What a week it has been for gaming as a culture. In today's episode, we talk about the recent events surrounding NICKMERCS and Call of Duty that didn't just cause a mess in the gaming scene but a massive mess in general.  We also talk about some comments I've seen on this topic and how wrong some of these "hot takes" are and the problems they create when a statement is misrepresented or changed to fit a specific narrative.  Strap it in because this one is a long one!   If you haven't already, make sure to follow the podcast wherever you're listening to this episode and also drop a follow on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube at @haggardpod.  A big thank you to everyone that has supported so far and shown some love to this new project!  If you would like to donate and help keep this thing running, you can do so by clicking the link below! Donation Link

This one is definitely for my fellow small streamers. We see these Small Streamer groups everywhere and they are filled with other streamers trying to grow but are they good for you?  We know follow for follow is a terrible way to grow and these groups kind of cultivate that idea. Let's talk about why these groups aren't the best for you but also why they can be good.   If you'd like to support the stream, you can drop a follow wherever you're listening to this episode, follow all the socials, and follow my on Twitch. If you want to support in a different way, click the link below and it'll give you an option to donate and help keep this dream alive! https://linktr.ee/haggardxgaming

For those that want another way to show support, here is a link where you can donate and help keep this project going. https://haggardxgaming.live/ Everyone experiences some type of burnout but does burnout translate to streamers and content creators?  How could they feel burnt out when they are living their dreams?  We are all susceptible to feeling burnt out but for streamers it might look a little different than you'd expect.

When it comes to choosing a platform to start streaming on, you have two options that stand out above the rest.  However, at the beginning of 2023 there was a new platform released that has the potential to change the power dynamic and is giving streamers something to seriously consider when they are thinking about their future and what platform they want to stream on.

After putting a list together of topics to cover, I realized not everyone is familiar with Twitch or what it is so in this episode we cover our bases. We'll discuss Twitch and how to navigate it for those for are unfamiliar with the platform. If you could do me a favor, make sure to follow the pod at YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram at @haggardpod and make sure to leave a 5 star rating where ever you found this podcast!

Welcome to the very first episode! In this episode I talk about the foundation a small streamer/content creator must build their success on and that's the support of those closest to them. If you liked the episode, make sure to follow the pod on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube at @haggardpod. You can also follow me on all my socials using the link below. https://linktr.ee/haggardxgaming

This is the trailer for my newest project, The Haggard Podcast. In this podcast we will dive into the difficulties and challenges small streamers and content creators face on a daily basis and how we as friends and family members can help them grow!