Proving Grounds Pod

After a fun night of watching 2 amateur teams go toe to toe for our amateur finale, it's time to talk about Proving Grounds quickly as it starts 3/16 3 PM PST on https://twitch.tv/academy We cover early matchups, Raafaa tries to get a bracket to work, 1st round matchups, our top 4, and who we think is going to win all in the episode. Tune in and support amateur & academy throughout Proving Grounds. All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxHeid Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts

For EP41 we sit down with Mist, the current head coach of 100 Thieves Next, and a top 5-6 Support in Spring '21 Proving Grounds with EGP. We talk about his transition into his current role and aspirations he has in League of Legends, Amateur vs. Academy in Spring '22 Proving Grounds, what it's like working with 100 Thieves and 100 Thieves Next, and complain about broken champions. Follow Mist: https://twitter.com/Mist6ix The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxHeid Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx

Hey we're back with a PGP episode, and we're joined by Yeon for our 40th edition of the podcast. We go through Yeon's career from before he joined 100 Thieves Next in 2020 to being on that team, SGC 2020 and working with Spawn & CoreJJ there, then moving into TLA for 2021 and of course the 2022 season. We also hear about how Yeon picked his IGN, how Eyla ordered food without him, and he wants to remind everyone that Spawn is old. Follow Yeon: https://twitter.com/Yeon7lol https://twitch.tv/yeon7lol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxHeid Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down with eXyu, one of the new junglers in Academy this split. We go over dropping out of college to hit top 25 3 weeks later, SGC 2021, Academy and the Lock In appearances, LA first impression, and how the secret to the good vibes at the DIG compound are a freaky mannequin and a Giant Sonic the team won at Dave & Busters. Follow eXyu: https://twitter.com/lol_eXyu https://twitch.tv/lol_exyu The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxHeid Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx

The boys are back...and when we say that we mean Oceanic Visas. No but actually we got the fine gents back together to check in on our NA Talent. We have some actually gameplay to go off of so we recap the academy standings and where the teams are at early season. Followed up by our PG teams review and semifinals + finals preview, that just about wraps it up. All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxHeid Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are back not with amateur but with Academy for this episode as we give our preview and preseason thoughts for the league. That also involves recognizing the Academy teams and talent that have been participating in LCS Lock In. We go over those performances, preview all 10 teams in the league, and give our predictions for who gets out of groups for UGP. All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxHeid Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For today's episode we sit down with the new jungler for EG Prodigies Perry to chat about his start to his 1st competitive season. We chat about his experience in PG OQ #1 as well as his 1st group games, expectations for himself and the team this year, how he's found an early gaming/life balance, and Smax and Perry talk about Anime. Follow Perry: https://twitter.com/perryjglol https://twitch.tv/perryjglol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxHeid Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back for 2022 by going over the teams that are in OQs for the 1st Proving Grounds Qualifier. It's great to have competitive league back as the start of the podcast we talked about weather and by the end Smax was relegated to down bad jokes. Thankfully, the middle we talked about the changes for 2022 in the AM space, previewed the top 8 teams and 8 collegiate rosters, and went over some dark horses that we have for this tournament. Tournament info: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NpFZx6qXlLeylVtRsWlK_gqBF_hRUoV0YEme4UIBXME/edit#gid=1255381285 All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxHeid Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to the Proving Grounds Pod for 2022. To kick things off, we're joined by the new top laner for 100 Thieves Next General Sniper. This is his first year he's eligible to play competitively in NA, and at the time this video is published and at the conclusion of S11 General Sniper was Rank 1 on the NA Ladder. Follow General Sniper: https://twitter.com/GeneralSniperr https://twitch.tv/generalsniper https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wKQVJc9FFVq7BzBrzmCCQ The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxHeid Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's been awhile but the casters reconvened to preview the 20 players that will be playing at Scouting Grounds. We give summaries from what we've seen for those that have competed in Proving Grounds, and what we've learned or know about the solo queue players who have also qualified. To anyone and everyone attending: best of luck, and we're all excited to see what you can do on the rift! All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down with the marksman for Resolve this past split of Proving Grounds and the current marksman for University of St. Thomas and Scouting Grounds Qualifier Array for EP 36. Topics include him going from bagging groceries and school to committing to League of Legends full time, his first split on Supernova, not feeling like he was ready for Resolve, improving and when he mentally knew he was ready, and of course some chatter about Worlds. Follow Array: https://twitter.com/array_lol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down with the head coach of Team Liquid Academy after a 2nd place finish in Summer Proving Grounds, and the Academy Playoffs victor. We chat with Spawn about his offseason and how he landed on Team Liquid, his roster and how he motivated them, and their season from his perspective from Spring to Summer, as well as hitting on some caster memories along the way. Follow Spawn: https://twitter.com/Spawnlol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The first year of Proving Grounds has come and gone and we take a look back at this past tournament, some of our favorite memories from PG this year, and Smax and Raafaa talk a lot about their own caster journeys and some of the trials and tribulations that the casters faced for the first year of PG, as well as some of the highlights. All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down with Bradley, the mid laner for Wildcard Red to talk about their 5-6th finish in Proving Grounds this split. He also gives us a preview for how he believes top 4 of Proving Grounds will go, we talk about Bradley's improvement and picking up control mages, as well as balancing collegiate and amateur play at the highest level. Follow Bradley: https://twitter.com/bradleyyylol https://twitch.tv/bradleyyylol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For EP33 we sit down with Lourlo who is leading the on-fire DIGA to not only a UGP victory but now Proving Grounds success after their 2-0 victory week 1 over IMTA. We talk about DIGA's recent success, including their UGP victory, how DIGA has incorporated Will and scrims around his schedule, Lourlo's thoughts and wishes for Academy, and his wishes for himself, playing in the LCS again, and how his fire for competitive LoL may be burning hotter than ever. Follow Lourlo: https://twitter.com/lourlo https://twitch.tv/lourlo The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the conclusion of LCS and beginning of Proving Grounds, we sit down to talk with Emily Rand, renowned writer and member of the 2021 LCS Analyst Desk. We chat about Emily's first year on LCS, how Emily got started covering League of Legends, the 3 teams NA is sending to Worlds, give a little Proving Grounds preview and recommend some players to watch, and also talk about the development of players not only in NA but across the world. Follow Emily Rand: https://twitter.com/leagueofemily The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With no #ProvingGrounds action going on this week, we thought it'd be the perfect time to sit down with Rebel Fox, assistant coach of Maryville, quiet Project Manager in the NA AM scene, and a fellow color caster. So, a man of culture. We talked about getting started in casting, some of the challenges and successes he's faced while trying to climb the casting ranks, and our thoughts headed into Proving Grounds. Follow Rebel Fox: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebel_fox_casts Follow the VCS English Broadcast channel Twitch: https://twitch.tv/vcsenglish The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a long hiatus, we are once again back at it again with Raising NA featuring Raafaa in a Snorlax onesie to symbolize how we took a few weeks off. But, we have a lot of updates and actually fit it into a brief amount of time. We said goodbye to the LCS orgs that have left us for the year as we celebrate our 3 orgs going to Worlds. We briefly touch on Academy Playoffs and also United Grand Prix results, as Smax gets to tell Cubby "I Told You So." We also get story time with Marc talking about his biggest dub back when he was still a piss random. All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts

We sit down with the $60k/month man in RBM as he gives us a lot of insight on AOE qualifying for Proving Grounds and his year competing in amateur, along with a ton of laughs. Topics include landing on AOE, and what it's like competing with their org, Zoos spring split and his love for Raheen, Twitch Rivals, his fix for solo queue, and how he'd give up his salary to work the Tribunal full time if he could stream it and if it was brought back (Cubby would join too). Follow RBM: Twitter: https://twitter.com/lolrbm Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lolrbm The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down with the marksman of Zoos Gaming Raheen who just qualified for his 2nd straight split of Proving Grounds with Zoos. Topics include how the Toilet Paper Cats came together in the Spring, Raheen's improvement in his 1st year of competitive play at this level, qualifying through UGP, and chatting about Zoos chances in the rest of the tournament. Follow Raheen: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaheenLoL The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down with the up and coming jungle talent Chad Jungle of 100 Thieves Next for EP 28. For this episode we learn about how Chad Jungle landed on 100T Next, coming together as a team in the summer and qualifying for Proving Grounds, expectations for UGP, and the Mobalytics list. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChadJungleLoL Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chadjungle The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The regular season has finished for all levels of NA play and we're diving into all the playoff scenarios we can as we try to navigate all the brackets (some are easier than others) across LCS, Academy, and Proving Grounds. We're working with Tim and Mobalytics to provide bi-weekly top prospect lists. You can see the official list going to the link below: https://app.mobalytics.gg/esports/players Tim Sevenhuysen + Oracle's Elixir: https://twitter.com/TimSevenhuysen https://oracleselixir.com/ All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Raafaa is on the road once again but he joins us with a caveat (or should I say caviar?) This week's episode, the race to 6th and 8th as well as the byes keeps LCS entertaining. IMTA and TSMA are in a race to see who makes Academy playoffs and who goes to UGP. And EGP and 100X made roster changes which makes EGL more or less interesting. All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down with the head coach of Evil Geniuses Prodigies at the perfect time as they're headed to the semifinals of EGL's Summer Showdown, and have just promoted Tomio to their academy squad. Ido walks us through what it's like to coach a 3rd team in an LCS organization, getting mentored and learning to help his teaching, reading books, and reminiscing about the old North & Big10 Conferences makes up EP 27 of the Proving Grounds Pod. Follow ido: https://twitter.com/IdoSptember The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the playoff race tightening across all of NA League of Legends, we're trying to tighten up our show by keeping it at 2 hours and only 1 day late this week. Topics include feeling bad for CLG players (not upper management), the race for 6th and 8th, as well as Worlds in the LCS, Academy...which is going about as we expect (Smax is really excited about TSM though), and the EGL quarterfinals preview. Also Raafaa is indeed somewhat shirtless again but we aren't DMCA'd yet so it's really just adding to the party as we also had food this week as we recorded this at peak degen/nocturnal/graveyard shift hours. Enjoy! All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back with another episode as we sit down with the winning jungler of the Gateway Legends LAN, and 3rd place jungler with Maryville University in Risen TheOddOrange. We dive into storytime and remember S3/S4 events that don't exist today, lifting regime's, what's been going into Maryville's hot streak, and streaming. Follow TheOddOrange: https://twitter.com/TheOddOrange https://twitch.tv/TheOddOrange The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

New look for us as we dive into week 6 of LCS, Academy, and semi-pro. Lines have been blurred as FlyQuest's Academy team went 3-0 in the LCS this week, and their LCS team went 4-0 in Academy (with Kumo playing in all those games). We still think the LCS top teams are weak compared to other regions but NA is living up to the entertainment value. In other news 100T Academy and their LCS squads have started to fall back down to earth and we talk about whether it's a slump or returning to form, and Wildcard Red won the 2nd Proving Grounds tournament as they're looking for a 3-peat going into EGL, which we preview. We also go over our updated prospect list for semi-pro. We're working with Tim and Mobalytics to provide bi-weekly top prospect lists. You can see the official list going to the link below: https://app.mobalytics.gg/esports/players Tim Sevenhuysen + Oracle's Elixir: https://twitter.com/TimSevenhuysen https://oracleselixir.com/ All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For EP 5 of Raising NA we apologize for missing a week (Raafaa is too cool and is traveling) so we're all going to spite travel and miss another episode on the week of the 4th of July as well. LCS takes up the majority of our time as we still have no idea what's going on with everyone's rosters. Academy continues to be the most exciting league to watch and honestly not many things about Risen have surprised us so we're kinda going with the flow. All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Wixxi joins us for EP25 of the Proving Grounds Pod to talk about his time on Cloud9 Amateur, and their team's improvement going into the summer split. We talk about going out in quarters in Challengers Uprising, patch 11.13, the first 2 days of Risen, transitioning from Harrisburg to C9, warmup games & anime. Follow Wixxi: https://twitter.com/Wixxilol https://www.twitch.tv/wixxilol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to episode 4 of Raising NA. 2 weeks into the LCS & Academy splits Cubby thinks 100 Thieves are the team to beat in each league. Wildcard Red also won CUP so red is just the best color. We cover week 2 of LCS, Academy, Challengers Uprising Finals, and give our 2nd version of the mobalytics tier list. We're working with Tim and Mobalytics to provide bi-weekly top prospect lists. You can see the official list going to the link below: https://app.mobalytics.gg/esports/players Tim Sevenhuysen + Oracle's Elixir: https://twitter.com/TimSevenhuysen https://oracleselixir.com/ All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For EP 24 we sit down with Arrow. LCK Champion, LCS MVP, and most recently the champion of Challengers Uprising with Wildcard Gaming Red. Topics include moving back to NA, competing in Proving Grounds, and most importantly fast food. Follow Arrow: https://twitter.com/ArrowDongTak https://www.twitch.tv/arrowioi The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to episode 3 of Raising NA. LCS & Academy Summer split both got started this week, so we cover each and also the Challengers Uprising Quarterfinals as well as a preview to the CUP Top 4 playoffs. Cubby casted 23 games in the last 5 days so he needs cough drops and Red Bull, Smax thought the Academy games were better than the LCS games, and Raafaa tries to be nice to CLG because Cubby was extra mean. All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For this episode of the Proving Grounds Pod we catch up with our friend and your defending Proving Grounds Champion Marksman Value! He gives us our thoughts on Maryville's CLOL performance, what went into Value's decision to take a break from competitive this split, and what Value is doing to keep himself busy including coaching, streaming, and more! Also we try to get stock tips. Follow Value: https://twitter.com/Value247 https://www.twitch.tv/Value247 The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to episode 2 of Raising NA. We started on time, the graphics and branding are still in the works. We still had a bomb time talking about all of the following: - Top 8 #LoLCC - #ProvingGrounds Prospect List and Challengers Uprising - Academy rankings - LCS Over/Unders Academy and LCS boot up this week, make sure to tune in. Raising NA is live every Sunday @ 10 PM EST on https://twitch.tv/provinggroundspod We're working with Tim and Mobalytics to provide bi-weekly top prospect lists. You can see the official list going to the link below: https://app.mobalytics.gg/esports/players Tim Sevenhuysen + Oracle's Elixir: https://twitter.com/TimSevenhuysen https://oracleselixir.com/ All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Between CLOL Top 8, Challengers Uprising Groups, and Academy & LCS starting up in a week, we couldn't think of a more perfect time to sit down and catch up with Niles. We cover the above, how Niles is fitting into GGA, and his expectations for Academy, Proving Grounds, and more (a hot tub stream was mentioned) for this weeks episode. Follow Niles: https://twitter.com/NilesLOL https://www.twitch.tv/Niles The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to our new talk show where we cover all things NA. From the LCS to Academy to Semi-Pro (Proving Grounds) we've got you covered. New graphics, logo, and more coming soon, but join us for our first episode. All things Raising NA will be posted on the Proving Grounds Pod Channels. You can follow and keep up with all things NA and Proving Grounds below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coming fresh off of his Challengers Uprising OQ, we sit down and talk to Winston about the upcoming split of Proving Grounds. Topics include the SolaFide snafu, his new spot on Wildcard Red Gaming, the new Proving Grounds/Academy format, and more thoughts on the upcoming season and tournament. Thumbnail Photo Credit: https://twitter.com/parquesomedia Follow Winston: https://twitter.com/winstonleague https://www.twitch.tv/winston_lol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's been awhile but Proving Grounds is finally back in action for the summer split. We have 32 teams in the first open qualifier for the first tier 2 tournament, Challenger's Uprising, so we brought on our good friend Raafaa to go over the rosters participating as we all give our thoughts on what the teams look like going into this split. If you want to keep up with the first tier 2 tournament, you can follow Challengers Uprising to get all the updates for their tournament: https://twitter.com/Challengers_Up https://twitch.tv/challengersuprising https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwh8hPWMT3kfeT8tAYI51XQ Follow Raafaa: https://twitter.com/RaafaaCasts https://www.twitch.tv/RaafaaCasts https://www.youtube.com/RaafaaCasts The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rosethorn joins us for episode 19 of the Proving Grounds Pod to talk about his own growth in his first split of Academy and the adjustments he had to make making that step, Golden Guardians Academy Proving Grounds top 8 finish and their growth throughout the split, and everyone gives their thoughts on what we think the conclusion of Proving Grounds might look like. Follow Rosethorn: https://twitter.com/RoseThornLoL https://www.twitch.tv/rosethornlol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

2 weeks of Proving Grounds have wrapped up and so we brought on one of the most knowledgeable content creators in the League space to chat about it: Tim! We go over how Tim got into League and Proving Grounds this year, the impact his content has made on the scene, how the first 2 weeks of Proving Grounds has gone, and we do some 90-50-10 predictions for the rest of Proving Grounds. Follow Tim Sevenhuysen: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimSevenhuysen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_YV6Lj-2r0W1OS5KIhmdQ Oracles Elixir: https://oracleselixir.com/ Travis Gafford's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/stateoftheleague Make sure to also check out Tim's True Sight Podcast that features 2 episodes of Cubby, 0 of Smax, and many more people that are way cooler than Cubby. The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're now 2 weeks into Proving Grounds and to help us navigate the amateur invasion, we sat down with Copy, the mid laner for #1 seed Cloud9 Academy. He gave us a great perspective on his close encounter with Zoos, how he's grown as a player since 100 Thieves Next, and we helped him plug some new sponsors and Smax has a new background. Follow Copy: Twitter: https://twitter.com/lol_copy Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/copy1 The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week 1 of Proving Grounds is concluded and it's the eve before week 2. We brought in Morgen (ADFX) the head coach of Wildcard Gaming to talk about his team and week 1 results, week 2 predictions, coaching and broadcasting as a whole. Follow Morgen/ADFX: Twitter: https://twitter.com/adfx013 The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Proving Grounds has concluded and we're breaking the one rule in NA amateur: tier lists. We recruited Kelsey Moser to join us on this journey as we break down the 16 teams that have qualified for Proving Grounds and where their strength is going into the event. Follow Kelsey Moser: Twitter: https://twitter.com/karonmoser Twitch: https://twitch.tv/karonmoser YouTube: https://youtube.com/karonmoser The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sat down to talk to Shoryu, the ADC for Evil Geniuses Academy, after their 2nd place finish in the Giant Slayer Spring Gauntlet. Topics included the recent dissolution of SolaFide and them dropping out of Proving Grounds, EG and Shoryu's growth on the roster and gaining confidence as the season continues, and his experiences in amateur and academy. Follow Shoryu: Twitter: https://twitter.com/shoryulol Twitch: https://twitch.tv/shoryulol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The king of the burger flippers APA joined us for Episode 13. We caught up about Barrage and their early exit in UGP and expectations going into Giant Slayer, played 90-50-10 for GSSG, talked about Aurelion Sol, expanding APA's champion pool, and improving his gameplay. Oh, and we played "Do You Know Your Champ" with Smax. Follow APA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alwaysplanahea1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/alwaysplanahea1 The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sat down with Hooks, the support for CLG Academy, for Episode 12. For this week's episode, we talked about the differences between Academy and Amateur, Hooks' development as a support and a leader, Cubby has tech issues, we expose CLG's chairs, play "Do You Know Your Champ" w/Smax (hooker edition), and try a Popeye's Chicken Sandwich. Follow Hooks: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hookslol Twitch: https://twitch.tv/osama The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For Episode 11 w/Zeu, the head coach of Maryville University. Zeu was able to drop some knowledge bombs about the challenges that Maryville University faces competing in the amateur scene and also what it takes to not only coach a team but lead a program on campus. We also talk a lot about the format of Proving Grounds from the standpoint of a collegiate team competing and growing the scene in the long run. Follow Zeu: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zeu The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daption joined us for episode 10, the support for Wildcard Gaming. In this episode, we talked about Wildcard Gaming and coming together after late roster swaps, the state or Rell and why Daption loves enchantresses, we got off topic a lot (which was fun), and of course "Do You Know Your Champ" with Smax. Follow Daption: Twitter: https://twitter.com/lolDaption Twitch: https://twitch.tv/Daption The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODA4NTU2NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For Episode 9 we talked with Prismal, the ADC for Golden Guardians Academy. For this episode, we talked about AP Twitch and how past experiences have aided Prismal in becoming a better leader. We also got his thoughts on how GGA has evolved in their time off and expectations for Proving Grounds & Giant Slayer, and of course "Do You Know Your Champ" with Smax. Follow Prismal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/prismal Twitch: https://twitch.tv/prismal The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODA4NTU2NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For Episode 8 (the first episode of our super week) we talked with Fanatiik live, the jungler for Barrage. We got his thoughts on dropping out of UGP early and his predictions for the rest of the tournament, his thoughts on how Barrage has evolved in their time off and expectations for Proving Grounds & Giant Slayer, 1 nice thing about APA, and of course "Do You Know Your Champ" with Smax (the item edition). Follow Fanatiik: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FanatiiK_Lol The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODA4NTU2NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For Episode 7 we talked with Tomio, the jungler for Evil Geniuses Prodigies. Topics include coming onto the scene quickly from Scouting Grounds 2020 to being on an LCS affiliated Proving Grounds Team, solo queue and his climb to diamond, Annie, and a pop quiz about his most played champions in solo queue. Follow Tomio: Twitter: https://twitter.com/loltomio Twitch: https://twitch.tv/loltomio The Proving Grounds Pod is now streaming on all platforms! Catch the podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tPeopHYF1F4jxSYaXoaPu Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proving-grounds-pod/id1549147079 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODA4NTU2NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQRaWWzLH6CyfPSfouiwLA Stay up to date with us on our socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PGroundsPod Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/provinggroundspod Discord: https://discord.gg/YDccFdwxKb Smax: https://twitter.com/SmaxCasts Cubby: https://twitter.com/Cubbyxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app