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The Colin and Samir Show

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Hey, We’re Colin and Samir, YouTube creators and podcasters that break down the latest news in the creator economy from a creator's perspective. We have a long history building communities and brands through digital content. New episodes of The Colin and Samir show go live every Monday on Spotify and YouTube.com/ColinandSamir.
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Episodes

Is being a YouTuber a Recession-proof job?

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we answer your questions about growing a YouTube channel, editing for YouTube TV, booking guests and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 202435 min

The YouTube video that broke Hollywood

19-year-old Harvard economics student Wesley Wang will be writing and directing a film based on his short nothing, except everything., which he uploaded to YouTube in Sept. 2023. On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to Wesley about how he got a deal with Sony Pictures and Darren Aronofsky. We also talk to Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw about the future of the entertainment industry, and where creators fit in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 13, 202446 min

Bucket List Family: They sold their company to Snapchat (and then became YouTubers)

The Bucket List Family is a family channel that documents the adventures of Jessica, Garrett and their kids as they travel around the world. In this interview, we cover why they started their channel, their work with National Geographic and the family content genre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 06, 20242 hr 22 min

Inside John Green's Film Premiere

Creator, author, and Vlogbrother John Green first broke out into the mainstream spotlight when the film adaptation of his best-selling book 'The Fault in Our Stars' grossed over $300 million at the box office in 2014. Ten years (and two more adaptations) later, John's 'Turtles All the Ways Down' is releasing on Max. Ahead of the in-person premiere, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman sat down with John to hear his thoughts on the "collision course" of YouTube and Hollywood—and how growing...

May 02, 202433 min

When YouTubers ask for money

We've seen a lot of creators ask their audience to pay for content. Sometimes it goes well, and sometimes it doesn't. On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we break down a recent example of this going poorly and why. Learn about Creator Startup: https://www.colinandsamir.com/creatorstartup Get our free Idea Generation Framework: https://courses.colinandsamir.com/offers/pgoyQh2P/checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 29, 202434 min

How Mark Rober built the perfect creator business

On this episode of the show, we take you behind the scenes of our video with Mark Rober. We spent a full day with Mark to learn more about CrunchLabs. Watch our full video with Mark Rober: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piDuorC2Zm4 Sign up for our course: https://www.colinandsamir.com/creatorstartup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 202431 min

We asked MKBHD about his 'devastating' Humane AI pin review

Subscribe to The Publish Press → https://bit.ly/publish-press We talked with MKBHD Marques Brownlee about his largely negative Humane AI pin and Fiskr Ocean reviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 202429 min

How to develop discipline: A conversation with Ryan Holiday (2022)

Author and philosopher Ryan Holiday writes about Stoicism, which is the belief that we can’t control or rely on external events but we can control our ourselves and how we react to them. Ryan is a prolific creator – he’s written 12 books in ten years, and he writes two daily emails and hosts a daily podcast. But he’s not a YouTube creator, and he thinks totally differently than we do. That’s why we found this conversation so valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Apr 15, 20242 hr 5 min

An Unfiltered Conversation with Jesser (18.6M subscribers)

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to Jesse Riedel about growing his YouTube channel, the future of watching sports and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 20241 hr 25 min

Why YouTubers are fake retiring

Why does it seem like so many creators are retiring from YouTube, and then coming back? Colin and Samir explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 202433 min

Inside Nebula, the Creator-Owned Streaming Service

On March 19, creator-owned streaming service Nebula announced its updated slate of scripted and unscripted original content, starting with a new division: Nebula News. To hear more about the platform's increasingly ambitious projects, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman called up Dave Wiskus, the CEO of Nebula. You can listen to their conversation on Nebula's plans for building a "pipeline" of premium creator programming—and why Dave thinks they're best positioned to bridge the gap betwee...

Mar 20, 202434 min

MrBeast reveals his biggest project ever

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to MrBeast about his Amazon deal, his company Feastables, the future of YouTube, brand deals, and more. Sign up for Spotter's Title Exploder: https://sptr.la/title_exploder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 20241 hr 33 min

Jacob Collier

Jacob Collier has been referred to as the Mozart of Gen Z, and has already won 6 Grammys at the age of 29. Today on the show, we interview Jacob about his creative process, dealing with the “genius” label and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 04, 20242 hr 33 min

Inside MKBHD's Eye-Opening Ridge Deal

Subscribe to The Publish Press On February 22, Marques Brownlee announced that he's joining accessories company Ridge (known best for its primary product, the Ridge Wallet) as chief creative partner and a member of Ridge’s six-person board. To hear more about how the deal came together, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman called up Sean Frank, the CEO of Ridge. You can listen to their conversation on Ridge's goals in becoming a "creator-led brand"—and why Marques signed on instead of buil...

Feb 28, 202433 min

Surviving 48 hours with Ludwig

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMEP3Cc-BbQ Today we explore the world of streamer and YouTuber Ludwig Aghren. Colin and Samir visit his studio to learn about Mogul Moves and his Production studio Offbrand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202432 min

Hank Green Unpacks YouTube's Biggest Problems

We interview YouTube legend Hank Green to discuss his company Complexly, his 17 years on YouTube, and the challenges that YouTube is facing. Get a free 30-day trial of Kajabi: http://kajabi.com/colinandsamir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 20242 hr 13 min

Why YouTubers Love Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro launch took over our feeds, across social media. Today, we're breaking down the economics of making tech review videos. Check out Kajabi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 202432 min

Inside The Sidemen's Netflix Deal

On January 30, British YouTube supergroup The Sidemen announced their latest project: a Netflix documentary, out next Wednesday. To hear more about how the deal came together, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman called up Jordan Schwarzenberger, the manager of The Sidemen. You can listen to their conversation on why The Sidemen went this route—and how it might impact creators' future opportunities with streaming platforms. Plus: Stick to the end to hear Colin and Samir's thoughts on what ...

Feb 09, 202424 min

Why MatPat Quit YouTube

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing MatPat and Stephanie Patrick, the creators of The Game Theorists. In the conversation, we cover how they built their company, and why they're retiring from YouTube. Check out Spotter: http://spotter.com/colinandsamir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 07, 20242 hr 41 min

Our bizarre call with Elon Musk (one year later)

A year ago, we had a call with Elon Musk about how he could make Twitter (now X) a better platform for creators. MrBeast finally posted a full-length video on X, and shared how much he made from it. In this episode of the show, we’re breaking down the results from MrBeast’s video and sharing our thoughts on posting videos on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 202439 min

Mai Pham

Today we speak with creator and entrepreneur Mai Pham. She's one of our youngest guests but also one of our most unique. After running away from home at 15 she started out on YouTube and never looked back, building a strong community and clothing brand called Alchemai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 20241 hr 14 min

A Brutally Honest Conversation with Smosh

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, the founders of Smosh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 20232 hr 14 min

We interviewed MrBeast’s newest employee: Dan Mace

Today on the show, we interview Dan Mace, the chief creative officer at Beast Philanthropy. Before working with Mr Beast, Dan worked with Casey Neistat and as a director. In this episode, Dan shares what he's learned working for two of the most influential creators on the platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 20232 hr 29 min

4 lessons from podcast legend Tim Ferriss that changed our business

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we recap the 4 most impactful lessons we learned from Tim Ferriss. Listen to the full episode: An Eye-Opening Conversation with Podcast Legend Tim Ferriss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 202334 min

Emma Chamberlain on money, fame and the future of YouTube

In this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Emma Chamberlain. We cover her relationship to YouTube, the impact of rejection on her career, and how she thinks about money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 20232 hr 51 min

The Murky Ethics of Clipping on YouTube

On this episode of Creator Support, we cover the controversy around YouTube clips, go behind the scenes of our interview with Emma Chamberlain and interview a surprise guest. Read the article from Futurism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202352 min
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