Pushing Buttons with Marks and Annie

SPIRAL ALERT! Ok not going to lie, we cranked up the spiral to like an 13 on the dial and discuss how esports winter has affected us and our relationship to esports productions.

Topics this week: its gorpin' time, esports winter, a new relationship to production, life transitions, taking a break

Youtube: https://youtu.be/8BnuOG6O9CI

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Alrighty! Marks is back (and writing descriptions again) so lets get weird with it. I don't even know if people read these, but if you do, this one goes out to you. Thank you for your support for the Pushing Buttons podcast :)  

But in this episode, things go off the wall yet again, so strap in because its back to full absurdity as Marks makes his return.

Topics this week: Travelling, planning a tournament, bracket seeding, asking for help, fairs and vegetables.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kUKaVDQ2GCc

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Something... something is a little different this week. Marks... he's changed. The man is optimizing social media to market himself as a caster, mentoring new talent, letting Annie edit the podcast... at least we think he is?  

Topics this week: Esports Journey, Caster Reels, Optimizing Social Media for Reach, Another Anniepoo Existential Crisis, Mentoring New Talent, Imagine Dissociating in the Middle of a Recording Couldn't be Me, haha.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gb-P6dVzduM
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Hahaha we like talking about being old here on the pushing buttons podcast... but maybe not to this level. Comment your favourite old person thing to do if you're reading this and are a certified esports boomer.

Topics this week: Calling all heroes, esports boomers vs relics, gettin sturdy, young energy, charity tournaments.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/DAtsWG3iDHY

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

This one goes a lil off the rails to say the least... but this time we dive into our lives a bit more, but also peel back the layers on how we plan the podcast and the chaos that ensues around our very existence. Is that existential? Oh well.

Topics this week: VCT Gamechangers, interviewing and moderating, prioritizing enjoyment, chaos in planning, good communication, transferable skills, podcast lore

YouTube: https://youtu.be/cPGD0YCWWZA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Ever wonder what might be a red flag when working in the industry? Well don't worry - we've got you covered! in this week's episode, its time to dig in deep and discuss a couple scenarios and whether we consider them red flags!

Topics this week: Dropping a "hey" in the DMs, unpaid labor, amateur vs high tier tournaments, exposure bucks, giving opportunities, reels, red flags all over the place

YT: https://youtu.be/n4awBqGjt-Y

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

ANNIE RETURNS! And starting with... of course, intro-ing the show. By request mind you. Anyways, we get back into things and talk about the experience of Lock//IN, astral clash, and more! Tune in for some good ol' stories. Topics this week: Flying into LOCK//IN, Working as a team handler, Story time with Annie, why radios are the best, Astral Clash 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hbR7qI0xZs0 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Given Annie is still taking a break from the podcast, this week, the new host is Betty! Curious about bulbasaurs? How about theatre production? Well all that and more jam packed into this episode the pushing buttons podcast.

Topics this week: Getting into VALORANT as an admin, working in person vs online, people's heights, theatre production and esports, balancing genuineness with content

YouTube: https://youtu.be/sghIkEhV6uw

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Special guest Ravishing Ravish enters the arena! As annie is away at LOCK//IN, friend of the show Ravish steps in to let us know his background in casting, esports, and so much more! Topics this week: getting started league, THE firefighter clip, building rapport in esports, Fighting games, getting into anime 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/th5KpbQeVj8

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Welp, we had a great run with Anniepoo. But now, they're off doing amazing things in Brazil as part of LOCK//IN. Keep in mind, this means I get to decide all the content for the next month.... heheheheh...

Topics this week: VCT LOCK//IN, being a team handler, milf manor, being basic, adaptability and realism in esports.

twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

YouTube: https://youtu.be/JoO2oR6WfSI

Strap in because turns out the biggest villians of the podcast... were us. Well I guess more specifically Annie's memory. But we get there and thats what the most important thing is! 

Topics this week: Tactifriends, figuring out our new brand, building community, connecting over common interests, making friends. 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/A2w-vTV-8nU

Twitter:https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Welcome back! Its now the new year, meaning that... we're back to basics and right back into our standard format podcast. Shake off the holiday dust with Marks and Anniepoo as they dive into the december projects and some new years resolutions for 2023!

Topics this week: Knights Freezeout, front page of twitch, riot gun buddies, calling all heroes, building community, lizard people running esports.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Vi--Uvu6yfWo9zmHnQ18w

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

WHAT YEAR IS IT? 2023! Well not quite yet. And with this episode, Marks and Anniepoo are going to sit down and reflect on the biggest impact year of our esports careers. Chaotic energy ensues, but also, tune in for a good amount of reflection at the highs and lows of esports.

Topics this week: the power of friendship, TVAL, being very uncomfortableness, the importance of time management, getting validated in work.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Vi--Uvu6yfWo9zmHnQ18w

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

This episode is ALL ANNIEPOO ALL EPISODE! Well ok, Marks got sick so Annie hits you with the anniepoo lore of how they got started in the esports scene, and answers some more of the production specific questions.

Topics this week: Anniepoo's start, Galorants, community tournaments, jobs for broadcasts, networking, efficiency, basic production tips

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Vi--Uvu6yfWo9zmHnQ18w

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Strap in y'all - not only do we talk about socks and sandals, but its time to dive into the wonderful world of youth, and professionalism. Honestly, very diverse but hey this is what we're here for -insert salute emoji-

Topics this week: socks and sandals, what is rizz, marks being a boomer, Overwatch 2 Casting, moving, passion within gaming communities

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Vi--Uvu6yfWo9zmHnQ18w

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Our very first Q&A episode! Taking your questions from Twitter, Marks and Annie sit down to answer some community questions, and provide some insight on things. Of course things also go off the rails, but hear about how we manage ourselves in content creation & production & careers! 

Topics this week: staying passionate in esports, balancing workloads and hours, hobbies vs work, budgeting as a freelancer, upgrading equipment, working with others, building community

Video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/pZaNsXuO0Gs

Twitter:https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

ANNIE DID THE THING! This is kind of like a before and after the Tropical Throwdown and we get an idea of what its like for Annie to cast for the first time. But hold your horses, there's a whole bunch of other thigns we talk about because we've been VERY busy this last little bit. Strap in!

Topics this week: Casting while running, Red Bull Campus Clutch Finals, Calling all Heroes production, the Overwatch Community, Annie's first casting experience

youtube: https://youtu.be/tNNcYL2tmNM

twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

TROPICAL THROWDOWN: OCT 30

We're back! This time Annie gets to talk about the return to VALORANT observing, and all of the wonderful technical problems the tournament client can have. Then we get to talk about our media partnership with the Tropical Throwdown tournament!  

Topics this week: Technical difficulties, GLG Pit of Valor 100, Game Changers, overbooking yourself, preparing for a half marathon, Annie casting, Tropical Throwdown

youtube: https://youtu.be/zbVYDtlofLI

Staff form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3aOXOE0j_00fUhfOjdCPMncRFPS-hFdbi3-V-3G2868balA/viewform

That's right, Toronto VALORANT happened and both Marks and Anniepoo were there. Meaning... we got to hang out in real life. So lets sit down and discuss the shenanigans that occurred. Tennis.

Topics this week: Becoming the bean (result), TVAL experience, Marks breaking promises, finding meaningful work, being comfortable with peaking

YouTube: https://youtu.be/tFmagMRpU3k

Twitter: twitter.com/PushButtonsPod

Not gonna lie, I (Marks) drank a lot of coffee before this episode. I don't know if Annie knows that. Regardless, this was a fun one for episode number 2.  

Topics this week: editing reels, Overwatch League, astrology, teaching the next generation, gig anxiety.

Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Vi--Uvu6yfWo9zmHnQ18w

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PushButtonsPod