Esports Connected

Hosted ByMegan Van Petten

Join Esports Trade Association Managing Director Megan Van Petten as she interviews some of today's most influential people and companies in the esports industry. The Esports Trade Association's Mission is to unify, serve, and ethically advance the business interests and sustainability of the esports industry, and the Esports Connected Podcast extends that effort through highlights ad conversations with their members.

Live From EsportsNext: Charles Conroy and Erik Anderson

Megan Van Petten is giving us an inside look into some of the amazing people who attended 2021’s EsportsNext Conference in Chicago.

In this episode, she’s talking to Charles Conroy of The Switch plus Erik Anderson of FaZe to talk about the best burger in Chicago. 

Beyond that, they also talk about what’s on the horizon of the esports industry, and why having an opportunity to connect in real life in Chicago, was so special. 

You can find out more about The Switch here:

Or 

FaZe: https://www.fazeclan.com/

Full Episode Breakdown:

1:37 – Talking food shop about Chicago.

2:33 – Discussing Charles amazing panel at the Esports Connected Conference.

6:20 – What’s coming to Chicago in the world of esports, and why Surge is going to be so cutting age.

9:20 – Talking to Eric, and why he was excited to come out and be a part of the event.

14:10 – Why there’s so much connection between the music industry and esports.

15:42 – Learning more about Charles and his history in the world of esports and gaming.

18:10 – How robots are taking over the restaurant industry in Chicago.

20:14 – Talking about what’s next for FaZe. 

23:18 – Charles talks about what’s next for him in terms of live events.

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