Hey Hitch, just wanted to let you know you’re legitimately great at interviews. You bounce off your guests super naturally and I hope you keep pushing out pods with as much consistency as this past year. Have a great 2025. Also sick jacket Nade.
Couldn’t agree more. Hitch has some natural interviewing chops. I watch pretty much most of his content, and I think the dudes a really good conversationalist in general.
WE DONT REMEMBER YOU BEING ON THE TEAM!?!? YOURE THE REASON IM STILL CONSUMING ANY OF THIS CONTENT AT 27. NADESHOT AND OPTIC ARE FOR EVER. You started this bro. We out side Nade.
This felt like a real conversation with Nadehsot. It didn’t feel like an interview, it felt like a conversation between friends. Of course, are there things Nadehsot and Hitch know they can’t talk about publicly but it still felt like a real conversation.
Without nade optic wouldn’t have been the world wide phenom it was at THAT time. He broke outside esports before that was even thought possible. He’s the reason I found optic at all, and I’m now 35 and only really dip into the scene via optic… and some of the affiliates from back in the day.
Keep crushing it with the ATB series! If you are questioning the viewership ROI, I'll share it with everyone I know. This is a fantastic series, and I hope you continue to keep it moving forward. Thank you very much for the content.
Nade I gotta tell you man, you’ll never fall off. I can’t speak for everyone but you’re truly a one of a kind personality Scump as well. You two are the childhood of millions
Personality of scump??? Nade got the personality to be in the entertainment scene for sure but without cod I can’t see any world in which scump would have a following
Loved this. Hearing Nade's perspective is great. He's so very articulate when he speaks. He cares. He's a good dude. We all grew up together. It's been a pleasure watching over the years. Side note, 100T x OpTic apparel would go crazy.
It be cool to have other streamers and and RUclipsrs who live in Texas come on. Always love listening to nade speak you can hear the passion he has for gaming and esports and being open with all the changes in the career he's had to this point and still able to be one of the best streamers. Not even tryin to gas him Iv been watching since XP when he won and all the ups and downs along the way I can't imagine being online most of my life being judged by so many and having to overcome so much to handle that can't be easy. Give yourself props nade in my opinion your the greatest cod player to play look at your career pro turned owner of one of the biggest teams.
Nade is the reason I discovered OpTic, I remember watching his vids all the way back to sniping. Him playing with Predator and doing the GB grind plus montages. Fast forward to him moving into 6050 and I was hooked. Nade, Scump, BigT, and Hecz were legit the reason I became an OpTic fan.
Nade got me interested in the competitive scene since back in bo1. Seeing how far he's come is amazing, and I'm glad he's still around after retirement and finding success in all the stuff he does. Nade will always be one of my goats 🐐.
Incredible ep, shout out Hitch for bringing this shit to an audience, COD has needed these kinda podcasts and insights from the goats and he’s out here doing it
Awesome interview great questions and nade is a natural at talking and being entertaining to listen to. Last thing yall talked about about anxiety I use to have medical anxiety really bad then one day like 5 years ago working from home had some down time I just sat there and thought it is what it is and whatever happens is supposed to happen and not worry so much. It seems simple but took me along time to come to that realization, but from then on I really don't worry about much in general and it's great. I could see having a wife and a child could amplify that by alot but just something to think about
what nade said ast 41:00 is INSANE. Scump and Nadeshot are a duo IMO, it was always like that. they 100x as entertaining in the same room. sad he doesn't know that
Nade is the only reason I ever got into competitive call of duty, I get his point about not thinking people know about him, but he made me an OpTiC fan for life.
Who remembers the good old days bo2 ranked play scump and nadeshot after school watching them play and cod ghost like man sitting here 21 today just turned 21 and time flies love nadeshot and scump and optic but imo nadeshot gets no credit ever. He’s one of the goats 🐐.
6:28 I love that nades in a position to speak freely whether it's humor, his career path, or his position as CEO at 100t. I'm so sick of filtered content from influencers, and then it's a big cancel fest if they slip up and something trickles through the filter. No words should ever hurt you, it's one of the most basic fundamentals they teach toddlers. I'm so tired of seeing influencers or reactions to influencers policing each other about what is appropriate. For a while there we had like 100 influencers all afraid to offend anybody, trying to attract ALL sponsors and trying to appear perfect. Nobody is perfect and pretending to be just makes you look much much worse when a scandal comes out
Justin Escalona was such a good vlog to watch in high school bro mans videos were so good I even remember some of nades vlogs that even used the same song I think it was called old me pt2
the biggest misconception that gets spouted endlessly about streaming is that "you have to be streaming + glued to your chair every day" nobody and i mean nobody wants to see the same person doing the same thing every day, even with a little variety will burn viewers out. if you are less consistently live and have actual things to do on stream that are new and entertaining, that will go much further to get long term viewers than spamming bs streams. obv some special cases of spamming working for but RARELY happens for the majority of streamers.
Love this podcast so much and this is probably my OCD speaking but we need the guests mic the same as hitch’s. His mic quality is crispier than the other and it sorta bugs me but like I said it’s my ocd 😂 still love the podcast and interviews
Agree with Hitch, Nade doesn't give himself enough credit for how much he, Scump, and Hecz moved the needle and set the tone for what the scene is today.
These last few ATB have been bangers! Look forward to all of them and here is the but....The ice chewing is driving me insane. Hitch this episode and Marcel last time
This podcast really is great. Been binging Matt on his streams lately again and feel like it’s 2013 and I love it. I think my favorite part of the internet has always been when Matt was really involved whether RUclips or streaming. Glad Hitch could get Matt to do this. Felt like friends just talking about his life story since he moved to LA and finally reunited with the crew. (Yes I know hitch wasn’t there yet when Nade was but he was still in the scene recording)
Nadeshot not understanding that him and scump literally made cod esports popular single handedly is pretty crazy
He knows that. He can just look at Seth if he has any doubts. He wants to stay Humble.
Not single handedly, but I miss the old days. OG formal, OG scump, OG Nadeshot, OG crimson. Can you imagine in today’s game. Would be fun n to watch
Hey Hitch, just wanted to let you know you’re legitimately great at interviews. You bounce off your guests super naturally and I hope you keep pushing out pods with as much consistency as this past year. Have a great 2025.
Also sick jacket Nade.
Fuck yeah
hard agree
Couldn’t agree more. Hitch has some natural interviewing chops. I watch pretty much most of his content, and I think the dudes a really good conversationalist in general.
Exactly. Natural and can only get better. The future Joe Rogan of COD and maybe gaming icons, legends and up and coming people. Interview wise.
Hitch is the Joe Rogan of espoets goated
WE DONT REMEMBER YOU BEING ON THE TEAM!?!? YOURE THE REASON IM STILL CONSUMING ANY OF THIS CONTENT AT 27. NADESHOT AND OPTIC ARE FOR EVER. You started this bro. We out side Nade.
Same here man, I'm only in this scene because of OpTic NadeShot
@@Leverage-J his day in the life’s were my medicine back then
same. Optic nadeshot is my childhood and the reason I'm still watching today.
Preach, only reason I still pay ANY attention to cod in the first place
Same, been following OpTic since 2009. Actually 1v1’d HECZ on Cod4 back in the day lol. Shipment, radar on, no killcams lol
This felt like a real conversation with Nadehsot. It didn’t feel like an interview, it felt like a conversation between friends.
Of course, are there things Nadehsot and Hitch know they can’t talk about publicly but it still felt like a real conversation.
Nade saying he was blasted for Colin and Samir makes SO much sense. It was magical
Awesome! Welcome to the Zygo fam.
Fucking love Nade my man helped build the green wall.
Without nade optic wouldn’t have been the world wide phenom it was at THAT time. He broke outside esports before that was even thought possible. He’s the reason I found optic at all, and I’m now 35 and only really dip into the scene via optic… and some of the affiliates from back in the day.
@asmodeusnof I'm 31 and mostly agree I mean it is hard to imagine OpTic being where it's at without him.
Keep crushing it with the ATB series! If you are questioning the viewership ROI, I'll share it with everyone I know. This is a fantastic series, and I hope you continue to keep it moving forward. Thank you very much for the content.
Nade speaks so well, much aura.
Nade I gotta tell you man, you’ll never fall off. I can’t speak for everyone but you’re truly a one of a kind personality Scump as well. You two are the childhood of millions
Personality of scump??? Nade got the personality to be in the entertainment scene for sure but without cod I can’t see any world in which scump would have a following
@@MazevGhe’s jus sayin him and scump are both one of a kind personalities in their own right
@@apcrawdad he said that right after saying “you’ll never fall off”, so he’s clearly talking about the entertainment value their personalities bring
Scump doesn't really have much of personality compared to nade@@MazevG
This is gonna be a banger
Man I love Nade. This was so great. I loved how you brought up the Colin/Samir pod it was so hilarious.
Killed it as usual, happy newyears
ATB is amazing because it feels like a genuine conversation rather than interview. (One note: Guest mic slightly less crisp as Hitch’s)
Nade is the cod father
I been watching since MLG days
We remember big dog
Loved this. Hearing Nade's perspective is great. He's so very articulate when he speaks. He cares. He's a good dude. We all grew up together. It's been a pleasure watching over the years. Side note, 100T x OpTic apparel would go crazy.
I absolutely love Nade and I couldn’t think of a better guest for the podcast.
These keep getting better and better! Keep it up homie! I have a feeling that it's about to blow up big time!
Damn Ludwig still salty his failed pitch deck didn't get him in 100 thieves.
LMAO
this is my favorite around the bar episode to date. it was so great start finish. thank you hitch and nade
It be cool to have other streamers and and RUclipsrs who live in Texas come on. Always love listening to nade speak you can hear the passion he has for gaming and esports and being open with all the changes in the career he's had to this point and still able to be one of the best streamers. Not even tryin to gas him Iv been watching since XP when he won and all the ups and downs along the way I can't imagine being online most of my life being judged by so many and having to overcome so much to handle that can't be easy. Give yourself props nade in my opinion your the greatest cod player to play look at your career pro turned owner of one of the biggest teams.
He interviewed Aydan recently. Good episode. Worth a watch. Aydan lives in Texas and is one of the big Warzone streamers/ex Fortnite.
hitch is getting great at podcasting and questioning ngl
The alcohol helps for sure
Nade is the reason I discovered OpTic, I remember watching his vids all the way back to sniping. Him playing with Predator and doing the GB grind plus montages. Fast forward to him moving into 6050 and I was hooked. Nade, Scump, BigT, and Hecz were legit the reason I became an OpTic fan.
Respect to Merk too but he wasn't there too long.
Man this is my favorite podcast, definitely going to check out the patreon
"that thang is purring, but yeah definetly gotta speak ur mind"LMFAO bro
love these around the bars. watch them religiously
Absolutely great episode! all love for Nade
Great interview Hitch. Love ya Nade
Great episode man! Nadeshot has always been my favorite I love his personality. Keep doing what you’re doing man this podcast is lit!
Nade got me interested in the competitive scene since back in bo1. Seeing how far he's come is amazing, and I'm glad he's still around after retirement and finding success in all the stuff he does. Nade will always be one of my goats 🐐.
Incredible ep, shout out Hitch for bringing this shit to an audience, COD has needed these kinda podcasts and insights from the goats and he’s out here doing it
another banger episode 🔥 Nadeshot be having so much insight, I like hearing his opinion on things
this was sooo good, hutch you are great!!!!!
Another banger. Hitch and ATB just don’t miss
Awesome interview great questions and nade is a natural at talking and being entertaining to listen to. Last thing yall talked about about anxiety I use to have medical anxiety really bad then one day like 5 years ago working from home had some down time I just sat there and thought it is what it is and whatever happens is supposed to happen and not worry so much. It seems simple but took me along time to come to that realization, but from then on I really don't worry about much in general and it's great. I could see having a wife and a child could amplify that by alot but just something to think about
what nade said ast 41:00 is INSANE. Scump and Nadeshot are a duo IMO, it was always like that. they 100x as entertaining in the same room. sad he doesn't know that
Quickly becoming my favorite podcast. Keep it up
Congrats on 10 years at optic goat, it’s scary to think where the org would be without you, nobody puts in more effort. Much love ❤
Nade is the only reason I ever got into competitive call of duty, I get his point about not thinking people know about him, but he made me an OpTiC fan for life.
Thank you Hitch for making these episodes feel like a real conversation. W pod 🔥
Out of all the personalities in the video game scene, nadeshot is my favorite. Something about the way he talks, very easy and enjoyable to listen to
Your crushing it hitch can't wait for another year of this
Hitch has the perfect balance of conversing with the guest but allowing the guest to to get into a flow. Love Nade btw.
Great episode
great episode man
Who remembers the good old days bo2 ranked play scump and nadeshot after school watching them play and cod ghost like man sitting here 21 today just turned 21 and time flies love nadeshot and scump and optic but imo nadeshot gets no credit ever. He’s one of the goats 🐐.
This podcast could have been 10 hours long and still wouldn’t have been long enough. God damn I love Hitch and Nadeshot.
These last few uploads have been fire.
Love you Nade ❤ miss original optic 6050/ scuf house days
Great Pod!
Nade the key reason we all here today as Optic and 100T fans. Thanks brother!
Probably my favorite podcast of this entire year. Hitch you are seriously incredible at what you do
Thank you hitch this was great
Thanks Davo and nado. Matto too. Love
Great ep
Solid episode
6:28 I love that nades in a position to speak freely whether it's humor, his career path, or his position as CEO at 100t. I'm so sick of filtered content from influencers, and then it's a big cancel fest if they slip up and something trickles through the filter. No words should ever hurt you, it's one of the most basic fundamentals they teach toddlers. I'm so tired of seeing influencers or reactions to influencers policing each other about what is appropriate. For a while there we had like 100 influencers all afraid to offend anybody, trying to attract ALL sponsors and trying to appear perfect. Nobody is perfect and pretending to be just makes you look much much worse when a scandal comes out
People that count Nadeshot out of optic conversations are FADED.
39:50 my dawg! My Brother!!
Justin Escalona was such a good vlog to watch in high school bro mans videos were so good I even remember some of nades vlogs that even used the same song I think it was called old me pt2
Great episode. Love 100T and hope it stays on the path Nade wants it to
1:22:24 hitch that pour was diabolical🫡😵🤣
IS IT CAKE OR NOT? shit had me fucking dying 🤣🤣🤣
Great podcast.
Nade’s “No” got me dying here 5:40
It’s wild how much Nade has evolved over the last decade. His career and life arc is one of the most fascinating on the internet.
Best Pod. Best guest. That's it.
44:14 that’s the biggest statement and true
the biggest misconception that gets spouted endlessly about streaming is that "you have to be streaming + glued to your chair every day" nobody and i mean nobody wants to see the same person doing the same thing every day, even with a little variety will burn viewers out. if you are less consistently live and have actual things to do on stream that are new and entertaining, that will go much further to get long term viewers than spamming bs streams. obv some special cases of spamming working for but RARELY happens for the majority of streamers.
“You know at the start I kept it pretty cookie cutter and clean”
2012 Nadedhot: “RUclips, how the fuck ya doin?”
great podcast, pls add timestamps
I’m extremely hype to see this brother! And I’m only 30 seconds in
Great Video
Love this podcast so much and this is probably my OCD speaking but we need the guests mic the same as hitch’s. His mic quality is crispier than the other and it sorta bugs me but like I said it’s my ocd 😂 still love the podcast and interviews
Nade not knowing the Yard bit was hilarious
2 hours😩😩😩😩. This podcast is incredible Hitch keep up the grind
Sickest opening.
Nade is the best.
It’s great seeing my childhood still alive and kickin’
absolutely
goated episode
OG OpTic fans will always remember nade. those were the golden days bro. 6050 house vlogs.
I feel like nadeshot returned at the perfect time, there was no what if he did sooner. Nah bro his time is now🔥
Still the dopest podcast 🔥
I SWEAR to god if we ever find out that Nadeshot’s bidet is a Swipe+ 💀
what a banger episode
Let’s ride !!
For me Hitch should get so more credit , he really is damn good at what he does
Nade you mention taking vitamins. That fucked me up more then it helped me anxiety wise.. just sharing
Subscribed
44:28 HOW YOU DOINNNNNNN
Agree with Hitch, Nade doesn't give himself enough credit for how much he, Scump, and Hecz moved the needle and set the tone for what the scene is today.
I remember the " iTS GOING DOWN, IM YELLING TIMBER!" when he got a sub or whatever it was :D
Nade streaming is one of the best things to happen to COD. S/O from the western burbs nade.
These last few ATB have been bangers! Look forward to all of them and here is the but....The ice chewing is driving me insane. Hitch this episode and Marcel last time
as a yard listener, i also thought nade was in on it lol
This podcast really is great.
Been binging Matt on his streams lately again and feel like it’s 2013 and I love it.
I think my favorite part of the internet has always been when Matt was really involved whether RUclips or streaming.
Glad Hitch could get Matt to do this. Felt like friends just talking about his life story since he moved to LA and finally reunited with the crew. (Yes I know hitch wasn’t there yet when Nade was but he was still in the scene recording)
@nadeshot is in my dream blunt rotation lol
We still need that OpTic 100Thieves collab
God I hope made watches the juvee bits from the yard