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KICK Talk is your weekly dive into the streaming industry. Hosts Eddie and Andrew sit down with the platform’s top streamers, engineers, and partners to pull back the curtain on product roadmaps, growth experiments, and the business behind going live. Expect candid debates, practical tactics, and first look announcements from the people building and scaling streaming today. Live on kick.com/eddie, Saturdays 9:30 AM EST.

29/12/2025

69. 2025 Year in Review and the 2026 Roadmap

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-intrusive ads, Kick Turbo, mobile and IRL streaming upgrades, the Public API, bot prevention, moderation tools, creator analytics, vertical content and the future of console streaming. If you want the real behind the scenes update on where Kick is headed, this is the episode. KICK TALK PODCAST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OFFICIAL LINKS ► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 39m
22/12/2025

68. Community Q&A: Go Live Mobile App, Xbox Launch and What’s Next

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 on Xbox. The hosts also share insights into the evolving product roadmap, touching on Discord integration, VOD retention, and upcoming personalisation and recommendation systems. Community and policy questions take centre stage as Eddie addresses topics like Polish creator revenue, 18+ content categories, and how the Trust Team is improving moderation and platform safety. Whether you’re a creator focused on growth or a viewer curious about Kick’s long term direction, this episode offers a clear look at the foundational changes shaping the platform’s future. KICK TALK PODCAST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OFFICIAL LINKS ► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 18m
16/12/2025

67. Community Q&A: Mobile App Progress, Bots and New Features

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. The conversation also covers tougher topics, including the appeals process for banned creators, the rise of VTubers, and a milestone moment for the platform with The Game Awards reaching a 245,000 peak CCV. KICK TALK PODCAST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OFFICIAL LINKS ► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 9m
08/12/2025

66. Rust's First Drop: How Kick Generated 24 Million Watch Hours

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 loyalty helped overcome early stigma around the platform. A must-listen for anyone interested in community building, creator culture and the behind the scenes magic that powers Rust. THE GUEST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/errn⁠ KICK TALK PODCAST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OFFICIAL LINKS ► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 35m
02/12/2025

65. From Turkey to the Top of Kick: Musa USA's Entrepreneurial Journey

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 streaming in Baltimore, including unforgettable regulars and a terrifying armed robbery. He also speaks on why Kick’s freedom and support matter for small business creators THE GUEST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/musa_usa⁠ KICK TALK PODCAST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OFFICIAL LINKS ► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 26m
24/11/2025

64. AMA Part 2: What the Community Needs to Know About Kick’s Future

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, explaining that console apps are the final piece still in development, and provide the latest details on the upcoming in-app Go Live feature. The episode wraps with clear answers on whether emotes count toward KPP engagement, the rollout of localised payment rails such as Pix and BLIK, and community concerns about moderation consistency. KICK TALK PODCAST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OFFICIAL LINKS ► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 12m
18/11/2025

63. KPP AMA: Bots, Tabbing & the Fight for Creator Loyalty

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 viewers. Adin argues the system penalises legitimate event-driven spikes, while Ice Poseidon calls KPP “the greatest thing to ever happen to streaming” for mid-sized creators. With over $144 million paid out globally, the discussion widens to creator freedom, content quality, and Kick’s effort to combat industry-wide bot inflation, offering a rare, transparent look behind the numbers. THE GUESTS ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/adinross ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/iceposeidon KICK TALK PODCAST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OFFICIAL LINKS ► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 57m
09/11/2025

62. Live AI Clipping, 3.3B Views & The Future of Creator Tools ft. Ben Dixon

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, sparking a deep conversation about how automation can empower small and mid-sized streamers. KICK TALK PODCAST ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OFFICIAL LINKS ► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 19m

KICK Talk is your weekly dive into the streaming industry. Hosts Eddie and Andrew sit down with the platform’s top streamers, engineers, and partners to pull back the curtain on product roadmaps, growth experiments, and the business behind going live. Expect candid debates, practical tactics, and first look announcements from the people building and scaling streaming today. Live on kick.com/eddie, Saturdays 9:30 AM EST.

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