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.

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Tai Verdes: The making of a modern day popstar
<p>This week we interview Tai Verdes to talk about how he rose to fame on TikTok and build an fan base for his music. We caught up with Tai a week before he headlined Lollapalooza&nbsp;</p>
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The TikTok Cult Leader - Victoria Paris
<p>NOTE: This episode includes Explicit Language.&nbsp;</p><p>This week we are interviewing TikTok creator, Victoria Paris. We Chat with her about how she grew from 0 to 1M subscribers in 6 months and how she plans on growing her business from here on out. Subscribe to our Creator Economy newsletter, <a href="http://www.thepublishpress.com">The Publish Press.&nbsp;</a></p>
36 min
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How College Athlete Vloggers became Millionaire...
<p>This week, we're talking about how College athletes can now monetize their name image and likeness, most notably - through Social Media.&nbsp;</p><p>Do you like stories like these? Check out our newsletter: www.thepublishpress.com</p>
19 min
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The High Price of Airrack's Success
<p>Part 2 of our interview with Airrack.&nbsp;</p>
24 min
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How Much Money Airrack Makes with 1M subscriber...
Today we speak to YouTuber Airrack about his business after hitting 1 million subscribers by collaborating with creators like Logan Paul and MrBeast.Partner with Jellysmack and tell them we sent you! → http://www.Jellysmack.com If you're a creator looking to grow your audience and your business, definitely check out Jellysmack   
46 min
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The Disney-Fication of the Nelk Boys
<p>This week we discuss the Nelk Boy's new venture - Happy Dad Seltzer and talk about how they are following a similar strategy to Disney. If you want a visual reference for the episode, just search Walt Disney's synergy map from 1952.&nbsp;</p><p>if you want creator news delivered straight to your inbox every tuesday and friday, subscribe at http://www.thepublishpress.com</p>
31 min
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Being a YouTuber in India ft. Sejal Kumar
<p>Sejal Kumar is a talented YouTube Creator from New Delhi, India. We speak with her today about YouTube in India and her trajectory as a career creator. Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring the episode, Check out http://www.Storyblocks.com/ColinandSamir</p>
36 min
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We played Roblox so you don't have to...
<p>This week, we explore the wild world of Roblox&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.public.com">Public.com</a> for sponsoring this episode - get started on <a href="http://www.public.com">Public.com</a> by downloading the app and entering code CREATORS for $10 in free stock.&nbsp;</p>
25 min
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Ryan Trahan: From college dropout to the YouTub...
<p>This week we interview Ryan Trahan about his rise from college dropout to full time creator.&nbsp;</p><p>Subscribe to the The Publish Press at <a href="http://thepublishpress.com">ThePublishPress.com&nbsp;</a></p><p>Watch the full interview at <a href="http://youtube.com/colinandsamir">youtube.com/colinandsamir</a></p>
58 min
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Is TikTok Ruining the Music Industry?
<p>TikTok has become the modern Radio, this week, we talk about it's impact on the music industry as a whole. Thanks to Slip Stream for sponsoring this episode, Head over to http://www.slip.stream and enter your email in to access 1000+ free tracks. Subscribe to get access to the biggest music catalog on the internet - the tracks are great, check out http://www.slip.stream and let us know what you think!</p><p><br></p>
27 min
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Why Creators are opening Hotels ft Shelby Church
<p>The next wave of Creator merch is here - and it's experiential. We're seeing creators transition from the digital space to the physical space - In this episode we talk to Shelby Church about why she's opening an Airbnb. Thanks to Public.com for sponsoring this episode, Sign up at http://www.Public.com/creatorsinvest and get started with $10 in free stock, also follow Colin... 🙌</p>
49 min
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How Dixie D'Amelio Murdered Late Night
<p>Sign up for The Publish Press at <a href="//www.ThePublishPress.com">www.ThePublishPress.com</a></p><p>Talk shows like Dixie D'Amelio's Early Late Show are taking over YouTube. Others include Impaulsive, Tiny Meat Gang, and WVFRM.</p>
31 min
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Selling our first NFT pt 1
<p>This episode is all about how we minted our first NFT and put it up for auction. Check out the Auction here: <a href="http://colinandsamir.mirror.xyz/">http://colinandsamir.mirror.xyz</a></p>
26 min
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How much YouTube has paid us since the beginnin...
<p>On this episode we're joined by Li Jin to discuss all things creator economy, and to chat about how much money YouTube has paid us last month as well as in our full lifetime as a channel (5 years)&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks to Public.com for sponsoring this episode, start investing today at <a href="http://public.com/creatorsinvest">http://public.com/creatorsinvest&nbsp;</a></p>
35 min
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Why Emma Chamberlain is the new Casey Neistat
<p>This week we're talking about Why Emma Chamberlain is the new Casey Neistat. We talk about the difference between a <strong>Relationship Based Creator </strong>and an <strong>Idea Based Creators </strong>as well as what opportunities arise from both. Watch the episode on our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/ColinandSamir&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Peter Mckinnon's Kickstarter Here: https://nomatic.kckb.st/61ec8ef9</p>
33 min
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How Nas Daily makes $8 million a year with Face...
<p>Nas Daily quit his $120k job to make videos, he uploaded 1,000 videos in 1,000 days and built a business that is currently doing $8M / year. He's a truly inspiring creator and we loved chatting with him!&nbsp;</p><p>Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/6R4zxswb8gQ</p>
60 min
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The Problem with Buying Stock in Logan Paul (Bi...
<p>Thanks to Notion for sponsoring this episode! Sign up for Notion here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWlKa1ktLVlRMGI5bDF3NkY0VUVVZWkycXF5Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsRUhLdDNnUGN6cEtKcEhWMmozS29WaU5VSkRoalBIbFBXeG9BNDZlaE54UThsMGdxNnE1c1ZXMC1uMU5uLU5zeHMwRFpFZ0p0V2VlNUtCc3AyOVJoZXVRVjdDZUdZcUFKN1ZKXzJOUEh0T1JEQlF2bw&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fcolinsamirnotion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/colinsamirnotion</a>​</p><p>Today on the show we're talking about BitClout, the decentralized crypto social network that allows you to buy "stock" or coins in your favorite creators.</p>
30 min
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The Mr. Beast Interview: Spending Millions of D...
<p>We interviewed Mr. Beast about his latest ventures and talked to him about the future of YouTube. Also... You heard him... we will be giving away $1,000 to someone who subscribes to our YouTube channel in the next 5 days!&nbsp;</p><p>Subscribe to our channel here: https://youtube.com/colinandsamir</p>
42 min
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Meet the Girls Saving Clubhouse and Social Media
<p>On this episode we talk to the creators of the hit Clubhouse show "NYU Girls Roasting Tech Guys" and break down what makes good social media content in todays world.&nbsp;</p><p>Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/JHix5RAGbxs</p>
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Charli D'amelio is selling out... (of Cold Brew)
<p>Breaking down Charli D'Amelio (110M followers on TikTok) and her partnership with Dunkin' Donuts. What does this mean for the future of the Creator Economy? Will Corporations build Creators? or will Creators build Corporations?&nbsp;</p><p>Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sxh6Kai4tyI</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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The $69M Digital Painting: Beeple, Explained
Mike Winkelmann is an American graphic designer. In May 2007 he drew an image of his Uncle Joe, called it Uber Jay (Mike's nickname for his uncle) and shared it online. The next day he made another image and once again posted it online. He did the same thing the next day, and then the next day. Last week Christies Auction House sold one of his paintings for $70 Million dollars. On this episode we talk about how that happened and what it means for the creator economy. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/Ptk6P7Lc6rs
26 min
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The MKBHD Episode
<p>This week we interview MKBHD about his career on YouTube</p><p>Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/pWH1TF1ZfKA</p>
51 min
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The NFT Episode: How Logan Paul made $5million ...
<p>On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show we explore the world of NFT's (Non Fungible Tokens) and talk to some experts to get to the bottom of what exactly NFT's are and if creators should think about getting involved with them. We also explore how Logan made $5,000,000 selling his own NFT's.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ar7jYfOfj7I</p>
51 min
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YouTuber Products: Winners & Losers
<p>Today on The Colin and Samir Show we're ranking YouTuber products from David Dobrik, MrBeast, Peter Mckinnon, Amanda Rach Lee, MKBHD, and Vsauce (Curiosity Box).</p>
54 min
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David Dobrik's $100 Million Dollar Deal with Sp...
Today we're talking David Dobrik's podcast views and why we think Spotify will acquire it like they did with Joe Rogan.Check out the pod channel on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ZhGcgB
39 min