In this episode of Geek Peek, I sit down with Stephen Robles to talk about one of the biggest struggles every creator faces — balancing a full-time job with creative ambition.

We dive into what it means to chase your creative dreams while working 9-to-5, how to stay consistent without burning out, and why your day job might be both the fuel and the friction in your creator journey.

Stephen opens up about building his brand in the Apple creator space, staying inspired, and finding purpose when time and energy are limited.

If you’ve ever felt torn between security and self-expression, this episode will hit home.

This Geek Peek interview explores the tension between creative dreams and real-world responsibilities. From Apple tech coverage to YouTube consistency, Stephen Robles shares his honest experience balancing work, family, and content creation. Whether you’re an aspiring YouTuber, podcaster, or creative professional with a day job, you’ll walk away with clarity, motivation, and practical insights.

STEPHEN'S LINKS

YouTube Channel - @beardfm
Website - https://beard.fm/

In this episode of Geek Peek, I sit down with Terrance Lewis, the creator behind PerfectGameQuest, to talk about what it’s really like growing a gaming channel from the ground up.

When we recorded this, Terrance had just passed 3,500 subscribers. Since then, he’s already climbed past 4,500 — proof that passion and consistency still win in the long game of content creation.

We talk about how he keeps making fun, creative videos even when the algorithm doesn’t seem to care, the mindset behind staying consistent, and how to balance enjoying the games you love with turning them into content.

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to grow as a creator — or wondered how small channels find momentum — this episode will hit home.

You can find Terrance's YouTube channel here.

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In today's episode, I'm interviewing Ryan K Hudson! Ryan tells us about his journey to his amazing and funny YouTube channel.

Ryan K Hudson Links
YouTube: ⁨@RyanKHudson⁩
Patreon: Ryan K Hudson

Welcome back to another Geek Peek interview! Today I'm talking with Chris Skovira! We're discussing his content creation journey and DMing journey for Dungeons & Dragons!Chris Skovira's LinksD&D stuff: ⁨@FablesD20⁩ Talk back hosting: ⁨@ventureforthdnd⁩ Instagram: https://instagram.com/chris_skoviraEnjoy!About Geek PeekGeek Peek was founded in September 2020, after Oren Cohen started sharing his interviews with Brennan Lee Mulligan on YouTube and saw his channel grow.Since then, we have interviewed many more creators. This season will include about twenty new episodes in addition to all the interviews we have conducted in the past. Expect to see some familiar faces or not so many. We bring on people who talk about stories and creating nerdy stuff, and that's a pretty broad stroke to fill.Equipment used in our videos:- Sony A74: https://amzn.to/3ZiEL1l- Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/41Naklv- Softbox: https://amzn.to/3CRgk24- Call and Recording software: Riverside.fmGeek Peek Links- Send us an email: contact@geekpeek.blog- Blog: https://geekpeek.blog- Shop: https://geekpeek.shop- Threads: https://threads.net/geekpeekpod- X: https://x.com/geekpeek_- Instagram: https://instagram.com/geekpeekpod- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmL48hRoJTVfhmLESrqHaew?sub_confirmation=1- Patreon: https://patreon.com/geek_peek- Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/geekpeek- Discord: https://discord.gg/FUASCnfG3mOren Cohen Links- Substack: https://theorencohen.com- Twitter/X: https://x.com/theorencohen- Threads: https://threads.net/theorencohen- Instagram: https://instagram.com/theorencohen- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theorencohen.bsky.social- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the_oren_cohenCody Links- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/edoc006.bsky.social- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edoc006?hl=en- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edoc006/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edoc006This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.

Hello, weary travelers! Welcome to another Geek Peek interview, this time with Bill Rehor - lifelong TTRPG fan, actor, writer, producer and one of the founders of Beadle & Grimm! From an early start, Bill had an aptitude for TTRPGs, starting all the way back with Traveler as a young lad, and progressing through the years to starting his own TTRPG company, dealing in custom mid and high end collectors editions of famous modules.Join me as we discover Bill's back story, and character progression! Make sure to stick around to the end to find out about some of the latest B&G products and plans!Enjoy!Bill's Social links -X - https://x.com/crashyourplaneBeadle & Grimm -https://beadleandgrimms.com/https://www.instagram.com/beadleandgrimms/Traveler TTRPG -https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/About Geek PeekGeek Peek was founded in September 2020, after Oren Cohen started sharing his interviews with Brennan Lee Mulligan on YouTube and saw his channel grow.Since then, we have interviewed many more creators. This season will include about twenty new episodes in addition to all the interviews we have conducted in the past. Expect to see some familiar faces or not so many. We bring on people who talk about stories and creating nerdy stuff, and that's a pretty broad stroke to fill.Equipment used in our videos:- Sony A74: https://amzn.to/3ZiEL1l- Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/41Naklv- Softbox: https://amzn.to/3CRgk24- Call and Recording software: Riverside.fmGeek Peek Links- Send us an email: contact@geekpeek.blog- Blog: https://geekpeek.blog- Shop: https://geekpeek.shop- Threads: https://threads.net/geekpeekpod- X: https://x.com/geekpeek_- Instagram: https://instagram.com/geekpeekpod- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmL48hRoJTVfhmLESrqHaew?sub_confirmation=1- Patreon: https://patreon.com/geek_peek- Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/geekpeek- Discord: https://discord.gg/FUASCnfG3mOren Cohen Links- Substack: https://theorencohen.com- Twitter/X: https://x.com/theorencohen- Threads: https://threads.net/theorencohen- Instagram: https://instagram.com/theorencohen- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theorencohen.bsky.social- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the_oren_cohenCody Links- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/edoc006.bsky.social- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edoc006?hl=en- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edoc006/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edoc006This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.

We got some time with Spenser and Rowan during Pax Unplugged 2024 and had them answer questions about Daggerheart! This was a fantastic conversation, and they are the nicest and coolest people to talk to. Enjoy our conversation with them!Learn more about Daggerheart here:https://www.daggerheart.com/About Geek PeekGeek Peek was founded in September 2020, after Oren Cohen started sharing his interviews with Brennan Lee Mulligan on YouTube and saw his channel grow.Since then, we have interviewed many more creators. This season will include about twenty new episodes in addition to all the interviews we have conducted in the past. Expect to see some familiar faces or not so many. We bring on people who talk about stories and creating nerdy stuff, and that's a pretty broad stroke to fill.Equipment used in our videos:- Sony A74: https://amzn.to/3ZiEL1l- Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/41Naklv- Softbox: https://amzn.to/3CRgk24- Call and Recording software: Riverside.fmGeek Peek Links- Send us an email: contact@geekpeek.blog- Blog: https://geekpeek.blog- Shop: https://geekpeek.shop- Threads: https://threads.net/geekpeekpod- X: https://x.com/geekpeek_- Instagram: https://instagram.com/geekpeekpod- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmL48hRoJTVfhmLESrqHaew?sub_confirmation=1- Patreon: https://patreon.com/geek_peek- Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/geekpeek- Discord: https://discord.gg/FUASCnfG3mOren Cohen Links- Substack: https://theorencohen.com- Twitter/X: https://x.com/theorencohen- Threads: https://threads.net/theorencohen- Instagram: https://instagram.com/theorencohen- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theorencohen.bsky.social- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the_oren_cohenCody Links- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/edoc006.bsky.social- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edoc006?hl=en- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edoc006/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edoc006This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.