Esports Network Podcast
292 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEsports connoisseur Kevin Correa takes his esports knowledge to the mic to discuss the newest developments and headlines in esports. Bringing on players, CEO's and everyone in between to share their expertise on the show.
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Episodes
From Empire To Dynasty, A Preview For CDL's Major 1 ft. RamboRay, GM/Head Coach, OpTic Texas
February 28, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBRay himself returns to the show under a new name and a new brand, but his approach to the CDL and his squad hasn't changed! He's still focused on improving the team, the players, and bringing new prestige to not one, but now TWO CoD giants. Ray Lussier is the first member of the OpTic organization to talk about the recent merger with Envy, and we get his thoughts on that as well as, of course, his thoughts on the upcoming Major 1 CDL tournament. Major 1 starts Thursday, March 3rd out of Espo...
How Exclusivity Impacts Scholastic Esports ft. Mason Mullenioux & Jonathan Schrader, CEO & VP of Growth, Generation Esports
February 21, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBAmateur school-centered esports may be in trouble in terms of the options of platforms presented to them, as recently a league operator across High School Esports has sent cease and desist letters to other scholastic leagues playing games they claim exclusivity to. From League of Legends to Mario Kart and more, league operators are struggling to provide games of all kinds to schools under their care. Today we were joined by member of Generation Esports, founders of the HSEL, MSEL, NJCAAE, and...
Growing A Unique Esports Collection... ft. AlexB & JakeLucky, Founders, Esports Closet
February 17, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBYou may know Jake Lucky from his previous work throwing out various updates from around the esports industry but his post-Esports Talk career has a neat little bump in the road. Not really a bump, but in conjunction with partner AlexB, the two are on journey to build a distinctive collection of esports merch, apparel, jerseys, hoodies, t-shirts (long, short, and sleeveless), and even some LEGO sets? They talk about the beginnings, the fun times, and the possible futures contained with their v...
Establishing A Foothold In The HCS ft. Wade "Dreadnaught" Penfold, VP Of Esports, Wisdom Gaming
February 14, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThe news was teased out over the last few weeks, but finally it was confirmed that Torrent, the esports arm of Wisdom Gaming, was joining the Halo Championship Series. With players from Pushin P and Unsigned Talent, they secured a top 16 performance in a tough Open format, but before that went down this past weekend, we had a chance to talk to Wade Penfold, the VP of Esports at Wisdom Gaming. Also known as "Dreadnaught," Wade has been all around esports as a professional player in "Heros of t...
Pushing Collegiate Esports Forward ft. Angela Bernhard Thomas, EVP ESPORTSU CSMG
February 10, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBCollegiate esports programs and clubs are in dire need of direction in terms of not just events but also things like media rights, revenue sharing, and content creation and monetization. It's largely untapped ecosystem, where the NCAA has been uninvolved. That's ESPORTSU and Angel Bernhard Thomas come into play, with CSMG's connections to collegiate conferences across the US, they can help provide direction to a new subset of clients. Angela joins us to talk all about this launch of ESPORTSU ...
Esports On The Island Of Enchantment ft. Axel "SnaX" Rivera, Smash Commentator
February 07, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWe often hear about grassroots esports in the states outside of the urban population centers. Rarely do we hear news about local scenes outside the 50 States. Axel Rivera is a student at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan by day, and by night he commentates and helps run local FGC events on the island. We discuss how these events are organized, what and where the community holds these events, and what can best help grow the scene on an island of nearly 3 million people. Follow Axel on...
Expectations For Esports In 2022 ft. Michael J. Wall, Foley & Lardner LLP
January 31, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBFoley & Lardner, a US-based law firm, just released their 4th Annual Esports Survey Report, wherein industry experts and professionals give their honest insight as to what trends and in what direction the esports industry will grow. In conjunction with the Esports Observer and the Sports Business Journal, Foley surveyed over 400 of these individuals. One of the attornies behind the curtain of this report, Michael Wall, helped break down the survey results with everything from who they sent qu...
Resilient & Thriving, Esports Engine Chugs Along ft. Ryan Thompson, CPO, Esports Engine
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBEsports Engine has made waves in the industry and outside the industry since its inception in the latter half of 2019 and part of that success came from the work put forth by production and broadcast teams behind the scenes for Esports Engine. Ryan Thompson is the company's Chief Production Officer who has the reigns in how their product gets delivered to their clients' satisfactions. From tournament organizers to large tech companies, the clientele base Ryan helps oversees saw difficulties t...
The 'Grass' Opportunities Of Grassroots ft. Brandon "Bobby0" Isaac, Roc Gaming Network, RESN
January 20, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBRoc Gaming Network is a grassroots esports organization serving Upstate New York and has been collaborating with locals in the midst of the pandemic. Now they are making headway by combining the marketability of cannabis with the attraction of gaming. Brandon Isaac aka "Bobby0" is the Army veteran who launched Roc Gaming, and is now launching his own cannabis line focus toward gamers who partake, labeled RESN. Bobby0 and I discuss the role cannabis opportunities can play at a local level as i...
An Unusual Esports Trajectory ft. Bryan "iShiny" McCarthy, Complexity Apex Legends
January 17, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBEvery route to achieve a career as a pro player is unique, but sometimes there's a story that is little more... intriguing. iShiny came from Overwatch Contenders, moved into Apex Legends with Fnatic NA joined by his brother, Muffins. Along the way the pandemic shifted teams and iShiny found himself on Complexity, and now he and the team (Reptar & Monsoon) are preparing for Split 1 Playoffs in North America's Apex Legends Global Series. Follow iShiny on social media channels @iShiny (https://...
Running The Esports Gamut ft. Tim Krajewski, The Center Ring Host
January 13, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIt's the start of a new year and in honor of that we have to bring a new perspective. From Call of Duty to Valorant to Halo, Fortnite and more, Tim Krajewski of The Center Ring brings his opinions into the fray. Listen in and feel things from our discussion, whether you agree or disagree! Vote for the Esports Network Podcast as the Best Esport Podcast for the Sports Podcast Awards! (https://sportspodcastawards.com/categories/7) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Squ...
Impacting Communities & Students ft. Charlie Reilly & Marcus Watts of Generation Esports
January 10, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThe story of Charlie Reilly and Mason Mullenioux founding Generation Esports is fascinating one, that's not too unheard of in the start up world. Marcus Watts joined Generation Esports later on as their Marketing Director because of the impact they have on the lives of students across the country. We talk about their latest work with at-risk kids and the plans they have in store for 2022. Visit Generation Esports website here! (https://generationesports.com/) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz N...
Availability of Test Kits for COVID19 ft. Mark Thimmig, CEO, Esportz Network
January 06, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWe're almost two years deep into the COVID19 pandemic and esports events are still at the mercy of it. In fact this impacts industries beyond esports. Now with the speed of transmission from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, we're seeing infection numbers not seen since mid-2020. Our CEO, Mark Thimmig, is more than just aware of this fact, he's trying to find a solution as it pertains to testing. Test kits for COVID are in increasing demand but the supplies for it appear to be dwindling...
Voice Acting Outside Of Games ft. Gabe Kunda, Voice Actor of Valorant's KAY/O
January 03, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWe don't often think about how the sounds of the games we love are brought to live or even the logistics of recording those ad campaigns you hear on your television or radio. Gabe Kunda is a rising star voice actor who has done national ad campaigns for a multitude of properties and companies. In relation to esports though he is best known as the voice of KAY/O in Valorant, Jackal in Call of Duty Cold War's Season Four Battlepass, and if you're a fan of anime, you may recognize him as Rock Lo...
What to Expect From Esports in 2022?
December 31, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe give you a brief, albeit detailed, overview a few things to keep in mind moving into a new year. We wish you all a Happy New Year and ask that you celebrate responsibly! See ya in 2022! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by emailing mthimm...
Esports Network Podcast Awards For 2021!
December 28, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThat's right we have our own awards! Listen in and be sure to share your own thoughts on the winners! Audio courtesy of ESL Archives Gambit vs. Heroic [Mirage] Map 5 - ESL Pro League Season 13 - Grand-Final which you can find here! (https://youtu.be/pDtouTqGJVc?t=2433) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gam...
Rebuilding CSGO Gambling's Reputation ft. Luke McMillan, CSGOEmpire
December 20, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBPLEASE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY We know of the early hiccups, legal issues, and overall bad look given to CSGO and esports gambling in the mid-2010's, but there remains a few companies out there working to clear the air. CSGOEmpire is one such company and they are the oldest and largest gambling sites. We sat down with Luke McMillan, Match Book Operator for the site, to have him explain the developments and initiatives brought forth by CSGOEmpire. Visit CSGOEmpire's site here! (https://csgoempire....
Two Sides Of The Same Coin: PR & Journalism ft. Cody Luongo of JSA+Partners, ESI Freelancer
December 16, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWe often see the curated press releases from companies and the news sites picking them up and providing extra insight on what this exactly means, but rarely do we get the chance to talk to someone that has been on both sides of the fence. Cody Luongo has spent 4 years publishing articles on Esports Insider (https://esportsinsider.com/author/cody-luongo/) and now has spent a year with one of the fastest growing public relations agencies in esports and gaming. JSA+Partners (https://www.jsapartn...
Trekking For Our Place In An Esports Ecosystem ft. Landon Gorbenko of FitGMR & Keyano College
December 13, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBLandon Gorbenko is the Head of Mental Performance & Gaming at FitGMR, a technology company designed to help your average gamer with their fitness, nutrition, and physical & mental wellbeing. He's also the Esports Instructor at an emerging program in Keyano College up in Fort McMurray, Alberta. He talks a bit about his esports journey and how he came about to join the industry as well as what his new roles entail. Landon is on Twitter @VertexPsyc (https://twitter.com/VertexPsyc) and you can c...
Content Creators & Equipment ft. PilotCeeBee & Phyzik of Fnatic
December 09, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBToday we discuss the importance of gear in a content creators set up! We bring on two members of the Fnatic Network of streamers and creators who discusses the upgrade path they embarked when they found success in the space! Fnatic themselves recently partnered with Shure to upgrade their Network members setups, which these two received. See news of the partnership here! (https://esportsinsider.com/2021/09/fnatic-network-partners-with-shure-audio/) PilotCeeBee is a Germany-based Twitch stream...
How Parents Get Involved In Esports ft. Johnny Andersen & Anne Fish
December 06, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBOften when looking at these esports competitors on the mainstage we tend to focus on the events as they unfold in front of us. However, it's important to keep in mind that it's often a long journey to get to that stage, and often it starts at home. Anne Fish is known as the mother of NRG Fortnite player "benjyfishy," and Johnny Andersen is the father of 100T Fortnite player "MrSavage." Together these two joined forces to release books detailing their experiences as the parents of young esport...
Opening An Esports Facility Full of Possibilities ft. Danny Martin, Esposure CEO
December 02, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBDanny Martin returns to the program this time bearing news that initial Grand Opening of Esposure's newest facility has gone off without a hitch! Esposure looks to capitalize and showcase their skillset to the world at large, a world looking to get involved with the next generation through esports. Danny explains the possibilities, hopes, and initiatives this new physical storefront for esports can provide as well as continuing to make headway in bringing further education with esports. Visi...
Cornering The Experiential Esports Market ft. Mike Sepso, Vindex CEO
November 29, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBMike Sepso has a long storied career within the esports industry from Co-Founding MLG in the '00s to working with Activision-Blizzard on their cutting edge products in the 2010's to now growing and developing an events and entertainment esports platform like Vindex. He joins us to talk about the variety of experiences they provide with other companies under the Vindex umbrella like Esports Engine and Belong Gaming Arenas. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (...
Happy Thanksgiving! — Esportz Network
November 25, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBJust a quick update/tease on a few things at the Esportz Network! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by emailing [email protected]. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe, it hel...
The Increasing Market For Esports Betting ft. Laurent Benezra, CEO/President Intema Solutions Inc./React Gaming Group
November 22, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBEsports betting is increasingly in the public eye and one company out of Canada is at the forefront of it. With their acquisitions of betting site Loot.bet (https://loot.bet/), tournament organizer hypex.gg (https://hypex.gg/), and esports team BloodhoundsGG (https://twitter.com/teambh_), React Gaming Group is set to become a onestop shop for esports entertainment that everyone can enjoy! *Note: At the time of the interview, Intema Solutions Inc. had just barely announced their name change t...
OverActive Media's Plan To Build A New Entertainment Venue ft. President/CEO, Chris Overholt
November 18, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBNews recently dropped that Toronto's Exhibition Place Board of Governors voted to approve OverActive's plan to pursue building a new entertainment venue and hub in the district. We bring on sports industry veteran and now esports magnate, Chris Overholt, to help explain the exciting developments and what this means not just for OverActive Media but also for esports and entertainment in Canada. Check out renderings and news of OverActive Media's Performance Venue here! (https://overactivemedi...
Step & Bugha Take On Teen Finances ft. CEO/Founder of Step, CJ MacDonald
November 15, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBStep recently announced a partnership with Bugha to help increase their brand's reach into the young market their product directly helps. So what exactly is Step and how effective is this marketing strategy? Founder and CEO of the company, CJ MacDonald, helps answer that question. Visit Step's website here (https://step.com/) for further details! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for t...
Building Off A Season Of Success in Overwatch ft. Mat 'TazMo' Taylor, GM Dallas Fuel
November 11, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBA year ago the Dallas Fuel were limping into the offseason which prompted a huge overhaul of their roster. This year was a much different story, early success was sustained for the majority of the season, ending with a 3rd place overall finish in the playoffs. TazMo joins us once again to talk about the 2021 season in review and what 2022 has in store with a changing roster size and a different game coming. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.b...
Publishers' Relations With The Press ft. Hunter Cooke, Siege.GG & Dot Esports
November 09, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBRecent news came out of Worlds that was not directly related to the showdown between DAMWON KIA and EDward Gaming. Riot Games decided to restrict third party press access to all but a select few for curious, as of now unknown, reasons. Hunter came in heated about it, and of course we obliged him! We discuss what this decision could mean for media members, how its currently being perceived, as well as why this is a bad look for not just Riot Games, but any publisher with control of their espo...
How Esports Should Grow ft. Members of Sheppard Mullin & FTI Consulting
November 05, 2021 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBWelcome in 3 members of a collaborative team from the Sheppard Mullin (https://www.sheppardmullin.com/) law firm and FTI Consulting (https://www.fticonsulting.com/)! This team recently published an extensive white paper report exploring the statistics in esports media rights and how it can grow from its current level. The 3 are: Francesco Di Ianni (https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescodiianni/) from FTI Consulting. Dan Schnapp (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danschnapp/) and Sid Fohrman (https:...
Esportz Network Special Coverage: Esports Re-Rising In A Post-Pandemic Era
October 29, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBA little solo episode for y'all! Just the audience and the host, bringing in points to think about as esports is approaching the post-pandemic era with even bigger potential gains than before. Listen in, to the ramblings of someone who has some idea of what's going on in the industry! Thanks for supporting us! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Po...
OWL/CDL Reviews & Looking To The Future of Esports in North Texas ft. Sean Collins, Dallas Morning News
October 25, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSean Collins, the esports reporter extraordinaire for the Dallas Morning News, returns to the interview! He brings his thoughts on the past few months of esports surrounding the North Texas area as well as how the foundation for this esports hub is being built up. Check out Sean's video breakdowns of stories here, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwp-pFqzwJ2xfgwm1XYZ5GA) and check out his articles for the Dallas Morning News here! (https://www.dallasnews.com/author/sean-collins/) Watch The ...
Esportz Network Special Coverage: Worlds 2021 Quarterfinals Preview ft. VitaniMaru
October 21, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBAs a follow up to our previous special coverage of the Worlds Group Stage, we're joined by Alana Thompson aka VitaniMaru, a freelance esports journalist, to help preview this upcoming Quarterfinal round! We talk about our busted brackets, the upcoming matchups and most importantly, who will win it all? Check out Alana on Twitter @VitaniMaru (https://twitter.com/VitaniMaru) and from there check out her Insta and Twitch streams! Also, be on the lookout for further articles from Vitani! Watch ...
Growing Excitement For Halo Esports Returns ft. Tommy "Lucid" Wilson, Envy Halo
October 18, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBWith Halo Infinite releasing later this year, announcements have been already made regarding its esports events. HCS Kickoff Major in Raleigh, NC will take place in mid-December but Infinite itself drops barely a week before that. Halo professional on Envy Gaming's Halo squad, Tommy Wilson aka Lucid aka Saiyan, joins the program to talk all things Halo. From his beginnings to the downfall of Halo 5 to the increasing excitement for Infinite and the HCS and more! It's a fun conversation you won...
Joining Forces: Wisdom Gaming & Mall of America ft. Nicole Du Cane, VP Sales/Partnerships, Wisdom Gaming
October 14, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBAnnounced earlier today, was the one-of-its-kind partnership you don't see too often. The largest mall in the Western Hemisphere has made it first big splash into esports with a mighty big hand from Wisdom Gaming. Both play a huge part in the entertainment sector of not just the Twin Cities but also the state of Minnesota as a whole. With 40 million annual visitors, Wisdom will have a big audience to join them in their new home. Nicole Du Cane helped broker the partnership and today she helps...
Esportz Network Special Coverage: Worlds 2021 Group Stage Preview
October 11, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB16 teams have come to compete and they all have a chance at winning, but what does the outlook have in store for each group? Allow us to break it down! There's $2.25MM at stake as well as a shot at history. Dynasties could rise and fall by the time the tournament is over. If you need a nitty gritty preview, we have it right here! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute,...
Growing A Streamer Talent Resource Platform ft. Stephen "snoopeh" Ellis, CEO/Co-Founder PipelineGG
October 07, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this day and age, becoming a streamer and content creator can be a diffcult path to navigate. Those that choose to grind through that lifestyle for some semblance of success have little resources to do so. Stephen Ellis, a former LoL Pro known as snoopeh, and his Co-Founder StoneMountain64 have helped develop and grow a fantastic start up known as Pipeline. Through their business streamers-to-be have an abundance of resources at their disposal. From discounts on gear and music, to lectures...
IP & Trademark Law Evolving with Gaming ft. Darius Gambino, Attorney, Saul Ewing
October 04, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe law surrounding intellectual properties and trademarks has quickly seen a shift in how it's been implemented within the gaming hemisphere. Darius Gambino is an attorney from the Saul Ewing firm based out of Philly, specializing in IP and trademark law. He also grew up as a gamer from the 80's and continues to be one as he helps bridge the gap between gaming and the law. He's the host of the Lawyer With Game video series which you can watch here! (https://www.saul.com/node/71382) Follow D...
Belong Gaming Bringing Grassroots Esports To The US ft. Tristan Dougherty, Arena Manager, Pearland Belong
September 30, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBUK based Belong Gaming Arenas, opened their first location in the US earlier this year in Pearland, TX. Tristan Dougherty was there to help open those doors, and he joins the show to talk about his journey into current position. From getting kicked out of his parents' house to becoming a Gears of War pro to becoming the cutting edge in US gaming arenas. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor...
Twitch Trolls, Hate Raids, & The Legal Aspect Of It All ft. Anita K. Sharma of Sharma Law
September 27, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBOver the past 6 months we've seen an increase in targeted hate raids and trolls not just on Twitch but on various other streaming platforms. Anita rejoins the show to talk about the legal options that are available to content creators who have been targeted like minorities and people of different genders and sexual orientations. She also discusses the real impact made by Twitch's actions or inactions, as well as what moves can be made by platforms to protect their creators. Watch The Gamer H...
From Player To Executive & All That It Entails ft. Carlos "ocelote" Rodriguez, CEO G2 Esports
September 23, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBCarlos Rodriguez was at one point one of the best European League of Legends players. When that wasn't enough of a challenge, he pushed forward with an esports organization to satiate his drive. We talk about this journey that the player formerly known as "ocelote" went on, becoming Carlos Rodriguez, CEO of G2 Esports. On top of that future of G2 going to NA, what kind of difficulties lie there? And of course we talk about his pro days on Day of Defeat. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network...
Helping Businesses Reach Into Esports & More ft. Christian Martin of Christian Martin + Associates
September 20, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBChristian Martin is a Project, Product, and Operations specialist, working with a variety of high profile companies and helping them understand the esports space. He'll talk about how at times it can be difficult to see the bigger picture, and highlight the successes he's had along the way. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esport...
Dealing With A Changing Events Ecosystem ft. Justin Rojas, VP of Events, Envy Gaming
September 16, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBBefore the pandemic, Justin Rojas and Envy Gaming were well on their way to dominate venues and spaces in the name of esports across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. But that all changed once the pandemic attacked. Justin helps dissect how he and his team at Envy navigated the rough waters with everchanging circumstances affecting every decision they made. Envy.gg (https://envy.gg/) Follow Justin on Twitter @JustRojas (https://twitter.com/JustRojas) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's n...
Creating Landmark Partnership Deals In Esports ft. Tommy Padula, Head of Partnerships, DarkZero Esports
September 13, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBA 'small-market' esports organization like DarkZero just made major waves by landing the first ever partnership between an esports organization and hotel chain in Las Vegas. Find out how it happened and more, as Tommy Padula, helped broker esports history! DarkZero Esports (https://darkzero.gg/) Follow Tommy on Twitter @EsportTommy (https://twitter.com/EsportTommy) or if you wanna listen to some his musical exploits check out his creative Twitter account MightyTMusic (https://twitter.com/Mig...
From Small Time To Big Time ft. BobbyPoffGaming, Streamer for Envy Gaming
September 09, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBWe were joined by BobbyPoffGaming, a top-tier Warzone streamer with an immense following. He details the path to success he found, albeit it came with an initial price in regards to family. It's a wonderful story, you'll want to listen in! Note: Excuse, some of the language, we took the pleasure of censoring some of it Note 2: At the time of recording, the news regarding Crimsix becoming a RFA, had not dropped Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://yout...
Moving On In Esports To Bigger & Better Things ft. Nick "ThyAshes" Ridgeway, Asst. GM, Complexity Gaming
September 06, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBI first had the opportunity to Nick Ridgeway when he and the Gears of War team he coached were at their peak with OpTic. Since then it has been a time of change for the both of us! Nick recently joined Complexity Gaming as their newest Assistant General Manager, and we talk about his journey to get there from where he started. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Es...
Winning LEC & What To Expect At Worlds? ft. Till Werdermann, Dir. Team Operations/GM, MAD Lions
September 03, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBMAD Lions have done it. They've climbed the mountaintop in Europe and cemented themselves as the best LEC team heading into Worlds 2021! We're joined by the organizations Director of Team Operations and General Manager in Till Werdermann, who was so kind to join us from Madrid,as we ask him about the teams performance throughout the season, expectations going into Worlds, and we did ask him what that travel issues were like surrounding Riot Game's decision to move Worlds from China to Europe....
Anticipation Ahead Of OWL Playoffs ft. "SP9RK1E" & Helen Jang, Dallas Fuel
September 01, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MBWe had the great opportunity to talk 1-on-2 with DPS for the Dallas Fuel SP9RK1E who's excited for the team's 4th trip to Hawaii, and Assistant General Manager Helen Jang, who helped lend her translation skills as well as provided insight to the players behind the scenes. Catch the @DallasFuel (https://twitter.com/DallasFuel) as they make their appearance in the Overwatch playoffs with play-ins starting on this Saturday, September 4th! You can catch all the action on the OWL's YouTube channe...
Improving & Moving Forward in CoD ft. Ryan Oldfield, Asst. Coach/Analyst Toronto Ultra
August 30, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBFrom 2020 into the 2021 season of the Call of Duty League, the Toronto Ultra have seen huge improvements thanks to the cohesiveness within their team. So good in fact they nabbed themselves 2nd place at CoD Champs! Here to talk about the experience and the feelings after the loss to Atlanta FaZe, we welcome in Ultra's Assistant Coach and Analyst for the team, Ryan Oldfield, a former CoD pro himself. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkN...
From Passion To Validation in Content Creation ft. Athena, Content Creator for Envy Gaming
August 26, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAthena is one of the newest content creators signed to Envy Gaming's roster, and she's here to tell the journey. Not just how she signed with Envy but how she managed to go through the ups and downs associated with just starting out streaming, and getting memeified along the way! Feel free to follow Athena on Twitch, (https://www.twitch.tv/athena) Instagram, (https://www.instagram.com/athenaatv/) TikTok, (https://www.tiktok.com/@athena) YouTube, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXW3FevmEK9...