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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

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

C&S Rewind: The Full Story of MrBeast

In this episode first published in 2021, we sit down with MrBeast for our first full interview with him. We hear about his childhood, his dedication to a YouTuber, why he invested $10M into a studio and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 20231 hr 58 min

An Unfiltered Conversation with Kurtis Conner

Today on the show we're interviewing comedian Kurtis Conner about how he built a successful YouTube channel and a career in stand up comedy. Learn more about Discord: https://discord.com/servershop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 20232 hr 7 min

Why creator economy startups are struggling

Today on Creator Support, we talk about creator economy startups, our least favorite trends on YouTube right now and explain why you should publish "bad" videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 202334 min

Should creators unionize?

Today on Creator Support, Colin and Samir talk about the emergence of creator unions and answer questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 202338 min

An Unfiltered Conversation with Brittany Broski

Today in our interview with Brittany Broski, we talk about her early days on TikTok, how she brought her audience over to YouTube, her predatory (former) manager, and more. 90,000+ read our free newsletter that breaks down the business of creators. Sign up: https://bit.ly/publish-press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 20232 hr 19 min

An Honest Review of the Dude Perfect App

On this episode of Creator Support, we review the new Dude Perfect app, talk about our interview with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and answer questions from the audience. Learn more about Server Shops: https://bit.ly/discordcas Course waitlist: https://6vztyf11n6j.typeform.com/to/wHyBv4BN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 202348 min

We interviewed the CEO of YouTube

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan. We cover how YouTube is paying creators, the challenges of AI, Neal's advice for creators and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 202358 min

The Curse of a Viral Video

On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about what can go wrong after a video goes viral, how to turn sudden growth on YouTube into a brand deal, and recap AI announcements from Meta and YouTube. Check out Uscreen: https://www.uscreen.tv/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 05, 202340 min

The Absurd Business of Being an Internet Prankster (ft. Max Fosh)

In our interview with Max Fosh, we talk about how he got his start on YouTube, where he gets ideas and how he sets himself apart from others in the challenge genre. Book a Demo with the Spotter team: http://join.spotter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 20231 hr 50 min

AI YouTubers are already replacing us

On today's episode of Creator Support, we cover AI YouTubers, answer a question from Casey Neistat and share a gripe from the audience. Thanks to Beacons for sponsoring this episode. Check out our custom domain with Beacons AI and name dot com: colinandsamir.bio Get your own here: https://bit.ly/creatorsupportpod-bcns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 202334 min

Unpacking YouTube’s $14 billion NFL investment

In this episode, we cover YouTube's deal with the NFL, creator sports events, and give editors some emotional support. Take the course survey: https://6vztyf11n6j.typeform.com/to/wHyBv4BN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202340 min

An Honest Conversation with MrWhosetheBoss

Arun Maini, aka MrWhosetheBoss, has been uploading to YouTube since 2011. In this interview, we talk about standing out in the tech genre, how he does millions of views per video and his storytelling structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 20231 hr 58 min

Did MrBeast ruin YouTube?

On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about sensational titles, MrBeast's impact on YouTube and the difference between a documentary and video essay on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 202347 min

3 books that made us better YouTubers

Today on Creator Support, we talk about our favorite books, Nebula, and recap the Streamys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 202353 min

How to craft the perfect YouTube intro

This week, we talk about the YouTube video intro checklist, what we learned from the Sidemen's manager, and how to balance creating long and short form content. Join the waitlist for Server Shops on Discord: http://bit.ly/3snRxO5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 202346 min

The Man Behind the Sidemen's $100M Empire

Today on the Colin and Samir, we sit down with Jordan Schwarzenberger, the Sidemen's manager. We cover how Jordan pitched the Sidemen, the ups and downs of launching Sides, and why he won't work with anyone else. The sponsor of this episode, Upwork, has helped us hire talented people all over the world for every part of the creative process - from thumbnail design to video editing to animations. And now we’re using Upwork to hire AI experts. Visit https://obvs.ly/colinandsamir now to sign up to ...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 44 min

7 habits of highly successful YouTubers

On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about building good habits, hosting a good creator event, and explain who Bobbi Althoff is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 202348 min

How Ali Abdaal makes $5,741,266.32 a year on YouTube

We interview Ali Abdaal about his business, how he started making YouTube videos, and his advice to aspiring creators. Apply to access Spotter Labs: http://join.spotter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 20232 hr 5 min

We broke the 3 laws of YouTube

Creator Support is back! We're talking about what we learned over our break, and answering questions about YouTube stalking, thumbnail strategy and product placement deals on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202351 min
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