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There is a lot happening in the world of esports that covers gaming and the matters associated with it – competitions, new games, esports management, esports legalities, betting, fairs among other fascinating topics. As a game enthusiast one may wonder how to get started with getting in on the conversations being had around these issues, being up to speed with esports and sharing the newfound knowledge in forums or other chat rooms. Podcasts being the much listener friendly mediums catering to the many varying needs of enthusiasts or casuals help narrow it down to specific issues that can assist with answering some of the frequently asked questions surrounding esports. Below are a list of some of the podcasts to look out in 2024:
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- The Gamers Change Lives Podcast: To answer your questions on how to run an esports business anywhere in the world, the Gamers Change Lives Podcast is one of the best places to start from. This is a show created and hosted by esports enthusiast Tom Leonard, a graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He has a rich and diverse background in marketing and retail, as he has worked with companies such as Warner Bros. and Netflix. The show focuses on esports entrepreneurs all over the world, from emerging markets who may not have others hear from them in their situation. The show has featured guests from Norway, Sweden, Cameroon, Ghana, Italy, USA, Morocco, Brazil, South Africa and many more, sharing their experiences as esports entrepreneurs, teachers, lawyers and the constraints they have had to face while undertaking their esports businesses. Episodes are uploaded weekly and the podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora and all other podcast streaming services.
- The ACG – The Best Gaming Podcast: ACG is one of the leading podcasts in gaming and esports. The show has been on for six years, co-created by Jeremy Penter alongside his four friends where they delve into the best games on the market, how esports players are doing and even touch on the esports betting market. It is a must-listen if you are looking to get into video games you have seen online and have some laughs as well. Available on Apple Podcasts and YouTube and a Reddit forum.
- The Flank: Hosted by Tommy “ZooMaa” Paparatto and Ben, The Flank is a self-proclaimed Call of Duty esports podcast that explores everything to do with the competitive landscape and the wins that come with it in an in-depth manner. Tommy is a professional Call of Duty player and a former champion talking about everything you need to know about esports. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and on podcast streaming services.
- Esports Insider: The Esports Insider is known for its thought-provoking articles and exceptional knowledge on esports, and its podcast section which includes The Industry Podcast and Esports Today is a sub-brand that digs deep into the combination of different parts of the world through esports tournaments. Most of the episodes are titled “The Esports Industry Through The Eyes Of…”, highlighting the brand’s opinions, and is hosted by Tom Daniels. It takes on a complex approach to teaching while staying in the esports niche. The podcast is available on all podcast streaming services.
- LAN Parties: LAN Parties is a weekly podcast from the Las Vegas Review-Journal that covers the world of video gaming and esports. The show is hosted by Lukas Eggen and Ryan Smith with episodes uploaded every Wednesday. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
- The Academy of Esports: The Academy of Esports serves as the platform for a series of conversations about the innovations, opportunities, challenges, and adventures to be found at the convergence of esports and education. This show is hosted by James O’Hagan, who goes with his guests beyond games each week to traverse how scholastic esports programs are redefining athletic culture and diversifying opportunities for student participation. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
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Written by Jeffrey Osei-Agyeman
