January 14, 2026

Blake Samson On Building His New Channel the Right Way

Blake Samson (aka Zimblake) is back on The Ride Companion to talk about what happens after you take the leap.

In this episode, Blake breaks down launching his new YouTube channel, building his first major project from scratch, why he’s choosing the slow, proper route, and how trust, planning, and passion are shaping what comes next. We also dive into burnout, long-form content, attention spans, building without cutting corners and why fun still matters when your passion becomes your work. This is the next chapter of Blake’s journey — and it’s only just getting started.

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