The Colin and Samir Show

Today on The Colin & Samir Show we're dissecting Luke Nichols (Outdoor Boys) decision to walk away from 15 million YouTube subscribers at the peak of his career. Then we give our takeways from last weeks YouTube Brandcast event, helping to make sense of where YouTube is heading as a platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we speak with Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn founder, OpenAI investor, and now one of the first people to launch an AI version of himself. We interview both Reid AI and the real Reid to explore what AI means for the future of storytelling. We dive into the biggest questions facing creators today: Will AI help us scale or replace us? What happens to trust in an era of deepfakes? And how do creators stay ahead when anyone can prompt instead of produce? Reid shares his outlook on the creator economy’s next chapter — and how creators can use AI to turn disruption into opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

This week on the Colin and Samir Show, we explore the Creator Camp Film Festival—a new experiment in creator-led cinema organized by Max Reisinger. Creator Camp is building a new economic model for film that bypasses Hollywood gatekeepers. We also talk with Max about the challenges of monetizing art on the internet, the evolving relationship between creators and studios, and what it might look like to build the A24 of YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Get better ideas for YouTube — https://www.colinandsamir.com/ideas This week on The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with YouTube strategist Paddy Galloway — the mind behind 10 billion views annually on YouTube. Paddy shares behind-the-scenes insights on how top-performing videos come to life, what separates average uploads from breakout hits, and the exact frameworks that are helping small channels go viral. We dive into real-world case studies from creators like Johnny Harris and MrBeast to brands like Red Bull and the Philadelphia Eagles, analyzing what made those uploads explode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk about YouTube's push for creators to win Emmys, answer questions from the audience, including how to find an "internship" to get experience as a creator, and share takeaways from SXSW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Try Airalo and use code COLIN&SAMIR3 for $3 off your first eSIM https://try.airalo.com/ColinSamir On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Johnny and Iz Harris to talk about the future of news on YouTube. Johnny and Iz explain their mission to provide context-driven news with their company New Press, the evolution of Johnny's YouTube channel, and the business model for journalism on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

On the episode of The Colin and Samir Show, Patreon CEO Jack Conte joins us to share his advice for creators in 2025. We dive into the evolution of the internet from the follower model to the "For You" era, the impact of short-form content, and what it means for creators trying to build sustainable businesses. Join our free live workshop on the 3 rules of YouTube: https://courses.colinandsamir.com/3-rules-live-session Read the Patreon State of Create Report: https://news.patreon.com/articles/state-of-create Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

In this episode, we break down key insights from Spotter Summit, including Kevin Hart’s top advice for creators, what creators can take from Beast Games, and major trends shaping 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Check out InVideo AI: https://invideo.io/i/ColinandSamir In this episode with Pokimane, we dive into her early days on Twitch, the business moves that shaped her career, and the challenges of being both a creator and entrepreneur. Pokimane shares insights on diversifying income streams, launching a snack brand, handling internet drama, and navigating the evolution of live streaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Snapchat founder and CEO, Evan Spiegel, for a deep dive into the evolution of social media, the future of technology, and the role of Snapchat in the creator economy. Evan shares his insights on the future of wearables like Spectacles, the TikTok ban, how social media shapes culture and politics, what it takes to build a product that connects people, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

Check out Spotter Studio: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir In our fifth interview with Jimmy Donaldson, we break down MrBeast's biggest year yet. From launching the most expensive unscripted reality show of all time—Beast Games on Prime Video—to scaling Feastables, and pushing the limits of YouTube, Jimmy opens up about the challenges of such fast-paced growth. In the interview, we cover the relationship between creators and Hollywood, his mission to disrupt Big Chocolate, how he continues to innovate on YouTube and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

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 a leader in the creator economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

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 into their content strategy, scaling challenges, and what the next chapter holds for YouTube's most iconic group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

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 between creators and creatives, and how personalization will change how we experience content. If you’re a creator or creative professional navigating today’s fast-evolving landscape, this conversation is packed with insights to help you stay ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2024

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-and-samir-pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024

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 21:30 Scott Galloway's advice for YouTubers 26:20 The future of creator economy according to Scott Galloway 33:40 The attention economy explained 40:03 Where young people should look for jobs 47:10 Scott Galloway's advice for Colin and Samir 58:12 YouTube vs Netflix 1:04:00 The Algebra of Wealth Enter to win the Ridge sweepstakes: https://ridge.com/colinandsamir US-only, no purchase necessary, ends 9/13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we discuss recent headlines in the creator economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024

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 about their complicated history with Hollywood. This interview was part of "The Year Creators Went Hollywood," the cover story for The Publish Paper: Volume 2. It's a 28-page print zine we made that features original stories, artwork, and photography — get your copy here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

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 to politics. Whether or not you agree with his views on politics, this is an important discussion about news and information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

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 "Creators on Creators" conversation appears in Volume 2 of The Publish Press Newspaper, a full-color, 28-page print zine we're dropping on June 28th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2024

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 online communities too large can paradoxically make their impact lesser. Plus: Stick to the end for Colin and Samir's thoughts on what creators can learn from John about how to make real impact in viewers' lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2024

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/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2024