Tech Girl Talks
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to Tech Girl Talks. A Just Chatting stream and podcast that jumps into topics of interest around esports and gaming. The show is scripted, hosted, and created by Sam Wright who is an international esports shoutcaster and gaming/tech content creator based in South Africa. Sam has hosted numerous esports competitions in South Africa and internationally. These include the big ones like desk hosting and interviewing for PUBG Europe League 2019, Hosting Nintendo Splatoon 2, and Super Smash Bro Ul.
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FEED THE TROLLS EP 12: G2's Wild Move: Snax In, hooXi Out ft Thorin & voocsgo
July 11, 2024 07:55 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBhooXi is out and.. Snax is in? WTF. G2 announced Snax as IGL for their CS team, joining new signing malbsMd. In this episode of Feed The Trolls @vooCSGO joins @Thooorin and I to try figure out what the hell the G2 management were thinking. We chat about Snax and his impressive past playing career, the potential of malbs and how it might all fall to pieces in this new roster. We touch on the role overlaps, fantasize about how this might work and turn the spotlight on Tax. Here's links t...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 11: Can MOUZ win the Perfect World Shanghai Major? ft Thorin & Dempz
July 05, 2024 08:01 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe're not talking about Snax, G2 or HooXi for this one. Instead we're taking about MOUZ! @KingDempz joins @Thooorin and I to discuss the performance of MOUZ in 2024 so far. Despite their success and consistent performance MOUZ are often overlooked in conversations about the best teams in Counter-Strike. The team is young and talented but seem to struggle on the big stage and have a reputation for choking in arena match ups. We explore MOUZ's approach to developing young talent through t...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 10: Team Liquid drops cadiaN, skullz & zews. What next? Ft YNk & Thorin
June 27, 2024 08:18 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAt the start of 2024 Team Liquid's lineup of YEKINDAR, NAF, skullz, Twistzz and cadiaN seemed to be a winner. A few months in rumblings began that IGL cadiaN was on his way out and fans were surprised... and a little bit shocked. Fast forward to the player break: cadiaN is gone, skullz is heading to FURIA and coach zews has been let go as well. YNk joins @Thooorin and I to talk about what went wrong at Liquid and how (more like if) they can fix this before the next Major... or if fans nee...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 9: Does S1mple return to NAVI & can they win another Major? Ft Thorin & Pimp
June 25, 2024 10:06 - 1 hour - 60 MBNAVI's decision to form an international roster around a year ago was met with some concern. The team faced language barriers and cultural differences. With the move to CS2 NAVI also saw super star S1mple take a break which raised concerns about the future. However, despite most people labelling it a "fluke" NAVI's CS team would go on to win the 2024 PGL Copenhagen Major. In this episode of Feed The Trolls @Thooorin and I are joined by @PimpCS2 to discuss this line up, the expectations ...
CHALLENGED: ESL Challenger Jönköping 2024 AFTER with DarfMike & TechGirlZA
June 20, 2024 07:36 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBComplexity wins the whole damn thing. Du Preeh pops off for Falcons. The Aurora manager shouts insults at ELiGE... @Darfmike and I have got together to chat about all the best bits of ESL Challenger Jönköping 2024 and to see how our predictions panned out from the BEFORE video we did. We'd love to hear if your predictions panned out as well so be sure to let us know in the comments. 0:00 Introduction 02:19 Behind the Scenes at ESL Challenger & broadcast team dynamics 04:02 Complexity's ...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 8: Valve's CS2 Major Rulebook Changes ft Thorin & messioso
June 14, 2024 07:42 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBAt the end of May 2024 Valve announced some changes to the qualification and regional slot distribution for the Shanghai Major being hosted by Perfect World at the end of the year. The trolls were not impressed with the European, North American and South American open qualifiers for the RMRs being done away with... but it made little sense because the changes seemed... positive maybe? Complexity's CS General Manager & well known scene figure messioso joins @Thooorin & myself to chat about...
CHALLENGED: ESL Challenger Jönköping 2024 BEFORE with DarfMike & TechGirlZA
June 12, 2024 08:27 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis is a new Counter-Strike series called CHALLENGED. DarfMike and I realised we work the same events but never get to work together, so we made a thing so we could. CHALLENGED is a series focused around the ESL Challenger Events for 2024. We’ll do a pre and post event video showcasing what to expect from the teams competing and then what we got wrong about those expectations. The first episode is ESL Challenger Jönköping Part 1. In it we share some war… we mean work, stories and give ou...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 7: G2's CS2 problems and how to fix them. Ft Thorin & Moses
June 09, 2024 14:08 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBAfter months of question marks concerning their performance, G2 beat Vitality in the finals of IEM Dallas 2024, with a stand in. HooXi is attending his sister’s wedding, Major winner Stewie2K who hasn’t competed in ages, stands in. The final is arguably the best CS2 final of the year. So where to go for G2 now? Were the pundits like Kassad who called for HooXi’s head correct? Should the IGL be removed from the lineup? Is Niko’s career about to shift towards IGLing much like Dev1ce? Can m0...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 6: The (not so) super team Falcons & why it isn't working. Ft. Thorin & Kassad
May 28, 2024 06:16 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBTeam Falcons was meant to be the incredible Counter-Strike super team. Rumours flowed as Falcons was touted as the Saudi Arabian CS2 team with deep pockets and a list of legendary players were linked with signing to the organisation after they announced Major winning coach Zonic had agreed to move to Falcons from Team Vitality. However, the lineup never materialised and now the team consisting of Snappi, Magisk, maden, du Preeh and Sunpayus appears to be struggling. So what is wrong with Te...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 5: Will dev1ce as IGL for Astralis work? Ft Thorin & SPUNJ
May 21, 2024 11:26 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThe Heroic Astralis drama that dominated social media and HLTV forums started a soap opera in competitive counter-strike. Stavn and Jabbi joined Astralis to create a “super team” which never got off the starting line. Recently, the Danish move was to drop IGL BlameF and announced that multiple Major winning MVP dev1ce would take up IGL duties. The announcement was met with shock and concern by the CS trolls. However, a few top tournaments in the small sample size would point towards this… w...
Entertainment & production value in the business of gaming & esports in South Africa
May 13, 2024 15:55 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis is a special short series dissecting the Business of Gaming and Esports in South Africa. Hosted by Sam “Tech Girl” Wright, an esports broadcaster and desk host who was raised in South Africa but now works primarily in Europe on Counter-Strike events, the series targets agencies and business people looking to enter the gaming and esports space in South Africa. It is a unique and developing market littered with potholes - which Sam attempts to showcase and also help your business avoid. ...
South African Gaming Content Creators & Streamers role in the business of gaming & esports
May 13, 2024 14:40 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis is a special short series dissecting the Business of Gaming and Esports in South Africa. Hosted by Sam “Tech Girl” Wright, an esports broadcaster and desk host who was raised in South Africa but now works primarily in Europe on Counter-Strike events, the series targets agencies and business people looking to enter the gaming and esports space in South Africa. It is a unique and developing market littered with potholes - which Sam attempts to showcase and also help your business avoid. ...
Tournament Organisers and how they fit into the business of gaming & esports in South Africa
May 13, 2024 14:27 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThis is a special short series dissecting the Business of Gaming and Esports in South Africa. Hosted by Sam “Tech Girl” Wright, an esports broadcaster and desk host who was raised in South Africa but now works primarily in Europe on Counter-Strike events, the series targets agencies and business people looking to enter the gaming and esports space in South Africa. It is a unique and developing market littered with potholes - which Sam attempts to showcase and also help your business avoid. ...
The local landscape for the business of gaming & esports in South Africa
May 13, 2024 14:11 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThis is a special short series dissecting the Business of Gaming and Esports in South Africa. Hosted by Sam “Tech Girl” Wright, an esports broadcaster and desk host who was raised in South Africa but now works primarily in Europe on Counter-Strike events, the series targets agencies and business people looking to enter the gaming and esports space in South Africa. It is a unique and developing market littered with potholes - which Sam attempts to showcase and also help your business avoid. ...
Gaming Marketing Agencies & the business of gaming & esports in South Africa
May 13, 2024 13:44 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThis is a special short series dissecting the Business of Gaming and Esports in South Africa. Hosted by Sam “Tech Girl” Wright, an esports broadcaster and desk host who was raised in South Africa but now works primarily in Europe on Counter-Strike events, the series targets agencies and business people looking to enter the gaming and esports space in South Africa. It is a unique and developing market littered with potholes - which Sam attempts to showcase and also help your business avoid. ...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 4: Can FURIA's CS2 team be saved? Ft Thorin & Mauisnake
May 10, 2024 08:04 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThere was once a time when FURIA’s Counter-Strike team was the best of the best when it came to Brazilian CS. But since the transition to CS2 it has been a bit of a hot mess. The benching of IGL arT led to a tell all live stream spilling tea on the general operations and management without the team and FURIA co-owner Akkari has been adding his own voice to discussions around the team and what is going on, doing an interview on Gaules stream and suggesting the idea of an international coach....
FEED THE TROLLS EP 3: Why is Dust2 back in the CS2 map pool? Ft Thorin & STYKO
May 03, 2024 08:47 - 51 minutes - 47 MBValve announced that Dust2 is now back in the competitive map pool for CS2 with Overpass being removed. @STYKO joins @Thooorin & Sam to hate on Vertigo (lies, he's positive the whole way through) and discuss the impact Dust2 will have on pro level CS2 moving forward. 0:00 Intro 00:51 Dust2 & powdered eggs 02:18 STYKO's reaction to Dust2 inclusion in the map pool 03:14 Thorin's take on Dust2's return 06:55 Why would Valve drop Overpass? 11:54 Will Dust2 bring more viewers to compet...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 2: donk versus m0NESY? Ft. Thorin & launders
April 26, 2024 07:41 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBOn the second episode of Feed The Trolls @launders joins @Thooorin and myself to get to the bottom of the m0NESY vs donk debate. m0NESY is arguably one of the best players in Counter-Strike but donk's rookie performance at IEM Katowice 2024 was exceptional and he has the potential to be one of the greatest riflers in Counter-Strike history. Both players face pressure and high expectations and we discuss their potential to become the best in the world as well as their roles as AWPer and ...
FEED THE TROLLS EP 1: Is HooXi the right IGL for G2? Ft. Thorin & NER0
April 19, 2024 13:01 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBOn this episode of Feed The Trolls, Sam & @Thooorin are joined by HLTV's NER0 to discuss whether HooXi is the right IGL for G2. G2's consistent playoff appearances are not enough for this team and a lot of the internet likes to blame HooXi as IGL. Will replacing HooXi solve G2's problems? And if he remains what needs to change in the team? 00:00 Feed The Trolls 01:05 G2's current performance 06:10 What makes a good IGL? 12:24 Good vibes 13:56 Who are you replacing HooXi with? 22:04 What...
SPECIAL: Was NAVI winning the CS2 Major a fluke?
April 12, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBI had a chance to interview esports organisation NAVI's Performance Coach Urszula "Xirreth" Kimczak about the organisation's Counter-Strike team's win at the first ever CS2 Major. Talking points include: 01:46 The moment NAVI won 01:46 the feeling in the moment that NAVI won the Major - reactions from the team & backroom staff. 03:30 not being the favourites for the Major. Was it easier or harder on the team? 07:11 jL's social media personality and how it impacts his game as well as how Al...
S4 Episode 10: The Esports Corporate Azin Alikhani
October 05, 2023 07:12 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBAzin Alikhani was born and raised in Iran. She has gone on to become the Country Head for Africa for ASUS Open Platform Business Group and is also the ASUS Regional Marketing Director for the Middle East and Africa region. The tenacity and drive it takes for a woman to rise up the corporate ranks in an IT company is something impressive but more so when you consider the country of Azin’s birth. In this episode we chat a bit about the corporate nature of her job, her love for gaming and espo...
S4 Episode 9: Esports Production Niklas Kronquist
September 28, 2023 09:07 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBI really wanted to have Niklas on the podcast this season because not only is he able to give some valuable insight into work behind the cameras for esports broadcasts, but he has also built a successful esports business from the ground up. Black Molly Entertainment is a Swedish and European esports staple and has had a hand in some incredible broadcasts. I wanted him to share his knowledge not only about the inner workings of esports productions but also what it takes to build a scalable a...
S4 Episode 8: Talent Manager Mosawer Tokhi
September 21, 2023 09:09 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBWhat exactly is a talent manager? I speak to freelance talent manager Mosawer Tokhi, better known as Mo, to find out what exactly is required when it comes to looking after and assisting esports broadcast talent. Mo breaks down what his job looks like, how he explains it to his friends and what a normal day on broadcast looks like for the talent manager, who has to ensure the broadcast team you see on camera is able to give you the best possible show if you’re watching your favourite esport...
S4 Episode 7: Esports Stage Manager Oliver Erbe
September 14, 2023 10:16 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBWhen you watch the Grand Finals of your favourite esports event, what you’ll see whether in the stadium or watching at home - is an incredible showcase of the best players. It isn’t only a competitive game but a show that celebrates the beauty of the game we’ve all loved. In order to make sure that show looks the way it needs to, someone needs to be in charge of the moving parts that ensure people, players and broadcast talent are where they need to be at any given time. Which is where Oliv...
S4 Episode 6: Esports Lawyer Nick Williams
August 17, 2023 07:07 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBAs an esports player, organisation, tournament operator or broadcast talent do you need a specialised esports lawyer? In this episode I chat to Nick Williams, a barrister who represents a host of esports players and broadcast talent while also heading up esports and gaming talent agency DotX Talent. He chats about the specific legal needs in the esports industry. It’s a really insightful chat about legal representation as a whole and how it pertains to esports specifically. You can find Ni...
S4 Episode 5: Esports Photographer Stephanie “Vexanie” Lindgren
August 10, 2023 08:58 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBPhotography is art. Esports Photography is art with a bunch of hurdles thrown into the mix. You need to try to deal with various lighting headaches, understand the complexities of the game because emotional moments are limited and make someone sitting in front of a computer or console playing video games competitively interesting enough to catch attention. One of the best esports photographers in the world is Stephanie “Vexanie” Lindgren. She explains what her job entails, how she didn’t re...
S4 Episode 4: Counter-Strike Analyst Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg
August 03, 2023 06:58 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBBeing an analyst for an esports title is not nearly as simple as you might think. It takes a level of knowledge and game understanding that comes from hundreds of hours poured into the server. It also requires a presentability and knack for broadcast. Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg has risen up to be one of the top tier analysts for Counter-Strike. In this episode we discuss the nuances of the broadcast role he has chosen as well as how he tries to set himself apart from other broadcast talent ...
S4 Episode 3: Counter-Strike Coach Wilton “Zews” Prado
July 27, 2023 06:34 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBWilton “Zews” Prado is a living legend in the competitive Counter-Strike community. However, the Brazilian esports coach should be recorded as a legend within the esports industry as a whole. His story is the one they write movies about: how a band of brothers left Brazil to try to take on the best in the world… before becoming one of the greatest CSGO teams the world has ever seen. A multiple major winning coach with a resume longer than your arm, Zews has a plethora of insight around coac...
S4 Episode 2: Performance Coach for ENCE Counter-Strike Team Urszula Klimczak
July 20, 2023 08:35 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBThe concept of a performance coach for an esports team or player seems somewhat odd. Surely esports players just sit and play games all day? WHY would they need a performance coach? Urszula Klimczak is an esports performance coach currently working with the ENCE Counter-Strike team. In this episode she breaks down the nuances of competitive gaming and how it compares to traditional sports as well as the fundamental differences between competitive play and casual gaming. She dives into the i...
S4 Episode 1: What’s my job - Sam “Tech Girl” Wright
July 13, 2023 07:11 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBIn the new season of Tech Girl Talks, Sam chats to friends and colleagues in the esports industry about their specific jobs, how they found themselves in esports and what they do. It’s a deep dive into the esports jobs many people don’t know exist and showcases the diverse nature of the industry. In episode 1, Sam decides to explain what it is she does as an esports broadcaster, desk hosting various events, focusing in on Counter-Strike and discussing a bit more about her esports content cre...
S3 Episode 8 - The Historian - Duncan “Thorin” Shields
November 16, 2022 13:24 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBLove him or hate him, there is no denying that Duncan “Thorin” Shields has had a global impact on esports both as a content creator and broadcast talent. He has amassed a following across multiple platforms and regularly makes Counter-Strike content that starts conversations (and debates). It seemed only fitting to end Season 3 with an icon of CSGO. Expect some bangers in this one, it is a plethora for soundbites. You can find Thorin on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thorin You can wa...
S3 Episode 7 - The Pro Player - Maikil "golden" Selim
November 10, 2022 08:31 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBThe Pro Player - Maikil "golden" Selim Golden is an extremely talented Counter-Strike Global Offensive player who has played for Fnatic, Cloud9 and did a brief stint with Ninjas in Pajamas at a CS Major. He has a wealth of experience and knows what the pressure is like when being part of one of the best CS teams in the world. As an IGL he also has an interesting view on what it takes to lead a team. I wanted to pick his brain to really understand what it takes to be a professional Counter...
S3 Episode 6 - The Observer - Heather “sapphiRe” Garozzo
November 02, 2022 17:18 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBSapphiRe began as a competitive Counter-Strike player before moving into a host of different roles. The one I desperately wanted to chat to her about was that of Observer. I believe observers are the most important role in any esports broadcast. Without them, the magic of the game can easily be lost. Yet, they’re the unsung heroes of many CSGO events. I wanted to find out what led sapphiRe to carving out a space as an observer and what it takes to work on some of the biggest events in the ...
S3 Episode 5 - The Other Shoutcaster - Matthew “Sadokist” Trivett
October 27, 2022 09:08 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBMatthew “Sadokist” Trivett is, in my opinion, one of the best Counter-Strike commentators in the world. His voice is linked to a host of legendary moments in CSGO history. His life has also become somewhat public fodder. I wanted to chat to him to find out what it is like to be at the top of your game - from constantly pushing yourself professionally to dealing with a social media world shrouded in “cancel culture”. You can find Sadokist on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Sadokist You can ...
S3 Episode 4 - Hedje
October 19, 2022 15:38 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe conversation around female Counter-Strike has been a heated one for some time. I wanted to add to it and thought there was no one better to contribute than Hege “Hedje” Botnen. Hedje is a competitive Norwegian CSGO player who competed at a host of international events in an all women line up. She has since retired from competitive play and now works as an analyst on a host of esports broadcasts. She gave some insight into the women’s leagues currently being run and shared her own exper...
S3 Episode 3 - Adam “Dinko” Hawthorne
October 12, 2022 20:04 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWhat does it take to become a shoutcaster in one of the most popular games in the world? In this episode of Tech Girl Talks, I chat to Adam “Dinko” Hawthorne, a Counter-Strike commentator who has casted a host of S-Tier events. Dinko’s story is an interesting one as he is one of the few shoutcasters on the scene working at high level events who does not have a dedicated casting partner. He explains how that works and how he navigates the CS:GO scene. Follow Dinko on Twitter: https://twitt...
S3 Episode 2 - Sudhen "Bleh" Wahengbam
October 05, 2022 20:45 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBBleh has cemented himself as one of the leading analysts in the Counter-Strike broadcast space in recent years. An impressive feat on its own but even more so when you consider that he lives in India, one of the regions not as popular on the global CS map. For this episode of the Tech Girl Talks podcast I chatted to Bleh about how he was able to crack international competition and how he was able to grow in a career that is far tougher than it might look to the rest of the world. Follow B...
S3 Episode 1 - Doctor Coach - Interview with Tiaan "Tc" Coertzen
September 29, 2022 09:19 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode of the Tech Girl Talks Podcast, we chat to Tiaan "Tc" Coertzen. Tc is the head coach of Complexity Gaming's Counter-Strike team. His story is an interesting one - from competing in CS: GO in South Africa, to making history with a South African lineup called Bravado Gaming that moved to America - he has great insight into competing at the top level but also happens to be a qualified medical doctor! He shares how he balanced studying medicine with competitive gaming and how h...
Tech Girl Talks Season 3 - Teaser
September 27, 2022 11:59 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBTech Girl Talks, hosted by Sam Wright, was nominated for the Podcast of the Year in the 2022 DSTV content creator awards, and is back with a bang for Season 3. In this season, Sam chats to well known names in the industry to bring their stories to a new platform. Season 3 streaming soon.
S2 Episode 8: Part 2 - Rainbow Six Siege Dev Team Discusses Representation In Video Games
December 15, 2021 05:58 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn the Season finale of Tech Girl Talks, Narrative Writer for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, Simon Ducharme, adds development team insight into the discussion around Representation in Video Games - with a focus on how character stories are scripted as well as the process around developing characters for your favourite video games. Rainbow Six Siege is a popular First Person Tactical Shooter published by Ubisoft. Focal points include: Understanding the game development process How charac...
S2 E8 Part 1 - Representation in Video Games
December 07, 2021 18:47 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn the final episode of Season 2, Sam discusses representation in video games. A somewhat controversial topic but an important one. Robin Gray, founder of Gayming magazine adds insight around the changing landscape of video games as an entertainment medium and artform as well as why conversations around diversity and representation in games have become louder. Dissecting some of the AAA game titles that have incorporated more representation into their story telling in the last few years. ...
S2 Episode 7 - Everything you need to know about Esports Organisations
November 30, 2021 20:41 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBNick "Ashes" Ridgeway, Complexity Gaming's Assistant General Manager, joins in on a discussion on what you need to know about Esports Organisations. Adding insight from his time with one of the oldest and most successful gaming organisations in the world. Focal points include: What Esports Organisations offer players, Complexity's unique offering, How Esports Organisations make money, Content Creators and Esports Organisations, What questions to ask when looking to sign to an Esports Organ...
S2 Episode 6 - I want to be a gaming content creator when I grow up
November 23, 2021 21:06 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThe new dream job is to be a gaming youtuber or Twitch Streamer. But the reality is, it's not about sitting around all day playing video games. For this episode we take a look at what it really takes to make it big as a gaming content creator globally. Special insight is supplied by the incredible Clare Siobhán, and with more than a million subs on YouTube she definitely has knowledge to share. You can find Clare's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/claresiobhan Focal point...
S2 Episode 5 (Part 2) - Landing an Esports Sponsorship
November 16, 2021 17:38 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBFor the second part of this episode we move from looking at the brand perspective on esports sponsorship to understanding how the best tournament organisers and event producers in the game are able to attract partners and, most importantly, keep them coming back for more. Special Guest, Farrell Sweeney, Director of Partner Management at ESL, adds insight into better understanding the relationship between partners and esports offerings. Focal points include: Esports events and the marketing...
S2 Episode 5 (Part 1) - Landing an Esports Sponsorship
November 09, 2021 19:34 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWhat is the secret sauce to get your esports tournament or team sponsored? Ever wondered what sponsors really expect in return for their products and cash? In this special two part episode I'll chat to one of the most successful tournament organisers in the world AND one of the biggest gaming brands, to figure out what works and what doesn't. Part 1 features insights from Tim Ashton, Global Esports Account Manager at gaming peripheral brand Steel Series. Focal points include: Why would ...
S2 Episode 4 - So You Want To Be An Esports Player?
November 03, 2021 05:30 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIt sounds like the dream job - playing video games full time, competitively and winning heaps of cash. You've probably read a glitzzy interview with a multimillionaire esports player and thought, hey I can do that. But there is a lot that isn't discussed or shared. Turning competitive esports into a full time gig is no easy task. In this episode we give you the information you won't find in those PR pieces. Featuring two of the world's top FIFA players, Mohamand "KingCJ" Diop and Julio "B...
S2 Episode 3 - Lifting The Curtain On Esports Production
October 27, 2021 05:19 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBProducing an esports live broadcast is far more intricate then most realise. In this episode one of the world's best esports producers, Jason Baker, breaks down what happens behind the camera before you see your live games on the screen. Jason Baker has more than 17 years of esports experience and has worked on some of the biggest shows in the world, creating how games are viewed to the rules that govern million dollar tournaments. Focal points include: The real cost of esports production...
S2 Episode 2 - Gaming Addiction
October 20, 2021 04:57 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBSam deep dives into gaming addictions and speaks to experts about some of the misconceptions around it and some practical advice to avoid being addicted to your game. Focal points include: How kids game, why do we get addicted to our screen, and what steps can we take to game healthy.
S2 Episode 1 -Why Is No One Watching Your Esports Broadcast?
October 13, 2021 04:25 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBDespite the flashy numbers bandied about in PowerPoints selling esports, many broadcasts and esports-focused content are just not seeing the eyeballs expected. But why? Sam deep dives into esports content and some of the fibs being told by esports experts. Esports Hall of Fame inductee and an icon in the global space, Richard Lewis, join in on the discussion to add his own insight. Focal points include: Esports content, creating value, measuring successfully, and reaching the casual game...
Tech Girl Talks - Season 2 Trailer
September 29, 2021 08:22 - 1 minute - 1.69 MBThe success of season one saw us reaching over 50 countries and spanning over 10K downloads and an active listenership weekly. Sam Wright is back with new topics, discussions, and Q&As. We will no longer be premiering the episodes on Youtube so this season is exclusive and will feature fresh new content never heard before.