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Ray himself returns to the show under a new name and a new brand, but his approach to the CDL and his squad hasn't changed! He's still focused on improving the team, the players, and bringing new prestige to not one, …

Amateur school-centered esports may be in trouble in terms of the options of platforms presented to them, as recently a league operator across High …

You may know Jake Lucky from his previous work throwing out various updates from around the esports industry but his post-Esports Talk career has a neat little bump in the road. Not really a bump, but in conjunction …

The news was teased out over the last few weeks, but finally it was confirmed that Torrent, the esports arm of Wisdom Gaming, was joining the Halo Championship Series. With players from Pushin P and Unsigned Talent, …

Collegiate esports programs and clubs are in dire need of direction in terms of not just events but also things like media rights, revenue sharing, …

We often hear about grassroots esports in the states outside of the urban population centers. Rarely do we hear news about local scenes outside the …

Foley & Lardner, a US-based law firm, just released their 4th Annual Esports Survey Report, wherein industry experts and professionals give their …

Esports Engine has made waves in the industry and outside the industry since its inception in the latter half of 2019 and part of that success came from the work put forth by production and broadcast teams behind the …

Roc Gaming Network is a grassroots esports organization serving Upstate New York and has been collaborating with locals in the midst of the pandemic. …

Every route to achieve a career as a pro player is unique, but sometimes there's a story that is little more... intriguing. iShiny came from Overwatch Contenders, moved into Apex Legends with Fnatic NA joined by his …

It's the start of a new year and in honor of that we have to bring a new perspective. From Call of Duty to Valorant to Halo, Fortnite and more, Tim Krajewski of The Center Ring brings his opinions into the fray. Listen …

The story of Charlie Reilly and Mason Mullenioux founding Generation Esports is fascinating one, that's not too unheard of in the start up world. …

We're almost two years deep into the COVID19 pandemic and esports events are still at the mercy of it. In fact this impacts industries beyond esports. Now with the speed of transmission from the Omicron variant of the …

We don't often think about how the sounds of the games we love are brought to live or even the logistics of recording those ad campaigns you hear on your television or radio. Gabe Kunda is a rising star voice actor who …

We give you a brief, albeit detailed, overview a few things to keep in mind moving into a new year.

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We know of the early hiccups, legal issues, and overall bad look given to CSGO and esports gambling in the mid-2010's, but there remains a few companies out there working to clear the air. …

We often see the curated press releases from companies and the news sites picking them up and providing extra insight on what this exactly means, but rarely do we get the chance to talk to someone that has been on both …

Landon Gorbenko is the Head of Mental Performance & Gaming at FitGMR, a technology company designed to help your average gamer with their …

Today we discuss the importance of gear in a content creators set up! We bring on two members of the Fnatic Network of streamers and creators who discusses the upgrade path they embarked when they found success in the …

Often when looking at these esports competitors on the mainstage we tend to focus on the events as they unfold in front of us. However, it's …

Danny Martin returns to the program this time bearing news that initial Grand Opening of Esposure's newest facility has gone off without a hitch! Esposure looks to capitalize and showcase their skillset to the world at …

Mike Sepso has a long storied career within the esports industry from Co-Founding MLG in the '00s to working with Activision-Blizzard on their cutting edge products in the 2010's to now growing and developing an events …

Just a quick update/tease on a few things at the Esportz Network! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays!

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Esports betting is increasingly in the public eye and one company out of Canada is at the forefront of it. With their acquisitions of betting site Loot.bet, tournament organizer hypex.gg, and esports team BloodhoundsGG, …

News recently dropped that Toronto's Exhibition Place Board of Governors voted to approve OverActive's plan to pursue building a new entertainment venue and hub in the district. We bring on sports industry veteran and …

Step recently announced a partnership with Bugha to help increase their brand's reach into the young market their product directly helps. So what exactly is Step and how effective is this marketing strategy? Founder and …

A year ago the Dallas Fuel were limping into the offseason which prompted a huge overhaul of their roster. This year was a much different story, …

Recent news came out of Worlds that was not directly related to the showdown between DAMWON KIA and EDward Gaming. Riot Games decided to restrict third party press access to all but a select few for curious, as of now …

Welcome in 3 members of a collaborative team from the Sheppard Mullin law firm and FTI Consulting! This team recently published an extensive white …

A little solo episode for y'all! Just the audience and the host, bringing in points to think about as esports is approaching the post-pandemic era …

Sean Collins, the esports reporter extraordinaire for the Dallas Morning News, returns to the interview! He brings his thoughts on the past few …

As a follow up to our previous special coverage of the Worlds Group Stage, we're joined by Alana Thompson aka VitaniMaru, a freelance esports …

With Halo Infinite releasing later this year, announcements have been already made regarding its esports events. HCS Kickoff Major in Raleigh, NC will take place in mid-December but Infinite itself drops barely a week …

Announced earlier today, was the one-of-its-kind partnership you don't see too often. The largest mall in the Western Hemisphere has made it first big splash into esports with a mighty big hand from Wisdom Gaming. Both …

16 teams have come to compete and they all have a chance at winning, but what does the outlook have in store for each group? Allow us to break it down! There's $2.25MM at stake as well as a shot at history. Dynasties …

In this day and age, becoming a streamer and content creator can be a diffcult path to navigate. Those that choose to grind through that lifestyle …

The law surrounding intellectual properties and trademarks has quickly seen a shift in how it's been implemented within the gaming hemisphere. Darius …

UK based Belong Gaming Arenas, opened their first location in the US earlier this year in Pearland, TX. Tristan Dougherty was there to help open those doors, and he joins the show to talk about his journey into current …

Over the past 6 months we've seen an increase in targeted hate raids and trolls not just on Twitch but on various other streaming platforms. Anita …

Carlos Rodriguez was at one point one of the best European League of Legends players. When that wasn't enough of a challenge, he pushed forward with an esports organization to satiate his drive. We talk about this …

Christian Martin is a Project, Product, and Operations specialist, working with a variety of high profile companies and helping them understand the …

Before the pandemic, Justin Rojas and Envy Gaming were well on their way to dominate venues and spaces in the name of esports across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. But that all changed once the pandemic attacked. …

A 'small-market' esports organization like DarkZero just made major waves by landing the first ever partnership between an esports organization and hotel chain in Las Vegas. Find out how it happened and more, as Tommy …

We were joined by BobbyPoffGaming, a top-tier Warzone streamer with an immense following. He details the path to success he found, albeit it came …

I first had the opportunity to Nick Ridgeway when he and the Gears of War team he coached were at their peak with OpTic. Since then it has been a time of change for the both of us! Nick recently joined Complexity Gaming …

MAD Lions have done it. They've climbed the mountaintop in Europe and cemented themselves as the best LEC team heading into Worlds 2021! We're joined by the organizations Director of Team Operations and General Manager …

We had the great opportunity to talk 1-on-2 with DPS for the Dallas Fuel SP9RK1E who's excited for the team's 4th trip to Hawaii, and Assistant General Manager Helen Jang, who helped lend her translation skills as well …

From 2020 into the 2021 season of the Call of Duty League, the Toronto Ultra have seen huge improvements thanks to the cohesiveness within their team. So good in fact they nabbed themselves 2nd place at CoD Champs! Here …

Athena is one of the newest content creators signed to Envy Gaming's roster, and she's here to tell the journey. Not just how she signed with Envy but how she managed to go through the ups and downs associated with just …

Esports 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, …

Really 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 …

Rambo 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.

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Anita 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 …

We often hear about the bigger D1 schools around the nation developing esports programs, almost out of necessity. But rarely do we hear about student …

It'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 …

The 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 …

Michael 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 …

A 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, …

There'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?

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LiveHive 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 …

Brian 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 …

We 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 …

Eunice Chen, founder of Enlightgg, comes on to discuss the latest in Enlight's career development platform.

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We 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 …

Danny 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 …

Intro 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 …

Harena 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.

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It'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 …

News 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 …

In our convesation Scott Novis shares his experience and philosophies as it relates to gaming and esports, as well as how isolationist we have …

The 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 …

Trey 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 …

Karen 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 …

Adrian 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.

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The 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.

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That'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.

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You'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 …

What'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!

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LandO 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 …

Ben 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 …

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Watch 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.

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Gaming 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 …

Last season, the Dallas Fuel had a disappointing performance to say the least. Let's talk to the man involved in those decisions that completely …

Yes folks, Madden IS an esport! Let's hear from the commissioner of the Madden Championship Series himself, Matt Marcou.

Matt has a storied history …

Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL running back and Chicago Bear David Montgomery.

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What 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.

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He 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, …

Watch 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.

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Adam 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?

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Dot Esports freelancer extraordinaire, Hunter Cooke, talks about the much wider implications of the CS:GO match fixing scandal and it's subsequent …

Travis Cochran talks to Zach Collins, an NBA Power Forward who plays for the Portland Trailblazers.

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There'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 …

Sean 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 …

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This 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, …

There'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 …

Scott 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 …

On this episode, Patrick Morgan, Community Manager for the Voodoo Ranger brand under New Belgium Brewing cracks a cold one. We talk about the history …

Motorsport Games CEO Dmitry Kozko comes on the show to talk about the developers IPO in January ($MSGM), the growth of sim racing as a major esports genre, the difference between sim racing and iRacing and the companies …

Gravity Road is a leading creative marketing agency helping brands connect with gaming audiences. On this show, Mark Boyd talks about why brands need gaming strategies, how being part of brandtech group You and Mr Jones …

Aaron Fletcher, a true esports veteran, joins the show to talk about building esports tournaments for brands with Repeat, how lessons from the history of esports can be applied to the current esports industry and much …

Our first three guest podcast ever. I talk with eFuse's Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Klein, Northwood University's Head Coach / Esports Program Director Cody Elsen and Akron University's Program Director / Coach Nate …

Anzu recently raised $9M in a funding round and the company has its eyes on expansion. I talk with Anzu CEO Itamar Benedy about the power of in-game advertising, the dangers of bad in-game ads and why in-game …

Chris Puckett brings on Herman Li, the guitarist who originally threw down Through the Fire and the Flames, a legendary track from Guitar Hero.

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University of California Irvine has already built a legacy in collegiate esports. With multiple national championships, top-line research and a wide …

Nick D'Orazio, an experience esports, gaming and culture journalist joins the show to talk about the evolving nature of esports content. We also …

Chris Puckett talks with Chicago Bears RB Ryan Nall about his love for video games.

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Liquid+ is a new platform from Team Liquid where fans of the org can interact. Among other features, Liquid+ asks for fans to connect various social media accounts so they can receive fan points when interacting with …

Victor Kao, Partner, Technology, Media and Telecommunications Senior Analyst for RSM, a leading accounting firm, talks about Reddit helping …

Legendary esports host Chris Puckett brings on Eagles CB Avonte Maddox to talk all things gaming.

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Tim "oLarry" Anselimo went through a tragic day in Jacksonville Florida when someone decided to shoot up a Madden tournament leaving two people dead. oLarry was shot four times. He has since recovered and gone back to …

Matt House is the CEO of SportQuake, a leading partnership matchmaker primarily working in the global soccer world. On this show he talks about creating an esports branch of the company, how Cristiano Ronaldo ended up …

On this episode of The Gamer Hour, Chris Puckett brings on Indianapolis Colt's RB Nyhiem Nines.

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Marshall Zelaznik is the new CEO of Esports Engine, a leading esports event solution founded by Adam Apicella. The company is part of Vindex. …

Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was MLB Pitcher Alex Wood.

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Doc Haskell is one of the best interviews in esports at large. For Boise State, he has won multiple awards including NACE's College Esports Program …

MarketPryce is a two-sided marketplace for brands and athletes founded just last month. On this show, we talk with co-founder and CEO Jason Bergman as well as Marketing Manager and esports enthusiast Evan Haynos about …

Pico- Get Personal is a data driven marketing firm that has worked with the NFL, NBA, and Bundesliga among other sports properties. Now they are expanding to esports. On this show, Level Next CEO and co-founder Asaf …

On this holiday episode of The Gamer Hour, Chris Puckett brings on Broncos kicker Brandon McManus to talk all things gaming.

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Ultimate Gamer CEO Steve Suarez joins the show to talk about the companies ongoing virtual New Years Eve celebration. VNYE.com will host competitions, streams and events via the iconic home of NYE celebrations for …

On this episode of The Gamer Hour, Chris Puckett interviews Carolina Panther's WR Curtis Samuel who is in the midst of a breakout season.

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Venn is having a rough go of it. On this show Manny Anekal, a longtime esports exec, joins the show to talk about why Venn hasn't worked, content trends in general and what lessons content creators / media companies can …

On this episode of The Gamer Hour, Chris Puckett interviews Zayde Wolf (the creator of our intro song) about his love for gaming.

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Fantasy games rely on a bit of stability. Unfortunately, stability is what esports lacks. That hasn't stopped Matt Gunnin and the team at Esports One from bringing fantasy games to esports fans. Using a new funding …

Race to World First is one of the most unique competitions in esports. On this show, Kyle Bautista, the COO of Complexity Gaming, talks about how they are prepping their players to succeed, the grassroots nature of the …

Chris Puckett is back with the latest epsiode of The Gamer Hour, this time featuring former standout running back Arian Foster. Here's the audio version if you want video check out the show on YouTube below.

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Bobby Sharma has more titles than can fit in one podcast title. He's a Special Advisor to the Sports and Entertainment Group at Foley & Lardner …

The Buffalo Bills are playoff-bound and star signal caller Josh Allen has been protected all season by dominant left tackle Dion Dawkins. On this show, Dion talks with Chris Puckett about his love for gaming.

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Eyes are arguably the most important part of any gamers body. The ability to quickly take in and process information is what seperates good from great gamers. On this show Dr. Miki Zilnicki, an accomplished optometrist, …

Jimmy Baratta has done a bit of everything in esports. From building a massive Instagram Clan to working with FaZe Clan to focusing on scholastic …

CHris Puckett brings on the first non-athlete guest for The Gamer Hour. On this show he interviews Clinton Sparks, he was instrumental in creating FaZe Clans ties to the music industry and split off this summer to help …

Excel Esports CEO joins the show to talk about the power of gaming, Excel's plans for the upcoming LEC season and the org's new rebrand focused around the slogan "The Power of Better." Before leading Excel, Wouter was …

There are a few people who deserve special recognition from the esports community for their role in turning esports into what it is today. Mike is …

Chris Puckett interviews former Duke star Grayson Allen about his dream NBA Warzone squad, his Twitch channel and gaming during quarantine before jumping into a game of Apex Legends. Be sure to watch the show on YouTube …

Gerard "HipHopGamer" Williams is one of the most unique personalities in gaming. Known for his iconic championship belt, his unique interviewing style and unmatched energy, HipHopGamer joins the show to talk about …

DarkZero Esports, the top Rainbow Six: Siege team in North America according to Siege.gg, has brought on Tommy Padula as the org's head of …

Esteemed esports host Chris Puckett interviews Washington Wizard's center Thomas Bryant about his love for gaming on Episode Four of The Gamer Hour.

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Andbox set its sights on New York City and has quickly become a leading esports brand in America's most iconic city. Rohit Gupta, co-founder and Chief Product Officer for Andbox, and Will Cutrone, Director of …

Former NFL player Ahman Green and Skinz CEO Gary Kleinman join the show to talk about the importance of health in esports, how Ahman Green went from being an NFL leading running back to an esports coach and Skinz latest …

Kendrick Bourne, fresh off an eight catch performance for the 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks, joins Chris Puckett on the third episode of The Gamer Hour. They talk Warzone, Bourne's dream squad and Chris learns a …

UPROXX has long covered various aspects of modern culture from film to sports to music. A few days ago UPROXX added gaming to that mix. Martin …

Subnation, a firm from leaders in the media and entertainment world, helps brands like Marvel, Volkswagon and more create gaming strategies. The …

Slam Dunk Contest champion Hamidou Diallo joins the show to talk growing up in New York City, winning the Slam Dunk Contest and the games he is playing off the court.

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When three former FaZe Clan execs split off to form their own organization this past Summer, they did it with a purpose in mind. Wil Eddins, Chief Merchandising and Licensing Officer for XSET, went to build a new brand …

PandaScore's CEO Flavien Guillocheau joins the score to talk about esports betting, PandaScore's recent Series A raise and more.

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As we've mentioned in the past, Esportz Network has launched a new show from Reuters studio in Times Square where legendary esports host Chris Puckett interviews celebrities about their love for gaming. Here is the …

When the Coronavirus shut down sports leagues in Spring, the operators of those leagues were scrambling. Most created digital competitions and enlisted partners to help them. One of those partners was StriveCloud, a …

Victor Kao, a analyst and consulting partner for RSM, a leading accounting firm, joins the show to talk about the backbone of the industry. Numbers. …

The Esports Combine is a networking and recruiting event designed to help college esports programs find players who are good enough to compete on …

Gamelancer, a freelance platform where streamers and celebrities can play matches with fans, talks about why gamers need better revenue pathways. They also operate a four TikTok channels including @gaming and @gamer …

Up North, a gaming management agency, founded by two brothers, has quickly become a major player in the scene. The agency has brought new brands into gaming while working with longtime gaming partners, has signed …

Adamas Esports is a leading clinic working with esports organizations, leagues and players to help get them the most out of their games through healthy habits. Adamas has licensed practicioners in a number of different …

In this special episode, my brother joins the show to share his vast library of League of Legends knowledge.

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PlayVS became the go-to option for high school esports quickly after being founded in 2018. PlayVS has partnerships with most major developers, is …

Esportz Network contributor Devon and Mitch talk about the roles of esports coaches, how they've evolved and why they still have a ways to go. This …

Bear streams under the name UNLV and currently works for Smash.gg, he was a strong smash bros player who has become one of the top ranked Mario Kart players in the world. Milo is the CEO of 8-Bit esports and he talks …

GenG's Head of Revenue Operations Jordan Sherman joins the show to talk about GenG qualifying for Worlds, the organizations focus on diversity and …

Everyone wants to know how to break into this industry. Esportz Network Editor in Chief Justin Amin joins the show to talk about his path into the industry, what he's learned about it since he entered and how his time …

The NBA 2K League has been a polarizing esports initiative. As EA shifts towards more entertainment focused esports events around Madden and FIFA, …

Gunsii is one of the players most impacted by the change from 5v5 to 4v4 in the CDL in a year without expansion. With spots becoming more scarce, the top people in the secondary leagues are seeing fewer opportunities to …

Envy Gaming is a legacy esports organization with a new CEO. They also have a brand new throne after winning Call of Duty Champs, the first crown in the CDL. This podcast was recorded before Envy won Champs so I recap …

A new non-profit focused on the intersection of gaming and scholastic success, the North American Collegiate League is a global tournmanet organizer …

Chris LaPorte, the founder of RESET Las Vegas and a man carrying the banner of esports in sin city for over a decade, talks about what works and what doesn't when it comes to esports in America's gambling capital. Las …

Most of the leading esports genres in the world started as mods. Battle Royale? A mod of DayZ. MOBA? A mod of Warcraft 3. Auto-Battlers? A mod of Dota 2, itself a successor to the original Warcraft 3 MOBA mod.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick is a true esports and gaming veteran. He worked as head of Marketing for Red Bull in the mid-2000s before moving over to Ncompass in …

Brett Diamond, the COO of Wise Venture Esports, joins the show to talk about the organizations first year. The first focus was on Call of Duty as the Minnesota Rokkr, backed by outspoken investor Gary V and the Wilf …

After winning the inaugural Hearthstone World Championship in 2014, Firebat has become one of the biggest streamers / content creators in Hearthstone and digital card games. With the rise of auto-battlers like …

EA certainly has a reputation. One of the oldest game studios, once beloved for innovative titles and pushing boundaries with sports based games has …

Much like Complexity's Herman Miller partnership, endemic gaming companies are seeing some new competition for sponsorships. For Herman Miller, it was gaming chair brands sweating, for JBL it's gaming headphones like …

Unikrn is one of the leaders in the esports betting world and CEO Rahul Sood talks about founding the company in 2014, how attitudes towards esports …

When Mack joined the Subliners, the team rebounded immediately. After a lackluster start into a COVID-created break, Mack was subbed in. What …

The Gamer Hour, a new show from Reuters and Esportz Network live from Times Square and hosted by Chris Puckett was announced this week. One of the best in the business, Chris joins the show to talk about some of his …

Jason Spiller, the new owner of the Dire Wolves, joins the show to talk about why he wanted to take over the top level League of Legends team, …

XSET made quite a splash. Announced with a New York Times article where CEO Greg Selkoe described some esports organizations as resembling a frat house, the org has made a vocal focus on increasing diversity and …

VY Esports is launching EDGE, a new series of esports events. VY Esports brought on UPROXX and GameStop as strategic partners while adding American Eagle as the presenting sponsor. On this podcast, VY Esports Creative …

Fandom Esports CEO David Vinokurov joins the show to talk about his new direction for Fandom esports, how the Twitter hack once agained showed public misconceptions about blockchain and being a publicly traded esports …

While working with clients like IBM and Bloomberg, Jammet talks about how changing attitudes in brand offices are allowing him to capitalize on his passion for gaming.

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Jay Hunter joins the podcast to talk about all the insane moves being made in the world of esports clothing.

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The Special Olympics began as a summer camp and has become a worldwide competition providing athletes with disabilities a playing field to compete. With the Coronavirus making live events impossible considering the …

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Esports betting is having a moment. As the sports shutdown continued on, sportsbooks began to take more meaningful looks at esports offerings. The …

AI is the focus of many tech experts. Artificial Intelligence has a wide variety of uses across the world and especially in gaming. SenpAI is using AI data to coach players in League of Legends with more esports coming …

As esports organizations progress, they are focusing more on player health. Doctor's are realizing this is an area where that is underrepresented in medical communities and gamers need doctors that understand the unique …

Le Mans is one of the most storied races in the world. For nearly 100 years, drivers have pushed mechanical and personal limits in a pursuit of the …

Fantasy esports are a potential growth area for many esports companies. In sports, fantasy games are becoming synonymous with the actual sport. But in esports, they haven't really taken off. As major sports companies …

Everyone in the gaming world has seen giveaways appear on their timeline. There's usually a few requirements like following a brand, a streamer and …

Sizzle.gg is a newly launched company that uses AI to compile the top highlights from various esports. In this episode, the CEO and CMO come on to talk about the launch of the website, expanding to new esports and a …

Jason Lake is one of the true founding fathers of western esports. Few companies can touch the run of Complexity Gaming from being founded in 2003 until now. Through that time, Lake has seen different eras of esports …

Aydan Conrad is one of the best controller players Fortnite has ever seen. The 20-year-old had a lot of success with Ghost Gaming before becoming a …

For this special one hundredth episode of the Esportz Network Podcast, we had to bring out the big guns. Ian "Wyatt" Enable is one of the true veterans in the Call of Duty League.

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The CEO of Prodigy Agency joins the show to talk about how his agency is helping players figure out whether to stay in CS:GO or jump to Valorant. …

Advertising in esports is evolving. Epic Games has pioneered unique activations with companies like Marvel, Jordan and the NFL. Riot Games brought …

In only a few years since launch, Sleeper has become the choice for many hardcore fantasy sports enthusiasts. In a space previously dominated by the NFL, Yahoo and ESPN, Sleeper has gained market share quickly.

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For the first time, three guests join the Esportz Network Podcast. From Enthusiast Gaming, CEO Adrian Montgomery and President Menashe Kestenbaum. …

Travis Mynard served as the liason between LCS players and Riot Games for over six years. Last summer, he felt he could do more good for players by …

theScore was one of the first major sports companies to embrace esports. Now theScore Esports YouTube channel boasts 1.28M subscribers and the …

Esports on broadcast TV has provided an interesting case study. Manny Anekal has been providing comprehensive graphics compiling the most popular …

Ishveen Anand, the CEO and founder of Open Sponsorships, talks about athletes playing video games, the opportunities for esports sponsorships and what brands need to know about esports.

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Enthusiast Gaming is one of the major new players that came to esports on the Activision Blizzard franchising wave. As owners of the Vancouver Titans, Seattle Surge and Luminosity, Enthusiast Gaming has one of the …

With sports suddenly on hold during the Coronavirus, brands are flocking to esports. But while there are similarities in connecting with the esports …

Esports law is complicated. States have different classifications for streamers and esports players, despite the rapid professionalization of esports contracts many are still lacking when compared to ironclad sports …

While COVID-19 picks up steam and doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon, brands are left in a difficult spot. On one hand, they must take …

Gaming is crucial right now, more than ever. As millions of people adjust to life-at-home, gaming companies are suddenly providing key outlets for …

A comprehesnive look at how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the esports world.

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Sarah Eales is bringing esports broadcasts to inflight systems for Panasonic Avionics. We cover Fortnite and League in air, the impact of COVID-19 on airline travel and the issues with sexism in some esports …

Brazil is one of the biggest esports regions on earth. While Made in Brazil is the most household name from the region, the country has a bustling …

Virtual reality and augmented reality are two tech spaces to watch carefully in 2020. Riot Games already won a sports Emmy for the use of an …

A combination of slots and Pokemon GO, Native MMO shows how casinos are modernizing to connect with younger gamblers. Founder and CEO Justin McCool …

Raj Rajkotia has built up a resume full of Fortune 500 companies. From Toyota to Bank of America to Warner Bros Games and Riot Games, Raj has done it …

Michal 'Carmac' Blicharz, ESL's VP of Pro Gaming, joins the show to talk about a crazy month in Counter-Strike.

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Schools around the world are beginning to use esports to connect with students. AVI Systems executive Robert Mathews joins the show to talk about the …

From Louis Vuitton skins in League of Legends to Thanos in Fortnite, the in-game esports world is becoming a target for major brands. Executives from Anzu and CHEQ join the show to talk about what makes the in-game real …

Riot Games Head of Partnership and Business Development in North America joins the podcast to talk about an expanding partnership with Nielsen. Riot has been working with Nielsen for over a year and has just expanded …

DreamHack's Chief Product Officer and Creative Director join the show to talk about DreamHack's place in a rapidly franchising esports world, how games and locations are chosen and the upcoming DreamHack Anaheim event.

Dan Fiden, President of Cloud9, and Kent Wakeford, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of GenG, join the podcast to talk about FLASHPOINT.

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Terrel Skellie joins Mitch on the podcast to break down the somewhat surprising roster of games headed to EVO. No Mortal Kombat is the biggest surprise but a throwback Marvel Vs. Capcom tournament offers plenty to be …

Black Dog VC CEO Scott Kelly joins the show to talk about the best investment opportunities in esports, the common mistakes he sees from companies raising capital and the growth of esports betting.

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WorldGaming Network and Collegiate StarLeague CEO Wim Stocks joins the show to talk about the growth of esports on college campuses and a string of …

Esports Insider editor Adam Fitch joins the show to talk about a host of issues facing the upcoming seasons of the Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues. Talent leaving the caster desk, a last minute change to the CDL …

The Stoned Gamer League (SGL) is a new company combining two classic pasttimes. With marijuana legalization sweeping America, suddenly business like the SGL can pop-up giving gamers a chance to get high and play video …

IBM has been working behind-the-scenes in esports for a long time. Bill LeVoir-Barry, IBM's CTO of Esports and Gaming, joins the show to talk about how cloud gaming can change esports, how mobile phones can be leveraged …

Gen.G is one of the most global esports organizations. As Samsung Galaxy the organization was a dominant force in the LCK. Now they field teams in a variety of games with CS:GO being the most recent. They are the only …

Seven Volpone, a former recording artist turned business executive, joins the podcast to talk about his role as CEO, how non-endemic brands are …

James Ruth, Major League Soccer's (MLS) Senior Director of Properties, joins the show to talk about the eMLS slate, how the American sports leagues …

The biggest game in India is PUBG Mobile and it's not particulary close. PTW's president of Americas and India Kasturi Rangan joins the show to talk …

Game wikis are a favorite of esports jounralists and random redditors alike. Fandom's Bryan Herren joins the podcast to talk about his time as a …

Juked.gg is a new site aimed to bring all esports together under one roof. Co-Founder Ben Goldhaber joins the pod to talk about his time at Twitch, …

Esports organizations are increasingly focusing on player health. While stereotypes classicly associated with gaming don't hold up, there are some …

Complexity has had one of the most interesting years for esports organizations. As CMO Cam Kelly approaches his one year anniversary, he talks about what he's learned in the esports world, Complexity's unique …

Comcast and Cal Esports have partnered on a panel that will give students a look at possible career paths in the esports world. Cal Esports Program Manager joins the podcast to talk about the panel, esports in the …

Paul Brewer, ESL's SVP of Brand Partnerships in North America joins the podcast to talk about the new ESL Mobile Open, diversity and inclusion in …

Game balance in esports is a hot issue. Should developers cater to casual players or to the pro scene? Which esport has done the best with game …

Extreme Networks' Chief Operating Officer Norman Rice joins the show to talk about how Extreme Networks is taking the companies work in traditional sports over to esports. We cover what a good esports network looks …

The Overwatch World Cup is around the corner and Mike "Roomba" Schwartz and I break down some of the biggest storylines. Can South Korea be beat? Will the Hong Kong team create another Blitzchung situation? Will a …

Many esports fans want to turn their passion into a career, and being a writer feels like a great way to start. Mitch and Gabriel go behind-the-scenes in the lives of esports writers, how to best start a career and what …

Super Smash Bros esports scene saw plenty of drama this Summer. There was bullying, racist discord messages, underage dating, blackmail and fights at …

A recent debate has ignited in the CS:GO community. The question: "Should Valve change the names of 'terrorists' and 'counter-terrorists' to …

Charles Spencer talks about how the new California law allowing collegiate athletes to be compensated for their likeness could impact collegeiate …

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The World Showdown of Esports commissioner Christian Bishop joins the podcast to talk about the new event they are running. After partnering with …

Investing in esports can be dangerous, and also potentially very lucrative. Joey Brander is the president of First Serve Partners, an investment firm that has put money behind the Toronto Defiant and Splyce. With their …

Yes, the Farming Simulator League does exist, and no this is not a joke. An actual league with major sponsors like John Deere has popped up around …

Madden esports are pretty complicated. There's a draft mode, Madden Classic, a salary cap mode and Ultimate Team as options for Madden esports players to compete. Each one comes with a unique set of challenges that make …

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Cheating in esports comes in a variety of forms. Aim bots give perfect shots, wall hacks allow you to see people you shouldn't but one form of …

EVO 2019 had a bunch of incredible storylines and Terrel Skellie joins the podcast to talk about the biggest moments from the event. We cover Sonic Fox, the young Pakistani Tekken player who embodied what Evo is all …

Indie games get a bad rep. All that title means is that they are games from a developer not tied to one of the massive AAA studios. Instead, indie has become a meme that often means low-quality, rough, or in need of …

This weekend marks the start of one of esports most unique tournaments. Nothing like the Fortnite World Cup has ever been held before. As an open qualifier, some players went from complete obscurity to playing for a …

There is a new game genre in the works. The developers at Ubisoft call it Connected Arcade Team Sports (CATS), my co-host calls them Virtual Spectator Sports (VSS) and my brother calls them Maybe Boomers Will Actually …

OpTic Gaming was one of the largest esports organizations in the world. In 2017 they had the best Call of Duty team with a rabid GreenWall fan base, they secured spots in both the LCS and OWL franchising and were still …

The ESPY's have announced a new esports award! 16 esports moments from the past year and a half will go head-to-head in a fan voting bracket. Here's all the information you need to know about the nominees for this new …

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On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through the growing world of esports betting. With the Supreme Court decision passed in Spring of 2018, betting on sports became a reality for a much larger section of the US.

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On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through an interview with Geekletes Executive Director and Co-Founder Danny Martin. Geekletes is an amatuer esports tournament organizer who was the starting place for quite a few …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through Psyonix being bought out by Fortnite developer Epic Games. There are a lot of moving parts to this deal including Rocket League moving towards the Epic Games Store and possibly …

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On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through new developments in what might be the largest esports story of the year. Since the first podcast was released, FaZe Clan owner FaZe Banks released an emotional video titled …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through how designers are thinking about esports facilities. Joined by two Senior Designers from HKS Sports and Entertainment, the conversation covers the work they are doing for Team …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through one of the biggest channels on Twitch and most popular esports players in the world suing his …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through a new bill introduced to the US Senate targeting loot boxes. Esports journalist Terrel Skellie is on to go over how different publishers and genres utilize loot boxes in their …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through an interview with Ubisoft's Senior Director of Esports, Che Chou. The crown jewel of Ubisoft's esports roster is Rainbow Six Seige, and with the Season 9 R6 Pro League Finals …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through the most dominant team in collegiate esports. The University of California Irvine has won three collegiate …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through the ongoing regionalization of esports with Super League Gaming's CCO Matt Edelman. Before there was the OWL and CWL moving to cities, SLG had opened up city based esports …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through a new app set to release in late May. FANDOM sports is developing an app that allows traditional sports …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through some of the most prevalent questions and misconceptions about esports. Peddled by the mainstream media and …

On today's podcast, Mitch takes us through Orai with the apps co-founder and CEO Danish Dhamani. Orai uses artificial intellegence to help improve communication. Esportz Network is using Orai as part of Esportz Pro, a …

On today's podcast, Mitch interviews Dr. Todd Sontag, a physician at Orlando Health, who has been tasked to care for esports athletes for the NBA 2K League's Magic Gaming team. Together they discuss the very real …

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