Interesting YouTube channels?

[PaulLFC]

As many of us are currently staying indoors due to the Coronavirus, I thought it would be good to share interesting YouTube channels so that we might all find something new to watch.

Here's a few of my favourites for starters. Most of them are likely well known by now, especially LTT:

- Car Throttle (Automotive) - UK based car channel that produces interesting and sometimes funny series or one-off videos such as "We bought a car that's done half a million miles", "Can an old car achieve over 800 miles on one tank" etc.
- Curious Droid (Space / Military) - Very well produced channel covering historical spacecraft and military aircraft, both real and concept designs
- Linus Tech Tips (Technology) - Tech videos and reviews, primarily focused on PC hardware but also covers mobile phones
- Steve1989MREinfo (Military / food) - Watch a guy open and eat various military rations from around the world. More interesting than it sounds!
- Techmoan (Technology - mostly retro) - Covers interesting 'retro' tech such as cassette players, vinyl, old media formats, etc

 

[julia crawford]

Engineer guy!!

 

[hobblygobbly]

baumgartner restoration (painting restoration) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZe6ZCbF9xgbbbdkiodPKQ
oldshovel (bicycle restoration) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzrVDkt2zx2JFfJb-ipGk8A
broken window theory (abandoned/urbex in europe) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQjlzE-BSD1PDW988vbqVjw
exploring the unbeaten path (abandoned/urbex, international) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73dVtWf9mpjiWYkXyIlm7A
the proper people (abandoned/urbex, international/usa) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheProperPeople

 

[ArchedThunder]

Technology Connections , covers the ins and outs of different kinds of technology and the story behind how the technology came to be. Does a lot of videos on old stuff that is super interesting. His five part series on the failed CED was really interesting.

 

[Daniel Jackson]

The 8-Bit Guy
Retro hardware information, restoration and modding.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

If you want to feel like you actually did something today but really you are just watching youtube videos, Andrew Camarata.

Dude built a castle out of containers and basically modifies every vehicle he has because they always are breaking down or cheap.

 

[deimosmasque]

Diamanda Hagan - Explotation/Horror/Porn Reviewer.

Diamanda Hagan is the God Empress of Haganistan. She was born Jerica Benson and was once the international sensation Jem. She reviews horror, Explotation and porn genres. Usually the extremely bad, gory, and fringe. So very not safe to work.

Her persona and running gags and setting are hilarious and morbid. Her best stuff in my opinion are her videos about Christian exploitation films like Left Behind and Apocalypse series of movies.

She is however not for everyone.

 

[Mobius 1]

Clickspring.
It's a clockmaker that makes incredibly well produced videos of his work. His series on rebuilding the Antthykitera (sic) Device is mesmerizing.

 

[EvilChameleon]

Technology Connections , covers the ins and outs of different kinds of technology and the story behind how the technology came to be. Does a lot of videos on old stuff that is super interesting. His five part series on the failed CED was really interesting.

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[Sarobi]

Taeha Types - He makes and reviews custom PC keyboards. TL;DR: Keyboard's sound super awesome these days

 

[Grimminski]

The Action Lab for fun sciencey stuff

Good Mythical Morning for weirdness and Mythical Kitchen for Josh's chaotic neutral take on cooking.

Bon Appetit for a slightly less chaotic take on cooking

Binging with Babish because of course

 

[Deleted member 12790]

 

[JangleLuke]

Historia Civilis: Mainly dedicated to retelling important moments in ancient roman history (his Caesar series is especially good)

Defunctland: Super high-quality channel that produces mini-documentaries about anything related to Theme Parks, and their history behind the curtains (Muppets series is also a treat).

 

[Stronginthearm]

barry lewis - british cooking guy https://www.youtube.com/user/myvirginkitchen
ashens - also british and funny https://www.youtube.com/user/ashens
scishow - covers science https://www.youtube.com/user/scishow
pbs eons - covers science and interesting stuff https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzR-rom72PHN9Zg7RML9EbA
try channel - irish people doing silly things like eating really spicy stuff and getting drunk https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabq3No3wXbs6Ut-Pux6SzA
hankgames - hank from scishow plays games https://www.youtube.com/user/hankgames/videos
herovoltsy - does game playthroughs https://www.youtube.com/user/HeroVoltsy
itchy boots - a woman traveling the world on a motorbike https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEIs9nkveW9WmYtsOcJBwTg
hcbailly - does video game playthroughs https://www.youtube.com/user/HCBailly
loading ready run - does funny skits, game playthroughs, did a bunch of mtg videos called friday nights and other stuff https://www.youtube.com/user/loadingreadyrun

 

[LegendX48]

Bobby Chiu - cool channel that's great for artists. He's worked on several films and his main thing is interviews with other industry professionals/vets

I basically treat his interviews as podcasts, they're generally an hour-long on average and pretty cool to listen to while working.

 

[rpm]

I recently stumbled across and binged a lot of Aging Wheels' videos

 

[InspectaDekka]

Stewart the Sock

 

[More_Badass]

Any recommendations for channels similar to rambalac?



HD on-the-street exploration of cities, towns, other places; no commentary.

 

[L176]

Invicta! A strategy game let's player who started making interesting historical documentaries, mainly about Ancient Rome. Very informative, entertaining and high in quality.

 

[Grimminski]

Outside Xbox and Outside Xtra for the Oxventure series (live Dungeons & Dragons)

 

[Pickman]

KEXP from Seattle - They have some absolutely amazing music and their sound engineering is some of the best I've ever heard in my life. You'll discover so much music you love and hate.

 

[Atom Heart Mother]

Big fan of Adam Ragusea. He makes cooking videos but also makes videos that breakdown myths and reasons why stuff works with cooking with actual science/professors. His cooking is also great since it's aimed towards simple meals that anyone can make. He isn't a professional chef by any means either so it makes it easier for anyone to join in.

 

[Forerunner]

Veritasium

An element of truth - videos about science, education, and anything else I find interesting.

www.youtube.com

He doesn't upload a ton of videos, but they are worth the wait.

John Michael Godier

Author and futurist John Michael Godier explores the universe in weekly documentary videos released randomly. These videos center on science, future technolo...

www.youtube.com

Anything to do with space!

Event Horizon

John Michael Godier's Event Horizon is a Science and space focused narrative driven show featuring special guests. Event Horizon covers science, astronomy, s...

www.youtube.com

Similar to his other channel, but this one features guest.

 

[Airegin]

Joe Scott
Today I Found Out
Technology Connections
Astrum

 

[Rizific]

AntsCanada. despite the name, hes an ant keeper in the philippines though all his content is in english. the way he narrates and tells the stories of his ant colonies is very entertaining. he also doesnt keep just ants, hes got a bunch of different insects and animals.

 

[SpoonyBob]

My Mechanics is a channel I've been watching recently. Takes old and rusted items and fully restores them. It's really impressive to someone like me that's pretty mechanically inept.




Peter Brown - Mostly craft work with resin, but frequently dabbles with unique material design stuff.

 

[Fuzzy]

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Thank you so much for this and welcome back.

 

[bonch00ski]

Dr Wolfula, horror movie reviews that are pretty damn funny.

Dr. Wolfula- "Halloween" (2007)

Doctor Wolfula has returned to you again with his thoughts on another one of those horror motion pictures he rambles on and on about. This moving picture is ...

m.youtube.com

 

[Samanosuke Akechi]

I like this channel for his quality POV car reviews. Use headphones. Makes it like you're really in the car.

 

[William]

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB00JHoTw1TeX82Qw8hoFLRJI89Us_jMw

Sampson Boat Company
A channel following the rebuilding and restoration of a 100 year old boat. It is fascinating and inspiring.

 

[Bus-TEE]

While we're here...does anyone know of any interesting scripted, indie web series on Youtube?

I've been kicking around trying to find some after reading up on The Dress Up Gang and, of course, watching again recently Broad City.

Any recommendations welcome.

 

[Zip]

Kurzgesagt is one of the only YouTube channels I've actually wanted to subscribe to. Nice informative and fun videos with a cute visual style. Typically science-focused.

 

[Twstr709]

Overly Sarcastic Productions - I've been going through their history videos and found them really fun to watch.

 

[Sotonian]

GeoGraphics - Channel going over the history of geographical events/buildings/places through history
Plasmo - Guy who makes plastic models
Bright Sun Films - Goes over abandoned buildings and places and the history of them
TheVolgun - Readings from the SCP foundation website
Mark Felton Productions - WW2 history videos

 

[linkboy]

Mark Rober - He's a former NASA engineer who does a lot of over the top things and goes into the science behind them.

Jelle's Marble Runs - Marble Race League

My Life in Gaming - Fantastic channel that covers classic gaming

Sci-Show - Hank Green's science channel

 

[qaopjlll]

Half as Interesting is, well, rather intersting. Lots of strange off-the-wall topics or events from history are covered. Unfortunately the videos are rather short and sometimes leave you wanting more, but for the most part the information is presented in a very concise and effective manner. The narrator has an insanely dry sense of humor which I find hilarious.

 

[Pixels]

Best of the Worst

 

[Xbox Live Mike]

to name a few I really like
Comics Explained https://www.youtube.com/user/fluidicbeats
The infographics show https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfdNM3NAhaBOXCafH7krzrA
EposVox (Streaming tech and setup) https://www.youtube.com/user/EposVox
Steph and Adam (meal prep) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawxenzFyo_0rzpzejVHK1w

 

[Stantron]

Epic Gardening
FreshCap Mushrooms

 

[Lylo]

I feel like most of the channels you guys are posting here are the same channels YouTube have been suggested for me in the past few weeks, so i think their algorithm is working fine...

 

[Uncle Fester]

Producer Michael - Rich Hollywood English guy who looks like Austin Powers who shows lots of stuff about cars, jewelry, watches and houses. Really fun channel.

Chandler's Wild Life -basically a young American version of Steve Irwin.

Tyler Nolan - Chandler's buddy. Similar channel, but with tattoos.

Dream Media Home Theater - really addictive to me. Self explanatory.

Hot Boxin with Mike Tyson

HDTV Test - Vincent is the man.

Jason Rupp - fun travel type channel. Seems like a really cool guy.

Sam the Cooking Guy

Special Books by Special Kids - the host meets with younger people who have disabilities and stuff like that. Really inspirational and eye opening.

The Dark Den - this guy loves some bugs.

Criminally Listed - explores true crime.

Squirmy and Grubs - an interabled relationship.

Buzzfeed Unsolved - unsolved crimes.

Youthman - home theater stuff

 

[Luap]

I enjoy TierZoo, which is a fun little video gamey nature channel:




and Foolish Baseball, which has a similar video gamey vibe:

 

[doof_warrior]

Technology Connections , covers the ins and outs of different kinds of technology and the story behind how the technology came to be. Does a lot of videos on old stuff that is super interesting. His five part series on the failed CED was really interesting.

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[Baphomet]

Exotics lair

 

[Vulcano's Assistant]

The LockPickingLawyer


Reviews of many security products and locks, but also fun if you just want to look at a guy open complicated or exotic locks he collects.

 

[Bestlaidplans]

Mrwhostheboss
LAbeast
Chrisramsay puzzles
Jelles marble run
Matt Stoney

 

[Adree]

I absolutely love Grand Illusions which is a channel where an old man named Tim shows off his enormous novelty collection that he's generated over the years. They sell some stuff on their website but it's not really an advertisement for it. Tim has to be one of the most wholesome people on Youtube and it's always relaxing to watch him talk about what he's found.

Grand Illusions

We collect unusual toys, and with a collection of over 20,000 (and rising!) that have been bought over the last 30 years, there is a wide variety of amazing ...

www.youtube.com

 

[Adree]

The LockPickingLawyer


Reviews of many security products and locks, but also fun if you just want to look at a guy open complicated or exotic locks he collects.

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this is definitely my jam

 

[Oh no]

TheCrafsMan Steady Craftin

Very informative crafting videos & other interesting stuff. Relaxing & good fun!

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www.youtube.com

 

[TiduzOmni]

Didyouknowgaming: https://www.youtube.com/user/DYKGaming

fun facts/eastereggs about games/systems