Episodes

  • 🏆 F1 Esports World Champion - Lucas Blakeley

    🏆 F1 Esports World Champion - Lucas Blakeley
    Jun 24 2025
    Lucas Blakeley is a professional sim racer and motorsport talent, best known for winning the 2022 F1 Esports World Championship. Born in Irvine, Scotland, Lucas's journey into racing began at the age of seven, when he first experienced the thrill of go-karting—an encounter that ignited a lifelong passion for motorsport. From 2010 to 2015, Lucas competed in both club and national-level karting competitions across the UK, developing his racecraft and nurturing aspirations of a professional driving career. His transition into the virtual racing world allowed him to channel this ambition into sim racing, where his precision, discipline, and competitive spirit earned him a place at the highest levels of the F1 Esports Series. At just 23,

    Lucas has become a prominent figure in the sim racing community, known not only for his championship title but also for his commitment to bridging the gap between esports and real-world motorsport. Outside of racing, Lucas remains closely involved with the motorsport industry and continues to inspire the next generation of drivers through both virtual and grassroots racing initiatives.
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    31 mins
  • Greg Lee - Episode 12

    Greg Lee - Episode 12
    Jun 14 2025
    Greg Lee is the founder and CEO of Team Terrible, an independent game development studio best known for its breakout hit The Baby In Yellow, which has been downloaded over 150 million times across multiple platforms. Greg’s journey into game design began at home, inspired by a childhood filled with creativity, play, and imagination—encouraged by his father, who made everyday moments into games. His passion for building interactive experiences led him to a successful career in the games industry, including a role at Rockstar Games. In a bold move to follow his dream, Greg left Rockstar to fully commit to Team Terrible, determined to bring his unique creative vision to life. Before founding the studio, Greg gained broad experience across animation, VR development, and gameplay engineering, contributing to immersive projects at Cooperative Innovations and various digital agencies. Today, he continues to push the boundaries of indie game development, combining technical expertise with a strong player-first philosophy to create whimsical and memorable gaming experiences.
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    31 mins
  • Ben Grant - Episode 11

    Ben Grant - Episode 11
    Jun 4 2025
    Ben Grant’s career spans international athletics, military service, and the esports industry. Starting in athletics, he later served as a Project Manager in the British Army, developing strong leadership and operational skills.

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben transitioned into esports, quickly advancing to an Acting Executive Officer role, ultimately leading UK-wide marketing and recruitment for the British Army’s Universities Officers’ Training Corps. He has since worked in strategic consultancy with both esports and traditional sports organisations, helping shape effective growth and engagement strategies.

    Today, Ben is a Board Member of the English Schools’ Football Association, governing the national game for some 850,000 Players and 18,000 Schools & Colleges per year, where he supports youth development through sport and digital innovation. His diverse experience makes him a valuable voice on leadership, strategy, and the convergence of sports and esports.
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    33 mins
  • Maurizio Sciglio - Episode 10

    Maurizio Sciglio - Episode 10
    May 25 2025
    Maurizio Sciglio is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and investor, renowned for his pioneering contributions to cloud computing in the gaming industry. He co-founded Cloudgine in 2012 alongside Dave Jones and Marco Anastasi, a company that specialized in integrating cloud technology with video game development. Cloudgine's innovations led to its acquisition by Epic Games in 2018, where Maurizio subsequently served as Director of Unreal Cloud Services.

    At Epic Games, Maurizio was part of the team instrumental in transforming Fortnite from its original Save the World mode into the globally successful Battle Royale experience recognized today.

    Beyond his professional accomplishments, Maurizio is passionate about motorsports and actively participates in racing events. He also supports charitable initiatives, including events like the British Racing Greats, which benefit organisations such as Solving Kids' Cancer UK and SpecialEffect.
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    31 mins
  • Mark McCready - Episode 9

    Mark McCready - Episode 9
    May 15 2025
    Mark McCready, CEO of Scottish Esports and a lecturer at New College Lanarkshire, drives the growth of esports in Scotland. He leads educational initiatives and qualifications development, integrating academic and community settings, backed by his health-related research expertise. Mark also engages with Scottish and local governments on policy change.
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    30 mins
  • Craig McNeill - FTFE - Episode 8

    Craig McNeill - FTFE - Episode 8
    Apr 25 2025
    Craig McNeill is a professional YouTuber and Twitch streamer who launched his gaming content career alongside his wife, Emma, with their channel MarriedtoXbox. Based in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, the couple shares their passion for Xbox gaming, offering gameplay and reviews.Since starting MarriedtoXbox, Craig has expanded his presence with engaging content on YouTube building a community around their love for video games. He has since created the fight the flat earth YouTube show ands his career is going from strength to strength.
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    25 mins
  • Adam Ryan - Episode 7

    Adam Ryan - Episode 7
    Apr 15 2025
    Adam is a professional EAFC player who has represented Bournemouth, Rangers, Brentford, Watford and The Scotland National Team. Competing and coaching in events such as The ePremier League, eChampions League and The Commonwealth Games. In 2022 Adam became a lecturer of Scotlands first ever Esports Degree but has recently put brakes on this to pursue his own EAFC Coaching Business where he helps his clients reach the rank that they desire.
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    32 mins
  • Pijinnn - Episode 6

    Pijinnn - Episode 6
    Apr 5 2025
    Pijinnn is a well-known Scottish content creator from Glasgow who has made a significant impact in the Destiny gaming community. Starting from humble beginnings, he began streaming from his gaming console in 2019 as a way to share his passion for the game with friends. Since then, he’s been regularly featured in Bungie’s (the game’s creators) broader content rollouts, including a dedicated article on their website. Focused primarily on entertainment, Pijinnn has built a loyal community that actively participates in gaming activities, from casual play to competitive events like dungeon and raid races. He streams regularly on Twitch @pijinnn covering everything from Destiny to the latest AAA releases.
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    32 mins