SPIRAL ALERT! Ok not going to lie, we cranked up the spiral to like an 13 on the dial and discuss how esports winter has affected us and our relationship to esports productions.

Topics this week: its gorpin' time, esports winter, a new relationship to production, life transitions, taking a break

Youtube: https://youtu.be/8BnuOG6O9CI

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Alrighty! Marks is back (and writing descriptions again) so lets get weird with it. I don't even know if people read these, but if you do, this one goes out to you. Thank you for your support for the Pushing Buttons podcast :)  

But in this episode, things go off the wall yet again, so strap in because its back to full absurdity as Marks makes his return.

Topics this week: Travelling, planning a tournament, bracket seeding, asking for help, fairs and vegetables.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kUKaVDQ2GCc

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Something... something is a little different this week. Marks... he's changed. The man is optimizing social media to market himself as a caster, mentoring new talent, letting Annie edit the podcast... at least we think he is?  

Topics this week: Esports Journey, Caster Reels, Optimizing Social Media for Reach, Another Anniepoo Existential Crisis, Mentoring New Talent, Imagine Dissociating in the Middle of a Recording Couldn't be Me, haha.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gb-P6dVzduM
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Hahaha we like talking about being old here on the pushing buttons podcast... but maybe not to this level. Comment your favourite old person thing to do if you're reading this and are a certified esports boomer.

Topics this week: Calling all heroes, esports boomers vs relics, gettin sturdy, young energy, charity tournaments.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/DAtsWG3iDHY

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This one goes a lil off the rails to say the least... but this time we dive into our lives a bit more, but also peel back the layers on how we plan the podcast and the chaos that ensues around our very existence. Is that existential? Oh well.

Topics this week: VCT Gamechangers, interviewing and moderating, prioritizing enjoyment, chaos in planning, good communication, transferable skills, podcast lore

YouTube: https://youtu.be/cPGD0YCWWZA

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Ever wonder what might be a red flag when working in the industry? Well don't worry - we've got you covered! in this week's episode, its time to dig in deep and discuss a couple scenarios and whether we consider them red flags!

Topics this week: Dropping a "hey" in the DMs, unpaid labor, amateur vs high tier tournaments, exposure bucks, giving opportunities, reels, red flags all over the place

YT: https://youtu.be/n4awBqGjt-Y

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ANNIE RETURNS! And starting with... of course, intro-ing the show. By request mind you. Anyways, we get back into things and talk about the experience of Lock//IN, astral clash, and more! Tune in for some good ol' stories. Topics this week: Flying into LOCK//IN, Working as a team handler, Story time with Annie, why radios are the best, Astral Clash 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hbR7qI0xZs0 

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Given Annie is still taking a break from the podcast, this week, the new host is Betty! Curious about bulbasaurs? How about theatre production? Well all that and more jam packed into this episode the pushing buttons podcast.

Topics this week: Getting into VALORANT as an admin, working in person vs online, people's heights, theatre production and esports, balancing genuineness with content

YouTube: https://youtu.be/sghIkEhV6uw

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Special guest Ravishing Ravish enters the arena! As annie is away at LOCK//IN, friend of the show Ravish steps in to let us know his background in casting, esports, and so much more! Topics this week: getting started league, THE firefighter clip, building rapport in esports, Fighting games, getting into anime 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/th5KpbQeVj8

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Welp, we had a great run with Anniepoo. But now, they're off doing amazing things in Brazil as part of LOCK//IN. Keep in mind, this means I get to decide all the content for the next month.... heheheheh...

Topics this week: VCT LOCK//IN, being a team handler, milf manor, being basic, adaptability and realism in esports.

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/JoO2oR6WfSI