The Colin and Samir Show

Colin and Samir
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The Colin and Samir Show

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.

  1. Hollywood is Broken. Can YouTubers Fix it?

    6D AGO

    Hollywood is Broken. Can YouTubers Fix it?

    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

    53 min
  2. The Secret Strategist Behind The Biggest YouTubers

    APR 9

    The Secret Strategist Behind The Biggest YouTubers

    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 are helping small channels go viral. We dive into real-world case studies from creators like Johnny Harris and MrBeast to brands like Red Bull and the Philadelphia Eagles, analyzing what made those uploads explode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 45m
  3. Mark Zuckerberg on the future of Facebook, Creators, and Dead Internet Theory

    MAR 27

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

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

    1h 7m

  4. MAR 12

    Why YouTube is obsessed with the Emmys

    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

    38 min

  5. MAR 4

    How Johnny Harris Changed The News Forever

    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 model for journalism on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 44m

  6. FEB 25

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

    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: https://news.patreon.com/articles/state-of-create Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 56m

  7. FEB 19

    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

    52 min

  8. FEB 12

    An Unfiltered Conversation with Pokimane

    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 streaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 14m
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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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  • Creator
    Colin and Samir
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    354
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Colin and Samir
  • Show Website
    The Colin and Samir Show

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