[FAQ]

Hey,

I’ve been streaming on Twitch for a bit, and I’m trying to build a schedule that doesn’t rely 100% on me playing a game. Sometimes I’m just not in the mood for a high-energy game, or I want a break, but I still want to go live and interact with my community.

The “Just Chatting” category on Twitch is huge, but I’m struggling to think of things to do that are actually engaging. I’m worried if I just sit there and say “ask me anything,” the chat will be dead in ten minutes.

What are some good, structured ideas for a Just Chatting stream? Do you do things like tier lists, community polls, or review videos? I’m looking for some concrete content ideas that can fill a 2-3 hour stream and keep the conversation flowing.

[Jeff Bullas]

This is a smart way to build community and prevent burnout.

Short Answer: The most effective “Just Chatting” streams are not just talking; they are structured activities. You must anchor your broadcast around a central piece of visual or text-based content to provide a focal point for your audio commentary and guide the chat.

Relying on your audio content alone is a high-risk strategy; a shared activity is what provides a reliable structure for engagement.

There are three proven content formats you can organise for this. First, you can use a collaborative image-based format, such as building a tier list on-screen. This visual content, whether you are ranking video games or fast food, provides a clear framework for your audio commentary and actively prompts your text-based chat to debate the placements. Second, you can structure your stream around interactive video content. This involves having your community submit short, appropriate video clips or trailers via a media-share tool, which you then provide live audio and video reactions to. This ensures a constant flow of new topics. Third, you can plan a more structured text-based stream. Instead of an open “ask me anything,” you can build the broadcast around a specific theme, such as a “roast my setup” stream, where viewers submit images of their own setups to a Discord channel for your live audio and text-based feedback.

Cheers,

Jeff

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