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Episode 9: BBXH, Esports Host & Twitch partner
Today we are joined by BB_XH, esports host and Twitch partner.
*Game Gym's Spring Summit is coming up April 2nd-3rd! Check out all the information on the event HERE and you can donate to Children's National Hospital HERE.*
Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by ...

Episode 8: Jake “SirActionSlacks” Kanner, Dota 2 Content Creator
Today we are joined by Jake Kanner aka SirActionSlacks Dota 2 content creator and Manager of Arkosh Gaming.*Game Gym's Spring Summit is coming up April 2nd-3rd! Check out all the information on the event HERE and you can donate to Children's National Hospital HERE.*
Understanding Esports is ...

Episode 7: Aaron “PRE” Heckman, Washington Justice
Today we are joined by Aaron “PRE” Heckman, the General Manager for the Washington Justice!
*Game Gym's Spring Summit is coming up April 2nd-3rd! Check out all the information on the event HERE and you can donate to Children's National Hospital HERE.*
Understanding Esports is brought to ...

Game Gym Announces New Podcast Series: Understanding Esports
Game Gym is excited to announce our new podcast series, Understanding Esports!
The goal of our podcast is to help make esports and gaming more relatable by telling the stories of the people who play and work in the industry.
Everyone who ends up in esports has a winding journey and there is no ...

Episode 6: Grant Paranjape, Washington Justice
Today we are joined by Grant Paranjape, the VP of Esports Business for the Washington Justice.
Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and our mission at www.GameGym.com and you ...

Episode 5: Chris Spikoski, Coalition of Parents in Esports (COPE)
Today we are joined by Chris Spikoski, a co-founder of COPE, the Coalition of Parents in Esports, and the father of gamer and content creator, Sceptic.
Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more ...

Game Gym in the News: Adoption of Esports
Posted On : February 24, 2022 By : Tyler Smith | Read full article at Fintech Times
Joshh Hafkin, CEO of Game Gym added to these thoughts with: “Mainstream adoption will increase based on two factors: parental acceptance for gamers in grades K-12, and growth of a fan base for college and pro ...

Episode 4: Daniel Luu, Founder and CEO of Akrew
Today we are joined by Daniel Luu, the CEO of Akrew Esports, a DC-based esports team and founder of Nookazon, a virtual marketplace for the game Animal Crossing.
Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can ...

Episode 3: Nathan Lindberg, SuperAwesome
Today we are joined by Nathan Lindberg, formerly the VP of Sales at Twitch and now the Director of Commercial Gaming at SuperAwesome.
Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector.
You can learn more about Game Gym and ...

Episode 2: Dr. Lindsey Migliore, Evil Geniuses
Today we are joined by Dr. Lindsey Migliore, aka TheGamerDoc, she is the head of Player Performance at Evil Geniuses and the Executive Director of Queen Women of Esports, a non-profit focused on changing the gaming world.
Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak ...

Episode 1: Andrew McNeill, Monumental Sports and Entertainment
Today we are joined by Andrew McNeill, the Senior Director of Esports at Monumental Sports and Entertainment. For those who don’t know, Monumental is home to the Washington Wizards, Capitals, Mystics. They are also part owners of Team Liquid and are behind 2X NBA2K world champions, Wizards ...

Game Gym Coach Brian Rivas uses gaming to connect with society
Brian Rivas found his own way to connect with society.
The son of Peruvian immigrants and the distant youngest of four, Rivas experienced a different world from the rest of his family. He had trouble socializing as a child and felt isolated culturally and generationally. That meant he sought ...