Ash sits in for Will again, as she and Shaggy discuss a possible exodus of talent from Blizzard Activision, the start of OWL Stage 3, and confirmed Fortnite cheaters making the tournament anyways. And who throws a tomato, honestly?!

Get In, Loser, We're Playing Esports

Blizzexodus? (with Ash Parrish)

Ash Parrish fills in for Will again this week as we talk about Overwatch League's commissioner jumping over to Epic, the latest FaZe Clan Drama, Evil Geniuses' new CEO, and what Gaming Addiction might mean for esports.

Commissioner Swap! (with Ash Parrish)

Will is Missing like Mario, so Unofficial Third Host Ash Parrish joins Shaggy to discuss the recent dissolution of Overwatch Contenders teams, as well as Rocket League Championship Series World Finals is set, EU has won a League International Major for the first time in a while, and one pro is suing his own org.

T2 Overwatch Thanos Snap (w/ Ash Parrish!)

With legislation pending that would ban loot boxes and microtransactions, Shaggy and Will discuss how development and esports could continue without that funding. Also: OWL doing fine while Contenders is flailing, and we're still not sold on Call Of Duty League.

Can Esports Survive Without Microtransactions?

We're back! After a totally planned (no, really!) week off, Shaggy and Will discuss how the Chinese market is influencing gaming and esports. Also, Epic's grind on Fortnite, playing Mortal Kombat for the story, and Overwatch League went on the road.

The Least Informed Auto-Chess Podcast on the Internet

What will Overwatch League and monster trucks have in common? What the hell is a Caffeine? And is "gamer culture" going to drag esports down with it?

The Capc*** Home Entertainment System

What happens when 3rd party DLC encroaches into esports? Also, professional soccer clubs are buying into Rocket League, and a detailed breakdown of the first Mortal Kombat movie.

SponCon in Esports

This week: OWL Stage 2 starts, RLCS Season 7 Starts, and a $20 Power Rangers fighter doesn't suck?

Go Go Power Rangers

It's a conversation that comes up more often than not: when sports fans angrily defend their turf from esports. As Michigan high schools discuss officially sanctioning esports, Shaggy and Will discuss why both can exist without destroying the other. Also: ELEAGUE's Mortal Kombat 11 Tournament during Open Beta, and new Overwatch patches coming to Stage 2?

Sports vs. Esports

This week, we break down Overwatch League's Stage 1 Playoffs with the help of our Overwatcher On The Wall, Ash Parrish, and what changes are coming for Stage 2 with the introduction of Baptiste. Also, Mortal Kombat 11's Stress Test went really well, and The Simpsons esports episode wasn't terrible (even though none of us bothered to watch it.)NOTE: We recorded this episode Wednesday night, but didn't get it uploaded until Friday. This becomes important when we discuss the Thursday night games. You'll understand then.)

Overwatch League Stage 1 Playoffs with Ash!

This week, we talk about ESL's Mobile Game Championship, ESPN's Collegiate Championship, and DOTA 2 Autochess rising up the charts. Also, what happens when esports players get injured?

Esports Has Its Flappy Bird

This week, Shaggy and Will deep dive into what makes someone a fan of an esports team, and Shaggy reveals his final pick for Overwatch League Fandom. Also, Apex Legends hits 50 million players, and the first woman drafted into the NBA 2k League.

What is a fan? Nothing but a miserable pile of secrets!

On this week edition of GILWPE (Really? That's our acronym?), we celebrate Shanghai's first OWL win, EVO leaving Smash Melee off the schedule, and Competitive Stardew Valley.

EVO Gives Melee The Boot

Week 1 of Season 2 of Overwatch League is in the books, and Shaggy and Will talk to Ash Parrish (@adashtra) about the storylines headed into S2, and what it was like to be at the Blizzard Arena for the opening weekend!

Season 2 of Overwatch League (with Ash!)

Days before the launch of Season 2 of Overwatch League, Activision Blizzard announced their best fiscal quarter ever, and a layoff of around 800 employees. Shaggy and Will discuss how (or even if) to handle the awful, sad, anger-inducing bullcrap that surrounds the things we love.

The Gross Stuff

Esports are the fastest growing entertainment sector in the world. But trying to follow it all is really, really difficult. Hosts Shaggy Matt Culbreath (@ThatShaggyMatt) and Will Harrison (@DoubleUHarrison) are... not experts. But they're learning, and you're welcome to learn along with them as they break down what they can, and talk to experts from inside the industry. GET IN, LOSER.

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