Reflections - Interview Series

Currently Playing: Accepted Most of the Time I’m Going to Be the Desk Host - Reflections with Kaelaris 2/3 - SC2 / PUBG

Use code THORIN at http://gamersupps.gg/?afmc=THORIN for 10% off an order of GamerSupps' delicious energy formula. ► Join the Scrilluminati to get exclusive perks and support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/Thooorin ► Check out a previous SC2 Reflections here: https://youtu.be/wIm3zvMEYUo James "Kaelaris" Carrol, famed commentator and desk host in StarCraft2 and PUBG, is the star of the 448th Episode of 'Reflections'. This is episode two of three about Kaelaris's career. Kaelaris made his name commentating StarCraft2 and desk hosting. Working WCS and IEMs, due to his role at ESL, established him as one of the talents fans became accustomed to seeing on Western broadcasts. He continues to work in the game to this day and has partnered and collaborated with most of the big names. Elsewhere in the industry he worked the Heroes of the Storm scene from 2015-2018, appearing on a number of world championships. He has been a mainstay in PUBG from 2017 to this day and most recently worked the Esports World Cup. In part two, Kaelaris discusses the impact of Serral, the depth of SC2, his desk hosting in PUBG, going freelance and how he sees talent work in esports. This interview was recorded on the 9th of September, 2024. ► Time-line of topics discussed: 00:00 Serral 02:04 Infinite depth 04:15 Korean he vibes with the most 05:52 Being in the arena 08:47 Chemistry on desk 12:31 Pros on the desk 15:25 Heroes of the Storm 19:31 PUBG 22:59 Recognition from other esports games 25:26 Working with friends at events 27:02 Does he think of himself as a PUBG guy? 28:41 Other talent crossing over 30:54 Formats 37:07 Enthusiasm for game 39:00 Pansy and other ex-ESL people 41:28 Going freelance 44:07 Industry connections 50:38 Hosts who care or don't 54:42 Changing the job Subscribe this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfeeUuW7edMxF3M_cyxGT8Q/join ► Check out bite-sized Thorin on my new clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/thorinclips ► Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/Thorin https://facebook.com/Thooorin https://www.instagram.com/thooorinofficial/ ► My written content: https://iamesports.substack.com/ ► My stream: https://www.twitch.tv/Thorin ► You can discuss this content at my Discord server: https://discord.gg/rDKxKfM ► This video was kindly supported by: Ahmed Hadjou Matt, Pugnatio, Rajcula Adam Tomlin Animosity Jensen Goh Tosh touken_ Special thanks go out to JerCkysMiNi0n. #Kaelaris #PUBG #Thorin