The Lyres and Thieves Podcast

Busy schedules and life has taken us away from some work. In this episode, Max and Ellis catch up and talk about college professor's wacky assignments. And a book with mysteries to be untold. If you want to follow us on our socials Max: https://www.youtube.com/@maxchivington Ellis: https://www.instagram.com/_tagproductions_/

Once everyone is special, no one is. During this episode of the podcast, Dave and Ellis come back together to talk about the overflow of new social media platforms that have tried to take the crown, as well as the lack of innovation with the current social media sovereigns. They also spend time discussing the events of TwitchCon Paris, and what innovations might be able to save the platform from d...

Would you push the button if it meant getting an over-an-hour episode of the podcast filled with chaos, hypothetical questions, and friends questioning each other's morality? Of course you would! In this episode of A Fireside Chat, Dave, Ellis, and returning special guest Sir Maxwell think way too hard about how they would be willing to either cause the collapse of society for magical powers o...

What can I say, but RGB makes everything better. Everything. In this episode of the podcast, Dave and Ellis go into heavy detail about just what they would need in order to create the perfect streaming/gaming/editing setup. They discuss the pros and cons of wireless vs wired headsets, as well as give their opinion on some of the harder questions someone might ask while building their ideal room se...

You can't fault me for trying to add alliteration in the title, it sounded cool(at least it did in my head). During this episode of the podcast, Dave brings on special guest, Pagz, a Apex Legends content creator in the community with an interesting history in the gaming scene. Join them as Dave turns into Narduar, diving deep into Pagz's past to discover where he came from, how he got to t...

It's another solo episode from Dave! How exciting! During this episode of the podcast, Dave gets real and talks about his struggles away from the microphone and how he created the concept of 2023 being The Year of the Selfish Bitch. He also talks about the importance of recognizing one's limits and respecting them. Check out our Socials! Lyres And Thieves:  https://linktr.ee/LyresAndThieve...

"Make the plan, Execute the Plan, Expect the plan to go off the rails, Throw away the plan." The Four Rules of Planning were followed to a Tee this episode. During this unintentional episode, Dave, Ellis, and special Sir Max let the ADHD brain run free as they spend over an hour talking about everything from the damn cave drawings in Lascaux, France, to the importance of not just being a...

"Eat a hearty breakfast, men, for Tonight we dine in Hell!" During this episode of the podcast, Dave and Ellis are back at it, talking about the new kid on the livestreaming block, Kick. With all of the controversy and headlines floating around, the boys get into it and talk about whether or not Kick will be the platform to dethrone the King of Stream or if it's going to be just anot...

Having fun and joking around with your buddies can be really fun, but being able to be real and talk about personal struggles with expressing your passions is something I wouldn't trade for anything. During this episode of the podcast, Dave and special guest Mytheros sit down and get real about one of the biggest issues affecting the content creator community and how they have managed to keep...

If you ever needed an example of the five stages of grief, just listen to Dave. During this episode of the podcast, Dave and Ellis talk through their journey of spending their money, or wasting it, on digital cosmetics in their favorite games and if it was ever worth it. They also have their minds blown by the online communities dedicated to crowdfunding. But seriously, how has Star Citizen receiv...

Well, THIS podcast went WAY off the rails before it even got started! During this episode of the podcast, Dave, Ellis, and special guest SpookiBooBee catch up, talking about their offstream creative passions, and their goals to turn passions into their career! They also discuss whether or not the continuous improvement and growth of AI technologies will end up affecting their creative goals in the...

Another solo episode! Been a while! On this episode of the podcast, Ellis rides solo and takes you along on his journey through growing and improving his streaming and gaming gear. He provides recommendations on everything from headset and microphones to keyboards and mice. If you want to hear him deepdive his true passion of photography in the future, make sure to drop a follow on our socials! Ch...

But seriously, who IS the milkman? During this episode of the podcast, Dave and Ellis discuss the ongoing debate of whether content creators should try to make it into one of the countless gaming orgs online or if they would be better off running solo. They talk about the benefits and negatives associated with both sides of the argument, as well as a possible 3rd choice in the debate. Let us know...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Hope you all had a lovely start to your New Year, but now it's time to get "down and dirty" and really start working on those New Year's Resolutions that you definitely won't forget about in two weeks. During this episode, Dave and Ellis return with Lights, Cameras, and a Video Podcast! They talk about their plans for Lyres and Thieves, their personal and content goals for the New...

Our longest episode up to now? It could only mean one of two things: Either the boys got really REALLY distracted in the middle of their conversation, or it's about Marathons or, in this case, Subathons! During this episode, Dave and Ellis spend way too much time talking about their experiences with marathon streams, some notable streamathons that have occurred or are still occurring, and some of...

ELLIS IS BACK!! In this episode, Dave and Ellis look back at the history of one of the most well known game franchises in the past 20 years, reflecting on the incredible impact that the Modern Warfare titles had on the series as a whole. They also talk about some of Call of Duty's major features that have both helped and, at times, hindered the quality of such a legendary franchise. Check out our...

Well, that lasted about as long as expected...During this episode, Dave runs the podcast solo(and a little short) as he delves deeper into content creation and provides his perspective on turning the hobby of Content Creation into a business. He also discusses some of his greatest idols in the content creator space. Who is your idol, the person who inspires you to get better at your favorite hobby...

The beginning of a new era...During this inaugural episode of the podcast, listen as Dave and Ellis discuss their origins in the content creation space, their inspirations and aspirations for creating a new podcast, and how gaming has influenced their lives. What is your favorite or the most influential game you've ever played(or have seen played) in your entire life? Check out our Socials: Lyres...

Welcome to That Gaming Podcast(name still being workshopped) with Dave and Michael. On this podcast, you can expect to hear topics that touch all points within the gaming industry, from the incredible work that goes into making games from indie to triple A, to some of the biggest controversies within eSports and gaming organizations across the internet. There's always something to talk about, so m...