Streamers Aren't Happy with Twitch and Subaru Fails to Impress
Episode Description
Marques is back! Fresh from the Met Gala, Marques and Andrew spend the first few minutes recapping the experience before diving right into the potential new Twitch revenue sharing and why streamers aren't too happy with it. Then they dig into the Subaru Solterra and some other EV news. We finish off the episode by answering trivia questions so make sure you stick around to find out the answers.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Met Gala recap with Marques 09:40 Twitch revenue news 24:54 Trivia question #1 25:13 CodeAcademy (Sponsored) 26:22 Subaru Solterra and general EV talk 39:33 Trivia question #2 40:22 Ad break 40:24 Tesla powerlifting frunk and tilting screen 46:40 Dodge 1500 EV teaser 49:40 Verge Interview with Ford CEO 57:13 Trivia answers! 01:02:00 Outro
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Brief Summary
Marquez shares his Met Gala experience, discusses Subaru Solterra specs, Twitch partnership rumors, and F-150 Lightning updates.
Key points
- Marquez's Met Gala Experience. Marquez shares his unexpected journey to the Met Gala, feeling like a fish out of water.
- Twitch's Partnership Changes. Discussion on Twitch's potential changes to its partnership program and revenue splits.
- The Battle of Streaming Platforms. The competition between Twitch and YouTube is heating up, with implications for streamers.
- EV Charging Speed Comparison. The charging capabilities of the Subaru Solterra are disappointing compared to competitors.
- Subaru Solterra Pricing Revealed. The starting price of the new Subaru Solterra is set at $45,000, raising eyebrows.
- Tesla's Screen Swivel Controversy. Discussion about Tesla's new screen swivel feature and its implications for existing cars.
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Episode highlights
- Marquez's Met Gala ExperienceMarquez shares his unexpected journey to the Met Gala, feeling like a fish out of water.“I was at the Met Gala... no big deal!”0:58May 6, 2022
- Twitch's Partnership ChangesDiscussion on Twitch's potential changes to its partnership program and revenue splits.“A 20% pay cut is gigantic!”11:46May 6, 2022
- The Battle of Streaming PlatformsThe competition between Twitch and YouTube is heating up, with implications for streamers.“I think this battle's getting closer and closer.”23:21May 6, 2022
- EV Charging Speed ComparisonThe charging capabilities of the Subaru Solterra are disappointing compared to competitors.“It's also not super fast charging.”31:06May 6, 2022
- Subaru Solterra Pricing RevealedThe starting price of the new Subaru Solterra is set at $45,000, raising eyebrows.“I consider it way overpriced.”31:43May 6, 2022
- Tesla's Screen Swivel ControversyDiscussion about Tesla's new screen swivel feature and its implications for existing cars.“This tweet makes me think it's not an aftermarket modification.”44:12May 6, 2022
- Dodge Teases Ram 1500 EVDodge reveals a teaser for the Ram 1500 EV, stirring excitement among truck enthusiasts.“This feels up there with the most popular vehicles in the US.”46:48May 6, 2022
- Ford's F-150 Production UpdateFord's CEO discusses the ramp-up of F-150 production and challenges with battery supply.“They've built 1800 vehicles already, but no deliveries yet.”50:10May 6, 2022
