I really wanted to have Niklas on the podcast this season because not only is he able to give some valuable insight into work behind the cameras for esports broadcasts, but he has also built a successful esports business from the ground up. Black Molly Entertainment is a Swedish and European esports staple and has had a hand in some incredible broadcasts. I wanted him to share his knowledge not only about the inner workings of esports productions but also what it takes to build a scalable and successful business in the esports space. 

Follow Black Molly Entertainment on X www.twitter.com/bmeproductions 

What exactly is a talent manager? I speak to freelance talent manager Mosawer Tokhi, better known as Mo, to find out what exactly is required when it comes to looking after and assisting esports broadcast talent. Mo breaks down what his job looks like, how he explains it to his friends and what a normal day on broadcast looks like for the talent manager, who has to ensure the broadcast team you see on camera is able to give you the best possible show if you’re watching your favourite esports at home or in a live setting.

If you’d like to find out more about talent management you can find Mo on X @StacksMo 

When you watch the Grand Finals of your favourite esports event, what you’ll see whether in the stadium or watching at home - is an incredible showcase of the best players. It isn’t only a competitive game but a show that celebrates the beauty of the game we’ve all loved. In order to make sure that show looks the way it needs to, someone needs to be in charge of the moving parts that ensure people, players and broadcast talent are where they need to be at any given time. Which is where Oliver ERbe comes in. As a stage manager he has had a hand in directing some of the most epic Counter-Strike events of our generation. He chats to me to explain what goes into his job and how he is able to manage all the moving parts. 

You can find Oli on Twitter @VersumOli 

As an esports player, organisation, tournament operator or broadcast talent do you need a specialised esports lawyer? In this episode I chat to Nick Williams, a barrister who represents a host of esports players and broadcast talent while also heading up esports and gaming talent agency DotX Talent. He chats about the specific legal needs in the esports industry. It’s a really insightful chat about legal representation as a whole and how it pertains to esports specifically. 

You can find Nick on Twitter at @nickwbarrister or head on over to dotxtalent.com

Photography is art. Esports Photography is art with a bunch of hurdles thrown into the mix. You need to try to deal with various lighting headaches, understand the complexities of the game because emotional moments are limited and make someone sitting in front of a computer or console playing video games competitively interesting enough to catch attention. One of the best esports photographers in the world is Stephanie “Vexanie” Lindgren. She explains what her job entails, how she didn’t really like photography to begin with and some of the complexities of photographing iconic esports moments.

You can find Stephanie on Twitter and Instagram with the username @vexanie or visit her website https://www.vexanie.com/ 

Being an analyst for an esports title is not nearly as simple as you might think. It takes a level of knowledge and game understanding that comes from hundreds of hours poured into the server. It also requires a presentability and knack for broadcast. Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg has risen up to be one of the top tier analysts for Counter-Strike. In this episode we discuss the nuances of the broadcast role he has chosen as well as how he tries to set himself apart from other broadcast talent in the industry. 

You can find Mauisnake on all social media platforms under the username @Mauisnake

Wilton “Zews” Prado is a living legend in the competitive Counter-Strike community. However, the Brazilian esports coach should be recorded as a legend within the esports industry as a whole. His story is the one they write movies about: how a band of brothers left Brazil to try to take on the best in the world… before becoming one of the greatest CSGO teams the world has ever seen. A multiple major winning coach with a resume longer than your arm, Zews has a plethora of insight around coaching esports teams, the industry as a whole and the world of Counter-Strike. He shares his personal journey in this episode with golden nuggets of knowledge littered throughout. 

To find out more about Zews, you can follow him on Twitter, his handle is @Zews. Alternatively find him on Instagram at @WiltonZews. His YouTube channel is: https://www.youtube.com/@WiltonZews and he is on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@wiltonzewsprado 

The concept of a performance coach for an esports team or player seems somewhat odd. Surely esports players just sit and play games all day? WHY would they need a performance coach? Urszula Klimczak is an esports performance coach currently working with the ENCE Counter-Strike team. In this episode she breaks down the nuances of competitive gaming and how it compares to traditional sports as well as the fundamental differences between competitive play and casual gaming. She dives into the inner workings of esports teams and some of the struggles faced by competitive esports players. Her insights also offer guidance to those interested in the psychology of professional gaming. 

To find out more about what Urszula does, you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Her handle is @Xirreth on both platforms.

In the new season of Tech Girl Talks, Sam chats to friends and colleagues in the esports industry about their specific jobs, how they found themselves in esports and what they do. It’s a deep dive into the esports jobs many people don’t know exist and showcases the diverse nature of the industry. In episode 1, Sam decides to explain what it is she does as an esports broadcaster, desk hosting various events, focusing in on Counter-Strike and discussing a bit more about her esports content creation and this podcast.

To find out more about Sam you can follow her on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and threads. Her handle is @TechGirlZA on all platforms.

Love him or hate him, there is no denying that Duncan “Thorin” Shields has had a global impact on esports both as a content creator and broadcast talent. He has amassed a following across multiple platforms and regularly makes Counter-Strike content that starts conversations (and debates). 

It seemed only fitting to end Season 3 with an icon of CSGO. Expect some bangers in this one, it is a plethora for soundbites.

You can find Thorin on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thorin

You can watch him on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@Thooorin