Behind the scenes podcast - Sports Geek joins OPL

On this episode Sean Callanan discusses the exciting news with Sports Geek joining the world of esports after winning the bid for a team in the Oceanic Pro League. Sean discusses how the OPL bid process unfolded with Andrew Walton.

On this podcast you'll learn about:

Why Sean was excited about esports
How podcast guests and conferences have been so important
The process of working on the pitch to Riot Games
How PAX can help you understand the gaming community
What opportunities does esports industry offer
What are the challenges in starting your own esports team
Sean answers the esports questions of his Twitter followers
Why you should attend League of Origin on November 17

Learn more about the Sports Geek OPL story

Go behind the scenes of the Sports Geek OPL bid

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Our fave quote from this episode

“Gaming as an industry is massive. Esports is obviously inside that. There are more than enough fans in gaming to make esports a huge success.”

Sean Callanan

Resources from the podcast

Connect with Andrew Walton on Twitter @AndrewWaltonx, Instagram and LinkedIn
Get updates about Sports Geek OPL team on newoplteam.com.au
Follow OPL on Twitter @OPL, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch
Some related articles you might want to read more about esports
Some Sports Geek episodes you might be interested in:
- Nick Vanzetti from ESL on esports and the power of live events
- Dave Harris from Dire Wolves on bringing high performance to esports
- Daniel Ringland from Riot Games on esports growth
- Adelaide Crows' Nigel Smart on entering sports business and esports
- The Future of Sports with Steve Sammartino
Need help with your team or athlete's digital? Go to Sports Geek Social Media Athlete Training
Learn more about Sports Geek's Digital to Dollars process
- See you on November 17 if you work in AFL

Highlights from this podcast

4:18 Andrew Walton on his current role at MPower MSL

5:43 How the idea of getting into esports started for Sean Callanan

8:09 How Sports Geek’s working relationship with MPower MSL led to an esports team

11:24 Why attending to PAX Australia why so important to understand the gaming community

17:10 Inside the pitch to Riot Games for OPL 2019

21:41 Sean answers the esports questions from OPL fans from Twitter

36:29 Sean addresses the questions on being a “front”

41:49 Learn more about the Digital to Dollars process on DigitaltoDollars.com

42:36 Are you looking for athlete digital training? Go to SportsGeekHQ.com/socialmediaathletetraining

Some tweets/posts you may have missed

Big announcement, well received on Twitter.

Super excited to join the @OPL in 2019 #esports #sportsbiz https://t.co/XGgX6hcDrN pic.twitter.com/Ifzs5K9fvO

— Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) November 7, 2018

Thanks for the support from the team at Riot Games throughout the process.

Exciting day for @SportsGeek thanks to @RiotBelquin and @RiotStupendous for opportunity, looking forward to working with all in @OPL #IAMOPL https://t.co/7e5EvUsE8v

— Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) November 7, 2018

Appreciate Andrew Wray supporting our bid.

New @OPL organisation aims to put fans at the forefront of ambitions. Read the full interview with @seancallanan.

🔗 https://t.co/eVABCkVfX9 | #IAMOPL pic.twitter.com/aQrbtCOzZK

— Snowball Esports (@snowballesports) November 7, 2018

Great questions from the OPL Twitter Army

Thanks to the following @OPL tweeps how tweeted in questions, they have won a double pass to League of Origin Grand Final get your tickets now.

All questions and comments followed this tweet.

Thanks to all the @OPL fans who have tweeted and messaged. I know you have more questions I'm recording a @SportsGeek pod with @AndrewWaltonx to answer them. Tag your questions #LeagueofOrigin and #AskSportsGeek 5 double passes to GF next weekend for best questions. Pls RT pic.twitter.com/OtITD0wQRu

— Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) November 8, 2018