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Around The Bar

Hitchariide
Call Of Duty
Esports
Youtube
Optic Gaming
Twitch
Streaming
Fortnite
Content Creation
Gaming
Competitive Gaming
100 Thieves
Pokemon
Paintball
Optic Texas
Video Games
Mental Health
Mr. Beast
Apex Legends
Tiktok
Warzone

Around The Bar is a show where OpTic Hitch sits down with a guest and has a conversation over a couple of drinks πŸ₯‚

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Recent Guests

Rampage Poker
Poker content creator and professional player
Rampage Poker/YouTube
Episode: Professional Poker and Content | Rampage
Dylan UnitedGamer
Pokemon and Call of Duty YouTuber, longtime community figure
UnitedGamer / YouTube creator
Episode: The 17 Year Youtube Journey | UnitedGamer
Ben J Nissim
A longtime Call of Duty figure, content creator and executive/analyst with the Flank
The Flank, Call of Duty community
Episode: The Man Behind The Flank | Ben J Nissim
Nick Yingling
Melee player, content creator and former organizer for Melee events
Mogul/Content Creator connections mentioned in episode
Episode: Surviving The Yard | Nick Yingling
Reed Duchscher
CEO of Night Media, creator manager for MrBeast, Kai Cenat, Hasan Piker, among others
Night Media
Episode: Managing Kai Cenat, Mr. Beast, Hasan, and more... | Reed Duchscher
Courage Dunlop
A legendary Call of Duty and Fortnite caster turned content creator and entrepreneur
Content creation / esports
Episode: From Call of Duty Caster to Fortnite Icon | CouRage
James Sellers
Director of Content, OpTic Gaming
OpTic Gaming
Episode: The Head of OpTic Content | James Sellers
Erick Khan
Cannabis content creator and car channel personality
Independent creator in cannabis/tech content
Episode: Pine Park, Cars, and Sketchy Situations | Erick Khan
Lawrence Metten
Associate Director of Design at Treyarch
Treyarch
Episode: A Conversation With Treyarch | Lawrence Metten

Host

Hitch
Host of Around The Bar; often guides the interview and leads conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 421 ratings
  • Awesome Content

    Coming in with the United Gamer Fam and loved the genuine conversations between Dylan and Hitch!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    panini_dratini
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hitch might be HIM

    hitch you’re the goat always clutching up with these pods when i’m at work πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SpencerStamina
    United States7 months ago
  • Thank you.

    Thanks for everything yall do. It’s really made a difference mentally over the past few weeks. Much love mate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wyatt Melton
    United Statesa year ago
  • 🐐

    No one does it better than Hitch, easy 5 ⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keith1212
    United States2 years ago
  • Goat tingz

    🐐

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eiipii
    United States3 years ago

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Hosts maintain a relaxed, drink-fueled vibe that makes long-form chats engaging.
Guests bring authentic, behind-the-scenes industry takes.
Conversations balance personal journeys with practical business insights.

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#230
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Talking Points

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The 17 Year Youtube Journey | UnitedGamer
Q: How did you approach transitioning from competitive COD to Pokemon content and building your Pokemon-focused brand?
I followed my long-term passion for Pokemon, experimented with different video formats, and invested in learning analytics and thumbnails to make Pokemon content as engaging as possible, which helped me build a loyal audience across multiple channels.
High School Football, Call of Duty, and OpTic Gaming | Swooty
Q: What do you think COD lacks right now compared to Splitgate and other games?
There are structural differences and toxicity in the Challenger community; it would help if there was more positivity and a clearer pathway from Challengers to pro level, plus quicker adaptation to pro pace and map rotations.
Managing Kai Cenat, Mr. Beast, Hasan, and more... | Reed Duchscher
Q: How accessible is the transition from creator to celebrity for the top 10% of creators?
Reed argues that transition is easier now due to Hollywood's greater openness to internet-driven success and shows examples of creators who successfully bridged both worlds, emphasizing that maintaining audience trust is crucial.
A Conversation With Treyarch | Lawrence Metten
Q: What was your first experience with a ranked system as a gamer?
Halo 2, pushing to rank 50 was my first experience.
A Conversation With Treyarch | Lawrence Metten
Q: Is it stressful being those guys, being the faces, being the connection from the players to the team?
It's exciting and keeps us committed to making the best game we can.

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This show centers on long-form conversations with creators, athletes, and industry insiders who live at the intersection of gaming, content creation, and esports. Guests share candid stories about career pivots, building communities, brand partnerships, sponsorship dynamics, and personal journeysβ€”from sobriety and fatherhood to peak moments in competition and production. The tone blends bar-side storytelling with practical takeaways for aspiring creators and teams, often anchored by industry context, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a strong focus on authentic, human perspectives. A notable pattern is how guests navigate growth across multiple platforms, manage mental health and motivation, and sustain long-term relevance in fast-changing e... more

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1. Rampage Poker
2. Dylan UnitedGamer
3. Ben J Nissim
4. Nick Yingling
5. Reed Duchscher
6. Courage Dunlop
7. James Sellers
8. Erick Khan

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