Mindclickers gives you insights into the psychological and performance demands of professional esports. Hear from physiotherapists, strength & conditioning coaches, nutritionists, and high-performance experts on how to optimise player health and mental resilience.
We also speak directly with pro players, coaches, and org owners diving into mindset, preparation, communication, flow state, and everything that powers elite performance in esports.
If you're serious about levelling up your game or breaking into the industry, this podcast is for you.
How Exercise Transforms Esports Athletes | Dr. Mitch Nicholson
In this episode of Mindclickers, we sit down with Dr. Mitchell Nicholson - Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Esports researcher, and former Australian National Hockey Team Athlete to break down the future of Esports performance and research.
Mitch completed his PhD at Queensland University of Technology, exploring the physiological demands of competitive esports, mental health, cognitive fatigue, and how structured exercise can transform long-term player wellbeing. His mission is to build the first evidence-based physical activity guidelines for esports athletes.
28 Aug 2025
Radu C – Top rated Geoguessr player in the World | Inside the Mind
In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by Radu “Radu C” Casapu, the current top-ranked geoguessr player globally and champion 2025 Americas Major.
As a pre 2025 World Cup insight, we unpack his rise to the top, dissecting the mindset, tactics, and consistency behind his success including strategies like journalling, flow states, and risk management. Radu also shares how he navigates high-pressure duels, optimizes his practice routines, and stays mentally resilient in competitive play.
Whether you're an aspiring Duelist, GeoGuessr fan, or performance mindset enthusiast, you’ll find powerful insights in every minute.
Timestamps 0:50 – Intro into Radu’s Journey
2:40 – Winning a School Geography Competition
5:30 – Balancing Expectations as a Player
6:20 – Mindset Changes Since the 1st World Cup
8:00 – How the GeoGuessr Community Helps Each Other Improve
10:40 – Sharing Knowledge Without Losing Advantage
11:10 – Is GeoGuessr a Mental Sport or Strategy Game?
11:45 – The Importance of Hedging Guesses
12:50 – No-Move vs Move Playstyles
14:10 – Dealing with RNG in GeoGuessr
15:50 – Mindset Before a Game
18:10 – Using Music for Focus & Repetition
19:15 – Visualisation & Reflecting on Games 2
20:10 – Rarely Making the Same Mistake Twice
20:40 – What Practice Looks Like for Radu
24:00 – A Methodical Approach to Games
24:20 – Memory Palace & Journaling
25:45 – Colour Coding Maps for Memory
26:50 – Screen Recording & Self-Review
29:10 – Studying Opponents’ Games
31:00 – Allocating Time to Learning
32:30 – Handling Emotions After a Bad Guess
34:20 – Balancing Risk vs Reward in Guesses
35:15 – Insta-Lock Strategy Explained
37:05 – Should Players Have a Coach Timeout?
38:50 – Insights from America’s Major Finals
40:25 – Developing Flow State in Competition
41:10 – Building Confidence for the World Championship
41:50 – Competing in Andorra
44:00 – Caffeine, Coffee & Energy Drinks
45:45 – Exercise & Walks for Performance
46:50 – Monitor Settings for GeoGuessr
48:30 – Placebo Effects in Esports
49:25 – The Future of Competitive GeoGuessr
52:15 – Pick/Ban System in GeoGuessr
53:50 – Insights on NMPZ (No Move, Pan, Zoom) Mode
56:45 – Organisations in GeoGuessr Esports
59:00 – Rapid Fire Questions (Deep Dive)
1:15:20 – Reddit Community Questions
1:21:00 – Advice for Players & Final Words ❤️
24 Aug 2025
From Pro Player to Caster: ProjectBloom’s GeoGuessr Journey
In this episode of Mindclickers, I’m joined by ProjectBloom, one of the biggest voices in the world of GeoGuessr Esports. We dive into Bloom’s journey from player to caster, his reflections on the first GeoGuessr World Cup, and what it takes to prepare for LAN events. Bloom shares insights on the evolving GeoGuessr meta, the differences between EU and NA playstyles, and the challenges of casting under pressure.
0:50 – Intro
1:15 – Bloom's journey so far, the origin of Geoguessr Esports
7:20 – Gotta get Bloom ft Rainbolt
8:00 – Feeling of having a pivotal impact on Geoguessr Esports
9:05 – First World Cup reflection
10:10 – First LAN setting – Will players perform the same as online?
15:00 – Preparation for a LAN environment
16:10 – Monitor in Geoguessr settings
18:00 – Previously couldn’t use own mouse and keyboard
19:30 – Going into first cast from a commentator perspective
23:50 – Playing the role of an esports caster
25:00 – Breaking down a cast – Stats and information
26:30 – Freezing during a cast/stage
31:35 – Underlying anxiety prior to a cast?
33:35 – Casting in different game modes
36:00 – Updating metas as a caster
36:45 – Secret study
37:30 – Regional differences – EU vs NA
41:45 – LAN formats – different order = different results?
45:45 – Insight into different systems in other games
48:10 – Favourite country to cast
50:40 – Is there an end towards metas?
53:20 – Country that you'd want on Geoguessr?
54:40 – What does the future of Geoguessr look like – Orgs?
1:01:20 – Sustainable to do Geoguessr full-time?
1:04:00 – Rapid fire questions
1:10:45 – Final advice for Geoguessr up-and-comers
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/projectbloom (https://www.twitch.tv/projectbloom)
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectBloomtv (https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectBloomtv)
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