Why im not on spitfire.

When i started this podcast to bring education and real discussion to the call of duty community it was a passion project. I have and will always be in love with talking about esports from all aspects of the business. This goes double for the decade ive spent in Call of duty.



I couldn't have been more excited each week to break down the latest news, events and inside information from the world of Call of Duty esports... I also love a good rant.



It pains me to write this but as of today i am no longer able to do so and will not be on any future episodes of spitfire.

I wish Tunn the very best and still consider him a close friend.



Before we get into why id like to thank all the fans who tuned in and those who connected with us through twitter, twitch chat or youtube comments. You made it worthwhile going on every single week.

Id also like to thank all the guests who came on and gave us such incredible insight each and every week, thank you for giving up your time for me when i asked and I wont forget it.



So...

Me and Tunn had talks about a podcast along time ago, something we could make work and make our own. Tunn who of course works for EGL asked that since he was working for them and had to produce content if he could do it on the EGL channels.

This of course meant i wouldn't have any building of twitch or youtube of my own.

I of course said yes because i saw it as helping a friend out and i wouldn't have to stream it myself with my bad internet.

This unfortunately has come back to bite me as soon as talk of sponsorship has arrived.

Ive never made any money from spitfire and i certainly wasnt being paid for it.



After 60 episodes of this passion project and the insane amount of content hours it spans i have essentially been told I am of very little worth.

The exact phrase used was "Its an EGL product you've just been helping out with it"



I've always championed players knowing their worth and not being afraid to walk away from bad deals.

Its not about the money for me but I'm cannot ethically sit in a situation where I'm told I'm not part of it and hope that some scraps eventually come my way for something I've put serious work into.



I do hope it continues, I know there are many podcasts atm and spitfire was just a small blip on the radar in comparison but i always felt like we delivered a good show.



I dont know whats next in terms of content along those lines for me, I have always tried to be honest with the people who watch and listen along and this is an extension of that. I wont pretend im not devastated to not do something i very much love.



Until next time.

Brice





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