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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... more

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Episodes

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.,... more

13 May 2024 · 45 minutes
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... more

06 May 2024 · 2 hours, 20 minutes
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... more

02 May 2024 · 31 minutes
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... more

29 Apr 2024 · 33 minutes
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... more

22 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
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... more

16 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
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... more

15 Apr 2024 · 2 hours,
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.

08 Apr 2024 · 31 minutes
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... more

01 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
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.

25 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
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... more

20 Mar 2024 · 32 minutes
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,... more

18 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Jacob Collier

Jacob Collier has been referred to as the Mozart of Gen Z, and has already won 6 Grammys at the... more

04 Mar 2024 · 2 hours, 28 minutes
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... more

28 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
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... more

26 Feb 2024 · 32 minutes
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... more

19 Feb 2024 · 2 hours, 13 minutes
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... more

12 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes
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

09 Feb 2024 · 23 minutes
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... more

07 Feb 2024 · 2 hours, 37 minutes
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... more

29 Jan 2024 · 38 minutes
Mai Pham

Today we speak with creator and entrepreneur Mai Pham. She's one of our youngest guests but also one of our... more

22 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
A Brutally Honest Conversation with Smosh

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

18 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 13 minutes
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... more

14 Dec 2023 · 38 minutes
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,... more

11 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 29 minutes
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... more

08 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
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... more

04 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
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... more

01 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 51 minutes
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... more

01 Dec 2023 · 51 minutes
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... more

23 Nov 2023 · 44 minutes
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... more

21 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
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... more

18 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 57 minutes
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.

16 Nov 2023 · 39 minutes
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... more

09 Nov 2023 · 41 minutes
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... more

07 Nov 2023 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
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... more

02 Nov 2023 · 33 minutes
Should creators unionize?

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

26 Oct 2023 · 38 minutes
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... more

23 Oct 2023 · 2 hours, 12 minutes
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... more

12 Oct 2023 · 47 minutes
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... more

09 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
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... more

05 Oct 2023 · 40 minutes
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... more

02 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
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... more

21 Sep 2023 · 34 minutes
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... more

18 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
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... more

14 Sep 2023 · 40 minutes
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... more

11 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 57 minutes
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... more

07 Sep 2023 · 46 minutes
3 books that made us better YouTubers

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

31 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
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... more

24 Aug 2023 · 45 minutes
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... more

21 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
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... more

17 Aug 2023 · 48 minutes
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... more

14 Aug 2023 · 2 hours, 5 minutes
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... more

10 Aug 2023 · 50 minutes
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... more

31 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
An update from London

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

20 Jul 2023 · 50 minutes
An Unfiltered Conversation with Dream

Our interview with Dream.

10 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
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.

29 Jun 2023 · 44 minutes
An Unfiltered Conversation with MrBeast

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

27 Jun 2023 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
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.

23 Jun 2023 · 59 minutes
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,... more

22 Jun 2023 · 26 minutes
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

12 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 55 minutes
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... more

08 Jun 2023 · 53 minutes
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... more

01 Jun 2023 · 37 minutes
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... more

30 May 2023 · 2 hours, 3 minutes
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... more

25 May 2023 · 45 minutes
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... more

18 May 2023 · 46 minutes
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... more

11 May 2023 · 47 minutes
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... more

08 May 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
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... more

04 May 2023 · 1 hour,
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.... more

01 May 2023 · 53 minutes
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.

27 Apr 2023 · 51 minutes
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... more

24 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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... more

20 Apr 2023 · 46 minutes
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,... more

17 Apr 2023 · 44 minutes
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... more

13 Apr 2023 · 47 minutes
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... more

10 Apr 2023 · 53 minutes
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... more

06 Apr 2023 · 49 minutes
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... more

03 Apr 2023 · 25 minutes
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... more

30 Mar 2023 · 45 minutes
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... more

23 Mar 2023 · 34 minutes
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... more

16 Mar 2023 · 47 minutes
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... more

09 Mar 2023 · 48 minutes
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... more

02 Mar 2023 · 48 minutes
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.... more

23 Feb 2023 · 43 minutes
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... more

16 Feb 2023 · 47 minutes
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... more

09 Feb 2023 · 42 minutes
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... more

02 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
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... more

27 Jan 2023 · 55 minutes
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... more

20 Jan 2023 · 47 minutes
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... more

12 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
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.

05 Jan 2023 · 48 minutes
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... more

29 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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... more

22 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
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... more

15 Dec 2022 · 49 minutes
Top 10 moments on YouTube in 2022

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're reviewing the biggest moments on YouTube in 2022. Tell us what we missed... more

13 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
We lost

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

08 Dec 2022 · 53 minutes
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.

05 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
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... more

01 Dec 2022 · 48 minutes
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... more

21 Nov 2022 · 55 minutes
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... more

17 Nov 2022 · 47 minutes
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... more

15 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
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... more

10 Nov 2022 · 43 minutes
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... more

07 Nov 2022 · 50 minutes
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... more

03 Nov 2022 · 46 minutes
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... more

27 Oct 2022 · 50 minutes
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... more

24 Oct 2022 · 16 minutes
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... more

21 Oct 2022 · 45 minutes
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,... more

13 Oct 2022 · 33 minutes
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.

10 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

06 Oct 2022 · 47 minutes
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... more

03 Oct 2022 · 2 hours, 3 minutes
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... more

29 Sep 2022 · 36 minutes
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... more

26 Sep 2022 · 34 minutes
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... more

22 Sep 2022 · 38 minutes
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... more

19 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

15 Sep 2022 · 43 minutes
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... more

12 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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... more

08 Sep 2022 · 47 minutes
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... more

05 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
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... more

01 Sep 2022 · 35 minutes
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... more

30 Aug 2022 · 2 hours, 3 minutes
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... more

25 Aug 2022 · 43 minutes
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... more

24 Aug 2022 · 2 hours,
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... more

18 Aug 2022 · 40 minutes
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... more

15 Aug 2022 · 2 hours, 2 minutes
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... more

11 Aug 2022 · 38 minutes
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... more

08 Aug 2022 · 29 minutes
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... more

04 Aug 2022 · 28 minutes
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... more

01 Aug 2022 · 28 minutes
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... more

28 Jul 2022 · 42 minutes
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.

25 Jul 2022 · 48 minutes
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... more

21 Jul 2022 · 46 minutes
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... more

20 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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... more

11 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

07 Jul 2022 · 33 minutes
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... more

30 Jun 2022 · 31 minutes
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... more

27 Jun 2022 · 21 minutes
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... more

23 Jun 2022 · 40 minutes
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... more

20 Jun 2022 · 46 minutes
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... more

16 Jun 2022 · 33 minutes
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... more

15 Jun 2022 · 49 minutes
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.... more

09 Jun 2022 · 41 minutes
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... more

06 Jun 2022 · 46 minutes
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... more

02 Jun 2022 · 36 minutes
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... more

31 May 2022 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
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,... more

27 May 2022 · 29 minutes
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... more

23 May 2022 · 21 minutes
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... more

19 May 2022 · 41 minutes
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... more

16 May 2022 · 26 minutes
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:... more

13 May 2022 · 31 minutes
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... more

05 May 2022 · 29 minutes
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... more

03 May 2022 · 14 minutes
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... more

28 Apr 2022 · 47 minutes
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... more

26 Apr 2022 · 19 minutes
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... more

21 Apr 2022 · 31 minutes
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.... more

18 Apr 2022 · 2 hours, 2 minutes
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,... more

14 Apr 2022 · 25 minutes
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,... more

07 Apr 2022 · 27 minutes
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... more

03 Apr 2022 · 26 minutes
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... more

28 Mar 2022 · 39 minutes
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... more

21 Mar 2022 · 24 minutes
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... more

14 Mar 2022 · 31 minutes
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... more

07 Mar 2022 · 22 minutes
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... more

28 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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 &... more

21 Feb 2022 · 18 minutes
How Andrew Schulz dismantled the business of comedy

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

14 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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 -... more

10 Feb 2022 · 41 minutes
The Richest Kid on YouTube

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07 Feb 2022 · 16 minutes
MrFeast & a day with Van Neistat

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03 Feb 2022 · 34 minutes
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... more

31 Jan 2022 · 14 minutes
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... more

27 Jan 2022 · 29 minutes
MrBeast is selling his YouTube Channel

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

24 Jan 2022 · 16 minutes
Answering your Questions [Audio Exclusive]

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

20 Jan 2022 · 37 minutes
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... more

17 Jan 2022 · 18 minutes
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... more

13 Jan 2022 · 47 minutes
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... more

10 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
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... more

20 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
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... more

13 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
How MrBeast "Stole" Squid Game

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

06 Dec 2021 · 19 minutes
Let’s talk about the Metaverse

Colin and Samir unpack the Metaverse, Crypto and NFTs

22 Nov 2021 · 21 minutes
Dude Perfect’s struggle with YouTube

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

16 Nov 2021 · 14 minutes
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... more

08 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 42 minutes
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... more

25 Oct 2021 · 51 minutes
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... more

18 Oct 2021 · 26 minutes
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... more

13 Oct 2021 · 27 minutes
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... more

11 Oct 2021 · 20 minutes
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... more

04 Oct 2021 · 23 minutes
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... more

27 Sep 2021 · 21 minutes
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... more

20 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
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... more

13 Sep 2021 · 25 minutes
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... more

07 Sep 2021 · 22 minutes
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... more

30 Aug 2021 · 32 minutes
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... more

23 Aug 2021 · 18 minutes
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.

16 Aug 2021 · 34 minutes
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... more

09 Aug 2021 · 35 minutes
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... more

02 Aug 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
👋🏽 Hey It’s Samir.

A quick update from Samir.

29 Jul 2021 · 2 minutes
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... more

26 Jul 2021 · 54 minutes
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... more

19 Jul 2021 · 37 minutes
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... more

12 Jul 2021 · 20 minutes
The High Price of Airrack's Success

Part 2 of our interview with Airrack.

05 Jul 2021 · 25 minutes
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... more

28 Jun 2021 · 46 minutes
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... more

21 Jun 2021 · 32 minutes
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... more

14 Jun 2021 · 37 minutes
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... more

06 Jun 2021 · 26 minutes
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... more

01 Jun 2021 · 59 minutes
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.... more

24 May 2021 · 28 minutes
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... more

17 May 2021 · 50 minutes
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... more

10 May 2021 · 32 minutes
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... more

03 May 2021 · 27 minutes
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... more

26 Apr 2021 · 36 minutes
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... more

19 Apr 2021 · 34 minutes
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... more

12 Apr 2021 · 1 hour,
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,... more

07 Apr 2021 · 31 minutes
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... more

05 Apr 2021 · 42 minutes
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... more

29 Mar 2021 · 39 minutes
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... more

22 Mar 2021 · 31 minutes
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... more

15 Mar 2021 · 27 minutes
The MKBHD Episode

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

08 Mar 2021 · 52 minutes
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... more

01 Mar 2021 · 51 minutes
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,... more

22 Feb 2021 · 54 minutes
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We interviewed Mr. Beast about his latest ventures and talked to him about the future of YouTube. Also... You heard him... we... more