In The Draft

Leadout Esports
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Join Nathan Guerra on In The Draft Podcast powered by Leadout, your front-row seat to the world of Cycling Esports. From exclusive interviews with top athletes and industry leaders to insider scoops, strategy breakdowns, and training tips—Nathan brings you behind the scenes of one of the fastest-growing scenes in competitive cycling. Whether you're a seasoned racer or new to virtual racing, In The Draft is your go-to source for everything Cycling Esports. 

Episodes

  1. 🎙️ In The Draft Podcast – Guest: Dean Cunningham: Behind the Prestige Series – Building Value, Fairness, and Legacy in Esports Cycling

    10/11/2025

    🎙️ In The Draft Podcast – Guest: Dean Cunningham: Behind the Prestige Series – Building Value, Fairness, and Legacy in Esports Cycling

    In this episode, Nathan Guerra sits down with Dean Cunningham, founder of Restart Esports and Race Director of the Prestige Series, to talk about what it really takes to build a legitimate and sustainable esports ecosystem. Dean shares the origins of Prestige, how he’s helping fill the gap between community and elite racing, and why verification, paid entry, and fair prize pools might be the foundation of esports’ next evolution. They also dive into: How Prestige was built from the ground up by racers for racersWhat value add does a professional organization bring to Cycling EsportsThe future structures of Cycling Esports for National and World bodies to adopt.What makes performance verification crucial to the sport’s futureHow Dean’s own experience as a top-level racer keeps him grounded in athlete realityFrom community chaos to structured competition — this episode captures what happens when passion meets purpose in cycling esports. 🎙️ In The Draft Podcast — powered by Leadout 🚴‍♂️ Watch the live version on YouTube / Follow @LeadoutEsports for updates Website: https://leadoutesports.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leadoutesports/ https://www.instagram.com/nathanguerra90/ https://www.instagram.com/anna_zwift_racer/ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/leadoutesports https://www.twitch.tv/nathanguerra https://www.twitch.tv/annazwift Discord: https://discord.gg/PHzy92qWg8 Podcast version https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022987

    1h 12m

  2. 27/07/2025

    In The Draft Ep 2: Crossroads & Coretemps

    Join Nathan Guerra with guest Alex Coh as they cover the latest in cycling Esports. Today's topics include: Multiplatform Moves: Leadout is now officially a multiplatform hub for all things esports cycling. Cycling Esports at the Crossroads Zwift World Series discontinued, Mywhoosh pressing on, TPV & Rouvy in the wings. Heat Training Facts vs Fiction Virtual Weight & Weigh-In Protocols A new way forward. Sponsor/Affiliate links: CORE: https://corebodytemp.com/pages/my-sho... The Feed 10% off : https://rstr.co/the-feed/1376 Team & Coaching Services: https://www.visioncycling.team/ 15% off Precision Fuel & Hydration to Athletes Borah One: https://borahteamwear.com/borah-one/c... Website: https://leadoutesports.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leadoutesports/ https://www.instagram.com/nathanguerra90/ https://www.instagram.com/anna_zwift_racer/ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/leadoutesports https://www.twitch.tv/nathanguerra https://www.twitch.tv/annazwift Discord: https://discord.gg/PHzy92qWg8 Podcast version https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022987

    1h 43m

  3. 24/03/2025

    In The Draft Episode 1

    In The Draft — Episode 1 | Powered by Leadout In the debut episode of In The Draft, host Nathan Guerra sits down with Anna Russell to mark the transition from Zwift Community Live and The Wrap into a newly rebranded show and platform under Leadout. The episode explores recent developments across the cycling esports landscape, including reflections on the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, the 2025 Zwift Games, and the emergence of TrainingPeaks Virtual. With so much happening, the question arises—are we witnessing the evolution of virtual cycling into a recognized sporting discipline? Additional highlights: Zwift Games breakdown and community reactions to recent commentary debatesDetails on Zwift update 1.86 and the implications to community of new equipment upgradesThe newly announced UK Esports Championships and Leadout’s role in the partnershipA new era in virtual cycling coverage begins here. Website: https://leadoutesports.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leadoutesports/ https://www.instagram.com/nathanguerra90/ https://www.instagram.com/anna_zwift_racer/ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/leadoutesports https://www.twitch.tv/nathanguerra https://www.twitch.tv/annazwift Discord: https://discord.gg/PHzy92qWg8 Podcast version https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022987

    1h 26m
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About

Join Nathan Guerra on In The Draft Podcast powered by Leadout, your front-row seat to the world of Cycling Esports. From exclusive interviews with top athletes and industry leaders to insider scoops, strategy breakdowns, and training tips—Nathan brings you behind the scenes of one of the fastest-growing scenes in competitive cycling. Whether you're a seasoned racer or new to virtual racing, In The Draft is your go-to source for everything Cycling Esports. 

Information

  • Creator
    Leadout Esports
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 In The Draft
  • Show Website
    In The Draft