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HYPEGEEK - hypebeasts that love video games. Rustin and Kha are HYPEGEEKS. They are two young entrepreneurs in the esports industry speaking their thoughts on relevant news in the space that relate to all things gaming and the crossover to mainstream popular culture. Explore the niche market that…

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    • Jun 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 113 EPISODES


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    Nintendo Almost Went Bankrupt??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 47:00


    We discuss Logan Paul's Charizard chain, Dillon Attach Price Hypegeek fit check, Mario Party almost bankrupting Nintendo, Valorant hit 14M players in 1 year, mobile Valorant, TSM x FTX crypto, GTA 6 crypto, and Rick and Morty in Fortnite.

    GameStop NFT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 64:38


    We discuss the release of our first NFT, Tiktok kids roasting us, Sentinels winning international major, csgo gambling, crypto gambling, and origins of gaming toxicity.

    Let's Talk About Hot Tub Streamers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 49:06


    We discuss twitch adding the Hot Tub category, Hypegeek fitcheck on Amouranth, Nintendo stake in Seattle Mariners in 92, PS1's betrayal, Roblox fans buying thousands on digital Gucci, and the Uncharted movie.

    We're Beefing With Streamers Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 41:30


    We discuss making money on crypto games, bringing NFTs to gaming, Gucci Roblox, Hypegeek fitcheck on FaZe Swagg, Ninja making $5m in a month.

    Our E3 Predictions (GTA 6?)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 55:12


    We discuss Elon on SNL as Wario, Nintendo selling half a billion handheld consoles, Hypegeek Fitcheck: Cyr, Rocket League x NASCAR, PUBG x McLaren, old school esports, and our E3 2021 predictions.

    PlayStation Cucked Microsoft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 72:38


    We discuss the Epic Games v. Apple Trial, how much money Fortnite made in 2 years, Lebron Fortnite Skin, PlayStation x Discord, esports gyms in Japan, Titscoin, and Pokémon scalpers.

    Your Nintendo Switch Has A Bomb In It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 55:48


    We discuss Rustin's experience at the 100T uno tournament, Jordan Fisher Hypegeek Fit Check, new Warzone trailer, drone advertisements, Miyamoto putting bombs in Nintendo Switches, Virtual Olympics, and more.

    420 Hypegeek Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 56:14


    We discuss Optic Hecz starting a weed company, an update on NFTs in esports, Hypegeek fit check of Tfue, Mortal Kombat and the ESRB, Mobile Gaming, and skincare advertisement in anime.

    Halo Battle Royale?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 48:11


    We discuss the 100T and Tfue NFT outcomes, TSM Myth fit check, Halo Season 6, Halo Battle Royale, Lil Nas X game, Off-White mousepad.

    100 Thieves NFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 42:41


    We discuss Gucci's plan in gaming, JHB Team fit check, 100 Thieves NFT and new collection, The Weeknd's NFT, Super Mario copy selling for 600K, and a Pokemon heist.

    Hollywood Turns to Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 42:02


    We discuss The Weeknd's custom gaming PC, Ghost of Tsushima movie, Rocket League x F1, Rocket League mobile, Hype or Geek: 100T Classify, and Takashi Murakami's NFT.

    Cacti: The Official Gamer Drink

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 41:36


    We taste test Travis Scott's Cacti, Undercover x Evangelion, Demon Slayer Gamer Chair, CWL/OWL canceling live events, NFTs comparison to CSGO skins, and Virgil's potential NFT.

    xQc Hates Braindead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 29:43


    We discuss Travis Scott's new collection and Cacti seltzer, RTFKT x Atari, 100Thieves Jordans, GiGi Hadid's gaming campaign, xQcOW hating on Braindead, and Roblox IPO.

    The Great Hypegeek Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 49:33


    A bit of a different format in this one. We debate everything from cardigans, to RPG games, to League of Legends, and waiting in lines.

    Pokémalone (Post Malone x Pokémon Concert)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 45:03


    We discuss our thoughts on the Post Malone x Pokemon Concert, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl remake and Legends: Arceus. Logan Paul opens two holo zards in a pack opening, FEWO and RTFKT sells $3.1m of NFTs in 5 minutes, Nike VP fired, and Epic Games buying Fall Guys.

    Crypto x Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 36:25


    We discuss Post Malone x Pokemon concert, Pokemon McDonalds Happy Meal, Logan Paul NFTs, and GENIES NFT selling 500k in 10 minutes.

    Balenciaga Game Creator on His Journey in Building a Gaming Empire (ft. Alex Fernandez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 55:41


    This week we have Alex Fernandez of Streamline Media Group here to discuss everything from the creation of the Balenciaga video game to his early journey in the gaming industry. PS. if you're an aspiring entrepreneur wanting to get into the gaming space, you won't want to miss this podcast.

    What the New York Times Thinks a Gamer Looks Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 70:49


    We discuss elon musk's clubhouse, doge coin, Pokemon x Levis, the New York Times article about gamer fashion, TSM leaving fortnite, and 7 11 lan parties.

    Becoming a Pro Gamer (ft. Ahad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 48:44


    We discuss Ahad's (@ahad/@ahadify) journey as an up and coming streamer/pro Valorant player. From his early start streaming Minecraft at 13 years old, to playing with Ninja and Shroud in Valorant, Ahad tells us about the successes and struggles along the way. Listen to learn more about what it takes to become a full-time streamer or pro player.

    How the Head of Talent at Subnation worked with Post Malone & FaZe Clan (ft. Alec Strasmore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 65:13


    Our first guest of Season 3! We got @strasvision to come on the pogcast and talk to us about his journey in esports from touring with Post Malone to working with FaZe Clan. This man is the epotiome of a Hypegeek. We geek out on some Star Wars, collectibles, and learn more about what he's working on at Subnation.

    The Untold Story of Xbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 57:14


    We discuss the Bethesda Indiana Jones teaser, Grefg with the record concurrent viewers, Roblox x Gucci collab, and a history segment of Xbox and how it became the brand we know today.

    Kanye Got Rejected By Nintendo??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 42:33


    Welcome back to SEASON 3 of the HYPEGEEK Podcast. We discuss Kanye being rejected by Nintendo, Pokemon Go collab with Gucci x The North Face, and how much money streamers actually make.

    End of Year Reflection (Season 2 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 43:48


    We discuss our ups and downs of 2020 creating a start-up in esports, as well as our life lessons along the way. Some vulnerable shit right here. Hope it helps anyone out there who can relate!

    Our Complexland Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 51:03


    WE DROPPED A NEW PRODUCT IN COMPLEXLAND. UPCOMING DROP ON FRIDAY AS WELL. We also discuss Cyberpunk, concerts in GTA V, Metal Gear Solid movie, Braindead x Magic the Gathering, and Pokemon furniture.

    Balenciaga Video Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 39:33


    We discuss Balenciaga making a video game for their new collection, Nintendo opening a theme park, Bape x Razer collab (A Gaming Ape), and FaZe x Casio watches.

    WTF is a Gaming Castle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 34:18


    We discuss the NRG Castle, 100T signing 2hype, the launch of Queens Gaming Collective, Fortnite x Houseparty, Epic games new tech with facial expressions, a new James Bond game, and Nintendo shutting down politics in-game.

    Cop or Drop: Travis Scott x Playstation, Xbox x Chinatown Market, Adidas x Spiderman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 34:42


    We discuss Travis Scott x Playstation announcement video, Xbox x Chinatown Market, Adidas x Spiderman, Adidas x Cyberpunk, and Lil Nas concert in Roblox.

    PS5 or Xbox Series X?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 42:10


    We discuss Higround's first press release, Los Angeles Thieves announced, Lando Norris Esports team, PS5 or Xbox, Black Ops Cold War cross title integration, Glitchcon, and T1 protest.

    Bobby Hundreds Copied Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 38:14


    We discuss Rustin's $1000 Pokemon card, LoL Worlds 2020 experience and collaborations, The Hundreds collaboration with Xbox, The Rock x Xbox, the Xbox fridge, Fortnite next gen, Joe Biden's Fortnite creative map, and Super Smash Bros x Fortnite.

    Is J Balvin copying Travis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 32:00


    We discuss 100T purchasing the LA Call of Duty slot, the fact that we were right about Travis x PS5, Pokemon x Bape collab, J Balvin performing in Fortnite, JuJu Smith starting an esports team, and Venn TV raising a Series A.

    The Most Insane Gaming Hotel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 36:26


    We discuss AOC playing Among Us w/ Pokimane, Tiktok star Bella Poarch possibly being scouted by FaZe or 100T, Playstation party chat recording your audio, Optic gaming purchase update, Brooke AB's scary stalking experience, AND Atari gaming hotel being created in Vegas. Go vote.

    Esports Team Pays David Beckham $20M

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 25:59


    We discuss the Apple event that announced League of Legends on mobile, cop or drop on the Ninja Adidas collab, Ninja signing with CAA, more evidence that Travis Scott has something planned with PS5, and David Beckham cashing out on an esports team.

    Nike's First-Ever Esports Ad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 37:12


    We discuss Nike's first esports ad, Hecz buying back Optic Gaming and our predictions on what could happen, Beckham's esports team IPO, Apex Legends cross-platform beta, and Rambo is in Mortal Kombat. Pre-order your Sandstone keyboard @ higround.co!

    Travis Scott Has a Playstation Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 31:15


    We discuss Travis Scott's early access to the Playstation 5 and what that could mean, Lil Baby wanting to make a "gaming team", Blackpink x PUBG, BTS x Fortnite, Warzone on mobile, and a new battle royale called Spellbreak.

    We Launched Higround! (higround.co is live)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 16:57


    Higround is officially live! The Sandstone Founder's Edition Keyboard is now available for purchase at higround.co. Limited units available, grab yours while you can. We discuss our thought process and ideas for the product and how we brought it to life. As well as the struggles we encountered leading up to launch. Kha got COVID???

    We're Launching a New Brand: Our Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 39:17


    We've officially announced our next venture in esports: Higround (@higroundco, higround.co). In this pod we tell you guys our journey in esports leading up to the launch of Higround. Take a peek behind the scenes of what's involved in starting an esports startup. After, we dive into this weeks topics: Ninja back on Twitch, Fortnite digital concert plans, Respawn making gamer gum, Asus collabing with Acronym and IKEA, and Call of Duty esports on PC. Hope you enjoy!

    BAPE & Logic x League of Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 38:33


    Secrets out. We're launching something crazy in the next 2 weeks. Check out higround.co to get early access on what we're dropping (hint: it's the perfect product for Hypegeeks). In this podcast we discuss Xbox Series S leak, Travis Scott and McDonalds collab, Nintendo updates, Logic performing at LCS, BAPE collabing with League, PUMA basketball shoe with Super Mario, and a weed-themed warzone bundle.

    Post Malone vs. FaZe Bronny

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 30:54


    We discuss the Call of Duty Champs weekend overview and drama, Post Malone investing in an esports team, Bronny joining FaZe, teams postponing matches in solidarity to BLM movement, and NVIDIA graphics release details.

    Pusha T and Drake Beefing Through Esports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 29:09


    We discuss the FaZe x AntiSocialSocialClub, 100 Thieves x mschf, Ikea x Animal Crossing, Epic vs Apple updates and how Microsoft is involved, and Pusha T beefing with Drake through csgo teams. Follow us on our NEW social handles @hypegeekpod.

    Will Fortnite Win The War Against Apple?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 33:45


    We discuss the Epic Games vs Apple legal battle, Fall Guys' Twitter strategy, Universal Music Group and Riot Games esports camp, and Faze Clan's Valorant tourney stats.

    Toxic Emotes in Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 38:48


    We discuss Shroud moving back to Twitch, Ninja and Dr. Disrespect stream numbers, 100 Thieves Bred Jersey, Gilette x Animal Crossing unique collab, Twitch Prime rebranding, Rogue Company (new game), FIFA 21 removing toxic celebrations.

    COVID Lan Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 32:19


    We discuss AGN hosting an amateur Call of Duty tourney amidst a pandemic, Ninja going hollywood with his career (and friends?), AOC fighting Army recruitment on Twitch, and Dr. Disrespect updates and what he isn't allowed to do.

    Joe Rogan Hates Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 28:56


    We discuss the Joe Rogan's controversial statement, FaZe Clan partnership w/ verizon, Logic's album release stream numbers on Twitch, Bud Knight, and unreleased Nike Gaming Blazers Mid.

    Logic's Million Dollar Deal w/ Twitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 29:28


    We discuss Logic's retirement and next move in gaming, a review on the 100 Thieves collection drop, FaZe Clan execs making a new team, Dr. Disrespect's interview update, and Microsoft xCloud and Gamepass.

    Rappers, Politicians, and Athletes ARE ALSO GAMERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 24:32


    We discuss all different celebrities playing games, from AOC, to Lebron, To Kid Cudi. We talk about Sony investing $250M in Epic Games, Devlover hosting a digital convention, and the Adidas x Pokemon collab.

    Kanye's Gaming History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 26:15


    We discuss our review on Hyperscape, Discord moving into a new direction with $100M, Kanye playing Sonic, Fortnite x We The People, and Microsoft possibly buying Warner Bros Gaming.

    Twitch Being Sued For What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 31:40


    We discuss Twitch being sued, Dr. Disrespect's disappearance, Donald Trump being banned on Twitch. We also discuss new games coming out: Hyperscape (a new battle royale), a Pokemon MOBA, and the SMITE x Avatar The Last Airbender collab. Lastly, we discuss the Gucci x Fnatic collab.

    Exposing the Esports Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 37:56


    SUPER JUICE PODCAST. We discuss the Mixer merger with Facebook, Mixer racism case, and Twitch streamer's sexual harassment cases. We end the podcast on a lighter note and discuss EA's new announcements including Skate 4.

    Thoughts on PS5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 30:56


    We discuss the PS5 Announcement, Wave VR--a new digital livestream experience, Rocket Leagues new structure, CSGO partnership with a watch company, and Valorant's Ignition Series.

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    Faze Clan Movies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 35:59


    We discuss the new Call of Duty leaks, Gen G and Puma collab, Twitch DMCA outrage, Faze Clan making movies, and Barstool getting into esports.

    Starting Your Own Esports Org ft. Xtra Sly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 61:57


    We are joined with Xtra Gaming's founder to hear his story and journey on what it takes to start your own esports organization. We also discuss Ninja hosting a Fortnite tournament, FaZe Clan's 10 year anniversary and collab w/ Bearbrick, and Riot's integrated marketing partnership with MasterCard.

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