The Next Level Esports Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Next Level esports Podcast 033 features a conversation with Kent Wakeford, COO of KSV Esports.
We chat about:
-The link between Korea and Silicon Valley
-Planting a flag in Korea
-KSV Esports being self-funded
-Focus on Korean based Pro's
-Differences from a business perspective between Overwatch League and LCK
-Korea getting a second team as Overwatch League expands
-Seoul Dynasty's performance in Stage 1
-Seoul Dynasty Sponsorships
-A true mobile esport
-Importance of data
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The Next Level esports Podcast 032 features a conversation with Brett Lautenbach, President of NRG Esports
We chat about:
-Role and responsibilities with NRG
-NRG's expansion to other games and the first with For Honor
-No PUBG or Fortnite announcement yet?
-Overwatch League and the San Francisco Shock
-Hiring Brad Rajani as Overwatch team coach and roster
-Overwatch's new spectating mode and what else is needed for the fans?
-Overwatch World Cup Viewership
-Events DC Brand Partnership
-Hired David Swartz, a five-time Emmy Award winning producer and the importance of shoulder content
Enjoy the conversation!
The Next Level esports Podcast 031 features a conversation with Chuboi, FIFA Host and Streamer:
We chat about:
-Tell us how you first got involved in the FIFA scene
-You began as a big streamer and then moved to EA SPORTS. What was that transition like and what’s your current work involve?
-What are your thoughts on the current FIFA eSports landscape - both it’s Pro’s and what you else you think is needed?
-This past month, EA added eSports teams - like Team Liquid - and big popular brands like Hashtag United UK - kits inside in the game. Thoughts on this new digital opportunity?
-What is FIFA Ultimate Team and why do you think it’s the best thing ever made?
-The Asian games announced that eSports would be a medal event in 2022. Wouldn’t FIFA make a good start for the IOC to explore as one of the games to be involved?
-Do you think I could take you down if I got to play with the best Ultimate Team and you play as Crystal Palace?
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The Next Level esports Podcast 030 features a conversation with Clicksuasion and the topic of "Consumer Behavior In A Virtual World":
We chat about:
-Brand advertising and influence on sales, -Gamification Strategy -Effects of additive experiences on UX -Advantages/disadvantages of soliciting friends to gain in-game incentives -Motivations for users to purchase virtual equivalents of real world products and services -Industries that missed opportunities -Components of a successful partnership -What would I do in my career differently?
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The Next Level esports Podcast 029 features the 7th esports Industry guest.
Grant Paranjape, Director esports Business for Monumental Sports and Entertainment.
We chat about:
-History in Gaming and esports -NBA 2K League -Washington Wizards Involvement -Real and esports Games -MSE OTT Platform -Scouting and Teams -Athlete Brand Building
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The Next Level esports Podcast 026 features the 6th eSports Industry guest.
Craig Levine, ESL CEO North America
We chat about:
-Our unique texting magic prior to his flying -What esports was like 10+ years ago -Is the esports "hype" helping or hurting the space
-The "sweet" spot for esports event arena and capacity -ESL's many platform distribution deals -The platform wars and exclusivity -Yahoo esports and the esports Media's future -ESL's recent DisneyXD partnership and the need for shoulder esports content -ESL and Intel's massive new deal -ESL's Future -The most important question: Craig vs. Me on stage at the next panel: 1v1 - What's the game and what's the bet?
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 020 features the 3rd Industry guest, Jason Lake - CEO of Complexity Gaming. On this edition:
We chat about:
-Esports Investment
-Potential Downside To The Windfall
-Call Of Duty
-Increase In Esports Investment
-Build or Buy An Esports Team?
-What Non-Endemic Brand Do You Want For Complexity?
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 019, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat:
-Pay Per View...No
-TV and Media Broadcast Rights
-Esports Team Expenses vs. Revenue
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 018, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM eSports Radio:
We chat:
-Esports On ESPN's Flagship Channel
-ESL and YouTube Gaming's Exclusive Partnership
-The Future of Esports On Broadcast TV and Cable
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 016 features the 2nd Esports Industry guest. On this edition:
Andy Babb, EVP of Super League Gaming
Our Chat:
-Intro To Super League Gaming
-Movie Theaters And Esports
-Opportunities For Parents
-Minecraft And Esports
-City Based Esports
-Super League Gaming Future
-Brand Sponsorships
-Pro Sports and Esports
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 017, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat:
-The New Indian Esports Opportunity
-Indian Esports Leagues
-Mobile Esports in 2017
-Facebook and Blizzard's Exclusive Broadcast Rights Partnership
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 015, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-2016 Esports Year In Review
-2017 5 Pro Teams Investment In First 2 Weeks
-Why The NBA Is Still Leading Other Leagues In Esports
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 014, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-Why the NBA is Leading Esports Investment
-The Increase In League of Legends Spots
-Twitch and Esports Team Sponsorships
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 013, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-The Next Level 2017 Collegiate Esports Report
-15 Colleges Providing $2M+ in Esports Scholarships
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 012, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-Blizzard's Overwatch League
-LCS Player Contracts
-Esports Evolution to Pro Sports
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The Next Level Podcast 011 features the first of many industry guests. On this edition:
Andy Miller: Co-Owner of NRG Esports and the Sacramento Kings
Our Chat:
-Pro Sports Rapid Entrance to Esports
-Marketing of NRG Esports and Potential with the Kings
-Golden1 Center's Technology for Esports
-Geography and Esports
-What's Needed For Non-Endemic Brands
-Biosteel and NRG Partnership
-PEA
-Riot Games and Relegation
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 010, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-No, Esports Viewership is not equal to Baseball or Hockey...Yet.
-The truth about TV and Digital Esports Viewership numbers and data
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 009, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-Marc Cuban and Esports
-Why Pro Teams Invest In Esports
-Current Esports Team Marketplace and Valuations
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 008, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-Versus Sports Launch
-EA Madden Athlete Signings
-ELEAGUE's Season 2 Debut and Ratings
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 007, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-Collusion in Esports
-Yahoo Esports and ESL's Partnership
-Esports Broadcast Evolution
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The Next Level Esports Podcast 006, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-Twitter's First Esports Live Stream
-ELEAGUE Finals TV Viewership Numbers
-Counter-Strike's Gambling Impact
The Next Level Esports Podcast 005, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-Twitter Enters Esports
-EVO on ESPN
-E LEAGUE TV and Twitch Ratings
The Next Level Esports Podcast 004, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio:
We chat about:
-Counter-Strike's Gambling Issues Get Worse
-Street Fighter on ESPN
-E LEAGUE TV and Twitch Ratings
The Next Level Esports Podcast 001, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM eSports Radio:
We chat about:
Turner's E LEAGUE Debut
TV and Twitch Viewership
Event Production ROI