The Next Level Esports Podcast

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 Enjoy the...

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...

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...

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...

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 Enjoy the conversation!

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...

The Next Level esports Podcast 026 features the 5th esports Industry guest. YellOwstar, Head of Paris Saint-Germain esports We chat about: -Yellowstar first playing video games when he was just 2 years old and first dipped into esports with Starcraft at age 8. -His thoughts on Riot eventually moving towards a franchise model vs. the current league structure [Edit: This was recorded prior to Riot actually announcing the move to franchising] -Transitioning from being an esports athlete to...

On TNL esports Podcast 025: Beyond The Whistle - an interview with Odell McCants. We chat about: [0:41] Why esports is big business and a real thing [4:29] How Manny got involved in the esports business [10:01] How are fans consuming esports contests [16:13] The rise of esports on the shoulders of kids who love Minecraft [19:10] Why basketball franchises are leading the way in esports [26:21] The rising job market within the rise of esports [30:37] The role colleges are playing in the rise...

TNL esports Podcast 024 With [a]listdaily at the [a]list esports Summit: In TNL esports Podcast 020, I speak with Manouk Akopyan from alistdaily during their alistsummit In LA which focused completely on esports. We chat about: -My 13 year background in Gaming and esports -The opportunities in esports today and tomorrow -Why Brands are investing in esports -Brand recommendations on how to invest -esports Hidden Audience: Young Women -The Brand I would love to see invest: Dove -The 1 Thing...

The Next Level esports Podcast 023, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM eSports Radio: We chat: -Fnatic's $7M Funding -Celtics/AS Roma Group owner Jim Pallotta. -Why is Fnatic worth so much? -Why is more traditional sports money pouring into esports? -Do other teams need to copy Fnatic's Business Model? -Will Fnatic be the 1st $100M esports team? Enjoy our conversation!

The Next Level Esports Podcast 022, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio: This week we chat: -Morgan Stanley's "interesting" research estimates around Blizzard's Overwatch League -OWL Media Rights Estimates -OWL Sponsorship and Advertising Revenue Enjoy our conversation!

The Next Level Esports Podcast 021 features the 4th esports Industry guest. On this edition: Ricky Lumpkin, NFL Athlete and Co-Owner of Esports team Flipsid3 Tactics We chat about: -Why he was late for the Podcast -Drake -Esports -Why the NFL hasn't jumped in -What he loves iRacing -Can I beat him in Street Fighter? (Yes) Enjoy our conversation!

The Next Level Esports Podcast 020 features the 3rd Industry guest. On this edition: Jason Lake, CEO of Complexity Gaming. 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? Enjoy the conversation!

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 Enjoy our conversation!

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 Enjoy our conversation!

The Next Level Esports Podcast 017, with Kevin Knocke on SiriusXM Esports Radio: We chat: -The New Indian EsportsOpportunity -Indian Esports Leagues -Mobile Esports in 2017 -Facebook and Blizzard's Exclusive Broadcast Rights Partnership Enjoy the conversation!

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 Enjoy the conversation!

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 Enjoy the conversation!

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 Enjoy the conversation!

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 Enjoy the conversation!