Thumbstick Mafia

Welcome back! Sharky and Seek3r invite you to dig a bit deeper on this week’s episode of #TMPOD. We take a step back to discuss and explore the importance of your vision.

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It’s wise to know WHAT you are trying to build before you start including others in your vision.  Ensuring that the folks that are your support system not only understand, but support and complement your vision is important.

Are you in this for fun?

It’s quite okay if you are – but make way for those who are thinking of this as career. That doesn’t mean there isn’t space for you, this means that you as a hobbyist should not get to set the rules and the tides for the culture.

What is your end goal (assuming you’re not in it for fun)?

Basic Goals:  Side Hustle, Professional Caster.Advanced goals: Breaking into the industry  (Q+A Testing, Commentary, Video / Audio Editing etc)

For those of you with goals set – what is your next step towards that goal?What does success look like?What do you want your community to look like?What do you want your channel / content to feel like?

Show Notes:DreamsAndDrive Episode 92: How to get paid

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We’re back and we’re always here with the hotness so, without further delays, we present – #TMPod S2E4 – Managing and Re-purposing Content.  Another week of @sharkyshood and @chasinglux covering a bit more of the business end of things.

This is a continuation of our Series that has been covering the back end business of content creation and broadcasting. Not caught up? No worries, you’re only three episodes behind. You can catch up here: Season 2

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Managing your Content:Your content is whatever you’re creating – whether it’s a live stream, podcast, YT videos etc. We want to narrow in on the live streamers a bit this episode and discuss what happens after you press “End Broadcast”

Are you a streamer? If yes, what happens to your stream content once you’re offline? Do you use the VOD for the streaming platform you use to create clips or highlights?

Are you a content creator? What happens after you post a video?What do you do to promote your content outside of the platform that you stream or post content to?

In this podcast we discuss the importance of reviewing your content, creating clips, exporting and sharing clips across multiple platforms as well as having an anchor site/ home for your content. In short, how to market your gaming live-streams so your can grow Twitch, Youtube, or Mixer audience.

Channel Trailers:We introduce a focused and effective way to market yourself as a gaming content creator via the Channel Trailers on YouTube. Not sure how to go about making one? No worries, we’ve got you covered: Channel Trailer Tutorial

In your trailer, let us know a little bit about yourself and the games you like to play. Some creators strictly upload life simulation videos, other FPS and some fgc. If you are a variety streamer, state the types of games you mostly like to upload. Puzzles, RPG adventure – don’t limit yourself – stunt a lil. Make sure to use the hashtag #TMShare in the description box of your channel trailer so we can easily find it and share.

Notes:Cross Platform Name Checking:

#TMPOD is byke and we’re finishing off our Diversify your Platforms mini series. If you didn’t catch part 1 of this series, then make sure you listen here.  In Episode 2 we covered Twitch, YouTube Gaming, Beam and Facebook Live. This episode we talk a bit about a few more options for you; Ustream, Hitbox, YouNow and MobCrush.

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Show Notes: S2E3 #TMPOD

What are the best live-stream websites for video games?

Ustream is still around? We talk about our first introduction to Ustream and how Ustream has rebranded itself to focus more on providing livestream services for businesses with their Ustream Pro service.

Hitbox has been acquired by Azubu.tv and we’re excited – Azubu.tv’s esports background will likely bring big changes the culture and dynamic of the platform. In addition to this new change, we talk about Hitbox guidelines for getting a sub button.

YouNow is fairly new to the livestream industry.

Sharkyshood and Chasinglux here with a new mini series: Diversify Your Platforms. We’re assuming you listened to S2E1  Content Creation and Revenue Generation – We continue our mission to get your right by breaking down all of the options you have as a Broadcaster/Streamer/Content Creator.

In this episode, we cover the four major platforms: Twitch, YT Gaming, Beam and FB Live. We break down their main features, partnership options and give you a bit of insight into the respective communities function.

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Full transcript of the episode is available here.

6:00- We discuss Twitch features, new affiliate program for non-partnered streamers, and how to get partnered on Twitch.

YouTube Gaming features (like 4k streaming) how to make money on YouTube, the removal of their fan funding feature, their new monetization policy and why analytics is important.

With Beam only being a year into the live-streaming market does the platform have what it takes to compete with Twitch and YouTube Gaming? Also,

#TMPod is back for Season 2! We’ve definitely missed ya’ll so  we kick off the first episode by discussing Content Creation and Revenue Sharing because what better way to show we love you by helping you get your coins together?

The back end game is changing and Sharkyshood the prophet has us covered with the break down as usual.

We discuss the changing rules for the industry for content creators and discuss it from the developer’s point of view with Persona 5’s press release and YouTube’s continued updates and changes in their effort to work with sponsors and continue to grow their overall brand and company and how it impacts content creators.

The full transcript of this episode can be found here.

#TMPod tag is still the official hashtag for the show! If you have comments, questions, would like to suggest a guest or a topic – please use the hashtag so we can keep track or you can email us: [email protected]

P.S. As promised – Sharkyshood Living Single Intro

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Happy Halloween!

Sharky and Seeker byke with a Scary-i-sode. We talk #RIP vine, Giphy being the Hero that Vine deserves, Bethesda not sending out game preview copies, Beam.pro streaming services being native to PC and X1 with the new Windows 10 update and finalize our horror recommendations! Special Shout Out to: Lost Queens – a dope, business that’s definitely worth your coins.

Don’t forget to send us your thoughts, questions, funny video game clips to us using the #TMPod an we’ll definitely share and shout you out!

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Listen to the Scary-i-sode here

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSSA Special thank you to those who sent in submissions via the #TMPod hashtag. The Horror Recommendations list is already up, you can find it here: Thumbstick Mafia Halloween Movie List

On the first official Thumbstick Mafia Podcast, I’m joined by fellow gamers and TM cornerstones: Sharkyshood; Streamer + Content Creator and Jay Content Creator and Streamer as well as founder of the Black Girl Gamers.

We discuss what to expect from the Thumbstick Mafia Podcast, representation behind the scenes, Tommen’s fall from grace, recent changes on twitch, #BlackLivesMatter and share a few laughs.

Please be patient with us – there are some audio imperfections but we didn’t want to lose an amazing conversation. Our next episode’s audio will reflect the quality we’re known for.  Thanks again!

Listen Here: First Episode HYPE 

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Black Girl Gamers

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