Michael "Gregan" Ellis

Beyond The Game with Gregan

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A podcast, hosted by Gregan, meeting amazing people where gaming has been a big part of their life. We will find out more about their journey, their challenges and about their life beyond the game. New episode released every Monday.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: podcast.sport-social.co.uk

Author

Michael "Gregan" Ellis

Episodes

Ep40 - Johnnyboi_i | 1v1 Showmatch origins, Casting RLCS and what work goes on behind the scenes 11.09.2023 58:00

Where did Johnnyboi originally come from on his streaming journey? What other games was Johnny high ranked in? In today's episode, we get to know Johnnyboi beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Johnny becoming a streamer. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Johnny's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his...

Ep39 - Metsanauris | Why Seikoo was such a good teammate, Metsa's bounce backs and hard work over talent 04.09.2023 56:00

What was it like getting dropped after S5 RLCS and bouncing back? How did Endpoint find Seikoo for his first season? In today's episode, we get to know Metsa beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Metsa becoming an RLCS Pro. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Metsa's other games he's enjoyed and what's next in hi...

Ep38 - Kronovi | RLCS S1 World Champ, The Early Rocket League Experience and Experiencing Dussledorf RLCS Worlds 21.08.2023 1:02:06

How was the first RLCS World Championship? What was Kronovi's early experience of dominating in Rocket league like? In today's episode, we get to know Kronovi beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Kronovi becoming an RLCS World Champion. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of kro's other experiences he's done and is...

Ep37 - Britanni Johnson | Acting in Borderlands, G2 development and why esports needs to redefine business models 14.08.2023 51:46

What business models need to change in esports? Was RLCS Worlds the hypest esports event for Brit? In today's episode, we get to know Britanni beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Brit becoming a talent and business savant in esports. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of Brit's other jobs she's done and is doing...

Ep36 - Cieran Carlin | Being a full-time youtuber, getting the perfect score in bowling and nostalgic gaming 07.08.2023 1:11:07

What does it take to be a full time youtuber? How does it feel to get 299 in wii bowling by missing your final bowl? In today's episode, we get to know Cieran beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Cieran becoming a Youtuber. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Cieran's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside...

Ep35 - Wavepunk | First day of RLCS Reminiscing, Moving to LA for esports and Wavepunk's love for music and mustangs 31.07.2023 1:09:34

What was the first day in the RLCS Studio like back in Season 1? What have been the benefits of moving to LA? In today's episode, we get to know Wavepunk beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Wavepunk becoming an RLCS commentator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Wave's other jobs he's done and is doing alongs...

Ep34 - Nicolo Portunato | Running a Gaming Bar, Smart Business Ventures in Gaming and the Untapped Casual Competitive Market 24.07.2023 1:05:02

What's the biggest challenge of a gaming bar in London? What is the perfect gaming bar? In today's episode, we get to know Nico beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Nico founding a gaming bar. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Nico's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career. Hope you enjoy the ep...

Ep33 - Michael "Odee" O'Dell | Creating Team Dignitas, Managing over 1,500 players and 24 years of esports experience 17.07.2023 58:49

Ever wondered what esports was like 20 years ago? What was running an org like before esports had big money? In today's episode, we get to know Odee beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Odee becoming an Esports Org owner and manager. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Odee's other jobs he's done and is doing al...

Ep32 - Geo Collins | Commentating FPS Esports - Valorant, Overwatch and Siege. The challenges of freelance and the transition between titles. 10.07.2023 1:04:21

What is commentating at the highest level of esports like? What are the downsides of being a freelance esports talent? In today's episode, we get to know Geo beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Geo becoming an esports talent. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of Geo's other jobs she's done and is doing alongside...

Ep31 - Robbie Knox | Happy Hour Podcast Shenanigans, Gaming in the 80s and Drunk Fifa Tournaments 03.07.2023 1:07:00

Has Robbie Knox played the oldest game on the pod so far? Stories from the Tour? In today's episode, we get to know Robbie Knox beyond the game. We spoke about life growing up and how it led to Robbie working in TV and content. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Robbie's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career. Hope you enjoy the e...

Ep30 - JohnOnCam | Sidemen Cameraman's craziest stories, N64 retro collection and Becoming a Father and Home Owner Whilst Working Freelance 26.06.2023 51:02

What's it like working on all the different Sidemen content? How do you get into working in the YouTube space? In today's episode, we get to know John beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to John becoming Sidemen and Miniminter's cameraman and content producer. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of John's other jobs...

Ep29 - DonJake | UK League Of Legends, Viral MSI interviews and pranking the whole esports scene 19.06.2023 57:03

How did RuddyCorp get millions of impressions on a tweet despite having a smaller following? What's Jakes big plans to innovate in the esports space? In today's episode, we get to know DonJake beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Jake becoming an org owner and creative. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Jake's...

Ep28 - Perrikaryal | Mind Control, Hands Free Gaming?!? JakeSucky shoutout going viral 12.06.2023 52:16

How can you use your mind as a controller? What is going viral like to a community driven streamer? In today's episode, we get to know Perrikaryal beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Perri becoming a content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her streams and spoke about some of Perri's studies she's done and is doing alongside her c...

Ep27 - GeeNelly | Becoming a Content Creator from Editing for Miniminter, Tobjizzle and WillNE and Competing in MCC 05.06.2023 1:17:59

How did Gee begin her journey as an editor for Tobi? What's being a content creator for Samsung like? In today's episode, we get to know GeeNelly beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Gee becoming a content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of Gee's other jobs she's done and is doing alongside her career....

Ep26 - Danny Lopez | Directing Dr Disrespect content, Innovating content in esports and The Power of Strong Relationships in Work 29.05.2023 1:15:25

What has over 6 years of senior creative director experience taught Danny? Why is it important to learn and develop your craft before diving into a high up role in esports? In today's episode, we get to know Danny Lopez beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Danny becoming an senior esports creative director. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with h...

Ep25 - Emile Cole | RLCS Casting Journey, Quitting Job to go Full Time and Horror Stories of First Days Casting 22.05.2023 1:39:04

What was Cole's journey from writer to esports commentator? What was Cole's most awkward moment casting? In today's episode, we get to know Cole beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Cole becoming an RLCS caster. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Cole's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career. Ho...

Ep24 - Damascus | The Amazing Fighting Game Community, Has Esports Lost it's Soul? Commentating in Multiple Languages 15.05.2023 1:27:22

What can we learn from the fighting game communities? Has esports lost it's soul? In today's episode, we get to know Damascus beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Damscus becoming an FGC commentator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Damscus's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his FGC career. Hope yo...

Ep23 - SoMarcus | Navi Content Creator, Being labelled as "toxic" and his crazy Eminem collection 08.05.2023 1:22:22

How did Marcus become a NAVI creator? Is over 100 Eminem merch items too much? In today's episode, we get to know SoMarcus beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Marcus becoming a Valorant content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Marcus's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career. Hope yo...

Ep22 - Jasmine "Veracity" Kanuga | CSGO esports hosting, journey from fan to host and dealing with para-social community relationships 24.04.2023 1:20:06

How to Jasmine go from being a CSGO fan to hosting a major? What's the biggest challenge associated with her roles? In today's episode, we get to know Jasmine beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Jasmine becoming an esports host. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of Jasmine's other jobs she's done and is doing al...

Ep21 - Rannerz | FIFA esports' scene collapse, The highs and lows of competing and working on a secret project 17.04.2023 1:00:48

How much money do Fifa pros spend in game? What does winning a tournament feel like? In today's episode, we get to know Rannerz beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Rannerz becoming a fifa pro. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Rannerz other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career. Hope you enjoy the...

Ep20 - Dom Sacco | UK Esports, journalism in gaming and discussing volunteering. 10.04.2023 1:11:14

Should Volunteers at events be paid? How hard is freelance esports journalism to support a family? In today's episode, we get to know Dom Sacco beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Don becoming a journalist. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Dom's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career. Hope yo...

Ep19 - Charlie Roxburgh | How he met the Sidemen, telling crazy stories from filming Johnny Sins and Elle Brooke and leaving a creative fingerprint everywhere. 03.04.2023 1:16:29

How did Charlie go from working in a bar to Sidemen videography? What's the craziest thing Charlie has seen when filming? In today's episode, we get to know Charlie beyond the game. We spoke about life growing up and how it led to Charlie becoming a videographer. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Charlies's biggest jobs he's done and is doing t...

Ep18 - SeaPeeKay | Inspired by Technoblade to MCC success, How he goes to the world's biggest premieres and pro player aspirations before Minecraft. 27.03.2023 1:20:18

Whats it like competing in MCC? How did he start out his YouTube channel? In today's episode, we get to know SeaPeeKay beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to SeaPeeKay's success becoming a content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of his other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career. Hope you enjo...

Ep17 - Harrie Silver | Interviewing David Beckham, Growing a Community as a Twitch Streaming and the Benefits of Joining Guild 20.03.2023 1:21:13

When did Harrie start out streaming? How does Harrie deal with challenging community members? In today's episode, we get to know Harrie Silver beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Harrie becoming a Twitch Streamer. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with her role and spoke about some of Harrie's experiences with Guild she's done and is doing alongs...

Ep16 - Scott Smajor | Dangthatsalongname Reaching 1 Million Subscribers on YouTube, MC Championship's Creation Story and Dealing with Minecraft's Obsessive Fanbase. 13.03.2023 1:15:16

What's the hardest thing about selecting MCC teams? How does it feel to be cancelled? In today's episode, we get to know Scott beyond the game. We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Scott becoming a Youtuber and content creator. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Scott's other opportunities he's done and is doing alongside his c...