In this episode, Colin and Samir break down the launch of OpenAI’s Sora 2 — and what it means for the creator economy. They explore how this new generation of AI video could change everything from audience expectations to the way creators produce content, and share their predictions for what comes next.
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Jun 5
Emergency Pod: The YouTube Kids are taking over Hollywood
This week, we break down three creator-made films that are reshaping the industry: Backrooms ($118M opening weekend on a $10M budget), Obsession ($148M box office on a sub-$1M budget), and Markiplier's Iron Lung ($52M independently). From a 16-year-old YouTuber landing an A24 dea ... Show More
13m 22s
Sep 2025
The Future of YouTube Shorts
In this episode, Jamie and Jaeden discuss the new generative AI tools announced by YouTube for shorts creators. They explore various features, including AI video generation, background creation, and music generation, emphasizing the potential for creators to leverage these tools ... Show More
11m 10s
Sep 2025
YouTube's New Features For Creators!
In this episode, Jaeden and Jamie discuss the latest AI features introduced by YouTube, including tools for creators to enhance their content and grow their channels. They explore the implications of these features for monetization, audience engagement, and collaboration among cr ... Show More
10m 32s
Sep 2024
Is There Still Money in Being An Influencer?
<p>I’m HYPED for the debut of <em>VeeFriends Cartoons</em>, coming to YouTube this upcoming Monday, September 30th! My mission is to make people fall in love with the VeeFriends characters, and so I’m super pumped to share this huge step for the IP. We’re teaming up with Moonbug, ... Show More
13m 28s
Jan 2025
Synthesia’s AI Revolution: Behind the $2.1B Valuation and What It Means for Businesses
In this episode, we dive into Synthesia, the London-based AI startup that has taken the business world by storm with its cutting-edge video avatar technology. With $180M raised in Series D funding and a valuation of $2.1B, Synthesia is reshaping how enterprises create content, fr ... Show More
8m 57s