Podcast appearances and mentions of frankie ward

In a Boxing Day special, Anita Rani celebrates a favourite Christmas activity: puzzles and games.Anita hears from Leslie Scott, the woman who invented Jenga, and steps into the world of crosswords and general knowledge quizzes with Kate Mepham, setter for the Daily Telegraph.She pays tribute to Agatha Christie, the woman behind the most famous puzzles ever written, with novelist and essayist John Lanchester, and host of the Shedunnit podcast, Caroline Crampton.Anne Corbett, professor in dementia research at the University of Exeter, explains the role games can play in the battle to keep our minds fit and healthy.And Anita dives into gaming with Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, one of the bestselling novels of recent years: a love story set in the world of video games. Eimear Noone, the composer behind World of Warcraft and the first woman to conduct at the Oscars, explains how video game soundtracks come together, while Frankie Ward, Esports host and journalist, has tips on the best games to play while breastfeeding.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Hannah Sander

Pavel Durov, the CEO of messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in France. For an executive of a big social media company to face a criminal enquiry is highly unusual. Mike Isaac, Tech Correspondent of The New York Times and Steve Rosenberg, Russia Editor for BBC News discuss the case. The Onion, the satirical news website, is relaunching a print edition. Its editor, Chad Nackers, explains the appeal of a traditional newspaper. A Chinese produced video game, Black Myth: Wukong, has become one of the most successful launches ever. Keza McDonald, Games Editor at The Guardian and Frankie Ward, e-sports host and broadcaster discuss this - and other gaming news. Presenter: Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

After the detention in France of Pavel Durov, owner of the controversial Telegram app, we explore what the first arrest of a social media boss means for content regulation and freedom of speech. As a new parliamentary term begins, we find out how the new Labour government is managing the media. Also in the programme, there's a new Chinese computer game which is breaking records – and revealing details of how the gaming industry is evolving. Plus, satirical outlet The Onion is returning to print. We find out why.Guests: Mike Isaac, Tech Correspondent, The New York Times; Steve Rosenberg, Russia Editor, BBC News; Matt Chorley, Presenter, BBC Radio 5 Live; Eleanor Langford, Political Reporter, The i; Keza MacDonald, Games Editor, The Guardian; Frankie Ward, eSports broadcaster; Chad Nackers, Editor, The Onion Presenter: Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

This episode is with the magnificent Frankie Ward!

How did we get from the end of series 7 to the 2021 reboot? And how did that reboot get made? Let's find out with the help of commentator and all-round good egg, Frankie Ward.Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everybody! Thank you for subscribing and supporting me. I'm posting this episode to announce my latest project a general gaming podcast called Dream Games Studios. I'd love if you can support by listening and sharing. It won't be on this feed, so you'll need to head to another link. Jared 'Nomad' Bajina and I run a wonderous game studio, with all the best programmers, level designers and artists and an unlimited budget - but we've just got no ideas for games! Every week we invite a special guest in to tell them all about the game they've always wanted to play. The first episode with with DOTA Stalwart Sir Action Slacks, but we've got upcoming episodes with Glenn Moore, Frankie Ward, Albino, Tsunami, Tom Brewster and more! Can be found here: Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dream-game-studios/id1643691662 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LixBUxEc6yUDUP0ELC8yK Acast: https://shows.acast.com/dream-game-studios

Welcome to another fantastic edition of The Way They Were! This week's guest is Esports and gaming presenter, Frankie Ward and my, my, did she bring the goods or WHAT? We get to reminisce about the romance between what are arguably the ultimate millennials, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, although it's pretty clear that Chantal, Grainne and Frankie are particularly enamoured with one member of this couple in particular...Emma, if you're listening, CALL US! 

Big up mum with the brand new series of GamesMaster and our biggest episode EVER! Shanghaid speedruns Super Mario 3D world, Ems and Gabby attempt to survive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Snoochie Shy takes on Little Lad Larry on Splatoon 2, Sam Tuff looks to get a perfect score on Beat Sabre, and gaming legends Ketchup & Mustard battle it to the death/friendship on Mortal Kombat 11.Plus, Rab reviews Cruisin' Blast on Switch, the C-O-L-L-E-A-G-U-E-S road test Can't Drive This, and Rab gives Grado a crash course in adaptive music using Untitled Goose Game.Not only that, but we're joined by Ketchup & Mustard to talk about their time on the new series, as well as lead commentator Frankie Ward to talk about how she got involved in the show.1:22:36 - Ketchup & Mustard interview2:07:02 - Frankie Ward interviewGet next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Team Brutality founder, Counter-Strike and VALORANT pro Ankit “V3nom” Panth chats to host Frankie Ward about his love for gaming and his journey into esports in the latest episode of Save Your Game. Now known as one of the most iconic esports figures in India, V3nom recalls how his journey into gaming had an unlikely origin - pinball on his dad's office computer. A love affair with Counter-Strike led him to become a regular at a gaming cafe until he could afford his first computer aged 21, while he also recalls how he struggled to attend his first competitive LAN experience that truly kick-started his career. Unsurprisingly, Counter-Strike nailed the top spot on his list of games, while the iconic football series FIFA earned a spot for helping him keep in touch with his family. VALORANT which V3nom is transitioning to with M42 esports has quickly become an esports giant, and takes the third spot in his saved games.Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear about season two. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

Tekken pro for Equinox Gaming, Jeannail “Cuddle_Core” Carter chats to Frankie Ward about her passion for gaming, and the lifelong memory of the shared love of gaming with her dad in the latest episode. Known as a fighting game pro, Cuddle_Core reflects on representing Black excellence in gaming, and the multiple games that signify the best moments in her life starting with Norse mythology focused, action-adventure game, God of War 4. Cuddle_Core's second entry on her list is the popular survival horror game Resident Evil 2, and concluding her list is the classic supernatural action-adventure Devil May Cry, a game regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time.Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear the latest episodes. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

Chatting to Frankie Ward, PSG esports pro and Qatari footballer Ahmed Al Meghessib reveals his passion for football, and the fond memory of his mum buying his first Xbox to support his budding esports career. With various games symbolising lifelong memories, Ahmed chooses the distinguished FIFA franchise, specifically FIFA 16 as his first game entry. Highlighting his interest in multiplayer games, 2009's first-person shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the second entry in Ahmed's list, with Respawn Entertainment's free-to-play battle-royale hero shooter game Apex Legends concluding his ultimate list. Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear the latest episodes. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

Opening up to host Frankie Ward, streamer and speedrunner, David “GrandPooBear” Hunt, unveils his love for gaming from childhood memories playing his first console at two, to becoming one of the most recognised Super Mario Maker creators. Discussing his nostalgia for Nintendo, GrandPooBear reveals the beloved Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as the first game entry on his list, followed by one of the greatest games of all time, popular platformer Super Mario Brothers 3, which gave him some of his best career highlights. Spelunky 2, the 2020 sequel to Spelunky is the final game to round up GrandPooBear's top three choices.Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear the latest episodes. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

Frankie Ward chats to Co-Founder and CEO of US based esports organisation Cloud9, Jack Etienne, who opens up about the games that impacted his life the most from childhood to adulthood. Beginning with Riot's auto-battler Teamfight Tactics, Jack also reveals the inclusion of popular esports title League of Legends in his top three list, which represents his exceptional career in esports, as well as DragonRealms, a classic medieval fantasy MUD game to conclude. Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear the latest episodes. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

Frankie Ward chats to industry figure and CEO of T1, Joe Marsh, who shares exclusive stories from his career so far and reveals the games that shaped his life.Beginning with Nintendo's classic Goldeneye, he also discusses his love for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - and why Netflix should be interested - and VALORANT also features on Joe's list representing both professional career highlights and family bonding too.Can you guess the first game Joe completed without any cheats?Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear the latest episodes. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

Frankie Ward is an Esports presenter, gaming and podcast host. She is best known for hosting the likes of Ginx TV's The Bridge, CSGO and the PC Gaming show at E3. Frankie has become a staple of the Counter-Strike scene and continues to have a presence in other Esports such as League of Legends and Call of Duty. She is also the host of the Red Bull gaming podcast, Save Your Game. Bringing humour and wit as well as a real passion for the industry, Frankie's outlook is that now Esports is a serious business we can start to have fun with it! In the episode Frankie delves into the moments in her life and career that have really shaped her and got her to where she is today. She discusses the importance of timing and also making sure you have set yourself up, so you are ready for opportunities when they are presented to you. We chat about how Frankie got into the world of Esports and made her dream into a reality, as well as how her life might have looked if she hadn't taken some opportunities and advice. @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @getfrankgames

Frankie Ward chats to Australian TV host, author and video game critic Stephanie “Hex” Bendixsen. The Back Pocket presenter talks about her love-affair with games, which started with a fascination for Lens More, an incredible online text-based fantasy RPG that helped Hex through her early social struggles. Sci-fi shooter Destiny gets the nod, while The Last of Us (which gets a world-first comparison to Pixar's Up) also features in Hex's eclectic list!Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear the latest episodes. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

Today's guest is Zoe Blaskey.Zoe is the founder of Motherkind, a self empowerment platform for modern mums. Through Motherkind, Zoe coaches mothers of all backgrounds from Global CEO's to full time moms on how to navigate the huge challenges of modern motherhood.Zoe hosts the Motherkind Podcast, which is the UK's number one family podcast on iTunes and speaks every week to world leading experts on a range of topics from self care, mental health, career, nutrition and parenting. The Telegraph celebrated the podcast as 'the antidote to the toxic perfectionism of modern motherhood'.In Part 1, listen as we discuss:The anxiety and perfectionism of being a new mom.The inner changes of becoming a mom or dad are so discombobulating.Why it's okay to not feel overwhelming love when your child is born.Matrescence, the pruning process of becoming a mother.How we learn our parenting from our parents.Why moms need coaching.The effects of having kids on your relationship.The ten minute, ultra honest check in with your partner.People should take the decision to have kids more seriously.Nobody really feels ready to have kids.Facebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.com/podcastConnect with Frankie Ward on Instagram at @motherkind_zoe  and her website, motherkind.coDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappyMy new book, Scary Smart, is releasing September 30. Pre-order your copy here.

This is Part 2 of my talk with Zoe Blaskey.Zoe is the founder of Motherkind, a self empowerment platform for modern mums. Through Motherkind, Zoe coaches mothers of all backgrounds from Global CEO's to full time moms on how to navigate the huge challenges of modern motherhood.Zoe hosts the Motherkind Podcast, which is the UK's number one family podcast on iTunes and speaks every week to world leading experts on a range of topics from self care, mental health, career, nutrition and parenting. The Telegraph celebrated the podcast as 'the antidote to the toxic perfectionism of modern motherhood'.In Part 2, listen as we discuss:Zoe's favorite discoveries and thinkers on parenthood.Underneath the perfectionism is a yearning for love.How can you be more present knowing what your child really needs?Unconditional love and role reversal, my personal favorite parenting tools.Children come to us whole, and we can learn just as much from them.We are not responsible for children's personalities, only for not spoiling them.We shouldn't smooth over the challenges of our kids.Building our kids' physical and emotional resilience.How many of us still want to please our parents even into old age.Focus on raising yourself, too!Facebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.com/podcastConnect with Frankie Ward on Instagram at @motherkind_zoe  and her website, motherkind.coDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappyMy new book, Scary Smart, is releasing September 30. Pre-order your copy here.

Today's guest is award-winning host, Frankie Ward, who has become an icon in the gaming industry. On stage at all the industry's most popular events, she is a key figure in the reporting, interviewing and hosting of Esports events. With an experienced career history in the media, Frankie gained a passion for Esports after producing the BBC's coverage of the 2015 League of Legends Quarterfinals and decided she wanted to follow that path. Prior to venturing into eSports Frankie spent ten years in producing and content roles.With a bubbly personality, Frankie has become an event favourite. Along with her live hosting experience, Frankie has also had great success on YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram. To respond to fan demand, Frankie hosts her own popular podcast called ‘My Life In Pixels' in which she discusses her life both inside and out of eSports.You may know already I'm a huge gamer, so I really enjoyed this talk. It's also a fantastic crash course in following your dreams.Listen as we discuss:What are Esports?The strategy and teamwork that goes into gaming validates it as a sport.Frankie's gaming habits and the frustrated life of a PC gamer.Being a woman gamer and why we need more of them.How Frankie stumbled into her life as an eSports icon after aspiring to be an Egyptologist.How do you actually get the job  of your dreams? Don't burn bridges.Why difficult often leads to amazing.Does Frankie need to change her persona in the male dominated world of gaming?My own gaming habits.Is Frankie's fiancée a gamer?Facebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.com/podcastConnect with Frankie Ward on Instagram at @getfrankgames, Twitter @frankieward,  and her website, getfrank.co.ukDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappyMy new book, Scary Smart, is releasing September 30. Pre-order your copy here.

FIFA icon Msdossary joins Frankie Ward to discuss favourite games, representing Saudi Arabia globally, and his meteoric rise from casual gamer to world champion a year after his professional debut.Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear the latest episodes. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

FIFA pro Ryan Pessoa opens up to Frankie Ward about his favourite games, representing Man City as an Arsenal fan, and his journey from playing at after school club to competing on the world stage.Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear the latest episodes. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

In the very first episode of Save your Game - the Red Bull Gaming Podcast, Frankie Ward chats to esports legend, Founder and CEO of G2 Esports, Carlos ‘ocelote' Rodgriguez. As well as providing never-before-heard stories from his illustrious career, Carlos shares the games that have had the biggest impact on him personally and professionally, and some of them may surprise you.Make sure you hit follow to be the first to hear the latest episodes. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

Save your Game - The Red Bull Gaming Podcast, hosted by Frankie Ward, is a brand new concept challenging the most celebrated personalities in the industry to explore the games that shaped their lives, but only one can be immortalised as their ‘save game.' Launching on June 17th, the first episode will kick off with Carlos ‘ocelote' Rodriguez, G2 Esports Founder and CEO, who shares the games that changed his life, and world-first insights into his incredible career. As a former elite League of Legends pro player, Rodriguez built a name for himself as a mid laner playing for SK Gaming until he founded G2 Esports in 2013. To stay up to date with all Save your Game news, visit https://www.redbull.com/saveyourgame.

In this week's episode we to talk to the awesome Esports and gaming host Frankie Ward. Frankie is also the host of 'Save Your Game' - the new Red Bull Gaming podcast.

You'll know her from any number of esports broadcast presentations, but now she's partnering with Red Bull to bring you a podcast that will delve into the games that made the people you watch play, commentate, or create anything related to games, from industry insiders and more, you'll want to tune into Frankie's new show 'Save Your Game' - the Red Bull Gaming podcast, launching next month which will be available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show from Times Square. This week's guest was Dancing with the Stars own, Alan Bersten. (https://youtu.be/H2OBkNLYAaw) If you are interested in being a sponsor for the Esports Minute, Esports Network Podcast, College Esports QuickTake or The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by emailing mthimmig@esportznetwork.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe, it helps us out a ton! For daily esports news, check out the Esports Minute (https://esportsminute.fireside.fm/). If you're interested in learning about college esports check out the College Esports QuickTake (https://esportzcollegequicktakecom.fireside.fm/). Follow Kevin on Twitter @Correa24 (https://twitter.com/Correa24) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EsportzNetwork) @EsportzNetwork Or visit our website esportznetwork.com (https://www.esportznetwork.com/) for updates on what's to come! Special Guest: Frankie Ward.

Frankie burst onto the e-sports scene only a few years ago, but in that time she has made herself one of the best hosts/interviewers in the industry. Was really excited to talk with her, as her background is a lot more "technical" than other e-sports talent. We discuss her time working for the BBC, how she got into on-camera work coming from a production role, and how she elevates interviews from just "the necessary thing" to something that can be the highlight of the tournament.Find the video version here -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtFpYy1JMAYFollow the Caster Calls Twitter account - https://www.twitter.com/castercallsConsider supporting the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/zombiegrubSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zombiegrub)

'Save Your Game - the Red Bull Gaming Podcast' hosted by Frankie Ward is coming very soon...For more head to http://redbull.com/games

Dota 2 Interview Podcast This week's episode is with world class esports broadcaster, Frankie Ward. Position Six Theme song written by the wonderful Chin Tee, with whom I do my other podcast - Faking Lit - @user-808275797 Production help from the brilliant Duncan Wardlaw - twitter.com/Duncan_Wardlaw If you'd like to you can donate to the Podcast Patreon Campaign here - www.patreon.com/positionsix and you can do a one time tip, here: ko-fi.com/mrbigjams You can follow me on twitter at twitter.com/danieloffen and join the position six discord channel at discord.gg/wfRjVn

Frankie Ward chats to Jarosław "pashaBiceps" Jarząbkowski for a special final episode of season two, which was originally recorded on 14th August 2020 for YouTube and can be watched here: https://youtu.be/q5u6ChzkuFk Special thanks go to Frankie and Pasha's sponsor OMEN for arranging and supporting this episode of the podcast. PaschaBiceps on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pashabiceps/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/paszaBiceps Watch Pasha live on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/pashabiceps And for Frankie twitter.com/FrankieWard Instagram.com/getfrankgames twitch.tv/frankie

The Rainbow 6 Seige caster chats to Frankie Ward about his unusual name, becoming a caster, studying politics, making a break in esports, turning 30 and much more. Follow Interro on Twitter Instagram Twitch

Ryan Horton became one of the go-to Overwatch YouTubers alongside his channel partner Mysca back when the game was still in beta testing. He talks to Frankie Ward about what made the game so appealing, where he thinks about Overwatch 2 and why VALORANT is the future of his YouTube content output.   Check out Ryan's YouTube Channel HITSCAN Follow HITSCAN on Twitter Follow Ryan on Twitter

Vince Hill has been casting CS:GO for several years and is a familiar voice to those who follow the esport. Frankie Ward talks to the commentator about growing up in a miltary family, making his start in esports and welfare for on screen talent in the industry. Follow Vince on Twitter Watch Vince on Twitch Episode image by Stephanie ''Vexanie'' Lindgren for DreamHack.

Froskurinn is one of the most established faces in League of Legends esports, who also uses her platform to talk about equal rights and diversity. She talks to Frankie Ward about how videogames played a key part in her upbringing, her start in League of Legends coaching, and what it's really like to live with fellow LEC talent Vedius in Berlin.   Follow Frosk on Twitter Check out her Instagram Watch her on Twitch    

Marissa Roberto is a Canadian presenter who, as she explains to Frankie Ward, hustled her way into her first hosting role and has gone from strength to strength ever since. She chats about going from gaming in her small hometown to a much bigger one, dipping her toe into CS:GO, and her current role as the host of Digital Sports Centre on TSN (The Sports Network).   In the wake of the revelations of harassment in the gaming industry, this podcast discusses d*ck pics for the first time. You have been warned...   Find out more about Marissa: Follow her on Instagram Tweet her

Miles Ross is from a family with an background in producing some of the most entertaining shows on the planet. The caster speaks to Frankie Ward about his background competing in Halo and getting his unexpected start as broadcast talent. Catch up with Miles on Twitter Check out his Instagram Watch him live on Twitch Enjoying the podcast? Please subscribe and leave a review if you're so inclined! You can also suggest guests to Frankie on Twitter.

One of the oldest media brands in the world, The Times, is now running a radio station. Meanwhile, one of the world's newest - Twitch, the video game streaming platform owned by Amazon - is facing a crisis caused by old-fashioned misogyny. Amol Rajan is joined by Tim Levell, Programme Director of Times Radio, Miranda Sawyer, radio critic of The Observer, Frankie Ward, esports host and Twitch streamer, Cecilia D'Anastasio, journalist at Wired, and Chris Stokel-Walker, freelance journalist. Studio engineer: Tim Heffer Producer: Richard Hooper

In today's episode of Drunk Women Solving Crime, eSports presenter Frankie Ward jumps on the conference call to flex her sleuthing guns. She shares the time she was recipient of a birthday crime; which is bad enough in itself, but you could argue the real crime occurred 6 months later, thanks to an aspiring clown.Speaking of circuses, this week's main crime is a riot of political espionage, assassination and some stunning last words...oh and Catie does a rap, which she can TOTALLY pull off. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gaming presenter Frankie Ward (@frankieward) meets some of the biggest names in pro gaming, discussing their careers and and hears the extremes some have gone to in the hunt for gaming greatness. Featuring conversations with Fnatic Founder Sam Matthews, Fernando 'Fer' Alvarenga (MIBR), Raymond 'KaSing' Tsang (EXCEL Esports) and fellow CSGO pro Peter 'Dupreeh' Rasmussen. Original Pilot Material is a podcast from BBC The Social, giving a platform to the next generation of podcast and audio talent, telling stories and investigating the issues that matter to them the most. This series (our third!) is all about gaming, if you enjoyed this check out some other episodes in this series and other areas of life in our previous two series, and you might just find your new favourite story-teller. This episode was written and presented by Frankie Ward Produced by Ally McCrae & Ross Semple & Jordan Middler Senior Producers are Kirsty Drain & Paul McFadyen Exec Producer is Anthony Browne Original Pilot Material is a podcast for BBC Sounds from the team behind BBC The Social, the award winning new talent platform from BBC Scotland. Live in the UK and want to pitch an idea? originalpilotmaterial.thesocial@bbc.co.uk

This week I’m really excited to be talking with Frankie Ward who’s a freelance presenter working in gaming and e-sports. Frankie has had a really intense road leading up to her current position and in this episode we discuss what it takes to succeed in her role,  how to battle negativity, and how to best prepare for the different aspects of the job.

Not all gamers are esports fans, but it’s worth paying attention to this particular segment of gaming fandom. Here are just a few reasons why: – 2019 was a milestone year for global esports. The global esports economy surpassed $1 billion this past year, a year-over-year growth of +26.7%, notes Newzoo’s 2019 Global Esports Market Report. – The total esports audience is staggering. Comprised of both esports enthusiasts and occasional viewers, the esports audience currently totals 454 million and is projected to grow to 645 million by 2022, according to Newzoo. – Investment in esports is surging. According to the 2019 Esports Survey of esports and traditional sports professionals, nearly half of respondents (47%) expect an increase in esports investment over the next year. To gain insight into the esports audience, we spoke to esports host and presenter Frankie Ward. She has hosted and covered events such as the ESL Hearthstone Premiership Final, the PC Gaming Show at E3, and the ESL Intel Extreme Masters CS:GO Major Championship. Previously, she was a producer at Twitch and now streams on the platform as a Twitch partner. But her talents don’t stop there: In her spare time, Frankie streams on her Twitch channel and produces and presents the interview podcast My Life in Pixels. Like what you see? Subscribe to our newsletter and podcast. Here are highlights from the conversation, edited for clarity. Esports are more welcoming than you’d think “As esports fans, we're kind of responsible for educating others and getting them involved. We should be trying to make our community bigger. There is a ring-fencing aspect to it. Sometimes it's a bit like when you have your favorite band and suddenly everyone else discovers them, and you're just like, ‘No, you're not a real fan. I am.’ There is that problem, which is why I was terrified of starting Counter-Strike in the first place. But then I got in, and it became a dream. So we do need to be more welcoming to new people and show them what it's all about, which is why I'm always trying to encourage people to go to live events.” Esports spectatorship is different than traditional sports fandom “The audience wants to emulate their heroes because they're the same age as them. I was interviewing a 17-year-old onstage, and he went to the same tournament in 2016 and watched in the audience. These kids actually watch these sports knowing that they could one day be up there playing alongside or against their heroes. And I don't think that's the same in football. In football, if you don't start when you're six years old and get spotted by a talent scout early, you're not going to do it. So the best you can do is eat a Pukka Pie and drink some beer on the sidelines. And there is nothing wrong with that. But with esports, there is so much aspiration and hope. You're so much closer to the players than you are in traditional sports, and that's really exciting.”

Want to know who Frankie Ward is? This is probably the longest deep dive into her life. You will hear about bullying, handling loss, relationships and much more. Welcome to The Minds of Media, a weekly interview series where we delve into the lives of someone involved in esports in order to give a realistic view of what events shaped individuals in esports from childhood up to their present-day situation. Twitter Youtube Patreon Discord Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themindsofmedia/support

Hailing from Australia, Toby “TobiWan” Dawson is one of the most recognisable voices in esports. A consistent presence in the jewel in the crown of esports tournaments, The International (Dota 2), Toby actually started out casting FPS titles in his home country, after a childhood spent playing sports and performing in musical theatre productions. Frankie Ward talks to Toby about his breakthrough in esports and his more recent ventures, such as a foray into producing a presenting game-themed panel show Well Played, and his move into educating future esports talent. Find out more about Toby's course at The Stay Club Follow Toby on Twitter Discover the FSG Academy

One of the first employees to join Justin.TV's gaming verticle, Twitch, Ben Goldhaber spent several years seeing the streaming giant grow into the behemoth it is today. After leaving Twitch in 2018, he decided to continue his mission of bringing esports to the masses with new "esports aggregator" Juked. He talks to Frankie Ward about gaming as a triplet in California, early shoutcasting and how he esports became his everything. Follow Ben on Twitter @FishStix & @JukedGG Check out Juked.gg Join Frankie on Twitch

Frankie Ward is one of the most exciting new talents in the eSports world; hosting numerous events surrounding the likes of Counter-Strike and PUBG, as well as growing a dedicated fan base on Twitch, she has one belter of a story to tell, and I am so excited to have her on the show this week. The Savage Situation is produced by 4th Floor Creative, Sony Music UK. Find the recorded episodes at: www.youtube.com/theSavageSituation My socials: www.twitter.com/AdamSavage www.instagram.com/adamsavageuk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frankie Ward was a guest on The Adam Fitch Podcast and discussed becoming a staple in CS:GO, the pressures of hosting, and esports awards shows.

Rich Campbell, the owner of the most magnificent (but divisive) moustache in esports, gives Frankie Ward a beginner's guide to World of Warcraft, explains how a chance encounter led him to a job at broadcaster MLG, and why wearing deodorant makes him a lesser gamer. Rich assures fans the Allcraft podcast will be back soon. In the meantime, watch him on Twitch and keep up with him via Twitter and Instagram.

Frankie Ward delves into the history of Swiss CS:GO ex-pro player and analyst Mathieu "Maniac" Quiquerez to find out more about how he discovered Counter-Strike, his first foray into LAN tournaments and the shocking moment that changed the future of his career as a player. Recorded at the Crowne Plaza Towers, Cophenhagen in November 2019. Follow Maniac on Twitter - @Maniac_CSGO

Frankie Ward chats to Danish Counter-Strike pro Niels-Christian Sillassen, aka NaToSaphix, about how he made a career from CS:GO. Originally a content creator, Sillassen made his name in pro CS in 2018 as part of the Sprout roster, before joining Heroic for a few months in 2019. Now looking for his next opportunity, the young player also discusses some of the Danish players who he has played alongside during his years of playing the game. And also his dad, because his dad is rapidly becoming a LAN legend in his own right... Keep up with NaToSaphiX... Twitch: NaToSaphiXYoutube: NaToSaphiXTwitter: NaToSaphiX

Frankie’s Girl Group Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/getfrank/playlist/5tpfK9pEVHQ7Ao7jWOqc78?si=4oItEeIzRDyxa0qU4z0apA Frankie’s website: https://getfrank.co.uk Frankie’s Twitter: @getfrank Frankie’s Instagram: @getfrankgames Frankie’s Youtube channel: YouTube.com/frankieward Frankie’s Twitch channel: www.twitch.tv/frankie My Top Ten Website: nathan.show/mytopten My Top Ten Twitter/Instagram: @MyTopTenPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MyTopTenPod – I am now adding new content each time a full episode is uploaded. Music: slumlord by lo tag blanco (c) copyright 2006 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/lotagblanco/4938

Dan Gaskin is so in demand that this episode took over a year to get recorded (the episode picture was taken over a year prior to recording at the PGI European qualifiers in June 2018). The multi-talented caster and host tells Frankie Ward about his background as a "semi-pro" Halo player and how he moved from player to commentator. More recently Dan has moved into FIFA, and he explains why a videogame of one of the world's most established sports makes for a compelling esport, and also discusses the work-life balance many esports personalities struggle to maintain. Keep up with Dan on his Twitter - @DanGaskin

Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/richardlewisreports

The umbrella of “games” contains many categories, and one that Jordan knows very little about is esports. Luckily, esports host Frankie Ward – who you may know as the woman who appeared in a shark costume when she presented the PC Gaming Show at E3 2019 – took the time to explain why she loves esports so much, and to answer questions like:Why have publishers failed to create brand new esports?How do these digital sports compare to the more traditional physical ones?And how does the industry make its money?(Once you’ve listened to this episode, you may also like to check out Cecilia D'Anastasio’s investigation for Kotaku on whether esports is a bubble ready to burst.)

In 2002, a lawyer named Jason Lake discovered esports. The following year CompLexity Gaming was born, with its Counter-Strike 1.6 team competing in events across North America. Since its humble beginnings, the organisation has been renamed Complexity and has multiple teams across various esports including CSGO, Rocket League and Dota 2. In this podcast, the Complexity CEO talks to Frankie Ward about the highest and lowest moments of his life in esports, how the company moved into the Dallas Cowboys' family, and its future - including the signing of future CS:GO star Obo. Recorded at the Gamestop Performance Centre at The Star, Dallas. With thanks to Esports Stadium Arlington for their assistance in editing resources. Follow Jason Lake on Twitter Find out more about the Esports Stadium, Arlington

Frankie Ward chats to Special Effect's Becky Frost about discovering the gamers' charity, her own gaming habits and how you can get involved in fundraising to help gamers with disabilities get back into playing. Find out more about Special Effect Follow Becky on Twitter and Twitch Keep up with Frankie on Twitter

Sam "Tech Girl" Wright speaks to Frankie Ward about her move into esports hosting and how she ended up manning the Overwatch Contenders EU desk for three seasons. The pair also discuss Sam's childhood as a gamer in South Africa, including her brother's addiction to World of Warcraft, and how veganism is taking the nation by storm. Follow Sam on Twitter and discover her blog on the Tech Girl website  

Freya Spiers made a huge impact on the international CS:GO scene in 2018 with her work as an interviewer and stage host on ECS Seasons 5 & 6 and the FaceIt London Major. She talks to Frankie Ward about growing up with a gamer for a father, getting started and taking the opportunity presented by FaceIt and running with it. Follow Freya on Twitter

Frankie Ward catches up with FaceIt Media's Creative Director James Bardolph. In a chat that covers explosions, the London commericial property market and uncomfortable coach trips to Paris, the CS:GO caster reveals the incredible hustle that saw him cast the finals of both of 2018s CS:GO Majors, alongside long-time casting partner Daniel "DDK" Kapadia. Catch up with James on Twitter - @jamesbardolph

Frankie Ward chats to one of esports' most in-demand hosts and casters, Alex "Goldenboy" Mendez. Initially starting out with his sights on being a pro player, Alex talks about the event that set him on his path as a caster, and his future role on primetime NBC entertainment show The Titan Games, alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Follow Alex on Twitter, Twitch, and YouTube. Follow Frankie on Twitter, Twitch and Instagram.

Frankie Ward talks to Saira Mueller, Managing Editor of news website Dot Esports about how she made the move into Esports, why she set up the Women of Esports Discord, and whether the industry is on the right track towards becoming more diverse. Follow Saira on Twitter, @SairaMueller Apply to join the Women Of Esports Discord server via this Google form: https://goo.gl/forms/AGgU0CZIJs0SMkLv1 Follow Frankie on Twitch, Instagram and Twitter.

Esports host and former Counter-Strike 1.6 pro player James Banks chats to Frankie Ward about getting his break in esports, and his move into being on camera.  Follow James on Twitter at @BanKsEsports

Frankie Ward is absolutely smashing it, career-wise, at the moment. Hear about her incredible journey so far by putting this podcast in your ears! Support the podcast at patreon.com/SteveFromGo8Bit

[CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE] CS:GO caster HenryG is one of the best-known faces in esports. A regular fixture at events by ESL, PGL and FaceIt, and having casted several Majors, the Londoner is clearly at the top of his game. But he didn't always feel like he fit in, as he tells Frankie Ward, in a conversation about being a pro player, life-changing moments and the music of Morrisey...

Tabitha "Artyfakes" Lyons talks to Frankie Ward about how she went from creating characters for LARP (live action role play) events, to being one of the most successful cosplayers on the covention circuit. As well as her running the Artyfakes props business with her dad Nic, Tabby has recently begun hosting for MCM Comic Con and somehow still finds time to stream on Twitch.

  Rachel "Ray" Gaskin talks to Frankie Ward about her route into her role as Studio Manager at London's Red Bull Gaming Sphere, including meeting legendary film composer John Williams, working at Blizzard, becoming a professional Heroes of the Storm player, and her move from her native US to the UK. This episode contains some strong language. 

When Jason "Jake" Roberts gave up his job as a software developer in 2012, he probably didn't realise he'd spend four years on his debut game Gorogoa - but he probably didn't think it'd lead to him taking home the BAFTA Games Award for Best Debut, either. In the first episode of My Life in Pixels, Frankie Ward chats to Jake about growing up in rural America, the first games he played and what influenced him on his way to creating one of the most unique releases of 2017.

The Outcast has been described as a deeply romantic, uncomfortably honest coming-of-age story set in booming post-war Britain. A best-selling novel by Sadie Jones, the book has been adapted by Sadie for BBC One with Iain Softley directing the two-parter. Iain Softley is probably better known as a director of Hollywood blockbusters such as Hackers, The Wings of the Dove, K-Pax and Inkheart. So how did he come to directing an adaptation for TV? Iain speaks to Frankie Ward about how he felt so connected to the story he was compelled to direct it. He talks about the different methods he uses when working with actors including George Mackay, who plays the lead character Lewis. The importance of sound design and music to telling the story is also discussed. Composer Ed Shearmur worked on the score, having worked with Iain on The Wings of the Dove. Iain's early years as a director are explored as he talks about making documentaries and how reading English at university enabled him to become an accomplished storyteller.