Best Joe Rakaul Belousek Podcasts (2024)

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The Summoning Hour - Garvey the Director of Student and Education Programs at Twitch 56:59

3+ y ago56:59

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The Summoning Hour - Garvey the Director of Student and Education Programs at Twitch A long and glorious return to networking and sharing the good work of folks in the collegiate esports space. This week I am joined by the highly regarded and sought after, Garvey! This episode is filled with so many great nuggets of knowledge and oozes genuine desi…

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The Summoning Hour - AFK Live Stream 49:09

4y ago49:09

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The Summoning Hour - AFK Live Stream Catching up on all the things and doing some out loud talking! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesummoninghour/support

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Summoning Hour - Revisiting Mark McCready Connections to Queen Maragaret Esports and British Esports Assocation! 58:08

4y ago58:08

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This week, I catch up with Mark McCready, President from Queen Maragaret University Esports, and Scottish representative within British Esports Association. It has been about a year since Mark and I first spoke on the podcast. So today, is a little recap as well as a whole bunch of original yumminess - inclusiviness, collegiate esports' role in pro…

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The Summoning Hour - NYIT CyBears' Duran Talks Shop! 1:13:00

4y ago1:13:00

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I finally get to talk to NYIT! And what a doozy! Duran comes in fast with the history of NYIT, how the stars aligned and how the club is managing to put its best foot forward even calling early tryouts! Making adjustments early and often shows a group that is ready to take their program to the top of the collegiate scene while actively supported by…

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The Summoning Hour - Back with Christian Gross of AVGL 1:08:33

4y ago1:08:33

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The Summoning Hour - Back with Christian Gross Christian and I reconnect with new developments and how AVGL is striking at the heart of assisting colleges make more content and connect with their communities! Christian Gross' contact info: email: ChristianGross@boom.tv https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-gross-esports/ https://twitter.com/Seadogg…

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The Summoning Hour - My CEX 2020 Talk! 27:29

4y ago27:29

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Hey Everybody! This last February I had the chance to talk about founding this podcast and who I've been interacting with and why I chose this space to be in. I have a lot of thanks to give out on this one: My Dad Paul Chaloner Jason DeShong Jacques Crochet Marco Scott Zackman University of Oklahoma Esports Kevin Mitchell and the rest of CEX for in…

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Black Lives Matter 1:16:46

4y ago1:16:46

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Black Lives Matter. In this episode, I discuss with Zeke, Jermal and Sergio their experiences with racism. Some truly heartbreaking stories that our next generation has experienced. Knowing that it has been like that for every generation previously but even harder, is devastating to process. Everyone is realizing just how much farther there is to g…

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The Summoning Hour - Kaitlin Teniente of St. Mary's Esports 51:05

4y ago51:05

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Join in, you're just at the beginning! That's right St. Mary's Esports is just starting but they're starting with the full support of the administration and a dedicated resource in Kaitlin Teniente as Head Coach. Developing and growing a community on campus is difficult enough, but doing so during COVID-19 quarantine orders only makes it more so. L…

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The Summoning Hour - Ashley Denktas of UCLA Esports 53:12

4y ago53:12

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After running their first online event, Ashley Denktas has accomplished a lot at UCLA Esports. The club has thrived up until this point; the point of handing off the club to the next wave of leadership. This is something they’ve been preparing for and it shows. Grab some popcorn, sit down and enjoy the show! You can reach Ashley and UCLA Esports at…

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The Summoning Hour - Kaylan Duncan, Esports Director for Norwich University 1:06:55

4y ago1:06:55

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In this episode I re-connect with Kaylan Duncan, the esports program director for Norwich University Esports. Kaylan and I met at the ESI New York event in 2019. There's the saying, 'game recognizes game' and that's how it goes. Kaylan and I are very much on the same page and have a blast in this episode talking about Norwich and their varsity prog…

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The Summoning Hour - Covid-19 & What Clubs Are Doing 58:01

4y ago58:01

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The musical guest is once again, Delta IV. You can find them at: https://deltaiv.bandcamp.com A straight forward question and collaboration time: what are clubs doing in the face of covid-19? I'm joined by: Nicholas "Nick" Espinosa from Leeward Community College @NickFromHawaii on Twitter Matthew King, Esports Coordinator for University of North Da…

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The Summoning Hour - Olin Hayes - Esports and Sports Caster 54:11

4y ago54:11

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I'm extremely excited to bring this last episode of the series of podcasts from my trip to the College Esports Expo. I'm hoping the podcasts have provided some value as well as some normalcy. Reach out to your local schools or your alma mater to find out what they have going on with esports, because they're still going! The musical guest is once ag…

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Man, Myth and Legend, the Brains behind College Esports Expo - Kevin Mitchell 1:08:55

4y ago1:08:55

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Man, Myth and Legend, the Brains behind College Esports Expo - Kevin Mitchell This is a doozy of a podcast with so many lessons and moments worth preserving and knowing. There's so much to unpack here and whether or not you do anything in esports, just think about the way this story has unfolded and how you can always be making something completely…

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The Summoning Hour - Students of College Esports Expo 45:42

4y ago45:42

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Just look at what has transpired since CEX 2020 at the end of February! It feels like this episode was so long ago! My friends, this is one to listen to. This shows how much effort these students are rallying around their esports clubs with. Emerson's tradition in the highest quality journalism practices and facilities drew me in. I felt so inspire…

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The Summoning Hour - AFK Segment - Education High Ground and COVID-19's Impact 40:20

4y ago40:20

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The Summoning Hour - AFK Segment - Education High Ground and COVID-19's Impact Hello everyone! My computer is still undergoing some maintenance so I'm putting together this episode. With Riot coming out with new guidelines that impact collegiate and high school esports it caused quite the spurned group outrage on twitter and on multiple discords. I…

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The Summoning Hour - Revisiting Northeastern University with Rick and Tyler 59:45

4y ago59:45

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Wow! It seems like forever since an episode has come out! This is a great catch-up episode with Rick, my original introduction to NEU, as well as the newly appointed Esports Coordinator, Tyler. We go over everything that has happened with the school and Tyler's history within esports coming from Wichita State University and how Northeastern plays a…

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The Summoning Hour - AFK Segment - Player Conduct, Trash Talk and Esports 25:15

4+ y ago25:15

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"I do hope, as an 18 rated game filled with violence, gore, blood, bombs, guns and bullets that counter strike players arent going to start using their in game characters to crouch up and down on dead opponents in the virtual world, that would be a step too far. /s" - Paul "Redeye" Chaloner "All the violence portrayed in the games is fine though to…

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The Summoning Hour - AFK Segment - 02 - PlayVS and Epic Games Strike a Deal 26:31

4+ y ago26:31

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Agenda: PlayVS has made a deal with Fortnite developer, Epic Games to host high school and collegiate Fortnite Duos league. Why is this a big deal for esports? Why is this a big deal for collegiate esports? How will schools attend this league and future iterations? Just some of the questions and thoughts I go down with this new development. Be sure…

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The Summoning Hour - AFK Segment - 03 - PlayVS and Epic Games Strike a Deal Part 2 24:31

4+ y ago24:31

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Part 2 of the PlayVS & Epic Games' partnership to create a collegiate and high school Fortnight duos league! Some insider info and my personal reaction to members of the community. Frankly, I was surprised. https://linktr.ee/warlockrakaul If you have a message for the podcast please leave one here: https://anchor.fm/thesummoninghour/message Check o…

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Episode 076 - Back Where it All Started: Mississippi State University Esports 1:01:51

4+ y ago1:01:51

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Episode 76 - Episode 076 - Back Where it All Started: Mississippi State University EsportsMSU's Info: Twitter: https://twitter.com/esports_msu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esportsmsu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/msu-esports/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esports_msu/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/esports_msu/Guests' Info…

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The Summoning Hour - AFK Segment - 01 13:34

4+ y ago13:34

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Agenda I'm open for business! If you're running an event and want an overall host, a panel host, a panel interviewee or someone to come make some content, let's talk! Leave a message here (https://anchor.fm/thesummoninghour/message) DM me on any of the social media links found on my LinkTree link below) Email me at warlockrakaul@gmail.com Electroni…

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Episode "077" - Introducing Summoning Hour AFK, Open for Business, EGF Power 5 Invitational 9:10

4+ y ago9:10

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Episode "077" - Introducing Summoning Hour AFK, Open for Business, EGF Power 5 InvitationalAnnouncements: Summoning Hour AFK - more of my social media thoughts, lunch time musings and news reactions to what is going on each week. There will likely be more updates when I am not around my computer at home. My hope is to increase awareness to more eve…

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Episode 75 - Wesley Peck, University of San Diego's Esports Pilot Lead 48:04

4+ y ago48:04

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Episode 75 - Wesley Peck, University of San Diego's Esports Pilot Lead USD's Info & Torero Esports https://www.sandiego.edu/ https://twitter.com/usditshelpdesk https://twitter.com/ToreroGaming https://discord.gg/NBm3qw Be sure to check me out on social media and leave feedback there or on the Anchor platform to be integrated into the podcast: https…

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The Summoning Hour (Trailer) 0:59

4+ y ago0:59

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Episode 074 - Shaun Byrne , Esports Prof & Director for St. Clair College 1:01:56

4+ y ago1:01:56

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Episode 074 - Shaun Byrne , Esports Prof & Director for St. Clair College Shaun Byrne https://twitter.com/TheEsportsProf St. Clair College Esports SaintsGaming.ca https://twitter.com/SaintsGamingCA http://Discord.gg/SaintsGamingCA Jantzen's info: https://twitter.com/JantzenTz https://www.jantzensmusic.com/ https://soundcloud.com/jantzenteezee/track…

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Episode 073 - Ohio Northern University 1:02:42

4+ y ago1:02:42

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Episode 073 - Ohio Northern University Zach Rondeau https://twitter.com/ZachRondeau Troy Chiefari https://twitter.com/A_Real_Hero Ohio Northern University Esports onu.edu/esports https://twitter.com/ONU_esports Jantzen's info: https://twitter.com/JantzenTz https://www.jantzensmusic.com/ https://soundcloud.com/jantzenteezee/tracks Be sure to check m…

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Episode 072 - Collegiate Esports and NCAA Paying Players - What Does It Mean 54:17

4+ y ago54:17

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Episode 073 - Collegiate Esports and NCAA Paying Players - What Does It Mean Ezekiel Carsella https://twitter.com/jamaican116 https://www.twitch.tv/jamaican116/ College of Charleston https://twitter.com/CofCEsports https://www.twitch.tv/cofcesports Jason Smethers https://twitter.com/Jsmeth_ twitch.tv/jsmeth University of Tennessee - Knoxvile https:…

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Episode 071 - My Schools to Watch and Honorable Mentions 40:09

4+ y ago40:09

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Episode 072 - My Schools to Watch and Honorable Mentions Mississippi State Esports: https://www.twitter.com/esports_msu https://www.instagram.com/esports_msu Alfred State University Esports' info: https://twitter.com/AlfredStEsports https://www.facebook.com/AlfredStateEsports/ WSU's info: Twitter: twitter.com/WSUEsports Facebook: facebook.com/wsues…

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Episode 070 - Quack Quack! University of Oregon Ducks 1:04:34

4+ y ago1:04:34

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This. This is the model of how every school should be behaving over the next year as they get their esports programs in order. They will find their faculty member(s), facility, sponsors, community, student leaders and create something significant in a short time. There's still plenty of room for flavors of programs and clubs, but that will be drive…

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Episode 069 - Alfred State University Esports Returns! 58:32

4+ y ago58:32

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Warm set of applause for Austin and Connor coming out to the podcast. Austin and I have chatted a number of times already since the inception of his club and their growth has been astronomical. But now that they've laid the foundation, what is next? How do they keep the accelerator down and how will they survive once Austin graduates? Find out on t…

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Episode 068 - David Willis, Head Coach for St. Edwards University Esports 1:12:20

4+ y ago1:12:20

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David and I got to chat about what it is like moving from one organization to another and how he’s building not just a mechanically sound group of competitors, but also develop a welcoming space for everyone and helping to be the voice of esports on campus. St. Edwards is a school on the smaller side, but don’t let that fool you. These smaller scho…

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Check Your 6 - Season 3 Week 1 & Pro League Recap 51:00

4+ y ago51:00

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We talk through some of the highlights of the NA Pro League. My highlight I wanted to call out was in the Team Reciprocity vs Rogue match. Check it out: https://clips.twitch.tv/AuspiciousBusyGiraffeCharlieBitMe Aside from that, we watch as teams get used to the new schedule in CR6 Season 3. We note the incredible growth and opportunity from collegi…

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Episode 067 - James 'Hops' Hoplin - Washington State Uni's Esports Coordinator 58:19

4+ y ago58:19

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Well this episode isFANTASTIC! Getting to know Hops was a lot of fun but then learning just how far WSU has come since the last time I interviewed members from their organization is really impressive. WSU is taking huge bounding steps to join the pack of frontrunners in collegiate esports and certainly, a commanding lead in esports development in W…

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Check Your 6 - Season 3 Kick-Off & Pro League Update 55:31

4+ y ago55:31

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Check Your 6 - Season 3 Kick-Off & Pro League Update We ramp up on what happened at the end of Season 2 of CollegiateR6, teams to watch for in Season 3, the format of the season as well as coverage on the recent rosterpocalypse in North America's Pro League Be sure to check me, Warlock Rakaul, out on social media and leave feedback there or on the …

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Episode 066 - York Esports with Robert and Moe 57:53

4+ y ago57:53

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Met up with President Robert and Vice President of Marketing Moe from York University Esports. It is great to hear about another school in Canada doing its best to bring esports to attention. This interview speaks towards schools who have found success in one aspect or another and look for that next step. Given that York has found competitive succe…

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Episode 065 - Glenn Cravens - Author and Esports Analyst 1:15:58

4+ y ago1:15:58

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Had a chance to talk to Glenn Cravens, author of "Fighting With Numbers: 2019 Edition: Some of the Stats From the Fighting Game Community's Biggest Tournament Series" and esports analyst. We break down the beauty of what data can help us learn about ourselves, others and how we compete but then also how it can be a growing aspect of how games train…

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Episode 064 - Gary Gonzalez of Convoke 44:13

4+ y ago44:13

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This is a huge cast! Not only is it with someone whom I felt like we speak the same language and have a lot to say about esports, but Gary's business, Convoke, is in Seattle! We're getting more businesses and infrastructure around here to make a scene happen around here! Gary and I discussed so much it is hard to summarize but if you want an energe…

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Episode 063 - President Mark of Queen Margaret University's Esports Society 59:18

4+ y ago59:18

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Took another digital jump across the pond to Queen Margaret University and spoke with their President, Mark, about their society that started just back in March! He's well armed with a network, information and the gumption to get this thing off the ground. Come find out more about what the UK, Edinburgh and Scotland have to offer in our world of co…

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Episode 062 - Michael Policar, 15 Minute Financial Advisor Podcast Host 39:03

4+ y ago39:03

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For all the conversation about the money of esports lately, Fortnite World Cup and DOTA2's The International come to mind presently, if you're not a player, what can you do to join in on all of this hype? Well, investing is a start, but before you can get there safely, you need to take care of you and build your infrastructure. With that in mind, I…

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Episode 059 - Part 2 - Creative Solutions 1:06:26

5y ago1:06:26

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We are wrapping up this long project! This time around we have a long episode with the return of our guests, Jason, Christian and Scott. We go back into some problems around longevity but start sussing out smaller issues, things that were more unique to each school. We get some controversial tactics and methods as well as some very technical soluti…

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Episode 061 - Four Members of University of British Columbia 1:03:17

5y ago1:03:17

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This week, we engage with a flurry of activists fighting the good fight for esports in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. I found them while I was watching the mini-documentary, "Smash Forward" (link below) from the group STORYHIVE (@Storyhive on Twitter!). Hearing how they're already reaching well beyond campus to participate and build their es…

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Episode 060 - John and Marco of CollegeCOD 1:06:19

5y ago1:06:19

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This week I got to sync up with John and Marco as they prepare for Season 2 of CollegeCOD (Call of Duty for the uninitiated). We go through the efforts and passion it has taken to get this far; speaking so highly of every community member, every team member and every school. The 'P' word comes out a lot in this episode. If I had to describe this wh…

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Episode 059 - Part 1 - Longevity & Challenges 31:21

5y ago31:21

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Episode 059 - Part 1 - Longevity & Challenges This is a long time coming and I can only apologize and thank my guests for their patience. It has been a long road to get this underway, executed on, rehashed, rebuilt, restarted and all of the other re's out there. In part one, my guests and I talk about longevity and where it stems from. We're also s…

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Episode 058 - Boise State Esports - NACE Convention & Overwatch 21:31

5y ago21:31

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Episode 058 - Boise State Esports - NACE Convention & Overwatch First, apologies for the audio. There was a smattering of technical difficulties and time was not in my favor this time around. Look for more clips on social media to track down some more nuggets from Boise State players! Secondly, GO BSU! GLHF at the convention! Follow BSU Esports on …

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Episode 057 - Will Hershey of Roundhill Investments 56:17

5y ago56:17

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This week I spoke with Will Hershey from Roundhill Investments. We had a great discussion about Will's involvement with the Esports ETF (labeled NERD: https://roundhillinvestments.com/nerd-index ). We broke down perspectives of who and what is driving investments as well as the current state of esports and some of the problems team, products and bu…

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Episode 056 - Richard Huggan, Managing Director of Hitmarker 1:03:15

5y ago1:03:15

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Recorded nice and early for this one! I interviewed UK-based Hitmarker's Managing Director, Richard Huggan. We got a chance to talk about the origin of Hitmarker as a job board, how he found his way into it and the tremendous growth it is playing within the job market for esports; professional, collegiate and volunter-based. This is my first podcas…

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Episode 055 - Eugene Frier, Director of Esports & Gaming of Texas Wesleyan University 1:02:48

5y ago1:02:48

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OU's Moog second name drop on Twitter brought me to Eugene Frier of Texas Wesleyan University. Probably the smallest school I've talked to but with an attitude for esports as some of the major contenders. Eugene and I speak towards what it means to be building an esports program, a community and even get our nerd on reminiscing about vanilla World …

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Episode 054 - Greg Adler Director/Coach of University of Texas at Dallas Esports 53:01

5y ago53:01

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OU's Moog name dropped some clubs and people on Twitter so I tracked some of them down and got another great episode that further explores how much collegiate esports has grown in just a year. UTD status, resources and approval on campus is reminiscent of many other programs'. Greg Adler, Director and Coach for UTD's program fills me in and helps p…

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Episode 053 - Mike 'xpR' Pipher of Collegiate R6 40:14

5y ago40:14

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This week, seemingly starting a trend for Rainbow 6 episodes, I interview the admin of Collegiate R6, Mike 'xpR' Pipher. We cover the history, the tremendous growth of Collegiate R6 and where it is going. It is great to be able to hear about the processes and challenges of handling the collegiate scene but also amazingly inspiring to hear how many …

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Episode 052 - Cristian Guerra, Analyst for Dark Zero Esports 1:00:07

5y ago1:00:07

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Cristian and I dive into his history at getting into esports, R6 and his move from participant to caster to analyst for Dark Zero Esports. This is another great story of what dedication, hard work and a commitment to growing can do for you. We also discuss the Texas A&M's performance in the finals for the Spring Collegiate R6 championship. Follow C…

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