KICK Talk

In Episode 84 of Kick Talk , Eddie and Andrew continued the Chat Takeover with a focused, community-led conversation on where Kick is heading next. They reflected on a major milestone as the platform crossed 100 million users , and what that growth means for the future of live streaming. The discussion highlighted moments like Ice Poseidon’s “Bachelor” event , pointing to a new wave of live conten...

In Episode 78 of Kick Talk , Eddie and Andrew kept the Chat Takeover format going with a community-led conversation on the next phase of live streaming. The hosts unpacked Twitch’s move to allow combined chats for multistreaming and why they see it as a positive step for streamer growth across platforms. They also touched on the growing mainstream attention around streaming culture, including a Ne...

In Episode 77 of Kick Talk , Eddie and Andrew kept the Chat Takeover format rolling, pulling questions directly from chat to unpack the week’s biggest shifts in live streaming. They discussed Kick’s continued growth, including the influx of YouTubers and TikTok creators joining the platform, and the wider attention live streaming is receiving, from mainstream media coverage to Netflix’s upcoming I...

In Episode 76 of Kick Talk , Eddie and Andrew kept the Chat Takeover format rolling, turning the show into an open arena for raw, unscripted conversation about the state of live streaming. They tackled major platform shifts, including Twitch’s contract changes and the fallout from moving legacy creators off guaranteed 70/30 splits. The hosts pushed back on platform loyalty culture, arguing creator...

In Episode 75 of Kick Talk , Eddie and Andrew continued the Chat Takeover format with a live, community-led Q&A focused on platform priorities and the state of live streaming in 2026. They discussed why live streaming is trending upward again, including the wave of creators arriving from TikTok and YouTube, and the tension around “fast-tracking” established names. The hosts argued it’s a net p...

In this episode of Kick Talk , Eddie and Andrew keep things community-focused, taking live questions and reacting to real-time feedback from chat. They break down the fallout from recent TikTok instability, and why a growing wave of creators are looking for a more reliable home on Kick, before expanding into what that shift means for the wider streaming industry. The hosts also unpack Kick’s globa...

In this episode of Kick Talk , Eddie and Andrew continued the chat takeover format and turned the show into a live UX triage session . Instead of guests, they pulled feedback straight from chat, built a running list of fixes and feature requests, then put it all into a StrawPoll so the community could rank what mattered most. The top priorities that surged to the top were general mobile performanc...

In Episode 72 of Kick Talk , Eddie and Andrew continue the chat takeover with a live Q&A full of platform updates, tough questions, and behind the scenes transparency. They cover everything from Kick’s recent stability improvements and how the team will communicate planned maintenance , to creator focused topics like sponsorship strategy , discoverability, and why investment remains centred on...

In this community-led episode of Kick Talk , Eddie and Andrew take direct questions from chat and dive into the unfiltered politics of live streaming, from major creator activations to IRL content that crosses the line. The discussion includes a live appeal from Polish creator Adam Grabowski , who joins to explain his permanent ban and argue for a second chance. Eddie and Andrew break down how app...

Eddie and Andrew kick off the new year with a community-focused episode on what live streaming looks like in 2026 and how Kick plans to stay competitive. They break down the latest viewership trends, the rising threat of short-form content , and exactly how Kick plans to level up the viewer experience to stay ahead. They also tackle major community topics including streamer safety , the challenges...

In the final episode of the year, Eddie and Andrew break down Kick’s biggest moments of 2025 and what’s coming next. They recap the platform’s 120% year-on-year growth , major launches like Kicks, Predictions, the Xbox app and the rebrand , plus creator programs including Kick Bounties, Pitch Kick and Kick Road . Then they open the floor to a live Q&A on the 2026 roadmap , covering non-intrusi...

In this festive episode of Kick Talk , hosts Eddie and Andrew connect directly with the community answering questions and unpacking the biggest updates shaping the future of live streaming. Recorded just days before Christmas, the conversation covers several major platform developments, including the quiet rollout of the Kick Go Live mobile app on iOS and Android, and the official launch of Kick o...

Eddie and Andrew open the floor for a relaxed, community driven Q&A, tackling the biggest questions coming straight from chat. The hosts share major product roadmap updates , confirming the new mobile app and in-app streaming are very close to launch. They also announce the creation of a dedicated Trust Team , focused solely on fighting view bots and preventing abuse of the verification system...

Ern , Community Manager for Rust at Facepunch , joins Eddie and Andrew for a masterclass on building one of gaming’s most loyal and passionate communities. She breaks down how the platform’s first Rust Drops campaign became a record-breaking event , generating 24 million watch hours and over 3.5 million drops claimed . She shares Facepunch’s surprisingly small-team philosophy and how creator loyal...

Musa USA , the Baltimore food-truck owner turning cooking into must-watch IRL content, joins Eddie and Andrew to share his remarkable journey from Turkey to building a thriving business and a loyal Kick community. Musa explains how he uses his Kick stream as the centre of his business , supported by a remote tech team so he can focus on serving customers. He opens up about the realities of streami...

Eddie and Andrew return with Part 2 of their open AMA , continuing their commitment to transparency and answering the community’s biggest questions. They dive into the long running discussion around lurkers versus bots , breaking down the difference between genuine passive viewers and what they call sophisticated tabbing . The hosts also share important updates on why Kick remains in Beta , explai...

Eddie and Andrew host an unfiltered AMA (Ask Me Anything) tackling the heated controversy surrounding the Kick Partnership Program (KPP) . Streamers Adin Ross and Ice Poseidon join the debate for one of the most intense Kick Talk episodes yet. The hosts clarify that KPP rates remain unchanged, but the platform has become smarter at detecting view bots and tabbing , ensuring rewards go to authentic...

Ben Dixon , CEO of TLDDR , joins Eddie and Andrew for a masterclass on how AI is transforming content creation and discoverability . Ben breaks down his revolutionary tool, TLDDR , which uses AI to clip content live in real time and automatically post to up to seven social platforms with one click . The hosts reveal that the Kick Clipping Program generated 3.3 billion impressions in a single month...

Streaming OG Ice Poseidon sits down with Eddie and Andrew for an extremely candid discussion on moderation, politics, and the future of live streaming. Ice Poseidon reveals he's ending his hiatus by streaming from a cruise tomorrow and provides his surprising, "business take" on moderation : arguing that punishments should be based on a creator's "value versus liability&quot...

Game industry veteran Todd Harris (Co-founder of Hi-Rez Studios and CEO of Ghost Gaming ) joins Eddie and Andrew for a masterclass on the creator economy , platform strategy , and the future of live streaming . Todd details his journey co-creating Smite and pioneering the early free-to-play, digital distribution (Steam) model . Then the trio discusses the future: why "authentic human attentio...

Streamer Rexzilla and NASCAR driver Cody Ware join Eddie and Andrew for a historic conversation about a world-first partnership : Rexzilla’s brand becoming the full primary sponsor of Cody Ware’s #51 Cup Series car . Rexzilla shares the organic origin story , how the partnership began when Cody’s brother spotted him streaming on Kick’s front page, and explains why this full-car sponsorship marks a...

UFC and Power Slap content creator Nina Drama joins Eddie and Andrew to share her incredible rise, from aspiring streamer to working with one of the biggest brands in combat sports. Nina opens up about her humble beginnings, starting with nothing but an old MacBook Air and a community that taught her how to stream. She reflects on the persistence it took to land her UFC role , including her viral...

Streamer Cuffem joins Eddie and Andrew to break down his massive $90K betting win and his bold choice to reject a Twitch partnership deal to remain independent. He reflects on how his raw, “loose cannon” style and the loyalty of his BAU (Belt to Ass University) community helped him become the first creator to appear on Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon. The trio dives into the core differences between an “act...

Rampage Jackson joins Eddie and Andrew to talk about his leap from the UFC octagon to the KICK livestream , and why he’s never looking back. The MMA icon explains how he embraced the community by creating chaotic content (Mud Wrestling, Taco Tuesdays) and collaborating with top streamers, crediting his 800 million views on clips for bringing a brand new, older demographic to live streaming. THE GU...

Australian IRL streamer  Tazo joins Eddie and Andrew to share how he went from Twitch OG to Ice Poseidon event MVP , and how KICK turned his side hustle into a full time career. Tazo opens up about his signature “ nontent ” style, and how KICK’s 95/5 split helped him earn in a day what used to take a month. He also dives into Ice Poseidon’s scavenger hunts , strategy secrets, and key feedback on i...