Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On this episode Drekken sits down with commentator & host Alex 'Axeltoss' Rodriquez and discuss his path from community caster, to the main desk at MLG handling StarCraft 2 and then over to RLCS hosting Rocket league.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
04:08 How Axeltoss got started
21:03 Deciding to go to MLG fulltime
30:00 Dealing with outside factors
35:54 esports talent skills
42:21 Dealing with criticism and mental health
52:38 Facing the Crowds
57:43 Rituals before a Big Event
59:34 Dealing with competition from others
01:05:54 Closing thoughts + Kartrider
Audio version available for members: patreon.com/posts/44243004
Become a part of the community by joining the forum: bit.ly/3b0A14W
Get Content Extras and Support Us on Patreon: bit.ly/2l8MD1D
ESChamp is a channel founded on the mission to “create a more equipped competitive gaming community”. What the heck does that even mean? Well, for us it's a north star promise to build up the knowledge and skills of our community and leave it better than when we found it. We pour our passion into creating edutainment shows, guides, and documentaries for competitive, dedicated players who make esports their life.
#StarCraft2 #InsideTheScene #ESChamp
On this episode Drekken sits down with commentator & host Alex 'Axeltoss' Rodriquez and discuss his path from community caster, to the main desk at MLG handling StarCraft 2 and then over to RLCS hosting Rocket league.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
04:08 How Axeltoss got started
21:03 Deciding to go to MLG fulltime
30:00 Dealing with outside factors
35:54 esports talent skills
42:21 Dealing with criticism and mental health
52:38 Facing the Crowds
57:43 Rituals before a Big Event
59:34 Dealing with competition from others
01:05:54 Closing thoughts + Kartrider
Audio version available for members: patreon.com/posts/44243004
Become a part of the community by joining the forum: bit.ly/3b0A14W
Get Content Extras and Support Us on Patreon: bit.ly/2l8MD1D
ESChamp is a channel founded on the mission to “create a more equipped competitive gaming community”. What the heck does that even mean? Well, for us it's a north star promise to build up the knowledge and skills of our community and leave it better than when we found it. We pour our passion into creating edutainment shows, guides, and documentaries for competitive, dedicated players who make esports their life.
#StarCraft2 #InsideTheScene #ESChamp
