Safety Third
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A group of popular YouTube makers and scientists who share chaotic, funny stories about their ambitious, often-failing engineering projects.
This is the chaotic shop talk of a supergroup of YouTube's top science and engineering creators. The show reveals the frustrating, hilarious, and often absurd reality behind their polished video projects. It's less a formal science discussion and more a peer-to-peer therapy session about the struggles of turning ambitious ideas into reality, from dealing with industrial chillers to the finer points of fast food.
“Its primary distinction is the hosts themselves—a collective of successful creators from a specific niche. This provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the craft of being a 'YouTube scientist,' a perspective not found in more structured science or interview shows.”
Who hosts this show
Safety Third is a weekly podcast hosted by a rotating cast of prominent YouTube creators, including William Osman, NileRed (Nigel Braun), The Backyard Scientist (Kevin Kohler), and Allen Pan. In a free-flowing, comedic format, the hosts discuss their latest projects, engineering frustrations, and random personal anecdotes. While primarily a co-host conversation, they occasionally feature guests for interviews.
Credentials & credits
- William Osman: BS in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, California State University, Northridge.
- NileRed (Nigel Braun): BS in Biochemistry with a minor in pharmacology, McGill University.
- The Backyard Scientist (Kevin Kohler): Self-taught with a background in marine biology studies at USF.
- Allen Pan: BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California.
- Peter Sripol: Background in aerospace engineering.
- William Osman: Founder of the Open Sauce maker convention.
Other ventures
- William Osman (YouTube Channel)
- NileRed (YouTube Channel)
- The Backyard Scientist (YouTube Channel)
- Allen Pan (YouTube Channel)
- Peter Sripol (YouTube Channel)
- Open Sauce (Creator Convention)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01We Know How to Fix the Green Reflecting Pool - Safety Third 171Jun 25, 2026 · 1h 19m
- 02$80,000 Later and I Still Can't Put Soda in a Bag - Safety Third 170Jun 18, 2026 · 1h 20m
- 03we fixed everything. it got worse - Safety Third 169Jun 11, 2026 · 1h 25m
- 04Nintendo Knows Pokemon Cards Are Gambling - Safety Third 168Jun 4, 2026 · 1h 07m
- 05We're Driving a Golf Cart 400 Miles Across California (Legally) - Safety Third 167May 28, 2026 · 1h 21m
- 06Apple Won and I'm Mad About It (Their Chip is Insane) - - Safety Third 166May 14, 2026 · 1h 08m
- 07NileRed Tries To Make the $20,000 Metal Cube Nobody Else Will - Safety Third 165May 7, 2026 · 1h 11m
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Notable episodes
- 01$80,000 Later and I Still Can't Put Soda in a Bag - Safety Third 170
A classic example of the show's format, where hosts dive deep into the frustrating, unforeseen 'traps' of a complex engineering project, using humor to explain high-level problems.
- 02we fixed everything. it got worse - Safety Third 169
Showcases the chaotic, conversational chemistry between the hosts, bouncing from homemade poutine to the business models of fast-food chains.
- 03We Know How to Fix the Green Reflecting Pool - Safety Third 171
Demonstrates the show's blend of applying scientific knowledge to real-world (and sometimes absurd) problems, mixed with personal stories and phobias.
- 04We Interviewed the Kid Who Got FBI Raided for Chemistry Experiments - Safety Third 164
An example of a rare guest episode, highlighting the type of unique stories and individuals the hosts are interested in.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is not a guest-interview podcast. The primary format is a conversational roundtable between several co-hosts who are all peers and friends. The conversation is driven by personal stories and project updates, with questions serving as informal prompts to keep the discussion flowing between them.
The show is a multi-host, free-flowing comedic conversation, not a structured interview program. Episodes are built on personal anecdotes from the hosts' ambitious DIY projects, with topics shifting through loose association and frequent, chaotic tangents. The hosts often build on each other's frustrations and technical problems, creating a relatable and humorous dynamic.
Signature segments
- · Chaotic opening segments
- · Me or Not Me (guessing game)
- · Musical intro song
- · Project updates and frustrations
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Though guestless in the episodes analyzed, the show occasionally hosts other YouTubers or individuals with extraordinary stories relevant to the hosts' interests, such as fellow chemists or creators with unique technical expertise.
- Amalvin ('Chemtato')on We Interviewed the Kid Who Got FBI Raided for Chemistry Experiments - Safety Third 164
- Zach Armstrongon He STOLE Coke's Secret Recipe - Safety Third 154
- Tommy Callawayon how to make $100000 on youtube - Safety Third 145
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is supported by a Patreon and sells merchandise. No direct sponsorships were mentioned in the evidence provided.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the format of Safety Third?
- It is a conversational podcast where several YouTube creators discuss their engineering projects, scientific interests, and personal stories in a comedic, unstructured format.
- Who are the main hosts of Safety Third?
- The core hosts are William Osman, NileRed (Nigel Braun), The Backyard Scientist (Kevin Kohler), and Allen Pan, with Peter Sripol and others also appearing.
- Is Safety Third an interview show?
- No, the primary format is a co-host conversation. They only occasionally have guests for interviews.
- Is the podcast still being released?
- Yes, it is an active podcast with episodes released on a weekly basis.
- Where can I listen to Safety Third?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
- What does 'Safety Third' mean?
- It's a joke reflecting the hosts' penchant for ambitious and sometimes dangerous experiments, where safety is humorously stated as their third priority.
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- [01]Safety Third on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [02]William Osman - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]NileRed - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [04]Allen Pan - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]The Backyard Scientist - The Shorty Awardsshortyawards.com
- [06]Peter Sripol: From Aerospace Engineer to Lobster Boat Refitter - TotalBoattotalboat.com
- [07]Safety Third | RedCircleredcircle.com
- [08]William Osman Official Website - About Mewilliamosman.com
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