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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

An Honest Conversation with Linus Tech Tips

YouTube Creators, Try Spotter Studio Free: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir Today we're joined by Linus Sebastian, founder of Linus Tech Tips and Linus Media Group. He has been a staple in the YouTube tech scene for 16 years. What began as a corporate task creating videos for a computer store has evolved into a media empire with 16 million subscribers. Linus shared the highs and lows of scaling his business, from nearly running out of money during the channel’s infancy to becoming...

Dec 26, 20242 hr 16 minEp. 343

Jake Shane: from TikTok to Hollywood

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we interview internet personality Jake Shane about his success on TikTok, bringing his short-form audience to YouTube, and what's next for Jake Shane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 20241 hr 17 min

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on the Future of Podcasts

On this episode the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Spotify CEO and Founder Daniel Ek. We talk through Spotify's recent announcements on podcast monetization, discovery and data, and Daniel's vision for the future of video on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 20241 hr

Dude Perfect on their path to Billion-Dollar YouTube Brand

Try Spotter Studio FREE for 60 days: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir In this episode of The Colin and Samir Show , we sit down with the creators of Dude Perfect to explore their $100M raise, their ambitious plans to scale, and why they turned down a full buyout. From hiring their first CEO to building new ventures like Dude Perfect World and their family-friendly app, the team reveals how they’re transitioning from YouTube creators to a billion-dollar media brand. Plus, we dive i...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 341

How YouTube Podcasts Decided the 2024 Election

A media analysis and discussion about the 2024 U.S. Election largely being called "The Podcast Election." 00:00 Trump vs Harris, by the numbers 05:02 Available Time Spent is the key 07:43 Media Comparison, Trump vs Harris 11:16 How Media & Politics Have Evolved 13:43 Presidential Podcast Teams 16:49 What's Next? 23:44 Takeaways for Creators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 09, 202432 min

Dr. Peter Attia on How to Increase Creativity and Prevent YouTube Burnout

In this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Dr. Peter Attia to cover the science behind creativity and the strategies to prevent burnout on YouTube. Dr. Attia shares actionable steps like setting boundaries to protect your personal time, using exercise to regulate dopamine levels, and establishing small, sustainable habits that support long-term health and productivity for creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 39 min

Good Good Golf: The YouTubers Saving the Golf Industry

In this episode of "The Colin and Samir Show," Good Good Golf members Garrett, Colin, and Max discuss starting Good Good, why golf is growing in popularity on YouTube and how they've built a successful apparel company. Start your store on Shopify today at http://shopify.com/colinandsamir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 20241 hr 5 min

The Future of Creativity with Scott Belsky, Adobe Chief Strategy Officer

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Scott Belsky , Chief Strategy Officer at Adobe and founder of Behance, to dive into the future of creativity in the age of AI. Scott shares his insights on how technology is reshaping creative work, shifting the focus from how to do things to what to create. We explore topics like the rise of creative confidence, the development of taste, and the ethical challenges AI presents for creators. Scott also talks about the blurring lines be...

Oct 22, 20241 hr 9 min

Are we too easy on AI?

On this episode of Creator Support, Colin and Samir answer questions about video podcast thumbnails, their latest video and what's happening in the creator economy. Watch Adobe MAX: https://www.adobe.com/max.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 202451 min

We Predict the Future of YouTube

Get 60 days of Spotter Studio free: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colin-and-samir-pod What will YouTube look like in 2050? We took what we learned from YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, top creators and Mark Zuckerberg to predict the future of YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 202434 min

We interviewed the YouTuber taking down Netflix: Kinigra Deon

Sign up for Bitdefender Security for Creators: https://bitdefend.me/SecurityForCreators On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we interview scripted content creator Kinigra Deon. Kinigra is building a YouTube channel that rivals Netflix, with three TV-length episodes published every week. In the conversation, we talk about how Kinigra got her start, building an entertainment studio in Alabama and her goal of winning an Emmy. Check out Spotter Studio: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colin...

Sep 25, 20242 hr 1 min

How Cleo Abram Dominated YouTube in 1 Year

Start Brainstorming with Spotter Studio: http://partner.Spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir Colin and Samir interview Cleo Abram about her rise on YouTube, her show Huge If True and where she finds ideas for her videos. Cleo is a former Vox journalist that left to go independent and make her show on YouTube. Huge If True is an optimistic show about science and technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 17, 20242 hr 27 min

Scott Galloway's No Bullsh*t Business Advice for Creative People

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Scott Galloway. Scott is an entrepreneur, speaker, creator and marketing professor that we've admired for a long time. In this episode, we hear Scott's thoughts on the creator economy, his career advice for young people, predictions for the advertising industry, and more. 00:00 Intro 3:21 Why you should become a YouTuber in 2024 06:26 How Scott Galloway invests in storytelling 12:03 AI is Ozempic for corporations 15:10 How to say whatever you want ...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 22 min

A Brutally Honest Conversation about 100 Thieves

Today on the show, we interview Courage and Nadeshot from 100 Thieves about the company, the future of esports and gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 20241 hr 43 min

How YouTube accidentally beat Netflix

Today we chat with Hollywood showrunner Scott Gimple about the battle between YouTube and Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 202443 min

A Hollywood Showrunner’s POV on YouTube

This week, we interview Hollywood showrunner Scott Gimple in an audio-exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 202449 min

Why Rhett and Link are Making a TV Show (On Their Own Terms)

On February 6, comedy duo Rhett and Link uploaded a video titled "We're Done." After a decade-plus of trying to pitch film projects to traditional Hollywood studios, they announced that they're opting instead to produce a TV-style show with the team they've built at Mythical...and distribute it directly through their YouTube channel. A couple weeks later, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman went to Mythical's studio in Burbank to learn more about the show — and talk to Rhett and Link abou...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 3 min

13 Years of YouTube Knowledge in 46 Minutes

We've been building YouTube channels together for over 13 years. Today, we break down how we'd start a channel from scratch. Enter our MacBook giveaway: https://www.thepublishpress.com/macbook-giveaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 202449 min

AI companies are stealing from YouTubers

Today on The Colin and Samir Show, we break down the story about companies like Apple using data from YouTube videos to train AI, and answer Creator Support questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 202445 min

The Fast Approaching Death of Hot Ones

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we break down why BuzzFeed is trying — and failing — to sell Hot Ones for $70 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 202438 min

How Hasan Piker became the most successful (& hated) political streamer

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we’re joined by Hasan Piker. Hasan is one of Twitch's most prominent streamers. On his streams, he reacts to politics and global news to over 2.6 million Twitch followers. His live coverage of the 2020 US Presidential election brought in over 230,000 live viewers. He’s also done collaborations with politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. With this being an Election year in the US, we wanted to bring Hasan on to talk about the role of creators when it comes t...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 50 min

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, 202436 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

Alex Banayan: 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, 20241 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, 20241 hr 35 min

PrestonGoes: The Rise of the Next Big YouTuber

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, 20241 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, 202446 min
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