Hotline League

By Travis Gafford

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Call in show about League of Legends Esports hosted by Travis Gafford and Cubbyxx, featuring guests from all across the LCS.

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Hotline League episodes:

04.23.2024
LCS's BIGGEST WINS, Spring Split learnings, Summer changes feat. Commish MarkZ | Hotline League 316
00:00:00 Intro 00:21:28 EzraSmiles's take: LCS should push more content during the break weeks to get through the lack of games 00:30:33 Rico Suave asks Mark about the plan to increase NA viewership and young viewers 00:53:21 Azikiel asks what Mark's take...
04.16.2024
Why TIER 2 is the FUTURE of LCS! C9 changes feat. Steve Kangas and Kelsey Moser | Hotline League 315
00:00:00 Intro 00:13:47 Davis's take: bring back Scouting Grounds as a content event 00:43:39 BreakingDreams is concerned for C9 due to lack of coaching staff support 01:01:03 Tzvi's take: colleges need to invest in lolesports through high school-focused roadshow 01:21:38 Braedan's take: C9...
04.09.2024
COREJJ on Team Liquid's AGGRESSIVE style! Is CRITICIZING your own team EVER OK? | Hotline League 314
00:00:00 Intro 00:18:15 Lord Audie asks CoreJJ about TL's growth since 2023 00:30:40 wombatbaby's take: FLY and TL makes sense because they're the only teams that have Challengers rosters 00:45:27 tbone's take: while Thanatos is a good pickup for C9, it won't...
04.04.2024
TL TAKES SPRING FINALS! C9 missing MSI, Impact the GOAT?! feat. Emily Rand | Hotline League 313
00:00:00 Intro 00:21:59 lymyion's take: TL is simultaneously the worst team to win the LCS and also the best team we've ever sent international. 00:40:33 David's take: the LCS Final should never be in the Riot Games Arena ever again 00:56:27 vash's...
03.26.2024
FINALS, FINALLY! Does C9 NEED a rookie? Is 100T just LUCKY? feat. Bwipo | Hotline League 312
00:00:00 Intro 00:16:18 Rico Suave's take: there should be definitive leaders in a team to help shape identity 00:28:09 eBraum's take: as a C9 fan, C9 is going to get swept by TL, TL will win over FLY 00:36:10 Bwipo's hot take:...
03.19.2024
Would ROSTER CHANGES make NRG WORSE? Is BERSERKER a C9 LIABILITY? feat. Zven | Hotline League 311
00:00:00 Intro 00:16:44 rawnblade's take: NRG will get worse with roster changes, not better 00:30:05 LestForce's take: the LCS is trying too hard to make trash talk a thing 00:44:20 Zven wants to talk about IMT's branding 00:49:30 GreenCervidae's take: LCS needs more...
03.12.2024
SPICIEST PRE-PLAYOFFS TAKES! + TL roster drama feat. PapaSmithy and Andy | Hotline League 310
00:00:00 Intro - Playoffs incoming, a sprinkle of drama 00:20:30 Gambirino's take: shifting from a live patch to a fixed patch for Playoffs will test the teams 00:37:40 icebreaker's take: from a product/hype perspective, 100T is the best team to send to...
03.05.2024
WHY LCS should DROP SPLITS! BEST ADC in NA?! feat. Inero and Kelsey Moser | Hotline League 309
Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:24:53 Scatter Catt's take: the LCS should stop doing separate seasonal splits altogether 00:37:10 Miyaour's take: the three-week break could've been used better 00:52:30 mikey's take: bvoy has consistently been the best ADC in the...
02.20.2024
Can LCS teams INNOVATE on LIVE PATCH? feat. 100T Goldenglue, Spookz + Joseph | Hotline League 308
00:00:00 Intro - triple-guest episode 00:21:50 ezra's take: 100T's success proves how important coaching staff is 00:35:40 Mastergen1's take: there's a lack of innovation on the live patch 00:49:55 Tim wonders about Sniper's skills outside his comfort zone 00:58:46 waka asks 100T how they...
02.13.2024
Revenge's FAREWELL to LCS and HONEST player perspectives feat. Raz | Hotline League 307
00:00:00 Intro 00:25:53 Stevenator's take: for the first time in his career, Blaber is not a top 3 jungler in LCS 00:40:18 Gambirino's take: Quid has made a strong case to be rookie of the split if eligible 00:54:03 dctheking asks Revenge for...
02.06.2024
Who's to BLAME on C9? Are Bo3s WORTH? feat. Spawn and Yeon | Hotline League 306
00:00:00 Intro 00:10:55 Cubby asks Spawn and Yeon about their reunion 00:15:50 Travis asks Spawn about external factors he's noticed 00:22:00 gengariffith's take: people should blame coaches over players for lack of direction on C9 00:38:35 Muzvein's take: Eyla is finally in a position...
01.30.2024
Why the PROS show is AMAZING! Should LCS teams run TRYOUTS? feat. KangasCasts | Hotline League 305
00:00:00 Intro - LCS and TGI updates 00:15:55 treethan's take: we should do team tryouts in NA like they do in KR 00:30:40 play's take: team owners should be livid about Riot's broadcast shortcomings 00:57:09 franz's take: if TL doesn't start picking up...
01.23.2024
LCS SPRING during ESPORTS WINTER! LIVE PATCH, format, and more! feat. Palafox | Hotline League 304
00:00:00 Intro 00:07:45 Cubby and Palafox chat about Palafox's growth as an NA mid laner and 2024 mentality 00:21:50 Bluejay's take: with LCS being on live patch, innovation should be rewarded 00:32:58 bearusAurelius wants to talk about APA's tweet and wonders if...
01.16.2024
Can LCS HYPE surpass LEC hype levels?! HALL OF LEGENDS + more feat. MARKZ | Hotline League 303
00:00:00 Intro 00:15:04 Franz asks Mark how LCS can match energy of LEC games ie. KC vs. MAD 00:30:30 Farmerginge wants to discuss having pro play take place on the live patch 00:39:50 murderino's take: no NA player should qualify for the...
01.09.2024
LCS 2024 CHANGES? Does JENSEN have something to PROVE?! feat. Svenskeren | Hotline League 302
00:00:00 Intro 00:16:20 Tom's take: With the LCS down to 8 slots + a shorter schedule, early wins matter more 00:28:54 Bluejay's take: this is Jensen's biggest "proving" season since his debut 00:43:03 Cloud asks about svenskeren's coaching experience 00:53:45 Alienware break! 00:57:40 treethan's...
12.19.2023
NRG's Rise, Changing Game Days, High-Power Players and More: 2023 in Review | Hotline League 301
00:00:00 Intro 00:08:22 farmerginge wants to talk about worrying viewership numbers going into 2024 00:20:20 manny is excited to see LCS come back to the weekends and hopes for a bo3 format 00:32:50 mogul's take: props to NRG for exceeding expectations as...
12.13.2023
From CO-HOST to COMMISSIONER: MarkZ leads the LCS into 2024! What's next? | Hotline League 300
00:00:00 Intro 00:16:33 outsane asks Mark why he's the man for the job 00:31:31 fearfactor's take: better comms are necessary for the LCS to improve 00:39:12 farmerginge asks Mark what viewers should keep in mind while they wait for implementation 00:50:22 Avajou asks...
12.05.2023
The BIGGEST moves and HOTTEST takes of the off-season with Croissant and Cubby | NOT-line League
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11.21.2023
TL STEVE'S TAKES on a SMALLER LEAGUE and LCS ACADEMY! Strongest team EVER? | Hotline League 299
Check out Alienware's deals: http://alienware.com/travis https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/deals/pc-gaming-deals Help protect 30% of the ocean by 2030: https://bit.ly/3ucafsV Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:20:25 chief's take: the grassroots part of LCS is what made it great 00:33:45 TL Steve calls in to talk 8...
11.13.2023
BANGER SEMIS, MOST DOMINANT FINALS EVER?! Playstyles, Patches and more | Hotline League 298
00:00:00 Intro 00:30:45 mr.bojangles' take: It's exciting that Shopify Rebellion is pulling talent from the NACL 00:43:16 leo's take: this is going to be the most one-sided Finals in Worlds history 00:52:52 Alienware break! HUGE DEALS! 00:55:50 bearus' take: WBG has the play...
11.07.2023
BIG OFFSEASON RUMORS! Why NA and EU should compete against each other + more! | Hotline League 297
00:00:00 Intro - Welcome Jonathon! Travis reviews BlizzCon 2023, NRG's Worlds experience 00:13:42 Sentiment towards NA on international stage 00:24:30 Jonathon on NRG situation 00:33:10 Offseason trends and narratives 01:04:20 Alienware break! 01:07:40 farmerginge's take: NA roster building is the 'fat loss pill' of the...
11.01.2023
NRG's Worlds climb-- how far will they go!? G2's scrims vs stage games + more! | Hotline League 296
00:00:00 Intro - Worlds updates, G2 Mark costume 00:27:40 dctheking's take: people are exaggerating the issues with Swiss 00:43:03 t-bone's take: NRG got the best possible matchup for Quarters 00:56:10 Alienware break! 00:58:50 yami's take: G2 posting scrims results was wildly disrespectful 01:19:45 KERNEL PANIC's...
10.19.2023
CaptainFlowers's INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH for NA! Is G2 the DARK HORSE of the West?! | HLL 295
00:00:00 Intro 00:07:20 Play-Ins updates 00:26:40 Captain Flowers joins HLL to talk NA at Worlds 00:36:21 Justin's take: C9 is NA's worst team at Worlds 00:46:24 franz's take: G2 will make semifinals and should be a lesson to other orgs to invest in players 00:58:40...
10.10.2023
What does GRIND and GLORY mean to NA? Prince leaves FLY, Worlds speculation and more | HLL 294
00:00:00 Intro 00:23:00 reassure's take: keep supporting NA! 00:32:08 Xcelsior's take: The bracket did not select the 4th best team in the LCS to play for Worlds. GG's collapse was basically the worst in history of the LCS 00:43:43 Sammic's take: with Prince...
09.29.2023
TSM's departure, LEC salary caps, and... NEWJEANS?! Getting ready for Worlds and more! | HLL 293
00:00:00 Intro 00:12:38 Talking about TSM 00:30:15 josh's take: salary caps are horrible 00:51:50 nickelodeon's take: with TSM/CLG gone it's time for new teams to build legacies 01:01:44 numiii talks NewJeans 01:13:50 Outro
09.19.2023
WHAT'S UP with LCS GAMECHANGERS? WHO is the BEST NA TEAM at WORLDS? feat. Astrocats Avril | HLL 292
00:00:00 Intro 00:12:40 rudy asks Avril about her collegiate experience 00:22:22 max's take: Gamechangers feels like a very underdeveloped event 00:45:01 rexFC asks: what can Riot do to get more diversity in the LCS? 00:58:28 On Representation 01:07:00 Worlds Format announcement 01:09:20 Alienware! 01:12:15 fez's take: this...
09.12.2023
VIEWER BURNOUT, an HONEST look at LCS History, Gamechangers and more! | Hotline League 291
00:00:00 Intro - news and Reddit thread on improving the LCS 00:48:04 KAPPY's take: Riot should implement a rule that players can only switch major regions every two years 00:57:28 spencer's take: viewer burnout could be alleviated with more focus on entertainment 01:14:20...
09.06.2023
TOAST'S TAKE on the SOUL OF ESPORTS! What REALLY drives viewership? feat. Emily Rand | HLL 290
00:11:47 Iron thinks Toast should help IMT 00:23:50 yami wants to talk creators and NACL 00:42:50 dez's take: the overpolishing of esports has killed a lot of the scene 01:01:45 Alienware break 01:08:00 Emily Rand joins HLL 01:16:10 chadcyberdemon asks about transition from journalism...
08.29.2023
LCS LONGEVITY! Can NA keep up?! Team owners' takes, Riot press conference and more | HLL 289
00:00:00 Intro 00:18:27 Talocy's take: NA LoL needs to change its team practice standards to become competitive internationally 00:30:30 alexbad's take: Riot needs to take their PR much more seriously 00:59:00 Alienware break! 01:01:47 Shorn's take: LCS is fine if longevity is the goal 01:18:50...
08.23.2023
NRG VICTORY LAP! The value of ENVIRONMENT over SUPERSTARS feat. NRG Palafox and Croissant | HLL 288
00:00:00 Intro 00:24:26 tuft DEMANDS an apology from Travis and Mark 00:35:00 lazerfruit's take: Palafox is best mid NA and NRG has the best chance of upsetting at Worlds 01:02:08 Dhokla asks Palafox what was going through his head at 24 mins in...
08.15.2023
UNSUNG HEROES vs. FRAUDS of Summer Split?! The state of NA vs. EU in 2023!? feat. Treatz | HLL 287
00:00:00 Intro 00:20:40 good guy tim has been impressed with FBI 00:33:00 mikey asks treatz if it's fair for costreamers to dump on LCS level of play 00:44:20 Alienware break! 00:47:20 King of Vocal Fry's take: TL series proved Unforgiven was so overrated and...
08.08.2023
100T's Roster Struggles; NRG GREATER than they appear?! DIG to the TOP!? feat. Spica | HLL 286
00:00:00 Intro 00:19:52 Munchkin predicts: DIG will beat GG, TL will beat EG, DIG will beat TL 00:35:45 Bluejay's take: Bugi, Insanity and Chime should be treated as valuable free agents 00:45:30 Alienware break! 00:49:26 MagiMick's take: 100T hasn't been able to put together...
08.01.2023
Why EG is NOT a one-trick team! Is Contractz a TOP 3 JUNGLER? Playoffs predictions + more! | HLL 285
00:00:00 Intro - Barbenheimer, LCS news and All-Pro voting 00:35:51 Jae shouts out Wildturtle for his longevity and impact 00:44:30 Zemelci's take: EG isn't just an OTP team and Revenge proved it 01:00:00 Alienware break 01:02:55 Cpt Turtleman returns to predict that C9 will...
07.25.2023
Who is the BEST NA TRIO?? Which team should be KICKED out of the LCS? feat. Cubby | HLL 284
00:00:00 Intro 00:26:24 warpenguin's take: IMT should be KICKED out of the LCS 00:42:50 aggro's take: River will rob Blaber of MVP this split 00:58:50 Alienware break 01:00:50 Kon's take: we should wait til the split's over to critique viewership count 01:17:55 jnt50's take: NA...
07.17.2023
Could 100T MISS Playoffs?! How can LCS players achieve career longevity? Blaber the GOAT? | HLL 283
00:00:00 Intro 00:13:30 SydeB's take: NA's 4th seed will soundly beat EU's 4th seed for the Worlds spot this year 00:26:55 Mauricio's take: 100T is gonna finish 9th and miss Playoffs 00:46:00 Vall3y's take: FLY will bounce back 00:53:05 Alienware break! 00:55:55 Henry's take:...
07.11.2023
Why NA will NEVER win internationally!? Can TSM rally to top 4?! feat. Cubby + Boostio | HLL 282
00:00:00 Intro 00:11:50 Rob predicts FLY is going to finish 9th 00:29:20 zemelci's take: NA talent success this season proves that NA talent exists 00:46:00 Alienware break 00:48:20 boostio's take: NA will never win on international stage due to lack of work ethic 01:11:50 kayokio's...
07.04.2023
Is SUMMER MVP a two-man race? Can DIG go to Worlds?! Why RIOT wouldn't KILL the LCS | HLL 281
00:00:00 Intro 00:19:40 bluejay was satisfied to see TSM lose 3 games in a row after removing Insanity 00:34:33 yami's take: unfortunate that riot chose now to kill their own game 00:59:12 kon's take: Rich and Jojo should be leading the MVP race...
06.27.2023
EG on the RISE while FLY falls short?! Your SPICIEST SUMMER SPLIT takes feat. Cubby | HLL 280
00:00:00 Intro 00:18:45 Zemelci's take: TSM subbing out Insanity would be the perfect example of why the league is better without them 00:34:48 treethan's take: EG is revitalizing NA talent development 01:10:40 Alienware BLACK FRIDAY IN JULY DEAL! 01:13:20 rawnblade's take: LCS has a...
06.20.2023
FIRST WEEK OF SUMMER! What's up with FLY? Will C9 fall off? The BEST of TSM?! | HLL 279
00:00:00 Intro 00:13:28 wafflefoot's take: Week 1 proved TL did well to keep their roster 00:25:40 Megan's take: FLY is 0-3 because no Winsome buff 00:34:50 River's take: people should care about the Reddit protests 00:53:43 warpenguin's take: TSM should keep Insanity in, he's...
06.13.2023
SUMMER IS BACK! Who's YOUR LCS MVP prediction? WALKOUT resolution and more! | HLL 278
00:00:00 Intro 00:21:00 ev500's take: Riot won the walkout, it was all just PR anyway 00:37:00 Michael's take: TL is winning the Summer Split and Pyosik is getting All-Pro 00:51:00 Alienware break and unboxing! 00:54:02 kath's take: LCS should absorb LatAm to expand talent...
06.06.2023
Has the WALKOUT been SUCCESSFUL? Is there an END in sight?! WILL SUMMER SPLIT GO ON? | HLL 277
00:00:00 Intro00:24:33 RogersGalaxy's take: LCSPA Phil needs to be fired00:41:43 Ika's take: Phil's asks were poorly communicated and not reasonable01:09:05 Zemelci's take: it would be in the self interest of LEC players to walkout in solidarity with the LCS because...
05.30.2023
LCS PLAYER WALKOUT! What are the DEMANDS and BEST OUTCOME feat. Phillip Aram and Kelby May | HLL 276
00:00:00 Intro 00:24:50 artichoke's take: LCSPA is being unreasonable with their demands 00:43:20 halfzippedjacket's take: it's the viewers' responsibility to boycott the LCS product too 00:52:45 Kelby May joins HLL to weigh in on sponsors' POV 01:01:20 sakowitz's take: someone at Riot is making...
05.25.2023
NACL's DRASTIC changes! Does NA REALLY value native talent?! feat. Vulcan | HLL 275
00:00:00 Intro - Vulcan's updates, NACL discussion 00:37:20 TSM discussion 00:48:30 gordo's take: Riot needs to restrict imports 01:04:20 knightsz predicts Vulcan gets a title on FLY 01:11:30 micspam asks Vulcan what he'd say to disappointed LCS fans 01:24:06 brakthir asks why legacy NA fans...
05.16.2023
NA at MSI! Did MSI format succeed? NACL implications for the LCS and more | HLL 274
00:00:00 Intro - NACL, MSI format, and more 00:30:05 tomato's take: teams that choose not to support NACL should lose an import slot 00:46:00 Alienware break 00:47:45 Cubby calls in to talk NACL 01:11:35 Luctus's take: the people that voted on NACL decision should...
05.09.2023
The NEW Western Narrative! Is 2023 Finally Our Year? feat. DonJake | HLL 273
00:00:00 Intro 00:19:20 laserfruit's rant on EU sentiment towards NA 00:33:07 kimmer's take: GG is going to run it back to LCS Summer Finals after MSI exp gain 00:41:45 Alienware break 00:43:00 Monjhall addresses reddit concerns around bracket 00:59:53 Gabe's take: C9 and G2 have...
05.05.2023
Is GG making Semifinals?! Are minor regions set up for international success? feat. Drakos | HLL 272
00:00:00 Intro 00:33:35 treethan's take: GG losing the way they did to BLG was great, they will still make it to semifinals 00:43:15 OnePlus break! 00:46:30 Zemelci's take: LOUD should be the favorite to make it out of Group B, but lose to...
04.25.2023
Import rule rumor: is it GOOD or BAD? Should LCS players jump ship to LEC?! feat. Cubby | HLL 271
00:00:00 Intro 00:26:52 Nicole's take: Instead of required challenger teams, teams should be encouraged to run 7-9 man rosters 00:47:36 Bluejay's take: Needham's take on the showtimes shows how disconnected he is 00:59:50 raimi's take: if three-import rumor is real, it's a...
04.18.2023
Can CLOUD 9 bring home an MSI trophy?! TSM isn't going anywhere! | HLL 270
00:00:00 Intro 00:20:30 fox's take: LEC format isn't sustainable for LCS 00:29:02 silyas's take: TSM isn't going anywhere 00:39:55 TomShoe on the Berserker 3 imports leak: Riot should scrap the import rule 00:52:40 Alienware break! 00:54:46 david's take: we should give up on caring...
04.12.2023
MSI Incoming! Is NA ready?! LCS Commissioner departs! Blaber the NA GOAT!? feat. C9 Fudge | HLL 269
00:00:00 Intro - LCS dead? Empty stage? What REALLY happened at Finals 00:24:20 Dean's take: C9 will be the best western team at MSI, positional coaches good 00:39:32 Matt's take: Blaber will end his career as the undisputed NA GOAT someday 00:53:18 dixiecup...
04.04.2023
A Chapter of LCS History Closes; What Happens Next? feat. Raz, TL Steve, Emily Rand | HLL 268
00:00:00 Intro 00:20:29 Zareken's take: let the old orgs die 00:35:27 ATS Tilted's take: only creators can save esports 00:51:35 TL STEVE joins HLL to talk business 01:13:05 Alienware break 01:15:33 Sentry1117's take: it's time for an apology to Bigby (last week's EG take) 01:29:01 Mapusaurus's...

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Hotline League episodes:

LCS's BIGGEST WINS, Spring Split learnings, Summer changes feat. Commish MarkZ | Hotline League 316

Why TIER 2 is the FUTURE of LCS! C9 changes feat. Steve Kangas and Kelsey Moser | Hotline League 315

COREJJ on Team Liquid's AGGRESSIVE style! Is CRITICIZING your own team EVER OK? | Hotline League 314

TL TAKES SPRING FINALS! C9 missing MSI, Impact the GOAT?! feat. Emily Rand | Hotline League 313

FINALS, FINALLY! Does C9 NEED a rookie? Is 100T just LUCKY? feat. Bwipo | Hotline League 312

Would ROSTER CHANGES make NRG WORSE? Is BERSERKER a C9 LIABILITY? feat. Zven | Hotline League 311

SPICIEST PRE-PLAYOFFS TAKES! + TL roster drama feat. PapaSmithy and Andy | Hotline League 310

WHY LCS should DROP SPLITS! BEST ADC in NA?! feat. Inero and Kelsey Moser | Hotline League 309

Can LCS teams INNOVATE on LIVE PATCH? feat. 100T Goldenglue, Spookz + Joseph | Hotline League 308

Revenge's FAREWELL to LCS and HONEST player perspectives feat. Raz | Hotline League 307

Who's to BLAME on C9? Are Bo3s WORTH? feat. Spawn and Yeon | Hotline League 306

Why the PROS show is AMAZING! Should LCS teams run TRYOUTS? feat. KangasCasts | Hotline League 305

LCS SPRING during ESPORTS WINTER! LIVE PATCH, format, and more! feat. Palafox | Hotline League 304

Can LCS HYPE surpass LEC hype levels?! HALL OF LEGENDS + more feat. MARKZ | Hotline League 303

LCS 2024 CHANGES? Does JENSEN have something to PROVE?! feat. Svenskeren | Hotline League 302

NRG's Rise, Changing Game Days, High-Power Players and More: 2023 in Review | Hotline League 301

From CO-HOST to COMMISSIONER: MarkZ leads the LCS into 2024! What's next? | Hotline League 300

The BIGGEST moves and HOTTEST takes of the off-season with Croissant and Cubby | NOT-line League

TL STEVE'S TAKES on a SMALLER LEAGUE and LCS ACADEMY! Strongest team EVER? | Hotline League 299

BANGER SEMIS, MOST DOMINANT FINALS EVER?! Playstyles, Patches and more | Hotline League 298

BIG OFFSEASON RUMORS! Why NA and EU should compete against each other + more! | Hotline League 297

NRG's Worlds climb-- how far will they go!? G2's scrims vs stage games + more! | Hotline League 296

CaptainFlowers's INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH for NA! Is G2 the DARK HORSE of the West?! | HLL 295

What does GRIND and GLORY mean to NA? Prince leaves FLY, Worlds speculation and more | HLL 294

TSM's departure, LEC salary caps, and... NEWJEANS?! Getting ready for Worlds and more! | HLL 293

WHAT'S UP with LCS GAMECHANGERS? WHO is the BEST NA TEAM at WORLDS? feat. Astrocats Avril | HLL 292

VIEWER BURNOUT, an HONEST look at LCS History, Gamechangers and more! | Hotline League 291

TOAST'S TAKE on the SOUL OF ESPORTS! What REALLY drives viewership? feat. Emily Rand | HLL 290

LCS LONGEVITY! Can NA keep up?! Team owners' takes, Riot press conference and more | HLL 289

NRG VICTORY LAP! The value of ENVIRONMENT over SUPERSTARS feat. NRG Palafox and Croissant | HLL 288

UNSUNG HEROES vs. FRAUDS of Summer Split?! The state of NA vs. EU in 2023!? feat. Treatz | HLL 287

100T's Roster Struggles; NRG GREATER than they appear?! DIG to the TOP!? feat. Spica | HLL 286

Why EG is NOT a one-trick team! Is Contractz a TOP 3 JUNGLER? Playoffs predictions + more! | HLL 285

Who is the BEST NA TRIO?? Which team should be KICKED out of the LCS? feat. Cubby | HLL 284

Could 100T MISS Playoffs?! How can LCS players achieve career longevity? Blaber the GOAT? | HLL 283

Why NA will NEVER win internationally!? Can TSM rally to top 4?! feat. Cubby + Boostio | HLL 282

Is SUMMER MVP a two-man race? Can DIG go to Worlds?! Why RIOT wouldn't KILL the LCS | HLL 281

EG on the RISE while FLY falls short?! Your SPICIEST SUMMER SPLIT takes feat. Cubby | HLL 280

FIRST WEEK OF SUMMER! What's up with FLY? Will C9 fall off? The BEST of TSM?! | HLL 279

SUMMER IS BACK! Who's YOUR LCS MVP prediction? WALKOUT resolution and more! | HLL 278

Has the WALKOUT been SUCCESSFUL? Is there an END in sight?! WILL SUMMER SPLIT GO ON? | HLL 277

LCS PLAYER WALKOUT! What are the DEMANDS and BEST OUTCOME feat. Phillip Aram and Kelby May | HLL 276

NACL's DRASTIC changes! Does NA REALLY value native talent?! feat. Vulcan | HLL 275

NA at MSI! Did MSI format succeed? NACL implications for the LCS and more | HLL 274

The NEW Western Narrative! Is 2023 Finally Our Year? feat. DonJake | HLL 273

Is GG making Semifinals?! Are minor regions set up for international success? feat. Drakos | HLL 272

Import rule rumor: is it GOOD or BAD? Should LCS players jump ship to LEC?! feat. Cubby | HLL 271

Can CLOUD 9 bring home an MSI trophy?! TSM isn't going anywhere! | HLL 270

MSI Incoming! Is NA ready?! LCS Commissioner departs! Blaber the NA GOAT!? feat. C9 Fudge | HLL 269

A Chapter of LCS History Closes; What Happens Next? feat. Raz, TL Steve, Emily Rand | HLL 268