The Gaming Careers Podcast - A Show for Twitch and YouTube Streamers
Join Pete Wilkins and Benjamin Green every week as they delve into the rapidly expanding world of live streaming. With millions of daily users flocking to platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook, many streamers have managed to build successful full-time careers through their engaging live content. Tune in to discover the latest news from the streaming industry, gain valuable insights on how to grow your own stream, and listen to exclusive interviews with special guests who share the secrets behind their success.
Episodes
74 episodes
Twitch CEO Quits After 16 Years! (with @Lowco)
Emmett Shear, the CEO of Twitch, has stepped down after founding the platform 16 years ago. Join Pete and special guest Lowco as they dive into what this means for the platform and their thoughts on the new CEO who's taking over.Link...
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Episode 72
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54:02
Twitch & YouTube Finally Reveal 2023 Features
This week on the Gaming Careers podcast we discussed a variety of news from Twitch and YouTube, such as Kai Cenat's record-breaking achievement, Stream Elements' new charity alerts feature, and Discord's new Super Reactions feature for Nitro su...
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Episode 71
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50:01
Twitch Is Faking Views, Kick Creator Program, YouTube CEO Quits
On this week's episode, we discuss four of the main platforms - Twitter, YouTube, kick.com, and Twitch. We chat about the changes to Twitter's longer tweets, the impact of YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki stepping down, the potential for kick.com to ...
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Episode 70
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49:14
Streamers Go Vertical
Is vertical content going to be the future for live streamers?Links mentioned:AI-generated Seinfeld episodes on Twitch...
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Episode 69
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41:59
7 NEW Features Coming to Twitch in 2023!
Twitch released a full roadmap of features they plan to launch in 2023!Links mentioned:Ludwig becomes a co-owner of Moist Esports
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Episode 68
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59:56
These Games Are Making Streamers Go VIRAL!
We discuss the specific games that are seeing HUGE jumps in viewership for streamers, and what you can do to predict the next game that could make you go viral! Links mentioned:
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Episode 67
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39:44
Why are Twitch Ad Offers Suddenly SO BAD?
Have your ad incentive offers on Twitch been disappointingly low this month? Well, you're not alone!Links mentioned:AI Streamer gets banned
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Episode 66
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36:42
So MUCH New Streaming Tech Announced At CES 2023
This week we cover all of the new streaming tech products announced at CES, updates to YouTube's Partner Program, a new version of OBS Studio, and a whole lot more!Links mentioned:
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Episode 65
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1:00:47
Which Streaming Platform Wins in 2023?
We're back! In this episode, we discuss all the latest creator platform updates from the likes of Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Discord, and even Tumblr (yes, they're launching livestreaming in 2023!). Join Pete and Ben for the Gaming...
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Episode 64
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58:00
We're Back! The Gaming Careers Podcast Returns for 2023
The Gaming Careers Podcast returns for 2023!Join us live on January 2nd 2023 at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern, and 9 pm GMT over on the Gaming Careers YouTube channel for the live video version of the podcast, or it'll be in your podcastin...
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Twitch Launch Shared Bans, $50 Threshold, and Raid Controls
Twitch has been busy launching a whole suite of new features for streamers such as allowing streamers to share ban lists, reducing the payment threshold to $50, and giving streamers more control over who can raid them. Join Pete and B...
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Episode 63
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1:01:47
Why Are BIG Streamers Leaving Twitch?
Even more top streamers have announced they're leaving Twitch for YouTube. Join Gaming Careers and Benjamin Green for the Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:
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Episode 62
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44:15
Twitch NEWS - Better Ad Splits, Discovery Update, AND Charity Mode
Twitch has been busy testing a whole bunch of new features designed to increase streamer income and improve discoverability. But will they actually work? Join Pete and Ben for the Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:<...
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Episode 61
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1:02:32
YouTube LEVELS UP - Gifted Subs, Raids, and Clips are HERE!
Some HUGE and much-needed YouTube updates have been released this week that streamers and creators have long demanded the platform to compete with Twitch. Join Pete and Ben for the Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:...
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Episode 60
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56:51
Twitch Sub Split Leaks - Streamers ALREADY Moving To YouTube
This week a leak dropped about Twitch's potential planned changes to the Partner program and it's not good! We've also had the Q1 industry report from Stream Hatchet so will be diving into the data to see what's been changing.Links m...
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Episode 59
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58:10
Elon Musk BUYS Twitter For $43bn
Twitter is poised to agree on a sale to Elon Musk for a reported $43bn. What does this mean for the platform and all the content creators on it? Join Pete and Ben for The Gaming Careers Podcast live!Links mentioned:
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Episode 58
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44:16
NEW Features on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Gaming
Plenty of new features launched for all 3 major streaming platforms this week, let's discuss what's new and what's coming soon! Join Pete and Ben for this week's livestream of The Gaming Careers Podcast!Links mentioned:
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Episode 57
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55:03
3 NEW Twitch Features: Boost Train, Auto Pilot, and Appeals Portal
Twitch and YouTube have both launched some new features this week including Boost Train, Appeals Portal, and Clips for all channels. Join Pete and Ben for this week's livestream of The Gaming Careers Podcast!Links mentioned:<...
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Episode 56
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46:27
The TRUTH About How Twitch Counts Viewers...
What exactly counts as a "viewer" on Twitch? This week several myths that were circling social media were dispelled by Twitch about how viewers are counted across web and mobile.Links mentioned:
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Episode 55
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42:55
YouTube FINALLY Adding Live Discoverability
YouTube has taken the first steps to improve the discoverability of live streams, which will be especially useful to smaller streamers. Join Pete and Ben for this week's livestream of the Gaming Careers Podcast!Links mentioned:
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Episode 54
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48:56
Is Twitch Still King? Streaming Platforms Review
Join us as we take a deep dive into the data from 2021. We'll be talking about each platform's growth, which streamers and games stood out, and what learnings you can apply for your content in 2022!Links mentioned:&nb...
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Episode 53
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52:23
There's SO MUCH New Streaming Gear!
We're only in January and we've seen new products launch from Elgato, GoXLR, and now BEACN too. Join Pete and Ben for The Gaming Careers Podcast as we discuss the latest news from the streaming industry.Links mentioned:
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Episode 52
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57:51
Do These Streamers WANT To Get Banned??
Top streamers on Twitch have recently been broadcasting themselves watching hugely popular TV shows to their audiences and once again spreading misinformation about DMCA. Join Pete and Ben live for the first episode of the Gaming Careers Podcas...
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Episode 51
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