Latest Beampro Podcast Episodes
S04 E02 - Is "At Least" Ever Enough?
Shakka And Pals - March 31, 2021 13:39 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSometimes we unknowingly use language with ourselves and in our own head that can sabotage our confidence and slow down our progress towards our goals. Let's talk about shifting our thinking and the words we use with ourselves! Show Notes: Ben's 2 Hour Album Challenge: 2hac.bandcamp.com
S04 E1 - Creative Conversation
Shakka And Pals - January 29, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEveryone should code! Ben and Shakka start this season off with an interesting, and meandering, creative conversation! Enjoy! :)
S03 E20 - Community Events
Shakka And Pals - September 30, 2020 12:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week we discuss running community events and how valuable and fun they can be! It's a powerful way to deepen your relationship with your community and the connection between your community members. It's all about making real connections! Let's discuss. Show Notes: Ben's 2 Hour Trac...
S03 E19 - Managing Busy Work
Shakka And Pals - August 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow do we manage all the busy work involved in content creation? Let's discuss! So much of our time, easily over half, is spent doing the un-sexy busywork stuff. How do we support ourselves so we can push through these less exciting parts? Let's discuss!
S03 E18 - Politics In Content Creation
Shakka And Pals - August 12, 2020 14:16 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsLet's talk about politics in content creation! It's a tricky subject and often one that creators wholesale avoid entirely. Discussing politics is commonly a ban-able offence in streams and communities, but staying silent can sometimes be suffocating, how do we navigate this? Let's discuss!
S03 E17 - Winging It!
Shakka And Pals - July 31, 2020 00:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week Shakka & Ben discuss the reality that no matter how much we learn, we're always still kinda just winging it! Content creation is often like blazing a trail through a thick forest, just figuring it out as you go. There's nothing wrong with not knowing how to do a thing, that's no reaso...
S03 E16 - You've Changed
Shakka And Pals - July 08, 2020 14:01 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAs we grow and evolve, sometimes we loose folks along the way, sometimes we're accused of "changing", often we have, how do we navigate these complexities that are inevitable as we grow as creators? Let's discuss! Show Notes: Ayre soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/2SPysrIpyPu0faG...
S03 E16 - Winging It!
Shakka And Pals - July 08, 2020 14:01 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week Shakka & Ben discuss the reality that no matter how much we learn, we're always still kinda just winging it! Content creation is often like blazing a trail through a thick forest, just figuring it out as you go. There's nothing wrong with not knowing how to do a thing, that's no reason...
S03 E15 - Having Grit
Shakka And Pals - July 01, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis time we discuss one of the biggest pillars of success for any creative, having GRIT! Often, the what makes the difference between success and failure is how hard you hold on, your will to continue and not give up! GRIT! Let's discuss.
S03 E14 - Spheres of Intimacy
Shakka And Pals - June 24, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week we discuss best practices for healthy and appropriate relationships with different people in your work. The wise way to deal with conflict or friction while live on stream with your viewers is VERY different than what's healthy with close relationships, but sometimes we get these mixe...
S03 E13.5 - Why I Left Mixer
Shakka And Pals - June 17, 2020 14:45 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week's ep is a bonus episode, recorded and rush released, to discuss why I left Mixer for Twitch. It's been a long time coming and there's a lot to talk about. Let's discuss.
S03 E13 - Scarcity is a Myth
Shakka And Pals - June 10, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis time we discuss the mistake we often make in assuming there's "not enough", there is. We often find ourselves thinking that if someone else gets something like views, follows, subscribes, purchases or downloads that there will somehow not be enough for you, that for you to "get yours", som...
S03 E12 - The War of Art
Shakka And Pals - June 03, 2020 20:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis time we talk about the excellent book The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Pressfield discusses many of the shared struggles that creatives work through to reach the level he calls "pro". This book is full of incredible insights and challenging ideas, we really enjoyed discussing it's impa...
S03 E11 - The Value of Free
Shakka And Pals - May 20, 2020 13:46 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week we discuss how powerful it can be to offer your art for free! Being generous with your art is often the pathway to growing your art's reach and your creative business! Let's discuss!
S03 E10 - Regaining Momentum
Shakka And Pals - May 13, 2020 13:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis time Shakka & Ben discuss some hard won tips for recovering after life inevitably gets in the way. There will always be times where unpredictable things happen and derail our work, this is part of life, but how we recover from these times is more important than avoiding them. Let's discuss!
S03 E09 - Following Trends
Shakka And Pals - May 06, 2020 13:31 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week we discuss the power and danger of following trends. It's an incredible tool for your creative content to get seen by more new folks but at the same time it can be quiet the roller coaster to attach yourself to. Let's talk about some best practices when leveraging trends for your cont...
S03 E08 - The Four Agreements
Shakka And Pals - April 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur first book episode! This week we discuss the often referred to book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz! We're always talking about this book and are super excited to do a deep dive into The Four Agreements this week! Let's discuss!
S03 E07 - Knowing Your Limits
Shakka And Pals - April 22, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week we discuss our own limits, how to find them & knowing when to push past them or heed their warning. Sometimes we limit ourselves unnecessarily, however sometimes our system is screaming for our attention & is simply looking out for our well being. Learning what limits are there to sup...
S03 E06 - Audience Attention
Shakka And Pals - April 15, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis time Ben & Shakka chat about how to interact with & respect your audience's attention! How do we make good choices as we entertain our audience? What are the things we do that helps keep our audience's attention & what causes us to loose that same attention! Let's discuss!
S03 E05 - It's Harder Than You Think
Shakka And Pals - April 08, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis time Shakka & Ben discuss the tendency to underestimate how hard professional creative work can be. Sometimes it's wise to stop and take a look at the reality of how gnarly this lifestyle can really be, this can help manage our expectations and prepare us for the challenges ahead as a crea...
S03 E04 - Creative Diversity
Shakka And Pals - April 01, 2020 12:55 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week Ben & Shakka discuss the value of changing up your creative outlets from time to time! Sometimes we struggle with our creative work, call it artist's block, burnout, whatever... Sometimes we just need to change our perspective & try something new, then we often find ourselves refreshe...
S03 E03 - Raising Your Rates
Shakka And Pals - March 11, 2020 14:01 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis time we discuss raising the amount you charge for creative work! Figuring out how much to charge for your art, or how to raise your prices over time, is a really intimidating thing and is worth a good deep dive! Let's discuss!
S03 E02 - Where Do You Do Your Business?
Shakka And Pals - February 26, 2020 14:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis time we talk about getting clear about where to focus your attention in a world of choices. There's so many social media platforms, so many places you can invest tons of time and each could meaningfully help your work, so where do you spend your limited time? Let's discuss!
S3 - E01 - Music In Games
Shakka And Pals - January 29, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis time we discuss how music influences the experience of gaming and storytelling. The power of music to set mood, communicate and story tell is incredible. Ben shares his insights on this fascinating subject and some thought about the production of game music too! Show Notes: Making The ...
Ep - 35 - Healthy Creative Mind
Shakka And Pals - December 14, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week we talk how we organize our thoughts & support our health while creating. Dealing with some of the challenges in the daily life of a creative we find our mind is often the battleground, let's talk about how we organize our mind and think about frustration, fear and love! Show Notes:...
Ep - 34 - Mental Hygiene
Shakka And Pals - December 13, 2019 22:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week we talk about Mental Hygiene and how we can protect our minds from the stress of creative business! What are your daily practices that support your mental well-being? Let's discuss!
Ep - 33 - Complaining is not Authenticity
Shakka And Pals - November 14, 2019 14:21 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week we discuss the difference between being "real/authentic" and indulging in "Complaining/negativity". Indulging in complaining and negativity sure feels like we're being "honest/real" but mostly we're just being unskillful and unprofessional. Let's discuss. Show Notes: Simon Sinek T...
Ep - 32 Always Experiment
Shakka And Pals - November 07, 2019 01:11 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week Ben and Shakka talk about being a good boss to yourself and always experimenting! Easy to get sucked into habit or conventional thinking, but you're free to experiment my friends! Put your lab coats on and always be in the lab!
Ep - 31 You Matter
Shakka And Pals - October 23, 2019 15:16 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week Ben and Shakka enjoy a nice meandering creative conversation about connecting with your audience! We discuss how important it is to communicate to your audience that they authentically matter to you. Let's discuss! <3
Ep - 30 Momentum
Shakka And Pals - October 04, 2019 21:44 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week Ben and Shakka discuss momentum in creative work! Momentum is a powerful force to tap into in our work, let's talk about how to use it, nurture it and recover your momentum after life inevitably gets in the way lol! Show notes: Untitled Goose Game article: https://www.ign.com/arti...
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