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The Colin and Samir Show
Hosted by Colin and Samir · EN
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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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy : Why live streamers are driving culture in 2025
Jul 9, 202501:14:47Tap to summarizeIn 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
Jul 9, 202501:41:38Tap to summarizeCheck 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
Transcribe →How $1 Trillion in Ad Spend Is Shifting Toward Creators
Jun 21, 202500:46:33Tap to summarizeWe 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Corridor Crew Made One of the Internet’s Favorite Shows
Jun 11, 202501:23:13Tap to summarizeThanks 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, and what it really takes to build a sustainable creative business on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →3 Creator Economy Trends Shaping the Future
Jun 3, 202500:46:54Summary readySubscribe 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, 202500:30:47Tap to summarizeToday 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, 202501:31:46Tap to summarizeOn 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 shares his outlook on the creator economy’s next chapter — and how creators can use AI to turn disruption into opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How Johnny Harris Changed The News Forever
Mar 4, 2025Tap to summarizeTry 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
Transcribe →An Honest Conversation with Linus Tech Tips
Dec 26, 2024Tap to summarizeYouTube Creators, Try Spotter Studio Free: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamirToday 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 nearly running out of money during the channel’s infancy to becoming a leader in the creator economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Cleo Abram Dominated YouTube in 1 Year
Sep 17, 2024Tap to summarizeStart Brainstorming with Spotter Studio: http://partner.Spotterstudio.com/colinandsamirColin and Samir interview Cleo Abram about her rise on YouTube, her show Huge If True and where she finds ideas for her videos. Cleo is a former Vox journalist that left to go independent and make her show on YouTube. Huge If True is an optimistic show about science and technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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