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, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep 343•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Nov 26, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 in...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep 341•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Nov 09, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 bet...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Oct 15, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 09, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Sep 17, 2024•3 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Check out Spotter Studio On this episode of the show, we're sharing takeaways from VidSummit 2024 and thoughts Armchair Expert's new YouTube channel.
Sep 10, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we discuss recent headlines in the creator economy.
Aug 27, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today on the show, we interview Courage and Nadeshot from 100 Thieves about the company, the future of esports and gaming.
Aug 20, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we chat with Hollywood showrunner Scott Gimple about the battle between YouTube and Netflix.
Aug 13, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we interview Hollywood showrunner Scott Gimple in an audio-exclusive interview.
Aug 05, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jul 30, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jul 24, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jul 15, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jul 03, 2024•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our thoughts on the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Jun 24, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jun 17, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jun 10, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jun 10, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
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