Dude Perfect’s struggle with YouTube
This week we explore the journey of Dude Perfect and how they found success on YouTube
Episodes
The Colin and Samir Show
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
Jack Conte: The Unexpected Story of Patreon
This week we chat with Jack Conte about his journey from musician to founder to a $4 billion dollar valuation with Patreon. This episode is sponsored by Cometeer Coffee, check out the future of Coffee here: http://cometeer.com/colinandsamir
Elle Mills: Life after Burnout
This week Colin and Samir sit down with Elle Mills to discuss life after YouTube burnout. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn about the creator economy: www.thepublishpress.com
How Squid Game saved Netflix
Colin and Samir discuss how Squid Game Saved Netflix and what creators can learn from the storytelling tactics Squid Games used to keep our attention. Subscribe to our free creator economy newsletter: https://www.thepublishpress.com/ Watch the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/colinandsamir
The Future of YouTube: A Conversation with YouTube Chief Business Officer Robert Kyncl
Learn about the Creator Economy every week in 5 minutes or less - Subscribe to the Publish Press In this episode Colin and Samir chat with YouTube Chief Business Officer Robert Kyncl about the future of the platform and how creators can build long term businesses with YouTube.
The Silent Genius of Khaby Lame
Khaby Lame is the second biggest TikTok creator in the world, but different from Charli D'amelio and Addison Rae, he doesn't speak... Colin and Samir breakdown why he's grown so much over the past year going from factory worker in Italy to 114 Million Followers on TikTok.
Predicting the Future of the Creator Economy
Colin and Samir talk through their predictions for the future of the Creator Economy. These predictions are directly from our newsletter, The Publish Press, subscribe here: http://thepublishpress.com
The Dark Side of the Charli and Dixie D'amelio
This week we chat about the new D'amelio show and the dark side of social media stardom. This story was covered first in our newsletter, The Publish Press, subscribe to get creator economy news in your inbox every tuesday and friday - http://www.thepublishpress.com
The Full Story of MrBeast
This week we sit down with MrBeast to hear his full story, talk about his new $10M studio and his upcoming endeavors. Subscribe to our weekly Creator Economy newsletter, The Publish Press at www.thepublishpress.com
A Conversation with MrBeast’s Mom
This week we're chatting with Mr. Beasts Mom to learn about her perspective on how her son went from being Jimmy Donaldson, to Mr. Beast. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.thepublishpress.com
Dear Emma Chamberlain, You've Changed
On this weeks episode we explore Emma Chamberlains change in style on YouTube. Subscribe to our Creator economy newsletter, The Publish Press for creator news every tuesday and friday: thepublishpress.com. This weeks show is supported by Storyblocks.
Why the Paul Brothers are Saving the Boxing Industry ft. Hayden Hillier Smith
This week we interview Logan Paul's editor, Hayden Hillier Smith about how Logan and Jake Paul are impacting the Boxing industry. Subscribe to The Publish Press to get creator economy news to your inbox every tuesday and friday: http://thepublishpress.com
The Wildly Lucrative world of Ice Cream TikTok ft. Dylan Lemay
check out presspublish.shop to shop our first ever Press Publish Drop Type in "PODSQUAD" at checkout and see what happens... And check out Dylan Lemay on TikTok to follow along with this interview!
72 hours with the most popular YouTuber on the planet, Mr. Beast.
We spent 72 Hours with Mr. Beast and here's what we learned.
Why does everyone leave the Hype House?
Today on the channel we're talking about creator houses and how the Hype House has found a way to thrive after stars like Charli D'Amelio and Addison Rae have moved on. Partner with Jellysmack and tell them we sent you! → http://www.Jellysmack.com
He sold his company to Amazon for $970,000,000 ft Justin Kan
We interview Twitch Co-founder, Justin Kan about his story, selling his company to Amazon and why he's starting a YouTube Channel.
👋🏽 Hey It’s Samir.
A quick update from Samir.
Tai Verdes: The making of a modern day popstar
This week we interview Tai Verdes to talk about how he rose to fame on TikTok and build an fan base for his music. We caught up with Tai a week before he headlined Lollapalooza
The TikTok Cult Leader - Victoria Paris
NOTE: This episode includes Explicit Language. This week we are interviewing TikTok creator, Victoria Paris. We Chat with her about how she grew from 0 to 1M subscribers in 6 months and how she plans on growing her business from here on out. Subscribe to our Creator Economy newsletter, The Publish Press.
How College Athlete Vloggers became Millionaires Overnight.
This week, we're talking about how College athletes can now monetize their name image and likeness, most notably - through Social Media. Do you like stories like these? Check out our newsletter: www.thepublishpress.com
The High Price of Airrack's Success
Part 2 of our interview with Airrack.
How Much Money Airrack Makes with 1M subscribers on YouTube
Today we speak to YouTuber Airrack about his business after hitting 1 million subscribers by collaborating with creators like Logan Paul and MrBeast. Partner with Jellysmack and tell them we sent you! → http://www.Jellysmack.com If you're a creator looking to grow your audience and your business, definitely check out Jellysmack
The Disney-Fication of the Nelk Boys
This week we discuss the Nelk Boy's new venture - Happy Dad Seltzer and talk about how they are following a similar strategy to Disney. If you want a visual reference for the episode, just search Walt Disney's synergy map from 1952. if you want creator news delivered straight to your inbox every tuesday and friday, subscribe at http://www.thepublishpress.com
Being a YouTuber in India ft. Sejal Kumar
Sejal Kumar is a talented YouTube Creator from New Delhi, India. We speak with her today about YouTube in India and her trajectory as a career creator. Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring the episode, Check out http://www.Storyblocks.com/ColinandSamir
We played Roblox so you don't have to...
This week, we explore the wild world of Roblox Thanks to Public.com for sponsoring this episode - get started on Public.com by downloading the app and entering code CREATORS for $10 in free stock.
Ryan Trahan: From college dropout to the YouTube trending page
This week we interview Ryan Trahan about his rise from college dropout to full time creator. Subscribe to the The Publish Press at ThePublishPress.com Watch the full interview at youtube.com/colinandsamir
Is TikTok Ruining the Music Industry?
TikTok has become the modern Radio, this week, we talk about it's impact on the music industry as a whole. Thanks to Slip Stream for sponsoring this episode, Head over to http://www.slip.stream and enter your email in to access 1000+ free tracks. Subscribe to get access to the biggest music catalog on the internet - the tracks are great, check out http://www.slip.stream and let us know what you think!
Why Creators are opening Hotels ft Shelby Church
The next wave of Creator merch is here - and it's experiential. We're seeing creators transition from the digital space to the physical space - In this episode we talk to Shelby Church about why she's opening an Airbnb. Thanks to Public.com for sponsoring this episode, Sign up at http://www.Public.com/creatorsinvest and get started with $10 in free stock, also follow Colin... 🙌
How Dixie D'Amelio Murdered Late Night
Sign up for The Publish Press at www.ThePublishPress.com Talk shows like Dixie D'Amelio's Early Late Show are taking over YouTube. Others include Impaulsive, Tiny Meat Gang, and WVFRM.
Selling our first NFT pt 1
This episode is all about how we minted our first NFT and put it up for auction. Check out the Auction here: http://colinandsamir.mirror.xyz