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STREAM RANTS

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

A Podcast about live streaming and video game culture. Join Mudcat as he discusses the latest trends and topics impacting streamers on popular sites like Twitch and Mixer.

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Episodes

Time is Money

January 27, 2021 05:44 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Let's talk about how much time you should spend streaming. twitch.tv/mudcat youtube.com/mudcat patreon.com/mudcat

Streaming Sucks

January 13, 2021 00:59 - 39 minutes - 60.3 MB

Tired of the same old stuff? Me too. https://twitch.tv/mudcat https://twitter.com/mudcat https://youtube.com/mudcat  

The Death of Mixer

June 23, 2020 09:06 - 42 minutes - 35 MB

Mudcat discusses his time on Mixer and the end of the platform twitch.tv/Mudcat

Goals and Failure

January 06, 2020 10:19 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Mudcat rehashed 2019 and talks about personal goals using failure as a tool.

Content?

November 20, 2019 09:52 - 55 minutes - 44.1 MB

What is content? What is the next evolution for streaming?

Discoverability

November 13, 2019 09:25 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MB

Mudcat discusses discoverability and it's role for streamers.

Perspective and Reflection

September 30, 2019 21:12 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MB

Mudcat discusses the importance of looking back in order to go forward. mixer.com/mudcat twitter.com/mudcattv instagram.com/mudcattv youtube.com/mudcat

The long absence/Consistency

September 09, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 36.4 MB

Mudcat talks consistency and some self evaluation   mixer.com/mudcat twitter.com/mudcattv instagram.com/mudcattv patreon.com/mudcat  

The Con Experience\ E3 Recap

June 17, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 35.1 MB

Mudcat Recaps E3 2019 and talks about the importance of going to conventions.

Support Yourself

June 03, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 29.4 MB

In episode 27 Mudcat encourages streamers to stop expecting support from others and instead focus on their own content.

Upgrades

May 20, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 37 MB

Mudcat discusses how, when, and what to upgrade in your setup   @MudcatTV on twitter, IG, and Facebook

Luck

May 06, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 28.8 MB

How important is luck for streamers?

Stop Talking, Start Doing

April 22, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 38.6 MB

Episode 24. Don't talk about it, be about it.      mixer.com/mudcat Mudcat.tv twitter.com/xmudcatx

Being Authentic

April 08, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 33.8 MB

Being you vs Being you on stream mixer.com/mudcat twitter.com/xmudcatx mudcat.tv

Community Building

March 25, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 32.1 MB

How and why to build a good community around your stream. mixer.com/mudcat mudcat.tv twitter.com/xmudcatx instagram.com/mudcattv

Open Lobbies, Can I play

March 21, 2019 16:09 - 44 minutes - 36.6 MB

Open Lobbies ruin streaming culture. Full Stop.   Mixer.com/Mudcat twitter: xmudxatx instagram: mudcattv website:mudcat.tv patreon.com/mudcat Use code Mudcat at Gamersupps and Technisport for 10% off

The Content Buffalo

February 25, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MB

All about using your content efficiently on social media   mixer.com/mudcat patreon.com/mudcat bit.ly/mudcatmerch use code "MUDCAT" for 10% off gaming chairs and desks at technisportusa.com

The Grind (Staying True to Your Content)

February 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

The Grind, Burnout, and staying true to yourself and staying true to your content.   connect with me: mixer.com/mudcat twitter.com/xmudcatx instagram.com/mudcattv   Patreon.com/mudcat bit.ly/mudcatmerch

You're Networking Wrong

January 27, 2019 18:42 - 59 minutes - 46.4 MB

Episode 18. How to network. How not to network. Patreon.com/mudcat Mudcat.tv

Hard Work

January 14, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 34.4 MB

Episode 17. Work Hard. That is all. Mudcat.tv Patreon.com/mudcat

Should I stream?

December 31, 2018 05:00 - 56 minutes - 44.2 MB

Episode 16 Mudcat asks the question you won't ask yourself. Should I stream?

Flexibility

December 17, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 31.2 MB

In episode 15 Mudcat discusses the need for streamers to be flexible and to adapt to changes as they arise.

Stream Coaches

December 03, 2018 05:00 - 59 minutes - 46.9 MB

In Episode 14 Mudcat discusses his thoughts on stream coaches in the streaming industry and community.

The trouble with Co-Streams

November 19, 2018 05:00 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MB

In episode 13, Mudcat discusses the pros and cons involved with co-streams as well as the dreaded public request to play.    Contact Mudcat: [email protected] or twitter.com/xmudcatx  Support the show: bit.ly/mudcatmerch or patreon.com/mudcat 

To Tweet or Not To Tweet

November 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

In Episode 12 Mudcat is joined by his first guest, his wife, Becca Godsey. Together they discuss social media practices for streamers looking to connect and grow on various online platforms.  Follow Becca Godsey on Twitter: @Beccagodsey    

Why am I not growing?

October 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

In episode 11, Mudcat discusses reasons why your channel and community may not be growing and actions you can take to promote growth. 

RANTS Live: Goals

October 12, 2018 22:20 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Mudcat discuss the need for Goals live on mixer.com/mudcat

Aesthetics/ Bells and Whistles

October 08, 2018 15:33 - 58 minutes - 46.1 MB

In this Episode, Mudcat discuss the importance of being purposeful when creating and presenting an Aesthetic for your stream.

1 Trick vs Variety

September 24, 2018 05:44 - 35 minutes - 30.3 MB

In episode 8, Mudcat discusses his views on whether or not you should variety stream or just stick with one game. 

Liking Your Community

September 10, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 28.6 MB

Episode 7 here and Mudcat is discussing the importance of building a community you actually like. 

Success and Competition

August 27, 2018 05:02 - 42 minutes - 35.2 MB

Join Mudcat for episode 6 as he discusses the connection between competition and success and the impact these topics have on streamers and streaming culture. 

When Shit Goes Sideways

August 13, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 29.7 MB

Join Mudcat as he discusses what happens when everything in your stream goes wrong, and get some advice on how to deal with it.

Health and Streaming

July 30, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 39.6 MB

In Episode 4, Mudcat discusses the important topic of mental and physical health for streamers.

Commitment: Time and Effort

July 16, 2018 05:12 - 37 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode Mudcat discusses time and effort in regards to commitment in streaming as well as some recent cringeworthy social media interactions. 

Bad Streamers/ Bad Viewers

July 02, 2018 10:00 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MB

In this episode Mudcat responds to some feedback and listener questions then delves into habits and actions that make streamers/viewers cringe.    Join my discord and discuss these topics with me: https://discord.gg/qzWGXFa

Twitch/Mixer/Youtube/Facebook

June 21, 2018 04:12 - 31 minutes - 23.9 MB

The inaugural episode of RANTS is about a pressing issue for streamers: whether to stay on Twitch or make the move to another platform. Join Mudcat as he examines each platform and gives his general views on each. 

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