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CTRL + ALT + COMPETE

Peanut Gallery Productions

Welcome to Ctrl + Alt + Compete – the podcast where gaming and esports take center stage!This podcast is all about conversations with people who share a passion for gaming and esports. Each episode, James will chat with players, coaches, creators, and industry leaders, diving into their experiences, insights, and what drives them in the world of gaming and esports.So, whether you"re a casual gamer, a hardcore competitor, or just love the esports culture, this podcast is for you.

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29:32

Breach Cammy

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2025/11/11

Cameron "Cammy" McKilligan, aka Breach Cammy, is a Scottish professional Call of Duty player hailing from Edinburgh, born October 10, 1999. With over $584,000 in career earnings from 44 tournaments, he's a standout in the esports scene, currently competing for Boston Breach in the Call of Duty League—where he's earned accolades like NA Stage 3 Elite MVP. A veteran competitor, Cammy streams on Twitch (twitch.tv/Cammy) and shares insights on high stakes matches, team dynamics, and the grind of pro

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29:19

Drew Spark

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2025/11/01

In this episode of the Ctrl Alt Compete Podcast, we sit down with Drew Spark-Whitworth at PHASE25, the esteemed Head Coach of G2 VALORANT, for an insightful conversation on leadership, strategy, and competitive excellence in esports. Since taking the helm in 2022, Drew has guided his teams to an International Championship and two Regional Championships, solidifying his reputation as one of the top coaching minds in VALORANT.With a career spanning role as an analyst for XSET, assistant coach for

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29:03

Shoubna Naika-Taylor

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2025/10/22

Shoubna Naika-Taylor has 14 years of educational experience, lecturing in media, games, and esports and has built the esports provisions in 2 FE colleges. She works hard to create an inclusive and safe space for young people to participate in esports roles. Her involvement with Esports started in 2019 when she led a team for a 3v3 tournament to the finals, and since then, as the provision grew, naturally, so did her involvement with British Esports Federation, where she sits on the Advisory Board

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29:39

Nik Turner

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2025/10/13

Nik Turner serves as the Managing Director of Ntesports, a company committed to fostering grassroots esports, providing educational consultancy, and running the largest online shop for esports teaching resources. With over a decade of experience in the esports industry, Nik previously held the position of Head of Department at an Ofsted Outstanding College for ten years before shifting his focus to Ntesports. In this role, he has expanded the company's influence through team sponsorships,

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24:34

Graham Carroll

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2025/10/02

Graham Carroll is a distinguished racing driver turned sim-racing legend, currently representing Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports.His motorsport journey began at just eight years old, where he quickly claimed success in karting, including a Scottish championship in 2003. He later transitioned to car racing with distinction, winning the Scottish Formula Ford Championship and the Jackie Stewart Trophy in 2008, before lifting the Walter Hayes Trophy in 2015 among other accolades.In 2016, Graham embraced the

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28:41

Kairo

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2025/09/23

Kairo, whose real name is Kieran Tulloch, is a professional esports caster from Scotland specializing in Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, and Roller Champions. He has provided commentary for major events such as VCT Pacific and VCT EMEA, with experience in LAN, studio, home, and international broadcasts. Starting his journey in 2020, Kairo has built a dedicated following through his Twitch streams and as one half of The Scoreboard podcast alongside Hazza. With over five years in the industry, he

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30:10

Mark Bryceland

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2025/09/12

Mark Bryceland, aka MarkyB, is a Scottish esports veteran with over 15 years in competitive Call of Duty. Starting as a player in 2008, he dominated the European scene, clinching seven championships before transitioning to coaching. He’s led top CDL teams like Toronto Ultra to major tournament wins and rebuilt rosters for Los Angeles Guerrillas. Nominated for an Esports Award, Mark, now based in Dallas, blends his strategic coaching with his passion for fitness as a qualified personal trainer, while

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30:47

Dr Amanda Ford

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2025/09/02

Dr. Amanda Ford is a lecturer in Creative & Digital Industries at West College Scotland, specialising in games-based learning. With a PhD from the University of the West of Scotland, her research explores how games enhance student skills. As founder of the Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN), she drives collaboration through events like the Scottish Games Education Symposium. A Women in Games Jobs Ambassador and STEM Ambassador, Amanda champions diversity and mentors aspiring game

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23:20

Amy Russell

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2025/08/23

Amy Russell is the Mass Participation Fundraiser at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, where she inspires communities to take on epic challenges—online and offline—to raise vital funds for children and families facing life-changing hospital stays. Passionate about ensuring no child faces hospital alone, she turns gaming marathons, streaming events, and community fundraisers into powerful acts of hope and connection.

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28:29

Altany Craik

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2025/08/13

Altany is a life-long resident of Glenrothes and is an elected Councillor for the Glenrothes West and Kinglassie Ward.Elected in 2012 Altany has served in a number of roles and represented Fife Council on a variety of external bodies and boards, currently serving on Scotland Excel Executive Board, COSLA Economy Board, East of Scotland European Consortium and as Scottish Regional Chair of the Industrial Communities Alliance, Altany brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to these roles.Altany

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29:05

Arran Donald

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2025/08/03

Never one to hit pause on the conversation, Arran Donald brings his signature mix of wit, wisdom, and just a touch of chaos to the CTRL + ALT + COMPLETE podcast. With a background spanning casting, event management, tournament organising, and live broadcasting, Arran has spent years in the trenches of esports—shaping events, calling the plays, and keeping the hype alive.A bit eccentric by nature but always chasing a good laugh, Arran knows that gaming isn’t just about wins and losses—it’s about the

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34:03

Gavin Baxter

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2025/07/24

Gavin Baxter is a university lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland with a lifelong passion for gaming. In recent years, Gavin has developed a keen academic and professional interest in the world of esports. Currently authoring a research paper on the evolving landscape of esports, he joins us in this episode to share key insights and findings from his work. Whether you're a fan of competitive gaming or interested in the academic perspective behind the industry, this episode offers a

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26:49

Toastie

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2025/07/14

With a dynamic background in streaming, acting, and content production, Lindsay Pattison, known as Toastie, has been a pivotal figure in the Twitch community since 2018. As the founder of Twitch Glasgow, they’ve created a thriving local streaming scene. Leveraging extensive experience in acting and voice acting, Lindsay infuses their streams with a distinctive storytelling flair and authentic audience connection, even shining through unique live cooking streams! If you would like to know more about

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31:38

Councillor Euan Jardine

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2025/07/04

Euan Jardine is a multi-talented entertainer, councillor, rapper, and former competitive athlete based in Galashiels, Scotland. With over a decade of experience in stage and short film acting, he has cultivated a unique voice that blends performance, public service, and creative expression across multiple platforms.A serving councillor with the Scottish Borders Council since 2017 and Council Leader since 2022, he brings the same passion and presence to public service as he does to the stage. After

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31:12

🏆 F1 Esports World Champion - Lucas Blakeley

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2025/06/24

Lucas Blakeley is a professional sim racer and motorsport talent, best known for winning the 2022 F1 Esports World Championship. Born in Irvine, Scotland, Lucas's journey into racing began at the age of seven, when he first experienced the thrill of go-karting—an encounter that ignited a lifelong passion for motorsport. From 2010 to 2015, Lucas competed in both club and national-level karting competitions across the UK, developing his racecraft and nurturing aspirations of a professional driving

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30:58

Greg Lee - Episode 12

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2025/06/14

Greg Lee is the founder and CEO of Team Terrible, an independent game development studio best known for its breakout hit The Baby In Yellow, which has been downloaded over 150 million times across multiple platforms. Greg’s journey into game design began at home, inspired by a childhood filled with creativity, play, and imagination—encouraged by his father, who made everyday moments into games. His passion for building interactive experiences led him to a successful career in the games industry,

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32:31

Ben Grant - Episode 11

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2025/06/04

Ben Grant’s career spans international athletics, military service, and the esports industry. Starting in athletics, he later served as a Project Manager in the British Army, developing strong leadership and operational skills.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben transitioned into esports, quickly advancing to an Acting Executive Officer role, ultimately leading UK-wide marketing and recruitment for the British Army’s Universities Officers’ Training Corps. He has since worked in strategic consultancy

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30:54

Maurizio Sciglio - Episode 10

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2025/05/25

Maurizio Sciglio is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and investor, renowned for his pioneering contributions to cloud computing in the gaming industry. He co-founded Cloudgine in 2012 alongside Dave Jones and Marco Anastasi, a company that specialized in integrating cloud technology with video game development. Cloudgine's innovations led to its acquisition by Epic Games in 2018, where Maurizio subsequently served as Director of Unreal Cloud Services.At Epic Games, Maurizio was part of the team

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30:19

Mark McCready - Episode 9

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2025/05/15

Mark McCready, CEO of Scottish Esports and a lecturer at New College Lanarkshire, drives the growth of esports in Scotland. He leads educational initiatives and qualifications development, integrating academic and community settings, backed by his health-related research expertise. Mark also engages with Scottish and local governments on policy change.

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25:25

Craig McNeill - FTFE - Episode 8

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2025/04/25

Craig McNeill is a professional YouTuber and Twitch streamer who launched his gaming content career alongside his wife, Emma, with their channel MarriedtoXbox. Based in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, the couple shares their passion for Xbox gaming, offering gameplay and reviews.Since starting MarriedtoXbox, Craig has expanded his presence with engaging content on YouTube building a community around their love for video games. He has since created the fight the flat earth YouTube show ands his career is going

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