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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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We want your feedback

We're taking a break this week while we're on vacation, but as we hit the halfway point of 2024, we want your feedback on the show and what you want us to cover this year. Fill out this form to let us know what you want to hear on the Colin and Samir Show. Thanks for your suggestions, and for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 03, 20242 min

Key Takeaways from Cannes Lions

Our thoughts on the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 202435 min

Creators on Creators: Cleo Abram x Johnny Harris

At the beginning of 2024, mass layoffs decimated newsrooms, leading some pundits to proclaim that the media industry was facing an "extinction-level event." But there are bright spots despite the uncertainty, starting with a pair of video journalists and longtime friends: Cleo Abram and Johnny Harris. We called up the duo to invite you into one of their conversations — on what it means to go "independent," the potential of creator-led media businesses, and Johnny's love for...moss. This "Creator...

Jun 20, 202454 min

How this college dropout caught the attention of billionaires

On this episode, we interview Alex Banayan about his book The Third Door, and how he successfully interviewed leaders across fields through cold email outreach. Alex shares lessons about networking, outreach and providing value that every creator needs to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 20242 hr 37 min

We interviewed the Head of Instagram: Adam Mosseri

A conversation with the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri. If you want to ask Adam a question, follow him on Instagram @Mosseri, he does a weekly Q&A on Fridays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 20242 hr 35 min

The Unknown YouTuber you should be watching

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we’re interviewing Preston Summerrow, aka Prestongoes. Preston is an up-and-coming creator, with just under 600K subscribers. Over the last year, his videos have exploded. On this episode, we'll explore how he figured out what works on YouTube and his advice for creators. Check out Preston's Channel: @prestongoes Launch your business on Shopify: http://www.shopify.com/colinandsamir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 20242 hr 59 min

Why the Try Guys are starting a streaming service

Subscribe to The Publish Press The Try Guys are starting a streaming platform called 2nd Try, which will publish a new slate of original shows. To learn more about the strategy behind 2nd Try, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman interview Try Guys cofounders Zach Kornfeld and Keith Habersberger. Read the story about 2nd Try in the Publish Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 202447 min

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, 202436 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, 202447 min

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 23 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, 202434 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, 202435 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, 202432 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, 202430 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 9 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 26 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, 202434 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, 202435 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, 20242 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, 20243 hr 37 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, 202425 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, 20243 hr 45 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, 202440 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