The Colin and Samir Show

Apr 09 2025 353 ep. 57 mins 613
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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.

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The Secret Strategist Behind The Biggest YouTubers

Apr 09 2025 96 mins  
Get better ideas for YouTube — https://www.colinandsamir.com/ideas This week on The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with YouTube strategist Paddy Galloway — the mind behind 10 billion views annually on YouTube. Paddy shares behind-the-scenes insights on how top-performing videos come to life, what separates average uploads from breakout hits, and the exact frameworks that

Mark Zuckerberg on the future of Facebook, Creators, and Dead Internet Theory

Mar 27 2025 66 mins  
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Why YouTube is obsessed with the Emmys

Mar 12 2025 37 mins  
On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk about YouTube's push for creators to win Emmys, answer questions from the audience, including how to find an "internship" to get experience as a creator, and share takeaways from SXSW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Johnny Harris Changed The News Forever

Mar 04 2025 102 mins  
Try Airalo and use code COLIN&SAMIR3 for $3 off your first eSIM https://try.airalo.com/ColinSamir On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Johnny and Iz Harris to talk about the future of news on YouTube. Johnny and Iz explain their mission to provide context-driven news with their company New Press, the evolution of Johnny's YouTube channel, and the business

The Death of the Follower & the Future of Creativity on the Internet: Patreon CEO Jack Conte

Feb 25 2025 114 mins  
On the episode of The Colin and Samir Show, Patreon CEO Jack Conte joins us to share his advice for creators in 2025. We dive into the evolution of the internet from the follower model to the "For You" era, the impact of short-form content, and what it means for creators trying to build sustainable businesses. Join our free live workshop on the 3 rules of YouTube: https://courses.

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

Feb 19 2025 52 mins  
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

An Unfiltered Conversation with Pokimane

Feb 12 2025 134 mins  
Check out InVideo AI: https://invideo.io/i/ColinandSamir In this episode with Pokimane, we dive into her early days on Twitch, the business moves that shaped her career, and the challenges of being both a creator and entrepreneur. Pokimane shares insights on diversifying income streams, launching a snack brand, handling internet drama, and navigating the evolution of live streamin

We interviewed the CEO of Snapchat

Feb 05 2025 75 mins  
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

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

Jan 29 2025 84 mins  
Check out Spotter Studio: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir In our fifth interview with Jimmy Donaldson, we break down MrBeast's biggest year yet. From launching the most expensive unscripted reality show of all time—Beast Games on Prime Video—to scaling Feastables, and pushing the limits of YouTube, Jimmy opens up about the challenges of such fast-paced growth

Buying and Selling 2025 Creator Economy Trends

Dec 31 2024 81 mins  
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