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| Episode 64: Vansilli - Valorant Commentator | 16 Dec 2022 | 01:19:57 | |
Vansilli boasts one of the oldest resumes in esports, finding his start in casting way back in the 2000s with CS:GO 1.5. Despite working with many of the other OGs of the esports scene, Vansilli may seem like a new face, really finding his footing concretely with the release of Valorant. It's a unique esports tale - perhaps he had the opportunity to be "at the right place at the right time" in the early 2010s, but decided instead to take a step back from esports right before CS:GO's big boom and work full-time at a non-esports job for years. How does one make the come-back into esports after such a long hiatus? Tune in and find out! | |||
| Episode 63: Doug - Valorant Commentator | 01 Dec 2022 | 01:10:49 | |
Doug might seem like one of the freshest faces in esports, but he's actually far from it. While a fresh face to prestigious tournament broadcasting, Doug has been involved in the competitive side of video games since Halo 2. While OG in a sense, Doug's ability to naturally pick up on what makes commentators tick and his gung ho attitude made sure he skyrocketed through the ranks of Valorant commentators. | |||
| Episode 54: Achilios - LoL, OW, & Valorant Play-By-Play | 29 Jul 2022 | 01:11:59 | |
Achilios is now one of the most well-recognized voices in the esports world, having covered League of Legends, Overwatch, and Valorant. We talk about how the foundations of casting help to cover transferring from game to game, and how esports broadcasting works in Korea. | |||
| Episode 53: FunKa - French SC2, OW, & Melee Commentator | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:20:45 | |
FunKa is a commentator in an incredibly unique position - capable of casting in both French and English, FunKa has also been successful in branching out to multiple games in vastly different genres. | |||
| Episode 52: DJWheat Part 2 - StarCraft 2 Stories | 28 Jun 2022 | 01:23:10 | |
DJWheat once again returns to Caster Calls to give us all the StarCraft 2 stories he can fit into a one and a half hour podcast. | |||
| Episode 51: SirScoots | 16 Jun 2022 | 01:38:11 | |
SirScoots is not necessarily most well-known for his on-camera talent roles (though he has done hosting and analyzing in the past), but he is still one of the most well-known figures in esports. Taking on numerous more behind-the-camera roles, SirScoots has a unique perspective when it comes to the industry. | |||
| Episode 50: Day9 - Variety Commentator & Host | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:37:25 | |
Day9 has been one of the most recognizable names in the esports atmosphere since his time as a pro player in StarCraft: Brood War. He was once most well-known for his Day9 dailies and his SC2 commentary, but grew his Day9 brand synonymous with gaming in general. | |||
| Episode 49: JamesBot - Rocket League Commentator | 20 May 2022 | 01:14:33 | |
JamesBot is a Rocket League commentator who got in on the ground floor of RL esports and has continued to find success to this day. | |||
| Episode 48: Medic - League of Legends EU PBP Commentator | 05 May 2022 | 01:02:04 | |
Medic is one of three play-by-play commentators for the LEC, or the League of Legends European Championship. His climb to the top of the LoL casting scene (and as such, arguably the top of e-sports casting) was relatively fast, having started with Vainglory in 2016 and appearing in the 2017 Spring EU CS shortly after. In this interview he briefly touches on his interesting background as a trained doctor and decision to move into casting, how initially he was rejected from casting LoL, and how he eventually found himself in a position to hone his craft at the top of the e-sports industry. | |||
| Episode 47: LeTigress - League of Legends PBP Commentator And Variety | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:19:34 | |
LeTigress is the most recent play-by-play commentator addition to the League of Legends NA broadcast, officially becoming the first woman to PBP in the broadcast. In this episode we talk about her career leading up to her LoL work, including her time working at Hi-Rez Studio after winning "The Caster". We also discuss her background as a collegiate competitor in Informative Speaking and her ability to rapidly learn new games and adapt to new genres. | |||
| Episode 46: Gabby Snyder - Pokemon Caster | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:11:56 | |
In this episode I talk to Gabby Snyder, a Pokemon commentator who works part-time in the field of e-sports. We talk about the very large collection of Pokemon games and how unique the world of Pokemon e-sports is. No other e-sport has the same type of franchise power, so how does that fit into e-sports? | |||
| Episode 45: SaintCola - Fighting Game Community Commentator | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:06:36 | |
SaintCola talks about the fighting game community and his history in the scene. We discuss what makes the FGC different than other e-sports, how the FGC handled the online-era, and how a FGC commentator approaches casting multiple games. | |||
| Episode 62: Tombizz - Valorant Commentator | 11 Nov 2022 | 01:08:34 | |
Tombizz's career may have started in CS:GO, but Valorant was the game that skyrocketed his popularity. We talk about his eventual decision to move away from GO in favor of Valorant, how he works so well with his co-caster, and I ask him the hard question - how do you become the finalist casters? | |||
| Episode 44: Kate Yeager - Apex Legends Host+ | 10 Mar 2022 | 01:13:33 | |
While she may be most well-known on the esports front as the Apex Legends Esports host, Kate Yeager is a person of many talents. Having worn all types of hats in the world of esports, journalism, business, and "traditional" entertainment, our discussion covers a truly huge range of topics. Where esports is currently, where is it headed, how it differs from the entertainment industry, where the esports industry strenghts and weaknesses lie, the annoyances of freelance work - pretty much anything and everything is covered in this episode! | |||
| Episode 43: djWheat - Variety Commentator/Host | 20 Feb 2022 | 01:23:27 | |
The historic career of djWheat can't be fit into one podcast episode, but we tried to cover the highlights. Get a rare view into the world of esports before video was involved, long before SC2 and Justin.tv (eventually Twitch.tv) ushered in the world of esports as we know it. Also discussed is what makes a good talk show, how variety makes you a better commentator, and one of the biggest mistakes of djWheat's career. | |||
| Episode 42: Lyrical - DotA 2 Commentator | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:59:02 | |
Lyrical began his DotA 2 commentating career back in 2016 and quickly found himself casting The International, the biggest DotA 2 (and esport) event. Over the next 6 years, he would continue rising through the ranks of casters to eventually help cast the grand finals of The International 2021. | |||
| Episode 41: Boopasaurus - TFT Commentator + Managing Director | 28 Jan 2022 | 01:07:51 | |
Boopasaurus shares their experience on the on-camera side of esports, as well their experience being in a behind-the-scenes role. Talking Overwatch and duo casting, growth as a person, the TFT scene, and the work he does now as managing director at Monkey Bubble. | |||
| Episode 40: Dave_AoE - Age of Empires 2 Commentator | 13 Jan 2022 | 01:17:09 | |
Talking to Dave_AoE about the development of the Age of Empires 2 scene and the arrival of Age of Empires 4. How the AoE2 scene exploded (probably) thanks to YouTube and how community-oriented their scene is. What AoE4 could entail for the future is discussed as well. | |||
| Episode 39: LucyMae - Actress, Model, And Esports Host & Commentator | 02 Dec 2021 | 01:09:56 | |
LucyMae started her entertainment career in acting and modeling. She eventually became a host for many game-related companies as well as esports productions, and has recently started commentating. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/zombiegrub) | |||
| Episode 38: LEGDAY - OWL Contenders Commentator | 18 Nov 2021 | 01:09:11 | |
LEGDAY is an Overwatch League Contenders commentator, often found casting with Lemonkiwi. Recently he's been casting other games such as Valorant and Rocket League. | |||
| Episode 37: ZP - OWL Commentator | 04 Nov 2021 | 01:08:34 | |
Overwatch League commentator ZP talks about his casting career. We hit on some hard truths in this episode. | |||
| Episode 36: Neo - WC3 Commentator & Producer | 13 Oct 2021 | 01:05:15 | |
WC3 caster Neo talks about the WC3 scene. How DH WC3 works, the many hats he wears outside of just casting, and his hopes for the community as we look toward the future. | |||
| Episode 35: ZombieGrub | 15 Jul 2021 | 01:34:00 | |
Talking about the past/present/future of the podcast and then giving my casting career story. From being a fan in 2010 all the way up to my thoughts on the online broadcasts of the COVID era. I finish the episode by answering some of the commonly asked questions I give to my guests. | |||
| Episode 61: Jorosar - Variety Host & Commentator | 04 Nov 2022 | 01:16:56 | |
Jorosar started his esports career when esports was transforming the most - the release of SC2 and the development of Twitch, previously known as Justin.tv. Jorosar was and is currently a rare example of a commenator and host that has a full time job but casts the highest level of competition. We talk about some of the golden years in the earlier 2010's and what it takes to balance esports with a full time job. | |||
| Episode 34: JessGOAT - Rainbow Six Commentator + Analyst | 17 Jun 2021 | 01:44:29 | |
JessGOAT is a Rainbow Six: Siege analyst and commentator and also recently dabbled in Valorant casting. She's won awards for her work on broadcasts and continues to push herself (and the broadcast) to the max. In this episode, we talk about her history in competitive shooters, when she fell in love with R6, and her transition from coach to on-air talent. | |||
| Episode 33: Khroen - HotS & TFT Commentator + Analyst | 03 Jun 2021 | 01:27:35 | |
Khroen is a former Heroes of the Storm pro and current TFT and HotS commentator. In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of living the #esports life - how one moment everything can be taken away, but can lead to other opportunities. We also get a bit real and talk about mental health. | |||
| Episode 32: DarthArma - Mortal Kombat Commentator + Analyst | 18 May 2021 | 01:49:20 | |
DarthArma is a Mortal Kombat commentator and runs MK NJ. This episode was a fun look into the fighting game community that exists outside of the popular Smash Bros community. It's instantly obvious that DarthArma's passion for the MK community (as well asthe Injustice community) runs deep, and is a real testament to just how home-grown the FGC is. | |||
| Episode 31: Frankie Ward - CS:GO, Variety Host & Interviewer | 06 May 2021 | 01:44:49 | |
Frankie burst onto the e-sports scene only a few years ago, but in that time she has made herself one of the best hosts/interviewers in the industry. Was really excited to talk with her, as her background is a lot more "technical" than other e-sports talent. We discuss her time working for the BBC, how she got into on-camera work coming from a production role, and how she elevates interviews from just "the necessary thing" to something that can be the highlight of the tournament. | |||
| Episode 30: Jason Kaplan - Commentator and Host | 21 Apr 2021 | 01:30:38 | |
In this episode of "Caster Calls" I talk with Jason Kaplan about the tough decisions made in the e-sports industry. We start off talking about Jason's roots in the early days of LoL and CS and move on to the challenges of the profession, such as when to decide to retire from being an on-air talent or how difficult it is to accept that building a brand is part of the job. One of my favorite episodes so far. | |||
| Episode 29: Wavepunk - Rocket League Commentator + Twitch Rivals Host | 07 Apr 2021 | 01:37:26 | |
Wavepunk is a Rocket League commentator and Twitch Rivals host. We talk about getting into the world of variety hosting, and how the Rocket League community and casting continues to grow. | |||
| Episode 28: Eiya - World of Warcraft Host | 25 Mar 2021 | 01:34:06 | |
Eiya is a World of Warcraft e-sport host and sideline reporter. She came into e-sports first in more behind-the-scenes roles before jumping at the chance to be on camera in the last couple of years. In this podcast, we talk about the importance of timing and being available to say "yes" to whatever opportunity comes you way. | |||
| Episode 27: Axeltoss - Host, Commentator | 10 Mar 2021 | 01:23:25 | |
Like many e-sports veterans, Axeltoss got his start by casting StarCraft 2 and working with MLG. Upon MLG doing away with their SC2 division, Axeltoss moved into other e-sports and more of a host role. In this episode, we learn that sometimes timing and being in the right place really is everything, and that e-sports is all about looking forward and being open to new opportunities. | |||
| Episode 26: Frodan - Hearthstone & TFT Host/Commentator | 17 Feb 2021 | 01:42:19 | |
Frodan got his start in StarCraft 2 after being given a chance to cast NASL on short notice. While it meant not finishing university, Frodan decided to take a risk and become a commentator. It wasn't exactly clear sailing from there, but eventually he landed on his feet as a premiere commentator, host, and Twitch community manager. | |||
| Episode 25: Smix - Host, Translator For SC2, CS:GO, Valorant | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:45:49 | |
Smix got her start as a translator on TL.net back during the Brood War days, and like many of the most famous and skilled on-air talent that we have today, found herself "falling into" e-sports as a career. While many of us know her for her hosting and translating in SC2, she became a staple of the e-sports world by becoming a host for CS:GO...also somewhat by accident. We talk about her beginnings back in the BW TL.net days and how she transitioned from just translating to becoming a renowned interviewer and host. | |||
| Episode 60: Nekkra - OWL, Pokémon Commentator + TFT Host | 21 Oct 2022 | 01:06:31 | |
Nekkra started her career in esports in 2018, making her the newest premiere commentator interviewed on this podcast! She very quickly got her first job high-profile job when The Pokémon Company reached out to her in 2018, and only four years later found herself working the premiere Overwatch League. | |||
| Episode 24: Tasteless - SC:BW & SC2 Commentator | 20 Jan 2021 | 01:44:20 | |
Tasteless has been casting e-sports before people knew what e-sports was. Originally a Brood War player, Tasteless went to Korea to pursue a potential career that no one took seriously, and helped create the foundation of English commentating for StarCraft 2. Tasteless remains one of the best hype commentators of the e-sports world, and with his casting archon buddy Artosis, remains one of the most recognizable brands as well. We talk about his beginnings and how he had to push to even have English commentators at events, his approach to casting currently, and what he thinks the future might entail for his career. | |||
| Episode 23: Sideshow - Overwatch League Commentator | 06 Jan 2021 | 01:48:24 | |
Sideshow is most well-known for his role as analyst for the OWL, having been a part of the TF2 scene for years before his big break. Brought on board for its inaugural year as a desk analyst as a more "newbie" name, he quickly proved himself one of the most intelligent and well-spoken analyst in the e-sports scene. We talk about his rise up through TF2 to OWL, how important it is to be flexible and eager, and what it takes to make it in the biggest e-sports when it seems everyone else is trying the same thing. | |||
| Episode 22: BowieTheHero - Fighting Game & Speedrun Commentator | 23 Dec 2020 | 01:56:00 | |
BowieTheHero is a Smash/fighting game/variety commentator and host, working in e-sports community tournaments as well as for Nintendo. He's also a speedrunner commentator, Twitch streamer, and avid fan of stage acting. We discuss his history as a stage acting educator and how its helped shape his commentary, as well as discuss the current state of casting in fighting communities. He also talks about his methods in working with/through his stutter, a problem that many would, incorrectly, consider impossible to overcome when working in a field that focuses on voice. | |||
| Episode 21: MamaRosa - Hair & Make-Up Specialist In Esports | 09 Dec 2020 | 01:46:00 | |
Rosa is a hair and make-up artist (HMU) that has always been a fan of video games, but came into e-sports around 2012 to help the budding industry present itself in the best way possible. She's worked in SC2, Overwatch, CS:GO, and much more under the brand "EsportsMakeup". In this special episode, we talk about the behind-the-scenes of the e-sports broadcast, as well as comment on how the best commentators present themselves and how you can up your personal brand by finding your fashion footing. | |||
| Episode 20: UberShouts - Overwatch League Commentator | 25 Nov 2020 | 02:02:16 | |
UberShouts is most well-known for his play-by-play for the Overwatch League, where he works alongside MrX as the league's most recognizable duo. His story starts long before the OWL however, and in this episode we join in on his journey from competitive FPS player to audio-only e-sports coverage on the radio, to working with ESL with World of Tanks, to trying to make room in the saturated League of Legends and CS:GO scenes, to finally landing the job at the OWL that would skyrocket Uber to the front of the e-sports broadcasting world. | |||
| Episode 19: Steven Arfaras - Host/MC For Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey | 05 Nov 2020 | 01:50:51 | |
Steven offered to come on and speak to his traditional broadcasting background. He's a host/MC for the Tampa Bay Lightning. | |||
| Episode 18: Zepph - SC2 Commentator | 21 Oct 2020 | 01:37:10 | |
In this podcast we talk about Zepph's start in casting SC2 back in 2010, balancing casting and working a full-time job, and discuss some of the vocal exercises that can help you control your voice. | |||
| Episode 17: CatZ - Ex-SC2 Pro, SC2 Commentator | 06 Oct 2020 | 01:28:40 | |
CatZ has been in the StarCraft scene since the Brood War days, and has recently become a staple on the commentary team. In this episode we talk about his time in the foreigner Brood War scene, the beginnings of StarCraft 2, and some of the 'political' sides of SC e-sports. | |||
| Episode 16: Gillyweed - HotS Commentator, ex-Rocket League Broadcast Specialist | 16 Sep 2020 | 01:37:21 | |
Gillyweed started off her e-sports career like many others, providing content for StarCraft 2. With Heroes of the Storm, she became one of the leading commentators of the e-sports world. She eventually added Rocket League to her resume as a host, and worked with Psyonix in a very unique e-sports role that we get into on the podcast. | |||
| Episode 15: Kaelaris - SC2 Commentator, SC2 & PUBG & Variety Host | 02 Sep 2020 | 01:35:47 | |
Kaelaris might've started in StarCraft 2, but he's gone on to be one of the staple hosts of the general e-sports world. We talk about his start in SC2, his transition to hosting, his feelings of 'protecting' the host role, why being a host is seen as an easy job yet not many volunteer, and an embarrassing moment from the past. | |||
| Episode 59: Chobra - Variety Host, Valorant Commentator | 06 Oct 2022 | 01:11:22 | |
If you've watched any of the biggest esports of the last decade, you will recognize Chobra. Although much of his career involved LoL, Chobra was also a staple host/translator in SC2 and now sits comfortably as both a Korean *and* English commentator in the Valorant esport. | |||
| Episode 14: ToD - Former WC3 Professional, SC2 & WC3 Commentator | 18 Aug 2020 | 01:30:34 | |
ToD is a legend of RTS e-sports, both as a player and as a commentator. He started his career in WC3 before e-sports exploded in the west, spent time improving his skills in Korea, and eventually swapped over to SC2 as a Protoss player before focusing on commentary around 2013. We talk about his career from start to finish, how to be a great addition to a desk, and his current feelings on his place in the StarCraft 2 commentary scene. | |||
| Episode 13: Artosis - SC:BW & SC2 Commentator | 05 Aug 2020 | 01:31:43 | |
Artosis has been in the StarCraft 2 commentary scene since the very beginning, helping forge not just SC2 commentary as we know it, but truly helping forge the entirety of e-sports commentary. We talk about how he got into commentating, how the early days of SC2 and 'modern' e-sports unfolded, and discuss some of the technical aspects of commentary and brand-building. | |||
| Episode 12: Seltzer - Host and Interviewer | 22 Jul 2020 | 01:25:48 | |
Seltzer is one of the OGs of modern e-sports, starting her rise to fame back in the heyday of SC2 by providing interviews and fulfilling the role of desk and stage host for multiple events. Years later, she's one of the most sought-after hosts for the gaming world. This episode was a ton of fun, filled with embarrassing stories of our past, nostalgia of the golden days of StarCraft 2, and genuine love of gaming and sharing it with the people around us. | |||
| Episode 11: Hajin - Translator and Host/T1 Development Coach | 15 Jul 2020 | 01:08:46 | |
Hajin started her e-sports career recently, compared to other guests on the podcast. She's been an interviewer, desk host, and stage host, and is now living in Korea and working for T1. In this episode we talk about her first job, the importance of networking, and what challenges translators face. | |||