Esports Connected With Megan Van Petten

About Esports Connected With Megan Van Petten

Join Esports Trade Association Founder Megan Van Petten as she interviews some of today's most influential people and companies in the esports industry. The Esports Trade Assoication's Mission is to unify, serve, and ethically advance the business interests and sustainability of the esports industry, and the Esports Connected Podcast extends that effort through highlights ad conversations with their members.

Publisher

Esports Trade Association

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Mar 2021

Latest episode

28 May 2025

Latest episodes

78 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 May 2025

   Meet Ben Traub of ggCircuit

   Welcome to the Esports Connected Podcast, hosted by Megan Van Petten! In this episode, we sit down with Ben Traub, Director of Sales at ggCircuit. With nearly 30 years in software sales, nonprofit development, and event production, Ben brings a unique perspective to the esports industry. He shares his journey from early gaming with siblings to leading sales at ggCircuit, where he supports LAN centers and schools with tools that simplify esports operations. We talk about the growth of scholastic esports, the impact of the “Esports Winter,” and why building well-rounded players matters. Ben’s passion for service, community, and keeping gaming fun makes this a conversation worth tuning into.

2. 

   10 Sept 2024

   Meet Robert Powell of BGG Foundation

   Host Megan Van Petten interviews Robert Powell, Founder & CEO of BGG Foundation, about empowering underserved youth through esports careers.

3. 

   6 Aug 2024

   Meet Joanne Loton of Tourism Kingston

   Host Megan Van Petten interviews Joanne Loton, Film and Media Officer at Tourism Kingston, about developing an esports strategy to position Kingston as a premier regional destination.

Who has been a guest on Esports Connected With Megan Van Petten

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Robert Powell
• Joanne Loton
• Ron Kerbs
• Harold McKinney
• David Bruno

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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