

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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Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 33min
MrBeast reveals his biggest project ever
MrBeast discusses his Amazon deal, his company Feastables, future of YouTube, brand deals. Also covers content evolution, title optimization, collaborations, and transitioning to streaming platforms. Exploring audience diversity, engagement strategies, and upcoming projects with celebrities and creators.

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Mar 4, 2024 • 2h 33min
Jacob Collier
Interview with Jacob Collier, the Mozart of Gen Z, discussing his creative process, dealing with the 'genius' label, the evolution of creativity in the digital age, embracing discomfort, finding beauty in challenges, authenticity, collaboration, empathy training, social media engagement, and nurturing creativity through sound design.

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Feb 28, 2024 • 33min
Inside MKBHD's Eye-Opening Ridge Deal
MKBHD's partnership with Ridge as a creative partner and board member is explored, highlighting the evolving landscape of brand-creator collaborations. The discussion delves into empowering creators, investing in content creation, and the impact of equity in advertising deals within the creator economy. The hosts also touch on the importance of quality products and operational strategies in the business landscape.

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Feb 26, 2024 • 32min
Surviving 48 hours with Ludwig
Exploring the world of streamer and YouTuber Ludwig Aghren, his studio Mogul Moves, and Offbrand. The podcast discusses company sustainability, employee transition, skateboarding, stress management, revenue sources, and live gaming tournaments.

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Feb 19, 2024 • 2h 13min
Hank Green Unpacks YouTube's Biggest Problems
Hank Green discusses YouTube's evolution, revenue sharing, and the challenges faced by creators. They explore legacy, integrity, and the shifting digital landscape of content creation. The conversation touches on friendship, education, and the impact of online platforms on traditional academia.

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Feb 12, 2024 • 32min
Why YouTubers Love Apple Vision Pro
The hosts discuss the impact of the Apple Vision Pro launch on social media and the economics of tech review videos. They explore the role of YouTube creators in normalizing Apple products and predict the future of content creators and Apple. The podcast also speculates on the future of virtual and mixed reality, the acceptance of the Apple Vision Pro, and the implications for content creators. The hosts share their experience with the Apple Vision Pro and discuss its limitations and potential advancements in eye scanning technology.

Feb 9, 2024 • 24min
Inside The Sidemen's Netflix Deal
The Sidemen announce a Netflix documentary, celebrating their 10th anniversary. The hosts discuss their collaboration with Netflix and the themes addressed in the documentary. They also explore the changing dynamics between creators and Hollywood, and the potential impact of the documentary on future collaborations with streaming platforms.

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Feb 7, 2024 • 2h 41min
Why MatPat Quit YouTube
MatPat and Stephanie Patrick, creators of The Game Theorists, discuss their company, retirement from YouTube, and emotional impact of saying goodbye. They also explore work-life balance challenges, hiring process, evaluating the company, understanding revenue multiples and EBITDA, and the changing landscape of YouTube content creation.

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Jan 29, 2024 • 39min
Our bizarre call with Elon Musk (one year later)
Entrepreneur Elon Musk joins Colin and Samir to discuss the differences between YouTube and Twitter, the creator economy, optimizing Twitter ads, the concept of model citizens on social media platforms, analyzing analytics and syndication, and the significance of syndication and network effects in the creator economy.

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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 14min
Mai Pham
Creator and entrepreneur Mai Pham joins The Colin and Samir Show to discuss her early start on YouTube, building her clothing brand Alkamai, finding community and support, working with managers, challenges and success in building her brand, team growth, custom hoodies, exploring brand deals, and reflections on challenges and manifestation.


