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Tied the Leader

Tied the Leader

By: A Halo Podcast Hosted By Makowski and Eli the NiNjA
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Tied the Leader is dedicated to exploring the past, present, and future of competitive Halo and the people who make it extraordinary. With over 40 years of combined Halo history, hosts Ol Man Makowski and Eli the NiNjA were among the first to pioneer Halo content creation. Currently, you can catch them casting Halo events on LVT Halo. Video episodes which include clips, highlights & other visual storytelling devices are published to our dedicated YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TiedtheLeader Thank you for supporting Halo!A Halo Podcast Hosted By Makowski and Eli the NiNjA Science Fiction
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  • LAST SHOT | Starting From the Bottom
    May 31 2025

    In Episode 20, Last Shot takes us through his incredible Halo journey—from a 200+ placement at his first event to securing a Top Two finish at HCS Arlington 2024. We explore his meteoric rise from canning fruits and vegetables on his family farm and struggling with a Starlink connection to competing for a first-place finish on the HCS mainstage. Along the way, he makes several unforgettable stops, including an FFA World Championship.We’re excited to share this latest addition with you and hope you enjoy it as much as we did putting it together. Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for supporting Tied the Leader and celebrating the game we all love!Love the show and want to support? https://www.patreon.com/TiedtheLeader Go above and beyond by subscribing to our Patreon where our "Friends of the Show" members get early access to episodes, outtakes, downloadable MP3s, ad-free viewing of our latest episodes & much more. Get YOUR question featured in a future episode! Free members will have opportunities to submit questions for upcoming guests as well. We thank you for your support!

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • LUNCHBOX | The Electrician
    Apr 22 2025

    In Episode 19, we celebrate the debut of our newly launched YouTube channel dedicated to Tied the Leader content. LUNCHBOX was an incredible guest sharing some unforgettable stories—from his early MLG days teaming with his twin brother, ROY, to his transition into the role of coach for OpTic Gaming.


    Love the show and want to support? https://www.patreon.com/TiedtheLeader Go above and beyond by subscribing to our Patreon where our "Friends of the Show" members get early access to episodes, outtakes, downloadable MP3s, ad-free viewing of our latest episodes & much more. Get YOUR question featured in a future episode! Free members will have opportunities to submit questions for upcoming guests. We thank you for your support!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • TASHI | The Cartographer
    Feb 21 2025

    TIED THE LEADER Ep18: Tashi, the Esports Lead at Halo Studios and The Man behind the HCS Roadmap joins the Podcast!


    You’ve watched the Halo Championship Series before - now take a peek behind the curtains! Follow along us as we explore the insights and passion that fuel Tashi's continued contributions to Halo!


    Following the shuttering of the MLG era, and after years of uncertainty, an intrepid few helped navigate the scene toward a brighter horizon. Tashi was instrumental in establishing what would become the Halo Championship Series. We discuss his journey from the beginning as an MLG Superfan to becoming an Industry Leader working on the game he loves.


    Love the show and want to support? https://www.patreon.com/TiedtheLeader Go above and beyond by subscribing to our Patreon where our "Friends of the Show" members get early access to episodes, outtakes, downloadable MP3s, ad-free viewing of our latest episodes & much more. Get YOUR question featured in a future episode! Free members will have opportunities to submit questions for upcoming guests. We thank you for your support!

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    1 hr and 28 mins

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