The Ten21 Podcast
Edwin Castro and his manager Konky take listeners inside the rise of one of Twitch's biggest creators. The podcast explores the highs and lows of his career, from entrepreneurial ventures and family life to controversies and lessons learned. It also looks ahead to the future of sports in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup, all from a Mexican-American point of view.
Episodes
The Flock Camera Debate + WNBA's 'What Is A Woman' Meeting | TEN21 Podcast
Castro and Konky get split on one of the biggest surveillance stories in America right now — the rapid nationwide rollout of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras. In this episode of the TEN21 Podcast, the hosts break down what Flock cameras are, why they're suddenly on nearly every street corner in Dallas-Fort Worth and cities across the country, and whether the ~$8 billion Atlanta-base
Our Full Pregnancy Journey, Miscarriage Story, Anatomy Scan, and Why We're Not Finding Out the Gender | TEN21 Podcast
Pita returns to the TEN21 Podcast for the most personal episode Castro and Peta have ever recorded together. On the day of their 21-week anatomy scan, the couple walks through the full pregnancy journey — the wedding, the Catholic marriage prep, learning Natural Family Planning for the first time, the first pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage in October 2025, and the second pregnancy that
Ep 18: Infantino Tried to Sell 20% of the World Cup — Inside FIFA's $20 Billion Bombshell | Castro1021
Just when you thought the World Cup story was over, FIFA dropped a bombshell. Castro1021 and Konky break down Gianni Infantino's plan to spin off the World Cup's commercial rights into a $20 billion company — "FIFA Forward Enterprise" — and sell 20% to private investors, including a firm with ties to the Kushner family. Within five days, UEFA's 55 nations voted to boycott, the football
EA FC 27 Reveal: The $150 Game, LeBron Joins the 76ers, MLS Is Back & Messi's Son Goes Viral
EA FC 27 has been revealed, and Castro1021 has thoughts. The TEN21 crew breaks down the $150 Ultimate Plus edition, the new Open World mode, and the business strategy behind EA's search for its next Ultimate Team-sized cash cow. Then the conversation turns to LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, the accidental Miami Heat YouTube upload that sent betting markets into a frenzy, Tom Brady's c
Spain Wins the 2026 World Cup: Castro and Konky Recap the Argentina Final, Rodri's Class Act, IShowSpeed's Halftime, and Trump's Awkward Trophy Ceremony | TEN21 Podcast Episode 16
Spain wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the New York/New Jersey final at MetLife Stadium. On this episode of the TEN21 Podcast, hosts Castro1021 (Edwin Castro) and Konky break down every moment of the final and reflect on the full tournament — the first World Cup ever hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Castro shares the wild story of what it took
We're Having a Baby — Pita & Castro on 18 Years Together, From MySpace to Marriage
For the first time ever, Castro1021 is joined by his wife, Pita — and it's the most personal episode of TEN21 yet. The two open up about an eighteen-year love story that started with a single MySpace message when they were just 15 and 16, and the road from high-school sweethearts to marriage to building businesses together. Castro and Pita get real about breaking the cycle of the tradi
Can Mexico's Azteca Altitude Stop England? Messi's Easy Path & World Cup Knockout Reactions.
Castro1021 and Konky are back as the 2026 World Cup hits the knockout stage — and the tournament just got real. The guys break down the fixture the whole world is waiting for: Mexico vs England in the Round of 16, from El Tri's undefeated, no-goals-conceded run to the Estadio Azteca altitude debate and whether England are really the favorites.They also dig into the referee controversy lighti
World Cup Watch-Along with an Englishman — Messi vs Ronaldo, Can the USA Win It & Best World Cup Ever?
Castro1021 and Konky try something new: the first-ever TEN21 World Cup watch-along. They break down an England match live alongside special guest Tommy — an Englishman who's called Texas home for over a decade and runs vintage jersey brand London Calling Texas and indoor venue Crossbar Soccer & Beer. From an outsider's honest take on whether the USA is "there yet" in soccer, to the Harry
The World Cup Is Here: FIFA's Secret "Quarters," Empty Seats & USA + Mexico's Opening Wins
The World Cup is officially here, and the TEN21 Podcast is breaking down everything from the opening matchdays. Castro1021 and Konky get into the hydration-break controversy turning soccer into four quarters, the empty-seat debate at a sold-out tournament, USA and Mexico's opening wins, Brazil's scare against Morocco, and the anonymous European creator going viral for road-tripping across America.
World Cup Hate Watching, Tim Payne's Overnight Fame, KSI Leaving the Sidemen & IShowSpeed's New World Cup Song.
Castro1021 and Konky react to the biggest stories around the 2026 World Cup: the viral “hate watching” trend, the New Zealand defender Tim Paine going from 4,700 to over 5 million followers overnight, KSI's rumored exit from the Sidemen, and IShowSpeed's new World Cup anthem landing on FIFA's official album. Plus an honest, heavier discussion on creators sharing deeply p
Games with Names: Castro1021 on the Greatest World Cup Final Ever | Argentina vs. France 2022
Castro1021 is in studio! The streamer, influencer, and FIFA legend is with us to break down one of the greatest soccer matches of all time: The 2022 World Cup Final between Argentina and France. (0:00) We kick things off. (1:00) Castro1021 joins us on the couch. (29:49) We go back to December 2022. (33:28) We breakdown these rosters. (49:10) We dive into the game. (59:48) We score the game.&
Bateson87: The Truth About FIFA, Pack Addiction, and Weight Loss.
Castro sits down with Bateson87 (Jamie Bateson) — one of the founding fathers of FIFA Ultimate Team content and a 14-year veteran of the FIFA / EA FC creator scene — for one of the most candid conversations in TEN21 Podcast history. Bateson opens up about his 110-pound weight loss journey, the Christmas Eve coughing fit that fractured three of his vertebrae, and why he's been so vocal
Is Social Media Good or Bad? The Algorithm, AI Influencers & the Night Castro Got SWATted | TEN21 Ep. 9
Is social media the greatest invention of our lifetime — or the new cigarettes? In Episode 9 of the TEN21 Podcast, Castro and the crew debate whether social media is good or bad, pulling from real experience building businesses, careers, and communities online — and from some of the wildest things social media has put them through. The conversation covers social media addiction and doo
Sam Sarver: The Beer Celebration Story, Modelo Partnership, Watching Castro's Streams & USA's World Cup Prediction | Ten21 Ep. 8
The MLS player who went viral for chugging a beer on the pitch is here — and he has a confession. Sam Sarver, FC Dallas's most exciting player right now, walks into the Ten21 studio and immediately reveals that he used to watch Castro's FIFA streams while playing Xbox. OG viewer. 2017 to 2019. His best friend even played against Castro online, beat him, and made him rage quit. That's before
SocccerDave: 65M Views, Zero Dollars, a Telemundo World Cup Deal & The Real Meaning Behind the 3 C's | Ten21 Ep. 7
He has a reel with 65 million views on Instagram. Instagram paid him nothing for it. SoccerDave — David Balyeat, @socccerdave — joins Castro and Konky for one of the most honest conversations about the creator life, faith, soccer, and what it actually takes to build something real from nothing. Dave grew up in Argentina as the son of missionaries, came back to Texas with soccer in his
Messi Rookie Cards, Lamine Yamal, Fanatics Takeover & FIFA 2026 Card Market with Ric Ellis | Ten21 Podcast Ep. 6
To celebrate the Castro Collects 2-year anniversary, Ric Ellis — the hobby's most knowledgeable insider — sits down with Castro and Konky for one of the most information-packed episodes Ten21 has ever done. Ric breaks down why the Messi 2004 Panini Megacracks rookie — once basically free at your local shop — just hit $1.5 million for a PSA 10. He explains why Lamine Yamal c
The World's Biggest Soccer Conspiracies: FIFA Gate, Qatar, Ronaldo & More
Soccer is the world's most popular sport — and according to statistics, also the most corrupt. In this episode of the TEN21Podcast, Castro and the crew break down the biggest soccer conspiracies and scandals ever recorded. Most of these aren'tjust theories — they're proven criminal convictions backed by CNN, court records, and congressional investigations. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS
AA9Skillz: IShowSpeed Did More for US Soccer Than Messi, Why We Quit FIFA & Dad Life
The first guest in Ten21 history drops an episode's worth of takes. AA9Skillz joins Castro and Konky to break down new fatherhood, why IShowSpeed did more for US soccer than Messi, and the honest truth about why the FIFA content era is over. Plus — the real reason US soccer stays broken, whether the NFL should hand over the "football" name, and raising kids completely off the internet. No sc
The BIGGEST stories going into the World Cup.
Castro and Adam talk about the biggest stories going into the World Cup! Everything a fan needs to know. Locations, groups and best storylines to follow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The REAL Reason I Support Manchester United
In this episode, we delve into the origins of Castro’s passion for the game. We also explore why Castro supports Manchester United and what it was like playing in the Sidemen charity matches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FIFA Broke me. So I Built Something Bigger!
Reset episode. Why Castro streams less, will Castro stream FIFA again, where life is now. Plus, what's in store with the World Cup right around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: The Ten21 Podcast
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