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Few can claim to have lifted a trophy - fewer multiple of them. Yet meepeY has managed that and so much more throughout his career as both a player and a coach. In a very raw, emotionally charged conversation, Dez & Tim walk with meepeY down memory lane and dig into some of the uglier parts esports has to offer. Follow meepeY on X - https://x.com/meepeY_R6 Follow Dez on X - https://x.com/Dezachu Follow Ace on X - https://x.com/AceOfPyrite Chapters 00:00 Welcome back! 03:08 meepeY's start in Siege 07:53 Beating Fabian to a spot on a team?! 10:00 Regretting becoming a pro 14:46 Getting backstabbed and the formations of IDK 21:12 The good ol' days of Team Secret 25:09 Rogue and the Berlin Major win 34:11 AceeZ matchfixing?! 36:47 The Cryn & Spoit era 39:28 Replacing Kanto (and the drama that came with it) 42:58 Being kicked 46:00 What happened with Kanto? 50:19 Remember bullet holes?! And other mad mechanics! 59:37 The move to coaching in NA 01:00:40 Mirage and non-payment - again 01:01:46 Wildcard and a hard decision 01:06:01 The move to Weibo 01:07:24 Losing family makes everything real 01:11:30 Ready to retire... But one last dance 01:14:00 Reminiscing on Indonesia 01:22:14 What comes next for meepeY? 01:27:18 The dangers in esports contracts 01:28:29 Coaches are massively underappreciated 01:30:49 Fabian's coaching style 01:37:02 The hardest thing about coaching 01:40:32 Wrapping up

Last episode, we discussed how FaZe are surely the undisputed GOATs of Siege... We figured why not see what they think of that claim? JP has been the Analyst/Assistant Coach for FaZe since the start of 2025. It speaks volumes that they were the ones who approached him, and we're confident you'll see why in this interview. 00:00 Welcome back! 00:34 JP's Role and Responsibilities in FaZe 02:00 FaZe's Championship Achievements and Consistency 03:43 JP's Career Journey and Return to Esports 08:05 Joining FaZe and Impact on Team Performance 10:11 Winning SI and the Road to Back-to-Back Championships 13:56 Post-EWC Reflections and Team Improvements 24:08 Rafael's Coaching Philosophy and Team Dynamics 27:12 Team Leadership and Player Roles 34:43 Map Pool Strategy and Flexibility 43:16 Cyber's Role and Consistency as a Player 46:20 Mental Strength and Handling Pressure 50:47 Team Culture, Public Perception, and Being Villains 01:02:02 Furia and Other Challengers in Esports 01:03:52 Next Generation of Esports Talent 01:06:38 Team Preparation and Daily Routine 01:11:39 The Legacy and Future of FaZe in Esports Follow JP Twitter - https://x.com/JotaP_teixeira Follow Dez & Tim Twitter - https://twitter.com/Dezachu Twitter - https://twitter.com/AceOfPyrite

Can ANYONE stop FaZe??? It sure doesn't look like it! 2 hammers in a row and now EWC - we're all just living in their world. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back! 01:54 FaZe's EWC Victory and Cyber's MVP 03:32 Is Cyber the Greatest Siege Player of All Time??? 04:11 Operation Split Fire & Noor's Kit 08:07 Balancing and Ban Strategies for Noor 10:39 Hatch Denial and Gadget Interactions 11:35 Legend Division and Esports Focus 13:11 Balance Changes to Ops and Weapon Buffs/Nerfs 23:36 Villa In The Comp Map Pool Maybe? 26:12 New Game Modes 28:36 Supporting New Players 31:56 Reflections on EWC 56:01 FaZe Clan's Historic Win and Dominance 64:00:00 Future Outlook and Closing Remarks Follow Dez & Tim Twitter - https://twitter.com/Dezachu Twitter - https://twitter.com/AceOfPyrite

What a week! Supr fights for his life on the timeline against Falcons, EWC gets ready to kick off on Tuesday, and the conversation about esports monetisation cropped up again. We dig into the lot today! 00:00 Welcome Back! 02:22 Drama in Esports: The Falcons vs. Shopify Rebellion Incident 11:29 Previewing the Esports World Cup Matches 14:27 Broadcasting Rights 17:24 Comparing Esports and Traditional Sports Revenue Models 20:19 The Challenges of Viewer Retention in Esports 23:14 The Role of Esports as a Marketing Tool for Games 26:27 Balancing Profitability and Viewer Engagement 32:21 Value Perception in Gaming 38:25 Monetization Strategies in Esports 54:05 The Sustainability of Esports EFG's President's commentary on the future of esports commercialisation: https://esportsradar.gg/efg-esports-president-weighs-in-on-the-future-of-free-and-premium-broadcast-models/ Follow Dez & Tim Twitter - https://twitter.com/Dezachu Twitter - https://twitter.com/AceOfPyrite

Join Dez and Ace as they review the end of stage 1, recent updates to the game, and a brief preview of EWC... Plus some complaining about the World Cup! Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back! 02:35 Stage One Wrap-Up and Recent Changes 05:36 Playoffs: Falcons' Unexpected Victory? 06:54 G2's Unexpected Exit and Analysis 09:42 NA and EU Qualifiers and Predictions 12:26 Shopify Rebellion and NA Teams Performance 15:45 Brazilian Teams 17:25 Chinese and APAC North Teams 21:44 Siege Midweek Changes and Operator Updates 30:45 AC Black Flag & Various Game Demos 44:38 World Cup Final & England's Performance 52:18 Expectations for EWC Follow us on Social Media Dezachu AceOfPyrite

Today descends into a long discussion about cheating in video games in general but it kicks off with what you know & love - a dive into last week's games in Siege esports, a chat about the teased DMR changes, an analysis of the economy changes, and even a small happy birthday wish for Tim! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebrations 02:57 Siege Roundup and EML Playoffs 05:48 Twisted Minds and Team Performance Analysis 08:50 North America Playoffs Preview 11:43 South America Team Dynamics and Performance 16:58 China's Competitive Landscape and Playoff Structure 26:06 EWC Qualification and Regional Dynamics 30:37 Changes to Event Packs and Economy 41:58 DMR Recoil Changes and Gameplay Impact 52:17 Cheating in Gaming: A Developer's Perspective 53:14 The Cheating Epidemic in Modern Games 56:42 The Misplaced Anger Towards Developers 01:00:37 The Societal Acceptance of Cheating 01:05:44 Education as a Solution to Cheating 01:09:58 Legal Challenges in Banning Cheaters 01:12:54 The Community's Role in Addressing Cheating 01:18:28 Developers vs. Cheaters: The Ongoing Battle

Dez & Ace are back again with another episode of Going to Overtime! This week, the pair run through their assessment of each region, recap the refinement patch that launched on Monday, discussed Tim's rant on teamwork in ranked, answered the question "how do you like fans to interact with you at events?", discussed GTA 6's launch, and bemoaned England's mediocre showing at the World Cup so far. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Stage 1 in Review (EML) 11:49 Stage 1 in Review (NAL) 20:22 Stage 1 in Review (SAL) 27:13 Stage in Review (APAC/CNL) 33:37 Midweek Patch Notes 47:43 Fan interactions at events 62:46 Ace's rant about trust in ranked 75:34 GTA6 and the madness of preordering a digital game 86:08 England at the World Cup

Join Ace & Dez for another episode of the Going to Overtime podcast! This week they discuss how week 2 went around the world, just how much viewers/content creators/analysts see of what's really going on in a pro game, if it's okay for IGLs to not "contribute" kills in 2026, Father's Day, and Dez's surprise fine from the Italian police!

Join Ace & Dez for another episode of Going to Overtime! This week, they dive into what happened in the first week of stage 1, share their thoughts on remote casting, and share some experiences of their week in Ranked. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast11:44 Impressions of NAL20:11 APAC North and APL28:23 The Challenges of Remote Casting33:45 The Impact of Remote Work on Travel Regulations39:15 Solo Queue Experience and Map Rotation44:57 The Influence of Map Preferences on Gameplay52:39 Preparation and Game Analysis59:20 Creating Interest in Games01:14:43 Upcoming Games and Personal Plans

Join Ace & Dez as they discuss the upcoming EML stage, team changes, map reworks, and plenty more Rainbow Six Siege.