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Hold The Lane

By Dalton Floyd

Hold The Lane is a podcast based mainly around competitive Call of Duty and the esports scene that surrounds it. Hosted by Dalton Floyd, I will cover topics such as CoD free agency, CDL (Call of Duty League) Major events, predictions and much more that unfold in the world of the CDL! Hold The Lane is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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We're Back! Time to Recap! | Hold The Lane Ep. 14

Hold The LaneJan 07, 2021

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CDL Kickoff Classic! What I've been Up To| Hold The Lane Ep. 19

CDL Kickoff Classic! What I've been Up To| Hold The Lane Ep. 19

Hey everyone! In this episode of Hold The Lane, I talk about my three month hiatus from the show, what I have been up to, and the CDL 2022 Kickoff Classic happening this weekend! Thanks for listening!

Jan 21, 202234:10
Florida Mutineers Announce their Roster! | Hold The Lane Ep. 18

Florida Mutineers Announce their Roster! | Hold The Lane Ep. 18

Hey everyone! In this episode we break down some of the biggest things that have happened in the Call of Duty and CDL scene over the last week. Along with that, I also give an update on some of the things that I've been thinking about, as well as announcing a week break from the podcast. We'll be coming back strong with episode 19 though! Until then, I hope you all have a great week. Don't forget to let me know what you think on Twitter @DaltonFloyd67. 

Oct 15, 202148:06
Apathy Retires from Competition! Loony signed as a Coach! | Hold The Lane Ep. 17

Apathy Retires from Competition! Loony signed as a Coach! | Hold The Lane Ep. 17

Hey everyone! In this episode I hit on Apathy retiring from the CDL, Loony signing onto the Minnesota RØKKR as a coach, as well as other topics. In the intro I share a bit of info on how my time at VaynerSports/VaynerGaming went, and what I'm looking forward to currently. I'm always my worst critic with these shows, and I know some of the bigger things that I need to work on, but we'll improve as we go on. Have a great weekend everyone!

Oct 08, 202132:03
LA Thieves and MN RØKKR Officially Announced! Vanguard Beta Opinions | Hold The Lane Ep. 16

LA Thieves and MN RØKKR Officially Announced! Vanguard Beta Opinions | Hold The Lane Ep. 16

In this episode, I will be covering my opinions on weekend 2 of the Vanguard Beta, its potential for the competitive scene, and RosterMania updates! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to tweet me or DM me to let me know what you would like to see next! The release of Vanguard is right around the corner. We don't have much longer! These offseason episodes will fly by and I am making a promise to myself that I will be committed to this podcast during the regular season. Follow me along the journey! 

Sep 29, 202147:49
The Comeback Episode! Vanguard and Rostermania | Hold The Lane Ep. 15

The Comeback Episode! Vanguard and Rostermania | Hold The Lane Ep. 15

Hey everyone, after going on an eight month hiatus I am officially back with Hold The Lane. The process of creating these podcasts has always been fun for me so I am looking forward to this exciting offseason and carrying that momentum into the regular CDL season! I will be releasing these weekly from now on so I hope you all enjoy. It's all about documenting the process! 

Sep 10, 202155:28
We're Back! Time to Recap! | Hold The Lane Ep. 14

We're Back! Time to Recap! | Hold The Lane Ep. 14

Hey everyone, I'm really excited to be back with Hold The Lane! This is pretty much a recap episode of what exactly has been going on for the past few months, what my plans are for the future, and what has been going on in the CDL. I'm ready to get back into doing this consistently and simply document my thoughts on competitive CoD!

Jan 07, 202135:48
LA Thieves Officially Announced!! w/ Guest: Chase Bennett | Hold The Lane Ep. 13

LA Thieves Officially Announced!! w/ Guest: Chase Bennett | Hold The Lane Ep. 13

In episode 13 of Hold The Lane, I have my friend Chase Bennett on the show to talk more about the LA Thieves officially being announced! This past week has been great for CoD and this current week is even better with the release of Black Ops Cold War! We cover a lot in this episode and it was one of my favorite to record. Be sure to let me know what you think and/or what I can improve on in the future by tweeting or DM'ing me on Twitter @DaltonFloyd67

Nov 09, 202001:09:16
100 Thieves BACK in CoD! London Royal Ravens Announce their Roster | Hold The Lane Ep. 12

100 Thieves BACK in CoD! London Royal Ravens Announce their Roster | Hold The Lane Ep. 12

In this episode of Hold The Lane, I discuss a lot of Challengers news that we got from the CDL just within the past few days. I also touch on some big name players who will be competing in the Challengers scene who were formerly competing in the 2020 season. Also, the biggest news of 2020 continues to unravel as 100 Thieves has reportedly purchased the OGLA CDL spot from Hector "HECZ" Rodriguez! I was a huge fan of 100T back in the Black Ops 4 season so I absolutely can't wait for them to be back. 


As always, follow me on Twitter @DaltonFloyd67 and on Facebook @HoldTheLanePodcast if you would like to give me any feedback. Really can't wait for the episodes once we begin the 2021 season! 

Nov 01, 202032:14
HECZ moving to LA?! Black Ops Cold War Esports Reveal | Hold The Lane Ep. 11

HECZ moving to LA?! Black Ops Cold War Esports Reveal | Hold The Lane Ep. 11

In this episode of Hold The Lane, I share my thoughts on the new OpTic Gaming news that surfaced via Jake Lucky of Esports Talk, rumors of a Black Ops Cold War esports reveal. It was a very slow news week in the Call of Duty world, but there are always highlights to be shared. I hope you guys are enjoying these shorter episodes and I can't wait for some of these bigger announcements to happen!

Oct 26, 202025:38
The LA Guerrillas Announce Their Rosters! | Hold The Lane Ep. 10

The LA Guerrillas Announce Their Rosters! | Hold The Lane Ep. 10

In this episode of Hold The Lane, I discuss my thoughts on 100 Thieves selling their CS:GO roster, updates to the Black Ops Cold War beta, as well as the Los Angeles Guerrillas announcing not only their starting CDL roster but also their Academy team! This is a big milestone episode for me so I hope that you all have enjoyed the solo podcasts recently and leave any feedback on my Twitter if you have anything to share. 

Oct 18, 202034:23
The NEW Toronto Ultra and New York Subliners! | Hold The Lane Ep. 9

The NEW Toronto Ultra and New York Subliners! | Hold The Lane Ep. 9

In this episode of Hold The Lane, I give my thoughts on the Black Ops Cold War Beta that is ongoing and what they can do to improve it. I also talk about the two new rosters that were announced this past week and where I think they will rank among the rest. If you would like to connect with me further, follow me on Twitter @DaltonFloyd67 and "Like" our Facebook page @HoldTheLanePodcast. Thank you all for listening!

Oct 11, 202045:07
Hector's OpTic is BACK...sorta? w/ Guest: Don from 137pm | Hold The Lane Ep. 8

Hector's OpTic is BACK...sorta? w/ Guest: Don from 137pm | Hold The Lane Ep. 8

In this episode of Hold The Lane, I talk with Don from 137pm about a wide range of topics in the Call of Duty League. From the Black Ops 2 OpTic days, to what we think the league will look like moving into next season. This is definitely my favorite episode yet and I can't wait to do more like this in the future! Follow me on Twitter @DaltonFloyd67 and on Facebook @HoldTheLanePodcast for more updates!

Oct 04, 202053:13
The NEW Seattle Surge! Hitch Black Ops 4 Throwback Tournament | Hold The Lane Ep. 7

The NEW Seattle Surge! Hitch Black Ops 4 Throwback Tournament | Hold The Lane Ep. 7

In this episode of Hold The Lane, I go over the new Seattle Surge roster, as well as the Hitch Black Ops 4 Throwback Tournament and other Rostermania rumors. For more episodes of Hold The Lane, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, as well as follow me on Twitter @DaltonFloyd67. I am always interacting with people on Twitter and would love to hear any feedback from you all. 

Sep 27, 202047:32
New Rosters Announced! Black Ops Cold War Alpha | Hold The Lane Ep. 6

New Rosters Announced! Black Ops Cold War Alpha | Hold The Lane Ep. 6

In this episode of Hold The Lane, I cover the four new CDL rosters that were announced this past week! I also give my brief thoughts on the Black Ops Cold War Alpha and my thoughts on how it plays compared to MW. I'm very excited for the next rosters to be announced and what kind of team a player like Octane or the OGLA squad can form. Be sure to tweet me @DaltonFloyd67 with any suggestions and like my Facebook page @HoldTheLanePodcast

Sep 20, 202034:39
Black Ops Cold War MP Reveal and Rostermania Talk w/ Taylor! | Hold The Lane Ep. 5

Black Ops Cold War MP Reveal and Rostermania Talk w/ Taylor! | Hold The Lane Ep. 5

In this new episode of Hold The Lane, my friend Taylor and I talk about our first impressions of Black Ops Cold War! We give our thoughts on the overall appearance and some of the biggest things that we learned from the Worldwide Multiplayer Reveal. Also, we talk about the rumored rosters for the 2021 CDL season just ahead of the first day that teams are allowed to officially sign players. This was a fun one so I hope you all enjoy!

Sep 13, 202049:11
NEW CDL CHAMPS! Free Agency, and Black Ops Cold War Hype | Hold The Lane Ep. 4

NEW CDL CHAMPS! Free Agency, and Black Ops Cold War Hype | Hold The Lane Ep. 4

In this episode I cover the final two days of CDL Playoffs, the Black Ops Cold War cutscene that was shown off at Gamescom, as well as the beginning of Free Agency news! I'm still looking forward to continuing to improve on this podcast and maybe get some guests on in the future! 

Sep 03, 202040:32
Black Ops Cold War Reveal and an Intense CDL Playoffs Week! | Hold The Lane Ep. 3

Black Ops Cold War Reveal and an Intense CDL Playoffs Week! | Hold The Lane Ep. 3

In this episode I cover my thoughts on both the Black Ops Cold War campaign reveal, and the intense week of CDL Playoffs that we had. Very excited to get this episode out to you guys and start improving as a host. We have a great weekend of competitive Call of Duty and Black Ops news ahead of us!

Aug 27, 202040:46
Free Agency and CDL Playoffs! | Hold The Lane Ep. 2

Free Agency and CDL Playoffs! | Hold The Lane Ep. 2

In this episode I cover the most recent news that the Call of Duty League released about the Free Agency window starting on September 14th. I also give my thoughts on what certain teams or players should be doing with their roster. This is a big week for Call of Duty and I can't wait to watch the Playoffs starting on Wednesday, August 19th! 

Aug 18, 202048:48
Hold The Lane Ep. 1

Hold The Lane Ep. 1

Hold The Lane is a podcast based mainly around competitive Call of Duty and the esports scene that follows it. In this episode, I cover the upcoming CDL Playoffs and Champs Weekend. I am very excited to launch this new brand and podcast. I like to view this as the first stepping stone and something that I can't wait to look back on in five years when there are at least 260 episodes by then. Follow me on my journey, because there will definitely be improvements along the way! Tweet me @DaltonFloyd67 for any suggestions or advice on how I can improve. This is a big hurdle for me to jump over and I'm just glad I've done it! 

Aug 11, 202001:01:51