What You Should Be Watching On YouTube
While everyone’s still hyped up on the latest Netflix show to binge, take some time to watch some of the high quality content that‘s been slowly amassing for free on the world wide web.
Larger online media networks have been slowly building their repertoire of YouTube channel content. I’m not talking about vloggers, who upload daily videos talking about eating Tide Pods. I’m talking about well-produced high-quality video content that’s just sitting there. Completely free. Wild, I know.
So charge up whatever you’re watching YouTube on and let’s get into what’s really worth watching.
Hot Ones
It’s the show with hot wings and even hotter questions. The tagline for the show says it all. Guests face a gauntlet of 10 chicken wings, each one getting progressively hotter. To the point that it’s not even technically safe to eat. The idea itself is ludicrous, but it’s picked up steam and is already in its fifth season.
It’s hosted by Sean Evans. A pretty regular guy who has accomplished the feet of “clearing the board” of chicken wings over 100 times. The truly great part of the show isn’t the hilarious reactions of the guests with added sound effects, it’s the obsessively researched questions that lead to some great conversations. I guarantee you won’t find an interview-style show with fewer fluff questions. Evans asks questions that regularly shock the guest that he had any knowledge of or the audacity to ask.
My favorite interviews are Logic, Vince Staples, Steve-O, and Wale.
Binging with Babish
Remember that movie where they cooked that one meal? It looked awesome, right? Babish explores recipes from movies and TV shows. He makes them the way they’re directed to the show or movie and then gives his take on how to make it in the best way.
His monotone voice guides you through the episode and recipe. Focusing on the food itself and less on him. You rarely see his face in an episode. His reactions come solely from his hands and the voice over.
Vice Sports
They cover the controversies, the accomplishments and everything in between that have to do with sports. They’re true gritty stories from the relevant to the obscure, they capture the emotion of it all.
Most of them are in the ten to the twenty-minute range, and there are plenty of binger watch.
UNINTERRUPTED
Authentic. Insightful. Entertaining. No better way to describe the stories Uninterrupted shares through video and podcasts. Similar to the Players Tribune, run by Derek Jeter, this is a platform for athletes to tell stories in a way that isn’t impacted by media gossip or false information.
The topics cover everything from getting draft to handling finances, to how winning championships feel. Great stories and insights into the worlds most well-known athletes.
IT’S SUPPERTIME! with Matty Matheson
Part of the Viceland network, Matty Matheson has been slowly moving up in the cooking show echelon. First appearing on the Munchies channel and now hosting his on the show, “IT’S SUPPERTIME!” His brash and goofy demeanor makes a perfect pairing with his exotic homestyle cooking. He rarely measures anything precisely, but somehow puts together some of the most amazing dishes. He’s recently been featured on a few late night shows which typically means you’ll be seeing a lot more of him.
Great Big Story
Some of the bests storytelling you’ll find on the internet. Stories on nearly any topic you can think of from countries all over the world. The uplifting micro-docs and short films are sincere and extremely well-done. With every video, you’re guaranteed to learn something new.
ATHLEAN-X
If you want no bullshit exercise advice, look no further than Athlean-x. The host is a not-so-typical physical therapist and trainer. Utilizing sharpies to literally draw on himself and uses a plastic skeleton to show how muscles and ligaments work for different exercises.
It’s a great channel to find different exercise routines or just advice on how to not get hurt when trying to get in shape.
Late Show Monologues
My favorite part of any late night show is the opening monologue. Most of the interviews are a pretty surface-level, but the intros always have the most interesting content. No need to have cable to watch each show, just wait until the next morning and they’re all uploaded by at least 10 a.m.
Find the Youtube channels for each show here:
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
From your device, straight to the TV
While watching on your phone/tablet/laptop is totally fine, there are a few ways to make it a slightly better experience.
HDMI Cord
Connect straight from the TV to your computer. The simplest option with no streaming or major set up needed. Here’s your best option.
Google Chromecast
My personal favorite. Plug in and connect to your wifi network. That simple. Add the plugin to your Chrome browser and stream anything. Also, most streaming service apps have integrated connecting to Chromecast into their user face. This is my pick as the best option to get.
YouTube TV
It’s $35 a month for tons of content. You can record shows and watch live sports. It also connects right to your Gmail account to keep things simple and easy. Download the app and you can stream straight from your phone to Apple TV or Google Chromecast.
Amazon FireStick
This is the best option if you’re a heavy Amazon Prime user. Otherwise, it’s the same thing as the ChromeCast without the in-browser functionality.
Roku
It’s very similar to an Apple TV, but without the high price tag. Plug in, log in to all streaming services and you’re all good to go. Some people swear by the Roku, I’m still not fully convinced. It’s a solid price though, so it’s a better option than the Apple TV.
Apple TV
While the priciest add-on option, it covers all the bases when it comes to streaming apps and services. It also includes all Apple video rentals and purchases. I personally don’t think it’s worth it when you have so many other options that are cheaper.
Smart TV
The most expensive option, but if you’re in the market to replace your TV then definitely look into this.
Anything I missed? Let me know what YouTube channels I’m missing out on.
