Thanks for 2023, Channel Updates, Plans, and Thoughts

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[@Dan-vq4pz]

Thanks nurdrage, since the beginning. My donation is intended on behalf of amateurs everywhere that want to contribute but might not be able to. Your pitch-shifted voice has been my catharsis during my drive to shitty jobs listening to you through headphones and also my impeteus to pursue amateur chemistry, much to the chagrin of my wife and inevitably the US ATF (great story). Rock on man.

[@Dan-vq4pz]

Also thank you for not mentioning Canada or being from Canada in the first 30 seconds of every video or textual description.

[@NurdRage]

WHOA HOLY, THANKS!

[@specklehassic3079]

@@Dan-vq4pz Thanks for donating on behalf of us poor amateurs!

[@geekswithfeet9137]

Seriously dude you have no idea how consequential the at home alkali metals synthesis is, next to sulfuric, nitric and peroxide it’s a golden master chemical

[@64Pete]

Nice one Dan.

[@LabCoatz_Science]

As someone who watched NurdRage for most of his teen years, it is an honor to have my channel mentioned in a NurdRage video. Keep up the amazing work, here's to NR 2024!

[@andersjjensen]

LOL, yeah. You're exactly what happens when a kid thinks "When I grow up I wanna be just like NurdRage" :P

[@fightocondria]

You're not an insignificant whisper in a chorus of thousands. You were the catalyst. I'm hoping to see all of them chime in tracing their youtube lineage back to you. :)

[@fightocondria]

P.S. -- Sorry for never getting around to building you that better hotplate stirrer. Hopefully you held onto that btc and it's worth stupid money now. Heh.

[@NurdRage]

Thank you so much!

[@NurdRage]

Lol, I sold it way back for mere thousands. Haha, but I have no regrets, I've always been a chemistry guy and money is best spent finding happiness. 😊

[@sorphin]

What this guy said. Chemistry was one of my favorite classes in school, but sadly, I failed the class (damn Molar Number.. could never remember it, now I can't ever forget), so I live vicariously through your videos. I hope you never stop!

[@williambouthillier8611]

amen to that

[@NurdRage]

Microphone seems to be messing up. i'll see if i can get a new one before the next video. Edit: Thanks for still being there even after my 3 year hiatus. If i came back, and no one was here, I'd probably just leave again. Thanks for making the return worth it.

[@KainYusanagi]

I really think if you still have the footage you should give us that fire from chemistry video including the failures! Knowing that something failed is just as important to scientific knowledge as knowing something that works! Similarly, footage from the furnace that you destroyed would be useful if you framed it as an exercise in what NOT to do, to share with us what problems you had and how to avoid them, as you still work towards resolving those issues for a future video, as you noted in this one.

[@NurdRage]

the broken furnace is definitely going to be part of the copper refining video. The screw up was pretty small though, so it doesn't deserve a separate video. But it was catastrophic.

[@KainYusanagi]

@@NurdRage Fair enough! I was just thinking that it would help you create more videos out of the footage you're getting, so you can have a few in the pocket to release between other videos, which would help with the algorithm; I'd never recommend deliberately chopping up videos, but when you already have a bunch of footage from an experiment that is still being processed... Just feels like it might be a good idea to do a smaller video on what's already been done, instead of waiting for everything to be done and just doing one video on the topic; sorta like your sodium metal experiment videos.

[@gothroachkinski754]

From the sound of the microphone, you likely have a ground loop issue in the analog section of your recording chain. It would be worth it to try an inexpensive ground loop isolator before buying a new microphone. Thanks for all your wonderful content!

[@NurdRage]

Very interesting! i'll give it a go!

[@uspockdad6429]

NurdRage is the OG of KZbin chemistry. Him and Cody are the ones who reignited my interest in Chemistry. I will always be a fan. Can’t wait to see what NurdRage has for us in the future.

[@NurdRage]

thank you!

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Really enjoyed the oxygen candle. It's been fun to see you active again! One reaction I'd like to see your take on is production of silane. I really want to see a method for making it that doesn't involve clumsy steps like ruining test tubes with burning sand.

[@NurdRage]

Great suggestion! i'm actually looking to do some silicon chemistry, i'll see if i can give silane a go.

[@jogandsp]

​@@NurdRagesilicones would also be a cool topic

[@RaExpIn]

Nice idea! It is actually possible to just do the reaction for silane on a fireproof surface like a metal sheet or a brick in the open. It just leads to a lower yield due to reactions on the outside of the mixture. I'd guess and iron crucible might work and could be reused, depending on the scale :)

[@Amateur.Chemistry]

Thank you very much for your contribution to the youtube chemistry community, you are pretty much the one who started it all. Wish you all the best and keep going :)

[@user-qm1fp8sk2l]

Bro he forgot to mention you

[@NurdRage]

i'm keeping my eye on him, perhaps i'll mention him in a future video.

[@THYZOID]

Thank you a lot for the shoutout. You are one of the chemistry channels that inspired the rest of us to join in!

[@mattschultzy671]

Here's the thing NurdRage... I've been watching for a long time. To me, you have always come across as professional and knowledgeable, even when working with the most cobbled together setups. You always seem purposeful and deliberate. You don't dance in front of the camera, and don't really try to add bells and dog whistles. I does not matter, the expertise and enthusiasm for the topic shows through. What you do needs no embellishment. At least not in my case. You teach, you explain, you demonstrate the importance of all the steps that lead to the "climactic result," rather than just trying to get to the punchline. Again, that is my view. I have always loved what you do. If you have it in you to do more, by all means! I will enjoy each video. If you need to take care of your own life, by all means. Your real life is more important than any video I, or anyone else, might enjoy. Just know that what you do is enjoyed and appreciated. What you have done has been enjoyed and appreciated. Anything you may do in the future will continue to be so, but you do you first! The ride has been worth it to see a chemistry "youtuber" refine a fairly novel synthesis of elemental sodium. Who does that on KZbin instead of in a lab. That alone was worth it. Take care of yourself, best wishes, and 73!

[@zantuforevers91]

I just found your channel again after being introduced to you years ago- the Oxygen Candle video popped up on my feed at random, so I am incredibly happy you posted it! It was good to see your modern videos, and catch up on your older ones.

[@NurdRage]

Thanks!

[@nomcopterlabs]

Amazing to have you back and thanks so much for the shoutout - your channel was a huge part of what got me into KZbin chemistry!

[@FunChemistryDemos]

NurdRage, you were the inspiration to start my channel 13 years ago, and you're the inspiration to revive it now, in 2024. Happy New Year!

[@NurdRage]

looking forward to it!

[@dasbuj]

A renaissance of youtube chemistry, and you, my friend, are the king!

[@vancouveropenbsd985]

We don't ever not want you to make vids. We love your vids. All of them. We especially love how you carefully explain what you do, why you did it, and why things worked and - most importantly - didn't. If you're thinking about making a vid, then by all means, MAKE THE DAMN VID!

[@toxicoxyde]

Thanks!

[@NurdRage]

thank you!

[@CsendesMark]

8:55 "I have not idea who this guy is" 🤣

[@kevin_6217]

The Videography on Chemical Force is OUTSTANDING!

[@kinexkid]

I would absolutely love to see more alkali metal synthesis videos! They are hands down the coolest thing I've ever seen chemistry wise

[@NicholasA231]

I don't think it's an overstatement to say you've been the most powerful single driver behind the development of, and current Renaissance in, ChemTube. Thank you for everything you've given us, and I hope everyone that can puts a little (or a lot honestly) in the hat to help enable your work. There's no reason that you shouldn't be fully funded to persue educational content production full time. The model for the future is exemplary, independent educators. We just have to work out details on how to properly fund, facilitate, promote and distribute work like yours to all who will benefit.

[@erich.5326]

Like many others, your videos were what inspired me to go into chemistry back in high school. Now I've just gotten my master's in chemistry, and I hope you and I are both still here in three years so I can report back with my PhD. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@ConradPino]

Clear, honest, plain, and simple speech. So refreshing ... thank you!

[@Hippucytees]

Talk about a genuine guy!! There's not many people that chart hhe numbers in thier bank account for the whole world to see..You deserve more.. Looking so very forward to your future plans.

[@diablominero]

If you can't make your own neurotransmitters, store-bought is fine. I really like your work! Best of luck with the next year.

[@codexmendoza]

Thanks, I never plan to do any of these experiments but I always appreciate knowing I could probably get it to work by using your videos.

[@NurdRage]

Thank you!

[@kaboom4679]

I REALLY enjoyed your alkali metals via alcohol / magnesium series . That is to date your best work . And I am just as interested in what DIDNT work due to whatever reason , especially if it is followed up by a new or more focused approach . I'm just happy you are back to posting videos , however infrequent .

[@MhDaMaster]

You are the best chemistry channel in youtube period. Im very glad you are still producing videos.

[@WhileTrueCode]

i remember "the algorithm" showing me your channel back in the glowsticks and gallium days. it was amazing to see experiments that went beyond baking soda and vinegar. way back then, i felt star-struck when u replied to my DM (back when youtube supported it)

[@Random2]

No no, thank *you* for 2023 ;) ... Frankly, I find most if not all of your videos very interesting. The fact that you are still amused by what you do is truly great, and I hope you keep that capacity to be amazed for many years to come, and that you share it with us. I can say that if you find the neurons to make more videos, we will be here to watch them.

[@NurdRage]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@erictjones]

Happy New Year NurdRage! We are glad you started making vids again!

[@danielchandler15]

Dear Sir, If you're a whisper in the community now you're the metronome that keeps the tempo. Thank you for everything you do.

[@anttimartikainen7535]

Thanks for the years of great content, all the best going forward

[@NurdRage]

thank you so much!

[@njh1453]

Good to see you active again. You've always struck me as one of the more genuine dudes on this thing.

[@paintballwis]

Glad you're back!

[@MexiChemia]

You've inspired this whole generation of chemists on youtube, you've made us curious enough to make us want to explore the chemistry. Have a happy new year filled with prosperity, new projects, and plenty of neurotransmitters!

[@NurdRage]

thank you for your kind words!

[@SJ-co6nk]

I agree that the amount of science and other great stuff on youtube is incredible. Some people are like "Oh no, there's nothing good on there" but I feel like I've learned more than I had any business learning from watching various youtubers doing really incredible things and sharing the process with us. You get what you reach out for on the platform, so the more people ask for science, the more they'll get.

[@taser1984]

Can't afford much right now, but I signed up for Patreon as well. Been meaning to do that for a while.

[@NurdRage]

thank you so much!

[@kdawg3484]

I would be curious how many of those fine channels at the end would credit you as inspiration in getting to where they are. (Probably all of them.) Just keep doing what you're doing. It's always a pleasure when I see a new video from NurdRage.

[@DangerousLab]

Salute to the OG chemtuber! I was inspired by you and started a channel 15 years ago, but then abandoned it due to various reasons and took a decade-long break before starting a new channel. Keep up your good work and don't worry about the hiatus, we will all wait for your good content!

[@peterteatree]

It’s your high quality, precise, and rigorous work that brings people back. Great work

[@richardpurves]

Merry New Year NurdRage! (btw 8:48, bottom right hand corner ... I did let out a healthy gut laugh at that!)

[@pyrocircus129]

Much love! You help people like myself with virtually no neurotransmitters understand chemistry

[@Josue31627]

Would love to see more videos on the rotovap. I know there's little reason to feature it as you want to make your experiment amateur-accessible and having a machine that only a professional (or a wealthy or sponsored amateur enthusiast) would have is probably unfair to that cause, but it's so cool-looking that it'll be great to see on occasion. Maybe as it can be used to speed up "proof of concept" type experiments that use it then a proper experiment done with more basic equipment? Anyway also love the transparency. It's so rare to see even in other channels who are very open with their finances. I can't speak for everyone but let me tell you every little thing you do for the channel, such as your diagrams, captioning, the lighting, and even your insight on various social and scientific issues in the old QAs (miss those!), it hasn't gone unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. Here's to another year as a nurd!

[@kg5168]

From the first time I heard your CG voice, and saw your chemistry, I knew this channel was one that I wanted to watch. Guard that supply of neurotransmitters well, and if you ever need more, look at all the people in this comment section who have been inspired by your work.

[@kleetus92]

Happy new year NurdRage! Whatever avenue you decide to take I'm sure will be fine. You have fantastic content.

[@y33t23]

So excited for the Alkali-Reduction revisit, one of my favorites!

[@ZipDDragon]

Thank you. I appreciate every video you have done this year, no favorites.

[@ChomsyAllen]

Keep your own pace, that is what makes you perfect. Thank you.

[@LordRyu89]

Thank you for continuing to make videos. I missed your content during your hiatus.

[@WandomGuitarDude]

I really appreciate your work Nurdrage and the way you push me further as a hobby chemist. As a precious metal refiner I especially love your recovery of nitric acid and copper without the thermal decomposition, Just beautiful man 👌🏾 I would love to see maybe a series from you on how to make acids and chemicals from complete scratch/nature. Kinda like “how to make everything” but with Chemicals. Could be awesome to see how all of this stuff, that we kinda take for granted, came to be in the first place and maybe with a more modern take. Anyway, keep up the great work 🙏🏾

[@khizarqureshi8840]

Been watching you since 2009 when I was in grade 9. Really appreciate your work. Maybe you can share some old videos that you have never shared before . ❤

[@user-kq6ns4qr7n]

Happy New Year, creative success and good health. Greetings from Russia.

[@williambouthillier8611]

As usual your extreme modesty betrays your nationality! No but seriously, you not only inspired most if not all of those youtube chemists you mention, you've also inspired a whole new generation of chemistry students as well. When I started watching chemistry youtube videos (especially yours and chemplayer's), I was working a mind-numbing 9 to 5 office job. Since then I went on to acquire my BSc in Chemistry and as of 2024, I'm starting my PhD. I couldn't be happier to have chosen this path, and for that I definitively owe you a big THANKS for you have planted a seed of passion in my head which sprouted and grew so big it became my vocation. On that note, wish you a happy new year, and all the best for 2024. (looking forward watching you get some more national agencies pissed off at you)

[@science_and_anonymous]

I really appreciated this year's focus in doing experiments with "everyday chemistry", or antique chemistry. Although as an organic chemist, my favorite synthesis on the channel is the pyrimethamine synthesis, seeing some of these older chemical techniques and reactions sparks a lot of nostalgia for me. All the love, and so glad you're back!

[@spaxxor]

You're the first science youtube channel I've followed closely. I think it was those smash glow crystals you made at your old job if you want a specific vid (maybe it was the glowsticks). I've always been drawn to the way that you present chemistry, and hope you keep at it.

[@stf2400]

I love all your videos, and keep making them at whatever rate you can. It’s always great to see a notification that you published a new video, but not all of us can do it daily.

[@chris_is_here_oh_no]

Excellent video wrap up! Thanks for a great year, looking forward to whats next. Have a great new year!

[@1BobTheSubGenius]

Thanks for the channel, definitely helped me get interested in chemistry, it's nice see you again here!

[@MoxxoM]

I really love to have you back in full force and hope your happy juice lasts a long time, not only for my viewing pleasure. Your videos are a great inspiration. Happy new year, OG.

[@Aderon]

Happy new year, Definitely looking forward to the conclusion of the sodium research project with ongoing breakthroughs. I don't know how long I've been subscribed, but seeing your videos in my feed once again was definitely a very pleasant surprise.

[@JamesBakerOhio]

❤ The quality of content is more important than the quantity, and your perspectives on chemistry and experiments are invaluable learning tools. Your alkali metals work was eye-opening for me. And sodium feel into place for the first time at your tutuledge. Looking forward to whatever insights you have time to provide in 2024. Thank you😊

[@OnsloVest]

Love your channel and happy new year mate

[@Blitnock]

Even though I have only done one fun chemistry project inspired by KZbin chemistry channels, it was from your channel, I had fun and learned a lot. Some day I hope to try your sodium production method. You are always an instant click. Good luck and I hope you have a wonderful year!

[@zncon]

Happy new year! If you're ever looking for new projects, I'd love to see an at-home attempt to make a polyurethane foam such as what's found in Great Stuff spray foam insulation.

[@ashe1.070]

Thanks for continuing to make excellent content for us. You're still among the best of the amateur chemistry youtubers, and you've been an inspiration for many. The information you've provided to us has been absolutely invaluable. The information, and videos you produce have only increased in quality over the years in my opinion. Your pyrimethamine project is still one of my favorite series on youtube; I've watched it several times. I hope you can do something similar again. Maybe a series on synthesizing all the neurotransmitters from scratch? Keep it up man! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us this year.

[@MasidanYT]

Thank you for updating us! It's been a great year (and, hopefully, just a taste of what's to come), both for you and for chemistry KZbin! You have, in my honest opinion, been one of the few and first sparks that ignited the fire (heh) for and inspired many chemistry and other science channels here! I'm so glad to support you, and will do for as long as I can. I hope the neurotransmitters keep up with 2024! I'm proud of you!

[@andrews.4780]

Definitely had to sub! Happy New Year NR glad your channel is active and growing can’t wait to see what you bring to us this year!

[@JehuMcSpooran]

I've been watching your channel for a long time now, probably back to the glowstick days. You were one of the OG KZbin chemists and are still regarded as one of the best. Failure videos are also great as we can learn so much from seeing what goes wrong. Your alkali metal videos are awesome and I would love to see if you could pull off magnesium.

[@jeremyprovence4942]

I'll be looking forward to your copper videos, all of your work is well done and thoughtful, I can tell you love chemistry.

[@Leo99929]

You might be the first chemistry tube I subscribed to. You're awesome and you are appreciated! No pressure to post new content, but I love it when you do!

[@Fenomen001]

Dziękujemy. from Poland.

[@NurdRage]

Thank you!

[@genexplore]

completely agree, the titration video was the best, but the oxygen candle was the most fun.

[@Relatablename]

I'm really excited for your upcoming work with potassium! Your efforts are truly unparalleled in the chemistry community.

[@digus]

So glad you're active again, I think most people feel the same. Do what makes you most happy and proud, dont compromise yourself. That's what got you here, slowly but surely. Happy new year!

[@mukit2339]

I started watching hoping it would help me pass my ap chem class. I failed but hey 9 years later I still love chemistry because of you.

[@RaExpIn]

I was so happy to see this channel being active again and also noticed the amount of chemistry content last year! It was really awesome. So much stuff I always wanted to try myself or at least see in a video. And all of this even in a time where regulations on chemicals increase every year.

[@TheLowstef]

My fave from this year was the one where you did precision evaluation. I'm an experimental physicist by trade and teach it to students and it's like porn to me. Except not just _safe_ for work but actually *required* for work. Pure sciencegazm! Totally worth the Patreon subscription

[@shannonnewman3091]

Happy New Year, I Love your vids!

[@IdiotWithEducation]

You Cody and Tom are the main reason I got interested in chemistry and it’s set me down the amateur chemistry path, but also the academic path of chemistry! I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done to this myself and this community and if I weren’t a broke college student I’d be donating!

[@Newnamd]

Thanks

[@NurdRage]

thank you!

[@T1nCh0]

Happy new year Nurd, even if it's 1 video a year I'm happy to hear from you.

[@jogandsp]

Im currently getting my PhD in inorganic chemistry. Never would have happened without you!

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

That is cool !

[@procactus9109]

Cheers dude. Happy new year.

[@Pygar2]

Many years ago I saw an emergency respirator for miners. It resembled a gasmask. The idea seemed to be that you exhaled into a metal canister, and the moisture would release enough O2 for a next breath. It would be interesting to learn more about these...

[@kevinknutson4596]

Love this video and the ending thoughts. I definitely remember watching you and ChemPlayer before any of the other chemistry channels I watch had broken through the wall of the algorithm.

[@Qyonek]

Dzięki!

[@NurdRage]

Thanks!

[@BombermanX]

I'm so happy to see you are still around. My brother introduced me to this channel in 2012 and is pretty much what got us to make thermite in our own backyard. Parents weren't too thrilled.

[@pashaveres4629]

Big fan. Love your channel. Nothing says love like cash, will be working on that. Best to you in '24! Aloha

[@peteriannucci1961]

Hey Doctor N! I really appreciate the high ambitions and high-level thinking you bring to your videos. You’re consistently a treat. I can 100% sympathize with how unpredictable neurotransmitters supplies can be. I thought of you and missed you during your hiatus, and have been delighted by your return for however long you proceed.

[@fang2886]

You were the first chemistry channel that made me interested in synthesis reaction few years back, so thank you for that! Hopefully there are many more years to come for this channel.

[@thatonescrambler]

Been following you and your vids for 14 years!

[@TeleportationTiming]

"I have no idea who this guy is" Thanks I died laughing 🤣

[@sylvainneuts2368]

the guy you don't know is Nile Red 5he has many "Nile" named secondary channels, but Nile REd is the main one. Also, keep up the good work :p thank you for your content ^^

[@waynecribbs8853]

So glad you're back and posting again! I would love to see some of the cannabis chemistry you mentioned.

[@brokens1097]

Great to see your back!

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Thanks for everything you do I love watching wish I could be more active with science and chemistry but my life hasn’t let me yet lol

[@hulkgqnissanpatrol6121]

Thanks for everything you've done. I know its sometimes hard but just do you and we will always be here for you in the end! Take care 👍 Subscriber from early 2000's 🇦🇺

[@NurdRage]

thank you so much!

[@hulkgqnissanpatrol6121]

@@NurdRage your very welcome, I wish I could afford more. Can't wait to see what you have for 2024! 🎉 🎆

[@Solron78]

lol @ "I have no idea who this guy is" 🤣

[@tictactoe101]

Happy new year nurdrage! ❤

[@glitchout0137]

Thank you Dr. Lithium

[@NurdRage]

thank you!

[@sheesh7872]

Really liked the permanganate video!im from germany so making all zhe standart stuff yourself is really helpful, as basic stuff like sulfuric acid is highly restricted, not to mention no nitric acid etc...