BFBS Pro League: The Lobby

The BFBS Pro League is back for Split 2, and this week on The Lobby, Danni G is joined by Jonah Jupp, Owen Williams and special guest EddiePlaysGames to talk all things League of Legends.

Fresh from visits to HMS Collingwood and HMS Sultan, the team shares stories from meeting service personnel, running sim-racing challenges and introducing more people to the BFBS esports community.

With Rocket League returning as one of the Pro League's most popular titles, Owen explains how the competition is shaping up, what the Swiss Stage means for players, and why underdogs like the Lossie Phantoms are becoming teams to watch.

There’s also a crash course in League of Legends. Whether you're a seasoned player or you've never touched the game before, veteran player EddiePlaysGames breaks down the basics, explains why LoL remains one of the biggest esports titles in the world, and shares what it's like competing with UK Veterans Gaming.

We’ll also dive into gaming culture, discussing adaptations like Arcane, Fallout, The Last of Us, and other video game franchises that have successfully made the jump to TV and film.

Plus, we take a look at the eye-watering prize pools on offer at the Esports World Cup and what they mean for the future of competitive gaming.

Highlights

🎮 Rocket League returns to the BFBS Pro League

⚔️ League of Legends explained in under 30 minutes(!)

🏆 UK Veterans Gaming's Pro League campaign

🚀 Why the Lossie Phantoms are turning heads

🎬 Arcane, Fallout and gaming's impact on pop culture

💰 The huge prize money behind the Esports World Cup

Featured Guest

EddiePlaysGames Army veteran, UK Veterans Gaming player and long-time League of Legends competitor with more than a decade of experience in one of esports' biggest games.

Want to get involved?

The BFBS Pro League is open to serving personnel, veterans, MOD civilians, cadets, Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and eligible family members.

Head to bfbsesports.com and join the BFBS Esports Discord to find a team, register as a free agent and connect with the community.

Before PlayStation V XBOX there was a rivalry that changed gaming forever: Sega V Nintendo.

Danni G, Jonah Jupp, and Owen are joined by Dave from GeekTown to look back at gaming’s first great console war. From playground debates to ground-breaking marketing battles, the team discover how Sega and Nintendo shaped the industry we know today.

🎙️ This Week on The Lobby 

• Split two of the Pro League begins 

• The Battle for the Living Room, who won the gamers’ attention? 

• The End of Discs, physical games may be a thing of the past 

• Danni G’s Sega V Nintendo Challenge 

📢 Get Involved 

Want to take part in the Pro League? 

👉 Sign up: bfbsesports.com 
👉 Join the Discord: discord.gg/bfbsesports 
👉 More about GeekTown 

Gaming is evolving and the women shaping its future aren’t waiting for an invite.

Danni G, Jonah Jupp, and Lena are joined by Maisie Cochrane-Edwards (aka EasyGarlicKale) for an insightful conversation about women in the gaming industry and how it is becoming a more inclusive space.

🎙️ This Week on The Lobby

• Pro League F1 25 recap – Monza madness

• An interview with the winner of the F1 25 split

• Special guest: Maisie Cochrane-Edwards (aka EasyGarlicKale)

• Shining a light on women in the gaming industry

• What’s next for the Pro League?

📢 Get Involved

Do you want to take part in the Pro League?

👉 Sign up: bfbsesports.com
👉 Join the Discord: discord.gg/bfbsesports
👉 Follow EasyGarlicKale

DannI G, Jonah Jupp, and Lena are joined by a very special guest—Jonah’s dad, Steve Jupp—for a Father’s Day special! 

The team dive into family, gaming across generations, and the ever-evolving world of esports, alongside the latest updates from the BFBS Pro League. 

🎧 This Week on The Lobby: 

🏁 F1 26 heads to Suzuka, Japan 

🕹️ Then vs Now: How gaming has evolved—from ZX Spectrum and Atari to modern esports 

🎮 Growing up with gaming: Life in a gaming household across generations 

😂 Family gaming stories: Headsets and dinner bells! 

🎅 Christmas memories: Console surprises gone wrong… and right 

💬 Community spotlight: Father’s Day stories from the BFBS esports community 

👉 Get involved: bfbsesports.com 

Let’s take a deep dive into one of esports’ biggest debates. 

Danni G is joined by Jonah, new team member Leyna (aka Affinity), and special guest Simon Hunter for a packed episode featuring Pro League chaos, team updates, and a detailed discussion about whether esports is actually a sport. 

🎙️ This Week on The Lobby 

• Introducing Leyna (Affinity) – the newest member of the BFBS esports team 

• Pro League Round 6 recap – Australia brings chaos 

• Community highlights and Discord madness 

• Upcoming events: RAF Cosford Air Show 

• Big discussion: Is esports really a sport? 

• Special guest: Simon Hunter (BFBS Sport) gives his take 

📢 Get Involved 

Want to race in the Pro League? 

👉 Sign up: bfbsesports.com 
👉 Join the Discord: discord.gg/bfbsesports  

💬 Join the conversation! 
Drop a comment and you might get a shoutout in the next episode of The Lobby. 

📝 Episode Summary 

Danni, Jonah, and Owen recap a packed few days out on the road—from RAF Brize Norton Families Day to cadet events—where they’ve been recruiting new players into the BFBS Pro League and spreading the esports word (with jellybeans, of course). 

They break down the latest F1 25 Pro League race in Las Vegas, packed with tight corners, big incidents, and a dramatic three-wide finish that could shake up the championship standings. 

Plus, Dave from Geektown returns with another deep dive into gaming history—this time exploring how Nintendo rose from the ashes of Atari. 

And to top it off: a surprise retro gaming object appears in the studio and Danni tests the boys with a chaotic gaming trivia game. 

🎙️ In This Episode 

• 🏁 Highlights from the Las Vegas F1 25 Pro League race 

• 🎤 Behind the scenes at RAF Brize Norton Families Day & cadet events  

• 🎮 UK Defence Masters League launch a Le Mans Ultimate series 

• 🧠 Gaming history: How Nintendo rebuilt trust after Atari 

• 🔢 The BFBS Discord “counting challenge” (currently… struggling 😅) 

• 🪡 Call for military patches to add to The Lobby wall 

• 🎲 A gaming trivia game (with questionable answers…) 

🎮 Wanna Play? 

The BFBS Pro League is esports for the Armed Forces — and you can get involved. 

Head to BFBSesports.com and join the community on Discord. 

Danni, Jonah and Owen dive into a packed week of esports events (including a chaotic F1 Pro League race), share behind-the-scenes stories from the competition scene, and explore the relationship between gaming and mental health. 

Our guest is Sky Tunley-Stainton from Safe In Our World, a charity dedicated to supporting mental health in the gaming community.  Sky shares practical advice, resources, and insights into how gaming can both positively support wellbeing—and sometimes trigger challenges. 

🎮 In This Episode 

• 🏎️ A look inside the F1 25 Pro League and the chaos of the Austrian Grand Prix 

• 😂 Gaming fails, “beached” cars, and behind-the-scenes commentary moments 

• 🧠 A deep dive into mental health in gaming with Safe In Our World 

• ⚠️ Understanding toxicity in competitive gaming — and how to manage it 

• 🧩 Tools and resources for using games to support wellbeing 

• 🎲 A chaotic gaming anagram challenge (play along!) 

🔗   For more from Safe In Our World: https://safeinourworld.org where you’ll find… 

• 🎮 Able To Play (game accessibility tool) 

• 📘 Good Game Playbooks (mental health & gaming resources) 

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The Pro League is heating up as F1 25 heads to Singapore, and we take a trip back in time, way back 🦕 

Danni G, Jonah Jupp, and Owen (Psycho!)  catch up with their old friend, Dave from GeekTown. The trio discover the lore of the Atari console, and the origin of a famous Italian plumber. Dave reveals all, the highs and lows of the Atari legacy 👾🕹️ 

The crew delve into the latest gaming news and new releases and answer another Discord question – revealing which games they would spend 24 hours living in.

🎮 Wanna Play?

The BFBS Pro League is esports for the Armed Forces — and you can get involved.

Head to BFBSesports.com and join the community on Discord.

Lights out, pressure off —
this is The Lobby. 🔥

Racing action continues as the BFBS Pro League heads to Spa in F1 26 (and yes — that’s Spa, not Spain 👀). Expect high drama, big moments, and somehow… pancakes at the Bus Stop.

This episode, Danni G, Jonah Jupp, and Owen (Psycho!) are joined by 3x RAF F1 Esports Champion and Pro League commentator JackLemmonMD. From his love of Formula 1 to the strength of the military gaming community, Jack shares his journey — including how esports led him to meeting Mrs Lemmon ❤️🎮

Elsewhere, Jonah and Owen head out to Perham Down on the hunt for the next Pro League talent, while the team dive into your Discord questions — covering everything from first consoles to desert island gaming picks.

🎮 Wanna Play?

The BFBS Pro League is esports for the Armed Forces — and you can get involved.

Head to BFBSesports.com and join the community on Discord.

Lights out, pressure off —
this is The Lobby. 🔥

The BFBS Pro League is back, and Series 2 kicks off with high‑speed action as F1 25 joins the Pro League line‑up. With Split One now underway, it’s time to hit the grid.

In this episode, Danni G, Jonah Jupp, and Owen (Psycho!) break down the first race, sharing all the key moments, reactions, and talking points from the opening round.

We also hear from BFBS esports boss Robert Wylie, who explains how he got into esports.

Away from the sim, Jonah and Psycho reflect on their recent cricketing adventures at Lord’s and a dramatic duck rescue!

The BFBS Pro League is esports for the Armed Forces, and if you want to get involved, the door is open.

Wanna Play?

Register now at BFBSesports.com
Join the community and jump into the conversation on Discord.

Danni, Jonah and Psycho wrap up this series with all the highlights from the BFBS Pro League Grand Final.

Featuring winners “Boost over Ball” plus President of British Esports Chester King, Dan Penter from UK Veterans Gaming, President of UK Defence Esports Lt General Tom Copinger-Symes and Watchman, mascot of the Staffordshire Regimental Association.

And there’s news about the next tournament!

Go to bfbsesports.com for more.

This episode includes some strong language

Jonah and Psycho let Danni try casting with hilarious results!

Why gaming and esports matter to the military.

And Danni and Jonah ask author and YouTuber Dr K, aka “The Healthy Gamer” (3 million + subscribers!)  how to stop gaming from becoming a problem.

Go to bfbsesports.com for more.

Secrets to esports casting with BFBS Pro League caster Stelios.

Masie Cochrane-Edwards aka “Kale” shares her plans to get more women involved in military esports.

Plus Danni and Jonah talk cringy gamer tags, what’s yours?

Go to bfbsesports.com for more!

How to win $15,000…Psycho’s done it!  What is BFBS Pro League?  The Boss explains. And why there are no winners in online arguments, The Godfather tells all.

Join Danni and Jonah with Owen and Rob from BFBS Esports plus the founder of Navy esports Gordon Jones has a mind-blowing stat!

Go to bfbsesports.com for more.

Your esports companion podcast for the BFBS Pro League, a tournament series featuring Rocket League built exclusively for the UK Armed Forces Community.

Join Danni G and Jonah Jupp as they talk all things gaming along with some top tier guests from the world of esports.