This week we're joined by Adan Hinojosa (aka @manicsocratic) to talk about the highs and lows of being a live content creator. We cover everything from fitting into the retro gaming scene, managing petty community drama (Rebecca's fav), and the emotional labor that comes with being a Twitch streamer.

Sparked by a life reboot that took him from the desert to the Pacific Northwest, Adan rediscovered his love of Nintendo, started buying retro hardware, and began sharing some vintage gaming treasures with his community.

We complain about bad movie sequels, chat about Vegas orgies (we mean meetups!), and unlock the past trauma that is the Wii balance board and Wii Fit.

Despite the occasional urge to burn it all down and walk away, Adan finds joy and connection in his streaming ventures. If you're craving a peek behind the streamer curtain, this episode is for you.

You can find Adan on:

Twitch: twitch.tv/manicsocratic
Instagram: @manicsocratic
Threads: @manicsocratic
Bluesky: @manicsocratic.bsky.social

Mentioned in this episode:

• The absolute best clip from Manic's famous "Wordle Wind Down"
• The pants thing clip from Manic's Twitch
• Little Misfortune (best game ever, not retro)
• 198X (another great game, retro but not really retro)

Have a suggestion for our next episode? A burnout story to share? Send us a text!

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The Burnout Collective Podcast is hosted by Jamie Young and Rebecca McCracken. We’ve had every ounce of inspiration sucked out by years of startups and hustle culture, and we’re trying to reclaim our creativity. Join us and our guests as we explore how to restart and reenergize our brains. Every Thursday at 5pm PT, we stream live on twitch.tv/TheBurnoutCollective.

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Music track: Snap Your Fingers by Aylex
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