The Dropout Studio

Episode #8 - The One About Video Gaming (Part II)

Do you know the ten highest-paid video gamers pocketed more than $120 million In 2019 alone? ESports is no longer a niche that caters to only geeks but has thrived and emerged into a $1.1bn industry as of 2021. We take a view on the biggest events and competitions, how celebrities are shaping the modern gaming scene and why GTA V is still relevant to date.   #GTA5 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gta5] #esports [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/esports] #gaming [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gaming] #lopez [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lopez] #cyberpunk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cyberpunk] #league [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/league] #lol [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lol] #dota2 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dota2] Follow us on Instagram  @thedropoutstudio   Hosts:  Daniel Instagram @daniely211  Kevin (too cool for social media)  Justin Instagram @kwunlokchan

Episode #7 - The Dropouts' War On Drugs

We take a view on Justin’s rites of passage in quitting cigarettes, neuroscience research that underpins psychedelics’ impact on our body and the arguments for legalizing recreational consumption of marijuana.   #weed #marijuana #cigarettes #drugs #warondrugs   Follow us on Instagram  @thedropoutstudio   Hosts:   Daniel Instagram @daniely211  Kevin (too cool for social media)  Justin Instagram @kwunlokchan

Episode #6 - The One About Video Games

Console scarcity, Cyberpunk 2077 letdown - the videogaming scene has experienced a hectic ride through the pandemic. With videogame engagement and viewership having skyrocketed in recent years, we discuss our childhood gaming journey, Justin's gaming addiction and other hype trends in this space.   #dota #dota2 #runescape #lol #wow #farcry #ac2 #cyberpunk2077  Follow us on Instagram @thedropoutstudio   Hosts:   Daniel Instagram @daniely211  Kevin (too cool for social media)  Justin Instagram @kwunlokchan

Episode #5 - A Conversation With Ming Ko

Have you ever wondered how an electric mix of musical influences and style is fashioned into hip hop/rap music form? What a beatmaker does when he doesn’t make beats?   Joining us in this episode is Ming Ko, a beatmaker based in Hong Kong with experience sampling and composing beats for local hip-hop artists. He shares with us his journey pursuing this unorthodox career, how he uses beatmaking to manifest his creative thoughts and side hustles beyond making music. Follow us on Instagram @thedropoutstudio   Hosts:   Daniel Instagram @daniely211  Kevin (too cool for social media)  Justin Instagram @kwunlokchan

Episode #4 - Marvel Movies Vs. "Cinema"

Disney has redefined the franchise movie through Marvels, exemplified by its infinity arc. We take a view on whether their universe-building strategy is eroding the craft of traditional filmmaking, the business case for such, and more.   Follow us on Instagram @thedropoutstudio   Hosts:   Daniel Instagram @daniely211  Kevin (too cool for social media)  Justin Instagram @kwunlokchan  This episode is recorded on 23/05/2021