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The X(L) Files

XLFiles
Excel
Array Broadcasting
Lambdas
Power Query
Excel Esports
Algorithms
MEWC Chile
Chile
Las Vegas, United States
Python
OA Robot
Dimslayer
Excel World Championship
European Open
Ashleigh Roberts
Jaq Kennedy
Dim Ernie
Sheets and Giggles

An EXciting new podcast for Excelphiles and fans of Excel eSports!

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Latest Episodes

Are you Power Querious?!

Joining us for this episode is the first person to ever use Power Query in a live streamed competition, Ashleigh Roberts.

After the longest Excel Esports catch up to date, Ashleigh talks through how to viably use Power Qu... more

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In this episode we kick off 2026 by catching up with Erik Oehm, creator of OA Robot!

We discuss the popularity of the leading add-in for competitive Excel in the sport and discuss uses outside of Excel Esports.

Pop over to our YouTube channel to s... more

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Join us to close out the year with special guests, the Bobergs. Nick and Ella join us to discuss Las Vegas, Dim's domination of the competition, and whether we're all going to be coders now.

Come back next year to find out how much Dim will pay for ... more

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This month, we are joined by MEWC finalist and Dimslayer, Lorenzo Foti, as he talks us through what it takes to beat a Dim.

Let us know in the comments what your hot takes are!

Jaq: www.youtube.com/@exceltismjaq

Elliott: www.youtube.com/@e_pats

D... more

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Recent Guests

Ashleigh Roberts
Power Querious expert; Sheets and Giggles star
Sheets and Giggles
Episode: Ep9: Power Querious with Ashleigh Roberts
Erik Oehm
Creator of OA Robot and Lambda, Excel Esports advocate
OA Robot / Excel Esports
Episode: Ep8: The Robots Are Here with Erik Oehm
Nick Boberg
In-person Excel eSports competitor, world championship participant
Boberg Advisory
Episode: Ep7: Stoked about Vegas
Ella Boberg
In-person Excel eSports competitor
Boberg Advisory
Episode: Ep7: Stoked about Vegas
Lorenzo Foti
Guest speaker defined as the unintentional originator of the term Dimslayer
YouTube creator / Excel esports community
Episode: Ep6: Anatomy of a Dimslayer
Ha Dang
New UK Excel champion, newcomer to XL Esports this season
UK Excel Championship
Episode: Ep5: Sheet Happens
Juan José Cifuentes
Ranked MEWC 2024 Finalist; first officially sponsored Excel athlete; co-founder of Chilean Excel chapter
Excelman Chile / MEWC Chile
Episode: Ep4: Array broadcasting with Juan José Cifuentes
Jeremy Freelove
Special guest discussed in intro as todays guest
Episode: Ep3: Exceling with Algorithms with special guest Jeremy Freelove!

Host

Jaq Kennedy
Host of The XL Files with a focus on live competition culture and community storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
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    I know it’s episode one and exciting but please be aware that what is creasing funny to you may mean zero to anyone else! Having said that, good luck with your podcast ;)

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    United Kingdoma year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show sometimes emphasizes culture and events as much as hard how-tos, which can feel broad to new listeners.
Community warmth and banter stand out, though some episodes feel like a deep specialist niche.
Listeners appreciate the niche focus and deep dives into Excel techniques.
Guests bring practical, battle-tested insights that translate beyond pure theory.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep3: Exceling with Algorithms with special guest Jeremy Freelove!
Q: What are the practical benefits of learning algorithms for Excel Esports?
The guests discuss that learning algorithms helps you understand underlying patterns, improves problem decomposition, and aids in designing smarter, reusable Excel solutions (e.g., lambda-based approaches, dynamic arrays, and single-cell formulas) that can handle larger search spaces and more complex cases.
Ep3: Exceling with Algorithms with special guest Jeremy Freelove!
Q: Can you explain what an algorithm is and why do I need them?
Dim explains that an algorithm is a concrete, step-by-step process for solving a problem, using card-sorting as an analogy to illustrate basic sorting methods and the importance of describing steps precisely for a computer to execute; the discussion then covers efficiency and how choosing the right approach dramatically reduces computation time as data size grows.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The X(L) Files

What is The X(L) Files about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A niche tech-focused show centered on Excel Esports, data automation, and live competition culture. Across episodes, hosts and guests dissect advanced Excel techniques (Power Query, lambdas, array broadcasting), discuss competitive formats and rule changes, and share live-event anecdotes from Las Vegas and international events. The format blends technical deep-dives with community banter, behind-the-scenes logistics, and celebration of a growing ecosystem where practitioners treat spreadsheets as a competitive sport. A few episodes highlight innovative tooling (OA Robot), live performance tips, and the tension between speed and accuracy, making it a compelling listen for both power users and those curious about a highly specialized competit... more

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1. Ashleigh Roberts
2. Erik Oehm
3. Nick Boberg
4. Ella Boberg
5. Lorenzo Foti
6. Ha Dang
7. Juan José Cifuentes
8. Jeremy Freelove

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