I LOVE these guys - PoeticSurge and GoodGameDan - otherwise known as the hosts of the gaming show Good Poets Gaming Podcast.

As they usher in season 4 of their show we get into a refreshingly honest discussion about the struggles of content creation, how to manage these concerns and how having a growth mindset is key to sustaining long-term comfort on social media. We get into the real grind with understanding analytics, numbers of the definition of success. Diversifying your content isn't the main goal, but maybe using more platforms is the way forward.

The boys show is amazing and the banter and chemistry between them in palpable, but they also have time for real deep dive debates and entertaining content. We chat about the behind the scenes dynamic and the actual process that goes in to making these shows.

Oh, and the Coaches Quiz is one for the ages!

@GoodGameDan

@PoeticSurgeGaming

@GoodPoetsGamingPodcast (GPGP)

@Coachmarvgaming

Episode 98 (finally) brings up MediocreRetro. I've followed Jay since I started my content journey and this is definitely someone who deserves more shine.

In this episode Jay explains why the art of restoration is key in the Video Game industry. Too often we lose games and IP's to time because we lack the ability (or desire) to maintain them.

Jay's gets into why they enjoy the tech side of gaming, and how being introduced to the "older" generation of games at an early age has enabled them to make friends and transcend generations in the real world.

An INCREDIBLE coaches questions segment would be enough here, but we share some invaluable insight into things seldom mentioned in gaming, and some things we definitely need to be considering more as time moves forward

@MedirocreRetro

@coachmarvgaming

@Calihdvr

@coachmarvgaming

One of the biggest streamers on twitch, the lovely Maria (Marignetic) joins the show to give us an amazing insight into the world of streaming, stream culture, and what not to do as the medium continues to evolve.

We dive in to her creative journey and how she juggles her time. We chat about the wonderful world of gaming event's and why they give opportunities to everyone involved, and dissect what makes a content creator successful as the landscape changes over time.

Maria is able to offer tips and tricks seldom heard and it was a delight to hear her discuss the video games she loves, what streamers get wrong when choosing what to play, and we tackle tough subjects around the gaming industry.

Amazing episode with an amazing content creator who brings nothing but joy to the space.

@Marignetic

@CoachMarvGaming

It was so nice having Rosie on the first time, we HAD to get her crewmates on too!

Recently celebrating their new twitch partnership, Nico, Liam and a returning Rosie discuss their mission to keep the feeling of gaming with your pals alive.

We chat about the difficulties in navigating making content as part of a team dynamic and why pre-planning is key. We delve into what makes them work flawlessly as a trio and how they overcome any challenges along the way. And we break down why content creators often fall at the first hurdle for growth when actually, they simply need to look at one key aspect of their content.

I test their general gaming knowledge, Nico chooses violence in hot takes, Liam sends us all down a rabbit hole of revelations about PC gaming, and Rosie enlightens as to how she is able to do everything with a gleeming smile!

An incredible honour to bring you this episode with the absolute loveliest people on the planet. Go and check out buddygames everywhere

@buddygamesofficial

@CoachMarvGaming

Why is your content not growing? How realistic is this as a career? What is the impact on your mental health and social levels if you pursue streaming? What are the pitfalls?

My friend and content guru, Gotian, returns to the pod to sit with me and discuss some of the hard topics in gaming and content creation that you seldom hear about.

In this episode emotions run high, we share stories on what troubles us in this space and what people should look our for to best manage their time online.

We dissect why my content/page is "good" but could be growing more and why it's stalling, and talk about what mistakes users make online when they want to grow. We delve into the impact your time spent on games can have on home dynamic, friendships and all that comes with it.

This was a spectacular episode. Gotian is one of the best to ever do it and to hear from him about what it really takes is a blessing.

How to sell yourself to brands. How to manage work-life-gaming-streaming balance. How to regulate your emotions. Why your content might not be "working" for you.

A fabulous insight.

@Gotiansgames

@CoachMarvGaming

Just what is it about Gaming Conventions that make them so fun and so vital to the gaming landscape? What does it take to put these events on? What games excite streamers moving forward?

Lets answer these!

MiddleAgedGamerGuy (Magg) is a legend. Host and organiser or Timeless Gaming Con, and incredible video game streamer, we chat about his journey and discuss how gaming is changing.

We dissect the evolving landscape of streaming platforms and how their audiences have changed.

We break down why he hates Halo (he doesnt, but I'm still crying over it), and really get into the nitty gritty of a number of topics. He also SMASHES coaches questions this week.

@MAGG

@CoachMarvGaming

I absolutely love this man. A DJ, content creator, football referee and general down to earth gem, I met Stevie back in 2020 after discovering him on twitch and becoming a subscriber ever since.

We've been friends since then and I'm proud to have him on the show to showcase what content he has cooking over the next period, and to let him know just how he has meant to me personally.

We get into who he is as a gamer, and have a tough discussion on how gaming can help with mental health, personal battles, and bring people together.

A football-fiend, we also discuss the rise and fall of football games, why the genre is so toxic, and why sports games in general need to take a hard look at themselves.

We hit home about how parenting with video games has changed, have a PASSIONATE discussion about Vice City vs San Andreas, and another PASSIONATE breakdown of Wrestling Games now vs then.

Finally, I get a chance to sincerely thank him. He was a key, key factor in me getting through the pandemic and beyond. Just being a friend, someone to chat to, someone who is sincere, down to earth and someone I found comfort in watching regularly and getting to know.

Please please please, check out Stevie on all socials.

@StevieMcCoy

@CoachMarvGaming