The Center Ring (tcr) | Esports Podcast

TCR Episode 56. The gang discussed their expectations for the Overwatch World Cup, and have fun with audio and ELeague SFV.

TCR Episode 55, the best episode ever™. Brett serves a one show suspension (he knows what he did) while Anuj and Tim discuss the latest on Hiko and ESL VAC rule changes.

TCR Episode 54, the best episode ever™. We recap what turned out to be a very entertaining MLG Dallas, and Zach Dixon from Players Lounge joins the show to discuss www.playerslounge.co and their upcoming event Swansea City A.F.C. (http://staging.playerslounge.co/swanseacityafc) also be sure and use TCR as a promo code and get free $10 at Players Lounge.

TCR Episode 53, the best episode ever™. We try our best to preview MLG Dallas with what little information the internet has to give on competitive CoD stats. Anuj returns and talks VR and its place in esports. Plus we have a show CSGO server, please join!

TCR Episode 52, the best episode ever™. In what turned out to be a very opinionated episode, Brett and Tim discuss their thoughts on mobile esports. Vain Glory, Clash Royal, and More. Also discuss Rocket League and how promotion is a much needed things in esports.

TCR Episode 51, the best episode ever™. With Dreamhack Las Vegas said and done, we give our closing thoughts on it, also what is the coaching role in esports. Plus introducing a brand new segmen, The Salt Mine! Your safe place to be salty.

TCR Episode 50, We finally made it! Big milestone for the show with episode 50. We discuss the latest in CSGO roster moves (yes, there are more), and we have fun with one of our favourite reoccurring segment, Clutch or Kick. We decide and give our thoughts on the latest news stories in esports and which ones you should pay attention to.

TCR Episode 49, the best episode ever™. We go over our final thoughts on ELeague Major...we promise. Next week we get back to the swing of things and talk about more than just CSGO, but c'mon! It was a Major!

TCR Episode 48, the best episode ever™. Our good friend Anuj and Tim's brother joins the show to break down the Eleague Major so far and What has Tim excited for Evo 2017.

We break down everything you need to know about the Eleague Major. Also we introduce a new news segment (again), but this time at the start of the show!

The esports drama is in high gear to start 2017: PEA lays it's laws in an attempt to ban the participating teams from other leagues -- namely the EPL. Sean Gares shares some personal pics with the entire world -- and it results in him looking for a new job. We'll shore up the last bit of unnecessary twit-longer release: Stewie2k talking about his... dad? Finally we wrap the show with E-News a quick hits headline rundown.

TCR Episode 45, the best episode ever™. ESL Pro League Season 4 has wrapped, and Cloud9 apparently "stole" the win by dominating all of the competition. Liquid is still struggling to find consistency, and SK continues a downward spiral into mediocrity (relative standard).Next we discuss the effects of RNG on the Hearthstone esports scene, what it means to us and why it means what it does. Finally we wrap the show with E-News a quick hits headline rundown.

TCR Episode 44, the best episode ever™. State of the Union: CSGO edition. With ESL Pro League online season wrapping up, we're recapping the state of counter strike: team fluctuations, results in the EPL, what to expect at the finals and upcoming tournaments. A short opinion piece and discussion on popular casters and analyst bridging games follows, and finally we wrap the show with E-News a quick hits headline rundown.

TCR Episode 43, the best episode ever™. Esports and the NBA dives into the connections the NBA and esports have grown in recent years. A recap of ESL One New York: a premier Counter Strike tournament, and Overwatch Open: a recently televised esports tournament on TBS sandwich the NBA discussion. We wrap the show with E-News a quick hits headline rundown.

TCR Episode 42, the best episode ever™. Clutch or Kick returns with populous topics ranging from Liquid failing to do... anything, Optic doing... something, and signs doing... way too much. We start the show off discussing Thorin's recently released CS:GO Power rankings, and wrapping it up with our ballin' out of control E-News segment.

TCR Episode 41, the best episode ever™. An exciting journey through the StarLadder i-League StarSeries Season 2 LAN Finals. Yes, that's the actual name and yes, it's ridiculous. Also breaking down the new announcement from the collective NA CS:GO Scene: The Professional Esports Association. Finally, we wrap it up with our ballin' out of control E-News segment. If you've got a story you want out, or suggestions for E-News, shoot us a line on twitter, @TheCenterRing.

TCR Episode 40, the best episode ever™. Actual episode 40 is finally here! Cloud9 is returning to their original form, and we've got some serious fanboydom going on in the studio. Overwatch open continues on, with both the EU and NA qualifiers taking place. Upsets from both sides made for an interesting tournament! Get the update here. Finally, we wrap it up with our ballin' out of control E-News segment.

TCR Episode 39, the best episode ever™. We breaking some major news this episode! Wait... wrong show? On episode 39, we're getting into the Atlantic Showdown; Overwatch's first premiere tournament. Tim and I are also diving into the major roster shuffles going on in the Counter Strike: Global Offensive world. Finally, we wrap it up with our ballin' out of control E-News segment.

TCR Episode 38, the best episode ever™. A quick 2016 TI update, followed by two of the hottest stories in esports today. Cheating, and community involvement in developer decisions. What we know, what it means, and how it affects you.

TCR Episode 37, the best episode ever™. E-League Season 1 wraps up with a historical first place finish from Virtus.Premiere. We bring you a short recap, impressions, and story lines to follow as we inch closer to Season 2. We also preview Dota 2's The International 2016, with it's nearly $20 million dollar prize pool. As always, we close the show out with E-News.