What happens when a creator gets cancelled
Today on the show, we're discussing Logan Paul, changes in the New Year and what's in and what's out.
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
Our conversation with Elon Musk
Today on the podcast, we're covering our surprise conversation with Elon Musk, recapping the winners and losers of 2022, and answering Creator Support questions.
The future of Twitter without Elon Musk
Today on the podcast, Evan Luzzatto, Chairman of the digital agency Sociallyte, is back to break down the future of Twitter and answer Creator Support questions.
Predicting the impact of AI on creators
On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions about AI, how parents should support kids who want to be creators, and more.
Year in Review: Analyzing YouTube's Top 10 moments of 2022
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're reviewing the biggest moments on YouTube in 2022. Tell us what we missed on Reddit. Order Publish Press merch.
We lost
Today on Creator Support, we're recapping the Streamys and answering questions from our audience.
The Full Story of Mark Rober
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing Mark Rober at his studio. Watch the studio tour.
The Cure for Loneliness as a Creator [Creator Support]
On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we discuss fixes for loneliness, our predictions for the Streamys and Spotify Wrapped. Ask us a question on Reddit or through the Publish Press.
Making sense of Elon Musk's Twitter
On this episode we're joined by Evan Luzzatto, Chairman of the digital agency Sociallyte, to discuss the latest with Elon Musk's Twitter. Evan is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Organization for Social Media Safety. Connect with Evan: @Eluzzy Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the Creator Economy
What FTX's collapse means for creators [Creator Support]
Today on the show, we're covering what FTX's collapse means for creators, answering questions about our Beast Burger documentary, and explaining how creators should use LinkedIn.
The Making of our MrBeast Burger Documentary
On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with editor Chris Schwaar to talk about the making of "24 hours with MrBeast." Watch the documentary.
Why everyone is getting fired in the Creator Economy
This week we're talking about why Meta laid off 11,000 employees, how you should split revenue as creative partners and Casey Neistat's advice for creators. Subscribe to our newsletter here
Inside the complicated business of Vlogging: Interview with UrMomAshley
This week we are diving into the world of lifestyle vlogging and chatting with a creator named Ashely Alexander aka UrMomAshley. We talk about her rise to over 1.4M subscribers, how she learned how to price herself, and lessons from the very public fallout of her previous group, UrMomsHouse. Subscribe to our Newsletter, The Publish Press
Our thoughts on Elon Musk's Twitter [Creator Support]
Today on the podcast, we're talking about Elon Musk's changes at Twitter, and answering questions from our community. Ask us a question on Reddit.
4 predictions for the future of the creator economy [Creator Support]
On this episode of Creator Support, we answer questions about YouTube's ad revenue declining, how to focus on story in videos, and how creators should use their platforms. Read our predictions.
3 genius strategies Dream used to get 31 million subscribers
Today on the podcast, we're explaining Dream's strategy to grow an audience of 31 million people, and discussing whether or not his face reveal was a good idea.
What a YouTube producer actually does [Creator Support]
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're answering questions from our audience. We're breaking down the various behind-the-scenes roles at a YouTube channel, how to price your content when someone wants to license it, and how to find your niche as a creator.
How to make a comeback on YouTube [Creator Support]
On this episode of Creator Support, we answer questions about hiring a CEO, whether using popular music is worth it, and how to make a comeback on YouTube.
Lessons from a Master Storyteller: Hasan Minhaj
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing comedian Hasan Minhaj about his new special, The King's Jester.
How it actually felt to cross 1 million subscribers [Creator Support]
On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk about crossing 1 million subscribers, Dream's face reveal and our interview process.
How to develop discipline: A conversation with Ryan Holiday
Today we're publishing an interview with author and philosopher Ryan Holiday. Ryan 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.
Our response to getting copied on YouTube [Creator Support]
Today on the podcast, we're reflecting on Day 1 of VidSummit and answering questions from our community. Ask us a question on Reddit
The story behind Twitch's worst week ever
Twitch just had the worst week we've ever seen for a social media platform. Colin and Samir explain what happened, how creators are reacting, and answer the big question: Is this the beginning of the end for Twitch?
How YouTube is about to change forever [Creator Support]
On this episode of Creator Support, we're covering YouTube's changes to Shorts monetization, what Casey Neistat's return to vlogging means for YouTube and what to do with free stuff.
How Jarvis Johnson Quit His Job to Sit and Talk to Millions
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing commentary creator Jarvis Johnson on how he got his start on YouTube and what makes the commentary genre work.
How we deal with jealousy [Creator Support]
On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we're covering: Creator economy headlines How we deal with jealousy of other creators How to tell you IRL friends about being a creator
What creators can learn from professional athletes — our conversation with lacrosse star Paul Rabil
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're talking to our friend Paul Rabil about what creators and professional athletes have in common. We also talk about his new documentary, Fate of a Sport, and how he changed the trajectory of the sport of lacrosse.
What really happened at the MrBeast Burger opening
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're sharing our experience at MrBeast's first physical burger restaurant. We're also answering questions about how to know when something is working on YouTube and improving your skills as a creator.
How Rhett and Link Failed their way to 8 Billion Views on YouTube
Rhett and Link have been making YouTube videos for over 15 years. They now have a successful media company with over 120 employees and continue to put our content daily. Colin and Samir sit down with them to discuss their biggest failures, advice for future creators and decision to build a media company.
What the end of Instagram means for small businesses [Creator Support]
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're talking about the end of Instagram, why we're not making YouTube Shorts and how to pick a platform to focus on. Ask us a question on our Reddit.