Make Work Fun

S1 Ep11: Season Finale! Plus Amazon’s New Radio-on-Demand Platform

Brett and Ben round this season off with some insightful conversation around Amazon radio, YouTube’s latest creator incentive, and Mr Beast. Join the pair as they get into the chatter around AMP, Amazon’s attempt at creating a music and conversation radio platform. Will it allow budding talent through or is it just catering for the big names? You’ll hear their insights on what it means for Mr Beast’s management company to form a partnership with a venture capital firm, and why Patreon is in hot water. If you’re a creator, this is the news you’ll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: twitter.com/brettdash_ [https://twitter.com/brettdash_] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brettdash [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash] Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ [https://twitter.com/benbradbury_]

S1 Ep10: Why Instagram is Hemorrhaging Creators to TikTok

Why is Insta losing so many creators to TikTok and what exactly do they plan on doing about it? Join Ben and Brett as they explore hot topics in the creator economy from ESPN’s new creator network to the rise of YouTube shorts. If you’re a creator, this is the news you’ll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: twitter.com/brettdash_ [https://twitter.com/brettdash_] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brettdash [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash] Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ [https://twitter.com/benbradbury_]

S1 Ep9: How Walmart is Getting Into The Creator Economy And Tik Tok’s Latest Play

Brand giant Walmart appears to be getting into the creator realm, but what exactly are they up to? Join Ben and Brett as they explore the latest creator trends. Ben and Brett talk Walmart, creator platforms, and Tik Tok’s latest play: Live streaming, to compete with the likes of Twitch. Finally, Ben asks: What feels like play to you, that feels like work for everyone else? Head over to Twitter to carry on the conversation, handles below. If you’re a creator, this is the news you’ll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: twitter.com/brettdash_ [https://twitter.com/brettdash_] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brettdash [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash] Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ [https://twitter.com/benbradbury_] Ben is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com [http://www.workweek.com/]

S1 Ep8: Is BeReal Really Taking On Tik Tok?

BeReal is the social media channel outperforming TikTok in downloads. Brett and Ben explore what it means for creators, plus more of the latest trends in the creator economy. Join Ben and Brett as they get straight into the weeds of BeReal’s point of differentiation and what that means for creators. You’ll also hear the pair get into the growth of the creator economy through the lens of Adobe’s latest figures, and what that means for Gen Z-ers. If you’re a creator, this is the news you’ll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: twitter.com/brettdash_ [https://twitter.com/brettdash_] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brettdash [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash] Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ [https://twitter.com/benbradbury_] Ben is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com [http://www.workweek.com/]

S1 Ep7: How Being a Generalist Helps Joe Sweeny Connect The Dots

Joe is a great interviewer. He also makes a pretty great interviewee. Discover Joe’s secret sauce for getting the best from podcast guests and how he’s building his media empire. Ben and Joe get into what makes a great interview, combining basic questions with insatiable curiosity, how the right questions can connect the dots across industries, and how he keeps work and life in check. Joe is the host of Just Raised, the podcast that delves into early stage tech startups - covering everything from NFTs to space rockets. He also writes the Just Raised newsletter, exploring in even greater depth the latest trends and issues from the VC world. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Joe: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joseph-sweeny [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-sweeny] Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeySweeny [https://twitter.com/JoeySweeny] Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ [https://twitter.com/benbradbury_] Ben is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com [http://www.workweek.com/]