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Rough Drafts Podcast2018 Summer NA LCS Preseason Power Rankings feat. OrzaidusIn this special NA LCS preview episode of the Rough Drafts podcast, Unikrn writer and your host Chase Wassenar is joined by his good friend and Twitch streamer, Xander "Orzaidus" Raff to break down each team as they go through their preseason Power Rankings! After a brief digression into the meta, they debate whether CLG is a playoff team, how good IS Echo Fox, and why Team Liquid fans shouldn't worry about their performance at MSI too much.Time Stamps: 01:30 Meta Thoughts05:20 Golden Guardians08:45 FlyQuest14:05 0ptic Gaming18:55 Counter Logic Gaming24:35 Clutch...2018-06-151h 05
Rough Drafts Podcast2018 Summer EU LCS Preseason Power Rankings feat. OrzaidusIn this special EU LCS preview episode of the Rough Drafts podcast, Unikrn writer and your host Chase Wassenar is joined by his good friend and Twitch streamer, Xander "Orzaidus" Raff to break down each team as they go through their preseason Power Rankings! They agree on the top three teams, but H2k-Gaming, Team ROCCAT, and Misfits serve as points of contention for the pair.Time Stamps:02:20 Unicorns of Love07:05 Team Roccat14:00 HeaQ's picks and the funky botlane meta17:20 Misfits 22:50 Giants Gaming28:25 FC Schalke 0435:05 Team Vitality40:35 H2K-Gaming2018-06-151h 09
Rough Drafts Podcast2018 Summer NA LCS Preview feat. Tim SevenhuysenIn this special NA LCS preview episode of the Rough Drafts podcast, Unikrn writer and your host Chase Wassenar is joined by Oracles Elixir founder and head of shadow initiatives at DOJO MADNESS Time Sevenhuysen to share their thoughts on the upcoming split! Together, they discuss the potential for TSM to rise back to the top of the standings, who they believe will miss the playoffs, and the different roster philosophies of the bottom three teams. Time Stamps:1:15 Team Liquid3:40 Team SoloMid10:05 100 Thieves14:50 Which Spring playoff team is most likely to miss the...2018-06-1438 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2018 Summer EU LCS Preview feat. Josh KellerIn this special EU LCS preview episode of the Rough Drafts podcast, Unikrn writer and your host Chase Wassenar is joined by freelance analyst Josh Keller to preview the biggest storylines heading into the LCS split. Together, they discuss which teams they believe will rest at the top and bottom of the standings as well as which playoff team from last split is likely to fall flat.Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction1:10 Current Patch1:26 Misfits6:04 Schalke 12:08 Giants or Unicorns?16:48 Giants18:10 Who is most likely to miss playoffs?20:30 Splyce 25:24 Team Vitality2018-06-1449 min
Rough Drafts PodcastIntro To Kpop PodcastNote: Rough Drafts news is coming soon. In the meantime, enjoy this episode of an Intro to Kpop podcast Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar appeared on with his good friends Zac and Sarah!Why are there so many links? Because Zac can't stop himself. Here's just about everything we mentioned, even in passing.Hosts: Chase’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedShirtKing Follow his esports work: https://news.unikrn.com Sarah’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaebeom Zac’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ravenousbadger Check out our previous episode on the best and...2018-05-151h 33
Rough Drafts PodcastNA LCS Week Three Preview Feat. Xander "Orzaidus" RaffOn today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar is once again joined by top lane streamer Xander "Orzaidus" Raff. This time, the two shift their attention to North America, where they discuss TSM's struggles, Echo Fox's surge to the top of the standings, and which 3-1 team stands out above the rest.Follow us on TwitterChase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar: https://twitter.com/RedShirtKing Xander “Orzaidus” Raff: https://twitter.com/Orzaidus You can read Chase’s pieces here: https://news.unikrn.com/author/chase-wassenar You can watch Xander destroy his...2018-02-0341 min
Rough Drafts PodcastEU LCS Week Three Preview feat. Xander "Orzaidus" RaffOn today’s episode of the Rough Drafts podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar is joined by Xander “Orzaidus” Raff to preview Week Three of the EU LCS! Together, they get excited by Jiizuke and Ruin, discuss why G2 Esports is struggling, and argue over whether Splyce will become a true contender moving forward.Time StampsIntro: 0:00UOL vs. H2k: 2:30GIA vs. ROC: 6:45 S04 vs. VIT: 12:00G2 vs. SPY: 16:20FNC vs. MSF: 21:15UOL vs. VIT: 26:20S04 vs. GIA: 29:20ROC vs. FNC: 34:15H2k vs. G2: 40:15MSF vs...2018-02-0251 min
Rough Drafts PodcastRD Interviews: Devin "Piratechnics" YoungeOn today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar travels back in time to the moments in which everything was possible for the EU LCS, the preseason! Back then, he spoke with his friend and EU LCS caster Devin “Piratechnics” Younge about Riot’s decision to move to Bo1’s, the current state of the esports casting scene, and his thoughts on each of the EU LCS teams. This was all accomplished by time travelling and definitely not a product of delaying until the last minute, still learning how to edit videos in a timely fashion...2018-02-011h 26
Rough Drafts PodcastEsports Media Roundtable featuring Victoria "Riningear" Rose and Chris "Chhopsky" PollockOn today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar is joined by Victoria “Riningear” Rose, head of the DOTA 2 website The Flying Courier, and Chris “Chhopsky” Pollock, founder of Chhopsky.tv, to discuss the current state of esports media! The three discuss their path into the esports scene, why many sites struggle to keep the lights on, the narratives esports writers don’t tell enough, the struggles of trusting unsourced offseason news, and what you should do if you want to enter the esports scene today.Time StampsVictoria Rose Flying Courier...2018-01-241h 08
Rough Drafts PodcastRedShirtKing Predicts: EU LCS Week OneOn this experimental edition of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar attempts to recreate the excitement of his Guess the Lines episodes with a quick VLOG on his picks for Week One’s EU LCS matches.All of today’s lines are courtesy of http://www.unikrn.com! Go today to bet alongside all your favourite esports matches for the chance to win awesome prizes.You can read Chase’s article on why Vizicsacsi will be the difference maker for Schalke here: https://news.unikrn.com/article/Vizicsacsi-Schalke-Top-Lane-2018-Unicorns-of-Love-LoL-Analysis Follow Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar...2018-01-1926 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2018 NA LCS Spring Team-By-Team BreakdownOn today’s very special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, host Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar is joined by Matthew “SuperbianMG” Galbraith and James “PelkaSupaFresh” Pelkey as they make their predictions for the 2018 NA LCS Spring Split. After breaking down each team, the three combine their predictions for the definitive Rough Drafts Power Rankings, which we’re sure will totally be 100% correct and not look foolish in a few months.Time StampsIntro: 0:00Offseason Recap: 1:50100 Thieves: 5:25Cloud9: 12:35Clutch Gaming: 19:30 Counter Logic Gaming: 27:40Echo Fox: 34:50FlyQuest: 46:15Golden Guardians: 55:00OpTic...2018-01-181h 49
Rough Drafts Podcast2018 EU LCS Spring Team-By-Team BreakdownOn today’s very special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, the time has finally come to preview the 2018 EU LCS Spring Season. Yes, despite numerous technical setbacks - including using the wrong microphone and a suboptimal video recording system - Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar is joined by Twitter analyst HeckMaister, Twitch Streamer Xander “Orzaidus” Raff, and ESPN/Inven writer Adel Chouadria to break down each team as we head into this exciting split. Thank you for your patience as I learn how to better use the technical setup; we hope the episode was worth the wait! Time Stamps2018-01-171h 38
Rough Drafts PodcastFuture of LCK Roundtable Feat. Andrew "Korean_Mulan" Kim and Skyler GarrisonOn today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Unikrn LoL Analyst Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar sits down with Korean Expert Andrew "Korean_Mulan" Kim and LCK Superfan Skyler "Drageko" Garrison to break down Riot Korea's recent press conference and what it means for the future of the Korean scene. Together, they discuss the importance of the "arena experience", the inevitable clash between Riot and OGN/SpoTV, and whether Riot can actually pull off this long-term strategy.Go to http://www.unikrn.com today to bet alongside all your favourite esports matches for the chance to win awesome prizes. You...2017-11-2259 min
Rough Drafts PodcastRedShirtKing Manifesto - 2017 World Championship Group C PreviewOn today's episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar takes a look at Group C of the 2017 League of Legends World Championship. Within, he breaks down why Fenerbahce can't rely on baron steals to get by the main event, why Uzi hurts Royal Never Give Up as much as he helps, whether G2 has grown enough to impress on the International stage, and why the weakest Korean team is still likely to take the top spot from Group C.You can read Chase's article on Fenerbahce Esports here: https://news.unikrn.com/article/Rebuilding-the-Turkish-EmpireIf...2017-10-0446 min
Rough Drafts PodcastRedShirtKing Manifesto: Cloud9 and Fnatic World Championship PreviewOn today's special episode of the RedShirtKing Manifesto, Chase Wassenar breaks down Cloud9's chances in Group A after an impressive Play-in Performance. He also looks at Fnatic's role as a potential sleeper pick in Group B. Get on the email list at chasewassenar.substack.com2017-10-0324 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 LoL World Championship Team by Team Preview ~ Edward GamingOn the second episode of the2017 World Championship Rough Drafts Team-by-Team Preview Series, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar take a look at the LPL’s EDward Gaming. Together, they discuss the team’s heavy focus on skirmishes, the costs and benefits of decisive play, and why Chase urges everyone to temper their expectations.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodIf you prefer audio only versions, be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts Podcast on iTunes to keep up with every episode here: ihttps://itunes...2017-09-2717 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 World Championship: Play-In Group COn today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are continue to break down the 2017 League of Legends World Championship...Play-In Stage! They take a look at Group C, where they do their best to get exciting about Young Generation and Kaos Latin Gamers. They really do. Honest. They close with the three things Chase most wants to see from Fnatic in what should be an easy walk in the park for the veteran org.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant...2017-09-2129 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 EULCS: FinalsOn today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk prepare for an unexpected (unless your Chase {and Walter actually}) championship weekend. They breakdown what caused the H2k and Fnatic letdowns, Maxlore’s growth, and whether G2 have turned a corner going into the finals.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/4fX5h-tb6okIf you prefer...2017-08-3152 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 NALCS: Week 7On the Week 7 NA LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk try to make sense of a talented-but-inconsistent middle tier of teams. Together, they discuss the importance of making intelligent substitutions, why Cloud9’s Jensen-first strategy is no longer working, and two different “Guess the Player” sections that leave them stunned. You can read Chase’s article on How Misfits Wins or Loses based on PowerOfEvil on Unikrn here: https://news.unikrn.com/article/How-Misfits-Wins-or-Loses-on-The-Power-of-Evil Time StampsUps and Downs: 3:30C9 v. P1: 17:30TL v. NV: 24:10TSM...2017-07-201h 19
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 EULCS: Week 7On the Week 7 EU LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar take a look at the last week of intergroup play. Together, they discuss G2’s resurgence, Splyce’s disappointing macro play, and why Vitality could play spoiler in the upcoming playoff race. Then, things get heated when Walter accuses Chase of being a UoL hater. Again. You can read Chase’s article on How Misfits Wins or Loses based on PowerOfEvil on Unikrn here: https://news.unikrn.com/article/How-Misfits-Wins-or-Loses-on-The-Power-of-Evil Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http...2017-07-191h 19
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 NALCS: Week 6On today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar invites the Guess the Lines Champion Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk to break down Week 6 of the NA LCS. Together, they discuss TSM’s return to form, how far Phoenix1 can go, why Dignitas is so frustrating, and whether Immortals fans should be worried. Oh, and Chase tilts Walter off the face of the earth by bringing up the dumbest quote of the week from the podcast’s favorite LCS owner. We’re sorry, Team Liquid fans. We’re just so, so sorry.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us...2017-07-131h 15
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines 2017: Rift RivalsOn today's special episode of Rough Drafts Podcast, European analyst Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar faces off against North American expert Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk as they make their case for their region’s supremacy in the Rift Rivals tournament. Sparks fly as the trash talk reaches critical levels, with European excellence clashing against North American determination. It’s time to embrace regional rivalries and accept hilarious banter into your hearts. Be sure to let us know which region will reign supreme in the comments below. Chase OA: 1:12Walter OA: 3:20G2: 08:22P1: 15:00UOL: 18:45C9: 24:54FNC: 30:152017-07-0459 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 NALCS: Week 5On today's episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk get excited for an action packed Week 5 of the NA LCS. Together, they discuss whether TSM or IMT is the true NA Heavyweight, whether Dignitas or EnVyUs is the King of the Midcard, and Jensen's NFL QB doppelgänger. Ups: 5:12Downs: 11:29C9 vs TSM 18:11P1 vs NV 25:03TSM vs IMT 21:27CLG vs C9 39:52EFX vs TL 46:30DIG vs FLY 50:00FLY vs EFX 52:15P1 vs IMT 53:42DIG vs NV 55:00TL vs CLG 1:00:552017-06-301h 07
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 EULCS: Week 5 (Just the Lines)On today’s episode of the EU LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar dive into the Week 5 lines EULCS lines from an undisclosed parking lot in the middle of Seattle. (Yes Chase, you were in your work parking lot, but frankly I don’t give a damn cause it’s funnier if you’re homeless and lost. Sincerely, YOUR GUESS THE LINES WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION………...WALTER “CEADES” FEDCZUK! *Crowd cheers*...or something.)Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the...2017-06-2920 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 EULCS: Week 5 (No Lines)On today’s episode of the EU LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar once again find themselves without lines. Instead, they do a deep dive into this week’s action. Together, they discuss the disappointing start to G2’s season, why Misfits’ late game struggle was so infuriating, and what H2k needs to do to fight their way back into the top tier of EU teams. 1:13 Intro4:02 Ups11:08 Downs24:23 NIP v. MM31:08 FNC v. SPY36:33 ROC v. VIT 41:43 MSF v. H2k 57:18 MM v...2017-06-281h 07
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 NALCS: Week 4On today’s edition of the NA LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk get excited for Week 4’s action. After a quick reflection on Immortals’ rise and FlyQuest’s fall, the two discuss the exciting introduction of MikeYeung, Ray’s eerily similar alter ego, and why Dignitas has the best chance to improve from this week’s games. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the...2017-06-221h 11
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 EULCS: Week 4 (Just the Lines)On today’s EU LCS “Just the Lines” episode, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar go over Unikrn’s gambling lines and pick their best bets of Week 4.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: Go to http://www.lcspredict.com to read Chase’s weekly power rankings and see whether the stats back up your predictions each week. If you prefer audio only...2017-06-2227 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 EULCS: Week 4 (No Lines)On today’s edition of the EU LCS Guess the Lines (Minus the Lines) Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar relish in a week filled with upsets for the first time this year. Together, they argue over how Fnatic matches up with H2k, whether we should start believing in Misfits, and what Kikis’ return to the LCS might mean for the Mysterious Monkeys. There will be an episode breaking down the EU betting lines coming soon™.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch...2017-06-211h 04
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 NALCS: Week 3On today’s episode of the NA LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk try to make sense of the topsy-turvy standings and what this means moving forward. Together, they discuss EnVyUs’s rise to relevance, why TSM fans shouldn’t be worried, and whether Phoenix1 has any chance to rise from the ashes. They even have a mid-episode twist where they discover the betting lines were in their hearts the whole time. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the...2017-06-151h 10
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Spring 2017 EULCS: Week 3 (Just the Lines)On today’s special “Just the Lines” episode, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar give out their Smart Money bets for Week 3 of the EU LCS.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/qHqTxXJrQfU Go to http://www.lcspredict.com to read Chase’s weekly power rankings and see whether the stats back up your predictions each week. If you prefer...2017-06-1526 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Spring 2017 EULCS: Week 3 (No Lines)With no lines to give them guidance, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar meander their way through the EU LCS as they get excited for Week 3. In this episode, Chase abandons the Misfits ship while the two gush over Fnatic, condemn the stagnant Vitality roster, and try to talk themselves into any upset. A “Just the Lines” episode will follow soon, so stay tuned if you want to hear their final predictions and gambling recommendations.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video...2017-06-141h 15
Rough Drafts PodcastFinal Cut: Wonder Woman *SPOILERS*On this episode of Final Cut, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar take a look at the latest superhero movie from DC and Warner Brothers: Wonder Woman. Together, they discuss why Wonder Woman bucks DC’s trend of critically panned films, whether Chris Pine had too much screen time, and why Gal Gadot is such a captivating actress for the role. Oh, and they talk about THAT scene. You know which one we’re talking about. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full...2017-06-101h 29
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 NALCS: Week 2On the Week 2 NA LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar has to hold Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk from one of the angriest rants in podcast history. When the dust settles, the two discuss how Immortals and CLG made each other better, why the future of Cloud9 may not be so bright, and why Akaadian is becoming one of their favorite players to watch. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the...2017-06-081h 09
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 EULCS: Week 2It’s time for the Week 2 EU LCS Guess the Lines Podcast! Together, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar look back at the best and worst of Week 1 before previewing this week’s games. Together, they discuss Misfits’ disappointing start, how the bottom half of the table got better, and Fnatic’s continued resurgence through the standings.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/a_0...2017-06-071h 06
Rough Drafts PodcastFantasy LCS: Zorozero League DraftIt’s time to get excited for another season of fantasy LCS! Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are joined by DeltaBandit, Srucha, UoL NicknameMy, PelkaSupaFresh, Agent QBallony, and Report for the ZoroZero League, which you can find here: http://fantasy.na.lolesports.com/en-US/league/1193679. Be sure to join our Discord server if you’d like to join us for future events.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the...2017-06-0740 min
Rough Drafts PodcastFantasy LCS: Kiwikid League DraftIt’s time to get excited for another season of fantasy LCS! Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are joined by Nohabean, PelkaSupaFresh, McHugh, Agent QBallony, BMNeavas, and FallenDeathStar for the KiWiKiD League, which you can find here: http://fantasy.na.lolesports.com/en-US/league/1193781. Be sure to join our Discord server if you’d like to join us for future events.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast...2017-06-0744 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 NALCS Summer PredictionsIt’s time for Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar to put their analyst reputations on the line as they lock in their predictions for the 2017 Summer NA LCS season.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Go to http://www.lcspredict.com to read Chase’s weekly power rankings and see whether the stats back up your predictions each week. If you prefer audio only versions, be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts Podcast on iTunes to keep up with every episode here...2017-06-0115 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 NALCS: Week 1It’s the return of the Guess the Lines show! Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk look at each of the 2017 Summer NA LCS Week One match-ups and continue their eternal quest for value. Together, they embrace Dardoch’s potential on CLG, discuss the impact of Doublelift’s return for TSM, and are stunned by one of the most shocking lines in podcast history.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch...2017-06-011h 07
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Summer 2017 EULCS: Week 1It’s the return of the Guess the Lines show! Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar look at each of the 2017 Summer EU LCS Week One match-ups and continue their eternal quest for value. Together, they argue over Misfit’s ceiling, ROCCAT’s chances against a weakened G2, and whether Vitality can keep things interesting against the Unicorns of Love. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: 2017-05-3158 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 EULCS Summer PredictionsIt’s time for Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar to put their analyst reputations on the line as they lock in their predictions for the 2017 Summer EU LCS season.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/WWS5AbmbrPQ Go to http://www.lcspredict.com to read Chase’s weekly power rankings and see whether the stats back up your predictions each week.2017-05-3118 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: FnaticOn the tenth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar look at a team whose fan base lives up to their namesake: Fnatic. Together, they discuss why Fnatic’s late season surge may not work a second time, their overreliance on Rekkles, and how Chase’s fears stack up against the Fnatic system. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast...2017-05-3026 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Phoenix1On the tenth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk look at a team that successfully rose from their 2016 ashes last split: Phoenix1. Together, they discuss Shady’s value, the cost of rotating junglers, and just how far Arrow can take them.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: Go to http://www.lcspredict.com to read...2017-05-3022 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Mysterious MonkeysOn the ninth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar turn their eyes to the other new addition to the LCS: Mysterious Monkeys. Together, they fawn over their lovable narrative before Chase’s cynicism takes over.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: Go to http://www.lcspredict.com to read Chase’s weekly power rankings and...2017-05-2923 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Team EnVyUsOn the ninth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk look at a team that barely clung on to their LCS spot: Team EnVyUs. Together, they weigh the benefits of their two new mid laners, the handicap of relying on Seraph’s translation skills, and how far LirA can take them.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https...2017-05-2926 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Ninjas in PyjamasOn the seventh episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar look at “the pyjama boys”, aka Ninjas in Pyjamas. Together, they discuss Profit’s potential as a break out star, the shortcomings of their European pick ups, and how NiP’s roster compares to the first splits of other recent arrivals to the LCS stage. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch...2017-05-2824 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Team DignitasOn the eighth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk examine whether fans should trust the Dignitas process. Together, they argue over what Big’s arrival means for the team, the path to the org’s long term success, and whether their momentum from Spring can carry them further this Summer.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https...2017-05-2822 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Team ROCCATOn the seventh episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk lets Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar embrace his inner fanboy as they discuss Team ROCCAT. Together, they look at ROCCAT’s late season surge, Pridestalker’s highs and lows, and why fans should remain optimistic despite their difficult group. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/hU-9irvXl5I Go...2017-05-2725 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Echo FoxOn the seventh episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk turn their eyes to everyone’s favorite underwhelming team, Echo Fox. Together, they discuss what MashMe could mean for the bot lane, why Akaadian may struggle to adapt to the new meta, and whether Rick Fox was right to run back last split’s roster. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch...2017-05-2723 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: FlyQuestOn the sixth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk finally get the roster lock they’ve been waiting for. Together, they turn their attention to FlyQuest, discussing what last year’s success means moving forward, WildTurtle’s potential impact, and why doing what worked last split may not be enough. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https...2017-05-2628 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: SplyceOn the sixth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar look at last split’s most disappointing team, Splyce. Together, they discuss the team’s struggle to adapt, why Sencux is the EU Huhi, and whether teamfighting synergy is enough return to last Summer’s glory. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/IlysYc1WDug 2017-05-2622 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Team VitalityOn the fifth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar break down Team Vitality. Together, they discuss VandeR’s exciting LCS return, what Vitality need to do to build an identity, and whether YamatoCannon is the right person for the job.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: Go to http://www.lcspredict.com to read Chase’...2017-05-2520 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Team LiquidOn the fifth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk look at a team that baffled them with their decision to run it back, Team Liquid. Together, they look at owner Steve “Liquid122” Arhancet’s statement regarding their offseason, breaking the argument down piece by piece before giving their final prediction. You can read Steve “Liquid112” Arhancet’s full statement here: https://www.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/6cydn8/tl_roster_for_summer_split_2016/dhycgyv/ Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www...2017-05-2526 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: ImmortalsOn the fourth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down other side of the Dardoch/Xmithie trade: Immortals. Together, they discuss Xmithie’s potential role on the team, the bot lane’s growth over the split, and whether they have enough pieces to put a strong playoff run together.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https...2017-05-2422 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: MisfitOn the fourth episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar look towards a strong sleeper pick, Misfits. Together, they discuss the move to an all European roster, Hans Sama’s breakout potential, and what could hold them back from reaching their potential. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspod Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/xjGCAmO9u1Y Go to...2017-05-2420 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Counter Logic GamingOn the third episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down the first move of the offseason when they discuss Counter Logic Gaming. Walter may be worried about Dardoch, but Chase gives CLG fans hope regarding their new acquisition.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/6Ea3QVVd5rUGo to http://www...2017-05-2319 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: H2k-GamingOn the third episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar check out H2k-Gaming. The guys praise Jankos and Febiven’s standout seasons and wonder if this core can ever succeed in the playoffs.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/itW_9hUU__UGo to http://www.lcspredict.com to read Chase’s...2017-05-2319 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Cloud9On the second episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at last split's runner-up, Cloud9. Together, they examine C9’s growth (or lack thereof), Ray’s role in the upcoming split, and what it would take for C9 to claim the title once more.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/Avg-1-WV9...2017-05-2219 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Unicorns of LoveOn the second episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar look at the charismatic Unicorns of Love. Together, they discuss the potential merits of the Korean boot camp, the power of their strong chemistry, and why repeating last split’s performance may not be enough moving forward. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/OOlEI97aGyE2017-05-2220 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: Team SoloMidOn the first episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer NA LCS Team-by-Team preview, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at last split's champion, Team SoloMid. Together, they review TSM's underwhelming MSI performance, Doublelift's return, and what needs to change if they're going to successfully defend their title. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/mEKa98M1dfwGo to http...2017-05-2118 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Summer Split Team-by-Team Preview: G2 EsportsOn the first episode of the Rough Drafts 2017 Summer EU LCS team-by-team preview, Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk and Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar look at the three-time defending champions, G2 esports. Together, the two discuss the rise of Expect, Trick's International issues, and whether anyone can stop these EU juggernauts.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/T3R3na71HEcGo to http://www.lcspredict.com...2017-05-2117 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Spring 2017: MSI PlayoffsOn today’s episode, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk look back at the exciting MSI Main Event Group Stage and argue over how much we should take away from the event so far. After Walter defends the future of the NA scene, the two discuss Flash Wolves’ flaws, the strength of G2’s new narrative, and whether anyone can take down the Korean juggernauts. That last one doesn’t take very long. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with...2017-05-181h 06
Rough Drafts PodcastFinal Cut: Guardians of the Galaxy 2 *Spoilers*On today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar take a look at the most recent Marvel Studios film: Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Together, they fawn over Kurt Russell’s brilliant performance, break down the character growth that pervaded the movie, and ultimately decide whether the sequel is stronger than the original.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu...2017-05-181h 14
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Spring 2017: NALCS Spring Preview RewindOn today’s episode, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar takes Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk back to January as they take a trip down memory lane. Together, they go through each of Walter’s team predictions: what he got right, what he got (very) wrong, and what we can learn from it. Walter’s lawyer wishes me to remind you that we are not liable for any lost Unikoins from trusting our preseason predictions, and wants us to consider his championship pick as “fake news”. We are looking for feedback for this upcoming season! Please take a moment to answer this survey...2017-05-1246 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Spring 2017: EULCS Spring Preview RewindOn today’s episode, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk takes Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar’s preseason expertise to the test, combing through each of his predictions. Together, they look at what he got right, what went wrong, and what we can learn from it. Chase promises to use his ability to affect the career arcs of LCS coaches for good, though his loyalty in this regard is 100% up for sale. #SetTheRulesWe are looking for feedback for this upcoming season! Please take a moment to answer this survey: https://goo.gl/forms/tsi6XrAEOcWIY5sU2Enjoyed the episode? Consider...2017-05-1249 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Spring 2017: MSI GroupsOn today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar tries to get Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk excited about the main event of the 2017 Mid-Season International. Together, they discuss why TSM fans were tuned out long before they almost lost to Marines Esports, why Weldon Green may have been right after all, and what would have to happen for SKT to lose this tournament. They close with some quick lines for Day One.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with...2017-05-091h 06
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Spring 2017: MSI Play - InOn today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar try to work up some enthusiasm for the second half of the 2017 Mid-Season Invitational Play-In. Together, they discuss SuperMassive’s rise over the hometown favorites, Marines Esports dominant early game performance, and why neither of these things will matter when they’re forced to play against the NA and LMS champions this week.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces...2017-05-0345 min
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Spring 2017: Post Finals Recap and MSI Play In PreviewOn today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar put an end to an underwhelming 2017 Spring split from both Europe and North America. They start with Europe as they discuss UoL’s fall at the final hurdle and where G2 goes from here as a brand and regional power. Then, they move to North America, where they discuss NA’s stagnation, an ugly series, and why the West should forget about International competition entirely. They close with a brief look at the Mid-Season Invitational Play-In. Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting...2017-04-271h 01
Rough Drafts PodcastGuess the Lines Spring Split 2017: NALCS Finals FT: SuperbainMG and ArbitrariumOn today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar hunker down for the slugfest that will be the NALCS finals between Team SoloMid and Cloud9. After lamenting the lack of fight in the teams fighting for 3rd place tthe guys catch up with some superfans to find out just what makes TSM vs C9 so special. First Matthew “SuperbainMG” Galbraith sits down with Walter to nit pick TSM, the streamer and C9 supporter Rylea “Arbitrarium” Anderson attempts to rain on Walter’s parade. They finish up with their predictions and their best...2017-04-211h 23
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Line Finals Feat. Felix "Wolfi" Wolf, Bianca "Raka" Piper, and "Heck"On today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar get ready for the highly anticipated EU LCS Finals. After breaking down the flaws that kept Fnatic and Misfits from the promised land, they look for superfans to capture the excitement heading into Sunday’s series. They start with Felix “Wolfi” Wolf and Bianca “Raka” Piper from the Love Hurts Crew to capture what makes UoL special, then G2 almost-a-fan “Heck” to pinpoint why G2 struggles to inspire that same passion. They close with their analysis and their best bets of the week.2017-04-201h 21
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring NA LCS Guess the Lines SemifinalsOn today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk discuss Counter Logic Gaming’s disappointing throw and where the team should head from there. Afterwards, they question whether Phoenix1 has shown anything new, look towards Cloud9’s potential win conditions, and dismiss the Hai Moon meme once and for all.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/LAAqWCYfKyY2017-04-1355 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines SemifinalsOn today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar review an exciting EU LCS Quarterfinals week before breaking down this week’s action. After a quick look at the EU Promotion Tournament, they discuss Fnatic’s shocking upset, why G2 Esports are still the team to beat, and one of the worst Unikrn lines of the year.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch...2017-04-1357 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Award BallotsOn today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar take one last look back at the 2017 EU LCS Spring Split to give out their All-Pro awards. Together, they discuss what it means to be a top laner, why there’s a clear winner for the first team ADC, and build up excitement for their less-than-surprising MVP candidate.Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00Top: 4:05Jungle: 12:10Mid: 20:35ADC: 29:45Support: 37:55Rookie of the Split: 45:40Coach of the Split: 49:00MVP: 54:05Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting...2017-04-071h 03
Rough Drafts PodcastThe Nepotism Strikes Back: Journey to Un'Goro Preview Feat. Alexander "BMNeavas" FedczukOn today’s mammoth-sized episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk invites his brother Alexander “BMNeavas” Fedczuk on with Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar to discuss the upcoming Journey to Un’Goro Hearthstone expansion. Together, they look at why Adapt should be strong, why quests may struggle more than people think, and whether Elementals deserve more discussion than they’re getting. They break down each class’s most important new cards and give their predictions on where the meta will ultimately land.Time Stamps: Intro: 0:01:05Adapt: 0:05:40Quests: 0:12:15Elementals: 0:18:15Druid: 0:20:30Hunter: 0:31:30Mage: 0:41:202017-04-062h 07
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring NA LCS Guess the Lines QuarterfinalsOn today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk get excited for this week’s NA LCS Quarterfinals action. After a brief discussion on the overlooked Promotion Tournament, they discuss P1’s inconsistent roster moves, how Dignitas finally found their win condition, and why FlyQuest may be dead on arrival. They close with their best bets of the week.Time StampsIntro/NA Promotion 1:05P1 17:50DIG 27:45FLY 39:35CLG 45:40Best Bets/Closing 54:25Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www...2017-04-061h 00
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines QuarterfinalsThe drama of the postseason returns to the rift as you hosts Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk break down the EULCS playoffs. The guys start with a quick look at the EU promotion tournament because EU likes their schedule to be different. Then they take at look at all the first round matches and discuss if Splyce or Misfits are contenders, whether Fnatic’s figured it out, and the value of taking every match seriously.Time StampsIntro/ROCCAT 1:05EU Promotion Tournament 7:25Misfits 16:05Splyce 26:00Fnatic 37:50H2k-Gaming 46:25Best Bets...2017-04-051h 02
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring NA LCS Award BallotsIts League of Legends’ award season, and like all good content creators, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar are proud to present their 2017 Spring Split NALCS Awards ballots. The guys give their picks for the three All-Pro teams, Rookie of the Split, Coach of the Split, and the coveted Most Valuable Player. Time Stamps: Top: 5:20Jungle: 12:28Mid: 23:15ADC: 32:52Support: 40:37RotS: 48:20CotS: 50:30MVP: 53:15Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats...2017-03-311h 02
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 NA LCS Summer Promotion Tournament PreviewToday on the podcast, NV, Liquid, eUnited, and Gold Coin United are all vying for two LCS spots. Will the professional stalwarts reign supreme, or will these challenger upstarts ascend to the region’s top league? Join Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar as the guys get you up to speed on the two challenger rosters, break down the first round match ups, and make their predictions for the tournament. Walter even praises Steve for his dedication to the sport!Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant...2017-03-3049 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines Week TenOn today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar get ready for one final week of poorly scheduled EU LCS action. Together they discuss the dawn of the new ROCCAT era, how Splyce turned their season around, and why Vitality have some moves to make this offseason if they want to be competitive. They close with a supersized Best Bets of the week.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the...2017-03-291h 09
Rough Drafts PodcastFinal Cut: Bull "The Fall" Feat. Matt "SuperbianMG" GalbraithOn today’s special episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk are joined by Matt “SuperbianMG” Galbraith to discuss the recent esports themed episode of Bull, “The Fall”. Together, they debunk the show’s false views on esports, including MLG’s “egamerverse”, the played-out negative stereotypes surrounding female gamers, and the show’s spiteful views of esports betting.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the...2017-03-281h 04
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring NA LCS Guess the Lines Week NineOn today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk find themselves surrounded by interesting match-ups and exciting narratives as they head into the final week of the NA LCS. Together, they discuss the intense battle for the two seed, CLG’s rise up the standings, and why you shouldn’t trust Immortals.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here:...2017-03-241h 12
Rough Drafts PodcastSpring 2017 EU LCS Guess the Lines Week NineOn today’s episode of the Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk try to add some excitement to an underwhelming slate of games heading into the penultimate week of the EU LCS. Together, they discuss the rise of ROCCAT, Fnatic’s fall from grace, and argue over how best to attack the explosive Misfits roster. They close with their “best” bets of the week, but strongly urge you to reconsider before making any of them.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to...2017-03-2254 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring NA LCS Guess the Lines Week EightOn today’s episode of NA LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar watches in awe as Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk lets his inner TSM fanboy run wild. Together, they discuss FlyQuest’s free fall, Arrow’s case for the NA LCS MVP award, and why Cloud9 still haven’t reached their potential.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here:Go to http://www.lcspredict.com to...2017-03-161h 12
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines Week EightOn today’s episode of EU LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk and Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar finally get to celebrate a full week of fun games in a region that had been boring and straightforward for way too long. Together, they discuss Fnatic’s fumbled attempts at relevance, how H2k and UOL are moving in the opposite directions, and why ROCCAT’s 2-0 week leaves a bittersweet taste in Chase’s mouth.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete...2017-03-151h 06
Rough Drafts PodcastFinal Cut: Logan ReviewOn today’s episode of Final Cut, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk prove grown men do cry with their reactions to Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine swan song “Logan.” They discuss whether the movie is actually a superhero movie, if Hugh Jackman will ever return to the role, and if any other superheros could fit into the film’s unique style.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here:2017-03-121h 20
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring NA LCS: Doublelift Trade Breakdown and Week Seven Guess the Lines Double FeatureOn today’s super-sized episode of the NALCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk discuss the fallout of a massive push to avoid relegation by Team Liquid. Owner Steve “Liquid112” Arhancet’s coup began with the signing of Team SoloMid Sub AD carry Doublelift and finished with the nearly as shocking acquisition of P1’s Adrian. Despite respecting the and even agreeing with the move our co-hosts rip into the three parties ‘at fault” in Team Liquid, Team SoloMid, and Riot before finishing with a snapshot and their best bets for Week 7.Intro...2017-03-091h 44
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines Week SevenOn today’s episode of the EU LCS Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk prepare themselves for a slate of ugly games among teams at the bottom of the table, attempting to find something resembling a win condition. Together, they discuss which bad team is better than you think, how Splyce have bounced back in recent weeks, the disappointing UOL slide, and why Misfits vs. H2k-Gaming is the easy pick for match of the week.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant...2017-03-081h 02
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring LCS Trade MachineOn today’s bonus episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk make use of a tool LCS owners far too often ignore: the LCS Trade Machine! They each take the role of a General Manager, proposing trades that they believe make both teams better. It’s the ultimate game of “Who says no!”.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be...2017-03-0659 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring NA LCS Guess the Lines Week SixOn today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk return from the IEM break coming off a TSM and Phoenix1 fueled high. They talk about whether Cloud9 or FlyQuest are more trustworthy, the fight for the 5th and 6th seeds, and Team Liquids potentially last gasp in the LCS.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here:Go to http://www...2017-03-021h 11
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines Week SixOn today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk try to get excited for the EU LCS after a disappointing IEM Katowice. Together, they discuss the beauty of Misfits, the “race to the bottom” of European coaches, and the eternal quest to find some value in Europe’s Smart Money Bets.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/IdNVgWXPEsQ2017-03-011h 02
Rough Drafts PodcastNepotism: The Podcast Year of the Mammoth Preview Feat. Alexander "BMNeavas" FedczukOn today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk are joined by Alexander “BMNeavas” Fedczuk to discuss the state of Hearthstone post-Mean Streets of Gadgetzan. Together, they discuss where the expansion went wrong, how the Year of the Mammoth will affect the standard meta, and first impressions of the recently announced “Journey to Un’Goro” expansion.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast...2017-02-281h 09
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 IEM Katowice Preview (League of Legends)Today on the podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk preview the 2017 IEM World Championship in Katowice, Poland. Despite the withdrawal of big names, the remaining teams from Europe, Taiwan, and Korean vie for ESL’s top honor. The guys break down each team’s chances, round one matchups, and find their smart money.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here:Go to http://www.lcspredict...2017-02-211h 03
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring NA LCS Guess the Lines Week FiveToday on the podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk continue to tread water alongside North America’s struggling mid pack teams. The try to figure out whether Echo Fox or Immortals are the real deal, whether CLG vs TL will prove to be a death knell for the loser, and Walter unveils an impassioned speech sure to make the staunchest TSM supporters weep with unabashed pride (or murder him in his sleep.)Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with...2017-02-161h 09
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines Week FiveOn today’s episode, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk break down this strange, upset-free version of the EU LCS. Together, they discuss why the Unicorns of Love aren’t as chaotic as they appear, if Splyce can bounce back with a change in the meta, and what in the world happened to NighT and the rest of Giants Gaming. They close with their best bets of the week.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely...2017-02-1553 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines Week ThreeOn today’s episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk attempt to find value in a region in which almost every favourite took care of business last week. Together, they discuss how the Unicorns of Love are able to overpower their opponents, why Misfits gives Chase worrying flashbacks, and whether Splyce has earned the benefit of the doubt heading into this week’s matches.Enjoyed the episode? Consider supporting us on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/roughdraftspodWant to watch the full video, complete with stats...2017-02-0155 min
Rough Drafts Podcast2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines Week Two2017 Spring EU LCS Guess the Lines Week Two by Chase Wassenar & Walter Fedczuk Get on the email list at chasewassenar.substack.com2017-01-251h 00
Rough Drafts PodcastWorlds Finals Recap, IEM Struggles, and Team Liquid: Breaking PointOn today's episode, Chase "Redshirtking" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk discuss the suprisingly enjoyable World Championship between SKT and Samsung, why IEM is struggling to "invite" teams, and the ground breaking documentary from Damian Estrada and 1UP Studios, Team Liquid: Breaking Point.QUICK NOTE: We recorded this before TSM announced they were actually going to play after all. All other points made stand.Want to watch the full video, complete with stats and the lovely faces of your analysts? Watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ELW6HayfOc&ab_channel=RoughDraftsPodcast...2016-11-111h 45
Rough Drafts PodcastLoL World Championship: Rough Drafts Finals PreviewIn today’s episode, Chase “RedShirtKing” Wassenar and Walter “Ceades” Fedczuk break down the League of Legends World Championship Semifinals and get ready for a Finals series that cannot possibly live up to the hype the ROX v. SKT series brought. Together, they discuss why going to series live is such a crapshoot, whether we learned anything of value from the H2k v. SSG series, why the SKT v. ROX series may be the best Bo5 Series in League of Legends history, and what would have to happen for the possibility of a Samsung Galaxy upset as Faker and...2016-10-271h 59
Rough Drafts PodcastLoL World Championship: Guess the Lines Week Two Group BToday, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk take a look at the final group of this year's World Championship Group Stage: Group B. Together, they discuss how much respect we should be giving I May, how gamblers and fans alike should react to Flash Wolves' performance last week, if Cloud9 fans can safely get excited after last year's pitfalls, and whether SKT will be as dominant as they should be. Also, Hillary Duff references, because why not take a crazy chance?NOTE: This was recorded before we found out Road was banned for their game against Flash...2016-10-0947 min
Rough Drafts PodcastSummer 2016 EU LCS: Week Four Preview Minus The LinesOn today's episode of the Rough Drafts Podcast, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk break down a disappointing Week 3 and what that has in store for Week 4. Together, they discuss whether Schalke has stepped up as a potential playoff team, the fall of Team Vitality's mid laner, how Expect managed to emulate Kikis despite having two different playstyles, and how ROCCAT's terrible play broke Chase's heart. They promise a bonus episode featuring the gambling lines is coming soon.Be sure to subscribe to the Esports Rough Drafts Podcast on iTunes to keep up with every episode here...2016-06-2256 min
Rough Drafts PodcastSpring 2016 Week 7 EU LCS PreviewIn today's episode of the Rough Drafts Guess the Lines Podcast presented by Unikrn, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar is reunited with his cohost Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk as the two preview this week's EU LCS action. Today, they discuss the increasingly worrying lack of team identity from Fnatic, Origen's weariness and predictability as we get further into the season, and what Elements needs to do to take the next step as a team. They then delve into this week's gambling lines and make their predictions before Walter officially tilts Chase out of the podcast entirely.Be sure to subscribe to...2016-02-241h 05