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Jacob Collier Mar 04, 2024

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Jacob Collier has been referred to as the Mozart of Gen Z, and has already won 6 Grammys at the age of 29. Today on the show, we interview Jacob about his creative process, dealing with the “genius” label and more.

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Inside MKBHD's Eye-Opening Ridge Deal Feb 28, 2024

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On February 22, Marques Brownlee announced that he's joining accessories company Ridge (known best for its primary product, the Ridge Wallet) as chief creative partner and a member of Ridge’s six-person board.

To hear more about how the deal came together, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman called up Sean Frank, the CEO of Ridge. You can listen to their conversation on Ridge's goals in becoming a "creator-led brand"—and why Marques signed on instead of building a product company himself.

Plus: Stick to the end to hear Colin and Samir's thoughts on what this moment means for our industry.

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Surviving 48 hours with Ludwig Feb 26, 2024

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Today we explore the world of streamer and YouTuber Ludwig Aghren. Colin and Samir visit his studio to learn about Mogul Moves and his Production studio Offbrand.

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Hank Green Unpacks YouTube's Biggest Problems Feb 19, 2024

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We interview YouTube legend Hank Green to discuss his company Complexly, his 17 years on YouTube, and the challenges that YouTube is facing.

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Why YouTubers Love Apple Vision Pro Feb 12, 2024

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The Apple Vision Pro launch took over our feeds, across social media. Today, we're breaking down the economics of making tech review videos.

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Inside The Sidemen's Netflix Deal Feb 09, 2024

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On January 30, British YouTube supergroup The Sidemen announced their latest project: a Netflix documentary, out next Wednesday.

To hear more about how the deal came together, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman called up Jordan Schwarzenberger, the manager of The Sidemen. You can listen to their conversation on why The Sidemen went this route—and how it might impact creators' future opportunities with streaming platforms.

Plus: Stick to the end to hear Colin and Samir's thoughts on what this moment means for our industry.