The Hot Drop

The Hot Drop

By Ivo "Kowo" SchenkLeisureVideo Games
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The Hot Drop episodes

  • PGS Recap w Nixzye, BatulinS, Fludd & Shrimzy - EP 17

    In this episode, we talk about everything that happened at PGS3 and 4, with four different guests: Shrimzy, Nixzye, BatulinS and Fludd.
    If you enjoy the content, you can support for free using my PUBG ⁠creator code⁠!
    Links to my twitch and the audio version of this podcast ⁠here⁠
    Designs done by @Mam1c
    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:01:00 - Shrimzy: 2nd into 19th - What happened?
    00:03:58 - Smash Rule is gonna be crazy
    00:05:20 - How do you fix mentality issues?
    00:08:17 - Why are you so underrated?

    00:14:40 - Thoughts on Rondo?

    00:19:08 - Everyone is happy for TWIS

    00:21:10 - Weird roster move by Falcons?

    00:24:24 - Soniqs are looking great for PGC
    00:26:23 - China is a strange region in PUBG

    00:28:26 - People are too soft sometimes

    00:31:58 - Nixyze and BatulinS: TWIS FINALLY WON
    00:33:53 - Nixyze: Why was your PGS3 so terrible?
    00:36:20 - How does TWIS reset after choking another final day?
    00:41:10 - Is Smash Rule gonna change things?
    00:47:20 - Are you ready for Rondo?
    00:54:32 - We need to know what settings will be played in Rondo esports
    01:02:50 - PUBG cars are so wildly different
    01:10:23 - Other regions and their roster moves

    01:17:23 - Is Acend making ESWC?

    01:20:56 - Football Euros rambling

    01:23:10 - Nixzye: How did it feel to play LAN?

    01:28:12 - Fludd - Massive underperformance at PGS, why?

    01:35:00 - Its so easy to look like a bad team

    01:37:56 - M1ME out, Roth in, why is that?

    01:40:50 - Will Roth take over IGL'ing?

    01:43:20 - Invites can't be based on some hidden formula

    01:47:50 - What the hell are some of these roster moves?

    01:52:05 - Consistency goes over anything, Shrimzy is proof

    00:55:40 - Outro

    1 hr 57 min
  • FUT Roster Changes, PGS3 and PUBG Content with Teabone and Fludd - EP 16

    For this episode I am joined by two guests:

    Teabone from FUT explains why they kicked Beami, and what their plans are for the upcoming tournaments.

    After that I chat with Fludd from Falcons about their recent performances winning PAS3, and what made him venture into the Content Creator world.


    If you enjoy the content, you can support for free using my PUBG ⁠⁠⁠creator code⁠⁠⁠

    Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠


    Designs done by @Mam1c


    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:01:30 - Teabone - Why the roster change?
    00:09:38 - Whats the plan moving forward?
    00:12:44 - Practicing while everyone is at PGS
    00:17:49 - Advice for your past self
    00:19:02 - Fludd - Winning PAS3
    00:23:03 - How does the new Org change things?
    00:27:07 - Are you better with M1ME than with Kick?
    00:29:30 - How does Americas compare to other regions?
    00:35:18 - Chinas advantage is kinda crazy
    00:40:28 - Why did you start making content?
    00:43:00 - Viewers are clueless - but its not their fault
    00:47:20 - You dont know whats going on in a team from outside
    00:49:08 - Broadcasts would be more enjoyable if viewers understood more
    00:53:20 - Advice to your past self
    00:57:52 - Outro

    59 min
  • PGC 23, PEC 24, Cheater Drama with Jeemzz and Aitzy - EP 15

    In this episode with Aitzy and Jeemzz we talk about what happened to FUT at PGC, how they are trying to adapt for PEC Spring, and what both teams did wrong to end up in the Last Chance Stage.

    We have a chat about recent cheater drama, content creation for esports players, and talk a lot about the upcoming PEC Finals (tierlist included).


    If you enjoy the content, you can support for free using my PUBG ⁠⁠creator code⁠⁠

    Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast ⁠⁠here⁠

    Make your own tierlist here.


    Designs done by @Mam1c

    00:00:00 - Start
    00:03:02 - What happened to FUT at PGC 23
    00:10:51 - What went wrong for Faze in PGC?
    00:15:47 - How are the roles in FUT?
    00:22:35 - Using a Killfeed tracker online vs on LAN
    00:26:13 - Would teams be down to POV stream with comms?
    00:32:00 - Norway to PNC?
    00:35:02 - Why dont more players make content?
    00:46:52 - The NA cheating situation is WILD
    00:59:00 - PEC Finals Tierlist
    01:39:12 - Why are the CIS teams so consistent?
    01:45:50 - Can you use ranked instead of scrims as practice?
    01:50:47 - Every tournament has a different level of pressure

    02:00:55 - Outro


    2 hr 3 min
  • PUBG in 2024 with Shrimzy and Jeemzz - EP 14

    In this episode I am joined by Shrimzy and Jeemzz. We chat about their respective PGC experience and how their teams have grown over the last years. We spend quite a bit of time chatting about coaching in pubg, how they practice to try and compete with eastern teams that get a lot more tournament time, and the upcoming year of PUBG esports.

    If you enjoy the content, you can support for free using my PUBG ⁠creator code⁠

    Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast ⁠here

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:02:25 - How was PGC for the Soniqs?
    00:08:32 - How was PGC for FaZe Clan?
    00:14:04 - Gunner is the GOAT
    00:18:08 - Does FaZe not want a coach?
    00:24:15 - Can you compare the TWIS rosterchange to the SQ one?

    00:33:20 - Its good to see XMPL back

    00:37:10 - Motivation can be hard to find

    00:39:10 - How do the western regions keep up with Asia

    00:42:10 - Ways to improve as an individual

    00:57:05 - Miramar has issues

    01:07:55 - The 2024 Roadmap

    01:16:34 - PUBG Esports in 2024 is gonna be wild

    01:24:16 - PNC rambling

    01:30:28 - Outro

    1 hr 31 min
  • PGC Drama & ROSTER ROYALE - EP 13

    In this episode I chat to the four biggest EMEA teams making roster changes in the off-season.
    Lots of inside information on why some of these moves were made, plans for the new year, and some Stories from the recent PGC.

    If you enjoy the content, you can support for free using my PUBG creator code

    Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast here

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:00:56 - Naylup - How was the last year for EIQ
    00:09:03 - Roster for the upcoming season?
    00:15:11 - Adouzie - What happened at PGC?
    00:26:33 - Dante leaving, picking up Spyrro
    00:37:25 - BatulinS - Another final lost on the last day
    00:43:35 - Why did you drop Spyrro?
    01:02:09 - Alrein - How did a world champion team fall apart?
    01:13:55 - New Roster, Cheating Allegations
    01:27:23 - Outro

    1 hr 29 min
  • Viewer questions with BatulinS and jeemzz - EP 12 Part 2

    The longest "10 minutes" of viewer questions you will ever listen to.


    If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG ⁠creatorcode⁠


    Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast ⁠here⁠


    If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my ⁠patreon⁠


    Designs done by @MaM1c 

    (00:00) - Intro
    (00:40) - What is FaZe working on atm?
    (04:00) - Why is curexi so good?
    (05:25) - What is your favourite map in competitive?
    (11:30) - Who will each team bring as sub for PGC?
    (13:55) - Advice to new teams
    (15:30) - Difference between all the regions?
    (18:45) - Do TWIS or FaZe have a policy to gym
    (20:00) - What are the roles of each TWIS player in game?
    (22:10) - Is the dragunov balanced?
    (25:40) - Do TWIS or FAZE ever do any scrims/games just for fun?
    (27:40) - Which PUBG pro can bench the most?
    (29:40)- Will BBL sign a team just for PGC?
    (34:00) - Changes to PGC point format/Pre match routines?
    (35:25) - Thoughts on Hakatory/Difx?
    (35:55) - Biggest Change to PUBG esports?
    (36:45) - How much practice besides scrims?
    (38:45) - Observing during PEC was not it.
    (42:40 - Outro

    45 min
  • Everything PUBG with Batulins & Jeemzz - EP 12 Part 1

    In this episode Jimbo and I are joined by BatulinS. We chat about PEC Fall, why he wasn't happy despite them winning (again), and what to expect from this years PGC.

    If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creatorcode


    Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast here


    If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon


    Designs done by @MaM1c 

    (00:00) Intro
    (04:00) How did PEC Fall feel for TWIS?
    (10:40) Why is TWIS struggling so much on last days?
    (24:20) Prizepools in PUBG are strange sometimes
    (26:00) EU teams are bad at punishing confident teams
    (38:30) PUBG next year + roster moves
    (44:00) Exalt and Navi and the reasons behind their moves
    (57:00) Its really hard to re-build a top level team
    (01:01:10) Outro

    1 hr 2 min
  • Looking towards PNC - EP 11 Part 2

    Part two of episode 11 is mainly about the upcoming PNC, with some Bonus pgs analysis st the end.

    If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo


    Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo


    If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo


    Designs done by @MaM1c 


    (00:00) Intro to the PNC tierlist
    (00:20) India, Germany, Korea
    (15:30) UK, Denmark, Vietnam
    (31:30) Australia, Canada, USA
    (50:50) Brazil, Turkey, Japan
    (59:20) Taiwan, China, Argentina
    (01:10:05) Thailand and closing thoughts
    (01:18:45) Do you have to play different because of blue zone nades?
    (01:36:30) What happened to TWIS at the end of PGS2?
    (01:42:20) Outro

    1 hr 45 min
  • Between PGS2 and PNC - EP 11 Part 1

    In this episode of the Hot Drop I am joined by Ibi and Jeemzz once again. We have a long chat about PGS2 and why it went so poorly for FaZe Clan, and lots of general thoughts on all the recent changes to PUBG esports. We talkedr about what's going wrong at PUBG, and how to fix it, and gave some thoughts on the PNC talent situation.

    If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo

    Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo

    If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo


    Designs done by @MaM1c 


    (00:00) Intro
    (02:00) What happened to FaZe at PGS2?
    (10:00) Sports Psychologists are huge
    (13:00) Gamers8 was the highest standard PUBG tournament so far
    (15:00) The bonuses at PGS2 were kinda stupid
    (18:50) E-pickups, Mortars, Storms, Bears, Vikendi, Panzerfausts
    (42:00) How to revive PUBG?
    (48:55) If PUBGM can do it, why can't we?
    (51:20) PUBG esports needs to fix their broadcasts, not their games
    (01:00:15) This might be why PUBG devs are going into such a weird direction
    (01:00:00) What the f happened to the PNC talent?
    (01:10:45) Outro

    1 hr 12 min
  • The Hot Drop - EP 10 Part 2

    In this episode we chat about the upcoming PGS2, make a tierlist for the 24 participating teams, and discuss rosters and expectations for nations cup.

    If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo

    Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo

    If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo

    Designs done by @MaM1c

    (00:00) - Intro
    (00:20) - PGS2 expectations
    (1:05:20) - PNC rosters and thoughts
    (1:25:10) - Outro

    1 hr 27 min

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