The Untold Story of Binging with Babish

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00:00 Who is Binging with Babish?
01:01 Welcome Back NordVPN
02:42 The Problem with Cooking Shows on KZbin
03:09 Andrew Rae on Mental Health Struggles
05:40 How Binging with Babish Started
12:10 Binging with Babish's Mistakes
17:35 The Business of Babish
19:00 When Babish Quit his Real Job
21:00 Why Babish Built a Team
25:14 The Babish Culinary Universe
31:22 Why Binging with Babish is Revolutionary
34:42 Why Babish Pays Creators
38:16 Binging with Babish's KZbin Struggles
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[@ColinandSamir]

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[@CyberFareedah]

The sponser clip was a perfect segway and breakdown! It's giving me better ideas on how I can present a cybersecurity sponsor (esp NordVPN) for my channel. Thanks so much as always!

[@rdvaud]

hi guys

[@alichehab5804]

Colin and Samir are the future of youtube for creators looking to move onto the next level

[@alichehab5804]

He really had the "hitting rock bottom" narrative moment just before the massive rise to success

[@kellinpatler]

Andrew needs a podcast. I would absolutely listen to him talk about life, production, business ownership, mental health, food, movies… Just about anything.

[@sagarkathuria8194]

He does read stories and stuff

[@Doobydobap]

I loved listening to every moment of this interview-- what an incredible journey, and lots to think about as a creator that's starting out

[@stevekkass]

Dooby!!! :)

[@alastorgray]

Just got into your stuff recently. Love your energy.

[@canonogic]

Don't yuk my yum

[@Lmao-xn9le]

Here before theres a million reply’s

[@LoveNX123]

Hello!

[@TrinbagoVibes]

“You need to be able to say NO sometimes, even to opportunities you thought you never had in a million years because YOU need to come first”…one of the greatest lessons learnt in this one, great interview and learning experience gents

[@lilyinthewater161]

Andrew always comes across with an authentic energy. Even his merch is so reasonably priced for the amazing quality. He always goes the extra mile without making a big deal about it. I'm genuinely happy to see him going places.

[@MollymaukT]

Yeah I remember seeing him started selling merch and I was like "ugh, another content creator selling his brand" but then I saw reviews and his shit was top-quality for a reasonable price, and now I even own one of his knives.

[@terrifyingtyrannosaurusturtle]

@@MollymaukT how do you like the knife?

[@MollymaukT]

@@terrifyingtyrannosaurusturtle really good. Ridiculously sharp, will chop through veggie like butter, even tougher stuff like raw carrots and potatoes

[@misssabina235]

I bought his knives and I use them at home and at work as a chef. I love them so much i gifted them to another chef friend and he loves them as well

[@TastingHistory]

Super insightful interview! Thanks to this team and Andrew

[@DetroitTintStudio]

This whole idea of creators making authentic products in their fields rather than just printed clothing is so cool. I tint cars for a living and have just been floored with the support from my community with the tint tools I’ve released. Just special edition or unique things to my field. So people can learn along with me with things that help support what I do.

[@wither4211]

It's not just about authentic products, It's also about how the quality of the product is. Babish's products are top tier quality

[@CHEFPKR]

This one hits really close to home for me as Andrew is the biggest reason why I started my channel. I've known his story for years but it's always humbling to see his persistence.

[@bryansolomon-puertas4260]

If Big Babish ever came calling to join their channel, would you go, or is your channel big enough now that that would be a step backwards? Been a subscriber since the early food wars days, my wife and I love your content!

[@lifeintaiwan]

Colin and Samir are the future of youtube for creators looking to move onto the next level

[@nexusyang4832]

Woah!!!!! It's Allen in the comments section!!!!! :-) Taiwan KZbinrs unite!!! Let's goooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

[@nexusyang4832]

It would pretty awesome to see Colin and Samir take their interview on the road and interview all my favorite Taiwan KZbinrs... oh man.... sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many stories to be had!!!!! Colin and Samir would come back to the states and would have gained 15+ lbs as they ate their way around Taiwan. :) :) Maybe you could join in and bring back that wooden desk? ;-)

[@tazzydevil6638]

Andrew and the whole of The BCU is criminally underrated, despite having millions of subscribers. They are such amazing and talented people that make quality, wholehearted and honest content with the intention of inspiring and helping people. They are so worthy of the platform of KZbin to display their content. Colin and Samir, you guys are also an amazing group of people who make amazing content. Keep up the good work, guys.

[@apocalypse487]

Not sure how it's underrated when they have millions of subscribers and views per video. But aside from that, I agree with everything else.

[@tazzydevil6638]

What I mean is that I don't really see them get talked about alot in the media. And I'd like them to get talked about more not just as talented people but how honestly they portray their content and personalities. That's what I mean.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

As a creator it makes me relieved that I wasn't the only one who saw a huge dip in views. It really affects me to see those dips.

[@deathhimself1653]

It happens every year, actually. See, the three months before the end of the year has not only the most ad output, but also the most views. It's that buildup towards christmas, and then *falls off a cliff* The thing is, most creators see all the new views, want to capitalize, and increase output. Then the dip comes, and they are still producing at the highest output for the lowest views. The three biggest, best months, followed by the three smallest, worst months. Its a leading cause of burnout.

[@jaywinner328]

Streamers live that in real time. Can't be easy.

[@robomonkeysonfire]

you're doing great stuff, Sahil. more power to ya!

[@matthewTobrien]

Wow. Shocked that my experience is so similar to Andrew's. Rock bottom moment after investing heavily in film school and failing to sell my big spec screenplay to the studios when it went out wide, having to leave LA with a pile of debt and the feeling of complete failure - feeling like my dreams might just be a fantasy, relying on my day job and thinking maybe this is it for me, and then KZbin comes along and a video "hits big" and all of a sudden I'm a "Content Creator" (albeit a small one still). These Creators sharing their stories is so meaningful and validating, fellas. I think between Andrew and Van we're going to hear about a lot of Creators who had Hollywood dreams and then pivoted into KZbin because it CHECKS EVERY BOX. It really does. Andrew said it - AUTONOMY. Man these vids are good. Keep 'em coming!

[@DavidWasman]

This video is proof of Andrew's ability to be so utterly, uniquely and beautifully human and connect so viscerally with his viewers. I honestly hope he is doing well and continues to do well. He deserves the accolades, but also the breaks.

[@Patterrz]

He really had the "hitting rock bottom" narrative moment just before the massive rise to success

[@newciousyt]

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[@jessruhl24]

Except his ‘rock bottom’ still had several thousand subscribers on an inactive channel. Not to damper the worth of this story but that kind of instant success on a new venture made the story hard to relate to.

[@eligoldman9200]

He got lucky.

[@YaGeezSkiz]

@@eligoldman9200 putting it all down to luck seems a bit much... that first burger video was amazing quality for a first "proper" upload If he'd put out an average video, would those few thousand subs from years ago have been able to carry him?

[@beclops]

@@jessruhl24 Several thousand isn't really much, one of my buddies got around 2000 in middle school for posting soccer compilations. Wouldn't exactly expect him to quit his job in pursuit of that channel yet.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Andrew, It's helpful to hear a big channel openly discuss the same frustrations we all are having in this space over the last 6 months. I think your advice on how to process it (basically separate how you view yourself from how your channel performs) is incredibly helpful. Full stop. C&S, I would have enjoyed a follow up question to get Andrew's take what exactly is happening systemically that is causing the entire food genre to slump in the last 6 months. That's a BIG statement from a Big youtuber and it would have been on brand for you guys to ask. I'm thinking you were probably just running out of time, but man what an open ended opportunity left unexplored...particularly since this video is going to attract foodie youtubers who are wondering what changed all of the sudden. With that said, thank you again for another fantastic upload. You guys do great work!

[@ColinandSamir]

That's a good point we're trying to get better at follow ups like that!

[@BabyBackManiac]

@@ColinandSamir nobody’s perfect. You guys do great work And I’m really enjoying your channel. I’m really glad I found it

[@theironsheik7866]

@@BabyBackManiac I stopped getting Babish, Bon Appetit, etc videos being pushed to my recommendation pages a while ago. Now it's all YT Shorts and their creators. This is probably the first time I've seen anything Babish related in 6 months, ironically it's from a channel I subbed to bc of their Shorts being pushed to my page.

[@beatm6948]

My theory is things are opening up again, so people have less time and more ability to go out to restaurants.

[@CleanPickleRelish]

Have just recently started watching this channel, love the interviews with (youtube) creators so much! Your channel is amazing, you guys are great interviewers and get really nice guests. Keep it up, I subbed!

[@katarinamarinkovic8661]

You are keeping up with the quality of these interviews. First Van, now Andrew. What a delight!

[@jttdiana]

Yo, gotta say, great job on the quality increase. The last long-form interview I watched from you two was Mr.Beast and I notice a HUGE shift in quality just in this short time. Specifically the camera work, quality, different angles, etc. Your responsiveness to the interviewee is still top-notch and I appreciate that you let them talk and take time to think of thoughtful questions throughout. Keep up the great work you two!

[@SeekersofUnity]

This content means so much to me as a ‘creator’ on an emotional and practical level. Thank you Colin and Samir 🙏🏼

[@wladyslawaaron1443]

Im glad that Andrew speks about his depression so openly. I couldnt respect it more.

[@VenificusL]

Thank you for this interview. I am a long time fan of Andrew and this dove deeper into the business end of things and seeing his view on the future of the BCU as a whole. Your questions were wonderful and were more than just a dive into him but were aimed at learning how one could grow and create their own channels and companies. They were insightful and your passion to learn from Andrew and treat him as a mentor and more than just an interviewee showed throughout. All in all, it was very well done and was very thoughtful and thorough, thank you.

[@lindabodewes7824]

This is the first video I’ve seen from Colin and Samir because I don’t watch a lot of Babish videos. But the quality of questions and insight is super interesting.

[@radhikapatil1986]

Andrew's story is actually very inspiring.. love seeing him here.

[@Anekablooms]

I love this show and its diversity !! Being able to see so many types of creators and hear their different stories have been such an experience in itself. Thank you Samir and Colin for creating this beautiful platform.

[@ClassicGabe]

Loved this episode guys! Audio issues are not the end of the world. Honestly for me it brings character to the conversation. it shows the authenticity and that’s one of the many reasons I’ll always come back every Monday 🙂

[@ohweow]

Man, as a creator I feel all of this so much. It's so reassuring to know that my idols have felt the same way I have.

[@tenguface1257]

I was watching you guys back when you were with TLN and you can imagine my surprise when the algorithm brought me to this channel. Insane seeing how much the quality has changed since then!

[@adambassett8722]

I like the editing and switches to different episodes or whatever he’s talking about in the moment, rather than it all just being the three of you chatting. Good vid 👍

[@elle678]

this is my new comfort youtube video, i could listen to him talk about this stuff forever. it really reassures me that even though nothing has gone to plan and i feel like ive fallen way behind than i should be, im only 19 and there's so much time for things to hopefully get better:')

[@SeekersofUnity]

These interviews are literal therapy for me.

[@HappinessinYourLife]

This is so phenomenal and so inspiring! Great interviewers also, you listen to him and just let him tell his story. Thank you all for doing this !!

[@joel.pimentel]

2 of my favorite channels colliding, I love this and love these type of interviews - excited to see whats ahead for Collin and Samir as these keep getting better and better.

[@HondroB]

you guys are apart of my monday schedule, every week I watch your video start to finish before starting work

[@PermadeathHD]

Wow big respect to you guys, extremely high production value and I really liked how you legitimately listened to him and didn't interrupt with quips unnecessarily

[@CreativeTies_]

I could've watch this for another hour! This was great but I can't shake the feeling you could've gone deeper. Being at an event there were definitely limits so I hope you get to sit down again for part 2 👍

[@daveforz]

Loving the new interviews

[@BenjiSelby]

I loved this! The shift from the hustle hustle upload upload mentality to really focusing on having fun with what you're making with quality at a sustainable pace is really refreshing to hear!

[@analistadigital]

This is literally one of the BEST episodes you guys ever put out, I was busy when it came out and was only able to watch it today

[@reanimationsinc.6880]

Colin and Samir...I love you guys I don't watch all your stuff now, but have been with you guys since TLN. I also love babish and found myself watching this full video not realizing it had been 40mins...great work y'all.

[@jamirundle823]

I'm grateful for how vulnerable and open Andrew was, just as you both were. As a viewer, not a creator, this chat was really eye-opening and I learned a lot. I've been a Babish fan for a long time and really enjoyed this interview.

[@shamikatapasvi8345]

The way Andrew talks about the magic of film making just shows how passionate he is about what he does. Massive respect.

[@Haydn_]

I remember seeing a Binging video posted on reddit, when he had little popularity. I am so happy to see he has come this far.

[@justin_talks]

Love the setting and video colors. Very cool.

[@justin_talks]

Oh and great interview too of course! 😆

[@brosefers]

Colin and Samir is easily my favorite channel on youtube at the moment and I am not even an aspiring creator, just find it fascinating how the creator space works and find their interviewing ability and ability to break down concepts to be so incredible. Have been a long time viewer and feel like this channel deserves a much larger following and have been really glad to see the channel grow immensely recently. Keep up the great work!

[@misssabina235]

I was a patreon for a very long time in the beginning. He only content creator I felt it was worth supporting and iam so glad I did. Thanks Andrew!

[@Squisheyy]

Nice, card change worked perfect with publish press PSA. I love those touch to those transitions.

[@darkcwboy]

Loved every minute of this interview. It really felt like a few friends sitting around having a conversation more than an interview.

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Thank you for sharing it. Nice work everyone. ✌️

[@ArteysKitchen]

This was amazing and hits very close to home. Great interview!

[@misterabi]

couldn't put my phone down for the entire show.. thanks guys.. an episode that i didn't know i was looking forward to watching.. i started subscribing to Babish because you mentioned about it on one of your episode.. i have watched tonnes of cooking show in my lifetime, but Babish is different.. I'm hooked instantly.. just like when i watched a colin and samir episode for the first time.. you guys rocks!!

[@IngridBlackburn]

SO good. Love the conversation here around creator wellness and building something new. Well done! 😁

[@liabe18]

Love the interview, so good. Just this video gave me a nervous energy so I switched to just listening. Maybe it was the people in the background or the handheld camera shaking, it made me anxious. But amazing interview, as always you ask incredibile questions have been following you for 3 years now, you rock.

[@tshanegilman6278]

I felt the same.

[@Dammitliv613]

It could be because Andrew himself wasn't really sitting still, usually fidgeting.

[@CalebOlshefsky]

Loved the interview! Audio-tip, a low-cut on this own would have helped a lot. Especially with the pumping music in the background :).

[@jasonRGP]

Sneaky fascinating story. Well done as always fellas!

[@whilewaitin]

Colin & Samir videos is always educational and entertaining and I hope the videos never stops

[@zaa10017]

amazing as usual, so many great points!

[@foufayyy]

Feeling motivated after watching this. Thank you for always asking great questions and having good conversation.

[@Miss_Trillium]

I've been a sub to babish since he had around 70k or so, during that first year. It really is amazing to see how the channel had grown

[@trevinotano]

It’s amazing how much this channel has grown! Y’all are great

[@PrabhavKhandelwal]

what an absolutely beautiful interview. thanks colin and samir. andrew is such an intelligent, honest and articulate guy - loved the conversation :)

[@MIKEZG]

this is very motivational, good to know there`s more you yubers have gone through some very hard situations to get to where they are now.

[@hamzajafri4551]

This was surprisingly even better than I thought it would be

[@chrisclark5135]

So, I wonder who is going to do the video of the Colin and Samir come-up?? Great vid guys - never heard of this guy before but I'm the farthest from being a chef or cook as they come so he wouldn't have crossed my sphere, however, after watching this I have checked out a few of his vids and they're great! Thanks for sharing!

[@aishawaterman492]

this was so nice to listen to

[@alichehab5804]

I loved listening to every moment of this interview

[@juliansage2]

Nice way using the "mistakes happen" and rolling with it into the ad!

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Great interview!!

[@MyEClassinBytes]

I started watching colin & samir when they were below 100K subs... im so happy to see them at 700K now. Keep making videos that inspire other creators! 🥰

[@JohnnyDrinks]

loved this episode!

[@mikemyren7308]

worlds colliding - I've been watching both channels for years! Loved this interview. Great work guys!!

[@mrjohnlh3]

Y'ALL ARE CRUSHING IT

[@fionakida]

Shit, this felt way too accurate 6minutes in. I went to film school too and last year completed a short film I spent a year on working 70+hr long weeks while unemployed, it was a super personal passion project I had wanted to make for years, and to direct/write/produce/compose the music for it, only to be dissatisfied with it in the end was soul crushing. Luckily also decided to make some guitar-playing tiktoks on the side during the year as a hobby, and somehow that’s sort of turned into a bit of the thing?? So now I’m considering making music/ being a content creator as my foot in the door instead (which is crazy to consider!) Truly never know where the right path might be for you - this foodie/filmmaker/musician LOVED this!!!! Crushed it again guys🔥

[@the_activefoodie]

So happy you guys did this! He is exactly where I want to be. I feel the same way in terms of wanting to give more and be a business/brand that people can feel proud/safe to work for! Thanks for the great interview and motivation!

[@rohitw1]

Loved the episode!

[@queuebit]

Thanks for the great interview!

[@hkm8008]

Thanks for this video, exactly what i needed and going through similar situations rn. Hope for the best!

[@ShannonAndy]

I freaking love Andy, he's so real and honest. So hard to find now'a days.

[@itsjamesrush]

I get excited every time you guys upload as I know I'm going to learn a shit load! Another incredible video!

[@HollyHargreaves]

This interview has a super professional vibe

[@reallytiredmachinist]

I'm happy to see him doing so well. Good job bud.

[@AshleyJWoods]

Excellent interview 🙏🏻

[@nasergivechi]

Your show keeps getting better by each episode. Probably my favourite brand to follow at the moment. 🙏🏼

[@kitanurag3672]

Another engaging episode. Thank you!

[@horedo4u]

Never seen this channel before but wow, these 2 are FANTASTIC interviewers

[@BellaRainDrops]

Love Babish, I found him about 4 years ago when I was looking for a brownie recipe, loved his style of video, binge watched his previous content like it was a tv series lol I've learned so much from his content and re watch some of the old ones like they are a favourite episode of a series you love, so comforting.

[@carlover4239]

Amazing video! Just a heads up the audio at the end is a bit... off? :)

[@brookecorbin6073]

This was such a great interview! I loved hearing Andrew's story. It's very inspiring to hear about how he came to content creation and building his brand. Thank you!

[@MegaAC96]

feel so fortunate to have been watching you guys since 2015/2016, I still have no idea why you havent blown up. KZbin, sort it out.

[@ScottJWaldron]

The "creating in fear" mention at the end was a good one. Guys, great video! Interesting learning about the journey of people that are on your channel. We also get tidbits of your own path as you interact with them.

[@vegascad]

Wonderful insight Thank You.

[@grinddrengen2]

23:28 - "You're a wizard, Babish!"

[@puntrikayuktasevi9550]

Great content! Such an inspiring and useful life story. I'm Babish's fan from Thailand since his first series and I'm hooked by his creativity.

[@prerakjiwane6954]

Damm this types of sets is amazing, would like to see interviews in unique and vibrant sets

[@buckaroobrogan]

Fascinating to see how they used a different depth of field between the interviewer and guest. Almost a lean towards how Binging with Babish is known to use their depth of field in their videos to focus the food, they used it to focus on their guest.

[@laffcreative]

already watched it a third time! You guys are very inspiering! Greeting from Germany! Jan

[@collinmcdonald7716]

This is such a great interview. This is the first video I’ve seen from you guys and I’m happily going to subscribe

[@mcmaschio]

Yesss another Colin and Samir videoo … great way to start the week 💯🔥

[@patrick_hession]

Hahaha exactly

[@Quartermainman1]

You all just gained a subscriber! This interview is fantastic, not just because of my fave creator is on it, but you guys are great interviewers!

[@nmoah]

This was awesome! Thank you

[@ZenkaiGoose]

Dangg what a dope surprise. Love Babish!