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The Academy of Esports

James O'Hagan
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The Academy of Esports podcast serves as the axis for a revolving series of conversations about the innovations, opportunities, challenges, and adventures to be found at the intersection of esports and education. Host James O’Hagan and his guests go beyond the games each week to explore how responsibly crafted scholastic esports programs can redefine athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, increase career and collegiate scholarship opportunities, and honor the importance of play.


This is a great podcast for students, educators, parents, and industry advocates.
144 episodes  •  0 archived  •  
S6 E4
The Architect of a Stairway to Mental Health
S6 E4·
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
53 mins
S6 E3
The Paladin of Brooklyn
S6 E3·
May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
1h 42m
S6 E2
Esports in Ireland
S6 E2·
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
37 mins
S6 E1
Joy Sticks (Part Two): How a Global Leader is Revolutionizing Mentorship in Gaming
S6 E1·
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
35 mins
S6 E1
Joy Sticks (Part One): How a Global Leader is Revolutionizing Mentorship in Gaming
S6 E1·
Apr 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
41 mins
E134
A Conversation with Melissa Burns // Founder and Chair of Esport Canada
E134·
Mar 7, 2023
Mar 7, 2023
47 mins
E133
A Conversation with Leah Koons // Gaming Event and Marketing Veteran & Founder of EQME
E133·
Feb 21, 2023
Feb 21, 2023
40 mins
E132
A Conversation with Dylan Liu // Collegiate Esports OG & CEO of Uconnect
E132·
Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
1h 2m
E131
A Conversation with James Fudge // Journalist & Founder of The Esports Advocate
E131·
Jan 23, 2023
Jan 23, 2023
54 mins
E130
A Conversation with Kalam Neale // Head of Education, British Esports Federation
E130·
Jan 9, 2023
Jan 9, 2023
41 mins