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LCS ROOKIE of the YEAR, C9's FALL, Emily Rand's NL THEORY and more! feat. Raz | Hotline League 334
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00:00:00 Intro 00:23:25 mlewisno thinks the failure of C9 highlights an issue with esports learning from past mistakes 00:44:40 NZXT break! 00:47:35 dailybrew's take: 100T is the best 3rd seed team NA could have sent to Worlds this year 01:08:00 David predicts: 100T beats FLY on Saturday 01:26:00 PrizePicks break! 01:31:53 seanatonin notes: this is…
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FLY to WORLDS! The HIDDEN POTENTIAL for HALL OF LEGENDS? feat. Papasmithy | Hotline League 333
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00:00:00 Intro 00:11:57 DrAmer1can's take: Corejj or Impact should be next Hall of Legends candidates 00:32:00 NZXT break! Giveaway! 00:36:50 Emily Rand joins HLL to discuss Hall of Legends with Papasmithy 01:00:35 ShadowsLightly thinks the 2025 guest team will be the FLYC roster, bought by a creator YouTuber org 01:12:07 Tzvi's take: DIG vs NRG is…
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Should SNIPER get Rookie of the Split? BWIPO for All-Pro?! BEST Mid-Jungle duo? | Hotline League 332
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00:00:00 Intro 00:18:40 aggro's take: River and Quid are the best mid-jg in the LCS 00:29:10 NZXT break! 00:32:20 bug juice's take: this is the end of the road for at least 4 NRG players 00:47:00 spates' take: if sniper doesn't get rookie of the year then the award is a joke 00:58:00 KIA break! 01:02:48 ppdoc's take: this weekend will be APA and TL…
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Team Liquid's TRIUMPHANT Summer! Who's YOUR LCS MVP?! feat. Kangas and Isles | Hotline League 331
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00:00:00 Intro 00:13:00 pacemaker's take: if CoreJJ wasn't on a team with APA and Impact, he'd be the clear MVP frontrunner 00:30:39 Shawn votes Impact, Inspired, APA, Yeon and Vulcan for All-Pro 00:45:40 PrizePicks break! 00:51:50 treethan's take: NRG will beat FLY handily 01:06:05 wafflefoot's victory lap for TL 01:14:40 KIA break! 01:18:05 SnapA…
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Is APA the GOAT of NA MID? Is IMT COOKED for 2025!? feat. Emily Rand | Hotline League 330
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LOL in the OLYMPICS?! The WORST TEAM in the LCS!? Your HOTTEST takes feat. Raz | Hotline League 329
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00:00:00 Intro 00:13:20 Nick disagrees with Travis's take on the esports Olympics 00:45:45 Prize Picks break! 00:50:05 icebreaker's take: the LCS needs to reconsider the inconsistent schedule 01:09:36 Shalom's take: SR is going to make a playoffs run to top 3 01:20:37 NZXT break! 01:23:11 gyrojoestar's take: DIG is the worst team in the LCS 01:38:4…
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NRG to Worlds HOPIUM? Is Best of 3 a SCAM? feat. NRG Palafox and FLY Massu | Hotline League 328
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00:00:00 Intro 00:15:37 VL asks Palafox about the changes in his team 00:24:45 NZXT break! 00:27:34 Cy's take: the meta is in a good spot despite what people say about the heavy adc presence. 00:39:53 Zemelci still believes in NRG to make Worlds 01:04:15 MR FlSH's take: Riot should be more lenient with third party events 01:22:48 icebreaker asks th…
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LCS SUMMER is BACK! Will TL ACTUALLY go UNDEFEATED?! SR's ROSTER SWAP and more! | Hotline League 327
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00:00:00 Intro 00:21:40 yami's take: Steve was right, TL can go undefeated in the regular split. 00:38:15 Prize Picks break! 00:42:29 Ezekiel's take: DIG will come back from break and finish top 3, maybe top 2 01:00:59 icebreaker's take: Fearless should be the standard for all pro LoL multigame series 01:26:30 human boy's take: LCS will swap places…
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PRO PERSPECTIVES: Life in LA, LCS meta and more! feat. Castle and Berserker | Hotline League 326
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00:00:00 Intro 00:17:02 DJ Ninja's take: DIG might fall apart during this break 00:34:05 KIA break! 00:37:20 Sharpie's take: Fans should be excited that IMT is in the LCS 00:57:11 Massy's take: double ADC / laneswap / 3min full clear jg meta is too sleeper 01:10:00 NZXT break! 01:13:48 icebreaker asks Berserker and Castle what their new coaches hav…
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Is APA the VILLAIN of the LCS?! BIG DIG SUMMER or JUST a FLING?! feat. Raz | Hotline League 325
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00:00:00 Intro 00:17:40 HyperButter's take: LCS content needs more villains to be successful 00:33:35 ANOTHER NEW SPONSOR!?! Welcome, PrizePicks! 00:44:42 Jim is getting back on board with LCS 01:03:45 Tyler's BIG DIG SUMMER 01:17:23 NZXT break! 01:21:53 Jake's take: Talk Your Split format is corny 01:54:58 KIA break! 01:59:44 Skizzle's take: the S…
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Why LESS TEAMS is MORE HYPE! Coaching VETERANS and more feat. Treatz and Spawn | Hotline League 324
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00:00:00 Intro 00:17:40 titan's take: the move to less teams has enhanced the fan experience 00:35:33 NEW SPONSOR: NZXT! 00:40:00 Allan predicts TL to win summer, and TL C9 DIG go to Worlds 00:58:13 purp0se asks Treatz what it's like working with so many veterans on the same team 01:15:10 KIA break! 01:17:50 rawnblade asks what it actually takes fo…
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MASSIVE changes to LCS, CBLOL feat. TL Steve, Kelby May and LS | Hotline League 323
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Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro00:28:28 boggles' take: though the changes feel bad now, they might be better for the long term00:51:24 NEW SPONSOR!! KIA break!00:57:30 LS joins HLL!01:17:40 darklight gives some CBLOL perspective, worries that an unhealthy rivalry will form n…
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HOT LCS format changes! BRANDON SANDERSON and OTK support NACL!? feat. Kangas | Hotline League 322
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Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:26:30 kon's take: these are the best format changes in LCS history 52:40 Kisiel's take: the gauntlet is the best thing the lcs is bringing back 01:04:46 Jonathon's take: there's a bunch of factors keeping sponsors away from CLoL 01:25:20 Ma…
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What the FAKER AHRI SKIN means for LoL Esports w/ Raz, Kelby May and Emily Rand | Hotline League 321
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Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:20:50 Emily joins HLL 01:09:44 micspam is happy to purchase the Ahri skin 01:30:20 waka feels the Ahri skin sets a scary and exploitative precedent 01:58:55 Dirtymike's take: the DIG roster move highlights the need for players to market the…
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SUMMER SPLIT COMING IN HOT! Post-MSI takes, Spicy Summer Predictions, and more! | Hotline League 320
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00:00:00 Intro 00:13:25 spacepope wants to talk about G2's master class in drafting 00:29:35 podras' take: Riot has catered to team owners far too much with too little return 00:49:38 zac's take: DIG will replace FLY as third seed in Summer if FLY can't fix issues 01:08:30 blade's take: Riot Games NEEDS to bring back Rift Rivals 01:22:38 dj8ninja's…
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MSI COPIUM: What are TL's odds?! WHAT IF TSM came back to LCS!? feat. Raz | Hotline League 319
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00:00:00 Intro - What's Chengdu like?00:12:20 rawnblade's take: this unpredictable MSI is the West's best chance to go far in a while00:22:55 tomas's take: NA's problem is lack of commitment00:40:45 ppdoc shouts out Raz and thinks TL has a chance to compete and win against T100:57:57 Nox's take: If DL is correct and IMT and TSM are merging, the com…
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FLY Falls Short at MSI, Can TL Redeem NA?! The WESTERN MINDSET feat. Zven | Hotline League 318
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00:00:00 Intro 00:11:20 t-bone's take: FLY has to blow up their roster if they want to make Worlds 00:31:12 nohrii's take: TL v TES is the best stylistic matchup TL could get 00:47:57 GreenCervidae's take: as Zven said, NA will never win Worlds because pros don't play enough high elo 01:14:35 Tatami Galaxy's take: FLY's failure might set up an inte…
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YOUR SPICIEST MSI 2024 TAKES! LEAKED THIRD INT'L TOURNAMENT?! feat. Nymaera | Hotline League 317
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00:00:00 Intro 00:24:08 eBraum wants Nymaera's thoughts on LPL and LEC at MSI, and first int'l tourney without LFL 00:40:40 Yasukeh's take: MSI would benefit greatly from having more casters 00:56:24 Grayska's take: the LCS has entirely dropped the ball on MSI content 01:15:32 nocturnavi's take: the leaked third int'l tourney for 2025 should invite…
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LCS's BIGGEST WINS, Spring Split learnings, Summer changes feat. Commish MarkZ | Hotline League 316
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00:00:00 Intro 00:21:28 EzraSmiles's take: LCS should push more content during the break weeks to get through the lack of games 00:30:33 Rico Suave asks Mark about the plan to increase NA viewership and young viewers 00:53:21 Azikiel asks what Mark's take is on adding unbroadcasted games and fearless draft 01:26:45 Wakalino ask if there's any conte…
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Why TIER 2 is the FUTURE of LCS! C9 changes feat. Steve Kangas and Kelsey Moser | Hotline League 315
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00:00:00 Intro 00:13:47 Davis's take: bring back Scouting Grounds as a content event 00:43:39 BreakingDreams is concerned for C9 due to lack of coaching staff support 01:01:03 Tzvi's take: colleges need to invest in lolesports through high school-focused roadshow 01:21:38 Braedan's take: C9 does best when they pull from their Academy team. Bring it…
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COREJJ on Team Liquid's AGGRESSIVE style! Is CRITICIZING your own team EVER OK? | Hotline League 314
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00:00:00 Intro 00:18:15 Lord Audie asks CoreJJ about TL's growth since 2023 00:30:40 wombatbaby's take: FLY and TL makes sense because they're the only teams that have Challengers rosters 00:45:27 tbone's take: while Thanatos is a good pickup for C9, it won't solve their problems 00:55:47 skizzle's take: DIG firing Enatron was just a cover for poor…
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TL TAKES SPRING FINALS! C9 missing MSI, Impact the GOAT?! feat. Emily Rand | Hotline League 313
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00:00:00 Intro 00:21:59 lymyion's take: TL is simultaneously the worst team to win the LCS and also the best team we've ever sent international. 00:40:33 David's take: the LCS Final should never be in the Riot Games Arena ever again 00:56:27 vash's take: teams need to give fans a reason to commit to them 01:11:34 Lord Audie's take: Bwipo and Inspir…
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FINALS, FINALLY! Does C9 NEED a rookie? Is 100T just LUCKY? feat. Bwipo | Hotline League 312
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00:00:00 Intro 00:16:18 Rico Suave's take: there should be definitive leaders in a team to help shape identity 00:28:09 eBraum's take: as a C9 fan, C9 is going to get swept by TL, TL will win over FLY 00:36:10 Bwipo's hot take: The difference between 100T and IMT was pure luck 00:46:30 Is Berserker's gameplay suffering without Zven? 00:51:10 micspa…
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Would ROSTER CHANGES make NRG WORSE? Is BERSERKER a C9 LIABILITY? feat. Zven | Hotline League 311
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00:00:00 Intro 00:16:44 rawnblade's take: NRG will get worse with roster changes, not better 00:30:05 LestForce's take: the LCS is trying too hard to make trash talk a thing 00:44:20 Zven wants to talk about IMT's branding 00:49:30 GreenCervidae's take: LCS needs more former pros on broadcast 01:04:40 Titan's take: TL will make it to LCS Finals aga…
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SPICIEST PRE-PLAYOFFS TAKES! + TL roster drama feat. PapaSmithy and Andy | Hotline League 310
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00:00:00 Intro - Playoffs incoming, a sprinkle of drama 00:20:30 Gambirino's take: shifting from a live patch to a fixed patch for Playoffs will test the teams 00:37:40 icebreaker's take: from a product/hype perspective, 100T is the best team to send to MSI 00:51:22 Human Boy YesYes's take: DIG and TL have better shots at MSI than NRG and C9 01:07:…
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WHY LCS should DROP SPLITS! BEST ADC in NA?! feat. Inero and Kelsey Moser | Hotline League 309
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Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:24:53 Scatter Catt's take: the LCS should stop doing separate seasonal splits altogether00:37:10 Miyaour's take: the three-week break could've been used better00:52:30 mikey's take: bvoy has consistently been the best ADC in the league01:03…
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Can LCS teams INNOVATE on LIVE PATCH? feat. 100T Goldenglue, Spookz + Joseph | Hotline League 308
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00:00:00 Intro - triple-guest episode 00:21:50 ezra's take: 100T's success proves how important coaching staff is 00:35:40 Mastergen1's take: there's a lack of innovation on the live patch 00:49:55 Tim wonders about Sniper's skills outside his comfort zone 00:58:46 waka asks 100T how they feel about the state of LCS and the game itself 01:11:05 tra…
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Revenge's FAREWELL to LCS and HONEST player perspectives feat. Raz | Hotline League 307
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00:00:00 Intro 00:25:53 Stevenator's take: for the first time in his career, Blaber is not a top 3 jungler in LCS 00:40:18 Gambirino's take: Quid has made a strong case to be rookie of the split if eligible 00:54:03 dctheking asks Revenge for a donezo manifesto - best and worst teammates, etc. 01:18:01 sandytoes' take: LCS is stabilizing 01:42:20 T…
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Who's to BLAME on C9? Are Bo3s WORTH? feat. Spawn and Yeon | Hotline League 306
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00:00:00 Intro 00:10:55 Cubby asks Spawn and Yeon about their reunion 00:15:50 Travis asks Spawn about external factors he's noticed 00:22:00 gengariffith's take: people should blame coaches over players for lack of direction on C9 00:38:35 Muzvein's take: Eyla is finally in a position to succeed 00:47:30 Davis's take: 8 teams has been great for th…
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Why the PROS show is AMAZING! Should LCS teams run TRYOUTS? feat. KangasCasts | Hotline League 305
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00:00:00 Intro - LCS and TGI updates 00:15:55 treethan's take: we should do team tryouts in NA like they do in KR 00:30:40 play's take: team owners should be livid about Riot's broadcast shortcomings 00:57:09 franz's take: if TL doesn't start picking up wins, they should drop CoreJJ not APA 01:13:12 brandywine's take: the PROS show is the best thin…
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LCS SPRING during ESPORTS WINTER! LIVE PATCH, format, and more! feat. Palafox | Hotline League 304
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00:00:00 Intro 00:07:45 Cubby and Palafox chat about Palafox's growth as an NA mid laner and 2024 mentality 00:21:50 Bluejay's take: with LCS being on live patch, innovation should be rewarded 00:32:58 bearusAurelius wants to talk about APA's tweet and wonders if LCS needs more games 00:47:57 nizzy2k11's take: the LCS needs more content like Jatt's…
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Can LCS HYPE surpass LEC hype levels?! HALL OF LEGENDS + more feat. MARKZ | Hotline League 303
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00:00:00 Intro 00:15:04 Franz asks Mark how LCS can match energy of LEC games ie. KC vs. MAD 00:30:30 Farmerginge wants to discuss having pro play take place on the live patch 00:39:50 murderino's take: no NA player should qualify for the new Hall of Legends 00:53:25 Alienware break 00:56:30 Wizery asks Mark for examples of past content that shined…
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LCS 2024 CHANGES? Does JENSEN have something to PROVE?! feat. Svenskeren | Hotline League 302
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00:00:00 Intro 00:16:20 Tom's take: With the LCS down to 8 slots + a shorter schedule, early wins matter more 00:28:54 Bluejay's take: this is Jensen's biggest "proving" season since his debut 00:43:03 Cloud asks about svenskeren's coaching experience 00:53:45 Alienware break! 00:57:40 treethan's take: teams can't turn down sketchy opportunities in…
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NRG's Rise, Changing Game Days, High-Power Players and More: 2023 in Review | Hotline League 301
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00:00:00 Intro 00:08:22 farmerginge wants to talk about worrying viewership numbers going into 2024 00:20:20 manny is excited to see LCS come back to the weekends and hopes for a bo3 format 00:32:50 mogul's take: props to NRG for exceeding expectations as underdogs 00:39:45 Alienware break! 00:43:33 evies talks about offseason and broadcast 00:52:3…
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From CO-HOST to COMMISSIONER: MarkZ leads the LCS into 2024! What's next? | Hotline League 300
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00:00:00 Intro 00:16:33 outsane asks Mark why he's the man for the job 00:31:31 fearfactor's take: better comms are necessary for the LCS to improve 00:39:12 farmerginge asks Mark what viewers should keep in mind while they wait for implementation 00:50:22 Avajou asks Mark for his favorite HLL moments 01:03:05 Andrew asks if TGI can be unbiased? 01…
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The BIGGEST moves and HOTTEST takes of the off-season with Croissant and Cubby | NOT-line League
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TL STEVE'S TAKES on a SMALLER LEAGUE and LCS ACADEMY! Strongest team EVER? | Hotline League 299
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BANGER SEMIS, MOST DOMINANT FINALS EVER?! Playstyles, Patches and more | Hotline League 298
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00:00:00 Intro 00:30:45 mr.bojangles' take: It's exciting that Shopify Rebellion is pulling talent from the NACL00:43:16 leo's take: this is going to be the most one-sided Finals in Worlds history00:52:52 Alienware break! HUGE DEALS!00:55:50 bearus' take: WBG has the play style to beat T101:05:25 basil's take: Fudge has been receiving undeserved ha…
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BIG OFFSEASON RUMORS! Why NA and EU should compete against each other + more! | Hotline League 297
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00:00:00 Intro - Welcome Jonathon! Travis reviews BlizzCon 2023, NRG's Worlds experience 00:13:42 Sentiment towards NA on international stage 00:24:30 Jonathon on NRG situation 00:33:10 Offseason trends and narratives 01:04:20 Alienware break! 01:07:40 farmerginge's take: NA roster building is the 'fat loss pill' of the esports world 01:23:50 Spenc…
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NRG's Worlds climb-- how far will they go!? G2's scrims vs stage games + more! | Hotline League 296
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00:00:00 Intro - Worlds updates, G2 Mark costume 00:27:40 dctheking's take: people are exaggerating the issues with Swiss 00:43:03 t-bone's take: NRG got the best possible matchup for Quarters 00:56:10 Alienware break! 00:58:50 yami's take: G2 posting scrims results was wildly disrespectful 01:19:45 KERNEL PANIC's take: teams are not going to stick…
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CaptainFlowers's INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH for NA! Is G2 the DARK HORSE of the West?! | HLL 295
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00:00:00 Intro 00:07:20 Play-Ins updates 00:26:40 Captain Flowers joins HLL to talk NA at Worlds 00:36:21 Justin's take: C9 is NA's worst team at Worlds 00:46:24 franz's take: G2 will make semifinals and should be a lesson to other orgs to invest in players 00:58:40 Alienware break! 01:01:17 rawnblade's take: Adam, BDS top laner, shows how you can …
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What does GRIND and GLORY mean to NA? Prince leaves FLY, Worlds speculation and more | HLL 294
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00:00:00 Intro 00:23:00 reassure's take: keep supporting NA! 00:32:08 Xcelsior's take: The bracket did not select the 4th best team in the LCS to play for Worlds. GG's collapse was basically the worst in history of the LCS 00:43:43 Sammic's take: with Prince potentially leaving LCS, it's time to stop rotating the wheel of imports in LCS. This falls…
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TSM's departure, LEC salary caps, and... NEWJEANS?! Getting ready for Worlds and more! | HLL 293
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00:00:00 Intro00:12:38 Talking about TSM00:30:15 josh's take: salary caps are horrible00:51:50 nickelodeon's take: with TSM/CLG gone it's time for new teams to build legacies01:01:44 numiii talks NewJeans01:13:50 Outro
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WHAT'S UP with LCS GAMECHANGERS? WHO is the BEST NA TEAM at WORLDS? feat. Astrocats Avril | HLL 292
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00:00:00 Intro 00:12:40 rudy asks Avril about her collegiate experience 00:22:22 max's take: Gamechangers feels like a very underdeveloped event 00:45:01 rexFC asks: what can Riot do to get more diversity in the LCS? 00:58:28 On Representation 01:07:00 Worlds Format announcement 01:09:20 Alienware! 01:12:15 fez's take: this year's Worlds is more im…
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VIEWER BURNOUT, an HONEST look at LCS History, Gamechangers and more! | Hotline League 291
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00:00:00 Intro - news and Reddit thread on improving the LCS00:48:04 KAPPY's take: Riot should implement a rule that players can only switch major regions every two years00:57:28 spencer's take: viewer burnout could be alleviated with more focus on entertainment01:14:20 BB's take: move to Bo3!01:28:46 zextrap points out difference between tsports a…
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TOAST'S TAKE on the SOUL OF ESPORTS! What REALLY drives viewership? feat. Emily Rand | HLL 290
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00:11:47 Iron thinks Toast should help IMT 00:23:50 yami wants to talk creators and NACL00:42:50 dez's take: the overpolishing of esports has killed a lot of the scene01:01:45 Alienware break01:08:00 Emily Rand joins HLL01:16:10 chadcyberdemon asks about transition from journalism to stage01:25:54 lazerfruit's take: GG will beat BDS 3-1 and are/wil…
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LCS LONGEVITY! Can NA keep up?! Team owners' takes, Riot press conference and more | HLL 289
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00:00:00 Intro 00:18:27 Talocy's take: NA LoL needs to change its team practice standards to become competitive internationally 00:30:30 alexbad's take: Riot needs to take their PR much more seriously 00:59:00 Alienware break! 01:01:47 Shorn's take: LCS is fine if longevity is the goal 01:18:50 ben's take: VALORANT is Riot's no.1 priority 01:31:30 …
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NRG VICTORY LAP! The value of ENVIRONMENT over SUPERSTARS feat. NRG Palafox and Croissant | HLL 288
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00:00:00 Intro 00:24:26 tuft DEMANDS an apology from Travis and Mark 00:35:00 lazerfruit's take: Palafox is best mid NA and NRG has the best chance of upsetting at Worlds 01:02:08 Dhokla asks Palafox what was going through his head at 24 mins in game 4 01:12:42 dctheking's take: the year of NA mids is fraudulent. NA mids aren't better, imports are …
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UNSUNG HEROES vs. FRAUDS of Summer Split?! The state of NA vs. EU in 2023!? feat. Treatz | HLL 287
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00:00:00 Intro 00:20:40 good guy tim has been impressed with FBI 00:33:00 mikey asks treatz if it's fair for costreamers to dump on LCS level of play 00:44:20 Alienware break! 00:47:20 King of Vocal Fry's take: TL series proved Unforgiven was so overrated and did not deserve to be all pro 00:56:15 Dave's take: costreaming negativity comes from spec…
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100T's Roster Struggles; NRG GREATER than they appear?! DIG to the TOP!? feat. Spica | HLL 286
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00:00:00 Intro 00:19:52 Munchkin predicts: DIG will beat GG, TL will beat EG, DIG will beat TL 00:35:45 Bluejay's take: Bugi, Insanity and Chime should be treated as valuable free agents 00:45:30 Alienware break! 00:49:26 MagiMick's take: 100T hasn't been able to put together a winning roster yet 01:01:28 Cool asks Spica about how culture and manag…
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