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Mick West (@mickwest) is a US-based skeptic, writer and former video game programmer who debunks UFO videos and conspiracy claims on his channel with about 59,500 subscribers and roughly 23,600 median views per video. He uploads irregularly, roughly two videos a year in the last twelve months, and integrations are estimated at $500 to $800 per video.

Why brands book Mick

Skeptical, evidence-led audience of UFO and conspiracy viewers, very low promotional noise

  • Median views of about 23,600 per video on 59,500 subscribers, a roughly 40 percent view-to-subscriber ratio
  • Top recent analyses reached 46,700 to 73,000 views, showing strong spikes on news-driven topics
  • Engagement rate of 8.8 percent, with a like rate of 6.6 percent, is high for a channel of this size
Best forscience and tech brand awarenesseducational software or appsbook and publishing campaigns
Watch forAudience is niche and news-driven; sponsorship is untested and political topics can deter some brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science55%
News and Politics30%
Hobbies and Interests15%
Formats
screen-share video analysis, long-form interview podcast, short explainer with on-screen graphics
Tone
analytical, measured
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
4 to 6 minutes for analyses, 1 to 2 hours for podcast episodes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement8.8%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutIs this UFO video real or explained?How do I debunk a conspiracy theory with a relative?What is the truth behind the Pentagon UAP footage?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Covers 9/11, false flags and election fraud claims in analytical terms, such as 'Debunked: 2024 Election "Missing" votes', which is politically sensitive content.

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

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube60k24k0
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Benchmark score: 61 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers50 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform12 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 160 days ago.

I'm Mick West, skeptic, writer, UFO investigator, and former video game programmer. This is the official channel for videos relating to the debunking and other experiments I do on my forum MetaBunk.org. It's also where I post the video of my Podcast - Tales From the Rabbit Hole (tftrh.com) which focuses on long-form discussions with people whose lives have been affected by conspiracy theories. My primary focus is on conspiracy theories. I investigate claims of evidence around those theories, covering everything: 9/11, UFOs, False Flags, Chemtrails, and even Flat Earth. I also discuss how best
Mick West's own profile description on YouTube

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About Mick West

Mick West runs a YouTube channel focused on debunking UFO videos, conspiracy theories and viral claims, posting analytical screen-share videos and a long-form podcast called Tales From the Rabbit Hole. Uploads are infrequent, with only two videos in the last year, but individual analyses often draw tens of thousands of views.

The audience appears to be skeptical, science-minded adults who follow UFO news and conspiracy debates. These viewer profiles are estimates, not platform-reported figures, and the channel shows no sponsored content to date. Median views are about 23,600 per video on 59,500 subscribers, and integration rates are estimated at $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, or roughly $500 to $800 per video, which is a CPM of $20 to $35 and higher than typical paid ad CPMs of $10.

This channel suits science, education and publishing brands that want a thoughtful, evidence-focused audience rather than mass reach.

Written from Mick West's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Mick West can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Mick

How much does Mick West charge for a sponsored video?

Based on his median of about 23,600 views, a sponsored integration is estimated at roughly $500 to $800 per video. This is an estimate from Starbooked's rate rule, not a published price, so confirm terms directly with the creator.

What does Mick West post about on YouTube?

Mick West posts analyses that debunk UFO videos, conspiracy theories, and viral claims using screen-share evidence. He also publishes Tales From the Rabbit Hole, a long-form podcast about people affected by conspiracy beliefs.

How do I contact Mick West for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, so check the channel page for booking options and confirm availability before proposing a campaign.

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