Rising with the Sun and Riding the Waves of Web Woes
05/07/24 • 22 min
Ever wondered how a viral TikTok can stir up a hefty debate on morning routines and work ethics? Well, we're tackling that head-on as we swap stories about our own haphazard starts to the day—be it the white-collar scramble for a tie or the blue-collar search for the steel-toes. It's a candid look at the myths and realities of our daily grinds, sprinkled with a dash of humor and a touch of chaos. But the conversation doesn't stop at coffee and commutes; we delve into the high-wire act of balancing streaming, full-time jobs, and family, all while pondering the role of AI in jazzing up audience interactions. The ebb and flow of motivation play a starring role as we dissect what it takes to jump back into the streaming saddle after a hiatus.
Swapping the hustle of convention floors for the ease of our studio mics, we reflect on the shifts in our content creation journey—from live events to the intimate setting of our podcast. The charm of meeting listeners face-to-face has given way to a preference for the straightforward recording sessions we've come to love, albeit with the occasional technical gremlin. But as we navigate the intricacies of platforms like Twitch and TikTok, we're not shy about examining the hurdles of timing, content moderation, and the looming shadow of data privacy issues. Join us for a thought-provoking session that doesn't just stop at social media's future but also casts a critical eye on the influence of voting systems in our political sphere—and the weight of our choices when it's time to cast a ballot.
Josh aka Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Ever wondered how a viral TikTok can stir up a hefty debate on morning routines and work ethics? Well, we're tackling that head-on as we swap stories about our own haphazard starts to the day—be it the white-collar scramble for a tie or the blue-collar search for the steel-toes. It's a candid look at the myths and realities of our daily grinds, sprinkled with a dash of humor and a touch of chaos. But the conversation doesn't stop at coffee and commutes; we delve into the high-wire act of balancing streaming, full-time jobs, and family, all while pondering the role of AI in jazzing up audience interactions. The ebb and flow of motivation play a starring role as we dissect what it takes to jump back into the streaming saddle after a hiatus.
Swapping the hustle of convention floors for the ease of our studio mics, we reflect on the shifts in our content creation journey—from live events to the intimate setting of our podcast. The charm of meeting listeners face-to-face has given way to a preference for the straightforward recording sessions we've come to love, albeit with the occasional technical gremlin. But as we navigate the intricacies of platforms like Twitch and TikTok, we're not shy about examining the hurdles of timing, content moderation, and the looming shadow of data privacy issues. Join us for a thought-provoking session that doesn't just stop at social media's future but also casts a critical eye on the influence of voting systems in our political sphere—and the weight of our choices when it's time to cast a ballot.
Josh aka Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
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Josh aka Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
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Josh aka Bearded_Nova
I'm from Australia and am what you would call a father who games. I have 5 kids so not as much time to game as I used to. But I still game and stream when I can. So come join me on Twitch in chat as we chill out.
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
Josh aka Moorph
I'm a US-based husband and father of two boys. I work full-time and have been a content creator since 2000. I'm a YouTube partner, Twitch and LiveSpace streamer who founded a content creation coaching company called Elev8d Media Group (elev8d.media). I'm a blogger, streamer, podcaster, and video-er(?).
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
DadMode: Parenting, Gaming, Streaming, Life - Rising with the Sun and Riding the Waves of Web Woes
Transcript
Turning off normal human male mode . Switching to dad mode . Welcome in to dad mode with your hosts Bearded , nova and Morph .
Speaker 2Explain to me what happened on TikTok ? I'm opening up TikTok this morning and I see a video of you talking to someone replying to a comment about sleep hours and white collar versus blue collar .
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