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Subscribers 923K

Videos 155

Views 79.6M

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Small Brained American covers adventurous and risky travel experiences, exploring offbeat destinations and urban environments with a narrative, vlog-like style. Content includes deep-dives and exploration-themed videos such as investigating sweatshops, hitchhiking, deserted cities, and cultural immersion, with an upload cadence of about 0.3 videos per week and an average view count around 711K per video.

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88% relevance

Subscribers 6.7M

Videos 1.2K

Views 1.4B

Appearances 8

SERP 100%

Similarity 81%

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High search overlap on extreme travel experiences and dangerous destinations suggests a shared audience; however, Drew’s content focuses more on risks and immersive global travel stories (81% content match vs. 88% overall) while Small Brained American leans toward offbeat, budget-friendly exploration.

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Top Fives view on YouTube

78% relevance

Subscribers 3.1M

Videos 2.3K

Views 1.3B

Appearances 5

SERP 94%

Similarity 68%

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Strong search overlap on dangerous travel destinations and hidden cities, indicating a similar audience interest, but Top Fives presents list-format, quick-hit content (lower content similarity at 68%) compared to Small Brained American’s more narrative explorations.

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TP Urbex view on YouTube

73% relevance

Subscribers 752K

Videos 1.6K

Views 473.3M

Appearances 7

SERP 75%

Similarity 71%

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Shared obsession with urban exploration topics and tips (75% search; 71% content), signaling a closely aligned niche audience, though TP Urbex specializes in dedicated urban exploration tutorials whereas Small Brained American blends exploration with personal commentary.

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Taylor Wynn view on YouTube

71% relevance

Subscribers 864K

Videos 1.4K

Views 204.4M

Appearances 3

SERP 81%

Similarity 65%

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Significant overlap in low-budget travel hacks and budget solo trips (81% search; 65% content), showing a common audience for affordable travel strategies, but Wynn emphasizes practical hacks with a lifestyle angle while Small Brained American leans toward curiosity-driven adventures.

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71% relevance

Subscribers 2.1K

Videos 658

Views 770.6K

Appearances 4

SERP 84%

Similarity 63%

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Queries around exotic expedition guides create overlapping interest, but Insight Gaming’s content style centers on gaming-oriented curiosities rather than general travel storytelling, reflected in a moderate 63% content match.

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Away Together w/ Nik and Allie view on YouTube

71% relevance

Subscribers 326K

Videos 306

Views 48.2M

Appearances 6

SERP 72%

Similarity 70%

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Shared focus on low-budget travel hacks and budget solo trips (72% search; 70% content) indicates a similar audience, yet Away Together emphasizes duo travel narratives whereas Small Brained American often features solo or adventure-centric formats.

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Top competitors include Drew Binsky (88% match) and Top Fives (78% match). They share overlapping queries such as extreme travel experiences, dangerous travel destinations, poverty and living abroad, and dangerous travel destinations. TP Urbex (73% match) also competes on urban exploration journeys, a common theme. Compared to Small Brained American, these competitors have larger subscriber bases (Drew Binsky 6.7M, Top Fives 3.1M) while Small Brained American has 923K subscribers. All identified channels align on topics like urban exploration, dangerous or offbeat travel, and budget or low-budget travel approaches.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Small Brained American?

Drew Binsky — 88% match, 6.7M subscribers; Top Fives — 78% match, 3.1M subscribers; TP Urbex — 73% match, 752K subscribers. All three are travel-focused creators with substantial audiences and frequent global travel content, similar to Small Brained American's channel theme.

What type of content does Small Brained American make?

Small Brained American produces travel-related content, as indicated by titles like Investigating Illegal Sweatshops in Bangladesh, Inside Somalia’s Rebel State, Hitchhiking in Saudi Arabia Until I Get Kidnapped, and Scamming the Scammers at the Pyramids. The channel averages about 711K views per video with ~0.3 uploads per week, reflecting a moderate posting pace and high-view content.

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