The Gaming Careers Podcast

Join Pete Wilkins and Benjamin Green every week as they delve into the rapidly expanding world of live streaming. Tune in to discover the latest news from the streaming industry, gain valuable insights on growing your stream, and listen to exclusive interviews with special guests who share the secrets behind their success.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Do These Streamers WANT To Get Banned? DMCA Strikes Again

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 Podcast in 2022!

Streaming Recap 2021 – A CRAZY Year for Streamers…

A summary of all the major news in live streaming from 2021. We'll be discussing all the products, major software releases, platform updates, and streamer acquisitions that happened in 2021.

Streamers Are Leaving Twitch For YouTube

Why are so many top streamers leaving Twitch for YouTube? Join Pete and Ben to discuss Ludwig's decision to stream on YouTube, platform updates that are coming for Twitch, and MrBeast's Squid Game controversy.

Streamlabs Should Be Ashamed…

Streamlabs are under fire from the streaming community following the release of a new product. Join Pete and Ben as they discuss exactly what has caused this, and the resulting fallout.

Questionable Updates From Twitch and YouTube

YouTube are removing the dislike counter, Twitch are testing some changes to subscriptions, and Twitter have launched their premium "Blue" service. Join Pete and Ben as they discuss all the platform updates and streaming news over the past week.

6 NEW Features Coming To YouTube LIVE in 2022!

YouTube have announced a whole bunch of highly requested livestreaming features that they'll be releasing in 2022. We'll also be discussing Stream Hatchet's Q3 Industry Report, Twitch's testing of "Boost This Streamer", and much more!

Are BIG Streamers Losing Touch?

Working with sponsors and launching products is a big part of how full-time streamers generate income. This week saw popular YouTube streamer Valkyrae launch a new skincare product called RFLCT, which has received warranted backlash from the community. In this week's podcast, we'll be talking about how streamers can work with sponsors, as well as covering all the other news from the streaming industry.

New ‘Pay-to-Win’ Boosting Feature on Twitch

Streamers are NOT happy this week after leaked screenshots showed plans from Twitch to introduce a new paid boosting feature. Join Pete and Ben for this week's podcast as they also discuss new features being rolled out by Discord and YouTube.

NEW Features on Twitch and YouTube are Revealed

Twitch and YouTube are BOTH releasing new features which are heavily influenced by their competitor platform. As they fight for being the best platform for streamers and viewers, do any of these changes entice you enough to move?