Six On Six - A Rainbow 6 Siege Podcast

Troy and Parker return from their slumber to discuss where they've been, what they've been up to, what they thought of the Manchester Major, and what to expect with the recent balancing changes.

With the Groups announced for the upcoming Charlotte Major, INTERRO is joined by Mag, AceOfPyrite, and Slash to discuss potential outcomes, upsets, and any surprises that may be in store for us! Each member of the show shares their unique perspective(s) on the teams competing at the second international event of the 2022.

The first stage of 2022 is practically complete and the results have been a complete surprise. Good is bad, old is new, red is blue -- everything is upside down! That's good for us though as we spend an hour going over the intriguing results of NAL and the other regional leagues.

Six On Six returns with a new time, date, and format! In the new two hour show filmed once every two weeks, Canadian and INTERRO discuss the 2022 Six Invitational, the ex-Empire roster leaving their org, Demon Veil, and the upcoming year of R6 NAL.

For almost half a decade, Matthew "HotanCold" Stevens has only really known one team. While the landscape of North American Rainbow 6 Siege changed around him, his spot alongside fellow teammates Pojoman and Mint remained as safe as ever. For a while they were NA's longest serving "core" and, despite never bringing home any trophies, were fan favourites in our entire esport. Things began to change after the team signed to DarkZero with Pojoman being the first to fall. Unexpectedly, and quite some time later, HotanCold would be next to depart the team in the spring of 2021. With only a few days to find a new squad, HotanCold moved to Mirage to play alongside and guide a relatively new team. A newly reinvigorated HnC would dominate the NAL that stage, putting up some of the best numbers across both the League and his career. He now finds himself with big shoes to fill as Canadian's permanent replacement on Spacestation Gaming's roster. While he may not actively seek the spotlight like some of his colleagues, HotanCold is as effortlessly charismatic, entertaining, and emotional as ever.

Easily the least productive, least professional, and most chaotic episode of Six On Six yet. Fabian joined INTERRO to discuss their thoughts on the 2021 Six Invitational before a single match was played.

It's an end of an era for Rainbow 6 Siege esports. In the month of March, Canadian and Pengu announced their retirement from competitive R6; Fabian was benched (and intends to retire if he doesn't get bought out); and Sha77e shared that he preferred content creation and streaming over playing. Four incredible careers all seemingly coming to an end. Join us for an emotional episode of Six On Six where each World Champion gets to share stories about their journey, their decision, and their future.

If you play Rainbow 6 then you've probably heard of Macie Jay. Seriously, Macie's list of accomplishments borders on absurd: among the highest follower and subscriber numbers on Twitch, Twitter, and Youtube; not just one but two in-game charms; recognized as R6's first ever MVP at the 2020 Six Invitational; the most kills of any R6 player ever... the list goes on and on. On top of being one of R6's largest streamers and youtubers, Macie Jay helped lay the groundwork for all future content creators. An outstanding person, a role model to those in our scene, and a great community ambassador are just some of the reasons why Macie Jay is one of Rainbow 6's most beloved figures. Never shy to share his unique perspective on the game, Macie spends a few hours with us discussing the state of the game and his place within in it.

With the 2021 Six Invitational fast approaching, Six On Six brings you a star-studded episode with outspoken and knowledgeable guests from each of the major regions. Legendary Brazilian caster Meligeni joins returning guests Dizzle, Fabian, and Supr for an insightful 3 hour show that touches on all the teams attending; the format of SI; expectations for each team; and a variety of other topics.

Rainbow 6 Siege has its fair share of personalities but few court controversy the way that Seth "Supr" Hoffman does. Deliberate or not, Supr always finds himself in the middle of conflict - much to the delight of drama fiends within Rainbow 6. Always outspoken, Supr has made a name for himself by taking on rumours, lies, other players, and decisions made in the Rainbow 6 esport scene. His role as a villain has earned him many enemies but that doesn't seem to trouble Supr one bit. We'd always planned on bringing him on the show but couldn't have asked for better timing: just days prior to the filming of this episode, rumours swirled about the Soniqs dropping their entire roster. Well, everyone but Supr. The last man standing on the sQ roster, Supr joins us to discuss the reasoning behind the roster changes alongside a variety of topics ranging from his persona, competitive history, and the sustainability of Rainbow 6 esports.

Justin "Lycan" Woods has seen it all. From the earliest days of R6 action, roster drama, constant issues with tourney organizers, and a successful transition to coach, there hasn't been something Lycan has missed out on. Though he may no longer play, Lycan's history as a player is fascinating and full of interesting stories about many veterans of the North American Rainbow 6 scene. Since his move to coaching in early 2018, Lycan has earned high praise from his teammates and opponents. A calming, sensible, mature presence combined with a sharp understanding of the game make him one of the best in the community at what he does. A recent World Champion, Spacestation prevailed under his leadership at the 2020 Six Invitational to win the event and hoist the coveted hammer. Considered by many to be the Rainbow 6 Dad, Lycan also dives into his personal life and how he feels we, as a scene, can hold ourselves to higher standards. It's always a pleasure to speak with Lycan and this episode was no exception.

If you follow the Rainbow 6 Siege community on twitter then you've probably heard of Jacob "Suzaku" Faberman. While Suzaku may be most well-known for his hilarious twitter content, there's far more to him and the insight he has on every facet of our scene. Candid, outspoken, and always funny, Suzaku's perspective is vastly different than the perspectives of all the guests before him. Whether it be from his close personal friendships with numerous professional players to his brief run in Challenger League on the infamous Adventure Force team, Suzaku spends many hours humorously dissecting our community while giving his thoughts on where we've been and where we're headed.

There's no question that Niclas "Pengu" Mouritzen is Rainbow 6 Siege's biggest star. The 23 year old Dane has by far and away the most impressive résumé of anyone in professional Siege. 4 Pro League Championships; 2 Six Invitational World Championships; 1 Major Championship; half a dozen National titles; 200,000 twitter followers, 600,000 Youtube subscribers; nearly 1 million Twitch followers; his own in-game charm; #1 in money earned/won as a competitor; featured in a handful of documentaries, and so on. The journey to the top wasn't without its fair share of drama, though. Over the years, Pengu has found himself in hot water for comments he has made about other players, teams, and companies. As the game and scene have grown, so too has Pengu and while he is still as brash and outspoken as ever, he has made a dedicated effort to be more of an ambassador for our esport. The longest Six On Six yet, Pengu goes into G2's recent struggles, his thoughts on the utility-dump meta, the drama with Shaiiko, and so much more. 

Rainbow 6 Siege's UK scene has produced many big names over the years yet Matthew "meepeY" Sharples stands out as one of the biggest. Although his entry into competitive gaming was somewhat reluctant, meepeY found early success in the EU community, climbing the ranks and competing on some of Europe's top teams. No stranger to setback and heartbreak, meepeY and his teams have always found a way to bounce back, conquering their next set of challenges with a ferociousness that few other teams could match. Despite having strong performances on LAN, meepeY's luck would run out on the eve of the EU League with Team Secret failing to qualify. Thankfully for meepeY his knowledge of the game and his strong leadership skills allowed him to make a graceful transition to coach. He now sits behind the bench guiding North America's eUnited squad. Always a pleasure to chat with given his insight into our scene, meepeY is undoubtedly one of our finest guests.

There's no question that Ghassan "Milosh" Finge is one of the hardest working broadcasters in Rainbow 6 Esports. Uniquely prepared for Rainbow 6 from his time spent as Battlefield commentator, Milosh's road to R6 caster was long and often fraught with challenges. He persisted, though, and became a full-time member of casting team in early 2018. Since then, Milosh has appeared at every major R6 LAN event, originally as a caster but more recently as a host. Swapping to hosting has allowed Milosh to flourish in his role and become Rainbow 6 Siege's main host for all events. One of the most interesting and insightful characters in R6, Milosh shares many stories with us over the course of 3 hours.

Rafael "Mav" Loureiro is one of Brazil's most legendary players across both Battlefield and Rainbow 6 Siege. Few players have gone pro in multiple FPS titles so Mav is among an elite group. One of Brazil's most respected players, Mav also has the distinction of having spent most of his R6 career with the same team - Fontt/FaZe Clan. Despite his teams always dominating within Brazil, Mav struggled to find success internationally. After a long run of respectable finishes, Mav was removed from the FaZe Clan roster and has joined Team Liquid as a coach/analyst/6th player. While we're sad to see Mav step away from being an active competitor we're excited to see what he does next. LATAM is an amazing region that is often overlooked or ignored by most English-speaking R6 fans. We hope this podcast helps to highlight an incredible region in R6 esports.

Not known for spending much time in the spotlight, Aleksi "UUNO" Työppönen has quietly amassed a big following as one of the top Finnish players in Rainbow 6 Siege. The pressure was on for UUNO the moment he stepped foot in R6 esports, making his debut at the 2018 Six Invitational on the legendary ENCE roster. It wasn't an easy entry for UUNO as ENCE got knocked out of SI2018 by regional rivals PENTA and would then be relegated from Pro League the next season. Despite some setbacks in his early career, UUNO (and ENCE) would get redemption by qualifying for Pro League once more...only for UUNO to seek greener pastures. After a relatively short stint on LeStream, G2 came for yet another ENCE alumni and the rest is history. UUNO is now one of the core members of G2 and has grown into a leadership role over that time. We were fortunate to get an in-depth interview about UUNO's experiences starting out on PS4, battling his way to the top of Pro League, and the struggles that come from a fan base as large and as vocal as G2's.

Davide "FoxA" Bucci and Matthew "Achieved" Solomon have been around the North American professional scene since the beginning yet traveled very different paths on their way to the top. For FoxA it was immediate success followed by a brief period in the wilderness before returning to one of the best teams in the region. On Achieved's end, he spent many seasons grinding through Challenger League before his hard work paid off, finally landing a spot in Pro League then getting picked up by TSM a season later. Six On Six is lucky to have two experienced and talented players join us for our 12th episode as we look back on the NA Major and first stage of the NA League.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a harder working content creator within Rainbow 6 Siege than Get Flanked. Over the past 5+ years, Get Flanked has established himself as one of the most prominent educational R6 Youtubers with his insightful videos, constant suggestions, and his fabled Pro And The Potato series. As of late, Get Flanked joined DarkZero as one of their premier content creators and has pushed into podcasting with one of the most watched podcasts in R6: Logic Bomb. Never afraid to share his opinions, even if it means getting dunked on via Twitter, Get Flanked brings a valuable perspective and mature presence to Siege that few could match.

Michael "KiXSTAr" Stockley is one of the most well-known and beloved figures in all of Rainbow 6 Siege with a career spanning professional competition, content creation, and casting. Never afraid to speak his mind, KiX joins Six On Six to discuss a host of topics relating to his career as a player, his time teaming with Canadian, and how he struggled with leaving competitive play. KiX also gives valuable insight into his time spent casting with a wide variety of partners and how the game has changed over its 5+ years of development. Buckle up for a long Six On Six with one of the voices of Rainbow 6 Siege esports.

Jack "Doki" Roberston has the distinction of being the only Scottish player in Rainbow 6 esports. Notorious for his outspokenness on twitter and on his personal stream, Doki's reputation would eventually catch up with him as he found himself banned from competitive play in late 2019. Despite uncertainty about his future, Doki decided to keep his head down and prove that he had grown as a person and as a player. Establishing a large viewership on Twitch while being open about the missteps he'd made in the past, Doki returned to NaVi's starting roster after his 6 month ban ended. Troy and Parker sit down with one of EU's most talked about players to discuss the state of EU League, the road to redemption, and NaVi's recent struggles.

Dylan "Bosco" Bosco is one of the most well-known and respected players in all of Rainbow 6 Siege esports. Bosco's journey is incredibly unique: from winning the first Six Invitational with Elevate on Xbox, transitioning to PC, being relegated at the end of 2018, to winning his second World Championship with Spacestation at the 20202 Six Invitational all while completing a degree in Engineering. It's quite the story. Join us for a 3 hour discussion with the only player to win a World Championship on Xbox and PC - we promise you'll enjoy it!

After five straight episodes with guest appearances, Six On Six goes back to basics as Troy and Parker go guest-less for Episode 7. Join the two hosts as they go over the nuances of the newly reworked Oregon; the current state of the meta; Merc (from TSM) taking a break from social media due to toxic fans; their thoughts on EUL casting talent; and various other twitter drama.

Welcome to our first supersized episode of Six On Six! We decided to bring on 4 of the best coaches in all of Rainbow 6 Siege for a special Six on Six On Six! Our sixth episode unites top coaches from each of the 4 major regions of professional Siege to give valuable insight into how they view the game. Dizzle (from Fnatic), Shas (from G2), Twister (from Furia, formerly NiP and FaZe), and Pojoman (from TSM, formerly DZ) have a wealth of knowledge and experience that they shared over the course of 3 hours. From how they got their start coaching, to dealing with problematic players, to the way coaching has changed over the years -- we were extremely fortunate to get to spend time with some brilliant minds behind some of the best teams in Siege.

One of the most recognizable women in all of esports, Lauren "Goddess" Williams has accomplished more in Rainbow 6 Siege than almost anybody else. A 3-time professional player and Dreamhack champion, Goddess has been involved in the Siege scene for half a decade now, earning her stripes on Xbox before making the leap to PC. While Goddess may have retired, she remains active within the community as a streamer and employee of the Susquehanna Soniqs. Join us for our longest episode yet as Goddess shares her experiences a woman in a male-dominated industry; her time spent captaining one of the longest-running teams in North America; and how every esport can do more to help elevate women by challenging sexism within gaming.

While the Asian Pacific region of Rainbow 6 Siege may fly under the radar for most fans, Etienne "Mag" Rousseau is a name that even casual viewers will recognize. The energetic and athletic Australian captain of Fnatic's team Mag joins us for our fourth episode to shed light on a region that has made leaps and bounds over the past couple years. We discuss the struggles of competing in a new region; the challenges that Australia-New Zealand teams face being so geographically isolated from the rest of the world; how the newly amalgamated APAC North league will help the region grow; and you better believe we bring up one of the most infamous upsets in all of Rainbow 6 Siege history: the Fnatic vs Evil Geniuses match from Pro League Finals in Rio. 

Kevin "Easilyy" Skokowski has long been one of the most charismatic figures in North America's pro Rainbow 6 scene so we're delighted to welcome him onto our third episode of Six On Six. Ride along as Canadian, INTERRO, and Easilyy discuss the differences between Ranked and Pro play; how teams spot potential in young/unproven players; the fabled SI, Paris, and Raleigh Major group casts; and more!

For our second episode we're joined by Fabian "Fabian" Hällsten - one of the most decorated and infamous men in all of Rainbow 6 Siege. 2 World Championships, 3 Season Championships, 1 Major Championship, and a handful of other awards give Fabian the distinction of being one of Siege's most successful players ever. Beyond his achievements in-game, Fabian is equally recognizable as being one of the most outspoken, brash, and notorious figures in the community, never failing to share his opinion on whichever topic is being discussed. Over the course of 2 hours, Fabian shares details of his time on PENTA, G2, and Vitality; his views on in-game leadership and how he has excelled and/or stumbled in that area; the impact that his teammates and coaching staff had on him as both a leader and player; his role as a villain within the Rainbow 6 Siege esports scene; and the legacy he's left behind over the past four years. 

Welcome to the debut episode of Six On Six, a podcast focused on competitive and professional play within Rainbow 6 Siege. Six On Six is a weekly show hosted by esports commentator Parker "INTERRO" Mackay and professional player Troy "Canadian" Jaroslawki where discussions span a variety of topics, from balancing changes to roster moves, pro play to content creation, and much more. Episode 1 "Operation New Wave" takes aim at Rainbow 6 Siege's upcoming season Operation Steel Wave. Parker and Troy spend a few hours detailing the newest Operators, changes to existing Ops, balancing ideas, and the new regionalization of the professional Rainbow 6 Siege scene.