Best Colin And Samir Podcasts (2025)

With so many people struggling to manage their finances effectively, the financial services industry is steadily shifting its focus from increasing financial inclusion to improving financial health. For more than two decades, Jennifer Tescher has been pursuing this cause with the Financial Health Network, with the aim of ensuring a fair shake for t…

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LIVE: How Diary of a CEO became YouTube's #1 Show 52:40

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At Press Publish NYC, Colin & Samir sat down with Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett to unpack how he built one of the world’s top podcasts by embracing failure as a strategy. Steven shared how his “failure team” runs rapid experiments to learn fast and improve, and how tools like pre-watch testing remove guesswork from creative decisions. Try out…

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#474: Melissa Nanavati – Peak Performance Love 57:54

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Melissa Nanavati's mission is to help people find and build a peaceful, thriving relationship, without sacrificing their ambition.In this episode, she talked about how she helped her husband trek Antarctica from thousands of miles away, what makes peak performance love different, and much more. Website: ⁠https://www.melissananavati.com⁠ YouTube: ⁠h…

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The Highly Addictive World of Chinese Micro-Dramas 46:25

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On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we break down the microdramas, the 1-minute movies that are making billions. Check out Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/colinandsamirSEP25Use code COLINANDSAMIR for 50% your first two months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How the Gates Foundation Brings Financial Access to Billions 1:04:47

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As the former Chief Architect of the SWIFT network, which is still used to handle $4 trillion in daily transfers, Kosta Peric helped to transform the global financial landscape. Now at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Kosta is helping to increase financial inclusion across the globe, building scalable, interoperable payments infrastructure to…

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Inside Michelle Khare's Most Dangerous Video 1:30:35

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YouTuber Michelle Khare and director Garrett Kennell join us to break down their most dangerous video yet: recreating Tom Cruise’s airplane stunt from Mission: Impossible. We get into how they pulled it off, the team behind the scenes, and what it’s like to build an independent media company from the ground up. Michelle also opens up about her fail…

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Masterclass: The YouTube Playbook in 37 Minutes 39:38

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Download our Free 7-Point YouTube Checklist: http://colinandsamir.com/checklist We've asked 100s of professional YouTubers this question: How do you stand out on YouTube? We pulled out 37 minutes of the best advice from The Colin and Samir Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Payments and the Rise of Agentic Commerce 57:28

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The mobile revolution of the 2000s didn’t just redefine the way we communicate, it fueled innovation, redefined industries, and transformed our lives in ways few could have predicted. Working in mobile at the time, Checkout.com CMO Rory O’Neill sensed a similar transformation was about to grip the payments industry – and made it his mission to beco…

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Josh Johnson on Building a Comedy Career on YouTube vs Netflix 1:33:02

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Comedian Josh Johnson is doing something almost no one else in stand-up is doing: releasing a new set every single week on YouTube. In this episode, we talk with Josh about how he’s built a 350M-view channel without Netflix or HBO, why stand-up comedians are some of the best observers of the human condition, and what creators can learn from the way…

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Colin & Samir Reflect on Life and the State of the Creator Economy 1:30:06

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Back in 2011, Colin and Samir's decision to build a YouTube business creating Lacrosse videos seemed risky, baffling friends and family alike. But by building a loyal community and learning to monetize their content, they soon turned their passion into a thriving business, selling their Lacrosse Network in 2014. Their journey wasn’t without hurdles…

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Is YouTube Turning Into Reality TV? 39:50

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Come to Press Publish NYC: https://news.thepublishpress.com/press-publish-nyc In this solo episode, Samir breaks down the rise of Jubilee’s Surrounded series—and why the latest episode left him uneasy. He explores the line between conversation and spectacle, and what it means for the future of YouTube content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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The Future of Attention, Human Connection & the Internet with Mustafa Suleyman 1:11:53

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In this episode, Colin and Samir sit down with Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, for a conversation about the future of artificial intelligence and what it means for creators, culture, and the future of the internet. Mustafa shares how his journey from running a juice stand in Camden Market to building one of the wor…

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#473: Nick Sweeney & Jack Moses 1:17:00

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Two of my close friends, Nick Sweeney and Jack Moses, joined me for this special episode of the podcast. (00:00) - The Shared Mission for Service (12:20) - Authenticity and Self-Acceptance (16:11) - Navigating Input Overload and Self-Awareness (23:27) - Finding Self-Love and True Alignment (35:21) - Honoring the Writer Within (45:39) - Empowerment …

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How DailyPay Is Reshaping The Financial Lives Of Americans 43:40

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Since WWII, America’s two-week pay cycle has seen ordinary workers having to wait for their paycheque to pay their bills, put food on the table, and cover any expenses. With anywhere from 30-77% of Americans living paycheque to paycheque, this antiquated model has seen many go into debt, with others struggling to maintain healthy finances. Earned w…

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Nick DiGiovanni: From Harvard Dropout to YouTube's most watched Chef 1:34:22

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Try Spotter Studio: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir 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 cook…

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Inside Ryan Trahan’s 50-Day YouTube Marathon 58:45

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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…

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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy : Why live streamers are driving culture in 2025 1:16:17

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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 Twit…

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The Viral Expert: Anthpo 1:44:08

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Check out Epidemic Sound and get 50 in Five: https://share.epidemicsound.com/colinandsamirJUN25YouTuber 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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Her Genius Plan to Solve Asia Cross-Border Trade Challenges 35:32

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In Asia’s fragmented payments landscape, cross-border trade can be challenging for small businesses. As CEO of the Emerging Payments Association Asia, Camilla Bullock is on a mission to change that. Using what she calls “the network effect”, Camilla brings together regulators, thought leaders, and innovators to find solutions to enable seamless cro…

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His Brilliant Idea to Change Global Payments 28:48

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In March 2020, as the world braced for a global pandemic, Jaco Veldsman gave up his comfortable career in finance to go it alone with the launch of Paytron, the cross-border payments platform. Three years later, Paytron’s mission to transform global payments for its customers was turbo-charged with the company’s acquisition by global payments power…

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How $1 Trillion in Ad Spend Is Shifting Toward Creators 48:03

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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 seri…

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How Corridor Crew Made One of the Internet’s Favorite Shows 1:25:43

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Thanks to Lexar for sponsoring this episode On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Niko Pueringer—co-founder of Corridor Crew, the minds behind VFX Artists React, one of YouTube’s longest-running and most beloved formats. With over 16 million subscribers across their channels, Corridor has cracked the code on how to blend fil…

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Why Singapore Fintech Wants To Solve Financial Access 31:30

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With its unique approach to public-private partnership and obsessive focus on innovation, Singapore has established itself as a global fintech hub. Helping to drive that innovation is Varun Mittal, whose work as founder of Fintech Nation, has given him extraordinary insight into the country’s fintech sector and how it is shaping the future of globa…

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3 Creator Economy Trends Shaping the Future 48:24

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Subscribe to the Publish Press to find out about Press Publish NYC. In this episode we're going to be breaking down the 3 Trends shaping the Creator Economy in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Colin and Samir

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#472: John Patrick Morgan – Freedom, Love, Power, & Creating 1:26:08

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John Patrick Morgan (JP) is a philosopher, creator, and powerful human. In this podcast episode, we talk about parenting, love, and how JP manifested a house in Hawaii in exactly one year. I attended his intensive/retreat in Hawaii called The Field from May 19-23, 2025. We recorded this episode on May 25. In this episode, we mainly focus on insight…

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How Singapore’s Fintech Boom Is Changing Lives 28:42

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In the highly diverse economies of South East Asia, Singapore stands out as an economic powerhouse. This success has paved the way for the explosive growth of the country’s fintech sector, with a combination of Singapore’s unique history and central government initiatives helping to make it the world’s fourth most innovative economy. Instrumental i…

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Walking Away From 15 Million YouTube Subscribers 32:32

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Today on The Colin & Samir Show we're dissecting Luke Nichols (Outdoor Boys) decision to walk away from 15 million YouTube subscribers at the peak of his career. Then we give our takeways from last weeks YouTube Brandcast event, helping to make sense of where YouTube is heading as a platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Founder) on the Future of AI in Storytelling 1:34:16

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On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we speak with Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn founder, OpenAI investor, and now one of the first people to launch an AI version of himself. We interview both Reid AI and the real Reid to explore what AI means for the future of storytelling. We dive into the biggest questions facing creators today: Will AI help u…

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How JP Nicols Broke the Bank with Fintech Innovation 30:23

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Money Travels Podcast Season 3, Episode 1 In 2007, the release of the first iPhone helped trigger a major shift in what customers expect from the finance industry. Established banks quickly found their traditional model was no longer working – and that other companies were better placed to give customers what they wanted. At the vanguard of these c…

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Hollywood is Broken. Can YouTubers Fix it? 52:30

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This week on the Colin and Samir Show, we explore the Creator Camp Film Festival—a new experiment in creator-led cinema organized by Max Reisinger. Creator Camp is building a new economic model for film that bypasses Hollywood gatekeepers. We also talk with Max about the challenges of monetizing art on the internet, the evolving relationship betwee…

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Money Travels Season 3 Podcast Trailer 1:18

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We're back with Season 3 of the Money Travels podcast. Follow along as we explore the stories and people behind the extraordinary innovations that are transforming digital finance and examine the impact they’re having on our lives and on economies across the world.New Hosts: Maxime Guirauton and Richard ArundelSubscribe so you don't miss a single e…