Fortnite Champions Podcast

Another week, another episode starting off with some new news on the B.R.U.T.E. and it's involvement in the game. Our main focus this week is actually the release from last week, and the idea that "anyone should have an opportunity to win" as justification for an overpowered addition to a game. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u

We've got a brief content update this week, which leaves us some quality time to talk about the state of the B.R.U.T.E. We also introduce a new content focus coming up soon. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u

Season X is here, and it's definitely brought some...changes. Join us in diving into what's new and what stayed the same. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u

This week we took a little extra time to make sure we could finish watching the spectacle that was the first ever Fortnite World Cup! We've got breakdowns of each event, commentary on playstyles and observations, and a little bit of healthy speculation on Season 10, the Fortnite Championship Series, and more. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u

This week we take a look at any details about the World Cup we've been able to get our hands on! Besides that, let's take a closer look at how exactly a giant robot fights a monster. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u

Back again after another break while Zander and Bennett headed down to FL once again for GuardianCon 2019! This week we hit up the changes we missed while we were away, engage in a little speculation, and then speak briefly about what to expect if *you* end up going to a convention for the first time! Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u

This week, everyone is home and we've reunited for the first time in a month (or more)!! Zander has some opinions to catch up on re: past updates, and we're joined by his fiancee Rachel, previously featured in ep 15. We break down a bit of her journey into loving video games and a "gamer" after her interview over a year ago. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow our guest, Rachel: Insta: @rachlarson7 Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u

We missed a show last week due to travel, but Bennett and Matt are back this week with an all new episode! Bennett goes over a bit of what Alaska was like, and then we shift to a very timely subject - getting good at a game again after you've been made to take a substantial break. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u

Apologies for the late upload, Bennett has been in fairly remote Alaskan villages for the past 2 days without decent internet! BY THE WAY - It was brought to our attention that the old discord link wasn't working. If you're interested in joining the discord, follow this link: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u This week, Zander and Matt sit down with a guest host - Brendan from the Marble Sports Worldwide Podcast! How do marbles relate to Fortnite? Listen and find out! Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow our guest: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/msw_podcast/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mswp Twitter: @guyymarble Discord: https://discord.gg/t5GKQbM Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: https://discord.gg/NcwGj2u

Niceness aside, we've actually got a lot to talk about this week! Friday Fortnite is back, and boy was it a good time. Also, Epic developers did an AMA on r/fortnitecompetitive - we break down what they did and didn't say. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

Another Matt-less week, and this time around Bennett and Zander go through what's new in the game and dive into a bit more detail on the Tfue/FaZe dispute - how do contracts work in Fortnite vs other esports, and why would it be good/bad to contract with an org in Fortnite? Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week, John Wick has taken over Fortnite. We discuss the LTM, and we break down the new shift in weapons with some new introductions and vaultings. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week the show goes without Matt, but that won't stop Bennett and Zander from celebrating the release of Season 9 with all they've got! Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week, we take a second to look at the Fortnite World Cup Qualifiers - how to watch, how they've played out recently, reports of cheating, and more. We also take a look at the creative challenge and read a bit of fan mail. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week, we focus on a competitive dev update (featuring discussion on the justifications for the siphon removal) as well as the recent article dealing with "crunch" at Epic Games. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week we've got a quick rundown of some of the updates in BR, Creative, and regarding the opening of qualifiers for the Fortnite World Cup. We *also* have a couple of off-topic discussions that stretch into about half of an episode...buckle up! Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week, it's the 2019 Masters tournament (we know the winner at this point, do you?? Title kinda spoils it, sorry not sorry) plus the first new Game of Thrones ep in almost 2 years! Fortnite is also still a thing as well, and we've got a bit of a breakdown on reboot vans (btw, we totally called it). Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

We may not have the siphon/farming changes reverted, but with the addition of the Boom Bow we DO have a super efficient way to blow through enemy builds! There's also a state of development for comp, so at least 2 things to listen for. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

We're back (well, Zander and Matt are, Bennett is sick) after a week off with quite a bit to talk about, and the main point is a discussion of the highly controversial decision to lower farming rates and remove the "Siphon" mechanic entirely from normal games. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week, we've got a few changes in the game. At the same time (irl), the three of us are eagerly awaiting our friend's arrival for a great St. Patrick's Day weekend - because of that, we cover some of the game, some of real life, and a few side streets along the way. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week, we break down the pros, cons, and interesting thoughts surrounding the new tournament system introduced in the most recent update! Zander in particular has a lot to say after his duo placed in the top 1% of players after the first round. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

Season 8 is out, and it brings some great changes for competitive play. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week, Matt is off being sick, so Bennett and Zander hold down the fort and discuss their recent experiences playing in the Duos Pop Up Cup and going to the final round of the Trios One Day event. Want to support the show? Head to www.advanced.gg and use code "CHAMPS" when ordering Focus for a 10% discount! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

Honestly, title says it all - there are so many things to break down in 7.40 that we're so excited to break down. BTW, check out our sponsor, Focus (by Advanced) and order with code "CHAMPS" at advanced.gg - solid energy, solid price, solid all around. Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week, we competed in the Pop-Up Cup, and BOOOYYYY was it tough (listen in for the results of our internal competition, where we all had to write a poem either praising or talking down to the other podcast members based on our finishing positions). In this episode, we break down our individual approaches to the Architect Pop-Up Cup, as well as how we got ourselves into the mindset to compete with each other leading up to the event itself. Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week we're close to 1 year of episodes (technically we're past that, but we're going by Bennett's dumb claim that a year has 56 weeks to give us a bit more time to put things together). We've got two states of development to break down, as well as our very own state of development for the podcast. We break down the state of the game as well as the new ways to engage with us that we'll be rolling out along with Ep. 56! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

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This week we focus on content update 7.20. The map has been overtaken by snowball-throwing zombies, and a number of movement-related changes have been rolled out - how has the game changed with this update? Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

This week we're 2 weeks off of an ENTIRE YEAR!!!! That being said, it's nothing special - patch 7.20 is out, and packs pretty heavy amount of content. At the same time, Epic comes out and says "Competitive players won't have to abide by our rapid content update cycle! Probably..." Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPRss

We're back for 2019 with a real episode! This week we catch up after the holidays and break down the changes to Fortnite that we missed over the past 2 weeks. After that, Zander sits down with our good friend Daniel "DGon" Gonzales to chat about some of the finer points of the business of professional esports, as well as life in general. DGon has worked with Riot Games as a shoutcaster for the League of Legends Championship Series, with the Golden State Warriors as the manager of the Golden State Guardians (professional LoL franchise), and even had a brief stint playing as a professional soccer player in the Philippines. Follow our Guest: https://twitter.com/dgon twitch.tv/dgon2587 instagram.com/ddotgon Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

The three of us are going to be scattered to the corners of the world for the next few weeks, but never fear! We won't be able to record any relevant Fortnite content while we're away, but we did sit down to put together some fun bits and pieces that we'll be releasing on our normal schedule over the next 3 weeks. Fair warning - these "bonus" episodes are basically just unstructured conversation between the three of us. If you're looking for our normal content, check back with us in 3 weeks! ALSO, we now have a sponsor for the show! Head to advanced.gg/ref/champs or enter code "champs" at checkout to save 10% on Focus, a brand new gaming and energy supplement (more on that in the ep). Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

As some people might know, there was a new weapon released this past week. Said new weapon caused the internet to basically explode. Let's talk about that (and also creative at the end, because there were a bunch of good changes in the update). Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

Yeah yeah yeah, we know Season 7 just came out, but our Season 7 discussion can wait until next week when Runs gets back to the show. This week we let Bennett take us through his early (and fairly in-depth) experiences with the brand new Creative Mode - what's good, what's bad, what's almost there, and everything in between (as well as some of the basics to get you started). Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

Because we skipped last week's episode for a Thanksgiving special, this week we're catching up on the notes and additions we missed! This week is a little shorter than normal since we were on a tight schedule while recording, but look forward to next week when we decide on our new direction for December! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week is Thanksgiving here in the US, and since the three of us were all over the place with family obligations, we decided to do an off topic episode about games we're thankful for. Join us for a trip down memory lane to talk about the games that were influential or meaningful to us at different stages in our lives, Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

That's right, after a tumultuous couple of weeks on social media, glider redeploy is back out of the game (well, out of the main game anyways). We wrap up our Move-vember topics with a few ways to use movement items post-redeploy, an overview of 6.30, and a discussion on how the balance between movement (and kills) vs slower BR gameplay. Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week we talk about movement items and how to use them - what they do, how they can combine with each other to give you a greater advantage (or disadvantage), and overall effectiveness. We also touch on the new AR and the unheralded new training ground floating above the map in playground mode. Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

It's week one of Move-vember, and in this episode we kick things off with a focused discussion about vehicles - what's available, where they are, what they can do, and how you can use them to shift your game up a gear! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week we kick off "Move-vember" with the first in a month long series of episodes based around movement and mobility. Our focus this time is specifically on the limited introduction of glider re-deployment and the impact it has on the game. We also sit down with our good friend OP3nguin to get a fresh perspective from a high level console player! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

FCP is back after a week off! This week we take some time to look at the news at hand before also looking a little harder at ourselves - our format, our focus, and our path moving forward into the future. Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

Apologies for the delayed episode! This week, we look at a topic that we've wanted to talk about for a while - the development of the company that created Fortnite, Epic Games! We talk about the other projects and technologies that have come out of the nearly 30 year run of Epic Games as a company, whether they were developed recently or when the company was a one man start-up out of Tim Sweeney's parents' home in Maryland. Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

Season 6 came out less than a week ago, Loot Lake has a new floating island / vortex / skydiving center, and a bunch of stuff was vaulted...what did you think we'd be talking about? Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

37 weeks in and we've come to a an interesting point - with a ton of promising new games and DLC on the docket, what keeps us coming back to FN? What pulls us away? We dig into this question with some of our recent experiences. Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week Bennett is out of town, so we go completely remote for the first time! With the Fall Skirmish getting ready to start, we break down the Summer Skirmish and the implications it has on the Fortnite Comp scene moving forward - how will the lessons learned this summer carry forward into the fall? And how will the "Entertainment" portion of the contest be implemented? Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week Matt is out for a wedding, so Bennett and Zander hold down the fort(nite...champions..podcast). We discuss possible new strategies for and the overall implications of the Grappler to aggressively take the high ground, as well as look at the importance of practicing the same way you play. Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week we're a little content-light, but we break down the recent dev update (storm damage to structures and item changes being the key points) as well as the most recent content update and impulse nades 2.0! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week marks Zander's return! We get a few stories of his trip to Mongolia before addressing the 5.30 patch, the state of development (and implications for competitive play), and Summer Skirmish Week 7. We also look at a few new ways to practice before announcing our Koozie Giveaway winners! Follow the Show: https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week we start a transition from "just build lol" to the more updated and correct "lol..should I actually build?" We take a look at the number of weapons and items that seem focused building destruction and discuss whether there are starting to be too many overlaps in usage as well as too few mats to make it all worthwhile. We also take a look at how entertaining and effective the Kingpin ruleset has been for Summer Skirmish weeks 5 and 6 (our answer is basically "very")! Follow the show (btw, thanks for those of you that entered our competition! Winners will be announced next week) https://twitter.com/fortnite_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week, Bennett and Matt realize that Zander serves as a moderator to keep them on track! We still manage to cover a good deal of content though, including patch 5.20, the weapons/building update, and the format for the upcoming Summer Skirmish Week 5! We also OFFICIALLY announce our first twitter giveaway, which anyone can enter between 8/13 and 8/20 by following www.twitter.com/fortnite_champs and keeping a lookout for our announcement there on 8/13! Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week Zander gets in one last episode before leaving for Mongolia for the next 2 weeks! We talk about some updates, a giveaway, and our warm-up/cool-down habits that help us really get into (or out of) the zone for game time. Interested in some Fortnite Champions Podcast swag? This week we're giving away FCP coozies to 10 listeners - check our Twitter below for more info and your chance to win! Follow the Show: twitter.com/ftr_champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR

This week, we're facing a Matt shortage - it's just Bennett and Zander running the show! This week we've got a ton of new weapons, SMG nerfs, and building changes to talk about, as well as the format of Epic's Summer Skirmish Week 3. For the last point, we bring in Rogue's @00flour, who played with DrLupo this week and took home a $6500 prize for their 10 kill game. Follow the Guest: 00flour - https://twitter.com/00flour Follow the show: https://twitter.com/Fortnite_Champs Follow the Hosts: Bennett - https://twitter.com/mynameisbennet1 Matt - https://twitter.com/runsonmt Zander - https://twitter.com/zombiezander Join the FTR Champions Discord: discord.gg/Wx2DVPR