Nick DiGiovanni: From Harvard Dropout to YouTube's most watched Chef
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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
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
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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The Viral Expert: Anthpo
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YouTuber Anthony Potero aka Anthpo is one of the brightest minds when it comes to storytelling on the internet. He's responsible for the Timothee Chalamet Lookalike Contest, Cheeseball Man, and Kid with Crocs
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How $1 Trillion in Ad Spend Is Shifting Toward Creators
We just got back from the most powerful week in advertising—and it wasn’t in New York or L.A., it was on the beaches of France. In this episode, we break down the 3 biggest takeaways from Cannes Lions 2025 that every YouTube creator needs to know. From why brands still struggle to measure creator impact, to the rise of deficit-financed YouTube series, to a major shift from the attention economy to the connection economy—this is what the future of the creator business looks like.
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Hey, We’re Colin and Samir, YouTube creators and podcasters that break down the latest news in the creator economy from a creator's perspective. We have a long history building communities and brands through digital content. New episodes of The Colin and Samir show go live every Monday on Spotify and YouTube.com/ColinandSamir.
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