Episode #164: Skullz, Esports E-Commerce, High School Esports, Hoodie Orgs
In this episode with special guest Wes Byrd (CEO of Skullz Inc.), we discuss the genesis of Skullz and howContinue Reading
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Weekly News #163: OpTic Envy Merger, Roblox Beat, New Nintendo Console, Riot At The Olympics, LoL Viewership, Arcane Tops Netflix, Esports Coach Silence, Immortals Relocation
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Riot Games confirming talks with the Olympics, theContinue Reading
Episode #162: Esports Arena, Walmart Partnership, Overpowered PCs, CoD vs Halo vs BF2042
In this episode with special guests Tyler Endres (Founder and CEO, Esports Arena) and Luke Brue (Chief Sales Officer, EsportsContinue Reading
Weekly News #161: Microsoft Metaverse, LoL Esports Losses, Blizzcon Canceled, Chinese “Fortnite Axed, YouTube Gaming Failure, Ubisoft Blockchain, Netflix Gaming
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Microsoft announcing plans to launch their own metaverse,Continue Reading
Episode #160: StreamElements $100M Raise, Gaming Picks & Shovels, Streaming & VOD Tools Future
In this episode with special guest Doron Nir (Co-Founder of StreamElements), we discuss StreamElements raising $100 million in a recentContinue Reading
Weekly News #159: Xbox Game Pass Miss, Chipotle & EDC Roblox, FaZe SPAC, Mixer Failure, Movie Theater Esports, Tencent Metaverse, Sony Patents, GameStop Web3
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Xbox Game Pass missing its target, a virtualContinue Reading
Episode #158: Pokimane Talent Agency, Esports Law Canada, Guild Esports Sponsor Trouble
In this episode with special guest Marius Adomnica (Esports Lawyer at Segev LLP), we discuss the legal side of gaming,Continue Reading
Weekly News #157: Facebook Metaverse Rebrand, Steam Bans Blockchain, Unoriginal Epic, LeBron Epic Investment, 100 Thieves Acquisition, Midwest Esports Hub, Lil Nas X Game
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Facebook rebranding and moving further into theContinue Reading
Episode #156: Rivalry Listing, Sports & Esports Betting Future, Content Is King
In this episode with special guest Steven Salz (Co-Founder & CEO of Rivalry), we discuss the state of the onlineContinue Reading
Weekly News Show (#155): Google Sues Epic, Fortnite Movie, Ubisoft Hate, PC Building Simulator, Dr Pepper Gaming Chair, Blockchain Gaming Funds, James Bond x Rocket League, Samsung Jaxon, Super League Confusion
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Google countersuing Epic Games, Epic working onContinue Reading
Episode 154: Chilly Mountain, Splitgate Esports, Lil Nas X LoL Music Video, 100T Apex Reversal
In this episode with special guests “Chillrogg” and “Sidkitten” (Co-founders of Chilly Mountain), we discuss building an esports org inContinue Reading
Weekly News Show (#153): Amazon Future, New World Success, Twitch Hack, Paris Hilton x Roblox, Apple Beats Nintendo/MS/Sony, Rivalry IPO, Lenovo Handheld, TSM FTX NFTs
In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Amazon’s CEO saying gaming is the future,Continue Reading
Episode #152: Immortals’ New Path, Future of Esports Orgs, Zero-Profit Pricing
In this episode, with special guests Jordan Sherman (CEO at Immortals) and Ari Segal (Executive Chairman at Immortals and ManagingContinue Reading
Weekly News Show (#151B): New World Launch, Super Mario Bros. Movie, Epic Vs. Apple, Chinese Regulations, New LoL Song, Blockchain Games Fund, NFT Theft
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Amazon officially launching New World, Nintendo unveiling the cast ofContinue Reading
Episode #151: Esports Coaching, Corsair Marketing, Amazon’s New World
In this episode, with special guest Kyle Stallock (Head of Marketing for Gamer Sensei – a Corsair company), we discussContinue Reading
Weekly News Show (#150B): Gamer Finger, Zero Profit Apparel, Fortnite x Balenciaga, TimTheTatMan vs Pokimane, Roblox Data, Candy Crush Esports
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Razer’s new Gaming Finger Sleeves, 100 Thieves making $2.5 millionContinue Reading
Episode #150: Gamer Advantage, Frames Win Games, Sleepy Gaming Performance, China Gaming Snitches
In this episode, with special guest Bryan Reedy (CEO of Gamer Advantage), we discuss how Gamer Advantage is trying toContinue Reading
Weekly News Show (#149B): $100M 1047 Games, WoW Apes, China Cancels Gaming, Google Cloud Kills Stadia, Pokemon Oreos
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss FaZe Clan partnering with DC to create a comic book,Continue Reading
Episode #149: Antares Gaming, Celebrity Esports, Content vs Wins, FaZe Clan DC Superheroes
In this episode, with special guest Dushan Batrovic (CEO and Co-Founder of Antares Gaming), we discuss his story as anContinue Reading
Weekly News Show (#148B): Roblox Activations, Valorant Zedd Skins, Free Dental, Enthusiasts Gaming Acquisitions, Cyberpunk Modders, Tiffany Trophy
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Toya and their game “Miraculous Ladybug” crossing 200M plays onContinue Reading
Episode #148: Gaming Startup, Vorhaus Advice, Miraculous Roblox Metaverse
In this episode, with special guest Michael Vorhaus (CEO of Vorhaus Advisors), we discuss his extensive history in gaming, buildingContinue Reading
LIVE After-Show (#147B): Chinese Crackdown, Mixer Returns, Tim Hortons Esports, Faker x Razer, XSET Nightclub Gaming
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss China cracking down on minors gaming, Tencent investing globally, YouTubeContinue Reading
Episode #147: Krafton PUBG, Esports Law, China Gaming Industry Death, Apple Concession, Overwatch Deletion
In this episode, with special guests Steven Blickensderfer and Nate Blair (in-house lawyers for Krafton, makers of PUBG), we discussContinue Reading
LIVE After-Show (#146B): VENN Failure, Dr Disrespect vs. Twitch, Activision-Blizzard Spin, Stardew Valley Esports, Soulja Boy Atari, Tencent Struggles, Google Delusions
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss VENN furloughing almost half its employees, Dr Disrespect suing Twitch,Continue Reading
Episode #146: College Esports Excellence, UC-Irvine Playbook, Esports Academics vs Competition, College Esports Arenas
In this episode, with special guest Mark Deppe (Director of Esports at the University of California- Irvine), we discuss howContinue Reading
LIVE After-Show (#145B): Lazy GTA, Fortnite Among Us, Roblox Social, Xbox Steam Deck, LCS Cancellation, $1B Mobile Games, Allied Struggles
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Rockstar remastering GTA classics, Fortnite releasing an “Among Us” mode,Continue Reading
Episode #145: Music x Gaming, Gross Labs, Find Your Grind, Esports Scholarships, GTA Oldies
In this episode, with special guest Nick Gross (founder of Gross Labs and Find Your Grind), we discuss Gross LabsContinue Reading
LIVE After-Show (#144B): Dr Disrespect Studio, Esports Betting Data, Google’s (Almost) Epic Acquisition, OWL Woes, Louis Vuitton Mobile Game, Mobile Saves ATVI, Enthusiast Results
In the latest podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Dr DisRespect trying to launch his own gaming studio, GoogleContinue Reading