The Colin and Samir Show

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LIVE: How Diary of a CEO became YouTube's #1 Show Sep 29, 2025

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At Press Publish NYC, Colin & Samir sat down with Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett to unpack how he built one of the world’s top podcasts by embracing failure as a strategy.

Steven shared how his “failure team” runs rapid experiments to learn fast and improve, and how tools like pre-watch testing remove guesswork from creative decisions.

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The Highly Addictive World of Chinese Micro-Dramas Sep 17, 2025

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On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we break down the microdramas, the 1-minute movies that are making billions.

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Inside Michelle Khare's Most Dangerous Video Sep 03, 2025

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YouTuber Michelle Khare and director Garrett Kennell join us to break down their most dangerous video yet: recreating Tom Cruise’s airplane stunt from Mission: Impossible. We get into how they pulled it off, the team behind the scenes, and what it’s like to build an independent media company from the ground up. Michelle also opens up about her failed Emmy campaign, the line between YouTube and Hollywood, and where creators fit into the future of entertainment.

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Masterclass: The YouTube Playbook in 37 Minutes Aug 27, 2025

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We've asked 100s of professional YouTubers this question: How do you stand out on YouTube? We pulled out 37 minutes of the best advice from The Colin and Samir Show.

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Josh Johnson on Building a Comedy Career on YouTube vs Netflix Aug 12, 2025

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Comedian Josh Johnson is doing something almost no one else in stand-up is doing: releasing a new set every single week on YouTube. In this episode, we talk with Josh about how he’s built a 350M-view channel without Netflix or HBO, why stand-up comedians are some of the best observers of the human condition, and what creators can learn from the way he writes, performs, and publishes at such a relentless pace.

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Is YouTube Turning Into Reality TV? Jul 30, 2025

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In this solo episode, Samir breaks down the rise of Jubilee’s Surrounded series—and why the latest episode left him uneasy. He explores the line between conversation and spectacle, and what it means for the future of YouTube content.

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The Future of Attention, Human Connection & the Internet with Mustafa Suleyman Jul 23, 2025

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In this episode, Colin and Samir sit down with Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, for a conversation about the future of artificial intelligence and what it means for creators, culture, and the future of the internet.

Mustafa shares how his journey from running a juice stand in Camden Market to building one of the world’s leading AI companies has shaped his view of technology and society. We dive into the emotional and creative potential of AI companions, the importance of trust and brand in the age of generative tools, and why the digital spaces we work in need more texture, personality, and "digital patina."

Whether you're a creator, founder, or just trying to understand where the internet is going, this conversation will spark new ideas—and probably change the way you think about the future.

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Nick DiGiovanni: From Harvard Dropout to YouTube's most watched Chef Jul 16, 2025

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Nick DiGiovanni is one of the biggest food creators on the internet — and creators in every genre can learn a lot from his journey. On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we talk with Nick about how he went from studying at Harvard to building a global audience by making cooking fun, fast, and entertaining. We dive into how he approaches storytelling, scales his brand across platforms, and balances creativity with business.

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Inside Ryan Trahan’s 50-Day YouTube Marathon Jul 13, 2025

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In this episode, we catch up with Ryan Trahan midway through 50 States in 50 Days—his most ambitious YouTube series yet. Ryan breaks down how he's producing 20–30 minute daily videos while traveling to a new state every day, all to raise money for St. Jude (over $3.6M so far). We talk about building repeatable formats, interactive storytelling, and why this feels like YouTube’s version of “watercooler TV.” Plus, Ryan shares the discipline and intention behind the series—and what it’s taught him about impact, creativity, and generosity.

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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy : Why live streamers are driving culture in 2025 Jul 09, 2025

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In this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to Twitch CEO Dan Clancy about the platform’s unique place in internet culture, the creator economy, and the future of livestreaming. Dan shares why Twitch isn’t trying to compete with YouTube, how the platform supports community-driven creators, and what really happened with those exclusive Twitch contracts.

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