PBS Idea Channel

520,102

Working...

Idea Channel Promotional Trailer

1,002,056 views 1 year ago

Newest Episodes Play

Here's an idea: a PBS show that examines the connections between pop culture, technology and art.

Mike Rugnetta posts new videos every Wednesday.

12:50
The Future of Fandoms | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 6 days ago
- 198,772 views
What is THE FUTURE of Fandoms? Excited, interested, and devoted to a piece of the world, fandoms have an ever growing presence and power in our culture. But how will that power morph in the coming ...
- CC
12:23
Do You "Choose" To Have Your Privacy Invaded By Using Tech? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 1 week ago
- 214,323 views
CHANGE YO PASSWORDS! The recent Heartbleed bug was, for many, just another reminder that our information will never be secure on the internet. We feel vulnerable and hopeless in the face of a long ...
- CC
11:24
Can You Make a Movie So Bad It's Good On Purpose? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 2 weeks ago
- 142,631 views
It's easy to make a bad movie. Budget, talent, time, know-how... there are so many factors that can potentially sink a film. But every once in a while, a movie is so terrible, such an utter failure...
- CC
11:35
Did HIMYM Earn Its Ending? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 3 weeks ago
- 118,254 views
First of all, spoilers. MASSIVE SPOILERS! How I Met Your Mother is a popular sitcom that has been running 9 years, teasing its audience the whole long way with the riddle of the identity of THE MOT...
- CC
13:20
How Much Can Data Improve Your Health? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 1 month ago
- 99,170 views
You may have heard of the Jawbone, Fitbit, Nike Fuelband or one of the myriad of other wearable self-tracking gadgets. Heck, you might even be wearing one right now! These gadgets help track everyt...
- CC
11:22
How is Ms. Marvel Changing Media for the Better? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 1 month ago
- 218,378 views
Popular media generally has a problem with representation. Fictional worlds are often designed by and for straight white males, and this can subtly affect how audiences view the real world. Comics ...
- CC

On Fandoms Play

9:25
What Does The Doctor Mean to You? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 316,000 views
- CC
4:55
Are Bronies Changing the Definition of Masculinity? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 1,015,401 views
- CC
6:25
Is Homestuck the Ulysses of the Internet? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 776,420 views
7:41
Is Doctor Who a Religion? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 450,165 views
9:03
How are Justin Bieber, Franz Liszt and Jerusalem Connected? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 124,790 views
7:49
Is Nostalgia the Reason for Adventure Time's Amazing Awesomeness? | Idea Channel | PBS
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 715,183 views
8:40
Will Kickstarter Replace Hollywood? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 95,314 views
12:50
The Future of Fandoms | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 198,772 views
- CC

On Games Play

9:24
Can Bullet Hell Games Be Meditative? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 169,209 views
9:23
Controlling vs "Being" Your Video Game Avatar | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 990,710 views
2:20
Super Mario Brothers Is The World's Greatest Piece Of Surrealist Art | Idea Channel | PBS
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 542,490 views
8:14
Is Diablo III Turning Virtual Economies Into Real Ones? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 136,317 views
8:47
Can Dungeons & Dragons Make You A Confident & Successful Person? | Idea Channel | PBS
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 225,386 views
8:14
Top 5 Most Artful Video Games | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 296,045 views
5:57
Is Minecraft the Ultimate Educational Tool? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 420,338 views
7:41
Is Buying Call of Duty a Moral Choice? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 592,782 views
8:55
Can Video Games Become the Next Great Spectator Sport? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 199,196 views
8:16
Does Animal Crossing Promote Otaku Citizenship? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 239,667 views

On Technology Play

9:43
How Powerful Are Algorithms? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 272,259 views
9:41
Did Horse_ebooks Show Us that SPAM is the Web's Native Artform? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 131,483 views
- CC
9:05
Is Google Knowledge? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 166,084 views
- CC
3:41
Is the Web Browser Replacing the Art Gallery? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 87,306 views
4:46
Does the Kinect Make Microsoft an Arts Benefactor? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 93,273 views
6:01
Will Minecraft and Makerbot Usher in the Post-Scarcity Economy? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 349,610 views
6:30
Are Memes & Internet Culture Creating a Singularity? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 243,225 views
6:59
Is CSS and Website Design a Fashion Statement? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 92,743 views
7:17
Are Cell Phones Replacing Reality? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 203,456 views
8:34
Is Futurama the Best Argument Against Transhumanism? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 429,095 views
8:14
Are Bitcoins and Unusual Hats the Future of Currency? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 230,304 views
6:25
There's No Such Thing As Offline?!? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 179,965 views
4 more

On Music Play

2:55
Is Miku Hatsune A More Authentic Pop Star Than Lana Del Rey? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 365,622 views
3:35
Are Hologram Tupac and Hologram Freddie Mercury Nostalgia or New Aesthetic? | Idea Channel | PBS
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 119,983 views
4:54
Are Mashups the End of Music Genres As We Know Them? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 107,080 views
6:17
Is Dubstep Avant Garde Musical Genius? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 327,183 views
7:53
What do MP3s and Magic Spells Have in Common? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 163,154 views
9:03
How are Justin Bieber, Franz Liszt and Jerusalem Connected? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 124,790 views
7:29
Should "Happy Birthday" be Protected by Copyright? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 129,086 views
7:19
Is Sad Music Actually Sad? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 218,941 views

B-Sides and Hidden Videos Play

5:09
Mike & Anthony Fantano from The Needle Drop | Idea Channel
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 2,705 views
- CC
11:55
MORE of Your Questions Answered! | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 18,496 views
0:52
Dubstep vs. Brostep
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 27,391 views
1:43
Mike Rugnetta's Ideal RPG Character | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 29,379 views
2:04
Did Someone Say Philosophical? | Idea Channel B-Side | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 112,116 views
2:23
Hurricane Sandy Update | Idea Channel B-Side | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 36,258 views
3:15
Turkey Day Update | Idea Channel B-Side | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 35,159 views
0:21
Adventure Time on the Ukulele!
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 10,895 views
3:00
Minecraft EDU Creator Joel Levin!
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 58,838 views
4:16
A Visit to Mr. Monfre's Class | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 81,067 views
1:48
Holiday Media Binge | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 64,666 views
0:45
What Does IKEA Say About The Human Condition? | Ikea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- by PBS Idea Channel
- 120,631 views
- CC

PBS Idea Channel

Best of YouTube

Subscription preferences

Home

Related channels on YouTube

Add to