Overwatch is a game where the more you can stay ahead, the better it is going to be 

—Summary-- 
ZP joins us to talk about the importance of staying ahead in order to be more informative and cohesive, the impact of vocal delivery, and how to cover the basics before trying to improve at banter. 

--Bio-- 
Andrew "ZP" Rush is a Overwatch play-by-play caster. He started in 2015 on the closed beta casting the GosuGamers weeklies and Alienware Monthly Melees and went on to cast for Overwatch Contenders and the World Cup for 2016 and 2017. He is now a caster for 2018 NA Contenders Season 1. 

--Social Media -- 
Twitter: twitter.com/TempoZP
 
--Music-- 
Music is "Squid Sisters Remix" by GlitchxCity: @glitchxcity

--What is Broadcast.gg?-- 
Broadcast.gg is a community of esports broadcasters improving by discussing and sharing best practices for all aspects. Join us on discord with the link at the top of www.broadcast.gg

--Timestamps--
0:01:18 - What was your first video game?
0:04:07 - What got you into streaming and casting?
0:06:23 - What is your mindset while casting?
0:08:10 - How did you develop your casting style?
0:13:09 - Setting up your casting to make for a richer experience
0:18:45 - How did you work towards better banter and synergy with Hex?
0:23:49 - What is the importance of vocal delivery?
0:28:14 - Dealing with the speed of Overwatch, questioning teams during the broadcast
0:35:12 - How do you recommend getting constructive feedback? Considering audience feedback
0:39:28 - Dos and Don’ts for on screen work?
0:41:01 - How do you deal with nerves when going live?
0:43:33 - What do you look for specifically going into a teamfight?
0:44:38 - Do you miss Hex?
0:45:04 - Anything difficult with casting contenders?
0:47:35 - What were your favorite team names? 
0:49:19 - What would you work on now if you were an amateur caster?

Staying Ahead To Inform The Audience with ZP

Analyzing and studying the game is just as important as playing it

—Summary-- 
Imagine joins us to tell us what it takes to be an Overwatch League Observer, how the observing team operates, what you need to do in order to become a professional esports observer, and the importance of positioning yourself strategically to capitalize on opportunities.  

--Bio-- 
Imagine is a free cam observer for the Overwatch league. Before that he observed and produced for several online broadcasts in Starcraft II and studied and worked in Film & TV. While most content creators went to casting in Overwatch, Imagine carved out a role for himself behind the scenes through streams and working on events such as the FACEIT Overwatch Open and Overwatch World Cup. 

--Social Media -- 
Twitter: twitter.com/Imagine42_
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/imagine42
 
--Music-- 
Music is "Squid Sisters Remix" by GlitchxCity: @glitchxcity

--What is Broadcast.gg?-- 
Broadcast.gg is a community of esports broadcasters improving by discussing and sharing best practices for all aspects. Join us on discord with the link at the top of www.broadcast.gg

--Timestamps--
0:01:57 - What got you into gaming and esports? 
0:16:03 - What did you gain from your Film and TV for working in esports?
0:22:07 - How is the team structured for OWL, and what is in the observer’s control
0:28:29 - How the team communicates and handles observing decisions during team fights
0:34:30 - Importance of communication in large teams
0:41:02 - The challenge of how quick Overwatch is as a game
0:46:37 - Analyzing and studying the game is just as important as playing it
0:51:11 - Becoming an esports observer: when opportunity meets preparation
1:02:57 - Key skills to demonstrate in your VODs
1:08:11 - How do you recommend new observers get your name out there?
1:08:42 - OWL team revisited, show director vs observer director 
1:09:31 - How do you improve your observing? 
1:16:34 - Pineapple on Pizza / Waffles vs Pancakes, food silliness
1:22:44 - Thoughts on “Storytelling”

Pro Esports Observing with Imagine

Community of Broadcasters improving through iteration, feedback, and sharing of tools, resources, and methodologies. www.broadcast.gg