Shift Happens with Litty Samuel
Welcome to Shift Happens, the podcast that keeps you informed about the rapid changes in Big Tech, Media, and Film. Hosted and Produced by Litty Samuel, this show delves into the latest developments, trends, and innovations transforming these industries. Shift Happens takes you on a journey with in-depth reporting, expert interviews, and insightful analysis to help you stay ahead of the curve. Tune in to explore the shifts shaping our digital world and discover how they impact you.
- Update frequency
- every 27 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Is Gen-Z leading a digital reset?
In this episode of Shift Happens, we dive into the world of social media burnout, the rise of Gen Z’s digital detox, and how the game is changing. I sit down with Michael Easter, author of The Comfor…
00:51:46 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
How THIS podcast Hit 250K downloads in 7 Episodes!
Tim Fullerton is the co-creator and host of Find Out, a new podcast that pulled in over 250,000 downloads in just seven episodes — without celebrity guests or media backing. In this episode, we dig i…
00:43:18 |
Tue 20 May 2025
So We’re Back on YouTube Again. What’s Next?
Ryan Hashemi helped build Jubilee into a YouTube powerhouse. Now, he’s helping brands do the same at Snowball — and what he has to say about platform whiplash, short-form myths, and long-term content…
Thu 01 May 2025
The Great Commerce Reorg Is Here—Who’s Ready for What’s Next
Commerce has been one of the most reliable revenue drivers in digital media—but something is shifting. Dotdash Meredith, Hearst, and Food52 have all made major cuts to their commerce teams in recent …
00:44:30 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
How did traditional media lose an entire generation of young men?
Young men aren’t consuming media like they used to—so where did they go? Former Barstool CEO Erika Ayers Badan joins me to break down how Barstool kept its audience, why brands like GQ and Men’s Heal…
00:39:00 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
TikTok Chaos, Meta's Mess, and the Future of Social Media
TikTok shuts down, comes back thanking Trump, and creators are left wondering if the algorithm is broken—or if this is the perfect time to jump back in. Meanwhile, Instagram’s Edits app proves Meta i…
00:52:31 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
Thought Starter: The Severing of Hollywood
Creators aren’t waiting for Hollywood anymore—they’re making their own shows and cementing their footprint. From building studios to launching their own production houses, they’re proving you don’t n…
00:07:00 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Thought Starter: Why it’s the perfect time for someone to revive DailyCandy!
With the resurgence of curated, personalized content and the popularity of newsletters on platforms like Substack, there’s never been a better moment to bring back the magic of DailyCandy. Audiences …
00:08:14 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
The End of Traditional Healthcare: Your Apple watch is a Major Factor!
How are wearables and biomarker tracking redefining the future of healthcare? In this episode, we explore the big shift transforming healthcare with two industry experts: Anthony Vennare, Co-Founder …
00:39:28 |
Sat 09 Nov 2024
A look inside the Fitness Bubble that burst and left Peloton struggling
In this episode, we dive deep into the rise and fall of Peloton, one of the most captivating stories in the connected fitness space. As someone who has worked in the fitness industry for years, inclu…
00:24:57 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Is AI-Generated Writing Actually Plagiarism?
As AI tools revolutionize content creation, brands, publishers, and journalists are asking: Should AI-generated writing be considered plagiarism? In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the m…
00:35:07 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
The Big Hollywood Problem: What recent layoffs say about the future of production
Hollywood is in a strange place right now—job cuts, empty sets, and studios shying away from anything that feels "risky." So, what’s really going on? In this episode, we explore the questions many p…
00:24:32 |
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Does the It Ends With Us press tour signal the end of celebrity brand licensing as we know it?
Audiences are increasingly rejecting celebrity endorsements that feel inauthentic, prompting a shift in brand strategies. In this episode, we explore Blake Lively's recent press tour for her hair car…
00:25:22 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Will OpenAI save Media?
Let's dive into how OpenAI's partnerships with media giants like News Corp, The Atlantic, and Vox Media are poised to revolutionize the media landscape. These collaborations aim to enhance journalis…
00:28:15 |
Sat 15 Jun 2024
Is AI the real reason behind all the massive layoffs?
Over 84,000 people have been laid off this year. You might be one of them. But there's a perspective you might not have heard and it begs to ask, why are companies so hesitant to admit the real reaso…
00:33:31 |
Fri 31 May 2024
Introduction to Shift Happens
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00:01:18 |
Thu 30 May 2024
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