Hey all, Zaz here! Here's a list of some YouTubers that I like, and recommend! I do not agree politically or philosophically with all of these creators, and in fact, some I strongly disagree with, and my recommendations are not for them as people. Instead, I am recommending them for the category that I have included them within. I also can not confirm that any of these people have never done anything terrible, I don't know them personally. With that said, enjoy my list!
Addendum: I have removed a number of creators from this list that I no longer watch or like. I originally made this post years ago, and my tastes have since changed, and some of those creators have done shitty things that kinda ruined it for me. Either way, keep in mind this is a living document and will be updated in the future when another one of these people inevitably does something shitty.
The Linux Experiment:
Good, clean, friendly linux and FOSS content. Not as interesting or edgy as Mental Outlaw, but is a much more standard content creator.
Andrea Borman:
Super cozy, nostalgic content, that reminds me of how linux content was a decade ago. Love the content!
This Week in Linux:
Great news source, goes over everything in a quick and easy format, and is a great way of keeping up-to-date when you don't feel like hanging around forums.
Veronica explains:
Fantastic linux creator with a solid background in tech.
Hbomberguy:
Funny, in-depth, and with a high level of journalistic integrity. Very LGBTQ friendly, and very enjoyable to listen to.
LGR:
The best retro gaming related content creator.
Bringus Studios:
Very funny and chaotic videos about gaming and tech
Scott the Woz:
The funniest game reviewer on the platform
AVGN:
One of the old school gaming content creators. Recent videos aren't as great, but he has a backlog of hundreds of fantastic videos.
Video game dunkey:
Very funny. Donkey.
Iron Pineapple:
Best Souls-like content creator
Vsauce:
A YouTube Legend, love Michael here.
Miniminuteman:
Fantastic archaeology-related content. He's hot tbh.
Trey The Explainer:
Old school creator who makes fantastic history, archaeology, and paleontology content
Nile Red/Nile Blue:
Great Chemistry content creator, super entertaining to watch him screw around with chemicals.
Physics girl:
Old school crator, makes great content. Has had bad health problems lately, but still great content creator.
David Butler:
Fantastic astrophysics creator.
Steph Anya, LMFT:
Therapist who makes easy to digest videos about marriage and relationships from the perspective of an LMFT.
Thought Emporium:
Crazy cool videos about biology and other applied science topics
3Blue1Brown:
Fantastic math-related videos with a fun style!
Dr. Trefor Bazett:
Great resource for learning more about math!
Richard E Borcherds:
Lots of great lectures on grad-level math content
8-bit guy:
Great retro content, and creator of some super cool retro computing projects!
Action Retro:
Super funny and interesting retro computing content creator that intersects a lot with Linux
Jenna Phipps:
Super relatable and funny fiber arts creator!
Solar Sands:
Fantastic art and culture videos. I especially recommend his video on the Giving Tree
Cosmic Spectrum Art:
Fantastic illustrator and artist, makes fantastic drawing videos!
I'm Autistic, Now What?:
Great autism-focused creator that makes super relatable and high quality content. Makes me feel seen.
Lindsey Ellis:
Makes fantastic video essays about books, movies, and art more broadly! Stopped making content for a bit but appears to be back?
Monster Island Buddies:
Old School Godzilla creator who used to only make the super funny series Monster Island Buddies, but has since expanded to toys, games, and general Kaiju and Japanese culture related content!
Goji73:
Another old school godzilla creator who hasn't uploaded in a while. Super nostalgic. Used to make the series Godzilla and his Amazing Friends.
WikiZilla:
The go-to place for Godzilla trivia and information! Super reliable and high quality
Shinrobjira:
Super fun toy reviewer. Small, but growing! Highly recommend his videos.
Steven's Toy Reviews:
Another toy reviewer who makes content beyond just Godzilla, his videos are a bit more polished, but have a little less personality than Shinrobjira's.
Linux/FOSS creator: Veronica Explains
Gamers: Hbomberguy
STEM: Miniminuteman
Crafts and Art: Lindsey Ellis
Godzilla: Monster Island Buddies
Politics: none of them. But also Contrapoints and Hbomberguy.
