Start Brainstorming with Spotter Studio: http://partner.Spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir Colin 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.

Check out Spotter Studio On this episode of the show, we're sharing takeaways from VidSummit 2024 and thoughts Armchair Expert's new YouTube channel.

On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we break down why BuzzFeed is trying — and failing — to sell Hot Ones for $70 million.

To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. Today on the show, we're talking about the rise of Kai Cenat, Emma Chamberlain's new podcast, whether or not to delete negative comments, and more.

To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. On this episode of the show, we're discussing the average lifespan of a creator career, hiring a creative team and what to do when a video performs poorly.

To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced she's stepping down. Today we talk about her impact on the platform, how to price a brand deal and our tips on growing a newsletter.

This week, we answer questions about plagiarism on YouTube, creative ways to market a channel and what AI tools we use. BOOKS WE MENTIONED Atomic Habits by James Clear Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon AI TOOLS  Midjourney Synthesia ChatGPT Adobe Podcast

This week, we're talking about YouTube collaborations, how to say no, and all the ways we make money. We're also hiring an editor. Watch the show on YouTube.

We interview YouTube's Todd Sherman and Rene Ritchie about the changes YouTube is making to monetize Shorts. Todd and Rene break down this chart that explains monetization. Watch the episode on YouTube.

We answer questions about AdSense, monetizing on YouTube and how much money we made on YouTube in 2022. Watch the episode on YouTube.

We're recapping what we learned from 3 brilliant people we met at a Creator Summit, and answering questions from our audience including how podcast businesses work and how to get in touch with us.

We talk with Caleb Simpson, a short-form creator who's making $35,000 to $40,000 a month. He explains how he found his format, his plans for future growth and answers questions from the audience.

Today on the show, we're discussing Logan Paul, changes in the New Year and what's in and what's out.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we’re joined by Hasan Piker. Hasan is one of Twitch's most prominent streamers. On his streams, he reacts to politics and global news to over 2.6 million Twitch followers. His live coverage of the 2020 US Presidential election brought in over 230,000 live viewers. He’s also done collaborations with politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.  With this being an Election year in the US, we wanted to bring Hasan on to talk about the role of creators when it comes to politics. Whether or not you agree with his views on politics, this is an important discussion about news and information.

Today on the podcast, we're covering our surprise conversation with Elon Musk, recapping the winners and losers of 2022, and answering Creator Support questions.

Today on the podcast, Evan Luzzatto, Chairman of the digital agency Sociallyte, is back to break down the future of Twitter and answer Creator Support questions.

On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions about AI, how parents should support kids who want to be creators, and more.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're reviewing the biggest moments on YouTube in 2022. Tell us what we missed on Reddit. Order Publish Press merch.

Today on Creator Support, we're recapping the Streamys and answering questions from our audience.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing Mark Rober at his studio. Watch the studio tour.

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we discuss fixes for loneliness, our predictions for the Streamys and Spotify Wrapped. Ask us a question on Reddit or through the Publish Press.

On this episode we're joined by Evan Luzzatto, Chairman of the digital agency Sociallyte, to discuss the latest with Elon Musk's Twitter. Evan is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Organization for Social Media Safety. Connect with Evan: @Eluzzy Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the Creator Economy

Today on the show, we're covering what FTX's collapse means for creators, answering questions about our Beast Burger documentary, and explaining how creators should use LinkedIn.

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with editor Chris Schwaar to talk about the making of "24 hours with MrBeast." Watch the documentary.

We're taking a break this week while we're on vacation, but as we hit the halfway point of 2024, we want your feedback on the show and what you want us to cover this year. Fill out this form to let us know what you want to hear on the Colin and Samir Show. Thanks for your suggestions, and for listening.

This week we're talking about why Meta laid off 11,000 employees, how you should split revenue as creative partners and Casey Neistat's advice for creators. Subscribe to our newsletter here

This week we are diving into the world of lifestyle vlogging and chatting with a creator named Ashely Alexander aka UrMomAshley. We talk about her rise to over 1.4M subscribers, how she learned how to price herself, and lessons from the very public fallout of her previous group, UrMomsHouse. Subscribe to our Newsletter, The Publish Press

Today on the podcast, we're talking about Elon Musk's changes at Twitter, and answering questions from our community. Ask us a question on Reddit.

On this episode of Creator Support, we answer questions about YouTube's ad revenue declining, how to focus on story in videos, and how creators should use their platforms. Read our predictions.

Today on the podcast, we're explaining Dream's strategy to grow an audience of 31 million people, and discussing whether or not his face reveal was a good idea.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're answering questions from our audience. We're breaking down the various behind-the-scenes roles at a YouTube channel, how to price your content when someone wants to license it, and how to find your niche as a creator.

On this episode of Creator Support, we answer questions about hiring a CEO, whether using popular music is worth it, and how to make a comeback on YouTube.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing comedian Hasan Minhaj about his new special, The King's Jester.

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk about crossing 1 million subscribers, Dream's face reveal and our interview process.

Today we're publishing an interview with author and philosopher Ryan Holiday. Ryan writes about Stoicism, which is the belief that we can’t control or rely on external events but we can control our ourselves and how we react to them. Ryan is a prolific creator – he’s written 12 books in ten years, and he writes two daily emails and hosts a daily podcast. But he’s not a YouTube creator, and he thinks totally differently than we do. That’s why we found this conversation so valuable.

Our thoughts on the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Today on the podcast, we're reflecting on Day 1 of VidSummit and answering questions from our community. Ask us a question on Reddit

Twitch just had the worst week we've ever seen for a social media platform. Colin and Samir explain what happened, how creators are reacting, and answer the big question: Is this the beginning of the end for Twitch?

On this episode of Creator Support, we're covering YouTube's changes to Shorts monetization, what Casey Neistat's return to vlogging means for YouTube and what to do with free stuff.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing commentary creator Jarvis Johnson on how he got his start on YouTube and what makes the commentary genre work.

On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we're covering: Creator economy headlines How we deal with jealousy of other creators How to tell you IRL friends about being a creator

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're talking to our friend Paul Rabil about what creators and professional athletes have in common. We also talk about his new documentary, Fate of a Sport, and how he changed the trajectory of the sport of lacrosse.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're sharing our experience at MrBeast's first physical burger restaurant. We're also answering questions about how to know when something is working on YouTube and improving your skills as a creator.

Rhett and Link have been making YouTube videos for over 15 years. They now have a successful media company with over 120 employees and continue to put our content daily. Colin and Samir sit down with them to discuss their biggest failures, advice for future creators and decision to build a media company.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're talking about the end of Instagram, why we're not making YouTube Shorts and how to pick a platform to focus on. Ask us a question on our Reddit.

Today on the show we're interviewing our friend Ben Nemtin. Ben created and starred in the MTV show The Buried Life. Today, he's a producer, speaker and author. We had him on the podcast to talk about his journey with mental health as a creator, how to prioritize the goals that are most important to you, and how you can write your own bucket list. Check out Ben's website.

At the beginning of 2024, mass layoffs decimated newsrooms, leading some pundits to proclaim that the media industry was facing an "extinction-level event." But there are bright spots despite the uncertainty, starting with a pair of video journalists and longtime friends: Cleo Abram and Johnny Harris. We called up the duo to invite you into one of their conversations — on what it means to go "independent," the potential of creator-led media businesses, and Johnny's love for...moss. This "Creators on Creators" conversation appears in Volume 2 of The Publish Press Newspaper, a full-color, 28-page print zine we're dropping on June 28th.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're answering your questions about creator unions, what to do when a video is 10 out of 10 in YouTube Studio, and why Instagram is copying BeReal.

In this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Cody Ko and Noel Miller from Tiny Meat Gang Studios.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're addressing some feedback from our audience, reviewing an idea that Airrack passed on, and sharing our thoughts on Dude Perfect's cruise.