Sam Reich

CEO, Dropout

Search every verified Sam Reich interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a January 2026 episode of The Verge's Decoder podcast, guest host Hank Green interviewed Sam Reich, CEO of Dropout, about the business of subscription comedy. Reich discussed Dropout's growth model, stating that subscribers tend to remain subscribed and that the platform's most popular shows, such as Dungeons and Drag Queens, are effective at driving new signups through their social media presence. He also credited the decision to abandon advertiser-supported revenue as a key factor in Dropout's success, explaining that he did not believe he could effectively run an ad business. During the conversation, Reich described his role as running a "comedy sass" and expressed a wish that the internet could again be a place for "fun, mysterious, hopeful stuff" accessible via a URL. The interview highlighted his long-standing relationship with Green and their shared knowledge of how internet, Hollywood, and entertainment intersect.