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The EsportsNext Podcast showcases prominent industry leaders and professionals from the EsportsNext conference, the annual event hosted by the Esports Trade Association. This conference is a key networking hub for the esports industry. Tune in with hosts John Davidson and Megan Van Petten as they engage with experts who share their insights and experiences in the world of esports.
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Join Esports Trade Association Founder Megan Van Petten as she interviews some of today's most influential people and companies in the esports industry. The Esports Trade Assoication's Mission is to unify, serve, and ethically advance the business interests and sustainability of the esports industry, and the Esports Connected Podcast extends that effort through highlights ad conversations with their members.
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Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast, hosted by professional entertainer Adam Joshua! Today, we're joined by Vince Giardino, Marketing Coordinator at Withum. Vince leads marketing strategies for businesses in hospitality, consumer products, and professional sports, including esports. Tune in to hear about Vince's journey and his impact on both busine…
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Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast! Today, we have Mark Clark, CEO and Co-Founder of Esports AL. Mark co-founded the nonprofit Esports AL, driving the growth of esports in Alabama. With a background in military aviation and a B.S. in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Mark leverages his strategic and leadership skills to foster …
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Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast! Today, we feature Titus Walker, the visionary CEO and Founder of the Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL), the world's most expansive multi-genre gaming platform. UEL is not just about playing games—it's about building careers and shaping gamers into global esports athletes. Titus is a pioneer in transforming competit…
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Welcome to the Esports Connected Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Joanne Loton, Film and Media Officer at Tourism Kingston. Joanne brings a wealth of experience from traditional media, immersive, digital, and XR, making her platform agnostic in her approach to storytelling. Now entering the world of esports from a tourism perspective, she is…
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Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast! Today, we're excited to have Lavell Juan, Founder and CEO of Brag House. With over 15 years of experience in driving technology and business innovation, Lavell is recognized as an industry expert and thought leader. He has a proven track record of launching successful technical projects and executing major events…
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Welcome to Season 5 of the EsportsNext Podcast! Today, we have Gerald Solomon, the Founder and Executive Director of NASEF. Gerald has a distinguished background as the former Executive Director of the Samueli Foundation, where he championed creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurial vision. In this episode, Gerald shares his passion for STEM …
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Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast! Today, we're joined by Kaitlin Teniente, the Director of Esports and Head Coach at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. As the first female head coach of a varsity esports program in Texas, Kaitlin has a pioneering role in collegiate esports. With previous experience at Wizards of the Coast, Collegiate Starl…
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Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast! Today, we're joined by Kayci Evans, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships at Evil Geniuses, North America’s premier esports and entertainment organization. Kayci oversees global and domestic brand strategy, experiential events, content marketing, digital and social strategy, merchandise, and brand partn…
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Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast! Today, we're joined by Tim Brown, CEO of EventPipe. With a distinguished career that includes roles as CFO at Motus and ConnectEDU, as well as leading corporate development at EducationDynamics, Tim has a wealth of experience in finance and corporate strategy. Tune in to hear his insights on leadership, growth, a…
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Welcome to the Esports Connected Podcast! In this episode, we chat with Ron Kerbs, Founder and CEO of Kidas, about his groundbreaking AI-powered software, ProtectMe Bot. Despite Discord's efforts to enhance moderation, toxicity still infiltrates voice chats. Ron's innovative solution addresses this gap by monitoring both voice and text communicatio…
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Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast! Today, we're excited to chat with Howard Beech, a leader at Scuti Rewards Marketplace. Howard is passionate about introducing brands to the engaged esports community, enhancing the gaming experience through rewarded commerce. With a rich career spanning VR technology at Mattel to digital transformations at Kodak,…
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Join us on the EsportsNext Podcast as we chat with Heath Price, Associate VP for Partnerships at the University of Kentucky. With over 15 years at LSU and UK, Heath has been a trailblazer in integrating gaming and esports into university life. He shares how UK's leadership inspired his journey into esports and his excitement about the collaborative…
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Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ben Smith, Research Manager at ESPN. Ben has an extensive background at ESPN/The Walt Disney Company, spanning 14 years with a focus on media research for the past 7. A lifelong gamer, Ben’s passion for esports has grown from both a programming and academic p…
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Join us for a fascinating discussion with Jim Welch, CEO and Founder of Devhouse Agency, as he shares insights into expanding esports' audience reach. With a background in immersive technologies and a love for Starcraft II, Jim's journey into the gaming industry is both inspiring and insightful. From leading Devhouse Agency to success with clients …
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Join us for an engaging Q&A session with Cole Price, Director of the Alabama NIL Advantage Center at Crimson Tide Sports Marketing. With extensive experience in trademark licensing and now leading the charge in NIL partnerships, Cole shares his insights into the intersection of esports and college athletics. From his involvement with student teams …
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Join us for an insightful Q&A session with James O'Hagan, Founder of The Academy of Esports and Vice President of Education Innovation at LeagueSpot. With over two decades of experience in education, James shares his journey into esports and its potential as a medium for learning and engagement. From his role as a panelist at EsportsNext Conference…
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. This week we have Julian Waddell, Co-Founder at Esports AL. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. Don't miss our conversation with Sam Rhodes, President of North America for DOF Robotics, as he discusses the intersection of esports and the leisure industry. With over 30 years of experience in designing entertainme…
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. This week we have Sharon Gill, Chief Leadership Strategist at Sharon Gill International, Inc. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join Adam Joshua and Christian Wityk for this podcast episode hosted LIVE from the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas. We're showcasing our interview with Terance Jackson, Host of The Last Podcast. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode! For optimal viewing experience, we recommend watching this episode on our YouTube cha…
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Join John Davidson and Megan Van Petten for this podcast series hosted LIVE from the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas. This week we're showcasing our interview with Leigh Steinberg, Chairman of the Board at Steinberg Sports and Entertainment. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode! For optimal viewing experience, we rec…
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Join John Davidson and Megan Van Petten for this podcast series hosted LIVE from the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas. This week we're showcasing our interview with Kymberly Jordan, Vice President, Global Corporate Engagement at Special Olympics, and Paul. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join John Davidson and Megan Van Petten for this podcast series hosted LIVE from the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas. This week we're showcasing our interview with Jordan Taylor, Founder and CEO at Most Vicious Players. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join John Davidson and Megan Van Petten for this podcast series hosted LIVE from the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas. This week we're showcasing our interview with Kevin Palmer, Assistant Director of Esports & Intramural Sports at the University of Michigan. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join John Davidson and Megan Van Petten for this podcast series hosted LIVE from the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas. This week we're showcasing our interview with Chris Bilski, Director of Esports at Michigan State University. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join John Davidson and Megan Van Petten for this podcast series hosted LIVE from the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas. This week we're showcasing our interview with Charles Conroy, Head of Business Development at The Switch. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join John Davidson and Megan Van Petten for this podcast series hosted LIVE from the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas. This week we're showcasing our interview with Amy Troxell, Senior Mobility Team Manager at SHI International Corp. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join John Davidson and Megan Van Petten for this podcast series hosted LIVE from the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Las Vegas. This week we're showcasing our interview with Conrad Thompson, Founder and CEO at Agent. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Welcome to the Esports Connected Podcast, where we explore the dynamic world of competitive sim drifting with our special guest, a passionate tournament organizer deeply involved in the sim racing scene. In this episode, we uncover the origins of the Esports Drifting Association (ESDA) and its strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Next-…
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Welcome to the Esports Connected Podcast, where we delve into the dynamic world of esports and its intersection with education. Join David Bruno and Sean Dwyer, as they share their journeys into the esports industry, from casual gamers to key players in academic and competitive spaces. In this episode, explore the incredible growth of Cougar Esport…
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series previously hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Amila Pathirana, Co-Founder and CEO at GamerTech. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join us on the Esports Connected Podcast for an exclusive Q&A session with Titus Walker, the dynamic CEO of Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL). Titus, a lifelong gamer and visionary entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey from childhood gaming experiences to leading the charge in esports innovation. In this episode, Titus provides insights into UEL…
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series previously hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Christian Wityk, Director of Sales and Customer Engagement at Encore. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Welcome to the Esports Connected Podcast, featuring Mark Consiglio, a 20-year veteran in the event technology industry and current Account Executive at 4Wall Entertainment. Join us as Mark discusses his transition from traditional sports and entertainment to esports, sharing insights into creating synergies between the events and sports business. E…
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series previously hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Claire LaBeaux, Chief Marketing Officer at NASEF. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. This week we have Gordon Hinkle, President & CEO at College Esports International (CESI). Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. This week we have Han Park, CEO & Founder at Payment Labs. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series previously hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Danielle Johnson, Executive Director at Texas Scholastic Esports Federation. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. This week we have Amila Pathirana, Co-Founder & CEO at GamerTech. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series previously hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Katie Briggs, President at LANFest. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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In this episode of the EsportsConnected Podcast, we sit down with Danielle Rourke, a technology strategist turned gaming entrepreneur. After a successful career at Dell Technologies, Danielle launched Gaming Culturist, LLC, a consulting business aimed at bridging the gap between the gaming world and education. Join us as we explore Danielle's journ…
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series previously hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Gina Johnson, Founder/Board President at iGameUSA. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. This week we have John Warren and Rick Tett, Co-Founders at Glydr. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series previously hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Justin Stefanovic, Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Misfits Gaming Group. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. This week we have Michael Busse, Account Executive at Encore Global. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series previously hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Mark Friedler, Chief Executive Officer at Gigex, Inc. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. This week we have Sari Kitelyn, Executive Director of Esports at Full Sail University. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series previously hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Edward Harrill, Paragon Kenway LLC at Content Partnerships Manager. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!…
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Join Megan 'MVP' Van Petten and John Davidson for this series covering everything you need to know about the EsportsNext Conference. This week we have Adam Joshua, Comedy DJ, MC, Karaoke, Game Host, VR Event Host at Encore. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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Join Marc Almanzor, Michaela Frank Garza, and Lindsay Poss for this special podcast series hosted LIVE from the EsportsNext 2023 conference. This week we're showcasing our interview with Kyle Freedman, CBO at WePlay Studios. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode!Megan Van Petten
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