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SubPar Poddy C

94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

Cole'n'Stumpy carelessly barrel their way through topics that they have 0 authority to discuss, where structure comes second. Rocket League and gaming news, as well as Cole understanding very little about the world he lives in, makes the SubPar Poddy C officially (unofficially) the best podcast on the Internet.

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Episodes

#71 RLCS Spring Major Bingo & OpTic's Wonder Run

June 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

The RLCS Spring Major in Boston approacheths! To celebrate, we put together a little bingo card that you can play to win some cold hard cash :eye_emoji:.  Elsewhere, we discuss OpTic's reverse sweep, Stumpy's surprisingly cool holiday and Cole's fitness goals. 

#70: Hero-to-Villain tierlist & Cole's Inner-Comm

June 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

We're back! Two in a row baby! This week we judge who's an RLCS villain (Rise) and who's a hero (Metsanauris). Cole also bores Stumpy with tales of his scuffed 6-a-side footy team.  See you all in a couple of weeks after Stumpy has his terrible holiday <3

#69: Roll Dizz's Takes & Stumpy's Milk Beard

June 02, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

The SubPar Poddy C is back after...a bit of a break.  This week we talk RLCS (in particular Europe's Spring Regional 2), some...interesting takes on First Touch and why CJCJ is already a god of casting.  That and how Stumpy's beard smells a bit like milk.  

#68: Don't Call It A Comeback & Winter Major BTS

April 09, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

Not much has happened since our last episode except two thirds of RLCS, so we thought we'd come back for a quick recap, and Stumpy covers what really happened in Los Angeles.

#67 (ft. ApparentlyJack!): ScrubKilla to Dignitas & Jack's YouTube Success

August 09, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

The world's jaw DROPPED when we saw ScrubKilla was joining Joreuz and ApparentlyJack on the best 1v1 leaderboard roster in the world. Jack lets us know why Scrub is good again, and how his content on YouTube and Twitch have taken him to the next level.

#66: Our NEW TV Show & It's Coming Home!

July 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Contrary to popular belief, football did *not* end up coming home... YET! We discuss what that song really means, why people should stop crying over it, and let you all know about our brand new TV show! 

#65: RLCS X is Over & Secret Projects!

June 25, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

10 months of the best ever Rocket League esports season has concluded, and we were part of it! We look back at our favourite bits, explain where we've been, and what comes in the future.

#64: RLCS X Tier List & Worlds Cancelled

April 22, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

2021 will not see an RLCS LAN and we go through the alternative, online solution, and celebrate Guild winning the latest European regional! We also join forces to create the best RLCS X Tier List out of any tier list so far. The Poddy C is sponsored by RL Garage, the home of Rocket League trading. Organise trades at home or on the go, check the item shop, or browse the comprehensive item database. Download the app now at https://rocket-league.com/app​ or browse online at https://rocket-leag...

#63: Season 3 is HERE & Quick Chat in RLCS?!

April 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

A brand new season of ranked brings highs and lows, but also a whole load of new quality of life updates! We also discuss whether RLCS should enable quick chat for all the viewers to see. The Poddy C is sponsored by RL Garage, the home of Rocket League trading. Organise trades at home or on the go, check the item shop, or browse the comprehensive item database. Download the app now at https://rocket-league.com/app or browse online at https://rocket-league.com/trading

#63: Season 3 is HERE & Quick Chat in RLCS?!

April 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

A brand new season of ranked brings highs and lows, but also a whole load of new quality of life updates! We also discuss whether RLCS should enable quick chat for all the viewers to see. The Poddy C is sponsored by RL Garage, the home of Rocket League trading. Organise trades at home or on the go, check the item shop, or browse the comprehensive item database. Download the app now at https://rocket-league.com/app or browse online at https://rocket-league.com/trading

#62: BDS Bad & Milky WHAT?!

April 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Somehow, some way, BDS managed to not win their 8th RLCS X event and the RL Esports world was SHOOKETH. We explore why that may have been, and what Stumpy got up to in his uni days. The Poddy C is sponsored by RL Garage, the home of Rocket League trading. Organise trades at home or on the go, check the item shop, or browse the comprehensive item database. Download the app now at https://rocket-league.com/app or browse online at https://rocket-league.com/trading.

#62: BDS Bad & Milky WHAT?! | Poddy C #62

April 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Somehow, some way, BDS managed to not win their 8th RLCS X event and the RL Esports world was SHOOKETH. We explore why that may have been, and what Stumpy got up to in his uni days. The Poddy C is sponsored by RL Garage, the home of Rocket League trading. Organise trades at home or on the go, check the item shop, or browse the comprehensive item database. Download the app now at https://rocket-league.com/app or browse online at https://rocket-league.com/trading.

#61 (ft. Godsmilla!): Top 4 Finish & Tilting Teammates with Tactical Timeouts

March 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

He's begged us a LOT in DMs to come on the Poddy C, but who wants to talk to anyone lower than a literal 4th place RLCS finisher? Now that Godsmilla is literally good, alongside Freakii & Acronik, we cover the new Tactical Timeouts and how Aztral dealt with tilt.

#60: YogscastButInHD & Freestyling in 2021

February 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

You did NOT misread the title - we're now literally best friends with the Yogscast after running a Rocket League tournament with them! Aside from that, we dive into all the RL tournaments on at the moment in our first ever video episode!

Poddy C #59 (ft. Cailee!): SMUG 1v1s & Being a Raging Bitch

February 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

After she beat both Cole and Stumpy in Johnnyboi's 1v1 SMUG event, Cailee did us the honour of coming to chat through how those series went for her, how she's become one of the biggest Rocket League streamers, and why being a raging bitch sometimes works!

#59 (ft. Cailee!): SMUG 1v1s & Being a Raging Bitch

February 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

After she beat both Cole and Stumpy in Johnnyboi's 1v1 SMUG event, Cailee did us the honour of coming to chat through how those series went for her, how she's become one of the biggest Rocket League streamers, and why being a raging bitch sometimes works!

#58: Punny RLCS Casting & Mum We're on the BBC!

January 13, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

The RLCSX Winter Regional 3 was weirder than ever, with Top Blokes, Guild and other great teams falling at the first hurdle. This week we discuss the rise of the bubble teams (and Stumpy's new car that's apparently worse than a Ford Focus!)

#57: Cole’s New Puppy & Body Swapping

January 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

There's been a teensy touch of Rocket League to bring in the New Year, but the main focus has to be on Cole's new puppy, right?! We talk about what we did over the Christmas break and who we'd like to swap bodies with for the day.

#56: How RL Esports Saved 2020 & Beyond The Summit 2

December 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

We're approaching 2021 and it's time to give thanks to what good has come of the year. For us, it's the fact we've been able to work on RLCS with an amazing team, and that it adapted and improved so much from the end of 2019. Beyond The Summit 2 is also upon us, and we're working on that!

#55: New Esports Decals & Should Vitality Make a Change?

December 09, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Sound the "there's been a Rocket League update" alarm because there's been a Rocket League update! New items, new maps and new esports decals are fresh to the game and ready to go. We discuss the new update, RLCS EU, whether Vitality should make a roster move, and how bloody fun Overtime still is!

#54: SSG’s Best Finish Yet & Grid Overtime Success

December 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

After a considerable amount of smack talk coming from Retals toward Europe this week, Spacestation Gaming bowed out of the RLCS X in 9-12th place. We take a look at some premature tweets, and also discuss Grid: Overtime and how bloody fun it is!

#53: RLCS X Majors & What is the Best Rocket League Song?

October 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Eagle-eared listeners may have noticed we've been away for like...2 weeks? All will be revealed soon, but until then enjoy this here episode of the Poddy C; a much-needed lifeboat in a sad ocean of no SubPar content. We chat RL Esports, RL music, and even the best sort of RL: IRL. We'll be back for real when [project] is finally finished!

#52: Retals Bunks with Arsenal & Dignitas Almost Do It

October 01, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

The final European Regional has wrapped up for RLCS X, and we now know our Major teams! North America takes place this week, so we look forward to the match ups.

#51 (ft. Athena!): Casting Rizzo in The Grid & Rocket League Goes Free to Play!

September 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Finally the stars have aligned and Athena is able to hop on to chat to us about the latest Rocket League update, how Free to Play will impact content creators and what it's been like to cast Rizzo for G2 in The Grid.

#50: BDS Are The Best & Scrub's Killer Comms

September 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Controversy swept the RLCS this week as not only did BDS take a blinding victory from Vitality and Vodafone Giants, but Scrubkilla and the rest of the Guild Esports squad decided not to communicate during their series vs Liquid. Not all of them, however, decided to join Lawler's stream mid-match...

#49 (ft. Scrubkilla!): Guild Team House & Another Weird Place to Listen From

August 27, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

You've all been begging for a guest this week and so we thought we'd bring out the big guns. Scrubkilla of David Beckham's esports org "Guild" fame joins us to chat about their boot camp, how that's affected their RLCS performance, and how much he hates Stumpy's Twitter game.

#48: RLCS X EU Playoffs & Supporting Questionable Teams

August 13, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

In any open tournament, you get some teams who decide on the weirdest names, and somehow Stumpy gravitated toward the worst one for Cole to support. We take a trip to Australia for the latest instalment of "That's a Weird Place to Listen From".

#47: We're Casting the RLCS & European Regional 1

August 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

You didn't misread the title - we're RLCS casters! This weekend was our first time on the RLCS and it was absolutely incredible. Our story and the story of the European RLCS X weekend are both covered.

#46: Summer Grand Prix & MSN Messenger

July 22, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week there was a bit of Rocket League esports to discuss, but let's face it, Vitality were always gonna win it. We discuss the Rocket Baguette Summer Grand Prix, and also our memories of MSN Messenger. Episode 46 also sees the return of "that's a weird place to listen from", and it's our first place outside of the US.

#45: RLCS X Rundown & Simping for Johnnyboi_i

July 14, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

There's been a few weeks without a podcast, but for good reason! You might've seen us hosting APL's "The Kickoff", or casting Johnnyboi's Salt Mine II, or in a moving van because Stumpy bought a house! We dive into the brand new RLCS format, as well as praising Psyonix YET AGAIN as they just keep doing things right.

#44: Rocket League Roadmap & Positive Vibes

June 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

We got real on the previous episode, and so it's time to focus on some of the positives in life right now. There have been some shocking tournament results across Lethamyr's Eurocup 10k & Dazerin's Codename: Covert, with 7 more tournaments on the way! We also want to hear about ANY positive thing that's happened to you over the last couple of months, so tweet @SubParButInHD on Twitter to let us share in your news!

#43: The Need for Protest & Psyonix are the GOAT

June 11, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Somehow 2020 keeps escalating and evolving into a whole new beast, but right now that evolution is for great reason. We show our support for the Black Lives Matter protests, towards everyone who has donated to causes if protest isn't possible, and to the incredible response by the gaming community including Psyonix staff. Fusion results are discussed, as well as the upcoming $300,000 in prize pool for community tournaments.

#42 (ft. Metsanauris!): Joining Endpoint & The "Demo Meta"

May 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Our favourite Finnish legend Metsanauris joined us for this episode of the podcast where we dive into his drive to continue competing, and just how you manage to play around Virtuoso's psychopathic rage on the pitch. This is also the first episode where Stumpy challenges guests to beat Cole in a quiz by answering questions related to a weird town people have listened from. This week; Etibicoke, Ontario!

#41: EU Spring Series & Uncut Gems

May 07, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

The EU Spring Series is upon us! So we discuss our thoughts on that, Singularity's Mognus pickup, why Lawler's Brawl was so goddamn fun, and the film Uncut Gems (as promised!) Btw if you've not seen it and wanna avoid spoilers, avoid 16:20 -> 29:50. Enjoy <3

#41 EU Spring Series & Uncut Gems

May 07, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

The EU Spring Series is upon us! So we discuss our thoughts on that, Singularity's Mognus pickup, why Lawler's Brawl was so goddamn fun, and the film Uncut Gems (as promised!) Btw if you've not seen it and wanna avoid spoilers, avoid 16:20 -> 29:50. Enjoy <3

#40 NA Spring Series & Fixing the Landon Donovan Problem

April 28, 2020 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

The NA Spring Series is over! It was...something. And the Grand Finals were broadcast live on ESPN. Problem was, poor old Lief and Jamesbot spent their time babysitting USA soccer legend Landon Donovan instead of actually casting. Listen on to hear how we'd fix what was one of the weirdest Rocket League broadcasts of all time. 

#40: NA Spring Series & Fixing the Landon Donovan Problem

April 28, 2020 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

The NA Spring Series is over! It was...something. And the Grand Finals were broadcast live on ESPN. Problem was, poor old Lief and Jamesbot spent their time babysitting USA soccer legend Landon Donovan instead of actually casting. Listen on to hear how we'd fix what was one of the weirdest Rocket League broadcasts of all time. 

#39: Remkoe Retires & Pro Player Twitter Etiquette

April 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Gigantic news in gaming and the world this week, wherein TSM and R.C.D. Espanyol have dropped their RLCS rosters right before the promotion tournament. Certain players have been truly pathetic on Twitter and have earned their Player of the Weak award as NRG's Turbopolsa quips them into submission. This is also the first episode that won't be on our main YouTube channel, instead they'll be getting a shortened version so make sure you check that out if you don't get time!

#38: RLCS Team Permabanned & Why "Tiger King" is Art

April 08, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Despite the fact there was no real RLCS on this weekend just gone (except OCE lol), that didn't stop the Drama Alarma from being sounded. Team Esper's players have been banned from the RLCS, but why?! That, and a big ol' tangent focused around Joe Exotic A.K.A. Netflix' Tiger King, are the topics today.

#37 (ft. Johnnyboi_i!): Hosting the Unofficial S9 Grand Finals & Super Sub Arju

April 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

We did it Reddit, we finished Season 9 without major mishap! It's been a season of super subs, many mistakes and dirty dangles but we've all come out the other side relatively unscathed, with G2 & Dignitas paving the way as RLCS Regional Champions. Johnnyboi_i joins us to talk about The European Invitational and how silly Mousesports would be to not have Arju on their roster next season, as well as floating the idea of hosting a Grand Finals on his channel between Rizzo (& co) and Violentpan...

#36 (ft. Ferra!): #RECPACK'd it in & Fantasy Royalty

March 25, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

RLCS week 8 has completed, with Vitality reigning supreme over Yukeo and the boys on Dignitas. Our guest Ferra ended up ahead of Veloce and Barcelona and Scrub-less Mousesports and will be playing in playoffs next weekend. Oh, also we address the question of ARE CLOUD 9 BACK?!?!?!?!?

#35 (ft. Virge!): Fireburner's MVP & Dignitas' Strats

March 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Every week of RLCS gets better and better, and week 7 was no exception. Fireburner subbed in for Torment on Cloud 9, his first game out of retirement to join Squishy & Gimmick, and not only did he score a goal to take them to overtime vs Soniqs, he scored the WINNER! Dignitas coach Virge joins us to go through why Week 7 was so special, and why he hates Vitality so much.

#34: RLCS Double Header & Coronavirus Special!

March 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Coronavirus is ravaging its way through Rocket League esports (and every other game!), but the SubPar Poddy C lives on! Until StumpyGoblin dies. That'd be SO him. Join us as we chat Coronavirus, Cloud 9's glorious return to form v NRG, Psyonix's Coronavirus response, toilet roll shortages, and whether C O R O N A V I R U S is gonna somehow make JohnnyBoi cancel the European Invitational (pls no lol). 

#33 (ft. Gregan!): RLCS9 Week 4 & The Most Boring Rocket League Team Ever

March 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

Ex-Vitality and current neutral coach Gregan blessed us with his presence as our first ever recurring Poddy C guest! He filled us in on his plans for the future and Cole had an uncharacteristic rant towards what he claims is the most boring Rocket League Team EVER.

#32: RLCS9 Week 3 & SubPar Self-Celebration

February 26, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Alongside the RLCS, SubPar has had a record setting few months as well! We grade the RLCS teams again, this time on entertainment factor, as well as fill you guys in on our successes with content recently!

#31: RLCS9 Week 1 & 2 & Grading Teams A*-F

February 19, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

As we missed last week's RLCS matches (because Cole was on dumb stupid holiday), we've done you guys a big bumper episode where we get into the nitty gritty of both starting weeks of RLCS. Alongside that, we graded every single RLCS team based on the opening 2 weeks, and certain teams *cough* Cloud 9 *cough* need a firm talking to.

#30: RL Servers & Our First Sponsor

February 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

The year is 2020. RLCS is in it's 9th Season and week 1 has just concl-- waaaait a second why is Liquipedia empty? We get into the lack of RLCS Week 1, and take a foray into our gym routines, ice cream and the brand new (and first ever) Poddy C sponsor; GamersRdy!

#29 (ft. Shogun!): Pre-RLCS 9 & Drafting Fantasy Teams

February 01, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Shogun, formerly of RLCS fame, created his perfect Fantasy Team alongside ya boys, but with a twist: once a player was chosen, no one else could choose him. Did this lead to arguments? Yes. Did anyone try and steal anyone else's 2 time World Champion best mate off them? Maybe.

#28 (ft. Dazerin!): CRL Content & Supporting the Bubble Scene

January 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

We've had a couple of weeks expressing our sheer disinterest in the Collegiate Rocket League scene, but now that our mate Dazerin is casting it we're open to discussion. He joins us to chat CRL and his work in the Skirmish Invitational.

#27: KEEMSTAR & Cups of Costa Coffee

January 22, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

With RLCS Season 9 just round the corner, we've taken it upon ourselves to discuss what is it Psyonix can do to improve as a company after reading the "Open Letter to Psyonix" on the /r/RocketLeagueEsports subreddit. There's also a brief tangent into why KEEMSTAR is a controversial character, but that shouldn't take long at all...