[00:00 - 00:19]Scarra, the creator of Offline TV, joins the podcast as a guest.

[00:20 - 00:41]Overall, Scarra describes the early days of esports as the "wild west" with no rules or regulations.

[00:26 - 02:19]He reveals that during his time with Dignitas, the team made their players pay for rent and utilities and also used their house as a free Airbnb for staff during events.

[00:42 - 02:29]Scarra had an incident where his credit score was negatively affected because Dignitas did not remove his name from the utility bill after he left the team.

[02:29 - 04:28]He reveals that during his time with Dignitas, the team made their players pay for rent and utilities and also used their house as a free Airbnb for staff during events.

[03:47 - 05:18]Scarra also mentions that Dignitas allegedly installed team viewer on their living room PC to secretly watch and listen to their players.

[04:29 - 04:40]Offline TV hosts a podcast with "this guy's toast" as a consistent guest.

[05:18 - 06:43]He believes that Dignitas was able to sell the team due to their strong sponsor relationships and not necessarily their success as an organization.

[06:43 - 07:46]Scarra also discusses the "snake oil" tactics used by some organizations to attract investors.

[07:05 - 08:04]He notes that most teams have their own issues and problems, not just Dignitas.

[08:04 - 09:27]He often has to hold his tongue when his friends or acquaintances do something wrong, despite wanting to criticize them on social media.

[09:28 - 10:26]He comes from a competitive background in Hearthstone, where he disliked many players, but does not hate anyone in his current friend group.

[10:08 - 11:59]He often has to hold his tongue when his friends or acquaintances do something wrong, despite wanting to criticize them on social media.

[12:02 - 13:19]He comes from a competitive background in Hearthstone, where he disliked many players, but does not hate anyone in his current friend group.

[12:10 - 14:37]The speaker only hates one or two people, usually because of how they have treated his friends or family, not himself.

[14:05 - 16:34]He comes from a competitive background in Hearthstone, where he disliked many players, but does not hate anyone in his current friend group.

[15:03 - 16:29]The speaker believes it is important to conquer any weaknesses or challenges in the game to become a better player.

[15:17 - 15:33]He shares a funny anecdote about playing 100 games of a specific character to improve his skills.

[15:47 - 18:04]He has done various jobs in the gaming industry, including casting and analysis.

[16:35 - 17:00]The speaker has become more comfortable speaking up about his friends' mistakes and standing up for them.

[17:52 - 18:38]The speaker believes the interviewer is better at the game overall, but he has better acceleration and spends more time watching streams to improve.

[18:04 - 19:55]He and the interviewer both play Teamfight Tactics, and the interviewer asks who is the better player.

[18:39 - 20:25]The speaker believes the interviewer is better at the game overall, but he has better acceleration and spends more time watching streams to improve.

[18:56 - 19:37]The speaker believes it is important to conquer any weaknesses or challenges in the game to become a better player.

[19:55 - 20:47]The speaker believes the interviewer is better at the game overall, but he has better acceleration and spends more time watching streams to improve.

[21:00 - 21:37]He shares a funny anecdote about playing 100 games of a specific character to improve his skills.

[21:38 - 23:25]They mention a popular podcast clip where they discuss the differences between Riot Games and Blizzard Entertainment, which was recorded over a year ago.

[22:16 - 23:36]They mention the recent sexual harassment case against Blizzard by the state of California.

[23:36 - 26:03]They praise Riot for their job in balancing their games compared to their competition.

[23:44 - 24:37]The speaker states that Blizzard cares more about money than creating new products and has a pattern of remaking old games poorly.

[25:18 - 27:49]They praise Riot for their job in balancing their games compared to their competition.

[26:52 - 28:06]The speaker expresses resentment towards Blizzard for not caring about them as a Hearthstone streamer and only using them for exposure and advanced access.

[28:07 - 29:17]They mention feeling left out at times when other members of OfflineTV receive sponsorships or special treatment from Riot.

[28:13 - 28:39]The speaker states that Blizzard cares more about money than creating new products and has a pattern of remaking old games poorly.

[29:17 - 30:09]Women are often objectified and disrespected in gaming, especially in solo queue and among streamers.

[29:17 - 31:20]They mention feeling left out at times when other members of OfflineTV receive sponsorships or special treatment from Riot.

[29:38 - 29:45]Gender and gaming is a tricky and contentious issue.

[29:38 - 30:50]The speaker ends by discussing the negative impact of companies giving special treatment to certain individuals.

[30:09 - 30:23]Some companies have a specific budget for female gamers and may only sponsor girls, even if there are more successful male gamers.

[30:23 - 30:50]There are also organizations that exclusively sign female gamers, which can be seen as a smart move.

[30:51 - 31:20]Once a female gamer reaches the top, they receive unique opportunities and benefits.

[31:06 - 32:03]They mention feeling left out at times when other members of OfflineTV receive sponsorships or special treatment from Riot.

[31:20 - 32:03]Gender and gaming is a tricky and contentious issue.

[31:20 - 33:37]The speaker ends by discussing the negative impact of companies giving special treatment to certain individuals.

[31:28 - 32:34]Jodie, a female gamer, was someone that organizations had their eye on and was promoted on social media.

[31:28 - 33:31]They mention feeling left out at times when other members of OfflineTV receive sponsorships or special treatment from Riot.

[32:04 - 32:21]Once a female gamer reaches the top, they receive unique opportunities and benefits.

[32:22 - 32:28]The gaming industry actively promotes and supports female gamers.

[32:34 - 33:24]Jodie, a female gamer, was someone that organizations had their eye on and was promoted on social media.

[33:25 - 33:47]Once a female gamer reaches the top, they receive unique opportunities and benefits.

[33:47 - 34:18]Gender plays a role in how women are treated in gaming and the industry.

[34:18 - 35:45]Gender and gaming is a tricky and contentious issue.

[34:18 - 35:45]Sometimes publicists create awareness campaigns for streamers to promote themselves.

[34:56 - 35:06]There are benefits for being a top female gamer, with companies valuing them more than male gamers due to the lack of female representation in the industry.

[35:07 - 35:37]However, female streamers have an advantage in terms of sponsorships and activations from companies.

[35:07 - 36:14]The speaker knows someone who received five times their income with similar numbers.

[35:54 - 39:10]Merchandise can range from being a genuine support for the streamer to being exploitative and taking advantage of super fans.

[36:14 - 36:46]They are not a millionaire, but their Twitch income last year was $380,000.

[36:47 - 39:26]Merchandise drops can bring in millions of dollars for mid-size and big streamers.

[37:13 - 37:22]The speaker is comfortable sharing their income and discussing numbers with friends.

[38:11 - 41:47]The speaker does not believe there is a social responsibility for streamers to do anything in regards to this.

[40:20 - 41:01]Being a content creator means living under a microscope and it can be difficult to convey one's true thoughts and feelings.

[40:41 - 44:56]The speaker does not try to make their Asian identity a defining aspect of their personality, but recognizes that some content creators do and receive more views for it.

[41:01 - 42:30]Some streamers may play into stereotypes or accents for more views, but the speaker chooses not to.

[41:07 - 41:55]The speaker believes it is up to each individual to decide where to "cut corners" in their content.

[42:07 - 43:01]The speaker may become more jaded and less PG in their reactions, but not for the sake of views.

[42:37 - 45:05]Some streamers may play into stereotypes or accents for more views, but the speaker chooses not to.

[43:01 - 43:29]The speaker may become more jaded and less PG in their reactions, but not for the sake of views.

[43:11 - 44:07]They conclude by noting that their race does not often impact the way people treat them, and that this typically matters more than their race itself.

[43:11 - 44:12]Social media can be mentally draining with constant exposure to pain and suffering.

[44:12 - 51:55]The speaker does not try to make their Asian identity a defining aspect of their personality, but recognizes that some content creators do and receive more views for it.

[44:47 - 48:14]Some streamers may play into stereotypes or accents for more views, but the speaker chooses not to.

[46:57 - 47:27]The speaker believes it is up to each individual to decide where to "cut corners" in their content.

[47:27 - 49:57]Some streamers may play into stereotypes or accents for more views, but the speaker chooses not to.

[48:23 - 50:32]The speaker may become more jaded and less PG in their reactions, but not for the sake of views.

[50:32 - 51:27]Being a content creator means living under a microscope and it can be difficult to convey one's true thoughts and feelings.

[51:27 - 55:06]They mention receiving comments about having too many Asians in their group, and how it is seen as acceptable to say this compared to making similar comments about other races.

[53:33 - 57:12]The speaker brings up the concept of being a "model minority" and how it affects the perception of Asian people.

[53:46 - 55:00]The speaker does not try to make their Asian identity a defining aspect of their personality, but recognizes that some content creators do and receive more views for it.

[54:52 - 56:07]The speaker discusses their lack of concern over two sensitive topics, their appearance and mental health, and how they affect their public image.

[55:39 - 56:07]They discuss how race can influence one's sense of humor and identity.

[56:07 - 57:05]They conclude by noting that their race does not often impact the way people treat them, and that this typically matters more than their race itself.

[56:57 - 58:36]The speaker has tried to make changes in the past, but has faced setbacks and struggles to consistently stick to a plan.

[57:27 - 58:20]They acknowledge that talking about their goals can decrease the likelihood of achieving them, but also recognize the positive validation they receive from discussing their plans.

[58:37 - 1.01:05]The speaker feels that they have always been an easy target for criticism, especially in the creator space.

[1.01:13 - 1.03:08]The speaker admits to not following through with their plans to see a therapist after telling people about it.

[1.03:08 - 1.09:17]The speaker has learned from past experiences and now carefully considers sponsorships and promotions, only accepting those that align with their values and beliefs.

[1.03:26 - 1.05:51]They debate the morality of taking sponsorships for high-paying products they don't believe in, such as mobile games or expensive laptops.

[1.04:13 - 1.07:09]The group shares their own personal guidelines for taking sponsorships, such as not promoting mobile games or only promoting products they have personally tested and enjoyed.

[1.05:00 - 1.05:39]The group shares their personal experiences with sponsorships, mentioning a Genki drink that they genuinely love, but they are not sponsored by.

[1.06:33 - 1.09:17]They debate the morality of taking sponsorships for high-paying products they don't believe in, such as mobile games or expensive laptops.

[1.08:22 - 1.10:52]The group shares their own personal guidelines for taking sponsorships, such as not promoting mobile games or only promoting products they have personally tested and enjoyed.

[1.08:51 - 1.09:11]They are impressed by the listener's ability to consistently maintain a healthy lifestyle.

[1.10:55 - 1.13:15]They discuss the potential consequences of promoting products that turn out to be low quality or overpriced for their viewers.

[1.13:16 - 1.14:20]Lily Pichu's recent purchase of an expensive Balenciaga item sparks a discussion about the perception of content creators making money.

[1.13:23 - 1.16:46]They mention the double standard of being scrutinized for promoting products as content creators, while other industries, such as fashion or gaming companies, are not held to the same standard.

[1.14:50 - 1.18:26]Scarra brings up the issue of transparency and the fear of being judged or attacked for discussing financials with viewers.

[1.16:10 - 1.18:42]They mention the double standard of being scrutinized for promoting products as content creators, while other industries, such as fashion or gaming companies, are not held to the same standard.

[1.16:54 - 1.19:14]Lily Pichu's recent purchase of an expensive Balenciaga item sparks a discussion about the perception of content creators making money.

[1.17:09 - 1.19:47]They debate the morality of taking sponsorships for high-paying products they don't believe in, such as mobile games or expensive laptops.

[1.18:26 - 1.20:47]The speaker mentions that if someone is discussing this topic, they may have an unhealthy obsession with it.

[1.19:47 - 1.22:06]The speaker is asked about their experience growing up in the gamer space and how it has affected their lifestyle.

[1.22:07 - 1.24:33]The speaker talks about how their lack of social skills and emotional growth was delayed due to their focus on gaming.

[1.22:28 - 1.23:43]The speaker reflects on not knowing what is considered "normal" due to their upbringing in the gaming space.

[1.24:33 - 1.26:23]The speaker talks about how their lack of social skills and emotional growth was delayed due to their focus on gaming.

[1.24:42 - 1.27:32]The speaker reflects on their interactions with others and how they have had to learn proper communication and empathy.

[1.27:52 - 1.28:05]They discuss how they may stand out from others due to their interests and hobbies.

[1.27:52 - 1.29:27]The speakers feel like they are missing something in this episode.

[1.28:05 - 1.29:27]They discuss how they prioritize their passions and may purposely push themselves away from creating successful content.

[1.28:24 - 1.28:37]The speaker reflects on the possibility of falling from grace and how they may remove themselves from the public eye if that were to happen.

[1.28:24 - 1.30:24]They discuss the difficulty of maintaining friendships and focusing on individual careers within the group.

[1.28:37 - 1.29:41]One speaker mentions shifting their content and experiencing a decrease in invitations to collab with other streamers.

[1.28:37 - 1.30:31]The speaker talks about their past successes in creating content, specifically in the gaming space.

[1.28:58 - 1.30:24]They discuss how they prioritize their passions and may purposely push themselves away from creating successful content.

[1.30:24 - 1.31:03]They discuss the potential issue of a member having a significant drop in viewership and being removed from Offline TV.

[1.30:31 - 1.31:20]The speaker reflects on the possibility of falling from grace and how they may remove themselves from the public eye if that were to happen.

[1.30:39 - 1.30:55]The speaker talks about their past successes in creating content, specifically in the gaming space.

[1.31:13 - 1.32:50]One speaker mentions shifting their content and experiencing a decrease in invitations to collab with other streamers.

[1.31:48 - 1.35:18]The speakers feel like they are missing something in this episode.

[1.32:01 - 1.32:22]The speaker reflects on the possibility of falling from grace and how they may remove themselves from the public eye if that were to happen.

[1.32:29 - 1.32:37]They discuss their shift in interests towards collaborating and doing cool things with groups rather than solo content.

[1.33:54 - 1.35:29]One speaker mentions shifting their content and experiencing a decrease in invitations to collab with other streamers.

[1.35:29 - 1.39:33]They discuss the difficulty of maintaining friendships and focusing on individual careers within the group.

[1.36:47 - 1.37:43]The speakers worry about their own numbers and how it may affect their place in the group.

[1.38:05 - 1.40:02]They discuss the potential issue of a member having a significant drop in viewership and being removed from Offline TV.

[1.38:13 - 1.38:38]The speakers feel like they are missing something in this episode.

[1.39:34 - 1.39:49]One speaker mentions shifting their content and experiencing a decrease in invitations to collab with other streamers.

[1.40:03 - 1.41:59]One speaker gives an update on their goal to be in Shang-Chi 2.

[1.40:18 - 1.41:18]They mention the possibility of being a minor character or extra in the film.

[1.41:59 - 1.42:32]The episode ends with a thank you to the guest speaker and a teaser for the next episode.