In Episode 23, we sit down with one of Halo’s most prolific superstars: APG. With nearly 20 years in the game, Bradley’s career is a benchmark for competitive Halo—setting the standard for longevity and consistency. We dive into his two-decade journey: the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From a young aspiring competitor to one of the scene’s most beloved content creators, APG’s story is one you won’t want to miss.
Episode 22. In this powerful installment of Tied the Leader, we sit down with Commandstation—an Air Force servicemember and trailblazer in competitive Halo—fresh off her historic Free-For-All LAN win at DreamHack Dallas. From childhood memories on a Disney Princess TV to honoring her late father through her gamertag, Ally shares the inspiring journey behind her rise, her military-life balance, and her impact on women in competitive gaming. It’s raw, real, and unforgettable.
In Episode 21, Trippy digs deep to share some juicy insights from recent Rostermanias—including near misses on picking up a couple of "Legends." We explore his journey, from teaming with nearly every notable pro, past and present, to his first LAN success at the 2019 Red Bull Rise Till Dawn 2v2 Tournament while teaming with Pznguin, and ultimately capturing the 2022 Halo World Championship as a member of OpTic Gaming. He also opens up about his weight loss journey, and we have a blast ranking gaming snacks in a tier list.
In Episode 20, Last Shot takes us through his incredible Halo journey—from a 200+ placement at his first event to securing a Top Two finish at HCS Arlington 2024. We explore his meteoric rise from canning fruits and vegetables on his family farm and struggling with a Starlink connection to competing for a first-place finish on the HCS mainstage. Along the way, he makes several unforgettable stops, including an FFA World Championship.We’re excited to share this latest addition with you and hope you enjoy it as much as we did putting it together. Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for supporting Tied the Leader and celebrating the game we all love!Love the show and want to support? https://www.patreon.com/TiedtheLeader Go above and beyond by subscribing to our Patreon where our "Friends of the Show" members get early access to episodes, outtakes, downloadable MP3s, ad-free viewing of our latest episodes & much more. Get YOUR question featured in a future episode! Free members will have opportunities to submit questions for upcoming guests as well. We thank you for your support!
In Episode 19, we celebrate the debut of our newly launched YouTube channel dedicated to Tied the Leader content. LUNCHBOX was an incredible guest sharing some unforgettable stories—from his early MLG days teaming with his twin brother, ROY, to his transition into the role of coach for OpTic Gaming.
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TIED THE LEADER Ep18: Tashi, the Esports Lead at Halo Studios and The Man behind the HCS Roadmap joins the Podcast!
You’ve watched the Halo Championship Series before - now take a peek behind the curtains! Follow along us as we explore the insights and passion that fuel Tashi's continued contributions to Halo!
Following the shuttering of the MLG era, and after years of uncertainty, an intrepid few helped navigate the scene toward a brighter horizon. Tashi was instrumental in establishing what would become the Halo Championship Series. We discuss his journey from the beginning as an MLG Superfan to becoming an Industry Leader working on the game he loves.
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TIED THE LEADER Ep17: Join us as we sit down with a gaming legend!Walshy's talent & enterprising spirit helped pave the way for Esports as we know it. He was fearless when directing trash talk at the competition, yet always kind and devoted to the fans. We hope this episode honors the man behind the legacy.
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Royal2 joins us as Tied the Leader returns for HCS Season 4. An incredible guest with a storied 15-year career, Matt was open and reflective on his legendary past and provided unfiltered insight into his future. Highlights include the hilarious first gamertag he "shared" with his brother Royal1, an even funnier Canadian TV advert featuring Royal2, an introspective take on his split with his long-standing duo Snakebite, and a hard-to-believe nugget about teaming with back-to-back Rookies of the Year ItzTheLastShot & Cykul. This is can't miss for any Halo fan.
Join us in welcoming Grassroots Giant, ELI X to the Podcast for Episode 15. He has been a staple of the Halo Content Creation scene and one of the most prolific Multi Kill Medal Hunters in the game. During our chat, we discuss the History of the Halo Montage, dissect the Artistry of the Killionaire, reminisce about old friends, tackle a fun Tier List and much more!
For Episode 14, we deviate from the mold and have welcomed two guests to the show: Veronickuh & Biittersweet, two-fifths of Women of Halo's Executive Team. We learn their individual origin stories, how they got into competitive Halo, navigated a male-dominated gaming space and ultimately answered the rallying cry which laid the foundation for Women of Halo. If you would like to catch the video version of a past or future of these episodes, bookmark the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkVhyZZH-Xnepdfp71PwnF0y_2LANmw9Z
We could not be more excited to have NorwenSLG join us on for Episode 13. We uncover an incredible early grassroots French BTB scene, touch on teaming with & then losing his duo Lqgend, and we end the show discussing the future of EU Halo. If you would like to catch the video version of a past or future of these episodes, bookmark the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkVhyZZH-Xnepdfp71PwnF0y_2LANmw9Z
Few have the resume of our guest for Episode 12. The MVP & World Champ discusses his come up, the current HCS Landscape, how he came up with "Lucid" and we have a bit of fun ranking some memorable Halo Hair from over the years. Lucid had a prior scrim commitment, so we had to forego our usual Quick Q's segment, but we will make sure to get them in the next time he visits the podcast.
There was blood in the water at HCS London and Suppressed was on the hunt proving The Megalodon is just as formidable on LAN as at SEA! In our latest episode, we get "chummy" with the newest threat on the HCS scene. Follow along as Suppressed takes us through his humble beginnings, how a fortuitous FFA led to a chance connection with a Gaming Legend, and why he has been able to sustain his TOP SLAYER status through two different metas.
In Episode 10 of Tied the Leader, we sit down with one of the greatest Halo players of all time - Frosty. We discuss his meteoric rise, how he became one of the best snipers in Halo & what he expects out of his FaZe squad for the remainder of HCS Season 3.
In Episode 9, we sit down with Darth Bubu himself to get his take on the Force Choke felt around the world! We also discuss Sentinels and their outlook for the remainder of the season, how his real-life discipline balances his goofy in-game personality & much more.
In Episode 8, we sit down with KUHLECT to discuss his personal rollercoaster roster ride, prepping for HCS London, how he broke through as a Halo Newcomer and more!
In this episode, we sit down with MIKWEN, whose experience at 343 provides him a unique perspective on games & gaming. We discuss the pain points of Infinite's current sandbox, the potential pitfalls of game development & more!
In episode 6, we sit down with BOUND to discuss his emergence from behind the Shroud Screen of anonymity and into the HCS spotlight, what it’s like living with a Lqgend, winning his first Major, and more!
In episode 5, we sit down with Dual-Threat, 2x World Champion Formal. Join us as we discuss the start of something special in Halo 2, a one-of-a-kind career, his Call of Duty World Championship, replacing a Halo Legend, sandbox thoughts and more!
In this episode, we discuss a host of topics with our guest TSQUARED, including MTV True Life, trash talking, ethical ownership, signing a new Str8 Rippin team & more!