Virtual Velo Podcast-Ep. 5: A Day in the Life of Zwift Community Live’s Nathan Guerra and Dave Towle

In Episode Five of the Virtual Velo Podcast, the Virtual Velo crew pulls back the curtain for a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of Zwift Community Live.

The new addition to the squad Nathan Guerra and his broadcast partner and special guest Dave Towle share a bit of background, best and worst moments, and what it takes to extinguish the kitchen fire before it becomes a five-alarm blaze.

You will be fascinated as a fly on the wall as “The Voice of Zwift” and “The Voice of American Cycling” riff about the impact their partnership has made on the cycling landscape and each other.

Check out this great The ZOM interview with David Towle to learn more about this sincere and genuinely passionate cycling fan.

Clip-in and take a conversational ride with us as we explore the many facets and nuances of what it takes to create an esports broadcast to be proud of! 

Ep. 5: A Day in the Life of Zwift Community Live’s Nathan Guerra and Dave Towle

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