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Be Smart
@itsokaytobesmartTracked since May 2026
creating Science videos.
Observed Aug 24, 2026 · staleModeled revenue
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7 membership tiers
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$3/moSmartiansAccess to Patreon feed and our undying gratitude. You also get early access to videos, plus behind-the-scenes peeks at what we’re working on.
$5/moEven SmarterGet to know Joe! Each month Joe shares 3 (or so) things with you that he’s been watching, reading, following, learning about, etc.*Also includes everything in Smartians tier
$10/moBrainiacsGuess the episode topic! - Before a new episode airs, Joe will drop a hint to the episode topic and the first person to guess it correctly will get a shoutout at the end of the videoAlso! - Brainiacs get to vote on an episode topic! - Every 6 months, Joe will share 4 ideas for a future episode, and you get to vote which episode he makes.*Also includes everything in Smartians and Even Smarter tiers
$15/moGeniusUltimate access! Post-episode livestream - Once every three months Joe will invite you to an exclusive livestream after a new Be Smart video premieres. He'll talk about the making of the episode, all the cool stuff that didn’t make the cut, and maybe even answer a few questions.*Also includes everything in Smartians, Even Smarter and Braniac Tiers
$25/moThe Brain TrustGet your name in every video description so the whole world can see how smart and curious you are!*Also includes everything in Smartians, Even Smarter, Brainiacs & Genius tiers
$100/moGalaxy BrainAs a special thank you, get your name included in the on-screen credits for as long as you are a supporter at this level *Also includes everything in Smartians, Even Smarter, Brainiacs, Genius & Brain Trust tiers
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MembershipLast observed 2026-08-24. Not enough recent observation yet for a 30-day reading.
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Be Smart does not yet have a measured paid-member count. 0 of 5 cohort creators are measured for this metric.Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs Be Smart | Freshness |
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| Not ranked |  Be SmartProfileWritingPaid members position in Recommended cohort | Not measured | Reference | Aug 24, 2026Stale |
| Not ranked |  K.L. NovitzkeWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  Kurzgesagt – In a NutshellWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  House of HistoryWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  V Astor SolomonWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 25, 2026 |
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Recent posts
What they publish68Posts total1 postLast month100%Members-only
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Video Latest post$3 tier & upA new look at a weird question: Does hot water freeze faster? (New Video!)Latest post Locked A new look at a weird question: Does hot water freeze faster? (New Video!) August 13 5
August 13 0 likes 0 commentsI Survived the Most Dangerous Heat on Earth (for Science) - NEW VIDEO!Locked I Survived the Most Dangerous Heat on Earth (for Science) - NEW VIDEO! July 2 9 1VideoJuly 2$3 tier & up 9 1
We need YOUR stories for our next video!1 We need YOUR stories for our next video! Locked We need YOUR stories for our next video! June 3 4 1VideoJune 3$3 tier & up 4 1
Why Everything We See Is Made of Things You Can't See (New Video!)Locked Why Everything We See Is Made of Things You Can't See (New Video!) May 27 7 2VideoMay 27$3 tier & up 7 2
The Harder You Look at Infinity, the Weirder It Gets (New Video!)Locked The Harder You Look at Infinity, the Weirder It Gets (New Video!) May 13 8 1VideoMay 13$3 tier & up 8 1
Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Video! How the Mercator Map Changed the WorldLocked Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Video! How the Mercator Map Changed the World May 12 9 1VideoMay 12$3 tier & up 9 1
The mystery of the best worst map ever madeLocked The mystery of the best worst map ever made April 21 5 3ArticleApril 21$3 tier & up 5 3
What if Your DNA Framed You for Murder?Locked What if Your DNA Framed You for Murder? March 30 5ArticleMarch 30$3 tier & up 0 0
Sneak peek of my next video… 🕵️♂️Locked Sneak peek of my next video… 🕵️♂️ March 27 5 1VideoMarch 27$3 tier & up 5 1
Why DOES Red Mean Stop and Green Mean Go?Locked Why DOES Red Mean Stop and Green Mean Go? March 9 6 1 Hey smart people! You can stop messaging me asking when the next video is coming 🙂 (The answer is "very soon") We've been taking a short pause over here to reflect on 13 (!!!) years of making science YouTube videos, and to think about what kind of videos we want to bring you in 2026. It's nice to take a pause and think. People really don't do that enough anymore. Especially creators! It's ok not to post sometimes! Like any organism in an ecosystem, we are constantly trying to adapt so that we can survive and thrive ( that's not exactly how evolution works, but let's roll with the analogy here, ok? ) And one thing I've noticed overArticleMarch 9$3 tier & up 6 1
A little update from Joe, just for kicksHey smart people! You can stop messaging me asking when the next video is coming 🙂 (The answer is "very soon") We've been taking a short pauVideoMarch 5$3 tier & up 18 1
Where Does an Ant Colony Keep Its Brain? (New Video!)Locked Where Does an Ant Colony Keep Its Brain? (New Video!) February 4 9VideoFebruary 4$3 tier & up 0 0
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