Caster Calls Episode 25: Smix
92Smix got her start as a translator on TL.net back during the Brood War days, and like many of the most famous and skilled on-air talent that we have today, found herself "falling into" e-sports as a career. While many of us know her for her hosting and translating in SC2, she became a staple of the e-sports world by becoming a host for CS:GO...also somewhat by accident. We talk about her beginnings back in the BW TL.net days and how she transitioned from just translating to becoming a renowned interviewer and host.
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Alexander
Nick
Stephen
Brandon
Vinny
** The audio may be desynced at certain parts but such is life when you use the internet to record.
[00:00:00] Introduction to Smix
[00:02:44] Backstory on Smix
[00:04:26] Brushing up on Korean
[00:06:43] Interacting with Korean translators
[00:10:02] Approaching players with sensitivity who just lost
[00:13:09] Getting into esports
[00:15:00] BroodWar
[00:18:01] Posting translations
[00:20:34] Influx of gigs
[00:23:14] The transition from translating into interviewing
[00:24:31] Learning from her first host gig
[00:27:00] First time hosting nerves
[00:28:44] Led to offers by Dreamhack
[00:30:11] Befriending commentators
[00:34:21] Getting into CS:GO
[00:37:30] Designated host
[00:38:46] Learning the game and knowing the scene of CS:GO
[00:41:27] Hosting for Valorant
[00:45:59] Do you ever feel like you need to be more prepped in your role?
[00:48:41] Communicating with other hosts
[00:54:02] Connecting with the community
[00:56:11] Getting to do a desk host role
[01:01:11] Key things worked on to improve over the years
[01:05:29] Seen as a mentor, giving out advice
[01:07:38] Most common issues found in new hosts
[01:15:42] What can be adopted into StarCraft from other esports?
[01:19:37] What would be best to bring back to StarCraft 2?
[01:24:50] Broadcasting in professional vs unprofessional attire
[01:26:45] Humor is arbitrary
[01:31:36] Patreon question: Can you remember all the different games you’ve worked for? Which ones stick out?
[01:40:55] Highlighting struggle
[01:41:45] Outro
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