CrankyOldCuber
CrankyOldCuber (@crankyoldcuber), a US-based speedcuber, posts Pokémon TCG pack-opening livestreams, puzzle cubing and science-skeptic commentary to about 1,570 subscribers with a median of 85 views per video. Uploads are irregular, roughly four videos in the last year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on his median views.
Engaged collector audience for Pokémon and speedcubing products
- Median of 85 views per video with a 6.8% engagement rate on recent uploads
- Livestreams running several hours with active giveaway participation
- Sponsored rate of $150 to $250 per video, about $20 to $35 CPM on long-form
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- livestreams, pack-opening sessions, short commentary videos
- Tone
- casual, irreverent
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 2 to 3 hours for livestreams, under 2 minutes for commentary clips
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- trading card games, collectibles, hobby retail
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel links to its own eBay store for Rip & Ships.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Commentary titles such as 'Why do Christian and Muslim apologists lie about their "god"?' touch on religion and public debate, which may matter for some brands.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
Benchmark score: 7 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶Why do Christian and Muslim apologists lie about their "god" · 952 views
▶Flat Earther is "Just Making Observations" 🙄 · 297 views
▶Typical Flerf Response 🤣 · 610 viewsLast three uploads, latest 224 days ago.
He's a cuber, he's old, and he's cranky and that makes him CrankyOldCuber. Actually, I'm not _that_ cranky, but I am old and I cube, and I'm slow (3x3 Official PR: 25.89 seconds), and that makes me a little cranky. I'm a serial hobbyist, so in addition to cubing stuff, it is very likely I will upload videos about my other various interests, which include, but are not limited to: Pokémon TCG Live, debunking flat earth and other science denial garbage, digital and analog electronic design, vintage computing, music production, early music, science fiction, Elizabethan costuming, and all manner
About CrankyOldCuber
CrankyOldCuber is the channel of a US-based speedcuber who posts about Pokémon TCG pack openings, Rubik's cube solving, and commentary on flat earth and other science misconceptions. The channel has about 1,570 subscribers and a median of 85 views per video. Recent output is mostly livestreams with giveaways, with uploads roughly four times a year, and the channel also links to an eBay store for ripping and shipping sealed product.
The audience is estimated to be mostly English-speaking US viewers who follow collecting and hobby content. These figures are estimates based on channel data, not verified analytics. Viewers appear engaged with giveaways and live chat.
A sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. At $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, the CPM is above typical paid-ad rates of $10 to $30, so the value is in the niche attention rather than raw reach. Brands in trading cards or hobby goods should consider booking this channel.
Written from CrankyOldCuber's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. CrankyOldCuber can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about CrankyOldCuber
How much does CrankyOldCuber charge for a sponsored video?
Based on his median of 85 views, a sponsored video is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. This is a computed range from channel metrics, not a published rate card. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.
What does CrankyOldCuber post about on YouTube?
He posts Pokémon TCG pack-opening livestreams with giveaways, speedcubing content, and short commentary on flat earth claims and other science topics. Livestreams make up most of the recent output, and uploads are irregular.
How do I contact CrankyOldCuber for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. The channel is not listed as boosted, so it cannot currently be booked directly through Starbooked, but you can reach out after unlocking contact details.
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