The Colin and Samir Show

The Colin and Samir Show

Colin and Samir

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.

Lessons in Creativity from Kevin Hart, Beast Games and Adam Grant

Lessons in Creativity from Kevin Hart, Beast Games and Adam Grant

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

Feb 19, • 48:09

An Unfiltered Conversation with Pokimane

An Unfiltered Conversation with Pokimane

Check out InVideo AI: https://invideo.io/i/ColinandSamirIn 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

Feb 12, • 2:06:00

We interviewed the CEO of Snapchat

We interviewed the CEO of Snapchat

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

Feb 5, • 1:11:13

MrBeast Reflects on Beast Games, Feastables, and the State of YouTube

MrBeast Reflects on Beast Games, Feastables, and the State of YouTube

Check out Spotter Studio: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamirIn 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,

Jan 29, • 1:20:19

Buying and Selling 2025 Creator Economy Trends

Buying and Selling 2025 Creator Economy Trends

Dec 31, 2024 • 1:17:21

An Honest Conversation with Linus Tech Tips

An Honest Conversation with Linus Tech Tips

YouTube Creators, Try Spotter Studio Free: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamirToday 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

Dec 26, 2024 • 2:12:16

Jake Shane: from TikTok to Hollywood

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.

Dec 10, 2024 • 1:14:40

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on the Future of Podcasts

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.

Nov 26, 2024 • 58:05

Dude Perfect on their path to Billion-Dollar YouTube Brand

Dude Perfect on their path to Billion-Dollar YouTube Brand

Try Spotter Studio FREE for 60 days: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamirIn 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

Nov 19, 2024 • 1:21:08

Why Amazon Invested in the Creator Economy: With Spotter CEO Aaron DeBevoise

Why Amazon Invested in the Creator Economy: With Spotter CEO Aaron DeBevoise

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, Samir talks to Spotter CEO Aaron DeBevoise about Amazon's recent investment in Spotter and what it means for the creator economy. Through the partnership, Amazon will expand its work with creators in digital content, ecommerce, and more.

Nov 18, 2024 • 36:28

How YouTube Podcasts Decided the 2024 Election

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 numbers05:02 Available Time Spent is the key07:43 Media Comparison, Trump vs Harris11:16 How Media & Politics Have Evolved13:43 Presidential Podcast Teams16:49 What's Next?23:44 Takeaways for Creators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2024 • 30:42

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

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.

Nov 4, 2024 • 1:35:53

Good Good Golf: The YouTubers Saving the Golf Industry

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

Oct 29, 2024 • 1:02:43

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

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

Oct 22, 2024 • 1:10:44

Are we too easy on AI?

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

Oct 15, 2024 • 48:44

We Predict the Future of YouTube

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.

Oct 9, 2024 • 32:57

We interviewed the YouTuber taking down Netflix: Kinigra Deon

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/col

Sep 25, 2024 • 1:56:32

How Cleo Abram Dominated YouTube in 1 Year

How Cleo Abram Dominated YouTube in 1 Year

Start Brainstorming with Spotter Studio: http://partner.Spotterstudio.com/colinandsamirColin 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 • 2:31:09

VidSummit Takeaways, Colin and Samir Growing Pains, and Dax Shepard's $80M Deal

VidSummit Takeaways, Colin and Samir Growing Pains, and Dax Shepard's $80M Deal

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 • 52:10

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

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 wan

Sep 3, 2024 • 1:21:31

Ronaldo joins YouTube, AI scraping on YouTube and the 25 most influential creators

Ronaldo joins YouTube, AI scraping on YouTube and the 25 most influential creators

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we discuss recent headlines in the creator economy.

Aug 27, 2024 • 37:45

A Brutally Honest Conversation about 100 Thieves

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.

Aug 20, 2024 • 1:43:05

How YouTube accidentally beat Netflix

How YouTube accidentally beat Netflix

Today we chat with Hollywood showrunner Scott Gimple about the battle between YouTube and Netflix.

Aug 13, 2024 • 43:13

A Hollywood Showrunner’s POV on YouTube

A Hollywood Showrunner’s POV on YouTube

This week, we interview Hollywood showrunner Scott Gimple in an audio-exclusive interview.

Aug 5, 2024 • 48:59

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

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 ab

Aug 1, 2024 • 1:04:05

13 Years of YouTube Knowledge in 46 Minutes

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

Jul 30, 2024 • 49:20

AI companies are stealing from YouTubers

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.

Jul 24, 2024 • 46:17

The Fast Approaching Death of Hot Ones

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.

Jul 15, 2024 • 38:05

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

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 come

Jul 9, 2024 • 1:49:34

We want your feedback

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.

Jul 3, 2024 • 1:47

Key Takeaways from Cannes Lions

Key Takeaways from Cannes Lions

Our thoughts on the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Jun 24, 2024 • 34:43

Creators on Creators: Cleo Abram x Johnny Harris

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 "Creat

Jun 20, 2024 • 54:02

How this college dropout caught the attention of billionaires

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.

Jun 17, 2024 • 1:36:53

We interviewed the Head of Instagram: Adam Mosseri

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.

Jun 10, 2024 • 1:32:45

The Unknown YouTuber you should be watching

The Unknown YouTuber you should be watching

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 • 1:58:55

Why the Try Guys are starting a streaming service

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.

May 27, 2024 • 46:54

Is being a YouTuber a Recession-proof job?

Is being a YouTuber a Recession-proof job?

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.

May 20, 2024 • 35:49

The YouTube video that broke Hollywood

The YouTube video that broke Hollywood

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.

May 13, 2024 • 47:04

They sold their company to Snapchat (and then became YouTubers)

They sold their company to Snapchat (and then became YouTubers)

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.

May 6, 2024 • 2:22:58

Inside John Green's Film Premiere

Inside John Green's Film Premiere

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

May 2, 2024 • 33:55

When YouTubers ask for money

When YouTubers ask for money

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

Apr 29, 2024 • 35:22

How Mark Rober built the perfect creator business

How Mark Rober built the perfect creator business

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

Apr 22, 2024 • 32:07

We asked MKBHD about his 'devastating' Humane AI pin review

We asked MKBHD about his 'devastating' Humane AI pin review

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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 30:12

How to develop discipline: A conversation with Ryan Holiday (2022)

How to develop discipline: A conversation with Ryan Holiday (2022)

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.

Apr 15, 2024 • 2:08:51

The TikTok ban, Ryan’s World and YouTube Shorts monetization

The TikTok ban, Ryan’s World and YouTube Shorts monetization

Subscribe to The Publish Press Colin covers three creator economy headlines with Publish Press writers Nate Graber-Lipperman and Hannah Doyle.

Apr 8, 2024 • 33:05

An Unfiltered Conversation with Jesser (18.6M subscribers)

An Unfiltered Conversation with Jesser (18.6M subscribers)

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to Jesse Riedel about growing his YouTube channel, the future of watching sports and more.

Apr 1, 2024 • 1:24:18

Why YouTubers are fake retiring

Why YouTubers are fake retiring

Why does it seem like so many creators are retiring from YouTube, and then coming back? Colin and Samir explain.

Mar 25, 2024 • 33:45

Inside Nebula, the Creator-Owned Streaming Service

Inside Nebula, the Creator-Owned Streaming Service

On March 19, creator-owned streaming service Nebula announced its updated slate of scripted and unscripted original content, starting with a new division: Nebula News. To hear more about the platform's increasingly ambitious projects, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman called up Dave Wiskus, the CEO of Nebula. You can listen to their conversation on Nebula's plans for building a "pipeline" of premium creator programming—and why Dave thinks they're best positioned to bridge the gap betwee

Mar 20, 2024 • 34:52

MrBeast reveals his biggest project ever

MrBeast reveals his biggest project ever

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to MrBeast about his Amazon deal, his company Feastables, the future of YouTube, brand deals, and more. Sign up for Spotter's Title Exploder: https://sptr.la/title_exploder

Mar 18, 2024 • 1:32:32

Jacob Collier

Jacob Collier

Jacob Collier has been referred to as the Mozart of Gen Z, and has already won 6 Grammys at the age of 29. Today on the show, we interview Jacob about his creative process, dealing with the “genius” label and more.

Mar 4, 2024 • 2:36:31

Inside MKBHD's Eye-Opening Ridge Deal

Inside MKBHD's Eye-Opening Ridge Deal

Subscribe to The Publish Press On February 22, Marques Brownlee announced that he's joining accessories company Ridge (known best for its primary product, the Ridge Wallet) as chief creative partner and a member of Ridge’s six-person board. To hear more about how the deal came together, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman called up Sean Frank, the CEO of Ridge. You can listen to their conversation on Ridge's goals in becoming a "creator-led brand"—and why Marques signed on instead of buil

Feb 28, 2024 • 33:20

Surviving 48 hours with Ludwig

Surviving 48 hours with Ludwig

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMEP3Cc-BbQ Today we explore the world of streamer and YouTuber Ludwig Aghren. Colin and Samir visit his studio to learn about Mogul Moves and his Production studio Offbrand.

Feb 26, 2024 • 32:28

Hank Green Unpacks YouTube's Biggest Problems

Hank Green Unpacks YouTube's Biggest Problems

We interview YouTube legend Hank Green to discuss his company Complexly, his 17 years on YouTube, and the challenges that YouTube is facing. Get a free 30-day trial of Kajabi: http://kajabi.com/colinandsamir

Feb 19, 2024 • 2:13:02

Why YouTubers Love Apple Vision Pro

Why YouTubers Love Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro launch took over our feeds, across social media. Today, we're breaking down the economics of making tech review videos. Check out Kajabi

Feb 12, 2024 • 31:48

Inside The Sidemen's Netflix Deal

Inside The Sidemen's Netflix Deal

On January 30, British YouTube supergroup The Sidemen announced their latest project: a Netflix documentary, out next Wednesday. To hear more about how the deal came together, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman called up Jordan Schwarzenberger, the manager of The Sidemen. You can listen to their conversation on why The Sidemen went this route—and how it might impact creators' future opportunities with streaming platforms. Plus: Stick to the end to hear Colin and Samir's thoughts on wha

Feb 9, 2024 • 25:05

Why MatPat Quit YouTube

Why MatPat Quit YouTube

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing MatPat and Stephanie Patrick, the creators of The Game Theorists. In the conversation, we cover how they built their company, and why they're retiring from YouTube. Check out Spotter: http://spotter.com/colinandsamir

Feb 7, 2024 • 2:45:09

Our bizarre call with Elon Musk (one year later)

Our bizarre call with Elon Musk (one year later)

A year ago, we had a call with Elon Musk about how he could make Twitter (now X) a better platform for creators. MrBeast finally posted a full-length video on X, and shared how much he made from it. In this episode of the show, we’re breaking down the results from MrBeast’s video and sharing our thoughts on posting videos on X.

Jan 29, 2024 • 40:13

Mai Pham

Mai Pham

Today we speak with creator and entrepreneur Mai Pham. She's one of our youngest guests but also one of our most unique. After running away from home at 15 she started out on YouTube and never looked back, building a strong community and clothing brand called Alchemai.

Jan 22, 2024 • 1:13:46

A Brutally Honest Conversation with Smosh

A Brutally Honest Conversation with Smosh

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, the founders of Smosh.

Dec 18, 2023 • 2:13:46

Our thoughts on Yes Theory's new book, the most influential videos on YouTube, how to pick the right idea for a YouTube video

Our thoughts on Yes Theory's new book, the most influential videos on YouTube, how to pick the right idea for a YouTube video

On this episode of Creator Support, we discuss a new creative project, Yes Theory's new book and answer questions from the audience. Learn more about The Lighthouse.

Dec 14, 2023 • 38:12

We interviewed MrBeast’s newest employee: Dan Mace

We interviewed MrBeast’s newest employee: Dan Mace

Today on the show, we interview Dan Mace, the chief creative officer at Beast Philanthropy. Before working with Mr Beast, Dan worked with Casey Neistat and as a director. In this episode, Dan shares what he's learned working for two of the most influential creators on the platform.

Dec 11, 2023 • 2:29:13

Why MrBeast lost his YouTube record, how to improve the first 5 seconds of a video, recapping 2023 Trends

Why MrBeast lost his YouTube record, how to improve the first 5 seconds of a video, recapping 2023 Trends

On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about GTA VI, Twitch leaving South Korea and answer questions from the audience.

Dec 8, 2023 • 34:12

4 lessons from podcast legend Tim Ferriss that changed our business

4 lessons from podcast legend Tim Ferriss that changed our business

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we recap the 4 most impactful lessons we learned from Tim Ferriss. Listen to the full episode: An Eye-Opening Conversation with Podcast Legend Tim Ferriss

Dec 4, 2023 • 34:20

Emma Chamberlain on money, fame and the future of YouTube

Emma Chamberlain on money, fame and the future of YouTube

In this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Emma Chamberlain. We cover her relationship to YouTube, the impact of rejection on her career, and how she thinks about money.

Dec 1, 2023 • 2:51:21

The Murky Ethics of Clipping on YouTube

The Murky Ethics of Clipping on YouTube

On this episode of Creator Support, we cover the controversy around YouTube clips, go behind the scenes of our interview with Emma Chamberlain and interview a surprise guest. Read the article from Futurism

Dec 1, 2023 • 51:31

Why this YouTuber replaced himself with AI (Kwebbelkop interview)

Why this YouTuber replaced himself with AI (Kwebbelkop interview)

In this episode, we interview YouTube creatorsKwebbelkop, who created an AI version of himself to be the face of his 15 million subscriber channel.

Nov 23, 2023 • 44:15

Is TikTok ruining the music industry? (Our interview with AJR)

Is TikTok ruining the music industry? (Our interview with AJR)

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview the band AJR on the economics of music, building an audience and how TikTok has impacted the music industry.

Nov 21, 2023 • 1:26:48

C&S Rewind: The Full Story of MrBeast

C&S Rewind: The Full Story of MrBeast

In this episode first published in 2021, we sit down with MrBeast for our first full interview with him. We hear about his childhood, his dedication to a YouTuber, why he invested $10M into a studio and more.

Nov 18, 2023 • 1:57:32

YouTube's AI updates, our favorite videos of 2023, and what to do if your audience is disappearing

YouTube's AI updates, our favorite videos of 2023, and what to do if your audience is disappearing

On this episode of Creator Support, we break down YouTube's AI updates and answer questions from the audience.

Nov 16, 2023 • 39:48

Casey Neistat's Latest Video, Prime's $1M Golden Bottle, Responding to hate comments

Casey Neistat's Latest Video, Prime's $1M Golden Bottle, Responding to hate comments

In this episode, we answer questions from the audience, including the best ways to make money and when it's ok to defend yourself in the comments. Course waitlist: https://6vztyf11n6j.typeform.com/to/wHyBv4BN

Nov 9, 2023 • 41:03

An Unfiltered Conversation with Kurtis Conner

An Unfiltered Conversation with Kurtis Conner

Today on the show we're interviewing comedian Kurtis Conner about how he built a successful YouTube channel and a career in stand up comedy. Learn more about Discord: https://discord.com/servershop

Nov 7, 2023 • 2:07:27

Why creator economy startups are struggling

Why creator economy startups are struggling

Today on Creator Support, we talk about creator economy startups, our least favorite trends on YouTube right now and explain why you should publish "bad" videos.

Nov 2, 2023 • 33:30

Should creators unionize?

Should creators unionize?

Today on Creator Support, Colin and Samir talk about the emergence of creator unions and answer questions from the audience.

Oct 26, 2023 • 38:04

An Unfiltered Conversation with Brittany Broski

An Unfiltered Conversation with Brittany Broski

Today in our interview with Brittany Broski, we talk about her early days on TikTok, how she brought her audience over to YouTube, her predatory (former) manager, and more. 90,000+ read our free newsletter that breaks down the business of creators. Sign up: https://bit.ly/publish-press

Oct 23, 2023 • 2:19:23

An Honest Review of the Dude Perfect App

An Honest Review of the Dude Perfect App

On this episode of Creator Support, we review the new Dude Perfect app, talk about our interview with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and answer questions from the audience. Learn more about Server Shops: https://bit.ly/discordcas Course waitlist: https://6vztyf11n6j.typeform.com/to/wHyBv4BN

Oct 12, 2023 • 47:54

We interviewed the CEO of YouTube

We interviewed the CEO of YouTube

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan. We cover how YouTube is paying creators, the challenges of AI, Neal's advice for creators and more.

Oct 9, 2023 • 58:13

The Curse of a Viral Video

The Curse of a Viral Video

On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about what can go wrong after a video goes viral, how to turn sudden growth on YouTube into a brand deal, and recap AI announcements from Meta and YouTube. Check out Uscreen: https://www.uscreen.tv/

Oct 5, 2023 • 40:25

The Absurd Business of Being an Internet Prankster (ft. Max Fosh)

The Absurd Business of Being an Internet Prankster (ft. Max Fosh)

In our interview with Max Fosh, we talk about how he got his start on YouTube, where he gets ideas and how he sets himself apart from others in the challenge genre. Book a Demo with the Spotter team: http://join.spotter.com

Oct 2, 2023 • 1:50:24

AI YouTubers are already replacing us

AI YouTubers are already replacing us

On today's episode of Creator Support, we cover AI YouTubers, answer a question from Casey Neistat and share a gripe from the audience. Thanks to Beacons for sponsoring this episode. Check out our custom domain with Beacons AI and name dot com: colinandsamir.bio Get your own here: https://bit.ly/creatorsupportpod-bcns

Sep 21, 2023 • 34:19

How Amelia Dimoldenberg built every celebrity’s favorite show (Chicken Shop Date)

How Amelia Dimoldenberg built every celebrity’s favorite show (Chicken Shop Date)

Amelia Dimoldenberg tells us about the creation of her interview show Chicken Shop Date, how she books guests and manages a team. We also talk about her red carpet hosting jobs and her future ambitions in the entertainment industry.

Sep 18, 2023 • 1:28:47

Unpacking YouTube’s $14 billion NFL investment

Unpacking YouTube’s $14 billion NFL investment

In this episode, we cover YouTube's deal with the NFL, creator sports events, and give editors some emotional support. Take the course survey: https://6vztyf11n6j.typeform.com/to/wHyBv4BN

Sep 14, 2023 • 40:12

An Honest Conversation with MrWhosetheBoss

An Honest Conversation with MrWhosetheBoss

Arun Maini, aka MrWhosetheBoss, has been uploading to YouTube since 2011. In this interview, we talk about standing out in the tech genre, how he does millions of views per video and his storytelling structure.

Sep 11, 2023 • 1:57:30

Did MrBeast ruin YouTube?

Did MrBeast ruin YouTube?

On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about sensational titles, MrBeast's impact on YouTube and the difference between a documentary and video essay on YouTube.

Sep 7, 2023 • 46:45

3 books that made us better YouTubers

3 books that made us better YouTubers

Today on Creator Support, we talk about our favorite books, Nebula, and recap the Streamys.

Aug 31, 2023 • 53:21

How to craft the perfect YouTube intro

How to craft the perfect YouTube intro

This week, we talk about the YouTube video intro checklist, what we learned from the Sidemen's manager, and how to balance creating long and short form content. Join the waitlist for Server Shops on Discord: http://bit.ly/3snRxO5

Aug 24, 2023 • 45:46

The Man Behind the Sidemen's $100M Empire

The Man Behind the Sidemen's $100M Empire

Today on the Colin and Samir, we sit down with Jordan Schwarzenberger, the Sidemen's manager. We cover how Jordan pitched the Sidemen, the ups and downs of launching Sides, and why he won't work with anyone else. The sponsor of this episode, Upwork, has helped us hire talented people all over the world for every part of the creative process - from thumbnail design to video editing to animations. And now we’re using Upwork to hire AI experts. Visit https://obvs.ly/colinandsamir now to sign up to

Aug 21, 2023 • 1:43:37

 7 habits of highly successful YouTubers

7 habits of highly successful YouTubers

On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about building good habits, hosting a good creator event, and explain who Bobbi Althoff is.

Aug 17, 2023 • 48:10

How Ali Abdaal makes $5,741,266.32 a year on YouTube

How Ali Abdaal makes $5,741,266.32 a year on YouTube

We interview Ali Abdaal about his business, how he started making YouTube videos, and his advice to aspiring creators. Apply to access Spotter Labs: http://join.spotter.com

Aug 14, 2023 • 2:05:25

We broke the 3 laws of YouTube

We broke the 3 laws of YouTube

Creator Support is back! We're talking about what we learned over our break, and answering questions about YouTube stalking, thumbnail strategy and product placement deals on YouTube.

Aug 10, 2023 • 50:33

A conversation with YouTube’s rising star BENOFTHEWEEK

A conversation with YouTube’s rising star BENOFTHEWEEK

Our interview with YouTube's rising star, BENOFTHEWEEK. We cover originality on YouTube, Ben’s lofi editing and shooting on an iPad and why he doesn’t like brand deals.

Jul 31, 2023 • 1:24:07

An update from London

An update from London

Today on Creator Support, we share an update from London and answer questions.

Jul 20, 2023 • 50:08

An Unfiltered Conversation with Dream

An Unfiltered Conversation with Dream

Our interview with Dream.

Jul 10, 2023 • 1:44:17

12 things we've learned from 12 years on YouTube

12 things we've learned from 12 years on YouTube

On today's Creator Support episode, Colin and Samir reflect on 12 years on YouTube, and recap VidCon.

Jun 29, 2023 • 44:13

An Unfiltered Conversation with MrBeast

An Unfiltered Conversation with MrBeast

Our full conversation with MrBeast, talking fame, burnout, marriage, Netflix, YouTube business, and the future.

Jun 27, 2023 • 2:07:59

We interviewed a YouTube employee about why videos go viral

We interviewed a YouTube employee about why videos go viral

Today on the Colin and Samir show, we interview YouTube's Head of Trends, Kevin Allocca.

Jun 23, 2023 • 1:00:00

What life is like right now...

What life is like right now...

On this week's episode of Creator Support, we cover when to delegate, when to ask for feedback on your videos, and our plans at VidCon.

Jun 22, 2023 • 28:30

An eye opening conversation with podcast legend Tim Ferriss

An eye opening conversation with podcast legend Tim Ferriss

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with master podcaster and interviewer Tim Ferriss

Jun 12, 2023 • 2:00:39

The Ultimate Guide to Selling YouTube Merch

The Ultimate Guide to Selling YouTube Merch

Today on Creator Support, we're talking about how to create a product for your audience, the dos and don'ts of creator merch and how much a brand should depend on the creator.

Jun 8, 2023 • 57:39

How Mr Beast made the best YouTube ad we've ever seen

How Mr Beast made the best YouTube ad we've ever seen

Today on Creator Support, we're talking about Jimmy's latest upload, how to develop a style on YouTube, and what to leave in stories. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/colinandsamir

Jun 1, 2023 • 37:44

An Unfiltered Conversation with The Try Guys

An Unfiltered Conversation with The Try Guys

We hope you enjoy our conversation with Zach Kornfeld and Keith Habersberger of The Try Guys. Originally 4 members, the group now is down to 3 after the very public removal of their co-founder Ned Fulmer for having an affair with an employee at the company.

May 30, 2023 • 2:03:59

Do anti-thumbnails work on YouTube?

Do anti-thumbnails work on YouTube?

Today on Creator Support, Colin and Samir talk about thumbnails, the writers strike, and advice for high school students. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/colinandsamir ASK US A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/publish-creator-support

May 25, 2023 • 45:50

How much do YouTubers charge for brand deals?

How much do YouTubers charge for brand deals?

On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions about brand deals -- how to get them, how much to charge and tips for working with brands. Plus, our Discord is live! Join: https://discord.gg/colinandsamir

May 18, 2023 • 48:45

Why YouTubers do things that don't make sense

Why YouTubers do things that don't make sense

On this episode of Creator Support, we cover The Yard's $250,000 merch drop, how we edit interviews and second channel syndrome.

May 11, 2023 • 51:06

Doug DeMuro’s Wild Ride: How Car Reviews Became A $37 Million Business

Doug DeMuro’s Wild Ride: How Car Reviews Became A $37 Million Business

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing Doug DeMuro. Doug built the business Cars & Bids after creating a popular YouTube channel reviewing cars.

May 8, 2023 • 1:36:36

Is this the future of YouTube?

Is this the future of YouTube?

This week on Creator Support, we're talking about thumbnails, mental health as a creator, and videos from up and coming creators. Mack's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJvu0pmTTsE Colt's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCXcr_nFGtY

May 4, 2023 • 1:04:53

Our interview with Deepfake Tom Cruise

Our interview with Deepfake Tom Cruise

Miles Fisher (aka DeepTomCruise) has amassed a following of 5.2 million on TikTok by using AI to deepfake Tom Cruise. Along the way, he built a company called Metaphysics that's using AI in storytelling.

May 1, 2023 • 57:13

Answering questions we've been avoiding

Answering questions we've been avoiding

On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions we've been avoiding and talking about Shorts with TommyInnit.

Apr 27, 2023 • 55:09

Deestroying’s $10 Million YouTube Dream

Deestroying’s $10 Million YouTube Dream

This week on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Donald De La Haye (aka Deestroying) about how he started his YouTube channel and has changed the way we watch sports.

Apr 24, 2023 • 1:18:07

Do YouTube subscribers still matter?

Do YouTube subscribers still matter?

Today on the show, we're talking about the true value of YouTube subscribers, Emma Chamberlain in Rolling Stone and when to start a second channel.

Apr 20, 2023 • 50:54

How Cassey Ho went from fitness instructor to YouTube millionaire (Our full interview)

How Cassey Ho went from fitness instructor to YouTube millionaire (Our full interview)

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing creator and entrepreneur Cassey Ho. She's built two 8-figure fitness brands, with over 1 million customers, all because of YouTube. Watch the YouTube video.

Apr 17, 2023 • 46:12

Is MrBeast still the most creative person on YouTube?

Is MrBeast still the most creative person on YouTube?

On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions about MrBeast's creativity, what we look for when hiring and how young is too young to have a YouTube channel.

Apr 13, 2023 • 47:27

Life after Nelk (ft. Jesse Sebastiani)

Life after Nelk (ft. Jesse Sebastiani)

Today on the podcast, we're interviewing Jesse Sebastiani about life after Nelk, how he got started on YouTube, and his new company, Sunday.

Apr 10, 2023 • 57:51

Is AI going to destroy YouTube?

Is AI going to destroy YouTube?

Today on the show, we talk about AI tools on YouTube, the value of scarcity and reflect on publishing our first main channel video.

Apr 6, 2023 • 49:56

The Copy and Paste Culture of YouTube (ft. Austin Kleon)

The Copy and Paste Culture of YouTube (ft. Austin Kleon)

Plagiarism has become a big problem on YouTube. On today's episode of the show, we talk to Austin Kleon, the author of "Steal like an Artist." Follow Austin Kleon → https://twitter.com/austinkleon

Apr 3, 2023 • 25:23

Our thoughts on the TikTok Ban

Our thoughts on the TikTok Ban

Today on the show, we're talking about the TikTok ban, whether or not you should pay for Meta verified and advice on making content about your business. Watch the show on YouTube.

Mar 30, 2023 • 45:06

When is it too late to become a YouTuber?

When is it too late to become a YouTuber?

Today we discuss when to bring on a manager, what happened to creators working with FTX and how to hire editors who care as much about your videos as you do. Watch the episode on YouTube.

Mar 23, 2023 • 34:07

Why YouTubers were better in 2017

Why YouTubers were better in 2017

To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. Today on the show, we talk about splitting channel revenue with a business partner, give advice for creators who make content about their careers and learn about international creators.

Mar 16, 2023 • 47:23

How Kai Cenat became the King of Twitch

How Kai Cenat became the King of Twitch

To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. Today on the show, we're talking about the rise of Kai Cenat, Emma Chamberlain's new podcast, whether or not to delete negative comments, and more.

Mar 9, 2023 • 48:05

Should you work for a YouTuber?

Should you work for a YouTuber?

To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. On this episode of the show, we're discussing the average lifespan of a creator career, hiring a creative team and what to do when a video performs poorly.

Mar 2, 2023 • 48:10

What YouTube's CEO stepping down means for creators

What YouTube's CEO stepping down means for creators

To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced she's stepping down. Today we talk about her impact on the platform, how to price a brand deal and our tips on growing a newsletter.

Feb 23, 2023 • 43:25

The problem with copying on YouTube

The problem with copying on YouTube

This week, we answer questions about plagiarism on YouTube, creative ways to market a channel and what AI tools we use. BOOKS WE MENTIONED Atomic Habits by James Clear Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon AI TOOLS  Midjourney Synthesia ChatGPT Adobe Podcast

Feb 16, 2023 • 47:01

How much YouTubers charge for collaborations

How much YouTubers charge for collaborations

This week, we're talking about YouTube collaborations, how to say no, and all the ways we make money. We're also hiring an editor. Watch the show on YouTube.

Feb 9, 2023 • 42:41

We interviewed YouTube employees about Shorts monetization

We interviewed YouTube employees about Shorts monetization

We interview YouTube's Todd Sherman and Rene Ritchie about the changes YouTube is making to monetize Shorts. Todd and Rene break down this chart that explains monetization. Watch the episode on YouTube.

Feb 2, 2023 • 1:27:53

Why YouTube paid us $268,016.60 in 2022

Why YouTube paid us $268,016.60 in 2022

We answer questions about AdSense, monetizing on YouTube and how much money we made on YouTube in 2022. Watch the episode on YouTube.

Jan 27, 2023 • 59:09

3 Things We Learned from 3 Brilliant People

3 Things We Learned from 3 Brilliant People

We're recapping what we learned from 3 brilliant people we met at a Creator Summit, and answering questions from our audience including how podcast businesses work and how to get in touch with us.

Jan 20, 2023 • 51:24

How Caleb Simpson Mastered YouTube Shorts

How Caleb Simpson Mastered YouTube Shorts

We talk with Caleb Simpson, a short-form creator who's making $35,000 to $40,000 a month. He explains how he found his format, his plans for future growth and answers questions from the audience.

Jan 12, 2023 • 1:20:51

What happens when a creator gets cancelled

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.

Jan 5, 2023 • 52:22

Our conversation with Elon Musk

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.

Dec 29, 2022 • 1:18:46

The future of Twitter without Elon Musk

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.

Dec 22, 2022 • 1:03:31

Predicting the impact of AI on creators

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.

Dec 15, 2022 • 49:38

Year in Review: Analyzing YouTube's Top 10 moments of 2022

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.

Dec 13, 2022 • 1:11:41

We lost

We lost

Today on Creator Support, we're recapping the Streamys and answering questions from our audience.

Dec 8, 2022 • 53:55

The Full Story of Mark Rober

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.

Dec 5, 2022 • 1:03:28

The Cure for Loneliness as a Creator [Creator Support]

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.

Dec 1, 2022 • 48:06

Making sense of Elon Musk's Twitter

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

Nov 21, 2022 • 55:22

What FTX's collapse means for creators [Creator Support]

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.

Nov 17, 2022 • 47:44

The Making of our MrBeast Burger Documentary

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.

Nov 15, 2022 • 1:28:00

Why everyone is getting fired in the Creator Economy

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

Nov 10, 2022 • 43:32

Inside the complicated business of Vlogging: Interview with UrMomAshley

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

Nov 7, 2022 • 50:48

Our thoughts on Elon Musk's Twitter [Creator Support]

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.

Nov 3, 2022 • 46:01

4 predictions for the future of the creator economy [Creator Support]

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.

Oct 27, 2022 • 50:40

3 genius strategies Dream used to get 31 million subscribers

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.

Oct 24, 2022 • 18:51

What a YouTube producer actually does [Creator Support]

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.

Oct 21, 2022 • 45:32

How to make a comeback on YouTube [Creator Support]

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.

Oct 13, 2022 • 33:23

Lessons from a Master Storyteller: Hasan Minhaj

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.

Oct 10, 2022 • 1:13:17

How it actually felt to cross 1 million subscribers [Creator Support]

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.

Oct 6, 2022 • 47:26

How to develop discipline: A conversation with Ryan Holiday

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.

Oct 3, 2022 • 2:03:52

Our response to getting copied on YouTube [Creator Support]

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

Sep 29, 2022 • 36:03

The story behind Twitch's worst week ever

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?

Sep 26, 2022 • 36:44

How YouTube is about to change forever [Creator Support]

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.

Sep 22, 2022 • 40:52

How Jarvis Johnson Quit His Job to Sit and Talk to Millions

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.

Sep 19, 2022 • 1:06:13

How we deal with jealousy [Creator Support]

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

Sep 15, 2022 • 43:36

What creators can learn from professional athletes — our conversation with lacrosse star Paul Rabil

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.

Sep 12, 2022 • 1:14:14

What really happened at the MrBeast Burger opening

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.

Sep 8, 2022 • 47:55

How Rhett and Link Failed their way to 8 Billion Views on YouTube

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.

Sep 5, 2022 • 1:17:05

What the end of Instagram means for small businesses [Creator Support]

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.

Sep 1, 2022 • 35:28

Why creators need a bucket list – our interview with Ben Nemtin

Why creators need a bucket list – our interview with Ben Nemtin

Today on the show we're interviewing our friend Ben Nemtin. Ben created and starred in the MTV show The Buried Life. Today, he's a producer, speaker and author. We had him on the podcast to talk about his journey with mental health as a creator, how to prioritize the goals that are most important to you, and how you can write your own bucket list. Check out Ben's website.

Aug 30, 2022 • 2:03:20

What to do when a video tanks [Creator Support]

What to do when a video tanks [Creator Support]

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're answering your questions about creator unions, what to do when a video is 10 out of 10 in YouTube Studio, and why Instagram is copying BeReal.

Aug 25, 2022 • 43:10

Cody Ko & Noel Miller on Quitting That's Cringe, Monetizing TMG, and Partying with Elon Musk [Extended]

Cody Ko & Noel Miller on Quitting That's Cringe, Monetizing TMG, and Partying with Elon Musk [Extended]

In this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Cody Ko and Noel Miller from Tiny Meat Gang Studios.

Aug 24, 2022 • 2:00:58

Addressing criticism from our audience [Creator Support]

Addressing criticism from our audience [Creator Support]

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're addressing some feedback from our audience, reviewing an idea that Airrack passed on, and sharing our thoughts on Dude Perfect's cruise.

Aug 18, 2022 • 40:29

The nearly impossible job of managing MrBeast: An interview with Reed Duchscher [Extended]

The nearly impossible job of managing MrBeast: An interview with Reed Duchscher [Extended]

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing Reed Duchscher, MrBeast's Manager and the CEO of Night Media. We sat down with Reed to talk about how he became a manager, meeting MrBeast, and the hardest part of working with creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2022 • 2:02:57

Why it's so hard to hire a good editor [Creator Support]

Why it's so hard to hire a good editor [Creator Support]

On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about hiring an editor, how much editors should charge, and whether small creators can take breaks.

Aug 11, 2022 • 38:27

How Flagrant’s Andrew Schulz fixed the biggest problem in comedy

How Flagrant’s Andrew Schulz fixed the biggest problem in comedy

Today on the podcast, we're telling the story of Andrew Schulz's special 'Infamous,' and what other creators can learn from his experience. Links we reference: Our full interview with Andrew Andrew's Ted Talk

Aug 8, 2022 • 31:10

How to make challenge videos if you can’t give away $1 million  [Creator Support]

How to make challenge videos if you can’t give away $1 million [Creator Support]

This week on the Colin and Samir Show, we're talking about profit sharing with employees, how to raise the stakes in a challenge video and more. Subscribe to The Publish Press

Aug 4, 2022 • 28:37

How MrBeast crossed 100M subscribers and became the biggest YouTuber in the world

How MrBeast crossed 100M subscribers and became the biggest YouTuber in the world

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're breaking down how MrBeast hit 100 million subscribers by revisiting our two-hour interview with him from last year. Listen to the Full Story of MrBeast interview.

Aug 1, 2022 • 28:23

The one thing all successful creators have in common [Creator Support]

The one thing all successful creators have in common [Creator Support]

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we discuss what the most successful creators have in common, our experience interviewing Rhett & Link at Mythical, and Instagram vs. BeReal.

Jul 28, 2022 • 44:49

YouTubers ask us questions — how much money we make, our biggest regret and more [Extended cut]

YouTubers ask us questions — how much money we make, our biggest regret and more [Extended cut]

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, YouTube creators we've interviewed on the show ask us questions.

Jul 25, 2022 • 48:54

How to create on days when you have no motivation [Creator Support]

How to create on days when you have no motivation [Creator Support]

This week on the Colin and Samir Show, we're answering questions from our Reddit, including: How many subscribers we got from our most viewed video Books that every creator should read A predication about who Logan Paul will hire as his next editor Plus, a lesson Samir learned in croissant class in France. Subscribe to The Publish Press.

Jul 21, 2022 • 46:43

An honest conversation with TommyInnit

An honest conversation with TommyInnit

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing one of the most popular people on the internet - 18-year-old creator Tom Simons (aka TommyInnit).  In the episode, we cover Tom's role in the DreamSMP, his channel's rapid growth, and his identity on the internet.  Subscribe to The Publish Press

Jul 20, 2022 • 1:08:47

An honest conversation with Jordan Matter: The oldest YouTuber with 11M subscribers

An honest conversation with Jordan Matter: The oldest YouTuber with 11M subscribers

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we’re speaking with Jordan Matter.  He’s a creator who has built an audience of 11.5 million people on YouTube through photography challenges and now family content featuring his kids. Prior to joining YouTube, Jordan had a career as a photographer in New York City. At 55, he refers to himself as officially the oldest YouTuber with over 10 million subscribers. In the episode, Jordan talks about how he grew his channel, the dangers of creating content with your

Jul 11, 2022 • 1:02:58

Why taking a break is terrifying [Creator Support]

Why taking a break is terrifying [Creator Support]

On this episode of the Colin & Samir Show, we’re talking about the importance of taking a break, when to go full time on YouTube and how to steal like an artist.  Subscribe to The Publish Press

Jul 7, 2022 • 33:37

3 Key Takeaways from VidCon [Creator Support]

3 Key Takeaways from VidCon [Creator Support]

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we’re sharing our top 3 takeaways from VidCon 2022. We also answer questions from creators recorded at VidCon and from r/ColinandSamir. Subscribe to The Publish Press

Jun 30, 2022 • 31:05

Why KSI can do everything all at once

Why KSI can do everything all at once

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we’re talking about the British YouTuber KSI. He’s one of the most influential figures on the platform, with 39 million subscribers across his two main channels.  He has found massive success both on and off YouTube. KSI has built successful careers in music, boxing and live performance.  That success isn’t due to the size of his audience, or because of pure talent. It’s because KSI knows how to build true community by taking feedback from his audience. In this

Jun 27, 2022 • 21:32

How short-form content gets monetized [Creator Support]

How short-form content gets monetized [Creator Support]

On this episode of the Colin & Samir Show, we’re discussing when to promote your brand on social media, how short-form content gets monetized, and an update on our merch. Links we talked about: YouTube releases its Culture & Trends Report 2022 Emma Chamberlain returns to YouTube Canadian bill regulating YouTube passes Mark Rober launches Crunch Labs

Jun 23, 2022 • 40:55

How to build a podcast on YouTube [Creator Support]

How to build a podcast on YouTube [Creator Support]

This is part two of our two-part series with Nick Martell and Jack Kramer...in the first episode you heard how they built Snacks Daily, their wildly successful newsletter and podcast. In part two, you'll hear us troubleshoot the problems they're facing as they build a podcast audience on YouTube in this special edition of Creator Support.

Jun 20, 2022 • 46:26

Why our show is changing [Creator Support]

Why our show is changing [Creator Support]

In this episode, we’re covering why we joined the LinkedIn Podcast Network, if creators should have standardized fees, and whether or not a YouTuber’s employees should be able to post their own content. Links we talked about: Tubefilter: Colin and Samir look to “support the growth of more careers” by bringing their podcast to LinkedIn The Publish Press: Canadian Bill To Impact Creator Discoverability Colin & Samir’s Reddit Ask us a question to be included in Creator Support

Jun 16, 2022 • 33:42

How Nick Martell & Jack Kramer built Snacks Daily and then, The Best One Yet

How Nick Martell & Jack Kramer built Snacks Daily and then, The Best One Yet

Nick Martell and Jack Kramer met in college in Middlebury, Vermont -- they became fast friends and eventually business partners -- launching a business newsletter called Market Snacks that eventually went on to become a daily podcast acquired by stock trading app Robinhood. Both Colin and I have been huge fans of the show for years. We're very inspired not only by how these two tell stories via audio but how good they are at building a true community and including their audience in the show. The

Jun 15, 2022 • 53:25

How Nick Martell & Jack Kramer built Snacks Daily and then, The Best One Yet

How Nick Martell & Jack Kramer built Snacks Daily and then, The Best One Yet

Nick Martell and Jack Kramer met in college in Middlebury, Vermont -- they became fast friends and eventually business partners -- launching a business newsletter called Market Snacks that eventually went on to become a daily podcast acquired by stock trading app Robinhood. Both Colin and I have been huge fans of the show for years. We're very inspired not only by how these two tell stories via audio but how good they are at building a true community and including their audience in the show. The

Jun 12, 2022 • 48:22

How much do YouTuber employees make? [Creator Support]

How much do YouTuber employees make? [Creator Support]

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show we're answering questions from creators in what we call Creator Support. The questions today include how much do the employees of YouTubers make, how to handle underperforming videos, and how can colleges educate student-creators better.  Check out our newsletter http://www.ThePublishPress.com

Jun 9, 2022 • 43:59

How Ryan Trahan Changed YouTube with a Penny

How Ryan Trahan Changed YouTube with a Penny

Ryan Trahan is a YouTuber who's "Penny Series" has found him massive success. In the series he's relied on his entrepreneurial mind to turn one penny into $1000, a house, and now he'll be doing it for 30 days straight in order to raise money for Feeding America.

Jun 6, 2022 • 48:15

Does Consistency Matter on YouTube Anymore? [Creator Support]

Does Consistency Matter on YouTube Anymore? [Creator Support]

Today we're talking about different storytelling formats, how to hire, how much to charge for a brand deal, and long-form vs short form content. We also dive into the latest news from the creator economy.  Subscribe to our newsletter www.ThePublishPress.com

Jun 2, 2022 • 38:21

How Michelle Khare Became the Most Badass Human on YouTube

How Michelle Khare Became the Most Badass Human on YouTube

Michelle Khare is a YouTuber and former professional cyclist with over 2 million subscribers. She is best known for her series Challenge Accepted where she attempts some of the most grueling professions. We speak with her about leaving her job and Buzzfeed and building her career on Youtube.

May 31, 2022 • 1:23:46

What does a recession mean for Creators? [Creator Support]

What does a recession mean for Creators? [Creator Support]

In today's episode, we're answering your questions about how creators will be impacted by the pandemic, how to negotiate rates, and our thoughts on YouTube's latest feature.

May 27, 2022 • 31:24

Meet YouTube’s Worst Inventor: Simone Giertz

Meet YouTube’s Worst Inventor: Simone Giertz

Today on The Colin and Samir Show we're talking about Swedish YouTuber and Inventor Simone Giertz. Once dubbed "The Queen of Sh*tty Robots", Simone found success on YouTube making "useless things" that went extremely viral. Today, she's pivoted and is finding unique solutions to everyday problems, creating products that are more than just viral memes. On the episode we answer three questions that all creators should think about when it comes to their careers and defining what success means to th

May 23, 2022 • 23:15

Has Instagram turned its back on creators? [Creator Support]

Has Instagram turned its back on creators? [Creator Support]

Today on The Colin and Samir Show we talk about Instagram and its relationship with creators, how to hire as a creator, attract the right brand deals, and when to get an agent.

May 19, 2022 • 43:21

How ZHC Became The MrBeast of Art

How ZHC Became The MrBeast of Art

Today we speak with Zach Hsieh, a YouTuber also known as ZHC who has 24 million subscribers. He's grown his massive channel with artistic challenges and by collaborating with some of the biggest creators on the platform. We visited Zach in his Austin studio to hear more about how he grew on YouTube.

May 16, 2022 • 28:28

How we deal with hate messages [Creator Support]

How we deal with hate messages [Creator Support]

Today on The Colin and Samir Show we answer questions from a variety of content creators. Questions answered today are: How do you balance creating what you want vs what the algorithm requires, do you need to be an expert to make a how-to video, how to transition from short videos to long, and how we deal with hate messages. We also talk about Emma Chamberlain's recent viral clip with Jack Harlow and Logan Paul's 99 Originals NFT project.  Submit your questions for Creator Support in The Publis

May 13, 2022 • 33:00

Why we're struggling to make videos [Creator Support]

Why we're struggling to make videos [Creator Support]

Today on The Colin and Samir Show we answer your questions and run through the top news from the creator community. To submit your question, subscribe to our newsletter.  The Publish Press www.ThePublishPress.com

May 5, 2022 • 31:11

Why Andrew Callaghan is the last honest man in News.

Why Andrew Callaghan is the last honest man in News.

Andrew Thomas Callaghan is an American journalist known for his former work on the YouTube series All Gas No Brakes and his current show Channel 5. On March 9, 2021, he announced his departure from All Gas No Brakes, along with his crew consisting of Nic Mosher and Evan Gilbert-Katz. In April 2021, Callaghan launched Channel 5 via Patreon and YouTube.

May 3, 2022 • 14:08

Elon Musk bought Twitter, now what? [Creator Support]

Elon Musk bought Twitter, now what? [Creator Support]

Today on the show we're speaking with Evan Luzzato, Chairman of a social media influencer agency and former employee of Twitter, Facebook, and Snap about the effect that Elon Musk could have on Twitter's future. We also dive into how creators and work with brands and answer your questions.

Apr 28, 2022 • 51:17

The Most Popular Kids in New York: Ur Mom's House

The Most Popular Kids in New York: Ur Mom's House

Creator Houses generally always end in disaster. Today we're speaking with four 20-somethings that live and work together in New York City who may have a a shot of making it work. They go by Ur Moms House and consist of Elliot Choy, AnneMarie Chase, Ashley Alexander, and Kelly Wakasa. Combined they have 3.5 million subscribers and their videos feel like the cast of Friends reimagined for YouTube. Check them out at the links below: Elliot's channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ELLIOTCHOY Ashley'

Apr 26, 2022 • 21:15

Should creators drop out of college? [Creator Support]

Should creators drop out of college? [Creator Support]

Today we're answering questions about the career of being a creator. We answer questions about college, making money, and getting started as pocasters. If you have questions for us, ask them here: https://www.thepublishpress.com/creator-support

Apr 21, 2022 • 33:11

Yes Theory: The Business of Saying "No" with Thomas Brag and Ammar Kandil

Yes Theory: The Business of Saying "No" with Thomas Brag and Ammar Kandil

Yes Theory is an ideology that believes that life’s greatest moments and deepest connections exist outside of your comfort zone. Today we speak with two of the founders and creators Thomas Brag and Ammar Kandil. We discuss the launch of their latest film and the decision to turn down $1.2 million dollars from a streaming platform to fund the project instead from their community via NFT's.Learn more here: https://www.theicemanfilm.com

Apr 18, 2022 • 2:03:00

Why some creators fail and others succeed [Creator Support]

Why some creators fail and others succeed [Creator Support]

Today we're answering questions about the career of being a creator. We answer questions about failure, our most embarrassing moments, and how to ask the right interview questions. If you have questions for us, ask them here: https://www.thepublishpress.com/creator-support

Apr 14, 2022 • 27:40

Deleting this episode in 24 hours

Deleting this episode in 24 hours

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Apr 11, 2022 • 1:18

How much money should I charge? [Creator Support]

How much money should I charge? [Creator Support]

Today we're answering questions about the career of being a creator. We answer questions about pricing yourself as a creator, parasocial relationships and the future of Colin and Samir. If you have questions for us, ask them here: https://www.thepublishpress.com/creator-support

Apr 7, 2022 • 29:06

Why TikTok's Top Stars Raised a $25M Fund 💸

Why TikTok's Top Stars Raised a $25M Fund 💸

Hey Everyone This week we're trying a new format called 3,2,1. We're giving you 3 stories, answering 2 questions, and 1 creator to watch. Our top story is about the D'amelios starting a $25 million dollar fund. We also discuss Rhett and Link's newest business, YouTube getting into Podcasts. Let us know what you think about this format in the reviews. If you like this podcast, you'll love our newsletter: http://thepublishpress.com

Apr 3, 2022 • 28:03

The Untold Truth of Binging With Babish

The Untold Truth of Binging With Babish

Binging with Babish, is a YouTube cooking channel created by American filmmaker Andrew Rea (alias Oliver Babish) that recreates recipes featured in film, television, and video games in the Binging with Babish series, as well as more traditional recipes in the Basics with Babish series. The first video in the series was uploaded on February 10, 2016 and today the channel has over 10M subscribers and has expanded into the Babish Culinary Universe. Today we talk to Andrew about his origins and his

Mar 28, 2022 • 41:59

Why Emma Chamberlain Quit YouTube

Why Emma Chamberlain Quit YouTube

This week we talk about why one of the biggest creators on YouTube is leaving. We also make a suggestion to YouTube on how they could actually support creator sustainability on the platform.

Mar 21, 2022 • 26:38

Inside the mind of Artist Van Neistat

Inside the mind of Artist Van Neistat

Van Neistat is an artist, a filmmaker, a writer and now a YouTube Creator. Van's artistic career started when he began working with NYC contemporary artist, Tom Sachs. He and his brother Casey both worked for Sachs and soon after started creating films together that went viral before the term Viral even existed. They then developed a series of short films that they turned into a TV show that ended up getting picked up by HBO. When HBO didn't renew the series, Casey and Van split up, Casey turned

Mar 14, 2022 • 33:41

How Amelia Dimoldenberg built a hit YouTube Show

How Amelia Dimoldenberg built a hit YouTube Show

This week we're talking about Amelia Dimoldenberg's hit YouTube Show, Chicken Shop Date. Amelia has been creating content for the past 8 years, starting with a written column and slowly turning it into a hit YouTube Show that has had musicians like Ed Sheeran, KSI, Jack Harlow on. She's even caught the attention of Drake, who recently asked if he could come on the show. In this episode we break down what makes the show successful and pull 7 critical lessons from her 8 year journey as a creator.

Mar 7, 2022 • 24:45

How Ludwig Ahgren became the #1 Streamer on Twitch

How Ludwig Ahgren became the #1 Streamer on Twitch

Streaming is one of the most fascinating careers online. Creators stream live for hours each day, to audiences of 10s of thousands and make millions of dollars in the process. In this episode, we dive into the world of streaming with one of the biggest creators out there, Ludwig Ahgren. Ludwig discusses how he became the most subscribed to channel on Twitch... and then Why he left Twitch for YouTube.

Feb 28, 2022 • 1:07:25

What Kanye taught us about YouTube

What Kanye taught us about YouTube

Colin and Samir Breakdown the new Kanye West Documentary, Jeen-Yuhs (Episode 1)  Learn about the Business of Creators every Tuesday & Friday: http://www.thepublishpress.com

Feb 21, 2022 • 20:15

How Andrew Schulz dismantled the business of comedy

How Andrew Schulz dismantled the business of comedy

Learn about the Business of Creators every Tuesday & Friday: http://www.thepublishpress.com

Feb 14, 2022 • 1:18:38

TikTok Takes over the SuperBowl, David Dobrik, and Wordle

TikTok Takes over the SuperBowl, David Dobrik, and Wordle

Colin and Samir discuss the Superbowl, David Dobrik and Wordle. Learn about the Creator Economy every Tuesday & Friday - http://www.thepublishpress.com

Feb 10, 2022 • 43:34

The Richest Kid on YouTube

The Richest Kid on YouTube

Learn about the business of creators: http://www.thepublishpress.com

Feb 7, 2022 • 18:18

MrFeast & a day with Van Neistat

MrFeast & a day with Van Neistat

Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more about The Business of Creators every tuesday & friday: http://www.thepublishpress.com

Feb 3, 2022 • 36:30

Why Liza Koshy Disappeared from YouTube

Why Liza Koshy Disappeared from YouTube

This week, Colin and Samir explore why Liza Koshy Disappeared from YouTube. Learn about the Business of Creators every Tuesday and Friday in our newsletter: http://www.thepublishpress.com

Jan 31, 2022 • 14:28

TikTok’s Money Problem

TikTok’s Money Problem

Subscribe to The Publish Press —> http://www.thepublishpress.com On this audio exclusive episode, Colin and Samir talk about the latest news in the creator economy.

Jan 27, 2022 • 31:40

MrBeast is selling his YouTube Channel

MrBeast is selling his YouTube Channel

This week Colin and Samir explore a world where MrBeast sells his YouTube channel to his fans.

Jan 24, 2022 • 18:34

Answering your Questions [Audio Exclusive]

Answering your Questions [Audio Exclusive]

Colin and Samir Answer your questions  Learn about the business of creators every Tuesday & Friday

Jan 20, 2022 • 39:01

Logan Paul & KSI's $10 Billion Sports Drink

Logan Paul & KSI's $10 Billion Sports Drink

Learn about the business of creators every Tuesday & Friday: http://thepublishpress.com This week Colin and Samir talk about Logan Paul & KSI's new Prime Hydration drink and how it very well could lead to a $10B acquisition from Gatorade.

Jan 17, 2022 • 20:54

How we built The Colin and Samir Show

How we built The Colin and Samir Show

On this episode, Colin and Samir break down how they built The Colin and Samir Show. Subscribe to our newlsetter to learn about the Business of Creators every Tuesday & Friday: http://thepublishpress.com

Jan 13, 2022 • 51:54

Inside the Mind of MKBHD

Inside the Mind of MKBHD

Subscribe to our newsletter for more creator stories: https://www.thepublishpress.com/ On the first episode of 2022, Colin and Samir interview Marques Brownlee and learn about how he is building a modern-day media company.

Jan 10, 2022 • 1:23:32

Jeff Wittek's Rise and Demise (and rise again)

Jeff Wittek's Rise and Demise (and rise again)

Colin and Samir sit down with Jeff Wittek to talk about life, selling drugs, YouTube and everything in between. We cover creators like this in our weekly newsletter: http://www.ThePublishPress.com

Dec 20, 2021 • 1:40:26

The Entire Story of Lilly Singh

The Entire Story of Lilly Singh

Colin and Samir Sit down with Lilly Singh to hear the story of her career and where she is headed next  Keep up to date with the creator economy here: https://thepublishpress.com/

Dec 13, 2021 • 1:11:06

How MrBeast "Stole" Squid Game

How MrBeast "Stole" Squid Game

Today we're breaking down MrBeast's recreation of Squid Game and the controversy that surrounds it.

Dec 6, 2021 • 21:15

👋🏽 it’s Samir

👋🏽 it’s Samir

A quick update from Samir

Nov 29, 2021 • 1:59

Let’s talk about the Metaverse

Let’s talk about the Metaverse

Colin and Samir unpack the Metaverse, Crypto and NFTs

Nov 22, 2021 • 23:32

Dude Perfect’s struggle with YouTube

Dude Perfect’s struggle with YouTube

This week we explore the journey of Dude Perfect and how they found success on YouTube

Nov 16, 2021 • 14:22

Jack Conte: The Unexpected Story of Patreon

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

Nov 8, 2021 • 1:48:56

Elle Mills: Life after Burnout

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

Oct 25, 2021 • 55:17

How Squid Game saved Netflix

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

Oct 18, 2021 • 28:53

The Future of YouTube: A Conversation with YouTube Chief Business Officer Robert Kyncl

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.

Oct 13, 2021 • 29:28

The Silent Genius of Khaby Lame

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.

Oct 11, 2021 • 22:38

Predicting the Future of the Creator Economy

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

Oct 4, 2021 • 25:35

The Dark Side of the Charli and Dixie D'amelio

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

Sep 27, 2021 • 23:25

The Full Story of MrBeast

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

Sep 20, 2021 • 1:59:06

A Conversation with MrBeast’s Mom

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

Sep 13, 2021 • 27:50

Dear Emma Chamberlain, You've Changed

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.

Sep 7, 2021 • 24:25

Why the Paul Brothers are Saving the Boxing Industry ft. Hayden Hillier Smith

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

Aug 30, 2021 • 34:41

The Wildly Lucrative world of Ice Cream TikTok ft. Dylan Lemay

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!

Aug 23, 2021 • 20:22

72 hours with the most popular YouTuber on the planet, Mr. Beast.

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.

Aug 16, 2021 • 36:13

Why does everyone leave the Hype House?

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

Aug 9, 2021 • 37:37

He sold his company to Amazon for $970,000,000 ft Justin Kan

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.

Aug 2, 2021 • 1:07:57

👋🏽 Hey It’s Samir.

👋🏽 Hey It’s Samir.

A quick update from Samir.

Jul 29, 2021 • 2:38

Tai Verdes: The making of a modern day popstar

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

Jul 26, 2021 • 58:27

The TikTok Cult Leader - Victoria Paris

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.

Jul 19, 2021 • 39:06

How College Athlete Vloggers became Millionaires Overnight.

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

Jul 12, 2021 • 22:23

The High Price of Airrack's Success

The High Price of Airrack's Success

Part 2 of our interview with Airrack.

Jul 5, 2021 • 27:12

How Much Money Airrack Makes with 1M subscribers on YouTube

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

Jun 28, 2021 • 48:59

The Disney-Fication of the Nelk Boys

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

Jun 21, 2021 • 34:05

Being a YouTuber in India ft. Sejal Kumar

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

Jun 14, 2021 • 39:18

We played Roblox so you don't have to...

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.

Jun 6, 2021 • 28:15

Ryan Trahan: From college dropout to the YouTube trending page

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

Jun 1, 2021 • 1:03:02

Is TikTok Ruining the Music Industry?

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!

May 24, 2021 • 30:12

Why Creators are opening Hotels ft Shelby Church

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... 🙌

May 17, 2021 • 54:19

How Dixie D'Amelio Murdered Late Night

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.

May 10, 2021 • 34:22

Selling our first NFT pt 1

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

May 3, 2021 • 29:44

How much YouTube has paid us since the beginning (14M views) ft. Li Jin

How much YouTube has paid us since the beginning (14M views) ft. Li Jin

On this episode we're joined by Li Jin to discuss all things creator economy, and to chat about how much money YouTube has paid us last month as well as in our full lifetime as a channel (5 years)  Thanks to Public.com for sponsoring this episode, start investing today at http://public.com/creatorsinvest

Apr 26, 2021 • 38:01

Why Emma Chamberlain is the new Casey Neistat

Why Emma Chamberlain is the new Casey Neistat

This week we're talking about Why Emma Chamberlain is the new Casey Neistat. We talk about the difference between a Relationship Based Creator and an Idea Based Creators as well as what opportunities arise from both. Watch the episode on our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/ColinandSamir  Check out Peter Mckinnon's Kickstarter Here: https://nomatic.kckb.st/61ec8ef9

Apr 19, 2021 • 36:20

How Nas Daily makes $8 million a year with Facebook video

How Nas Daily makes $8 million a year with Facebook video

Nas Daily quit his $120k job to make videos, he uploaded 1,000 videos in 1,000 days and built a business that is currently doing $8M / year. He's a truly inspiring creator and we loved chatting with him!  Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/6R4zxswb8gQ

Apr 12, 2021 • 1:04:48

The Problem with Buying Stock in Logan Paul (BitClout)

The Problem with Buying Stock in Logan Paul (BitClout)

Thanks to Notion for sponsoring this episode! Sign up for Notion here: http://bit.ly/colinsamirnotion​ Today on the show we're talking about BitClout, the decentralized crypto social network that allows you to buy "stock" or coins in your favorite creators.

Apr 7, 2021 • 33:16

The Mr. Beast Interview: Spending Millions of Dollars for Billions of Views

The Mr. Beast Interview: Spending Millions of Dollars for Billions of Views

We interviewed Mr. Beast about his latest ventures and talked to him about the future of YouTube. Also... You heard him... we will be giving away $1,000 to someone who subscribes to our YouTube channel in the next 5 days!  Subscribe to our channel here: https://youtube.com/colinandsamir

Apr 5, 2021 • 44:50

Meet the Girls Saving Clubhouse and Social Media

Meet the Girls Saving Clubhouse and Social Media

On this episode we talk to the creators of the hit Clubhouse show "NYU Girls Roasting Tech Guys" and break down what makes good social media content in todays world.  Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/JHix5RAGbxs

Mar 29, 2021 • 41:24

Charli D'amelio is selling out... (of Cold Brew)

Charli D'amelio is selling out... (of Cold Brew)

Breaking down Charli D'Amelio (110M followers on TikTok) and her partnership with Dunkin' Donuts. What does this mean for the future of the Creator Economy? Will Corporations build Creators? or will Creators build Corporations?  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sxh6Kai4tyI

Mar 22, 2021 • 33:01

The $69M Digital Painting: Beeple, Explained

The $69M Digital Painting: Beeple, Explained

Mike Winkelmann is an American graphic designer. In May 2007 he drew an image of his Uncle Joe, called it Uber Jay (Mike's nickname for his uncle) and shared it online. The next day he made another image and once again posted it online. He did the same thing the next day, and then the next day. Last week Christies Auction House sold one of his paintings for $70 Million dollars. On this episode we talk about how that happened and what it means for the creator economy. Watch the episode here: http

Mar 15, 2021 • 29:25

The MKBHD Episode

The MKBHD Episode

This week we interview MKBHD about his career on YouTube Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/pWH1TF1ZfKA

Mar 8, 2021 • 56:39

The NFT Episode: How Logan Paul made $5million selling air

The NFT Episode: How Logan Paul made $5million selling air

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show we explore the world of NFT's (Non Fungible Tokens) and talk to some experts to get to the bottom of what exactly NFT's are and if creators should think about getting involved with them. We also explore how Logan made $5,000,000 selling his own NFT's.  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ar7jYfOfj7I

Mar 1, 2021 • 55:49

YouTuber Products: Winners & Losers

YouTuber Products: Winners & Losers

Today on The Colin and Samir Show we're ranking YouTuber products from David Dobrik, MrBeast, Peter Mckinnon, Amanda Rach Lee, MKBHD, and Vsauce (Curiosity Box).

Feb 22, 2021 • 58:59

David Dobrik's $100 Million Dollar Deal with Spotify

David Dobrik's $100 Million Dollar Deal with Spotify

Today we're talking David Dobrik's podcast views and why we think Spotify will acquire it like they did with Joe Rogan. Check out the pod channel on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ZhGcgB

Feb 15, 2021 • 42:30

Elon Musk, Clubhouse and going to the Moon 🚀

Elon Musk, Clubhouse and going to the Moon 🚀

Our thoughts on audio only voice app Clubhouse, Elon Musk's ability to sway markets, and Super Bowl 2021 commercials. Also check out our Podcast YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/a1UVrUnrf5k

Feb 8, 2021 • 57:56

How Graham Stephan makes $4,578,896.32 a year on YouTube

How Graham Stephan makes $4,578,896.32 a year on YouTube

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we’re Joined by Graham Stephan. Graham is a real estate agent turned YouTube creator who has amassed over 3 million subscribers across 3 YouTube channels. He’s been covered by CNBC, Bloomberg and a bunch of other outlets as the “Millionaire YouTuber” he’s very transparent about the money he generates through his YouTube Channels, which in 2020 was over $2M just from YouTube Adsense alone… and overall, well you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out

Feb 1, 2021 • 1:26:23

How Mr. Beast turns $Millions into Billions

How Mr. Beast turns $Millions into Billions

This week Colin and Samir talk about Mr. Beasts storytelling style and how he takes millions of dollars and turns them into billions of views  Watch the episode on the Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqGPn-NTBmUXcNWYf7uFvw

Jan 25, 2021 • 30:31

Reviewing our worst Brand Deals

Reviewing our worst Brand Deals

Colin and Samir break down some of their worst influencer brand deal offers and talk about what makes a good creator brand partnership. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday: https://t.co/v37tvVx74T?amp=1​

Jan 18, 2021 • 41:14

Predicting the Biggest Creator Trends of 2021

Predicting the Biggest Creator Trends of 2021

Colin and Samir predict the biggest YouTube Creator trends of 2021. We discuss the creator economy and big YouTubers like Mr Beast, Dream, David Dobrik, and Addison Rae. Subscribe to our podcast YouTube Channel for new episodes every Monday: https://t.co/v37tvVx74T?amp=1​

Jan 11, 2021 • 45:55

Building a better world for Creators ft Joe Albanese

Building a better world for Creators ft Joe Albanese

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we’re joined by Joe Albanese - Joe is the founder and CEO of Stir, a company that’s building tools & software that help creators run their businesses. Joe and his team have been making quite a few headlines this year to name a few - they’ve raised $4M dollars in funding for this project from firms like Ludlow ventures and creators like Casey Neistat, Joe was recently named to Forbes 30 under 30 list, and they’ve been trending multiple times for releasing

Dec 22, 2020 • 1:25:07

Making Music a Career with Henry Hall

Making Music a Career with Henry Hall

This week we chat with musician Henry Hall about his path to pursuing music as a career, we also get a special performance from him at the end of the episode!

Nov 12, 2020 • 1:32:06

Creativity, Video and the meaning of Life: The Evolution of Jack Coyne

Creativity, Video and the meaning of Life: The Evolution of Jack Coyne

Jack Coyne returns for a 3rd time on the show.

Oct 27, 2020 • 1:27:51

Making your own Market: Why Logan Paul Bought $200,000 in Pokemon Cards

Making your own Market: Why Logan Paul Bought $200,000 in Pokemon Cards

Video Version of the Podcast: https://youtu.be/Ivo2vw1zXjc Check out our Online Storytelling Course: moment.8ocm68.net/keM6z This weeks episode we talk about Logan Paul & his recent endeavor into buying Pokemon Cards. We also touch on Mr. Beast and the Creator Games 2.

Oct 21, 2020 • 34:10

VOTE: A conversation about Voting

VOTE: A conversation about Voting

Check out our Podcast Channel Here: https://bit.ly/3duRYKJ Information about Voting here: https://www.vote.org/

Oct 15, 2020 • 20:13

Our Thoughts on Casey Neistat's Return to Vlogging

Our Thoughts on Casey Neistat's Return to Vlogging

Podcast Channel: https://youtu.be/sQ6o4XWZfZY This week we talk about Casey Neistat's return to vlogging and the impact Casey has had on the YouTube platform as well as our careers. We talk about where the platform was when he first started vlogging and where the platform is today and ask the question - is there room today for another daily vlogger?

Oct 11, 2020 • 40:27

The Social Dilemma: A conversation

The Social Dilemma: A conversation

Watch our podcast channel: https://bit.ly/3mSXmMf Check out our online storytelling course: https://moment.8ocm68.net/keM6z Colin and Samir discuss the new Netflix film, The Social Dilemma and give their thoughts on the Attention economy and their role in it.

Sep 26, 2020 • 55:46

What we want to do when we grow up

What we want to do when we grow up

Check out the podcast channel: https://bit.ly/3032F1L Check out our Online storytelling course: https://moment.8ocm68.net/keM6z This week on the Colin and Samir podcast we talk about what we want to do when we grow up… Obviously right now we’re making videos, working with advertisers, uploading to this podcast and just being Creators and honestly it’s really fun - but is this what we want to do forever? Colin and I are both 31 years old, I’m getting married and we’ve been uploading YouTube vid

Sep 23, 2020 • 29:56

Actor, Farmer, TikTok Star - Pierson Fode's Life Story

Actor, Farmer, TikTok Star - Pierson Fode's Life Story

Check out the podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqGPn-NTBmUXcNWYf7uFvw Check out our Online Storytelling Course here: https://moment.8ocm68.net/keM6z This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we're joined by the multi-faceted Creator, Pierson Fode. Pierson is best known for being a twice emmy nominated actor, he's been on shows and movies across a wide variety of networks including the Disney Channel, CW, TruTv and recently booked the biggest job of his career - he's going t

Sep 16, 2020 • 2:14:35

Is College Still Worth it?

Is College Still Worth it?

Check out the podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqGPn-NTBmUXcNWYf7uFvw On this episode we talk about if College is still worth it and make some predications and suggestions for the future of college. Maybe universities should start working with creators to develop engaging online video?  Check out our online storytelling course: https://moment.8ocm68.net/keM6z

Sep 9, 2020 • 39:26

A $17,000 gamble on YouTube ft. Airrack

A $17,000 gamble on YouTube ft. Airrack

Watch the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/kzBU9gEHx_M Check out our Online Storytelling Course: https://moment.8ocm68.net/keM6z Eric Decker aka Airrack started uploading to YouTube in January 2020. He started this year with 50 YouTube subscribers and today he has over 500,000. He’s had explosive growth this year and his mission is to get to 1M youtube subscribers - in order to get there he’s had to do some pretty crazy things including taking out a $17,000 loan to pay for one vid

Sep 1, 2020 • 1:16:40

New Studio, New Subscribers and a New Business Venture

New Studio, New Subscribers and a New Business Venture

Check out our online course here: https://moment.8ocm68.net/keM6z And use the code tellbetterstories for 10% off  New Studio, New Subscribers and a New Business - we talk about what we've been up to for the past month since the last time you heard from us.

Aug 13, 2020 • 40:52

F*ck it, let's get jobs (Part 2)

F*ck it, let's get jobs (Part 2)

Our Online Storytelling Course is officially on presale: https://momnt.io/36zeSxh Use the code: tellbetterstories for an additional discount at checkout  In October of 2019, we were ready to finally call it quits... but there were a few key things that happened over the next few months that turned everything around. This week we moved into a new studio, started hiring a team to work at our company and launched our first storytelling course. A lot is happening with Colin and Samir and we dive in

Jul 20, 2020 • 56:12

The Growing Pains of Growing a Creator Business

The Growing Pains of Growing a Creator Business

Sign up for the waiting list for our Online storytelling Course: https://bit.ly/2ZnVCzo This week we workshop some of the growing pains we're experiencing as a business, it's pretty raw and a bit unplanned. We really just recorded a conversation working through some problems we were trying to solve. Would love hear feedback on this one - tweet at us @colinandsamir

Jun 30, 2020 • 51:25

Why Tiktok is taking over

Why Tiktok is taking over

Join our filmmaking challenge here: https://bit.ly/3hi8RKm On this episode we talk about TikTok and how it seems like the first real Competitor to YouTube. We also talk about Colin's TikTok and our latest YouTube video.

Jun 17, 2020 • 53:22

George Floyd and American Racism, A Discussion.

George Floyd and American Racism, A Discussion.

Justice for George Floyd: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we address the current protests that come as a result of the murder of George Floyd. It took us some time to organize our thoughts around this topic - we’ve talked to each other, friends and family and have put together thoughts that we’d like to share on this podcast as well as across our platforms in the coming days. We ask that the listeners of this podcast be

Jun 3, 2020 • 57:28

A candid look into our brainstorming process

A candid look into our brainstorming process

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we’ve got a bit of a different episode for you guys, we asked you on instagram what you wanted to see in the storytelling course that we’re working on and a lot of you asked about the brainstorming process. So we had a brainstorm planned for the week and thought we’d just press record and bring you a long. Storytelling isn’t just about the specific videos we make but also about a brand as a whole, a great brand is a great story - and we feel like we could

May 25, 2020 • 52:45

The Future of the World

The Future of the World

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we talk about the future of the world, from concerts to restaurants to college - we’re about to see a big shift in the way the world looks, which means a lot of change and a lot of innovation. On this episode we talk about and make predictions about what the future will look like. Link to our latest YouTube Video:

May 18, 2020 • 33:34

Lessons from 8 years of YouTube

Lessons from 8 years of YouTube

We started making videos together in 2012 and over the past 8 years we've learned a lot. This week we look back on our first videos ever and talk about the lessons we've learned over the past 8 years. Check out our latest YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/hnxMlDLwD8Y And if you are interested in trying out Skillshare you can sign up to get 2 months free here: https://skl.sh/colinandsamir4

May 11, 2020 • 38:43

A day in the life of Colin and Samir **Quarantine Edition

A day in the life of Colin and Samir **Quarantine Edition

This week on the podcast we talk about what a day in our lives looks like in 2020 - we dive into how our lives have changed as well as how our creative process has changed. We also answer questions from our instagram. Check out our latest youtube video at YouTube.com/ColinandSamir and make sure to follow us on instagram @colinandsamir

May 4, 2020 • 53:27

The Value of Comedy during times like these ft. Esteban Gast

The Value of Comedy during times like these ft. Esteban Gast

This week we’re joined by Comedian, Educator, Entertainer and Storyteller - Esteban Gast. On this episode we talk about the value of comedy during times like these. We also talk about Esteban’s journey as a creator and dive into some of our favorite pieces of content that have been released In the social distancing era. Check out Esteban @realestebangast on instagram

Apr 13, 2020 • 1:24:28

10 Things we Learned from 10 Days in Quarantine

10 Things we Learned from 10 Days in Quarantine

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we’re talking about some lessons that we’ve learned in 10 days of being in quarantined here in Los Angeles. We’ve kept ourselves busy with making videos, podcasts and instagram posts but we have also had a significant change in our daily lives. So in this episode we breakdown some lessons we’ve learned and how those lessons can be applied once this whole experience is over.  Make sure to subscribe and send us a voice message on Anchor!

Mar 31, 2020 • 52:18

50 Million Views with Coolman Coffeedan

50 Million Views with Coolman Coffeedan

This week, on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we’re joined by Danny Casale aka Coolman Coffeedan. Now we actually recorded this episode a few weeks ago and we are working on a YouTube video with Danny, but felt like right now was a good time to release it because Danny’s story is extremely inspiring and he built a lot of his career from his bedroom...which is where a lot of us are spending most of our time now. Danny is a NYC based artist who has gained popularity through his surreal, and poorly-dr

Mar 25, 2020 • 1:08:25

Our Perspective on the New Normal.

Our Perspective on the New Normal.

In this episode Colin is back in LA and we podcast about the current state of the world. We are also joined by our friend Jack Coyne in the middle of the episode who give us his perspective. Make sure to tweet at us @colinandsamir, send us a voice message on Anchor or shoot us an email to join in on the conversation. Thanks for listening and supporting us and we'll try our best to give you more podcasts in the coming weeks.

Mar 20, 2020 • 42:30

$70,000 in a day ft. Thomas Dajer of Yes Theory

$70,000 in a day ft. Thomas Dajer of Yes Theory

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast I’m joined by Thomas Dajer. Thomas is the lead editor for the YouTube Channel, Yes Theory - we’ve had him on the show before to talk the what goes on behind the scenes of Yes Theory and how they craft their stories that reach millions of people. This week, we’re talking about something different, Thomas competed in one of Mr. Beasts challenges - now if you are unfamiliar with Mr. Beast, he’s a creator with over 32 million subscribers - he does these big s

Mar 16, 2020 • 59:17

Lessons from Failed YouTubers

Lessons from Failed YouTubers

The first 500 people to sign up get a 2 months premium membership to Skillshare for FREE: https://skl.sh/colinandsamir3 We’ve taken a 3 month break from the podcast and are really excited to be back. In these three months, I’ve traveled to India, Colin has taken 2 cross country road trips and we’ve lived out a dream of ours by working with Samsung to unveil their latest phone on stage with them at their unpacked event in San Francisco. On this episode we truly pull back the curtain and take you

Mar 10, 2020 • 53:04

Instagram is Removing Likes.

Instagram is Removing Likes.

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we talk about our thoughts on Instagram removing likes from the platform. We also catch you guys up on our latest YouTube videos. Samir is off to India this week, so if there are any creators out there who want to connect / collaborate or any recommendations for restaurants or coffee shops - send them over to colinandsamir@gmail.com or tweet them @colinandsamir

Dec 2, 2019 • 32:25

If you could do anything for 30 days

If you could do anything for 30 days

Colin and I are back with another episode reflecting on our year, giving you an update on what we’ve been up to and talk about what we’d prescribe to the world for 30 days.

Oct 28, 2019 • 42:47

Why we took a break

Why we took a break

Hey, we're back! On this episode we talk about where we've been and why we took a break. We also talk about hitting one of our big goals on YouTube, 100,000 subscribers. Follow us on twitter, instagram and subscriber to us on youtube - we are Colin and Samir across all platforms.

Oct 7, 2019 • 38:23

We made another movie ft Yes Theory's Ammar Kandil

We made another movie ft Yes Theory's Ammar Kandil

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we talk about our latest movie, The Lost Pyramid, with Ammar Kandil of Yes Theory. If you haven’t heard about it yet, we spent the last month working on a movie with our friends at Yes Theory, it was one of our toughest projects to date, but we’re really excited about the story that we got to tell.  On this episode we talk to Ammar about the process of making the film, and bring you guys behind the scenes of what our last few weeks have been like workin

Aug 19, 2019 • 1:07:45

Candid Thoughts on Turning 30

Candid Thoughts on Turning 30

This week on the Colin and Samir podcast, Colin is back on the show and we’re just about a week away from releasing our latest movie with our friends at Yes Theory. Make sure to head to yestheory.com/documentary to get early access to the film - it comes out on August 11th and we’d love for all of you to check it out Another thing that is happening this week is that i’m turning 30. Colin and I love to talk about big milestones and i think that’s probably because we’ve gone through some pretty pi

Aug 5, 2019 • 43:28

Ask Samir Anything.

Ask Samir Anything.

On this weeks episode, Colin is out of town and Samir takes questions from twitter and instagram. You can ask more questions by tweeting at us @colinandsamir Make sure to check out our new documentary, coming out on August 11th. Find out more at Yestheory.com/documentary

Jul 29, 2019 • 40:14

Behind the Scenes of Yes Theory ft Thomas Dajer

Behind the Scenes of Yes Theory ft Thomas Dajer

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we’re joined by Yes Theory’s head editor, Thomas Dajer. We talk about the ups and downs of what it’s like to be a full time editor, and TD has been editing full time for 4 years now. In those 4 years, Yes Theory has built an audience of over 4 million subscribers and TD has edited videos that have gotten over 416M views on YouTube Alone, including a number of videos that have over 10M views.  Editing is one of the most important crafts in filmmaking, es

Jul 22, 2019 • 1:09:05

F*ck it, Let's just get jobs.

F*ck it, Let's just get jobs.

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we bring you behind the scenes on a conversation we’ve had for the past 3 years. When we left our stable jobs and starting chasing the dream of becoming filmmakers, we didn’t know what to expect, and to be honest, we never expected it to be as hard as it has proven to be. It’s not easy when you decide you want your own creativity becomes your source of income, and that’s what we explore today on the show.  We'd love to hear from you! Make sure to tweet at

Jul 15, 2019 • 54:57

Who do you want to be? A conversation about Masculinity and Identity in Media

Who do you want to be? A conversation about Masculinity and Identity in Media

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we talk about how media, and specifically social media, plays into defining the identities we all connect with and aspire to be like. We talk about masculinity - which is an interesting topic, because most of our lives and careers have been connected to sports - and sports play a big role in defining masculinity. This has to be one of the most interesting conversations that Coin and I have had to date and i’m curious to hear your opinion once you get to t

Jul 8, 2019 • 53:15

Making a TV Show: What we Learned

Making a TV Show: What we Learned

On this weeks episode we talk about a big first for us, We made a documentary for Television - a 22 minute special for NBC sports. We talk about how we got the project and the lessons we’ve learned from what turned out to be, the toughest creative project of our lives.

Jul 1, 2019 • 51:01

A quick update, See you in June!

A quick update, See you in June!

A quick update about The Colin and Samir Podcast.

May 13, 2019 • 2:18

Dealing with Self Doubt

Dealing with Self Doubt

This week on the Colin and Samir podcast we take a question from anchor that inspired the topic for the episode, self doubt.  Self doubt is something that we all deal with in some capacity but it is especially relevant for creators and artists. We deal with self doubt on a regular basis and we share some stories from our personal experience with the emotion.  We also give advice on how to deal with self doubt and give an update on our skydiving experience from last week.  Thanks to everyone who

May 6, 2019 • 45:48

Saying Yes to Yes Theory

Saying Yes to Yes Theory

This week on the Colin and Samir podcast, we talk about a call we got from Yes Theory, we explore the concept of saying yes, which we did and talk through our fears about skydiving for a second time…which should pretty much explain what the call was about.  We also continue our conversation on instagram and debate some recent news about the platform. Lastly we take a really interesting question from a listener and give our opinion on the matter.  Make sure to review the pod on iTunes and leave u

Apr 29, 2019 • 39:57

The importance of having a North Star - and we answer your questions

The importance of having a North Star - and we answer your questions

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we’re talking about a big moment that we experienced earlier this week. We got invited to an event from a brand we’ve always wanted to work with - and on this episode we reflect on the experience as well as talk about the importance of having a defined North Star when you are creating content or really just trying to bring any idea to life.  We also answer your questions from the anchor app - we integrate those question throughout the episode - thanks to

Apr 22, 2019 • 55:43

Lessons from Game of Thrones - the value of consistency

Lessons from Game of Thrones - the value of consistency

Today on the show we are talking about the value of sticking to a schedule when it comes to creating content. Appointment viewing is nothing new in entertainment - live sports and shows like Game of Thrones have found tons of success by committing to a release schedule. On this episode we get into our desire to find a consistent release schedule on YouTube, the value of doing so, and the struggles we’ve had every time that we’ve tried. Also, we are taking your voice messages, download the Anchor

Apr 15, 2019 • 39:31

How to Delete Instagram and take a break from Social Media

How to Delete Instagram and take a break from Social Media

Today on the Colin and Samir podcast we're talking about social media use...specifically Instagram and the effect it's had on our lives as creators.  Social media addiction is a phrase you're probably hearing a lot right now and we're seeing many of our friends deleting these apps off of their phones and taking breaks from them, something we've done ourselves recently.  We've actually been taking a break from content creation in general and as you probably know this is our first episode back in

Apr 8, 2019 • 51:22

How to be more than an athlete with Paul Rabil

How to be more than an athlete with Paul Rabil

Check out Paul's podcast: Suiting Up with Paul Rabil Today on the Colin and samir podcast we’re incredibly excited to bring you a conversation with our great friend. Paul Rabil. Paul is a professional athlete, an entrepreneur a creator, a podcaster and the most driven individual we’ve ever met. He’s a professional lacrosse player and on the field is often times referred to as the Lebron James of lacrosse, and to tack onto that off the field he’s referred to as lacrosse’s first million dollar man

Mar 11, 2019 • 1:33:15

How to Change the World with Ammar Kandil of Yes Theory

How to Change the World with Ammar Kandil of Yes Theory

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we’re joined by one of the founders and creators of Yes Theory - Ammar Kandil. Ammar and Yes Theory have built a global movement through their youtube videos about seeking discomfort, if you don’t know yes theory they believe that the best things in life are on the other side of your comfort zone and the best experiences in life can often times be achieved just by saying one simple yes. Today Yes Theory has over 3 Million subscribers on YouTube and a rap

Mar 4, 2019 • 2:25:17

We did it, We made a movie.

We did it, We made a movie.

This week on The Colin and Samir Podcast we talk about realizing our dream of making a movie. We’ve had this dream for a while and we’ve talked about it quite a bit, we’ve always wanted to make a documentary, screen it in front of people and then have millions of people watch it….and all of that happened, within a week.  Here's the link to the film: https://youtu.be/8cvhwquPqJ0 On this episode we talk about how it happened, how we felt during the process and how it feels now to reflect back on

Feb 25, 2019 • 52:10

The art of love, kindness and empathy with Houston Kraft

The art of love, kindness and empathy with Houston Kraft

Check out Houston here: https://www.houstonkraft.com/ This week on the Colin and Samir podcast we’re joined by a very unique guest. His name is Houston Kraft and he’s a storyteller and kindness advocate.   Houston uses his storytelling abilities to spread stories about empathy kindness and love all with the goal of giving people the tools to practice more of those emotions in their day to day lives   We wanted to bring you this conversation during the week of Valentine's day, a week where we hea

Feb 11, 2019 • 1:30:56

We never thought this day would come

We never thought this day would come

This week on the Colin and Samir podcast we talk about a day that we never expected would come. We recorded this episode on Colin’s 30th birthday. Colin and I met when we were 22 and have been working together ever since. Our twenties were filled with experimentation, successes, failures and a lot of adventures along the way. On this episode, we reflect on the past 10 years, the work we’ve done together and the decisions that defined the decade for Colin.  There were a few unexpected moments in

Feb 4, 2019 • 40:54

Creating a career doing what you love with Matt D'avella

Creating a career doing what you love with Matt D'avella

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we’re joined by our good friend Matt D’avella. We first met Matt about a year ago when we were on his podcast - The Ground Up Show. Over the past year Matt has grown a serious audience on YouTube, he’s about to cross 1 million subscribers, and some of his videos have hit the 7 million view mark. The interesting thing about Matt is that he’s made YouTube a career for himself without any advertising or sponsorships. He’s paved his own way to make filmmakin

Jan 30, 2019 • 1:01:29

Finding your niche audience - LIVE Episode

Finding your niche audience - LIVE Episode

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we took a trip to UCLA. If you don’t know what UCLA is, it’s a college here in Los Angeles and one of our subscribers who reached out to us is not only a student at UCLA but is also one of the leaders of a club called Creative labs. His name is Rohan Kumar and he asked us to come speak at creative labs. Creative Labs is an organization that aims to bring students together on collaborative projects, workshops and industry-orientated speakers at the interse

Jan 21, 2019 • 57:36

Our first big Hollywood meeting

Our first big Hollywood meeting

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we are bringing you an unreleased conversation about our first big Hollywood meeting. If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that one of our big dreams is to make a documentary, and this conversation you’re about to hear was recorded right after we pitched the idea for our documentary to a producer named JD Roth.Our guest this week is Tom Boyd, you can check him out on instagram @boydercam

Jan 14, 2019 • 50:07

New Year, New Beginnings

New Year, New Beginnings

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we bring in this new year by talking about new beginnings and more specifically, we’re actually talking about the end of a very important chapter in the Colin and Samir Story. On this episode we look back and reflect on some stories from our first company and tell you why the chapter is actually closing on the day this podcast comes out.

Jan 7, 2019 • 54:16

We want your feedback

We want your feedback

as the year comes to a close, we want your feedback on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we'd love to hear from you what you loved about teh show and you think we could do better.  We put together a feedback survey at ColinandSamir.com/Podcast it's a short survey that will help us improve the show in 2019  thanks so much for a great year - we appreciate all of your feedback and support!  - Colin and Samir

Dec 26, 2018 • 2:03

Dealing with Uncertainty and looking back on 2018

Dealing with Uncertainty and looking back on 2018

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Podcast, we take a look back at the past year of our lives…and this has been a year of a lot of ups and downs. Colin and I both wrote down some amazing moments from the year prior to the podcast and I think we both expected this episode to be filled with a lot of fun stories about those memories, and we absolutely touch of a lot of those, but we also dive into the uncertainty we felt during the year. The conversation takes some twists and turns that we didn

Dec 17, 2018 • 1:04:32

We've got a lot to learn

We've got a lot to learn

This week we’re talking about our experience at Buzzfeed. As a quick refresher, we pitched our show, The Breakdown, to a program called Vertical U that’s run by Instagram and Buzzfeed. Out of over 300 creators, 15 were selected to spend the week at Buzzfeed developing their shows. After the last day of the program, we decided to pick up the mics and recorded our thoughts on the week.  On this episode we take you through our experience at Vertical U, we talk about what we learned from the program

Dec 10, 2018 • 1:02:20

Finding the the artist within yourself: ft. Sahil Chaudry

Finding the the artist within yourself: ft. Sahil Chaudry

This week we're joined by Samir's brother, Sahil. Sahil can be considered a somewhat third member of our team - obviously, he’s been a big part of my life but also he’s played a huge role in supporting Colin and I as we’ve navigated the world of being professional creatives. He graduated from UCLA law school and ended up becoming a lawyer at a very prestigious firm, but once he got there, he started questioning if it was really how he wanted to spend his time - which led him to find very powerfu

Dec 3, 2018 • 1:28:07

The value of feedback

The value of feedback

On this weeks episode of The Colin and Samir Podcast, we talk about how feedback plays into everything Colin and I do - from launching brands to creating videos, feedback is an essential step in the creative process.  We also give an update on a project we talked about in last weeks episode and end the episode with some Q & A from instagram.  This is episode 30 of our show and we couldn't be more excited with where the show is headed. If you have feedback for us please rate and review the podcas

Nov 26, 2018 • 59:32

Lessons from a Failed Pitch: dealing with nerves, comparison and imposter syndrome

Lessons from a Failed Pitch: dealing with nerves, comparison and imposter syndrome

This week Colin and I talk about a recent experience that turned out to be one of the most nerve-wracking experiences we’ve had in a while. It all revolves around a pitch for our show The Breakdown - and we’ll get into more specifics about the opportunity and the experience in the episode itself. This podcast recording was actually the first time Colin and I talked about the experience and it led to a lot of interesting topics in our conversation. We talk about how each of us felt before, during

Nov 19, 2018 • 47:40

How to remain authentically You:  The return of Jack Coyne

How to remain authentically You: The return of Jack Coyne

Donate to wildfire relief: https://www.gofundme.com/cause/californiafires This week we are joined by Jack Coyne, who was actually the first person on the show. We dive into topics that affect us as online creators. The topics include the importance of writing, picking the right projects, advertising and the pressures that come with having an audience.  We love having Jack on the show and are excited that he is our first returning guest. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed rec

Nov 12, 2018 • 50:36

17 Year Old Entrepreneur and YouTuber, Jade Darmawangsa on being different and finding success online

17 Year Old Entrepreneur and YouTuber, Jade Darmawangsa on being different and finding success online

Today on the Colin and Samir Podcast we’re joined by 17-year-old entrepreneur Jade Darmawangsa. Jade is a Digital marketer who has built a very impressive brand across all social platforms. Jade has a YouTube channel with 130,000 subscribers where she focuses on giving knowledge and tips on how to grow your business online. Jade’s been on YouTube for almost 10 years, so she brings a really interesting perspective on utilizing YouTube to grow an audience and a company. We cover a bunch of topics

Nov 5, 2018 • 1:09:32

Questions to ask yourself: Are you living the life you want to live?

Questions to ask yourself: Are you living the life you want to live?

This week on the Colin and Samir podcast, we take a look at ourselves and more specifically, we take a look at our lifestyle and how the work we’re doing everyday is leading us towards a life we want to live. As we started thinking about this topic I wrote down a bunch of questions to ask myself and eventually turned it into a worksheet that I printed out for both Colin and I to fill out and answer on our own. After we answered them, we got together and reviewed our answers and In this podcast,

Oct 29, 2018 • 58:37

Designing the life you want to live with Rachel and Daniel from Mango Street

Designing the life you want to live with Rachel and Daniel from Mango Street

Today on the Colin and Samir podcast, we are joined by our good friends, Rachel, and Daniel of Mango Street. Rachel and Daniel have created a very successful brand on YouTube through photography tutorials, films and a unique take on vlogs. They describe their channel with one simple line: “Photography Tutorials that Don’t waste Your time” Since they started the channel in January 2017 they’ve gained over 750,000 subscribers and a rapidly growing towards the 1 million subscriber mark.  On this po

Oct 22, 2018 • 1:19:59

Why are we doing this? Answering the toughest question we've asked ourselves.

Why are we doing this? Answering the toughest question we've asked ourselves.

This week on the Colin and Samir podcast we ask ourselves one question - Why? Why do we do what we do every day? This conversation was inspired by a Ted Talk from Simon Sinek called Start with Why. We have been doing a lot of thinking around our purpose as creatives and trying to better understand our own personal reasons why we want to make videos for a living. In this episode, we record an open and honest conversation about our choice to work together and take on a challenging and time-intensi

Oct 15, 2018 • 38:24

Yes Theory's Thomas Brag and Matt Dajer on working through uncertainty, dealing with lows and Saying Yes.

Yes Theory's Thomas Brag and Matt Dajer on working through uncertainty, dealing with lows and Saying Yes.

Today on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we’re joined by Thomas Brag and Matt Dajer from Yes Theory. This is an episode we’ve been wanting to record since we met the guys back in February. Yes Theory is not only a YouTube channel with millions of subscribers, but a movement and a way of life. They believe that the best things in life come from putting yourself in uncomfortable situations and challenging yourself to say yes to more things in life. They spread that message across the world through th

Oct 8, 2018 • 1:45:32

Candid thoughts on fame and early stage success on YouTube.

Candid thoughts on fame and early stage success on YouTube.

In this weeks episode, we are driving to the Grand Canyon to help out with The Jump. In case you missed it - Last week, Will Smith bungee jumped out of a helicopter because of our friends at Yes Theory.  While we were driving from Pheonix to Flagstaff Arizona, we turned on our mics and recorded one of our most vulnerable conversations to date. We talked about fame and what it means in the modern world. We also talked about some early stage success we've had with our new show, The Breakdown, and

Oct 1, 2018 • 37:10

18 Year Old Filmmaker Braxton Haugen on YouTube vs Film and Working with Colin and Samir

18 Year Old Filmmaker Braxton Haugen on YouTube vs Film and Working with Colin and Samir

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Podcast, we’re joined by the youngest guest we’ve had on the show, Braxton Haugen. Braxton is a filmmaker and YouTuber based in Oregon, he has a long history of working in entertainment, more specifically in television. He’s 18 years old but as you’ll hear on this podcast, he’s wise beyond his years. We met Braxton because he wrote an article about us, and it was so well written that we schedule a Skype call to learn more about him. On that call Braxton tol

Sep 17, 2018 • 52:57

Brand building and struggling to stay consistent on YouTube

Brand building and struggling to stay consistent on YouTube

This week we talk about our new show, The Breakdown. We dive into how we are approaching our brand on YouTube and some of the struggles we've had in the past 2 years of staying consistent on the platform. Check out the first episode of The Breakdown on YouTube.com/ColinandSamir

Sep 10, 2018 • 57:13

Living in a Van and building Community on YouTube: Minimal Millennials

Living in a Van and building Community on YouTube: Minimal Millennials

This week we are joined by Christian and Aubry from the YouTube channel Minimal Millennials. 2 years ago, Christian and Aubry bought a sprinter van and converted it into their home. They've traveled across North America and Central America and have plans to take the van international in the near future.  They are not the only ones who choose to live this lifestyle. If you search Van Life on YouTube or Instagram, you'll find a whole world of content that you can explore.  On this podcast, we talk

Sep 3, 2018 • 1:14:54

Creating Authentic Content on YouTube as a Company: Caleb and Niles from Moment Lenses

Creating Authentic Content on YouTube as a Company: Caleb and Niles from Moment Lenses

On Today's episode of The Colin and Samir Podcast we talk to Caleb and Niles from Moment lenses about how they built a successful YouTube channel for the Moment Brand. Moment is a company that creates lenses and accessories for mobile photography and filmmaking - their goal is to encourage and empower the creative in everyone.  When you watch Caleb and Niles on the Moment YouTube channel, you would assume that they are the founders of the company - and that’s because of their authentic excitemen

Aug 27, 2018 • 1:16:29

Working with Jake Paul and the importance of Diversity in Entertainment with content producer, Mai Linh Nguyen

Working with Jake Paul and the importance of Diversity in Entertainment with content producer, Mai Linh Nguyen

On this weeks episode we interview Mai Linh Nguyen. Man Linh is a producer for Jake Paul’s Team 10, she’s a content creator and an advocate for Asian Americans in entertainment. We talk to her about working with Jake Paul, hear some amazing stories about the Team 10 house, and then dive into culture and the importance of diversity in entertainment.   Check out Mai Linh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailinh/

Aug 20, 2018 • 1:24:59

Building a long lasting brand with Professional Lacrosse Player Kyle Harrison

Building a long lasting brand with Professional Lacrosse Player Kyle Harrison

This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast, we are really excited to have our good friend Kyle Harrison joining us. Kyle is a professional lacrosse player that Colin and I both looked up to when we were young lacrosse players. As most of you probably know, Colin and I both grew up playing lacrosse - and as we grew our first company, The Lacrosse Network, we actually got to make videos with Kyle and through that process, we became close friends. Something really interesting about our relationship i

Aug 13, 2018 • 1:07:18

Facing your fears, Conquering Imperfection and Daily Vlogging with Cody Wanner

Facing your fears, Conquering Imperfection and Daily Vlogging with Cody Wanner

Today on the podcast we are joined by YouTube Creator: Cody Wanner Cody is a daily vlogger who’s goal is to encourage the Doers, he is also responsible for the no small creator movement - a movement that suggests that there is no such thing as a small creator, whether you are creating for an audience of 1 or 1 million, the concept of creation is so large that the term small creator sounds ridiculous Cody’s content has picked up a lot of traction recently after his collaboration with Peter McKinn

Aug 6, 2018 • 56:25

Legally Blind Filmmaker James Rath on Accessibility, Self-Acceptance and Overcoming Adversity

Legally Blind Filmmaker James Rath on Accessibility, Self-Acceptance and Overcoming Adversity

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Podcast we interview legally blind filmmaker James Rath. James is an incredibly inspiring creator - he makes awesome content for his YouTube Channel, he directs commercials for big brands and he consults on accessibility features for tech and gaming companies.  We first met James through a cold email he sent us, we ended up getting coffee and making a video together. Here is that video: https://youtu.be/71Dl3eKi78E Check out James' Channel: https://www.yout

Jul 30, 2018 • 1:07:59

How to send cold emails and bring your ideas to life: Madison Dye, Aerospace Engineer

How to send cold emails and bring your ideas to life: Madison Dye, Aerospace Engineer

On this weeks episode we sit down with Aerospace engineer, Madison Dye....Madison is also the editor / producer of our podcast. We met Madison the way we meet a lot of people - through a cold email. Maddy sent us an email a few months back and suggested we start a podcast and 6 months later, here we are recording our 13th episode of the Colin and Samir Podcast. For those of you who don't know, Colin and I actually met through a cold email - I saw some videos he was making and sent him an email.

Jul 23, 2018 • 54:14

Instagram Robots and The Future of Storytelling with Filmmaker Kerry Furrh

Instagram Robots and The Future of Storytelling with Filmmaker Kerry Furrh

This week on the podcast Kerry Furrh joins us to talk about Instagram robots and the future of storytelling. Kerry is an extremely talented writer, director, filmmaker who we collaborate with on a regular basis. Most recently we made a video about Lil Miquela - a computer-generated Instagram influencer with other 1.2 million followers. On this episode, we talk to Kerry about her career as a filmmaker as well as the future of storytelling. You can check out our YouTube video on this topic on YouT

Jul 16, 2018 • 55:04

Conquering your Fears, Jumping out of Planes and Self Storytelling: Skydiving with Josh Rottman

Conquering your Fears, Jumping out of Planes and Self Storytelling: Skydiving with Josh Rottman

On this episode we do something a bit different, we are bringing you a long with us as we conquer one of our biggest fears: Skydiving. Colin is afraid of heights and Samir is a very anxious flyer - so we figured we should combine the two and jump out of a plane. We started recording before we jumped and picked back up after the jump and by the end we are joined by our friend Josh Rottman. Josh is the one who actually took us skydiving, he's an incredibly talented cinematographer and is now filmi

Jul 9, 2018 • 56:06

Lessons from traveling around the world in a car: Alex Portera of The Nowhere Men

Lessons from traveling around the world in a car: Alex Portera of The Nowhere Men

On this episode, we talk to Alex Portera of The Nowhere Men. The Nowhere Men is a traveling group of filmmakers who have a really simple philosophy - they believe that everyone has a story to tell. They’ve traveled across 35 different countries over the past 4 years - mostly by car and they filmed all of it. They learned a lot about themselves and about travel and film the most importantly they learned about the kindness of strangers. Alex tells us some amazing stories in this episode, we talk t

Jun 25, 2018 • 1:04:11

Bringing an idea to life and dropping the term "YouTuber" : Your Questions Answered

Bringing an idea to life and dropping the term "YouTuber" : Your Questions Answered

This week we decided to experiment with the format of this podcast. We decided to wear wireless lav mics and walk around Venice beach answering the questions that you put in the reviews of our show. The idea came from a conversation we had about "Daily Vlogging" in podcast form and what that would be like, we thought it would be interesting to hear what it sounded like to go through daily life with a mic on.  Let us know what you think about this episode and of this format, you can tweet at us @

Jun 18, 2018 • 33:03

Ask us Questions: Show Update #1

Ask us Questions: Show Update #1

Hey Everyone - just a quick update from us: On next week's episode we are doing a Q & A, so we're asking our audience to rate & review our podcast and leave a question in your review. Whichever platform you listen on, you can review the podcast there and leave a question in your review. We'll pick out our favorite ones and answer them on next weeks episode.

Jun 12, 2018 • 2:29

Dealing with Creative Block and Burn Out

Dealing with Creative Block and Burn Out

We have been feeling "Burnt Out" from the pressures we place on ourselves to achieve a certain amount of success through our content. This week on the Colin and Samir Podcast we are opening up about mental health as a creator and an avid social media user. Nobody can stay in perfect mental health 100% of the time, but just like we train our bodies at the gym and with personal trainers we can train our mind to by happier and health with certain tools and trained Mental Health Professionals.

Jun 11, 2018 • 42:13

The Future of Live Entertainment: HQ Trivia, Twitch and Logan Paul vs KSI

The Future of Live Entertainment: HQ Trivia, Twitch and Logan Paul vs KSI

Since its inception live entertainment has been dominated by sporting events and major networks, but with the advent of live video game streaming, YouTuber boxing, and HQ trivia we think the future of live entertainment will belong to the online creators. .

Jun 4, 2018 • 52:41

How to Sell Your Movie to Netflix with Filmmaker Matt D'avella

How to Sell Your Movie to Netflix with Filmmaker Matt D'avella

Matt D'avella is an award-winning documentary filmmaker best known for his movie Minimalism. Matt has done something that Colin and I have always wanted to do, make a movie and sell it to Netflix. Matt asked us to be on his podcast and after we were done recording the episode we kept the mics on and asked him some questions. Make sure to check out Matt on YouTube where he releases The Ground Up Show (his podcast) in full along with insightful tips for aspiring creatives.

May 22, 2018 • 24:43

Jake & Josh: building a World Record Trick Shot Channel on YouTube, Sending Cold Emails, and Making the content you want to make.

Jake & Josh: building a World Record Trick Shot Channel on YouTube, Sending Cold Emails, and Making the content you want to make.

Jake & Josh are creators who've grown to over 140,000 subscribers on YouTube in just under 9 months. They perform trick shots and break World Records every Wednesday. Josh Horton is one of the best jugglers in the world and performs regularly on primetime tv shows as well as in person during the halftime shows of major sporting events. He also has a background in social media which we get into in detail on the podcast.

May 16, 2018 • 1:04:40

Jack Coyne on working with Casey Neistat, Beme News and Finding your own voice as a YouTuber

Jack Coyne on working with Casey Neistat, Beme News and Finding your own voice as a YouTuber

Jack Coyne is a filmmaker and YouTuber based out of New York City that got his start working for Casey Neistat. After a complete overhaul of the company by CNN, Beme was restructured and Jack was let go. Within days of the news Jack released a video on his personal YouTube channel that garnered over 1.2 million views and launched his career as a YouTuber. Enjoy our conversation with Jack about working with Casey, his time at Beme, and finding your voice as a YouTuber.

May 14, 2018 • 1:17:49

Why Every YouTuber Has a Podcast

Why Every YouTuber Has a Podcast

You Might notice that YouTubers are starting podcasts. But why would video creators be interested in audio? We break down our reasons for why it makes sense that YouTubers are starting podcasts in 2018. This is also the topic of our most recent YouTube video, check it out at YouTube.com/ColinandSamir

May 8, 2018 • 29:18

Creative Partnerships

Creative Partnerships

One of the most commonly asked questions is how did we meet and how does our partnership work? We’ve found it’s fairly unique to have a creative partnership like we have. So we decided to dedicate our first episode to breaking down our creative partnership and give you tips on how to successfully collaborate with others.

May 8, 2018 • 1:07:42

Podcast Trailer

Podcast Trailer

Hi we’re Colin and Samir, creative entrepreneurs that love talking about online video and entertainment. We’ll break down the latest trends and bring on friends to talk about their experiences as online video creators. Subscribe for a new podcast every Monday.

May 7, 2018 • 3:11

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