The Gaming Careers Podcast - A Show for Twitch and YouTube Streamers

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!

Links mentioned:

• Twitch introduces Local Subscription Pricing
• Twitch Removing Subscription Splits
• YouTube Shorts Creator Fund
• Discord Rebrand
• Twitch Blacklists "Hot Tub Streamers"
• Twitter Blue Announcement
• Ninja Shares Fortnite Creator Code Earnings

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/cFO7L2EYrvs

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

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!

Links mentioned:

• Discord Partners With PlayStation
• New YouTube Analytics
• Sub Only YouTube Chat
• YouTube Shorts Available In US
• Twitch's New DMCA Claim Form
• Twitch Postpones Let's Chat Series
• Tokyo 2020 Olympics On Twitch
• Twitter Tip Jar
• Premium Webcams Review

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/vIKK-9waCx0

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

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.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch's Response to the Hot Tub Meta
• Esports Certification Institute
• Twitch Adds Chat Replies
• Twitch Updates The /me Command
• Twitch Adds New Sports Tags
• Songtradr Acquires Pretzel
• Twitch Loses Lawsuit to Phantoml0rd
• Gaming Careers Thread on YouTube Algorithm

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/fr2djb3KqCg

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

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.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch Purges Millions of Bot Accounts
• Twitch Rivals Powerlifting Competition
• The New Most Subscribed Channel Record
• Twitch Atlas v3
• Twitch Hosting Let's Chat Session
• Rode NT-USB Update Review
• Improving The Look of Your Webcam
• Keeping Up With Chat

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/C7L3N_oavBQ

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

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.

Links mentioned:

• Streamlabs Q1 2021 Streaming Report
• Jimmy Fallon's Stream Highlight
• Herman Miller Signs TimtheTatman
• CouRageJD and Valkyrae become part-owners of 100T
• NVIDIA Maxine AI Platform
• Ludwig Breaks Most Subscribed Channel Record
• Harris Heller Moves Live Streams to YouTube

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/A782Uyb6AnM

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

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.

Links mentioned:

• Dr. Disrespect Releases A Book
• Discord Transparency Report
• Discord Stage Channels
• Ludwig Is Still Live
• Jimmy Fallon Twitch Debut
• iRacing Broadcasting Guidelines
• Houseparty Game Streaming Support

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/O8BndZjwGT8

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Twitch has an inbuilt closed captions tool available to streamers which many didn't know about, until now. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss the rise of the GTAV category, how follower-only mode hurts creators, Twitch hiring for a new department and more.

Links mentioned:

• Ludwig Subathon Coming To An End
• GTAV Second Highest Category On Twitch
• Twitch Hiring For New Department
• Don't Use Follower Only Mode As A Small Streamer
• How To Enable Twitch's Closed Captions
• Ryan Higa Mistakenly Banned On Twitch

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/wc_QhKY6YYM

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Twitch showcased some new tools for creators to manage potential DMCA claims as well as their own content to protect themselves but still falls short. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss changes to YouTube's copyright process, the benefits of co-streaming live events, Microsoft possibly buying Discord and more.

Links mentioned:

• New Tools For DMCA on Twitch
• Twitch's Livestream Covering New Tools
• YouTube's New Copyright Process
• Ludwig's Never Ending Stream
• Twitch Partner's Ad-Free Experience Scaled Back
• The Benefits of Co-Streaming Live Events
• Loserfruit Falling Out of Love With Content Creation
• Microsoft In Talks Of Buying Discord For $10bn

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/nScYHFTSBBI

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

The discovery of the Brand Safety Score on Twitch has left some nervous about what this means for their earnings moving forwards. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss Glimesh's launch post-mortem, Ludwig's never-ending stream, the new Twitch Atlas and more.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch's Brand Safety Score
• Glimesh's Post-Mortem
• Ludwig's Never-Ending Stream
• Scuffed Podcast on YouTube Culture
• Twitch Atlas
• YouTube Tax Changes

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/G4RxlA7NjFo

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Twitch has added options for requesting subscription refunds that not everyone agrees with. Join Pete and Ben as they also discuss Elgato's new product range, new YouTube analytics, tools to convert your clips for social media and more.

Links mentioned:

• Twitch Subscription Refund Options
• Twitch Viewership Record
• YouTube New & Returning Viewer Analytics
• Elgato's New Sound Panels
• Stream Ladder
• Epic Games Buys Mediatonic
• Twitch Hover Over Thumbnails

Video version of the podcast:

• https://youtu.be/6YusCpOGcu0

Get in touch:

• Tweet us at @GamingCareers and @_BenjaminGreen
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify