2x The Grind Podcast

Ep. 10 - CDL Roster Changes, Patch Notes, Answering YOUR questions!

Hello wonderful people! Thank you so much for being patient and bearing with the delay for this episode! Episode 10 - that's 10 weeks of the podcast and we can’t thank you enough for the love and support you guys show on a weekly basis. Thanks for sticking with us through this journey and for all the comments you guys put out - we really appreciate your input and opinions on everything we talk about! Love you all and you enjoy this milestone with us! Now let's have a cuppa! 

Today's Coffee is from Illy It is a Ground Moka Intenso (Dark Roast), bold roast coffee that has a pleasantly robust finish, with warm notes of cocoa and dried fruit. Check out the coffee here Illy.com

We Topped it off with some homemade Irish Cream to celebrate the 10th Episode! 

Ep. 9 - CDL Major II, Team drama and what really went down this week! Halo 5 10K champs, Success - the highs and lows

Hello 2XTG Fam! This week we talk ALL about the CDL Major, the twists and turns, highs and lows of everything that went down, including: LAT Thieves run in the bracket, Optic vs Rokkr rematch and the 1v3 clutch, Rokkr Twitter drama, Faze, Ultra Major 2 Champions, Halo 5 10K and PJ and his team's successes with a lot more in between :)  This is a fairly long episode because we got carried away chatting, so sit back, relax, grab a cup of coffee and come and chill with us :) 

Today's Coffee is from Bean Box and ground by Middle Fork Roasters and is called Brazil Canaan Estate. Description: We nicknamed this cup of excellence contender the “cookie dough coffee” because of its distinct sweet cookie flavor. With its rich, smooth body and perfectly balanced toastiness, it definitely takes the cake… er, chocolate chip cookie! 

Notes: Earthy, Nutty, Chocolate, Brown Sugar. 

Ep. 8 - LAG Home Series, OpTic vs Dallas, Faze vs LAG, LAT roster, Halo Infinite News & terrifying Lottie!

Hello everyone! Back again for Episode 8 and we are continuing to be our goofy selves for yet another week :) This week we discuss OpTic Chicago showing they have what it takes by defeating the Dallas Empire in an impressive fashion! We also dive into other topics like LA Thieves benching long time AR super star slasher, AND some long awaited positive Halo infinite news was finally released so we had the chance to discuss the announcement!

You know the drill! A new week means a new coffee! This week we try Copper Moon Coffee - Tropical Coconut, artificially flavored coffee: Rich, premium 100% arabica blend with a hint of coconut, hazelnut, and caramel flavors. You can visit them at Coppermooncoffee.com and try the same coffee we had this week! 

 

Ep. 7 - Optic 3-0's, where do LAT go from here? Rookie meta and all about us

Bonjour mes amis, it’s about that time of the week again and if you are reading this then you must have a coffee in hand and are ready to listen to episode 7 of 2XTG :) Today we talk through week 2 of stage 2 CDL, Optic and LA Thieves and the issues they are having. What is the rookie meta and why it works so well and we end on chatting all about us and goofing around. We had a really good laugh recording this episode and we hope you all enjoy it! 

We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from Maison Taillefer; This is an authentic ground balanced coffee. Notes: Mocha expresso

P.s Happy Birthday Bailey!!! (Our Puppy is 1 today)

Ep. 6 - Ultra Home Series, Rookie chat, Rostermania, Halo, Social media's the good the bad & the ugly

Hello friends! It’s another week and another Wednesday so here is some of the best content you’ll find on the internet ;) This episode we talk about the Toronto Home Series of the CDL, London winning their first match, Rostermania, Rookies and why Challengers is so great. We quickly touch upon Halo and finish with an in depth discussion about social media and why it affects the world so greatly. Get brewing, it's a good one! 

We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from the wonderful Bean Box - The Herkimer Coffee; This coffee is so sugary and bright, you’ll swear it’s a cup of pink lemonade! An initial burst of lemon-lime and ruby grapefruit mellows into a clean, sparkly finish. One sip and you’ll be seeing the world through rose bourbon colored glasses. Notes: Pink lemonade, Elderflower, Lime Zest - Check out our rating at the end! Check out Bean Box (Not an AD and not sponsored) Bean Box

Ep. 5 CDL groups for Stage 2, growing up in Esports and should parents let their kids follow the gaming dream?

Hello and good morning! It's Wednesday which means half the week is over but it also means Episode 5 is here and awaiting your ears! Today we chat through the groups for CDL stage 2 and what we truly think of the teams in the split. We also cover what it is like to grow up in Esports, having the right support from family and friends and whether gaming is good or bad to grow up with. So much to cover so little time, we hope you enjoy and sip along! 

Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!

We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is the Dark Roast Sumatra Takengon Sara Ate Organic brought to you by Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. This semi-washed Organic certified coffee was sourced from the growing region of Aceh in Sumatra and was produced by the Sara Ate Cooperative between 1,200 - 1,600 meters. The coffee is a medium-dark roast with big and bold notes of smoke, bakers chocolate and clove spice. Check out Anodyne coffee and what they have to offer here: Anodyne Roasting Co.

Ep. 4 The CDL Major, What makes a good game? and Halo Infinite Battle Royale

Welcome to the fourth episode of our podcast! Wednesday means another episode but this also marks the finish of the 1st CDL Major we dive into the juicy stories of best teams and what happened on and off the sticks. The thoughts behind what actually makes a good game/series and we chat about Halo Infinite, the potential for a Battle Royale in the game what it could do for the Halo franchise. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective! 

We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from Caffe Ladro, Seattle WA. It's called 'Queen Anne' - it is a sweet and balanced blend of seasonal coffees, named in the honor of their first neighborhood cafe. Check them out here -CaffeLadro

Ep. 3 - CDL Super Week, Dallas Empire & 100 Thieves Drama, 1st CDL Major and How we met

Welcome to the third episode of our podcast! It's Wednesday my dudes! Today we chat about the CDL Super week that has been and gone and how teams are looking heading into bracket play for the 1st Major of the season. Just for all of you asking, we also talk about how we met and the history of the LVP & PJ romance that has sparked this very podcast. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!

We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from the amazing Bean Box - Roasters Choice sampler bag, from Ethiopian, Latin, and Sumatran beans - notes: Bold, Rich, Complex, Clean - Check out our rating at the end: Check out Bean Box (Not an AD and not sponsored) Beanbox.com

Ep. 2 - CDL Super Week (Florida, OpTic & LA Thieves) The Goat Theory & Halo players

Welcome to the second episode of our podcast! On this fine Wednesday we talk about CDL Super Week and the teams we are looking out for the most, Halo 3 and yet another weekly tournament with a win for ya boy. We also discuss the ever so popular GOAT debate - touching on why Halo players seem to transition into almost any Esports they want and why. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!  

We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from the amazing Bean Box - Kuma sampler bag, from Ethiopia Agaro Dera - notes: Cantaloupe, Mango, Hibiscus, Honey - Check out our rating at the end: Check out Bean Box (Not an AD and not sponsored) Beanbox.com

Ep. 1- Thoughts on CDL's OpTic and Empire, Halo tournaments & Infinite hopes and Dreams

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast! We are starting things off talking about CDL's opening week and what we thought of some of the matches! We dive into the Halo 5 and Halo 3 tournaments hosted by FaceIt and the hopes and dreams of the new Halo game Infinite. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective! 

We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This weeks grind is from "Adventure Awaits Coffee Roasters" it's Colombian coffee from the Cesar region.