Podcast episodes
EP 66 - with Arpit "Paradox" Manaktala | Founder of Paradox Customs
Arpit “Paradox” Manaktala is the Founder of Paradox Customs. He’s taken the industry by storm this year building custom PC’s for streamers, content creators, esports players, professional athletes and even those in the music industry. Since quitting his job in early 2020 to pursue Paradox Customs full-time, he has built a team of 5+ employees around him to produce some of the most impressive and creative PC’s in gaming.Connect with the show:Follow Paradox on TwitterFollow Juan on TwitterFollow The Lodgz Podcast on Twitter
EP 65 - with Chris Lamarucciola | President of Parabellum Esports
Chris Lamarucciola is the President of Parabellum Esports, a Canadian based esports organization. At its inception, Parabellum Esports was first known as Shattered Dreams (SxD). After two years of growing the team and its brand, SxD was acquired by YDX Innovation, a global leader in the commercialization of immersive new technologies. After the acquisition, SxD was then rebranded to their current name, Parabellum Esports. They field rosters in Valorant, Fortnite, Rocket League, iRacing, Rainbow Six and others.Connect with the show:Follow Chris on TwitterFollow Chris on TikTokFollow Juan on TwitterFollow The Lodgz Podcast on Twitter
EP 64 - with Frozone | Top 5 in Kills & Earnings in Warzone
Drew "Frozone" Bienusa is a Twitch Partner and Warzone content creator. He is ranked top 5 in the world for total kills and also ranks in the top 5 for total Warzone event earnings. This includes winning the Nickmercs MFAM Gauntlet main event in April and finishing second in the Toronto Ultra Warzone $100K event. Connect with the show:Follow Frozone on TwitchFollow Frozone on TwitterFollow Juan on TwitterFollow The Lodgz Podcast on Twitter
EP 63 - with David Chen | Investor in FaZe Clan & President of NA Collegiate Gaming League
David is an investor in FaZe Clan, President of the NA Collegiate Gaming League, Podcast Host, ex-Deloitte Partner and Founder of his own private equity firm. After spending 10 years with big four firm Deloitte, David embraced his entrepreneurial spirit and founded two different venture capital firms. In 2018 he became an investor in FaZe Clan and quickly contributed by getting FaZe into a Super Bowl Commercial. David is also the President of the North American Collegiate League (NACL). NACL is a non-profit collegiate gaming league in 220 Universities across 20 different countries. David’s podcast, “Pandanomics”, is the NY Weekly #1 Podcast.Connect with the show:Follow David on InstagramFollow David on TwitterFollow Juan on TwitterFollow The Lodgz Podcast on Twitter
EP 62 - with Bobby Solez | Facebook Gaming Partner
Bobby Solez is a full-time Facebook Gaming Partner, content creator and entrepreneur. Recently, Bobby signed with Ford Models to their “Esports and Gaming Division”, where the world-renowned modeling agency is now representing talent within gaming and esports. He is also Co-Founder of NYC Console Kings, a video game truck that hosts birthday parties, fundraisers and other private events.Connect with the show:Follow Bobby's Stream on FacebookFollow Bobby on TwitterFollow Juan on TwitterFollow The Lodgz Podcast on Twitter