Episode 14: Don’t Make an ASMR Stream Out of It


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 14: Don’t Make an ASMR Stream Out of It

This week:
* The Two Hour Album Challenge, vol 3!
* Tim’s New Streaming Platforms / Restreaming
* Ben’s Creative Crisis of Faith

Mentions:
* Two Hour Album Challenge: https://2hac.abstractionmusic.com/
* StreamEx – https://streamex.exoz.one/
* Ben’s Twitter thread – https://twitter.com/ben_burnes/status/1025005638152318976

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke
http://marisalicke.bandcamp.com

Episode 13: Technical Timmiculties


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 13: Technical Timmiculties

This week:
* All about getting started with streaming

Mentions:
* Streamlabs – https://streamlabs.com/

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by
Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke

Episode 12: If critiques are mash-ups, are they music?


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 12: If critiques are mash-ups, are they music?

This week:
* Basslines and you: How not sound like Toxic (j/k Toxic)
* Neil Cicierega music / comedy…are mashups music?
* Judgement in art: is critique also art?

Mentions:
* Neil Cicierega mash-ups: https://soundcloud.com/neilcic
* Praise You samples: https://www.whosampled.com/Fatboy-Slim/Praise-You/
* Written Images: http://writtenimages.net/
* Subdivided Colums: http://www.michael-hansmeyer.com/subdivided-columns

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by
Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke

Episode 11: The Digital Way to Cook Rice


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 11: The Digital Way to Cook Rice

This week:
* Client Management or how not to do it twice
* Workflow: Digital, Analog, Hybrid?
* The 5 Million Dollar Challange

Mentions:
* Gardnsound’s YouTube Channel (subscribe!)
https://www.youtube.com/user/DJGARDNSOUND
* Gardnsoud: MIDI vs Audio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaYaTwdC0sE
* Barefoot Sound Footprint01
http://barefootsound.com/footprint01/
* Emu Proteus 2000
http://www.vintagesynth.com/emu/proteus2k.php
* Roland XV5050
http://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/xv5050.php
* Yamaha TX81Z
http://www.vintagesynth.com/yamaha/tx81z.php

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Our streaming overlay was created by
Maris “MIntrovrt” Alicke

Episode 10: Keep Moving Forward


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 10: Keep Moving Forward

This week:
* Perfection in Art and why it doesn’t matter
* Genre: restriction or necessary categorization?

Mentions:
* Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
http://a.co/7IXuECR
* Do This Justice by Abstraction
https://abstractionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/do-this-justice

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnesperfectionism, art, ideas, genre, voice
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Episode 9: Jank as a Concept


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 9: Jank as a Concept

This week:
* The value, and pitfalls, of creative collaboration
* Self care, Sustainability and Slow Growth for Creatives

Mentions:
Gardnsound
https://www.youtube.com/user/DJGARDNSOUND

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Episode 8: Lost My Train of Thought


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 8: Lost My Train of Thought

This week:
* Tim has a new podcast! Get it at: https://anchor.fm/ict
* We have a wide ranging discussion about the overreactive and toxic nature gaming and fandom culture

Mentions:
Extra Credits: Games Should Not Cost $60 Anymore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhWGQCzAtl8

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Episode 7: Devil’s Advocate


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 7: Devil’s Advocate

This week:
* Do AAA games get all the credit that indie games deserve?
* Is Steam’s policy to allow all games regardless of content defensible?
* Will game criticism be replaced by word of mouth from streamers?

Metions:
Hamster on Cake Games: Klocki, Push, Scalak, Zenge, Art of Gravity
Super Bunnyhop – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqr2tH3dPshNhPjV5h1xRw

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Episode 6: The “Short Topic”


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 6: The “Short Topic”

This week:
* Imposter syndrome (Ben’s Formative album: https://abstractionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/formative-1998-2004)
* Art and the Preconceptions of Your Audience (Borrow Don’t Steal: https://abstractionmusic.bandcamp.com/track/borrow-dont-steal-feat-scott-boster)

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com

Episode 5: That Salacious B. Crumb 5-movie Epic


The Mandatory Social Interaction Show is an excuse for Ben, Tim, and Eric to chat about streaming, creativity, and anything else they can think of!

Episode 5: That Salacious B. Crumb 5-movie Epic

This week:
* Liking something that “no one else likes”
* Guiding / curating your online audience

Find the show on Stitcher, Google Play, iTunes, and wherever fine podcasts are sold!
Our website is http://mandatorysocial.com

** Ben **
http://twitter.com/ben_burnes
http://twitch.com/ben_burnes
http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

** Tim **
http://twitter.com/InsertCoinTim
http://mixer.com/insertcointheater
http://discord.gg/ict

** Eric **
http://twitter.com/zaxusemk
http://twitch.tv/zaxusemk
http://youtube.com/EricKleinCreate

*** Credits ***
The theme song is Protofunk by Kevin Macleod
https://incompetech.com

Our background music is all by Ben Burnes
https://abstractionmusic.com