YouTube Channels for Inspiration, Curiosity or a Simple Laugh
Better Than Yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpExuV8qJMfCaSQNL1YG6bQ
- Great daily tips for living a better life and being a better person
Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/c/Todayifoundout-official
- Lots of random and unique topics or facts that are always interesting to learn about
Geography Now: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeographyNow
- Channel about all the countries in the world. He’s not done yet but the videos are funny and use lots of pop culture references
PBS Eons: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzR-rom72PHN9Zg7RML9EbA
- Channel about prehistoric stuff, outer space, and general geeky science topics. The speakers are very pleasant people
Joel & Lia: https://www.youtube.com/user/joelandlia
- Two British buddies who like to compare the UK to the U.S.
Masaman: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vVNQN-TCy8d3Mb_Owr2Kw
- A guy who likes to explain history and misconceptions about history or race/ethnicity. Might be interesting to you
Drew Binsky: https://www.youtube.com/c/drewbinsky
- A world traveler who goes to some of the most unusual and intriguing countries on the planet. He’s also very positive
LangFocus: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNhX3WQEkraW3VHPyup8jkQ
- Everything about languages, from English to the Khoisan languages of Africa. He’s got it all
Russell Brand: https://www.youtube.com/user/russellbrand
- Insightful channel focused on current issues, meditation, better thinking and mental wellness. Includes many podcasts and interviews long and short
JRE Clips: https://www.youtube.com/user/russellbrand
- The Jeff Rogan Experience. Mostly interviews by Joe Rogan with leading professionals in all kinds of fields. Sometimes inspirational and other times just plain entertaining
iWriterly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKeBsBrWDtIBrnrCkxHo5MQ
- A channel focused on becoming a better fiction writer, if you’d like to do that
After School: https://www.youtube.com/c/AfterSkool
- Interesting interviews turned into colorful drawings and artwork to help create a clearer picture of the subject matter
thejuicemedia: https://www.youtube.com/user/thejuicemedia
- Short and hilarious parody ads that critique the government, including some podcasts. Centered on Australian concerns
TED-Ed: https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation
- Short videos that explain diverse and interesting topics in English
TED: https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDtalksDirector
- Live talks and speeches about important topics from around the world in English and many other languages
TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/talks
- TED also has their own website, of course
Bilingue Blogs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa57CLZlqhFtn1m-e-tWhpg
- His channel is geared more toward Spanish learners, but he uses mostly English. You can be inspired by his near-perfect Spanish skills despite being an American with no Hispanic background
Anne Grady Group: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8shqCISYnwLzf650HBwcA
- Uplifting channel for feeling good and self growth
The School of Life: https://www.youtube.com/user/schooloflifechannel
- Cool channel about personal growth, reflection, and other helpful life topics
BBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/bbcnews
- World news channel in English
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