The Creator Economy and Being a YouTuber with

[@ColinandSamir]

Could have talked all day. Thanks for having us guys 🙌🏻🙌🏽

[@derrickvision9547]

Word

[@autograndeunlimited]

💙👌

[@nexusyang4832]

So when are you all doing a collab with Corridor Digital? ;)

[@wian_malan]

You guys have great ideas, loved it

[@dhavalkataria1211]

could listen to u guys all day

[@VMYeahVN]

Colin reminds me of me in group conversation settings. Samir is doing the vast majority of the talking, and it doesn't look like Colin is mad about that. Colin and Samir seem to be very much on the same page and Samir seems to be the more naturally talkative guy, and he's probably saying a lot of what Colin would say. When Colin does have something important or specific to say he chimes in and then he lays back and lets Samir lead again and Samir seems to be good at either sensing when Colin is going to jump in, or cutting himself off soon as he hears Colin to let him get that word in. It's like the ideal Introvert/Extrovert partnership.

[@muneebelahi7580]

Bingo!

[@3DPrinterAcademy]

I cant get enough of these types of podcasts!

[@Glarses]

I am 100% sure I can top your a-z leaderboard. I'm ready

[@IAmDistractedRn]

Hey glasses, what is the best switch? 🥺 👉👈

[@lance_auto]

My record is 2.736 seconds 😳

[@maxen3907]

Me too lol

[@ThisIsNeccessary]

Collab of the century right here.

[@Oliur]

There's so much gold in this video. Every content creator can take away something from this video.

[@aportraitontech5218]

Agreed.

[@joshmoxeyarchives]

Agreed. For the anyone in the game, this was a complete gold mine.

[@MarkDanielMiller]

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[@dna8269]

Yup, if you know you know

[@DariuszTech]

Definitely 😊

[@scottporter7779]

I definitely agree on the 'edu-tainment' feedback. I'm a teacher, have shown your Tesla bot, satellite internet, and other videos to the students. Marques mentioned wondering who cares about his opinion, one side of it is also making us think, not just hearing your opinion. Those two videos made the kids think a lot

[@Kable10]

One of the most insightful podcast episodes yet!

[@mcsingleton]

This was a great conversation! I recently started watching to Colin and Samir and love their insight. I will say one thing I really like and respect about Marques is his ability to have clear boundaries between his "offline" life and internet life. So many creators feel the need to integrate every aspect of their lives into their brand, and I think he's shown that there can be a clear separation. I like that the only thing we really know about him is that he play ultimate frisbee lol. Keep doing what you're doing. Love the videos.

[@TerrenRule]

As a tech creator myself, this was my favourite and most informative video I've seen all year. I've gained so much knowledge from this that I want to test and apply to my own work. Thank you Colin and Samir for your insights, you guys are truly amazing :)

[@abhaschandrakumar]

As a tiny creator I learned so much with this podcast. Thanks Marques for having them on this podcast and Colin and Samir for sharing their wisdom with us.

[@felipeandmichelleshorts]

42:06 I went to film school where every class was “show, don’t tell” and then I started working as an editor for a channel with +5M subs, and I learned that digital content is the opposite to film - it’s incredible how people want you to tell them almost word by word what they are seeing 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@607AAG]

The feedback they gave you about where you can go is GOLD! Your reputation would hold any line you cross for your videos. Get adventures, we will watch!

[@KngSovereign]

1:08:30 - I think Marques outlines a very valid thing that is crucial for balance. Especially if you're a full-time creator that infuses different parts of your life into your videos online. The ability to unplug and just be one with yourself is especially important as a person for centering oneself. I think that if fitness and sports is good for your "offline time" then those elements should be protected. If you do have to include fitness into your digital creation then I hope Marques finds a new way to unplug FRFR

[@PowerTrain]

The combination i always hoped to see

[@BrooksHolt]

This is gonna be good 👀

[@joshmoxeyarchives]

That was a great episode guys. From using reels as a a tool to bring your channel more attention, to KZbin not owing you anything, as well as the advanced storytelling discussion - this was insanely value for creators. Thank you! 🤙🏻

[@IAmDistractedRn]

14:07 from what I have noticed, it is really effective to do so a few weeks / months down the line (depending of course on how long the video is relevant / in date for). I think it might just be a form of re-engaging the audience by grabbing their attention, reminding them that they both watched the video and liked the video. This is what makes the viewers willing to watch it again - they are more than happy to re-live the experience of the video to re-enjoy the parts that they remember they enjoyed but cannot remember off the top of their head. this is just my personal speculation but: when someone watches a video, they are left behind with 2 things: the final message of the video and if they enjoyed that video or not. if they enjoyed that video and then see that the same video has a new, fresh title / thumbnail, they will be able to make the link between an old video and a new video. assuming they enjoyed the video previously, they would be willing to re-experience that video and watch it again.

[@supermommaloha6360]

@Colin and Samir, I love the way you look at things! I watch yours and @Marques Brownlee videos. I am not tekkie nor a creator. So I don't understand a lot of what you are saying without a flash of a video clip or picture when you mention names/places/items. This is an older video but KZbin just turns your guys on as it goes from video to video as I nap and I wake up seeing some of my most watched channels. This happened today to me and I got to see this one. I don't intentionally search out Marques as much as C & S, but I enjoy learning about EV (I can't tell them apart even when they show me, I'm 66 so things roll over my head sometimes) and although I'm not wealthy enough to upgrade my Samsung S9 which is all I need, it's interesting for me to hear about iphones and products which other people have. Colin & Samir brings great story and context to every conversation or video they are involved in. I WATCHED THIS ONE TWICE! :) Keep up the good work!

[@briancorrell]

It's crazy looking at this now, how Marques created a narrative in the new iPhone 15 Pro at the beginning with the Porche story!

[@supermanthology]

It’s funny how I watched the whole thing throughout the day, relaxing, and as soon as the typing game started, I stopped in the middle of the supermarket to watch intently. First time watching also. Great show!

[@nexusyang4832]

1:05:31 - a good example is the recent video from corridor digital and their review of the Ronin 4D. It was a very interesting review that was also an interesting follow-up to their first video on how to make the best camera for what they wanted. Yes, their core audience grew-up with them from FreddieW and that OG format. As they have evolved they too have evolved and their corridor Crew channel and also Node featured the tech that they loved and also used but also some of their personal interests that they thought their audience may also enjoy because they thought they shared some of the same interests. Part of that experimentation lead to them to VFX/Stunt Person/Industry Person react. The people that came to know through Bosstown Robotics came along with their continued evolution of having been on the platform for so long. Having gone through the early days of working in the industry, FreddieW, VGHS, different indie movies, adpocalypse, and still managed to weather all the different viewerships that have also grown up. I'd be interested to see what you all would say to some of the other OG KZbinrs....

[@SamHulse]

The colab everyone has dreamed off!

[@CalebJenkinsOnGoogle]

This interview was fantastic. I really appreciate the inside stories and back and forth. The mutual respect here is so apparent... seems like if you all went out to catch up and then shared it with the rest of us. Great work!

[@monkeyjosh]

Colin and Samir! I didn't expect you guys to be on this, I love it!

[@razabadass]

Thanks for interviewing colin and samir here! Raza :)

[@AuthenTech]

Always fascinating insights, thanks guys!

[@matthiasdiallo538]

I had just like the last 2 days been binging these Colin and Samir videos in the background, including the MKBHD one from a while ago. And I was like, these 2 should come on the WVFRM podcast one day. And that same fricking day, like 2 hours later, I get this video in my recommended. Perfection

[@PrettyMuchIt]

18:23 not a cop-out! our audience tells us constantly that our new videos are not in their sub box. when i was a part of the youtube next-up program back in 2013, every single creator expressed frustration about this. on the flip side, i've had fellow youtube friends also call it a cop-out for years and years and then suddenly it happens to them and they understand. be glad it doesn't impact you... for now! 😱

[@A7ZATRU]

As you're wanting more creators on the podcast, I'd love to see Ethan and Hila on here for something different! Since you were on the H3 podcast you've started your own and it would be cool to seed you guys in a video again even if it isn't done in person talking about how their content shifted since then etc

[@Manganellia1]

As a foot soldier myself, I'd definitely love to do some sort of collaboration if we could find the right way to do it.

[@nnajiabraham]

I rarely comment on YT videos but my God was I hoping for this to not end, so Good

[@NeuraPod]

Nice episode. Always nice thoughts.

[@BrendanEvan]

What a collab! Thanks for this. Learned what embedding my videos means so I’ll be turning that back on now…

[@Cr2Squared]

I really appreciated hearing all your thoughts on the creator economy, specifically about KZbin creators as I'm working on my own KZbin project. Really inciteful guys!!

[@raymondakalonu954]

Wow, I so much love the idea Colin shared about creating videos that are adjacent to tech related content. Just thinking about seeing a video about Maques talking about the tech in a different niche is already getting me so interested. The internet is full of noise and lots of information but if I can get MKBHD perspective on those things, would be really helpful. There are lots of opportunities I believe Maques could explore, I feel like Maques is holding back on a lot of ideas and valuable content that we would enjoy but I am certain that if he gets spontenous and plays around with lots of his awesome ideas with his cool resources at his disposal, it's definitely gonna bang! That I am sure of. The way we consume content changes these days and its always exciting when we see our favourite creators explore something different. I LOVE IT!!

[@BumbleBi99]

The collab we didn’t know we needed

[@DrewJoiner]

All of my favorite creators in one video insane

[@jordankoll]

Tons of polish here Samir. More natural than on own podcast. Great pacing and response off MKB questions.

[@zaosh05]

Samir has plugged the STUDIO channel in this video more than MKBHD has ever mentioned it 😂 Awesome conversions btw 👀

[@krugerknightowl]

1:03:17 That meme was the highlight of the video for me. I prefer video podcasts and I started watching WVFRM after you guys released videos. I love when you add addiitonal bits that only a person watching video podcasts can enjoy. Please continue this. Love you guys

[@DemDoolies]

Never realized how much I wanted this until now. Great work as always y'all

[@gingersmedia]

I love that MKBHD is great friends with Colin and Samir as theyre both some of my favorite channels on the platform. Very insightful people and could listen to a 3 day long podcast from them. Great stuff

[@IAmDistractedRn]

6:30 I feel like mrwhosetheboss does this with his tech fails and some of his other products. I mean, it is interesting if you don't already know much about the product / company but is it ok to sacrifice the true reality of a product in the name of keeping the video interesting? I really felt this when MWTB spoke about the nothing ear 1s like they were golden, or when he spoke about AMD bulldozer architecture being a huge damage to the company. He only slightly mentions the fact that AMD are better now, but even this its still kind of an understatement

[@ShaggyScooby]

Wa wa watch the break down 🔥🔥🔥

[@jprov]

This is actually good conversation, different perspectives and questions that need to be asked. Just goes to show how much diversity there is in this space.

[@ChristianGardner]

I love both of your channels first of all. This however is my first experience with the waveform podcast which was awesome! But I just wanted to mention that as far as Samir’s suggestion at the end, I totally agree I watch your channel solely for the dogecoin/Apple ecosystem explained type of videos. I appreciate someone so influential in the tech world to give their two cents on such topics. Thanks to everyone for this awesome interview!

[@chauhanakash7]

although I loved their critiques but i think i personally look forward most to your tech reviews.. that's the core for me.

[@benasleo]

Colab of the year!! It was really interesting to watch you guys discuss various topics

[@U2haveanicedayty2]

Absolutely awesome podcast and video and looking forward to seeing more. Thanks Deb ✌️

[@aportraitontech5218]

Great interview, very informative for those aspiring in the community.

[@nuffen]

This is an amazing program. I''ll watch other episodes...

[@ancientman5]

On their main channel colin and samir feel like their learning at the same pace as the audience but this interview shows how they are subject matter experts on the creator economy.

[@harshadlalye]

It's crazy how these guys didn't know how important retention was until Jimmy told em. I myself not even being a creator know almost all of the things these guys spit out except the shorts video replies they talked about here

[@virajsharma1654]

The sheer amount of knowledge in this video is mind-blowing.

[@shibijithm24shibin27]

I loved the podcast where you guys reacted to the facebook down incident a few weeks ago. So stuff like those would be cool more often.

[@broketostoke]

Is this what the kids would call "meta"? I think this is "meta"... This is my favorite mix of channels ever. You guys could literally just talk forever and I'd just keep listening.

[@jonmarc876]

I’ve been waiting for this colab! Glad to see it. I know it’s a business now Marques but I know I personally enjoy when you step out the box and try something different. I love those tech adjacent videos and I’ve been watching you for the past 10 years lol. Keep it going!

[@JarrodsTech]

54:37 I wish there was more of this, like you say hard to keep up with lots of stuff, but small group of other tech creators working together to improve

[@AmineKouki]

KZbin is becoming more and more KZbinrs interviewing other KZbinrs about their KZbin job. Very nice.

[@jeremieandre_fr]

What an awesome episode guys thank you!

[@VMYeahVN]

Samir made a great point about using The Studio to experiment with shorts. The Studio channel lends itself well to shorts and maybe even occasional live streaming i think. Posting a couple shorts on The Studio of you guys hanging out watching the M1 Pro/M1 Max reveal event for example. Shorts of you guys filming intros. Little quick stuff like that doesn't always have to wait for "this weeks episode of The Studio" (though it should still be in there too).

[@danishnaeem2514]

adding logo in the thumbnail was a smart thing

[@vncube1002]

Enjoyed the convo & I agree with Samir’s suggestion to experiment with more tech-adjacent content/topics, the Tesla Bot video was good, but also the Right to repair topic + the new space race vid on this podcast.

[@grav-8544]

Great interview. Marques: I agree with Colin and Samir I watch your videos and know and trust your content so when I'm wanting to understand something that is outside your regular wheelhouse I'm looking at random creators usually so if I was to see something from you it would be my first choice. Hopefully that all makes sense.

[@jordantherubio]

Damn i need to start my channel already. This podcast on its own shows how many people you can reach by just expressing what you like or tell your truth.

[@deejaypile]

THE TWO PODCASTS I BINGEEEE, i love it

[@prozer_va]

Since there is so much talk about feedback and content, I'll just say that I would love to see 1. products go head to head more often (best smart watch, earbuds, etc. Maybe have a tier list at the end of every review of them to keep the audience predicting where it will land) 2. More software reviews. Best podcast app, spotify vs apple music, editing software, etc. I think they might get traction due to the free software mainly being accessible to everyone, so knowing which to pick from the bunch can be great

[@wexken8500]

What they said on 1:05:53 it’s very true marques I am very interested in it but I don’t necessarily go look for it but look for a reaction video and if you were to make one I’ll defined watch it. He made a very good point there

[@KairosGaming]

Loved this video! Thanks for all of your thoughts!

[@itsyoboysergio1635]

Lets go! Loved the guests 😤🙌🏼

[@vicsvibes]

Some of my favorite creators all in one video.

[@TokyoPaul]

Wow this is so cool! Colin and Samir!

[@lordcron]

I love how all these people are trying to figure out the formula to MKBHD's success. I'll tell you what it is.... Him! It's not the building or all of his million dollar tech, It's him!!

[@itzhawkins]

by far my favorite episode so far, currently on a binge

[@handlemonium]

What creators need is an algorithm that gives auto-replies to comments with answers and information that has been shared publicly before on YT, Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, Telegram, Patreon, podcasts, side channels, clips/shorts, newsletters, etc.

[@pranavnigam11]

right as i watch this i get a notif for marques's dear youtube video lmao

[@MrPresidentDogue]

Ye 5th maruqes but I love this teammup and am glad the yt industry is expanding so much. Much love brother x

[@rusnsc7622]

As a non creator found this topic informative. A peek into the world of KZbin creators. Thanks

[@tylerruetschle871]

I loved this combination! Great conversation

[@yfyhi2053]

43:15 hole punch on my screen too lmfaoooo 🤣

[@AndrewClare]

This has been the best video on this channel yet!

[@amitnagpal1985]

These guys are smart as a whip. You need to hire them as consultants Marques. A very very interesting podcast.

[@JonSuoh]

subtitles actually replaces annotations now cuz you can put it anywhere on the screen and can adjust colors, size, transparency and everything, and theres an option for it to be automatically turned on for the specific video

[@justnate-4810]

This is the ultimate collab!

[@projectrandom-podcast7864]

Amazing pod! Could have listened to this bunch all day 👍

[@hikaruyoroi]

Hadn't heard of these guys, but their content is good shit.

[@muneebelahi7580]

Yeah I love their content, you should subscribe to them

[@Target135]

1:04:19 on the contrary Marques, I've been watching you for at least 5 years now and I used to remember feening for the next MKBHD video when you were in college still and the release schedule was more sparse. I feel like I remember being stoked after you made a video saying you were done with school and were going to start pumping out more content. At this point I watch the entirety of every video you make on every channel. I've been a nurse for 10 years but a little part of me wishes I had started doing tech videos a long time ago and I could have made a career out of it. Every coworker (not just the elderly) comes to me for advice on the new headphones they want, or which version of the iPhone to get or whatever. I say this just to say the new Studio channel let's me imagine I'm at that conference table when you guys watch the Google event or iPhone event and getting react in real time with your actual, actual first impressions. Poking fun at the presenters. That kind of thing. I would watch almost anything you guys made at this point. I'm not saying it would all be interesting to me, but you have a PRETTY wide berth. It would take a lot for me to not watch it, lol. I imagine I'm not the only one. I'd watch videos by Andrew too. :)

[@bern7851]

So much gold in this podcast!

[@kimzzzzzzzzzzz]

Amazing. Love you Colin and Samir

[@anastasimankesemokgobu1724]

I am a category 3 audiance Edu-tainment and I am quite sure we are many. I am learning for future purchase decisions

[@RD.19]

Good job guys this one was a good one

[@abhaymhatre8534]

Colin and Samir are some of my favourites

[@RyanMacabre]

The crossover I have been waiting for!!

[@latenightmurmur]

OMG I would so love for video response to come back and also for annotation, that's just amazing and gosh I want them to come back and not to be abused or something T^T

[@olalerupaul]

I love the 'copy' answer colinand samir gave to you many of us just starting see role model in already big KZbinrs....love this episode of the waveform podcast

[@PedroMachado]

A good point that Samir did! A good example of this is when Casey Neistat will show a new gear. Obviously he is not a tech reviewer and he do this in his own way but he always tell a story in the videos and, in the middle of the story, he introduces the review of the equipment. I think it's a metter of "What kind of audience do you want to cultivate". The audience that skip the video because they are not interested in you at all, just in the gear that you show. Or the audience who is gonna watch you because you are you. I remember to watch your video about your studio, presenting all the tables, the dog, the space, the loud sound, and you tell a lot of stories in the meantime and I loved it. And it happens in a time where I was trying to watch a lot of videos about tech, filmmaking and etc and I always get distracted, bored and lost interest on everything. But your video catch my atention just because you was been a human, a person, who run a business, who have friendships, and who have a lot of stories about just a simple room where you store the batteries. Colin and Samir said in the video about Emma Chamberlain about "Relantionship based creators vs Idea based creators" and I really believe that you are a Relantioship creator. Who is watching you, watches because likes your personality and what you are doing since youtube is youtube. So, if you want to tell stories, tell the fucking stories and the peoples who gona skip your videos and complain about it is not your public, your really true fans. Cheers.

[@Kylefassbinderful]

I'm 4 and a half minutes in and I already wanna hear the whole show.

[@TheKenyanEntrepreneur]

Marques : You can't introduce another narrative Samir: Do you think you can last in a Mr. Beast video? Marques: ....am decently mobile & athletic.. Me: .....smoooooooth! Nice introduction of a narrative

[@joenathanhoagland3532]

I LOVED the suggestion on the “MKBHD version of Squid Game” I respect and love to hear and watch the opinion on his channel and would love to see him explain more “tech” topics.

[@AnthonyMai]

this is the type of content we need more of!

[@TheDimondpick]

In terms of KZbin shorts, it'd be great to have a separate tab on a channel for shorts so it doesn't mess with or mix with main content, a clear devide would encourage more creators to male shorts

[@rafdavid19]

Love these kinds of topic!