Understanding Esports with Game Gym: Recent Episodes
Game Gym
Hi, everyone! The goal of our podcast is to help make esports and gaming more relatable by telling the stories of the people who play and work in the industry. You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.com and you can let me know your thoughts on our discussion on Twitter @ExtraBarbecue. Im Josh “ExtraBarbecue” Hafkin and this is Understanding Esports with Game Gym!
Amiad Fredman, MD, joins the pod to talk about how his passion for medicine led him into the gaming space, and the emerging use of gaming and digital tech in medicine.
Plus:
- Amiad's transition from medical school to gaming/health-tech
- Amiad's personal history with gaming, and how he carved a space in a unique, hybrid field of medicine and gaming
- How gaming can bring strangers together
- Educating parents and healthcare pros
Retired pro gamer / esports events organizer Johnny Ryan Weaver joins the Game Gym pod to talk about creating a structured pathway for gamers in the esports industry. Johnny walks through his experience organizing more than 2,000 esports events, highlighting the growth he's seen over the years.
Plus:
- How esports can connect from afar
- Johnny's career pathway
- New high school esports leagues in the midwest
- Turning skeptical parents into gaming supporters
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- Twitter / @ExtraBarbecue
- Twitch
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- ClickGaming's Website
- Johnny's Facebook
- Johnny's Instagram
- Johnny's LinkedIn
- Johnny's TikTok
Longtime game designer Joe Mares talks about his background creating video games, including the story of how he named League of Legends. Plus: Joe's stint in pro wresting school, his current work in virtual reality, and the unique game genres he's helped to develop.
About Understanding Esports - Understanding Esports shares stories from across the esports world - from legendary pro gamers, coaches, and content creators - to broadcasters, founders, and general managers - host Josh Hafkin and his guests paint a picture of the modern esports landscape in the words of those who are shaping it. Understanding Esports is produced by Game Gym: an esports training organization that teaches gamers to play smarter and better. Learn more about Game Gym and its mission at www.GameGym.com.
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- Twitter / @ExtraBarbecue
- Twitch
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- Joe's LinkedIn
- Joe's Website
Esports medicine specialist Dr. Cait McGee joins Josh & the Understanding Esports team to talk about the launch of 1HP’s education platform, how gamers can leverage their health & wellness to improve performance, and the myths about perfect posture
About Understanding Esports - Understanding Esports shares stories from across the esports world - from legendary pro gamers, coaches, and content creators - to broadcasters, founders, and general managers - host Josh Hafkin and his guests paint a picture of the modern esports landscape in the words of those who are shaping it. Understanding Esports is produced by Game Gym: an esports training organization that teaches gamers to play smarter and better. Learn more about Game Gym and its mission at www.GameGym.com.
About 1HP: 1HP provides gamers with advice on how to prolong their careers and perform at their best. 1HP helps gamers and organizations use science to help make the best decisions about their health and performance.
Connect with Game Gym:
- Twitter / @ExtraBarbecue
- Twitch
Connect with Cait
- Cait's Twitter
- 1HP's Website
Wade Friedel, finance & esports management expert, joins Game Gym CEO Josh Hafkin to talk about navigating the stock market, a lack of financial literacy for gamers, and the debates surrounding NFT vs. in-game currency.
About Understanding Esports - Understanding Esports shares stories from across the esports world - from legendary pro gamers, coaches, and content creators - to broadcasters, founders, and general managers - host Josh Hafkin and his guests paint a picture of the modern esports landscape in the words of those who are shaping it. Understanding Esports is produced by Game Gym: an esports training organization that teaches gamers to play smarter and better. Learn more about Game Gym and its mission at www.GameGym.com.
Connect with Game Gym:
- Twitter / @ExtraBarbecue
- Twitch
Connect with Wade
- Wade's Twitter
Today we are joined by Anthony “Logic” Moorman, Esports Caster and PersonalityI also want to thank my producer Zak Saleh and our intro/outro music was created by Steven Spector.
Once again, you can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.com and you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter @ExtraBarbecue.
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- Twitch
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- @Logic's Twitter
- Logic's Liquipedia
Today we are joined by Max Wood, Director of Esports at the University of North America.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
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- UNoA's Twitter
Today we are joined by Russ Hamer, Director of Esports at Mount Saint Mary's UniversityUnderstanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, and recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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- Email Russ - r.a.hamer@msmary.edu
- The Mount's Twitter
Today we are joined by Rachel Feinberg, Co-founder, and CEO of Ateyo!Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, and recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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- Rachel's Twitter
Today we are joined by Taylor "SBG" Yates, Fortnite Analyst and Content Creator!Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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- SBG's Twitter
- SBG's YouTube
Today we are joined by Scott "TheTantalus" Robertson, Smash legend, tournament organizer, and father of three!
Game Gym's Spring Summit is coming up April 2nd-3rd! Check out all the information on the event* HERE and you can donate to Children's National Hospital HERE*.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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- Scott's Twitter
**Hey everyone, in preparation for Game Gym’s upcoming Spring Summit on April 2nd and 3rd, we have a special mini-podcast featuring Dr. Kevin Cleary of Children’s National Hospital.
The Spring Summit will feature the championships of our Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference, guest speakers, and giveaways all weekend. Throughout the event will be raising money for Children’s National Hospital to fund Dr. Cleary’s games-based research.
For more info on the Spring Summit or to donate, head over to www.GameGym.com and check out our Spring Summit homepage or you donate directly at www.ExtraLifeDC.com**
Today we are joined by Bryan Reedy, CEO of Gamer Advantage Eyewear!
Game Gym's Spring Summit is coming up April 2nd-3rd! Check out all the information on the event* HERE and you can donate to Children's National Hospital HERE*.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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- Bryan's Twitter
- Gamer Advantage Twitter
- Gamer Advantage Website
Today we are joined by BB_XH, esports host and Twitch partner.
Game Gym's Spring Summit is coming up April 2nd-3rd! Check out all the information on the event* HERE and you can donate to Children's National Hospital HERE*.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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Today we are joined by Jake Kanner aka SirActionSlacks Dota 2 content creator and Manager of Arkosh Gaming.
Game Gym's Spring Summit is coming up April 2nd-3rd! Check out all the information on the event* HERE and you can donate to Children's National Hospital HERE*.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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**Today we are joined by Aaron “PRE” Heckman, the General Manager for the Washington Justice!
Game Gym's Spring Summit is coming up April 2nd-3rd! Check out all the information on the event HERE and you can donate to Children's National Hospital HERE.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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- PRE's Twitter
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Today we are joined by Grant Paranjape, the VP of Esports Business for the Washington Justice.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.comand you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter@ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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- Grant's Twitter
- Washington Justice Twitter
Today we are joined by Chris Spikoski, a co-founder of COPE, the Coalition of Parents in Esports, and the father of gamer and content creator, Sceptic.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.com and you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter @ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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- Chris's Twitter
- COPE Website
Today we are joined by Daniel Luu, the CEO of Akrew Esports, a DC-based esports team and founder of Nookazon, a virtual marketplace for the game Animal Crossing.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.com and you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter @ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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Today we are joined by Nathan Lindberg, formerly the VP of Sales at Twitch and now the Director of Commercial Gaming at SuperAwesome.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.com and you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter @ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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Today we are joined by Dr. Lindsey Migliore, aka TheGamerDoc, she is the head of Player Performance at Evil Geniuses and the Executive Director of Queen Women of Esports, a non-profit focused on changing the gaming world.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.com and you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter @ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
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Today we are joined by Andrew McNeill, the Senior Director of Esports at Monumental Sports and Entertainment. For those who don’t know, Monumental is home to the Washington Wizards, Capitals, Mystics. They are also part owners of Team Liquid and are behind 2X NBA2K world champions, Wizards District Gaming, Caps Gaming, and the new premier venue in the Mid-Atlantic, DistrictE.Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.com and you can hit me up and let me know your thoughts on the podcast on Twitter @ExtraBarbecue.
If you liked the podcast, please share it, recommend it to your friends, gamers, parents of gamers, and their pets!
Connect with Game Gym:
- Twitch