The Dive - A League of Legends Esports Podcast
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The Dive - A League of Legends Esports PodcastOct 29, 2021
MSI Preview with Special Guests Emily, Drakos, and Aux | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Kobe, Meteos, and - curveball - Commissioner MarkZ kick off the episode (Azael comes back later). They talk about LPL rumors, LCS rumors, and LCS viewership. Unfortunately, Mark couldn’t speak to certain topics due to his insider knowledge. Then Azael, Kobe, and Meteos talk MSI with regional correspondents Aux, Drakos, and Emily!
We will be recording episodes during MSI on May 5th and May 12th, so stay tuned and thanks for watching!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro, MarkZ subbing in for Azael, fearless draft
06:00 - LCS rumored to go to Bo3
09:17 - LCS viewership & new Mark Z video
15:26 - Episode breakdown, Welcome Aux to The Dive!
18:53 - Thoughts on Keria?
21:44 - T1 - “good deaths” and lane mechanics
26:30 - T1’s drafts
29:33 - Expectations for T1?
31:28 - Thoughts on GenG? Will they be better than T1?
40:19 - How does GenG do with carry tops?
44:35 - Kiin & Lehends - strengths and weaknesses
47:50 - Drakos joins The Dive!
50:44 - Expectations for the LEC? Where’s the LEC stock?
01:01:00 - Yike
01:03:30 - Define success for G2 at MSI
01:06:00 - Fnatic & Trymbi, Jun, and Noah
01:14:59 - Oscarinin
01:16:53 - Define success for Fnatic
01:19:49 - LPL Correspondent Emily
01:29:41 - Creme
01:31:27 - Is TES the ugly duckling of all LPL teams?
01:35:10 - Patch benefits for TES, draft issues, lane swap
01:40:49 - BLG, player breakdowns, and team fighting
01:48:13 - Azir?
01:53:39 - Define success for BLG & TES
MSI Patch Strategies and LCS Roster Moves | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos talk about spicy off season rumors, LEC/LCK Finals, and the new MSI patch. They also answered your community questions from Kobe’s tweet - thank you again for submitting, and keep ’em coming!
Be sure to tune into next week’s episode for a special preview of MSI. Thanks for listening!
0:00 - Intro & off season moves
7:11 - C9: Thanatos & Reapered *Thanatos was not confirmed when we recorded this episode!
11:41 - Azael’s thumb injury
14:29 - LCK Finals
25:22 - LEC Finals & lane swaps
37:14 - Community Questions @rzykid - LEC without G2, or LCS without TL?
42:24 - @seanatonin - Positive sentiment for NA vs EU?
45:55 - @BeAFanPodcast - Commemorate APA solo kills?
46:39 - MSI Patch
52:12 - @petersbenton - How will MSI Patch affect NA Midlaners?
1:07:03 - @wangvscruz - Rather see Zven play or broadcast?
1:08:29 - Upcoming schedule for The Dive
Finals, Lemons, and DIVE AWARDS | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! This episode started off a little sour as Azael, Kobe, and Meteos each eat ate lemons (they all technically lost the bet). They discussed the ongoing VCS investigation, recapped finals, and celebrated the Dive Awards! They had some new awards to dish out this year, and some they didn’t have winners for - namely the “who was the best commissioner” award…
The Dive will be on break long with the LCS but there will be some episodes before MSI - stay tuned for more!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & lemon bet
4:17 - VCS match fixing investigation
11:47 - Impact = GOAT
14:01 - NACL
18:39 - Finals Recap
30:04 - DIVE AWARDS!
31:20 - Glow Up Award
32:57 - Didn’t get what you paid for Award
33:59 - Play of the Split
35:49 - Game of the Split
39:04 - Rookie of the Split
43:44 - Best out of game performance
46:51 - Best trash talker
49:58 - Most underrated player
52:19 - Most overrated player
54:25 - ELO Hell Award
57:28 - Pro most deserving of an award Award
58:31 - Timeless Top lane/Most likely to be playing when they’re 80
1:01:19 - Betrayal of the Split
1:02:32 - Better host than Mark Award
1:03:04 - Commissioner of the Year
1:03:48 - Focus up Award
All Aboard the FlyQuest Hype Train! | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos recap the latest rounds of playoffs, Kia Top 6 MVP, player of the series, and make their predictions for finals. They also discuss what it takes to be at the top, the importance of team dynamics, and best/worst Scrim strategies.
Also, Kobe doesn’t know who Lionel Messi is (he knows his name, but wouldn’t recognize his face). Is that crazy? Or is it actually impressive, in this day and age?
Anyways, FINALS are THIS WEEKEND - Cloud9 takes on Team Liquid Honda in the Lower Bracket Finals on Saturday, March 30th at 1:00PM PT/4:00PM ET, and the winner faces FlyQuest on Sunday, March 31st at 1:00PM PT/4:00PM ET. Who will take it all? Who will be going to MSI?
Thanks for watching, and tune in for next week’s episode for the DIVE AWARDS!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro, Riot MMO delay
7:32 - IMT coach gets fired
14:11 - Kia top 6 MVP, last episode of Pros, and teammate relationships
28:47 - TL vs C9: player & team breakdowns, and what it takes to be the best
41:18 - Team dynamics & what it takes to be the best
43:20 - Scrim strategies & how to prep for games
47:15 - FLY vs C9 recap
49:10 - TL vs C9 prediction
54:42 - Events, games, and scheduling for this weekend
58:20 - Who goes to MSI? Hype for FLY has never been higher
1:04:50 - Player of the Series
1:07:16 - Kobe doesn’t know who Messi is…
1:09:18 - Teams aren’t defined by most recent performance
1:10:23 - Upper bracket vs Lower bracket win rates
C9 is back! The race for the LCS title and... Skarner | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos recap round 1 of playoffs, break down Skarner and his updates, discuss their predictions for the upper and lower brackets, and debate who can win the LCS title. And don’t worry, we didn’t forget: Kobe might have to eat a lemon depending on how things shake out. (We hold each other accountable here on The Dive.)
P.S. APA might be the best trash talker in all of sports.
Playoffs continue THIS WEEK as TL takes on 100 in the lower bracket on Friday, March 22nd at 1PM PT / 4PM ET, and C9 battles FLY on Saturday, March 23rd at 1PM PT / 4PM ET. Thanks for watching, and tune in for next week’s episode!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Skarner
8:11 - Playoffs recap
9:44 - C9 vs 100
14:17 - 100 vs NRG
18:35 - Baron steal
20:56 - NRG - disappointing and unfortunate run
26:13 - Contractz baron steal & coach cams
27:38 - Upper Bracket - FLY vs TL, APA’s trashtalk, and Massu’s story
36:20 - Is Yeon is the best player on TL?
37:34 - TL vs DIG
41:10 - Lower Bracket: 100 vs TL
52:41 - Impact is great, but not “the guy”
55:58 - Lower Bracket - more recap & predictions
57:52 - Upper Bracket - more recap & predictions
LCS All Pro & Playoffs | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos discuss Smolder being a Pentakill machine, who is All Pro and who isn’t, and their playoff predictions. Also, Kobe got stood up this weekend by Meteos - he failed to meet them at the theaters to watch Dune 2. Grab some tequila, because this episode starts off salty.
Playoffs start THIS WEEK - make sure to catch 100 Thieves duke it out with Cloud9 to kick things off on Thursday, March 14th at 1PM PST.
Thanks for watching and tune in for next week's episode!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro, time change, Super Week, and Dune 2 review
05:26 - Smolder - Pentakill machine?
17:45 - All pro voting
32:14 - All pro Top Lane
35:16 - All pro Jungle
40:32 - All pro Mid Lane
48:35 - All Pro Bottom Lane & MVP
54:40 - Playoffs lookahead
59:23 - 100 vs C9
1:15:25 - FLY vs TL
1:23:12 - NRG
1:29:02 - DIG
1:32:39 - Outro
Jungle weak? Support inflated? What’s the best role in LoL? | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos had a lot to discuss as we come off the break. They cover patch 14.5 updates, discuss which lane is the best, and debate whether support is inflated or not. Also, they discuss last week's games, team standings, and pro performances this past week as playoffs approach. And always, keep submitting questions and hot takes!
Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for next week’s episode as we kick off playoffs!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro, watching LCS live, and crowd atmosphere
8:47 - Team & Pro performance after the break
12:37 - Tools for practicing, stealing barons, and smite fights
19:43 - Which lane is the best?
28:12 - Is support inflated?
39:52 - Patch 14.5 - Buffs, Nerfs, Win Rates, and too much Volibear talk
59:35 - Item changes
1:00:42 - Standings & week recap
1:09:15 - Team Liquid
1:17:39 - Should teams be experimenting this close to playoffs?
1:20:18 - Is C9 back?
1:26:47 - NRG (Meteos wouldn’t bet eating a lemon on them)
1:32:08 - FlyQuest & 100T
Fire All Coaches! | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! This episode was a little different since we’ve gone a few weeks without games. But don’t fret! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos talk about getting DDossed, fun LCS content, and deep dive into what makes a good coach. They also answer a wide variety of community questions - thanks for submitting, and keep ’em coming!
Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for next week's episode! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, getting DDossed, LCS content 7:40 - GM, Coaches, and team discussion 13:57 - Ex Pros being coaches & what makes a good coach 32:37 - COMMUNITY QUESTIONS 33:01 - Q1 @lofibanshee: Which champ would you bring back? 38:23 - Q2 @lofibanshee: Favorite thing about the new season? 41:07 - Q3 @TheDixieCup: Most important thing for international success? 45:57 - Q4 @smtanon: impacts from the 2 week break? 47:58 - Q5 Chris Tidwell: Roster changes before next split/who picks up Licorice? 49:43 - Q6 Jorge Villatoro: Who will win MVP, rookie of the split, coach of split, comeback player? 53:11 - Q7 Roadroller: fearless draft for Bo2 for the LCS? 55:29 - Q8 Justin Evans: LCS dream team? 2 import limit, peak skill, green card optional 59:28 - HOT TAKES: @MoleculeLoL: LEC clears LCS. 1:01:27 - @KUES_inthe_trap: FLY is most consistent team in league. 1:02:30 - @BillabangTv: Live patch is best decision LCS has made 1:04:40 - @PureRoze: Yeon being antagonistic is good 1:09:18 - @MrMittyman, @JoelGarrison1, @celiaclovergirl: Bo2 or Bo3? 1:11:49 - Q9 @TheHyterion: Thoughts on unconventional supports beginning to shine? 1:13:07 - Q10 @DannyHancuff: What about flash being turned into an item? 1:13:56 - Q11 @turdboy962: Favorite season in LoL history? 1:15:32 - Q12 @johndoe-fr6yy: Can riot bridge the gap between SoloQ and Pro Play?
Patch 14.4 | Kobe and Meteos beg Phreak for Buffs | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos are joined by Phreak and talk Dev, Patch 14.4, win rate, and balance. The gang also gives their takes on the best and worst champions. After picking Phreak's brain, Meteos and Kobe couldn’t help themselves and beg him for buffs.
Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for next week's episode!
NRG and C9 Have Two Weeks to Save Their Season | The Dive
Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive with Azael, Kobe and Meteos! In this episode we’ll review how the start of the season's power rankings stack up against the current standings and deep dive into each LCS team’s performance thus far. We’ll talk about the break week as well as Kobe’s decade long jungler trauma!
The LCS will be on break starting this week but The Dive will not! Stay tuned next week for the Patch 14.4 rundown!
Meteos C9 Copium & Will Smolder Dominate Pro Play? | The Dive
Hello & Welcome back to another episode of The Dive with Azael, Kobe and Meteos. First up, we’ll break down patch 14.3 and the arrival of Smolder!! Next, we’ll look at the LCS team’s standings as we pass the halfway point of the regular season! Then, Meteos admits his C9 copium is at an all time high. All that and more on this week’s episode of The Dive.
LCS Jungler Tier Lists! Most OP role in NA? | The Dive
The Dive is back with everything you need to know heading into LCS Super Week! First up, Kobe, Azael and Meteos give us their Honors (Palafox stayed cool!) and Reports (all of C9?) from LCS Week 2. Next, Meteos learns Smolder and Kobe learns Yone jungle. Then, it’s time for The Dive’s very official LCS Jungler Tier List Lightning Round, and a lookahead to LCS Super Week. All that and more on this week’s episode of The Dive!
0:00 - Intro, Reports & Honors. Report all of C9! Honor Insanity for staying cool! 10:08 - Smolder release! He’s looking for the mom! 16:11 - Thoughts on LCS’s 14.2 live patch debut. Where’s Karma mid? 22:07 - LCS jungler tier list lightning round! Worst podcast idea ever? 28:13 - C9 vs FlyQuest showdown coming up in superweek. 32:15 - Team Liquid says every team is beatable. Do early season standings matter? 38:19 - NRG talk the talk and walk the walk. Palafox on MVP watch? 43:06 - FlyQuest also tied for first. Is Massu living up to the hype? 47:40 - Shopify Rebellion beat C9! Wildturtle and Bvoy swap in the bot lane. 49:43 - 100 Thieves’ young roster has a ton of upside.
Is Lucian the worst pro pick ever?! LCS hits 14.2 live patch! | The Dive
Kobe, Azael and Meteos are back to reveal what to look out for on Patch 14.2 as LCS hits the new live patch this weekend! We’ve got Azir montages, we’ve got Sennaphine, we’ve got Sneaky’s Lucian. All that and more on this week’s episode of The Dive.
Meteos Joins The Dive & LCS Power Rankings | The Dive
HELLO EVERYBODY, sorry for the delay but here is the first episode of The Dive for 2024! We've got a lot of changes including a new HOST! Meteos will be joining us for the entire Spring split to share his insight and spicy soloqueue picks. But first, we have to say goodbye to someone I know you all know and a very specific number of you love, Mark. If you haven't heard, MarkZ got a new job as head honcho, he shares some of his thoughts going into his new role & his goals for the LCS.Then Meteos joins for his very first episode where he, Azael & Kobe talk about their experiences with the new season. After that they run through the Power Rankings where the room for upsets feel plentiful. It's a chonker for an episode, so grab your favorite water bottle & caffeinated beverage and enjoy.The LCS returns THIS WEEKEND (THE LCS IS BACK ON WEEKENDS) [FACTUAL] with 100 Thieves vs. Team Liquid facing off on Saturday at 12PM Pacific/3PM Eastern. See you there!
Finals, Faker & Frogs | The Divephoria State Worlds 2023 | Episode 5
Welcome to the 5th and final episode of The Divephoria State for Worlds 2023 where Drakos, Azeal, Kobe & Chronicler discuss off-season roster changes, making a GOATed team and their predictions for finals.
Timestamps:
00:00- Busan, Trains & Frogs
10:20- Off-season roster changes
37:05- Making the GOAT team
58:16- Recapping semifinals
1:09-40- Talking Finals
1:29:00- Predictions
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Quarter Finals Recap | The Divephoria State Worlds 2023 | Episode 4
Welcome to the 4th Episode of The Divephoria State for Worlds 2023 where Drakos, Azeal, Kobe & Chronicler recap all the quarter finals action and look ahead to the showdown of our 4 semi finalists.
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Orianna/Shaco Combo at Worlds?? | The Divephoria State Worlds 2023 | Episode 3
Welcome to the 3rd Episode of The Divephoria State for Worlds 2023 where Medic, Dagda, Kobe & Chronicler talk about the upcoming Quarterfinals.
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Gen.G vs. JDG Final?? | The Divephoria State Worlds 2023 | Episode 2
Welcome to the 1st Episode of The Divephoria State for Worlds 2023 where Atlus, Vedius, Kobe & Azael talk about the Swiss stage as they rate the likes of T1, G2 & submit some predictions for the next part of the tournament.
Swiss Stage and Predictions | Divephoria Worlds 2023 Episode 1
Welcome to the 1st Episode of Divephoria for Worlds 2023 where Atlus, Vedius, Chronicler & Azael look at the upcoming Swiss stage.
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NA vs. EMEA Grudge Match, Farewell to TSM, & Worlds Preview | The Dive
Hello & Welcome back for a very special episode of The Dive. Let's be real. Azael, Kobe & Mark were ITCHING to chat about League after it being over a month since the last official game they've covered. So with the Worlds Qualifying series, with it being NA vs. EMEA & with Worlds starting just next week, the trio found it to be a perfect time to bring back The Dive!
The Big 3 go over what they've been doing with their time off. It's mostly video games still. Which still involved quite a bit of League (Did you hear Kobe hit Grandmasters?). They break down the Worlds Patch, weigh in on the Worlds Music Video. TIL Mark is a Swiftie. We say a fond farewell to TSM, welcome Shopify Rebellion & throw our weight behind Golden Guardians as they defend the soul of North America against BDS.
Tune into that Worlds Qualifying Series Sunday, 9PM PT for us West Coasters & 12AM ET on Monday for East Coasters. See if Golden Guardians or BDS earn the final spot to Worlds!
C9 Fudge Talks Finals Weekend & Worlds | The Dive
Hello friends old & new for a very special FINALS EPISODE Of The Dive. Kobe wasn't able to join this episode so we invited local content creator Cloud9 Fudge to join Mark & Azael! Turns out he's also going to Newark this weekend to compete in the LCS Finals, funny coincidence...
Fudge answers some of YOUR Discord questions and shares how Cloud9 approaches practice, looking towards Worlds & the strength of the teams competing at Finals Weekend! Are other top laners overhyped? Does he fear anybody this weekend? Tune in to find out!
The LCS finals happen THIS WEEKEND with NRG vs. Team Liquid facing off on Saturday at 1PM Pacific/4PM Eastern. Winner faces Cloud9 for the title. See you there!
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NRG Go To WORLDS & Dive Awards | The Dive
Hello & Welcome back for the 3rd SPLITUAL DIVEYS. Mark, Azael & even Kobe (eventually) go over the HUGE playoff matches over the weekend especially following the events of NRG's upset over Golden Guardians
Then the trio gives the most prestigious awards esports League podcasts can offer with The Diveys! Featuring 3 stellar player hosts, Revenge, APA & Blaber! Who will win best play of the split? Who will win the ELO Hell award? Find out by watching and not reading the timestamps!
The LCS playoffs continue at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with Team Liquid playing for their playoff lives vs. Evil Geniuses. See you there!
Are Fans Sick of C9 Winning? | The Dive
Hey there Dive gang, we're back at it again Mark, Kobe & Azael to run through the bracket as Summer playoffs heat up.
The trio dives into what makes Arena work & doesn't and the various biases developing throughout Playoffs. Are people anti-C9? Are people sleeping on Revenge? Will NRG ever get enough credit?
Playoffs continue this Thursday with Dignitas vs. TSM, in what might be the org's last LCS game ever. Tune in at 2PM Pacific//5PM Eastern See you there!
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Would MVP make Jojo the new Bjerg? | The Dive
Hello & Welcome back for another episode of The Dive. The regular sprint (get it?) is behind us and we are moving headlong to playoffs. Best of 5's kick off Thursday!
In this episode, Mark, Kobe & Azael the trio go over their All Pro voting thought process... one of them didn't do their homework in time... But they still managed to answer questions like: what does consistency mean for top? Is Jojo the best mid we've seen in years? Is FLY's fall the greatest flop in LCS history?
Then they ran through their playoff previews: EG vs. TSM & TL vs. NRG. Spoiler alert, both series are sincerely bangers.
Those best of 5s kick off Thursday at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with TSM starting their run vs. Evil Geniuses. See you there!
Doublelift & Impact in ELO Hell | The Dive
Hello & Welcome back for another episode of The Dive. We are back in our new podcast studio and things didn't break this time! Wahoo! And as we barrel towards the final week of the regular split, we got things working just in time!
This week the trio dives into the playoff race, ask whether certain rosters are holding back their strongest players & there's a strange obsession with trains... or wheels?
The LCS completes its regular split this week! Festivities kick off Wednesday at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with IMT posting up against the Evil Geniuses. See you there!
Spica Talks FLY Issues & Calls EG Frauds | The Dive
Hello & Welcome back for another episode of The Dive. Apologies for missing last week's episode, we encountered some pretty major issues post recording that made it impossible for us to release. We hope this special episode with FlyQuest Spica makes up for it.
Spica gets honest about FLY's issues, the work ethic of some of the pros & he even weighs in on which team he thinks is fraudulent when it comes to their place in the standings!Spica also rates the junglers in the league. Which junglers are underrated? Are any overrated?
Huge shoutout to Spica for joining. LCS returns Wednesday at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with TSM posting up against Dignitas. See you there!
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Jojo wins Lane at Lvl 1 | The Dive
Hello & Welcome back for another episode of The Dive. First things' first, we ran into issues recording this week with the audio. We've got a new home and we're still figuring out the kinks. Keep letting us know what we can do to improve & we'll keep learning as we go!
Enjoy the episode.Mark, Kobe & Azael took twitter takes & weigh in on the stories you said were leading the league. Does C9 miss the Summer Finals? Are EG the best team in the league? Who are the best top laners in the league? Can FLY get out of the hole they've dug? Tune in to hear their answers!
The LCS week 3 kicks off on Wednesday at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with TSM posting up against the Evil Geniuses. See you there!
FLY LOST THE OFFSEASON? | The Dive
Hello & Welcome back Dive Fans for the start of the Summer Split! Following the pause on the start of the split, Azael, Mark & Kobe kick back on the Lounge to review week 1 and the big takeaways as the LCS moves to an expediated Summer split of only superweeks! They recorded the episode quickly after Game 5 on Friday, so we'll beg forgiveness for any loopiness.
The gang weighs in on the FLY & EG trades, how surprising IMT's first week has been & whether they think Team Liquid Honda's run is the truth. Was Mark right all along about 100 Thieves? Or will he regret this bit of gloating?
The LCS week 2 kicks off on Wednesday at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with Dignitas squaring up against Golden Guardians. See you there!
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Longest Dive Yet, Power Rankings, NACL News & More | The Dive
Hello & Welcome back Dive Fans for another Power Rankings episode to kick off the Summer split. On the longest Dive Episode EVER, Azael, Kobe & Mark weigh in on the NACL news, the departure of longstanding LCS teams & the potential LCSPA walkout.
Then when it came to the Power Rankings, the trio debates how much better did 100 Thieves REALLY get, where we see this EG team going and if the FLY change makes them a title contender.
The LCS returns for the Summer split on Thursday, June 1st with Cloud9 vs. Golden Guardians for the Finals rematch at 2PM Pacific//5PM Eastern. See you then! Make sure to follow and subscribe:
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Are JDG the Best Team Fighters Ever? | Divephoria MSI 2023 Episode 3
Welcome to the 3rd Episode of Divephoria for MSI 2023 where Drakos, Kobe & Azael look at the remaining 4 teams, show the slim ways we see upsets & shoutout the player glow ups.
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The Copium Angle | Divephoria MSI 2023 Episode 2
Welcome to the 2nd Episode of Divephoria for MSI 2023 where Drakos, Vedius & MarkZ look forward to the bracket stage, share their copium takes for their regional teams & their wishes for the Lower Bracket.
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New MSI Format With Double Elim' Bracket | Divephoria MSI 2023 Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of Divephoria for MSI 20223, MarkZ, Dagda & Raz look at the new MSI Format and who will defy expectations heading into the double elimination format.
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C9 LCS SPEEDRUN HACK & DIVE AWARDS
Hello Dive fans & welcome to our final episode of the split slash Diveys Crossover event! Azael is back with a new nose while Kobe & Mark bring in hype for Golden Guardians' UNPRECEDENTED 3-0, how dominant C9 looks & gives away the most prestigious awards in League Esports podcasting!
Does C9 have any weak points? What was your favorite play of the split? Which pro should have gotten an award and didn't?
Thank you to all who participated in the #TheDiveLoLGiveaway. Winners should have Twitter DMs requesting the needed info to get your RP! Finals weekend is upon us! Make sure you tune in on Saturday for FLY vs. GG with a new time 1PM Pacific//4PM Eastern. See you then!
STIXXAY'S PLAY OF THE SPLIT | THE DIVE
Hey Dive fam, after a JAM packed week of Playoffs action, our producer cruely asked Kobe, Mark & special guest Emily (Randoms thriving) to give their raw thoughts going into the week before Raleigh.
The trio goes down a rabbit hole of meta discussions, what it means to play with confidence and whether Week 8 was mostly a bait.
Winners of the #TheDiveLolGiveaway will be announced next week! Make sure you tune in this weekend as Kobe's finals preview (spoiler) C9 vs. FLY face off on Thursday at 2PM Pacific//5PM Eastern. See you then!
THE PRINCE vs. BERSERKER DEBATE | THE DIVE
Hey Dive fans & welcome for a different kind of episode for The Dive. Azael is recovering after a procedure & Kobe is out sick so the LCS Lounge - Raz, Emily, Jatt & of course Mark - crashed The Dive this week to chat All-Pro & playoff matches. Also they're in a swanky lounge to compliment the name.
We hear both sides of the Spica vs. Blaber debate, why mid lane was the hardest All Pro vote & why the lower bracket this playoffs is the most terrifying yet.
Thank you to all who participated in the #TheDiveLoLGiveaway. A Winner will be announced in the coming weeks! Until then, we'll catch you Thursday for the start of playoffs as FlyQuest faces off against 100 Thieves at 2PM Pacific//5PM Eastern. See you then!
WILL DOUBLELIFT & BJERG MAKE PLAYOFFS? | THE DIVE
Hey there Dive fans!
Superweek is upon us! Azael, Kobe & Mark chew on the stories heading into the final week of the regular split. Are Cloud9 the de facto best team in the league now? Has Flyquest been figured out? Will this STACKED 100 Thieves roster make playoffs? Is everyone just an EG hater? Tune in to find out!
Keep submitting questions and use #TheDiveLolGiveaway to qualify for the 2K RP giveaway. Tune in this Wednesday 3/15 to watch FlyQuest vs Cloud9 at 2pm PST/5pm ET to kick off the Superweek!
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Stixxay Says Gambling made Esports more Toxic | The Dive
Hey Divers & welcome back for this week's Dive where we welcome Stixxay & Licorice to the fold! The vets from Golden Guardians talk about their rise and the unlikely impact of various things fans don't often think about!
We hear what makes Huhi so important to the team's success, why pros don't bust out wild picks more often & how Stixxay is adjusting to an inflated ego (Spoiler: it's kinda nice)
You have about 2 weeks to enter The Dive RP Giveaway (use #TheDiveLolGiveaway to qualify) & tune in Thursday as FLY return to the stage this time opposite Team Liquid Honda at 2PM Pacific // 5PM Eastern. See you then!
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IS PRINCE THE BEST LCS IMPORT EVER? | The Dive
Hello Dive fans & welcome back for another week back at the LCS Studio with a new desk!
Azael, Kobe & Mark run through the patch & some of your twitter questions today to recap the state of the league.The trio wonders how high Golden Guardians can go, where Prince ranks among all the imports in LCS history & what is the bigger loss for a team: losing Impact or losing Huhi?
The completely legal Dive giveaway is live (use #TheDiveLolGiveaway to qualify) & tune in Thursday as FLY return to the stage this time opposite CLG at 2PM Pacific // 5PM Eastern. See you then!
CoreJJ responds to Zven | The Dive
HELLO DIVE FANS!
On this episode; Azael, Kobe & Mark crash the TL facility to shoot our episode. Thank you again Team Liquid Honda for hosting us as we wrap up the 1st round robin, get hyped for the rise of C9's newest mid laner EMENES, weigh in on Champions Queue's effectiveness & run through where we think teams like DIG, Golden Guardians & 100 Thieves will land.
Then, later on, TL Academy Coach Spawn joins his former bot laner Yeon alongside CoreJJ to discuss where the team is going & how fans perceive things going into the split. We want to thank Spawn & the bot lane for jumping into the episode during their intense scrim schedule.
Stay tuned to the LCS twitter account for the start of The Dive RP giveaway (use #TheDiveLolGiveaway) & tune in Thursday as FLY return to the stage this time opposite 100 Thieves at 2PM Pacific // 5PM Eastern. See you then!
C9 ZVEN TRASHES LCS NARRATIVES | The Dive
Hey there Dive fans!
In this special episode of The Dive, we have C9 Zven share his opinions on a wide range of Pro perspectives. We originally were only going to have him on for 30 minutes and that expanded quickly! We hope you enjoy. Quick update - that RP giveaway is going through a rule change. One that's less... illegal. But it’s all good!
Zven walks us through his thoughts on LCS narratives, using social media, new patches, and plenty of topics to get cozy with this Valentine's day.
We want to thank Zven for taking time out of his Friday evening to chat with us. If you enjoyed having him on the show, send some love!
Again, keep submitting those twitter questions with hot takes! We love when you submit questions! Tune in for Super Week starting Wednesday 2/15 at 2pm PST/5pm ET. See you there!
FREE RP GIVEAWAY, NO SCAM, REAL | The Dive
Greetings, Dive fans!
We’re cruising right along this Spring Split and have another eventful episode for you.
The gang breaks down which teams are hot and which are not, discuss how YOU could win 2k RP, and interview CLG General Manager Jonathon McDaniel about the reality of scrims and scheduling in the LCS. Also, the dive might be haunted…Keep submitting those twitter questions, and keep taking those hot takes! You miss 100% of the hot takes you don’t take. More importantly, make sure those mics are hot when doing Anchor.fm questions.
The Spring Split continues this Thursday at 2pm PT/5pm ET - see you there!
P.S., the RP GIVEAWAY IS NOT A SCAM!! Conditions for the Giveaway: all qualifying social posts must have #TheDiveLol, not all regions qualify. RP not available for those on RU, VNM, CHINA or KR regions. Winners chosen by Azael, Mark, & Kobe.
The Dive | Twitter Hot Takes & Mark is a Battery Acid Barista
Hellllooo Dive fans. After a SPECTACULAR week 1 of Spring 2023, we're back with a jam packed episode. We've got your patch notes, we've got your twitter hot takes, we've got a story about Mark drinking battery acid. This episode has everything!
Tune in to find out what champions you need to be spamming in soloqueue RIGHT NOW to get that free LP. (spoiler, AD bruisers) Then Azael brings a new game where he has Mark & Kobe rate YOUR twitter hot takes. Let us know what you think of that segment and maybe we'll bring in more viewer submitted kinda games to the format.
Thank you for all your twitter questions, we know that's what makes the show great & love the hot takes you threw our way. Also if you're doing Anchor.fm questions... please turn your microphone on...
Spring Split continues at Thursday at 2PM Pacific, 5PM Eastern with CLG trying to keep their momentum going as they face the reigning champs Cloud9. See you there!
The Dive | 2023 Power Rankings & Breaking The Wiggle Range
WE'RE BACK DIVE FANS. In the new LCS studio back with the same ol' Azael, Kobe & Mark to deliver some of that Power ranking goodness to kick off the season. Those of you that replied the LCS' twitter with your own power rankings are also featured & despite showing some of the most troll lists I've ever seen, y'all averaged out to the exact same list as the trio's combined list. See what has them so hyped about FlyQuest, how work ethic may be the determining factor this split & which team is the WIGGLIEST of the bunch when it comes to the middle of the pack.
We'll be taking questions starting next week, looking to grab some from Twitter, Anchor.fm & Youtube comments so please leave some below.
Spring Split kicks off at our new day & time Thursday at 2PM PT// 5PM ET with the return of Doublelift as he & 100 Thieves face off against the reigning champions, Cloud9. See you there!
Divephoria ‘22 | How Does The Worlds Story End?
FINALS ARE HERE! In Divephpria Episode 4, Caedrel, Kobe, and Vedius give an in depth recap of the semifinals, share spicy hot takes, discuss the DRX Cinderella story & what it takes to win a title, and choose their picks for who takes home the hardware. This is a hefty episode, but don’t fret. The squad will warm you up with some fun facts, allow you to dive in, and leave you eager to watch the finals! Tune in this Saturday 11/5 for the FINAL matchup as T1 takes on DRX at 8PM ET // 2AM CEST.
Drakos & One Braincell Preview Semifinals | Divephoria Worlds '22 Episode 3
Episode 3 has arrived! As we head into the semifinals, Drakos, Kobe and Caedrel recap Quarterfinals, talk more shop about Meta, breakdown highlight reel worthy gameplay, and get in their feels about what’s to come in the Semifinals. The gang even made predictions based on dreams alone…spooky! Tune in this Saturday 10/29 for our first Semifinals match to see T1 vs JD Gaming at 2PM ET // 8PM CEST
Revenge of The Gap | Divephoria Worlds '22 Episode 2
Divephoria Episode 2 is here! Atlus and Drakos are joined by Azael and Kobe to discuss the highs and lows of Week 2, overall team performance with struggles on and off the rift, Meta surprises, and looking forward to Knockouts! The foursome also had a groundbreaking realization: teams deserve Grandma-level cooking to help them perform better during Worlds. Tune in Thursday for our first Quarterfinal Match as LEC's Rogue takes on LPL's JDG at 5PM ET // 11PM CEST
Divephoria Worlds ‘22 | It was the Best Of Groups, It was the Worst of Groups
Divephoria is back for Worlds 2022! Caedral and Drakos are joined by Azael to discuss big-picture reactions and predictions, Worlds Meta, and their picks for the tournament. Most importantly, they’ve all learned a valuable lesson so far in this tournament: you need the lows to appreciate the highs.
Make sure you check out all the Worlds Merch available at merch.riotgames.com
Send in your question for next week’s episode! The Group stage continues Thursday October 13th with FNC vs. C9 Game 1 at 3PM ET // 9PM CEST
The Dive | NA WINS & HOPIUM FOR ALL
In this special episode of The Dive, Kobe & Mark welcome for the first time LPL caster Dagda to give us his thoughts on Play-Ins & the upcoming Group Stage. If things look odd, it's because our fantastic tech team ships necessary equipment to New York City & we had to step away from our usual cameras for The Dive. For those of you wondering about Divephoria, that's next week! (When the Euphoria folk land in NYC) We went forward with this format because it just seemed weird to not do SOMETHING ahead of the Groups Stage.
The Trio reviews the highs of the Play-In Stage, take some time huff hopium all thanks to Champions Queue & made predictions heading into the Group Stage. Where will we find the upsets? What teams are worthy of the hopium? What teams are overrated?If you like Dagda's comfy poncho, check it out at merch.riotgames.com to pick up one of your own. Anecdotally, our producer is def getting one it's perfect for being a degen gamer BUT FASHION.
We'll be returning with Divephoria episodes from NYC to ATL to San Fran! So make sure you meet us here in the lolesports youtube channel or wherever you listen to audio podcasts! The Worlds Group stage kicks off with another EU vs. NA matchup, Cloud9 vs. FNC at 2PM PT/5PM ET on Friday. Don't you miss it!
The Dive | KOBE & AZAEL ICE BATH BET PAYOFF FINALS PREVIEW
Hello Divers! Welcome to our final episode of The Dive for the LCS split! This weekend we go to Chicago, but not until we pay off a couple of bets... namely Azael & Kobe are getting Ice baths and Mark is... there.
Before 2 members regret ever existing, the trio look at the announcement from EG, Spica leaving TSM & we talk about Champion's Queue Worlds Edition!
Then Kobe & Azael try their best to keep the swears at a minimum as they literally freeze their butts as we recap the games from the week previous & look towards our Finals weekend in Chicago!
To get your questions on the show use #TheDiveLol on twitter and if you send them on Anchor.FM, include your name in the audio! We'll be having episodes of The Dive & Divephoria during Worlds so those questions will not go to waste. Keep them coming!
The LCS Summer split concludes with the crowning of our champions in Chicago! Tune in 3PM Central that's 1PM PT on both days. EG faces 100T in their attempts to defend the title with Cloud9 playing final boss on Sunday. See you there!
The Dive | IT'S A MUMBO JUMBO META & C9 vs 100 is IMPOSSIBLE to predict
HELLLLOOOO Divers! Welcome to another Playoff edition of The Dive where Kobe, Mark & Azael sat down for a quick episode of The Dive MOMENTS after Cloud9 upset Evil Geniuses.
The Trio muster up the last bit of their energy after a JAM packed week of playoff matches, where we had 19 total games of league of legends from just the North American side of things. They go over a question from our editor (Shoutout to Manny) & gauge how this week's series has changed their perspective on teams for the rest of the bracket.
To get your questions on the show use #TheDiveLol on twitter and if you send them on Anchor.FM, include your name in the audio! Next week we'll be able to hit your questions as we do our FINALS EPISODE before we take off for Chicago.
Playoffs continue with a game on THURSDAY, that's right, THURSDAY at 1:00PM where CLG faces Team Liquid Honda. With the 3 other matchups taking place at 1PM every day throughout the rest of the week. See you there!