The Esports Edition

The Esports Edition

The Esports Edition is the world's first live FM esports business podcast, airing weekly on INDI 101-5 FM Hamilton. Explore the latest in esports, gaming, and sports entertainment. Brought to you by: www.mohawkcollege.ca/esports

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May 23, 2025 55 mins

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Ross Tom joins us to talk about the business side of gaming most people never see. From launching Xbox One in Canada (and dealing with the "always online" chaos) to breaking down YouTube's new 60% revenue share for Shorts, Ross brings insider perspective from Microsoft, Intel, YouTube/Google, and now Mohawk College. Plus stories about working with Linus Tech Tips, navigating Canada's unique gaming ...

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Andrew Fedurko and Vince Hui break down three massive stories that shook the esports world this month. From the upcoming COMBO BREAKER 2025 to the historic Call of Duty League Championship coming to Kitchener, Ontario, plus the costly social media mistake that ended Team Liquid's six-year Honda partnership.

COMBO BREAKER 2025 is happening this weekend (May 23-25) at the Schaumburg Convention Center (Illinois), bri...

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The Gamebreakers are back! In this episode, Andrew welcomes returning guests David Finlay and Mary-Lynn Brownlee to dive into some massive announcements shaking up the local esports scene.

  • WDBA 3x3 Championship & Street Fighter 6 Tournament
    Happening August 29–31, this multi-day community event features a $50,000 FIBA 3x3 basketball tournament at T.B. McQuesten Park, and a $10,000 Street Fighter 6 esports ...
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The final episode of Season 1 brings together everything The Esports Edition stands for, including industry insights, cultural commentary, and original content created at the intersection of gaming, education, and entertainment.

Andrew Fedurko is joined by new co-host Vince Hui, faculty in Mohawk College’s Esports Administration program. Together, they reflect on Season 1 highlights, from the success of Patch Notes to ...

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In Part 2 of our deep dive into collegiate esports, Andrew Fedurko, Program Coordinator of Esports Administration at Mohawk College is joined by Harrison Myers, a first-year Mohawk Esports student, to provide a student perspective on the state of collegiate esports in Ontario and beyond. Together, they explore how programs are designed, the impacts on students depending on whether institutions prioritize academics, co...

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In Part 1 of our deep dive into collegiate esports, we explore the evolving divide between academic and competitive varsity programs. What do investors and industry leaders really think of the collegiate esports model, and is it sustainable in today’s economic climate? We break down how academic institutions are navigating esports integration, course design, and employable skills, and why they should be borrowing less...

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Mohawk Esports fires up the nostalgia and breaks down the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, including Mario Kart World, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. In our Patch Notes segment, we explore the updated Joy-Con 2 controllers, rumored to feature mouse-like precision controls, and what this means for gameplay in titles like Metroid.

We revisit the console wars, comparing power-focused systems to Nintendo’...

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This week on The Esports Edition, we're joined by Tim Cherry of Don Cherry’s Grapevine podcast, who shares insights from his recent journey to China, offering a firsthand look at the dynamic and fast-evolving esports culture in the region. Tim also opens up about his experiences in the world of professional wrestling, including some unforgettable backstage stories featuring the legendary “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.

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In this episode of The Esports Edition, we explore two major international tournaments making their way to Ontario in Summer 2025. First, we break down the arrival of VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Masters in Toronto. Running from June 7 to 22 at the Enercare Centre, this event will feature the top 12 VALORANT teams from around the world, competing for a $1 million USD prize pool. It’s the first time a VCT Masters even...

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March 20, 2025 55 mins

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In Game On, the first segment of our show, Dave Finlay and his fiancée Mary join Andrew Fedurko to discuss the future of esports in Canada and the exciting events they are bringing to the Hamilton, Ontario area. Dave, the host of The Gamebreakers show and founder of the Wentworth District 3x3 Championship, shares his insights on the growth of competitive gaming and how it ties to the esports industry. Mary and Andrew ...

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March 13, 2025 55 mins

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This week, we break down the biggest stories from the worlds of gaming and sports! From the latest esports tournaments and game releases to major plays and controversies in traditional sports, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we analyze key matchups, industry trends, and everything in between.













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March 6, 2025 59 mins

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 In our debut episode of The Esports Edition, we introduce the world’s first live FM esports business podcast, airing weekly on INDI 101-5 FM. Meet our hosts as we dive into the growth of esports, its crossover with the sports entertainment industry, and why Mohawk College is leading the charge in esports education.

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