Above The Noise

Subscribers 94.7K

Videos 196

Views 12.5M

Channels Like Above The Noise

Above The Noise covers controversial and trending topics in the news by examining research and facts, offering in-depth explanations and explanations that align with media literacy, science, and current events. The channel uses a explainer-style approach with educational focus, likely including tutorials and deep-dives, hosted by Myles Bess, and posts new episodes every other Wednesday, with an average video view count around 475.7K.

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Similar Channels

We found 44 YouTube channels similar to Above The Noise

#1

TEDx Talks view on YouTube ▶

81% relevance

Subscribers 44.2M

Videos 255K

Views 8.8B

Appearances 23

SERP 100%

Similarity 68%

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Both target audiences seeking thought-provoking explanations on brain, behavior, and media literacy, with high overlap in searches like brain behavior research and screen time effects, though TEDx Talks' content is more talk-format and educational rather than Above The Noise's news-focused analysis.

#2

TED-Ed view on YouTube ▶

67% relevance

Subscribers 22.4M

Videos 2.3K

Views 4.5B

Appearances 7

SERP 53%

Similarity 76%

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Share an interest in explaining complex topics such as how media and information influence society (electoral college debate, fake news psychology), but TED-Ed tends toward animated lessons and short explainers while Above The Noise centers on current events analysis.

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#3

Insider Science view on YouTube ▶

65% relevance

Subscribers 3.1M

Videos 649

Views 903.0M

Appearances 13

SERP 47%

Similarity 78%

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Similar audience drawn to debunking myths in science and clarifying scientific concepts, matching searches about myths in science, yet Insider Science emphasizes quick debunk-style videos whereas Above The Noise provides broader contextual examination.

#4

Doctor Mike view on YouTube ▶

58% relevance

Subscribers 14.7M

Videos 1.1K

Views 5.1B

Appearances 5

SERP 40%

Similarity 70%

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Addresses public health and misinformation topics like energy drink health and food misinformation, aligning with Above The Noise in health-related skepticism but with a physician-hosted, more personal-commentary approach.

#5

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

58% relevance

Subscribers 29.9K

Videos 555

Views 2.6M

Appearances 7

SERP 35%

Similarity 73%

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Focuses on brain and behavior research, mirroring Above The Noise's interest in neuroscience topics and related media coverage, though BBRF is more research-updated and less media-critique oriented.

#6

CrashCourse view on YouTube ▶

56% relevance

Subscribers 16.9M

Videos 1.6K

Views 2.2B

Appearances 11

SERP 34%

Similarity 71%

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Covers public health science and media literacy concepts that intersect with Above The Noise's explainer-style content, but CrashCourse relies on structured curriculum-style episodes while Above The Noise emphasizes current-affairs context.

Content Landscape

Discovered competitors include TEDx Talks (81% match) and TED-Ed (67% match) as top rivals, both sharing overlapping queries like brain behavior research, media literacy education, screen time effects, and electoral or misinformation topics. Insider Science (65% match) also competes on myths in science, while Doctor Mike (58% match) ties in with energy drink health and food misinformation; these channels have significantly larger subscriber bases (TEDx Talks 44.2M, TED-Ed 22.4M) than Above The Noise (94.7K). The common thread is content that educates on science, health, and media influence with explainer or informational formats, targeting similar search queries such as public health science, misinformation, and controversial topics.

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Search Queries Used

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Above The Noise?

TEDx Talks (44.2M subscribers, 81% match) and TED-Ed (22.4M subscribers, 67% match) are Above The Noise's biggest competitors. Insider Science (3.1M subscribers, 65% match) is also listed as a top competitor. They share a focus on educational, explainer-style science and current-events content aimed at youth and students.

What type of content does Above The Noise make?

Above The Noise creates explainer-style videos on science, current events, media literacy, and journalism, evidenced by titles like 'What If You Take ADHD Drugs But You Don’t Have ADHD?', 'Why Do Our Brains Love Fake News?', 'Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?', and 'Should Zoos Exist?'. The channel uploads with an average around 475.7K views per video, and has a current subscriber count of 94.7K.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Above The Noise?

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