Podcasts

Tune into the Gaming Careers Podcast for streaming industry news, valuable growth insights, and exclusive interviews with special guests sharing their success secrets.

Why Streamers are LEAVING Twitch for YouTube

Some of Twitch's biggest streamers have been leaving the platform to instead stream on YouTube. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss Streamlabs' new Safe Mode, Twitch's new Ad Manager, and much more.

Has Streamlabs FIXED Twitch Subs? [100% Revenue For Streamers]

Streamlabs has introduced a new feature for streamers to help combat the 50/50 split that Twitch currently takes. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss OBS Studio V27.1, OnlyFans backtracking, Twitch’s new Creator Goals feature and much more.

Twitch is Getting FLOODED with Hate Raids

Twitch streamers are finding themselves subject to organized attacks from bot accounts flooding their chat with hateful messages. In today's podcast, we'll be talking through Twitch's response, some helpful community-built tools, as well as all the other live-streaming news from the past week.

Is Twitch Still King? Streaming Industry Report Q2 2021

Which live-streaming platform has grown the most over the past quarter? Join us live today as we dive into the data, as well as looking at Twitch's new stream display ads, Discord's new features and xQc's counterclaim on a DMCA strike.

YouTube Adding 4 NEW Features For Streamers

YouTube is adding FOUR much-needed features to their live platform hoping to entice more streamers over from Twitch. We'll also be discussing Streamlabs' 2 new tools, TikTok breaking records and why MrBeast has launched a Spanish channel.

Why Are Elgato Products SO Expensive? With Julian Fest (Elgato GM)

Elgato recently launched NINE new products for streamers and content creators. We'll be chatting live with Elgato GM Julian Fest about what it's like to build products for such a growing industry, how Elgato has grown to become one of the leading brands in the creator space, and why sometimes you can't please everyone when it comes to price.

Twitch Can’t Keep Taking 50% of Earnings…

Twitch are under pressure after Facebook announced that creators will be keeping 100% of revenue from subscriptions and badges and Twitter have announced they will only be taking a 3% cut on Super Follows. Join Pete and Ben in this week's livestream as they also discuss updates to Spotify's Greenroom, YouTube analytics, and much more!

Twitch Adds Animated Emotes, Activity Feed Upgrades, and Polls/Predictions API

Twitch is making some major changes to emotes, with animation options, special follower emotes, and even an emote library! Join Pete and Ben in this week's livestream as they also discuss updates to OBS Studio, Twitch's activity feed, and much more!

Twitch Adds 350+ New Tags, Chants, and a Hot Tub Category

Twitch has introduced over 350 new tags that streamers can use, as well as a new Chants feature and a dedicated category for Hot Tub streaming. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss AVerMedia's Nexus launch, Twitter Verification, and much more!

YouTube Shorts $100M Fund, Twitch Local Subs Pricing, and Discord’s Rebrand

YouTube has announced a $100M fund that will be awarded to creators using the new Shorts feature, hoping to entice users away from competitor platforms like TikTok. Join Pete and Ben as we also discuss changes to some Twitch Partners' 70/30 sub splits, Discord's rebranding, and much more!

Discord for Playstation, Twitch New DMCA Controls, and Twitter’s Tip Jar

Sony has invested in Discord as they look to integrate the popular chat service into consoles. Join Pete and Ben LIVE as they also discuss the increase in Twitch Live DMCA strikes, Twitter's new Tip Jar feature, and much more!

Twitch Hot Tub Meta, Esports Certification, and YouTube’s Algorithm

Twitch recently hosted a "Let's Chat" where they responded to the recent controversy around the Hot Tub Meta. Join Pete and Ben LIVE as they also discuss the Esports Certification Institute, YouTube's Algorithm, and much more.

Twitch Removes Followers / Ludwig Breaks Sub Record / Keeping Up With a Growing Chat

Twitch has recently purged millions of bot accounts from its platform and has caused a large impact on some of the biggest channels. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss Ludwig breaking subscription records, Rode providing an update to its NT-USB mic, upcoming Twitch events and more.

Why Is YouTube Live STRUGGLING While Twitch and Facebook Break Records?

Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet released their 2021 Q1 streaming report which has shown some changes in viewership that are raising questions. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss Jimmy Fallon's stream highlights, Herman Miller signing streamers, creators becoming part owners in esports teams, NVIDIA Maxine and more.

Discord’s Newest Feature is a Near-Perfect Copy of Clubhouse

Discord has built a new feature called "Stage Channels" which allows creators to host live audio-only conversations where some people can talk and others can listen as the audience. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss Dr. Disrespect's new book, Discord's transparency report, Jimmy Fallon's Twitch debut, Ludwig's continuing livestream and more.