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Is Having a Day Job KILLING Your Creative Dreams (w/ Stephen Robles)
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 (https://www.youtube.com/@beardfm)
Website - https://beard.fm/
31 Oct 2025
Terrance Lewis Will Make You Love Video Games Again
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 (https://www.youtube.com/@PerfectGameQuest).
28 Oct 2025
It's Time to Say Goodbye (for now)
Find the original YouTube video here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMvuu86JyYY).
Read the blog post here (https://geekpeek.blog/saying-goodbye-for-now/).
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
428,174
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
37
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
68
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