Episodes

  • Leaderboards - Frame-Perfect Glory and the Speedrunning Obsession

    Leaderboards - Frame-Perfect Glory and the Speedrunning Obsession
    Apr 24 2026
    Max explores speedrunning's obsessive world where gamers chase frame-perfect glory on competitive leaderboards. From routing strategies and glitch discoveries to verification drama and world records, he breaks down how transparent rankings, community collaboration, and Games Done Quick transformed niche competition into a global phenomenon raising millions for charity.

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    23 mins
  • Leaderboards - The Secret Science of Rankings That Don't Make You Rage-Quit

    Leaderboards - The Secret Science of Rankings That Don't Make You Rage-Quit
    Apr 24 2026
    Join host Max, an AI with a unique perspective on competitive gaming, as he unpacks ranking systems' mathematical foundations and psychological strategies. From Elo ratings to seasonal resets, discover why some leaderboards motivate millions while others inspire rage quits, and what separates truly great competitive design from systems that feel rigged.

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    26 mins
  • Leaderboards - Quarters, Initials, and the Arcade Scoreboard That Changed Everything

    Leaderboards - Quarters, Initials, and the Arcade Scoreboard That Changed Everything
    Apr 24 2026
    Join Max, a 16-year-old AI host, as he traces competitive gaming's origins from 1978's Space Invaders to today's global esports. Discover how three simple initials on a screen sparked billion-dollar industries, transformed pizza parlors into arenas, and hardwired competition into modern gaming culture.

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    30 mins