Mindclickers

por Lachlan Parker

Temporada 2

Charlie Beestone - Elite Performance Nutritionist & Cognition Esports Researcher

In the following episode I sit down and chat with Charlie Beestone. Charlie is registered Performance Nutritionist, with experience in working in elite sport in a variety of sports including Rugby, Football, Netball, Olympic Weightlifting, Triathlon, Strongman, Equestrian and many more. He is also a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Hartpury University in the UK. Alongside traditional sport, Charlie is currently looking to carry out research on the use of nutritional interventions to improve Esports, and is really passionate about nutrition to improve cognition and brain function in a variety of settings. Charlie's experience within nutrition shines through as we chat about performing a needs analysis for individualized requirements, future Esports research possibilities and the use of caffeine for gamers.

T2 · E7

30 ene 2021

54:25

Regan Campbell - Founder of Player 2 Second Hand Gaming & Mental Health Advocate

In the following episode, I sit down with a long time pal of mine, Regan "Regzz" Campbell. Regan's previous experience in sales, motivated him to start and found his first online business; Player 2 Second Hand Gaming. The goal of Player 2 is to provide customers with the nostalgia of playing retro and old classics, for a cheap price. This episode goes in depth about the start ups and journey that Regan went through, from planning to execution of his online store. There are also important life lessons sprinkled throughout, that Regan has learnt and overcome along the way. Finally, there are some important Mental Health messages towards the end, as Regan and I strongly believe in everyone having support and someone there when the going goes tough. Regan's passion for mental health signs through and helps to augment Player 2 as an online retailer that not only cares for gamers, but everyone as a whole.I am more than happy to announce my partnership with Regan and Player 2, as we both share common interests and have passions outside of gaming, that help to promote a positive lifestyle and overall positive mindset. As listeners of Mindclickers, you can receive 10% off your order by using the code "MIND10"! Money generated from using this code, will go back into Mindclickers to ensure we bring the best quality to every episode.You can visit Player 2 Second hand gaming at the following link - https://player2aus.com

T2 · E6

22 ene 2021

1:20:29

Jared "PiG" Krensel - In Depth Performance & Psychological Analysis of Starcraft 2

In the following episode, I sit down with Jared "PiG" Krensel. An absolute leader in the Starcraft 2 scene globally, providing content for all new, current and future Starcraft 2 players. Jared's experience in Starcraft 2 is nothing short of amazing, previously winning the 2016 WCS Winter Regional Challenger and performing exceptionally in many minor's and online tournaments. This led Jared to be required by firstly Tt Esports and then Exile 5. Jared shares his knowledge about what he felt like he did write, but also the pivotal lessons that he learnt along his way, as he stepped out of the very traditional work-life route. We also discuss in detail the importance of understanding Starcraft 2 from a holistic approach, as it has been recognised as one of the hardest games for fully learn, a game that no one can ultimately master. We touch on many underlying mindsets such as; brute forcing a positive mindset, dealing with anxiety under pressure and how to be critical but also open. Finally, Jared shares some experiences from his Shoutcasting and the lessons he has learnt along the way.

T2 · E5

20 ene 2021

1:45:58

Joe "Qu1ckdraw" Basso - CEO of FURYGlobal & Founder of The Oceania Esports Association.

Welcome to Mindclickers; Season 2, Episode 4. In the following episode I dive in with Joe, an experienced telecom salesman by day, but leading and hungry Esports CEO at night. Joe draws on his past experiences when he first helped to start an organisation, followed by taking a social media manager role with FURY. Joe slowly grinding the solo Q of life and rose to the accomplished position that he is proud of today. The goal of this episode, is to provide an insight into the behind the scenes action of the thought process from an organisational perspective. How they choose teams, what gambles to take and ultimately what areas to focus on. Joe further talks about the founding of the OCA - Oceania Esports Association and the tremendous work they have done to help up and coming Esports athletes feel like they have a place to fit it. It is a conglomerate of localised Esports teams, with the ultimate goal of network and sharing the common passion - Esports.

T2 · E4

15 ene 2021

1:18:10

Violeta Ivanova - Physiotherapist & Esports Physical Health Researcher

In the following episode I talk with Violeta Ivanova, a Physiotherapist from Finland with a passion for the Esports scene. Violeta has completed a thesis looking at carpal tunnel injuries within Esports, which helps to add to the ever increasing list of current Esports physical health research. Violeta shares her experiences from her degree whilst also stressing the importance of ensuring positive physical health for Esports athletes, especially those that are concurrently focused on the grind. We also discuss Esports regulation, working within a multidisciplinary team and also touch on mental health for athletes and coaches. Violeta also talks about her experience completing and winning a Hackathon, where the idea is to hack a current problem and provide a solution.

T2 · E3

1 ene 2021

1:21:17

Josh "Shinobi" Abastado - Professional FPS Esports Athlete and Previous In Game Leader For Cloud 9

Welcome to S2 E2 of Mindclickers. In the following episode, In the following episode I talk with the amazing Josh "Shinobi" Abastado, as he provides a surreal insight into his previous coaching and also performance as an in game leader coming off the Cloud 9 Valorant team. Josh goes in depth as he touches on the importance of having confidence, effective communication and also marketability. Josh also talks about the importance of establishing a positive team culture and flowing dynamic so that as a leader, everyone can go into game with the same mindset and be ready for whatever happens.

T2 · E2

24 dic 2020

1:31:02

Matthew Senior - Professional Esports Shoutcaster

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of Mindclickers! In the following episode I have a chat with Matthew, who is a seasoned Esports shoutcaster, currently engaged in both CS:GO and Valorant. Matthew previously competed semi-professionally in Paladins, where he experimented with shoutcasting soon after. Listen to Matthew share some vital and pivotal tips for upcoming shoutcasters who are interested in starting their own series. Further, Matthew provides some insights into high pressure situations and how he deals with them sucessfully.

T2 · E1

20 nov 2020

52:50

Temporada 1

Anthony Drmic - Professional NBL Basketballer & Esports Content Creator

In the following episode, listen to Anthony describe himself being in the flow state, and having the ability to out edge his opponents mentally to be concise, and perform consistently. Anthony also talks about the importance of team communication and team culture alongside briefly talking about the impact of injury and self confidence. Anthony reflects on his online gaming experiences and his ability to perform at the highest level in ranked Valorant, recently achieving Immortal 2.

T1 · E6

26 oct 2020

47:37

Tim Joyce - High School & University Esports Founder

In the following episode, I chat with Tim Joyce, who established the University of Queensland's Esports program. Tim is currently interning for the Queensland Firebirds Netball team, expanding his marketing network and gaining insight into the industry. Listen to Tim reflect back on his time developing the Esports program and the requirements in place to ensure it ran efficiently and effectively for upcoming students. Tim shares fantastic stories about the hardships of the program, ensuring that upcoming students have an opportunity to perform and compete in regulated Esports environments.

T1 · E5

19 oct 2020

1:15:08

Jack "Wryce" Birmingham - Performance insight into Professional OCE Valorant and Paladins.

In the following episode, I chat with Jack "Wryce" Birmingham who is currently a free agent after coming of the Dire Wolves Valorant roster. Jack talks about his experience in Esports and what it took to transform from casual gameplay to competition. Listen to Jack breakdown different Valorant scenarios as we discuss the variations and dynamic differences that makes Valorant stand out and shine. We also touch on the importance of OCE Esports and how as a region we can develop to become a contender at an International level. We finalise it by getting an insight into various game specific scenario's and how Jack would react in each of them.

T1 · E4

11 oct 2020

1:03:17

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