There a number of new social and creator media services popping up as alternatives to X, Instagram, Reddit, and other US-based networks. The problem is that Bluesky, nostr, and all of the new networks are making the same mistake as the networks they are trying to replace. Join me as I dive into the one major mistake that every social media service is making and simple (and not so simple) ways they can fix it!

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy posted an open letter to the Twitch community. There's a lot of stuff there. In this episode I dive into

the letter and Twitch's plan to "open up monetization... to most streamers, from day one." What does it means for affiliates? Let's get

into it!

Open Letter from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy -

https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2025/02/27/what-s-next-in-2025-an-open-letter-from-twitch-ceo-dan-clancy/

66% of Twitch revenue comes from subs - https://www.threads.net/@zachbussey/post/DE22Az-ggfU?hl=en

New Twitch sponsorships - https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2025/02/25/expanding-your-sponsorship-opportunities-on-twitch/

In a world that glorifies hustle and non-stop productivity, rest is often overlooked—but it’s the key to sustainable success and

well-being. In this episode, we dive into the importance of rest, the hidden costs of burnout, and practical ways to incorporate real,

restorative breaks into your daily life. Whether you're struggling with sleep, overwhelmed by work, or just feeling drained, this episode

will help you reclaim rest as a vital part of your routine. Tune in and discover why slowing down might be the most powerful move you can

make!

"Open source maintainers are really feeling the squeeze" https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/16/open_source_maintainers_state_of_open/

On Valentine's Day I was watching the Star Trek episode The City on the Edge of Forever. That got me thinking about love and how it's portrayed in movies, TV, and books. Join me as a I dive into that story, Lord of the Rings, and Man of La Mancha and the different ways they portray real, life changing love.

Elytra is a great way to get around a Minecraft world but what if you don't have one or don't want to use one? Is there a better option than a horse? What would need to change with mine carts to fill that void? I talk about all that and more in this week's episode!

Do you look for the beauty in the world around you? What about in the people you see? What about in yourself? In this episode, we dive into the importance of looking past the surface to the beauty we all have inside. You're learn to look past your own weaknesses and imperfections to the see what makes you awesome and amazing!

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Multi-streaming is not new. I was multi streaming for years before I decided to focus on Mixer and, later, Twitch. I decided to start multi-streaming again but I'm not the only one. A number of the Hermits, including ImpulseSV, Xisuma, and Rendog, have started, too. Join me as I talk about the pros and cons of multi-streaming and why I rejoined the number of people who are streaming to multiple platforms.

Today's Really Late Movie Review dives into Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. In this spoiler filled discussion, I'll share my thoughts on the series and talk about the good (KB, Neel), the bad (Wim, Fern), and just plain weird.