The Academy of Esports

By James O'Hagan

The Academy of Esports podcast serves as the axis for a revolving series of conversations about the innovations, opportunities, challenges, and adventures to be found at the intersection of esports an... more

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How many episodes does The Academy of Esports have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.

The Academy of Esports episodes:

February 03, 2020 An Interview with Tom Newton // COO of eFuse
Tom Newton, COO at eFuse, shares his company's platform that hopes to help connect high school students to collegiate scholarship opportunities. ---
Tom Newton (LinkedIn)
eFuse
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
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20min
January 27, 2020 An Interview with Chris Aviles // The Teched Up Teacher
Chris Aviles, the Teched Up Teacher, is a long time educator, writer, speaker and advocate for esports in education. As the head of arguably the first middle school esports program in the United States, Chris has done an amazing job connecting his students into the competitive world of esports and higher education. We discuss his path to esports, his thoughts on the recent FETC (Future of Education Technology Conference), and our concerns for the future of esports and education.
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Chris Aviles (Website // LinkedIn // Twitter)
Grab the Guide to Esports for Education
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
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Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk
License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E
Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj
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...more
1h 1min
January 20, 2020 An Interview with Tyrelle Appleton // Head Coach of New England College Esports
Tyrelle Appleton, the head coach of New England College Esports, comes onto the podcast to share his journey to become a rising star in collegiate esports. Tyrelle's perseverance and drive to create an amazing experience for his team is shown everyday through a variety of social media platforms.
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Tyrelle Appleton (LinkedIn // Twitter)
New England College Esports
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
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Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk
License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E
Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj
Facebook: https://goo.gl/PrsTvS
...more
34min
December 23, 2019 An Interview with Aidan Boylan // CEO of Irish Collegiate Esports
While on a trip to Ireland, I took time to chat with Aidan Boylen. Aidan is the CEO of Irish Collegiate Esports. We spoke about the esports landscape across Ireland, and shared some stories about the connections made in Ireland through esports. Esports in Ireland reflects much of the grassroots growth seen in its sports history, and some of the issues with growth may be seen in our own programs in K12 education.
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Aidan Boylen (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Irish College Esports (Website // Twitter)
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
--
Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk
License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E
Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj
Facebook: https://goo.gl/PrsTvS
...more
29min
November 18, 2019 An Interview with Steve Isaacs
Mr. Steve Isaacs is welcomed onto the podcast to talk about teaching with Fortnite, Minecraft, and creating an environment to help all his students connect with the world through video games. We even get into discussion about creating female-only spaces, and why they are important. However, we realize this topic needs further voice and want to open dialogue around it.
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Steve Isaacs (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Minefaire
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
--
Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk
License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E
Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj
Facebook: https://goo.gl/PrsTvS
...more
53min
November 11, 2019 An Interview with Bryce Johnson // Working Towards Full Inclusion in Gaming
Bryce Johnson, Inclusive Lead at Microsoft, shares his insights and thoughts around the development of the Microsoft Adaptive Controller. Adaptive, assistive and inclusive technology is continuing to have meaningful impact in gaming and the classroom!
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Bryce Johnson (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Xbox Adaptive Controller
Co-Pilot, Xbox One's New Accessibility Feature
Zach Anner Tries the Xbox Adaptive Controller
Microsoft Super Bowl Commercial 2019: We All Win (Extended Version)
WATCH Hemanstarfox on Twitch!
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
--
Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk
License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E
Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj
Facebook: https://goo.gl/PrsTvS
...more
41min
November 04, 2019 State of High School Esports with Samantha Anton // ESC 2019 Conference
Samantha Anton, COO of the North American Scholastic Esports Federation, and I sat down at ESC 2019 at UC Irvine to discuss the current state of high school esports. And while the esports landscape is rapidly shifting, Samantha and I talk about the bigger picture and answer questions from some of our colleagues. I do highly recommend ESC 2019 for anyone involved in education and esports.
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Samantha Anton (LinkedIn // Twitter)
ESC 2019
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
--
Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk
License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E
Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj
Facebook: https://goo.gl/PrsTvS
...more
1h 1min
October 14, 2019 An Interview with J Collins (Returns, Again!) // Now with More Mischief
J Collins returns for the second, wait, THIRD time on The Academy of Esports Podcast! This time, Mx. Collins is on to introduce the Mischief League. Listen to how the Mischief League is taking a new approach to esports in schools, and builds from the experience from Hathaway Brown and around the Cleveland, Ohio area.
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J Collins (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Mischief League
Previous One-on-One Interview with J Collins
ISTE Esports Post-Panel Discussion featuring J Collins
Penn & Teller Desert Bus
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
--
Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk
License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E
Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj
Facebook: https://goo.gl/PrsTvS
...more
39min
October 07, 2019 An Interview with Devon Jack & Andy Taphorn // Competitive Minecraft Crafters
As a follow up to the previous podcast episode, "Minecraft & the Scholar Crafter," Devon Jack and Andy Taphorn come onto The Academy of Esports podcast and share their idea and passion for competitive Minecraft. Their game "Capture the Wool" was played by approximately 600 children at the recent Minefaire in Chicago. Learn about their idea and how they are trying to grow Minecraft into a competitive esports event. --
CompMC (Twitter)
Support CompMC
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
--
Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk
License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E
Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj
Facebook: https://goo.gl/PrsTvS
...more
39min
September 23, 2019 Minecraft & the Scholar Crafter
A weekend spent at the Minefaire just outside Chicago and what was seen was amazing. Witnessed was not just a strong passion for the game, but also the strength of the Minecraft ecosystem to produce powerful ideas around teaching and learning. More importantly, witnessed first hand was the impact on my own children.
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Steve Isaacs (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Stephen Reid (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Minefaire, a MINECRAFT Fan Experience
Check out Phygital Labs
Minecraft Chemistry Journal
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to [email protected].
--
Music provided Royalty Free "8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
iTunes: https://goo.gl/M3b16f
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5SbVuk
License: https://goo.gl/jadB5E
Twitter: https://goo.gl/fKqyrj
Facebook: https://goo.gl/PrsTvS
...more
30min

FAQs about The Academy of Esports:

How many episodes does The Academy of Esports have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.