Mindclickers – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Radu “Radu C” Casapu, the current top-ranked geoguessr player globally and champion 2025 Americas Major.

As a pre 2025 World Cup insight, we unpack his rise to the top, dissecting the mindset, tactics, and consistency behind his success including strategies like journalling, flow states, and risk management. Radu also shares how he navigates high-pressure duels, optimizes his practice routines, and stays mentally resilient in competitive play.

Whether you're an aspiring Duelist, GeoGuessr fan, or performance mindset enthusiast, you’ll find powerful insights in every minute.

Timestamps 0:50 – Intro into Radu’s Journey

2:40 – Winning a School Geography Competition

5:30 – Balancing Expectations as a Player

6:20 – Mindset Changes Since the 1st World Cup

8:00 – How the GeoGuessr Community Helps Each Other Improve

10:40 – Sharing Knowledge Without Losing Advantage

11:10 – Is GeoGuessr a Mental Sport or Strategy Game?

11:45 – The Importance of Hedging Guesses

12:50 – No-Move vs Move Playstyles

14:10 – Dealing with RNG in GeoGuessr

15:50 – Mindset Before a Game

18:10 – Using Music for Focus & Repetition

19:15 – Visualisation & Reflecting on Games 2

20:10 – Rarely Making the Same Mistake Twice

20:40 – What Practice Looks Like for Radu

24:00 – A Methodical Approach to Games

24:20 – Memory Palace & Journaling

25:45 – Colour Coding Maps for Memory

26:50 – Screen Recording & Self-Review

29:10 – Studying Opponents’ Games

31:00 – Allocating Time to Learning

32:30 – Handling Emotions After a Bad Guess

34:20 – Balancing Risk vs Reward in Guesses

35:15 – Insta-Lock Strategy Explained

37:05 – Should Players Have a Coach Timeout?

38:50 – Insights from America’s Major Finals

40:25 – Developing Flow State in Competition

41:10 – Building Confidence for the World Championship

41:50 – Competing in Andorra

44:00 – Caffeine, Coffee & Energy Drinks

45:45 – Exercise & Walks for Performance

46:50 – Monitor Settings for GeoGuessr

48:30 – Placebo Effects in Esports

49:25 – The Future of Competitive GeoGuessr

52:15 – Pick/Ban System in GeoGuessr

53:50 – Insights on NMPZ (No Move, Pan, Zoom) Mode

56:45 – Organisations in GeoGuessr Esports

59:00 – Rapid Fire Questions (Deep Dive)

1:15:20 – Reddit Community Questions

1:21:00 – Advice for Players & Final Words ❤️

In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by ProjectBloom, one of the biggest voices in the world of GeoGuessr Esports. We dive into Bloom’s journey from player to caster, his reflections on the first GeoGuessr World Cup, and what it takes to prepare for LAN events. Bloom shares insights on the evolving GeoGuessr meta, the differences between EU and NA playstyles, and the challenges of casting under pressure.

0:50 – Intro

1:15 – Bloom's journey so far, the origin of Geoguessr Esports

7:20 – Gotta get Bloom ft Rainbolt

8:00 – Feeling of having a pivotal impact on Geoguessr Esports

9:05 – First World Cup reflection

10:10 – First LAN setting – Will players perform the same as online?

15:00 – Preparation for a LAN environment

16:10 – Monitor in Geoguessr settings

18:00 – Previously couldn’t use own mouse and keyboard

19:30 – Going into first cast from a commentator perspective

23:50 – Playing the role of an esports caster

25:00 – Breaking down a cast – Stats and information

26:30 – Freezing during a cast/stage

31:35 – Underlying anxiety prior to a cast?

33:35 – Casting in different game modes

36:00 – Updating metas as a caster

36:45 – Secret study

37:30 – Regional differences – EU vs NA

41:45 – LAN formats – different order = different results?

45:45 – Insight into different systems in other games

48:10 – Favourite country to cast

50:40 – Is there an end towards metas?

53:20 – Country that you'd want on Geoguessr?

54:40 – What does the future of Geoguessr look like – Orgs?

1:01:20 – Sustainable to do Geoguessr full-time?

1:04:00 – Rapid fire questions

1:10:45 – Final advice for Geoguessr up-and-comers

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/projectbloom

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectBloomtv

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We are back bigger than ever with an exciting season of Mindclickers. We have some super special guests back in the spotlight, which I am super keen to share and provide some insights from some of the best individuals within Esports.

In the following episode I sat down with previous Renegades Partnerships Manager for OCE/APAC Carti, who is now working within the AI Sports tracking field, with a passion to get back into Esports.

Nick shares some key insights towards partnerships and the bridge that needs to be closed between traditional sports and Esports, in terms of coming together collectively.

Follow him over at Twitter on https://twitter.com/nicholascarti

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Website - https://www.mindclickers.com/
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Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.

Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!

But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!

Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Season 4 Episode 1.

We are back bigger than ever with an exciting season of Mindclickers. We have some super special guests back in the spotlight, which I am super keen to share and provide some insights from some of the best individuals within Esports.

In the following episode I sat down with previous RLCS Professional player Snaski, who is now coaching Quadrant within EU. 

Snaski shares some key insights towards his previous experience as a player, what he has learned from being a coach and what has transitioned well into his skillset.

Follow him over at Twitter on https://twitter.com/Snaski10

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TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickers
Website - https://www.mindclickers.com/
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Subscribe to Mindclickers
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Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.

Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!

But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!

Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Episode 13!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Oliver about his experience in @RLEsports OCE & APAC S Casting as he was crowned the 2021 Best New Commentator. Shoutcasting has always been an area that I've loved so It was fantastic to hear what goes on behind the scenes in terms of preparation for a big event!

Timestamps
0:01:37 - Oliver's Introduction into Esports
0:03:55 - Did you ever think you'd be in the position you are in now?
0:06:16 - Ability to wake up everyday, doing what he loves
0:08:13 - Esports to Tradtitional Sports Comparison
0:10:45 - XP League - LAN for Kids
0:11:10 - Parents asking for PRIVATE Esports coaching lessons?!
0:11:44 - Esports is different compared to 5 years ago
0:12:47 - Flashback to early shoutcasting days mindset
0:16:20 - Individual vs Duo Casting
0:21:30 - Yumi casting Farming Simulator is META
0:23:00 - How to cast a game you've never played before
0:25:50 - Casting is only ONE avenue into Esports
0:27:10 - The PHRASE BOOK!
0:33:00 - Looking back at previous casts/experiences
0:35:10 - Adjusting to different casting environments
0:38:30 - Casting at home easier after getting LAN experience
0:41:00 - Gaining confidence as an individual
0:42:00 - Utilising momentum in Esports
0:44:45 - Understanding and dealing with expectation
0:46:45 - LANDON Major 1st round predictions (Who did we have?)
1:12:10 - Reddit International Scrim Thread
1:13:30 - Final Takeaways/Insights


Follow Oliver on his main socials at https://twitter.com/BassFromThePast

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Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.

Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!

But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!

Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Episode 11!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Chrome on some of the fundamental areas he addresses as a coach, but also adopted as a previous player. We chat indepth about coaching styles with a TON of key takeaways for players of all skill levels. We also have a talk about the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship.

Topics included in the episode;
1:30 - how did you get into Rocket League?
4:30 - When you were a player did you ever envision being a coach/staying in the scene?
5:45 - Did you play traditional sports growing up?
6:30 - Did you acquire coaching skills from your traditional sports?
8:00 - Talk about Team Culture/mentality
11:20 - NA scrim insight
13:30 - Talk about how much more downtime other eSports have + Is RL the most demanding eSport + what makes RL different from other eSports?
17:15 - Experience with Daniel at the start + coaching other young/inexperienced players
21:50 - Daniels feeling/experience going to London after the Winter Major + his first crowd experience
24:30  - Queso (Moist) surpassing expectations as a young inexperienced team
25:45 - Relaxed mentality vs "dialed in"
26:15 - Funny Comms story at Fall Major + How to manage Comms as a coach during LANs
29:20 - Does SSG reflect on previous wins/loses and pull things to help win in future series?
30:45 - Coaches mentality/mindset when trying to motivate/hype/set expectations for the team
33:00 - Practice vs Gameday
34:35 - Timeouts (Importance, opinion of them, how/when to use them)
39:45 - Looking at other teams and trying to replicate what makes them successful + Forcing other teams to play the way you want to play
44:00 - Quick talk about how RL is one of the only eSports where being hot mechanically actually matters/makes a big difference (for better or worse)
45:00 - Pre-game preparedness (tactically and mentality) + regaining from losing the first game of a series
47:30 - Mentality of going for reverse sweeps
50:50 - Reverse sweeping with Daniel vs with Sypical
51:40 - Impact of Bootcamping
52:45 - Mental Coaches impact on SSG
55:20 - Future of Mental Coaches in RLCS
59:00 - Chrom

Episode 11!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Eclipse about all elements of his coaching career, alongside his take on the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship.

Topics included in the episode;
- Introduction to the Rocket League scene (1:53)
- Entry into Coaching career (4:28)
- Grip styles - Claw vs Traditional (6:28)
- Past vs Present Viewpoint on Coaching (13:17)
- Coaching styles and methodologies of a coach (18:00)
- Can only EX Pro players be strategic coaches? (19:00)
- Where do you draw the line with Overcoaching? (21:30)
- Torso stays the same, Arms and Legs are always changing (25:25)
- Rocket League is so match-up HEAVY (28:15)
- Fall Major first International coaching experience (30:00)
- Why did Endpoint lose to RNG in Sweden? OMEGA (31:20)
- BDS becomes an all French speaking team = BUFF? (40:00)
- Picking up the game as a 1s player vs 3s player (47:45)
- SAUDI TRIP (51:20)
- Jet lag + Funny Australian Story (53:00)
- Guide to utilising Timeouts - (54:30)
- Gaining and using Momentum (59:30)
- Standing up and streching between Timeouts (1:03:00)
- Importance of Team Culture (1:08:00)
- To scream or not to scream? (1:10:50)
- Fall Major Interaction between CJCJ and Wave (1:19:20)
- Issues with LANs (1:21:00)
- Flashback to PCs in Fall Major PCs (1:23:00)
- Next season LANs - Where they @? (1:25:50)
- Importance of Bootcamps (1:29:10)
- Where does the name Eclipse come from (1:31:38)
- Last motivational advice for upcoming RLCS players (1:35:57)

Follow Eclipse on his main socials at https://twitter.com/LoREclipse

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Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.

Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!

But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!

Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Episode 10!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Nick about all elements of his coaching career, alongside his take on the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship.

Follow Nick on his main socials at https://twitter.com/NickOnRL.


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Episode 9!

WHAT AN EPISODE!

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Gregan, S7 World Champion coach for Vitality and S8 Finalist. Gregan is also a current RLCS Caster, and creates his own content at https://www.twitch.tv/gregan.

Topics discussed throughout this episode;


Backstory as a player, transitioning into Coach
Coaching styles and mindset towards individualism
Understanding considerations for change
Behavioural impacts towards competitions
RLCS game day thoughts + action strategies
Importance of having an outlet
Considerations for upcoming professionl players + MORE


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Woah, episode 8 already?!

WHAT AN EPISODE!

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Joyo from Team Queso to talk about his backstory as a professional player, alongside discuss some Rocket League psychology and gather this thoughts about the upcoming RLCS 2021-2022 Winter Major.

Topics discussed throughout this episode;

• Backstory as a player
• First tournament
• Understanding the importance of team synergy
• Dealing with placebo
• Motivation to be better mechanical
• Players who come from a 1v1 background
• Free style background implementation
• Importance of having a team culture
• How to diversify your practice
• Thoughts about upcoming Major

Link to Joyo's Twitter
 https://twitter.com/Joyokamii