Best Stan Hayward Williams Podcasts (2024)

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#195 - The reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated 1:03:07

2y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Back with a bang and here to discuss Dota in the past 6 weeks, Marco, Adam and Stan reconvein for a discussion about TI, our recent pub games and what's hot and what's not in the Dota 2 world! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the listeners! https://discord.gg/wJPtxkGzBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#194 - The International 11 Part 1 review! 50:10

2y ago50:10

50:10

Epic TI intro justifies my epic silly voice! Episode does what is says on the tin, review of TI so far and a look ahead at finals weekend.By Stan Hayward-Williams

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TI11 Group Stage Review 1:20:12

2y ago1:20:12

1:20:12

The epic TI music is back for the review of the group stage. Plenty of spoilers here as Marco breaks down EG's great preformances, as well as chats on the defining heroes so far and a look forward to the start of the main eventBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#192 - TI 11 Group Stage Preview 1:17:27

2y ago1:17:27

1:17:27

https://discord.gg/rgV6KwD Duo pod this week as Marco and Stan go team by team to preview the group stage at TI 11 and asess the various teams' chances.By Stanley Paul Hayward-Williams

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#191 - Predictions, losing the unlosable and Marco's Mic 1:24:20

2y ago1:24:20

1:24:20

The Dota speaks for itself. The predictions speak for themselves. Marco's mic speaks for himself. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#190 - Truesight, Marci and Craig 58:12

2y ago58:12

58:12

Wash you're face

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#189 - Disagreeing with everyone: Personas TI and Derge 1:04:55

2y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Hello friends, we're back with another episode this week. Discussing the new PA persona, TI qualifyers and how the tornament is shaping up and also our games and the heroes we really hate, almost all in Adam's case!By Stan Hayward-Williams

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#188 - Patch, Pass and Fun 1:12:55

2y ago1:12:55

1:12:55

We are back this week to discuss the big Dota changes of the past few weeks, namely patch 7.23 and the Battle Pass. We chat about our games before reflecting on some of the bigger adjustments of 7.23, then dive into some battle pass chat!By Stan Hayward-Williams

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#187 - Games Majors and comebacks 1:00:48

2y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

We're back finally! The summer is proving extremely difficult to maintain a regular shedule, with holidays and business proving tough to overcome. But overcome we have this week, as Marco Adam and Stan sit to discuss their games over the last month, the Arlington Major and indeed the good old days.By Stan Hayward-Williams

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#186 - Should we learn from Pro games or Wigan Athletic? 1:05:54

2y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Can we truly improve from watching pro games, or are they playing a totally different game? This is today's topic as we dive into the challenges us feeble pubbers face that render meaningful takeaways broken at best. Marco also talks about how he models his unranked gaming to Wigan AthleticBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#185 - Pudge n stuff: What's impressing in 7.21d 48:47

2+ y ago48:47

48:47

We gather around the metaphorical campfire to discuss another week in Dota, with Marco venturing out of the campsite to play some scary ranked Dota 2. We convene do discuss Pudge carry, Jug, Chen, Visage and more.By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#184 - Patch Review and Cameras 1:09:29

2+ y ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Does what is says on the tin. Games, update and PatchBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#183 - Stockholm Major Review 58:25

2+ y ago58:25

58:25

Marco and Stan return from their trip to watch the Dota major action over in Sweden. Adam joins to discuss the games, stories, meta and more from the first LAN in a long time!By Stan Hayward-Williams

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#182 - Consume Caffiene Responsibly 1:06:58

2+ y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

This week we discuss Monster energy habits, why cores are terrible supports, what we are looking forward to at the major and much more! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#181 - Shard Tier List P3: The promised land 1:26:23

2+ y ago1:26:23

1:26:23

We finally conclude our shard tier list this week with a hard and fast tour of the remaing heroes yet to have their time in the sun. Marco also recalls the most toxic game of all time. Join the discord to see the finished tier list! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#180 - Shard Tier List P2: Horn Tossed back from Break 1:17:04

2+ y ago1:17:04

1:17:04

We are back and ready to go after an unplanned 2 week hiatus due to holidays. We convene for a long overdue 'how are games', before adding another bunch of heroes' shards to our growning teir system!By Stan Hayward-Williams

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#179 - Aghs Shard Tier List Part 1: Takko Stability Tier 1:03:58

2+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Welcome to episode one of our shard tier list. We go from Abadon to Ember Spirit this week, placing the shards across five humously labeled tiers. https://discord.gg/kpjGceCbBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#178 - Lanes Gains Brains for Banes? 57:44

2+ y ago57:44

57:44

How to approach the midgame as a support? Should I take the free lane creeps dying under tower? Should I always be with my position 4 and 3? Should I stack? We discuss this and more!By Stan Hayward-Williams

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#177 - Position 5: Eat Rasberry Yogurt Instead of Pulling 1:10:24

2+ y ago1:10:24

1:10:24

We return from a week off to give advice on playing the lane as a position 5 player. How to approach the lane, how to make your carry happy and the dangers and benefits of pulling the lane. Marco also eats yogurt. https://discord.gg/VnMsuQ8By Stan Hayward-Williams

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#176 - Illness Pod: Cinema, Tiny and Tipping 59:22

2+ y ago59:22

59:22

Adam is the only healthy podcast member this week as Marco Covid contraction story reminds us all of the dangers of Batman. We also discuss Tiny and the evolving tipping metagameBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#175 - A week into 7.31: The best advice you will ever hear! 1:14:42

2+ y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

One week into the new patch and the Primal Beast, we discuss how the hero is shaping up, along with Techies and the other major movers. We also give some revolutionary and game changing advice on how to win more games!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#174 - Patch 7.31 Review ! Primal Beast 1:19:27

2+ y ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Patch is here! Primal Beast is Here. New Neutrals are here. Balance is not here. We discuss all the changes one day into 7.31

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#173 - Monitor Lore and Patch Wishlist 1:07:13

2+ y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

We gather again this week to discuss our hopes and dreams for the new patch now days away. We also tell Dota stories from the week including Marco's imfamous monitor backstory. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#172 - Hooks Win Games: The Theory of Pudge 1:01:25

2+ y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

This week we gather to discuss the iconic Dota 2 hero. The rotting butcher himself Mr Pudge. We discuss how Pudge play styles and items change in different positions and how the hero can have impactBy Stan Hayward-Williams

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#171 - Darkness Storm Glimmer Hope 1:20:06

2+ y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Like a poem! Storm Spirit discussions, Glimmer PSAs and much more!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#170 - We Designed New Heroes! Which is Best? 1:27:57

2+ y ago1:27:57

1:27:57

This week we did some homework and each designed a new hero! Listen to find out what wacky inventions have been created and how OP these new characters are! Check the discord for the full hero write ups! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#169 - Anime, Cache, OD and Kaden 1:10:59

2+ y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Another season of anime is upon us, Adam gives his spoiler free review. We muse upon Kaden and other hero concepts, as well as discuss the Collecters Cahce, our games and some heroes too!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#168 - Cancelled Major, Brood and Communication 1:22:42

2+ y ago1:22:42

1:22:42

It does what it says on the tin this week. We discuss the news and backlash following Valve's announcement that the upcoming major is cancelled. We also discuss Broodmother and what good (and bad) team communication sounds likeBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#167 - Aghs Lab Special: Pod Saved 56:54

2+ y ago56:54

56:54

We are back! Stan has reached Divine once again, returning the pod to legitimacy. Marco and Adam have been spamming Aghs lab and share their secrets, observations and theorycrafting!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#166 - Battle Pass, Re-calibration and the Return of Labyrinth 1:04:12

3y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Battle Pass is finally here! Drow has an arcana, Mirana has a persona and Marco and Adam have a Labyrinth to beat! Stan tells tales from his re-calibration battle as we review all the fun in the BP!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#165 - Theory Corner, SF Carry and Travels 1:07:42

3y ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Marco relishes the unprecedented greenery on his profile and basks in the glory of a 15 win streak. We discuss our games, Boots of Travel, the return of Stat Corner, Shadow Fiend carry with no points in Raze, Theory Corner and more! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#164 - Sleep your way to a Shoutout! 1:07:44

3y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

This week we give some shoutouts to the legendary Spotify wrapped fans, as well discussing our green gaming this week, Lina, position 5, distractions to be aware of in Dota, whether a new patch will come and much more!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#163 - Dealing with Techies and Immovable Space Cows 1:09:15

3y ago1:09:15

1:09:15

This week we gather to discuss the concerningly high number of Techies being played recently in pub Dota and how to deal with the hero. We also discuss the rising hipster offlane Spirit Breaker charging into our games.By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#162 - 7.00+ Hero Design Tier List p.2 +plus Roster Shuffles 1:17:25

3y ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Part 2 of our tier list of the hero design/concept of all post 7.00 heroes. This week we consider Snapfire, Void Spirit, Hoodwink, Dawnbreaker and Marci. We also discuss how our games have been going with Marco and Stan playing some ranked this week and Adam giving his RD2L update. Roster shuffles are also up for debate, everyone loves a juicy rumo…

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#161 - Post 7.00 Hero Tier List - Concept and Design p.1 1:06:38

3y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

In today's episode we return the New Meta patented confusing tier list! Confusing because none of us can agree how to name each tier. In any case we gather this week to rank every new hero released since 7.00 in terms of hero concept and design. This is part one, covering MK to Mars. Next week we move on to covering Snap to Marci!…

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#160 - Marci, 7.30e and Hero Design 1:09:45

3y ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Marci is here! We discuss the new hero, what we like, what we don't, how the hero will be played and whether it's any good after the nerfs. We also discuss the changes in 7.30e and what makes good hero design. Join the Discord channel at https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#159 - Pub Dota is real Dota! 59:16

3y ago59:16

59:16

Can TI strats survive on the Dota streets? That's what we discuss this week, looking into which heroes translate well from pro Dota to pub Dota. We also look at the unpicked heroes at TI and discuss why they're so bad.By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#158 - TI10 in Review! Spirit flies and Replays die! 1:33:33

3y ago1:33:33

1:33:33

TI10 over and done with, we look back at all the action, drama and content from Dota's yearly festival, discussing the games, teams, heroes, production talent and more! Topics include Team Spirit, LGD, heroes, disappointing production value, roster shuffles, EG, London TI Hub and much more!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#157 - TI10 Preview Show! 1:44:51

3y ago1:44:51

1:44:51

TI is finally here! That means we are here with a preview show too! Adam makes bold NA Dota predictions, old man Marco complains about voice lines and Stan pretends to be neutral. We discuss all the teams chances as well as the talent and view experience. We also delve into the compendium and cover our predictions there too!…

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#156 - Heroes to watch out for: Meta Nostalgia 1:12:47

3y ago1:12:47

1:12:47

This week we gather excited for the start of the International just days away! We discuss why Sniper is so good in pubs, whether Dusa is a good hero, what Chen even does anymore and much more! RD2L update, stat corner, hopes for TI's metagame and much more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#155 - Keenly Conveying: Cards, Fragments and Tickets 1:10:07

3y ago1:10:07

1:10:07

This week we hope we will secure TI tickets; and discuss Tinker's crazy win rates and what makes the hero so strong, AM's Aghanim's Scepter build, the compendium player cards and Stan's badge Dilemma https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#154 - Adam gets drafted, TI tickets, Dark Seer and 7.30c 1:12:39

3y ago1:12:39

1:12:39

In episode 154 we discuss TI ticket announcements, Adam's RD2L run, Dark Seer, offlane, Pudge, winrates across mmr brackets and much more!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#153 - Trends and fun things in 7.30: Only 2 weeks late! 1:07:46

3y ago1:07:46

1:07:46

This weeks episode is actually last weeks episode! If the trends seem a little out of date, then that's because they probably are! Many apologies for the lack of episodes the last couple weeks, I didn't have any internet. Back to normal now though! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#152 - 7.30 Patch Review: Tinker, Sailor, Tumbler, Psi 1:34:05

3y ago1:34:05

1:34:05

It's Dota 2 patch time again! that means another long patch review episode! We digest and discuss the biggest changes including Tinker, neutral items, Helm, Edge, Mage Slayer, Clinkz, Chen, Lich, Dawn, Pudge, OD and much more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#151 - Just Duo Mid! AM Offlane, Damage Reduction and Disassembling 1:04:17

3y ago1:04:17

1:04:17

This week we come armed with a stat corner, AM offlane and a disassembled Dragon Lance! Adam's winning, Stan won a Tinker game, Marco won a Nemistice in 7 minutes, patch is confirmed! It's all looking good in the Dotaverse!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#150 - This isn't a Milestone: Dead Heroes and What They Need + Our Worst Stats 1:12:55

3y ago1:12:55

1:12:55

We finally reached our self-hyped fake milestone of 150 episodes. To celebrate we flame each others worst heroes! We also discuss which heroes we would like to see back in the meta and what the hero would need to be playable.By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#149 - The Pudge Paradox: Cent, Spamming and Mid Game 1:17:18

3y ago1:17:18

1:17:18

This week we talk about Centaur, hero spamming, mid game mistakes, hot weather, Adam's surprise Stat Corner, The Pudge Paradox, smurfing, failing and much more! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#148 - Climb vs Cavern: the Quest for Fun 1:09:30

3y ago1:09:30

1:09:30

This week's episode sees a discussion on the Euros, TI qualifyers, our recent games, the most fun way to play Dota, Timbersaw, Dawnbreaker and more. https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#147 - Just Relo into the Goal!: Wyvern and Dawnbreaker 1:21:46

3y ago1:21:46

1:21:46

We skip talking about our games this week and instead ponder which hero would make the best footballer. Wyvern is up for discussion, what makes the hero so successful in pubs. We also revisit Dawnbreaker 3 months on from release and Marco shares his Nemistice secrets! https://discord.gg/rgV6KwDBy Stanley Hayward-Williams

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#146 - Nemistice! Game Mode, Stun Durations and Complaining about Complaining 1:26:13

3+ y ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Every year we gather to discuss the Battle Pass, and every year we get annoyed about the barrage of community backlash to having to pay for hats. I promise there is some actual content in here; 11:45 for game mode discussion, 63:00 for stat corner on stun duration!By Stanley Hayward-Williams

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