--IMPORTANT SMARTER EVERY DAY UPDATE--

Hi Destin, You have encouraged me to keep learning throughout my studies as a computer and electronic engineer for the last 6 years. This year I finally started working and earning my own money! So I'm very happy to finally be able to show you my appreciation by becoming a patron. You have kept my curiosity alive and continue to do so. Thank you for your valuable input into my life and I hope to learn more from you and your channel.

Cilliers Schultz

Destin, have you ever considered putting your content on Floatplane.com? As a platform, it seems to align closely with your philosophy of direct notifications and directly supporting you without dependence on a fickle algorithm.

Aidan Boyer

I got your letter on my birthday! Thanks

Timothy T.

You have reignited something inside of me. I'm back on the physics track. Would love to do some veteran stuff with you.

Hi Destin, I am a big fan since your early days. I really appreciate your work and your mindset. And I think, with your growing projects and growing video size, it's time for me to step up one level in patreon. I had this in mind for a while since I received your gift. This video put me to action. I really want you to have the total freedom to decide, whatever you like to make videos about, what they contain and how long they should be. And to have time for your family. Naturally, I do like some videos more or less than others. (i.e. I prefer the more basic ones, physics, technics over those at facebook and so on). However, it's most important, that you create YOUR content, based on your personality. Cause this is, what brings most diversity and new insights for all of us. Thanks for sharing your sight of the world with us.

Stefan Schloesser

Resist!

Destin. I'm a huge fan, an engineer (BSME from Purdue, successful software engineer at Silicon Valley startups, Aero engineer at Lockheed Martin - I worked on THAAD and MKV.) I've been all over the map. The video on keeping your own voice is the one that caused me to join your Patreon. Don't change. Don't do it. Having been on "the inside" (and I know you've been pretty deep there with your series on social media manipulation) the algorithms are *intended* to shape to the content, but in reality it's a conversation. Don't make shorter clips for the *gram, make an obscenely expensive pressurized/vacuum gun to obliterate mayo. That's the content we're here for, and if YouTube gets their game together, that's where the monetization should go. The algorithm is the equation, the human is the human, and YouTube being about content, the human is more important. They'll figure it out if the metrics point that way.

Hmm, I didn't know that haha. So I guess they just run openly counter to that :O Openness of business is at least as important as openness of tech when it comes to trust & security. It's the combination of best practices, open source AND nonprofit status that makes Signal a trusted secure platform.

Kevin McDonough

Destin, be careful in saying "Here's the deal though." With the southern accent it comes across as "Here's the dildo." Yes, I have a southern accent as well.

Except the "Don't be Evil" was never actually removed. It's still there at the bottom of the Code of Conduct. https://abc.xyz/investor/other/google-code-of-conduct/

My one 4Privacy concern ATM is lack of a public business model. It's perhaps more pivotal in terms of long-term responsibility. Some form of highly regulated Non-Profit designation (like Signal) would be ideal but, in general, a clear alignment of business incentives with "doing good" is crucial to keeping projects like this on the rails long term. Think: Google maintained a high level of responsibility in it's early years, until enough turnover + misaligned $$ incentives pulled it into some pretty damaging decisions/practices. Followed by removing the "Don't be Evil" slogan.

Kevin McDonough

Destin...Don't know how else to contact you. Tried to send a few dollars to the Privacy kickstarter and my CC was declined. I double and triple checked everything.

Grant Jonsson

I don't know if i will receive the baseball, as i'm too late here. But just being able to support this awesome channel, is woth it.

Your video about supersonic baseball made me enjoy my current degree in electrical engineering once again. I was ready to give up cause math became harder every class, and i wasn't understanding things anymore. You have shown me how math and physics can be used to make awesome things. You gave me a purpose. I want to make awesome things. Thank you Dustin, from my hearth.

Great work my friend , innovative clever and inspiring well done cheers

I’d like to thank Destin for his efforts of sending the baseballs and ofcourse all the efforts he puts into his videos! I must have been one of the first to recieve my baseball, must have gotten it 6-7 weeks after the video went up (I live in the Netherlands) I kept it in it’s wrapper and it now has a proud location in my showcase cabinet.

After I watched the carburetor video I had to become a patron!!! And I sent to all my kids and nephews. Awesome work! Thanks!

Got my baseball today. Awesome gesture. Thank you, Destin.

I've never understood how a carburetor worked...until now. Thanks so much for making this video and yes: Your dad is awesome!

Sean Tyson

I'm going to accept "stuff" with the pledge I will pass said "stuff" on in promotion of youth interest in STEM.

C. David Buchanan

Keep doing cool stuff. I don't need/want stuff. I have stuff. Not billionaire space race stuff, but I get to do cool things every day. I just can't show most of it, because patents NDA's etc. What you do inspires I want you to be able to reach as many as you can. Who would have ever though a carburetor had so many secrets.

Thanks for the offer, but I'd prefer to just support your vision. As the former Deputy Public Works Officer of Pacific Missile Range (2007-2010), I really appreciated your clips from Kaua'i! Thanks for all you do to promote science, tech, and critical thinking!

Nathan Deunk

I don't need the baseball. Simply a pleasure to do a small part to help you live out your vision.

CURTISSCOTT

https://www.ussdogfish.com/image/Northern-Run---Cribbage-Tournament-Practice.jpg

Cribbage was definitely a part of submarine life. This link is to a picture of us practicing for a cribbage tournament during our Northern Run in the summer of 1968.

I also never received my baseball. Is something wrong?

I still haven't received my baseball. Is there an issue with my account? Thanks!

William Davy

I could not resist any longer Destin, I always enjoy your videos. Feels good to lend some support. My Son will be graduating San Jose Sate University with degree in Mechanical engineering Really enjoyed the baseball cannon episode. Keep up the great work.

Ken - Kendo161

I got mine a week or so ago! Decided to order one of those nice plastic boxes, and it's now displayed proudly on our piano in the livingroom! Also, since I was buying the box, I ordered some awesome Trash Pandas SWAG and wore one of my new Trash Panda shirts to my 12 year old niece's softball game yesterday!!

Steve Jones

Got mine right here on my desk. Love it. It is a reminder to always be learning and, as Destin says, be a light in the world. Go Trash Pandas!

Got my ball all the way over here in Czechia! Thank you!

Deezer4u

Destin is a top notch dude. He won't say to you, what your comment deserves being said.

I got the ball a few months back, its some where in this mess. I think

I was really looking forward to getting a custom baseball, but to date, nothing has arrived :(

No need to send a baseball, I signed up to support the channel. Thank you for everything you do Destin bringing science to the forefront of many young minds.

No problem glad you could get one

I somehow have an extra if u want it

Hey Destin I subscribed to your "cat flipper" tier some time ago but since then I didn't get any emails or infos about shipping your baseball. :/

Thank you for my Baseball Destin. I received it in the first week of February. As an American living in Australia I must admit that I'd forgotten just how well the baseball fits into the hand. It was nice to hold one again. I love what you do, thanks for increasing my knowledge. :)

From one Engineer to another, Thanks Bro for sharing your talents and passions with us . Since you now have experienced the Silent Service first hand, you now classify as "The Hunt for Red Beard in Red October" Request for you Can you do a 30 min video on the positive benefits to mankind (and womankind) of tech transfer from NASA space exploration Apollo era to the ISS.? I feel doing this would become a world eye opener regarding why such a small investment (currently .01%) makes such an enormous positive benefit to the Human race I like the baseball idea and I can't wait to have a signed ball from you in my baseball art collection as my home office is adorned in it

Yankee 30

Hey Destin - This may have been done, but you made a point of the difference in velocity in humid weather vs. dry weather. I would love to see how far the canon shoots the b-ball, and you can set all conditions except the humidity. If you tested on a dry day and a humid day, those would be very interesting results. They would correlate to home runs hit in moist air vs. dry air. I know they play in a dome, but the Diamondbacks home run stats vs say the Marlins would be very interesting. I know baseball keeps more peripheral stats than any other sport - it may already be out there, but what an interesting concept. Great stuff Dustin - I love it!

Just received mine and I am stoked ! Merch idea - a display case for the baseball with something like infinity mirror effect would be really cool.

Me too, i'm from Brazil

Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball is everything I imagined it would be, and a fantastic conversation starter on my desk. Thank you Destin for allowing us all to be a little Smarter Every Day.

Byron Cook

I just updated my address!

I received it last week here in Germany. It is surprisingly heavy and hard for someone who never had a baseball in the hands. I guess everything looks much softer in the time-laps. I gave it as a birthday/Christmas present to my best friend. He isn't a patreon (yet) but a huge fan of the channel

Alexander Eisele

Still haven't received mine here in Denmark yet but i am patiently waiting! Love your content, keep it up!

Dennis Jensen

My 7 year old son loves this baseball and it’s the only one he’ll play catch with. Thanks for the awesome gift. It’s been well loved.

Nathan Taylor

I just received the baseball here in Ireland. Had totally forgotten about it and wondered why I should get something from the USA. It was a very pleasant surprise!

Hi from Australia Destin, Your page is the first and only page I have ever become a patreon on. I am only on the Cat flipper teir, and I really hope I can afford more further down the track. I really really enjoy your videos, I think I am smart enough to understand enough, and you explain the things that Im not smart enough to understand so well that I actually feel a little smarter ever day🤣. Today I I arrived home from work and my wife doesn't understand why I am so excited about receiving a smarter every day baseball from the United States and from Destin himself😁. I was never expecting to receive one in Australia and it has made my day, thank you so much for this wonderful gift, it really means a lot to me. Best wishes from Australia.❤

Russell Harris

I received my baseball in the UK a few days ago. It's going to take pride of place on display when I move into my new home this June. Thank you!

Hey Destin, I got my baseball, I bumped up my support to $5 a month to help a bit more. : D You do you!

Ker

If I forgot to thank you, then Thank You, Destin! The baseball is awesome. I believe I thanked you in a YT video, but should have also done so here.

Danny Hanny

Destin, I received my baseball recently, thank you very much for the gift!! Stay safe my friend.

Jason Greene

I just got mine but it wasn't signed, very sad.

No I doubt they're still being sent out, I never got one either

I'm somebody else who hasn't gotten one. "We're still shipping them out, please be patient" is a perfectly fine answer ... so, is that still correct?

V.E. Griffith

Hello Destin! Still haven't received the baseball. Hopefully it is still on the way. I will support you regardless.

When can I expect to receive the baseball Destin? I got a very special place for it in my workshop and can't wait to receive it 🥰

Marcel

Hi Destin. Thank you so much for my early Christmas present! It arrived safely in sunny South Africa. And can you believe it...first time in my life that I held a baseball! Thank you for a super channel and here's my commitment that I'll continue to support your channel for a very long time.

Dear Destin. I have received your baseball, but apparently I just got an email from you with a link to aweber.com. Did you send that link, or is someone just trolling me? If you sent it, you no longer have to worry about my ball, I'm all set, you got the right address and all is well from my side. Thank you so much for making great videos!

dans

Got mine two weeks ago

Hope I'm not too late with the address! Can't wait to get an SED baseball. If it helps, I'll be in Birmingham in a couple of weeks! :)

Dillon Allen

Visited Lithuania to play baseball against Vetra Utena years ago :) great country!

no Baseball so far over here in Germany so far :-( But good videos are good videos ;-)

Jumping in to say that I just received my baseball here in Sydney, which I totally forgot was a thing, so I was super excited opening the package! Keep up the great work :D

OMG I just received a signed baseball here in Italy!!! I am super happy!!!

First time holding a real baseball!. Yeah, it is a bit unpopular sport in here :) but I'm super happy, signed baseball from (I am NOT exaggerating) my favorite youtube content creator!! Greetings from the Lithuania/Litauen/Lietuva!

Wow, I just received a signed baseball over here in Berlin. I didn't really dare to expect this, but now I'm overly happy! The envy from the other nerds is a bliss indeed :D Thank you for all the exciting insights into physics and stuff! Please keep those experiments/slowmo/engineering/physics videos coming! It feels so good, to support you directly, compared to skip sponsor parts of videos. Some of them were good though.

Faruzo

I'm sure you've seen Wintergatan's Marble Machine video, but I've been following his production of the Marble Machine X for a couple of years, and it's been fascinating. His redesigns over and over, learning new techniques, and willingness to try new things make me think that you would not only be interested, but maybe have something you could add to this monstrosity.

Hey look, a baseball! I'm going to be the envy of all the other engineers I work with!

MatteBush

I'm not sure where to put a comment or a suggestion for a video but you should do a video on how a vehicles tire can pick up a nail or screw that is laying flat I would love to see the physics and dynamics of that

I got my baseball yesterday, to be honest I completely forgot about it. But it arrived. Thanks from Czechia ;)

I got my baseball, thanks Destin! Your content is awesome

Held my first ever baseball here in India, thanks and cheers man!

Hey, mine's arrived to Moscow, Russia and it's so cool! Never actually held one. Cheers!

My 8 year old son, Michael is super excited to get his baseball. He loves watching the videos. He loves to play and watch baseball. He also loves to learn about how things are built and how they work.

Just got my baseball in Grand Rapids, MI. So cool! Keep up the awesome work!

Just got my baseball in Atlanta Georgia. Destin, thank you for the amazing work you do and keep helping us get Smarter Every Day. :D Go Trash Pandas! I love baseball and honestly their logo is the best I have seen for a team.

AssultTank

I think my is on the way, just got a letter from Customs that their holding a packet to me from the US. Had to pay $0.2 in VAT and $8.5 in VAT-handling fee, damn swedish customs!

My son and I just watched the videos. Both of you are very talented. You should do more together. Losing things in fields sucks. I recently lost my HIgh Power model rocket in a field in Kansas. Still haven't found it.

Andrew Krob

is there any idea as to when my baseball arrive because i am really excited to get it and you make awsome content by the way

Dustin, I have to vacate my association with Patreon because they have censored other creators that I support. Please affiliate yourself with SubscribeStar where I can support you without fear of censorship. Thanks.

Thank you Destin I got my baseball Bomaderry New South Wales Australia.

Excellent Job Destin. I've been watching your videos since the Cat Drop video. I totally get what you are trying to do and I am finally in a position to help. Keep up the good work and I hope to get the chance to meet you in real life. BTW - Love the Submarine videos. I grew up in a military family. My Dad is a retired submariner so if you are ever in Charleston, SC give me a call and he'll be happy to share some Vietman / Cold War submarine tales.

WILLIAM SCHAEFFER

I just received mine in Czechia, thank you! :)

I received my baseball today all the way over here is Australian, it is proudly sitting my shelf next to my Veritasium Shade ball. love the channel and keep up the amazing work Destin.

Mr Bryce Stoddart JP

Hey, Just wondering how long the baseball took to arrrive, and if you recieved any confirmation emails or w/e when it was sent? Im also from the UK, and don't know if mine has been sent yet, or if its just taking a while

Jaimie

two of my favorite youtubers collaborating is such a great way to start my week. thank you

D Ward

So chuffed, received my baseball here in the UK!! It will take pride of place next to my lego Saturn V in my office. Thanks for such great content over the years

Also received mine in Germany. Thank you very much Destin.

Stefan Schloesser

Received mine here in the UK. It absolutely made my day :D Thank you very very much, Destin.

I just received mine in Australia, thank you! :)

Just got my baseball here in Canada. Thanks so much Destin. Can't wait to see your next video and super happy to support you so you don't have to go out chasing sponsors instead of making videos!

Just got mine! I love it! Tweeted it at you as well!

thank you Destin, keep up the great work, love your videos

Mine arrived in Germany at the end of last week and was delivered yesterday morning.

Received mine in Austria just now. It's totally unreal to receive a baseball from the other side of the world :D. I will definitely stay a patron for a long time :) Thank you for you awesome work.

Armin Walland

Just received my Trash Panda baseball in Scotland this morning. Many thanks and keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to so many people.

Just arrived in Australia and I may have gotten a special one!

Astro

Ohhh wow, mine just arrived... and its GLORIOUS! It will have a special place in my room like you have a special place in my heart. Thank you for making us Smarter Every Day <3 Greetings from Germany

My one just got delivered in the UK. Maybe my most precious possession! So happy and can't stop smiling. Thank you all so much

Mine is now proudly on the fireplace. Big thank you from the UK.

Ill pay or pledge for 6 months or something. It would be for my wifes best friend, so its either I get another one or shes going to give mine to her lol

Richard Baran

How can I get another one for my friend who calls herself a trash panda because she reuses everything!

Richard Baran

Mine just arrived (Canada) and I couldn't be happier. Thank you!

Eliza P

Hi Destin, mine arrived this week (Canada). Thanks!! :D

Hi Destin, my baseball arrived today (New Zealand). Thanks so much

Stephen Robinson

I received mine today in the mail, thanks!

I just watched your supersonic baseball cannon in 4K, and I gotta say that was more exciting and amazing than a Hollywood blockbuster. I'm not much of a person to give money away, but if it can build incredible things like that, it's money well spent!

I’ve been enjoying your content for months now and I am a bit ashamed I haven’t done this sooner. Your videos are always so interesting, so well-prepared, and so clearly narrated that it’s easy for me to quickly grasp the basic principles no matter what it is you are teaching. And, “let’s be honest,” :) it’s just downright awesome to see a Mach 1.35 baseball whack a steel plate! I look forward to seeing what’s next and getting smarter every time. God bless! -Gavin

We home educate our 12 year old son, Peter & we LOVE your videos. They are a huge part of our home educating & just love your enthusiasm for science & education. Can't thank you enough. X

Destin, been watching and learning from your videos for years and because I've played hockey for many years I learned a lot from the videos you've done on that subject. Glad to support your work and look forward to cool future stuff from you!

i added my address today. am i still getting one or not? didn't knew i did not fill in my address :-)

Today in Copenhagen, Denmark, my birthday present arrived, a pristine Trash Pandas baseball signed by none other than our very own Destin. Thanks a bunch!

Chiming in from the Netherlands. Got a shiny signed baseball sitting on my desk here. Thanks!

Thank you Destin. I got mine today in Ottawa ON, I was having a pretty challenging day and this made it so much better!

Got my baseball in Wisconsin today. I don't want to take the plastic off, I wish to preserve it forever.

Got my baseball today in the Netherlands as well. AWESOME, Keep it up Destin your are great.

Got my baseball today in the Netherlands. Thank you Destin.

Received my baseball in Melbourne, Australia on Tuesday.

Daniel Turner

Got the baseball today, thank you Destin! And yes, I'll stick around for a year. Cheers,

Got it today!

Jonathan Bates

I was happily surprised to see it in the mail on my birthday!

Also got mine Today! thanks :D

Got mine! Super cool and stoked! I wish your vids were available in Dutch so my Kids could better understand your video's!

Got mine! "if you'd consider supporting me for a year." Destin, is that all? I think I can find it somewhere deep in my heart to do this for a year (or more). Thanks for the awesome, thoughtful gifts and the even better content.

KodeTen

Got mine! Thanks for making your awesome videos. You have the most amazing, positive content of anyone out there, on any platform.

I got the baseball today!

How long does it take to receive after you become a donor?

I got my ball yesterday! I love it!

Did you guys have to do anything special to get it, or did it just automatically go out when you signed on as a sponsor?

Received my awesome baseball today. Love it!! Now....who do I talk to about getting this thing to go really fast? Like, ludicrous speed fast!

Got my baseball today. Thank you very much! Just keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep supporting it.

I received my baseball yesterday (Germany) and honestly at first I couldn't believe it. Destin, you are absolutely awesome! :-D This made me upgraded my support to the next tier. Keep that knowledge and crazy experiments comming! ;-)

Just received the baseball (netherlands), thanks for the cool present!! Made my day. Keep doing what you're doing, I think it's very fun, educational and cool!

Ralf

Thank you for the baseball Destin, I plan on donating $10/ month for one year! Hugs from Colorado to you! Live free and do what you want to do :)

Thanks for the Baseball Destin, just received it here in France. This is so cool that I kept it for me and didn't give it my son :-) It is next the Black ball from Veritasium and my sterling engine. Thanks again.

Miroirs d'Affo Dyle

My son just got his Smarter Every Day/Trash Pandas baseball and his response: "This is SO COOL! Thank you, Destin!" Mother's note: He's 13 years old, just adopted last year out of foster care. Has been hard to get him interested in school. Between his KikiCo Engineering boxes and Smarter Every Day, he's learning that science is fascinating and fun - and I have you to thank for it, Destin. You're my educational gold mine with that boy.

Thanks for the Baseball mate, just recieved it here in Germany. I'm happy to stay a supporter of your channel! :)

I just received mine in Germany. It is going to get a special spot on my shelf! Oh and - GO TRASH PANDAS!!

I just received my ball here in Ireland. Thank you so much!

Destin: I just received your baseball. Actually, it is now the property of my 80y old mother-in-law, who was so delighted with it that she was tossing it in the air and catching it and laughing like a schoolgirl! It is the first 'real American' baseball she's seen it turns out. I grew up here in Canada and "American things" are kind of part of the background, but for her it was an amazing cultural artifact. Anyway, I thought you might enjoy knowing that your 'extra' had a lovely spin-off benefit for someone!

Philip Freeman

Got my baseball today (The Netherlands). Thanks

Pieter Gosselink

Destin, for me you hit the mark perfectly with your thoughts in the video. I, personally, just want you to continue to explore, provide the great content and let us join you in your journey which I find fasinating, totally entertaining and just alot of fun! Thanks for what you are doing, that is plenty for me, I'm glad to add my small amount of help and do not need any "extras". Thanks so much!

The first time I viewed a sed video the remote controlled helicopter and the cool tricks that can be done with it. Hooked every since.

It was really interesting, I enjoyed it. Lots of his stuff is interesting af.

At a business meeting held at the IESE business school in Barcelona they showed us the reverse steering bike video and Iv been hooked ever since - big believer in blue sky science and I hope you get the freedom needed.

My first SED video was Rupert's Drop. And I was hooked. But I owe Destin beyond that. He did a video with a plastic surgeon regarding the eclipse on 21 August 2017. That video prompted me to take my Mom, travel to Wyoming where we both experienced our first total eclipse. It was an adventure of adventures for both of us. And then Destin's follow-up video about the eclipse and the ISS transiting the sun...we were only 260 miles away from each other. Should have met for coffee. So, I decided to support Destin.

Here for you D!! Just signed up for $10 bucks! (MOS 68W, they renamed it too, use to be 91) These days, I am also a Scout Master on this side of the world here teaching kids about awesome science stuff, your video (along with Derek's) are basically our resources , and it has been inspiring kids to do science since 2years back at least, this support hopefully didn't come too late!!!

Ker

I teach high school Honors Biology to freshmen, as one of my many science courses I teach! On Fridays, I share one of your videos with them - Science Video Fridays with Smarter Everyday! THEY LOVE IT!!!! My classes are all in person, as 'normal' and the kids argue over which video we will watch! I had to limit it to just Fridays, as we were watching them EVERYDAY!! If you are ever in Indiana, we would love to have you pop in! Thank you for helping me to inspire our future scientist!!!

whether or not I get the ball doesn't matter, I'm just happy to finally have the financial needs to support you even if not by much! You're awesome Destin! Thanks for the content you create for us!!

Got mine today too!

Adam Hill

Got my baseball today. Thanks.

KC

About three years ago I watched your video about mining Opal. That same year I proposed to my wife with a Opal stone and she immediately melted on me and we have been married ever since. Our baby boy is going to be born in November and if there is anything I can do to make sure he grows up watching your videos then heck yeah we are going to support. Keep it up!

Any chance I can get my baseball fired thru the cannon before it is sent to me ;) p.s. I vote for building a Trebuchet next, I built a large one to throw pumpkins in college and it was a fun project.

Elmer Fud

This was a no brainer. I don't want anything from you for helping you out with my pledge. I enjoy watching your videos and they bring a smile and at times laugher which is all I need. The bonus is that your work, I believe, does do good for the world just by increasing curiosity and wonder to those who watch. Keep up the good work.

Great video Destin! And did I notice you got a tattoo on your right wrist? :P

Albert Los

I have questions. How fast can the ball go before is disintegrates on impact? How far can the ball go? Could you make a bat that withstand the ball at it's maximum non destructive speed? Assuming you could hit the ball how far could you make it go? Also, what would the supersonic ball do to everyday object. (Car, knife, ballistic gel. Phone book)

My Beard is the Same...im 34 and its just starting to come is :D

Michael Strickmann

I've been watching for a while, I'm an engineer, and my wife is a science teacher. She uses your videos to demonstrate the scientific method for her middle school students. Keep up the excellent work.

Thanks for all your incredibly creative, fun and inspiring videos. Happy to support your path to financial and creative freedom.

I'm a research chemist but love tinkering with electronics. Awesome and such educational videos. Cheers.

I am a 3D designer/animator with background in mechanical engineering, When I saw the design process of the Air Canon I was intrigued and had to join and help you do your STUFF. Looking forward to future videos.

I could have sworn I was already a supporter, but your baseball video made me go back and look and I wasn't signed up so now I am!

That last video you did with the baseballs was amazing. The part where you were asking for pledges meant so much to me so how could i resist. Carry on

Your videos basically inspire me every single day as a designer, to think almost always 'literally out of the box'.

Gave you as much as I could afford right now :) hope to see more videos where you can do what you want to do! :D

As a hopefully upcoming biologist, thank you for your awesomely entertaining content, which makes me dislike physics less and less with every video! Greetings from Germany! :)

Hey, I always wanted to know what is that shining remote control kind of thing hanging in your room by the map.

Hey destin! I’ve been watching your channel for a couple years now and I tried becoming a patron a couple days ago but I don’t think it went through so I am trying again, i would love a baseball signed by you! Anyway keep up the awesome work!

As a fellow mechanical engineer and geek I love your work! I wish I could join you on your endeavor to make every day Smarter!

Dustin, thank you for using so much of your precious time and energy to instill the love of learning in so many people! Your contribution to the internet is so greatly appreciated!

Thanks for your great content. I loved your heartfelt plea to have the time to make more great content without the day to day issues! Glad to help :)

Dude! You're my hero!

Thanks for making science fun, plus your presentations are always amazing, keep up the great work Destin!

Jose Martinez

Watching your videos for the past couple of years has really opened my eyes to the sense of wonder in the world through a lens I regret not seeing in my younger years. I can only describe the baseball video as one of the most exhilarating achievements of seeing brains work together and bring thoughts into reality as I cheered(out loud..... too loud haha) at what you have accomplished. Immediately came to pledge and can't wait to see more. Thank you Destin.

My family adores your positive attitude, your approach to science, and the work that goes into every video you make. I also ordered a Trash Pandas shirt to recognize their support, too. 2020 has been rough but we can help each other and, hopefully, make it just a little bit better for each other.

Paul Barth

Just a quick note of thanks for doing what you're doing with the positive energy and outlook you bring to it! I watched your "baseball canon" video and immediately pledged my support. I hope you reach your goal to keep making cool videos that celebrate science and learning, and balance that with your commitment to be present for your family!

My thoughts exactly.

Hey Destin, I just got done watching your recent video where the baseball disintegrates! Wow that thing is amazing, and that sound!! I am new to patreon and I'm honored to help support what you do! I can't explain it, but that thing made me warm and fuzzy inside. Especially that last clip you talking about what you do. I had to become a patron. I have recently started a channel myself, I can't even begin to imagine what it takes to run a channel like yours. I can't wait to see your next video. Keep up the awesome work, you are truly helping the world!

Like a signed baseball from you with the logo would be awesome but what you said in your video about your goal to have the freedom to make the world a better place and to help people go beyond what they think they're capable of (can't remember exact words) really got to me and i had to support you. Good luck and i can't wait for future videos!

Edward Bacon

Hey Destin - thank you so much for what you do. It's my pleasure to help out and the least I can do. I grew up in Huntsville - spent 9.5 years of my first 14 years there - and my wife and I spent an additional 18 months there just out of college. We lived on Monte Sano - loved the Space and Rocket Center - worked for the Department of Defense and WHNT! Please keep up the good work and continue producing your ultra-professional, ultra-thoughtful, ultra-scientific and inspirational videos. Always fans - privileged to be supporters. -John.

John Sublette (MakerInspired)

I was gonna ask the same question!

Hey! I simply love SED! One question, I am from Brazil, how do I provide my CPF number for shipping?

I watched your baseball video with amazement. Color me impressed. I watch all of Rober’s videos and am extremely happy to have discovered SmarterEveryDay. And I am proud to say I signed up with Patreon. Great Job!

Just watched the Baseball Cannon video and became Patrons. We hope to run into you on our road trip October 15th-17th. Keep the science coming!!

Patreoning! Thanks for sharing your brain.

As an old computer engineer I get to enjoy living vicariously through you and all of your practical engineering pursuits that never crossed my path through the profession. Thanks for doing what you do, brother. Psalm 19:1 (P.S.: Reepicheep is my hero too!)

Awesome =] keep up the wonderful work my friend!

You are the first person I have supported on patreon as well! I am a tech and engineering teacher at a middle school in Virginia and I LOVE getting the kids excited with a bell ringer (aka watching your video) and asking them what if we.... they love it.

You are the first person I have supported on patreon. Not only have I enjoyed HOURS of smart-thought provoking and sometimes hilarious content but I also love your vision for SED. Keep up the great work Destin and I can't wait to build a case for my baseball <3

Maybe if he angles his baseball cannon just the right way in the sky he can deliver that baseball directly to your doorstep

When I found out you are only about a 2 hour car drive away from me I had to support my local YouTube guy ( with a super sonic base ball cannon ).

This was a great pitch (ba dum tiss) happy to support a great channel!

Sold, sir. Brilliant video and an excellent pitch. I'm in. Thanks for doing what you do.

Eric Leslie

I grew a beard last year, and surprised myself at age 54. My dad has had one since he was about your age. Says “it covers up a multitude of chins!” Never shave it off, Destin!

The supersonic baseball and you reiterating your mission won my support. Ive enjoyed your videos for years and really appreciate the content and how you try to be a good person.

Brian L

Keep the baseball, you've provided me, my sisters, my sister's class, and now my kids with hours of educating entertainment. Thank you for everything you do.

Destin and crew, you are only the second creator that I am supporting through Patreon. There will probably be more over time, but you had me at supersonic baseball. When I saw that bow shock in front of the baseball, I knew I had to support your work. I'm working on an upcoming sonic boom test in the 8'x6' wind tunnel at NASA Glenn, so I have been thinking a lot about supersonic flow. Thanks for the awesome video!

You got it man

Is there a way for us to track the packages being sent to us?

Trainboy100

Love your video. Keep making the world smarter! We need more people like you in the world!

Thanks for making the video's Destin. They make me smarter every day and also inspire me to make the most of our family life. Have a good one.

If any creator is worth of my first patreon that creator is you. Continue doing your cool stuff, I'll continue to be one of your supporters every day.

I’ve been watching for the past 8 years (can’t believe it’s been that long), and I’ve loved the journey. About time to show some support. Keep it up man, your inspiring in all aspects of your life

I'm watching your videos since balloon in the van. Turns out we're almost the same age (I just have smaller kids:)) l love what you do and the passion you put in it. Also how many great opportunities & videos you've had. So I thought why not try patreon for first time :) Greetings to you & your family. God Bless You! (Numbers 6:24-26) //Michal

Love your work, keep it up !,!

Hi Destin, I have been watching your videos for a couple years. Let me tell you why. #1 - The content is awesome. You tell a story, a story worth watching. #2 - You DON'T waste the time of your viewers/subscribers. You get to the point without pontificating, and I like that you respect your subs. #3 - It is obvious you genuinely love to stretch your brain, it can be as simple as wondering how a weed wacker cuts grass to what it's like aboard a nuclear submarine (and oh man did you take me back in time). Keep up the good work, I am looking forward to supporting your creations even if it's only a little bit. Cheers - Rick

I would agree with some of the others that you are the first channel I have ever signed up to support. I a few miles south of you in Pell City, and my relatives in Huntsville (also rocket engineers) absolutely love you. As an engineer myself, I appreciate what you do. If you need anything from the Birmingham area, let me know. Romans 5:8

Glenn Wilson

Hi Dustin and family, Like Nelson Nissley I watch many different YT channels. You are the FIRST person I have signed up to support. For some time (Since the cat and chicken videos) I've been watching your channel, and love how you've evolved and grown both as a family man and Youtuber. You're certainly an inspiration. I've been tempted by many, but you sent me over the edge with the supersonic baseball to sign up as a Patreoner! Keep up the great work; I hope and pray your dreams are coming true!

My family and I have been watching you since the balloon in the minivan. My oldest son LOVES your videos and is so excited when I tell him there is a new Smarter Everyday video out! His excitement and earnest desire to learn is the main driving force for supporting you. I want more children (and adults) to be this excited to learn and enjoy science and your videos and passion are a great way to get started. God has definitely given you a gift to reach people and it is great to see you growing and using that!

I've been watching for a few years and I'm glad to support you with what I can when you create. You create some of the highest quality videos on all of YouTube and entertainment in general. Thank you!

Hey Destin! I have been watching you since the .50 cal bullet proof glass vid. Im a high schooler who loves Jesus and was inspired by you to become an aerospace engineer.

You're doing so much to help my son get excited about science. And thanks to you, I'm getting it through his head how important math is. Come to think of it, I'm excited about science again too. Thanks so much for all you do.

Long time viewer, first time Patreoner. Glad I could help. This channel is a big hit for my daughters who I'm trying to feed their appetite for all things STEM.

I've been watching your channel for a long time now with my son who love science. He really enjoys not only the things you create but the knowledge that you pass on. Thank you for giving me something that my kids and I can bond around and talk about.

Long-time watcher, first time supporter. I would often think that if I became independently wealthy I would blow up Patreon and support you, How Ridiculous, and a few other makers and tinkerers. Why was I waiting? Knowledge and excitement for learning is priceless. I especially LOVE that you cite scripture at the end of the videos. I'm, a chemistry and physics teacher, and I speak against the idea that science must be agnostic of faith. When we investigate the natural world, we learn more about the language God used to speak the universe into existence. Thanks again, Destin. (If you happen to be wondering by southern Nevada, let's meet up. I would love it if you could talk with my students some day after we can return to face-to-face things.)

I've never supported another channel on Patreon, but I just genuinely appreciate the content you create and want to help out (the promise of a free trash pandas baseball didn't hurt though).

My wife and I loved your baseball video so much we upped our Patreon support, lol. It'll be especially worth it if it means we can see more crazy engineering in action.

I watch many different YT channels. You are the FIRST person I have signed up to support. I've been tempted by many, but you sent me over the edge with the supersonic baseball. This video reminds me of the "what if" article about the light speed baseball (https://what-if.xkcd.com/1/).

Nelson Nissley

I've been such a huge fan of yours for so freaking long. I can't wait to see what you do next!

loved the super sonic baseball video!

Mach 1.3 baseball.... BASEBALL....that is incredible! What was going on with the closing of the shockwave behind the ball? Was this the first spherical object to go supersonic? (do cannonballs/old school round shot go that fast??). Awesome!

Hey I cant wait to see you're next video:-)

Just signed up after watching the supersonic baseball episode. You are the first person I’ve ever supported on Patreon, and I think you’re worthy of it! I would love to see you take the baseball cannon another step and get the vacuum and pressure maxed out. I really want to know how fast you can get that baseball to fly!

I can’t wait to get my trash panda baseball!

I was supporting you below the first tier. When I saw the Baseball Cannon video and the baseballs you're sending out to patrons, I thought it would be cool to have one. But when I noticed Patreon wouldn't let me share my address with you, I figured that must be by design. Then I see in this post that you would've sent me one anyway and you've set up a Google form for it, that’s just so generous. Your pitch was great (excuse the baseball pun) and I really want to see what other cool projects you can create. So I’ve upgraded to Cat Flipper. Happy to support your curiosity, positivity, and generosity. You’re a class act, Destin. Greetings from Ireland.

I discovered and fell in love with your channel over quarantine, and ended up watching every video since then! It's most certainly what kept me sane. I've never been a patron before, and I'm just teenager but I'm really glad to help out. Your channel has done so much for me in growing my interest in science, and I figured I should give back!

Agreed. Same here. I'd like to see how high the cannon can shoot it.

Same here man 😂

First time I’ve become a patron I don’t know how this works 😂

The baseball cannon pushed it over the top and I pulled the trigger and became a patron. I hope it re-appears and you try shooting things other than baseballs. That thing needs it's own channel it's so epic. "Giant air Cannon Channel?" (ex. hydraulic press channel). Looking forward to whatever you do next.

I'm so happy to be in a position to support your channel now. I love what you so

Just joined! Happy to be here!

Between you, Mark Rober, Steve Mould, and Ben Krasnow, I truly am getting smarter every day. I have only one question: Do the baseballs we receive come... shall we say... "flat packed" to save on shipping? I guess, if your aim is good enough, there's probably another way you could also save on shipping.... 😉😁 Thank you Destin for your passion.

Sam Pinches

I love your videos! I’m 17 and I don’t have a lot of money but I’m trying my best to help out!

Hey destin I’ve been watching you for years and I just want to say I really love your content, and when I heard I could possibly get a signed baseball from you I had to give it a try. Anyways have a good day!

Your pitch at the end for Patreon convinced me to sign up and support you. I'm an aerospace engineer living in San Diego and my sons and I absolutely love your videos. I'm a private pilot and we go on a bunch of family flying adventures with some Go Pros riding along, so, you've inspired me to start to incorporate some science and engineering into, what have historically just been family videos. Keep up the good work!

They were losing a lot of vacuum at only 500 psi, they couldn't have made it higher without re-doing a good chunk of it.

Absolutely loved the cannon video. Not gonna lie there was only one thing that I was supremely disappointed at. You never did fire the cannon at full capacity. Even a -14 / 750 psi would have sufficed. Anyhow, I signed up for the baseball and am hoping to get a signed one. You do such an awesome job with all your videos. And I love how excited you get over such silly yet amazing projects like this one.

The Lost Pages

cannon video

Baseball canon was the clincher for me. Didn’t even know Patreon existed until I watched the baseball

I was considering becoming a Smarter Every Day patron, but never really got around to it. Then you build a cannon that can shoot a baseball over a THOUSAND mph and I'm just... "Take my money and put it to good use!"

Destin, I have been watching your videos for years, and I wholeheartedly think you are one of the best YouTubers and educators out there. The Supersonic Baseball Cannon is incredible, and I can't wait to see more of your amazing content.

Thank you, Destin - one of the best YouTube channels out there. Worth every penny. In fact, worth it for the supersonic baseball cannon alone!

NDQ supported and now SED supporter happy to be a patreon of your channel. Amazing video.

Thanks Destin! Keep up the great work!

Nice video Destin!

thnx a lot, keep it up with the interesting content

Huge fan dude, glad you're at the point to change up your model, I'll be supporting as much and as long as I can; thanks for reminding us all to be curious and excited about the world we live on.

To save on shipping just ship me part of a torn up baseball lol

Can you make the super hitter hit a supersonic fastball?

Thank you for sharing this.

Can you figure out a way to get the super-bat contraption to make contact with a supersonic baseball?

I’ve never signed up for a patreon because it seemed sketchy who I gave my money too. I love your content and without a doubt I trust you will make amazing stuff. I cannot wait to see more stuff and also get one of those baseballs :)

Damn that baseball video was siiiiiick

Joshua Apter

Indeed

great baseball video, I enjoyed it very much, just signed up to support!

Can we pay extra to get fragments of a plastered baseball instead of a regular baseball? I would still treasure a baseball with SED (and Trash Pandas) printed on it, but if I had even a few incomplete pieces of a baseball that went out in "stupid-fast" supersonic epic glory, I'd frame it.

Really great content in your videos. Educational and enjoyable, and great inspiration for new generations. Keep up the good science!

Hey Destin, I hope you get the support you need. I'll be supporting you as long as I can.

looking forward to my new benefits https://i.imgur.com/czznHUx.png

Gary Virta

I should have been here a long time ago, but the lure of a single baseball was what it took to finally get me off my butt and get signed up. Hopefully I get a signed one, but either way I'm here to keep supporting future videos for a long time.

Halifax

We all love Smarter Every Day! SO excited to support you!

First time I've ever signed up to an educational patreon. Very excited for this!

LenelDevel

I couldn’t have said this better. Destin thanks for being a role model. Can’t wait to get an autograph on a base ball!

My family (with 5 boys!) really enjoy watching your videos and learning together. It's one of the few times we can get everyone in the same room. We are happy to support you and your content.

I didn't even have a Patreon account. Never gave it a second thought. I've watched your videos a long time, Destin. I don't even like baseball. But honestly, I want to see you do what you do. And I have always appreciated the Bible verse at the end. A small, powerful witness in my eyes. Thank you, and keep being awesome. Well-earned subscription.

I had set up a patreon account many years ago but never used it, but now I have a reason to use it and I'm glad to help support your content. So that's cool, also quite enjoy a lot of your content and having had been to Huntsville earlier this year and hoping to move it's kinda cool to see stuff around the city. I always liked seeing the mock-up display of the Saturn V rocket when myself and my significant other were going past the US Space and Rocket Center on I-565

Just signed up today. I once watched a documentary that talked about why agrarian societies thrived more so than hunter gather ones. Long story short was that agrarian societies had the benefit of being able to stockpile resources and trade said resources. Thus no one person had to spend all day doing all the things necessary for survival. Leaving more time for creation, science and progress. After watching that I completely understood why supporting the arts and supporting what we want to see more of in the world is important. So I'm happy to help in some small way with making what you do easier for you to do. Especially since I will not in my lifetime ever forget what laminar flow is because of you. :D

From one government contractor and father to another, never stop doing what you do.

I’ve been a big fan of your videos for a long time. Thank you for providing a way for us to show you how much we appreciate all that you do. Mahalo!

I'm european. This isn't exactly news :)

Patrik A

Love your videos! Just joined as a result of your latest shout out. Good luck with the membership drive!

I cannot help but smile everytime I see you make a video like this. Thank you for all that you do.

My 5 year old son and myself watch your videos before he goes to bed almost every night. Perfect for old and young minds to inspire for the future.

Amazing video and project! So happy to support you. You have contubuted immeasurably to my life and knowledge of how the world works. Not to mention how much you just inspire me with your energy and passion for science. Keep it up man!

I've only been watching your videos for a few months now, but I had to binge watch them! I am very interested in space and rockets. In another life I would have worked to become an astronaut. Thank you for the content!

this is amazing. im proud to support Smarter Everyday, never stop the content, the ideas, and never stop the questions!!!!

Same.

I hope shipping to Germany is ok!

Kyle Coleman

Oops I did the form then realised I could put it in patreon so I did that after. Even though it doesn't understand UK addresses apparently

Invisible Jazz

My son (8yrs old) loved this video and enjoyed analyzing the shake on the shock absorber.

I once asked my dad when he could grow a full beard... He was in the army, so he said he shaved daily until he was 32, entered a beard growing contest, and won. I'm 28, so I've got four years to prove myself. Unfortunately he'll never see it.

Tacos

What is the inside of baseball made out of? Jelly? That was the perfect definition of 'disintegration'.

BERNARDO DIAZ

I've been watching SED on YT for only a few months. I love your honesty and passion and just being a real dude doing important, but fun, stuff for curious people like me... and explaining it so people like me "get it." I appreciate that you can somehow do this without destroying your family and career (though I can't imagine it's easy). I'm not exactly in the position to be philanthropic, but after watching the SS baseball episode, I knew I had to be a supporter. And it just so happens that I collect baseballs of particular significance, so you got me. It would be cool if I could tell my friends it was one shot from your canon at 1000+ mph. 😜

Jeff Carter

So this is the video that made me register for patreon. Obviously it was partly to do with the Baseball, the Trash Pandas but mostly just how wholesome this video was seeing clever people do clever things with a smile on their face.

My husband and I look forward to watching your videos, so much that we have clicked the bell and broken our rules for app notifications to make sure we don't miss your content when you post. Happy to finally become a Patreon supporter and looking forward to all the big ideas you'll share with us in the future. -Rachel and Jordan

Man, the supersonic baseball video was the straw that broke the camel's back. I've been thinking about supporting you for a long time because what you do is awesome and I'm finally here. I'm also a big fan of No Dumb Questions. Thanks for all the science. Keep it up!

Finally made it to your Patreon! You've been a big inspiration to becoming a mechanical engineer from the early days of your channel. I'm just happy to be able to show some support after years of fuelling my curiosity in engineering and science. Much love!

Hi Destin, I had lots of fun watching your last video of the supersonic baseball canon. And it seems you had fun too on this adventure. I put my shipping address on my profile. As I'm living oversea, they might be some extra shipping costs. In this case, please let me know. I'm happy to cover those extra costs as I my life would not be the same without a Smarter Everyday Baseball . Long live science. Frédéric.

Miroirs d'Affo Dyle

I have been watching your videos over the past 5 years and absolutely love what you do. I am excited to finally start supporting your channel!

ChederCheese

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX77_2UB8WR7t_-kVZ6vG1TucIta_cXKS

John & Melissa

Destin, that little rocket that hangs from your ceiling may inspire a future Astronaut or Rocket scientist because seeing it in your videos prompted me to start a model Rocketry Club at a inner-city elementary school. Over the past 3 years we've introduced 32 students to all if the STEM practices that encompasses building and launching model rockets. Thank you for you interesting and inspiring videos, and of course that small rocket hanging from your ceiling. John & Melissa

John & Melissa

Love your videos. Keep making awesome content!

Just joined. Super excited!

Just joined after the Baseball video, first time patreon supporter, but as a per video option and seeing that I get ecstatic every time I can get "smarter every day", I felt like it's time to support you. Thanks for being who you are, and always showing the social side of solving a problem as well.

Dominik Elfein

I just joined after watching your supersonic baseball vid!

Ever

This is my first time supporting someone that I am subscribed to, but when I saw what you wanted to do for you channel I wanted to support you. I also can't wait for my baseball!

Supersonic baseball FTW, +1 member ✌️

done and done! cant wait to see what'll happen next :D

snatch block!

Ok, the Supersonic Baseball is one of the coolest things you have done. I’m a STEM teacher in a middle school. It would be wonderful if you could find time to create a video that details the engineering process using the baseball canon or other project in which you faced design iterations that lead to a successful project. I know that STEM teachers around the nation would highly appreciate your very friendly approach to explaining complex projects.

Just checked mine and noticed that because we were below the newest lowest tier, it had dropped off. I don’t now if that means that you weren’t getting anything at all, or if it was just continuing to draw at that amount without being a tier. Anyways, I’ve fixed it now, but not sure if it might impact others.

just signed up, happy to help i guess :D

Thought I was already a Patreon! Can't believe I wasn't.

me too :-D

Cool, this will be the first time I'll hold a real baseball!

Lukas

Thank you

Destin! This is fabulous! I didn't expect to get something other than you sharing your videos, knowledge, and your laugh. You have a great laugh. I am excited to get the baseball. Thank you!

Done it! Love the team name, too. I gotta ask: is there a story to go with the item? Curious minds, man. :)

evistre

You are good to go as long as it's in there now!!

Smarter Every Day

I thought I had my address in, but turns out it was in the No Dumb Questions membership. Hopefully I didn't miss out on the cool baseball! Thanks, Destin. I enjoy watching you make the world a better, smarter place. Godspeed~!

Andrew Phillips

One of the things you mentioned that also really meant a lot to me to make a contribution to you was a similarity to Grant Thompson. Spending time with your family. I means a great deal to me seeing a creator I like (even when something’s are just crazy out of my minds league) gets to have a balanced life of a passion and real time with your family and kids. Seeing your kids try the Kiwi Co boxes doing engineering and creating must be awesome to see!

I love the new tiers, by the way, that's a cool structure. :)

Jack Mudge

I've been a patron of SED since April 2014, and only now realized I didn't have an address on here... No idea if I ever missed anything before, but I'm excited for this baseball now!

Can you consider renting a tuneable monochromatic light source and run some educational demonstrations? Something like https://qd-europe.com/fileadmin/Mediapool/products/lightsources/from-bentham/pdf/B-TLS120Xe_High_power_tuneable_light_source.pdf

Destin, I don't know how you can be a father, PhD student, content creator, wood worker, and more all at once! I can only manage one of those things!

S Steenkamp

On the address update page there's an option that says "I prefer not to receive benefits from Smarter Every Day through the mail".

S Steenkamp

Love your content and love supporting your ideas. That gift will hold a special spot on my shelf. Thank you! Oh and yeah, pinky promised!

Hey Destin, I appreciate the update and have confirmed my address is assigned to my Patreon pledge. However, particularly because I'm in Australia, I think I'd rather you not incur the cost of shipping a baseball to me. Any way we can opt out of receiving your generous gift? Thanks, Dan

Daniel Turner

Thank you very much Chris! Always prioritize your personal finances over SED by the way!

Smarter Every Day

I look like a dog with mange (sp?). Working on it!

Smarter Every Day

I really appreciate that! I'll do my best to earn it!

Smarter Every Day

It's refreshing to know that you feel the same way!

Smarter Every Day

Thanks for saying that Jason I appreciate it man.

Smarter Every Day

Thanks for the support Ken! Dude there's no pressure for anything!

Smarter Every Day

Haha! I've decided it must go because I'm about to record the Navy sub video.

Smarter Every Day

Right on!

Smarter Every Day

Sadly, I think it's time for it to go. I'm about to record the voice over for the Navy sub video and I want to look ship shape!

Smarter Every Day

Thanks Bob. I appreciate it!

Smarter Every Day

Same! I miss baseball!

Smarter Every Day

My wife and I love baseball! We are bummed out that we can't go watch any games this year. I will give this to her as a gift. We love watching your videos. God Bless!

If you can input your info in this form we can still send you one of the baseballs when they go out. https://forms.gle/W9yqioGqvDrQ4zU38 Unfortunately if you are at a custom giving level Patreon gives no way to enter the email.

Smarter Every Day

If you can input your info in this form we can still send you one of the baseballs when they go out. https://forms.gle/W9yqioGqvDrQ4zU38 Unfortunately if you are at a custom giving level Patreon gives no way to enter the email.

Smarter Every Day

The beard is on point! Thank you!!

Dungerdore

That's awesome you're doing this! Although I don't have an option to add an address. I'm supporting at a custom level.. is there a workaround for this?

Thanks for your incredible videos the world is getting better. Good luck with the beard, it took me more than a month to get a descent one.

Thomas Richard

Thank you!!!

Your videos are awesome! I've pulled them up at work to help explain things we've seen during test and just to explain things like the curling video during the Olympics!

william bumgardner

Thank you.

I give money to creators to create, not sending stuff; and I don't think you should worry about physical perks ! But surprise stuff in the mail is always nice :) (I think you have to enable something because I can't provide any address for SED, but I can for other creators)

killergege

Keep up the good work as always, I wish I could be a Researcher Assistant, but I cant quite pull that off yet...

Clifton Ballad

That's very kind of you Philip, I greatly appreciate it.

Smarter Every Day

Wow thank you so much!

Smarter Every Day

Haha! That's absolutely trur Kristy. Not much power wheelchair soccer I bet with the virus and all. I hope you're doing great in Florida!

Smarter Every Day

Thank you!

Smarter Every Day

I like the Idea of "underpromise and overdeliver" ... hope it helps you to focus on all the great stuff you do.

I love your beard! Keep working at it (as long as Tara approves, since her opinion is more important than mine).

Libby

That sums it perfectly! A legit good dude. Not just making the world smarter every day but a little bit better as well

Team Saunders

Destin, you are a legit good dude and the world needs more light like you. Love what you do, keep it up man!

Jason Williamson

Thanks for the update! Now I feel like I need to go to Alabama just to see the Trash Panda's play.

The tax situation is nuts; thanks for the update and what you're doing providing digestible information to all of us 🇺🇸

Mrgunsngear

Thanks for what you're doing. Anything extra you do is always appreciated, but please make sure it doesn't add any pressure or take away time from the more important things in your life.

It's been a LONG time since I became a patron. You've number of videos has gone down, but hte quality and depth has gone WAY up! So seems I need to update my tier to match that shift.

Love what you do for the world and happy to support you. Keep rocking the facial hair, it suits you!

I completely agree agree with your comment about this not being transactional, just wanting to support and not caring about rewards (in fact, I had no idea what the rewards at my level were). So I decided to increase my support a little today!

Derek Scollon

I just followed the apparent happy trail like others and upgraded a little my subscription. 3€+vat per video up to twice a month vs 10€+vat once a month is just a little extra effort, but I count on lots of little efforts adding up!

Iñaki Guastalli

Thanks for such a clear video while also taking the time to go above and beyond in dealing with the tax issues. I just increased my tier level considerably compared to my old tier. The passion and genuine joy for science you bring to every video makes every one of them a joy to watch.

Andrew N

address entered! I've always thought it's weird that patreon doesn't just have one address in my profile and use it whenever needed :P

Adam Wishneusky

Updated shipping and tier level :-) Thanks

Updated shipping address & Tier-level :-)

Nebbstar

Likewise, while I will be thankful for your gift, if an additional minute of your time could be devoted to either making more great content, or sending stuff like this to me, I would definitely vote for your making more great content.

Kevin Iga

Congratulations on the long-delayed facial puberty!

Kristy

Since I was looking at my pledge anyway, I figured it was time I upgraded above the baseline. :)

Rosuav

Thanks! I think it's fixed now

Smarter Every Day

Thanks! I think it's fixed now

Smarter Every Day

Totally agree -- that's exactly why I am here. I love your mission and your method and want to provide what little support I can. Also, thanks for the surprise gift! That's so great!

Daniel Burt

I slid in a day before the change, so hey, I’m game for the new. Glad to have joined the ranks of sagacious SmarterEveryDay supporters.

FYI, the Patreon link in the post is broken. Looks like the close bracket and period are part of the link which is causing it not to resolve.

Danniel Schulz

The Patreon link in the update captured the end ")" which makes the link invalid. Not hard to work around just wanted to make sure somebody caught it.

Kevin

Thanks for the update! Looking forward to the baseball :-). I have been a huge fan of your content for several years now. I don't use patreon with the expectation of anything. I support you on patreon because I believe my children need a good role model within their areas of interest. Also, because I am fortunate to be able to support your endeavors which tickle my brain. Please keep up the great content as I know you will!

Great explanation! It never made sense to me for people to be promising physical rewards. The whole point of Patreon to me is to support the work creators are *already* doing, not making more work for them. Sounds like that finally caught up with everyone tax-wise, so I'm glad you're able to work around it!

12 seconds in, I was already going to make an approving comment about the facial hair. I'm 30, and mine looks basically the same—just getting to the point where it kind of looks legitimate. Isaiah 50.6

Jeremy Nettles

If we didnt care about what you post, we wouldn't be patrons! You're the only person I subscribed to on patreon because I believe in what you're doing. I wish I could gift more, but I cam barely afford this as it is! Some sacrifices are worth making though. Keep it up!

Chris Humphrey

As far as I can remember I've been paying sales tax on patreon since I got on the platform

Keep up the beard - you’ll soon catch Matt :)

Richard Cole

Thanks for the update Destin. Always enjoy the content you deliver.

Thank you so much Zachary!

Smarter Every Day

Well said Destin! I love your channel and I’m glad to be a part of it :-)