Hotline League
321 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsCall in show about League of Legends Esports hosted by Travis Gafford and Cubbyxx, featuring guests from all across the LCS.
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Evil Geniuses are all powered up!? Could TL win a 100T rematch? feat. Peter Dun | HLL 217
April 19, 2022 15:25 - 1 hour - 98.4 MB00:00:00 Intro - EG heading to playoffs! Welcome back, Peter Dun! 00:07:50 The strength of EG 00:20:23 TLITA thinks EG has ramped up, will win Finals, make a splash at MSI 00:35:34 Alienware break! 00:38:20 Old Cosmic Drive Stan wants to promote EG Files 00:54:02 PulledPork says if EG/TL ban both Lee Sin and Jarvan, they'll 3-0 100T 01:04:07 iscaf's take: a 100T-EG Final would prove that franchising worked. 01:16:15 Grubhub + LIVE HLL! 01:19:20 gechao's take: C9 shouldn't make any ro...
Are Champions Queue issues THAT serious? Can C9 get to Spring Finals? feat. Raz | HLL 216
April 12, 2022 15:20 - 1 hour - 109 MB00:00:00 Intro - Stuff we've been watching and eating, some league news sprinkled in 00:16:39 DaddyPlsSpankMe believes CQ drama has been blown way out of proportion 00:51:20 Travis travel plans + Alienware break 00:53:20 Ptrck's take: Isles over Winsome gets C9 to finals, they lose to TL 3-2 01:07:53: finalnintendokid's take: EG or C9 going to Houston would be bad for their growth as a team 01:28:55 10TRAVIS Grubhub code! 01:29:45 Ben n Jerrys predicts 100T 3-0s TL because 3 out of 5 p...
The Champions Queue Witch Hunt! Can 100T take down TL?! feat. Papa Smithy | HLL 215
April 05, 2022 19:12 - 2 hours - 124 MB00:00:00 Intro - Papa Smithy's back! 100T's progress since last year 00:18:24 What would Papa Smithy do to fix TSM? 00:21:40 rudiferr's take: 100T just gave EG the blueprint to win their eventual C9 match 00:39:45 Horizon's take: TL are in trouble vs 100T 00:52:28 Alienware break! 00:54:41 Franz's take: 100T looked better than their actual level against C9 01:06:00 treethan asks Papa about the 6-man roster 01:18:30 Grubhub break! HOTLINE LEAGUE LIVE DELIVERED BY GRUBHUB! 01:22:36 Zee...
How would Steve fix TSM? The key to TL's success and more feat. TL Steve | HLL 214
March 29, 2022 13:12 - 2 hours - 116 MB00:00:00 Intro - TL STEVE! 00:06:25 LCS updates 00:08:27 Travis asks Steve how this split felt 00:18:49 EG Peter Dun thinks Travis should vote for Jojopyun MVP 00:31:47 pfwangs's take: TL's mid game throws will cause them to lose a bo5 to EG, win out loser's bracket, and then lose to c9 in the finals 00:41:30 Alienware break! 00:43:46 lilbonaparte asks Steve how HE would fix TSM 00:56:26 bluejay rants: CLG subbing in CLGA for last game of the split just sucks 01:10:58 Grubhub break! ...
Does Summit deserve MVP? Is Bwipo THE problem? TSM's 2-0 after more drama, and more! | HLL 213
March 22, 2022 23:04 - 2 hours - 121 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:11:50 more TSM drama into a 2-0 00:24:45 Hexblast's take: GGs are a top 4 team and will challenge 100T for last spot in Finals 00:34:30 Alienware break! 00:37:45 OddenBjornsen's take: Bwipo is the problem 00:47:09 SirAstien thinks Summit should NOT win MVP 00:58:43 elliot agrees with FBI: C9 is overrated 01:14:20 Grubhub break! travis10 to save money ASAP! 01:16:23 Guttler's take: CLG getting 9th place and at-risk? 01:31:17 SpoTric's take: there's a whole generation of new ...
Is Champions Queue actually helping NA? The LCSPA LIVES!! feat. Phil Aram and Marty | HLL 212
March 15, 2022 17:24 - 2 hours - 133 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:13:54 Themothersauce's take: Biofrost Spring MVP 00:23:06 Razenkin's take: even with Champion's Queue, pros aren't playing enough games. 00:39:13 Alienware break! 00:42:41 finalnintendokid's take: CLG making playoffs over EG 00:52:48 cyberhealer's take: 100T is starting to re-establish themselves as a top team 01:03:00 Phil joins the stream! 01:05:10 slushie's take: 100T's Tenacity experiment has failed 01:18:20 Marty joins the stream! Marty's background in esports 01:21:3...
The Players Association LIVES!! Can the LCSPA protect players? feat. Phil Aram and Marty | HLL 212
March 15, 2022 17:24 - 2 hours - 133 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:13:54 Themothersauce's take: Biofrost Spring MVP 00:23:06 Razenkin's take: even with Champion's Queue, pros aren't playing enough games. 00:39:13 Alienware break! 00:42:41 finalnintendokid's take: CLG making playoffs over EG 00:52:48 cyberhealer's take: 100T is starting to re-establish themselves as a top team 01:03:00 Phil joins the stream! 01:05:10 slushie's take: 100T's Tenacity experiment has failed 01:18:20 Marty joins the stream! Marty's background in esports 01:21:3...
Dash returns to talk surprising LCS stats and rollercoaster narratives this Spring Split | HLL 211
March 08, 2022 15:24 - 2 hours - 117 MB00:00:00 Intro + Broadcast changes and challenges 00:31:40 Lord-Audie's take: teams should provide translators for post-game interviews 00:43:50 Alienware break! 00:47:00 Bluejay's take: if Jensen is considering a return to pro play, he should avoid TSM 01:02:10 tako's take: it's time to accept Fudge as a top 3 mid laner in LCS 01:15:50 KSM's take: orgs shouldn't protect players if they're at fault, ie. Shenyi 01:37:08 Grubhub break! 01:40:07 akoreanguy's takes: EG is overrated, it's ...
LS Returns to Hotline League; What happens with C9 now? What steps does TSM need to take? | HLL 210
March 01, 2022 15:54 - 2 hours - 122 MB00:00:00 Intro - LS joins HLL, what was that CLG pause? And other LCS news 00:18:19 Rance's take: C9 will make it to Worlds bc of player diff, but won't get past quarters without LS drafts 00:34:14 Moe's take: developmental rosters for top orgs is one of the worst things they could do 00:57:49 Alienware break! New stuff?! 01:00:15 Wizard's take: player retention is not currently an issue for the LCS 01:21:26 outsane predicts GG will surprise people and make Spring Finals vs C9 or TL. 0...
Speculation on LS situation and C9's future, TSM culture feat. TSM Dominic (VP Esports) | HLL 209
February 22, 2022 16:22 - 2 hours - 141 MB00:00:00 Intro - LS in the chat - speculation on what happened 00:30:32 Neath speculates LS's departure is due to visa issues 00:37:03 Ospraey's take: Jack not being transparent is the cause of all the drama 00:48:18 Hex Blast's take: It's lazy to say C9's struggles this weekend were due to LS's departure. 00:58:30 Alienware break! 01:01:07 Ika's take: casters talking down to fans fosters contempt 01:12:57 Mahmoud returns to say: after stint with C9, LS has shown a tease of what he can...
CLG & TSM's standoff for last place, new LCS Commissioner, and Emily Rand Appreciation | HLL 208
February 16, 2022 15:32 - 2 hours - 121 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:15:40 Zemelci's Emily Appreciation Take (extremely wholesome) 00:23:26 Basil's take: CLG is currently better than TSM, TSM will fail to make playoffs Spring & Summer 00:46:55 Alienware break! 00:50:25 Alex's take: C9 first-timing champs with success is a good sign 01:11:00 Travis's poll 01:15:25 Anzaii predicts a big meta shift in the near future 01:25:22 GrubHub break! 01:29:00 Max's take: we need to ban talking about Worlds from the LCS broadcast 01:44:52 Saint's...
Can Champions Queue strengthen NA? Is DIG a top team this Spring? Who is the NEW BJERG?! | HLL 207
February 08, 2022 23:52 - 2 hours - 119 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:14:10 Champions Queue 00:23:13 Bluefrost wants to talk about glaring flaws with Champ's Q 00:40:27 Themothersauce's take: DIG is statistically a top 3 team in the LCS 00:51:35 Alienware break! 00:54:57 Roonie222's takes: Smite Janna top is healthy for LoL; FLY/CLG game was GOTY? 01:05:00 TheGreatClockwyrm's take: Berserker is the greatest generational/franchise talent since Bjerg 01:17:40 OkeyDokie's take: C9, TSM, FLY and DIG will be top 4 Spring Playoffs 01:35:20 ...
TSM Spica leaves the locker room for post-Lock In takes: BJERG and FUDGE overrated? | HLL 206
February 01, 2022 17:30 - 2 hours - 117 MB00:00:00 Intro / Spica waiting room 00:36:20 Spica joins 00:37:40 How are TSM scrims going? 00:40:05 Spica breaking a TV 00:42:09 Spica's reaction to DIG series (Huni's sitting next to him) 00:43:40 Hyuse's take: TSM will be a title contending team possibly in spring but definitely in summer & they are heavily underrated 00:56:40 Bluejay's week-old take: it's easy to forget TSM exists 01:05:35 Rapid fire questions for Spica 01:14:13 Zemelci's take: jungle pool is far more stacked thi...
A bumpy start for some; Chemtech drag's funeral; over/under hyped players feat. LeTigress | HLL 205
January 25, 2022 18:17 - 2 hours - 114 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:15:20 Caperx thinks the community has been way too toxic towards players like Blue. 00:30:27 Sully, average LCS fan, wants to sell Travis on the broadcast. 00:52:55 Funeral service for Chemtech drag with BigAngryHobo and Moghal11 01:12:55 Gazzolith's take: Fudge will follow a similar arc to last year and become best mid LCS, and C9 should not start this roster 01:30:12 Franz's take: Jojopyun and Fudge would be less hyped if Jensen, Perkz, Jiizuke were still playing in...
IMT Revenge and TL Guilhoto's spicy talks; is 100T doomed? Did EG really lose offseason? | HLL 204
January 18, 2022 18:05 - 2 hours - 73.1 MB00:00:00 Intro: Lock In week 1 results and news 00:15:00 Treethan's take: Guilhoto leaving IMT is going to leave them at the bottom of the pack this season 00:25:40 BreakingDreams's take: it seems the Church of LS's ideologies are already taking hold 00:35:20 Alienware break! 00:37:25 IMT Revenge asks Guilhoto some spicy questions... 01:03:13 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 01:08:45 NoGameSense wants to talk about Jinx meta 01:15:30 AntiPhoenixNA's take: 100T DOOMED? 01:29:10 Guilhoto addresses th...
Lock In approaches, but who's playing?! Will 100T hit the ground running? feat. Peter Dun | HLL 203
January 11, 2022 15:49 - 2 hours - 121 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:10:00 Will LCS teams be running their full rosters for Lock In? 00:15:19 Co-streaming changes 00:23:12 Rawnblade believes EG has taken the biggest risk of the offseason 00:40:03: JKJuicyKim's hot take: in Group A, C9 will emerge 1st, but GGS close 2nd. 00:53:15 Alienware break 00:56:50 Lil_Bonaparte asks Mark and Travis if they're disappointed with lack of roster info 01:09:35 glimmerglen wants to discuss Riot's events for female players, ie. Game Changers 01:25:35 ...
On to 2022! Who has the strongest roster? Is Academy useful?! CLG dark horse!?? feat. Raz | HLL 202
January 04, 2022 19:38 - 2 hours - 114 MB00:00:00 Intro: holiday recap, rumors and news 00:25:50 Dr. Nollie predicts TL will NOT win Spring OR Summer, will miss out on Worlds 00:41:23 Nowak's take: the decision of C9 to keep Zven will go down as one of the smartest/best moves of the year. 00:49:05 Alienware break! 00:52:22 TomShoe returns to say Riot should start forcing teams to bring their main rosters to Lock-in 01:07:30 iscaf's take: the LCS should have a loan system 01:17:33 Gazzolith's take: There was a lot of misunders...
A look back: Rising stars, format shifts; what could be improved upon for 2022? | HLL 201
December 21, 2021 15:01 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:14:15 LilBonaparte's take: Doublelift was right about TSM 00:25:30 Moghal's take: NA improved over 2021 and will only continue improving 00:32:10 Alienware break! 00:34:30 Basil's take: CLG unfairly ruined Broxah's career 00:43:15 The Dream's take: the LCS has proven it could survive a total shutdown 00:52:30 mendoc's take: 2021 had the most zero-to-hero's of any LCS year 01:02:00 Game Fuel break 01:05:20 Old Cosmic Drive Stan's take: MSI needs to expand to allow mo...
KELBY MAY RETURNS! G2 Drama, TL Bjergsen, CLG's hipster roster, and more! | HLL 200
December 07, 2021 19:42 - 2 hours - 122 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:16:25 Community wants to talk about the Carlos/Mikyx drama 00:36:05 Hex Blast says 5Fire's retirement shows the downside of franchising 00:47:10 Alienware break! 00:50:25 deXfactor777's take: C9 has the highest ceiling of any LCS team ever 01:03:15 Treethan predicts TSM will be bottom of the standings 01:21:47 iscaf6's rediction: CLG for top 4 in Spring 01:35:25 Game Fuel break! 01:38:12 Red Panda's take: EG is slowly becoming the new C9 01:50:24 Mogul's take: Bjer...
Academy's impact and growing NA talent; new CLG roster?! feat. Kelsey Moser | HLL 199
November 30, 2021 16:01 - 2 hours - 119 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:21:03 Felipe asks Kelsey what she thinks is the best format for Academy 00:35:55 Tim thinks the changes to Academy and Amateur in 2021 were a massive success 00:47:51 Gengariffith's take: if TSM imports mid, their roster is the biggest disappointment of the offseason 01:08:07 Beora asks for Kelsey's take on the CLG roster 01:26:50 Caper (not Kaper but I wrote it like that cos that's how Travis said it last time) wants TSM Jensen 01:42:50 TomShoe wonders how teams are ...
Is the Champions Queue a good thing for NA? Is C9 MarkZ's DREAM ROSTER?! feat. Razleplasm | HLL 198
November 23, 2021 16:24 - 1 hour - 104 MB00:00:00 Intro: Arcane finale party and Undercity Nights stories (no spoilers) 00:17:30 Bluejay's take: the new pro superserver is really exciting and terrifying 00:32:58 GraysView says Mark got his dream roster in C9 00:45:00 Alienware break! 00:46:56 Rico Suave's take: All these high-buyout deals are good for the LCS 00:55:34 Wooden Post brings a no-spoiler Arcane discussion 01:07:50 Zemelci's take: with EG and 100T's rosters, this year continues "the battle for the soul of the LCS" ...
Who won the offseason? A take so SPICY MarkZ jumps out of his chair?! | HLL 197
November 16, 2021 19:35 - 2 hours - 113 MB00:00:00 Long intro/news/rumors/predictions 00:48:30 Alienware Black Friday deals and more! 00:51:00 Zextrap's take: TSM getting MikyX is a mistake. 00:58:00 EinWaltz's take: Nisqy being jobless is the biggest disappointment of the offseason 01:06:06 Prophet's take: because of focus on new talent, this is the end for a lot of veteran pro League players 01:14:30 Beorn's take: C9 lost the offseason 01:22:05 Wooden Post's take: C9 fans need to chill out and trust Jack 01:29:29 Game Fuel ...
NA Offseason 2021: Does spending really affect success? Are SUPERTEAMS worth? feat. LS | HLL 196
November 09, 2021 15:49 - 1 hour - 103 MB00:00:00 SUPER SHORT Intro 00:06:00 JKJuicyKim wants to talk TL's offseason superteam 00:18:10 Alienware break! 00:19:40 LCS Wooloo believes TSM, C9 and 100T should go all-out with spending in preparation for NA Worlds 00:30:42 TheDog says 2021 Worlds has been the best yet 00:46:25 C9 Blaine thinks this is the WORST LCS offseason 01:00:30 Kaper thinks TL is making a mistake replacing Jensen with Bjergsen 01:16:54 Bluefrost isn't convinced Arcane's success will have any impact in the N...
WILD roster rumors and theories; What if there was a Western Worlds-style tourney?! | HLL 195
November 02, 2021 16:13 - 1 hour - 105 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:13:27 TheGreatClockwyrm's take: if you're a fan of NA/C9, you should be happy with this year and Perkz's accomplishments 00:27:50 Alienware break! 00:29:59 Bluejay returns to ask: should we worry about LCS being able to import talent ? 00:45:35 Lionation's take: TSM announcing that they want to rebuild is the biggest LCS news that no one is talking about 00:59:23 Dave wants to address streamers' roles in negativity 01:15:34 Jin's take: an NA vs EU tournament would be...
Did NA underperform or overperform? Should they keep the Worlds format? | HLL 194
October 26, 2021 16:13 - 2 hours - 119 MB00:00:00 Short intro, news and rumors 00:14:45 Quick interlude and then back to LoL content 00:26:43 CloserByTomorrow wants to talk about the C9 games. 00:38:38 Niting wants to discuss Reddit thread about Perkz and Alphari being on the same team 00:48:50 Alienware break! 00:51:51 Aika brings up how the emphasis on international success has developed NA 01:04:35 David notes the differences in NA and EU infrastructure 01:18:55 Grand says NA dropped the ball harder than ever before this year 01...
Quarterfinals incoming! Are LCK teams overhyped? Can C9 make it?! feat. Ender | HLL 193
October 19, 2021 16:04 - 2 hours - 117 MB00:00:00 Short intro, news 00:21:52 CloserByTomorrow thinks 100T got the actual Group of Death 00:38:45 Alienware break! 00:41:22 Blaine's take: EZ Quarterfinals - C9 can take it all!! 00:57:05 J's take: adding a 4th team from LCK and LPL made this the best group stage ever 01:14:52 Emulator's thoughts: LCK is not a significantly stronger region; carried by mid laners 01:29:00 Game Fuel break! 01:32:00 TomShoe predicts Tactical to leave TL after his performance 01:43:53 Scott thinks ...
Groups has begun! LCK starts strong! Can the West keep up? feat. Chronicler | HLL 192
October 12, 2021 08:20 - 2 hours - 113 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:12:30 News, rumors, etc. 00:20:05 Mogul's take: TL is going to be the only Western team to make it out of Groups 00:30:47 Community doesn't want any G2 players to come to NA 00:44:42 Alienware! 00:49:35 Killslayer's take: 100T is much better than their first game showing 00:59:50 Flare's take: the LCK won't make it past Quarterfinals 01:17:15 13 Snakes thinks G2 is going to have a hard time finding new players 01:27:20 Game Fuel! 01:30:00 Invicta's take: FNC will make it t...
Worlds has begun! Who started off strong, who's going to fall off? (feat. Spawn) | HLL 191
October 06, 2021 07:30 - 2 hours - 114 MB00:00:00 Intro - catching up, goofing off 00:13:05 LoL news 00:30:35 Murderino predicts HLE will end up in the bottom of Group A and lose to a minor region 00:42:50 Alienware break! 00:47:57 Blaine says WHEN C9 makes it out of Play-Ins, they have 40+% chance of getting out of the "group of death" 01:01:00 Blitz470 predicts Galatasaray will finish at the top of Group B 01:11:45 Zemelci's take: LNG will get out of Play Ins but have no hope in groups 01:23:25 jules3000's take: LEC is a s...
Do we have a chance?! Who's in the GROUP OF DEATH!?! feat. Goldenglue | HLL 190
September 28, 2021 16:34 - 2 hours - 114 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:25:39 HollowedHorizon's take: 100T is in the "semi" Group of Death! 00:37:58 TheOGKush's take: NA will not win a SINGLE game in the main group stage 00:51:40 YaBoiSmuck thinks C9 has a 50% chance at BEST of making it out of Play-Ins 01:10:03 Pixlol asks Goldenglue: How does Proving Grounds affect LCS/Academy? 01:22:15 Question from TomShoe for Goldenglue: What's with the pros coming back from retirement? 01:27:45 Goswimalap's take: Having 4 teams from a region at Worlds is ...
Bjergsen's return!? What is the fate of NA at Worlds this year? (feat. Raz) | HLL 189
September 21, 2021 15:51 - 1 hour - 201 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:20:00 Mogul's take: there's no way Bjergsen leaves TSM. (Is it enough to bring Doublelift back?) 00:37:35 OGKush's (borrowed) take: Bjerg should be looking at LEC 00:51:00 Alienware break! 00:55:03 Nicole says NA fans shouldn't be excited if Rekkles ends up in NA 01:12:50 Fez thinks the blatant disrespect towards NA is laughable 01:33:00 Game Fuel break! 01:35:35 Cheong predicts 100T is going to do the best out of all NA teams at Worlds, and make Semi Finals 01:47...
Should Rekkles go to NA? Where's the commissioner?! Your hottest takes and more | HLL 188
September 08, 2021 16:03 - 2 hours - 123 MBSupport our friend David here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-david-with-leukemia-medical-expenses 00:00:00 Intro 00:19:00 Big Angry Hobo and Tom Solo Mid debate if Rekkles would/should go to NA 00:39:42 coolopen2's take: The community's obsession around stats has become unhealthy 00:55:15 Alienware + David Chen shoutout 01:00:40 HeyJorge wants to talk about the LCS Commissioner spot for hire 01:12:00 MarkZ wants to talk quantum mechanics 01:17:00 Rawnblade wants to talk LCS broadcast - w...
100T LCS Champions' Coach Freeze talks path to victory, Worlds expectations & more! | HLL 187
August 31, 2021 14:42 - 2 hours - 117 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:14:58 D0P3ST asks Freeze how important pro player experiences are for being a coach 00:33:08 Maldini thinks 100T rolled a 1/10 chance of winning LCS 00:47:05 Dank Jesus says the 3 teams going to Worlds are the best NA's ever sent, but still won't make it out of groups 01:01:18 Bluejay's take: the Perkz signing has been a huge disappointment, but it's not too late to turn it around 01:12:57 bwillroku disagrees with the import hate towards 100T 01:28:20 Game Fuel break! 01:30...
100T LCS Champions' Coach Freeze talks about their path to victory | HLL 187
August 31, 2021 14:42 - 2 hours - 117 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:14:58 D0P3ST asks Freeze how important pro player experiences are for being a coach 00:33:08 Maldini thinks 100T rolled a 1/10 chance of winning LCS 00:47:05 Dank Jesus says the 3 teams going to Worlds are the best NA's ever sent, but still won't make it out of groups 01:01:18 Bluejay's take: the Perkz signing has been a huge disappointment, but it's not too late to turn it around 01:12:57 bwillroku disagrees with the import hate towards 100T 01:28:20 Game Fuel break! 01:30...
Did TSM fail this year? Who will win LCS, and are we READY for Worlds?! feat. TL Dodo | HLL 186
August 24, 2021 14:23 - 2 hours - 113 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:17:40 An Odd Vibe's take: TSM's year should not be considered a failure 00:36:32 N0boat's take: Riot deciding to push Worlds to EU shows how little they care about NA 00:49:15 Alienware break! 00:51:38 Fez's take: 100T will win the LCS this weekend 01:04:34 TomSoloMid's take: TSM kind of got screwed by the bracket 01:21:52 Bangs says TL, C9 and 100T are the strongest 3 teams NA's ever sent to Worlds 01:37:17 Game Fuel break! 01:39:37 Treethan thinks Perkz going to W...
Worlds secured for 100T and TL! Who will join them?! Your hottest takes feat. PapaSmithy | HLL 185
August 17, 2021 14:54 - 2 hours - 116 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:29:35 Treethan's take: 100T qualifying for world might doom the import rule 00:52:05 Alienware break! 00:56:10 HollowedHorizon's take: NA is set up to be a major contender at Worlds 01:12:45 OPTsmFan thinks all NA fans should be cheering for EG to Worlds, if they care about the region's growth 01:28:50 Talkspace break! 01:32:50 Oshawatt doesn't see 100T getting enough credit for the draft strategy in EG series 01:42:50 Awesomemaxi predicts IMT beating TSM this weeke...
Who wins in TSM vs. TL? Is aggressive playstyle always right? feat. Peter Dun | HLL 184
August 10, 2021 14:06 - 2 hours - 115 MB00:00:00 Intro - so much news!!! & Mark's summary of The Bachelor... and more news! 00:31:15 Alienware break! 00:37:03 Tom Solo Mid's take: Bjerg and TSM deserved Coaching Staff of the Split 00:48:25 Student's take: Jiizuke was enabled by Peter Dun to play his way 01:00:03 kitkatxz TSM is gonna 3-0 TL and it won't be close 01:12:05 Talkspace break! 01:16:40 Zextrap's take: DIG and IMT/GG shouldn't get a ton of hate 01:31:31 Rico Suave predicts TL is gonna 3-1 TSM 01:48:00 Game Fuel break! 01...
Raz radiates Playoffs energy: What's up with the locked bracket? Who DESERVES MVP?! | HLL 183
August 03, 2021 14:29 - 1 hour - 106 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:27:05 Mark flames a chat take 00:29:40 Bluejay says the locked playoff bracket is a TERRIBLE idea. 00:48:48 Alienware Arena! Wow!! 00:51:50 Rob suggests the LCS broadcast should get at least one pro player/coach per day on the analyst desk, etc... 01:04:55 justbobdanish thinks EG should sweep all 3 awards: Coach, Rookie and MVP 01:26:20 leunaM says MVP Fudge, then Spica, then...? 01:38:23 Game Fuel yum! 01:41:57 Freezy predicts: TL will beat C9 this weekend 01:51:30 Outro
MarkZ is back! What to expect from this year's LCS Summer Playoffs, MVPs, and more | HLL 182
July 27, 2021 12:34 - 1 hour - 108 MB00:00:00 Intro - Mark's vacation, League lore and news of the week 00:16:00 How did Mark get into casting? 00:21:40 akoreanguy's take: the "NA bad" narrative driven by streamers is a big reason for lost LCS viewership 00:34:40 max_drixton has become a fan of the 8-team playoffs format 00:48:50 Alienware break~ 00:51:58 xanadu's take: TSM, EG, C9 for Worlds 01:01:57 Jim's take: Peter Dunn is the most successful import of the past season 01:12:21 God Usopp's take: this is the most competitive ...
STATE OF THE LEAGUE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Doublelift, Aphromoo and Kobe look back on LCS beginnings
July 20, 2021 08:08 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB00:00:00 Intro - Doublelift's birthday! 00:12:16 When did Doublelift and Aphromoo meet? 00:27:37 Kobe wants some spicier stories - drama?! 00:32:18 What were DL/Aphro/Kobe's favorite teams ever? 00:37:00 Was Aphro suprised to see DL retire? 00:38:25 How did LCS players make money before League popped off? 00:41:00 The international scene: did they see it coming? 00:49:30 Doublelift's costream 00:52:40 Aphro's perspective on LCS now vs 2013 01:02:20 Favorite memories 01:05:05 Outro
What's going on with CLG/MSG? EG on the rise, FLYA showing promise, and more! - feat. Raz | HLL 181
July 13, 2021 15:04 - 2 hours - 122 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:29:02 XSojin joins HLL to talk CLG and Madison Square Garden 00:42:25 WardenWinter thinks the CLG video shows poor management 01:07:18 Alienware break! 01:13:26 Jiro's take: Danny is easily a top candidate for Summer MVP 01:29:24 LordxCharizard's take: the success of Academy players in LCS shows that talent development can be successful 01:45:55 Game Fuel break! 01:48:27 David wants to talk about rostter construction in the LCS 02:06:40 Outro
4 Weeks Left! Who will make Summer Playoffs? Worlds?! MVP?!? feat. EG Artemis | HLL 180
July 06, 2021 09:55 - 1 hour - 105 MB00:00:00 Intro - Welcome back Artemis! 00:24:42 OOshawott believes EG will make Worlds 00:43:25 Alienware break! 00:46:00 Karsa Fanboy wants to talk about the broadcast narratives 01:05:19 Seth's take: Spica is LCS MVP 01:14:45 jnt250 predicts GG will make Playoffs, passing CLG and FLY 01:25:20 Game Fuel break~ 01:37:40 tired TomShoe asks about the process of putting Danny into LCS 01:41:28 Bradonstar thinks the LCS should require player statements re: roster changes 01:49:55 Outro - Mark's ...
Huge NA moves: Jatt and Dardoch out, Armao and Zven in; Top lane talks feat. CLG Finn | HLL 179
June 29, 2021 10:14 - 2 hours - 115 MB00:00:00 Intro - Welcome, Finn! 00:16:45 Treethan asks Finn: how does he feel about the state of Top? 00:26:42 dancing blades asks Finn to talk about positive experiences he's had with CLG 00:37:20 Invicta's take: 100T is the ONLY LCS team that is versatile enough to compete vs Worlds contenders. 00:48:15 Alienware break~ 00:51:17 Bluejay is sad about DIG's lost hype. 01:11:03 labuda wants to defend Dardoch 01:24:15 Game Fuel break! 01:29:40 Trevor V. asks HLL about LCS all chat toxicity 01:...
Ryoma joins to talk 100T: from LCS to Academy, CLG's 3-0 weekend and more | HLL 178
June 22, 2021 08:34 - 1 hour - 106 MB00:00:00 Intro - Ryoma's first time on HLL! 00:24:28 ItsYaBoiJuicy asks Ryoma for his thoughts about Abbedagge's performance 00:31:30 Skillshotmaster420 asks Ryoma how he is able to perform under pressure 00:36:05 Alienware break! 00:39:09 Aemulator's take: Don't buy the IMT hype. 00:53:45 dancing blades' take: Spica has always been top 3 junglers, but gets overshadowed by Blaber. 01:02:05 Community's take: Soligo and Dardoch's benching signals the decline of DIG 01:13:55 GottyBoy's take: Wi...
TL Jensen talks sudden roster changes, NA's limitations, experience with coaches and more! | HLL 177
June 15, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour - 101 MB00:00:00 Intro - Jensen joins, return of Scumbag Jatt? 00:17:25 Parmenion246 asks Jensen: what does he believe is the biggest factor holding back NA from international success? 00:27:00 Human Boy's first take: Mid meta doesn't suck! Hype! 00:32:10 Human Boy's second take: Reapered has done more for 100T than Abbedagge. 00:41:50 Alienware break! 00:44:05 Alijah thinks Alphari being benched is not a big deal. 00:53:40 Nelson asks Jensen: did his past coaches impact him in a positive way?...
TSM's smooth sailing summer start, TL Alphari takes to Twitter after being benched | HLL 176
June 08, 2021 15:29 - 2 hours - 126 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:31:15 TripleBMan's take: the person most to blame for TL's implosion is Jatt. 00:43:55 Alienware break! 00:49:50 Dninetv says 100T wins it all, Reaper for Coach of the Split 00:59:50 DoubleG wants to talk about and break down Cloud9's unfortunate weekend 01:17:30 VPN Bytes sponsorship! 01:22:59 McKalen predicts: despite a hot start, DIG will finish 4th and be unable to make Worlds. 01:34:00 Are Dardoch narratives outdated? 01:38:10 McKalen's shout out leads to content creat...
C9 Fudge reacts to LCS Summer predictions and power rankings, popularity and more! | HLL 175
June 01, 2021 15:01 - 1 hour - 107 MB00:00:00 Intro - Fudge joins HLL! 00:18:38 Veroernox asks Fudge what he thinks of the LCS Players Association 00:24:20 T Root predicts DIG will easily be NA's third seed at Worlds this year. 00:31:18 Dave's take: Fudge is the best player we've seen in the LCS since Doublelift 00:51:30 Alienware break! 00:53:29 bluefrost's question for Fudge: did Crab9 shake Blaber's mental during MSI? 01:08:10 Basil thinks CLG will bounce back and place at least third by the end of summer. 01:18:40 Squid ask...
PGG Pabu joins Hotline League to talk being a pro player in 2021, minor regions and more | HLL 174
May 25, 2021 15:44 - 2 hours - 115 MB00:00:00 Intro - Pabu joins HLL! 00:31:55 Lord Audie asks Pabu about the importance of enjoying the game and keeping a cool mind 00:45:45 Alienware break! 00:47:10 Treethan doesn't think content creation is the right move for Damonte. 01:04:10 Dairy Cat wants to talk about blue side appearing stronger than red side 01:17:50 Lionation asks if League as a sport has made progress over the last ~4 years 01:36:40 Rico returns 01:46:30 Game Fuel break! 01:49:23 Zemelci asks Pabu: If Pentanet coul...
Cloud9 Collapses as MSI Rumble Stage Closes: What Went Wrong? Can NA Ever Succeed Internationally? | HLL 173
May 19, 2021 15:54 - 2 hours - 133 MB00:00:00 Intro - Emily returns to talk MSI news: NA's out! New Spotify show!!! 00:25:00 Bluejay's take: Hunter Leigh's suggestion to perma boot-camp in Korea would improve the region but ruin LCS as a product. 00:44:20 Alienware break! 00:49:15 Revenge comes to HLL! 00:53:55 Zem-el-kai's take: Of the four remaining teams at MSI, the inconsistency shown by Damwon and RNG + uncertain meta mean MSI is anyone's to win. 01:09:49 Dairy Cat's take: The LCS's high expectations (and resulting disappo...
MSI 2021 Begins, NA and OCE Escape Groups! Ready to Rumble? feat. GGS Spookz and Swip3rr | HLL 172
May 12, 2021 14:16 - 2 hours - 120 MB00:00:00 Intro - OCE and NA perspectives 00:25:40 Franz's take on MSI format: it was fantastic. 00:39:51 Alienware break! 00:42:05 Dalleyman believes Damwon Kia is still the best team at MSI 00:50:40 FullBlownTilt's OCE take: Pentanet is the most dangerous team in the Rumble Stage. 01:03:17 Fez's take: the comparison between C9 and MAD is marginal in terms of performance. 01:25:19 gotsmilk9's take: C9-PSG Talon should be the hottest rivalry of MSI 01:41:23 MrIlluminate's take: Rumble stage w...
Your MSI 2021 Hot Takes and Predictions: Can C9 Win it all?! feat. Damonte | HLL 171
May 04, 2021 15:16 - 1 hour - 109 MB00:00:00 Intro 00:30:30 Lord-Audie returns with a new take: C9 should concentrate on beating LLA and Japan to make it out of Group C. 00:40:30 Alienware break~ 00:43:44 Dakton's take: the idea of an esports certification is actually ahead of its time, but failed due to poor communication and overpricing. 01:00:24 Quill asks Damonte if he'd consider moving regions to continue pro play. 01:08:20 Raging Pianist asks Damonte how Academy's competition compares to LCS, and who is an up and comer i...