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Live every week. Come hang out.

Cozy build nights, honest creator talk and a chat that feels like a group of friends. New videos every Tuesday and a live show every single day.

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  • The Kai Rivers Pod
  • 312kFollowers
  • 4.8kAvg. live viewers
  • 9.1MViews this year
  • 6.2%Engagement rate
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Stream schedule

When we go live.

All times Eastern. Pick a day to see what is on, then hit follow so you get pinged the second the stream starts.

Full schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri · 10:00Coffee & ChatA slow morning hangout: news from the week, your questions and whatever chat wants to talk about over coffee.Thu · 12:00Creator Office HoursBring your channel questions. Thumbnails, schedules, gear and growth, answered live with a different guest creator every week.Tue, Thu · 19:00Build NightThe flagship show. Keyboards, desk makeovers and tiny DIY projects, with chat voting on every big decision.Wed · 19:30Viewer Setup ReviewsSend in a photo of your desk or stream and get friendly, practical tips to make it look and sound better.Mon, Sat · 20:00Cozy Game ClubLow-stress games, lo-fi music and a lot of talking. Chat picks the game every week.Fri · 21:00Crew HangoutA smaller, members-only stream to close the week. Sneak peeks, shout-outs and a lot of inside jokes.

Latest videos

Fresh from the channel.

Setup tours, creator tips and the best bits from the stream, edited down so you can catch up on the bus.

All videos

For brand partners

An audience that actually shows up.

  • 68%of viewers aged 18–34
  • 41 minaverage live watch time
  • 52%watch from outside North America
  • 120+brand integrations delivered

Brand partnerships

Sponsorships that feel like part of the show.

I only work with products I would use on stream anyway. Every partnership is built around the content, with clear deliverables, honest disclosure and a full report when the campaign wraps.

  • Live integrations, dedicated videos and podcast reads
  • Audience and campaign report within 14 days
  • Rate card and media kit ready to download
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Memberships

Back the channel, join the crew.

Memberships keep the streams ad-free and the lights on. Every tier gets you closer to the chat.

Supporter

Say thanks and keep the streams ad-free.

$5/ month

  • Ad-free streams
  • Supporter badge and custom emotes
  • Your name in the stream credits
  • Member-only Discord channel
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Crew

Closer to the chat, and a vote on what we build.

$12/ month

  • Everything in Supporter
  • Members-only Crew Hangout and Pod After Show
  • Vote on Build Night projects
  • Early access to videos
  • Monthly behind-the-scenes vlog
Join the Crew

Inner circle

For the ones who have been here since the spare room.

$30/ month

  • Everything in Crew
  • Quarterly group video call with Kai
  • Your setup reviewed on stream
  • Name on the wall in the studio
  • Limited-run sticker pack every season
Join the inner circle

Billed monthly through the platform you join on. Cancel any time, perks stay until the end of your month.

From the chat

The best community online.

I found the stream during a rough winter and now Thursday build nights are the highlight of my week. Nobody gets left out of the chat.

mika_drawsCrew member since 2024

Kai answered my question about lighting live, and a week later my own stream looked ten times better. Genuinely the kindest corner of the internet.

noodle.exeSmall streamer

The podcast is my commute now. Honest about the creator grind without ever being negative about it.

Priya S.Podcast listener

The Sunday drop

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The week's schedule, new videos and one behind-the-scenes story, every Sunday. No spam, unsubscribe in one click.

From the blog

Creator notes & gear talk.

Streaming setups, growth lessons and the stories that do not fit in a video.

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Let's make something people actually watch.

Sponsorships, collabs, events and podcast guest spots. Tell me what you have in mind and I will reply within two working days.

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