Mindclickers

Mindclickers

por Lachlan Parker
Videojuegos
Temporada 6
How Exercise Transforms Esports Athletes | Dr. Mitch Nicholson
In this episode of Mindclickers, we sit down with Dr. Mitchell Nicholson - Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Esports researcher, and former Australian National Hockey Team Athlete to break down the future of Esports performance and research. Mitch completed his PhD at Queensland University of Technology, exploring the physiological demands of competitive esports, mental health, cognitive fatigue, and how structured exercise can transform long-term player wellbeing. His mission is to build the first evidence-based physical activity guidelines for esports athletes.
T6 · E9
26 nov 2025
56:27
Radu C – Top rated Geoguessr player in the World | Inside the Mind
In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Radu “Radu C” Casapu, the current top-ranked geoguessr player globally and champion 2025 Americas Major. As a pre 2025 World Cup insight, we unpack his rise to the top, dissecting the mindset, tactics, and consistency behind his success including strategies like journalling, flow states, and risk management. Radu also shares how he navigates high-pressure duels, optimizes his practice routines, and stays mentally resilient in competitive play. Whether you're an aspiring Duelist, GeoGuessr fan, or performance mindset enthusiast, you’ll find powerful insights in every minute. Timestamps 0:50 – Intro into Radu’s Journey 2:40 – Winning a School Geography Competition 5:30 – Balancing Expectations as a Player 6:20 – Mindset Changes Since the 1st World Cup 8:00 – How the GeoGuessr Community Helps Each Other Improve 10:40 – Sharing Knowledge Without Losing Advantage 11:10 – Is GeoGuessr a Mental Sport or Strategy Game? 11:45 – The Importance of Hedging Guesses 12:50 – No-Move vs Move Playstyles 14:10 – Dealing with RNG in GeoGuessr 15:50 – Mindset Before a Game 18:10 – Using Music for Focus & Repetition 19:15 – Visualisation & Reflecting on Games 2 20:10 – Rarely Making the Same Mistake Twice 20:40 – What Practice Looks Like for Radu 24:00 – A Methodical Approach to Games 24:20 – Memory Palace & Journaling 25:45 – Colour Coding Maps for Memory 26:50 – Screen Recording & Self-Review 29:10 – Studying Opponents’ Games 31:00 – Allocating Time to Learning 32:30 – Handling Emotions After a Bad Guess 34:20 – Balancing Risk vs Reward in Guesses 35:15 – Insta-Lock Strategy Explained 37:05 – Should Players Have a Coach Timeout? 38:50 – Insights from America’s Major Finals 40:25 – Developing Flow State in Competition 41:10 – Building Confidence for the World Championship 41:50 – Competing in Andorra 44:00 – Caffeine, Coffee & Energy Drinks 45:45 – Exercise & Walks for Performance 46:50 – Monitor Settings for GeoGuessr 48:30 – Placebo Effects in Esports 49:25 – The Future of Competitive GeoGuessr 52:15 – Pick/Ban System in GeoGuessr 53:50 – Insights on NMPZ (No Move, Pan, Zoom) Mode 56:45 – Organisations in GeoGuessr Esports 59:00 – Rapid Fire Questions (Deep Dive) 1:15:20 – Reddit Community Questions 1:21:00 – Advice for Players & Final Words ❤️
T6 · E8
28 ago 2025
1:24:28
From Pro Player to Caster: ProjectBloom’s GeoGuessr Journey
In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by ProjectBloom, one of the biggest voices in the world of GeoGuessr Esports. We dive into Bloom’s journey from player to caster, his reflections on the first GeoGuessr World Cup, and what it takes to prepare for LAN events. Bloom shares insights on the evolving GeoGuessr meta, the differences between EU and NA playstyles, and the challenges of casting under pressure. 0:50 – Intro 1:15 – Bloom's journey so far, the origin of Geoguessr Esports 7:20 – Gotta get Bloom ft Rainbolt 8:00 – Feeling of having a pivotal impact on Geoguessr Esports 9:05 – First World Cup reflection 10:10 – First LAN setting – Will players perform the same as online? 15:00 – Preparation for a LAN environment 16:10 – Monitor in Geoguessr settings 18:00 – Previously couldn’t use own mouse and keyboard 19:30 – Going into first cast from a commentator perspective 23:50 – Playing the role of an esports caster 25:00 – Breaking down a cast – Stats and information 26:30 – Freezing during a cast/stage 31:35 – Underlying anxiety prior to a cast? 33:35 – Casting in different game modes 36:00 – Updating metas as a caster 36:45 – Secret study 37:30 – Regional differences – EU vs NA 41:45 – LAN formats – different order = different results? 45:45 – Insight into different systems in other games 48:10 – Favourite country to cast 50:40 – Is there an end towards metas? 53:20 – Country that you'd want on Geoguessr? 54:40 – What does the future of Geoguessr look like – Orgs? 1:01:20 – Sustainable to do Geoguessr full-time? 1:04:00 – Rapid fire questions 1:10:45 – Final advice for Geoguessr up-and-comers Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/projectbloom Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectBloomtv X - https://x.com/ProjectBloomtv
T6 · E7
24 ago 2025
1:15:32
Chris "dexter" Nong - Inside the Mind of CS IGL Professional
Dexter is one of Australia’s most accomplished CS IGLs, taking his journey from OCE to the biggest stages in EU. In this episode we dive into his mindset, leadership, tilt management, and the behind-the-scenes grind of pro CS. We cover everything from the struggles of qualifying for LANs in OCE, joining MOUZ, building confidence as an IGL, handling tilt, and the mental preparation that separates pros from the rest. Whether you’re a Counter-Strike fan, an aspiring pro, or just curious about Esports leadership, this episode is packed with insights. 🔗 Follow dexter X - https://x.com/dextersJOURNEY Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/dextersjourney 🎙 Follow Mindclickers: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lachpark Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJOoIpoHbhhag9fQz Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindclickers/id1532347131 Website - https://www.mindclickers.com/ Keywords: CS2 IGL, Counter-Strike esports, Dexter CS2, OCE to EU journey, tilt management in esports, esports coaching & performance.
T6 · E6
21 ago 2025
1:05:42
Inside the Mind of a Geoguessr Pro | zi8gzag on Competition, Burnout & Memory Mastery
In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by zi8gzag, one of the top professional Geoguessr players in the world. We dive deep into his competitive journey, strategies for staying sharp, the mental game behind Geoguessr, and how he manages both competition and content creation. From memory palaces to tilt management, and from scrimming against the best to pushing the meta, this episode is packed with valuable insights for gamers, competitors, and anyone fascinated by geography esports. Timestamps / Topics Covered 0:00 Intro 1:20 Journey into GeoGuessr and how Zi8gzag got into it 4:15 The change that made him want to push higher 6:10 Pathway to competition 8:20 GeoGuessr as a tournament organiser 12:20 Scrimming against players globally 14:50 GeoGuessr is factual 15:15 Barrier to entry 18:10 Internalised pressure from an individual perspective 21:00 Visual acquisition in GeoGuessr 23:00 External profession example 24:10 Memory palaces and memorisation techniques (phone codes) 25:30 New memory technique for US 28:00 Learn a country then trade with others 30:05 Post game reflection process 33:10 Dealing with burnout 38:00 Managing tilt 41:30 LBP tilt reflection and stopping negative reflections 44:20 Having a coach or someone to chat to during a timeout 47:00 Considering external performance factors (sleep, nutrition, exercise) 52:10 Putting the pressure on – valid strategy? 54:00 Instalock tactic backfiring 56:20 Moving vs Not moving 59:00 Content creation mindset – experience with negativity 1:03:40 Getting obsessed with analytics 1:06:20 Rapid Fire Questions 1:18:30 Final advice 🔗 Follow zi8gzag: YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UCqcxR9B59H4DT1e6hg1Smiw Twitch – https://www.twitch.tv/zi8gzag 🎙 Follow Mindclickers: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lachpark Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJOoIpoHbhhag9fQz Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindclickers/id1532347131 Website - https://www.mindclickers.com/
T6 · E5
10 ago 2025
1:22:01
Inside the Mind of an Elite Sports Psychologist | Jacqui Louder (Collingwood & Melbourne Storm)
In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Jacqui Louder, one of Australia’s most respected sport and performance psychologists, currently working with Collingwood Football Club (AFL) and Melbourne Storm (NRL). With decades of experience in elite sports, Jacqui brings deep insight into the mental side of performance, behaviour change, team culture, and athlete identity. We explore what it’s like to support players at the highest level, how to deal with setbacks, ego, pressure from social media, and the psychology behind building winning teams. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or simply passionate about performance, this episode is packed with takeaways. 🗂️ Topics Covered 0:00 Intro 1:10 Jacqui's introduction to high performance 6:00 First experiences supporting athletes with no prior psych help 8:22 Multidisciplinary team involvement 9:20 Resistance to psychological support and behaviour change 11:20 Team connection in traditional sports 13:00 Team vs individualised performance plans 14:30 Dealing with personal losses in sport 17:00 Expectations and being results-focused 18:30 Overcoming underdog mindset 20:20 Performance mindset: can’t lose what you don’t have 21:00 Staying present in the moment 23:00 Placebos and belief systems in performance 25:40 Performing in front of crowds 27:00 Controlling the controllables 28:45 Navigating social media as a professional athlete 32:00 Managing ego in elite environments 32:45 Identity challenges around injury and retirement 34:30 Separating professional from personal identity 36:00 Team culture and personality trait dynamics 39:00 Two-way communication and growth 41:00 Avoiding the "yeah but" mindset 42:00 Receiving compliments with purpose 43:20 Feedback styles and effectiveness 45:30 Promoting athlete self-assessment 47:00 “What did I do wrong? Nothing.” 47:40 Timeout strategies during performance 49:00 The five types of 1-minute breaks 52:00 Recognising and preventing burnout 53:50 “Manage your moments, or they’ll manage you.” 55:00 Advice for the next generation of athletes 58:00 “Delayed doesn’t mean denied.” 🔗 Jacqui Louder Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-louder-74680a4a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquilouder/?hl=en 📱 Follow Mindclickers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindclickers/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mindclickers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindclickers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindclickers
T6 · E4
5 ago 2025
1:00:03
Esports Pressure, Risk-Taking & Mental Models Explained | Christian "TrAiDoS" Staedter
🎙️ Season 6, Episode 8 – Christian "TrAiDoS" Staedtter This week on Mindclickers, I’m joined by Christian Staedtter - lecturer, and high-performance researcher with experience across 70+ LAN events since 2011, Christian brings a rare mix of academic insight and practical understanding of elite gaming environments. We unpack psychological and environmental factors that influence performance, including team culture, sound, risk-taking, huddles, leadership, and even how things like air quality might affect gameplay. 🧠 Timestamps • 00:00 – Intro • 01:10 – Christian’s journey • 04:50 – PhD insight and driving motivator • 07:10 – Individualisation in esports • 07:50 – Team culture, environment, and managing expectations • 11:30 – Social media impact on players • 14:00 – Streamers and pros during COVID • 15:10 – Playing in personal environments • 17:10 – Crowd pressure and Christian’s LAN insights • 20:00 – Old-school LANs and playing in booths • 22:00 – Playing with sound vs no sound • 25:00 – Sound desensitisation • 26:00 – Impact of music on performance • 28:40 – Placebos in esports • 31:20 – Team huddles • 33:10 – Real-life huddle example • 36:00 – Ego in esports • 41:30 – Using personality tests in recruitment • 44:00 – Leadership in teams • 46:00 – Cultural and gender differences in risk-taking • 51:00 – Expanding on risk-taking • 54:00 – Using data in esports • 56:00 – VOD review accessibility • 58:30 – Christian’s current research • 1:06:00 – Upcoming research projects • 1:10:00 – Analytical thinking styles • 1:15:00 – Visualisation and mental rehearsal • 1:18:00 – Communication strategies • 1:20:00 – Environmental factors like air pollution • 1:25:00 – Encouraging contribution to esports research • 1:25:00 – Final thoughts and socials 📲 Connect with Christian Website: https://www.christian-staedter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianstaedter X (Twitter): https://x.com/TrAiDoS Research: https://www.emerald.com/tpm/article/doi/10.1108/TPM-09-2024-0109/1256464/Taking-aim-at-research-on-esports-teams-a 🎧 Follow Mindclickers Website: https://www.mindclickers.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJOoIpoHbhhag9fQz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindclickers/id1532347131?ls=1
T6 · E3
29 jul 2025
1:27:22
Daniel Aivaliotis-Martinez - Founder of the FUSE Cup
The FUSE Cup - Esports in Schools | Mindclickers Season 6, Episode 5 In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Daniel Aivaliotis-Martinez, the founder of The FUSE Cup, an international interschool Esports competition that promotes digital wellbeing, inclusion, and positive gaming behaviours among students. With over 18 years of experience in education and digital innovation, Dan shares how The FUSE Cup is helping reshape the role of gaming in schools across Australia and Asia. From building programs that support neurodiverse students, to tackling issues like loot boxes and screen time, this episode offers a powerful insight into how Esports and gaming can be used to educate, engage, and empower the next generation. 🎙️ Episode Timestamps • 00:00 - Intro • 01:32 - Introduction to Dan and the creation of The FUSE Cup • 05:40 - School expansion roadmap • 08:30 - How do schools fund esports programs? • 12:00 - Educating students about loot boxes and game mechanics • 13:00 - Physical and cognitive benefits of gaming • 15:10 - Games played in The FUSE Cup • 17:30 - Age ratings and game selection • 19:00 - VR and gamification in education • 22:30 - Setting up and hosting events • 25:00 - Increasing girls' participation in esports • 27:40 - Helping kids manage losing • 29:00 - Encouraging participation and inclusion • 30:40 - Esports pathways: high school to university • 33:40 - How to go pro in esports - the tricky answer • 37:30 - Competitive exposure for students • 40:00 - Parental perspectives on gaming • 49:00 - Positive social impact for neurodiverse students • 51:20 - Final thoughts and advice from Dan 🔗 Follow Mindclickers & Stay Connected 🌐 Website – https://www.mindclickers.com 🎧 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJ... 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ▶️ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@Mindclickers 🐦 Twitter/X – https://twitter.com/mindclickers 📧 Email – contact@mindclickers.com 🔗 Connect with Dan Aivaliotis-Martinez & The FUSE Cup 🌐 The FUSE Cup Website – https://www.thefusecup.com 💼 Dan's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmartinezfuse
T6 · E2
18 jul 2025
57:11
Chris Smith - Founder of BIGR AI, CMO, Creative Strategist and OCE Esports Veteran
Chris Smith – Founder of BIGR | Ex-Pro Gamer, CMO, and Creative Strategist In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Chris Smith, a veteran of the gaming and Esports industry who has worn nearly every hat from semi-pro gamer to commentator, CMO, and founder of a multi-seven-figure marketing agency. Now, Chris is building BIGR, an AI-driven platform that automates social media content for small businesses. We dive into his journey through the gaming industry, the origin of BIGR, content creation challenges, and deep insights into the future of OCE Esports 🧠 Topics Covered: 🕹️ Chris's Journey 1:42 – Introduction to Chris and his background 3:02 – Joining Netgaming Radio 6:32 – Experience in nearly every pro role 7:30 – Origins of his esports passion 🎯 Mindset & Specialisation 12:30 – Catapulting into roles through transferable experience 16:00 – Using stats to build mental models 17:00 – Cricket analogy & player mindset 18:00 – Redefining what a "win" means 📹 Content Creation & Mental Health 19:00 – Internal conflict when making content 21:50 – Handling negative feedback online 🌏 Regional Esports & Industry Insight 25:00 – OCE vs The World in esports 31:00 – Importing players into OCE 32:20 – Elevating APAC: LBP’s personal experience 35:00 – Sponsor interest in the OCE region 41:00 – Salary dynamics in esports 43:00 – The impact of Saudi Arabia in the industry 🧬 Identity, Innovation & AI 50:00 – Building a personal identity within gaming 55:00 – The story behind BIGR and how AI fits into the future of content 1:10:00 – Understanding gaming cultures across regions 1:13:00 – Chris’s final advice for aspiring creatives and professionals 🔗 Connect with Chris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithymayo/ Website: https://www.bigrsocial.com/ 🎧 Subscribe to Mindclickers Website: https://www.mindclickers.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJ...
T6 · E1
10 jul 2025
1:20:49
Temporada 5
G2 Satthew - Deep Dive Into Major Winning RLCS Coach
Introduction 0:00Intro into Satthew's background at 1:20Juggling the balance of school and RLCS 4:05Support groups 6:20 Transition into a coaching role 7:30Reflections about coaching 10:20Dealing with scrim compliance 11:50 Regional differences 12:40What makes a proper team? 15:00Taking accountability 17:00 How to conduct yourself as a team 19:00What motivates you as a coach 23:00Being confident 27:00 Scrim confidence 29:30Dealing with conflict 32:30 Timeout importance 34:30Who calls the timeout? 37:00Reverse sweep mindset 39:00Showing respect to each other, confidence towards Major 40:40Coming a player as a coach 44:00Learn from your players 49:00Being open as a coach 50:00Funny bootcamp stories 51:00Media days 52:30Advice for younger players 54:00Socials for Satthew 56:20
T5 · E2
9 sept 2024
58:06
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