On this week's episode, ESPN reporter and esports aficionado, Jacob Wolf, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss ESPN's new focus on esports, the types of stories that fans care about the most, the success of The International 2016, and what the business of competitive gaming will look like in 2020.

Episode 56: ESPN's Jacob Wolf on The International and Esports Coverage

The 1099 is an interview-based podcast that highlights the best writers, YouTubers, developers, publishers, and people in video games and beyond. Founded by Josiah Renaudin and hosted by Joseph Knoop, the duo brings on guests from all over the industry to talk about what they do, current trends, and methods for breaking into games.

Big thanks to Simon Viklund for writing the original theme music (you can check out his work at www.simonviklund.com) and Zach Buckley for the remix(find his work at www.zwbuckley.com). Also, thanks to the talented Aaron Sanfillippo for the logo design. Find him at www.ajscreative.com.

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The 1099 is an interview-based podcast that highlights the best writers, YouTubers, developers, publishers, and people in video games and beyond. Founded by Josiah Renaudin and hosted by Joseph Knoop, the duo brings on guests from all over the industry to talk about what they do, current trends, and methods for breaking into games. Big thanks to Simon Viklund for writing the original theme music (you can check out his work at www.simonviklund.com) and Zach Buckley for the remix(find his work at www.zwbuckley.com). Also, thanks to the talented Aaron Sanfillippo for the logo design. Find him at www.ajscreative.com.

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Episode 56: ESPN's Jacob Wolf on The International and Esports Coverage

Episode 56: ESPN's Jacob Wolf on The International and Esports Coverage