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Esports B.O.O.M. gives you your weekly dose of esports business news. Hosted by industry player Maurice Eisenmann.

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Esports B.O.O.M. gives you your weekly dose of esports business news. Hosted by industry player Maurice Eisenmann.

Twitter:

@MREisenmann

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 42: Twitch & YouTube sign broadcasting deals & NBA 2K goes to ESPN w/ Andy Steig of SU2C

5/12/2020
This week, Maurice is joined by Andy Steig, Influencers & Gaming Community Director at Stand Up To Cancer, to talk about YouTube & Twitch signing exclusive broadcasting deals, Twitch revealing a dedicated esports section, and much more! They also go over how SU2C is using to spread their message and raise money to combat cance! Be sure to follow Andy on Twitter @ProducerBTWand Stand Up 2 Cancer @SU2C! Check out Andy’s podcast here. The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is hosted and produced by...

Duration:00:48:54

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Episode 41: A deep dive into the Metaverse

5/4/2020
In this episode Maurice those a deep dive into the Metaverse, the future of interactive media and Silicon Valley's newest obsession. Maurice gives an intro to the concept of the Metaverse and talks about the three main players trying to create the world's first true Metaverse. The Notes: Gene Park 's Article on The MetaVerse Matthew Ball's Article on The Metaverse Andreesen Horowitz's Notes on Their Investment In Roblox Taylor Lorenz's Article on GTA V's "Gang War" Eurogamer's...

Duration:00:36:29

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Episode 40: Faze raises $40M, BMW races into esports & the future of livestreaming w/ Mo Hallaba of StatsHelix

4/27/2020
This week, Maurice is joined by Mo Hallaba, COO at StatsHelix, to talk about Faze raising $40 Million, BMW racing into esports with global partnerships and much more! They also go over how StatsHelix Is revolutionizing the way we consume livestreamed media! Be sure to follow Mo on Twitter @ElectronicMo and StatsHelix @StatsHelix! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. You can get in touch with him on Twitter @MREisenmann. The music used is Smile is Me by Dan-0

Duration:00:49:03

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Episode 39: WE ARE BACK! COVID's effect on esports & partnerships in esports w/ Chris Mann of Dignitas

4/7/2020
This week, Maurice is joined by Chris Mann, VP of Partnerships at Dignitas, to talk about COVID's effect on esports, NASCAR breaking esports records with Iracing and much more! They also go over the do's and don't of partnerships in esports! Be sure to follow Chrison Twitter @MannimalNJ! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. You can get in touch with him on Twitter @MREisenmann . The music used is Smile is Me by Dan-0

Duration:00:46:12

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Episode 38: mobile, esports' most underrated category w/ Jeff Chau of GameGether

8/24/2018
This week, Maurice is joined Jeff Chau, Founder and CEO of GameGether and former Head of Mobile for Immortals, to talk about the launch of the Clash Royale League, esports being part of the Asia Games (where Jeff is on-air talent) and much more! They also go over Jeff's newest venture, GameGether, and what is necessary for mobile esports to grow in the US! Be sure to follow Jeff on Twitter @SJeneris and check out his company's website here! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice...

Duration:00:47:32

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Episode 37: OWL expands & NFL grows Madden esports w/ Shay Butler of Team Envy

8/10/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Shay Butler of Team Envy & The Dallas Fuel to talk about the OWL getting two new teams, EA and the NFL announcing their plans for Madden Esport in 2019, Mesut Ozil starting an esports team and much more! They also go over Shay's first year in esports and Team Envy's great plans for the future! Be sure to follow Shay on Twitter @shaytbutler, Team Envy @Envy and the Dallas Fuel @DallasFuel! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. You can get...

Duration:00:46:26

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Episode 36: Super Pod with Nathan Lindberg (Twitch) & Chris Mann (NRG Esports)

7/27/2018
This week, the dynamic duo, Nathan Lindberg from Twitch and Chris Mann from NRG Esports join Maurice, to talk about the Olympic Esports Forum, The US Army esports tournament, TSM & Immortals getting new investments and much more! They also go over which esports player is the most marketable. With a duo like this, the episode is a must listen! Be sure to follow Nathan on Twitter @TheRealNate and Chris @MannimalNRG! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. You can get in...

Duration:01:48:21

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Episode 35: OWL goes ESPN & New Sports with Esports Legend Slasher

7/23/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Esports legend Rod Breslau, better known as Slasher, to talk about the OWL’s partnership with ESPN, Tobias Sherman's article on New Sports, Fortnite continuing their Summer Skirmish tournaments, and much more! They also go over Slasher’s esports story. Simply said, when Slasher talks you listen! This episode is a must listen! Be sure to follow Slasher on Twitter @Slasher! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. You can get in touch with...

Duration:00:49:19

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Bonus Episode: NBA 2K League & Content Creation with Jeff Eisenband

7/20/2018
With the NBA 2K League just finishing their 3rd tournament, Maurice is joined by Jeff Eisenband of the Postgame to discuss the NBA 2K League, content creation and the intersection between traditional sports media and esports media! Jeff also shares some of his best practices for content creation in the digital world. If you are interested in digital media in esports this episode is a must listen! Be sure to follow Jeff @JeffEisenband, The Postgame @ThePostGame and check out Jeff's 102 pod...

Duration:00:36:55

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Episode 34: Tencent's WeGame goes international with Chris Blivin of Lagardère

7/13/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Chris Blivin of Lagardère Sports! They talk about expanding their WeGame platform internationally, the announcement of the CSPPA, Goldman Sachs’ new esports report and much more! They also go over Chris’s work in the industry and how his company is bridging the gap between traditional sports and esports. You can follow Chris on twitter @blivin8 and check out Lagardere online here! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. You can get in...

Duration:00:55:49

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Episode 33: Splyce raises more $s & Tencent buys into PUBG w/ Ben Fischer of SBJ

6/29/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal! They talk about Tencent investing in PUBG studio Bluehole, OWL owners getting first bid rights for a potential CoD league, Splyce raising $2.6 million and much more! They also go over Ben’s recent in-depth features on the state of esports sponsorships and how Fortnite is affecting the esports industry! You can follow Ben on twitter @BenFischerSBJ and be sure to check out his articles on esports sponsorships and the...

Duration:00:57:35

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Episode 32: Epic Games goes all in on esports w/ Nathan & Justin of Twitch

5/25/2018
This week, Maurice is joined Justin Dellario and returning guest Nathan Lindberg of Twitch! The guys talk about Epic Games’ two big esports announcements, the potential legalization of sports gambling in the US and the announcement of the Arab Esports Federation. They also go over Justin’s road to becoming the Head of Esports at Twitch and his tips for new employees looking to transition into the industry! You can follow Justin on Twitter @JDDell15 and Nathan @TheRealNate! The Facts Esports...

Duration:01:25:49

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Episode 31: Tencent Buys Everything w/ Josh Hafkin of The Game Gym

5/10/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Josh Hafkin, Coach and CEO of The Game Gym, to talk about how his company is bridging the gap between traditional sports and esports coaching! They also talk about the news of the week including: Tencent acquiring a stake in Bluehole and VSPN and Thanos coming to Fortnite! You can follow Josh on Twitter @GameGymJosh and check out the Game Gym's webiste here! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. You can get in touch with him on Twitter...

Duration:00:40:10

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Bonus Episode: Battle Royale Mania!

5/2/2018
Fortnite and PUBG have become mainstream staples in gaming, but what does that mean for esports? Maurice is joined by Vinny Minichiello of RedPeg Marketing to talk the future of Battle Royale esports! Topics include: the H1Z1 Pro League, Ninja's success with his Esports Arena Las Vegas Event, rumors regarding new BR games and much more! Be sure to follow Vinny on Twitter @vinichiello NOTE: This Episode was recorded on Monday the 22nd of April. The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by...

Duration:00:38:12

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Episode 30: 2K league goes to Twitch & Grassroots Esports w/ Ben Nichol of NYXL

4/20/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Ben Nichol, Head of Events and Business Development for NYXL to talk the NBA 2K league moving to Twitch, Immortals partnering up with Mountain Dew and much more! They also go over Ben's famed esports history, grassroots esports and how NYXL is building an esports infrastructure in New York. You can follow Ben on Twitter @MrBitterTV and NYXL @NYXL The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. You can get in touch with him on Twitter @MREisenmann...

Duration:00:39:01

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Episode 29: Gillette, Twitch, TL & SAP innovate w/ Chris Mann of Endeavor

4/13/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Chris Mann, Senior Account Director at Endeavor Global Marketing to dicuss Gilette and Twitch combining for an extremely innovative partnership, SAP entering esports through Team Liquid and much more! They also go over Chris' esports story and marketing activations in esports! You can follow Chris on Twitter @mannimalNJ and Endeavor @Endeavor The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. You can get in touch with him on Twitter @MREisenmann ....

Duration:00:41:00

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Episode 28: Clash, EU LOL & AOV Franchise w/ Chris DeAppolonio of Triggerfish

4/9/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Chris DeAppolonio, Vice President of Triggerfish Partnerships to dicuss Clash Royale, Honor of Kings (Arena of Valor) and the EU LCS all announcing franchised leagues and much more! They also go over JChris' esports story, Infinite Esports (Trigerfish's parent company) vision for esports and esports in Texas! You can follow Chris on Twitter @deapps! If you want to know more about Infinite Esports or Triggerfish Partnerships check them out here and here! The...

Duration:00:52:23

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Episode 27: Ninja breaks the internet & more w/ Julie Alexandria

3/23/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Julie Alexandria, famed (e)sports host and sideline reporter to dicuss Ninja breaking the internet with Drake Tencent buying a stake in Ubisoft and much more! They also go over Julie's history in esports, talk about the future of on-camera esports work and women in gaming. You can follow Julie on Twitter @JulieAlexandria! The article Maurice discussed can be found here The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann and Anton Ferraro. You can get...

Duration:00:48:18

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Episode 26: Facebook goes all in on esports w/ Mat Kaliski of Rubicon VC

3/16/2018
This week, Maurice is joined by Mat Kaliski of Rubicon VC to dicuss Facebook's exclusive deals with the H1Z1 Pro League and Gfinity, the NHL entering esports and much more! They also go over Mat's esports story, investments in esports and Rubicon! You can follow Mat on Twitter @Matkaliski and be sure to check out his recent article on esports here! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann and Anton Ferraro. You can get in touch with us on Twitter @MREisenmann and...

Duration:00:42:05

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Episode 25: Vision Esports and Startups in Esports w/ Mo Hallaba of Rekt

3/2/2018
this week, Maurice is joined by Mo Hallaba of Rekt to discuss Vision Esports' latest raise, Mixer signing an exclusive deal with Smite, Pax East acquirig the Gamer Network and more! They also go over Mo's esports stroy, his startup Rekt and startups in esports! You can follow Rekt on Twitter @Officially_Rekt The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann and Anton Ferraro. You can get in touch with us on Twitter @MREisenmann and @JokrCantSpell . The music used is Quixotic by...

Duration:00:43:43