Esports Insider Podcast
By Esports Insider
We do this via weekly recaps (Digest), in-depth discussions on crossover industries (Focus), and chats with notable individuals and key stakeholders throughout the space worldwide (Insight), in short for anything esports business, the Esports Insider Podcast has you covered.
Esports Insider PodcastFeb 26, 2021
Why Peripherals are Crucial to Esports | Razer | The Industry Podcast
In this episode of The Industry Podcast, Jeff Chau, the Director of Global Esports for peripherals company Razer, and Tom Daniels discuss the evergrowing esports peripherals space. Tom and Jeff talk about why peripheral performance is crucial to esports, what goes into peripheral partnerships and what new developments are coming into the space.
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The Power of Third-Party Partnerships in Esports | GRID Esports | The Industry Podcast
In this episode of The Industry Podcast, Moritz Maurer, the CEO and Founder of game data platform GRID, breaks down the power of partnerships in esports as well as the importance of data in the scene. Tom Daniels and Moritz also discuss how the esports industry’s perception of third-party collaborations has changed, as well as how companies have started to build relationships with game publishers. ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/
The State of Esports in Asia-Pacific | TALON Esports | The Industry Podcast
In this episode of The Industry Podcast, Sean Zhang, the CEO and Co-founder of Asian esports organisation TALON Esports, discusses the state of the esports sector in Asia-Pacific. Tom Daniels and Sean also break down the organisation’s expansion into PUBG Mobile, how its first year as a VALORANT Partner team has gone and what other games are TALON interested in entering.
The Esports Industry Through the Eyes of a Data Company | Bayes Esports | The Industry Podcast
Welcome to the Industry Podcast an Esports Insider podcast where we speak to people within the esports industry about the sector. In this episode, Bayes Esports’ CCO and Managing Director Amir Mizaee discuss esports and data. Alongside talking about the role data has in esports, we chat about how it is being a data company in the esports sector. Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
How Mobile Legends is esports' mobile Goliath | Moonton Games | The Industry Episode 20
In this episode we delve into the world of Mobile Legends Bang Bang esports, arguably one of the biggest esports games that most are unaware of. Ray NG, MOONTON GAMES' Head of Esports Ecosystems, discusses how Mobile Legends rose in prominence, the game's ambitions to expand outside of Southeast Asia and its recently concluded M5 World Championship. Hosted by Tom Daniels (@thetomdaniels) ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esportsinsider/ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esportsinsider/ ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esportsinsider
Esports partnerships through the eyes of Pringles | David Juvany | Esports Today
We sit down with Senior Brand Manager - Pringles, David Juvany of Kellogg's to discuss their latest involvement in esports and how they perceive partnerships through the eyes of Pringles. This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/esports/
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Esports agencies and creator contracts | DotX Talent's Mitsouko Anderson | Esports Today
In the latest episode of Esports Today recorded live at ESI London 2023, we spoke with Mitsouko Anderson from DotX talent about everything surrounding esports and creator contracts. This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/esports/
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Why Guild Esports has become more community-focused | Guild's Jasmine Skee | Esports Today
At ESI London 2023, we managed to catch up with Jasmine Skee, CEO of Guild Esports to discuss recent developments within the organisation. Jasmine discusses their focus towards community building, and reasons for it. This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/esports/
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Let's talk UK Esports | Resolve's Jeff Simpkins | Esports Today
With Jeff having an extensive background in UK Esports, it only felt right to chat about nothing but. With his latest role with Resolve Esports and involvement in the UKETC, we discuss it all in the latest episode of Esports Today, recorded live at ESI London 2023. This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/esports/
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What's the point of Esports Degrees? | Confetti's Gin Rai | Esports Today
A regular debate in the esports in education space, seems to be around the value of esports degrees. We sit down with Gin Rai from the Confetti Creative Institute of Technologies, part of Nottingham Trent University about their Esports Production degree and of course to address the age old debate. This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/esports/
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Hashtag United's shift away from EAFC esports | Sebastian Carmichael-Brown | Esports Today
We sit down with Co-Owner of Hashtag United, Sebastian Carmichael-Brown. With their recent shift away from EAFC, we discuss it all in our latest Esports Today podcast episode. This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/esports/
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Transitioning into Counter-Strike 2 | ESL Pro League's Alexander Inglot | Esports Today
At ESI London, we caught up with Alex Inglot, Commissioner at ESL Pro League.
As the industry transitions into Counter-Strike 2, we speak about the anticipated changes, the wider impact on the Louvre agreement and much more. This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/esports/
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BLASTing off to London | BLAST Premier's Leo Matlock | Esports Today
At ESI London 2023, BLAST announced their Wembley based event in 2024. You can find the initial announcement video here: https://youtu.be/45S9B5E4bhs We have a further sit down with Chief Business Officer, Leo Matlock to discuss it all. This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/esports/
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G2 in North America and consolidation in esports | Alban Dechelotte | Esports Today
At ESI London 2023, we manage to sit down with CEO of G2 Esports, Alban Dechelotte. We discuss G2's involvement in North American and consolidation in esports. This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/esports/ Want to see more content like this? Make sure to like and subscribe to this podcast.
How Game Changers is changing the game | Riot's Ashley Washington | Esports Today
We sit down with Ashley Washington, Product Lead for Game Changers EMEA at Riot Games to discuss ... well everything Game Changers. With the VCT Game Changers Championship coming up this month, we touch on the upcoming tournament and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Ross Video with production supplied by Confetti. Check out more information on Ross Video below: https://www.rossvideo.com/industries/...
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What's next for Bernard Chong and Bren Esports? | The Industry Episode 19
In this episode of Esports Insider's The Industry podcast, we are joined by Bernard Chong, the Founder of South East Asian esports organisation BREN Esports.
We discuss a wide array of topics such as how BREN Esports was created, the SEA esports ecosystem and the impact of Chong's drug smuggling charges, which were later dismissed earlier this year.
Hosted by Tom Daniels (Thetomdaniels)
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A Deep Dive into the Collegiate Esports Boom | APUS | The Industry Episode 18
In this episode, we’ll be talking about all things collegiate esports in the US! In order to do this I'm joined by Craig Skilling, the Esports Program Coordinator at American Public University System, and Emily Briscoe, a current esports student at APUS. This episode provides an overview of the esports collegiate ecosystem from an educational standpoint. We also touch on why universities are going all in on esports and the rising prevalence of esports degrees. ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esportsinsider/ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esportsinsider/ ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esportsinsider
Building esports communities in the UK | Dalian Ghent | The Industry Episode 17
In this month's episode, I'm joined by Dalian Ghent, Sidequest Gamers Hub's Events and Community Coordinator, to talk about British esports and how important it is to build communities. In particular, we look at the rise of esports cafes and venues, as well as how London is slowly becoming a hub for competitive gaming!
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Emma Rose - Gravity Media | ESI For All Episode #7
In this episode we are joined by the incredible Emma Rose who is a competitive player who represented Northern Ireland in the women’s e-football at the Commonwealth Games last year and is also representing GB at the European Games Esports Championships in Katowice later this summer.
Does Esports Have a Sustainability Problem? | Harris Peskin | The Industry Episode 16
Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded prior to the LCSPA walkout vote. In this episode, we're joined by Harris Peskin a Partner at esports law from ESG Law, a company that represents organisations such as NRG, Team Liquid, Misfits, G2 Esports and many more. We’ll be chatting about whether the esports ecosystem has a sustainability problem, with a particular focus on League of Legends. We also discuss player unionisation, how esports teams are navigating the current climate and the power game developers have.
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Building brands and optimising esports fanbases | Simon Bennett | The Industry Podcast EP 15
Simon Bennett, the Co-founder of brand and design agency AoE Creative, sits down with Tom Daniels to discuss how esports organisations can create an effective brand and build fanbases. Moreover, Bennett breaks down the process of making the branding for Fugitive Gaming, an entirely factual esports organisation that starred in the Paramount+ show Players. ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esportsinsider/ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esportsinsider/ ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esportsinsider
Annabel Ashalley-Anthony | Melanin Gamers | ESI For All Episode #6
In the latest installment of ESI for All, Riley talks with Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, the founder of Melanin Gamers, as they delve into the complex and critical subject of racial issues within the gaming industry.
The future of WePlay Esports after a turbulent 2022 | Maksym Bilonogov | The Industry Podcast EP 14
Maksym Bilonogov, the Chief Visionary Officer of Ukrainian esports content production company WePlay Esports, sits down to discuss the company's exciting plans for 2023. Moreover, Bilonogov candidly talks about how the company has dealt with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and how it caused WePlay to pivot its operations.
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Elevating esports productions in the UK | Gin Rai | The Industry Podcast Episode 13
On this episode of The Industry Podcast we're joined by Gin Rai, Esports Manager and CL at Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies. Tom speaks with Gin about their Esports in Production course, the experience provided to their students and Confetti X. To keep up to date with the latest on Confetti/Gin. Be sure to drop them a follow on social media.
Heather Dower | Hotdrop | ESI For All Episode #5
In this episode of ESI For All, our guest host Becky Wright from NSE talks to Heather Dower, the CEO, and founder of Hotdrop about all things starting a business and hiring diverse!
BLAST breaks down expansion plans | Charlotte Kenny | The Industry Podcast Episode 12
We're back with another episode of the Industry Podcast where we're joined by Charlotte Kenny the Managing Director at BLAST. We jump into topics around their expansion plans, their recent CS:GO Major and why diversification is key within esports.
You can stay up to date with the latest from BLAST here:
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/blast-esports/
- https://twitter.com/BLASTEsports
- https://twitter.com/BLASTPremier
Make sure to drop our host, Tom Daniels a follow also: https://twitter.com/TheTomDaniels
Robin Gray | Gayming Magazine | ESI For All Episode #4
In this episode of ESI For All, our host Riley talks to Robin from Gayming Magazine about all things LGBTQ+ Esports! 🏳️🌈
Awarding Esports excellence | Mike Ashford | The Industry Podcast Episode 9
We discuss everything Esports Awards with CEO Mike Ashford ahead of their Vegas event in December. What goes into running the annual esports awards, and Level Up events.
Make sure to stay up to date with both Mike and the Esports Awards on social media here:
https://twitter.com/MikeAshford_ESA
https://twitter.com/esportsawards
Realising esports virtual experiences | Tim Mcguinness | The Industry Podcast Episode 10
On episode 10 of the Industry, Kerry sat down with Tim Mcguinness from Virtex to discuss what could be the future of esports viewership experiences.
Virtex Stadium are building a platform that combines the best of both worlds: to create the most exciting experience in esports and bring you much closer to the game.
You can find out more about Virtex here:
https://www.virtexstadium.com/
https://twitter.com/VirtexStadium
Serving esports data to the people | Dominika Szot | The Industry Podcast Episode 11
On this episode of the Industry we're joined by Dominika Szot, Head of Brand Strategy at GRID. Dominika deep dives into the world of esports data and their work at GRID. You can follow Dominika & GRID in the social links below: - https://twitter.com/dominika_szot- https://twitter.com/GRIDesports- https://t.co/m5BGhyqdme
Alexander Nathan | Permastunned Gaming | ESI For All Episode #3
In the third episode of ESI For All, Riley talks to Alexander Nathan, the CEO and Founder of Permastunned gaming, the world's first all-disabled esports organisation.
MSI heads to London for 2023, Rainbow Six Siege revamps its esports ecosystem | Esports Insider Digest
On this week's Esports Insider Digest we cover League of Legends’ MSI reportedly taking place in London, Ubisoft unveiling the Rainbow Six Esports Global Circuit, ReKTGlobal's parent company Infinite Reality going public, plus more.
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
Realising esports virtual experiences | Tim Mcguinness | The Industry Podcast Episode 10
On episode 10 of the Industry, Kerry sat down with Tim Mcguinness from Virtex to discuss what could be the future of esports viewership experiences.
Virtex Stadium are building a platform that combines the best of both worlds: to create the most exciting experience in esports and bring you much closer to the game. You can find out more about Virtex here:
https://www.virtexstadium.com/
https://twitter.com/VirtexStadium
FlyQuest appoints a new CEO, GameSquare Esports merges with Engine Gaming | Esports Insider Digest
Our top stories for today's Esports Insider Digest are FlyQuest appointing Beastcoast’s co-CEO as its new CEO, Complexity parent company GameSquare Esports merging with Engine Gaming & Media, Esports media platform Jaxon closing its doors following a funding halt, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
The Smash World Tour has been cancelled, Vivo Keyd Stars returns to CBLOL | Esports Insider Digest
In this week's Esports Insider Digest we cover, the cancellation of the Smash World Tour, Vivo Keyd Stars returning to the CBLOL after acquiring Miners' franchise spot, TSM announcing a $100,000 Apex Legends tournament, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
Wild Rift halts Western esports operations, PUBG launches partner team programme | Esports Insider Digest
On today's ESI Digest, we cover Wild Rift esports halting its official regional tournaments in 2023 except for Asia, PUBG Esports introducing a partner team programme, VALORANT Game Changers EMEA unveiling its new format and structure for next year, plus more!
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Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
Ashley Washington | Riot Games VALORANT Game Changers | ESI For All Episode #2
In the second episode of ESI For All, Riley chats with Ashley Washington, Product Lead for Game Changers EMEA at Riot Games about the Game Changers Championship.
TSM and FURIA end FTX deals, China may lose access to Blizzard’s esports titles | Esports Insider Digest
On today’s Esports Insider Digest, we cover: TSM and FURIA ending their multimillion dollar sponsorship deals with FTX, China potentially losing access to Blizzard’s esports titles in January 2023, Guild Esports announcing major Board changes and the departure of its CEO, and much more.
Hosted by Jake Nordland @callmeprivate
EU Parliament passes vote to recognise and fund esports, US court dismisses Riot Games copyright lawsuit | Esports Insider Digest
On today's ESI Digest, we cover EU Parliament passing a vote to recognise and fund esports and video games, a US court dismissing Riot Games' copyright lawsuit against Moonton, Fnatic launching a music label, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
Misfits unveils $20m fund, Team Vitality launches heavy metal anthem | Esports Insider Digest
On today's Esports Insider Digest we cover Misfits Gaming Group launching a $20m creator fund, Team Vitality launching a heavy metal anthem with Trivium’s Matt Heafy, the Snapdragon Pro Series hosting multi-title live events at DreamHack Valencia, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
VALORANT details new esports competitive mode, the Six Invitational returns to Montreal | Esports Insider Digest
On today's Esports Insider Digest we cover, VALORANT's new in-game esports competitive mode, Jackson Wang performing at the League of Legends World Championship 2022, the Six Invitational returning to Canada, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
Joanie | Women in Games International | ESI For All Episode #1
On the first-ever episode of ESI For All, Riley and Joanie discuss Women in Games International, how Joanie got started in the industry, and the future of women in esports.
H3CZ becomes OpTic Gaming CEO, Team Vitality launches unique merchandise collection | Esports Insider Digest
On today's Esports Insider Digest we cover, OpTic Gaming Founder H3CZ returning to the role of CEO, Team Vitality announcing a unique merchandise partnership, The 2022 Brawl Stars World Finals taking place at Disneyland Paris, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
Esports NOT included in 2026 Commonwealth Games , Moonton wins Tencent commercial defamation case | Esports Insider Digest
On today's Esports Insider Digest we cover, Esports not being included as a medal sport at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Moonton winning £28,000 in a commercial defamation suit against Tencent, Esports platform Liquipedia launching a mobile app, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
DreamHack heads to Japan, Jay Park named Gen.G advisor | Esports Insider Digest
On today's Esports Insider Digest we cover DreamHack partnering with Sony and going to Japan in 2023, Jay Park's new advisory role at Gen.G, plus there's an EU committee report that calls for recognition and funding for European video games and esports!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
Quadrant joins the Halo Championship Series partnership programme, Los Grandes acquires Team oNe | Esports insider Digest
On today's Esports Insider Digest we cover Quadrant becoming a Halo Championship Series partner team, Los Grandes acquiring Team oNe, Riot Games revealing its full list of VALORANT Champions Tour off-season tournaments, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
The Viola family buys FlyQuest, Team Heretics launch blockchain division | Esports Insider Digest
In today's epsiode we cover the Viola family office purchasing FlyQuest, Team Heretics launching a blockchain division and Guild's partnership with Sky UK, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
DoorDash launches Battle of the Brands, Sheffield Wednesday launches esports division | Esports Insider Digest
Welcome to the ESI Digest, on this episode we cover DoorDash launching its Battle of the Brands esports competition, Sheffield Wednesday launching an esports division, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
VALORANT Champions Tour unveils all partner teams, Call of Duty League returns in December | Esports Insider Digest
Welcome to the ESI Digest for Wednesday 21st, September! Our top stories include Riot Games unveiling all of its partner teams for the VALORANT Champions Tour, plus the Call of Duty League 2023 season will officially commence in December 2022!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)
Major VALORANT Champions Tour details, Apex Legends esports plans for year 3 | Esports Insider Digest
In today's epsiode we cover, the VALORANT Champions Tour kicking off its 2023 season with an international event in Brazil, EA Games announcing plans for the third year of its Apex Legends Global Series, plus more!
Hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)