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2x The Grind PodcastEp. 52 - HCS WORLD CHAMPIONS!Hello folks! On this special episode, we discuss our lead-up and preparation for HCS Worlds. The loser's bracket journey for Faze, and our reactions to Faze becoming champions! As always, thank you for your support! Make sure to comment down below with anything you want us to discuss on the next episode of 2x The Grind!
- Coffee - This week's coffee is straight from Seattle roasted by Victrola Coffee Roasters! The Colombia Finca La Esperanza: https://www.victrolacoffee.com/collec...
- Editor - Jon "EvilFern" Fernandez - contact@jonfernandez.media Youtube: @the.jonfernandez Instagram...
2023-10-231h 412x The Grind PodcastEp 50 - Is Formal the Console FPS GOAT? FaZe’s Worst Placement of the Year!? OpTic WIN a 2nd time!- Contents -
00:00 Intro and Coffee
13:40 Worst Placement of the Year for Faze
15:20 Shopify Rebellion Improvements
24:08 Expanding Map Pool for Faze
28:05 Applauding OpTic
35:12 Formal MVP and Console FPS GOAT
38:28 APG and his impact on the map
43:45 Outro
- Coffee -
Trying out Stok cold brew today and it really won't ever let you down, great brew and great with any creamer or flavor!
Try it here: https://www.stokbrew.com/cold-brew/cold-brew-coffee/not-too-sweet-cold-brew-coffee-48oz
2023-09-1745 min2x The Grind PodcastEp.49 - HCS FORT WORTH MAJOR, EG VCT CHAMPS, Who is THE GOAT???- Contents -
00:00 Intro and Coffee
01:37 Thank You for Your Comments
06:15 HCS Format Confusion
18:00 HCS Competitiveness
23:45 Faze's Discipline and Ability to Adapt
37:50 HCS Is Keeping Halo Alive
40:28 How Snakebite Prepares for Worlds
51:50 Why Snakebite Hates the GOAT Convo
54:08 Outro
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Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Cold Brew - Basic B****es today ;)
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Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K
Mics - Samson Q2U...
2023-08-3156 min2x The Grind PodcastEp. 48 - Roster Changes Before Forth Worth! G1 Drama!? Lottie is Spiderman?!Hello one and all, welcome to another episode of the pod and thank you for always showing up week in and week out, we appreciate you guys so much! Today we chat through the pools for the upcoming Major and dive into a roster change that has occurred, include our thoughts on G1 and the problems surrounding the org at the moment! Hope you enjoy and see you in the comments :)
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00:00 Intro and Coffee
05:07 Roster Changes before HCS Fort Worth
11:45 New Native White Roster
16:35 New G1...
2023-08-2550 min2x The Grind PodcastEp.47 - What REALLY Happened in Salt Lake City?! HCS Global Invitational Break DownHello folks! We are back with another episode and this week we are covering some big parts of the recent LAN event in Salt Lake City! We haven't forgotten some of the other teams though and will chat through them next week and also dive into pool play for the upcoming Major! Hope you enjoy!!!
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Today we tested out a Cold Brew from La Colombe, it was delicious! check them out here: https://www.lacolombe.com/products/pure-black-pack
We also wanted to recommend our favorite creamer at the moment: https...
2023-08-1858 min2x The Grind PodcastEp.45 - MORE ROSTER CHANGES?!? OpTic in the pool of death?? Drama before the SSG Invitational!Yo 2XTG FAM!!! How we doing on this fine Thursday? This episode is all about Salt Lake City, not so much place place, more so about the next HCS Tourney that will be held there! Roster changes are discussed in detail and we also take a look at the pools for the weekend too! Take a look at the chapters but stick around for it all to get more context on the convos! Huge shoutout to Fern who has come on board as our editor for the channel, we are so stoked to work with him, so check out...
2023-07-2755 min2x The Grind PodcastEp.44 - IS STREAMING SUCCESSFUL? Switching to full time content creator & when to do it. Halo Infinite Season 4 updatesGood Morning 2xTG Fam! We have quite the chatty episode for you guys especially as we are back to full health, the LAN Flu really got us good! Today we chat through the decisions we see being made quite regularly at the moment in Esports, where Pro players are retiring to make a mark in the streaming world and we chat about what that entails for them! We also discuss the changes in season 4 and the thoughts behind how they will feel in a competitive environment! Hope you enjoy, and as always keep it positive.. even when in a...
2023-07-2045 min2x The Grind PodcastEp.43 - FaZe BACK 2 BACK WINS! The OpTic Major Full BreakdownWhat's up 2xTG Fam! FaZe do it AGAIN and are your back 2 back LAN Champions.. we get into the win, the reaction to the win, the mindset that is needed for this type of Ice. Some teams who were shocking in good and bad ways and the general feelings surrounding this Major! We hope you enjoy and much love to you as always!
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:00 - Does it feel different to win a major
00:08:35 - Why hold the trophy this time compared to last time?
2023-07-071h 092x The Grind PodcastEp. 42 - NYSL WIN CHAMPS!! OpTic Texas FALL Short, Halo Infinite Season 4Good morning! Welcome to Episode 42! Lot is back from Cod Champs and gives us her breakdown of what happened and how things played out! We also dive into our initial thoughts on Halo Infinite season 4 and how the new additions seem to be playing out! Hope you like the episode and thank you for the love and support as always!
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Incoming!!
Coffee - We didn't try anything today!
- Audio & Equipment -
Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K
Mic...
2023-06-2254 min2x The Grind PodcastEp.41 - ROSTERMANIA AGAIN?!Note: So sorry AGAIN for poor mic quality, had a big issue crop up and only realized after the recording :'( we will be investing in new equipment
LVP and PJ dive into all things HALO Rostermania with so many teams in NA changing! We go into some faults of the old rosters and what we can maybe hope to see with the new squads that formed! -
Contents -
00:00 Intro
5:00 OpTic's long day
11:34 N8V Red Roster update
15:58 - N8V White gets Kuhlect
2023-06-1558 min2x The Grind PodcastEp.40 - FAZE WIN THE GLOBAL INVITATIONAL! Team Comms, SSG 2nd AGAIN, OpTic to Bounce Back!Note: Our mics aren't the clearest, not sure what happened with our recording device but it peaked quite a bit, apologies for the not smooth audio this week!
Ello ello!!! Episode 40 is a good one! Celebrating PJ's win, we talk about the feelings behind the win, team comms, resilience and thoughts on the event as a whole! We hope you can feel the fun and excitement through the screen and thank you for the support as always! We will also be covering more of the Global Invitational and breaking down other teams next episode!!
2023-06-0947 min2x The Grind PodcastEp. 39 - Everything YOU need to know about going to a LAN eventIt's LAN time baby!! We are going straight into what it's like to be at LAN, what to look forward, how we both prepare and what we actually get up to during these big tournaments! Hope you enjoy the episode ahead of the Global Invitational and that it gets you excited for all of the action that is about to unfold! Much Love x
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We have so many Paper St coffee beans it would be criminal to not keep testing them out so today we tried Marla! Ethiopia, is known t...
2023-06-011h 132x The Grind PodcastEp. 38 - SPACESTATION NO.1 SEED! FaZe BEAT OpTic, Complexity expected to perform at LAN!What's Good Fam!? Hope everyone is having a fantastic week and enjoyed all of the Halo action from the Faze Dallas Qualifier last weekend! This episode we dive straight into it and give our insights into some of the hottest matchups and drama surrounding the tournament! As always, please comment and let us know what you think of everything we talk about, or even just adding a point to the conversation yourself! Thanks as always and much love ☕
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00:03:00 - Intro thoughts on the FaZe HCS Dallas Qualifier
00:05:30 - Complexity, the ga...
2023-05-1858 min2x The Grind PodcastEp. 37- OpTic back on top, 2K results, HCS release Patch a day before FaZe Major Quals?!Hello and Good Morning 2XTG peeps! Hope you are having a wonderful week and have a cup of your preferred beverage ready to go as we dive into the discussions today. This Episode is based around the 2K results and dives straight into the Newest Halo patch, discussing the significance of the changes and timing around the changes which leads nicely into the FaZe Clan HCS Dallas Qualifier happening this Friday & Saturday.
We hope you enjoy and as always we love to hear your feedback whether you agree with our takes or not, the only thing we as...
2023-05-1151 min2x The Grind PodcastEp. 36 - 2xThe Grind LIVE! Answering ALL of your most asked questions!What's up everyone!!! In the celebration of PJ's Birthday we decided to jump on stream and have Episode 36 live, conversations were flowing and questions were answered! Thank you so much to everyone who tuned in and contributed to the episode, for those watching back, thankyou as always for the support and we hope you enjoy!!
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Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K
Mics - Samson Q2U
Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule
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2023-05-041h 412x The Grind PodcastEp. 35 - Complexity... best online team?! OpTic 6th place?! Cheating allegations?!Hello hello!! Welcome back to the podcast and welcome to episode 35! This Ep is mostly going over the most recent HCS 4K, what went down, Complexity making a huge run and Faze winning the tournament. We touch upon the cheating accusations that have been floating around for a while but surfaced post the 4K and also discuss scrims at a high level; what insight can you get from them and comparing how other Esports navigate scrims! Hope you enjoy and as always, thank you!
P.s Apologies for my allergies playing up, very nasally this episode! - L...
2023-04-271h 112x The Grind PodcastEp. 34 - TRIPLE TRADE in the HCS & How FROSTY Was Picked Up Once upon a Time!Hello 2XTG FAM!!! Good morning, afternoon or evening, depending on when you are tuning in!
Today's episode is all about rosters; the triple trade (as we are calling it) that has happened recently in the HCS ahead of the next Major, we dive into hypotheticals: what is a breaking point for a top team? what would it take for a top roster to make a change? Finally SB talks about how Frosty was picked up many years ago and how he knew that Frosty was the right fit! oh and can't forget the patio update that you have all been wa...
2023-04-201h 062x The Grind PodcastEp. 33 - How to tell when to RETIRE as a PRO PLAYER?! Could Shotzzy switch back to HALO and be good?
GOOD MORNING PEEPS!!
We hope you enjoy this laid back but thought provoking episode where we just riff off one another chatting away about what has been popping into our minds lately! As always let us know your thoughts and feelings, we can't thank you enough for the love and support on all of the episodes! Thank you guys so much - LVP & SB
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00:00:00 - Start
00:03:09 - Being a spontaneous couple
00:08:46 - The Masters
00:13:03 - Mind over matter, can you really do anything you put your mind to?
00:19:15 - Retirement
00:21:00 - When do you start noticing potential r...
2023-04-1359 min2x The Grind PodcastEp. 31 - REACTIONS TO SCUMP AND METHODZ RETIRING, FaZe LOSING, What Makes A GREAT Map?WOW! What a welcome back, thank you for all the love on the last video! Here is Episode 31! Discussing FaZe's recent loss in the Open, why they aren't too worried about it and what it means, Whether Native White are the real deal? Story time with Snakebite too! We discuss what makes a Map any good and what maps should look like for Halo Infinite. We also reflect on the retirement of Scump and Methodz from competitive Call Of Duty and how that will shape the scene. Hope you enjoy and please leave your opinions/discussion on the episode...
2023-04-131h 152x The Grind PodcastEp. 32 - FAZE vs OPTIC Is Turning Into A HUGE RIVALRY, The Cool Thing About Losing, rating Pro Players and giving Respect where it’s dueWHATS UP 2XTG FAM! Episode 32 is here bright and early, bring you some cool conversations as we just chat away about the HCS 4K Online tourney and talk about the skill level of players and the mindset players can have about one another, we touch upon CLG and the rumors of the end of the Org and end on a discussion about LVP's tweet, giving a bit more context and understanding about respect within Esports, or lack of it! Hope you enjoy and as always please share your thoughts and opinions on our discussions!!!
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2023-04-061h 152x The Grind PodcastEp. 30 - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAZE & OPTIC, Some Of The BIGGEST Moments Of HCS CharlotteHello!!!! Welcome back to our now regularly scheduled Podcast! Uploading every Thursday at 7:30am EST. This episode takes you through some of the craziest most memorable moments of Major 1 and talks about the prep and practice going into it. Hope you enjoy Fam, let us know what you think and please join in on the conversation in the comments below, we love hearing from you!
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This bag was gifted by one of our best friends Andy Dudynsky, or better known as Bravo, Caster of The Year! Thank you Brav! This roast is...
2023-03-2352 min2x The Grind PodcastEp. 29 - 1st LIVE STREAM, a recap on the 1st Halo Infinite Season and answering your LIVE questionsSurprise!! We got an episode out (about damn time) Happy Halloween folks! Episode 29 was our first ever live streamed episode, taking live questions and conversations with you all on Twitch!
We cover Halo Infinite's first competitive season, the highs and lows for Sentinels and Snakebite, and what we are looking forward to in the future of the game. We also took any and all questions you have about the season as well as some personal ones about us too!
Overall it was a blast! Including this Coffee, which really blew us away; rated a 10 and 9.7 on...
2022-11-011h 572x The Grind PodcastEp. 28 - HALO Infinite Timeline and what’s going wrong!? MANGLER GA, 2 COD Majors; OpTic’s home WIN & Guerilla’s surprise victory
Hi hi hi!! So good to see you again (or hear us again), thanks for listening! We are getting back to work with the podcast and wanted to give you guys a jam packed episode filled with our thoughts on Halo Infinite right now and the state of the game, what to expect for the rest of the competitive season and what we are looking forward to! We also discuss the 1st 2 CDL majors and competitive Call Of Duty teams such as OpTic, LA Thieves, Atlanta Faze and LA Guerillas!
IN THIS EPISODE:
> Halo Infinite T...
2022-04-061h 072x The Grind PodcastEp. 27 - WE GOT ENGAGED (the story) Sentinels and how they will make a comeback, Thoughts on Raleigh LAN & Anaheim LAN coming up!Hello again you wonderful bunch of coffee drinking gamers! Thank you for being so patient and sticking with us through a break. We are in it for the long run after some ups and downs we can actually find the time to sit down and talk about everything with you all and share our thoughts and feelings on a bunch of stuff! IN THIS EPISODE:
> The Engagement story, how PJ "Snakebite" proposed to Lottie
> Has sentinels dropped off? & why they are only just really starting their season in Anaheim
> Raleigh and how being back on LAN feels
> Sentinels...
2022-01-2459 min2x The Grind PodcastEp. 26 - HALO INFINITE IS HERE - Thoughts, feelings, losing and mindset!Christmas came early as Halo Infinite released on the 15th! The game is unbelievably addictive with the competitive season paired alongside it right from the start, we chat through the hard losses Snakebite and his team have endured so far and how lack of practice is effecting their hot start into the season!
Coffee today was kindly gifted to us by Brad and Jenah (yes that is frosty) It is by Summer Moon and called Velvet Blaze "Our signature blend, Velvet Blaze, is now available in fast, easy single-serve coffee pods! A blend of beans spa...
2021-11-3047 min2x The Grind PodcastEp. 25 - New Rosters, Halo PVP and Q&A time!!! Answering your questions.WE MISSED YOU FAM! On today's episode we talk a small portion on some confirmed CDL changes, the Halo Infinite PVP coming up, BUT we mainly dive into our amazing community questions! As always thank you so much for sending them in and if you didn't have the chance don't hesitate to post them below for a chance to be featured on the podcast :)
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Kanaloa blend Reserve Gold Coffee: Bold, mellow, decadent, chocolatey, spicy, nutty, sweet, smooth, citrusy - our exceptional coffees have flavor profiles to fit your preference. Every bean's flavor contribution...
2021-09-161h 242x The Grind PodcastEp. 24 - title: CDL‘s ROSTERMANIA CONTINUES, FORMAL BACK NEXT YEAR, HALO Top 25, Hobby vs JobToday we discuss the pros and cons of the first Official CDL Roster since the chaos began, the Top 25 content that HCS is currently doing and why we believe it is so hard to compare! We also go into the difference between having your passion as just strictly a hobby vs doing it as a job and how your perspective can change! Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join up for today's episode!
Our Kahlua French Vanilla Coffee uses 100% Arabica beans which are carefully washed, screened and prepared to ensure a bold lively flavor. Enjoy truly unforgettable t...
2021-09-081h 032x The Grind PodcastEp. 23 - COD ROSTERMANIA & HCS Teams announced!Very sorry for the late episode BUT we have to talk about the intel BOMBs that have been happening over at both the CDL and HCS.
On the CDL front we have all new rosters forming, players retiring, and hypothetical teams being created and we need YOU to comment exactly what you think the destination for some of these players is going to be. On the HCS side we have our partnered teams officially announced and although we don't talk roster drama just yet, we all know it is only a matter of time!
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2021-09-031h 082x The Grind PodcastEp. 22 - YOUR 2021 CDL CHAMPIONS ARE.... Thoughts on how champs went for other teams, BIG OpTic discussion and more!Your champs have been crowned! CONGRATULATIONS TO ATLANTA FAZE!
In todays episode we talk about CDL Champs, the surprises during the final tournament and just what an amazing season it has been in general! We also dive into some Halo Infinite news and how we are feeling about the inconvenience of some features of the game not being included!
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A HUGE thank you to JFern for this weeks coffee!
2021-08-251h 142x The Grind PodcastEp. 21 - CHAMPS 2021- Hot takes, Halo Infinite Flight Test, Advice on being a Broadcaster/Pro Player/Content CreatorHELLO FAM, IT'S FINALLY UP! We hate technology sometimes but hey! We couldn't do episodes without it :')
Tomorrow is champs, have a couple of hot takes on how we think some of the teams will fair this week based on Major 5 and previous performances! - Remember to let us know who you think it winning champs for a shoutout next week!
Halo Infinite Flight Test was a joy to behold and we finally got a little taste of what is to come - PJ dives into what he thought overall and how it makes hi...
2021-08-191h 422x The Grind PodcastEp. 20 - CDL Online is over, HALO INFINITE IS COMING, Basement UpdateThe day so many have been waiting for ONLINE PLAY is over with just TWO LANS coming up. Both Major V is coming up and we have CHAMPS right around the corner. We also discuss some of the finishes from the top teams from the CDL. Halo Infinite technical preview is HERE and we are READY (recorded before confirmed).
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El Savador: A rich, single origin bean with notes of chocolate, roasted nuts and spice.
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2021-07-281h 072x The Grind PodcastEp. 19 - OpTic is BACK, Halo 2v2s, What makes a good Esports? Social media toxicityOpTic is back and no this is not a drill. We discuss all things CDL Stage 5, SB deciding to play in the Halo 3 2v2 yet again, what makes for a damn good Esport from a pro players and broadcasters perspective AND social media toxicity and the outlook some people have.
Let us know what you think!
-Coffee-
For todays brew we grabbed an Espresso Roast from Starbucks! Super easy find at basically any Starbucks, but it allows for a great espresso when you are quick on the go!
2021-07-211h 372x The Grind PodcastEp. 18 - REAL TALKIn today's episode we go over Week 1 of Stage V! New look LA thieves came out to impress, NYSL hit a bit of a road bump, and OpTic came to play early, potentially just in the nick of time.
We also jump into some serious topics on today's episode. Things needing to be done right and with a purpose…. and some drama that came up recently regarding Esports players being released for content.
Let us know what you think!!!
-Coffee-
For todays cup of a coffee we have the Cafe Bus...
2021-07-141h 192x The Grind PodcastEp. 17 - WE'RE BACK BABY, Major 4; Huke, Faze, OpTic, Halo 2v2 Fanfest, Halo InfiniteFANS ARE BACK AND SO ARE WE! Bringing you our first ever podcast from our brand new studio! Please forgive us as we figure out any audio/lighting issues!
In today's episode we talk about Major IV… this includes the disappointing situation with Huke, ATL Faze peaking at the correct time and why OpTic Chicago give hope they will make a run no matter the odds.
-Coffee-
For todays cup of a coffee we have the ‘Mickey Mouse Classic Blend’ By Joffrey’s coffee and tea company! This amazing coffee was gifted to us by tw...
2021-07-071h 022x The Grind PodcastEp. 16 - 2 Big topics: Back to LAN! & HALO INFINITE!Hello lovely people! We are here for Episode 16 and so excited to talk about two major topics today, it's short and sweet but to the point! We discuss the CDL Major coming back to LAN AND HALO INFINITE!!!!
Btw, we should be fully transitioned into our new podcast studio next episode - we hope you love it as much as we do!
Coffee this week is by Illy - one of our staples in this household! illy Intenso Ground Drip Coffee, Bold Roast, Intense, Robust and Full Flavored With Notes of De...
2021-06-1644 min2x The Grind PodcastEp. 15 - CDL Chicago Home Series, What is it like to play for Sentinels? Pro Retirement.EPISODE 15 and we are bringing you our cool smooth voices only today as we are working on finishing up our official podcasting spot by next week!
This week we discuss CDL teams and if the changes made have made any sort of impact. Halo 5 coming to an OFFICAL end with the Halo 5 SEN/d off hosted by Sentinels! We also discuss player retirements and the longevity of being a professional player in todays day and age. Sit back, relax and enjoy some coffee.
With todays chill vibe we grabbed our favorite guilt free coffee from S...
2021-06-021h 002x The Grind PodcastEp. 14 - Huke Benched AGAIN, Empire Vivid, FULL Q&A AnswersIn this week's episode we dive into more juicy CDL drama with the news dropping of LA Thieves superstar Huke being benched yet again and Empire picking up Vivid to replace FeLo… We also get to take part in one of our favorite segments of the podcast a Q&A!
Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!
This weeks coffee is by: Rufus Teague - Smoked Roasted Java: Whisky Maple Coffee
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2021-05-261h 152x The Grind PodcastEp. 13 - Faze BACK on top, Halo Infinite BR? The tough side to social media influenceHello everyone! Back again for Episode 13 but don't fret, there is nothing unlucky about this one! Today we discuss the ever so epic CDL Stage 3 Major, 343 droppings hints of a Halo Battle Royale, E3 hype, AND the importance of being kind to others because of the battle we are now experiencing with social media.
You know the drill! A new week means a new coffee! This week we go back to our trusty bean box for a Broadcast Coffee- Johnson House Blend! “A big roast with rich flavor, named for where the roaster’s father used to “broadca...
2021-05-191h 182x The Grind PodcastEp. 12 - OpTic struggling, Faze on LAN, ECI debate!Hello 2XTG Fam!! In today's episodes we talk about all things CDL heading into the stage 3 major! OpTic is struggling in a major way and we give our thoughts in the hopes of seeing them turn it around, the consistency it takes to obtain the “best team in the game title” AND we give our insight into the heavily criticized ECI exam and give our take of the subject.
We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from Not Your average cup of Joe, manufactured by White Coffee Corporation. This Dark roast...
2021-05-121h 252x The Grind PodcastEp. 11 - Huke to LAT, New OpTic meta & answering your Q’s part 2Hey guys! We missed you last week! Today we sit down with a cuppa Joe and talk about ALOT of big changes in the CDL from the last 2 weeks and we discuss our thoughts about Halo Infinite’s updates and the excitement over the new title. We also promised we would finish the questions so this is part 2 of the Q&A!
Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!
We try a new grind of coffee every single week! Thi...
2021-05-121h 202x The Grind PodcastEp. 10 - CDL Roster Changes, Patch Notes, Answering YOUR questions!Hello wonderful people! Thank you so much for being patient and bearing with the delay for this episode! Episode 10 - that's 10 weeks of the podcast and we can’t thank you enough for the love and support you guys show on a weekly basis. Thanks for sticking with us through this journey and for all the comments you guys put out - we really appreciate your input and opinions on everything we talk about! Love you all and you enjoy this milestone with us! Now let's have a cuppa!
Today's Coffee is from Illy It is a Gro...
2021-04-221h 102x The Grind PodcastEp. 9 - CDL Major II, Team drama and what really went down this week! Halo 5 10K champs, Success - the highs and lowsHello 2XTG Fam! This week we talk ALL about the CDL Major, the twists and turns, highs and lows of everything that went down, including: LAT Thieves run in the bracket, Optic vs Rokkr rematch and the 1v3 clutch, Rokkr Twitter drama, Faze, Ultra Major 2 Champions, Halo 5 10K and PJ and his team's successes with a lot more in between :) This is a fairly long episode because we got carried away chatting, so sit back, relax, grab a cup of coffee and come and chill with us :)
Today's Coffee is from Bean Box and ground by Middle Fo...
2021-04-141h 432x The Grind PodcastEp. 8 - LAG Home Series, OpTic vs Dallas, Faze vs LAG, LAT roster, Halo Infinite News & terrifying Lottie!Hello everyone! Back again for Episode 8 and we are continuing to be our goofy selves for yet another week :) This week we discuss OpTic Chicago showing they have what it takes by defeating the Dallas Empire in an impressive fashion! We also dive into other topics like LA Thieves benching long time AR super star slasher, AND some long awaited positive Halo infinite news was finally released so we had the chance to discuss the announcement!
You know the drill! A new week means a new coffee! This week we try Copper Moon Coffee - Tropical Coconut, artificially...
2021-04-071h 072x The Grind PodcastEp. 7 - Optic 3-0's, where do LAT go from here? Rookie meta and all about usBonjour mes amis, it’s about that time of the week again and if you are reading this then you must have a coffee in hand and are ready to listen to episode 7 of 2XTG :) Today we talk through week 2 of stage 2 CDL, Optic and LA Thieves and the issues they are having. What is the rookie meta and why it works so well and we end on chatting all about us and goofing around. We had a really good laugh recording this episode and we hope you all enjoy it!
We try a new grind of cof...
2021-03-311h 242x The Grind PodcastEp. 6 - Ultra Home Series, Rookie chat, Rostermania, Halo, Social media's the good the bad & the uglyHello friends! It’s another week and another Wednesday so here is some of the best content you’ll find on the internet ;) This episode we talk about the Toronto Home Series of the CDL, London winning their first match, Rostermania, Rookies and why Challengers is so great. We quickly touch upon Halo and finish with an in depth discussion about social media and why it affects the world so greatly. Get brewing, it's a good one!
We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from the wonderful Bean Box - The H...
2021-03-241h 152x The Grind PodcastEp. 5 CDL groups for Stage 2, growing up in Esports and should parents let their kids follow the gaming dream?Hello and good morning! It's Wednesday which means half the week is over but it also means Episode 5 is here and awaiting your ears! Today we chat through the groups for CDL stage 2 and what we truly think of the teams in the split. We also cover what it is like to grow up in Esports, having the right support from family and friends and whether gaming is good or bad to grow up with. So much to cover so little time, we hope you enjoy and sip along!
Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear e...
2021-03-171h 242x The Grind PodcastEp. 4 The CDL Major, What makes a good game? and Halo Infinite Battle RoyaleWelcome to the fourth episode of our podcast! Wednesday means another episode but this also marks the finish of the 1st CDL Major we dive into the juicy stories of best teams and what happened on and off the sticks. The thoughts behind what actually makes a good game/series and we chat about Halo Infinite, the potential for a Battle Royale in the game what it could do for the Halo franchise. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!
We t...
2021-03-101h 072x The Grind PodcastEp. 3 - CDL Super Week, Dallas Empire & 100 Thieves Drama, 1st CDL Major and How we metWelcome to the third episode of our podcast! It's Wednesday my dudes! Today we chat about the CDL Super week that has been and gone and how teams are looking heading into bracket play for the 1st Major of the season. Just for all of you asking, we also talk about how we met and the history of the LVP & PJ romance that has sparked this very podcast. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!
We try a new grind of...
2021-03-031h 122x The Grind PodcastEp. 2 - CDL Super Week (Florida, OpTic & LA Thieves) The Goat Theory & Halo playersWelcome to the second episode of our podcast! On this fine Wednesday we talk about CDL Super Week and the teams we are looking out for the most, Halo 3 and yet another weekly tournament with a win for ya boy. We also discuss the ever so popular GOAT debate - touching on why Halo players seem to transition into almost any Esports they want and why. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!
We try a new grind of coffee every si...
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2x The Grind PodcastEp. 1- Thoughts on CDL's OpTic and Empire, Halo tournaments & Infinite hopes and DreamsWelcome to the first episode of our podcast! We are starting things off talking about CDL's opening week and what we thought of some of the matches! We dive into the Halo 5 and Halo 3 tournaments hosted by FaceIt and the hopes and dreams of the new Halo game Infinite. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!
We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This weeks grind is from "Adventure Awaits Coffee Roasters" it's Colombian coffee from the Cesar r...
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