Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch Podcast

By John "KickedTripod" Horstmann

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What's Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch Podcast about?

Overwatch League Daily is your daily source for news, scores, and more regarding Overwatch League - the world's first major global esports league featuring city-based teams. Join your host KickedTripod as he provides you with the hottest takes from Overwatch League analysts, players, and coaches.

Episodes are posted 5 days a week before 11 AM PT.

This project is not affiliated with Overwatch League, Overwatch, or Blizzard Entertainment.

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Lukewarm on Hotba

11.19.2019

In episode 62, the guys discuss the new Overwatch patch notes, the OWL Prize Pool trends, and last week’s roster moves! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch ...

Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch Podcast episodes:

11.19.2019 Lukewarm on Hotba In episode 62, the guys discuss the new Overwatch patch notes, the OWL Prize Pool trends, and last week’s roster moves! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch ...
11.13.2019 Strength of Schedule, Dallas' Big Moves, & More In episode 61, the guys discuss strength of schedule, Dallas’ recent roster changes, and speculate on pickups teams might make before the November 15th 8-person roster deadline. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut ...
11.05.2019 Overwatch 2, Overwatch World Cup, BlizzCon 2019, and new transfers In episode 60, the guys discuss Overwatch 2, Overwatch World Cup, OWL S3, and all the recent roster signings. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that ...
10.30.2019 OWL Roster Moves are heating up! In episode 59, the guys discuss what’s coming up for BlizzCon and crack open this week’s confirmed and rumored team movements! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch ...
10.22.2019 Sorry not sorry In episode 58, the guys are joined by Sideshow (@sideshowgaming) and discuss this week’s movements for OWL S3 as well as a brand new segment. The crew takes a look back at their S2 power rankings, make fun of each ...
10.17.2019 2020 Contenders + Gauntlet feat. AVRL In episode 56, the guys are joined by Overwatch caster from The Gauntlet Kevin "AVRL" Walker (@imAVRL) and discuss the 2020 Contenders changes and The Gauntlet. Follow us on Twitter: - KickedTripod - @kickedtripod - Volamel - @Volamel - Yiska ...
10.09.2019 Lights on the Offseason In episode 55, the guys haphazardly wander through the overwhelming cascade of Overwatch League releases and weigh in on which teams are taking an early lead in the offseason. Follow us on Twitter: - KickedTripod - @kickedtripod - Volamel - ...
10.01.2019 A Shocking Grand Finals In episode 54, the guys discuss the Season 2 Grand Finals and speculate on what to expect this offseason. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that ...
09.25.2019 The Grandest Grand Grand Finals In episode 53, the guys discuss the upcoming Season 2 Grand Finals and get a bit distracted by the Overwatch World Cup Teams’ fundraising efforts. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch ...
09.17.2019 S2 Playoffs and Coaching with LA Valiant's Promise In episode 52, LA Valiant Coach Promise (@promise_ow) joins the show to discuss his coaching experience and philosophy, the LA Valiant, and the OWL S2 Playoffs. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical ...
09.10.2019 No Snoozers in the Loser's In episode 51, the guys discusses the recent community discussion around emotions in esports and take on this week’s playoff matches! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch ...
09.03.2019 Celebrating #50 - Seoul, Playoffs, & Role Stars It’s been 50 episodes! In this one, the guys discuss last week’s Play-Ins, Seoul’s strength, and the first week of Season 2 Playoffs! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a ...
08.27.2019 Team USA & OWL Play-In Preview In episode 49, the guys discuss the recent drama around Team USA’s OWWC roster & the Season 2 Playoff Play-Ins. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast ...
08.21.2019 Jetlagged in 2020 In episode 48, the guys discuss the new 2020 Overwatch League schedule, recent revenue news, and much more! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss ...
08.13.2019 Guanghzou's Stage 4 with CurryShot In episode 47, the guys are joined by Guangzhou Charge Strategic Coach CurryShot (@CurryShotTV) to discuss the team, Stage 4, and a whole lot more! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch ...
08.09.2019 London, NYXL, & Boston's Stage 4 In episode 46, the guys bring you an extra episode of Tactical Crouch to discuss the recent upsets and some key teams in the new Stage 4 meta. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - ...
08.07.2019 Tin Foil Hats & Justice In episode 45, the guys discuss the OpTic buyout, the insane week of upsets, and Overwatch League’s long term format strategy. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch ...
07.31.2019 The Team USA Challenge In episode 44, the guys are joined by Mineral (@mineral_ow) to discuss the new changes to Season 3 of Overwatch League, Team USA’s Overwatch World Cup roster, and so much more! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - ...
07.23.2019 2-2-2 & Stage 4 Preview In episode 43, the guys discuss 2-2-2, who they think it’ll effect the most, and discuss crucial matches for this week. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch ...
07.16.2019 The Season 3 Disappointment In episode 42, the guys discuss the fresh announced information about Season 3 as well as the Stage 3 Playoffs and where the Shanghai Dragons stand in Overwatch League. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska ...
07.09.2019 Stage 3 Playoffs Preview In episode 41, the guys review the Atlanta Homestand and look forward to the Stage 3 Playoffs. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss a ...
07.02.2019 The Worst Homestand In episode 40, the guys discuss the Toronto Defiant’s recent roster moves, Fissure’s retirement, and the disappointing competition in the Dallas and Atlanta Homestand. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is ...
06.26.2019 Roll Lock and Roll In episode 39, the guys discuss 2-2-2 role lock and the previous week’s matches. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Big thanks to our Patron Producers Maid & Peter Y! Tactical Crouch is ...
06.19.2019 How do teams remain successful in OWL? In episode 38, what’s in a name? How do the best players and teams in the world rise and fall? Is a stale meta a healthy meta? The guys discuss these topics and more! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - ...
06.12.2019 Stage 3 Week 1 and 2 In episode 37, the guys discuss Stage 3, Overwatch 2, and answer questions from Twitter and Twitch chat! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss ...
05.28.2019 Is Role Lock the future of OWL? In episode 36, the guys discuss the idea of a 2/2/2 role queue in competitive Overwatch and Overwatch League. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that ...
05.27.2019 Panda Stats with Defiant Analyst Barroi In episode 35, the guys are joined by Barroi - analyst for the Toronto Defiant. He discusses his time creating Winston’s Lab, his philosophy toward Overwatch statistics, and memes all the way through. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod ...
05.22.2019 Winning Team's Don't Make Successful Orgs In episode 34, the guys discuss some recent roster moves, the upcoming Pacific Showdown, and how a team’s record, good or bad, doesn’t definitively describe the strength of an organization. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel ...
05.14.2019 Are Hybrid Rosters the Future of Competitive Overwatch? In episode 33, the guys discuss the Stage 2 finals, recent signings, and the advantages mixed rosters have in Overwatch League. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch ...
05.10.2019 A Fresh Prespective with Coach Mineral In Episode 32, former coach of Florida Mayhem and Misfits Mineral (@mineral_ow) stops by the show to lend his insight to the current state of OWL and his experiences as coach. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - ...
05.07.2019 Stage 2 Playoffs & Player vs. Player In Episode 31, the guys discuss Week 5, the Stage 2 playoff bracket, and Yiska and Joe go head to head in a new segment called “Player vs. Player.” Intro: 00:00:00 News: 00:01:30 All-Star Coaches & Roster Announced: 00:01:30 SF ...
04.30.2019 Preparing for Stage 2 Playoffs In Episode 30, the guys discuss the Dallas Homestand, next week matches, and the likely outcome for Stage 2 playoffs! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast ...
04.23.2019 Dallas Homestand Preview! In Episode 29, the guys sit down and discuss the Dallas Homestand, last week’s notable results, and grab a handful of questions from chat. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is ...
04.18.2019 Stage 2 Week 3 with Reinforce + What is he up to? In Episode 28, special guest Reinforce (@reinforce) shares details about his new role with Overwatch League, analyzes last week’s matches, and discusses this coming week’s matches. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical ...
04.13.2019 daemoN from Dallas Fuel On Ep. 27, Dallas Fuel Coach daemoN (@baemoN) discusses his transition from the Eternal to the Fuel, his experiences as a coach, and more! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is ...
04.08.2019 Stage 2 Preview + Insane Roster Shuffle feat. Curryshot In episode 26, Curryshot (@CurryshotTV) joins the guys to discuss the upcoming Stage 2 meta, roster moves, and more! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that ...
03.28.2019 The Best Team in OWL + Stage Playoffs Review In episode 25, the guys discuss the Stage 1 playoffs, the Vancouver Titans in the scheme of Season 1, and more! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch ...
03.20.2019 Stage 1 Playoffs Preview In episode 24, the original crew is back to discuss the Stage 2 playoffs, seeding, and more! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss a ...
03.17.2019 This Podcast is Feeding feat. Dogman of Atlanta Reign Atlanta Reign Support Dogman (@DogmanOW) stops by the show to share his thoughts on Stage 1, the Atlanta Reign, a coach’s role in an organization, and more. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut ...
03.06.2019 Episode 22 - The One That Got Away Newly crowned Head Coach of Gladiators Legion Maid (@maid_ow) stops by the show to discuss his experiences as a coach, Contenders, GOATs, and more! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is ...
02.26.2019 Death is the best CC feat. Dream - Head Coach of Montreal Rebellion Dream (@DreamCastsOW) - head coach for the Montreal Rebellion - joins the show to discuss Baptiste, last week’s matches, and highlights going in to Week 3. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical ...
02.19.2019 OWL S2 Week 1 & 2 with ChrisTFer - Tactical Crouch Podcast Ep. 20 THERE ARE AUDIO ISSUES in this podcast that are resolved after the 9 minute mark! Sorry for the inconvenience! The Philadelphia Fusion had a strong week 1 in Overwatch League. Assistant Coach for the Fusion, ChrisTFer (@ChrisTFerOW), shares his thoughts ...
02.13.2019 Tactical Crouch Ep. 19 - OWL Week 1 Preview With Season 2 right around the corner, Sideshow (@sideshowgaming) joins the show to discuss the Season 2 format and the most exciting matches to look forward to in Week 1. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel ...
02.06.2019 Tactical Crouch Ep. 18 - A Coach's Perspective with ioStux In episode 18, ioStux (@ioStux) discusses his role with the Uprising Academy, his philosophies as a coach, and some broader competitive Overwatch topics. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a ...
01.29.2019 Tactical Crouch Ep. 17 - Harsh Words with Titans Coach Harsha In episode 17, Vancouver Titans Coach Harsha (@ggHarsha) joins the team to discuss his responsibilities, Vancouver, and other Overwatch League topics! Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch ...
01.23.2019 Tactical Crouch Ep. 16 - OWL S2, Coaching, and more with DPei With Overwatch League just 3 weeks away, we bring on DPei (@dpei_ow) - head coach for the LA Gladiators - to discuss his offseason, the LA Gladiators in Season 2, and his philosophy around coaching. Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod ...
01.15.2019 Tactical Crouch Ep. 15 - Sideshow vs. The World After 4 weeks of debate, Yiska, Volamel, and KickedTripod have logged in their OWL S2 Power Rankings. In this episode, Overwatch League analyst Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson brings his into the fold. Find out his rankings here. Follow us on Twitter: ...
01.09.2019 Tactical Crouch Ep. 14 - Top 5 Teams in OWL Episode 14 is here and the guys discuss who they think the Top 5 teams in Overwatch League Season 2 are. Who do you think the best teams in OWL are? Yiska: NYXL London Spitfire San Francisco Shock LA Gladiators ...
01.05.2019 Tactical Crouch Ep. 13 - #10-#6 OWL S2 Power Rankings In episode 13, KickedTripod, Yiska, and Volamel crack open their Top 10 Overwatch League Power Rankings for Season 2. Which teams made it in their list? Yiska: Vancouver Valiant Dynasty Dallas Spark Volamel: Philadelphia Fusion Seoul Dynasty Hangzhou Spark Dallas ...
12.19.2018 Tactical Crouch Ep. 12 - S2 Power Rankings #15-#11 In this butt-clinching episode, Yiska, KickedTripod, and Volamel argue about the teams they think occupy the #15 to the #11 slots. Regrets, last minute changes, and more in episode 12! Yiska 15: Paris Eternal 14: Guanghzou Charge 13: Shanghai Dragons ...

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