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:

March 01, 2021 A Conversation with Dr. Tore Olsson // Teaching Historical Concepts with Red Dead Redemption 2
Dr. Tore Olsson is a professor of history at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. He took up playing the game Red Dead Redemption 2 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and quickly saw an undercurrent of themes related to the late 19th and early 20th century in the game. Realizing there could be educational value in using the game as a vehicle to discuss these concepts, Dr. Olsson has proposed a collegiate course using the game as a teaching tool.
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Dr. Tore Olsson // Twitter // Website
Red Dead Redemption 2 Course Tweet
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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
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35min
February 22, 2021 A Conversation with Christopher Turner & Cody Dragon // Launch of a New Esports Arena
Recently, Southern University Lab School launched their new esports arena. Christopher Turner returned to the podcast to talk about the space, and Cody Dragon also came on to talk about support of these spaces by the professional industry. The development of an esports arena is a major step for many schools. Southern University Lab School built their space through purposeful planning around their esports program mission. Learn how!
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Christopher Turner // LinkedIn // Twitter
Cody Dragon // LinkedIn // Twitter
The Future is Here at Southern University Lab School
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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
41min
February 15, 2021 A Conversation with Stephen Reid // Senior Project Manager at Microsoft
Stephen Reid is a Senior Project Manager at Microsoft who is showing the world new ways for children, parents and educators to embrace Minecraft as a platform for game-based learning. Listen as Stephen shares his thoughts on the new ways games are being embraced in schools, and new ideas to consider related to the rights of children in digital spaces.
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Stephen Reid // LinkedIn // Twitter
UNICEF Child rights in the Digital Age
UNICEF The online gaming industry and child rights
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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
February 08, 2021 A Conversation with Angelique Gianas // Educator & NASEF Scholastic Mentor
Angelique Gianas is an educator at Helix Charter High School in San Diego, a former North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF) Scholastic Fellow, and now a NASEF Scholastic Mentor. Her story about her growth in scholastic esports should resonate with many educators who are not sure where to start. She also looks at game play as a great way to engage her students, especially in a remote online setting.
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Angelique Gianas // LinkedIn // Twitter
NASEF Scholastic Fellows Program
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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
40min
February 01, 2021 An Interview with Ashley "AJ" Jones // Esports Head Coach at Park University
EPISODE 100!!! Ashley "AJ" Jones is an amazing person worth knowing in scholastic esports. Not only is she the esports head coach at Park University outside of Kansas City. She is also the chair-elect for the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), and the vice-chair of the Kansas City Esports Coalitition.
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Ashley "AJ" Jones // LinkedIn // Twitter
Park University Esports // Website // Twitter
NACE
Kansas City Esports Coalition
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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
44min
January 25, 2021 An Interview with Lori Bajorek // President of the National Esports Association
Lori Bajorek is the President of the National Esports Association. Her organization is focused on meeting students and schools where they are, and providing new experiences unique to their needs. In a growing sea of national esports organizations, the NEA is taking a measured approach to stand out.
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Lori Bajorek (LinkedIn)
National Esports Association (Website // Twitter)
The Strong National Museum of Play
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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
58min
January 18, 2021 An Interview with Bradford Harris // The EdTechTinker & Chief Learning Officer of TexSEF
Bradford Harris is an educator and the Coordinator of Digital Innovation in Aldine (TX) ISD just outside Houston. He also currently serves the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation as their Chief Learning Officer. Bradford's journey in esports is one not of a rush to implementation, but one that is carefully studying the landscape to, in the end, create an experience that is inclusive for all the students he serves.
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Bradford Harris (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Texas Scholastic Esports Federation
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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
59min
January 11, 2021 An Interview with Darren Korb // Musician & Voice of Zagreus in "Hades"
Darren Korb is a musician and the Audio Director of the IGN and Polygon 2020 Game of the Year, "Hades." We discuss Darren's process to develop the music for this amazing game. As esports grows in schools, this is an example of how we can think beyond the games to provide unique experiences for all our Scholar Gamers.
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Darren Korb (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Hades (Game // Soundtrack)
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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
51min
January 04, 2021 An Interview with Kathy Chiang // Assistant Director of UCI Esports
Kathy Chiang is the Assistant Director of UCI Esports. But one could argue that Kathy has been a key person for helping to bring collegiate esports to prominence. Since her days at Whitney High School, she has been helping to organize events and experiences that set new standards of excellence.
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Kathy Chiang (LinkedIn // Twitter)
ESPN: Panelists hoping to crack code of female acceptance in gaming
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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
44min
December 28, 2020 An Interview with Victoria Horsley // President of the Unified Collegiate Esports Association
Victoria Horlsey, the Founder & President of the Unified Collegiate Esports Association, shared her story operating within the collegiate esports space. Victoria's place in the esports "Space Race" starts ten years ago through her involvement in early esports tournaments throughout the Midwest of the United States. Now, Victoria is an esports event vet. Her insights should help anyone getting started.
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Victoria Horsley (Website // LinkedIn // Twitter)
Unified Collegiate Esports Association (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
1h 10min

FAQs about The Academy of Esports:

How many episodes does The Academy of Esports have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.