The Colin and Samir Show
Episodes
Gambling, Creators, and the Future of Trust Online
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something strange is happening in media: you can now bet on everything. News events. Celebrity relationships. Short-form views. Even what MrBeast migh...
Why the Future of Creator Businesses Is Offline
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something big is happening in the creator world: creators are turning their online audiences into real-world destinations. From tours to immersive pop...
Why Netflix Is Stealing Podcasts from YouTube
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix just made its biggest move yet against YouTube, and it is happening in podcasts. In this episode, we break down Netflix’s new partnership wi...
How Instagram Became the Center of the Universe
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Colin and Samir Show we break down how Instagram became the center of the creator universe in 2025. We explain why Instagram is now the ...
How a YouTube Doc Rewrote the Hollywood Playbook
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Colin and Samir Show we speak with filmmaker Owen Reiser. When he realized his work in nature documentaries was drying up, he decided to...
The Business of Email: How Substack Changed Everything
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You probably don’t think of your inbox as part of the creator economy, but email is a big business, and Substack is leading the charge. In this epi...
Adam Faze: How TikTok Reinvented the TV Pilot
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Faze is building what might be the first true TV studio for TikTok. His company, Gymnasium, develops short-form shows that reach millions of view...
Ai Video and the Future of the Creator Economy
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Colin and Samir break down the launch of OpenAI’s Sora 2 — and what it means for the creator economy. They explore how this new g...
LIVE: Casey Neistat Unfiltered on Modern YouTube
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download Premiere for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-premiere-video-editor/id6742757464 Casey Neistat unfiltered on the state of modern ...
How Diary of a CEO became YouTube's #1 Show
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At Press Publish NYC, Colin & Samir sat down with Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett to unpack how he built one of the world’s top podcasts by embr...
The Highly Addictive World of Chinese Micro-Dramas
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we break down the microdramas, the 1-minute movies that are making billions. Check out Epidemic Sound:...
Inside Michelle Khare's Most Dangerous Video
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YouTuber Michelle Khare and director Garrett Kennell join us to break down their most dangerous video yet: recreating Tom Cruise’s airplane stunt fr...
Masterclass: The YouTube Playbook in 37 Minutes
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download our Free 7-Point YouTube Checklist: http://colinandsamir.com/checklist We've asked 100s of professional YouTubers this question: How do yo...
Josh Johnson on Building a Comedy Career on YouTube vs Netflix
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Josh Johnson is doing something almost no one else in stand-up is doing: releasing a new set every single week on YouTube. In this episode, w...
Is YouTube Turning Into Reality TV?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Come to Press Publish NYC: https://news.thepublishpress.com/press-publish-nyc In this solo episode, Samir breaks down the rise of Jubilee’s Surro...
The Future of Attention, Human Connection & the Internet with Mustafa Suleyman
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Colin and Samir sit down with Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, for a conversation about the future o...
Nick DiGiovanni: From Harvard Dropout to YouTube's most watched Chef
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Try Spotter Studio: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir Nick DiGiovanni is one of the biggest food creators on the internet — and crea...
Inside Ryan Trahan’s 50-Day YouTube Marathon
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we catch up with Ryan Trahan midway through 50 States in 50 Days—his most ambitious YouTube series yet. Ryan breaks down how he's p...
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy : Why live streamers are driving culture in 2025
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to Twitch CEO Dan Clancy about the platform’s unique place in internet culture, the creator ec...
The Viral Expert: Anthpo
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Epidemic Sound and get 50 in Five: https://share.epidemicsound.com/colinandsamirJUN25 YouTuber Anthony Potero aka Anthpo is one of the brig...
How $1 Trillion in Ad Spend Is Shifting Toward Creators
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just got back from the most powerful week in advertising—and it wasn’t in New York or L.A., it was on the beaches of France. In this episode, w...
How Corridor Crew Made One of the Internet’s Favorite Shows
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Lexar for sponsoring this episode On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Niko Pueringer—co-founder of Corridor Cr...
3 Creator Economy Trends Shaping the Future
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to the Publish Press to find out about Press Publish NYC. In this episode we're going to be breaking down the 3 Trends shaping the Creator E...
Walking Away From 15 Million YouTube Subscribers
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Colin & Samir Show we're dissecting Luke Nichols (Outdoor Boys) decision to walk away from 15 million YouTube subscribers at the peak of ...
Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Founder) on the Future of AI in Storytelling
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we speak with Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn founder, OpenAI investor, and now one of the first people to laun...
Hollywood is Broken. Can YouTubers Fix it?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Colin and Samir Show, we explore the Creator Camp Film Festival—a new experiment in creator-led cinema organized by Max Reisinger. ...
The Secret Strategist Behind The Biggest YouTubers
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get better ideas for YouTube — https://www.colinandsamir.com/ideas This week on The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with YouTube strategist Paddy...
Mark Zuckerberg on the future of Facebook, Creators, and Dead Internet Theory
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why YouTube is obsessed with the Emmys
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk about YouTube's push for creators to win Emmys, answer questions from the audience, including how...
How Johnny Harris Changed The News Forever
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Try Airalo and use code COLIN&SAMIR3 for $3 off your first eSIM https://try.airalo.com/ColinSamir On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit...
The Death of the Follower & the Future of Creativity on the Internet: Patreon CEO Jack Conte
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the episode of The Colin and Samir Show, Patreon CEO Jack Conte joins us to share his advice for creators in 2025. We dive into the evolution of th...
Lessons in Creativity from Kevin Hart, Beast Games and Adam Grant
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
An Unfiltered Conversation with Pokimane
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out InVideo AI: https://invideo.io/i/ColinandSamir In this episode with Pokimane, we dive into her early days on Twitch, the business moves tha...
We interviewed the CEO of Snapchat
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 med...
MrBeast Reflects on Beast Games, Feastables, and the State of YouTube
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Spotter Studio: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir In our fifth interview with Jimmy Donaldson, we break down MrBeast's bigges...
Buying and Selling 2025 Creator Economy Trends
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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An Honest Conversation with Linus Tech Tips
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube Creators, Try Spotter Studio Free: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir Today we're joined by Linus Sebastian, founder of Linus Te...
Jake Shane: from TikTok to Hollywood
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we interview internet personality Jake Shane about his success on TikTok, bringing his short-form audienc...
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on the Future of Podcasts
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 podcas...
Dude Perfect on their path to Billion-Dollar YouTube Brand
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Try Spotter Studio FREE for 60 days: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir In this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with th...
How YouTube Podcasts Decided the 2024 Election
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A media analysis and discussion about the 2024 U.S. Election largely being called "The Podcast Election." 00:00 Trump vs Harris, by the numbers 05:02...
Dr. Peter Attia on How to Increase Creativity and Prevent YouTube Burnout
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bur...
Good Good Golf: The YouTubers Saving the Golf Industry
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 popul...
The Future of Creativity with Scott Belsky, Adobe Chief Strategy Officer
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Are we too easy on AI?
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Creator Support, Colin and Samir answer questions about video podcast thumbnails, their latest video and what's happening in the cr...
We Predict the Future of YouTube
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 learne...
We interviewed the YouTuber taking down Netflix: Kinigra Deon
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for Bitdefender Security for Creators: https://bitdefend.me/SecurityForCreators On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we interview scr...
How Cleo Abram Dominated YouTube in 1 Year
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Start Brainstorming with Spotter Studio: http://partner.Spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir Colin and Samir interview Cleo Abram about her rise on YouTub...
VidSummit Takeaways, Colin and Samir Growing Pains, and Dax Shepard's $80M Deal
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Scott Galloway's No Bullsh*t Business Advice for Creative People
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Scott Galloway. Scott is an entrepreneur, speaker, creator and marketing professor that we've admired ...
Ronaldo joins YouTube, AI scraping on YouTube and the 25 most influential creators
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we discuss recent headlines in the creator economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Brutally Honest Conversation about 100 Thieves
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, we interview Courage and Nadeshot from 100 Thieves about the company, the future of esports and gaming. Learn more about your ad ch...
How YouTube accidentally beat Netflix
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat with Hollywood showrunner Scott Gimple about the battle between YouTube and Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
A Hollywood Showrunner’s POV on YouTube
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we interview Hollywood showrunner Scott Gimple in an audio-exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Why Rhett and Link are Making a TV Show (On Their Own Terms)
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ho...
13 Years of YouTube Knowledge in 46 Minutes
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 givea...
AI companies are stealing from YouTubers
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
The Fast Approaching Death of Hot Ones
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we break down why BuzzFeed is trying — and failing — to sell Hot Ones for $70 million. Learn more ab...
How Hasan Piker became the most successful (& hated) political streamer
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pol...
We want your feedback
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Key Takeaways from Cannes Lions
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our thoughts on the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Creators on Creators: Cleo Abram x Johnny Harris
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of 2024, mass layoffs decimated newsrooms, leading some pundits to proclaim that the media industry was facing an "extinction-level e...
How this college dropout caught the attention of billionaires
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we interview Alex Banayan about his book The Third Door, and how he successfully interviewed leaders across fields through cold email...
We interviewed the Head of Instagram: Adam Mosseri
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Unknown YouTuber you should be watching
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why the Try Guys are starting a streaming service
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 lea...
Is being a YouTuber a Recession-proof job?
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The YouTube video that broke Hollywood
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
19-year-old Harvard economics student Wesley Wang will be writing and directing a film based on his short nothing, except everything., which he upload...
They sold their company to Snapchat (and then became YouTubers)
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Inside John Green's Film Premiere
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creator, author, and Vlogbrother John Green first broke out into the mainstream spotlight when the film adaptation of his best-selling book 'The Fault...
When YouTubers ask for money
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How Mark Rober built the perfect creator business
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
We asked MKBHD about his 'devastating' Humane AI pin review
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to The Publish Press → https://bit.ly/publish-press We talked with MKBHD Marques Brownlee about his largely negative Humane AI pin and Fi...
How to develop discipline: A conversation with Ryan Holiday (2022)
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The TikTok ban, Ryan’s World and YouTube Shorts monetization
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to The Publish Press Colin covers three creator economy headlines with Publish Press writers Nate Graber-Lipperman and Hannah Doyle. Learn ...
An Unfiltered Conversation with Jesser (18.6M subscribers)
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Learn...
Why YouTubers are fake retiring
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does it seem like so many creators are retiring from YouTube, and then coming back? Colin and Samir explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Inside Nebula, the Creator-Owned Streaming Service
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On March 19, creator-owned streaming service Nebula announced its updated slate of scripted and unscripted original content, starting with a new divis...
MrBeast reveals his biggest project ever
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jacob Collier
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Inside MKBHD's Eye-Opening Ridge Deal
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to The Publish Press On February 22, Marques Brownlee announced that he's joining accessories company Ridge (known best for its primary prod...
Surviving 48 hours with Ludwig
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hank Green Unpacks YouTube's Biggest Problems
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
Why YouTubers Love Apple Vision Pro
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Inside The Sidemen's Netflix Deal
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On January 30, British YouTube supergroup The Sidemen announced their latest project: a Netflix documentary, out next Wednesday. To hear more about h...
Why MatPat Quit YouTube
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Our bizarre call with Elon Musk (one year later)
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Mai Pham
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Brutally Honest Conversation with Smosh
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, the founders of Smosh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Our thoughts on Yes Theory's new book, the most influential videos on YouTube, how to pick the right idea for a YouTube video
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
We interviewed MrBeast’s newest employee: Dan Mace
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, we interview Dan Mace, the chief creative officer at Beast Philanthropy. Before working with Mr Beast, Dan worked with Casey Neista...
Why MrBeast lost his YouTube record, how to improve the first 5 seconds of a video, recapping 2023 Trends
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about GTA VI, Twitch leaving South Korea and answer questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad ...
4 lessons from podcast legend Tim Ferriss that changed our business
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-Op...
Emma Chamberlain on money, fame and the future of YouTube
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 caree...
The Murky Ethics of Clipping on YouTube
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Creator Support, we cover the controversy around YouTube clips, go behind the scenes of our interview with Emma Chamberlain and int...
Why this YouTuber replaced himself with AI (Kwebbelkop interview)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview YouTube creatorsKwebbelkop, who created an AI version of himself to be the face of his 15 million subscriber channel. Le...
Is TikTok ruining the music industry? (Our interview with AJR)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ind...
C&S Rewind: The Full Story of MrBeast
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
YouTube's AI updates, our favorite videos of 2023, and what to do if your audience is disappearing
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Creator Support, we break down YouTube's AI updates and answer questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Casey Neistat's Latest Video, Prime's $1M Golden Bottle, Responding to hate comments
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Cou...