#7 - Work Life Balance

In this part of the conversation, Lionheart and Midgeman discuss the challenges of content creation while managing personal life events, such as the impending arrival of Lionheart's second child. They talk about the importance of taking time off for paternity leave and the difficulty of prepping content in advance. They also touch on the need for content creators to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as managing sponsors and meeting deadlines. Lionheart shares his experience with different agencies and the importance of maintaining good relationships with sponsors. Lionheart and Midgeman discuss the frustrations and challenges of review embargoes and sponsored content. They express their dislike for review embargoes being set so close to the game's launch, as it limits their ability to share their impressions and build goodwill with their communities. They also discuss the importance of transparency in sponsored content and the need for clear labeling. They emphasize the importance of creating content that aligns with their own interests and the interests of their communities, rather than solely focusing on embargoes and chasing trends.