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How Johnny Harris Changed The News Forever Mar 04, 2025

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On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Johnny and Iz Harris to talk about the future of news on YouTube. Johnny and Iz explain their mission to provide context-driven news with their company New Press, the evolution of Johnny's YouTube channel, and the business model for journalism on YouTube.

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The Death of the Follower & the Future of Creativity on the Internet: Patreon CEO Jack Conte Feb 25, 2025

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On the episode of The Colin and Samir Show, Patreon CEO Jack Conte joins us to share his advice for creators in 2025. We dive into the evolution of the internet from the follower model to the "For You" era, the impact of short-form content, and what it means for creators trying to build sustainable businesses.

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Lessons in Creativity from Kevin Hart, Beast Games and Adam Grant Feb 19, 2025

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In this episode, we break down key insights from Spotter Summit, including Kevin Hart’s top advice for creators, what creators can take from Beast Games, and major trends shaping 2025.

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An Unfiltered Conversation with Pokimane Feb 12, 2025

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In this episode with Pokimane, we dive into her early days on Twitch, the business moves that shaped her career, and the challenges of being both a creator and entrepreneur. Pokimane shares insights on diversifying income streams, launching a snack brand, handling internet drama, and navigating the evolution of live streaming.

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We interviewed the CEO of Snapchat Feb 05, 2025

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On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Snapchat founder and CEO, Evan Spiegel, for a deep dive into the evolution of social media, the future of technology, and the role of Snapchat in the creator economy.

Evan shares his insights on the future of wearables like Spectacles, the TikTok ban, how social media shapes culture and politics, what it takes to build a product that connects people, and more.

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MrBeast Reflects on Beast Games, Feastables, and the State of YouTube Jan 29, 2025

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In our fifth interview with Jimmy Donaldson, we break down MrBeast's biggest year yet.

From launching the most expensive unscripted reality show of all time—Beast Games on Prime Video—to scaling Feastables, and pushing the limits of YouTube, Jimmy opens up about the challenges of such fast-paced growth. In the interview, we cover the relationship between creators and Hollywood, his mission to disrupt Big Chocolate, how he continues to innovate on YouTube and more.

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Buying and Selling 2025 Creator Economy Trends Dec 31, 2024

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An Honest Conversation with Linus Tech Tips Dec 26, 2024

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Today we're joined by Linus Sebastian, founder of Linus Tech Tips and Linus Media Group. He has been a staple in the YouTube tech scene for 16 years. What began as a corporate task creating videos for a computer store has evolved into a media empire with 16 million subscribers. Linus shared the highs and lows of scaling his business, from nearly running out of money during the channel’s infancy to becoming a leader in the creator economy.

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Jake Shane: from TikTok to Hollywood Dec 10, 2024

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On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we interview internet personality Jake Shane about his success on TikTok, bringing his short-form audience to YouTube, and what's next for Jake Shane.

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on the Future of Podcasts Nov 26, 2024

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On this episode the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Spotify CEO and Founder Daniel Ek. We talk through Spotify's recent announcements on podcast monetization, discovery and data, and Daniel's vision for the future of video on Spotify.

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