Going to Overtime - A Siege Esports Podcast

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 FaZe02:00 FaZe's Championship Achievements and Consistency03:43 JP's Career Journey and Return to Esports08:05 Joining FaZe and Impact on Team Performance10:11 Winning SI and the Road to Back-to-Back Championships13:56 Post-EWC Reflections and Team Improvements24:08 Rafael's Coaching Philosophy and Team Dynamics27:12 Team Leadership and Player Roles34:43 Map Pool Strategy and Flexibility43:16 Cyber's Role and Consistency as a Player46:20 Mental Strength and Handling Pressure50:47 Team Culture, Public Perception, and Being Villains01:02:02 Furia and Other Challengers in Esports01:03:52 Next Generation of Esports Talent01:06:38 Team Preparation and Daily Routine01:11:39 The Legacy and Future of FaZe in EsportsFollow JPTwitter - https://x.com/JotaP_teixeiraFollow Dez & TimTwitter - https://twitter.com/DezachuTwitter - 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.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back!01:54 FaZe's EWC Victory and Cyber's MVP03:32 Is Cyber the Greatest Siege Player of All Time???04:11 Operation Split Fire & Noor's Kit08:07 Balancing and Ban Strategies for Noor10:39 Hatch Denial and Gadget Interactions11:35 Legend Division and Esports Focus13:11 Balance Changes to Ops and Weapon Buffs/Nerfs23:36 Villa In The Comp Map Pool Maybe?26:12 New Game Modes28:36 Supporting New Players31:56 Reflections on EWC56:01 FaZe Clan's Historic Win and Dominance64:00:00 Future Outlook and Closing RemarksFollow Dez & TimTwitter - https://twitter.com/DezachuTwitter - 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 Incident11:29 Previewing the Esports World Cup Matches14:27 Broadcasting Rights17:24 Comparing Esports and Traditional Sports Revenue Models20:19 The Challenges of Viewer Retention in Esports23:14 The Role of Esports as a Marketing Tool for Games26:27 Balancing Profitability and Viewer Engagement32:21 Value Perception in Gaming38:25 Monetization Strategies in Esports54:05 The Sustainability of EsportsEFG'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 & TimTwitter - https://twitter.com/DezachuTwitter - 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!Chapters00:00 Welcome Back!02:35 Stage One Wrap-Up and Recent Changes05:36 Playoffs: Falcons' Unexpected Victory?06:54 G2's Unexpected Exit and Analysis09:42 NA and EU Qualifiers and Predictions12:26 Shopify Rebellion and NA Teams Performance15:45 Brazilian Teams17:25 Chinese and APAC North Teams21:44 Siege Midweek Changes and Operator Updates30:45 AC Black Flag & Various Game Demos44:38 World Cup Final & England's Performance52:18 Expectations for EWCFollow us on Social MediaDezachuAceOfPyrite

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!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebrations02:57 Siege Roundup and EML Playoffs05:48 Twisted Minds and Team Performance Analysis08:50 North America Playoffs Preview11:43 South America Team Dynamics and Performance16:58 China's Competitive Landscape and Playoff Structure26:06 EWC Qualification and Regional Dynamics30:37 Changes to Event Packs and Economy41:58 DMR Recoil Changes and Gameplay Impact52:17 Cheating in Gaming: A Developer's Perspective53:14 The Cheating Epidemic in Modern Games56:42 The Misplaced Anger Towards Developers01:00:37 The Societal Acceptance of Cheating01:05:44 Education as a Solution to Cheating01:09:58 Legal Challenges in Banning Cheaters01:12:54 The Community's Role in Addressing Cheating01:18:28 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:17 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 Notes47:43 Fan interactions at events62:46 Ace's rant about trust in ranked75:34 GTA6 and the madness of preordering a digital game86:08 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.Chapters00:00 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.