The Dive - A League of Legends Esports Podcast

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael and Meteos look ahead to 4 more years of T1 Faker before breaking down 4 opening week sweeps in the LTA North. After the break, we look ahead to this weekend's matchups as chosen by the teams themselves. Finally, Patch 25.15 is live! The crew discusses Braum nerfs, the state of ADC and more.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Faker Re-signs to T18:15 - Travis Gafford Steps Away12:37 - LTA Split 3 Format17:13 - Team Liquid vs 100 Thieves Review34:23 - Shopify Rebellion vs Dignitas Review45:21 - Cloud9 vs Lyon Review53:51 - FlyQuest vs Disguised Review1:01:56 - Week 2 Matches Preview1:11:18 - Patch 25.151:19:48 - ADC & Balance Debate 

Welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. Champion designer Riot Yelough joins Kobe and Meteos to give some behind-the-scenes intel on the new ADC champ Yunara. Kobe pitches us on his Yunara build (Hullbreaker, Hexplate, Hurricane) and we go over expectations for Yunara in pro play. Will we see Yunara on the LTA stage this weekend? Plus, we break down Patch 25.14, 100 Thieves' last dance, LTA North roster changes and power rankings for Split 3.Finally, make sure to grab tickets for LTA Split 3! Tickets are still available for Opening Week and throughout the entire split, including the LTA Championship in Texas. This Saturday at the Riot Games Arena in LA enjoy a Spirit Blossom themed Opening Day tailgate after the games where you can get a free Spirit Blossom Teemo skin, win prizes, buy some merch (including the exclusive LTA Poro), meet the teams, enjoy free food and more!Purchase your tickets for LTA's Split 3 here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth/events/2025-lta-north-split-3-mastercard-opening-week-day-1-150643And get your tickets to the LTA Championship here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/league-of-legends-tickets/artist/2144001Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction with Yunara's Designer Riot Yelough4:54 - Initial Reactions with Yunara's Launch13:23 - Yunara's Itemization22:57 - Thoughts on Yunara in Pro Play33:38 - Evolution of Skill Expression37:57 - Favorite Moments from MSI41:50 - Fantasy is Back42:58 - Patch 25.1455:23 - 100T's Exit from the LTA1:04:53 - LTA Roster Changes1:21:29 - Power Rankings

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. Chronicler joins Azael and Kobe right after the insanity of the MSI Finals! They discuss the future of Fearless within the competitive scene, cover FlyQuest's intense series against BilliBilli Gaming, and reflect on their experience at MSI. Thank you to the fans who showed up for an epic MSI in Vancouver, and for all the listeners who tuned into these episodes!With MSI now concluded, get ready as the LTA North returns July 26th with FlyQuest taking on Disguised at 1PM PT/4PM ET, followed by Cloud9 vs Lyon.Timestamps:0:00 Intro and T1 vs Gen.G Finals Recap 21:46 Doran was not the problem27:29 FlyQuest vs BiliBili Gaming42:52 MSI Memories & Fan Appreciation

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. MSI 2025 is already delivering some exciting games, and the crew is here to break it all down. They take a look at standout moments from every region, including an unforgettable showdown between NA and EU, an impressive showing from the LCP, and absolute bangers featuring LCK and LPL powerhouses. The team also looks ahead to Week 2's high stakes matchups, spicy storylines, and discusses which teams are heating up and which ones might be in trouble.Who's looking the strongest? Who needs to bounce back? Let us know what you think in the comments below!MSI continues July 7 at 5PM PT/8PM ET. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Farewell to Europe3:23 - Champion Win rates at MSI9:31 - FlyQuest vs G2 Esports Recap26:05 - Gen.G vs Anyone's Legend Recap30:37 - The Evolution of Champion Strategies44:00 - Movistar KOI vs CTBC Flying Oyster Recap46:46 - T1 vs BLG Recap1:08:59 - CTBC Flying Oyster's Impressive Showing 1:17:43 - CTBC Flying Oysters vs Anyone's Legend Preview1:29:57 - FlyQuest vs BiliBili Gaming Preview1:37:42 - Gen.G vs T1 Preview

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! Hot off the intense last day of MSI Play-Ins, Azael, Kobe, & Meteos break down all the action from the first 3 days and share how their MSI experience has been so far. With the Bracket Stage just around the corner, the crew look ahead at the exciting matchups, key players, and storylines to keep an eye on.The MSI Bracket Stage begins July 1st at 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET as Gen.G takes on G2 Esports.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Initial Play-Ins Thoughts3:25 - FURIA MSI Performance8:30 - GAM vs G228:10 - BiliBili Gaming Domination32:06 - Bracket Stage Matchup Previews - G2 vs Gen.G 37:47 - FlyQuest vs Anyone's Legend45:59 - Movistar KOI vs BiliBili Gaming52:00 - CTBC Flying Oysters vs T1

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, Kobe and Meteos are joined by Emily Rand and Riot Cadmus, Modes Lead, to discuss all the changes coming to ARAM. Then, the crew breaks down Patch 25.13 (the MSI patch) and previews all the teams facing off in Vancouver.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro with Modes Lead Producer Riot Cadmus2:43 - ARAM Changes9:26 - ARAM Champion Buffs13:44 - Brawl, Arena, Swarm, Dominion & Twisted Treeline19:54 - ARAM All Time Teams25:10 - Exhaust in ARAM29:18 - MSI Meta Predictions & Patch 25.13 42:49 - Movistar KOI's Rise to 1st Seed  50:00 - BiliBili Gaming & Anyone's Legend1:01:49 - Gen. G & T11:08:11 - G2 Esports Expectations  1:09:50 - FURIA & GAM Esports 1:31:11 - CTBC Flying Oysters1:18:31 - FlyQuest 

Welcome back to a spicy episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. The crew take on the bet payoffs they made earlier in the season featuring some extremely spicy peppers while recapping the LTA North Split 2 Conference Finals. After some time to cool off, we look ahead to MSI with the teams that have qualified, and talk region competitiveness and roster changes.Timestamps:0:00 Intro and the Spicy Pepper Bet5:20 C9 vs FLY Finals Recap 9:29 Zven Post Game Interview 12:35 C9 Nerves19:24 Game 323:04 Region competitiveness25:07 MSI & Scrims33:06 Roster Changes: Umti41:30 Other Roster Changes47:22 Back from break!47:25 MSI Attendees54:33 Outro

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, Azael Kobe & Meteos walk through Patch 25.12 and discuss whether or not the new Rammus changes will turn out OK. Stay tuned through the rest of the episode to hear the crew's thoughts on Jojopyun winning the LEC, Perkz's retirement, and of course - Finals weekend matchup previews. Make sure to catch the broadcast this weekend June 14 & 15 to watch the LTA North Conference Split 2 Finals with Shopify Rebellion, Cloud9, & FlyQuest!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Jojo wins LEC 6:40 - Perkz Retires14:30 - New Patch 25.1234:04 - Shopify Rebellion Preview41:11 - Bvoy Stepping up51:38 SR vs C9 Preview1:02:26 Item Builds1:12:24 SR vs C9 Predictions1:13:55 Grand Finals Predictions: FLY vs ??

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos brought out the confetti and balloons for the LTA North Split 2 MVP winner and welcome him to chat about the split, reflect on his illustrious career, and preview the upcoming playoffs matches.There are a still few tickets left for this weekend's upcoming Playoff matches! Go to https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth/ and join in on the festivities while tickets are still available.As for the Finals, tickets for the LTA North Split 2 Finals are sold out, but Riot is partnering with Regal Cinemas to bring Finals Watch Parties to select theatres around the country. Attending fans will get free swag and some skin codes! Go to regmovies.com/live-events to book your seats!Also just announced is that tickets for the Split 3 Finals in Texas will go on sale June 15! Mark your calendars! Check out the full article here (https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/the-lta-championship-heads-to-texas) and hope to see you there~

Welcome to a brand-new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! Today, we have an exciting reveal – Azael, Kobe, and Meteos will announce the Kia All-Pro teams for LTA North Split 2! Plus, we'll dive into the details of Patch 25.11 and explore how the changes might impact pro play. Don't miss our review of the week 1 playoffs matches and a look ahead at the playoffs week 2 matchups.Timestamps0:00 Intro & Kia All-Pro 1st Team2:40 Kia All-Pro 2nd Team5:18 Kia All-Pro 3rd Team8:10 Coaching Staff of the Split Award & Roster Changes22:07 Patch 25.11 Notes34:47 Playoffs Week 1 Review1:11:04 100T vs SR Preview1:20:19 TL vs DIG Preview

This week, we've got a packed episode. First up: Uzi has been announced as the next Hall of Legends inductee! It's stirred up some debate in the community—but not among the squad.We also dive into our Kia All-Pro picks, with ballots going out this week, and get into predictions for the start of Playoffs this weekend. Who's got the best shot to go the distance? Could there be a dark horse?And yes, the bets are back! The crew locks in their playoff predictions, and the losers will be eating hot peppers once it's all said and done. Don't miss it!Tune in next week to see the Kia All-Pro Announcement first, here on The Dive!Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Uzi Hall of Legends8:32 Clair Obscur, Andor & Sinners15:49 Kia All-Pro Top Lane29:12 Kia All-Pro Mid Lane38:55 Kia All-Pro Jungle46:45 Kia All-Pro ADC54:59 Kia All-Pro Support1:01:17 Playoffs Bets1:03:32 FLY vs SR  *Note: Palafox had said he's pretty confident against FLY, not specifically favored.1:11:33 C9 vs TL

Strap in for a fresh episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos dive headfirst into some wild WASD movement leaks that may be coming to LoL. Then it's on to Patch 25.10 breakdowns, match previews in the last week before LTA Playoffs, and a closer look into Brawl, the new game mode! Special guest AzuBK, the mastermind behind Brawl, joins the show to share insights from behind the scenes.Timestamps:0:00 Intro & WASD potentially coming to League?28:12 Sheiden interview41:50 Patch Notes 25.1050:44 C9 vs FLY Preview1:08:03 LYON vs DIG Preview1:16:58 TL vs SR Preview1:27:48 100T vs DSG Preview1:36:04 BK joins to discuss Brawl!

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos break down how Season 2 updates are reshaping pro play—from bold new champion picks to evolving jungle strategies and shifting priority around objectives. The crew also recaps last week's key matchups and dives into Meteos's unshakable belief in C9.There are still tickets available for Sunday's Spirit Blossom festivities at the Riot Games Arena for LTA! Get your tickets here! https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorthTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:56 Season 2 Pro Play Reactions8:55 FLY vs SR31:52 DSG vs TL48:43 100T vs DIG1:08:50 LYON vs C91:22:56 In Game Quests

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, we cover reports of Yuuji joining Team Liquid, UmTi's emotional journey, Cloud9's dominance, and yes—even a bit of beach volleyball.  We also break down upcoming matches and Lyon's recent struggles. After the break, Riot Phroxzon joins us to discuss the major changes coming in Patch 25.09. Stay tuned! Read the full Patch 25.09 notes here: https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/game-updates/patch-25-09-notes/Timestamps:0:00 Intro & hot topics13:59 LTA North Review FLY vs SR33:35 TL vs DSG45:56 DIG vs 100T53:21 C9 vs LYON1:00:37 Community Feedback with Matthew Leung-Harrison1:14:01 Season 2 Changes - Atakhan1:27:20 Objective Pacing1:37:37 Bounties1:50:02 Soft Inting

Best-of-threes with fearless drafts are finally here! Welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos bring back one of their favorite segments, Honors & Reports, where each member gives one honor and one report to someone—or something—in the league. They'll also dive into some spicy comments from Inspired and break down the new LTAN format aka Group Phase moving forward. Lastly, they preview the upcoming weekend's matches. Tune in!Want to dethrone Meteos as the King of The Dive's Fantasy League? Click here to join! https://ltafantasy.com/leagues/the-dive-league-csza1g5ykn?sid=RVz8kyTimestamps0:00 Intro + Azael Honors & Reports6:28 Kobe Honors & Reports10:11 Meteos Honors & Reports21:14 Inspired Interview Comments37:16 Format Recap39:40 100T vs FLY57:53 LYON vs TL1:04:30 C9 vs DSG1:07:13 DIG vs SR

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, the hosts discuss Meteos' lead in fantasy rankings and break down recent patch notes, including champion viability and itemization. They explore team dynamics, the importance of communication, and how small mistakes can have a big impact on game outcomes. Lastly, they preview the upcoming super week and what's to come!Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Fantasy3:06 FLY 6-man roster updates from Bwipo21:47 Patch 25.08 notes39:24 FLY vs 100T review49:32 TL & LYON review56:24 SR review1:08:02 DSG & C9 review1:13:14 Promotion Relegation & Near Airport1:18:39 Dignitas review

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, the gang breaks down Week 1 of the LTA North! LYON and FLY end the week undefeated, while TL looks to add a substitute jungler to their roster. FlyQuest is also exploring the option of becoming a six-man squad. Lastly, we look ahead to the upcoming Dive Match of the Week: FLY vs 100T. Don't miss it!If you haven't joined The Dive's Fantasy league let, what are you waiting for? Click here: https://ltafantasy.com/en/login?redirect=%2Fen%2FloginTimestamps:0:00 Intro and LTA Fantasy updates4:00 Team Liquid 6 man roster & tryouts12:40 Bwipo split 3 sub?17:08 FlyQuest fearless draft28:02 LTAN Week 1 recap - FLY32:43 DSG recap38:07 LYON recap44:48 100T recap48:14 TL recap58:27 C9 recap1:05:57 SR recap1:16:07 DIG recap1:20:37 “THE DIVE MATCHUP OF THE WEEK” - FLY vs 100T

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. In this episode the guys catch up on Azael's Riot Rumble experience and Kobe's new ink before diving into the biggest changes in Patch 25.7 — including Naafiri's rise, Trundle and Yorick buffs, and key item updates. Then it's all about the upcoming LTA North matches with previews for TL vs FLY, SR vs DIG, 100T vs C9, and more. Plus, a quick look at the latest in LTA Fantasy before wrapping it all up.If you'd like to join The Dive's Fantasy league, click here: https://ltafantasy.com/leagues/the-dive-league-csza1g5ykn?sid=RVz8ky————LTA Fantasy is live now on LTAfantasy.com! Sign up using your Riot login to compete. We are setting up a dive league, and will have the link to join in the description down below if you want to compete against Azael, Kobe, Meteos & other Dive fans. This Split is an open beta, so let the LTA know your thoughts on it!Timestamps0:00 Intro & quick updates4:55 Azael playing Riot Rumble9:00 Kobe's new tattoo16:14 Patch 25.7 - Naafiri OP27:22 Trundle buffs33:45 Yorick changes37:24 Item changes44:39 TL vs FLY preview1:06:10 SR vs DIG preview1:13:43 100T vs C9 preview1:21:30 LYON vs DSG preview1:29:13 LTA Fantasy update

Welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This episode, we're breaking down all the action from First Stand and more. We kick things off with the latest Fearless Draft changes before celebrating Team Liquid's victory over EU. Then, we dive into Top Esports' shocking struggles, highlight CTBC Flying Oyster's impressive performance, and discuss HLE's dominant run through the tournament. Plus, we review Karmine Corp's journey and break down an intense Finals—don't miss it! The LTA will return April 5.Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:50 Wildturtle retires7:05 Fearless Draft Changes16:46 Team Liquid recap (we beat EU!)33:15 Top Esports worst LPL performance in years39:55 CTBC Flying Oyster's great performance47:24 KC review56:09 Finals Review

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, we're diving into the biggest headlines: Faker is never retiring, Patch 25.05 is shaking things up, and First Stand is almost here—so we're breaking down the teams and what to expect. Buckle up for a packed episode!Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:48 Faker never thinks about retirement9:23 Los Ratones qualify for Tier 218:01 Patch Notes 25.0535:10 Champion changes in relation to lane swaps49:07 First Stand preview - TL vs KC1:03:11 TES vs HLE1:14:27 Flying Oyster

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! In this episode Meteos, Azael, and Kobe break down all the action from the quarterfinals, highlighting the biggest moments, standout performances, and the biggest surprises. Meteos also shares updates on his role as the official coach of Doublelift's amateur team.  Finally, the crew looks ahead to the semifinals, breaking down the matchups and making their predictions on who will come out on top.  Be sure to tune in Saturday at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET to catch all the action—starting with FLY vs 100TTimestamps:0:00 Intro Meteos on coaching Doublelift's league team11:45 Azael on Brazil's fan culture16:48 Exploring Brazil19:11 Quarterfinals game review24:48 TL games / UmTi struggles36:33 FlyQuest review40:30 C9 review46:27 100T review & 100T vs FLY preview56:31 TL vs C9 preview

The LTA's very first Americas Stage is here! On this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, the crew talks about rumors surrounding Doublelift's new amateur team that Meteos himself may or may not be coaching on their quest to qualify for the LTA. They also review Mel's debut in pro play around the world and in their own solo queue games (Azael is not a fan). Finally, Oddielan from LYON joins the show to give us some insight on the LTA South teams that will face off against the LTA North as the Americas Stage of Split 1 begins this Saturday starting at 11AM PT/2PM ET in São Paulo.Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:28 Doublelift is starting an LTA team?! Meteos and Sneaky are coaching?!8:36 LTA North Week 3 recap: Shopify Rebellion, Dignitas, FlyQuest, Team Liquid36:12 Welcome Oddielan, the LLA GOAT! 39:19 PAIN Gaming vs. 100 Thieves – TitaN, dyNquedo, Quid, Sniper47:37 Lane swaps and macro gaps between LTA North and South 51:47 Leviatán vs. FlyQuest – Cody, Ceo, Inspired, Bwipo1:04:38 LOUD vs. Cloud9 – Robo, Route, Thanatos, Blaber 1:13:50 Isurus Estral vs. Team Liquid – Josedeodo, UmTi 1:21:21 Home field advantage for LTA South? More pressure for LTA North?

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, we break down FlyQuest vs. C9's streamed scrim and what it tells us about the current level of play. Next, we'll discuss Patch 15.3 and how its changes could shake up the current meta. We also review the latest LTA games, highlighting the best (and worst) moments, before previewing the biggest upcoming matches. Don't miss out on all the analysis—drop your predictions in the comments and subscribe for more! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & FlyQuest vs C9 streamed scrim 16:08 Patch 15.3 34:17 LTA games reviews 52:00 Upcoming match preview

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, the crew shares their thoughts on the first week of Fearless Draft and why Mel is looking downright busted. They break down key matchups, plus a look at Bwipo streaming scrims and what it could mean for the scene. Tune in for all the latest takes and analysis! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:31 Fearless draft week 1 thoughts 12:13 Mel is busted 19:01 Bwipo interview & streaming scrims 38:44 C9 vs FLY match preview 55:09 DIG vs DSG match preview 1:05:52 TL vs 100T match preview 1:14:01 SR vs LYON match preview

Hello, and welcome back to another season of The Dive, driven by Kia! Can you believe we're already in Season 9? In this episode, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos dive into some exciting news and major changes coming to the LTA. They'll cover the fresh League season, updates to the LTA, and much more! 0:00 Intro - Los Angeles wildfires 6:49 - New League season - Atakhan, flowers and boot upgrades 29:32 - Tower dives & lane swaps 36:32 - Showmatch experience 42:41 - Big LTA changes, new owners and personalities 50:27 - LTA power rankings & week 1 matchups 55:51 - FLY vs SR 1:02:45 - LYON vs C9 1:12:38 - 100T vs DSG 1:26:24 - TL vs DIG

Welcome to a special episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. Join Azael, Kobe, and Meteos as they break down the thrilling World Finals and discuss T1's legendary legacy. Special guest MarkZ also joins the team to dive into the recent LTA announcement. Thank you all for tuning in this year—it's been an incredible journey, and we can't wait to see you next season! Timestamps 0:00 Intro, Faker is the GOAT 9:01 BLG vs T1 review 22:51 Knight's performance 28:50 T1 roster rumors 33:48 Mark joins to discuss the LTA 47:04 LTA representation 54:57 Brand turnover

In this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia Kobe, Azael, and Meteos will discuss T1's continued dominance and what it means for their Legacy.  They'll explore key matchups heading into the finals and break down unique picks, like Faker's Akali! With Worlds Finals shaping up to be one of the best yet, can T1 go back-to-back? Tune in on Saturday, November 2nd, at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM EST to find out!  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro, T1 Return to finals 7:35 T1's Legacy and Faker's impact 19:11 T1 Zeus 31:08 T1 BLG top lane matchup 42:27 T1 vs BLG Predictions 59:05 Offseason roster moves 1:05:52 Jojo departure 1:13:26 Other LCS roster rumors

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, Kobe, Azael, and Meteos are joined by special guest Chronicler to break down the thrilling Gen.G vs FlyQuest match. They'll also review the other three quarterfinal games and preview the exciting semifinal matchups coming up! Semifinals begins on Saturday October 26th at 5:00 AM PT / 8:00 AM ET where BLG takes on WBG! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:38 - Gen.G vs FlyQuest 00:14:00 - Massu's insane breakout rookie year 00:30:58 - Semifinals: BLG vs WBG 00:46:54 - Semifinals: T1 vs Gen.G 01:00:47 - T1 at Worlds 01:16:07 - Outro

In this episode on the Dive Driven by Kia, the squad reacts to the Swiss Stage results and breaks down the upcoming Quarterfinal matches!  FlyQuest is the West's last hope! Can they take down the mighty Gen.G? Worlds Quarterfinals begins October 17th at 5AM PT/8AM ET. FlyQuest takes on Gen.G on October 20th. Don't miss it! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:24 G2 vs BLG 7:18 Unique picks + TL vs FLY 29:44 HLE vs FlyQuest 38:42 Quarterfinals preview - FLY vs GenG 46:04 Cooking up picks for FlyQuest 51:47 TOP vs T1 1:03:04 HLE vs BLG 1:13:52 LNG vs WBG

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! Grab your pitchfork because The Dive crew is on the hunt for some Yone bans. This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos are joined by Drakos as they review the biggest moments from the first week of the Swiss Stage at Worlds 2024 and preview the upcoming matches in Swiss Stage Week 2! Week 2 of Worlds' Swiss Stage begins on October 10th at 5:00 AM PT/8:00 AM ET as TOP takes on DK. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & NA+EU cope 4:26 MAD vs GAM series review 19:40 TL series review 24:46 North America is worried 37:13 Drakos hates Fnatic 43:30 Yone supremacy 47:12 Swiss W2 draw thoughts 52:50 Upcoming matchups 59:57 Back from the break! 1:11:04 Nocturne Orianna combo unfair 1:17:58 BLG and LNG surprising results

Hello and welcome to the first episode of The Dive Driven by Kia for Worlds 2024! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos break down the biggest headlines from the Play-in stage and give you a sneak peek at what's coming in the Swiss stage. Unfortunately, the LCS has already lost one team at Worlds, but hope remains strong for FlyQuest and Team Liquid Honda. Worlds continues this Thursday October 3rd at 5:00am PT as BLG takes on MDK.  Be sure to tune in for the LCS teams' matches starting at approximately 9:00am PT with TL vs LNG & 11:00am PT with FLY taking on GAM. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Worlds Music video, Linkin Park 10:51 - 100T eliminated... Play-In review 24:24 - Play-In surprises & results 30:15 - Meta reads 36:42 - Swiss stage matchups - BLG vs MDK 40:48 - TES vs T146:07 - GenG vs Weibo 57:56 - Fnatic vs DK 1:05:49 - TL vs LNG 1:15:25 - HLE vs PSG 1:22:37 - FLY vs GAM 1:29:35 - G2 vs PNG

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode with THE DIVEYS! (with painted faces from their playoff bet). After dishing out the awards, they recap the LCS Finals.  WORLDS starts September 25th at 5AM PT/8AM ET in Berlin - be sure to watch! Stay tuned for more episodes during worlds, and thanks for listening!  Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, congrats to FLY, and The DIVEYS!  2:20 - Best Game of the Split 7:44 - Which Pro Talked the Best Split?  13:20 - 1v9 Award 16:39 - Best Play of the Split 18:14 - Most Consistent 19:08 - Best Interview 20:19 - Best Celebration Award 23:46 - Technically Undefeated Award 26:14 - 6th Man Award 26:54 - Player Most Deserving of an Award, Award 28:02 - Biggest Upset  30:43 - Tried so Hard, but in the End it Didn't Even Matter Award  32:18 - Best Baron Thief 34:46 - Jhinsanity Award 36:04 - Sorry You Didn't Get an Award, Award 37:59 - Super sub award 40:09 - One Hit Wonder Award 41:54 - Let's Get you to Bed, Grandpa 44:15 - Finals recap, congrats FLY! 52:22 - Benefits of playing through lower bracket 55:22 - Opening ceremony recap, shoutout to the fans 1:06:49 - Azael's Leblanc story

Hello and WELCOME BACK to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! Meteos, Kobe, and Azael break down 100 Thieves vs. Cloud9 playoffs matchup, Noah Lyles being 100 Thieves' biggest fan, and the Kia MVP of the split. Then the boys do a deep dive on Finals Weekend previewing 100 Thieves vs. FlyQuest, and discuss Team Liquid Honda's strengths and weaknesses. Be sure to tune in to the LCS Championship this Friday 9/6 and Saturday 9/7 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, 100T vs. C9 recap 20:39 - Noah Lyles shoutout! 25:22 - Patch 14.17 discussion 34:28 - Impact MVP talk plus MVP voting discussion 40:07 - LCS teams going to Worlds 46:23 - 100T vs. DIG, playoffs champion picks 58:59 - Top lane meta discussion, TL vs. FLY recap 1:13:58 - Final playoffs teams discussion + teeing up finals weekend 1:18:50 - FLY vs. 100T matchup preview 1:26:27 - Playoffs teams draft priorities

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode discuss the Worlds Meta and issues with Corki, the revival of NA/EU's rivalry, and tell crazy stories of the early LCS days. Then they discuss the Kia ROTY winner results, recap week 2 of playoffs, and look ahead to week 3. Who will join TL and FLY at Worlds?! Week 3 of Playoffs of the LCS starts this Saturday Aug 30th at 1PM PT/4PM ET as DIG takes on 100 - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, Dark ages handshakes 1:36 - APA Most Improved Player 3:56 - More meta/kill Corki? 17:12 - Caps interview / EU vs NA rivalry 28:40 - Carzzy interview & past stories of LCS 35:34 - Recap: TL vs 100 45:23 - FLY vs C9 1:01:19 - DIG vs NRG 1:14:43 - Kia Rookie of the Year winner! 1:18:35 - Lookahead: DIG vs 100 1:32:11 - Lookahead: TL vs FLY

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode congratulating TL for winning coaching staff of the split, recap 100's smackdown against DIG in Round 1, and discuss the downside of lane swaps. They also recap FLY vs NRG, predict TL's run in the playoffs, look forward to next week's playoff matchups, and discuss the All-Pro results! Round 2 of Playoffs of the LCS starts this Friday, Aug 23rd at 1PM PT/4PM ET as DIG takes on NRG - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, TL wins Coaching Staff of the Split 8:03 - DIG smacked by 100 18:48 - 100 Round 1 breakdown, forecast against TL 24:35 - Lane swap effects on games, players, and teams 34:14 - 100 vs TL, forecasting TL's run in Playoffs 42:48 - NRG Round 1 recap 55:38 - FLY Round 1 recap, predictions versus C9 1:12:03 - FLY vs C9 picks 1:14:20 - All-Pro Results 1:26:22 - MVP discussion

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode with the Team USA vs Canada match, reveal their playoff picks and bet (loser gets their face painted!), and break down Patch 14.16. They also dive into the Kia Rookie of the Year race, Kia All-Pro, and who the MVP frontrunners are. After a quick break, they look ahead to Playoffs! Round 1 of Playoffs of the LCS starts this Saturday Aug 17th at 1PM PT/4PM ET as DIG takes on 100 - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, Team USA vs Team Canada recap 3:05 - Playoffs bet: Face paint! 6:17 - Patch 14.16 breakdown 23:47 - Should lane swaps be gone? 31:01 - Senna changes & Skarner discussion 39:05 - Kia Rookie of the Year race: Massu vs. Sniper vs. Thanatos 52:48 - Kia All-Pro ballots 1:10:21 - Playoffs lookahead, DIG vs 100 1:29:30 - FLY vs NRG

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode with upcoming LCS events, all things TL vs C9, and Faker's post-match reaction. After a quick break, they talk about Aurora and her win rate/ban rate, weigh in on FlyQuest and Immortals, and what it will take for each team to make the playoffs. Week 7 of the LCS starts this Saturday Aug 10th at 1PM PT/4PM ET as NRG takes on TL - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, LCS USA vs CA showmatch, Azael's trip from hell 5:09 - Saturday - Summer bash tailgate! 6:32 - Faker's post game frustration & mental health in Esports 10:57 - TL vs C9, TL undefeated 21:53 - Team drafts 30:20 - Playoffs schedule/matchup lookahead 34:47 - All things VR 38:20 - Milestones of the week 40:30 - Post-commercial break: Aurora chat, win rate & ban rate 50:40 - Last week of LCS, thoughts on FLY 1:05:18 - Playoffs schedule & what it'll take for each team 1:07:41 - IMT 1:15:35 - Different styles of Jungling

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Meteos, and JATT (Azael is out this week) kick off the episode by discussing T1's skins preview and Skarner updates. They also dive into all news around 100 Thieves: roster changes, Sniper, and overall team play. Later, they break down Patch 14.15 and look ahead to some big match ups, namely C9 vs TL. Week 6 of the LCS starts this Saturday Aug 3rd at 1PM PT/4PM ET as NRG takes on DIG - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! 

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos kick off the episode discussing the new Esports Olympics, Swarm, and whether this TL roster is the best team ever. Later, they discuss relative vs absolute skill of Pros in LCS history, recap Week 4, and look ahead to Week 5. Also if anyone knows a good mechanic, hit up Kobe. Week 5 of the LCS starts this Saturday July 27th at 1PM PT/4PM ET as C9 takes on NRG - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, Kobe's losing sleep over mechanic issues 2:02 - Olympic Esports Games & country team ranks 13:59 - Swarm talk / Swarm tournament?? 19:58 - Why Swarm is great for LoL 25:52 - Is the current TL roster the best ever? Relative vs Absolute strength 40:13 - Week 4 recap - C9 45:22 - TL vs DIG 49:19 - What's the ideal playoffs schedule? 53:13 - DIG being veterans / is it harder to be a vet or a rookie? 57:59 - Everyone pro gets hate, even Faker 1:01:06 - SR & team changes 1:04:37 - FLY vs IMT 1:06:40 - Is NRG going downhill? 1:08:58 - Team comms for good vs bad teams 1:13:07 - Will SR win a game? Thoughts on 100

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos discuss Patch 14.14 balance changes, poro-sized Phreaks, pet champions, and the LCS returning from the mid-season break. Week 4 of the LCS RETURNS July 20th at 1pm PT/4PM ET with Dignitas taking on Team Liquid - don't miss it! See you next time, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, Shopify Roster Change, Immortals / Inero Discussion 4:48 - Rookies in the LCS and roster / player development 10:12 - Tomio Roster Swap discussion / League impact of team roster swaps 13:13 - Fan question: Team Liquid roster changes + Impact impact 21:58 - Patch discussion 41:45 - Fan question: Overall level of play 49:02 - Fan question: Revive one LCS team? 57:42 - Phreak discussion - Azael vs. Phreak 1:01:02 - Up and coming LCS challenger rookies? Srtty discussion and high expectations 1:03:12 - Things that work in Solo Queue vs. Things that work in Pro play 1:09:47 - Fan question: Character archetype that isn't in League you'd like to see? 1:16:33 - Upcoming LCS matchups - DIG vs. TL, IMT vs FLY

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos discuss their fourth of July breaks, soft inting, and punishments toxic players should face in League. Then the guys are joined by Sope May, the Product Lead for Swarm and ask him every question about the new game mode! Week 4 of the LCS will be back on July 20th at 1PM PT/4PM ET where DIG takes on TL, but there will still be episodes of The Dive next week. Thanks for tuning in, and catch you all next week! 0:00 - Intro, July 4th break recap, and Elden Ring 8:03 - Soft inting 13:29 - What is soft inting & League toxicity 24:51 - Red side/blue side advantage/punishments in League  38:45 - Quick break/Intro Sope May, Swarm Product Lead 39:44 - What were the goals with Swarm? 41:43 - Can you play Swarm solo? 43:37 - Was visual clutter a concern? 47:34 - How do you measure success with Swarm? 49:17 - Champ mechanics  50:15 - How long will beating the game take? 51:46 - Any tips or tricks? 54:16 - Champ breakdowns & character builds in Swarm 1:04:44 - What's next for the Dev Team?

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos give a quick recap of Week 3. Then, Riot Lexical from the Champions Team joins to talk shop about developing, designing, and playing champions. If you're looking for a deep dive on Aurora and insights on champion design and development, this episode is for you!The LCS will be back on July 20th but The Dive will have episodes before then. Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, FLY demolishes DIG, DIVE schedule lookahead 5:30 - SR is looking doomed 13:57 - 100 vs TL, Impact MasterClass 21:50 - League of ADCs 28:52 - Quick break, then intro Riot Lexical - Welcome Lexi! 30:01 - What was the main goal with Aurora? 31:20 - What's working now with Aurora that didn't in the past? 37:00 - Lexi's convo with Bwipo about Aurora 38:20 - Do Devs intentionally make champs OP upon release? 43:41 - Designing champs for Pro play vs average play 48:38 - Tips on playing Aurora generally/to get wins 53:13 - How do you decide a champ is going to be AP or AD? 58:28 - Aurora kit personality & who is she? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos recap Week 2, make their predictions for Week 3, and review Patch 14.13. They also discuss Impact's recent milestone (most wins in the LCS!), and debate what makes a player the GOAT. Week 3 of the Summer Split starts THIS THURSDAY at 1PM PT/4PM ET. Azael says DIG vs FLY is the most excited he's been for a game in a long time - you don't want to miss it! Thanks for watching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos break down Week 1, debate the causes and effects of burnout and Solo Queue's effectiveness, and pro player practice regimens. Stay tuned until the end to hear Meteos's break down of Aurora's kit reveal! Week 2 of the Summer Split starts THIS SATURDAY at 1PM PT/4PM ET. Thanks for watching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

LCS Commissioner Mark Zimmerman drops by the Dive to answer community questions and discuss the 2025 changes with Azael, Kobe, and Meteos. For more information on the 2025 updates, visit: https://lolesports.com/article/lol-esports-building-towards-a-brighter-future/bltc9412d7575d4625d Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & LCS changes 2:59 - Why are these changes happening? 6:02 - Why are these changes happening now? 9:06 - Why is it not a competition for all the slots? 11:54 - Who is leaving the LCS? 13:00 - League composition & tier 2 questions 18:33 - Player Protection 19:13 - Guest spot - what happens if they win big? / questions 22:34 - Franchising, protections, and performance clauses 25:13 - LatAm questions 27:30 - Is the LCS keeping its brand? 30:07 - How much change is too much change? 32:51 - Are we keeping live patch? 33:53 - CBLOL & LLA ecosystem discussion 38:47 - Cross conference plans? 40:12 - How long will next season's splits be? 43:53 - Fatigue and LCS history 47:20 - Broadcasting updates 50:47 - Regions and conferences: fandom, camaraderie, and obstacles 55:43 - What should fans be excited about? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive driven by Kia with Azael, Kobe, and Meteos. In this jam-packed episode, the crew will discuss MSI, changes to the league, the new patch and of course, power rankings going into the Summer Split! The LCS Summer split starts June 15th at 1pm PT/4pm ET with Best of Threes. Thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - LCS Summer Changes 9:42 - NACL Summer Changes 17:10 - MSI review of LCS teams 22:00 - Yeon & APA Improvements 25:55 - CBLoL practice approach 31:16 - Faker Hall of Legends 41:15 - Ssumday retirement 43:09 - Zuna passed 44:45 - Patch 14.11 57:04 - Roster changes + Power rankings 59:31 - #1 TL 1:03:49 - #2 C9 1:10:55 - #3 FLY 1:17:34 - #4 DIG 1:27:12 - #5 NRG 1:32:21 - #6 100T 1:37:08 - #7 & #8 SR & IMT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Kobe, Meteos, and - curveball - Commissioner MarkZ kick off the episode (Azael comes back later). They talk about LPL rumors, LCS rumors, and LCS viewership. Unfortunately, Mark couldn't speak to certain topics due to his insider knowledge. Then Azael, Kobe, and Meteos talk MSI with regional correspondents Aux, Drakos, and Emily! We will be recording episodes during MSI on May 5th and May 12th, so stay tuned and thanks for watching! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro, MarkZ subbing in for Azael, fearless draft 06:00 - LCS rumored to go to Bo3 09:17 - LCS viewership & new Mark Z video 15:26 - Episode breakdown, Welcome Aux to The Dive! 18:53 - Thoughts on Keria? 21:44 - T1 - “good deaths” and lane mechanics 26:30 - T1's drafts 29:33 - Expectations for T1? 31:28 - Thoughts on GenG? Will they be better than T1? 40:19 - How does GenG do with carry tops? 44:35 - Kiin & Lehends - strengths and weaknesses 47:50 - Drakos joins The Dive! 50:44 - Expectations for the LEC? Where's the LEC stock? 01:01:00 - Yike 01:03:30 - Define success for G2 at MSI 01:06:00 - Fnatic & Trymbi, Jun, and Noah 01:14:59 - Oscarinin 01:16:53 - Define success for Fnatic 01:19:49 - LPL Correspondent Emily 01:29:41 - Creme 01:31:27 - Is TES the ugly duckling of all LPL teams? 01:35:10 - Patch benefits for TES, draft issues, lane swap 01:40:49 - BLG, player breakdowns, and team fighting 01:48:13 - Azir? 01:53:39 - Define success for BLG & TES --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos talk about spicy off season rumors, LEC/LCK Finals, and the new MSI patch. They also answered your community questions from Kobe's tweet - thank you again for submitting, and keep 'em coming! Be sure to tune into next week's episode for a special preview of MSI. Thanks for listening! 0:00 - Intro & off season moves 7:11 - C9: Thanatos & Reapered *Thanatos was not confirmed when we recorded this episode! 11:41 - Azael's thumb injury 14:29 - LCK Finals 25:22 - LEC Finals & lane swaps 37:14 - Community Questions @rzykid - LEC without G2, or LCS without TL? 42:24 - @seanatonin - Positive sentiment for NA vs EU? 45:55 - @BeAFanPodcast - Commemorate APA solo kills? 46:39 - MSI Patch 52:12 - @petersbenton - How will MSI Patch affect NA Midlaners? 1:07:03 - @wangvscruz - Rather see Zven play or broadcast? 1:08:29 - Upcoming schedule for The Dive --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! This episode started off a little sour as Azael, Kobe, and Meteos each eat ate lemons (they all technically lost the bet). They discussed the ongoing VCS investigation, recapped finals, and celebrated the Dive Awards! They had some new awards to dish out this year, and some they didn't have winners for - namely the “who was the best commissioner” award… The Dive will be on break long with the LCS but there will be some episodes before MSI - stay tuned for more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & lemon bet 4:17 - VCS match fixing investigation 11:47 - Impact = GOAT 14:01 - NACL 18:39 - Finals Recap 30:04 - DIVE AWARDS! 31:20 - Glow Up Award 32:57 - Didn't get what you paid for Award 33:59 - Play of the Split 35:49 - Game of the Split 39:04 - Rookie of the Split 43:44 - Best out of game performance 46:51 - Best trash talker 49:58 - Most underrated player 52:19 - Most overrated player 54:25 - ELO Hell Award 57:28 - Pro most deserving of an award Award 58:31 - Timeless Top lane/Most likely to be playing when they're 80 1:01:19 - Betrayal of the Split 1:02:32 - Better host than Mark Award 1:03:04 - Commissioner of the Year 1:03:48 - Focus up Award --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos recap the latest rounds of playoffs, Kia Top 6 MVP, player of the series, and make their predictions for finals. They also discuss what it takes to be at the top, the importance of team dynamics, and best/worst Scrim strategies. Also, Kobe doesn't know who Lionel Messi is (he knows his name, but wouldn't recognize his face). Is that crazy? Or is it actually impressive, in this day and age? Anyways, FINALS are THIS WEEKEND - Cloud9 takes on Team Liquid Honda in the Lower Bracket Finals on Saturday, March 30th at 1:00PM PT/4:00PM ET, and the winner faces FlyQuest on Sunday, March 31st at 1:00PM PT/4:00PM ET. Who will take it all? Who will be going to MSI? Thanks for watching, and tune in for next week's episode for the DIVE AWARDS! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, Riot MMO delay 7:32 - IMT coach gets fired 14:11 - Kia top 6 MVP, last episode of Pros, and teammate relationships 28:47 - TL vs C9: player & team breakdowns, and what it takes to be the best 41:18 - Team dynamics & what it takes to be the best 43:20 - Scrim strategies & how to prep for games 47:15 - FLY vs C9 recap 49:10 - TL vs C9 prediction 54:42 - Events, games, and scheduling for this weekend 58:20 - Who goes to MSI? Hype for FLY has never been higher 1:04:50 - Player of the Series 1:07:16 - Kobe doesn't know who Messi is… 1:09:18 - Teams aren't defined by most recent performance 1:10:23 - Upper bracket vs Lower bracket win rates --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos recap round 1 of playoffs, break down Skarner and his updates, discuss their predictions for the upper and lower brackets, and debate who can win the LCS title. And don't worry, we didn't forget: Kobe might have to eat a lemon depending on how things shake out. (We hold each other accountable here on The Dive.) P.S. APA might be the best trash talker in all of sports. Playoffs continue THIS WEEK as TL takes on 100 in the lower bracket on Friday, March 22nd at 1PM PT / 4PM ET, and C9 battles FLY on Saturday, March 23rd at 1PM PT / 4PM ET. Thanks for watching, and tune in for next week's episode! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Skarner 8:11 - Playoffs recap 9:44 - C9 vs 100 14:17 - 100 vs NRG 18:35 - Baron steal 20:56 - NRG - disappointing and unfortunate run 26:13 - Contractz baron steal & coach cams 27:38 - Upper Bracket - FLY vs TL, APA's trashtalk, and Massu's story 36:20 - Is Yeon is the best player on TL? 37:34 - TL vs DIG 41:10 - Lower Bracket: 100 vs TL 52:41 - Impact is great, but not “the guy” 55:58 - Lower Bracket - more recap & predictions 57:52 - Upper Bracket - more recap & predictions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message