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Call in show about League of Legends Esports hosted by Travis Gafford, Mark Zimmerman, and sometimes Kelby May.

Travis Gafford


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 2h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 371 EPISODES

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    The Hotline League podcast is a solid show that delves into tough subjects with passion and discussion. It features Travis Gafford and Mark Zimmerman, who use audience interaction as a springboard for engaging LCS discussions. The knowledge and analysis provided by Mark, along with Travis' hosting skills and behind-the-scenes information, make for an overall enjoyable podcast. However, at times it can feel like there's an abundance of words without much substance. Despite this, if you're looking for a show where friends talk about their passion in the esports scene, then The Hotline League is a great listen.

    One of the best aspects of The Hotline League is its audience interaction. It's difficult to find an esports show that incorporates this element effectively, but Travis and Mark excel at using audience members' takes to fuel thoughtful discussions about the LCS. Additionally, the show benefits from Mark's extensive knowledge and analysis of the league while Travis brings solid hosting skills and valuable insider information to the table. This dynamic makes for a well-rounded podcast that covers various viewpoints on league-related topics.

    On the flip side, one of the worst aspects of The Hotline League can be the occasional lack of depth or meaningful content in some discussions. While the hosts have good intentions and are passionate about what they're discussing, there are moments where it feels like there are too many words being exchanged without substantial meaning behind them. However, this might not be an issue if you enjoy listening to friends talk passionately about a subject they love.

    In conclusion, The Hotline League is an enjoyable podcast overall. With its knowledgeable LoL esports personalities and fun twist of fan call-ins, it provides a unique listening experience. While there may be moments where it lacks depth or meaningful content, it serves as a great platform for LCS discussions with different perspectives. If you're interested in competitive League of Legends or enjoy shows with audience participation, then The Hotline League is worth checking out.



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    Latest episodes from Hotline League

    Should rookies AVOID GUEST SLOT TEAMS? Can Shopify Rebellion take FLY?! ft. Raz | Hotline League 368

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 87:24


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:19:19 Niicholodeon's take: With DSG benching scarry jerry it feels like rookies need to avoid the guest slot at all costs due to the immediate need to perform00:35:00 MissTimed's take: 100T vs. Shopify will be the most fun series next weekend00:46:40 NZXT break!00:50:20 basil's take: Shopify Rebellion is going to claw their way back to a revenge match against FLY01:06:45 narfidy's take: North America is about to have the worst MSI performance in history01:22:10 Outro

    Uzi to the Hall of Legends, Busio the GOAT, EL MODERNO and more feat. Kangas | Hotline League 367

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 125:13


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:12:44 Raz joins HLL to talk about how Uzi is the perfect Hall of Legends candidate00:40:50 NZXT break!00:43:15 bigmooseehh's take: other large brand sponsors may flee after Honda left TL00:59:42 dongkun's take: Busio is going to be an LTA GOAT01:10:50 yami's take: Near Airport is dramatically underperforming01:26:55 PrizePicks break!01:29:10 bearus's take: TL and 100T stepped up and dominated this weekend where they needed to01:40:30 Griffin's take: It was honestly shocking to see how FlyQuest dismantled Cloud9 and I have Team Liquid meeting FlyQuest in the finals again01:58:15 Outro

    SPICY LTA All-Pro Contenders, Contractz's ROMANTIC career + more ft. Raz | Hotline League 366

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 122:13


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:15:50 ShakeAndBake's take: Sheiden could've put a little more effort into the interview00:45:10 buttercup's take: based on this upcoming week's performances, I can see Fudge/Contractz sneaking into LTA All Pro over Impact/Umti 01:02:00 MsTimed's take: The career of Contractz makes me want to paraphrase Billy Beane "How can you not be romantic about pro League of Legends?"01:14:40 Jake's take: Thanatos is quickly developing into one of the most impactful top laners in the league01:31:15 PrizePicks break!01:34:00 Adam's take: let the grown-up sponsorships in01:55:05 Outro

    C9 DOOMERISM, DSG's EASY FIX, and International GUEST SLOTS? feat. Emily Rand | Hotline League 365

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 135:07


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:23:32 Zemelci's take: C9 has the lowest potential of the top 4 teams00:49:25 Saiyamin's take: DSG isn't horrible, but needs to swap out Abbedagge01:05:15 NZXT break!01:28:05 Jamada's take: the LPL is the most contested at the top as it's been in years01:48:00 PrizePicks break!01:50:55 rawnblade's take: Split 1 2026 should have international guest slots02:07:20 Outro

    Are 100T and TL SLIPPING? DIG on the RISE? Looking to other regions and more | Hotline League 364

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 112:20


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:14:05 kon's take: LTA North could learn from LEC's example with live roadshows00:36:19 NZXT break!00:39:12 MBT's take: 100T might be slipping, and DIG might be on the rise00:51:25 MsTimed wants to know what happened with 100T's game 2 draft01:02:17 Ezzyez's take: TL have put themselves in an impossible position01:16:45 PrizePicks break!01:19:40 mihir's take: integrating NACL with Collegiate/CLOL is close to a non-negotiable at this point01:32:45 conz's take: Valorant has more fans and is growing and is easier to watch and support vs league01:45:53 Outro

    The DSG UPSET! Who's on FRAUD WATCH? NA's new EL CLASICO? feat. Kangas | Hotline League 363

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 131:26


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:17:20 Leo's take: Massu and Yeon are on fraud watch for the split00:33:00 Elias's take: the LTA has missed the mark on the branding around Disguised00:54:10 NZXT break!00:57:12 grrachie's take: the reason for the lack of influx of players/fans is due to riot's lack of commitment to making lolesports content outside of worlds01:13:16 Emily wonders what a SAVED NA looks like01:32:15 bigangryhobo's take: LYON has the best chance to break into the Top 401:53:45 PrizePicks break!01:56:15 trespasser's take: C9 v FLY should be the new big rivalry02:05:40 Outro

    What would LOS RATONES look like in the LTA?! Can C9 CONQUER NA? feat. Jamada | Hotline League 362

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 121:33


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:12:00 yami's take: LYON is one of the top 4 teams in LTA North00:26:05 NZXT break!00:30:00 speedyspikes' take: C9 will win the split off the back of 1st team all pro top, adc, and support00:41:55 goodguytim9385's take: when talented players end up on poorly run orgs, they have a much tougher path to success compared to players who land on structured, winning orgs01:01:17 kiwiben's take: LTA viewership would be saved if Los Ratones came over to compete in it01:29:30 PrizePicks break!01:32:45 rawnblade asks Jamada to talk about his concerns around Fearless01:56:00 Outro

    LTA is BACK for Split 2! The Quid/Quad Rivalry and more feat. PapaSmithy | Hotline League 361

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 125:05


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:09:50 FLY's news - Gakgos00:14:40 lazerfruit asks PapaSmithy about their decision to bring in talent from outside NA00:28:50 Human Boy loves Quid and Quad00:40:50 NZXT break!00:45:00 not parkmom's take: LoL should move over to a CS style for international tourneys00:59:19 sinbad asks Papa for a GM perspective on the LTA rebrand01:17:26 CatZ's take: the success of 100T is good for the league01:26:08 PrizePicks break!01:30:00 definitelynotbasil's take: LTA is hard to watch right now because of lack of player identity and narrative01:46:35 shadowslightly's take: First Stand was lowkey fraudulent02:00:00 Outro

    LTA RETURNS! Will FlyQuest need a roster change? Los Ratones to NA? feat. Kangas| Hotline League 360

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 115:09


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport

    NEAR AIRPORT in NACL, TL BREAKING POINT 2.0, FEARLESS and MORE feat. Raz | Hotline League 359

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 126:21


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:15:23 Rudy asks for HLL's predictions around Tier 200:46:50 PrizePicks break!00:50:50 Azikiel's take: the reason why Near Airport and Los Ratones are so awesome is because fans are excited to see these former pros put their reputations on the line again01:21:50 IceBreaker is excited for the Split 2 format, and here's why01:40:20 NZXT break!01:43:28 i9Gamingz's take on TL Breaking Point 2.002:02:30 Outro

    FEARLESS FOREVER?! Team Liquid's next moves, Damonte to SR and more ft. Kangas | Hotline League 358

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 111:11


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:22:15 DrProfSgtMr J's take: TL should stick with their roster through split 200:38:25 PrizePicks break!00:42:00 yami's take: if Riot doesn't care about the competitive aspect of LoL esports, why should I?01:06:30 Ms. Timed's take: Now that Fearless draft is running all year, pro teams should look at the Flying Oysters and be thinking about how to best expand their current rosters01:20:10 NZXT break! 01:23:09 Travis wonders why Riot increased prize pools01:36:06 jarglyparf's take: Damonte joining SR could maybe lead to some success with the team, specifically the mid-jung01:46:01 Outro

    TEAM LIQUID'S FIRST STAND! Return of the BEST IN THE WEST? feat. Chronicler | Hotline League 357

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 131:13


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:22:26 El Jesus's take: NA should play EU for their 3rd seed spot at worlds00:39:05 PrizePicks break!00:43:39 Spacedout24's take: TL requires a level of discipline to maintain their international success00:49:32 Chronicler joins HLL!00:57:27 Kon's take: the anti-laneswap change will make for less exciting games01:14:38 Kazanan's take: it's not crazy to think TL will make First Stand finals01:29:29 NZXT break!01:32:25 yami's take: the UI change sucks01:55:40 icebreaker hopes OQ is here to stay

    LTA NORTH SPLIT 1 ENDS! LIQUID REIGNS; HARD FEARLESS DRAFT and MORE feat. Raz | Hotline League 356

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 147:03


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )00:00:00 Intro 00:11:57 don's take: despite being an 100T fanboy, don wants to praise UmTi00:28:33 Stevenator wants to talk about Fearless draft00:50:15 NZXT break!00:55:25 Manny's take: we should give more credit to Spawn01:10:13 kiyon's take: it was so bad that in the LTA we didn't even see a game 4 of fearless draft to the point where Team Liquid and APA especially will get exposed01:24:45 PrizePicks break!01:28:54 TDS's take: LTA's viewership is not as bad a sign as people make it out to be01:53:50 wejustplay's take: The fans and execs of 100T should be ashamed of themselves with how they acted this past weekend02:12:12 beans' take: the recent changes to T2 and T3 are detrimental to the region02:21:28 Outro

    Team Liquid's Dilemma, the STREAM TEAM and more positivity feat. Kangas | Hotline League 355

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 144:45


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )00:00:00 Intro 00:15:45 Jordo's take: Needham will resign within the next 12 months00:43:09 lovelyy's take: the issue with LTA is branding, not format00:56:35 NZXT break!01:02:45 Golden_KS's take: UmTi is playing for his job this weekend.01:30:15 PrizePicks break!01:34:43 shogo's take: Stream Team is a positive01:47:12 wroadie's take: Fearless is fantastic in Bo3 but has its flaws in Bo501:58:10 wejustplay's take: Honestly all this tourney did was prove everyone right about the merge between LCS and CBLOL02:22:09 Outro

    Should LTA North and South MERGE?! APA's #1 DEFENDER and MORE feat. Kelby May | Hotline League 354

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 142:27


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:14:00 WeJustPlay wants to talk about Hextech Chests00:49:19 David's take: Riot messed up by not combining LTA North and South right away01:08:00 NZXT break! President's Day sale!01:10:50 god's take: DIG should make Srtty their franchise player01:31:04 tum's take: APA's performance vs FLY was fine, Reddit is being melodramatic01:44:17 PrizePicks break!01:48:40 Jamada wants to discuss the Esports World Cup and state of Saudi investments in esports02:18:18 Outro

    What PRO PLAYERS think of ATAKHAN! Has TEAM LIQUID fallen off? feat. DSG Exyu | Hotline League 353

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 125:13


    Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 ) 00:00:00 Intro 00:20:11 sakowitz's doomer take: this format is unwatchable 00:48:42 NZXT break! 00:51:13 stevenator's take: fearless has saved competitive play for viewers 01:05:03 franz is fading from League, but GeneralSniper keeps him interested 01:24:42 weldon asks Exyu what he thinks of Atakhan 01:37:34 worldstar's take: Team Liquid has lost their touch 01:49:36 Outro

    FIRST WEEK OF LTA! Why teams don't STREAM SCRIMS, EARLY IMPRESSIONS and more! | Hotline League 352

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 118:08


    Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 ) Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:17:48 icebreaker's take: teams should be tripping over themselves to work or stream with FLY 00:46:40 gengariffith's take: the balance team should lean into the seasonal theme 01:01:50 NZXT break! 01:05:08 zoldyck's take: there's no reason to watch LTA anymore 01:29:25 directordonut's take: LTA South games were even more hype than LTA North 01:41:15 gila monster's take: LYON is gonna get demolished 01:51:50 Outro... HOTLINE LOVE?!

    LTA APPROACHES! Early power rankings, DIG vs DSG rivalry, and more feat. Raz | Hotline League 351

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 109:14


    Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 ) Check out Idle Slayer! - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1353300?utm_source=Travis Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro - first weekend of LTA, movies, Magic and more 00:20:53 Cloud's take: Shopify will be the biggest team in terms of fandom in the LTA by the end of the year. 00:36:08 KKG's take: this feels like the most important year yet for C9 00:53:08 NZXT break! 00:55:48 waka's take: with players coming up from NACL, DIG and DSG have potential to hit top 4 01:14:20 Seanatonin's take: T1 teams should stream a portion of their scrims to the public 01:27:12 Idle Slayer break! 01:30:30 Cedric's take: Impact and TL have a lot to prove to make up for last year's shortcoming 01:48:58 Raz's Amazing Outro

    Who's the LTA North UNDERDOG ORG?! LTA HYPE VIDEO, CO-STREAMERS, and more! | Hotline League 350

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 141:49


    Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 ) Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:17:07 bugjuice reviews' take: there is no bigger bottomfeeder org than DIG 00:38:13 dean's take: the LTA hype video was underwhelming 00:54:50 NZXT break! 00:58:20 beans's take: teams should take advantage of the new multiplayer practice tool 01:10:15 fluffylilpillow's take: pros should only be playing on one patch per split 01:22:57 sky's take: hardcore NA fans should be excited for CBLoL and give them a chance 01:33:10 evil trenton's take: LTA hasn't made it clear how translations will work 01:55:50 ventus is EXTREMELY excited for this season 02:20:00 Outro

    NEW YEAR, NEW LEAGUE! What we're looking forward to in 2025 feat. Steve Kangas | Hotline League 349

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 118:28


    00:00:00 Intro 00:23:32 trespasser's take: LTA North hasn't been doing enough promo/brand rebuilding 00:40:50 pyroscorcher's take: Project K offers fans a new avenue for continued competition within the LoL Universe 00:49:30 mihir's take: Riot is doing themselves a disservice if they don't leverage celebrities or streamers to broaden the playerbase 01:06:15 NZXT break! 01:08:58 solaris's doomer take: people don't have the disposable income these days to support esports like LTA 01:29:03 goose is excited and optimistic for LTA 01:39:26 leaderjoe's take: LTA needs to take on the responsibility of developing strong narratives for the league 01:54:40 Outro

    ARCANE CO-CREATOR talks INSPIRATION, REFERENCES and LORE feat. Alex Yee | Hotline League 348

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 121:25


    00:00:00 Intro 00:15:57 Thor asks Alex about Batman and other references in Arcane 00:29:50 murderino asks about how the s2 OST was made 00:44:40 Khajeet asks if it was always the plan to have Piltover and Zaun join forces 00:58:30 KazKalur asks what skills the Arcane team had to develop during the process of making the show 01:08:40 BigNonsense asks if there was anything Alex did not expect to land as well as it did 01:19:45 Mongoose asks about Caitlyn's Ionian heritage and the traditional Asian mother-daughter relationship 01:37:40 ppdoc asks about the time it takes to make Arcane episodes 01:48:47 Travis asks if Alex has seen the Arcane memes 01:54:45 Outro

    WHO SHOULD YOU ROOT FOR in LTA NORTH? feat. Raz | Hotline League 347

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 112:25


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    How will 2025 CHANGES AFFECT PRO PLAY? LTA, LOS RATONES and more feat. Apollo | Hotline League 346

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 118:05


    00:00:00 Intro 00:23:55 Nymaera's take: The new multiplayer practice tool could revolutionise pro league of legends practice, but teams won't use it anyway 00:37:22 Jake's take: the current way info is handled during offseason is unprofessional 00:58:40 Apollo and Cubby chat 01:00:35 NZXT break! 01:03:50 aztecz asks Apollo: do you ever run into the "we've been playing together for a while so we know what were doing" mentality? 01:14:05 soy asks Apollo and Cubby what they think of Caedrel's approach to comms 01:25:00 red has gripes with the client-side esports quest rewards 01:36:27 melondog's take: the first two splits will be the most top heavy the LTA has ever been in terms of quality of play 01:53:55 Outro

    OFFSEASON BEGINS! LTA roster rumors, LPL broadcast drama and more! | Hotline League 345

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 137:47


    00:00:00 Intro 00:10:00 Emily joins HLL to talk LPL! 00:27:38 hammy's take: as much as I disagree with how Riot handled the LPL broadcast in the end, I think it was probably just the most logical thing for them to do 00:59:10 NZXT break! 01:02:27 Elias's take: going into 2025, viewership should not be the metric we use to determine the success of a split 01:20:30 gyrojoestar's take: Shopify is looking legit 01:33:05 Zemelci's take: Jojo to the LEC is actually the best possible move for all parties 01:41:48 icebreaker's take: C9 are building their roster exactly like dig and immortals have recently, and it's making them so easy to dislike 01:58:50 denholm's take: Palafox should not have a team over Insanity. 02:12:10 Outro

    WHAT TO EXPECT from LTA?! Your HOTTEST TAKES and QUESTIONS for 2025 feat. MarkZ | Hotline League 344

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 135:20


    00:00:00 Intro 00:15:57 Franklin asks Mark how teams can build brands if they're not winning in the new format 00:26:50 Pagoda snack break! 00:31:20 Sinbad asks Mark how the LTA is better than the LCS in terms of business model and team dedication 00:48:05 ppdoc's take: Riot needs to heavily invest in English, Spanish and Portuguese livestreams across LTA so fans can enjoy regardless of language gap 01:04:28 aztecs asks about the decision to let DSG into the LTA 01:14:45 NZXT break! 01:18:10 shadow asks what Riot's long term monetization plan is for LTA 01:32:30 haekua asks Mark about International representation from LTA 01:47:10 David asks: WHY Bo1s? 02:12:55 Outro

    DISGUISED + 100T's GUEST SLOTS, LTA and MORE feat. Disguised Toast, JungleJuice | Hotline League 343

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 163:29


    00:00:00 Intro 00:12:55 Franklin's take: brand building in LTA is going to be harder than ever before 00:33:30 yami asks Toast and JungleJuice what the incentive is for new fans to support their teams 00:48:40 nick asks about the importance of content 01:02:35 David asks JungleJuice for the 100T plan to remain firmly in the LTA 01:15:25 Toast talks about what he's excited for 01:30:00 Spookz joins HLL 01:38:15 lazerfruit's take is that the rumored Lyon Gaming roster is going to struggle to make Playoffs 01:49:40 stevenator would like to declare TL as the winners of LCS now that it's ending 02:08:20 olympius's take: this Worlds has demonstrated that the gap between regions is closing 02:21:05 aztecz asks Spookz how teams avoid leaks 02:39:17 Outro

    Is FAKER CARRYING LOL ESPORTS?! NA OFFSEASON RUMORS and MORE feat. Nymaera | Hotline League 342

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 131:15


    00:00:00 Intro 00:09:57 yami's take: a BLG win might actually be better for LoL esports in the long-term 00:31:30 Pagoda snack break! 00:35:50 aztecz's take: pro league is riding on Faker and T1's back 00:52:55 dctheking's take: maybe T1's "secret" is their ability to adapt to the meta efficiently 01:08:18 PrizePicks break! 01:12:25 evies take: Riot needs to divert more effort into making LPL accessible to new viewers 01:37:30 icebreaker wants to talk NA roster rumors, expects offseason drama around salaries 01:57:10 numiii is disappointed by an underwhelming Fanfest in London 02:08:15 Outro

    FLY FALLS OUT OF QUARTERS! JOJO RUMORED TO EU?! feat. Jamada and Raz | Hotline League 341

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 153:58


    00:00:00 Intro 00:15:34 pacemaker's take: fans do a poor job of attributing praise and blame 00:33:30 Pagoda snack break! 00:36:15 Ali's take: This Worlds is a turning point for North American League of Legends IF the orgs learn the right lessons from it. 01:07:55 Nexx's take: My 7 year old son is a massive FlyQuest fan, and I wanted to share my take on generational fandom and raising sons who love the game. 01:17:45 rawnblade's take: This FLY team is the first time the story the org has put forward has been more than PR 01:36:30 shalom's take: SHOPIFY IS BACK 01:54:28 NZXT break! 01:57:02 lumost's take: Jojo going to EU is good for Jojo and NA while having the possibility of being good for EU 02:17:00 praeco asks if a team of five Fakers would win Worlds 02:27:50 Outro

    FLYQUEST to QUARTERFINALS! Where did TL fall short? feat. Auxcasts | Hotline League 340

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 135:36


    00:00:00 Intro 00:09:21 yami thinks it's cope to claim FLY didn't earn their spot in Quarters 00:28:20 Pagoda snack break! 00:32:32 rekh's take: this T1 roster is positioned to be the GOAT 00:46:47 wokka's take: TL need to stay together for another year 01:08:55 PrizePicks break! 01:12:33 tbone's take: TL should consider Jankos for next year 01:28:55 zemelci's take: GenG was actually one of the better draws that FLY could have gotten for Quarters 01:45:25 NZXT break! 01:48:08 QuiQue's take: Not having any NA vs EU games at worlds is not an issue. 01:59:47 asher's take: off-meta picks are necessary and should be encouraged 02:12:48 Outro

    GREATEST Worlds Meta? Is NA GOOD or BAD? | Hotline League 339

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 138:26


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVIS (USE Code Travis) Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5) Try Pagoda Snacks! - https://www.instacart.com/store/brands/pagoda 0:00 Introductions 7:45 Worlds so far 17:05 Gyrojoestar: The smallest gap between all regions 39:55 Pagoda Snack Break! 44:40 Kiwiben: Fan narratives skew public perceptions leading to disappointment 1:02:30 Ebraum: MDK shouldn't be hated for their performance 1:16:40 PrizePicks is awesome! 1:19:20 Godzola: The Worlds meta is great and will get better 1:38:20 HungryHobo: G2 will win Worlds 1:52:20 NZXT Break! 1:55:40 Merlad: Spawn is a great coach and the vid was fine 2:13:20 Final shoutouts!

    WORLDS TIME BABY! 100T falters; HOW TL CAN BREAK OUT OF SWISS and more! | Hotline League 338

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 121:25


    00:00:00 Intro 00:18:48 tbone's take: the 2025 Worlds format will be inferior to 2024 and 2023 00:41:00 Pagoda Snack Break! 00:44:29 dixiecup's take: the hate for 100T is unwarranted 01:00:05 weldon's take: at least 2 western teams will make it out of swiss stage 01:14:95 PrizePicks break! 01:18:50 yami's take: NA shouldn't necessarily be entitled to as many slots at international events as we have been given in the past 01:34:04 eviltrenton's take: TL will upset LMG and match against EU to get out of swiss 01:43:40 NZXT break! 01:45:40 ppdoc's take: League should be using the power rankings in a college football way rather than an NCAA way 01:57:31 Outro

    A WORLDS-READY WEST?! The JOJOPYUN DRAMA and more feat. Jamada and Nymaera | Hotline League 337

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 143:30


    00:00:00 Intro 00:19:52 saki predicts: two western teams to quarterfinals 00:39:50 NZXT break! 00:44:50 Emily joins HLL to talk LPL teams and Worlds meta 01:06:00 PrizePicks break! 01:10:35 mehir's take: the way Impact and CoreJJ approach the game should be more common than it is 01:29:35 lazerfruit's take: MAD will lose to both PCS seeds and won't make Swiss 01:43:20 delfino's take: jojo deserves another chance 02:10:29 Outro

    FLY'S INCREDIBLE SUMMER FINALS! Are they ready for WORLDS? w/ Damonte, Nukeduck | Hotline League 336

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 121:30


    00:00:00 Intro 00:23:40 icebreaker asks Nukeduck about coaching Busio 00:33:55 KIA break! 00:37:09 bulbasaur's take: FLY's win and TL's loss is good for NA going into Worlds 00:51:55 Aemulator asks Nukeduck and Damonte how being a player informed their coaching 01:06:52 NZXT break! 01:12:05 ppdoc's take: Massu's year is the most impressive Rookie year ever 01:25:45 nick thinks teams should keep rosters together for as long as possible 01:39:00 PrizePicks break! 01:43:20 Zemelci's take: C9 should start the offseason by picking up NRG Thinkcard and other staff 01:54:44 Outro

    Summer Finals 2024 - Hotline League LIVE ft Steve, Mark, PapaSmithy and more! | Hotline League 335

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 119:22


    LCS ROOKIE of the YEAR, C9's FALL, Emily Rand's NL THEORY and more! feat. Raz | Hotline League 334

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 152:16


    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 the most ex-Academy players ever sent to Worlds 01:48:10 yami's take: TL is being overhyped 02:01:10 KIA break! 02:03:17 Iceshredder's take: the narrative around KIA ROTY felt more like ROTSplit 02:14:30 Emily joins HLL to explain NL theory 02:22:58 Outro

    FLY to WORLDS! The HIDDEN POTENTIAL for HALL OF LEGENDS? feat. Papasmithy | Hotline League 333

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 129:12


    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 the perfect example for why the LCS needs to die and be reborn anew next year. 01:42:40 Not Parkmom asks Papa for some positive LCS news 01:43:00 KIA break - Hotline LIVE announcement! 01:46:50 Ren's take: as LCS fans, we should root for 100T as the third team to Worlds 02:05:57 Outro

    Should SNIPER get Rookie of the Split? BWIPO for All-Pro?! BEST Mid-Jungle duo? | Hotline League 332

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 125:06


    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's biggest test of the split because of meta shift 01:18:40 icebreaker's take: LCS playoffs on a Friday sets a weird precedent 01:29:55 Travis rant 01:42:40 PrizePicks break! 01:45:56 dana's take: Bwipo is still one of the best top laners in the league 02:01:59 Outro

    Team Liquid's TRIUMPHANT Summer! Who's YOUR LCS MVP?! feat. Kangas and Isles | Hotline League 331

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 136:06


    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 SnapArmy j0ker asks Isles what it's like playing with Zven after his role swap back to adc 01:30:10 hungry hobo's take: IMT should stay in the LCS, SR and NRG should leave 01:55:15 Intimed's take: 100T has a decent chance to upset playoffs and secure 3rd 02:10:40 Outro

    Is APA the GOAT of NA MID? Is IMT COOKED for 2025!? feat. Emily Rand | Hotline League 330

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 129:24


    Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVIS Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/tg Take a look at the Kia EV9 - https://www.kia.com/us/en Here's an EXCLUSIVE NordVPN deal! - https://nordvpn.com/travis Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:20:00 NEW SPONSOR! NordVPN! 00:23:13 mogul's take: APA will be, or already is, the best native NA mid we've ever had 00:41:43 cloud's take: Shopify is going to make playoffs 01:00:10 NZXT break! 01:04:08 sneezes' believes IMT is cooked 01:20:00 Prize Picks break! 01:24:10 Chronicler's take: importing LCK CL players is a big mistake that in the long run will hurt the LCS 01:40:05 Basket o Knives's take: TL has proven the haters wrong 01:54:30 KIA break! 01:56:18 Franz's take: 100T sticking with Tomo will be a huge improvement for them overall 02:05:45 Outro

    LOL in the OLYMPICS?! The WORST TEAM in the LCS!? Your HOTTEST takes feat. Raz | Hotline League 329

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 138:35


    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 01:38:45 trespasser's take: Naz leaving is good for global LoL esports 01:55:05 KIA break! 01:58:40 god's take: LCS helped him as a new viewer get into competitive LoL esports 02:13:06 Outro

    NRG to Worlds HOPIUM? Is Best of 3 a SCAM? feat. NRG Palafox and FLY Massu | Hotline League 328

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 130:15


    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 the Palafox and Massu for their opinions on ARAMs as practice 01:31:49 ppdoc's take: DIG would be a top 3 team with River as their jg 01:42:00 Zoomer definitions with Massu 01:43:05 KIA break! 01:46:40 longbow's take: Bo3s really are a scam 02:04:05 delfino's take: Bo3s have made LCS so much more entertaining to watch 02:08:50 Outro

    LCS SUMMER is BACK! Will TL ACTUALLY go UNDEFEATED?! SR's ROSTER SWAP and more! | Hotline League 327

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 150:15


    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 with LEC as the third best major region 01:46:12 KIA break! 01:50:35 Andrew's take: the current Top 3 LCS teams are the best Top 3 in LCS history 02:04:25 NZXT break! 02:07:00 Shalom's take: Shopify Rebellion should've never dropped Bugi 02:21:35 Outro

    PRO PERSPECTIVES: Life in LA, LCS meta and more! feat. Castle and Berserker | Hotline League 326

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 123:10


    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 have been like this season 01:27:44 Mesirix's take: AP junglers actually make the game more interesting and volatile 01:37:40 PrizePicks break! 01:42:48 Dr.Prof asks Castle and Berserker about Thanatos 01:52:22 Phantom asks Berserker and Castle for advice on living in a new country 01:58:50 Outro

    Is APA the VILLAIN of the LCS?! BIG DIG SUMMER or JUST a FLING?! feat. Raz | Hotline League 325

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 152:19


    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 Summer Finals venue is one of the worst LCS decisions in a while 02:25:13 Outro

    Why LESS TEAMS is MORE HYPE! Coaching VETERANS and more feat. Treatz and Spawn | Hotline League 324

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 146:23


    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 for players to reach their potential 01:37:33 Cloud points out that teams can co-stream now, says orgs should do more 02:00:05 GreenCervidae wants to talk about the popularity of League worldwide 02:23:10 Outro

    MASSIVE changes to LCS, CBLOL feat. TL Steve, Kelby May and LS | Hotline League 323

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 142:20


    Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:28:28 boggles' take: though the changes feel bad now, they might be better for the long term 00:51:24 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 now 01:53:30 Red's take: these changes might kill LCS entirely 02:16:45 Outro

    HOT LCS format changes! BRANDON SANDERSON and OTK support NACL!? feat. Kangas | Hotline League 322

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 128:48


    Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 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 Marcelo's take: Silvxs has proven that content inspires old fans and new fans to the LCS 01:43:50 groggy is stoked for the Twitch extension 01:56:50 ehero's take: Sheiden has been tearing up solo queue 02:05:50 Outro

    What the FAKER AHRI SKIN means for LoL Esports w/ Raz, Kelby May and Emily Rand | Hotline League 321

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 170:20


    Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 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 themselves 02:18:27 johnjr121 asks if gentlemen's agreements exist in LoL 02:41:40 Outro

    SUMMER SPLIT COMING IN HOT! Post-MSI takes, Spicy Summer Predictions, and more! | Hotline League 320

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 107:43


    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 take: TL will get first in Summer and perform well at Worlds 01:30:16 carson's take: the LCS needs an all-encompassing docuseries to reinvigorate 01:43:00 Outro

    MSI COPIUM: What are TL's odds?! WHAT IF TSM came back to LCS!? feat. Raz | Hotline League 319

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 110:12


    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 while 00:22:55 tomas's take: NA's problem is lack of commitment 00:40:45 ppdoc shouts out Raz and thinks TL has a chance to compete and win against T1 00:57:57 Nox's take: If DL is correct and IMT and TSM are merging, the community should shun them 01:17:55 shawn's take: Don't put Faker in the Hall of Fame just yet 01:33:36 Zemelci's take: If TL manages to beat T1, they have a decent chance of winning MSI 01:45:43 Outro

    FLY Falls Short at MSI, Can TL Redeem NA?! The WESTERN MINDSET feat. Zven | Hotline League 318

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 102:53


    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 interesting narrative for Summer 01:29:02 gamberino wants to talk about Western mindsets at international tourneys 01:38:35 Outro

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