Let’s take a deep dive into one of esports’ biggest debates. 

Danni G is joined by Jonah, new team member Leyna (aka Affinity), and special guest Simon Hunter for a packed episode featuring Pro League chaos, team updates, and a detailed discussion about whether esports is actually a sport. 

🎙️ This Week on The Lobby 

• Introducing Leyna (Affinity) – the newest member of the BFBS esports team 

• Pro League Round 6 recap – Australia brings chaos 

• Community highlights and Discord madness 

• Upcoming events: RAF Cosford Air Show 

• Big discussion: Is esports really a sport? 

• Special guest: Simon Hunter (BFBS Sport) gives his take 

📢 Get Involved 

Want to race in the Pro League? 

👉 Sign up: bfbsesports.com 
👉 Join the Discord: discord.gg/bfbsesports  

💬 Join the conversation! 
Drop a comment and you might get a shoutout in the next episode of The Lobby. 

(00:00:09) - Welcome to The Lobby!
(00:00:20) - A new member on the BFBS Esports Team
(00:05:13) - Our sports expert Simon Hunter
(00:06:55) - F1 25 Week 6 Highlights
(00:13:43) - Who can sign up and play
(00:14:28) - What's next for the Pro League
(00:14:49) - The Discord Counting challenge!
(00:16:12) - What else is going on in the community?
(00:20:14) - The great debate: is Esports a sport?
(00:38:20) - What's in store next week?

📝 Episode Summary 

Danni, Jonah, and Owen recap a packed few days out on the road—from RAF Brize Norton Families Day to cadet events—where they’ve been recruiting new players into the BFBS Pro League and spreading the esports word (with jellybeans, of course). 

They break down the latest F1 25 Pro League race in Las Vegas, packed with tight corners, big incidents, and a dramatic three-wide finish that could shake up the championship standings. 

Plus, Dave from Geektown returns with another deep dive into gaming history—this time exploring how Nintendo rose from the ashes of Atari. 

And to top it off: a surprise retro gaming object appears in the studio and Danni tests the boys with a chaotic gaming trivia game. 

🎙️ In This Episode 

• 🏁 Highlights from the Las Vegas F1 25 Pro League race 

• 🎤 Behind the scenes at RAF Brize Norton Families Day & cadet events  

• 🎮 UK Defence Masters League launch a Le Mans Ultimate series 

• 🧠 Gaming history: How Nintendo rebuilt trust after Atari 

• 🔢 The BFBS Discord “counting challenge” (currently… struggling 😅) 

• 🪡 Call for military patches to add to The Lobby wall 

• 🎲 A gaming trivia game (with questionable answers…) 

🎮 Wanna Play? 

The BFBS Pro League is esports for the Armed Forces — and you can get involved. 

Head to BFBSesports.com and join the community on Discord. 

(00:00:16) - What the Esports team have been up to
(00:03:19) - F1 25 Week 5 Highlights
(00:08:51) - Dave From GeekTown
(00:22:43) - The Esports Military Community
(00:26:29) - Jonah's Gift to Danni and Owen
(00:29:13) - Danni's Gaming Shenanigans
(00:35:14) - What's in store next episode?

Danni, Jonah and Owen dive into a packed week of esports events (including a chaotic F1 Pro League race), share behind-the-scenes stories from the competition scene, and explore the relationship between gaming and mental health. 

Our guest is Sky Tunley-Stainton from Safe In Our World, a charity dedicated to supporting mental health in the gaming community.  Sky shares practical advice, resources, and insights into how gaming can both positively support wellbeing—and sometimes trigger challenges. 

🎮 In This Episode 

• 🏎️ A look inside the F1 25 Pro League and the chaos of the Austrian Grand Prix 

• 😂 Gaming fails, “beached” cars, and behind-the-scenes commentary moments 

• 🧠 A deep dive into mental health in gaming with Safe In Our World 

• ⚠️ Understanding toxicity in competitive gaming — and how to manage it 

• 🧩 Tools and resources for using games to support wellbeing 

• 🎲 A chaotic gaming anagram challenge (play along!) 

🔗   For more from Safe In Our World: https://safeinourworld.org where you’ll find… 

• 🎮 Able To Play (game accessibility tool) 

• 📘 Good Game Playbooks (mental health & gaming resources) 

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• 📲 Share with someone who loves gaming, esports, or wellbeing content 

(00:00:18) - What are the Esports team up to?
(00:01:32) - The Austria Race
(00:04:54) - Mental Health and Gaming
(00:34:57) - Anagram Chaos!

The Pro League is heating up as F1 25 heads to Singapore, and we take a trip back in time, way back 🦕 

Danni G, Jonah Jupp, and Owen (Psycho!)  catch up with their old friend, Dave from GeekTown. The trio discover the lore of the Atari console, and the origin of a famous Italian plumber. Dave reveals all, the highs and lows of the Atari legacy 👾🕹️ 

The crew delve into the latest gaming news and new releases and answer another Discord question – revealing which games they would spend 24 hours living in.

🎮 Wanna Play?

The BFBS Pro League is esports for the Armed Forces — and you can get involved.

Head to BFBSesports.com and join the community on Discord.

Lights out, pressure off —
this is The Lobby. 🔥

(00:00:31) - 🏁 F1 26 at Singapore — who put that wall there?
(00:13:56) - 🎙️ The Lore with Dave from GeekTown — consoles, cartridges, and gaming history
(00:25:03) - 💬 Discord Q&A — 24 hours in any game
(00:28:32) - 🎮 Gaming News — GameStop and eBay, Saubnautica 2, and universities using GTA

Racing action continues as the BFBS Pro League heads to Spa in F1 26 (and yes — that’s Spa, not Spain 👀). Expect high drama, big moments, and somehow… pancakes at the Bus Stop.

This episode, Danni G, Jonah Jupp, and Owen (Psycho!) are joined by 3x RAF F1 Esports Champion and Pro League commentator JackLemmonMD. From his love of Formula 1 to the strength of the military gaming community, Jack shares his journey — including how esports led him to meeting Mrs Lemmon ❤️🎮

Elsewhere, Jonah and Owen head out to Perham Down on the hunt for the next Pro League talent, while the team dive into your Discord questions — covering everything from first consoles to desert island gaming picks.

🎮 Wanna Play?

The BFBS Pro League is esports for the Armed Forces — and you can get involved.

Head to BFBSesports.com and join the community on Discord.

Lights out, pressure off —
this is The Lobby. 🔥

(00:01:52) - Next-gen talent - scouting at Perham Down
(00:03:58) - F1 26 at Spa - and chaos at the Bus Stop
(00:08:21) - JackLemmonMD - RAF champion, commentator, and community voice
(00:12:05) - Esports & real life - meeting Mrs Lemmon through gaming
(00:24:24) - Discord Q&A - first consoles, desert island games, and more!

The BFBS Pro League is back, and Series 2 kicks off with high‑speed action as F1 25 joins the Pro League line‑up. With Split One now underway, it’s time to hit the grid.

In this episode, Danni G, Jonah Jupp, and Owen (Psycho!) break down the first race, sharing all the key moments, reactions, and talking points from the opening round.

We also hear from BFBS esports boss Robert Wylie, who explains how he got into esports.

Away from the sim, Jonah and Psycho reflect on their recent cricketing adventures at Lord’s and a dramatic duck rescue!

The BFBS Pro League is esports for the Armed Forces, and if you want to get involved, the door is open.

Wanna Play?

Register now at BFBSesports.com
Join the community and jump into the conversation on Discord.

(00:00:00) - Welcome to The Lobby
(00:00:21) - BFBS Pro League season 2
(00:04:43) - How to get involved in The BFBS Pro League
(00:05:50) - The Pro League highlights
(00:14:57) - Here comes the boss...
(00:23:59) - A day out to Lords cricket grounds
(00:27:08) - Duck rescue!
(00:32:12) - Comments from our community
(00:38:48) - GTA VI and other gaming news
(00:43:15) - How to keep updated

Danni, Jonah and Psycho wrap up this series with all the highlights from the BFBS Pro League Grand Final.

Featuring winners “Boost over Ball” plus President of British Esports Chester King, Dan Penter from UK Veterans Gaming, President of UK Defence Esports Lt General Tom Copinger-Symes and Watchman, mascot of the Staffordshire Regimental Association.

And there’s news about the next tournament!

Go to bfbsesports.com for more.

This episode includes some strong language

Jonah and Psycho let Danni try casting with hilarious results!

Why gaming and esports matter to the military.

And Danni and Jonah ask author and YouTuber Dr K, aka “The Healthy Gamer” (3 million + subscribers!)  how to stop gaming from becoming a problem.

Go to bfbsesports.com for more.

Secrets to esports casting with BFBS Pro League caster Stelios.

Masie Cochrane-Edwards aka “Kale” shares her plans to get more women involved in military esports.

Plus Danni and Jonah talk cringy gamer tags, what’s yours?

Go to bfbsesports.com for more!

How to win $15,000…Psycho’s done it!  What is BFBS Pro League?  The Boss explains. And why there are no winners in online arguments, The Godfather tells all.

Join Danni and Jonah with Owen and Rob from BFBS Esports plus the founder of Navy esports Gordon Jones has a mind-blowing stat!

Go to bfbsesports.com for more.