EP20 - Michal Konkol

What happens when you enjoy what you do and it doesn't seem like you're working? You become the esports manager at Bandai Namco! From running small events to being a CPT and TWT stop, Flo has worked his way from scratch!BlueskyWebsiteFlo

From being nameless to winning tournaments to deciding to be a commentator and what he looks for to improve himself and others around him! This week is C4IQBlueskyWebsiteC4IQ

The head League of Legends EU photographer for Riot, Michal spends some time with me to talk how he got to where he is now, how busy a week can be, and also forgets some iconic monuments in Berlin!BlueskyWebsiteMichalMichal's Portfolio

From getting scouted whilst at University to working at Twitch-con as well as ALGS. Freelancer Tournament Operations extraordinaire Arin is on this week to talk about how he got started in the esports industry and how you could get there too.BlueskyWebsiteArin

He's created a lot of things you might not have realised, you might even be wearing some clothing he's designed! From fighting games to esports, he's just an all round nice guy, keeping it honest! We got Drew!BlueskyWebsiteDrewDrew's portfolio

Back to back amazing photographers? We got them! Adela has been one of the most influential photographers within the EU we talk about where she started, getting to cover TI AND Worlds plus other random topics!BlueskyWebsiteAdelaAdela's website

She's one of the best to do it in the FGC and esports! From going to events off her own back and now shooting for Red Bull, Blast, Evo and many other events! Check out this episode with Vex Drift - https://x.com/0drift Website - https://zero-drift.com/ Vexanie - https://x.com/Vexanie Vexanie's website - https://www.vexanie.com/

You've definitely seen his work especially in NA fighting game events. He's korean backdashed his way in CEO 2024 and has covered so many events in a short space of time. From cooking to helping create an Evo Award nominated online scene. Don't miss this episode! Drift - https://x.com/0drift Website - https://zero-drift.com/ Dink - https://x.com/michaeldink

She does a lot of wonderful art, has been published by Udon Ent and has tabled at both anime and fighting game events! Just don't get her started on T-Spins... Drift - https://x.com/0drift Website - https://zero-drift.com/ Enerjax - https://x.com/enerjax Enerjax's Store - https://enerjax.storenvy.com/ Enerjax's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/enerjax

They've done a lot within the esports scene, from being an observer to stream producer to be a talent manager! But what is a talent manager and what do they do? Whilst no longer working within esports, they have asked to drop the following for further reading - Drift - https://x.com/0drift Website - https://zero-drift.com/\ IWGB Game Workers Union - https://www.gameworkers.co.uk/