Best DadGotGame Podcasts (2025)

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The Dad Logs Revisited - A Dad's Tale 27:28

4+ y ago27:28

27:28

Today I wanted to share episode 1 of my Dad Logs Revisited podcast series! I talk about the transition from part time to full time streaming, some of my lessons learned while becoming a full time streamer, and learning how to grow as a content creator. This is a Dad's Tale, and I hope you enjoy!! I stream on Twitch on M / W / F nights from 4 - 10 P…

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Branching Out - Dad Log - Stardate 12172018 7:51

6+ y ago7:51

7:51

Today I want to chat about branching out. It's been a minute since I've created a Dad Log, so apologies for that. When you find yourself getting comfortable in the group of creators you've made friends with, it can be easy to support them and consistently go to them to create content together. And if you're at that point, it's important to continue…

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Motivation - Dad Log - Stardate 12042018 4:47

6+ y ago4:47

4:47

Today I wanted to try something different, we did the Dad Log live on our morning cast. And we talked about motivation. As people, it can be really hard some days to get out of bed, to pull your bootstraps up, and to be motivated to do whatever you need to do during the day. This might be going to school, going to work, or creating content. Whateve…

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Stream Coaching - Dad Log - 11192018 11:48

6+ y ago11:48

11:48

Today we're going to talk about the hot topic of the week, stream coaching. This has come up and been fought about on Twitter and even some of the biggest folks in streaming are weighing in on it. Current status? Remains to be seen. There are many variables that impact the success of a broadcaster, from game and platform selection, to personality, …

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Dealing With Chargebacks - DadLog - Stardate11162018 7:58

6+ y ago7:58

7:58

Today I want to talk about dealing with chargebacks. As a streamer, you inevitably will end up at some point dealing with charged back tips. There are a few ways to combat those chargebacks though. The first is to make sure in Streamlabs that you don't allow anonymous tips. There is an option to require people who tip to login, which then puts a na…

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The Hard Work - Dad Log - Stardate 11142018 7:54

6+ y ago7:54

7:54

Today I want to talk about the hard work that no one sees when you become a content creator. The reality is that to succeed in content creation, you have to put in the time off screen. There are many things that go into being successful in content creation, like editing video, scheduling instagram posts, updating overlays, creating new ways to enga…

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Finding Your Purpsose - Dad Log - Stardate 11122018 4:53

6+ y ago4:53

4:53

Today I want to chat about finding your purpose. I think as content creators we have a tendency to jump into creation almost like a pipe dream. We dream some day of being a huge star, and don't really realize how much work goes into it or that behind every creator there should be a purpose. We all got started creating content for a reason, whether …

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Utilizing Good Ideas - Dad Log - Stardate 11092018 5:35

6+ y ago5:35

5:35

Today I want to talk about utilizing good ideas, regardless of where they come from. The saying goes, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". And every tech company out there, imitates their competitors in one way or another. Often times, companies like Apple, Microsoft and Amazon aren't the first to market with an idea. But that doesn't mea…

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Being Genuine - Dad Log - Stardate 11072018 4:39

6+ y ago4:39

4:39

Today I want to talk about being genuine. We were chatting last night about the differences between Mixer and Twitch, and one of my folks commented about how Twitch felt "fake" to them. How many folks put on an act for the sake of making money, instead of focusing on community. I think as a content creator, one of the most important (and often over…

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Fortnite Save the World - Dad Log - Stardate 11052018 9:17

6+ y ago9:17

9:17

Fortnite Save the World - Dad Log - Stardate 11052018Today I want to do a State of the Game address on Fortnite Save the World. This side of the Fortnite franchise doesn't get a whole lot of press, and I think it's mainly because it's not a free game. But if you're a fan of the looter shooter genre of games, this is a solid entry into this category…

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Mixer Season 2 Thoughts - Dad Log - Stardate 11022018 15:10

6+ y ago15:10

15:10

Today I want to share my thoughts on Mixer Season 2. This includes the updates that dropped like Skills, Sparks Patronage, and the ideas yet to come like Embers and the loyalty system. With Season 2 dropping yesterday, we got a bunch of technical upgrades like automatic bitrate switching, video debugging tools, and site stability improvements. They…

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Depth vs Breadth - Dad Log - Stardate 10312018 7:36

6+ y ago7:36

7:36

Today I want to chat about depth versus breadth in your community. As a content creator, one of the easiest metrics to measure is follower count. It's front and center everywhere, there are 25,000 different tools that track it, and it seems to be of maniacal focus for most creators. But something that doesn't get talked about often is the depth of …

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Schedule That Works - Dad Log - Stardate 10292018 7:06

6+ y ago7:06

7:06

Today I want to chat about creating a schedule that works for you. There are two types of schedules for people, schedules that work and schedules that don't. Creating a schedule that works means creating a schedule that you can maintain day after day, after week, after month, after year. It means you can be consistent in that schedule every week an…

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Marathon Not A Sprint - Dad Log - Stardate 10262018 4:45

6+ y ago4:45

4:45

Today I want to chat about content creation and how it's a marathon, not a sprint. I've been doing consistent content creation for the last year, and as a "young" content creator, it can be easy to wonder when you'll see enough success to go full time. And the reality is, if you look at those that are doing full time content creation, the majority …

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Green Screen vs Cambox - Dad Log - Stardate 10242018 13:50

6+ y ago13:50

13:50

Today I want to chat about the differences between a green screen and a cambox. I chat about the pros and cons of both, the personal preference side of them, and how to execute the delivery of them. These two delivery methods for broadcasters with cameras can drastically change the interaction and dynamic of the content, but the nice thing is that …

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Innovation - Dad Log - Stardate 10222018 4:09

6+ y ago4:09

4:09

Today I want to talk about innovation, and innovation as a content creator. The top creators are always innovating, tweaking, coming up with new ideas and experiences for their audience to drive engagement. It's important that in the thick of things, you take a moment to step back and brainstorm. Whether it's streamlining your existing experience, …

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Affiliate vs Partner vs Sponsor - Dad Log - Stardate 10192018 7:33

6+ y ago7:33

7:33

Today I want to talk about different types of agreements. There are many different ways to engage with companies, andy many different ways that engaging with those companies can be mutually beneficial to you and to them. Affiliate agreements are generally the "lowest tier", providing little benefit to the content creator and massive benefit to the …

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Episode 139 9:02

6+ y ago9:02

9:02

Today I have a heart to heart with you content creators and future content creators out there. This is not to discourage you in your pursuits in content creation, but to lay it out there for you. What are you getting into when we're talking about content creation? The reality is that you're in for a LOT of work if you want to see success in the cre…

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The Great Mixer Departure - Dad Log - Stardate 10152018 8:08

6+ y ago8:08

8:08

Today I want to chat about what appears to be a departure of droves of creator from Mixer back to Twitch. There are a lot of folks that are upset about the site's stability, about growth on the platform, and many other factors that play into those decisions. I can see where they're coming from. There are many items, technical and otherwise, that ne…

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Getting Back On The Horse - Dad Log - Stardate 10112018 4:37

6+ y ago4:37

4:37

Today I want to talk about getting back on the horse. It can be really easy when we slip up and take an unscheduled day off, get sick, or stop doing something, to say it's not worth doing any more. This is especially true in content creation, but applies to things like working out, eating healthy, and any number of other activities we do in our dai…

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Shake It Off - Dad Log - Stardate 10032018 4:03

6+ y ago4:03

4:03

Today I want to talk about shaking it off. It's one of the toughest things to do as content creators, but it's a vital part of what we do. There are going to be days and times of year that are naturally slower. School starts, holidays, work, it all digs into the time we have to be entertained. When it's slow, remind yourself that it's not because o…

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Taking Time Off - Dad Log - Stardate 10012018 5:59

6+ y ago5:59

5:59

Today I wanted to talk about taking time off. Since I just got back from vacation, and feel recharged and ready to dive back in, it's a really relevant topic for me. After taking the last 12 months and really focusing on being consistent in my creation, I needed some time to recharge and refocus. I think it's an important consideration for every cr…

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Quality Over Quantity - Dad Log - Stardate 09202018 4:50

6+ y ago4:50

4:50

Today I want to chat about quality over quantity in content creation. 2 or 3 years ago, the streaming mantra was "Always Be Streaming" if you wanted to succeed in the space. Interesting enough, and based on my personal experience, I feel like that isn't necessarily the case any more. I've made a lot of progress as a broadcaster only putting in arou…

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Ups and Downs - Dad Log - Stardate 09192018 6:13

6+ y ago6:13

6:13

Today I want to talk about ups and downs. As people, and especially as content creators, we ride these ups and downs like a rollercoaster. It can be really tough to go from hundreds of people in our chat to five, and we all have those days where we wonder, "Am I good enough?". Why aren't people coming back? Questioning our abilities as content crea…

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Compromising Your Integrity - Dad Log - Stardate 09182018 6:05

6+ y ago6:05

6:05

Today I want to talk about compromising your integrity. As a broadcaster, and as a person, integrity is crucial when building relationships. It sets the expectation that you are a good person to work with, that you'll fulfill your side of the deal, and that you're willing to stand for something. Recently, there was a massive uptick in viewership on…

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Meaningful Engagement - Dad Log - Stardate 09172018 4:13

6+ y ago4:13

4:13

Today I want to talk about having meaningful engagement on social media. A lot of times we go out on Twitter or Instagram, and we just like and follow and that's as far as the relationship goes. That's like shaking someone's hand, saying "Nice to meet you" and then walking away. Generally speaking, it's not usually socially acceptable to do that. S…

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Life Update - Dad Log - Stardate 09142018 6:58

6+ y ago6:58

6:58

Today I wanted to provide a life update for y'all. I've been a little slow to upload the podcast and Instagram posts, because it's been a very busy week for me. As "side hustle" content creators, it can be tough for us to maintain a stream schedule, let alone all the extra curricular content that we might post on a regular basis. My encouragement (…

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Show Your Weakness - Dad Log - Stardate 09112018 4:25

6+ y ago4:25

4:25

Today I want to talk about showing your weakness, which seems super backwards from what most people want to project. A lot of times, we as human beings, feel like we have to constantly show strength, be invincible or invulnerable. But something my pastor said that stuck out to me in one of these last few sermons, is that showing your weakness is a …

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Don't Take It Personally - Dad Log - Stardate 09072018 4:24

6+ y ago4:24

4:24

Today I want to chat about not taking unfollowers personally. It's really easy, as the industry puts heavy emphasis on follower counts, to get down about even one person unfollowing you on your channel, twitter, or whatever else. Whether it's intentional, unintentional, a bug, or whatever, it can feel personal. But at the end of the day, we have to…

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Setting Expectations for Yourself - Dad Log - Stardate 09062018 7:38

6+ y ago7:38

7:38

Today I want to talk about setting expectations for yourself. As a Mixer Partner, I'm afforded and presented with many opportunities I've not had previously, and it's easy to set unrealistic expectations for myself and for my community. With the Destiny Forsaken launch, I think I had some "delusions of grandeur" if you will, and had set an expectat…

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Taking Shortcuts - Dad Log - Stardate 09052018 5:28

6+ y ago5:28

5:28

Today I want to talk about taking shortcuts. As human beings, we're always looking for the shortest path between point A and point B. Whether it's traffic and driving, or trying to make our way to CEO of the company, we want the shortest, easiest, most convenient route. In content creation, there are definitely opportunities to accelerate growth. H…

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Harnessing Excitement - DadLog - Stardate 09042018 7:37

6+ y ago7:37

7:37

Today I want to chat about harnessing your excitement for new releases. As a content creator, and as I've talked about before, we spend a lot of time on auxillary things outside of playing games. Editing video, creating social media posts, networking, creating stream assets, it all takes away from playing video games. When new releases come out, wh…

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The Grind - DadLog - Stardate 09032018 5:01

6+ y ago5:01

5:01

Today I want to talk about the grind. When people watch other people playing video games for a living, it's really easy to imagine that the only thing that person does is play video games and get paid. In reality, you see 90 percent of the video games, and 10 percent of the back end work. Last night I wanted to play video games, but instead I prior…

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Finding Your Flow - DadLog - Stardate 08312018 5:20

6+ y ago5:20

5:20

Today I want to talk about something that I think takes practice and time, and that's finding your flow. As new content creators, it can be a struggle to weave in your every day life into the conversations we have with the people in our community. Everyone has passions outside of content creation, whether that's working out, cycling, reading, whate…

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Making Assumptions - DadLog - Stardate 08302018 8:31

6+ y ago8:31

8:31

Today I want to talk about bad decisions...I mean, making assumptions. Yesterday, amongst the massive increase in viewership on Mixer, I made some assumptions initially that I came to find out were all kinds of wrong. It's easy when you see others doing certain things, or in this case, other things happening to others, to make assumptions about how…

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Diversifying Content - DadLog - Stardate 08292018 5:07

6+ y ago5:07

5:07

Today I talk about a fear I have with playing one game too much on the channel. From what I've seen in the short time in this content creation space, it's really risky to be a channel on a single game. As we saw at the release of Destiny 2, many channels that built their following on Destiny only, had a hard time recovering from Destiny 2's sub-par…

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Find What Works - Dad Log - Stardate 08272018 7:52

6+ y ago7:52

7:52

Today I want to chat about finding what works. As content creators, a lot of times we can get wrapped up in "always being on" that we can forget to take time and have consideration for what works for us. For instance, I finally decided to NOT record podcasts on Saturday. It was taking away already precious family time, and just wasn't working for m…

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Balancing Goals - DadLog - Stardate 08242018 9:51

6+ y ago9:51

9:51

Today I admit I was wrong. I let my jaded perspective get in the way of realizing that much of my following came from the Fortnite directory, and that I've been ignoring that part of my community for the last couple of months. As someone who is focused on building community and reaching people, I want the quality of my community to be the best it c…

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Optimizing Your Day - DadLog - Stardate 08232018 6:21

6+ y ago6:21

6:21

Today I want to chat about optimizing your day. I've been reflecting and projecting on what I imagine a normal day as a content creator would look like. What would my "routine" be, and then last night I had an epiphany. I realized that I should be, every day, executing all parts of that routine with work being my normal "stream" time. So in the mor…

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Nvidia Reveal Breakdown - DadLog - Stardate 08222018 10:05

6+ y ago10:05

10:05

Today I wanted to breakdown the Gamescom 2018 Nvidia reveal of the new 20 series graphics chipset that they revealed. We'll start off with the absolute stellar: the Turing chipset has no rival to date based on the date that they released as part of the reveal. The sheer number of teraflops of data compute is dumbfounding, and the advanced render, s…

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Encouraging Understanding - Dad Log - Stardate 08212018 7:23

6+ y ago7:23

7:23

Today I want to talk about understanding, and the encouragement of said understanding. For most of us, this is a hobby or a part time side hustle. We don't do this for a living, and so we are setting expectations and motivating ourselves out of pure love for creating content. But some days, it's hard to do that. It's hard to get motivated, or to ge…

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Playing Video Games - Dad Log - Stardate 08172018 6:20

6+ y ago6:20

6:20

Today I want to talk about something I've missed since I've started creating content. It's called playing video games with my friends. As someone who has limited free time throughout the week, my ability to just sit down and play games is few and far between. When you start getting into content creation, you also give up focusing on playing games f…

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Consideration - Dad Log - Stardate 08162018 8:01

6+ y ago8:01

8:01

We've reached the end of our discussion on the "4 Cs" of relationship building, what a series! Today we talk about consideration, and what it means to be considerate of others in your relationships. As you work with other people, it's worth taking a moment to put yourself in their shoes. Consider what they're going through, get some perspective fro…

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Compromise - Dad Log - Stardate 08152018 8:09

6+ y ago8:09

8:09

Today we're on the third of four talking about the "4 Cs" of relationships. In this episode I want to talk about compromise, from two perspectives. The first in about compromising your core values and how that reflects negatively on your character. Never compromise for the sake of follows or money, people will see through it. The second way is in c…

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Commitment - Dad Log - Stardate 08142018 10:19

6+ y ago10:19

10:19

Here is the second part of our series on building relationships and networking. As my mom talks about, one of the "4 C's" is commitment, which can consist of two different types of commitment. The first is when you make a short term, or event based commitment. If you tell someone you're going to be at this place, at this time, you should commit to …

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Communication - Dad Log - Stardate 08102018 9:49

6+ y ago9:49

9:49

Today starts my 4 day series on networking, specifically on building relationships. My mom taught me from a young age, the key to making relationships work is the 4 C's, communication, commitment, consideration and compromise. I've carried this throughout my life, and it directs the way I build and maintain relationships. Today I dive into communic…

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What Success Looks Like - Dad Log - Stardate 08092018 6:22

6+ y ago6:22

6:22

It's really easy as people and as content creators to focus on numbers as measures of success. They are the easiest to measure, they indicate trends, and they are useful tools to find the general direction a channel or content is headed. However, numbers aren't the ONLY way you can measure success. In fact, it can be one of the most detrimental way…

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Self Awareness - Dad Log - Stardate 08082018 8:21

6+ y ago8:21

8:21

We all have those days. The days where we aren't feeling ourselves, or are in a negative headspace because we're tired, or sick, or just woke up on the wrong side of the bed. It's really important on those days to make sure that you're aware of those feelings, and to disengage with conversations that may end up hurting you in the long run. There wa…

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State of the Game - Warframe - Dad Log - Stardate 08072018 15:22

6+ y ago15:22

15:22

Today I wanted to cover a state of the game for Warframe. We've been streaming and playing it a ton, and I've really been enjoying the switch to PC. So here are the thoughts on the game in it's current state. Given that this is a FREE to play game, it really is stellar. Digital Extremes continues to invest not only in the game and it's content, but…

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Having It All Together - Dad Log - Stardate 08062018 8:31

6+ y ago8:31

8:31

I bet you thought based on the title that this was going to be a lecture about how you have to have it all together all the time. It's not. I wanted to take a moment and be a little vulnerable with you. Contrary to what some people have literally told me, I don't always have it together. I have struggles that I deal with, and I don't always agree w…

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