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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.

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91:52

Nick DiGiovanni: From Harvard Dropout to YouTube's...

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2025/07/16

Try Spotter Studio: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamirNick DiGiovanni is one of the biggest food creators on the internet — and creators in every genre can learn a lot from his journey. On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we talk with Nick about how he went from studying at Harvard to building a global audience by making cooking fun, fast, and entertaining. We dive into how he approaches storytelling, scales his brand across platforms, and balances creativity with business

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57:15

Inside Ryan Trahan’s 50-Day YouTube Marathon

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2025/07/13

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 producing 20–30 minute daily videos while traveling to a new state every day, all to raise money for St. Jude (over $3.6M so far). We talk about building repeatable formats, interactive storytelling, and why this feels like YouTube’s version of “watercooler TV.” Plus, Ryan shares the discipline and intention behind the series—and what it’s taught him

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74:47

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy : Why live streamers are...

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2025/07/09

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 economy, and the future of livestreaming. Dan shares why Twitch isn’t trying to compete with YouTube, how the platform supports community-driven creators, and what really happened with those exclusive Twitch contracts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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101:38

Anthpo: Dumb Internet Banksy

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2025/06/25

Check out Epidemic Sound and get 50 in Five: https://share.epidemicsound.com/colinandsamirJUN25YouTuber Anthony Potero aka Anthpo is one of the brightest minds when it comes to storytelling on the internet. He's responsible for the Timothee Chalamet Lookalike Contest, Cheeseball Man, and Kid with Crocs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:33

How $1 Trillion in Ad Spend Is Shifting Toward Creators

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2025/06/21

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, we break down the 3 biggest takeaways from Cannes Lions 2025 that every YouTube creator needs to know. From why brands still struggle to measure creator impact, to the rise of deficit-financed YouTube series, to a major shift from the attention economy to the connection economy—this is what the future of the creator business looks like.Learn more about

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83:13

How Corridor Crew Made One of the Internet’s Favorite...

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2025/06/11

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 Crew, the minds behind VFX Artists React, one of YouTube’s longest-running and most beloved formats. With over 16 million subscribers across their channels, Corridor has cracked the code on how to blend filmmaking, format creation, and internet culture. We talk about how they stumbled into their viral hit, the creative philosophy that powers their work,

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46:54

3 Creator Economy Trends Shaping the Future

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2025/06/03

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 Economy in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:47

Walking Away From 15 Million YouTube Subscribers

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2025/05/20

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

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91:46

Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Founder) on the Future of AI...

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2025/05/13

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we speak with Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn founder, OpenAI investor, and now one of the first people to launch an AI version of himself.We interview both Reid AI and the real Reid to explore what AI means for the future of storytelling. We dive into the biggest questions facing creators today: Will AI help us scale or replace us? What happens to trust in an era of deepfakes? And how do creators stay ahead when anyone can prompt instead of produce? Reid

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53:00

Hollywood is Broken. Can YouTubers Fix it?

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2025/05/06

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

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96:39

The Secret Strategist Behind The Biggest YouTubers

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2025/04/09

Get better ideas for YouTube — https://www.colinandsamir.com/ideasThis week on The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with YouTube strategist Paddy Galloway — the mind behind 10 billion views annually on YouTube. Paddy shares behind-the-scenes insights on how top-performing videos come to life, what separates average uploads from breakout hits, and the exact frameworks that are helping small channels go viral. We dive into real-world case studies from creators like Johnny Harris and MrBeast to

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66:11

Mark Zuckerberg on the future of Facebook, Creators,...

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2025/03/27

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37:45

Why YouTube is obsessed with the Emmys

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2025/03/12

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

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102:04

How Johnny Harris Changed The News Forever

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2025/03/04

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

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114:39

The Death of the Follower & the Future of Creativity...

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2025/02/25

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

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48:09

Lessons in Creativity from Kevin Hart, Beast Games...

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2025/02/19

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

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126:00

An Unfiltered Conversation with Pokimane

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2025/02/12

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

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71:13

We interviewed the CEO of Snapchat

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2025/02/05

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

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80:19

MrBeast Reflects on Beast Games, Feastables, and the...

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2025/01/29

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, how he

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77:21

Buying and Selling 2025 Creator Economy Trends

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2024/12/31

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