The Colin and Samir Show

The Viral Russian MrBeast TikTok & The True Value of Views

In this episode of The Colin & Samir show we overanalyze one of MrBeast's highest viewed videos ever, a Russian dance TikTok that initially confused us. The video sparked a much larger discussion about views on the internet today and what creators should care about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cancellation of Hank Green & Why Gen Z Hates Ai

Four words got Hank Green accused of using AI, and the backlash hasn't stopped. We brought five voices into the room to argue about where the line actually is , thumbnails, outlines, dubbing, research, plus the generational divide nobody's naming, and three principles we landed on for creators using AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Lessons From TBPN's $100M+ Exit

"Companies are bought, not sold." That's the mindset John Coogan and Jordi Hays say got them a nine-figure acquisition from OpenAI, without ever trying to sell. Recorded live at Press Publish LA, this is our second sit-down with the TBPN guys, but the first since the deal went public. Two years ago they were building a daily live show from scratch. Now they've sold it to OpenAI for nine figures, and they're breaking down exactly how they got there. We get into: Why they chose to nichemaxx in a world full of view-maximizers The importance of having a “golden retriever” mindset Why they never tried to sell the company, and how that gave them leverage What their role at OpenAI actually is It's a candid look at how staying disciplined about who you're serving can be worth more than chasing scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Ways Creators are Making Money in 2026

Creator ad spend is hitting thirty-nine billion dollars in 2026, and traditional video reads are no longer the standard. In this episode, we break down our new partnership with Lexus and we outline the four ways creators are making money with brands today: As distribution for brand reach. As talent for native likeness. As directors and creatives using platform expertise. As consultants bridging the gap between major corporations and internet culture. Lastly we review some of our favorite creator ads on YouTube with our story produce Conor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Segura and Fox Creator Studios: Inside Hollywood's New Business Model

Traditional networks are no longer just looking to creators for marketing—they want premium, long-term IP. Today we explore how independent comedy powerhouse YMH Studios scaled past traditional gatekeepers and why Fox Entertainment just signed a major multi-project slate with them. What you’ll get in this episode: The Deal Breakdown: Inside the co-ownership structure of the brand-new Fox and YMH slate. The Creator-CEO Blueprint: How Tom Segura built an arena-selling infrastructure entirely direct-to-consumer. The Scale Formula: Why protecting creative momentum and building your own distribution engine is the ultimate leverage in media today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices