Today on The Colin & Samir Show we're dissecting Luke Nichols (Outdoor Boys) decision to walk away from 15 million YouTube subscribers at the peak of his career. Then we give our takeways from last weeks YouTube Brandcast event, helping to make sense of where YouTube is heading as a platform.

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On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we speak with Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn founder, OpenAI investor, and now one of the first people to launch an AI version of himself.

We interview both Reid AI and the real Reid to explore what AI means for the future of storytelling. We dive into the biggest questions facing creators today: Will AI help us scale or replace us? What happens to trust in an era of deepfakes? And how do creators stay ahead when anyone can prompt instead of produce?

Reid shares his outlook on the creator economy’s next chapter — and how creators can use AI to turn disruption into opportunity.

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This week on the Colin and Samir Show, we explore the Creator Camp Film Festival—a new experiment in creator-led cinema organized by Max Reisinger. Creator Camp is building a new economic model for film that bypasses Hollywood gatekeepers.

We also talk with Max about the challenges of monetizing art on the internet, the evolving relationship between creators and studios, and what it might look like to build the A24 of YouTube.

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This week on The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with YouTube strategist Paddy Galloway — the mind behind 10 billion views annually on YouTube.

Paddy shares behind-the-scenes insights on how top-performing videos come to life, what separates average uploads from breakout hits, and the exact frameworks that are helping small channels go viral. We dive into real-world case studies from creators like Johnny Harris and MrBeast to brands like Red Bull and the Philadelphia Eagles, analyzing what made those uploads explode.

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On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk about YouTube's push for creators to win Emmys, answer questions from the audience, including how to find an "internship" to get experience as a creator, and share takeaways from SXSW.

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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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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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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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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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