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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.

Episodes

What YouTube's CEO stepping down means for creators

To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced she's stepping down. Today we talk about her impact on the platform, how to price a brand deal and our tips on growing a newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 202343 min

The problem with copying on YouTube

This week, we answer questions about plagiarism on YouTube, creative ways to market a channel and what AI tools we use. BOOKS WE MENTIONED Atomic Habits by James Clear Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon AI TOOLS Midjourney Synthesia ChatGPT Adobe Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202347 min

How much YouTubers charge for collaborations

This week, we're talking about YouTube collaborations, how to say no, and all the ways we make money. We're also hiring an editor. Watch the show on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 202343 min

We interviewed YouTube employees about Shorts monetization

We interview YouTube's Todd Sherman and Rene Ritchie about the changes YouTube is making to monetize Shorts. Todd and Rene break down this chart that explains monetization. Watch the episode on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 20231 hr 28 min

Why YouTube paid us $268,016.60 in 2022

We answer questions about AdSense, monetizing on YouTube and how much money we made on YouTube in 2022. Watch the episode on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 202359 min

3 Things We Learned from 3 Brilliant People

We're recapping what we learned from 3 brilliant people we met at a Creator Summit, and answering questions from our audience including how podcast businesses work and how to get in touch with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202351 min

How Caleb Simpson Mastered YouTube Shorts

We talk with Caleb Simpson, a short-form creator who's making $35,000 to $40,000 a month. He explains how he found his format, his plans for future growth and answers questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 20231 hr 21 min

What happens when a creator gets cancelled

Today on the show, we're discussing Logan Paul, changes in the New Year and what's in and what's out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 202352 min

Our conversation with Elon Musk

Today on the podcast, we're covering our surprise conversation with Elon Musk, recapping the winners and losers of 2022, and answering Creator Support questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 20221 hr 19 min

The future of Twitter without Elon Musk

Today on the podcast, Evan Luzzatto, Chairman of the digital agency Sociallyte, is back to break down the future of Twitter and answer Creator Support questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 20221 hr 4 min

Predicting the impact of AI on creators

On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions about AI, how parents should support kids who want to be creators, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202250 min

Year in Review: Analyzing YouTube's Top 10 moments of 2022

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're reviewing the biggest moments on YouTube in 2022. Tell us what we missed on Reddit. Order Publish Press merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 20221 hr 12 min

We lost

Today on Creator Support, we're recapping the Streamys and answering questions from our audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 202254 min

The Full Story of Mark Rober

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing Mark Rober at his studio. Watch the studio tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 20221 hr 3 min

The Cure for Loneliness as a Creator [Creator Support]

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we discuss fixes for loneliness, our predictions for the Streamys and Spotify Wrapped. Ask us a question on Reddit or through the Publish Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202248 min

Making sense of Elon Musk's Twitter

On this episode we're joined by Evan Luzzatto, Chairman of the digital agency Sociallyte, to discuss the latest with Elon Musk's Twitter. Evan is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Organization for Social Media Safety. Connect with Evan: @Eluzzy Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the Creator Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 202255 min

What FTX's collapse means for creators [Creator Support]

Today on the show, we're covering what FTX's collapse means for creators, answering questions about our Beast Burger documentary, and explaining how creators should use LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 202248 min

The Making of our MrBeast Burger Documentary

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with editor Chris Schwaar to talk about the making of "24 hours with MrBeast." Watch the documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 20221 hr 28 min

Why everyone is getting fired in the Creator Economy

This week we're talking about why Meta laid off 11,000 employees, how you should split revenue as creative partners and Casey Neistat's advice for creators. Subscribe to our newsletter here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 202244 min

Inside the complicated business of Vlogging: Interview with UrMomAshley

This week we are diving into the world of lifestyle vlogging and chatting with a creator named Ashely Alexander aka UrMomAshley. We talk about her rise to over 1.4M subscribers, how she learned how to price herself, and lessons from the very public fallout of her previous group, UrMomsHouse. Subscribe to our Newsletter, The Publish Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 202251 min

Our thoughts on Elon Musk's Twitter [Creator Support]

Today on the podcast, we're talking about Elon Musk's changes at Twitter, and answering questions from our community. Ask us a question on Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 03, 202246 min

4 predictions for the future of the creator economy [Creator Support]

On this episode of Creator Support, we answer questions about YouTube's ad revenue declining, how to focus on story in videos, and how creators should use their platforms. Read our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 202251 min

3 genius strategies Dream used to get 31 million subscribers

Today on the podcast, we're explaining Dream's strategy to grow an audience of 31 million people, and discussing whether or not his face reveal was a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 202219 min

What a YouTube producer actually does [Creator Support]

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're answering questions from our audience. We're breaking down the various behind-the-scenes roles at a YouTube channel, how to price your content when someone wants to license it, and how to find your niche as a creator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 202246 min

How to make a comeback on YouTube [Creator Support]

On this episode of Creator Support, we answer questions about hiring a CEO, whether using popular music is worth it, and how to make a comeback on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 202233 min

Lessons from a Master Storyteller: Hasan Minhaj

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing comedian Hasan Minhaj about his new special, The King's Jester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 20221 hr 13 min

How to develop discipline: A conversation with Ryan Holiday

Today we're publishing an interview with author and philosopher Ryan Holiday. Ryan 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 abo...

Oct 03, 20222 hr 4 min

The story behind Twitch's worst week ever

Twitch just had the worst week we've ever seen for a social media platform. Colin and Samir explain what happened, how creators are reacting, and answer the big question: Is this the beginning of the end for Twitch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202237 min
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