Safety Third is a weekly science show hosted by William Osman (NileRed), Allen Pan (The Backyard Scientist) and other YouTube science creators, with occasional guests. It has 169 episodes since May 2021, typically 60 to 90 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), at a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly science comedy with a 4.9-star Apple rating across 704 listener ratings
- 704 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average, 666 of them five-star
- Weekly episodes since May 2021, 169 episodes in total, with a stable cadence
- Hosts are established science creators with YouTube audiences, making the show a cross-channel fit
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, guest interview, topical discussion
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag (1), and titles reference a 24-hour torture stream and a car crash, so brand fit needs review.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/safety-third |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570503392 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/c6d2e869-22ae-4e68-b88e-e195… |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| NileRed Bought RAM Right Before It Tripled - Safety Third 180 | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 1 min |
| What Really Happens If You Have to Poop in Space - Safety Third 179 | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 27 min |
| Nigel Watched a Car Crash and the Guys Just Ran - Safety Third 178 | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 21 min |
| Is a Horse Girl or a Linux Guy More Insufferable [NIGEL Edition] - Saf | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 8 min |
| He Spent $4,000,000 Just to Dig a Hole - Safety Third 176 | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 16 min |
| Your Cat Has Been Manipulating You This Whole Time - Safety Third 175 | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Safety Third is a weekly show hosted by William Osman, NileRed, The Backyard Scientist, Allen Pan, and a couple other YouTube "Scientists". Sometimes we have guests, sometimes it's just us, but always: safety is our number three priority.
About Safety Third
Safety Third is a weekly science and comedy podcast from RedCircle, hosted by William Osman (NileRed), Allen Pan (The Backyard Scientist) and other YouTube science creators, with occasional guests. The show covers chemistry experiments, everyday science, and surprising topics, delivered in a conversational, irreverent style. Episodes run roughly 70 to 90 minutes, and the show has released 169 episodes since May 2021, according to the feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 704 ratings with a 4.9 average. Listener size is an estimate: about 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 25 to 34 and male listeners. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
Brands in consumer technology, science education or awareness campaigns may suit the show. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the download range and the Starbooked rate card.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Safety Third can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Safety Third
How much does Safety Third charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Safety Third about?
Safety Third is a weekly science and comedy podcast hosted by William Osman, Allen Pan and other YouTube science creators, covering chemistry experiments and everyday science in a conversational style.
How do I contact Safety Third about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.