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The Stanz Show
by Nathan Stanz
Welcome to The Stanz Show! For those who don't know, my name is Nathan Stanz. I used to work at esports organizations such as Curse, Team Liquid, and most recently was the General Manager of Gen.G Esports. This year I retired and am now a full-time content creator. I've worked many years in the industry with players, coaches, and companies in games like League of Legends, Valorant, CSGO, and more. I also used to run an esports podcast called Esportsmanlike Conduct with Atrioc. I'll always try to deliver all of the best news and updates related to esports and content creation culture in an entertaining way!
Episodes
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Samwitch | The Stanz Show
✨ THE STANZ SHOW - 3/9/2026 In this episode, we talk about separating your streamer self from your human self, horror movies, and how I'm really into conveyor belts BUT NOT TRAINS.
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Atrioc | The Stanz Show
✨ THE STANZ SHOW 2/11/26 📱 Socials: TWITCH: http://www.twitch.com/stanz TWITTER: https://twitter.com/NathanStanz HIGHLIGHTS: http://www.youtube.com/stanz DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Stanz SPOTIFY: https://sptfy.com/eeLc ✍️ Synopsis: In this episode, we talk about Atrioc talks about our history…
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We Had A Baby! | The Stanz Show
Super special episode with my wife Richelle and new daughter Madeline. Happy Holidays.
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bbno$ | The Stanz Show
THE STANZ SHOW #8 - 10/17/25 In this episode, we talk about how he got into music, his time in the boy scouts, and our favorite brain rot - 6 7!!!
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Fuslie | The Stanz Show
In this episode, we talked about Leslie's introduction into gaming, the highs and lows of streaming, and how we are both generational haters.
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Good Kid | The Stanz Show
THE STANZ SHOW #6 - 9/26/25 Synopsis: In this episode, we talk about about being an unsigned independent band, their unique take on merch, interesting family histories, and the fact that maybe birds live too long
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CDawgVA | The Stanz Show
In this episode, we talk about life in Japan, LA, the UK, working on huge livestreamed events, Connors gaming addiction, the morality of reacting, and the responsibility of how you affect your viewers lives.
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Jarvis Johnson | The Stanz Show
I sat down with Jarvis to talk about netflix documentaries, pokemon scalpers, the costco guys, sports, but ALSO the responsibilities of a parent, luck vs hard work, and diversifying your pokemon investment portfolio (lmao) It's a great episode, dont forget to like and subscribe!
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Aiden Calvin | The Stanz Show
In this episode, we talk about Aiden's friends getting arrested, how to navigate life as a young adult, and the pros and cons of being a content creator.
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#55 - Overwatch 2 ACTUALLY came out
In this episode, we talk about Overwatch 2 ACTUALLY coming out to an expected underwhelming release. It has decreased 99% in viewership since the beginning of the beta... Then we talk about Sykkuno moving to YouTube as the spearhead of the YouTube Gaming exodus that is about to happen. And…
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#54 - Rise of the Hoodie Orgs
In this episode, we talk about my grand return to the Stanz Show, the rise of the hoodie orgs in winning tournaments (and selling hoodies), as well as the Sigma of the Week: White Collar Criminals. It's a great ep, don't miss it! Welcome to The Stanz Show! For those who don't know, my name is...
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#53 - Faze Snoop Dogg is game changing
In this episode, we talk about Snoop Dogg joined the Faze executive team. We go in depth as to why it that is important to the Faze brand. Then we talk about Doublelift coming out of retirement to being TSM back to glory (unsuccessfully). Finally, we talk about the Smash World Tour coming back,...
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#52 - Russia's Impact on Esports
In this episode, we talk about Russia's impact on esports and S1mple's speech during IEM. Then on a lighter note, we talk about child labour and Knights having a 13 year old stream a 100Thieve Valorant match. Finally, we have the Clown of the Week: Short King Haters. Welcome to The Stanz Show!…
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#51 - 100T sent him home after 2 games... (ft. Atrioc)
In this episode, we talk about Cloud9 LS being dropped under mysterious circumstances and try to get to the bottom of it. Then we talk about the 100Thieve situation where they dropped BabyJ and Ec1s after only 2 matches. Finally we have out Clown of the Week: Street Fighter 6. Thanks to Atrioc…
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[Interview] Getting to know the Valorant VAs
In this episode, I got the oppertunity to talk with some of Valorant's voice actors! More specifically the voice actors for Jett (Shannon), Kayo (Gabe Kunda), and Neon (Vanille Velasquez) and their journey in the voice acting world. It's a great episode, don't miss it! Welcome to The Stanz Show!...
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#50 - Addressing the T1 cheating drama
USE PROMO CODE "STANZ20" TO GET 20% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING FROM https://manscaped.com/ In this episode, I'm a little sick from the booster, so I held an AMA on my twitter. I answer questions from thoughts on the T1 Valorant cheating drama, to who my ideal esports dinner date would be with. It's a...
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#49 - Why did Microsoft buy Blizzard?
In this episode, we talk about Microsoft purchasing Activision Blizzard in a multi-billion dollar deal. Blizzard, notoriously known for its poor business practices, and harassment cases, is being purchased in the largest gaming acquisitionof all time. Why? Then we talk about The Rock shadow...
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[Interview] Will this man save TSM? [Dominic Kallas]
In this interview, I'm talking with Dominic Kallas. He's a good friend of mine, previously the Director of Operations at Gen.G, and is now the VP of Esports at TSM. He's gonna bring his professional experience in business to the organization and help them to win championships. He talks about his...
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#48 - He baited us all...
In this episode, we talk about Disguised Toast and his bait on the Twitch community. He faked a month long ban to prove a point to stop reacting, and how this affected my YouTube channel. Then we talk about TSM Reggie and his "antics" like emotionally abusing his employees. How will this pan out...
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#47 - Goodbye, Myth
In this episode, we talk about Myth, the poster boy for TSM, has decided to leave the organization and where this leaves influencers in the scope of esports organizations. Then we give an update on Riot Games harassment case, as a settlement has finally been reach. Finally, we have the Sigma of…
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#46 - My take on the Hasan situation...
In this episode, we talk about Valorant Champions, the new winners, the teams to look out for next year, and the fall of NA in another esport game. Then we talked about Hasan and his ban from twitch. Finally, we talk about the Sigma of the Week: Halo Cheater! It's a great ep! Welcome to The Stanz...
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#45 - TSM and 100T are falling apart...
In this episode, we talk about the TSM drama between Reginald, Doublelift, Bjergsen, and Leena. What is the fate of one of the most storied esports org in North America? Then we talk about the fall of another esports team in 100T Valorant. After the departure of 100T Steel after a historic run at...
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#44 - "Streamlabs Situation" explained
In this episode, we talk about Bobby Kotick and his terrible practices as CEO of Activision Blizzard. The call is coming from inside the house... Then we talk about - Acivision Blizzard! We specifically talk about the COD and the CDL getting STOMPED by the new Halo esports initiatives. Finally we...
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#43 - Esports has finally made it... what's next?
In this episode, we talk about the new League of Legends Arcane show. It's pretty good apparently! Then we talk about Worlds and the CSGO Major breaking record viewership. Esports has finally made it :) Finally, we talked about the Sigma of the Week: Destiny. It's a great ep, don't miss it!…
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#42 - cNed and the Secret Twitch Scam
In this episode, we talk about cNed and the secret cabal of Turkish twitch streamers. Will he be banned from the VCT? Then we talked about Pokimane becoming CCO of RTS, an agency that directly works with large IPs including EVO. Finally, we'll talk about the Clown of the Week: TSM. We also touch…
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#41 - Valkyrae and Faze - Business Moguls
In this episode, we talk about Valkyrae and her newest scam product RFLCT. Then we talk about the most recent Faze antics, trying to claim they are worth $1B. Finally, we are back this week with Clown of the Week: Moist Kola. Its a great ep, don't miss it! Welcome to The Stanz Show! For those who...
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#40 - Exposing Northernlion...
In this episode, Atrioc and I sat down and talked about all things esports. We talked about League of Legends Worlds, NA LCQ, as well as sharing our thoughts on the current streamer culture. Great ep don't miss it! Welcome to The Stanz Show! For those who don't know, my name is Nathan Stanz. I…
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#39 - Nintendo vs Nickelodeon
In this episode, we talk about the beginning of the war of Nintendo vs Nickelodeon, as Nick releases their own platform fighter Nick All Star Brawl, and Nintendo announces the final DLC character for Smash Ultimate Sora. Then we have Netflix actually making a good move in the gaming space by…
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#38 - Why China wants to BAN GAMERS ft. Atrioc
In this episode, we talk about the recent Valorant roster changes, most notably Steel getting dropped from 100T after an amazing performance at Berlin, and Nivera moving to Team Liquid to join his brother Scream. Then we talk about the Chinese Government and their full force attempt to end...
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#37 - How did Faze SCREW OVER Alissa Violet?
USE PROMO CODE "STANZ" TO GET 20% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING FROM MANSCAPED || https://ca.manscaped.com/ In this episode, we talk about TikTok star Alissa Violet getting screwed over by Faze clan. Then we talk about Complexity on pace for the bankruptcy speed run by signing TimTheTatMan. Finally, we...
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#36 - How one IDIOT CHEATER destroyed the entire CSGO scene
In this episode, we talk about the CSGO Hunden and Heroic situation, and the beginning of the end of CSGO. Then we talk about Makoto, the Super Smash Bros Ultimate player that faked a tournament. Finally, we talk about a Rocket League player faking Brain Cancer. It's an... interesting episode…
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#35 - The Fall of Chinese Esports is starting...
In this episode, we talk about the fall of Chinese Esports as they are implementing a rule to limit the amount of gaming. With their facial recognition software to verify its you playing the game, this could be the end of their rising dominance. Then we talk about CDL and Optic moving AGAIN and...
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#34 - Everything you need to know about Stardew Esports
In this episode, we talk about League of Legends worlds being moved from China to a European country due to limited access of the country. We've seen this before with Dota TI, but how will the largest esport event of the year be moved with only one month of preparation? Then we talk about…
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#33 - Overwatch is finally dead... what now?
In this episode, we talk about TzTimmy and his non-stop Bronze to Masters stream. With the finally boasting 150k live viewers, how can average streamers compete? Then we talk about Overwatch League shutting down and the inevitable failure of Overwatch 2. Finally we talk about Critical funding…
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#32 - Things are starting to change at Activision Blizzard
In this episode, we talk about developments in the Activision Blizzard case, as the head has stepped down. Was this real change? Or was it just a stunt by Big ol Bobby. Then we talk about FTX investing in Riot Games, and raise what might be the most important question in modern esports: Where…
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#31 - Will Pokemon Unite beat League?
In this episode, we talk about Mang0 winning Smash Summit 11 in an insane losers bracket run, and solidifying himself as the Greatest of All Time of Super Smash Bros Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube. Then we talk about Pokemon Unite and how its quick rise to glory will soon have its greatest fall....
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#30 - How did 100T colab with Gucci?? ft. TheCrimsonBlur
In this episode, we talk about the new Nickelodeon smash fighters game, and how this could be the new Melee-type game with developer support. Then we talk about Steam Link and how they are trying to fill a need that doesn't exist. We also talk about 100Thieves working with Gucci in the coolest...
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#29 - China wants out of esports... ft. Dusttin Bowerman
In this episode, we talk about CLG making the BAG by sponsoring Budlight in the middle of a video where their League of Legends team was being cut. Then we talk about a group of hackers that hacked Apex Legends in protest to the hackers in Titanfall. We also talk about how the Chinese government...
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#28 - What's happening with Faze?
In this episode, we talk about all of the most recent Valorant news including the roster changes, bracket upsets, and NBK switching from CSGO to Valorant. Then we talk about the Super Smash Bros. and their current debate on top player privilege. Finally we have our Clown of the Week: Faze Clan....
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#27 - XQC and Trainwrecks lied
In this episode, we talk about XQC and Trainwrecks caught in a CSGO lotto situation with slot streams. Gambling is a dangerous game, what will happen to their streams? (Probably nothing) Then we talk about Team Liquid going though some crazy roster changes in the LCS. Finally, we talk about the...
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#26 - The Rise and Fall of Amouranth & Indiefoxx
We talk about Amouranth and Indiefoxx's ban from Twitch because of their inovation on the ASMR meta. How will Twitch respond instead of dealing with *questionable* content on their platform without just attacking case by case. Then we talk about old people and their disdain for innovation.…
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#25 - Halo Infinite will be the next big esport
We talk about Halo Infinite being free to play and what that means for the esports scene. Then, we talk about Cloud9 and Liquid benching star players and the intricacies of esports rosters. Finally, we do a follow-up pup on two stories from last week in the Hax$ manifesto and the Huke situation
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#24 - The Dark Side of Esports
We talk about Hax's two and half hour manifesto about how Leffen is the devil and no none of it's satire. Then we talk about Huke's experience with substance abuse in esports. Finally, we talk about the process of benching a player. Maybe it's not a fun episode, but it's no doubt a good one.
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#23 - Why the TSM FTX deal is a scam
We talk about the biggest deal in esports history, and why its a scam. TSM FTX is great for esports, but what will FTX get out of it? Then we talk about the NBA looking into the future of the sport and also seeing South American shout casters from CSGO. Finally, we have our Clown of the Week:...
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#21 - Is NA the best Valorant region?
We talk about Valorant Masters 2 Iceland and ranking the top regions in the world. Finding out NA is the best Valorant region is like finding out your son is goated on the sticks; there is no better feeling. Then we talk about Mistborn characters being added to Fortnite and the technicality of...
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#20 - Can they save Overwatch 2?
We talk about Overwatch 2 and their change to 5v5 gameplay from 6v6. How will this affect OWL going forward? Then we talk about Valorant Masters 2 in Reykjavik, Iceland and the streamers they chose to restream the games (including me haha). The backlash from gamers complaining about Pokimane is...
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#19 - Is Sinatraa coming back to Valorant?
We talk about a development in the Sinatraa situation. Riot has evaluated his situation and given him a 6-month suspension in wait for a criminal investigation, but not all is right with the responses... Then we talk about NiP vs Flashpoint where they strong-armed a tournament to replay the third...
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#18 - How rich is Ninja?
We talk about current Valorant news. We've seen roster changes in high-profile teams like TSM and Geng as the top teams from around the world meet in Iceland for Masters 2. Then we talk about Ninja and how much money he was making at his peak. Finally, we talk about the Clown of the Week, Clix…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Stanz Show! For those who don't know, my name is Nathan Stanz. I used to work at esports organizations such as Curse, Team Liquid, and most recently was the General Manager of Gen.G Esports. This year I retired and am now a full-time content creator. I've worked many years in the industry with players, coaches, and companies in games like League of Legends, Valorant, CSGO, and more. I also used to run an esports podcast called Esportsmanlike Conduct with Atrioc. I'll always try to deliver all of the best news and updates related to esports and content creation culture in an entertaining way!
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