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FGC Philosophy

147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

FGC Philosophy is about leveling up inside and outside the virtual arena. Learning from Fighting Games and the FGC as a whole we can grow together. As a competitive player, I strive to always improve and I want to share that knowledge with others. I also know that what you learn in one area of your life can be applied to other areas of life.

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Hosting My First Fighting Game Tournament at an Esports Arena

April 02, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes - 42.6 MB

I'm still playing catchup! I'm a few episodes behind but here is my latest episode. Recorded March 26. I now have two tournaments under my belt! Anyways, thank you for the support. More episodes to come!

Revisiting My Goals (at age 36)

March 09, 2024 20:04 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MB

It's time to sit down and re-evaluate goals. Let's talk about it.     Editor   https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher   FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr Editor: @Chickenfredo_Yo Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/philocypher Twitter: @ThePhilocypher YouTube: you...

Frosty Faustings Lit a Fire Under My Ass

February 06, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MB

It's been a whole dam month but we're here. New episode, new year, new goals! Let's talk about that. As of recording this, I had just gotten back from Chicago. I went to a "Major" fighting game tournament called Frosty Faustings. I didn't compete, but I went to train and socialize. In this episode, I share my experience and thoughts on the event, and future goals for myself and this podcast.   Editor https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philo...

#130. We predicted these Project L updates

February 06, 2024 03:30 - 49 minutes - 23.3 MB

A few years ago Megamaxstar and I discussed the future of the FGC and Project L. For those who don't know Project L is the codename for the fighting game that Riot is making. Riot is the creator of League of Legends. Megamaxstar joins me once again to talk about the new updates to Project L that drop last week! We watch the video diary and discuss the future of fighting games.   Project L Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KalbPq3Ic4 Editor   https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo ...

WMU Esports Season Has Begone! I have some topics to discuss

September 16, 2023 17:01 - 21 minutes - 17 MB

Hello all,   It's been a hectic month so far, but a good one. The start of the semester has started which means college esports has also started! I share my updates and goals and Street Fighter 6 updates. SF6 Updates - Road to Mastery Hit Diamond with Jamie Studying various content creators and applying the lessons Taking notes Improving execution   Collegiate Esports Tryouts:   Share insights into the tryout process for collegiate esports teams. Discuss the criteria and qualitie...

#132. A New Semester a New Journey in Esports

September 15, 2023 01:21 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

Not sure how this got unlisted but I'm re-uploading this one. Life Updates Done with PT for now Seeing a chiropractor Playing Pickle Ball Trying to make time for TKD   WMU Esports Updates Tryouts for Varsity Advising the club Internship Program Upcoming Events

#131. Baulders Gate 3 Is Shattering Expectations!

August 20, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MB

Baldurs Gate has been out for a while now and I can't believe the discussion happening right now. Some are saying that this game is so good that we should NOT expect other developers to make games this good! I get into this topic, explain the general discussion and get into my own opinion.   Let's do this.   Editor   https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtu...

#129. Sometimes Goals Take Longer Than You’d Like | Street Fighter 6 Progress

July 20, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

I've been doing my best to work on making consistent content around street fighter 6. I've truly been enjoying the game, and want to get more consistent with my content. This episode is part of that journey. I hope you enjoy!   Editor   https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - http://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher   FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM   KZ...

#128. Honing Skills, Rising Higher: My Pursuit of Excellence in Street Fighter 6

July 09, 2023 16:21 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MB

My journey to mastery on Street Fighter 6 has been a slow one, but not unproductive. In this episode, I reflect on my journey so far. I also discuss the specific goals I want to hit along my road to mastery. It's easy to forget that success is about the journey, not the destination. This series is helping me to stay humble and to work hard.   Here are my current Street Fighter 6 goals Improve my hit-confirms Improve my overall knowledge and understanding of execution. Improve my charact...

#127. Road to Victory: Exploring Street Fighter 6’s Battle Plan and Embracing the Warrior Within

June 19, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 14.4 MB

This week's episode discusses my early goals for Street Fighter 6. This is a shorter one but I plan to have some great follow-ups on this journey.   Thank you as always for your continued support!   Best,   Tavian "The Philocypher" Napier   Editor https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - HTTP://patreon.com/philocypher   https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher   www.youtube.com/thephilocypher    FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord....

126. Leveling Up at Combo Breaker 2023: My Journey at Combo Breaker 2023 and Future Endeavors

June 06, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Hello, In this episode of FGC Philosophy, join me as I delve into the exhilarating world of Combo Breaker 2023. As the assistant director of esports and arena at Western Michigan University, I share my firsthand experiences as an attendee, competing in my last ever Street Fighter V major, and the feelings I experience during the event. From discussing the essence of Combo Breaker and its significance in the fighting game community to sharing personal highlights from past events, I'll try to...

#125. How Street Fighter V helped me get my dream job | Good-bye Street Fighter V

June 02, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Street Fighter 6 is upon us and it's time to say good-bye to Street Fighter 5. This game has had a huge impact on my career and I want to share that story with you on this week's episode of FGC Philosophy.   Links   Editor https://twitter.com/Chickenfredo_Yo   Support me on Patreon - HTTP://patreon.com/philocypher https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https:/...

#124. Cracked Betas and College Esports: The Good, the Bad, and the Banned

May 17, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 24.7 MB

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the FGC Philosophy podcast! Today, we have two exciting topics that we'll be discussing, so buckle up and get ready for an entertaining and informative episode.   "Hey, it's Tavian “The Philosopher” Napier, and as the assistant director of esports and arena at Western Michigan University, I've been lucky enough to turn my passion for gaming into a career. I organize and produce tournaments, I've competed in fighting game tournaments, and I've even t...

#123. Hosting Back to Back Esports and My Fighting Game Future

April 24, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MB

It's been a long week but I've survived! This weekend I had to host back-to-back events on the same day, leading to a 12+ hour day! The first event is a grade school Rocket League tournament and an academy awards-eque event. The Rec-cademies were for the student staff of the Student Recreation Center, the department my job is under.   I also discuss my future in fighting games and how I'm currently feeling. I've had some time to reflect on what I want out of fighting games. There's much mo...

#122. Another Trophy for Western Michigan University Esports

April 17, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MB

Welcome to FGC Philosophy, I'm Tavian "Philosopher" Napier, and this is the place where we level up inside and outside the virtual arena. In today's episode, I am excited to share my experience of competing in a tournament at Bethel University in South Bend, Indiana. We had teams for both Overwatch and Rocket League, and I want to talk about what I learned, how the tournament went, and just my overall experience. I think it's important to reflect on what we go through and share our learnings...

#121. Focus

March 27, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MB

Hey all,   This episode is I'm taking time to reflect on my focus and dealing with Attention Deficit Disorder. I don't see ADD as some sort of "death sentence". Yes, it IS hard to focus at times, but I've learned over the years that I can improve my focus. I don't have to let ADD dictate what I'm doing or thinking at any given moment. I still have much more to speak on in the future, but for now, please enjoy this episode.   Thanks,   Tavian "Philocypher Napier   Links Support me on...

#120. The Future of the FGC is Looking Bright w/ Special Guest Kensou

March 12, 2023 20:54 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

Welcome to the podcast! Today, we have Kenso, a content creator, fighting game enthusiast, and streamer joining us. In this episode, we're discussing the latest news in the fighting game community (FGC) and what it means for the future of the FGC. Kenso is a Twitch and YouTube Partner, CapcomUSA content creator, and can be found on YouTube and Twitch as Shinkensou. He's a Fighting Game Professor and Guilty Gear Historian, and you can reach him at [email protected]. We start off by talki...

#119. I Hosted a Collegiate Rocket League Tournament: Here’s What I’ve Learned.

March 07, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 39.6 MB

Welcome to FGC Philosophy! In this episode, Tavian "The Philosopher" Napier discusses his recent experience organizing a Rocket League Invitational Collegiate tournament. He shares some of the key takeaways he learned from the planning and leading up to the event, marketing, expenses, budgeting, and communication with staff and other teams. Tavian also highlights the importance of clear communication with staff and setting boundaries when accommodating other teams. Tavian shares how budgeti...

#118. What The Last of Us means for future video game movies

February 20, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

Hey all,   Been under the weather lately. When I recorded this I was still feeling horrible, but as I type these show notes I'm feeling words better! SPOILER WARNING!!! This episode is dedicated to The Last of Us, a TV show on HBO based on popular video games of the same title. I talk about my over all thoughts on the show and what it could mean for future video game adaptations.   Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Philocypher   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhil...

#117. Reflecting on my Rocket League coaching approach

February 16, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MB

Last episode we discussed the success of the varsity Rocket League team qualifying for the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL). This week I want to continue the conversation about the Rocket League team, my job as a coach, and some of the successes along the way. I want to go deeper into what I want as a coach, who I want to be as a coach, and how I want to be perceived as a coach.   Hello and welcome to FGC philosophy. My name is Tavian the philosopher Napier and this is where we level up ins...

116#. My Rocket League Team Qualified for the Biggest Collegiate RL Tournament!

January 31, 2023 23:45 - 27 minutes - 63.9 MB

We've got a Huge win for WMU Esports! Intro I’ve got some big news I want to talk about today. It’s something I’m still in shock about. For context, lately, I’ve been struggling with imposter Syndrome. It’s made it difficult to better myself and reach new goals in my health and career. Despite that, I want to celebrate a major victory. Today I'm going to be talking about Western Michigan University's Esports program specifically rocket league.   Hello and welcome to FGC Philosophy my nam...

#115. A conversation w/pro Street Fighter V player CLG ChrisCCH

January 23, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 83 MB

ChrisCCH is a professional Street Fighter V player that plays on team CLG. He's a raising star in the pro Street Fighter Scene. I had the chance to sit and talk with him about his time at Street Fighter League, traveling the world, and much more. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - ChrisCCH discusses getting into fighting games. 1:53 - ChrisCCH talks about how pro esports has changed his life. 4:05 - Balancing college and profession Street Fighter V. 6:50 - ChrisCCH's experience on Street F...

#114. Setting New Year’s Resolutions in 2023

January 04, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MB

Hello all,    Hope you had a great holiday vacation! I'm back on the grind and here's my first episode of the year. I'm working on being more dedicated to my craft this year. Slowly putting the pieces back together. Thank you all for your support.   More to come!

#108. Why do people quit Fighting Games? w/ Exstacy

January 03, 2023 18:11 - 1 hour - 177 MB

Intro Today we get to know another member of the FGC.  But before that I have updates! Let's jump right into them!   Esports Updates As many of you know I started my salary position  again at WMU Lots of stress relief, but now I have to focus! I stepped down from my duties at Albion Edward Cleland Event Register here: https://wmich.edu/events/69513 WMU Rocket League Team Made it to playoffs and ranked 3rd play NEU first What I'm Listening to Overtaken Online Free trial of audib...

#113. Top 8 Most Influential Books

December 07, 2022 01:29 - 45 minutes - 105 MB

This episode is all about the books! I was asked what other books I recommend outside of the Art of Learning (a book I talk about OFTEN) so I compiled a list of the most influential books for me. Thanks to @TheSikThSenSE for the recommended topic   BOOK LINKS BELOW   Recommended Reading Mastery. by Robert Greene   The Inner Game of Tennis by: Timothy Gallway   The Alchemist by: Paulo Coelho   The First 20 Hours by: Josh Kaufman   The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz   Start...

#112. Reflecting on my growth | Stream of consciousness

December 01, 2022 00:47 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MB

Hey all, During this episode, I took time to sit down and think about a topic on my mind for a while. This is straight off the top of my head, no notes, no prep, just me alone with my thoughts. Let me know your thoughts.   Thank you,   Philocypher   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of audible g...

#111. A conversation with Edward Cleland

November 22, 2022 01:15 - 39 minutes - 90 MB

As promised here is my conversation with Edward Cleland!   I hope you enjoy   If you want to know more about Edward check the links below. https://www.mindbodyesports.com/ https://twitter.com/MindBodyEsports Panel Event: https://wmich.edu/events/69513   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month of aud...

#110. The Biggest live event yet AND WMU Varsity goes to Columbus for Finals

November 16, 2022 03:03 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MB

It's been a long weekend so I'm going to get right into it! This week we talked about what I think is the most significant event I've done so far. I've wanted to be a public speaker and feel like I've found my Niche. I hosted, produced, and planned a Keynote presentation. The main guest was a person named Edward Cleland, a practitioner of health and wellness. Then, the next day I had to drive to Columbus for a 1-day tournament with my varsity Rocket League team. This episode is about those ...

#109. Big events happening this week!

November 07, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 29.6 MB

Hello all,   This week is packed so I'm putting out a shorter episode to let you know what's happening. I've got two significant events this week. The first is the Individual Performance and Optimization keynote with Edward Cleland this Friday. Then immediately after that, I'm traveling with the WMU Rocket League team to Columbus for the finals. The team made it to the top 4 so we have an in-person tournament to compete in.   I'ma bit of a nervous wreck but once this week is over I can r...

#107. What Project L could mean for the Fighting Game Community

October 24, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

Hello all! We are back with another episode. Megamaxstar is back to talk about Project L, Riot's upcoming Fighting game title. Of course, we had to theorize and wonder about the game as a whole, and what it would mean for the FGC.   Conversation starts at 2:30   Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Discord - https://discord.gg/7EsnZNr   For a free month o...

#106. I have my dream job in esports.....again! A new chapter of my life begins

October 19, 2022 20:43 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

One chapter of my life is closing in another one is opening.  My life since the pandemic has been rough. There have been highs and lows, challenges I have taken on, and some challenges I've failed. I have to continue to improve but let me not get ahead of myself... Hello and welcome to FGC Philosophy my name is Tavian "Philocypher" Napier I am an esports coach, event organizer, program coordinator and so much more. This episode is a short one to clear the air on some things that have bee...

#105. I went to LCS Finals and got a backstage tour!

October 03, 2022 20:19 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MB

After a long break, I'm finally back! This episode was supposed to be out weeks ago but due to unforeseen financial issues my money needed to go elsewhere. It's unfortunate and somewhat embarrassing but that's the truth.   Anyway, as the title says, I got to go to LCS (League Championship Series) and even got a backstage tour of the arena. For those who don't know, LCS is the USA final for the League of Legends. A while back I reached out to Riot and asked for free tickets and they obliged...

#104. Going to LCS!!! Also, people on Facebook are crazy!

September 06, 2022 02:03 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MB

Hey all!   It's been such a busy few weeks for me in the esports world. That said I took some time to record a short episode. For a bit of backstory, I tend to avoid Facebook, but every now and then I'll respond to a post. I enjoy debating political/social topics from time to time. In this particular instance though, things went very right.   I made what I thought was a fairly tame response and somehow this person went off. After his response, I had to just record a video instead because...

FGCP Quicky. Life and career updates

August 28, 2022 02:51 - 18 minutes - 41.2 MB

Hello all,   The stress levels are rising, but so am I to the occasion. I'm reaching a very pivotal moment in my career. I can't share all the details but in this quick episode, I talk about what's been going on in my life. I have more episodes on the way!   Thank you all.

#103. Project L updates and Brian F speaks up about frame data

August 09, 2022 00:04 - 47 minutes - 43 MB

I'm excited to be discussing more FGC-related topics this week. Project L (Riot's upcoming fighting game) has updates that I'm excited to talk about, and Brian F put out a great video discussing frame data. I break down these videos and share my thoughts on these topics.   Thank you for your patience as I sort out my career. Things have been stressful and have taken most of my attention. That said, I've promised myself I'd keep putting out content.   Social Media https://twitter.com/The...

102. I went to the Black Wallstree Massacre Museum and a Haulocost museum in one weekend, DNF Duel First Impressions, and more

July 05, 2022 19:26 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Hello all and Happy 4th of July!   Life has been busy and hectic, so my wife and I decided to go on vacation to Dallas for a concert. We made it a road trip and saw a few sites along the way to and from Dallas.   In this episode, I discuss two locations, in particular, The Holocaust Museum, and the Black Wallstreet Massacre Memorial and museum. This episode gets a big heavy as I talk about some of these topics passionately, but hopefully, it still comes off in a productive manner.   So...

#101. High School Esports Summer Camps, I’m going on Vacations, and Street Fighter 6 First Impressions

June 20, 2022 21:56 - 36 minutes - 82.7 MB

Esports summer camps are once again on the way! I'm super excited to be able to be doing it once again. I share details about the upcoming camps in this week's episode of FGC Philosophy. I also talk about my first impressions of the new Street Fighter VI gameplay. Lastly, I'll discuss my vacation coming up at the end of this week! My wife and I are headed to Texas for some much-needed R&R. When I get back I'll be prepping for summer camps and getting ready for the fall semester.   As alway...

100. 100th Episode Special! Esports Career Updates, Esports Summer Camps, Upcoming Events, Defining Company Culture, Reflecting on FGC Philosophy

June 14, 2022 01:10 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

Hey all!   Thank you for 100 episodes! I have several topics that I discuss in this episode, most of them reflective. I want to talk about workplace culture. This will be an introduction to the topic rather than a complete idea.  Culture can be a huge factor in the productivity of a company. With ambiguous culture, it's easier to be confused about one's duties, where they stand with the company, or where morals lie.   Show notes will be light for this episode. Still trying to get that ...

99. Gator Melon St. Ambrose University Rocket League Coach Gets Philosophical

June 06, 2022 22:30 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

Hello all! We're back with another episode and another conversation with a guest. This episode's guest is Gatormelon, the Rocket League coach for St. Ambrose University. I met him at the previously mentioned tournament, Battle at the Barn, in Indiana. Had a very cool conversation with him at the event, and wanted to continue that conversation.   Full disclosure, some of the audio from the beginning of the conversation wasn't recoverable so the conversation kicks off with Gatormelon talkin...

97. Updates on my collegiate esports career

May 18, 2022 17:17 - 38 minutes - 89 MB

Hey all,   I'm not sure what I did but I've had some intense neck/back pain the last few days. I wasn't able to hit my Monday deadline, but I feel it was a valid reason. I'm disappointed with the outcome but not stressing myself out about it. This episode is purely esports talk on the collegiate level. Of course, I go on my tangents but the main topics are what's going on at Albion College and Western Michigan University. There's a bunch of stuff I'm getting ready for and I'm both nervous...

#95.College Esports, Bendix Arena, Cloud 9 updates, and taking home trophies

May 18, 2022 17:17 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MB

Last week I went to the Bendix Arena in South Bend, Indiana. Western Michigan University's Esports teams were invited to an invitational tournament against 3 other schools, and I talk about the experience. One of my jobs is Esports Coordinator/Head Coach of Western Michigan University, and as such I went with the teams to oversee the students. It was a two-day event and the teams competed in Rocket League, Overwatch, League of Legends, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. -----------------------...

#98. Battle at the Barn: Collegiate and High School Tournament

May 09, 2022 21:50 - 40 minutes - 92.8 MB

Hey all! As soon as I got back from Battle at the Barn I've been sick! I also lost the rest of my voice as I was recording this video. All that said I had a great time. Battle at the Barn was a multi-game tournament hosted in Indiana. I went with Albion College as the Rocket League Coach. This episode is all about that event!   Main topic starts at 4:41   What I'm listening to on Audible: The Inner Game of Tennis by W Timothy Gallwey. It was recommended to me by GatorMelon from St Ambr...

#96. Getting Philosophical with Zaferino

April 18, 2022 14:43 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Hi All,   Happy Easter to those who celebrated and hello everyone. I'm back with another episode and I'm excited about this one! I was able to speak with Zaferino, a content creator, competitor, and coach for Street Fighter V. We get into a philosophical discussion about improvement, mindset, and much more. As always Timestamps are down below if you want to get right to the main topic!   Conversation with Zaferino starts at 13:46 Thanks,   Philocypher   Timestamps 0:00 - Start 01:...

FGCP Quickly #2. MBS, SNK, and Accusations of Racism

April 11, 2022 20:41 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Hey all,   Still working on an upcoming episode with Zaferino, but while I'm editing that episode I wanted to put out this short episode discussing Muhammad Bin Salman and his acquisition of the majority share of SNK, a game development studio best known for games like Metal Slug, Fatal Fury, and King of Fighters   As always I'd love to know your thoughts in the comments section! Thank you all for the support and I'll see you next week!   Philocypher ----------------------------------...

#94. Tier List Don’t Matter?! Also Huge Street Fighter Updates

March 28, 2022 20:01 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Hello all! In this episode, I go into detail about the Valorant and Rainbow 6 tournament we hosted at our esports arena at Western Michigan University. I ran directed production and assisted in the planning of the event as a whole.  Link to stream here - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1430512141   Last week we did a 2-part tournament in the FGC Quicky episode I talked about day 2, and my experience at GVSU (Link to episode Here). I've been getting better about having topics at the ready, ...

#91. Esports updates and the FGC is too woke?

March 27, 2022 02:30 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Hi All!   Back with another episode, working on finding that format that really fits my style. In this episode, I get personal and share my progress thus far with some of the organizations I'm working with. I also get into a recent topic discussed by the FGC. Is the FGC getting too woke? Let's discuss.   Thanks again to the supporters! More episodes are on the way!   Show Notes   0:00 - Intro 01:25 - Books I'm listening too What am I currently reading Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 4) ...

FGC Quicky #1. I went to Grand Valley State University’s Esports Venue

March 22, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 38.9 MB

Hey all,   Editing is taking longer than expected! It will be out soon. In the meantime, I recorded a short supplemental episode. This episode is my impression of the GVSU Esports Lab. This weekend WMU Esports Teams competed in a 5 game grudge match to compete for a "traveling trophy". I hope you enjoy!   As a side note, I'm really dead set on trying to get more episodes out. The Goal is 4 episodes a month. I've learned I need to ask for help more often, so I ask that if this podcast has...

#89. Working in Collegiate Esports: Where I‘m at now.

March 15, 2022 17:35 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Hi all and Happy holidays! I've been under the weather the last few days and even lost my voice shortly after recording this episode.   Show notes are going to be minimal as my brain just can't seem to process much right now.   But the most important thing is thank you all and I hope you have a great holiday season! Social Media https://twitter.com/ThePhilocypherTwitter - @ThePhilocpher www.youtube.com/thephilocypher  FGC Philosophy Discord - https://discord.gg/KfDZBrM KZOO FGC Disco...

#93.The unfun part of working in esports

March 14, 2022 19:41 - 1 hour - 138 MB

The consistent content creator is consistent!   In this episode, we discuss the unfun part of esports. The stuff we sometimes don't bother to talk about but can be important to furthering your career in esports. I also discuss some personal updates with me and my journey Timestamps in the description! Thank you all for your support!    Please enjoy,   The Philocypher   Show Notes 01:29 - A Special Thank you To my new patreons https://www.patreon.com/Philocypher 2:11 - Thank you...

#90. How to manage anger when playing video games.

February 16, 2022 18:23 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MB

This episode was inspired by someone who posted the question in our KZOO FGC discord.   Support me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Philocypher Subscribe to my YT channel! : https://www.youtube.com/thephilocypher   Bookshelf Free Trial to Audible: www.taviannapier.com/audible Gief's Gym 3rd edition: www.taviannapier.com/giefsgym3   My Gear Camera: http://amzn.to/2ochLMM Microphone: http://amzn.to/2p1olKZ   Online Tournaments - www.taviannapier.com   Social Links: ...

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