The Colin and Samir Show

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.

Episodes

Inside Ryan Trahan’s 50-Day YouTube Marathon

July 13, 2025 • 57 mins
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 dis...
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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy : Why live streamers are driving culture in 2025

July 9, 2025 • 74 mins
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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The Viral Expert: Anthpo

July 9, 2025 • 101 mins
Check out Epidemic Sound and get 50 in Five: https://share.epidemicsound.com/colinandsamirJUN25 YouTuber 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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How $1 Trillion in Ad Spend Is Shifting Toward Creators

June 21, 2025 • 46 mins
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 wha...
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How Corridor Crew Made One of the Internet’s Favorite Shows

June 11, 2025 • 83 mins
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 int...
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3 Creator Economy Trends Shaping the Future

June 3, 2025 • 46 mins
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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Walking Away From 15 Million YouTube Subscribers

May 20, 2025 • 30 mins
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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Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Founder) on the Future of AI in Storytelling

May 13, 2025 • 91 mins
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 crea...
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Hollywood is Broken. Can YouTubers Fix it?

May 6, 2025 • 53 mins
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. L...
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The Secret Strategist Behind The Biggest YouTubers

April 9, 2025 • 104 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 are helping small channels go viral. We dive into real...
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Mark Zuckerberg on the future of Facebook, Creators, and Dead Internet Theory

March 27, 2025 • 66 mins
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Why YouTube is obsessed with the Emmys

March 12, 2025 • 38 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
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How Johnny Harris Changed The News Forever

March 4, 2025 • 103 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 model for journalism on YouTube. Learn more about ...
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The Death of the Follower & the Future of Creativity on the Internet: Patreon CEO Jack Conte

February 25, 2025 • 116 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.colinandsamir.com/3-rules-live-session Read the Pa...
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Lessons in Creativity from Kevin Hart, Beast Games and Adam Grant

February 19, 2025 • 51 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
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An Unfiltered Conversation with Pokimane

February 12, 2025 • 133 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 streaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
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We interviewed the CEO of Snapchat

February 5, 2025 • 74 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 a product that connects people, and more. Learn m...
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MrBeast Reflects on Beast Games, Feastables, and the State of YouTube

January 29, 2025 • 83 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. In the interview, we cover the relationship between c...
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Buying and Selling 2025 Creator Economy Trends

December 31, 2024 • 80 mins
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An Honest Conversation with Linus Tech Tips

December 26, 2024 • 139 mins
YouTube Creators, Try Spotter Studio Free: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir Today we're joined by Linus Sebastian, founder of Linus Tech Tips and Linus Media Group. He has been a staple in the YouTube tech scene for 16 years. What began as a corporate task creating videos for a computer store has evolved into a media empire with 16 million subscribers. Linus shared the highs and lows of scaling his business, from ne...
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