Synopsis
Colin and Samir are YouTubers and entrepreneurs based in Downtown Los Angeles. They found success on YouTube with their first project The Lacrosse Network, a popular media destination for the sport of lacrosse. After the network sold in 2014 to New York-based Whistle Sports, they worked with brands like Nike, Under Armour, Marriott, Gatorade and New Balance developing branded content campaigns for YouTube. They host a weekly show on their channel which can be found at YouTube.com/ColinandSamir
Episodes
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What to do when a video tanks [Creator Support]
25/08/2022 Duration: 43minToday 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.
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Cody Ko & Noel Miller on Quitting That's Cringe, Monetizing TMG, and Partying with Elon Musk [Extended]
24/08/2022 Duration: 02h58sIn this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Cody Ko and Noel Miller from Tiny Meat Gang Studios.
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Addressing criticism from our audience [Creator Support]
18/08/2022 Duration: 41minToday 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.
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The nearly impossible job of managing MrBeast: An interview with Reed Duchscher [Extended]
15/08/2022 Duration: 02h02minToday on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing Reed Duchscher, MrBeast's Manager and the CEO of Night Media. We sat down with Reed to talk about how he became a manager, meeting MrBeast, and the hardest part of working with creators.
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Why it's so hard to hire a good editor [Creator Support]
11/08/2022 Duration: 39minOn this episode of Creator Support, we talk about hiring an editor, how much editors should charge, and whether small creators can take breaks.
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How Flagrant’s Andrew Schulz fixed the biggest problem in comedy
08/08/2022 Duration: 31minToday on the podcast, we're telling the story of Andrew Schulz's special 'Infamous,' and what other creators can learn from his experience. Links we reference: Our full interview with Andrew Andrew's Ted Talk
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How to make challenge videos if you can’t give away $1 million [Creator Support]
04/08/2022 Duration: 29minThis week on the Colin and Samir Show, we're talking about profit sharing with employees, how to raise the stakes in a challenge video and more. Subscribe to The Publish Press
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How MrBeast crossed 100M subscribers and became the biggest YouTuber in the world
01/08/2022 Duration: 29minToday on the Colin and Samir Show, we're breaking down how MrBeast hit 100 million subscribers by revisiting our two-hour interview with him from last year. Listen to the Full Story of MrBeast interview.
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The one thing all successful creators have in common [Creator Support]
28/07/2022 Duration: 44minOn this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we discuss what the most successful creators have in common, our experience interviewing Rhett & Link at Mythical, and Instagram vs. BeReal.
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YouTubers ask us questions — how much money we make, our biggest regret and more [Extended cut]
25/07/2022 Duration: 49minOn this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, YouTube creators we've interviewed on the show ask us questions.
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How to create on days when you have no motivation [Creator Support]
21/07/2022 Duration: 47minThis week on the Colin and Samir Show, we're answering questions from our Reddit, including: How many subscribers we got from our most viewed video Books that every creator should read A predication about who Logan Paul will hire as his next editor Plus, a lesson Samir learned in croissant class in France. Subscribe to The Publish Press.
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An honest conversation with TommyInnit
20/07/2022 Duration: 01h09minToday on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing one of the most popular people on the internet - 18-year-old creator Tom Simons (aka TommyInnit). In the episode, we cover Tom's role in the DreamSMP, his channel's rapid growth, and his identity on the internet. Subscribe to The Publish Press
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An honest conversation with Jordan Matter: The oldest YouTuber with 11M subscribers
11/07/2022 Duration: 01h03minToday on the Colin and Samir Show, we’re speaking with Jordan Matter. He’s a creator who has built an audience of 11.5 million people on YouTube through photography challenges and now family content featuring his kids. Prior to joining YouTube, Jordan had a career as a photographer in New York City. At 55, he refers to himself as officially the oldest YouTuber with over 10 million subscribers. In the episode, Jordan talks about how he grew his channel, the dangers of creating content with your kids and the impact of YouTube on entertainment. We also got the unique opportunity to talk to Jordan’s 16-year-old son Hudson about what it’s like to have a famous dad and be part of his YouTube journey. Subscribe to The Publish Press
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Why taking a break is terrifying [Creator Support]
07/07/2022 Duration: 34minOn this episode of the Colin & Samir Show, we’re talking about the importance of taking a break, when to go full time on YouTube and how to steal like an artist. Subscribe to The Publish Press
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3 Key Takeaways from VidCon [Creator Support]
30/06/2022 Duration: 31minToday on the Colin and Samir Show, we’re sharing our top 3 takeaways from VidCon 2022. We also answer questions from creators recorded at VidCon and from r/ColinandSamir. Subscribe to The Publish Press
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Why KSI can do everything all at once
27/06/2022 Duration: 22minToday on the Colin and Samir Show, we’re talking about the British YouTuber KSI. He’s one of the most influential figures on the platform, with 39 million subscribers across his two main channels. He has found massive success both on and off YouTube. KSI has built successful careers in music, boxing and live performance. That success isn’t due to the size of his audience, or because of pure talent. It’s because KSI knows how to build true community by taking feedback from his audience. In this episode, we break down the creator mindset, and what it means to build community on YouTube.
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How short-form content gets monetized [Creator Support]
23/06/2022 Duration: 41minOn this episode of the Colin & Samir Show, we’re discussing when to promote your brand on social media, how short-form content gets monetized, and an update on our merch. Links we talked about: YouTube releases its Culture & Trends Report 2022 Emma Chamberlain returns to YouTube Canadian bill regulating YouTube passes Mark Rober launches Crunch Labs
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How to build a podcast on YouTube [Creator Support]
20/06/2022 Duration: 47minThis is part two of our two-part series with Nick Martell and Jack Kramer...in the first episode you heard how they built Snacks Daily, their wildly successful newsletter and podcast. In part two, you'll hear us troubleshoot the problems they're facing as they build a podcast audience on YouTube in this special edition of Creator Support.
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Why our show is changing [Creator Support]
16/06/2022 Duration: 34minIn this episode, we’re covering why we joined the LinkedIn Podcast Network, if creators should have standardized fees, and whether or not a YouTuber’s employees should be able to post their own content. Links we talked about: Tubefilter: Colin and Samir look to “support the growth of more careers” by bringing their podcast to LinkedIn The Publish Press: Canadian Bill To Impact Creator Discoverability Colin & Samir’s Reddit Ask us a question to be included in Creator Support
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How Nick Martell & Jack Kramer built Snacks Daily and then, The Best One Yet
15/06/2022 Duration: 53minNick Martell and Jack Kramer met in college in Middlebury, Vermont -- they became fast friends and eventually business partners -- launching a business newsletter called Market Snacks that eventually went on to become a daily podcast acquired by stock trading app Robinhood. Both Colin and I have been huge fans of the show for years. We're very inspired not only by how these two tell stories via audio but how good they are at building a true community and including their audience in the show. They make complex stories from the business world accessible and relatable, which is something Colin and I try and do as well. Recently Nick and Jack left Robinhood but kept their podcast under a new name "The Best One Yet". You'll find out why that's the name later on in the episode. After Nick and Jack went independent they reached out to Colin and I to help them build a video version of their show on YouTube. This is part one of a two-part series with Nick and Jack...in this first episode you'll hear how they'll built