In this episode, TikTok star and comedian Jake Shane joins Colin and Samir to share his journey from octopus reviews to becoming a podcasting sensation. Named one of 2024's most influential creators by Rolling Stone, Jake talks about building his 3.2M+ following, creating the hit podcast Therapuss, and selling out theaters nationwide. This episode unpacks how Jake blends radical authenticity, community engagement, and Hollywood savvy to redefine what it means to be a modern creator.
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00:00 Introduction: Jake Shane
2:59 From 0 to 1M TikTok Follower
11:17 Life after Fame
14:40 From Short Form to Longform - The Therapuss Podcast
26:06 The Value of Live Touring
30:00 Balancing TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
40:00 Redefining Late Night for Gen Z
57:39 Gripes
1:00:52 Watching Colin's Secret TikToks
1:05:39 Debrief, throughs from Colin and Samir

Watch Therapuss with Jake Shane

Session 47: Matt Rogers | Therapuss with Jake Shane
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Session 46: Rosé | Therapuss with Jake Shane
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Session 45: Role Model Returns | Therapuss with Jake Shane
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