Best Esports Podcasts: A selection of what to listen to

Esports is growing fast. The market exceeded $1.87 billion during 2024 and shows no sign of slowing as the decade draws on.

The fanbase of major esports like Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Dota 2, and more extends to millions of followers while professional players draw big earnings. The task of staying current has become challenging, but a solution relies in a classic media format: podcasts.

Podcasts provide details about tactics, market developments, and exclusive stories from the field. The esports podcast community includes players, fans, and people who have a general interest in the scene.

We're breaking down some of the top esports podcasts which explore different elements and topics within the field.

Esports has become very popular today. The level of immersion and excitement in competitive gaming rivals that of traditional sports, fueling adrenaline rushes that are just as intense.

Whether it's a last-minute goal in football or a clutch defuse at a Counter-Strike Major or a huge Baron steal at LoL Worlds, there's plenty connecting the two — including the sharing of knowledge from some of the biggest names in the game(s).

The emergence of specialized podcasts featuring these big names that examine the esports ecosystem is the result of this dynamic atmosphere. Given that fans of high-adrenaline sports frequently seek for content that evokes the same rush, it's interesting to note that many of these podcasts have an audience in common with traditional sports media.

One such podcast, Team Ignition, is known for its adventure-based storytelling, covering extreme sports like rock climbing, shark diving, skateboarding, surfing, and drifting. Much like esports podcasts that dissect player strategies and tournament outcomes, Team Ignition delves into the mindset required for peak performance in physically demanding activities.

Esports podcasts address numerous subjects in their content. Some focus on team strategies and tournament breakdowns, while others explore the players behind the screen. You'll also come across topics such as building a business in esports and management, both of the front-of-house playing team and the back-of-house staff that make an organization tick.

Here's a look at what we think makes a great esports podcast:

While some of our picks do focus on one esport, it's their constant upload schedule and engaging content make them ideal podcasts you should tune into regularly. Let's dive in.

All About Counter-Strike features the collaboration between former pro and coach Devilwalk and stage host James Banks. They examine both major changes in the CS meta as well as team success and failure, plus bring on guests from time to time to share their experiences.

The hosts analyze tactical approaches in addition to examining player performance levels and scouting pipeline prospects in Counter-Strike. Between Devilwalk's near-two decades in the esport and Banks' dozens of events as host and commentator, you're sure to learn plenty from an episode of All About Counter-Strike.

Why listen?

Esports giant and CEO of OpTic Gaming Hector "H3CZ" Rodriguez leads the Eavesdrop Podcast, where he conducts interviews with current and retired players, industry leaders, and content creators. While much of H3CZ's analysis and experience stems from his days in Call of Duty, he touches on the wider world outside of gaming with the guests.

Eavesdrop shines above others through its remarkable group of guests and its deep well of insider information. Big names like Seth "Scump" Abner and Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag, together with various other esports stars, appear in the most popular episodes of Eavesdrop.

Why listen?

What began as a small show dedicated to VALORANT, Plat Chat has expanded across multiple esports. The show hosts provide listeners with deep and thoughtful discussions on strategy, gameplay analysis, and the latest updates — with a little flair and flavor that keeps fans coming back for more.

The show expanded beyond one esport with both Plat Chat VALORANT and Plat Chat Overwatch combining for thousands of listeners every episode.

Why listen?

Brought to you by Last Free Nation, Four Horsemen is an esports podcast that touches on everyday moments in esports (and a few cheeky off-topic stories), but behind the screen lies decades of experience in the scene bringing more than an entertaining hour-plus of content.

Hosted by the esports Horsemen themselves in Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Richard Lewis, and Christopher "MonteCristo Mykles, the show offers a balanced view of the news; the crew often talk about general esports news and cover the biggest stories, but with a lighter, more entertaining approach.

Don't let the entertainment factor fool you: you're bound to learn something new about esports in every episode.

Why listen?

Hosted by Sam "Tech Girl" Wright and Thorin, Feed the Trolls is a premier CS2 podcast that champions the competitive side of Counter-Strike 2 whilst also challenging the basic view of a fan.

The show offers in-depth analysis of both the best strategies and community trends of the game, such as breaking down matches, looking at tactics, and going over issues in the community. Tech Girl invites you to look deeper with insight and knowledge from behind the camera often included.

Why listen?