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Other YouTubers and online creators with no working tie in the registry. 172 people in 2007–2026, most-seen first. Each line is one appearance: the role in the video (takes part, credited, personal story, …), what is said, and the moment it is said. Back to the people overview.

Ze Frank

creator · in 42 videos (2007–2026) · 2007: 6 · 2008: 3 · 2009: 6 · 2010: 7 · 2011: 2 · 2012: 6 · 2013: 3 · 2014: 3 · 2015: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2026: 1

Roles: takes part 3 · credited 13 · subject 2 · recommended 2 · cited 10 · quoted 1 · joke 1 · passing 12

2007

2008

2009

  • 2009-03-18 · credited · Hank calls brain crack one of the fundamental gifts Ze Frank has given the world and links Ze Frank's brain crack video. — Dr. Manhattan's Dangle and Brain Crack (00:00:00)
  • 2009-06-23 · recommended · Asked why John never blinks, Hank jokes it is because Ze Frank, a pioneering video blogger, never blinked and 'everything we do is stolen' from him; he urges viewers to watch Ze Frank. — Fighting the Flame War! (00:00:53)
  • 2009-08-24 · passing · The description credits the Ze Frank clip, picked as the 'Biggest Get', to Tom, Patricia, Lidewij and Lotte (Lotte and Lidewij also run Best Wishes from NL), and names Valerie2776 for 'Best Painter's Tape'. — HAPPY JOHN DAY!!! (00:00:00)
  • 2009-11-22 · credited · John credits the infamy/famy idea to E. Lockhart's novel The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks, which he calls brilliant. (video description) — Hank in FAMY (00:00:00)
  • 2009-11-24 · cited · Hank admits he also wants food and football, but mainly wants the world to know how thankful he is for the marvelous life we all get to live. — 50 THINGS!! That I'm Thankful For (00:03:24)
  • 2009-12-27 · credited · John says he doesn't blink on camera because he is focusing, and it is also a tribute to their hero Ze Frank, the original video blogger. — How To Be a Nerdfighter: A Vlogbrothers FAQ (00:01:01)

2010

  • 2010-03-03 · cited · Hank says VidCon mixes serious talks, like Ze Frank's, with fun such as Rhett and Link writing a song on stage and Mystery Guitar Man making a stop-motion video with audience sounds. — VidCon Schedule Spectacular! (00:02:31)
  • 2010-03-08 · joke · Hank, answering John, insists he did not put poop in the Nintendo and offers a 'satisfaction guaranteed' argument in five points. — GIGANTIC CHICKEN EGG!! (00:00:00)
  • 2010-03-10 · passing · At VidCon John most looks forward to Ze Frank, the ball pit, Charlie McDonnell biting his finger, and the concerts at night. — New Tour! New Book! (Remember Books?) Your Q's A'ed! (00:02:05)
  • 2010-03-24 · passing · Praising Hank's Monday list, John presents his own entry for the theme week: the top 10 animal power moves. (video description) — Top 10 Animal POWER MOVES (00:00:00)
  • 2010-04-28 · cited · Hank lists people he loves but has never met and wants to hug because he is impressed with their work, from They Might Be Giants and Wil Wheaton to Ursula Le Guin, plus many YouTubers. — Who's in Your Hug Bucket? (00:01:38)
  • 2010-07-14 · subject · John says Ze Frank gave the most astonishingly brilliant keynote address he has ever heard. — Top 10 VIDCON MOMENTS (00:01:34)
  • 2010-11-24 · credited · The description says several jokes reference two episodes of The Show with Ze Frank, and the green pad joke references a previous vlogbrothers video. (video description) — Babies and Catacombs: VIENNA (Thoughts from Places) (00:00:00)

2011

2012

  • 2012-02-28 · passing · The description says Ze Frank inspired the brothers to start videoblogging and is bringing his show back via Kickstarter. (video description) — On Cuties and Cooties (00:00:00)
  • 2012-04-06 · takes part · The main reason for the trip was filming SciShow content; Hank asks viewers to subscribe to SciShow to see him and Ze Frank talk to Northrop Grumman scientists about the Webb telescope. — Can I be Space President? (00:03:25)
  • 2012-04-06 · recommended · Hank spent one of the coolest days of his life talking with the people building the James Webb Space Telescope, together with his wife, Michael Aranda and Ze Frank. (video description) — Can I be Space President? (00:00:00)
  • 2012-06-15 · takes part · Hank says he was at Foo Camp last weekend, as far as he can tell a gathering of cool people; his first reaction to the invitation was that it sounded hard and scary. — Flinching in the Shower (00:00:04)
  • 2012-08-13 · cited · John says that, like Ze Frank and Wheezy Waiter, he recently got to talk to Rainn Wilson, and he asked Twitter for romantic problems they could solve together. — John and Rainn Wilson Talk Romance (00:00:00)
  • 2012-09-28 · credited · Hank and Katherine celebrated their sixth anniversary last week (mid-September 2012) by escaping the smoke to northern Montana: D&D characters, Glacier National Park, and a VH1 90s countdown that disappointed him in his generation. (video description) — THE EYE OF LONDON: Thoughts from Northern Montana (00:00:00)
  • 2012-12-07 · cited · Hank's description says Ze Frank asked them to talk about what makes their places special, and he could not think of a better way than this museum visit. (video description) — Thoughts from Dead Animals (00:00:00)

2013

  • 2013-03-20 · cited · John wants a way to thank creators such as Ze Frank, Wheezy Waiter and Hannah Hart for making him "lean forward", and does not think advertising alone can do that. — Ads Work...but for Whom? (00:03:38)
  • 2013-04-19 · passing · Hank writes that he wanted a frank, adult video about sexual orientation, but since he is pretty much totally straight he asked friends to share their experiences, and thanks Hannah Hart, Tyler Oakley, Ze Frank and Meg Turney of SourceFed for sticking their necks out. (video description) — On Sexual Orientation, with Hannah, Ze, Tyler, and Meg (00:00:00)
  • 2013-08-09 · quoted · Hank learned from Josh Sundquist that concentrating on the 2% you can't do while ignoring the 98% you can do is idiotic. — What I Learned at VidCon (00:01:38)

2014

  • 2014-03-25 · credited · John says Ze Frank's The Show inspired most vlogbrothers conventions, like jump cuts and 'Good morning', but Ze never had a consistent sign-off. — I Gotta Go: Signing Off and Thinking about Inspiration (00:00:25)
  • 2014-06-20 · credited · Hank says pretty much anything on YouTube today is directly or indirectly influenced by Ze Frank. — Pre-History of Online Video (00:03:05)
  • 2014-06-27 · takes part · Hank goes to a technical rehearsal to test his computer and PowerPoint, and shows the big room where he gives his industry presentation; VidCon, for him, is mostly walking. — My Day Before VidCon (00:02:56)

2015

2016

  • 2016-12-30 · cited · Hank says people elsewhere have figured these things out too and also lead the community, from Mark Twain to Vi Hart, Michelle Obama to Ze Frank, Reinhold Niebuhr to Nathan Zed. — The Most Interesting Thing I've Ever Done (00:03:46)

2021

2022

  • 2022-04-22 · passing · Hank shows art from Vi Hart, Star Trek: The Next Generation and They Might Be Giants items, and a Ze Frank ducky, among bobbleheads that keep losing their heads. — My Life is on My Walls (00:01:24)

2023

2026

  • 2026-10-01 · cited · Hank says the channel does many different things, and labels like 'Ze Frank-y' or 'secular homilist' are not working for anybody. — Are We Still YouTubers? (00:03:37)

Grace Helbig

creator · in 24 videos (2012–2025) · 2012: 1 · 2013: 11 · 2014: 5 · 2016: 4 · 2018: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2025: 1 · entity page: Grace Helbig

Roles: takes part 5 · credited 4 · personal story 4 · subject 2 · recommended 1 · cited 1 · joke 2 · passing 7

2012

  • 2012-11-30 · personal story · Hank says he hung out at YouTube's creator space, which he calls possibly literally insane, and filmed My Drunk Kitchen with Hannah Hart and Mamrie Hart (not related), with Grace Helbig there too. — VidCon 2013! (00:01:47)

2013

2014

  • 2014-01-03 · recommended · Hank asks viewers to subscribe to Grace's new channel, youtube.com/itsgrace. — The Golden Gate Bridge Didn't Collapse!! (00:03:52)
  • 2014-07-18 · personal story · In 2013 Grace Helbig became the first non-brother punished, for a video over four minutes during John's paternity leave; though it was unclear the rules applied to her, she slapped herself. — EVERY VLOGBROTHERS PUNISHMENT! (00:02:46)
  • 2014-10-28 · passing · John introduces Justice Smith, who plays Radar in the movie. — The Paper Towns Movie IS HERE! (00:01:57)
  • 2014-11-20 · takes part · In the montage Jeffrey Katzenberg says those in online video today will understand it best tomorrow, and that is what he is investing in. — Announcing VidCon 2015! (00:00:24)
  • 2014-12-19 · takes part · John tells Hank the livestream is $160 away from a million; at a million Grace will dress as a Christmas tree and Sarah will do his makeup. — BUTFARTMAN Is Coming To Town! (00:01:42)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · credited · Hank went to the launch party for Dysh, an app like Yelp but for individual restaurant dishes, which Ingrid, Grace, Mamrie and Hannah have been working on. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:29)
  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank lists collab shoots: Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig, a Good Mythical Morning with Rhett and Link, stuff at SourceFed, two Just Between Us with Gaby and Allison. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:18)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)
  • 2016-08-26 · subject · Grace Helbig tagged the Vlogbrothers in her put-stuff-on-your-head video; Hank replies he has already put stuff on his head across their 1,427 videos and Grace is nine years behind. — I'm Just Going to Talk for Four Minutes (00:01:00)
  • 2016-12-13 · takes part · A montage of P4A 2016 livestream moments: confetti, Save the Children staff, Big Bird, YouTuber guests, John answering questions and the Cheez Doodles Guy. — P4A 2016 Hilarity Reprise - OVER $2M RAISED!! (00:00:00)

2018

2022

2025

Henry Reich

creator · in 23 videos (2012–2024) · 2012: 3 · 2013: 9 · 2014: 2 · 2015: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2019: 2 · 2021: 2 · 2024: 1

Roles: takes part 3 · credited 7 · personal story 1 · recommended 6 · cited 7 · passing 4

2012

  • 2012-06-26 · recommended · In the description John says he is at the Perimeter Institute learning by watching YouTube, and lists educational channels to subscribe to: Crash Course, SciShow, CGP Grey, MinutePhysics, Smarter Every Day. (video description) — Insufficient Funds: A Story of Canada (00:00:00)
  • 2012-06-26 · cited · John is in a hotel in Canada at a conference about educational video featuring CGP Grey, Vsauce, MinutePhysics, Vi Hart and many other fascinating people. — Insufficient Funds: A Story of Canada (00:00:06)
  • 2012-07-06 · credited · In the description Hank thanks Henry Reich of MinutePhysics for looking the video over. (video description) — The Higgs Boson (00:00:00)
  • 2012-10-19 · takes part, recommended · Hank asks viewers to subscribe to Smarter Every Day, Vi Hart, Vsauce, Veritasium, MinutePhysics and Brady Haran's channels, and to Crash Course and SciShow. — Revolutionizing Education...With Weirdos (00:02:41)

2013

2014

2015

2016

  • 2016-06-28 · passing · After Beer and Board Games John ran into Henry of MinutePhysics, Destin of Smarter Every Day and CGP Grey, and they got talking about Iceland. — New Iceland (00:00:26)

2017

2019

2021

  • 2021-06-22 · credited · Hank passes on a fact from Henry Reich: if the universe were infinitely big and infinitely old, the night sky would be white, with starlight from every direction. — Mindblowers with Hank and John (00:01:42)
  • 2021-12-17 · recommended · The description recommends other YouTube videos on the question: It's OK to be Smart's (his favourite), a very short MinutePhysics one, and a TED-Ed video arguing fire is a process, not matter. (video description) — What State of Matter is Fire (00:00:00)

2024

  • 2024-08-23 · cited · Hank says his company has more videos in the dataset than almost anyone: Marques Brownlee 9, MrBeast 19, Mark Rober 24, MinutePhysics 85, against Vlogbrothers 188, SciShow over 300, Crash Course 982. — Is Google Training AI on YouTube Videos? (00:02:26)

CGP Grey

creator · in 20 videos (2012–2025) · 2012: 4 · 2013: 5 · 2014: 2 · 2015: 1 · 2016: 4 · 2017: 3 · 2025: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 2 · personal story 1 · subject 3 · recommended 9 · cited 4 · passing 1

2012

  • 2012-02-07 · subject · John says CGP Grey, one of his favorite YouTubers, recently debunked ten popular misconceptions, which inspired him to debunk more. — 10 Misconceptions Debunked! (00:00:00)
  • 2012-02-14 · recommended · John says he has become obsessed with the brilliant YouTuber CGP Grey, who hates pennies and loves Britain, 'just like me except smarter', and tells viewers to watch him. — Things I Can Do (00:01:27)
  • 2012-06-26 · recommended · In the description John says he is at the Perimeter Institute learning by watching YouTube, and lists educational channels to subscribe to: Crash Course, SciShow, CGP Grey, MinutePhysics, Smarter Every Day. (video description) — Insufficient Funds: A Story of Canada (00:00:00)
  • 2012-06-26 · cited · John is in a hotel in Canada at a conference about educational video featuring CGP Grey, Vsauce, MinutePhysics, Vi Hart and many other fascinating people. — Insufficient Funds: A Story of Canada (00:00:06)
  • 2012-10-26 · subject · Hank attended YouTube's Education Summit recently and met many educational YouTubers, including CGP Grey, of whom everyone agrees the world needs more. — Apples! CGP Grey Style (00:00:02)

2013

2014

  • 2014-08-29 · credited · Hank went to Google to ask a 'what's the difference' question, got distracted by others' questions, and decides to answer one for every letter of the alphabet. (video description) — What's the Difference Between A and Z (00:00:01)
  • 2014-12-26 · recommended · Hank says that with help from people on Twitter he made a playlist of 2014's most important YouTube videos, including Emma Watson's and Malala's speeches and CGP Grey on why jobs may not exist in future. — The Best and Worst of 2014 (00:02:51)

2015

  • 2015-09-24 · recommended · The description recommends CGP Grey's video on continents and The True Size of Places website. (video description) — Continents are Dumb (00:00:00)

2016

2017

  • 2017-04-21 · recommended · Hank recommends CGP Grey's video on how YouTube's ad-selling mechanisms work. (video description) — The Adpocalypse: What it Means (00:00:00)
  • 2017-11-24 · recommended · Hank announces 20% off almost everything at DFTBA.com, including merch from the brothers, CGP Grey, Kurzgesagt, MinutePhysics and non-educational channels. — The Bizarro History of Black Friday: (AND 2017 CENSUS!) (00:02:00)
  • 2017-12-01 · subject · Asked by CGP Grey how 'Cheyenne' comes to be pronounced 'shy-ann', Hank says there is probably a real reason: the word went through several rapid rounds of loanword adaptation. — Let's Talk About Stress! (00:00:22)

2025

  • 2025-08-26 · personal story · John got birthday texts with personal reflections and good wishes from comedian Mike Birbiglia, who was in The Fault in Our Stars, and from YouTuber CGP Grey. — Not to Criticize Hank… (00:01:27)

Rob Scallon

musician-youtuber · in 13 videos (2012–2025) · 2012: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2014: 5 · 2015: 2 · 2016: 2 · 2018: 1 · 2025: 1

Roles: takes part 2 · credited 4 · personal story 2 · passing 6

2012

2013

  • 2013-11-15 · takes part · Hank is making the album with some of his favorite musicians: Nick Jenkins (who films, edits and directs Crash Course Chemistry), Rob Scallon, Joe DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters, and Andrew Huang of Songs To Wear Pants To. — I Have a Band? (00:00:23)

2014

  • 2014-03-28 · credited · Hank says he just finished his album: fourteen songs with his new band Hank Green and the Perfect Strangers (Hank, Andrew Huang, Rob Scallon, Joe DeGeorge). — New Album, New Channels, New Fabric, New Internet Thing! (00:02:33)
  • 2014-04-25 · passing · Hank says the tour also features Rob Scallon, Andrew Huang, Wheezy Waiter's band Driftless Pony Club and Harry and the Potters; all shows are all ages and tickets are under $20. — I Love Science (Clean Version) (Uncensored link in the Description) (00:03:11)
  • 2014-05-09 · passing · Hank lists the tour's lineup and dates: Hank Green and the Perfect Strangers with Driftless Pony Club, Harry and the Potters, Andrew Huang and Rob Scallon, at VidCon in Anaheim on June 28, then Pomona (for Los Angeles) June 30, San Francisco July 1, Eugene July 2, Portland July 3, Seattle July 5, Boise July 6, Salt Lake City July 7 and Denver July 9. (video description) — Oh JK Rowling - Kinetic Typography (00:00:00)
  • 2014-06-13 · passing · Hank urges viewers to buy $15-20 tickets for Tour Because Awesome with Hank Green and the Perfect Strangers, Harry and the Potters, Driftless Pony Club, Andrew Huang and Rob Scallon. — How to Make Cinnamon Toast (two ways) (00:02:30)
  • 2014-07-11 · takes part · The description says the video covers a day of the just-completed western US tour of Hank Green and the Perfect Strangers, Driftless Pony Club, Harry and the Potters, Rob Scallon and Andrew Huang. — Touring with a Rock Band in 1,8X&,00B Simple Steps (00:00:00)
  • 2014-07-11 · personal story · At the venue Rob Scallon plays Hank a personal concert; Hank admits he missed loading everything into the venue because he was on a phone call. — Touring with a Rock Band in 1,8X&,00B Simple Steps (00:01:25)

2015

  • 2015-02-20 · passing · Hank announces he will be back in April with Harry and the Potters, Driftless Pony Club, Andrew Huang and Rob Scallon, about eight stops from Chicago to New York: Tour Because Awesome East Coast. — Why Are Fewer People Studying Science and Engineering? (00:03:29)
  • 2015-04-24 · passing · Hank thanks everyone who came to spend time with Hank Green and the Perfect Strangers, Harry and the Potters, Driftless Pony Club, Andrew Huang and Rob Scallon, and says it has been a fantastic time. — Mother Pheasant Plucker - A Song (00:02:55)

2016

  • 2016-03-25 · passing · The description says Hank Green and the Perfect Strangers, Driftless Pony Club and Harry and the Potters, featuring Rob Scallon and Andrew Huang, tour in May, starting May 16 in Lawrence, Kansas. (video description) — Snapchat Question Time! (00:00:00)
  • 2016-09-08 · credited · The description lists the other genre versions: normal by Landon Austin, ska by Rob Scallon, metal by Anthony Vincent, old school rap by Dan Bull, country by Taryn Southern, video game by Todd Bryanton. (video description) — Punk Friends (00:00:00)

2018

2025

  • 2025-01-31 · personal story · Hank recalls that for his last album, Incongruent, Paul and Joe DeGeorge, Rob Scallon and Andrew Huang came out to record with Shmed, who added many tracks and weird ideas. — Thanks, Shmed (00:00:29)

Destin Sandlin

creator · in 12 videos (2012–2026) · 2012: 2 · 2013: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2018: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2026: 2

Roles: takes part 5 · recommended 2 · cited 2 · passing 4

2012

  • 2012-06-26 · recommended · In the description John says he is at the Perimeter Institute learning by watching YouTube, and lists educational channels to subscribe to: Crash Course, SciShow, CGP Grey, MinutePhysics, Smarter Every Day. (video description) — Insufficient Funds: A Story of Canada (00:00:00)
  • 2012-10-19 · takes part · Destin shows Hank a spring that is stretched and wadded up and then, once heated, recovers its shape ('It's alive!'). — Revolutionizing Education...With Weirdos (00:02:14)
  • 2012-10-19 · recommended · Hank says Smarter Every Day is going to do a whole video on the memory spring, and he is looking forward to it. — Revolutionizing Education...With Weirdos (00:02:41)

2013

  • 2013-10-18 · cited · Touring it with Vi Hart, Derek of Veritasium, Destin of Smarter Every Day, CGP Grey and Henry of MinutePhysics, Hank saw that these brilliant adults are as curious as the most curious second grader. — Curiosity is the Greatest Human Quality (00:00:55)

2014

2016

2018

  • 2018-06-22 · takes part · Hank's list of the people in the video also names Emily Graslie (dead animals), Destin Sandlin (physics and slow-mo), Thomas Frank (college prep), Jessie Hendricks (chemistry and science), Kati Morton (mental health), Patrick (biology via games) and Diana Cowern (physics), with links to their channels. — Stumping EDU Creators - Trivia at VidCon (00:00:00)

2019

  • 2019-04-12 · cited · Hank says Crash Course, Destin of Smarter Every Day and many others realize we must take this seriously and notice how content pushes our buttons; taking clicks seriously could start the revolution. — Escalators: We're Not Doing it Wrong (Mostly) (00:03:16)

2022

2023

2026

  • 2026-02-14 · takes part · Hank tells Destin Sandlin that for him it is already 2027: 2026 is over and every problem has been fixed. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 4! (02:06:21)
  • 2026-02-15 · passing · Hank says Destin asked him the day before, with surprise, whether he still has Instagram on his phone, leaving Hank to wonder whether they are not doing that anymore. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 5! (04:34:15)

Natalie Tran

YouTuber · in 12 videos (2009–2025) · 2009: 6 · 2010: 2 · 2014: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2025: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 2 · subject 3 · recommended 2 · cited 2 · passing 2

2009

  • 2009-01-06 · recommended · Hank tells John and Nerdfighters to check out Community Channel's most recent video, which holds a surprise for them. — The Rock-Afire Explosion Controversy (00:02:14)
  • 2009-06-07 · passing · John says he met hundreds of Nerdfighters, including Natalie (Community Channel), Frezned, and "our secret Australian family, the kiddos". — I Will Call Him Louis: Australia Rocks! (00:02:03)
  • 2009-08-11 · subject · Answering a suggestion, John enthusiastically urges Hank and Nerdfighters to make an online hip-hop collaboration between Hank and Natalie from Community Channel happen. — The Island of Nerdfighteria? (00:00:32)
  • 2009-11-12 · subject · Answering a prompt from Natalie (Community Channel), Hank shows his favourite childhood toy, Dexter, a stuffed ferret he slept with every day from age six to fifteen. — On a Plane - On the Ground (00:01:14)
  • 2009-12-09 · passing · Hank lists who will attend: Nerdfighteria creators from CharlieIsSoCoolLike to WheezyWaiter and online video stars including Michael Buckley, Dave Days, Shay Carl, Natalie Tran and Shane Dawson. — ANNOUNCING! VidCon: Online Video IRL (00:01:29)
  • 2009-12-20 · credited · John thanks the livestream hosts, from Maureen Johnson and Natalie Tran to several Five Awesome Girls, Liz, Karen Kavett and Alan of Fall of Autumn Distro, and the 2009 logo designer. — Awesome Project Is Awesome (00:01:22)

2010

  • 2010-03-03 · cited · Hank says VidCon will have dozens of meetups and classroom sessions, YouTube company staff taking suggestions, dance parties, concerts, karaoke and a sword swallower. — VidCon Schedule Spectacular! (00:03:09)
  • 2010-06-11 · subject · Natalie Tran (Community Channel) can't come to VidCon all the way from Australia; John says they are bummed but understand. — Mmmm....PARTS (00:01:23)

2014

2021

2025

  • 2025-10-03 · cited · John's favorite early YouTuber, Natalie Tran, is now a co-host of the Great Australian Bake Off. — Is It Time to Retire? (00:00:29)

Tyler Oakley

creator · in 12 videos (2010–2016) · 2010: 1 · 2013: 2 · 2014: 3 · 2015: 4 · 2016: 2

Roles: takes part 2 · credited 2 · personal story 2 · cited 2 · joke 3 · passing 1

2010

2013

  • 2013-04-19 · passing · Hank writes that he wanted a frank, adult video about sexual orientation, but since he is pretty much totally straight he asked friends to share their experiences, and thanks Hannah Hart, Tyler Oakley, Ze Frank and Meg Turney of SourceFed for sticking their necks out. (video description) — On Sexual Orientation, with Hannah, Ze, Tyler, and Meg (00:00:00)
  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2014

2015

  • 2015-07-21 · personal story · John says the livestream will be hosted by their friend Tyler Oakley, whom he has known for about eight years and is proud of. — PAPER TOWNS IS HERE AND JOHN IS A BALL OF ANXIETY (00:01:07)
  • 2015-07-24 · cited · Showing the first VidCon, John names Tyler Oakley, Rhett and Link, Dave Days, Shay Carl and iJustine; many are still at VidCon, their lives changed, and Smosh went on to make movies. — From the Main Stage of VidCon! (00:01:38)
  • 2015-08-18 · joke · John says he won't run a negative campaign, then jabs at Hank's hair: a haircut Tyler Oakley discarded in 2011, a young Republican's haircut, a de-mustachioed Leon Trotsky's face. — The Cold War of Nerdfighteria (00:02:57)
  • 2015-12-15 · joke · A livestream voice lists the toppings (Cholula, minced garlic, chocolate chips, ketchup, mustard) of a pizza they say they will eat when donations reach $300,000. — P4A 2015 - Condensed Soup (00:01:00)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank spent a day at a collab camp, a new idea to him, where he met many YouTubers; later he visited 3 Black Dot to talk shop and try the HTC Vive. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:59)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Vi Hart

youtuber · in 12 videos (2010–2023) · 2010: 1 · 2012: 3 · 2013: 2 · 2014: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 3 · recommended 3 · cited 4 · passing 2

2010

  • 2010-12-13 · recommended · John says Vi Hart has been a Nerdfighter since 2007 and designed the original Nerdfighter pirate logo. — 8 Things I Love (00:02:30)

2012

  • 2012-06-26 · cited · John is in a hotel in Canada at a conference about educational video featuring CGP Grey, Vsauce, MinutePhysics, Vi Hart and many other fascinating people. — Insufficient Funds: A Story of Canada (00:00:06)
  • 2012-07-03 · passing · John's VidCon highlight was an hour away from the craziness discussing the Monty Hall problem with Vi Hart, Brady and Derek. — The Physics of Book Clubs and Vidcon (00:00:37)
  • 2012-10-19 · takes part, recommended · Hank asks viewers to subscribe to Smarter Every Day, Vi Hart, Vsauce, Veritasium, MinutePhysics and Brady Haran's channels, and to Crash Course and SciShow. — Revolutionizing Education...With Weirdos (00:02:41)

2013

  • 2013-10-18 · cited · Touring it with Vi Hart, Derek of Veritasium, Destin of Smarter Every Day, CGP Grey and Henry of MinutePhysics, Hank saw that these brilliant adults are as curious as the most curious second grader. — Curiosity is the Greatest Human Quality (00:00:55)
  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The P4A 2013 livestream hosts included Hannah Hart, Joe Beretta, Elliott Morgan, Kristina Horner, Joe Holmes, Henry Reich, Vi Hart, Patrick Rothfuss, Wil Wheaton, Meghan Tonjes, Karen Kavett, Emily Graslie, Liam Dryden, Michael Aranda, Stefan Chin and others. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2014

  • 2014-07-08 · cited · John recalls Hank buying Vi Hart equipment years ago so she could make better videos more often - the best $1,000 he ever spent, as she became a phenomenally successful educational creator. — The Future of Nerdfighteria (00:02:31)

2016

  • 2016-12-30 · cited · Hank says people elsewhere have figured these things out too and also lead the community, from Mark Twain to Vi Hart, Michelle Obama to Ze Frank, Reinhold Niebuhr to Nathan Zed. — The Most Interesting Thing I've Ever Done (00:03:46)

2017

2022

  • 2022-04-22 · credited · Hank shows art from Vi Hart, Star Trek: The Next Generation and They Might Be Giants items, and a Ze Frank ducky, among bobbleheads that keep losing their heads. — My Life is on My Walls (00:01:24)

2023

Derek Muller

YouTube science educator (Veritasium) · in 10 videos (2012–2021) · 2012: 2 · 2013: 3 · 2016: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2021: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1 · personal story 2 · recommended 1 · criticized 1 · cited 1 · passing 4

2012

2013

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank spent a day at a collab camp, a new idea to him, where he met many YouTubers; later he visited 3 Black Dot to talk shop and try the HTC Vive. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:59)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)
  • 2016-08-26 · passing · For Grace's tag Hank puts on his head a molecule from Derek of Veritasium's new magnetic Snatoms molecule-building kits. — I'm Just Going to Talk for Four Minutes (00:02:50)

2019

2021

  • 2021-12-17 · criticized · The description notes Veritasium says fire is plasma; Hank does not think so, though fire clearly contains many ions from intermediate reaction species with no set state. (video description) — What State of Matter is Fire (00:00:00)

Michael Buckley

YouTuber · in 10 videos (2007–2013) · 2007: 3 · 2009: 2 · 2010: 1 · 2011: 2 · 2013: 2

Roles: credited 4 · personal story 1 · recommended 1 · cited 1 · joke 1 · passing 3

2007

2009

  • 2009-07-01 · joke · Hank sings one-line takes on top channels: Nigahiga has multiple personalities, Smosh is hilariously dumb, Machinima is where he gets video-game news, Buck has superior sass. — Most Subscribed: A Song (00:00:27)
  • 2009-12-09 · passing · Hank lists who will attend: Nerdfighteria creators from CharlieIsSoCoolLike to WheezyWaiter and online video stars including Michael Buckley, Dave Days, Shay Carl, Natalie Tran and Shane Dawson. — ANNOUNCING! VidCon: Online Video IRL (00:01:29)

2010

2011

  • 2011-08-19 · credited, recommended · John says the brothers are such big fans of Michael 'Whatthebuck' Buckley that they are stealing his Buck Factor idea; the title and description name it Nerd Factor. — Outtake Insanity and NERD FACTOR (00:02:02)
  • 2011-09-21 · passing · John says the idea of Nerd Factor was blatantly stolen from Michael Buckley of What the Buck. (video description) — NERD FACTOR (00:00:00)

2013

Nathan Zed

creator · in 10 videos (2016–2024) · 2016: 6 · 2017: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2024: 1

Roles: takes part 2 · credited 3 · subject 1 · recommended 1 · cited 1 · passing 2

2016

2017

2023

2024

  • 2024-12-02 · recommended · Hank especially recommends a Nathan Zed video ("You'll Never Be Ready"): Nathan always makes him feel Nathan knows far more about aesthetics, and this video is an explosion of aesthetic and very wise. — John, You're Doing Great (00:00:55)

Philip DeFranco

creator · in 9 videos (2007–2016) · 2007: 4 · 2009: 1 · 2010: 1 · 2011: 1 · 2012: 1 · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 4 · criticized 1 · cited 3 · joke 1 · passing 1

2007

2009

  • 2009-07-01 · criticized · Hank sings that sxePhil has figured out what works on YouTube: talking about douchebags and hot girls. — Most Subscribed: A Song (00:01:22)

2010

  • 2010-03-03 · cited · Hank says VidCon will have dozens of meetups and classroom sessions, YouTube company staff taking suggestions, dance parties, concerts, karaoke and a sword swallower. — VidCon Schedule Spectacular! (00:03:09)

2011

  • 2011-08-05 · cited · John lists VidCon moments: resting on beanbags, Charlie McDonnell playing Rock Band, meeting 'the actual Yosemite Bear', Philip DeFranco playing a game (name unclear) with him, and the Gregory Brothers. — Vidcon: Thoughts from Places (00:00:03)

2012

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Ransom Riggs

creator · in 9 videos (2008–2024) · 2008: 1 · 2009: 1 · 2011: 2 · 2012: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2024: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · personal story 6 · recommended 1 · cited 1 · passing 1

2008

2009

2011

  • 2011-03-14 · personal story · John woke in Los Angeles on Friday (11 March 2011); driving to his friend Ransom's, he heard on the radio about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, got lost in the news and had to call Ransom for directions. — Thoughts from Places: Los Angeles after the Earthquake (00:00:01)
  • 2011-08-31 · cited · John says he cannot be everyone's Ilene; he already tries to be one for a bunch of people, a little for Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. — How to Become An Adult (00:02:54)

2012

  • 2012-02-21 · personal story · John says Randy, now going by his real name Ransom Riggs, wrote a novel based on thousands of found photographs he collected, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, which John found weird, wonderful and unlike anything he had read. — Life is Weird. Also beautiful. (00:01:48)
  • 2012-04-24 · personal story · They then went to an extremely creepy, long-abandoned hospital, now sometimes used as a horror-movie setting; John says this is the kind of place Ransom takes his friends, unsurprising to readers of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. — Beneath an Abandoned Hospital: Thoughts from Places (00:00:12)

2016

2020

2024

  • 2024-01-09 · personal story · In college John drove across the country with friends Ransom and Kathy to the Grand Canyon; watching the sunrise there, at 20 and after 1,800 miles, he was underwhelmed. — Views (00:01:37)

Toby Turner

creator · in 9 videos (2010–2014) · 2010: 3 · 2011: 3 · 2012: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2014: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 2 · subject 1 · recommended 1 · cited 1 · joke 3

2010

  • 2010-08-04 · recommended · Hank says the Vlogbrothers are now the 81st most subscribed channel on YouTube and are about to be passed by Toby Turner; he jokes 81st is as high as they will go. — Family, Love and BISON ATTACKS! (00:00:00)
  • 2010-08-10 · subject · Hank reports that despite Toby Turner's efforts the Vlogbrothers did not stay 81st; they are now 83rd, passed by Toby Turner and Freddie Wong. — JOIN THE PEN15 CLUB!! (00:02:50)
  • 2010-11-17 · credited · Hank says he will play the new Assassin's Creed while talking and post the videos at YouTube.com/HankGames, admitting he stole the idea from Toby Turner. — HARRY POTTER SONG! (00:03:33)

2011

  • 2011-01-10 · credited · Hank thanks his friend Jesslyn Shields for helping write and research the video, and Toby of Tobuscus for the voice in the intro. — Top 5 Ridiculous Conspiracy Theories (00:03:32)
  • 2011-11-07 · joke · John says he feels like Tobuscus, attempts an impression, admits he is bad at impressions and says he loves Toby. — IS THIS HEAVEN? (00:01:19)
  • 2011-11-11 · joke · Having compared the Bank of Nerdfighteria's two arms to Toby Turner's, John says he loves Toby and promises Hank not to make a Toby joke for at least three videos. — The Bank of Nerdfighteria (00:00:54)

2012

2013

  • 2013-11-26 · cited · John says the Bank of Nerdfighteria, like Toby Turner, has two arms, giving and lending, both growing more powerful by the year. — The Bank of Nerdfighteria (00:00:06)

2014

  • 2014-11-20 · takes part · In the montage Jeffrey Katzenberg says those in online video today will understand it best tomorrow, and that is what he is investing in. — Announcing VidCon 2015! (00:00:24)

MrBeast

YouTuber · in 8 videos (2024–2026) · 2024: 4 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 1

Roles: criticized 1 · cited 6 · passing 1

2024

  • 2024-01-30 · cited · John says MrBeast is the Tom Brady of YouTube and wishes him luck, since it seems a very stressful job. — How Vlogbrothers Will End (00:02:24)
  • 2024-08-07 · cited · John says nobody flies too close to the sun for long (as with MrBeast); it happened to him and was so unpleasant he would do almost anything not to become famous again. — Dear Hank and John Livestream! (00:10:08)
  • 2024-08-23 · cited · Hank says his company has more videos in the dataset than almost anyone: Marques Brownlee 9, MrBeast 19, Mark Rober 24, MinutePhysics 85, against Vlogbrothers 188, SciShow over 300, Crash Course 982. — Is Google Training AI on YouTube Videos? (00:02:26)
  • 2024-11-03 · cited · Hank suggests he may not be that different from Logan Paul: many creators, like MrBeast, KSI, Marques Brownlee and Holo Taco's founder, launch products for a reason. — Hank's very messy post-cancer year of mistakes, meaning… (00:02:36)

2025

2026

  • 2026-09-30 · cited · John says the brothers are okay YouTubers but not brilliant: MrBeast is better, capturing more attention with better thumbnails and understanding of the platform and its algorithms. — The Point of Life (00:04:15)

Sabrina Cruz

creator · in 8 videos (2013–2026) · 2013: 4 · 2016: 3 · 2026: 1

Roles: takes part 4 · credited 1 · passing 3

2013

  • 2013-05-28 · takes part · John calls Nerdy and Quirky one of the best YouTubers he has come across in years and shows a clip from her video about fangirls. — NERD FACTOR! (...And Why I Fear for Tumblr) (00:02:24)
  • 2013-07-05 · passing · Hank says we can only hope the changes bring stability and happiness; despite the news media's prophetic ramblings, nobody will know until we know. — Egypt....Explained! (00:07:20)
  • 2013-07-16 · takes part · Sabrina introduces herself as the other Nerd Factor winner, known as NerdyandQuirky, and says that, following the pattern of previous videos, she is not John. — The Ghost of Teenaged Future (00:00:03)
  • 2013-07-30 · credited · The description thanks the guest hosts by name: Hannah Hart, Grace Helbig, WheezyWaiter, Rosianna, MagicTurtle643 and NerdyAndQuirky. (video description) — Paternity Leave Ends! And I Find Myself… (00:00:00)

2016

2026

  • 2026-02-13 · passing · John offers 460 leftover signed quote posters from P4A 2024, each signed by one of Brennan Lee Mulligan, John, Hank, Alexis Nikole Nelson, Tyler Thrasher, Sabrina Cruz, Travis McElroy or the SciShow Tangents hosts. — Project for Awesome 2026 Kickoff! (02:04:31)

Shay Carl

creator · in 8 videos (2008–2015) · 2008: 2 · 2009: 2 · 2010: 1 · 2013: 2 · 2015: 1

Roles: credited 2 · personal story 1 · cited 1 · joke 1 · passing 3

2008

  • 2008-10-24 · joke · Hank asks viewers to keep his BlogTV stream open, even muted, because he wants more viewers than Shay Carl. — IRON MAN BLOGTV CHALLENGE! (00:01:17)
  • 2008-10-24 · passing · Others will use caffeine but Hank goes substance-free; with Shay Carl, Charles Trippy and other YouTube peers, whoever stays up longest wins. — Talking to Myself (00:03:14)

2009

  • 2009-12-09 · passing · Hank lists who will attend: Nerdfighteria creators from CharlieIsSoCoolLike to WheezyWaiter and online video stars including Michael Buckley, Dave Days, Shay Carl, Natalie Tran and Shane Dawson. — ANNOUNCING! VidCon: Online Video IRL (00:01:29)
  • 2009-12-20 · credited · John thanks everyone who rated, commented and favorited, and above all everyone who made a video, from big YouTubers like Lisa Nova, Shay Carl and Kassem G to people with under 100 subscribers. — Awesome Project Is Awesome (00:01:22)

2010

  • 2010-04-28 · personal story · Hank says his own hug bucket is sturdy and quite full: daily hugs from Katherine, which he prefers above all, plus John, Alex Day, Charlie McDonnell, Shay Carl, friends and family. — Who's in Your Hug Bucket? (00:02:09)

2013

  • 2013-02-15 · passing · Wheezy Waiter and Shay Carl got to make a video with Matt Damon, whom Hank playfully calls his idol. — Baby, Harlem, Obama, Dance Crazes, Big Week (00:02:22)
  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2015

  • 2015-07-24 · cited · Showing the first VidCon, John names Tyler Oakley, Rhett and Link, Dave Days, Shay Carl and iJustine; many are still at VidCon, their lives changed, and Smosh went on to make movies. — From the Main Stage of VidCon! (00:01:38)

Gaby Dunn

YouTuber, writer · in 7 videos (2015–2019) · 2015: 2 · 2016: 4 · 2019: 1

Roles: takes part 2 · credited 2 · personal story 2 · recommended 1

2015

  • 2015-07-14 · credited · The Dallas stop of the Paper Towns tour at The Bomb Factory features a performance by Saint Motel, whose song 'My Type' is on the film's soundtrack, and is hosted by Allison and Gaby of Just Between Us. (video description) — On Exhaustion (00:00:00)
  • 2015-07-28 · personal story · In a very hot Dallas John met hosts Gabby and Allison from Just Between Us, heard Saint Motel and met an awesome crowd, then flew to LA. — Paper Towns, Agloe, and Touring: Thoughts from (Many) Places (00:03:00)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank lists collab shoots: Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig, a Good Mythical Morning with Rhett and Link, stuff at SourceFed, two Just Between Us with Gaby and Allison. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:18)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)
  • 2016-11-16 · takes part · The description says Allison and Gaby from Just Between Us stand in for Hank to talk about taking risks in a career and why they left BuzzFeed. — Why We Left Buzzfeed (Some Thoughts on Taking Risks) (00:00:00)
  • 2016-12-13 · takes part · — P4A 2016 Hilarity Reprise - OVER $2M RAISED!! (00:01:02)

2019

  • 2019-05-14 · recommended · Though aggressively bad at math, John recommends learning personal finance from Gaby Dunn's book Bad with Money, the Planet Money podcast, and the YouTube shows Two Cents and The Financial Diet. — An Open Letter to Professional YouTubers (00:00:58)

Mamrie Hart

creator · in 7 videos (2012–2022) · 2012: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2016: 4 · 2022: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 3 · personal story 1 · passing 2

2012

  • 2012-11-30 · personal story · Hank says he hung out at YouTube's creator space, which he calls possibly literally insane, and filmed My Drunk Kitchen with Hannah Hart and Mamrie Hart (not related), with Grace Helbig there too. — VidCon 2013! (00:01:47)

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Women of YouTube charity calendar featured Justine Ezarik, Mamrie Hart, Felicia Day, Meekakitty, Hannah Hart, Daily Grace, Alli Trippy, Ashley Clements, Emily Graslie, Meghan Tonjes, Emma Blackery, Lee Newton, Trisha Hershberger and Meg Turney. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · credited · Hank went to the launch party for Dysh, an app like Yelp but for individual restaurant dishes, which Ingrid, Grace, Mamrie and Hannah have been working on. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:29)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)
  • 2016-12-01 · passing · The description lists VidCon Europe guests including Hannah Hart, Rhett and Link, Nathan Zed, Mamrie Hart, Charlie McDonnell and Dodie Clark. (video description) — See you in Amsterdam, Melbourne, or Anaheim!! (also Boston) (00:00:00)
  • 2016-12-13 · takes part · A montage of P4A 2016 livestream moments: confetti, Save the Children staff, Big Bird, YouTuber guests, John answering questions and the Cheez Doodles Guy. — P4A 2016 Hilarity Reprise - OVER $2M RAISED!! (00:00:00)

2022

Meghan Tonjes

musician, YouTuber · in 7 videos (2011–2016) · 2011: 1 · 2012: 2 · 2013: 1 · 2016: 3

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 2 · personal story 1 · subject 1 · cited 1 · passing 1

2011

  • 2011-08-05 · subject · John says Meghan Tonjes performed on the VidCon main stage and he almost cried listening to her play on the couch. — Vidcon: Thoughts from Places (00:00:32)

2012

  • 2012-07-03 · passing · John recaps VidCon: Hank performed with Felicia Day and George Watsky before thousands, Meghan Tonjes sang about John's book, they met nerdfighters, discussed educational video, watched a Gregory Brother hula-hoop. — The Physics of Book Clubs and Vidcon (00:00:37)
  • 2012-09-25 · cited · John lists DFTBA releases: music by Charlie McDonnell, Alex Day, Hank, Driftless Pony Club, Meghan Tonjes and many others. — Do Businesses Need to Suck? (00:00:58)

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The P4A 2013 livestream hosts included Hannah Hart, Joe Beretta, Elliott Morgan, Kristina Horner, Joe Holmes, Henry Reich, Vi Hart, Patrick Rothfuss, Wil Wheaton, Meghan Tonjes, Karen Kavett, Emily Graslie, Liam Dryden, Michael Aranda, Stefan Chin and others. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank spent a day at a collab camp, a new idea to him, where he met many YouTubers; later he visited 3 Black Dot to talk shop and try the HTC Vive. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:59)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)
  • 2016-07-01 · takes part · Guests include Charlie McDonnell, Maureen Johnson, the Perfect Strangers, George Watsky, Meghan Tonjes, Emily Graslie, Lindsay Doe and four of the Five Awesome Girls. — So, I Ruptured Both my Eardrums! (Also, NerdCon: Nerdfighteria) (00:02:52)

Akilah Hughes

youtuber · in 6 videos (2014–2025) · 2014: 1 · 2015: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2025: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1 · personal story 3 · recommended 1 · passing 1

2014

  • 2014-07-01 · recommended · John says VidCon was so fun he took hardly any video; it was basically that level of sensory input for 72 straight hours. (video description) — Why I Love Makeup (00:00:00)

2015

  • 2015-07-14 · credited, personal story · John will be in Indianapolis the next day for the start of the Paper Towns tour with Nat, Cara, Akilah Hughes and Nerdfighters, then Columbus and Dallas; events are free, details in the doobly-doo. (video description) — On Exhaustion (00:00:45)
  • 2015-07-28 · personal story · On stage with host Akilah Hughes, John felt a wave of energy; the mayor of Indianapolis declared July 14, 2015 John Green Day, which John found very weird. — Paper Towns, Agloe, and Touring: Thoughts from (Many) Places (00:01:50)
  • 2015-08-18 · passing · John says watching Akilah Hughes get drunk and review books is technically his job, along with semi-professional FIFA playing. — The Cold War of Nerdfighteria (00:01:12)

2019

  • 2019-06-04 · personal story · After the game John and Akilah Hughes went to a Liverpool bar nearby and sang their hearts out while everyone hugged. — On Sharing the Walk (00:02:09)

2025

  • 2025-01-10 · takes part · The show's guests include old friends Michelle Khare and Akilah Hughes and people Hank had never met, Vic Michaelis and Jacob Collier. — SECRET PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT! (00:03:02)

Mark Rober

youtuber · in 6 videos (2018–2026) · 2018: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2026: 2

Roles: takes part 1 · subject 1 · cited 2 · quoted 2 · passing 1

2018

  • 2018-12-21 · subject, quoted · Hank assumes John has seen Mark Rober's amazing new video, in which Rober builds a bait package that explodes glitter on people who steal it; its engineering is very good. — The Psychology of Package Thieves (00:00:00)

2019

  • 2019-01-11 · quoted · Hank talked with Mark Rober that morning about the neurotransmitters that make life feel rewarding and that are ultimately responsible for us doing anything. — What is Burnout? (00:00:29)

2024

  • 2024-08-23 · cited · Hank says his company has more videos in the dataset than almost anyone: Marques Brownlee 9, MrBeast 19, Mark Rober 24, MinutePhysics 85, against Vlogbrothers 188, SciShow over 300, Crash Course 982. — Is Google Training AI on YouTube Videos? (00:02:26)

2025

  • 2025-06-06 · cited · Hank recalls that Mark Rober gave the MIT commencement a couple of years ago and represented himself by having his graduation cap fly away, which inspired Hank to capture the brothers' own way of working. — The Secret Inside my MIT Commencement Speech (00:00:58)

2026

  • 2026-07-03 · takes part · Speakers who said yes include Mark Rober, Abigail Thorn, Katie Mack, Simone Giertz and Connections writer Wyna Liu, who is doing a secret game; Hank gives a talk six months in the making. — Why I Didn't Buy TED (00:06:19)
  • 2026-09-11 · passing · The event will feature Mark Rober, Simone Giertz, Katie Mack, Abigail Thorn, Kallie Moore, Shan Boodram and Wyna Liu, who writes the Connections boards. — Our Last YouTube View… (00:02:59)

Michael Stevens

YouTube educator (Vsauce) · in 6 videos (2012–2026) · 2012: 2 · 2013: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2026: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1 · personal story 1 · recommended 1 · cited 2 · joke 1

2012

  • 2012-06-26 · cited · John is in a hotel in Canada at a conference about educational video featuring CGP Grey, Vsauce, MinutePhysics, Vi Hart and many other fascinating people. — Insufficient Funds: A Story of Canada (00:00:06)
  • 2012-10-19 · takes part, recommended · Hank asks viewers to subscribe to Smarter Every Day, Vi Hart, Vsauce, Veritasium, MinutePhysics and Brady Haran's channels, and to Crash Course and SciShow. — Revolutionizing Education...With Weirdos (00:02:41)

2013

  • 2013-06-11 · joke · Craig opens by imitating John Green: talking fast, not blinking, dropping pitch before jump cuts and raising his hair's 'puff level'; with glasses he would look exactly like Vsauce. — How To Be John Green (00:00:01)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank spent a day at a collab camp, a new idea to him, where he met many YouTubers; later he visited 3 Black Dot to talk shop and try the HTC Vive. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:59)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

2026

  • 2026-07-17 · cited · Talking with Hank, Michael Stevens of Vsauce said he accepts that skills once in demand and slow to develop are now accessible to almost anyone: a sign of human progress. — The Terrors of Middle Age (00:02:20)

Tessa Violet

creator · in 6 videos (2016–2026) · 2016: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2026: 4

Roles: takes part 3 · passing 3

2016

  • 2016-12-16 · takes part · Tessa introduces herself at the end: she makes video blogs and original music. — Fear in Art (00:02:54)

2018

2026

  • 2026-02-13 · takes part · Tessa Violet takes over the stream while Hank goes to put his son Orin to bed and have a snack before the night shift. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 2! (02:04:48)
  • 2026-02-14 · passing · John says not all the Project for Awesome's money has come from Nerdfighteria, but the vast majority has, and that makes him really proud. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 3! (01:08:02)
  • 2026-02-14 · passing · Asked which period of early Nerdfighteria he would relive, Hank picks the very beginning: it was so weird and so fun. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 4! (05:42:22)
  • 2026-02-15 · passing · John says this is the last year the Project for Awesome is offering pressed pennies, and the commemorative coin, different every year, glows in the dark this year (2026). — Project for Awesome 2026 part 5! (02:48:49)

Abby

youtuber · in 5 videos (2007–2008) · 2007: 1 · 2008: 4

Roles: credited 2 · recommended 1 · cited 1 · passing 1

2007

  • 2007-12-05 · passing · Hank says two other people are doing projects similar to Song Wednesday: CharlieIsSoCool in the Vloglovers channel and Abby2R in her new Songs from a Hat series; he is very excited about both. — December 5th: The Adorable Cannibal (PG-13) (00:00:01)

2008

  • 2008-04-16 · recommended · Hank recommends Abby of Songs from a Hat, whom he loves, linking her song 'My Scientist'. — ITCHY MUSIC! (00:02:24)
  • 2008-05-23 · credited · The description credits the music: Julia Nunes' 'Short and Sweet', Abby Simons' 'My Scientist', Jonathan Coulton's 'Fancy Pants' and Distemper's 'Think Who Is Your Friend'. (video description) — Happy (Belated) Birthday, Hank (00:00:00)
  • 2008-10-16 · credited · Hank says someone recalled that during Brotherhood 2.0 he performed a song every Wednesday, so he is going to do so. (video description) — Paper Towns Collab Album Project!!! (00:00:00)
  • 2008-11-24 · cited · Hank says the label signed him first and has also signed CharlieIsSoCoolLike, Chameleon Circuit (a band singing only about Doctor Who) and Dave Days; it is working on an album by a musician he admires. — DFTBA Records (00:01:22)

Allison Raskin

YouTuber, writer · in 5 videos (2015–2016) · 2015: 2 · 2016: 3

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 2 · personal story 2

2015

  • 2015-07-14 · credited · The Dallas stop of the Paper Towns tour at The Bomb Factory features a performance by Saint Motel, whose song 'My Type' is on the film's soundtrack, and is hosted by Allison and Gaby of Just Between Us. (video description) — On Exhaustion (00:00:00)
  • 2015-07-28 · personal story · In a very hot Dallas John met hosts Gabby and Allison from Just Between Us, heard Saint Motel and met an awesome crowd, then flew to LA. — Paper Towns, Agloe, and Touring: Thoughts from (Many) Places (00:03:00)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank lists collab shoots: Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig, a Good Mythical Morning with Rhett and Link, stuff at SourceFed, two Just Between Us with Gaby and Allison. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:18)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)
  • 2016-11-16 · takes part · The description says Allison and Gaby from Just Between Us stand in for Hank to talk about taking risks in a career and why they left BuzzFeed. — Why We Left Buzzfeed (Some Thoughts on Taking Risks) (00:00:00)

Dan Brown (creator)

creator · in 5 videos (2009–2010) · 2009: 3 · 2010: 2

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1 · subject 3 · recommended 1

2009

  • 2009-09-29 · subject · Hank says Truth or Fail is doing extremely well; its last guest host, Dan Brown, did a wonderful job on a Truth or Fail about The Lost Symbol. — DFTBA TAKEOVER!!! (00:01:27)
  • 2009-10-28 · recommended · Hank asks viewers to spend 10 minutes watching Dan Brown's new video, linked in the video. — We Win When Everyone Wins (00:00:00)
  • 2009-12-06 · credited · John thanks 'our secret brother' Dan Brown (pogobat), who made about 20,000 phone calls during the challenge, including to a trailer park, a Ben & Jerry's and a prison guard. — LOSERS!!!! (00:01:54)

2010

  • 2010-07-14 · subject · In a clip, Dan Brown announces Dan 3.0: for one year he is putting complete control of his life in viewers' hands. — Top 10 VIDCON MOMENTS (00:00:34)
  • 2010-08-13 · takes part · In a nature-documentary parody, Hank presents footage of visiting YouTuber Dan Brown as a rare creature filmed 'outside its natural habitat', performing bizarre 'displays'. — The Marvelous Mystery of The Dan (00:00:00)
  • 2010-08-13 · subject · Hank explains Dan Brown is not the Da Vinci Code author but a video blogger with a style and values similar to the brothers', a kindred spirit. — The Marvelous Mystery of The Dan (00:01:30)

MatPat

YouTuber · in 5 videos (2016–2025) · 2016: 2 · 2019: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 1

Roles: credited 1 · personal story 1 · subject 1 · cited 2

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank says he still has more to do: shooting YouTubers React and recording with the Gilmore Guys and Travis McElroy. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:01:25)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

2019

  • 2019-03-08 · subject · Hank says MatPat's video this week (week of 4 March 2019), longer and better than his, discusses negative ways YouTube and YouTubers have been portrayed in the media. — Does "The Press" Hate YouTube? (00:00:00)

2024

  • 2024-01-26 · cited · Hank says Tom Scott and Matt and Stephanie represent two versions of this; Tom Scott ended the song, leaving a whole body of work. — On YouTuber Retirement (00:02:05)

2025

  • 2025-10-03 · cited · John talked about this with MatPat and Steph when they retired from YouTube not long ago; they told him he would know when he was done. — Is It Time to Retire? (00:00:58)

Rhett McLaughlin

youtuber · in 5 videos (2014–2022) · 2014: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2017: 1 · 2022: 1

Roles: takes part 2 · credited 1 · recommended 1 · joke 1

2014

  • 2014-12-19 · takes part · In a clip John pledges that if viewers donate $10,000 in the next hour, he and Sarah will cover their faces in peanut butter. — BUTFARTMAN Is Coming To Town! (00:00:33)

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)
  • 2016-12-13 · takes part · A montage of P4A 2016 livestream moments: confetti, Save the Children staff, Big Bird, YouTuber guests, John answering questions and the Cheez Doodles Guy. — P4A 2016 Hilarity Reprise - OVER $2M RAISED!! (00:00:00)

2017

  • 2017-08-18 · recommended · Hank recommends pieces he read that week: Rhett McLaughlin's thoughts on Confederate statues as a Southern white man, a Washington Post piece on what white parents can do for black parents, a tweet on 'white pride' and Slate's 'White Americans Have to Make a Choice'. (video description) — What I've Been Thinking About (00:00:00)

2022

  • 2022-09-13 · joke · John appears in the next episode of Ryan Reynolds and his friend Rob's show about buying and running Wrexham AFC, teaching a crash course on the history of Wales. — A Million Things at Once (00:01:16)

Shane Dawson

YouTuber · in 5 videos (2009–2010) · 2009: 1 · 2010: 4

Roles: subject 1 · cited 1 · joke 3 · passing 1

2009

  • 2009-12-09 · passing · Hank lists who will attend: Nerdfighteria creators from CharlieIsSoCoolLike to WheezyWaiter and online video stars including Michael Buckley, Dave Days, Shay Carl, Natalie Tran and Shane Dawson. — ANNOUNCING! VidCon: Online Video IRL (00:01:29)

2010

  • 2010-03-03 · cited · Hank says even Shane Dawson playing a character is just Shane, without editors, writers or marketing budget: a new type of video about authenticity and connection. — VidCon Schedule Spectacular! (00:01:46)
  • 2010-04-23 · joke · Impractical ideas, like 45 minutes of Shane Dawson touching his hair, probably won't make the cut, but innovative ideas for the people and space will be accepted. — VidCon: User Generated Conference (00:02:07)
  • 2010-07-16 · subject, joke · Hank shows two playpen balls signed by Shane Dawson, so technically Shane Dawson signed his balls. (video description) — VidCon, Oil Spill, Punishments, Shane Dawson, and my Balls (00:01:01)
  • 2010-07-20 · joke · John recalls Hank's Friday video showing two VidCon ball-pit balls signed by Shane Dawson, and says titling it 'Shane Dawson signed my balls' with a high-contrast Shane thumbnail would have guaranteed huge views. — I Like Balls (00:00:26)

Troye Sivan

singer and YouTuber · in 5 videos (2013–2014) · 2013: 2 · 2014: 3

Roles: takes part 2 · credited 2 · passing 1

2013

  • 2013-10-22 · passing · Whether Troye Sivan's song about TFIOS goes on the soundtrack is not John's decision, though he loves the song. — Question Tuesday: The Fault in Our Stars Movie Edition (00:01:27)
  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2014

wynflete

YouTuber · in 5 videos (2007–2009) · 2007: 4 · 2009: 1

Roles: credited 4 · personal story 1 · recommended 1

2007

  • 2007-10-19 · credited · Hank is filming from an airplane; before the flight he and Katherine drove from Montana through Idaho into Washington, which he shows as a travelogue. (video description) — October 19th: Missoula to Seattle (00:00:03)
  • 2007-12-24 · credited · The description credits Wynflete for the music and Distemper, 'the world's greatest Russian Ska band', and wishes Nerdfighters happy holidays with thanks for everything. (video description) — THE NERDFIGHTER HAPPY DANCE PROJECT (00:00:00)
  • 2007-12-26 · personal story, recommended · John says his favourite Christmas present is probably the book he got from Wynflete. — Dec. 26th: Christmas, Manga, and Goat Poop (00:02:46)
  • 2007-12-28 · credited · Wynflete sent John an extra copy of 'Mummy, How Do I Know If I'm a Nerdfighter?'; John will send it to the viewer as a 362-day-late baby-warming present, completing the task. — Dec. 28th: John's Last Brotherhood 2.0 Video (00:02:26)

2009

Chris Crocker

creator · in 4 videos (2007–2009) · 2007: 3 · 2009: 1

Roles: subject 1 · cited 2 · joke 1

2007

  • 2007-09-18 · subject · John notes Chris Crocker recently made a YouTube video crying in defense of Britney Spears; he won't judge, having felt bad for Kurt Cobain at Chris's age. — September 18: In Defense of Chris Crocker (00:00:35)
  • 2007-09-26 · cited · John says Wiener escaped that fate and became an adult genius: he invented the field of cybernetics and is a hugely important applied mathematician. — September 26th: Norbert Wiener (00:02:19)
  • 2007-12-31 · cited · The song recalls the year on YouTube: 'the Buck' taking over, Chris Crocker crying, Tay Zonday singing, Lonelygirl dying and 'some guy' saying 'don't tase me bro'. — Dec 31: Goodbye Brotherhood 2.0 (00:00:40)

2009

  • 2009-09-03 · joke · Hank jokes he is now the instigator of one of the world's largest databases of random sentences, conceding it may not be true. — WTF IS GOING ON!!! (00:02:16)

Elmify

youtuber · in 4 videos (2010–2015) · 2010: 1 · 2011: 1 · 2012: 1 · 2015: 1

Roles: credited 1 · recommended 1 · cited 1 · passing 1

2010

2011

  • 2011-02-07 · passing · Hank announces that he, John, WheezyWaiter, Alex Day and Elmify are creating a linked VYou space, which he calls like Question Tuesdays except forever and always. — Cancer Sniffing Dog (00:03:09)

2012

  • 2012-09-25 · cited · John notes Nerdfighters make awesome things: a Nerdfighter from Britain's Got Talent's first album, Elmify's Etsy store, This Star Won't Go Out banners in Nerdcrafteria; only some have commercial life. — Do Businesses Need to Suck? (00:00:29)

2015

Flula Borg

YouTuber · in 4 videos (2014–2024) · 2014: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2024: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 2 · joke 1 · passing 1

2014

  • 2014-01-10 · credited · Hank says it is nice in Montana, where it gets to about -20 once every year, so he doesn't know what everyone is complaining about. (video description) — Global Warming and the Polar Vortex (00:00:02)

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · takes part, credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

2021

  • 2021-02-19 · joke · Hank concedes it is harder to make sound financial decisions during the P4A. — Bean Meme Review (00:02:26)

2024

  • 2024-08-03 · passing · Esther's friends and family will celebrate her and Esther Day tonight, Eastern Time; John, Wheezy Waiter and Flula will be there, with a link in the doobly-doo. — I Love Hank. (Also I'm back.) (00:02:26)

Freddie Wong

YouTube creator · in 4 videos (2010–2026) · 2010: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2026: 2

Roles: takes part 2 · joke 1 · passing 1

2010

  • 2010-08-10 · passing · Hank reports that despite Toby Turner's efforts the Vlogbrothers did not stay 81st; they are now 83rd, passed by Toby Turner and Freddie Wong. — JOIN THE PEN15 CLUB!! (00:02:50)

2013

  • 2013-08-09 · joke · Hank learned from Josh Sundquist that concentrating on the 2% you can't do while ignoring the 98% you can do is idiotic. — What I Learned at VidCon (00:01:38)

2026

  • 2026-02-13 · takes part · For the random-contact balloon task, Hank's letters W-O bring up Freddie Wong, and he calls him, relieved that it is a fellow YouTuber. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 2! (01:56:19)
  • 2026-07-08 · takes part · The recap opens with a montage of greetings from the livestream: the brothers, guests including Freddie Wong, and viewers greeting from places like Alaska, Australia and a Vegas hot tub. — Project for Awesome Recap Video 2026!! (00:00:00)

Gunnarolla

YouTuber · in 4 videos (2013–2018) · 2013: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2018: 1

Roles: credited 2 · recommended 1 · joke 1

2013

2014

2017

2018

  • 2018-10-30 · credited · Music interrupts Hank for a 'fashion shoot' dance break to a song whose refrain is 'I can't dance but I still dance'. (video description) — Watch My Dumb Dancing (00:01:08)

Lindsay Ellis

youtuber · in 4 videos (2017–2019) · 2017: 1 · 2018: 2 · 2019: 1

Roles: credited 1 · recommended 1 · cited 1 · passing 1

2017

2018

  • 2018-06-29 · credited · Hank also thanks Lindsay (of the chezapoctube channel), illustrator Pencil Bandit and Kade Fisher, whose DeviantArt piece charts the evolution of the Disney signature logo, for their knowing or unknowing help. (video description) — Why is the Disney "D" So Weird? (00:00:00)
  • 2018-11-23 · passing · Hank invites viewers to DFTBA.com for merch from the McElroy brothers, the Gregory Brothers, the Green brothers, Lindsay Ellis, The Valleyfolk and many other creators. — Four Jokes from a Two year Old (00:03:08)

2019

Lisa Donovan

youtuber · in 4 videos (2008–2011) · 2008: 1 · 2009: 2 · 2011: 1

Roles: credited 1 · recommended 1 · joke 1 · passing 1

2008

  • 2008-07-22 · joke · John asks readers to finish the first half of the book, to the end of chapter 15, by next Tuesday (29 July 2008) so they can discuss it. — OMFG CATCHER IN THE RYE!!! (00:02:14)

2009

  • 2009-08-02 · passing · Videos go to the Global Geek Week YouTube group and are judged by a committee including Hank, Lisa Nova, HotForWords, Guy Kawasaki and the 2008 U.S. Sudoku champion. — ANNOUNCING: Global Geek Week!!! (00:00:58)
  • 2009-12-20 · credited · John thanks everyone who rated, commented and favorited, and above all everyone who made a video, from big YouTubers like Lisa Nova, Shay Carl and Kassem G to people with under 100 subscribers. — Awesome Project Is Awesome (00:01:22)

2011

  • 2011-03-21 · recommended · Hank thanks Water.org and Haiti Outreach, and points viewers to Lisa Nova's and Timothy DeLaGhetto's channels: they were in Haiti with him and made videos about it. — Helping Haiti (00:03:29)

PewDiePie

YouTuber · in 4 videos (2014–2019) · 2014: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2019: 1

Roles: cited 3 · joke 1

2014

  • 2014-09-26 · cited · Hank says that by watching, viewers grant him power; in a world of infinite content (30 Rock, Breaking Bad, PewDiePie, cat videos) he finds it weird they choose this, and is honored by their time. — Gettin' Real with Hank (00:01:30)

2015

2016

2019

  • 2019-03-08 · cited · Hank says that with PewDiePie getting more views than any cable news show, either there is no mainstream media anymore or YouTube is part of it. — Does "The Press" Hate YouTube? (00:03:37)

Stefan Chin

YouTuber · in 4 videos (2009–2013) · 2009: 2 · 2013: 2

Roles: credited 3 · passing 1

2009

  • 2009-01-21 · passing · Hank tags five YouTubers to do the meme because he thinks it would be funny: Nerimon, Dr. Noise, Sistersalad, Short sisters and pilocrates. — Google Verb! A Meme. (00:02:02)
  • 2009-04-23 · credited · (video description) — DFTBA (00:00:00)

2013

  • 2013-05-17 · credited · Hank thanks Henry from MinutePhysics, Stefan, Emily and Michael, who were in the room helping with the whip pans. — GIFs, JIFs, Whip Pans, Trivia, and BATMAN! (00:03:42)
  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The P4A 2013 livestream hosts included Hannah Hart, Joe Beretta, Elliott Morgan, Kristina Horner, Joe Holmes, Henry Reich, Vi Hart, Patrick Rothfuss, Wil Wheaton, Meghan Tonjes, Karen Kavett, Emily Graslie, Liam Dryden, Michael Aranda, Stefan Chin and others. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Steve Zaragoza

youtuber · in 4 videos (2013–2016) · 2013: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2016: 2

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 2 · personal story 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2014

  • 2014-12-19 · takes part · In a clip Hank says he heard guests promised to eat a bowl of crickets if $10,000 was raised; Steve Zaragoza says 'that was this guy' and Matt Lieberman says he said he would eat it. — BUTFARTMAN Is Coming To Town! (00:00:11)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank spent a day at a collab camp, a new idea to him, where he met many YouTubers; later he visited 3 Black Dot to talk shop and try the HTC Vive. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:59)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Charlotte McDonnell

youtuber · in 3 videos (2026–2026) · 2026: 3

Roles: takes part 1 · passing 2

2026

  • 2026-02-14 · passing · Hank reads the schedule: Animal Wonders with Jessi Knudsen Castañeda next, John from seven o'clock, then John and Charlotte McDonnell, Hank and Destin, Taylor and Miriam, and Hank again for the late-night shift from 12 o'clock Eastern. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 3! (06:59:50)
  • 2026-02-14 · takes part · John says Charlotte McDonnell's sandwich polls raised $5,000. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 4! (01:43:39)
  • 2026-02-15 · passing · John says this is the last year the Project for Awesome is offering pressed pennies, and the commemorative coin, different every year, glows in the dark this year (2026). — Project for Awesome 2026 part 5! (02:48:49)

Connor Franta

YouTuber · in 3 videos (2013–2016) · 2013: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2016: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 2

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2015

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

DoctorBenjyFM

youtuber · in 3 videos (2018–2021) · 2018: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2021: 1

Roles: recommended 2 · cited 1

2018

  • 2018-08-14 · recommended · John is geeking out about a novel by Tommy Orange, DoctorBenjyFM's YouTube series managing a fictional football team (never so invested in pixels), and the new season of the podcast In the Dark. — Question Tuesday: Secrets & Primes (00:00:55)

2019

2021

  • 2021-02-09 · recommended · John's favourite channel is DoctorBenjyFM, where Ben plays Football Manager as fictional AFC Thames rise through English football: a profound window into fandom. — Lesser Known YouTube Channels I Love (00:00:00)

Finn Harries

creator · in 3 videos (2013–2015) · 2013: 2 · 2015: 1

Roles: personal story 1 · joke 1 · passing 1

2013

  • 2013-08-06 · passing · John says VidCon was so fun he mostly forgot to film anything, showing only a few clips, including 'creepy' distant footage of Jack and Finn. — Million Dollar Ideas (00:00:00)
  • 2013-08-09 · personal story · Hank says Michael Buckley knows when you need a hug, and Jack and Finn are as intelligent, personable, fun and kind as you would expect. — What I Learned at VidCon (00:00:26)

2015

Franchesca Ramsey

YouTuber · in 3 videos (2013–2015) · 2013: 1 · 2015: 2

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1 · passing 1

2013

  • 2013-11-22 · passing · Hank recommends Chescaleigh's video on apologizing, which helped him and is more specific to being called out for hurting a whole group with your language or actions; he calls her really amazing. (video description) — How to Apologize like a Fartbag (00:00:00)

2015

frezned

YouTuber · in 3 videos (2008–2011) · 2008: 1 · 2009: 1 · 2011: 1

Roles: recommended 1 · passing 2

2008

2009

2011

  • 2011-12-12 · passing · Hank says he made this video on Sunday because when it is posted he will probably be on a plane to Birmingham for Papa's funeral. (video description) — Our Grandfather (00:00:00)

iJustine

youtuber · in 3 videos (2011–2015) · 2011: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2015: 1

Roles: credited 1 · cited 2

2011

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Women of YouTube charity calendar featured Justine Ezarik, Mamrie Hart, Felicia Day, Meekakitty, Hannah Hart, Daily Grace, Alli Trippy, Ashley Clements, Emily Graslie, Meghan Tonjes, Emma Blackery, Lee Newton, Trisha Hershberger and Meg Turney. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2015

  • 2015-07-24 · cited · Showing the first VidCon, John names Tyler Oakley, Rhett and Link, Dave Days, Shay Carl and iJustine; many are still at VidCon, their lives changed, and Smosh went on to make movies. — From the Main Stage of VidCon! (00:01:38)

Jack Harries

creator · in 3 videos (2013–2015) · 2013: 2 · 2015: 1

Roles: personal story 1 · joke 1 · passing 1

2013

  • 2013-08-06 · passing · John says VidCon was so fun he mostly forgot to film anything, showing only a few clips, including 'creepy' distant footage of Jack and Finn. — Million Dollar Ideas (00:00:00)
  • 2013-08-09 · personal story · Hank says Michael Buckley knows when you need a hug, and Jack and Finn are as intelligent, personable, fun and kind as you would expect. — What I Learned at VidCon (00:00:26)

2015

Jon Cozart

YouTuber · in 3 videos (2014–2016) · 2014: 1 · 2016: 2

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1 · personal story 1

2014

  • 2014-11-20 · takes part · In the montage Jeffrey Katzenberg says those in online video today will understand it best tomorrow, and that is what he is investing in. — Announcing VidCon 2015! (00:00:24)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank lists collab shoots: Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig, a Good Mythical Morning with Rhett and Link, stuff at SourceFed, two Just Between Us with Gaby and Allison. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:18)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Josh Sundquist

creator · in 3 videos (2013–2015) · 2013: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2015: 1

Roles: personal story 1 · cited 1 · quoted 1

2013

  • 2013-08-09 · quoted · Hank learned from Josh Sundquist that concentrating on the 2% you can't do while ignoring the 98% you can do is idiotic. — What I Learned at VidCon (00:01:38)

2014

2015

  • 2015-01-23 · personal story · Hank has a Cuban sandwich at an American restaurant with Josh Sundquist after leaving the White House. — Interviewing the President (00:03:16)

Lee Newton

YouTuber · in 3 videos (2013–2016) · 2013: 1 · 2016: 2

Roles: credited 2 · personal story 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Women of YouTube charity calendar featured Justine Ezarik, Mamrie Hart, Felicia Day, Meekakitty, Hannah Hart, Daily Grace, Alli Trippy, Ashley Clements, Emily Graslie, Meghan Tonjes, Emma Blackery, Lee Newton, Trisha Hershberger and Meg Turney. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank lists collab shoots: Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig, a Good Mythical Morning with Rhett and Link, stuff at SourceFed, two Just Between Us with Gaby and Allison. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:18)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

youtuber · in 3 videos (2014–2016) · 2014: 1 · 2016: 2

Roles: takes part 2 · credited 1

2014

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)
  • 2016-12-13 · takes part · A montage of P4A 2016 livestream moments: confetti, Save the Children staff, Big Bird, YouTuber guests, John answering questions and the Cheez Doodles Guy. — P4A 2016 Hilarity Reprise - OVER $2M RAISED!! (00:00:00)

Logan Paul

youtuber · in 3 videos (2018–2024) · 2018: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2024: 1

Roles: cited 3

2018

  • 2018-02-23 · cited · The description says watching a Logan Paul video or reading about Tide Pod challenges makes an older adult's natural response overwhelming anxiety for the next generation. (video description) — Dear Young People, You Terrify Me (00:00:00)

2019

  • 2019-03-08 · cited · Hank says the big mainstream-press stories about YouTube are Logan Paul, ads shown on terrorist recruitment videos, or worse. — Does "The Press" Hate YouTube? (00:00:00)

2024

Mitchell Davis

YouTuber · in 3 videos (2009–2016) · 2009: 1 · 2016: 2

Roles: credited 1 · personal story 1 · passing 1

2009

  • 2009-12-09 · passing · Hank lists who will attend: Nerdfighteria creators from CharlieIsSoCoolLike to WheezyWaiter and online video stars including Michael Buckley, Dave Days, Shay Carl, Natalie Tran and Shane Dawson. — ANNOUNCING! VidCon: Online Video IRL (00:01:29)

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank says he still has more to do: shooting YouTubers React and recording with the Gilmore Guys and Travis McElroy. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:01:25)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Paul Vasquez

YouTuber · in 3 videos (2011–2015) · 2011: 1 · 2015: 2

Roles: cited 3

2011

  • 2011-08-05 · cited · John lists VidCon moments: resting on beanbags, Charlie McDonnell playing Rock Band, meeting 'the actual Yosemite Bear', Philip DeFranco playing a game (name unclear) with him, and the Gregory Brothers. — Vidcon: Thoughts from Places (00:00:03)

2015

  • 2015-07-24 · cited · John lists important cultural institutions that came out of online video in eight years: Gangnam Style, Justin Bieber, the double rainbow guy and the Ice Bucket Challenge featuring Bill Gates. — From the Main Stage of VidCon! (00:00:58)
  • 2015-11-11 · cited · Hank closes the list with Yosemitebear, the most famous excited guy on the internet, whose double rainbow became legendary through the internet and the Gregory Brothers' work. — Watch This If You Want To Smile (Pizzamas Day 3) (00:02:43)

Perez Hilton

blogger · in 3 videos (2007–2009) · 2007: 1 · 2009: 2

Roles: criticized 1 · joke 2

2007

2009

Phil Plait

astronomy-blogger · in 3 videos (2014–2026) · 2014: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2026: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1 · passing 2

2014

  • 2014-11-07 · passing · Hank says that in 2015 they hope to make four Crash Courses: Government with Craig Benzine (WheezyWaiter), Astronomy with Phil Plait, Physiology with Hank, and hopefully Economics. — New Crash Course and Pizzamas! (00:02:37)

2015

2026

  • 2026-02-14 · takes part, passing · John says Phil Plait writes one of his favorite weekly newsletters, which helps him understand the magic and size of the universe and tells him when to look at the stars. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 3! (01:25:58)

Ray William Johnson

YouTuber · in 3 videos (2009–2010) · 2009: 2 · 2010: 1

Roles: credited 2 · passing 1

2009

  • 2009-12-09 · passing · Hank lists who will attend: Nerdfighteria creators from CharlieIsSoCoolLike to WheezyWaiter and online video stars including Michael Buckley, Dave Days, Shay Carl, Natalie Tran and Shane Dawson. — ANNOUNCING! VidCon: Online Video IRL (00:01:29)
  • 2009-12-23 · credited · John says he usually hates Christmas but is into it this year (2009): he and his wife expect their first kid, and Hank, Katherine, Mom and Dad are all there. (video description) — Amazing Christmas Facts With John and Hank (00:00:34)

2010

  • 2010-07-14 · credited · Hank cuts in to announce that the Vlogbrothers have just broken into the top 100 most-subscribed YouTube channels, thanking Ray William Johnson, Charlieissocoollike and Meekakitty. — Top 10 VIDCON MOMENTS (00:03:33)

Ryan Higa

youtuber · in 3 videos (2009–2016) · 2009: 1 · 2010: 1 · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 2 · joke 1

2009

  • 2009-07-01 · joke · Hank sings one-line takes on top channels: Nigahiga has multiple personalities, Smosh is hilariously dumb, Machinima is where he gets video-game news, Buck has superior sass. — Most Subscribed: A Song (00:00:27)

2010

2016

Alli Speed

youtuber · in 2 videos (2014–2015) · 2014: 1 · 2015: 1

Roles: takes part 2

2014

  • 2014-12-19 · takes part · Hank, in a onesie-like outfit, explains Butfartman: wear two very similar shirts, one on top and one on the bottom, and you too can be Butfartman. — BUTFARTMAN Is Coming To Town! (00:02:47)

2015

Bethany Mota

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2014–2015) · 2014: 1 · 2015: 1

Roles: takes part 2 · passing 1

2014

  • 2014-11-20 · takes part · In the montage Jeffrey Katzenberg says those in online video today will understand it best tomorrow, and that is what he is investing in. — Announcing VidCon 2015! (00:00:24)

2015

  • 2015-01-23 · takes part, passing · Hank thanks everyone who helped pull off the interview, says the White House was intense to work with but did a fantastic job, thanks Bethany and GloZell as fantastic company, and jokingly credits Paul Janssen, who first synthesized Imodium's active ingredient. — Interviewing the President (00:00:00)

Brady Haran

YouTube science video maker (Numberphile) · in 2 videos (2012–2012) · 2012: 2

Roles: takes part 1 · recommended 1 · passing 1

2012

Brooke Brodack

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2008–2024) · 2008: 1 · 2024: 1

Roles: cited 2

2008

  • 2008-10-17 · cited · A guest recalls watching early YouTube videos (a rap, Brooke Brodack, lonelygirl15) and says she now understands how such videos get made: amazing to be there, puzzling to watch online. — Vital Status Report from NYC (00:01:27)

2024

  • 2024-08-27 · cited · John says we value financial over intellectual capital, yet without lonelygirl15 and Brookers becoming popular in 2005 and 2006, YouTube's investors would never have had their return. — How The Internet Is Rigged (00:02:26)

Burnie Burns

creator · in 2 videos (2014–2019) · 2014: 1 · 2019: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · passing 1

2014

  • 2014-11-20 · takes part · In the montage Jeffrey Katzenberg says those in online video today will understand it best tomorrow, and that is what he is investing in. — Announcing VidCon 2015! (00:00:24)

2019

  • 2019-06-21 · passing · On July 30 Hank does an event at the Stateside Theatre in Austin with Burnie Burns of Rooster Teeth, livestreamed to theaters; the next night he is in Houston, signing after the events. — How to Lie While Telling the Truth (00:03:20)

Charles Trippy

creator · in 2 videos (2008–2013) · 2008: 1 · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1 · passing 1

2008

  • 2008-10-24 · passing · Others will use caffeine but Hank goes substance-free; with Shay Carl, Charles Trippy and other YouTube peers, whoever stays up longest wins. — Talking to Myself (00:03:14)

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Corey Vidal

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2011–2013) · 2011: 1 · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1 · personal story 1

2011

  • 2011-06-08 · credited · Hank proposes a punishment adapted from Corey Vidal's video where viewers clicked annotations to choose two items he blended and drank: viewers will pick two of six ingredients for John's sandwich. — Punishments, Floods, and Pink Hitler Babies (00:01:19)

2013

  • 2013-04-26 · personal story · Hank says Corey Vidal, Alex Carpenter and the Apprentice A team are in town filming their vlogging documentary I'm Vloggin' Here, which looks very good. — Cat GIF Critique (00:01:23)

Elle Mills

youtuber · in 2 videos (2018–2019) · 2018: 1 · 2019: 1

Roles: recommended 1 · cited 1

2018

2019

  • 2019-02-01 · cited · Hank's example: Elle Mills can use Walking on Sunshine, risk only her YouTube revenue and still grow her audience, and he can use her footage without asking since the worst case is lost monetization. — We Have Destroyed Copyright Law (00:03:53)

Evelyn from the Internets

youtuber · in 2 videos (2017–2017) · 2017: 2

Roles: recommended 1 · passing 1

2017

  • 2017-05-12 · recommended · Hank recommends Evelyn from the Internets: she makes him laugh, welcomes him into her content and gives him a different perspective. — Things That You Just Might Love (00:01:40)
  • 2017-05-26 · passing · Hank says this video is basically the same as one Evelyn made, and recommends hers as way more funny and articulate. (video description) — Some Rough Advice for the "Real World" (00:00:00)

GloZell

youtuber · in 2 videos (2015–2015) · 2015: 2

Roles: takes part 1 · cited 1 · passing 1

2015

  • 2015-01-23 · takes part · Hank officially has an outfit for the interview and GloZell pulls its tag off for him; a man who has played Obama in their rehearsals is introduced. — Interviewing the President (00:00:32)
  • 2015-01-23 · passing · Hank thanks everyone who helped pull off the interview, says the White House was intense to work with but did a fantastic job, thanks Bethany and GloZell as fantastic company, and jokingly credits Paul Janssen, who first synthesized Imodium's active ingredient. (video description) — Interviewing the President (00:00:00)
  • 2015-11-27 · cited · Hank says DFTBA now works with many creators (Hannah Hart, Rhett and Link, GloZell Green, MinuteEarth, This Star Won't Go Out), selling shirts, hats, posters, mugs and tea, helping creators make a living. — Never Satisfied: The Story of Humans ¦-/ (00:00:10)

Grant Sanderson

youtuber · in 2 videos (2018–2020) · 2018: 1 · 2020: 1

Roles: credited 1 · recommended 1

2018

  • 2018-04-13 · credited · Hank thanks John and Taha Khan for advising him and helping him get things right, and Grant of 3Blue1Brown for the neural network image. (video description) — Who is in Control? (00:00:00)

2020

  • 2020-03-17 · recommended · John has found YouTube videos helpful, such as Grant at 3Blue1Brown explaining exponential growth and Jane Wong reading a poem on Ours Poetica. — together. (00:02:55)

Ingrid Nilsen

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2014–2016) · 2014: 1 · 2016: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1

2014

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · credited · Hank went to the launch party for Dysh, an app like Yelp but for individual restaurant dishes, which Ingrid, Grace, Mamrie and Hannah have been working on. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:29)

Jake Roper

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 2

Roles: credited 1 · personal story 1

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank spent a day at a collab camp, a new idea to him, where he met many YouTubers; later he visited 3 Black Dot to talk shop and try the HTC Vive. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:59)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

James at War

youtuber · in 2 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 2

Roles: takes part 1 · subject 1

2010

  • 2010-07-08 · takes part · Hank introduces James at War, maker of amazingly popular parody videos, the first YouTuber he ran into at random, and interviews him. — Los Angeles Earthquake at VidCon (00:00:57)
  • 2010-10-27 · subject · John says a recent BlogTV show raised a lot of money for surgery for James at War's cat, plus an equal amount to fight malaria. — You Are Awesome (00:01:11)

Jenna Marbles

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2014–2016) · 2014: 1 · 2016: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1

2014

  • 2014-11-20 · takes part · In the VidCon 2014 montage Jenna Marbles says she lives for the hugs, for VidCon and for the meet and greets. — Announcing VidCon 2015! (00:00:04)

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Joe Penna

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2010–2013) · 2010: 1 · 2013: 1

Roles: cited 2

2010

  • 2010-03-03 · cited · Hank says VidCon mixes serious talks, like Ze Frank's, with fun such as Rhett and Link writing a song on stage and Mystery Guitar Man making a stop-motion video with audience sounds. — VidCon Schedule Spectacular! (00:02:31)

2013

KevJumba

youtuber · in 2 videos (2009–2009) · 2009: 2

Roles: recommended 1 · joke 1

2009

Kian Lawley

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2013–2015) · 2013: 1 · 2015: 1

Roles: credited 1 · cited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2015

Marina Orlova

creator · in 2 videos (2009–2009) · 2009: 2

Roles: joke 1 · passing 1

2009

  • 2009-08-02 · passing · Videos go to the Global Geek Week YouTube group and are judged by a committee including Hank, Lisa Nova, HotForWords, Guy Kawasaki and the 2008 U.S. Sudoku champion. — ANNOUNCING: Global Geek Week!!! (00:00:58)
  • 2009-09-01 · joke · Hank also got HotForWords' book, joking that it is great because it is 'extremely educational' and that viewers were surely looking at the words. — I AM COMPUTER MAN!!! (00:00:47)

Markiplier

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 2

Roles: credited 1 · personal story 1

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank says he still has more to do: shooting YouTubers React and recording with the Gilmore Guys and Travis McElroy. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:01:25)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Matt Lieberman

youtuber · in 2 videos (2014–2016) · 2014: 1 · 2016: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1

2014

  • 2014-12-19 · takes part · In a clip Hank says he heard guests promised to eat a bowl of crickets if $10,000 was raised; Steve Zaragoza says 'that was this guy' and Matt Lieberman says he said he would eat it. — BUTFARTMAN Is Coming To Town! (00:00:11)

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Meg Turney

youtuber · in 2 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 2

Roles: credited 1 · passing 1

2013

  • 2013-04-19 · passing · Hank writes that he wanted a frank, adult video about sexual orientation, but since he is pretty much totally straight he asked friends to share their experiences, and thanks Hannah Hart, Tyler Oakley, Ze Frank and Meg Turney of SourceFed for sticking their necks out. (video description) — On Sexual Orientation, with Hannah, Ze, Tyler, and Meg (00:00:00)
  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Women of YouTube charity calendar featured Justine Ezarik, Mamrie Hart, Felicia Day, Meekakitty, Hannah Hart, Daily Grace, Alli Trippy, Ashley Clements, Emily Graslie, Meghan Tonjes, Emma Blackery, Lee Newton, Trisha Hershberger and Meg Turney. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Megan Toenyes

youtuber · in 2 videos (2018–2020) · 2018: 1 · 2020: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1

2018

2020

  • 2020-12-04 · credited · Hank says the Vlogbrothers Project for Awesome 2021 calendar, designed by Megan Toenyes, is available now, and he loves it. — The Christmas Creature (00:03:24)

Meghan Camarena

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 2

Roles: credited 1 · personal story 1

2016

  • 2016-04-01 · personal story · Hank lists collab shoots: Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig, a Good Mythical Morning with Rhett and Link, stuff at SourceFed, two Just Between Us with Gaby and Allison. — Loving Loving Things in Los Angeles (00:00:18)
  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Nalts

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2007–2007) · 2007: 2

Roles: credited 1 · passing 1

2007

Peter Hollens

a cappella musician, YouTuber · in 2 videos (2016–2026) · 2016: 1 · 2026: 1

Roles: credited 1 · passing 1

2016

2026

  • 2026-02-13 · passing · For a balloon task to call a random phone contact and wish them an excellent year, Hank calls the YouTube musician Peter Hollens, who does not answer. — Project for Awesome 2026 part 2! (01:40:21)

Stephanie Patrick

YouTuber · in 2 videos (2024–2025) · 2024: 1 · 2025: 1

Roles: cited 2

2024

  • 2024-01-26 · cited · Hank says Tom Scott and Matt and Stephanie represent two versions of this; Tom Scott ended the song, leaving a whole body of work. — On YouTuber Retirement (00:02:05)

2025

  • 2025-10-03 · cited · John talked about this with MatPat and Steph when they retired from YouTube not long ago; they told him he would know when he was done. — Is It Time to Retire? (00:00:58)

Trisha Hershberger

youtuber · in 2 videos (2013–2016) · 2013: 1 · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 2

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Women of YouTube charity calendar featured Justine Ezarik, Mamrie Hart, Felicia Day, Meekakitty, Hannah Hart, Daily Grace, Alli Trippy, Ashley Clements, Emily Graslie, Meghan Tonjes, Emma Blackery, Lee Newton, Trisha Hershberger and Meg Turney. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Winekone

youtuber · in 2 videos (2007–2021) · 2007: 1 · 2021: 1

Roles: credited 1 · passing 2

2007

  • 2007-08-01 · credited, passing · In the song Hank sweats in his basement watching 'Hotness Prevails' by Winekone, calling him his favorite YouTube star. (video description) — August 1: It's Too Hot (00:02:25)

2021

Alli Trippy

youtuber · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Women of YouTube charity calendar featured Justine Ezarik, Mamrie Hart, Felicia Day, Meekakitty, Hannah Hart, Daily Grace, Alli Trippy, Ashley Clements, Emily Graslie, Meghan Tonjes, Emma Blackery, Lee Newton, Trisha Hershberger and Meg Turney. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Amanda Steele

creator · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2014

Anthony Vincent

creator · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-09-08 · credited · The description lists the other genre versions: normal by Landon Austin, ska by Rob Scallon, metal by Anthony Vincent, old school rap by Dan Bull, country by Taryn Southern, video game by Todd Bryanton. (video description) — Punk Friends (00:00:00)

Arielle Scarcella

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Ava Gordy

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

BeautyCrush

youtuber · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2014

  • 2014-07-01 · recommended · John says VidCon was so fun he took hardly any video; it was basically that level of sensory input for 72 straight hours. (video description) — Why I Love Makeup (00:00:00)

Benny Fine

creator · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2013

Bill Wurtz

creator · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-02-05 · credited · Hank recommends Bill Wurtz's History of Japan, a weird art piece from a creator who came out of nowhere, which he thinks everybody should watch. — Honest YouTube Talk Time (00:01:06)

Bree Essrig

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Brent Kore

youtuber · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: credited 1

2010

  • 2010-12-22 · credited · John says last week (the week of 13 December 2010) was one of the worst of his life: Henry was very sick and crying all night, so they were scared and up every night. (video description) — I Was on Jeopardy!!!! (00:00:01)

Brittani Louise Taylor

YouTuber · in 1 videos (2009–2009) · 2009: 1

Roles: passing 1

2009

  • 2009-12-09 · passing · Hank lists who will attend: Nerdfighteria creators from CharlieIsSoCoolLike to WheezyWaiter and online video stars including Michael Buckley, Dave Days, Shay Carl, Natalie Tran and Shane Dawson. — ANNOUNCING! VidCon: Online Video IRL (00:01:29)

Cam Jeffers

youtuber · in 1 videos (2020–2020) · 2020: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2020

  • 2020-04-28 · recommended · The description says that for Zwift racing John enjoys watching Cam Jeffers and the real-life pro cyclist Alex Dowsett. (video description) — get your game on (00:00:00)

Camille

creator · in 1 videos (2024–2024) · 2024: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2024

  • 2024-12-02 · recommended · Hank recommends a video by Camille called 'Oh Rats, It's the Trolley Problem', marvelling that it exists. — John, You're Doing Great (00:00:55)

Casey Neistat

YouTuber · in 1 videos (2015–2015) · 2015: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2015

Caspar Lee

youtuber · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

CuteWithChris

youtuber · in 1 videos (2009–2009) · 2009: 1

Roles: passing 1

2009

  • 2009-02-18 · passing · Hank says the Nerdfighter whose proposal he relayed on Brotherhood 2.0.0.9 hid in his girlfriend's attic, waiting for her to check vlogbrothers, CuteWithChris and Stuff on My Cat. — Fake Movie Talk With A Sock (00:01:31)

Dan Bull

creator · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-09-08 · credited · The description lists the other genre versions: normal by Landon Austin, ska by Rob Scallon, metal by Anthony Vincent, old school rap by Dan Bull, country by Taryn Southern, video game by Todd Bryanton. (video description) — Punk Friends (00:00:00)

Darren Vongirdner

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

David Bleja

creator of Breathing Earth · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: credited 1

2010

  • 2010-05-26 · credited · Hank explains Breathing Earth, made by David: in real time it marks births and deaths by country and flashes a country red each time it emits a thousand tons of carbon dioxide. — How to Be Green Without Being a Prick (00:00:29)

David Choi

YouTube musician · in 1 videos (2009–2009) · 2009: 1

Roles: passing 1

2009

  • 2009-12-09 · passing · Hank lists who will attend: Nerdfighteria creators from CharlieIsSoCoolLike to WheezyWaiter and online video stars including Michael Buckley, Dave Days, Shay Carl, Natalie Tran and Shane Dawson. — ANNOUNCING! VidCon: Online Video IRL (00:01:29)

DeStorm Power

youtuber · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2010

Diana Cowern

youtuber · in 1 videos (2018–2018) · 2018: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2018

  • 2018-06-22 · takes part · Hank's list of the people in the video also names Emily Graslie (dead animals), Destin Sandlin (physics and slow-mo), Thomas Frank (college prep), Jessie Hendricks (chemistry and science), Kati Morton (mental health), Patrick (biology via games) and Diana Cowern (physics), with links to their channels. — Stumping EDU Creators - Trivia at VidCon (00:00:00)

Dodie Clark

YouTuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: passing 1

2016

Elliott Morgan

youtuber · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The P4A 2013 livestream hosts included Hannah Hart, Joe Beretta, Elliott Morgan, Kristina Horner, Joe Holmes, Henry Reich, Vi Hart, Patrick Rothfuss, Wil Wheaton, Meghan Tonjes, Karen Kavett, Emily Graslie, Liam Dryden, Michael Aranda, Stefan Chin and others. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Emma Blackery

youtuber · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Women of YouTube charity calendar featured Justine Ezarik, Mamrie Hart, Felicia Day, Meekakitty, Hannah Hart, Daily Grace, Alli Trippy, Ashley Clements, Emily Graslie, Meghan Tonjes, Emma Blackery, Lee Newton, Trisha Hershberger and Meg Turney. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Essie

youtuber · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2014

  • 2014-07-01 · recommended · John says VidCon was so fun he took hardly any video; it was basically that level of sensory input for 72 straight hours. (video description) — Why I Love Makeup (00:00:00)

Evelina Barry

YouTuber · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: personal story 1

2014

F0xy

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Geoff Pepos

youtuber · in 1 videos (2011–2011) · 2011: 1

Roles: credited 1

2011

  • 2011-07-01 · credited · Hank says Geoff Pepos filmed it because Katherine probably wouldn't want to, and once told it was a punishment he made sure it was punishing, as in a long shot of Hank humping a restaurant sign. — Humping the Town (00:02:20)

Hannah (creator, mentioned from 2016)

creator · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: cited 1

2016

Hartbeat

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

hiimrawn

youtuber · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: passing 1

2010

  • 2010-07-14 · passing · John's number seven: hiimrawn asked him to dress as a turkey for his musical production, and when John asked what to do, Rawn told a man dressed as Batman to be a leader. — Top 10 VIDCON MOMENTS (00:00:50)

iDoInternet

youtuber · in 1 videos (2011–2011) · 2011: 1

Roles: credited 1

2011

  • 2011-02-14 · credited · John plays Chubby Bunny, a game he saw YouTuber iDoInternet play: eat marshmallows and keep saying 'chubby bunny'. — CHUBBY BUNNY...blergh! (00:00:00)

JC Caylen

youtuber · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Jenn McAllister

creator · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2014

Jessie Hendricks

youtuber · in 1 videos (2018–2018) · 2018: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2018

  • 2018-06-22 · takes part · Hank's list of the people in the video also names Emily Graslie (dead animals), Destin Sandlin (physics and slow-mo), Thomas Frank (college prep), Jessie Hendricks (chemistry and science), Kati Morton (mental health), Patrick (biology via games) and Diana Cowern (physics), with links to their channels. — Stumping EDU Creators - Trivia at VidCon (00:00:00)

Jimmy Wong

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Joe Beretta

youtuber · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The P4A 2013 livestream hosts included Hannah Hart, Joe Beretta, Elliott Morgan, Kristina Horner, Joe Holmes, Henry Reich, Vi Hart, Patrick Rothfuss, Wil Wheaton, Meghan Tonjes, Karen Kavett, Emily Graslie, Liam Dryden, Michael Aranda, Stefan Chin and others. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Joe Felice

youtuber · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: credited 1

2010

  • 2010-12-13 · credited · Through Joe Felice's The Station is Watching You, a show giving new YouTubers a bigger audience, John was paired with Vi Hart, whom he calls amazing. — 8 Things I Love (00:02:17)

JustDean

youtuber · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: passing 1

2010

  • 2010-07-02 · passing · Hank, Charlie McDonnell and JustDean will be on a local LA news show on Tuesday the 6th; Hank tells LA viewers to tune in to KTLA. — VidCon by the Numbers (00:00:52)

Kassem G

youtuber · in 1 videos (2009–2009) · 2009: 1

Roles: credited 1

2009

  • 2009-12-20 · credited · John thanks everyone who rated, commented and favorited, and above all everyone who made a video, from big YouTubers like Lisa Nova, Shay Carl and Kassem G to people with under 100 subscribers. — Awesome Project Is Awesome (00:01:22)

Kevin Allocca

YouTube trends manager · in 1 videos (2015–2015) · 2015: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2015

Landon Austin

creator · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-09-08 · credited · The description lists the other genre versions: normal by Landon Austin, ska by Rob Scallon, metal by Anthony Vincent, old school rap by Dan Bull, country by Taryn Southern, video game by Todd Bryanton. (video description) — Punk Friends (00:00:00)

Liam Dryden

youtuber · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The P4A 2013 livestream hosts included Hannah Hart, Joe Beretta, Elliott Morgan, Kristina Horner, Joe Holmes, Henry Reich, Vi Hart, Patrick Rothfuss, Wil Wheaton, Meghan Tonjes, Karen Kavett, Emily Graslie, Liam Dryden, Michael Aranda, Stefan Chin and others. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Lilly Singh

YouTuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2016

LizzieRadio

youtuber · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2010

Luzu

YouTuber · in 1 videos (2017–2017) · 2017: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2017

Matt Watson

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Michelle Phan

YouTuber · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2014

  • 2014-11-20 · takes part · In the montage Jeffrey Katzenberg says those in online video today will understand it best tomorrow, and that is what he is investing in. — Announcing VidCon 2015! (00:00:24)

Mickeleh

creator · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: takes part 1 · credited 1

2010

Mike Diva

youtuber/filmmaker · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-11-08 · credited · In the description Hank says one of his favourite yearly things is editing a YouTuber's music with VidCon clips; this year (2013) he used Mike Diva's BFD. (video description) — VidCon, Punishments, Comments, and Pumpkins (00:00:00)

Mike Lee

YouTuber · in 1 videos (2008–2008) · 2008: 1

Roles: credited 1

2008

  • 2008-05-11 · credited · Hank says the event was filmed by many cameras, including some fairly prominent YouTubers such as Mike Lee, and he uses their footage from YouTube with permission, linked in the sidebar. — Nerdfighting IRL (00:00:44)

Nicola

youtuber · in 1 videos (2020–2020) · 2020: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2020

  • 2020-02-21 · takes part · Hank goes to meet a mudlark whose YouTube channel he watches and loves, saying he is in the enviable position of easily meeting YouTube creators he loves. — The Muck of Millennia (00:01:03)

Nicola Foti

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Patricia Bright

youtuber · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2014

  • 2014-07-01 · recommended · Among his favourite makeup tutorials John also links SprinkleOfGlitter's everyday makeup routine, a tutorial from Tanya Burr, Patricia Bright's everyday makeup routine and Zoe's spring makeup tutorial. (video description) — Why I Love Makeup (00:00:00)

Patrick (youtuber)

youtuber · in 1 videos (2018–2018) · 2018: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2018

  • 2018-06-22 · takes part · Hank's list of the people in the video also names Emily Graslie (dead animals), Destin Sandlin (physics and slow-mo), Thomas Frank (college prep), Jessie Hendricks (chemistry and science), Kati Morton (mental health), Patrick (biology via games) and Diana Cowern (physics), with links to their channels. — Stumping EDU Creators - Trivia at VidCon (00:00:00)

Rafi Fine

creator · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2013

Reina Scully

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Rene Ritchie

youtube-staff · in 1 videos (2026–2026) · 2026: 1

Roles: quoted 1

2026

  • 2026-09-18 · quoted · Hank discloses that Rene Ritchie, YouTube's creator liaison, is his friend, and that he knows Todd, then the YouTube Shorts lead and now at Instagram, a little. — John was Wrong about YouTube Views (00:00:29)

Renetto

youtuber · in 1 videos (2017–2017) · 2017: 1

Roles: cited 1

2017

Rick

YouTube employee · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2010

Rootberry

juggler / YouTube performer · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: cited 1 · passing 1

2010

  • 2010-07-26 · cited, passing · They watched jugglers, less impressive to Hank since seeing Rootberry perform, then kayakers on the Clark Fork's kayak wave, which still impress him. — Hank's Life in a Day (00:00:58)

Ross Everett

youtuber · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Ruba Wilson

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Ryder Burgin

youtuber · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: takes part 1

2014

  • 2014-12-06 · takes part · Hank thanks Ryder Burgin for helping with the episode and asks viewers to check out their other collaboration, A Brief History of Harry Potter, on Ryder's channel. — A Brief History of Homestar Runner (00:03:52)

Satchell Drakes

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2016

sivartis

youtuber · in 1 videos (2010–2010) · 2010: 1

Roles: credited 1

2010

SprinkleOfGlitter

youtuber · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2014

  • 2014-07-01 · recommended · Among his favourite makeup tutorials John also links SprinkleOfGlitter's everyday makeup routine, a tutorial from Tanya Burr, Patricia Bright's everyday makeup routine and Zoe's spring makeup tutorial. (video description) — Why I Love Makeup (00:00:00)

Steven Suptic

youtuber · in 1 videos (2017–2017) · 2017: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2017

Taha Khan

youtuber · in 1 videos (2018–2018) · 2018: 1

Roles: credited 1

2018

  • 2018-04-13 · credited · Hank thanks John and Taha Khan for advising him and helping him get things right, and Grant of 3Blue1Brown for the neural network image. (video description) — Who is in Control? (00:00:00)

Tanya Burr

youtuber · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2014

  • 2014-07-01 · recommended · Among his favourite makeup tutorials John also links SprinkleOfGlitter's everyday makeup routine, a tutorial from Tanya Burr, Patricia Bright's everyday makeup routine and Zoe's spring makeup tutorial. (video description) — Why I Love Makeup (00:00:00)

Taryn Southern

creator · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-09-08 · credited · The description lists the other genre versions: normal by Landon Austin, ska by Rob Scallon, metal by Anthony Vincent, old school rap by Dan Bull, country by Taryn Southern, video game by Todd Bryanton. (video description) — Punk Friends (00:00:00)

Tay Zonday

YouTuber/singer · in 1 videos (2007–2007) · 2007: 1

Roles: cited 1

2007

  • 2007-12-31 · cited · The song recalls the year on YouTube: 'the Buck' taking over, Chris Crocker crying, Tay Zonday singing, Lonelygirl dying and 'some guy' saying 'don't tase me bro'. — Dec 31: Goodbye Brotherhood 2.0 (00:00:40)

Taylor Peters

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Timothy DeLaGhetto

youtuber · in 1 videos (2011–2011) · 2011: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2011

  • 2011-03-21 · recommended · Hank thanks Water.org and Haiti Outreach, and points viewers to Lisa Nova's and Timothy DeLaGhetto's channels: they were in Haiti with him and made videos about it. — Helping Haiti (00:03:29)

Todd Bryanton

creator · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-09-08 · credited · The description lists the other genre versions: normal by Landon Austin, ska by Rob Scallon, metal by Anthony Vincent, old school rap by Dan Bull, country by Taryn Southern, video game by Todd Bryanton. (video description) — Punk Friends (00:00:00)

Trevor Moran

youtuber · in 1 videos (2013–2013) · 2013: 1

Roles: credited 1

2013

  • 2013-12-20 · credited · The Men of YouTube charity calendar featured Kian Lawley, Conner Franta, Rickey Dillion, Sam Portoff, JC Caylen, Trevor Moran, Rhett and Link, Craig Benzine, Tyler Oakley, Troye Sivan, Kingsley, Elliott Morgan, Joe Beretta, Steve Zaragoza, Ross Everett, Dan and Phil, Shay Carl, Caspar Lee and Charles Trippy. (video description) — Best Moments of the Project for Awesome (00:00:00)

Viktorayy

creator · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

William Haynes

youtuber · in 1 videos (2016–2016) · 2016: 1

Roles: credited 1

2016

  • 2016-04-08 · credited · Hank thanks everyone in the video: Flula, Hannah Hart, Lee Newton, Meghan Camarena, Steve Zaragoza, Phillip DeFranco, Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn, John Green, William Haynes, Reina Scully, Matt Lieberman, Trisha Hershberger, Bree Essrig, Markiplier, Taylor Peters, MatPat, Jon Cozart, Grace Helbig, Connor Franta, Tyler Oakley, Hartbeat, F0xy, Starline Hodge, Travis McElroy, Jenna Marbles, Mamrie Hart, Jimmy Wong, Arielle Scarcella, Miriam Nielsen, Ruba Wilson, Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Derek Muller, Meghan Tonjes, Nicola Foti, Ava Gordy, Matt Watson, Darren Vongirdner, Mitchell Davis, Jake Roper, Michael Stefens, Karen Kavett, and Gilmore Guys podcasters Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. (video description) — 47 YouTubers Laugh Without Smiling (00:00:00)

Xidnaf

youtuber · in 1 videos (2017–2017) · 2017: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2017

Zoe

youtuber · in 1 videos (2014–2014) · 2014: 1

Roles: recommended 1

2014

  • 2014-07-01 · recommended · Among his favourite makeup tutorials John also links SprinkleOfGlitter's everyday makeup routine, a tutorial from Tanya Burr, Patricia Bright's everyday makeup routine and Zoe's spring makeup tutorial. (video description) — Why I Love Makeup (00:00:00)