Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson
Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson (@debunkthefunkwithdrwilson) is a US science communicator with about 63,300 subscribers and a median of roughly 4,000 views per video. The channel uses a molecular biology PhD to debunk anti-vaccine claims and COVID misinformation, posting around 14 videos a quarter. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Engaged science audience for health and biotech brands
- Median of about 4,000 views per video across 314 uploads
- Top video reached 46,000 views and 2,000 likes, showing reach beyond the median
- Engagement rate of about 9 percent, with comments at roughly 2 percent of views
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- commentary videos, reaction videos, live call-in shows
- Tone
- analytical, blunt
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 1 to 3 minutes for most uploads, with occasional long live shows
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel links to Patreon for support.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'The richest man in the world is a vile idiot.' and 'RFK Jr. deserves way more hate for this.' show strong opinion and mild profanity, and political figures are named throughout.
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
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 63k | 4k | 14 |
Benchmark score: 35 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Measles and why RFK Jr. needs to go · 30k views
▶Scientist reacts to Dr. Mike Surrounded by RFK Jr. Supporter · 46k views
▶Sanitation is not enough to beat polio · 12k viewsLast three uploads, latest 37 days ago.
If you want to check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrWilsonDebunks To contact me, please message me over my channel's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DocWilsonDebunks or email me at dr.wilson.debunk@gmail.com Views are my own and do not reflect on or are influenced by any employer. Ph.D. in molecular biology that covers bad science while making good science accessible. This channel focuses mainly on pseudoscience surrounding the anti-vaccine movement and COVID misinformation. I earned my B.S. in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from Clarion University and my Ph.D. fro
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About Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson
Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson, handle @debunkthefunkwithdrwilson, is a US channel run by a molecular biology PhD. Based on the channel description, the creator has a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University and focuses on pseudoscience, especially anti-vaccine claims and COVID misinformation. The channel has about 63,300 subscribers and 314 videos, with a median of roughly 4,000 views per video. Most uploads are short commentary pieces, with occasional long live call-in shows.
The channel posts about 14 videos every 90 days, so it runs at a steady pace. Viewers are likely adults interested in health and science, and the audience appears to lean toward readers who want evidence-based answers to vaccine questions. These are estimates drawn from the channel's topics and engagement, not verified demographics.
The channel has no sponsorship disclosures in its recent videos and relies on Patreon for support. Estimated sponsored integrations run about $150 to $250 per video. At that rate, the cost works out to roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, which is above the $10 CPM typical for paid ads, so brands should weigh that premium against the audience's engagement. Health and science brands that can handle politically charged content are the best fit.
Written from Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Debunk
How much does Dr. Wilson charge for a sponsored video?
Based on median views of about 4,000 and the standard range of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, estimated sponsored rates run $150 to $250 per video. The channel has no sponsorship disclosures so far, so rates are estimates.
What does Dr. Wilson post about on YouTube?
The channel focuses on debunking pseudoscience, mainly anti-vaccine claims and COVID misinformation. Videos are short commentary pieces, along with occasional long live call-in shows where viewers debate vaccines.
How do I contact Dr. Wilson for a brand deal?
The channel lists an email address and a Facebook page for contact. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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