Episodes

In this episode of Mindclickers, we sit down with Dr. Mitchell Nicholson - Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Esports researcher, and former Australian National Hockey Team Athlete to break down the future of Esports performance and research. Mitch completed his PhD at Queensland University of Technology, exploring the physiological demands of competitive esports, mental health, cognitive fatigue, and how structured exercise can transform long-term player wellbeing. His mission is to build the first evidence-based physical activity guidelines for esports athletes. Together, we dive into burnout, sleep, behaviour change, tracking heart rate under pressure, esports cultural differences, cognitive 1%ers, the future of the industry, and where research is headed next. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Intro to Dr Mitchell Nicholson 03:40 – What led to his interest in esports? 05:15 – Current research with Dr Dylan Poulus 06:30 – Addressing mental health in esports 08:30 – The next 10 ye…

In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Radu “Radu C” Casapu, the current top-ranked geoguessr player globally and champion 2025 Americas Major. As a pre 2025 World Cup insight, we unpack his rise to the top, dissecting the mindset, tactics, and consistency behind his success including strategies like journalling, flow states, and risk management. Radu also shares how he navigates high-pressure duels, optimizes his practice routines, and stays mentally resilient in competitive play. ...

In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by ProjectBloom, one of the biggest voices in the world of geoguessr Esports. We dive into Bloom’s journey from player to caster, his reflections on the first geoguessr World Cup, and what it takes to prepare for LAN events. Bloom shares insights on the evolving geoguessr meta, the differences between EU and NA playstyles, and the challenges of casting under pressure. 0:50 – Intro 1:15 – Bloom's journey so far, the origin of Geoguessr Esports ...

dexter is one of Australia’s most accomplished CS IGLs, taking his journey from OCE to the biggest stages in EU. In this episode we dive into his mindset, leadership, tilt management, and the behind-the-scenes grind of pro CS. We cover everything from the struggles of qualifying for LANs in OCE, joining MOUZ, building confidence as an IGL, handling tilt, and the mental preparation that separates pros from the rest. Whether you’re a Counter-Strike fan, an aspiring pro, or just curious about Espor...

In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by zi8gzag, one of the top professional Geoguessr players in the world. We dive deep into his competitive journey, strategies for staying sharp, the mental game behind Geoguessr, and how he manages both competition and content creation. From memory palaces to tilt management, and from scrimming against the best to pushing the meta, this episode is packed with valuable insights for gamers, competitors, and anyone fascinated by geography esports. T...

In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Jacqui Louder, one of Australia’s most respected sport and performance psychologists, currently working with Collingwood Football Club (AFL) and Melbourne Storm (NRL). With decades of experience in elite sports, Jacqui brings deep insight into the mental side of performance, behaviour change, team culture, and athlete identity. We explore what it’s like to support players at the highest level, how to deal with setbacks, ego, pressure from social ...

🎙️ Season 6, Episode 8 – Christian "TrAiDoS" Staedtter This week on Mindclickers, I’m joined by Christian Staedtter - lecturer, and high-performance researcher with experience across 70+ LAN events since 2011, Christian brings a rare mix of academic insight and practical understanding of elite gaming environments. We unpack psychological and environmental factors that influence performance, including team culture, sound, risk-taking, huddles, leadership, and even how things like air qualit...

The FUSE Cup - Esports in Schools | Mindclickers Season 6, Episode 5 In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Daniel Aivaliotis-Martinez, the founder of The FUSE Cup, an international interschool Esports competition that promotes digital wellbeing, inclusion, and positive gaming behaviours among students. With over 18 years of experience in education and digital innovation, Dan shares how The FUSE Cup is helping reshape the role of gaming in schools across Australia and Asia. From build...

Chris Smith – Founder of BIGR | Ex-Pro Gamer, CMO, and Creative Strategist In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Chris Smith, a veteran of the gaming and Esports industry who has worn nearly every hat from semi-pro gamer to commentator, CMO, and founder of a multi-seven-figure marketing agency. Now, Chris is building BIGR, an AI-driven platform that automates social media content for small businesses. We dive into his journey through the gaming industry, the origin of BIGR, content c...

Introduction 0:00 Intro into Satthew's background at 1:20 Juggling the balance of school and RLCS 4:05 Support groups 6:20 Transition into a coaching role 7:30 Reflections about coaching 10:20 Dealing with scrim compliance 11:50 Regional differences 12:40 What makes a proper team? 15:00 Taking accountability 17:00 How to conduct yourself as a team 19:00 What motivates you as a coach 23:00 Being confident 27:00 Scrim confidence 29:30 Dealing with conflict 32:30 Timeout importance 34:30 Who calls ...

From Digitnas to leading and building M80, to now having a new adventure within MENA, I absolutely loved sitting down with my best bud Nick to chat all things the past 2 years and catch up on his Rocket League Career.

We are back bigger than ever with an exciting season of Mindclickers. We have some super special guests back in the spotlight, which I am super keen to share and provide some insights from some of the best individuals within Esports. In the following episode I sat down with previous Renegades Partnerships Manager for OCE/APAC Carti, who is now working within the AI Sports tracking field, with a passion to get back into Esports. Nick shares some key insights towards partnerships and the bridge ...

Season 4 Episode 1. We are back bigger than ever with an exciting season of Mindclickers. We have some super special guests back in the spotlight, which I am super keen to share and provide some insights from some of the best individuals within Esports. In the following episode I sat down with previous RLCS Professional player Snaski, who is now coaching Quadrant within EU. Snaski shares some key insights towards his previous experience as a player, what he has learned from being a coach and ...

Episode 13!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Oliver about his experience and background within Esports casting. Shoutcasting has always been an area that I've loved so It was fantastic to hear what goes on behind the scenes in terms of preparation for a big event! Timestamps 01:37 - Oliver's Introduction into Esports 03:55 - Did you ever think you'd be in the position you are in now? 06:16 - Ability to wake up everyday, doing what he loves 08:13 - Esports to Tradtitional Sports C...

Episode 11!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Chrome on some of the fundamental areas he addresses as a coach, but also adopted as a previous player. We chat indepth about coaching styles with a TON of key takeaways for players of all skill levels. We also have a talk about the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship. Topics included in the episode; - How are the boys feeling for LANdon? (0:00:38) - How Chrome got into Rocket League (0:01:36) - Time before Rocket League ...

Episode 11!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Eclipse about all elements of his coaching career, alongside his take on the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship. Topics included in the episode; - Entry into coaching career - Coaching styles and methodologies of a coach - Style changes over time - Building rapport with players whilst adjusting to individual skillsets - Kickoffs and Timeouts Follow Eclipse on his main socials at https://twitter.com/LoREclipse ► Follow ...

Episode 10!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Nick about all elements of his coaching career, alongside his take on the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship. Follow Nick on his main socials at https://twitter.com/NickOnRL ► Check out the Website: https://www.mindclickers.com/ ► Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindclickers ► Follow me on my Twitter: https://twitter.com/Coach_LBP ► Follow me on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/coach_LBP

Episode 9! WHAT AN EPISODE! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Gregan, S7 World Champion coach for Vitality and S8 Finalist. Gregan is also a current RLCS Caster, and creates his own content at https://www.twitch.tv/gregan. Topics discussed throughout this episode; Backstory as a player, transitioning into Coach Coaching styles and mindset towards individualism Understanding considerations for change Behavioural impacts towards competitions RLCS game day thoughts + action strat...

Woah, episode 8 already?! WHAT AN EPISODE! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Joyo from Team Queso to talk about his backstory as a professional player, alongside discuss some Rocket League psychology and gather this thoughts about the upcoming RLCS 2021-2022 Winter Major. Topics discussed throughout this episode; Backstory as a player First tournament Understanding the importance of team synergy Dealing with placebo Motivation to be better mechanical Players ...

Season 3 Episode 7!! In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with coach and content creator Hoodyhooo to explore his background whilst providing educational insights on his own experience coaching. The topics discussed in the following episode are as such; College life and deciding on goals Developing experience as a coach Understanding coaching styles Idea exposure Understanding delivery styles Creating positive environments Dealing with setbacks ...

WOAH! It's epsiode 6 time! After taking a long break personally to focus on RLCS, I'm back! I hope you enjoy this fantastic and insightful episode with explores the importance of content creation and the passion linked towards it. The following episode features the following; Understanding different content creation pathways The decision to not go pro Gaining traction through the Misfits Dealing with burn out Having fun over focusing on views Dealing with anxiety Viewersh...

Episode 5!! In the following episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with Benjamin Portheault, a Performance coach for mental athletes, specializing in chess. Benjamin shared his experiences within the coaching field, alongside how this translates for Esports athletes. The following episode includes; Chess background - Entry into the scene Data science passion Intimidation in chess - Mental tactics for success Online chess vs Offline chess Mental fatigue on long games Queen'...

Episode 4!? We are back with a legendary episode featuring Tekcro, the Jr NYSL Graphics Designer, to provide an insight into the process and his background. I've always dabbled in graphics design, but I was more than happy to let Tekcro take reign of the episode and listen to his previous experiences, alongside hearing his mindset towards inspiration and motivation. Feel free to find Tekcro on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Tekcro to stay up to date with his content and designs! The following...

SEASON 3 EPISODE 3! WOOOOO What an episode! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with previous Immortals Academy Jungler, Nicholas James Joseph "Potluck" Pollock. Potluck's insights towards League of Legends allowed myself to better understand the professional scene, as he provides insights towards the demands and requirements of professional League of Legends. Join us as we talk about; Background and entry into Esports Shift from casual to competitive Playstyle adaptation an...