+rules) ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2019, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/75 "2019-11-11T05:35:48Z")
Agadmator - chess discussion, his enthusiasm and presentation rekindled my interest in the game. Crime Pays but Botany Doesn’t - a crude dude with a thick Chicago accent describes plant species and general ecology and why it matters. Also a heavy dose of modern society hate I find refreshing. LockPickingLawyer - man has lock picking skills and his delivery is calming like Mr. Rogers. If you never watch it, just know Master is a shit lock company. Mr. Chickadee - a self taught wood craftsman that makes incredible things with no electric tools. No words, just nature sounds. Very Zen. ---
**Author:** ![MortSahlFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/76 "2020-03-21T13:00:54Z")
Bill Burr (comedy) [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAp990eMLzmei84WNR4ptgA](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAp990eMLzmei84WNR4ptgA) Mort Sahl (comedy) [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7bu4-Tq255rX8g0lJil7A](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7bu4-Tq255rX8g0lJil7A) Marcus Conte (political, man on the street interviews) - [Marcus Conte - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOVthTawN8KN0ZuGqzLjqkw) ---
**Author:** ![CelticKnot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/celticknot/32/3392_2.png) [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/77 "2020-03-21T15:22:02Z")
> [@Enright3](#): > > I’ve been trying to tell people how great Youtube Channels are; but they just don’t get it! > > A few of my faves > [Postmodern JukeBox](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORIeT1hk6tYBuntEXsguLg) “Today’s hits, yesterday.” They take current hit songs and play/sing them in 1930s-1960s Style. If you get a chance to see them in concert it’s worth it! > > [\*\*\*Grant Thompson - The King of Random](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1zZE_kJ8rQHgLTVfobLi_g) From his youtube page: “Call it “mad science”, or just a “quest for discovery”. These are some of my experiments, life-hacks, and random weekend projects.” Basically he builds cool stuff.\*\*\* > > [Engineer Guy](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2bkHVIDjXS7sgrgjFtzOXQ) Bill Hammack explores the world of engineering, and explains complex topics and dumbs them down for us mere mortals. It’s worth it just for his discussion about how/why cola cans are built the way they are. > > [This Old House](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUtWNBWbFL9We-cdXkiAuJA) Because who doesn’t love This Old House? I didn’t realize this was a Zombie thread until I saw my own post from 3 years ago. Anyway, I felt compelled to note that Grant Thompson passed away last year, but _TKOR_ is still going and still quite entertaining. If you are still looking for YouTube channels, I didn’t see anyone mention _Mark Rober_, who has fun and interesting science and engineering and led me to TKOR and others. My favorite now is _How Ridiculous_. 3 Australian guys dropping heavy items from a 45-meter tower. _GTOger_ is the channel that had humorous videos of cars being towed from a lot in an alley in Deep Ellum in Dallas. _Freakin’ Reviews_ looks at As-Seen-On-TV items and other stuff we probably don’t need but look like good ideas. _How to Cook That_ is both baking and chocolate-making videos, but also debunking YT viral fake videos such as 5-minute-crafts. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/78 "2020-03-21T16:36:21Z")
I like Kevin Nealon’s _[Hiking With Kevin](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BfPXleDan8dMbel6-C89Q)_, where the ex-SNL member hits the trails of LA with his celebrity friends. I don’t know if it would appeal to folks here, but I really enjoy taking vicarious road trips with [Traveling Robert](https://www.youtube.com/user/TravelingRobert)–a homespun vlogger who has an upbeat attitude that is kind refreshing these days. ---
**Author:** ![TheSundial](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@TheSundial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSundial)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/79 "2020-03-25T14:48:40Z")
Monkey and Apple, American that does different sketch style videos. The Macron Show, British prank caller Robin Seplut, Russian who does daily videos of feeding stray cats ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341/80 "2020-03-25T15:42:14Z")
[Ryan George](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9IfI45mmk59eDvSWtuuhQ) does some funny stuff. Of course he also does the great [Pitch Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL--PgETgAz5FGoatB9KQzbnpv0bgZqU2l) videos at Screen Rant. For pop music commentary I really enjoy [Todd In The Shadows](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTSjmqzOO-P8HmtVW3t7sA). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-of-your-favorite-youtube-channels/752341.md?page=5)