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  • Cody Hendry

    Cody Hendry
    Dec 31 2025
    This week, James is joined by Cody Hendry, a prominent figure in the Scottish esports landscape. Cody is a professional player, coach, and the owner of Opell Esports.
    Cody dives deep into the state of the competitive scene in Scotland and discusses the various titles his organisation competes in. The conversation also shifts to Cody's passion for the new esports title, The Finals. Join James and Cody as they explore their shared love for the innovative developer behind it, Embark Studios.
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    30 min
  • Craig Eddie

    Craig Eddie
    Dec 21 2025
    We welcome singer-songwriter Craig Eddie, a former winner of The Voice, to the show.
    An avid Rocket League fan, Craig shares insights into the mindset required to achieve excellence, discussing his drive to set ambitious targets and become the best he can be. Craig also opens up about his personal challenges, including his struggle with tinnitus and how he manages it while pursuing a career in music.
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    34 min
  • Alex Hirbe

    Alex Hirbe
    Dec 11 2025
    Alex Hirbe is a trailblazing educator and esports innovator from St. Louis, MO, with a lifelong passion for discovery learning, leadership, and video games. After pivoting from architecture studies at Kansas State University to high school social studies—and later industrial technology—he spent over a decade in the classroom, presenting at state and national conferences on meaningful tech integration. Armed with a master’s in educational technology from the University of Central Missouri, Alex served as a Technology Integration Specialist at Basehor-Linwood School District before diving into esports. He helped build online learning solutions for Generation Esports' Gaming Concepts curriculum, and now as Education Manager at PlayVS, he designs and implements impactful online curricula to foster esports education. In this live episode from Phase 25, Alex joins James to explore his dynamic career shift into esports, the power of tech in education, and how gaming is revolutionizing learning and competition.
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    28 min
  • Bubba Gaeddert

    Bubba Gaeddert
    Dec 1 2025
    Bubba is a broadcaster, host, consultant, entrepreneur, professor, and esports veteran with over 25 years in non-profits and sports, plus 11 years in gaming and esports. As President & Co-Founder of the Videogames and Esports Foundation (VEF)—the first STEM-accredited non-profit in the space—he champions education and career pathways in gaming. He currently serves as Head of Events and Senior Lecturer at the University Campus of Esports in London, UK, and hosts popular shows such as Invite Sent and The rAVe Esports Show. In this live episode from Phase 25, Bubba joins James to discuss his remarkable career journey, the evolution of competitive gaming, and the importance of neurodiversity in esports.
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    29 min
  • Gavin Ferry

    Gavin Ferry
    Nov 21 2025
    Gavin Ferry is a passionate esports educator and event specialist from the UK, with a career dedicated to blending gaming, technology, and learning. Starting his journey in sports management, he transitioned into esports coordination, organizing tournaments and coaching student teams at institutions like Confetti Institute. Holding a BSc in Sports Management from Nottingham Trent University, Gavin has presented at industry conferences on esports integration in education. Currently, as Senior Lecturer in Esports at the University Campus of Esports in London, he teaches on business, marketing, and event management in the competitive gaming space, inspiring the next generation of industry pros. In this live episode from Phase 25, Gavin joins James to discuss his esports career, the evolution of gaming education, and strategies for building successful competitive programs. 🔗 Find Gavin Online 🌐 Website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/GavFerry 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-ferry-2b4ba220b/ 🎮 Find Ctrl + Alt + Compete Here 📸 Instagram: @ctrlaltcompetepodcast I https://www.instagram.com/ctrlaltcompetepodcast 🐦 X: @CTRLALTCOMPOD I https://x.com/CTRLALTCOMPOD 🎵 TikTok: @erenasports I https://www.tiktok.com/@erenasports
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    29 min
  • Breach Cammy

    Breach Cammy
    Nov 11 2025
    Cameron "Cammy" McKilligan, aka Breach Cammy, is a Scottish professional Call of Duty player hailing from Edinburgh, born October 10, 1999. With over $584,000 in career earnings from 44 tournaments, he's a standout in the esports scene, currently competing for Boston Breach in the Call of Duty League—where he's earned accolades like NA Stage 3 Elite MVP. A veteran competitor, Cammy streams on Twitch (twitch.tv/Cammy) and shares insights on high stakes matches, team dynamics, and the grind of pro gaming. In this live episode from Phase 25, Cammy joins James to break down his journey in competitive CoD, the evolution of esports, and what it takes to thrive in the fast-paced world of professional gaming.


    🔗 Find Cammy Online 🌐 twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Cammy 🐦 X: https://x.com/CammyMVP 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cammy_mckilligan/


    🎮 Find Ctrl + Alt + Compete Here 📸 Instagram: @ctrlaltcompetepodcast I https://www.instagram.com/ctrlaltcompetepodcast 🐦 X: @CTRLALTCOMPOD I https://x.com/CTRLALTCOMPOD 🎵 TikTok: @erenasports I https://www.tiktok.com/@erenasports
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    30 min
  • Drew Spark

    Drew Spark
    Nov 1 2025
    In this episode of the Ctrl Alt Compete Podcast, we sit down with Drew Spark-Whitworth at PHASE25, the esteemed Head Coach of G2 VALORANT, for an insightful conversation on leadership, strategy, and competitive excellence in esports. Since taking the helm in 2022, Drew has guided his teams to an International Championship and two Regional Championships, solidifying his reputation as one of the top coaching minds in VALORANT.
    With a career spanning role as an analyst for XSET, assistant coach for Sentinels, and foundational experience in Rainbow Six Siege, Drew brings a deep understanding of team dynamics and performance at the highest level of play.
    Tune in for an interview that delves into his coaching philosophy, the evolution of esports, and what it takes to build and sustain success on the global stage.
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    29 min
  • Shoubna Naika-Taylor

    Shoubna Naika-Taylor
    Oct 22 2025
    Shoubna Naika-Taylor has 14 years of educational experience, lecturing in media, games, and esports and has built the esports provisions in 2 FE colleges. She works hard to create an inclusive and safe space for young people to participate in esports roles. Her involvement with Esports started in 2019 when she led a team for a 3v3 tournament to the finals, and since then, as the provision grew, naturally, so did her involvement with British Esports Federation, where she sits on the Advisory Board representing UK education in esports. She sees herself as an advocate for Women in Esports and inclusive gaming across the globe and uses her online platform to share awareness and celebrate the work of women and marginalised genders in the industry. She believes in fair opportunities for all and works with young people to ensure they have the chance to shine regardless of background.
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    29 min