Episodios
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The Metaverse is a whole new digital world with endless possibilities. It is very much still in development and that makes it the perfect time to become an early adapter… and to even make some money playing! In this episode we’re going to take a look at Decentraland. Decentraland is a digital world where you can own a plot of land and build whatever you want. The possibilities are endless and this calls for a lot of creativity and ingenuity. I invite 3D artist Kourtin from Polygonal Mind to the studio to tell me about their work helping companies like Doritos create incredible experiences in the Metaverse.
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Valorant is a first person shooter game that launched back in 2020. It takes inspiration from games like Counterstrike, but has added new elements to make it even more strategic. This makes it the perfect choice for every gamer that wants to use their brain while gaming. In this episode I speak with Connor Blomfield, better known as Sliggy. Back in 2020, he immediately saw valorant’s potential and worked incredibly hard to get to the top of the charts. Right now he is a Valorant Streamer for Team Liquid where he analyzes the best players. I visit him at the Team Liquid headquarters where he explains the best tactics to me!
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250 kilometers divided over 6 days in the burning heat of the Moroccan Desert… that is the Marathon des Sables, one of the most challenging ultra runs in the world. Many people dream of one day running a marathon, but ultra runners take it a step further and need to perfect their training schedule and lifestyle to run these races. In this episode I talk to Ragna Debats. She is a Dutch trailrunner and has won the Marathon des Sables back in 2019. She tells me all her secrets for running and winning such a crazy event.
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Poker is a very popular card game that can be played in real life as well as online. In Poker there is usually money to be made which makes it very interesting for everyone who loves strategy games and wants to try to earn some extra money. To get a better understanding of the best poker strategies, I invite Roy Goschalk to the studio. Roy runs a poker website and has won more than 30.000 euros in different tournaments. Today he shares his winning strategy!
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Chess has always been very popular among game enthusiasts and has become more mainstream due to big shows like the Queen's Gambit. There are many championships across the world and there is lots of money to be made when you’re a real pro. In this episode I visit Murad Abdulla at the IMC office. He started playing Chess as a child and has made it to the top of the Scottish Championships. He talks about his playing style and the opening move that has made him unstoppable at tournaments!
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Back in 2009, one of the most famous crypto currencies, bitcoin, was launched and since then it has become more and more popular. The crypto market has seen enormous growth and this has made investors billions of dollars… but only the investors that know how to take advantage of the market. One of them is Thomas Manuel. He started trading crypto back in 2017 and used the volatile markets to make himself some money. I visit him at the IMC office where he tells me how you can beat the market!
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In this IMC Chicago special, we’re going to learn ways to sharpen your mind, impress your friends with quick mental math skills, and even possibly, improve your memory. Sounds like a big challenge… but it’s not when you have an actual human calculator in the studio. His name is Mike Byster and he is known nationwide for his fast mental math abilities. His life’s mission is to teach people, “the power of the mind,” and showcase that our brains are capable of more than we could’ve ever imagined. The best part? ANYONE, can learn. Mike joins Brooke from the Chicago office in the studio to talk about his impressive mental abilities and to get some advice on how to train your mind.
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Ultimate frisbee, a non-contact team sport for frisbee lovers. For most people not the first sport that comes to mind… . According to the Ultimate Player’s Association, it is now played in more than 42 countries by hundreds of thousands people. One of those people is Henry Mattinson. Henry is a routineer in Ultimate Frisbee, played in multiple countries and explains you the ins & outs. I visit Henry at the IMC headquarters and he shows me how to become the best at frisbee.
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After the release of the netflix show ‘The Queen's Gambit’ in 2020, chess has increased in popularity. Many people started practicing with friends or downloaded a chess app to become better. But it’s one thing becoming better, it’s another thing to become the best. To learn more about mastering chess I invite Bianca de Jong-Muhren. She is a grandmaster and head of the Dutch Chess Federation. She gives an exclusive peek into her mind and she shares all of her best tactics so you can master the game.
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Dota 2, short for Defense of the Ancients 2 is a multiplayer battle arena game that is played online. It was launched in 2009 and has millions of players worldwide. I want to learn Dota 2 from the very best and so there is only one place to go: Team Liquid. Team Liquid is a professional esports organization with an amazing Dota 2 team. I got the chance to talk to Brian Canavan, he has been a professional Dota player and is now one of the most important content creators for Team Liquid. I visit him at their headquarters and he reveals all of his best strategies.
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In this episode of The Upper Hand we’re going to learn to master the game of Diplomacy. Diplomacy takes you back to Europe in 1900. You play one of the big powers in Europe and through negotiating and battling you’re trying to take over other countries. To learn how to master Diplomacy, Tim talks to David Hood. David is a two times American champion and he hosts a monthly news show about Diplomacy. He has been playing the game since 1984 and can give us an exclusive insight into the best diplomacy tactics!
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Magic is a trading card game with over 35 million players worldwide. Players collect cards with all kinds of magical creatures and use their powers to bring the opponent’s life count to zero. That’s when you win the game. In this episode of The Upper Hand I talk to Magic world champion Julien Nuijten. After the championship Nuijten has rarely talked about his winning strategy, He barely speaks in public but makes an exception for this podcast, Julien will lay all his cards on the table to teach us how to become the next Magic champion!
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Sports betting is a hobby with high risks but also high rewards. With the correct information you can find a loophole and beat the odds. In this episode of the upper hand we take a closer look at sports betting to find out how you can become the best. I visited Owen, a trader at IMC in Amsterdam. He has a lot of experience while searching the internet on finding the best betting opportunities. For the first time ever, he shares his winning strategy, so you can try to become the next betting champion!
