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The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 22 - Is Esports dying? Featuring Kevin HittIn this episode, Jake and Nefi sit down with another legendary esports journalist and discuss a variety of topics including the burning question: Is esports dying? Tune in to find out!
2022-12-141h 14The Law of Esports PodcastEpiosde 21 - How to obtain Monetization, Brand Deals and Partnerships with Rebecca LongawaIn this week's episode, Jake and Nefi sit down with Rebecca Longawa who is one of the industry's leaders when it comes to partnerships, sponsorships and brand deals. We discuss endemic vs non-endemic brands and some tips on how to get a brand deal, sponsorship or how to monetize your brand.
2022-10-201h 26The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 20 - The Good, The Bad &The Ugly of Esports with Richard LewisIn this episode Jake and Nefi take a deep dive into Richard Lewis' background and his history in esports. We discussed how he came to be one of the largest and best known journalist in esports and what he thinks of the current status of esports. Come listen to the great conversation we had.
2022-09-191h 28The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 19 - NYSL Mavriq and the Call of Duty MetaThis week Jake and Nefi interview NYSL Mavriq (@MavriqGG) and explore his history in esports and his rise to become one of the faces of NYSL. We discussed his upbringing in Houston, TX and his steady growth into the call of duty data specialists that he's become. Come hear his story!
2022-09-011h 01The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 18 - Nabil Pervez: From Gamer to an Esports Creative GiantIn this episode Jake & Nefi take a dive into the past of creative genius Nabil Perves who is one of the people in charge of the renowned creative agencies known as AOE Creative. In this interview, we get into Nabil's deep rooted history with esports and his journey through the ranks of numerous organizations from OpTic to the Houston Outlaws to now working with some of the largest names in the industry. Come watch!
2022-08-161h 03The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 17 - Mike Kent from Dexerto: How Dexerto was createdIn this episode Nefi & Jake discuss the origins of Dexerto with Mike Kent, one of the founders and co-owners of one of the largest esports news sources we all know, Dexerto. In this interview we discussed Mike's long history in esports and all of the hurdles he and Dexerto have had to overcome to be a large player in the esports scene.
2022-08-1159 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 16 - The Law of Esports at the Tatman TailgateIn this episode Jake and Nefi share their experience at the TimTheTatman Tailgate (formally called The Tatman Tailgate) and discuss their experience, their observations and their thoughts on the event. Take a listen to see what they thought!
2022-08-0157 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 15: Pro-Ops: Justin Kenna discusses FaZe, Complexity, and TimTheTatman.In this episode Jake and Nefi, two esports lawyers, interview Justin Kenna who is the CEO of GameSquare Esports Inc. who acquired Complexity Gaming not too long ago. In this sit down discussion, the guys discussed Justin's monumental involvement with FaZe at its early start, his vision for Complexity and the wild tale of courting one of the biggest content creators, TimTheTatman. Come listen!
2022-07-2746 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 14 - Pro-Ops: CDL Intel - The Origin StoryIn this episode, Jake and Nefi discuss the origins behind CDL Intel and history of Cory "Crone" Davis, the man behind this massive twitter account. The guys take a deep dive into Crone's background, his early beginnings in Call of Duty, how CDL Intel came to be and his new and future endeavors.
2022-07-211h 02The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 13: Pro-Ops - Noah Hinder / Moist Esports Rocket LeagueIn this episode, Nefi & Jake have a one on one discussion with the coach of Moist Esports' Rocket League team Noah Hinder and discuss the team's rise to fame and all of the bumps along the way. The guys also take an opportunity to discuss coaching one of the best rocket league teams, the legal pitfalls for young pro players/coaches and Noah's recently viral tweet regarding the $2 million GWB tournament in Saudi Arabia.
2022-07-1051 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 12 - Esports Lawyers Explain the Dangers of Crypto & NFTsIn this week's episode, Jake and Nefi discuss the most recent crypto and NFT news involving streamers and content creators and take a dive into the civil and criminal dangers of these digital tokens. The guys discuss the legal implications of getting into business with NFT or crypto developers and what it could mean for you and your business.
2022-07-071h 12The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 11: Pro-Ops - SomeOrdinaryGamers / Mutahar AnasIn the second installment of The Law of Esports Podcast: Pro-Ops series, Nefi & Jake sit down with Mutahar, the man behind extremely successful YouTube channel: SomeOrdinaryGamers & SomeOrdinaryPodcast. In this interview, we discuss Mutahars background and very early involvement with YouTube and his growth to over 3 million subscribers. In this episode, we discuss the business side of YouTube, sponsorships, and brand deals along with all of the risks and dangers that come along with those lucrative deals.
2022-06-291h 15The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 10: Pro-Ops - HCS Intel / Hayden Oberg InterviewIn the first installment of The Law of Esports Podcast: Pro-Ops series, Jake and Nefi interview Hayden Oberg who is a Halo investigative journalist for Dexerto and runs the HCS Intel twitter page where you can find the latest breaking news in Halo esports. In this interview, we get a deep dive into the life of Hayden Oberg, what brought him to esports and how he continues to be the leader in breaking stories for Halo and its teams, orgs and players.
2022-06-191h 01The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 9 - Dreamhack Dallas x Complexity MixerAs part of the live event update series, in this episode, the guys of The Law of Esports Podcast retell their experience from their visit to Dallas for Dreamhack and the ESL CS:GO quarter-million dollar IEM tournament. The guys also discuss their experience at the Complexity Industry Mixer that was hosted by Complexity Gaming at their headquarters in Frisco, Texas. They talk about the people they met and the amazing time they had in Dallas that weekend.
2022-06-1458 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 8 - Dr. Disrespect v. Twitch Settlement - Is arbitration bad?In this episode, Jake and Nefi discuss all the noise (or lack thereof) around the settlement of the Dr. Disrespect lawsuit against Twitch. The guys give a crash course on arbitration and discuss the reasons why the settlement details surrounding the two time's lawsuit have been kept under wraps.
2022-03-2350 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 7 - OpTic Major 1 x SXSWIn an untraditional move, this week's episode features Jake and Nefi's first hand experience at the first live major event since the start of the pandemic. The Law of Esports Podcast took a road trip to Arlington, Texas to the Esports Stadium to experience the first in person Call of Duty League Major since 2020. Jake and Nefi also discuss their experience at the OpTic x Razer party at SXSW in Austin, Texas the week after.
2022-03-1655 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 6 - Activision Blizzard - Microsoft: Trust in Antitrust?In today's episode, Nefi and Jake give a quick summary of antitrust laws and how they will play a role in the $70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft.
2022-01-2455 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 5 - Player's Union in Esports - What is it and is it possible?On this week's episode, Nefi and Jake discuss and give a general overview of what a Player's Union is and whether or not it is achievable in today's esports scene. We take a cursory look at what a union is and the pros and cons of having one (or something similar) in North America.
2021-05-311h 08The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 4 - ESIC - What is it? Does it really matter?During this episode Jake and Nefi discuss and explain what ESIC (Esports Integrity Commission) is, it's purpose and why Esports players and organizations should care about it.
2021-04-301h 02The Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 3 - New Challenges for Online Esports: Tournaments and Gambling during the PandemicIn this week's episode, Nefi and Jake discuss Jake's recently published article in the Esports Observer, the complications the pandemic has caused to Esports tournaments and how the ever growing gambling market in Esports will play a role in prosecuting individuals who intervene and illegally try to affect tournament outcomes.
2021-04-1445 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 2 - Cheating. What does it mean for Esports?In this episode, Nefi and Jake discuss the legal implications of cheating in the rapid growing field of esports and how it affects streamers, orgs, professional players and tournaments.
2021-01-2849 minThe Law of Esports PodcastEpisode 1 - Swatting. How do you avoid it?During this episode, Jake and Nefi explain what Swatting is and how to avoid it as a streamer, pro player or an Esports organization.
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