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Push The Point: Overwatch League Storylines and News episodes
- #79: Watchpoint Radio Reunion w/ Jaa & BlazzinBobThis week we're joined by the BlazzinBob and Jaa to celebrate 4 years of Overwatch, we catch up with the guys about how they've been spending the last couple of months and what projects they have going on currently. From there, we look back on our journeys with Overwatch and how the game has influenced our podcasting careers. Then, we look back on our favorite memories and more from our time covering Overwatch, and give our speculations on what we hope changes with Overwatch 2's release.
Episode URL: http://mtb.gg/2fz
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoJarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusBob Schisslertwitter.com/Blazzin_BobThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 16 min - #78: Overwatch League Midseason BreakWe're joined by BlazzinBob to talk about the bevy of mid-season pickups from around the league. We begin with a rush of moves from the Washington Justice as they complete their transition to a full Korean roster. We look at the releases of Ellivote and JohnGalt, and discuss their careers with the team as well as their future prospects. We also discuss Hangzhou Spark's signing of Pajion to an Assitant Coach role as well as Numlocked transferring from a coach to a player position with the Toronto Defiant. We also speculate on Haksal's new role on the New York Excelsior, and bid farewell to ZachaREE as he leaves Overwatch League to pursue a career in Valorant.
Episode URL: http://mtb.gg/2g4
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord42 min - #77: Runaway vs Lunatic Hai Showmatch (2020)With Overwatch League on break for the next couple of weeks, we're covering this week's news and some awesome outside-OWL competition. We begin with a recap of this week's news, including the cancellation of Blizzcon. We discuss what the convention's cancellation means for Blizzard and its games in the coming year and talk about how this could affect Overwatch 2's launch cycle. We move on to the LA Valiant picking up Unter as a coach, and Sideshow's recent signing by the Florida Mayhem. We discuss the meme matchup between the commentator and star dps Yaki, and talk about the Mayhem's excellent social media presence of late.Then, we move on to our coverage of the Runaway vs Lunatic Hai showmatch. We give our brief thoughts on the showmatch between team Twilight and Team Tobi and point out some excellent performances from the featured Korean Contenders players. There's a ton to break down between the matchup format (no 2/2/2 lock and a unique pick ban system) and performances from some of the most beloved players in Korean Overwatch. We look at what lessons OWL can learn from the well received event, and celebration of Overwatch's competitive history. Lastly, we give a quick recap of the Contenders China playoff picture and give our predictions on the expected results.
Episode URL: http://mtb.gg/2fk
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord49 min - #76: Overwatch League May Melee (2020)We begin with a roundup of some recent signings as the Toronto Defiant, Vancouver Titans, and Boston Uprising all pick up promising Contenders players. We discuss the roles that each new player will be filling, as well as their immediate impact in the May Melee tourney. Then, there's action with the Washington Justice as the let go of GM Bawlynn and Assistant Coach Bani in a rather cold fashion that frustated many in the OWL community. We discuss possible reasons for the exit, the state of the Justice, and career prospects for both staff members. We also look at what may be coming for future Justice rosters as the team promotes Pre to GM and signs Jjanu to a long term contract.Next, we break down all 36 hours of the May Melee tournament. We go through each bracket, highlighting key moments, notable player performances, and best matchups for reviewing. We spend time specifically discussing incredible runs from the Florida Mayhem and Shanghai Dragons, 2 teams who we've seen completely transform since their struggles in Season 1. We also break down both of the finals matches as the Shock retain first place and the Dragons put on an incredible 4 map comeback vs the Seoul Dynasty.Lastly, we break down some news regarding the next couple of weeks for the League, as OWL takes a 2 week break. We look at the announcement for the June tournament, as well as some awesome non-league competition, including Contenders finals broadcast on the OWL Youtube channel and the coming showmatch between Lunatic Hai and Runaway.
Episode URL: http://mtb.gg/2fc
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 17 min - #75: Overwatch League Week 15 (2020) w/ Howleir & Aluramore!This week, we're joined by our first repeat guests, Howleir and Aluramore of the COWL Fans podcast! We catch up on their year in podcasting, how the pandemic has affected their show, and what it's like to be a Florida Mayhem fan from 2018 to now. We then launch into a heavy slate of news as the league publishes new rules regarding player signings and playing locations due to COVID. These rules paved the way for some huge signings this week including JJanu and Stitch joining the Washington Justice on 14 day contracts. We also look at the recent movement on the Hangzhou Spark, as DPS player Bazzi retires and the team looks to bring in Champion Shock DPS Architect. Lastly, we cover the Shock's other huge move, the signing of former Titans' flex support and support role star Twilight.Next, we recap the Week 15 Overwatch League games, as standings finalize for the May Melee tournament. We discuss the frustrating inconsistency of the Seoul Dynasty, the suddenly strong Houston Outlaws, and the Boston Uprising's huge upset win over the LA Gladiators. We look at each game from this week's schedule and recap our favorite moments, player performances, and more.Lastly, we give our intial predictions for the May Melee tournaments as brackets begin to finalize. We give a rough prediction for the NA tournament as seating is dependent on a qualifier match between the Titans and the Defiant. Then, we break down the first round of matchups in the Asian division, making our predictions for the winning team.
Episode URL: http://mtb.gg/2f6
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 27 min - #74: Overwatch League Week 14 (2020)We begin this week with a complete breakdown of the current state of the Vancouver Titans. We cover the former Runaway roster's exit from the organization, and discuss the Aquelini group's stated reasons for the split. We go on to preview the team's new roster made up entirely of Contenders talent, and highlight the individual members' personal histories in the Overwatch scene. Next, we cover the recent retirement announcements of Washington Justice DPS players Corey and Stratus, and Paris Eternal Flex Support Greyy. We cover the players' reasons for leaving the game, and what fans can expect from them next.Next, we recap each of this week's games, highlighting our favorite matchups, performances, and more. We discuss a recent quote from Reinforce about the validity of upsets in the Overwatch League, and talk about London's re-entrance into League play. We also discuss the most fun matchups of the week, including close games between the Eternal and the Gladiators, Fusion and Fuel, and Defiant and the Shock. We look at the recent rise of the Dallas Fuel, and discuss whether or not the team has truly arrived as a top tier squad. We also look back at the debut performances from the new Titans squad, point out notable player performances, and determine where the new team is likely to sit in OWL standings.Lastly, we preview the coming week of games, as a new hero pool bans Tracer, Mei, Orisa, and Moira. With Mei and Orisa gone, we speculate on the presence of dive comps in the coming week and discuss which teams are likely to thrive in the more aggressive meta. Afterwards, we preview the coming week's games, and highlight which matchups and stories we're most excited to watch.
Episode URL: http://mtb.gg/2f1
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 15 min - #73: Overwatch League Week 13 (2020)It's a busy week in the Overwatch League with tons of news to cover, a week of games to recap, and some pretty big announcements on the horizon! We start with a breakdown of this week's news, including some recent player movement with the Toronto Defiant and the Paris Eternal, and a new streamer signing from the Florida Mayhem. We also cover the new Lonestar Showdown series between the Dallas Fuel and the Houston Outlaws and cover a pretty awesome interaction between pop star Halsey and LA Valiant offtank McGravy.Next we cover this week's games as strong teams falter in the eastern region and others gain steam in the west. We talk about the Seoul Dynasty's continued struggle outside of double shield comps, and the Shanghai Dragons' near dominance of the region. We also talk about the balance of power in NA, as Paris Eternal and Philadelphia Fusion continue to look strong, and the San Francisco Shock surge on despite some pretty huge setbacks this week. We go on to cover different teams' approaches to Echo play in her debut week, and form a rough list of the best Echo specialists in the league so far.Next we preview the Week 14 games, as teams fight for placements in the upcoming May Tournament. We talk about our most anticipated matchups, and what compositions we are likely to see this weekend. We also break down the recent adjustments to hero pools, which are now decided through OWL play, and talk about this week's hero bans. Lastly, we break down a major announcement from League VP Jon Spector addressing the state of the League, player retirements, viewership, T2, and more, and discuss what we truly think this means for the League going forward.
Episode URL: http://mtb.gg/2ez
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 22 min - #72: Overwatch League Week 13 News SpecialIn part 1 of this week's show, we take down the 2 biggest stories in Overwatch League: Sinatraa's retirement from professional play and the implosion of the Vancouver Titans roster. First we discuss the retirement announcements from both the San Francisco Shock and Sinatraa himself, and we talk about his stated reasons for leaving Overwatch. We talk about how the state of the game for DPS players majorly contributed to his exit from OWL and set some perspectives straight regarding his management team and the San Francisco Shock. We go on to discuss his future in professional Valorant play, and look at what the league needs to learn from his decision. We also discuss some possible future players looking to exit, and debate what the League needs to do to retain its hitscan player base.Next, we talk about the fracturing between the Vancouver Titans ownership group and its roster, as all players are reportedly exiting the team. We talk about the storied history of the Runaway roster in APEX and Contenders play and the difference in the Titans' approach to marketing and management. We go on to discuss the already announced player and coach releases, and also where the other released players may end up playing. Lastly, we discuss what comes next for the Titans as team management must hurriedly sign an entirely new roster before this weekend's games.
Episode URL: http://mtb.gg/2et
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord47 min - #71: Overwatch League Week 12 (2020)We're back to talk this week's news and more as the Overwatch League moves into Week 13. We begin with a brief recap of this week's news stories, including Neptun0's absence from the Guangzhou Charge and Eternal Academy's 2nd step back from Contenders Europe. We also recap the major moments of OWL Week 12, including our favorite matchups, player performances, and outcomes.Next, we look at the recent news regarding the OWL May tournament announced this Sunday. We break down the tourney's rules and setup, and discuss prizes, format, and more. We also talk about the potential impact of such a drastic shift for the league, and the benefits that such an event may have for League viewership, fan interest and more.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2en
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 6 min - #70: Overwatch League Week 11 (2020)We begin this week's episode talking about this weekend's flood of rumors surrounding tensions between Vancouver Titans players and team management. We talk about possible inciting incidents and the effect on the team's play in both seasons 2 and 3. We also discuss the perceived situation of veteran arrivals Fissure and Ryujehong and the community's opinion on the situation as a whole.Next, we break down this week's Overwatch League action. We recap each game, highlighting our favorite moments, player performances and more. We also have some extended discussions concerning the Gladiators vs Valiant game, "dishonest comps", Fuel vs Shock, and the seeming shift in public opinion towards Dallas' head coach Aero. We go on to break down this weekend's Asian region games, including Leave and the Chengdu Hunters, and the Shanghai Dragons' DPS dominance.Lastly, we discuss the incoming hero bans and their difference in competitive and League play. We talk about Blizzard's consistent stumblings with both Hero Pools and Echo's rollout, and discuss what needs to change to give her a smoother introduction.
Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/2eg
Show Twitter: twitter.com/pushpointpodHosts:
Julian Quezadatwitter.com/ramses_owChris Loboscotwitter.com/LoBoscoThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 1 min
About Push The Point: Overwatch League Storylines and News
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Push the Point is an Overwatch League podcast focused on discussing the events surrounding the league, its players, storylines, and marquee matchups. We aim to provide an engaging and conversational…
dialogue about the league and its topics, with the desire to encourage a positive outlook of the league and the game itself within the Overwatch and Overwatch League community.