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The Colin and Samir Show

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Dec 1, 2023 • 2h 51min

Emma Chamberlain on money, fame and the future of YouTube

YouTube personality Emma Chamberlain discusses her relationship with YouTube, the impact of rejection on her career, and her thoughts on money. The podcast also explores the evolution of YouTube, vulnerability on camera, major shifts in Chamberlain's content, and reflections on the Met Gala and recognition in the mainstream. The speakers delve into topics like integrity, brand deals, money management, acting, childhood experiences in the entertainment industry, coffee entrepreneurship, and the challenges of content creation and podcasting.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 52min

The Murky Ethics of Clipping on YouTube

The hosts discuss the controversy of clipping YouTube videos, their interview with Emma Chamberlain, the distinction between creators and creatives, the future of prominent YouTubers and the industry, ethical implications of clipping content, creating content for Nickelodeon, different audience groups, and the future of AI-generated content.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 44min

Why this YouTuber replaced himself with AI (Kwebbelkop interview)

YouTube creator Kwebbelkop discusses his AI avatar, the future of AI content creation, cloning virtual avatars, the evolution of AI-generated content, the future of YouTube, monetization, and the impact of generative AI in creative software.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 27min

Is TikTok ruining the music industry? (Our interview with AJR)

AJR, a band interviewed on the Colin and Samir Show, discusses topics such as recognition without artist identity, challenges of repeating successful content in the TikTok era, financial decisions for artists, gaining popularity on multiple platforms, the impact of criticism and hatred, the value of time and fan investment, exploring creative fuel and personal stability, longevity and nostalgia in music, the impact of AI in music, and the importance of finding a creative collaborator.
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Nov 18, 2023 • 1h 58min

C&S Rewind: The Full Story of MrBeast

In this podcast, we sit down with MrBeast, the YouTuber and philanthropist known for his extravagant challenges and donations. We discuss his childhood, starting small and giving big, his obsession with YouTube, the importance of engaging content, workplace expansion and hiring, expanding his brand with MrBeast Burger, his love for strategy, the vlogging format on YouTube, feeling burnt out, and his investment, space, collaboration, and goals for the future.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 40min

YouTube's AI updates, our favorite videos of 2023, and what to do if your audience is disappearing

YouTube's AI updates, combatting AI-generated content, impact of AI-generated music on artists, finding a job as a creator, humbling experience at a spin studio fitness class
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Nov 9, 2023 • 41min

Casey Neistat's Latest Video, Prime's $1M Golden Bottle, Responding to hate comments

This podcast episode delves into various interesting topics, including lessons from Casey Neistat's video, responding to hate comments, and the marketing strategy of Prime. It also explores the approaches of Casey Neistat and Mr. Beast in integrating ads, and discusses advertising styles, AI in content creation, identifying community problems, and the relationship between creators and advertisers.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 2h 7min

An Unfiltered Conversation with Kurtis Conner

Kurtis Conner, a successful comedian and YouTube creator, discusses his growth on YouTube, the evolution of content creation, the impact of editing and algorithms, and his experiences of becoming famous on Vine while working at Starbucks. They also talk about money's influence on their ambitions, meeting Justin Timberlake, the financial aspects of touring as a YouTuber, and the struggles and challenges of fame and fan interactions.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 34min

Why creator economy startups are struggling

Discussion on the struggles of creator economy startups, favorite and least favorite trends on YouTube, the benefits of exclusive podcast deals, and overcoming perfectionism in content creation.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 38min

Should creators unionize?

Colin and Samir talk about the emergence of creator unions, advocating for creators in the tech industry, challenging the definition of a content creator, creators unionizing and monetizing content, the power of creativity in your golden years, and organizing camera equipment.

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