Goldenboy & Malik Talk Memes, Overwatch Community, OWL Reddit & Esports Career Advice

Akshon Esports reporter Adam Neylan takes some time during the Overwatch League media day in New York City to speak with professional esports commentator/hosts Alex "Goldenboy" Mendez and Malik Forté.

Topics covered in this interview range from Goldenboy's plans to fight the bear man to some valuable advice for up-and-coming on-air talent wanting to find work in the esports industry.

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The Overwatch League features the best players in the world, including Dallas Fuel's Taimou, EFFECT, Seagull, NYXL’s Saebyeolbe, JjoNak, Libero, Seoul Dynasty's Ryujehong, Miro, London Spitfire's Birdring, Profit, among others.

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Chapters

0:09 Are you ready to fight the bear?

0:59 How do you inject your personal style into your job as a host for the OWL so spontaneously mid-broadcast?

2:39 Relationship with the players

4:07 How does social media affect the way you interact with fans and conduct yourself?

5:43 What are some things you've learned and the biggest takeaways for aspiring casters?