The ddk Podcast

26. Is Aim Lab valuable? Yes! Oct 24, 2021

In this solo episode, I share my thoughts and personal experiences about how we can think about and approach using Aim Lab to improve our abilities as aimers.

25. yay Oct 14, 2021

In today's episode I talk with yay during LCQ to get his thoughts on his performance, Jett, CS:GO to VALORANT, getting the most out of your performances and more!

24. Rapha Oct 08, 2021

In today's episode, I have the privilege of speaking with the GOAT of Quake duel, Rapha. We cover many topics ranging from coaching players, handling pressure, being the best, breathing, team communication, social intelligence, and so much more. Enjoy!

23. Vanity - IGL of Cloud 9 Blue VALORANT Oct 01, 2021

In this episode, I talk with Vanity, the in-game leader for Cloud9 Blue's VALORANT team. The Last Chance Qualifier is around the corner and C9B is going in as one of the favorites. We discuss prep, being an IGL, a leader, the meta, performance, psychology, and a host of topical pieces such as steel leaving 100t, jdm coaching FaZe, and much more! I hope you enjoy it.

19. RocketJumpNinja Sep 30, 2021

In this episode, I am joined by prolific mouse reviewer and designer, RocketJumpNinja. 0:45 - Quake 2:31 - Why is Arena FPS struggling to make it as a big esport? 9:49 - How did you get into reviewing mice? 16:29 - How did you manage growth of the youtube channel 20:35 - GPro Wireless 21:39 - ddk's thoughts on Zy's rail 25:29 - Zy's explanation of his mouse design 33:59 - Is aiming overcomplicated? 37:54 - Sticking with a mouse and assessing performance 41:39 - Mindset 42:39 - Raising your skill ceiling 44:59 - How to be at your best / Tim Duncan 46:59 - Emotion 49:19 - Focus 50:19 - Love the process 52:54 - Satori/Flow state 56:44 - Intuition system 1:00:00 - Next innovations in mouse design 1:03:54 - Choosing a pad for a lightweight mouse 1:11:19 - Hair mousse on the mousepad 1:14:59 - Closing thoughts

22. MikesHD Sep 24, 2021

In this episode we speak with MikesHD about coaching and the recent finals run at Masters 3 Berlin.

20. AverageJonas Sep 13, 2021

On today's episode, we speak with AverageJonas! 1:10 What don't we know about Jonas? 8:30 Crossover between Sports Science and Performance 10:40 Deadlift vs Singing Performance 17:50 Playing Cinderella's Prince 22:20 Mental side of performance 26:26 Acting 30:20 The impact of the pandemic 41:00 Long-term goals 46:20 Tough periods around content creation 51:50 What is the future around VALORANT for AJ 55:15 Social Media 1:02:45 Dream date with Dan 1:05:40 Reading 1:08:20 AJ Special Sauce 1:10:19 Ask Dan A Question 1:21:55 Make someone's day better 1:24:15 Closing Thoughts

18. Jared Tendler Aug 12, 2021

In this all-new episode of the podcast, we talk with Jared Tendler for the second time. We discuss his newly released book "The Mental Game of Trading" Jared is a sports psychologist with over 16 years of experience, coaching athletes and professionals from the disciplines of golf, poker, trading, and esports. https://jaredtendler.com/ https://jaredtendler.com/intuition-ebook/ 0:00 intro 1:54 is the "mental game of trading" applicable to other sports? 4:13 defining human performance 7:04 intuition and instinct 18:13 can we consciously train our expert intuition 24:00 the performance range and "the inchworm concept" 33:22 primary and secondary emotions 38:01 you can't outwork emotional problems with better technique 42:30 mapping your emotions 50:22 learning flaws 56:18 getting better at handling pressure 1:02:05 what is confidence? 1:06:40 fear 1:14:30 ups and downs and closing thoughts 1:16:45 ebook on intuition

#017 - Performance AMA Dec 11, 2020

In this episode of the podcast, I answer performance questions on twitter.

#016 - Sliggy pt. 1 - CS:GO's ingame director Aug 23, 2020

In this episode we talk with Sliggy. Recently he joined Liquid in a full-time position to coach their Valorant team. In this discussion we talk about his history in CS:GO, becoming the best observer, and his thoughts on the eco-system and future.

#015 - Intuition and focus Aug 20, 2020

In this episode I talk about how I perceive the interconnected relationship between intuition and focus and how they relate to our in-game performance.

#014: Pala aka. Mantrousse Jul 15, 2020

In this episode, I talk with Pala. He's worn a few hats as talent in the esports world. He has produced a huge amount of youtube content with a focus on entertainment through his own unique comedic style. He's also spent a lot of time on the event grind, mostly as a host or interviewer. Pala is a fantastic human and I'm sure he'll be a returning guest. I hope you enjoy this episode!

If you enjoy this interview please consider leaving 5 stars on apple podcast, subscribe on youtube, follow me on twitter and check out patreon.com/ddkesports. Thank you for your continued support, it means everything.

#013: Getting the advantage Jul 15, 2020

In this episode I talk about "getting the advantage". This is an important idea in the competitive arenas where we often find ourselves, in game and out. So how do we figure it out? What questions do we need to ask? What are the fundamental ideas? In this brief episode, I hope to give some additional perspectives in how you can think better to try and improve your game.

#012: Valorant - First Thoughts Apr 03, 2020

In this podcast I talk about Valorant! I had an opportunity to play the beta and I wanted to give you guys some of my initial thoughts. They are all positive. This game is polished, fun, and a high skill ceiling. I don't think there's a world where this game isn't very successful; Riot has done so much right with this, I hope it sends a message to other developers looking to get into the FPS esports space!

#011: Ropz Mar 06, 2020

In this episode I talk with Ropz of mousesports. His backstory is an unusual one, from a kid in Estonia accused of cheating and then a mere year later he became one of the most recognizable professionals in the top scene. We chat about his career, his teammates past and current, his history, his performance and more.

#010: STYKO - From support to carry Feb 24, 2020

In this episode, I sat down with STYKO. He is most known for his results with 2017-2018 Mousesports, (STYKO, ropz, oskar, chrisJ and sunNy) a team that frequented finals and playoff stages at the biggest tournaments. I talk to him about the process he's undergone to reinvent himself, going from a support player to a star carry, and how he finds consistency in his performances.

#009: AMA performance with ddk Feb 15, 2020

Hi guys, for this weeks episode I answered questions on performance that I received on twitter. I hope you enjoy it!

#008: AMA with ddk #1 Feb 05, 2020

Hey guys, on twitter I asked for some questions for my first podcast AMA episode. If you want to see more of these, let me know!

My next solo episode will include me answering questions from you, the listeners, on performance.

#007: Joshua "steel" Nissan - Can't keep me down Feb 01, 2020

In this episode I talk to steel. He was mixed up in the IBP match fixing scandal in 2015 and is unable to play any Valve sponsored tournaments, since. We talk about his history, managing in the wake of the IBP scandal, his goals, bringing up talent and much more.

#006: Jared Tendler - The Mental Game Jan 21, 2020

Jared Tendler is a highly accomplished sports psychologist that has worked with elite poker players, golfers, traders and now esports athletes. We know him for his work with TeamLiquid and he is held in high esteem by everyone I've spoken with who has worked with him including ELiGE, zews, etc. In this podcast I try to hit as many topics as I can think of in the sports psychology realm as it's such a rare privilege to speak to someone with so much knowledge and practical expertise in this field. Check out jaredtendler.com/free where you can attain free copies in audiobook form of Jared's best selling books on the mental game of poker-- and believe me, these ideas apply to CS as well. Enjoy!

#005: Karrigan - In Game Leader of Mousesports Jan 14, 2020

Karrigan is one of the most prolific leaders of our time. What he's been able to achieve puts him in a class of his own entirely in CS:GO history. Building multiple teams to the levels of success, especially considering that they have been international, that he has achieved, is nothing short of remarkable. In this interview we talk about this journey, TSM, Faze and mousesports. I also try to gain some insight into how Karrigan prepares for teams and what it's like to lead at the very top level.

If you enjoy this interview please consider leaving 5 stars on apple podcast, subscribe on youtube, follow me on twitter and check out patreon.com/ddkesports. Thank you for your continued support, it means everything.

#004: Coach Taylor Johnson - The sports performance coach Jan 09, 2020

Hi guys! In this episode of the ddk show we talk, once again, to Taylor Johnson. Long time listeners will be familiar with him already; he is a sports performance professional with a background in traditional sports where he worked with professional athletes at the 49ers. We talk sports performance once again, and we find out some of the things he's been getting up to, in particular, his involvement in a summit he helped to organise that is focused on research around esports performance.

This is the ddk show. If you enjoy it, subscribe on YouTube, give it 5 stars on apple podcast, follow on Spotify, support on patreon.com/ddkesports or simply connect with me on twitter @ddkesports. If you leave a review, on apple podcasts YouTube or twitter, consider mentioning ideas people or topics you find interesting. This is still a side project for me and the positive support really helps.

#003: Soham "valens" Chowdhury - The Esports Data Scientist Dec 21, 2019

In this episode I speak with the ex-coach of the Boston Major winning Cloud9 CS:GO lineup, Soham "valens" Chowdhury. We go through his past at tech companies Tesla and Google before eventually moving onto full time roles in CS:GO coaching. We go over his time in Cloud9, coaching and his transition to Evil Geniuses as the Head of Data Science, effectively marrying his two passions, data and esports. This was a fantastic chat, I hope you enjoy it!

#002: Stewie2k - The smoke criminal Dec 09, 2019

Today we speak with Stewie2k of TeamLiquid. We talk about: performance, what it's like to come up quickly into the pro-scene, his history from Cloud9-MIBR-TeamLiquid, and fan questions at the end.

Music: Kajto - Fluid Mechanics

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#001: Fishstix Dec 07, 2019

Today we are re-launching my podcast under a new and more generic name! Welcome to the ddk show. Joining my team is Kaushik "Kajto" Sethunath, he's an audio engineer and has taken over the editing, mixing and composing for the podcast.

Today's episode is with Fishstix and we talk about his newly launched venture, "www.juked.gg". It's an exciting new product and for anyone who is a fan of esports content, you should check it out immediately!

Music: Kajto - Fluid Mechanics

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#34: Chad "Spunj" Burchill Sep 11, 2019

Chad "Spunj" Burchill (@SPUNJ) is an ex-professional CS:GO player turned analyst. If you watch professional CS:GO, you will have seen him on a desk at some point.

In this episode we talk about a variety of topics ranging from: Observing, The state of the game, Broadcasting, The future of analyst desks, The in-game economy, Personal struggles and more.

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33. ddk talks esports with Elige Sep 06, 2019

In this episode, I spoke with Team Liquid's ELIGE the night before their quarter final clash against Astralis at the Starladder Berlin Major. We talk about how Elige handles the mental aspect of his game to achieve the best success.

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32. ddk talks esports - Berlin major playoffs preview Sep 04, 2019

Hi guys,

In this episode I spend 20 minutes talking about the upcoming 4 quarter final matches for the Berlin Major.

Enjoy!

31. ddk talks esports - The Champions Mindset Aug 06, 2019

In this podcast I talk about the "champions mindset"; a term that I use to encapsulate a few different behaviours that are beneficial in creating a robust foundation to becoming a better player. I go over how we identify issues / change behaviour, outcome orientedness, emotional relationship to the game, adversity, framing and consistency.

I hope you enjoy!

30. ddk talks esports - changing your settings Jul 28, 2019

In the return of the podcast I begin by exploring the common dilemma that we all go through as competitive FPS players. I talk about how we come upon the realisation that perhaps we need a change, and then how to self-diagnose our mechanics to figure out which direction to take when altering sensitivities and grips.

If you like this content you can support me by sharing it, liking it and subscribing. Also, if you want to go a step further, head over to www.patreon.com/ddkesports

Thanks for your support. Enjoy!

29. ddk talks esports - March CS:GO Patch Mar 16, 2019

I talk with THREAT about the new patch. We talk about the AUG, but mainly the changes to the economy system.

28. ddk talks esports - Major Playoffs Pick 'ems Feb 28, 2019

I discuss my major pick 'ems for the playoff stage.

27. ddk talks esports - comeback mechanics Feb 14, 2019

Hi guys! In this episode we talk about comeback mechanics; what they are, how they improve our experience, ways to define them, and things to think about when deciding whether they are good or bad.

I hope you are enjoying the podcast! You can support me on patreon.com/ddkesports or by just spreading the word with those who you think would also enjoy. If you'd like to leave comments, likes or subscribes that is also most welcome.

26. ddk talks esports - Apex Legends impressions Feb 10, 2019

In this episode I explain all the ways Apex Legends solves issues other battle royale games have in player experience, the things they do really well and a bit about esports viability and why you should be playing this if you are hesitating to do so!

25. ddk talks esports - pick 'em round 1 Feb 10, 2019

Hi guys, in this episode I go over my pick 'ems for the new challengers stage of the Katowice Major 2019.

If you'd like to support the podcast, hit me up on patreon.com/ddkesports or share it, like it, subscribe to it-- you know the drill!

24. ddk talks esports - Goldenboy Feb 06, 2019

This time I got the privilege to sit down and speak with one of the fastest rising stars in the esports talent industry. Fresh off of Titan Games, a network television show hosted by the likes of Dwayne Johson, Goldenboy is with me in Atlanta to work on the ELEAGUE Invitational. We speak about his career, life as talent, titan games, challenges, the industry, advertising, role models and more. Enjoy!

23. ddk talks esports - hard work and talent Jan 14, 2019

In todays episode, I looked at the news and saw GeT_RiGhT's statement about hard work and talent. I largely agree with his viewpoint and wanted to talk about the ideas and dilemmas and values around the topic of hard work and talent. Hope you enjoy!

I'd love to hear your feedback and if you liked this, please share it! You can always support the podcast by engaging with your likes, subscriptions and if you want to take it a step further, check out www.patreon.com/ddkesports

22. ddk talks esports - Roster madness Jan 06, 2019

I hope you all enjoyed the holiday break! This episode doesn't feature a guest. I talk about the 3 recent roster changes that I find to be the most compelling to follow as we move into a new year. MIBR, Faze and Liquid.

As always, you can support the podcast by liking and subscribing on your podcast apps, or by heading over the patreon.com/ddkesports. Thank you! Enjoy!

21. ddk talks esports with daps Dec 05, 2018

I sat down with daps after NRG's exit to North at the ECS S6 online finals to get his thoughts on his career, his team and their performances.

If you enjoyed this episode you can support the podcast by liking, subscribing and spreading the word. If you want to go a step further, donations can be made at www.patreon.com/ddkesports - as always, thank you for your support!

20. ddk talks esports with Coach Johnson Nov 24, 2018

I sat down with Taylor Johnson, an athletic performance coach of 10 years, in sports for the 49ers and more recently in esports for Optic. We discuss his transition away from sports to esports and what it looks like to optimise athletes and yourself. Enjoy!

Follow Coach Johnson @CoachT_Johnson for more insight on these areas and if you like the podcast you can support me by liking, subscribing, and hitting up patreon.com/ddkesports. Cheers!

19. ddk talks esports with yohg Nov 18, 2018

In this episode I speak with yohg from SixteenZero. He tells me what the SixteenZero analytics platform is and is capable of, as well as describing their goals for the project. Creating insight from the data is all about asking the right questions, and we discuss what some of those questions might be.

I hope you enjoy this one!

As always, you can support the podcast through www.patreon.com/ddkesports or by liking and subscribing to my content. Thank you!

18. ddk talks esports with RUSH Nov 11, 2018

I talk to RUSH about his successes, but also the difficulties of being in great teams only for them to end prematurely; the rebuilding of Cloud9 and how his roles have changed over time. We also go into the art of entry fragging!

17. ddk talks esports with zews Sep 13, 2018

I sat down at the bar with Zews here at the FACEIT London Major and he talks to me about sports psychology, consistency, instilling a culture, coaching, team liquid's growth, personal growth, teams to learn from, the major and so much more. This episode was an absolute pleasure!

If you want to support my content remember to share it, like, subscribe, and if you'd like to go a step further you can always visit www.patreon.com/ddkesports

16. ddk talks esports with SirScoots pt.2 Sep 03, 2018

This is the second part, as promised, with SirScoots. We talk about broadcasts and how the ecosystem impacts them, if things are stagnant and what the next steps are. We also go into the franchise vs free-market model, team brand building, Quake and more! If you want to support the podcast: share it, like it, subscribe to it, and if you want to go the extra mile you can check out www.patreon.com/ddkesports

Thank you!

15. ddk talks sports psychology Aug 27, 2018

In this episode, I talk about what focus is, how we can harness it more effectively through that understanding, and how to reset ourselves when the distractions inevitably shake us. I also briefly talk about habituating a good mental practice when it comes to facing difficult obstacles in our path to improvement.

If you have any questions on this subject, please tweet them to me!

If you'd like to support the podcast remember to tell your friends, subscribe through your various podcast apps, and you can also check out my patreon, https://www.patreon.com/ddkesports You can follow me on twitter and IG at @ddkesports

14. ddk talks esports with SirScoots Aug 24, 2018

SirScoots is responsible for helping to organise the player association, I discuss his history and how it helps him in this endeavour, as well as his thoughts and hopes with things to come in the csgo ecosystem.

We ran out of time on this one. There is so much more to discuss and a follow-up episode is already scheduled!

Remember to follow me @ddkesports on twitter and instagram.

If you want to directly support my content, you can do so at http://www.patreon.com/ddkesports

13. ddk talks esports with THREAT Aug 23, 2018

THREAT has been absent from professional CS:GO for almost a year now. I sit down with him to catch up and discuss some of his previous experiences and his interpretation of current affairs, including coaching NiP, Swedish CS, MiBR and C9, maps and more If you'd like to support the podcast remember to tell your friends, subscribe through your various podcast apps, and you can also check out my patreon, https://www.patreon.com/ddkesports You can follow me on twitter and IG at @ddkesports

12. ddk talks esports with YNK Aug 12, 2018

In episode 12 I talk with YNK about leaving his role as a staple analyst in broadcasts and the start of his exciting new transition into the position of head coach for MIBR, the team with the most legendary core of CS:GO players to date: Fallen, cold and fer. We discuss what his focuses will be in his approach for the team and how he sees the future for MIBR.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can check out my patreon: www.patreon.com/ddkesports

11. ddk talks esports with Machine Aug 04, 2018

In this episode Machine and I take to the bar to discuss whatever comes to our minds, whilst still trying to stay on topic with esports. It's a fun one and an experimental one. My audio setup is supposed to be able to handle loud environments and so I wanted to really test that to add some extra flavour. I hope you enjoy it, let me know what you think!

10. ddk talks esports Jul 14, 2018

Due to guest cancellation woes and a tight schedule, I take to the microphone solo to discuss a couple ideas that I find interesting in psychology when it comes to positive delusions, reward systems, achievement and mindfulness. If you'd like to support this content then check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ddkesports

08. ddk talks esports with Valde Jul 01, 2018

We talk about Valde's humble beginnings and a lot of recurring themes: performance, psychology, team styles of playing counterstrike, his methodologies to improve, and more. I hope you enjoy! And as always, if you want to ask me any questions use the #askddk on twitter (there's only one at the moment) and I'll add a little Q&A segment at the beginning every so often.

If you want to support the podcast you can head over to https://www.patreon.com/ddkesports

This podcast should be available on: youtube, spotify, android and iOS podcast apps and is searchable with "ddk talks esports".

Enjoy!

08. ddk talks esports Jun 18, 2018

In this episode I discuss 3 important thinking practices that can help you to become a better analyst in the game and in life!

If you would like to ask me a question use the #askddk on twitter.

If you want to suggest a podcast topic or guest you can do so on my youtube comments.

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07. ddk talks esports with Moses Jun 17, 2018

In this episode we discuss the status quo in CS:GO. We talk about tournament formats, the problems with scheduling, broadcast formats, the tribulations of travelling as players and talent and much more! Enjoy!

As always you can support this content on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ddkesports

6. ddk talks esports with Sean Gares Jun 16, 2018

I sit down with Sean Gares for part 2 of our In Game Leading discussion. The topics range from: Na`Vi and Zeus, anti-strats, individual performance and the burden of responsibilities, being a leader of men, reading opponent tendencies, preparation and more.

5. ddk talks esports with n0thing Jun 11, 2018

I sit down with Jordan to discuss some of the elements present in performance at the professional and amateur level alike. We discuss some good practices, management of emotions, consistency, pressure and more.

4. ddk talks esports with Rapha Jun 03, 2018

We talk about Rapha's beginnings as a professional player, and what it took him to become the best Quakelive player of all time.

2. ddk talks esports with Launders May 30, 2018

As launders has a background as a relative newcomer to esports, but is someone who is highly analytical, I wanted to understand his methodologies and path to becoming an analyst as well as other topics relating to quantifying CS:GO.

1. ddk talks esports with Sean Gares May 30, 2018

The inaugural episode of the podcast! Sean and I sit down to discuss all things In Game Leading. In fact, there are so many things, we couldn't get even half way through my list-- so if you enjoy this one there is a follow up coming your way soon!

3. ddk talks esports with Moses May 29, 2018

In episode 3 of the podcast, Moses joins me for a discussion about things that have threatened the existence of esports in the past, what some of the real issues are in CS:GO in the present, and what we can look forward to in the future of it all.

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