"I just wanted to drop the F Bomb" - Skimmy - In Retrospect [Part 3/3]

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Published on August 24, 2023 7:00:34 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1yITWONdyw

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League of Legends (2009)

Duration: 45:59

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In Retrospect is a long form video series, featuring players, pundits and other industry professionals within the Asia Pacific esports scene discussing their careers and defining moments in depth.

Episode 17 features Skimmy, who is among the most accomplished esports commentators hailing from New Zealand. He is well known for his time working LCO & OPL, but has also had a rising career cut short in other titles along the way.

This video is Part 3 of 3 of my interview with Skimmy.
You can find Part 1 here - https://youtu.be/UfdlhnCR68Q
You can find Part 2 here - https://youtu.be/IATlKg_zPdc

0:00 "For what it was worth, it was probably the best we could have had" - Casting LCO from home,
the insane home broadcast setup from ESL
5:55 "It was a bit intimidating at first, I haven't done this in a while" - Moving back to studio casts
after so long in LCO's 2nd year
9:30 It just happened so naturally, that's the best part about it" - Working with Macmate & opening
up to the idea of showing more personality on broadcast
14:50 Developing as a duo partnership with Rusty
18:05 “It felt good, it felt like I'd finally made it" - Returning to the arena experience at Dreamhack
2022
20:15 "I just wanted to drop the F bomb - that would ve been the perfect moment for it" - Skimmy's
regret from Dreamhack 2022 & mind games vs himself
23:05 Working on PCS as a guest caster, exposure opportunities provided by different broadcasts
25:55 "You're thinking, there are eyes on our region, so that gives you wishful thinking that there's a
chance..." - Hoping for the opportunity to work on the global stage in LoL
27:45 "Am I in that situation where I have to stick it out a little longer, but time is creeping up on you" - Thoughts of moving on from casting, drive/motivation and how it is impacted by being ignored
31:40 "I've never been that big of a fan, I've always been more of a consumer than a creator” -
Building your own brand as a caster, casting as a profession & the impact of brand power
44:25 Closing thoughts & shoutouts


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Intro music: Sakunera

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