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Business of Esports

The Business of Esports podcast explores the intersection of business and esports - the fastest growing entertainment phenomenon of this generation.

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Episode #9: NCAA, AT&T Are Clueless On Gaming, Farming Simulator Esports Is A Thing, Logitech Rides Esports Success

Episode #9: NCAA, AT&T Are Clueless On Gaming, Farming Simulator Esports Is A Thing, Logitech Rides Esports Success

In this episode, we discuss the success of Logitech in esports, AT&T clueless on gaming, NCAA scared of esports, the... Read more

1 Feb 2019

1hr 14mins

Ranked #2

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Episode #18: Ninja Red Bull Marketing Fail, GameStop Hail Mary, Overwatch Vulnerable, Epic’s Next Chapter

Episode #18: Ninja Red Bull Marketing Fail, GameStop Hail Mary, Overwatch Vulnerable, Epic’s Next Chapter

In this episode, we discuss takeaways from PAX East, Ninja on Red Bull cans, GameStop pivoting to esports, Epic being th... Read more

5 Apr 2019

1hr 10mins

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Ranked #3

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Bonus: Exclusive Interview w/ Take-Two Interactive CEO, Strauss Zelnick

Bonus: Exclusive Interview w/ Take-Two Interactive CEO, Strauss Zelnick

In this bonus episode, we sit down with Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick to discuss how to build great games and... Read more

30 Apr 2019

37mins

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Episode #34: Esports ETF, Naming Rights, Team Valuations, Gamer Bathwater, Fortnite Air Strikes, GameStop Delusion

Episode #34: Esports ETF, Naming Rights, Team Valuations, Gamer Bathwater, Fortnite Air Strikes, GameStop Delusion

In this episode, we welcome special guest Will Hershey, co-founder and CEO at Roundhill Investments, and creator of the ... Read more

19 Jul 2019

1hr 15mins

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Episode #37: Ninja Joins Mixer, FaZe Fights Back, Overwatch Team Worth Zero

Episode #37: Ninja Joins Mixer, FaZe Fights Back, Overwatch Team Worth Zero

In this episode, we discuss FaZe Clan countersuing Tfue, Ninja leaving Twitch for Mixer, the Houston Outlaws selling to ... Read more

9 Aug 2019

1hr 17mins

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Bonus: Exclusive Interview w/ MIT Professor T.L. Taylor

Bonus: Exclusive Interview w/ MIT Professor T.L. Taylor

In this bonus episode, we sit down with MIT professor T.L. Taylor to discuss the impact of esports on society, esports v... Read more

30 Mar 2019

39mins

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Episode #49: Shroud Switch, Black Hole, Ubisoft Down, Chance The Rapper

Episode #49: Shroud Switch, Black Hole, Ubisoft Down, Chance The Rapper

In this episode, we discuss gaming superstar Shroud moving from Twitch to Mixer, the success of Fortnite’s “Black Hole” ... Read more

1 Nov 2019

1hr 6mins

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Episode #17: Apple Arcade Will Not Redefine Games

Episode #17: Apple Arcade Will Not Redefine Games

In this episode, we discuss Apple’s Arcade announcement, Call of Duty franchise prices, BMW’s entrance into esports, lay... Read more

29 Mar 2019

39mins

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Episode #25: Loot Box Ban Bill, Variety Gaming Gone, EA Earnings Report

Episode #25: Loot Box Ban Bill, Variety Gaming Gone, EA Earnings Report

In this episode, we discuss EA’s quarterly earnings report and what it means for the long-term viability of the company,... Read more

17 May 2019

40mins

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Episode #32: Twitch Sells Out, Hardcore PS5, Nielsen + Riot, Official Beer Of Esports

Episode #32: Twitch Sells Out, Hardcore PS5, Nielsen + Riot, Official Beer Of Esports

In this episode, we discuss Twitch selling out, Nielsen doing a deal with Riot for sponsorship valuation, Fortnite sales... Read more

5 Jul 2019

1hr 9mins

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Episode #16: Google Stadia Is Not The Future Of Gaming

Episode #16: Google Stadia Is Not The Future Of Gaming

In this episode, we discuss the Simpsons’ take on esports, Samsung’s Ninja/K-Pop Fortnite event, Dr. Disrespect’s views ... Read more

21 Mar 2019

52mins

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Episode #35: Fortnite Dethroned, Amazon AdTech, OWL Betting, Collegiate StarLeague

Episode #35: Fortnite Dethroned, Amazon AdTech, OWL Betting, Collegiate StarLeague

In this episode, we welcome special guest Neil Duffy, Chief Commercial Officer at WorldGaming and Collegiate StarLeague.... Read more

26 Jul 2019

1hr 5mins

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Episode #56: Next-Gen Xbox, LV Sellout, PC Gaming Death, TeamSpeak OWL, G2 vs Andbox

Episode #56: Next-Gen Xbox, LV Sellout, PC Gaming Death, TeamSpeak OWL, G2 vs Andbox

In this episode, we discuss Louis Vuitton selling out their esports collection, Microsoft unveiling the next-generation ... Read more

21 Dec 2019

1hr 12mins

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Episode #48: Riot Game(s), Stadia Grounded, Esports Sitcom, WeWork & Netflix Lessons

Episode #48: Riot Game(s), Stadia Grounded, Esports Sitcom, WeWork & Netflix Lessons

In this episode, we discuss Riot Games announcing 7 new games and raining on Blizzard’s parade, more problems for Google... Read more

25 Oct 2019

55mins

Ranked #15

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Episode #54: ESL Trouble, Forbes Gaming List, Allied Short, Bilibili Rights, Sony Handheld

Episode #54: ESL Trouble, Forbes Gaming List, Allied Short, Bilibili Rights, Sony Handheld

In this episode, we discuss layoffs at ESL, Forbes releasing their 30 under 30 in gaming list, short interest in Allied ... Read more

7 Dec 2019

52mins

Ranked #16

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Episode #27: Blizzard Talent Drain, Gaming Disorder, Twitch Pay-Per-View, Mike Tyson Esports, Tfue Drama Update

Episode #27: Blizzard Talent Drain, Gaming Disorder, Twitch Pay-Per-View, Mike Tyson Esports, Tfue Drama Update

In this episode, we discuss Nate Nanzer’s departure from Overwatch League and signing with Epic Games, Twitch’s new pay-... Read more

31 May 2019

45mins

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Episode #30: Gaming The Future Of Social Media, Family Office Investors, China vs US, Hollywood vs Gaming

Episode #30: Gaming The Future Of Social Media, Family Office Investors, China vs US, Hollywood vs Gaming

In this episode, we discuss Twitch’s acquisition of Bebo, Epic’s acquisition of Houseparty, the connection between gamin... Read more

21 Jun 2019

48mins

Ranked #18

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Episode #15: Dumb Money In Esports, Public Gaming Stocks, Battle Royale Showdown

Episode #15: Dumb Money In Esports, Public Gaming Stocks, Battle Royale Showdown

In this episode, we discuss Meek Mill starting his own esports team, the outlook for public gaming stocks, esports teams... Read more

15 Mar 2019

1hr 3mins

Ranked #19

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Episode #11: Apex Legends Kills Fortnite, Challenges at Blizzard, Overwatch League’s Killer Feature

Episode #11: Apex Legends Kills Fortnite, Challenges at Blizzard, Overwatch League’s Killer Feature

In this episode, we discuss the meteoric rise of Apex Legends and its esports potential, the significant challenges at A... Read more

15 Feb 2019

53mins

Ranked #20

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Episode #10: Fortnite’s Marshmello Concert, Esports & The Super Bowl, Apex Threatens Fortnite’s Dominance?

Episode #10: Fortnite’s Marshmello Concert, Esports & The Super Bowl, Apex Threatens Fortnite’s Dominance?

In this episode, we discuss the massive success of Fortnite’s Marshmello concert, the relationship between esports and t... Read more

8 Feb 2019

51mins

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