On this week's episode Sean catches up with returning guest, Tom Halls, now Chief Digital Officer at NRG esports.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- What esports is and who their fans are
- How NRG esports was formed and how some big name stars made this happen
- What traditional sports can learn from the esports current model
- How esports is making its way into primetime
- #SportsBiz50 recap and how I plan to be more connected with #sportsbiz community

Resources from the podcast
- Thanks again to Tom Halls from NRG Esports, follow him on Twitter @tghalls, LinkedIn
- Follow NRG eSports on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Want to learn more about eSports? Visit dotesports.com
- Did you read the #SportsBiz50?
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Some tweets you may have missed
Warm up time
Warming up for @Genesis_Smash #G4 Singles pic.twitter.com/oRk9rRiJ2B
— NRG Esports (@NRGgg) January 22, 2017
What was that Shaq?
Game 5. Tension is real #NRGFAM. Let's go! pic.twitter.com/MvxNNrjuzS
— Tom Halls (@tghalls) January 8, 2017
For Formula E fans
For the @FIAformulaE fans – great way to experience HK. Real Racing 3 Formula E 360 VR Experience https://t.co/BSyy6LgL3M via @YouTube
— Tom Halls (@tghalls) December 31, 2016
Want to keep up to date with gaming/tech trends?
Love @Pocket – would highly recommend it to any #sportsbiz or #esports buddies for keeping up to date with tech/gaming trends pic.twitter.com/YueTecjsVU
— Tom Halls (@tghalls) December 21, 2016
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