Final Judgement | APG Reflects on 20 Years of Halo Successes, Setbacks & Enduring Bonds

In Episode 23, we sit down with one of Halo’s most prolific superstars: APG. With nearly 20 years in the game, Bradley’s career is a benchmark for competitive Halo—setting the standard for longevity and consistency. We dive into his two-decade journey: the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From a young aspiring competitor to one of the scene’s most beloved content creators, APG’s story is one you won’t want to miss. Loading in at just over 2.5 hours, this is the longest episode in Tied the Leader history—and for good reason. If you enjoy the episode, be sure to subscribe, ring the bell, and share it with a friend! Love the show and want to support?   / tiedtheleader   Go above and beyond by subscribing to our Patreon where our "Friends of the Show" members get early access to episodes, outtakes, downloadable MP3s, ad-free viewing of our latest episodes & much more. Get YOUR question featured in a future episode! Free members will have opportunities to submit questions for upcoming guests as well. We thank you for your support! APG Socials:   / apuregangster      / @tripppey     / apg     / apg.brad   Makowski Socials:   / olmanmakowski      / makowskihalo     / olmanmakowski   Eli Socials:   / elitheninja      / elithesensei     / elitheninja   Editing & Post Production:   / killsinthenight      / @killsinthenight     / killsinthenight   Featured Music: "The Pit of Doom" by Sightless in Shadow "So Sick of Love" by Mind Me "Pit of Love (the Intro)" Custom Mashup by Killsinthenight "On the Loose" by Coma Svensson "Grave Robber" by Vilhelm Hass Photo Credits:   / blamethemeg   Game Footage Courtesy of: Halo World Championship 2022 GRAND FINALS OpTic Gaming vs Cloud9    • Halo World Championship 2022 GRAND FINALS ...   OpTic Reverse Sweep SSG - Team Comms | HaloWC 2023    • OpTic Reverse Sweep SSG - Team Comms | Hal...      / @hcs   2006 MLG Pro Circuit Episode 5 (Halo 2)    • 2006 MLG Pro Circuit Episode 5 (Halo 2)      / @sagasaurus   MLG Columbus 2010 ♦ Championship Sunday ♦ Believe The Hype vs Final Boss ♦ Part 1    • MLG Columbus 2010 ♦ Championship Sunday ♦ ...   MLG Columbus 2010 ♦ Championship Sunday ♦ Believe The Hype vs Final Boss ♦ Part 5    • MLG Columbus 2010 ♦ Championship Sunday ♦ ...      / @mrglobalhd   Part 4:MLG Raleigh Finals 2011 | Instinct (1) VS Infamous (13) | EPIC SERIES! MUST WATCH!    • Part 4:MLG Raleigh Finals 2011 | Instinct ...      / @xbgamingfilms   HALO MCC ESL Launch Invitational Day 2 STR8 VS. BTH    • HALO MCC ESL Launch Invitational Day 2 STR...      / @chickpupen3355   Last Pro League Match vs E6    • Last Pro League Match vs E6      / @aaronaceelam   UGC Halo Classic | Grand Finals Pt. 2 - TOX Gaming v Denial Esports    • UGC Halo Classic | Grand Finals Pt. 2 - TO...      / @ugceventsllc   Optic Announcement Vid   / 1460324169242058753     / optic   Welcome Native Gaming Halo    • Видео      / @nativegaminghalo   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Origin Story 13:31 Making Waves in FFA 21:07 First Top-12 Finish In Halo 3 32:07 First Podium Finish MLG Columbus 2010 42:22 Halo MCC Launch Invitational Champs 46:29 Teaming with Formal 52:07 H5 Struggles & Car Accident 01:05:58 UGC Halo Classic 2019 Throwback Tournament 01:14:14 The Halo Infinite Era Begins 01:22:33 Becoming a Halo World Champion 01:28:35 An Emotional Shout Out from Clutch 01:35:14 Falling Short in Season 2 01:41:54 Dropped by OpTic & The Native Gaming Saga 01:56:45 Rejoining OpTic Gaming 02:05:16 Patreon Questions 02:16:58 APG Plays "Fragrance, Lotion or Weed" 02:24:51 The Quick Q's 02:35:16 Final Thoughts & Thank You's #opticgaming #halo #apg #aPureGangster #tiedtheleader #haloinfinite #optic #podcast #HaloCommunity #HaloCompetitive #MasterChief #Xbox #Esports #Gaming #GamerLife #HaloStory #faze #hcs #mlg #haloesports #lvthalo #343industries #halo4 #halo5 #formal #opticformal #renegade #trippy #tripppey #HaloProLeague #rostermania #NativeGaming