The Hot Drop

The Hot Drop

By Ivo "Kowo" SchenkLeisureVideo Games
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The Hot Drop episodes

  • The Hot Drop - EP 10 Part 1

    In the first live episode of the Hot Drop, I chatted with Ibi and Jeemzz about inside perspectives on the Woo, Faze Clan and Acend. We talked about recent tournaments, what's happening with EU teams, and who might dominate at PGS2.

    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, discord 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
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (01:00) - Whats up with The WOO?
    (10:40) - Why is momentum so big?
    (15:40) - Recent broadcasts have been rough
    (23:05) - What happened to Acend in PGS2 quals?
    (26:20) - SRM and QM were nuts this tournament
    (30:05) - Is TWIS gonna dominate europe again?
    (39:25) - Whats going on with FaZe Clan?
    (48:05) - Outro

    50 min
  • A new Hot Drop - EP 9 Part 2

    This is part two of the episode with Ibi and Jeemzz.

    We speak about new items in competitive, good and bad changes, how players could adapt and much more. There's also some spicy questions towards 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 discord and the video versions 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
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (01:07) - How bad are mortars for PUBG esports?
    (13:28) - Emergency Pickups are busted on Miramar
    (22:40) - Is the panzerfaust a problem in esports?
    (28:00) - People loved ranked the way it was - why make it so weird?
    (29:50) - Are Bluezones and folded shields balanced?
    (33:25) - Do we need a utility limit?
    (38:50) - Giving util to the right player is important
    (42:10) - Pro players really need to drive better
    (45:30)- Fun questions
    (54:00) - Outro

    56 min
  • A new Hot Drop - EP 9 Part 1

    This episode of the Hot Drop is a special one.

    It's the start of a monthly series, were I sit down with Ibiza and Jeemzz (and probably other guests in the future) to discuss current events in the PUBG Esports scene.

    This month we talked about PNC, esports skins, how communication with PUBG has improved recently, and about the global partner system.

    They guys also said a lot about how hard it is to become a pro player these days, and how its impossible to evaluate players you haven't personally played with.

    We also chatted a little about how you can still improve as a top team, and of course about the recent changes to esports, including Taego.


    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 discord and the video versions 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

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    (00:00) - Intro
    (02:35) - PNC got announced!
    (10:45) - Why doesn't PUBG make better esports skins?
    (18:05) - People need to get better at talking about issues
    (21:20) - There's a lot of good things happening in PUBG right now
    (25:30) - It's hard to not be a global partner team
    (29:40) - Players would love to play more official games
    (36:00) - It's hard to understand a players value from the outside
    (44:00) - Why you should have callouts for everything
    (47:40) - Taego in esports, and how can it be improved?
    (52:40) - Rapid Fire: Best PUBG player, favourite PUBG event, favourite talent to work with
    (54:00) - Outro

    56 min
  • The bald buff caster 'Paperthin' - Hot Drop EP 8

    In this episode of the Hot Drop I sat down with Paperthin, a top tier PUBG and Valorant caster, and one of the OG's of the scene.

    He told us his origin story, how he went from a bachelors in physics to moving to korea to shout at video games.

    We talked a lot about PGS1, both from a casting and a coaching perspective. What the upsets and suprises were, and how stressful LANs can be for everyone involved.

    We discussed the chances of a PUBG event in Europe this year, and I asked him how working Valorant compares to PUBG, how he balances the two, and why that isn't always easy.

    Overall a super fun and insightful chat about Casting, PGS1 and PUBG in general, hope you enjoy.

    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 discord and the video versions 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
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (01:25) - The Paperthin Origin Story
    (04:50) - How come youre the only consistent english PUBG caster in asia?
    (06:40) - Its hard to balance multiple games as a caster.
    (10:15) - How does working Valorant compare to PUBG?
    (16:15) - How did PGS feel from a caster POV?
    (19:40) - What teams suprised you?
    (29:00) - Why is Acend so good?
    (34:30) - Griefing will always be a part of PUBG esports
    (38:00) - How Danawa got this much space on Miramar
    (39:50) - Are we getting an offline event in europe this year??
    (44:00) - It's hard to do much sightseeing/socialising on LAN
    (49:00) - Coaching is so damn stressful
    (52:40) - Rapid Fire: Best PUBG player, favourite PUBG event, favourite talent to work with
    (55:10) - So much goes into being a good caster
    (01:01:45) - Outro

    1 hr 4 min
  • The OG 'Ibiza' - Hot Drop EP 7

    In this episode of the Hotdrop I sat down with Ibiza, long time Team Liquid Player, Streamer and overall Legend of the PUBG Scene.

    We had a chat about how he stays motivated, how to practice effectively, and what happened to his team in PEC Spring. We had a chat about why PUBG is such a good game, and whats going to happen to PUBG esports in 2023. Ibi also

    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 discord and the video versions 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
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (01:25) - How do you stay motivated after 6 years of PUBG?
    (05:20) - What do you do outside of just playing the game?
    (08:15) - How do you try and make Scrims valuable?
    (12:20) - How does wookie help as a coach?
    (16:40) - Why analyzing other teams is hard
    (19:30) - These PEC Finals were special
    (21:40) - What went wrong for the woo in PEC?
    (26:30) - Is it better to play opens or to be invited to playoffs?
    (36:20) - PUBG esports is just so good
    (40:45) - Whats going to happen to pubg in 2023
    (56:20) - Rapid fire - Best teammate, biggest strenght
    (58:25) - Who wins PGS1?
    (01:00:15) - Whats going on with FaZe, will TWIS make a roster move?
    (01:05:50) - How good or bad are the Soniqs?
    (01:11:00) Why Acend might dominate PGS1
    (01:07:50) - Outro

    1 hr 16 min
  • PEC Winner Coach 'Apocalyp' - Hot Drop EP 6

    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 discord and all the audio versions 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
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (01:34) - Why did you go from playing to coaching?
    (02:30) - Was there anything difficult about going from coaching to playing?
    (03:50) - Can you introduce your players a little bit?
    (08:40) - You are a very active coach - How does that look in practice?
    (09:25) - How will that work during PGS?
    (10:20) - What was your goal for PEC Spring?
    (13:30) - When did you realise you won?
    (15:05) - How much do you analyze enemy teams, how much do you prepare your own team?
    (16:00) - How do you get into so many late circles alive?
    (18:48) - Preparation only gets you so far - sometimes PUBG happens.
    (22:20) - Rapid Fire Questions - Coaching or Playing, FUT or BBL?
    (26:35) - Outro

    28 min
  • The PEC Teams - Hot Drop EP 5

    In this episode of the Hot Drop I had a chat with 4 players on promising rosters that made roster changes coming into PEC Spring.

    I spoke with Keano, Marcelek, Mykle and Teabone about their new rosters, expectations and goals, worries, and more things regarding PUBG in 2023.


    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 discord 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

    (01:05) - Keano - Fahrenheit
    (03:50) - How does it feel to be on such a wildly different roster?
    (05:55) - PEC Spring: Goals, Worries, Confidence?
    (11:15) - Marcelek - Polish Power
    (12:10) - What has changed in PP without Kapii?
    (13:40) - Was staying full polish ever an option?
    (18:15) - What are your goals for this year, what worries you?
    (22:30) - Picking up an experienced player vs a mechanical god
    (26:55) - Mykle - Fellas?
    (27:35) - How does the team feel after such massive changes?
    (32:10) - Is it hard to fill the gaps with important roles leaving the team? |
    (33:40) - Goals for PEC, how not to fail in open qualifiers
    (37:00) - Why does smash speak better english than mykle?
    (38:35) - Teabone - UgaBuga
    (39:00) - How did you go from the Heroic roster to your current one?
    (42:05) - Are you the most vocal player? Is that an issue?
    (43:30) - Expectations for PEC, Goals, Pitfalls
    (45:20) - Outro

    47 min
  • The Hot Drop Episode 4 - TGLTN Part 2

    In the second part of the episode with TGLTN we spoke about personalities in esports, whether european players are just a complacent, and how to be more focused and productive in life and PUBG esports. 

    I asked him some rapid fire questions, and we ended on a chat about some of the issues with casting and observing in PUBG. 

    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 discord 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


    0:00:00 - Intro

    0:01:28 - Hidden personalities in PUBG esports
    0:04:20- Should every Pro Player stream?
    0:11:15 - Are EU players just complacent?
    0:13:30 - Rapid Fire Questions
    0:17:50 - How do you focus on things you dont enjoy?
    0:21:04 - How can you be efficient about working on yourself?
    0:23:00 - Why is PUBG casting frustrating to you?
    0:27:10 - Why I wont cast Tier 1 events this year
    0:29:05 - Observing is a thankless job
    0:36:00 - Outro

    38 min
  • The Hot Drop Episode 4 - TGLTN

    In this episode I sat down with TGLTN, the front man of the Soniqs, the man who's dominated all the charts in the Americas.

    We spoke about their lack of performance on internationals, and the consequences they drew including their recent coach change. We talked about streaming as a pro player, whether players should even stream tournaments, and concluded with some storytime about how a young Australian ended up competing in the US. 

    Part two of this episode comes out the week after this. 

    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 discord 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  

    SQ tweet mentioned: https://twitter.com/SoniqsEsports/status/1622007095980875777 

    00:00 - Intro

    01:45 - Why did you pick Gunner as your new coach?
    04:08 - What happened at PGC 22?
    09:30 - Are you going to continue looting Pochinki/Pecado?
    10:45 - Why are you scrimming in Europe?
    13:00 - Why is Shrimzy such a massive degenerate?
    14:30 - Does streaming affect your pro play?
    20:20 - Would you consider streaming tournaments?
    25:30 - Do mental coaches matter for PUBG?
    33:25 - How did you end up moving to the US to play PUBG?
    39:00 - Why did you almost join eUnited?
    41:20 - Outro

    43 min
  • The Hot Drop Episode 3 - Gustav Part 2

    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 

    The video version of this podcast is on youtube: https://youtu.be/pB9d14vHa0A

    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

    01:00 - Why is FaZe making roster changes?
    04:48 - How was taking over IGL'ing from Fuzz, and will Gustav continue to IGL?
    09:55 - Should the smoke launcher be in comp?
    11:29 - The Miramar Issues
    14:34 - How do you prepare for a tournament?
    17:58 - Advice for new players getting into competitive?
    21:33 - What unexperienced player will pop off in 2023?
    24:35 - The current Roster Royale is insane..
    30:33 - Rapid Fire Questions  
    33:40 - People need to get better at giving and recieving criticism
    37:40 - How do you give feedback to super experienced players?
    40:00 - Outro

    42 min

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