Today on The Colin and Samir Show we break down how Instagram became the center of the creator universe in 2025.
We explain why Instagram is now the first app people open, how it “owns the phone screen,” and why the DM has become the most powerful way to share and grow. We also talk through revenue on Instagram and what we're seeing on the platform.
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Nov 13
How Extreme Birdwatching on YouTube could redefine Hollywood.
Today on The Colin and Samir Show we speak with filmmaker Owen Reiser. When he realized his work in nature documentaries was drying up, he decided to make his own. The result was Listers , a two-hour birdwatching documentary he made with his brother. It cost him $16,000 and he up ... Show More
35m 31s
Nov 5
The Business of Email: How Substack Changed Everything
You probably don’t think of your inbox as part of the creator economy, but email is a big business, and Substack is leading the charge. In this episode, Colin and Samir sit down with Rachel Karten, writer of the Substack newsletter Link in Bio, which covers the world of social me ... Show More
45m 16s
Oct 30
Adam Faze: How TikTok Reinvented the TV Pilot
Adam Faze is building what might be the first true TV studio for TikTok. His company, Gymnasium, develops short-form shows that reach millions of viewers — sometimes for less than the cost of a dinner out. In this episode, we talk about how he’s rethinking the studio model for th ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 15
How brands and creators are fighting for your attention — and your money
This is Hank Green, the cofounder of Complexly. I’m back for my second guest hosting spot here on Decoder while Nilay is out on parental leave. Today, I’m talking with Digitas CEO Amy Lanzi, who runs a major marketing and ad agency. You might remember Amy; Nilay interviewed her f ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2024
Blow up Your YouTube Channel in 2024 | Over 40 - 778
Join me, Chalene Johnson, as I share my personal journey of finding YouTube success in midlife, transforming my channel from moderate to viral growth. If you're thinking it's too late to start or breathe new life into your YouTube channel, think again. In this episode, I reveal w ... Show More
24m 32s
Apr 2025
"This Was A Bad Idea" – Andrew Callaghan’s WILD Coverage Of BLM Riots, COVID Protests & Border Chaos | PBD Podcast | Ep. 580
Patrick Bet-David sits down with Andrew Callaghan of Channel 5 to discuss citizen journalism, censorship, Trump, homelessness, Scientology, and why Gen Z is turning anti-establishment. 📺 ANDREW CALLAGHAN'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/42ri6S1 🎥 ANDREW CALLAGHAN'S NEW DOCUMEN ... Show More
2h 25m