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This esports life

By launders & Squeex

An esports-centric podcast hosted by esports personality, content creator, and color-commentator, Mohan Govindasamy.
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Episode 56 - Bing Bang Boom

This esports lifeJun 04, 2020

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Episode 56 - Bing Bang Boom

Episode 56 - Bing Bang Boom

This week listen to Launders become a 5Head chess elitist! Find out WHERE is the content? Stay safe and get cozy during this week on This esports life

Jun 04, 202001:24:50
Episode 55 - VALO-RANT

Episode 55 - VALO-RANT

We are BACK! Will Valorant kill counter-strike? NEW content?  Let's catch up this week on This esports life.

May 25, 202001:23:10
Episode 54 - Mando Alert

Episode 54 - Mando Alert

FINALLY something that Launders and SqueeX agree on. This week we talk about The Mandalorian, Jedi Fallen Order, and the new CS operation. What will the next CS update look like?? Find out this week on This Esports Life.

Nov 25, 201958:27
Episode 53 - JOKER

Episode 53 - JOKER

Join the circus because this week is a CLOWN fiesta! Shroud moves to Mixer, the Krieg hasn't been nerfed, Fortnite was sucked into a blackhole, and Launders still grapples with his newly appointed Boomer title. Also, find out our hot-takes on the Joker Movie!

Nov 01, 201901:13:18
Episode 52 - What's a Boomer?

Episode 52 - What's a Boomer?

Do NOT call launders a boomer. Launders and Squeex dissect the boomer recipe while discussing topics ranging from the Blizzard controversy to running a marathon within two hours.

Oct 15, 201955:11
Episode 51 - Gabe Newell's balls

Episode 51 - Gabe Newell's balls

Squeex said it. Why you shoud play other games as a commentator, monkaTOS,  is doing nothing ever better than doing something, and breaking down Valves statement on keeping Counter-Strike competitive.

Sep 23, 201901:02:55
Episode 50 - Poo brew

Episode 50 - Poo brew

We're living in a great time for Counter-Strike. How can CS orgs be profitable, Squeex is drinking cat poop, and how many rats are in New York? Squeex counted them. One by one.

Sep 09, 201901:05:47
Episode 49 - How to social

Episode 49 - How to social

Squeex has a new addiction... Whiteclaw. TI9 was fantastic, -Twitch +Mixer, and how to measure your growth as an individual, y'know? 🙂

Sep 02, 201901:07:30
Episode 48 - Some people will die on a hill of boneless wings...

Episode 48 - Some people will die on a hill of boneless wings...

"Some call it beta, others call it considerate!" In the season one finale of This esports life, we're finally finding some common ground. Some nice voicemails, launders opens up about his dream job of being a pornstar, and Squeex tells all in an exclusive interview about his fruit fly massacre.

Aug 12, 201901:05:12
Episode 47 - Once upon a time in esports...

Episode 47 - Once upon a time in esports...

Discussing Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, fine wines, Fortnite is turning 16 year olds into millionaires, and the financials of CSGO majors just don't make sense!

Aug 06, 201901:05:10
Episode 46 - Deep dive into some bathwater

Episode 46 - Deep dive into some bathwater

HIDE THE RING LIGHT!!! Juicy NiP news, a flashback on launders' stance on spoilers, and is Squeex the second coming of the Indian CS scene?


Jul 29, 201901:18:15
Episode 45 - Worst flight ever?

Episode 45 - Worst flight ever?

Launders showcases the stealth capabilities of his new vape, we theorize the next prophetic game, dive into a heated debate on boneless wings,and do some shows make the experience TOO real?

Jul 22, 201901:06:51
Episode 44 - Memories in the digital age

Episode 44 - Memories in the digital age

Finding the ceiling on esports, This esports life LIVE(!), Squeex tries to defend the Spotify top 50, and what are they doing with our DNA!?

Jul 15, 201901:21:44
Episode 43 - Chasing rings

Episode 43 - Chasing rings

Debating the morals of players chasing rings, Squeex dishes out some esports business analysis, talking about how school cannot fully prepare you for the workforce, and how important is adaptability in life.

Jul 08, 201901:05:19
Episode 42 - Riding the autochess wave

Episode 42 - Riding the autochess wave

Comedy in the workplace, our experiences with adderall, gamifying your life, and life on Esports Island™.

Jul 01, 201901:12:11
Episode 41 - Living to work

Episode 41 - Living to work

"I was at the Raptors game... well I was at a Chinese restaurant watching the Raptors game"

Tinder strats, I spy, living to work, and the American pride and joy - the TSA.

Jun 24, 201901:07:16
Episode 40 - Precious time

Episode 40 - Precious time

I've been trying to figure out how to best spend my time off. Sports bring everyone together, are mobile gamers "real gamers", my thoughts on BLAST, people calling the Cloud 9 major a fluke, and should players be getting fit to get good?

Jun 17, 201953:08
Episode 39 - Yelp is the mafia

Episode 39 - Yelp is the mafia

Who is going to pioneer the next big esport? A wireless earbud review, streamers that don't know how to boil water, financial analysis of esports vs traditional sports, our E3 short list, and a discussion on the problem with translating a story between mediums.


Leave us a voicemail at anchor.fm/thisesportslife, email an audio file to thisesportslife (at) gmail.com, or call in at +1 (404) 590-2088‬



Jun 10, 201901:43:58
Episode 38 - Proper rollercoaster form

Episode 38 - Proper rollercoaster form

Chalk up for some intense conversation this week. We discuss proper "roller coaster" form, the OWL commissioner departs for Epic Games, stories from CS_Summit, some esports news, gaming addiction, money and happiness, and we crack open the voicemail vault for the first time ever.

 Leave us a voicemail at anchor.fm/thisesportslife, email an audio file to thisesportslife (at) gmail.com, or call in at +1 (404) 590-2088‬ 

Jun 03, 201901:37:38
Episode 37 - #ReleaseThePodcast

Episode 37 - #ReleaseThePodcast

This week we played a new game together, discuss how to make the world a better place, find out how YOU can make an appearance on the podcast, and when will we stop playing games? Do we enjoy games less the older we get?

May 28, 201901:31:20
Episode 36 - Vegan strip clubs

Episode 36 - Vegan strip clubs

Launders reviews a prohibition brew, Squeex shares a tale from a time he visited a vegan strip club, and we discuss cheating in all its various forms, self analysis, and LOTS of shouting about Game of Thrones.

May 20, 201901:31:23
Episode 35 - Game of Thrones flavored Lacroix™

Episode 35 - Game of Thrones flavored Lacroix™

A backlogged episode because for the past week, launders has been 35,000ft in the air. Flying first class, wearing shorts, and catching up on Game of Thrones baby. We discuss games for once and try to figure out what needs to change about Apex Legends to make it great, Squeex's weekly Dark Souls recap, BTS of launders' Ashen review, and the problem with game reviews.


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May 13, 201901:10:00
Episode 34 - The question & anal episode

Episode 34 - The question & anal episode

In this one we take on a boat load of questions from YOU, the listener. Kicking it off with something you never asked for, launders' default McDonalds® order, then onto the more important topics at hand like managing friend groups and shaking up your role in them, overcoming low self-esteem, and pressing the question of if improving yourself out of game stands to improve your performance in-game. All this and more on a very anal episode of This esports life.


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May 06, 201901:20:46
Episode 33 - Nut milk SHOWDOWN

Episode 33 - Nut milk SHOWDOWN

🥜 vs. 🥜 Launders guides Squeex down a path to nut-milk enlightening, coaxing him with lighthearted debate towards the one TRUE nut based alt-milk, cashew milk. On this journey, they discuss their thoughts on Sekiro and how it stacks up to other FROM SOFTWARE games, a lack of innovation from Apple over the past decade, the problem between teachers and doers, and Squeex reviews this weeks Lacroix flavor from atop a mountain.

Apr 30, 201901:49:42
Episode 32 - Suffering for Success

Episode 32 - Suffering for Success

Launders and I talk about why this podcast was started in the first place. We dig deep discussing spirituality and art, dusting off screenshots from when Squeex was global, content as currency, and suffering for your success.


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Apr 30, 201901:44:34
Episode 31 - Squeex's esports chronicles

Episode 31 - Squeex's esports chronicles

Squeex walks us through his esports adolescence all the way through adulthood in this solo episode of This esports life. Squeex runs us through his first experience with games, how games affected his education, and how he believes they can be leveraged to build good habits and make you a better person.

Apr 30, 201934:38
Episode 30 - Normies vs Informies

Episode 30 - Normies vs Informies

We're talkin' 👌, Sekiro: Easy Mode, advantages and disadvantages of Indie vs AAA and creating an esports title, stories from Shanghai and how I experience a new place when traveling, and a movie sharing moment.

Apr 30, 201901:23:01
Episode 29 - Blueberries & Mom Jeans

Episode 29 - Blueberries & Mom Jeans

In this podcast launders proclaims the Nintendo Switch to be the best console ever made, information dieting and filtering your social media, stories from Blast São Paulo, upcoming events, how to conquer jet-lag, and launders shares some casting preparation techniques.

Apr 30, 201901:51:59
Episode 28 - "In a year..."

Episode 28 - "In a year..."

The bonus solo episode! This episode was recorded on March 13, 2019 as I'm traveling this week. In this one I'm reflecting on the podcast, explaining why wasn't not at the major, I rave about physical activities, thinking about loved ones getting older, and shedding some light on the future of my career.

Apr 30, 201901:11:60
Episode 27 - Cauliflower Pizza vs Boneless Wings

Episode 27 - Cauliflower Pizza vs Boneless Wings

Launders actually eats a cauliflower pizza. THIS JUST IN: Apex Legends is on the decline! We acquire a new target; boneless wings, Counter-Strike update discussion, platform exclusives and consoles' place in the gaming ecosystem, and Squeex hates skins.

Apr 30, 201901:52:06
Episode 26 - Patagonia, juuling, and bullying

Episode 26 - Patagonia, juuling, and bullying

We kick the episode off with a murder mystery, Marvel movies SUCK, A Star Is Born > Green Book,  discuss Into the Spider-Verse, the future of movies and interactive content, and vaping; lots of vaping.

Apr 30, 201901:56:46
Episode 25 - Melee's rough life

Episode 25 - Melee's rough life

Squeex breaks a sweat in this one. We talk about Melee being cut from the EVO lineup which leads into a lengthy discussion on the game's history and future. We also dish out some juicy stories from Squeex' college life, like the time he called the cops on a church, and discuss topics like relationships vs friendships, our relationship with game developers as players, and is breakfast when you wake up or is it the first meal of the day no matter the time?

Apr 30, 201901:48:19
Episode 24 - Apex is the truth

Episode 24 - Apex is the truth

Fortnite is playing catch-up, celebrity fandom in esports, flight etiquette, and the power behind a good schedule.


Apr 30, 201901:42:05
Episode 23 - Hotdogs are sandwiches

Episode 23 - Hotdogs are sandwiches

And pineapple is an S tier pizza topping. Squeex and I briefly speak about common vs uncommon sense, and talk more in depth about cauliflower "pizza", finding perspective in disagreements, learn a valuable lesson from Tetris, analyze the massive success of the Apex Legends launch, and the downfall of Counter-Strike movement.

Apr 30, 201901:47:28
Episode 22 - Squeex (RAW, UNCUT)

Episode 22 - Squeex (RAW, UNCUT)

Squeex is back. This time he's bringing us two full hours of raw, uncut, and unfiltered conversation.

Feb 11, 201902:03:11
Episode 21 - Interro's esports chronicles

Episode 21 - Interro's esports chronicles

In this one we're tackling the esports chronicles of professional Rainbow 6 Siege commentator, Interro (@InterroTalks). You'll hear about the games he played during his youth, his time in politics, the seed from which his casting career bloomed, as well as the technical short-comings of Rainbow 6 and how it impacts competitive play and broadcasts, the disconnect between competitive and casual Rainbow 6, and tackling toxicity in competitive games.

Feb 04, 201901:45:43
Episode 20 - "Discipline is the ultimate motivation"

Episode 20 - "Discipline is the ultimate motivation"

We're back with Squeex (@SqueeX15) for our longest episode yet. We take a few questions including how to know when it's time to take CS seriously and push for pro and how to deal with poor performance, then dive into why you should run, the mindset for playing against better opponents, what makes Dark Souls so special, and video games as a story telling medium. 


Comments, questions, and criticisms to @launders on Twitter

Jan 14, 201901:25:43
Episode 19 - G E N E T I C S

Episode 19 - G E N E T I C S

Squeex is making another appearance in this episode of This esports life. Together we ponder what it will take for CS to remain dominant in the FPS market, metrics for success when creating content, the quest for financial security, and we even dish out a bit of advice for you college youngsters. All this and more, in this episode of This esports life.

Jan 07, 201901:21:57
Episode 18 - Habits and philosophies

Episode 18 - Habits and philosophies

I've been traveling, a lot. We're talking about spending time with your mother, building good habits, where my philosophies came from, and feedback loops.
Nov 19, 201832:49
Episode 17 - Let's catch up

Episode 17 - Let's catch up

I'm back in Toronto. Let me tell you airbnb story written by M. Night Shyamalan, talk about getting back to the event grind, I share some behind the scenes of mine and Scrawny's caster chemistry, and what it was like for us casting our first LAN final.
Oct 17, 201841:13
Episode 16 - Launders' esports chronicles

Episode 16 - Launders' esports chronicles

I sit down with Squeex, an investment banker, counter-strike enthusiast, and good friend of mine so he can interview me and deep-dive on -my- esports life. The origin of my name, using my career in esports to grow my life outside of esports, why BOXR exists, and much more in this episode of This esports life.
Aug 20, 201801:21:33
Episode 15 - Locodoco's esports chronicles

Episode 15 - Locodoco's esports chronicles

This week we're talking to Locodoco, ex-professional League of Legends player, coach, and esports personality. He talks about his early esports years, his time as a pro league player and coach for the Golden Guardians, what lead to his early retirement, and where his sights are set moving into the future.
Aug 13, 201846:39
Episode 14 - What will kill CS?

Episode 14 - What will kill CS?

Moving pains, how not to grow your stream, what did Bruce Lee actually mean when he said this, and what is going signal the death of Counter-Strike?
Aug 06, 201846:45
Episode 13 - No country for old men

Episode 13 - No country for old men

My move is imminent, McDonalds in Cambodia, my next casting gig, and discuss the meaning behind the name of my favorite film.
Jul 30, 201835:34
Episode 12 - The next chapter

Episode 12 - The next chapter

Turning the page to a new chapter in my book. I explain why rock climbing is the Fortnite of physical activities, we visit Melissa at the urgent care, and discuss the fork in the road that I'm currently at.
Jul 24, 201843:51
Episode 11 - Hot goss

Episode 11 - Hot goss

Fitness updates, my progress towards becoming a head chef, quitting cold turkey, and a whole lot of info regarding BOXR - only on this episode of This esports life.
Jul 16, 201836:34
Episode 10 - Level up irl

Episode 10 - Level up irl

Self-confidence vs arrogance, I break down my video creation process, some book recommendations, 5 easy tips on how to leap from semi-pro to pro level, and how to get started on improving yourself; all this and more in this episode of This esports life.
Jul 09, 201801:05:05
Episode 9 - BOXR (Twitter Q&A)

Episode 9 - BOXR (Twitter Q&A)

Big Twitter Q&A. I share some thoughts on producing Fortnite content in the near future, over consuming on social media, BOXR as an organization, how to analyze your own demos, and the state of Counter-Strike in regards to stand-ins.
Jun 28, 201842:38
Episode 8 - Getting into casting

Episode 8 - Getting into casting

In this episode, I give some advice to aspiring casters, discuss freelance work vs full-time, the new G2, give you my Dreamhack Austin recap, and an update on my greencard.
Jun 11, 201848:19
Episode 7 - Running CZ

Episode 7 - Running CZ

I divulge where I'll be casting next, is CSGO dying, balance of the CZ, improving my physical health, and getting the most of your life, in this episode of This esports life.
May 28, 201834:54