Today I was watching some YouTube videos in preparation for another article that I am writing and decided to share five of my favorites with readers. I chose them based on the following:

• Plentiful – A good video is one thing, but week after week and day after day is an accomplishment
• Longevity – Is it applicable several weeks, months, and years down the line?
• Quality – Anyone can make a video and throw it up on YouTube, but quality separates the “men from the boys”
• Entertaining – Let’s face it we all watch YouTube to be entertained

Without further ado here are the 5 YouTube channels everyone should watch

Fail Blog

A comedic look at epic failures caught on video. They also have a blog (who doesn’t these days)which showcases Fail, Owned and Pwn moments in pictures and videos, and lets you share your own. From the creators of I Can Has Cheez Burger so you know it has to be good!

Expert Village

This channel is all about teaching the audience. They present the content in an easy to understand manner and even if you can’t do some of the things they tell you about you’ll be able to understand them. For instance my mom had been asking me for weeks how to use Facebook and after failing miserably to explain it to her I showed her a video from Expert Village and she got it. Which is the closest thing to a miracle I’ve ever personally witnessed.

National Geographic

The name National Geographic is synonymous with quality educational material. Know for their in depth expose’ of the world we live in, and beyond. Their videos are always high quality (they have a big budget), and entertaining.

SnakeBytesTV

Brian Barczyk owner of BHB Reptiles (one of the largest snake breeding operations in the world) has gained quite a following on YouTube. Every Wednesday thousands of people tune in for the latest episode of he and his crew in their fun and informative videos about snakes and sometimes other reptiles. The videos are a good mix of information, comedy, and education. As you see in the video below the videos aren’t only about snakes.

Barely Political

Barely Political is, as you might have guessed, a channel about politics. It takes a humorous and often irreverent look at the current political offerings. I didn’t have time to watch very many of their videos while doing my research, but they seem centered around American politics.

Do you have a YouTube channel (either your own or a favorite) that we should be watching? Share the link to it in your comments below!