Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli breaks down both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation in the final week before the new consoles launch. He also lists a few of video games' most famous politicians, and finishes with the final update on the 2020 Extra Life campaign before the Game Day marathon on 11/7. To donate to Jason's Extra Life campaign, please go to the following site: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/jason-fanelli...
Nov 06, 2020•50 min
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back! This week he speaks with local Philly competitive gamer and Nerd Street Gamers camp teacher Jumaani Haskins about the state of pro fighting games and the work he does at NSG. Jason also speaks with Nathan Gulla, a Philly-area video game musician who is also participating in Extra Life 2020. Finally, Jason runs down a few ideas for spooky gaming fun this Halloween and takes a trip down memory lane talking PlayStation 2 on its...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back analyzing potential offseason moves for the Overwatch League's Philadelphia Fusion. He also comments on AOC's recent Twitch stream, and highlights a few examples of guest characters in fighting games. To donate to Jason's Extra Life campaign, please go to the following site: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/jason-fanelli
Oct 23, 2020•53 min
This week, Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli speaks with Pete Powell, Chief of Staff of Nerd Street Gamers, about NSG's new partnership with Five Below. After that Jason gives his opinions on three things esports in general can do to gain more fans, and then ends with a few games that he just can't quit. To donate to Jason's Extra Life campaign, please go to the following site: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/jason-fanelli...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli tackles the disappointing efforts of both the Philadelphia Fusion and the North American League of Legends teams. He also details what's launching with the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, then finishes with his thoughts on the idea of "console wars." To donate to Jason's Extra Life campaign, please go to the following site: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/jason-fanelli...
Oct 09, 2020•57 min
Fox Sports Radio Philadelphia's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli previews the Overwatch League Grand Finals, gives his predictions for the League of Legends World Championships Group Stage, and makes his picks for the remaining characters coming to Super Smash Bros Ultimate. To donate to Jason's Extra Life campaign to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, please click the following link: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/jason-fanelli...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min
This week Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli runs down the three North American teams in the League of Legends 2020 World Championships. He also dives into Microsoft's purchase of Bethesda, then finishes with a review of Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Nintendo Switch. To donate to Jason's Extra Life campaign to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, please click the following link: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/jason-fanelli...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr
This week on Cheesesteaks and Controllers Jason sites down with the Chief of Staff for Nerd Street Gamers, Pete Powell, to talk about NSG's brand new facility called The Block in downtown Philadelphia. Jason also speaks with League of Legends caster Julian "PastryTime" Carr about the game's upcoming 2020 World Championships. Finally, Jason breaks down the PlayStation 5's reveal and how an appealing price and great games were tainted by inconsistent messaging. To donate to Jason's Extra Life camp...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min
This week Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports/Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli explains what League of Legends and its upcoming 2020 World Championships are all about. He also reacts to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series X news and takes a trip down memory lane for the PlayStation's 25th birthday. Donate to Jason's Extra Life campaign here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Jason-Fanelli
Sep 11, 2020•58 min
This week Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli runs through the Overwatch League playoff format and gives his picks to win it all. He also vents some frustration over not knowing the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X price and launch information, and finishes up with a discussion of Call of Duty League's 2021 news and a rundown of the Super Mario 35th Anniversary celebration from Nintendo.
Sep 04, 2020•57 min
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli delivers the goods this week! First he talks to Philadelphia Fusion assistant coach Chris "ChrisTFer" Graham about the team's success and their focus going into the Overwatch League playoffs. Next he speaks to Dan Bravato and Chris Yortsos of SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory, talking the business side of esports. Finally he runs down the Gamescom 2020 Opening Night Live reveals and gives his review of the indie game Raji: An Ancien...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In the TENTH EPISODE of Cheesesteaks and Controllers, Esports/Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli interviews three of the five MVP candidates for the Call of Duty League: the Atlanta FaZe's Simp and Cellium, and Shotzzy of the Dallas Empire. He also speaks with Devolver Digital Marketing Manager Robbie Paterson about Fall Guys, Devolverland Expo, and more. Finally, he explains what the heck is happening with Epic Games and Apple, while listing the best speed runs of Summer Games Done Quick 2020 (so far...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Esports/Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli analyzes the Call of Duty League's playoff bracket and makes his picks for who will take the trophy. He also speaks with Matt Merkle, director of operations for Games Done Quick, about this weekend's Summer Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon event. Finally he talks Halo Infinite's delay, Control's controversy, and more.
Aug 13, 2020•52 min
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli has a stacked show this week! He starts by interviewing Makenzie "Mack" Kelly of the Call of Duty League's New York Subliners, then analyzes both Nintendo's financial report and PlayStation's State of Play presentation. He finishes with a review of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout for PS4 and PC.
Aug 07, 2020•56 min
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back with a double interview episode! First he sits down with Vancouver Titans and Seattle Surge team manager Alfred de Vera to talk about being behind the scenes of a top esports franchise, and after that he talks with David Evans, studio head of indie studio Falling Squirrel, to talk about The Vale: Shadow of the Crown.
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back with the latest news in the gaming world. This week he interviews Joey "Nubzy" DiGiacomo, the head coach of the Call of Duty League's Seattle Surge, recaps the Xbox Games Showcase, and for the first time ever reviews an upcoming game, with Carrion from Devolver Digital and Phobia Studio being the inaugural review.
Jul 24, 2020•59 min
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back from vacation and bringing the heat! This week he explains the playoff formats for both Overwatch League and Call of Duty League, previews the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase, and more.
Jul 17, 2020•57 min
In this episode Fox PHL The Gambler’s StudioEsports Insider Jason Fanelli addresses the fiasco surrounding the Evo fighting game tournament, previews some big July events to keep an eye on, and reviews Jay Anahi’s performance in the eMLS season. Also, Michael Hermann of Retrosoft Studios joins the show to talk about Retromania Wrestling!
Jul 03, 2020•56 min
WrestlThis week Esports Insider Jason Fanelli interviews Ricky "Atura" Lugo, head coach of the Call of Duty League's Florida Mutineers. Also he discusses The Last of Us Part II and the impact of spoilers, he reacts to the Pokemon Unite announcement and its potential meaning for esports, and ends by talking about the retirement of one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
Jun 26, 2020•59 min
Our #Esports Insider Jason Fanelli brings you his second episode of Cheesesteaks and Controllers with a dive into the Call Of Duty League and if you're feeling nostalgic, a look at Arcade1Up where you can buy classic arcade games.
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr
In this debut episode Esports Insider Jason Fanelli breaks down what Overwatch is and how the Overwatch League works, runs down all of the announcements from Sony's PlayStation 5 reveal, and more.
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr
Get ready for Fox Sports The Gambler's newest podcast - Cheesesteaks and Controllers!
Jun 08, 2020•58 sec
