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 morning at 9AM EST on Spotify and YouTube.com/ColinandSamir.
Our bizarre call with Elon Musk (one year later)
A year ago, we had a call with Elon Musk about how he could make Twitter (now X) a better platform for creators. MrBeast finally posted a full-length video on X, and shared how much he made from it. In this episode of the show, we’re breaking down the results from MrBeast’s video and sharing our thoughts on posting videos on X.
An Unfiltered Conversation with Mai Pham
Today we speak with creator and entrepreneur Mai Pham. She's one of our youngest guests but also one of our most unique. After running away from home at 15 she started out on YouTube and never looked back, building a strong community and clothing brand called Alchemai.
A Brutally Honest Conversation with Smosh
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, the founders of Smosh.
Our thoughts on Yes Theory's new book, the most influential videos on YouTube, how to pick the right idea for a YouTube video
On this episode of Creator Support, we discuss a new creative project, Yes Theory's new book and answer questions from the audience. Learn more about The Lighthouse.
We interviewed MrBeast’s newest employee: Dan Mace
Today on the show, we interview Dan Mace, the chief creative officer at Beast Philanthropy. Before working with Mr Beast, Dan worked with Casey Neistat and as a director. In this episode, Dan shares what he's learned working for two of the most influential creators on the platform.
Why MrBeast lost his YouTube record, how to improve the first 5 seconds of a video, recapping 2023 Trends
On this episode of Creator Support, we talk about GTA VI, Twitch leaving South Korea and answer questions from the audience.
4 lessons from podcast legend Tim Ferriss that changed our business
On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we recap the 4 most impactful lessons we learned from Tim Ferriss. Listen to the full episode: An Eye-Opening Conversation with Podcast Legend Tim Ferriss
The Murky Ethics of Clipping on YouTube
On this episode of Creator Support, we cover the controversy around YouTube clips, go behind the scenes of our interview with Emma Chamberlain and interview a surprise guest. Read the article from Futurism
An Unfiltered Conversation with Emma Chamberlain
In this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Emma Chamberlain. We cover her relationship to YouTube, the impact of rejection on her career, and how she thinks about money.
Why this YouTuber replaced himself with AI (Kwebbelkop interview)
In this episode, we interview YouTube creatorsKwebbelkop, who created an AI version of himself to be the face of his 15 million subscriber channel.
Is TikTok ruining the music industry? (Our interview with AJR)
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview the band AJR on the economics of music, building an audience and how TikTok has impacted the music industry.
The Full Story of MrBeast (2021)
In this episode first published in 2021, we sit down with MrBeast for our first full interview with him. We hear about his childhood, his dedication to a YouTuber, why he invested $10M into a studio and more.
YouTube's AI updates, our favorite videos of 2023, and what to do if your audience is disappearing
On this episode of Creator Support, we break down YouTube's AI updates and answer questions from the audience.
Casey Neistat's Latest Video, Prime's $1M Golden Bottle, Responding to hate comments
In this episode, we answer questions from the audience, including the best ways to make money and when it's ok to defend yourself in the comments. Course waitlist: https://6vztyf11n6j.typeform.com/to/wHyBv4BN
An Unfiltered Conversation with Kurtis Conner
Today on the show we're interviewing comedian Kurtis Conner about how he built a successful YouTube channel and a career in stand up comedy. Learn more about Discord: https://discord.com/servershop