Exploring Spotify's $100M Payouts, YouTube's Creator Partnership Hub, and Rich Paul's New Venture!In this episode, we dive into the latest news in the podcasting and creator economy landscape. We discuss Spotify's impressive $100 million payout to podcasters in Q1 2025 and its continued growth in video podcasting. YouTube's new Creator Partnership Hub, which aims to simplify collaborations between brands and creators, is also covered. Finally, we explore Rich Paul's and Paul Rivera's new media venture, Homecoming, focused on video podcasts at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. Join us for an in-depth look at these exciting developments!00:00 Intro00:48 Spotify's Massive Podcast Payouts08:22 YouTube's New Creator Partnership Hub12:50 Rich Paul's New Sports Media Investment18:24 Closing Thoughts

Sam and Jordan discuss the significant deal that filmmaker Ryan Coogler has secured for his new movie, 'Sinners.' The deal includes highly unusual points such as final cut rights, first dollar gross, and ownership rights reverting to Coogler after 25 years. These terms represent a monumental shift in power dynamics for filmmakers, especially for those from marginalized communities. They also delve into historical precedents, highlighting similar deals by directors like Christopher Nolan and Tyler Perry, and discuss the broader implications for the future of filmmaking and creative ownership in Hollywood.00:00 Introduction

00:20 Casual Catch-Up and Setting the Scene

00:54 Deep Dive into Ryan Coogler's Deal

04:07 Historical Precedents and Comparisons

04:46 Creative Control and Industry Dynamics

13:35 Impact on Future Filmmakers

19:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This episode delves into the importance of diversifying income streams for creators, featuring a discussion on Epic Gardening's acquisition of Modern Farmer. The hosts also review Q1 2025's surge in creator economy funding and analyze how recent tariffs imposed by President Trump are impacting creator-led businesses. Finally, they explore the shift in creators identifying as entrepreneurs, as highlighted by Kajabi's 2025 State of Creator Commerce report.

00:00 Introduction and Diversifying Income Streams

00:16 Catching Up: Personal Updates

01:27 Episode Overview and Listener Engagement

02:02 Epic Gardening Acquires Modern Farmer

09:37 Q1 2025 Creator Economy Funding Surge

14:07 Impact of 2025 Tariffs on the Creator Economy

17:49 Creators Embracing Entrepreneurship

19:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts