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.
Also check out the Esports Minute, a daily show that informs listeners of the hottest stories of the day.
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Episodes
Developing, Celebrating, And Validating Esports As A Whole ft. Michael Ashford, CEO Esports Awards
August 23, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBEsports is still in its relative infancy but its important that we celebrate and validate content creators, sponsors, organizations, teams, players, and everyone in between. The Esports Awards promises to do all that, whether its a virtual or real-life stage. Michael Ashford talks about the efforts the Awards have undergone since their 2020 iteration to bring to life the 2021 version. On top of that he talks working under the pandemic and working with his brothers! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esp...
Creating A Grassroots Esports Team ft. Jakob "VXVX" Johnson
August 19, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBReally there's only a few cities across the contiguous US where 50% of the population can catch premier or A-tier esports events. The other 50% of the country has to depend on their own grassroots scenes for that esports demand. Jakob Johnson is part of that latter 50%, in the Southeast US! He started LAGr Gaming and does a lot of event coordination for the region on top of that. He talks about starting his organization up in his teen years, the ups-and-downs of managing it, and the overall ...
Return To Fans & CoD Champs Return To LAN ft. Rambo Ray, Head Coach/GM of Dallas Empire
August 16, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBRambo Ray returns to the show to discuss his experience to seeing a crowd at Major V, as well as how he has been preparing his team for the upcoming finale of the CDL 2021 campaign. 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 mthimmig@espo...
DMCAs, Trademarks, And How They Affect Content Creation ft Anita K. Sharma, Entertainment Lawyer
August 12, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBAnita has over 20 years of experience working in the entertainment and media representing a variety of talent, content creators, and companies. Today she'll join us to talk about the landscape surrounding digital media law and how platforms like Twitch and YouTube can and do affect the creators who use their platforms. And a bunch of other stuff in between! Check out her law firm sharmalawpllc.com (https://sharmalawpllc.com/) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Squar...
Creating A Community College Esports Program ft. James Jones, Head Coach of Trinity Valley CC Esports
August 09, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWe often hear about the bigger D1 schools around the nation developing esports programs, almost out of necessity. But rarely do we hear about student anbd staff driven esports programs being built up in our small towns and cities. James Jones created his own version of an esports program at Trinity Valley Community College, where he previously worked in the cafeteria. Seriously, it's an awesome story! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. (https://youtu.be/H2OB...
European Entertainment, Events, Experiences Through Gaming ft. Thomas Fellger, CEO of Veritas Entertainment
August 05, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIt's not easy developing and leading the way when it comes to creating a space for a gaming community but Thomas Fellger and LVL have done exactly that! In the middle of a pandemic to boot! Thomas provides excellent insight into what he looks for when it comes to the latest business opportunities You can visit Veritas Entertainment's webpage here! (https://veritas-entertainment.gg/) LVL can be followed on Twitter @lvlglobal (https://twitter.com/lvlglobal) and you can visit their website (htt...
The Rewarding Road of Partnership Renewals For Esports ft. Adrian Montgomery, Enthusiast Gaming CEO
August 02, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBThe road is not at all rocky for Enthusiast Gaming who sees themselves renewing a huge partnership with energy drink brand G FUEL. Hear Enthusiast Gaming CEO, Adrian Montgomery, discuss this deal and many more as well as giving thoughts on various other esports related projects. We're also best friends, apparently. Who knew? 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, Espo...
A Pillar Of Positivity ft. Michael Hervieux, Valorant Head Coach at Esports Tower
July 29, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBMichael has a very interesting story moving on from a career in the Army to grinding it out and getting a position as a Valorant Head Coach in his local community esports program at Esports Tower. He sits down to give a walkthrough of his career as well as lifting others up, as he once was, through positivity and community. You can follow Michael on various platforms like Twitch.tv, (https://www.twitch.tv/hervmaster) on Twitter @herv_master (https://twitter.com/herv_master) as well as Instagr...
A European University Adds An Esports Education Platform ft. Richard Withers of KAMK
July 26, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBA Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business seems pretty far-fetched for some of us in North America... but over in Finland, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences is trying something different. Esports Development Manager, Richard Withers, joins us to talk about this new venture, one of the first Europe and possibly the world. Feel free to get in touch with Richard about the program by emailing him: [email protected] You can visit the Kajaani University of Applied Sciences website and exp...
New Faces At ESA ft. Tyler Wentz & Ben Collincini, Esports Stadium Arlington
July 22, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThere's new faces leading the way at ESA, so why not meet them and see what one of the biggest stages for esports in North America have to offer? Visit their site here! (https://www.esportsstadium.gg/) And don't forget to follow them on Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/esportsstadium) Instagram, (https://www.instagram.com/esportsstadium/) Twitter, (https://twitter.com/esportsstadium) and Twitch.tv! (https://www.twitch.tv/texasesportsnetwork) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new sh...
Gamifying Brands and Their Marketing Strategies ft. Patrick Womack, CEO of LiveHive
July 19, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBLiveHive is an upcoming business platform that allows for the development of games to specifically help market brands to an audience. Patrick comes on to help explain the concept, how they plan to implement it and his thoughts surrounding brand gamification. Check out their website here. (https://livehive.com/blog) Follow them on LinkedIn, (https://www.linkedin.com/company/livehiveco/) Instagram, (https://www.instagram.com/livehiveco) Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/livehiveco) YouTube, ...
Exploring The Financial Possibilities of Esports ft. Brian J. Esposito, Founder of EIE
July 16, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBBrian J. Esposito has had experience with business in a huge variety of industries and markets, and yet today we'll try to discuss just one. Bet you can guess which! Follow Brian on LinkedIn here! (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjesposito/) And of course visit his holding company's site here! (https://eie.rocks/) 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...
Why Mobile Gaming Is Here To Stay & Grow ft. Paul 'InVerum' Todkill of ESL
July 14, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWe laughed early on at the concept of mobile gaming being taken seriously. But now we have to eat our words. None better to sit down and chow down with than Paul Todkill aka InVerum a caster, commentator, and Product Manager with ESL. He gives some of the most excellent insight into the mobile esport and gaming space and you'll definitely be captivated from beginning to end. Catch him on Twitter @InVerumGaming (https://twitter.com/InVerumGaming) on his personal YouTube channel (https://www.y...
Providing A New Route To An Esports Career ft. Eunice Chen, Founder of EnlightGG
July 12, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBEunice Chen, founder of Enlightgg, comes on to discuss the latest in Enlight's career development platform. 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 ...
The Legalities Surrounding Esports ft. Johnathan Jordan, Esports Attorney
July 08, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBWe rarely hear about the background of setting up agreements, licensing, starting up an esports company even. Johnathan joins in to give his view on those things from his perspective. He talks about everything from player contract negotiations to his own interest in gaming and esports. Feel free to get in touch with Johnathan through his practice page here (https://www.krcl.com/attorney/johnathan-d-jordan/) or connect with him on LinkedIn! As well as follow him on Twitter @DFWesportslaw! (ht...
Building Up Local Communities and Schools ft. Danny Martin, CEO of Esposure
July 05, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBDanny Martin was previously on the program a few years ago, but now he's back with a new venture and new attitude! Listen to him talk about Esposure, the latest company to help out between the crossroads of education and esports. Visit Esposure.gg (https://www.esposure.gg/) for a full overview on the company. Here's where you can check out, and maybe sign up for, their all-virtual Immersion Program. (https://www.esposure.gg/immersion) Check out Esposure on Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com...
Embarking On An Esports Street Tour ft. StreetTacoEater, Delta V Esports Founder
July 01, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIntro Rob Davis aka "StreetTacoEater," an avid gamer since 1978 who moved into the esports industry with aplomb, he loves talking to people and hearing their stories but today he's talking with us and telling us his story. Visit his personal website here. (https://www.streettacoeater.com/) Scroll down to follow any of his social channels. Also feel free to visit Delta V Esports website here. (https://www.deltavesports.com/) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square....
The Best Kept Secret in Esports and Gaming ft. Derek Pew, CEO of Harena Data
June 28, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBHarena Data CEO joins the show to talk about the company's latest ventures within the esports and gaming scenes and how they best connect with businesses and people. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (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 Net...
Esportstalk ft. Tim Krajewski of The Center Ring Podcast
June 25, 2021 18:15 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIt's not often I get to talk in depth about esports as if its a traditional sport. Tim Krajewski of The Center Ring Podcast helps me dissect the past 6 months worth of various esports from CS:GO to Overwatch, and all the respective leagues, teams, and players. Follow Tim on Twitter @PirateMushroom (https://twitter.com/PirateMushroom) as well as @TheCenterRing (https://twitter.com/TheCenterRing)and visit tcr.gg (https://www.tcr.gg/) to catch up with their latest coverage. Watch The Gamer Hou...
The Nitty Gritty of an Esports Betting Start Up ft. Steven Salz, CEO of Rivalry
June 22, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBNews just broke earlier today that Rivalry had raised $22MM in another funding rounds, so of course we had to have their CEO, Steven Salz, to talk about his journey with Rivalry as well as the reason for the rise of esports betting. Visit their website here! (https://www.rivalry.com/) as well as follow them on Twitter @RivalryGLHF (https://twitter.com/RivalryGLHF) We ask that you please bet responsibly. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest w...
Connecting People Through Gaming and Competition ft. Scott Novis Founder of Gametruck and Bravous Esports
June 17, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn our convesation Scott Novis shares his experience and philosophies as it relates to gaming and esports, as well as how isolationist we have become, how the pandemic excacerbated that and the future his companies can help bring forth. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, Colle...
The Business of Predictive Real-Time Fantasy Esports ft. Nick Bucheleres, CEO Grin Gaming
June 14, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThe Founder/CEO/CTO of Grin Gaming, Nick Bucheleres joins us to talk about Grin Gaming, a real time fantasy sports and esports platform where fans win cash by predicting live action events on their screens and compete against each other. Also a special announcement of Grin Gaming's latest venture! Stay tuned to the end to find out! Visit Grin Gaming's site here! (https://www.gringaming.com/) Follow them on Facebook and Twitter @GrinGamingInc (https://twitter.com/GrinGamingInc) and as gringa...
A New Kind of Tournament Platform ft. Trey Christensen FirstBlood.io VP of Growth, CEO of Vast.GG
June 10, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBTrey joins the podcast a year after his debut to discuss the latest happening at Vast.GG but also to discuss the goings-on at FirstBlood a new kind of automated tournament platform for casual/amateur esports enthusiasts and more. Visit FirstBlood on their website, (https://www.firstblood.io/) their Twitter, (https://twitter.com/firstbloodio) and checkout their tournament highlights on their very own YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpS8x8L6Qel7iEQweOSuyA) Also don't forget ...
Fulfilling A Gaming Dream ft. Karen Mendoza, Chief Business Development Officer of Legendary Shift, LLC
June 07, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBKaren Mendoza worked her way up from fresh immigrant of the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980's, to the marketing department of FOX Interactive and her subsequent 15 years at Nintendo of America. Now she's moving towards something with a purpose and a much more fulfilling career path. Today we listen to her journey, as well as the insight she provides to working in the business of games as woman and as a minority. Learn more about Legendary Shift, LLC here! (https://legendaryshift.com/) Fol...
Growing An Esports Company In Today's Environment ft. Adrian Montgomery, CEO of Enthusiast Gaming
June 02, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAdrian Montgomery, CEO of Enthusiast Gaming joins us to talk about the latest growth experienced by Enthusiast Gaming and how they've become one of the largest esports community focused companies in North America. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or...
Moving Forward in the CDL ft. "Rambo Ray" Dallas Empire HC/GM
May 26, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBThe head coach and general manager for the 2020 CDL Champs, Rambo Ray, stops by to talk about the adversity his team has faced this past season, moving past drama, and never fearing a team they face. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (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 Hou...
How the Dallas Fuel Have Become A Recipe For Success ft. Fuel GM TazMo
May 19, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBThat's right, just a few weeks removed from our last conversation, TazMo returns with a May Melee trophy. Hear his thoughts on the win and hear how much work he put into a championship-caliber squad. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (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...
"Save Your Game!" - The Upcoming Red Bull Gaming Podcast ft. Esports Host Frankie Ward!
May 17, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBYou'll know her from any number of esports broadcast presentations, but now she's partnering with Red Bull to bring you a podcast that will delve into the games that made the people you watch play, commentate, or create anything related to games, from industry insiders and more, you'll want to tune into Frankie's new show 'Save Your Game' - the Red Bull Gaming podcast, launching next month which will be available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's n...
Esports Hardware ft. TheTerk, Techtuber Extraordinaire!
May 14, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBWhat's the latest in computer hardware that you need to know if you're an aspiring esports player or even just interested in building your own rig! Follow him on Twitter @TheTerk (https://twitter.com/theterk) and check out his YouTube channel! (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTerk) Here's Terk's Muckrack (https://muckrack.com/theterk) where you can check out his other articles and reviews! Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the...
Preview for the CDL Stage 3 Major! ft. LandO, Caster for the CDL
May 12, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBLandO joins the program to discuss, among other things, all things Call of Duty League! From the outlook of the league to the latest drama to who he thinks will take it all! Follow him on Twitter @LandO (https://twitter.com/lando) Watch the latest Call of Duty League streams here! (https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialMLGCoD) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If y...
What's the Difference Between US & Canadian Esports Scenes? ft. Ben Feferman, CEO of Amuka Esports
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBBen Feferman is the CEO of Amuka Esports, based out of Toronto, Canada, and Team Owner of Parabellum Esports, who are competing in the upcoming Six Invitational. We brought Ben on to discuss an absolute deluge of topics, from his beginnings with Amuka to investing in an esports company, and especially important the differences in all that entails esports between the US and Canadian markets. Follow the org @AmukaEsports (https://twitter.com/AmukaEsports) and their RS6 team @PBLMesports (https...
The Gamer Hour — Alan Bersten, a 6-Season Pro on Dancing with The Stars!
May 06, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBWatch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (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 helps us out a ton! For daily esports news, c...
The Gamer Hour — Houston Texans WR, Chris Conley, talks w/ Travis Cochran
May 04, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWatch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Chris Conley, wide receiver with the NFL's Houston Texans. (https://youtu.be/ymYU8PkjYNA) 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 helps us out a ton! For dail...
Gaming Culture: How Corporations Try to Get Involved ft. Logan McLaughlin, Gaming Ethnographer
April 30, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBGaming has increasingly been seen as mainstream and with it, traditional corporations and companies have been trying to get a foot in the door to an industry with huge potential growth. So who do they go to for the research behind this demographic and more? People like the next guest on the show, anthropologist and gaming ethnographer Logan McLaughlin . Follow him on Twitter @VagrantAnth (https://twitter.com/VagrantAnth) RTA's site here. (https://realtimestrat.com/) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esp...
Upheaving A Team ft. OWL Dallas Fuel General Manager, TazMo
April 26, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBLast season, the Dallas Fuel had a disappointing performance to say the least. Let's talk to the man involved in those decisions that completely reshaped an Overwatch League team from coaching staff to players. Follow the Fuel on Twitter @DallasFuel (https://twitter.com/DallasFuel) and don't forget to catch the team and others in action on the Overwatch League's YouTube channel here! (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAInBL9kUzz1XRxk66v-gw) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show ...
The Rise of Madden Esports ft. Matt Marcou, Sr. Director & Commissioner of Madden Competitive
April 23, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBYes folks, Madden IS an esport! Let's hear from the commissioner of the Madden Championship Series himself, Matt Marcou. Matt has a storied history within gaming and esports, starting back in 2005 with Verge Gaming and his work with Riot Games. Follow Madden Championship Series on Twitter @MaddenLeagueOps (https://twitter.com/MaddenLeagueOps) as well as catch their competitions and events LIVE on their YouTube channel Madden Competitive Gaming (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3oqdEh316Ixw...
The Gamer Hour — Chicago Bear David Montgomery Mauls w/ Travis Cochran
April 21, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBWatch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL running back and Chicago Bear David Montgomery. (https://youtu.be/gumNYZ3JfB0) 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 helps us out a ton! For daily espor...
The Rise of Mental Skills Coaching ft. Mike MacCrory, Director of Mental Skills at Envy Gaming
April 19, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWhat exactly is a Mental Skills Coach/Director? Well listen in as Mental Mike explains what it is and how he made a career of it. Follow the organization on Twitter @Envy (https://twitter.com/Envy) as well as Mental Mike himself @MacMentalSkills (https://twitter.com/MacMentalSkills) Find out how you can Stop AAPI Hate (https://stopaapihate.org/) and report any incidents. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was John Franklin III, Wide Receiv...
An Esports Inspiration ft. Complexity Gaming's FIFA All-Star AlanAvi
April 16, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBHe was forced off a real soccer pitch and into a virtual one, and through perserverance and a competitive mentality, he managed to succeed and do what so few have done before; make a career off playing video games, specifically FIFA. He's current the FIFA champ representing Complexity Gaming Follow Alan on social, starting with his Twitter @AlanAvi_ (https://twitter.com/AlanAvi_) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was John Franklin III, Wid...
The Gamer Hour — Super Bowl Champ TB WR John Franklin III throws down w/ Travis Cochran
April 14, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MBWatch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was John Franklin III, Wide Receiver for the Super Bowl Champions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (https://youtu.be/YZD1ZdRLu-M) 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 he...
Addressing Racism, Big Funding Rounds, and a Special Envy Announcement ft. Adam Rymer, Envy Gaming CEO
April 12, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBAdam Rymer chimes in to talk about the stances taken by Envy Gaming in light of recent racist incidents against its players. Also a big funding round for Envy, so what exactly does that mean? Lastly a special announcement for Envy Gaming, so listen to the end to hear it all! Follow the organization on Twitter @Envy (https://twitter.com/Envy) Find out how you can Stop AAPI Hate (https://stopaapihate.org/) and report any incidents. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by ...
The Bigger Implications Behind CS:GO's Match Fixing Scandals ft. Hunter Cooke of Dot Esports
April 08, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBDot Esports freelancer extraordinaire, Hunter Cooke, talks about the much wider implications of the CS:GO match fixing scandal and it's subsequent investigations by the FBI and ESIC, could Valorant also be affected? Also talking about R6 NAL underway! (Note at time of recording, Playday 4 was occurring.) Follow Hunter on Twitter @diamondbackGG (https://twitter.com/diamondbackGG) and look up his past articles on Dot Esports site here. (https://dotesports.com/author/huntercooke) Watch The Gamer...
The Gamer Hour — Travis Cochran goes 1-on-1 w/ NBA Portland Trailblazer Zach Collins
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBTravis Cochran talks to Zach Collins, an NBA Power Forward who plays for the Portland Trailblazers. Full episode below Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NBA Power Forward, Zach Collins of the Portland Trailblazers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06h8wvpKt_g&t=268s) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach ...
Our Esportz Journey: ft. Natasha Manger & Justin Amin
April 06, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThere's many ways to find work in esports and none of them are always the right, the best, or the only ways! Our guests today will help explain that from their point-of-view as well as explain their roles to their new co-worker. Natasha Manger is the Content Operations Manager of the Esportz Network and you can follow her here (https://twitter.com/Natashajack7) and here (https://www.instagram.com/natashajack/) Justin Amin is the Editor-in-Chief and Team Lead at the Esportz Network and you fo...
The Transition From Sports to Esports, with Sean Collins of the DMN
March 29, 2021 14:30 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSean Collins is one of the first full-time esports beat reporters in the area, and the first from the Dallas Morning News, a prestigious news organization with a historic and legendary sports team. I bring Sean on to discuss his transition from traditional beat reporter at the Manhattan Mercury, to the role he's in today. Follow Sean on twitter @seanzcollins (https://twitter.com/seanzcollins) as well as the rest of the DMN esports team here (https://www.dallasnews.com/esports/) and here (htt...
Introductions Must Be Made! Welcome, New Host Kevin Correa!
March 23, 2021 16:45 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MBHey how y'all doing? Let's get comfortable and get to know each other yeah? Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was XXXX. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) 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 enjo...
The State of Esports Media w/ Adam Fitch (My Final Show as Host)
March 19, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 85.9 MBThis is it, my last show on the Esportz Network Podcast. It's been a blast hosting this show, thank you all for listening. Wanted to leave y'all with one final banger of a podcast. Discussing the state of esports media, the conflicts of interest that exist and how it's evolved post ESPN shutdown with the fantastic Adam Fitch. My next step will be at Nerd Street Gamers. I'm excited to get started and will be doing writing first, then likely expanding to audio / video content following that. Pl...
How Content Creators Have Gained the Power in Esports w/ AFK Creators CEO Matt Woods
March 13, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 74.3 MBThere's been a shift in the balance of power in esports. Now creators hold a ton of leverage as esports organizations become hubs of digital influencers. AFK Creator's Matt Woods joins the show to talk about how his agency is empowering creators, the ongoing shift in esports and the power of the gaming influencer. On a personal note, this is my second-to-last episode of the Esports Network Podcast as I move on to a new role in April. Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in over the la...
Competing in the Championship Gaming Series, The Evolution of Esports Marketing w/ Scott "Boomser" Bednarski
March 05, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 54.1 MBScott Bednarski has been all around the world for esports over the last two decades. On this show we talk about competing in one of esports most infamous competitions, how the 2008 recession impacted the industry and how marketing has evolved over the past decade and a half. Scott is now the Global Marketing Director at Repeat.gg. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSLEPlNgNUNfeo_FeYnGng) If you are ...
The Unique Challenges for Beer Brands in Gaming w/ New Belgium Brewing's Patrick Morgan
March 02, 2021 00:45 - 39 minutes - 59.8 MBOn this episode, Patrick Morgan, Community Manager for the Voodoo Ranger brand under New Belgium Brewing cracks a cold one. We talk about the history of alcohol brands utilizing gaming partnerships, the unique audience requirement that dictates alcohol brands opportunities in gaming and more. Check out New Belgium's 8-bit games I talk about in the intro here. (https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/news/i-would-like-to-play-these-new-belgium-brewing-8-bit-voodoo-ranger-videogames/) Watch The G...