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Hotline LeagueThe LAST Hotline League EVER (maybe)?! FOND MEMORIES ft. MarkZ, Kelby May | Hotline League 374Thank you to everyone who has supported the show and our sponsors over the years.Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro00:15:25 foxtrot asks Travis what memories stand out from his career00:24:05 Jamada and Jake join HLL to pay some respects to Travis and the show00:37:20 Emily joins HLL to ask for favorite or most unhinged take00:49:50 hitstreak joins HLL to praise Travis and his career00:56:45 zemelci calls in to discuss Travis’s impact on newcomers to LoL esports01:08:55 Raz re...
2025-07-292h 47Hotline LeagueWHO does FLY have to BEAT to SUCCEED at MSI?! Best Int'l EVER!? ft. Jamada | Hotline League 373Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Check out Enchanted Travel at enchantedtravel.com !Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:10:32 yami asks Jamada for some perspective on EU roster instability and lack of success00:38:15 Narfidy's take: FLY has to beat BLG to have a successful MSI01:00:30 NZXT break!01:03:05 rawnblade apologizes to Jamada about dismissing Fearless format concerns01:19:00 Enchanted Travel break!01:22:20 mihir's take: this MSI is the greatest international or one of01:38:20 Acklon's take: FLY is going to beat BLG in less than 5 games, CFO will beat...
2025-07-071h 53Hotline LeagueMost FRAUDULENT TEAMS at MSI?! Should LTA take LEC's 2nd MSI SLOT?! ft. Jamada | Hotline League 372Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Check out Enchanted Travel: https://enchantedhoneymoons.comFollow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:15:52 whale's take: AL are frauds00:31:10 Acklon's take: Sports betting coming into Esports was a forgone conclusion and it is not as bad as people are making it out to be0:46:00 NZXT break!00:49:10 Damastalex's take: C9 is going to come out of MSI a much better team than any of the western teams01:01:20 Jamada joins HLL!01:07:13...
2025-07-012h 21Hotline LeagueFLY to MSI after BANGER SERIES! International format woes and more feat. Massu | Hotline League 371Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Check out Enchanted Travel at enchantedtravel.com !Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:14:14 Buttercup predicts FLY will have at minimum a semifinals appearance at MSI00:24:33 Tpepper's take: With recent performances at the last few worlds, LEC 2nd seed and LTA North 2nd seed should compete at MSI for the spot.00:39:42 mlewisno's take: part of why the LTA is...
2025-06-172h 10Hotline LeagueShopify Rebellion's HYPE RUN! Will C9 fall? Jojo's EU WIN and more feat. Raz | Hotline League 370Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:25:35 jlowe22's take: C9 will not win another title while Blaber is their jungler00:42:35 antoniopizza's take: the SR run is the most fun thing to watch in NA since the NRG 2023 run01:00:30 basil's take: Jojo winning EU is very bad for NA01:18:39 Ms Timed's take: Neutralizing Thanatos is the most important part of stopping C901:30:45 shandabear's take: this is the greatest timeline and...
2025-06-101h 51Hotline LeagueLTA North's Most Likely MVP!? Has the FLY GLAZING gone TOO FAR?! feat. Srtty | Hotline League 369Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro00:26:30 yami’s take: SR is going to beat TL this coming weekend00:43:08 icebreaker doesn’t like how All Pro is currently conducted01:03:15 NZXT break!01:07:40 Rage’s take: the FLY glazing has gone too far01:24:06 ShmoltZ’s take: if the LTA rebrand isn’t addressed, it will be on the league’s tombstone01:47:37 do da john wall’s take: LTA will be the third best region at MSI0...
2025-06-032h 03Hotline LeagueShould rookies AVOID GUEST SLOT TEAMS? Can Shopify Rebellion take FLY?! ft. Raz | Hotline League 368Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:19:19 Niicholodeon's take: With DSG benching scarry jerry it feels like rookies need to avoid the guest slot at all costs due to the immediate need to perform00:35:00 MissTimed's take: 100T vs. Shopify will be the most fun series next weekend00:46:40 NZXT break!00:50:20 basil's take: Shopify Rebellion is going to claw their way back to a revenge match against FLY01:06:45 narfidy's take: North America is...
2025-05-281h 27Hotline LeagueUzi to the Hall of Legends, Busio the GOAT, EL MODERNO and more feat. Kangas | Hotline League 367Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:12:44 Raz joins HLL to talk about how Uzi is the perfect Hall of Legends candidate00:40:50 NZXT break!00:43:15 bigmooseehh's take: other large brand sponsors may flee after Honda left TL00:59:42 dongkun's take: Busio is going to be an LTA GOAT01:10:50 yami's take: Near Airport is dramatically underperforming01:26:55 PrizePicks break!01:29:10 bearus's take: TL and 100T stepped up and dominated this weekend where they needed to01:40:30 Griffin's...
2025-05-202h 05Hotline LeagueSPICY LTA All-Pro Contenders, Contractz's ROMANTIC career + more ft. Raz | Hotline League 366Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:15:50 ShakeAndBake's take: Sheiden could've put a little more effort into the interview00:45:10 buttercup's take: based on this upcoming week's performances, I can see Fudge/Contractz sneaking into LTA All Pro over Impact/Umti 01:02:00 MsTimed's take: The career of Contractz makes me want to paraphrase Billy Beane "How can you not be romantic about pro League of Legends?"01:14:40 Jake's take: Thanatos is quickly developing into...
2025-05-132h 02Hotline LeagueC9 DOOMERISM, DSG's EASY FIX, and International GUEST SLOTS? feat. Emily Rand | Hotline League 365Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:23:32 Zemelci's take: C9 has the lowest potential of the top 4 teams00:49:25 Saiyamin's take: DSG isn't horrible, but needs to swap out Abbedagge01:05:15 NZXT break!01:28:05 Jamada's take: the LPL is the most contested at the top as it's been in years01:48:00 PrizePicks break!01:50:55 rawnblade's take: Split 1 2026 should have international guest slots02:07:20 Outro
2025-05-062h 15Hotline LeagueAre 100T and TL SLIPPING? DIG on the RISE? Looking to other regions and more | Hotline League 364Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:14:05 kon's take: LTA North could learn from LEC's example with live roadshows00:36:19 NZXT break!00:39:12 MBT's take: 100T might be slipping, and DIG might be on the rise00:51:25 MsTimed wants to know what happened with 100T's game 2 draft01:02:17 Ezzyez's take: TL have put themselves in an impossible position01:16:45 PrizePicks break!01:19:40 mihir's take: integrating NACL with Collegiate/CLOL is close to a non-negotiable at this point01:32:45...
2025-04-291h 52Hotline LeagueThe DSG UPSET! Who's on FRAUD WATCH? NA's new EL CLASICO? feat. Kangas | Hotline League 363Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:17:20 Leo's take: Massu and Yeon are on fraud watch for the split00:33:00 Elias's take: the LTA has missed the mark on the branding around Disguised00:54:10 NZXT break!00:57:12 grrachie's take: the reason for the lack of influx of players/fans is due to riot's lack of commitment to making lolesports content outside of worlds01:13:16 Emily wonders what a SAVED NA looks like01:32:15 bigangryhobo's take: LYON...
2025-04-222h 11Hotline LeagueWhat would LOS RATONES look like in the LTA?! Can C9 CONQUER NA? feat. Jamada | Hotline League 362Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:12:00 yami's take: LYON is one of the top 4 teams in LTA North00:26:05 NZXT break!00:30:00 speedyspikes' take: C9 will win the split off the back of 1st team all pro top, adc, and support00:41:55 goodguytim9385's take: when talented players end up on poorly run orgs, they have a much tougher path to success compared to players who land on structured, winning orgs01:01:17 kiwiben's take...
2025-04-152h 01Hotline LeagueLTA is BACK for Split 2! The Quid/Quad Rivalry and more feat. PapaSmithy | Hotline League 361Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:09:50 FLY's news - Gakgos00:14:40 lazerfruit asks PapaSmithy about their decision to bring in talent from outside NA00:28:50 Human Boy loves Quid and Quad00:40:50 NZXT break!00:45:00 not parkmom's take: LoL should move over to a CS style for international tourneys00:59:19 sinbad asks Papa for a GM perspective on the LTA rebrand01:17:26 CatZ's take: the success of 100T is good for the league01:26:08 PrizePicks break!01:30:00 definitelynotbasil's...
2025-04-082h 05Hotline LeagueLTA RETURNS! Will FlyQuest need a roster change? Los Ratones to NA? feat. Kangas| Hotline League 360Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport
2025-04-021h 55Hotline LeagueNEAR AIRPORT in NACL, TL BREAKING POINT 2.0, FEARLESS and MORE feat. Raz | Hotline League 359Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:15:23 Rudy asks for HLL's predictions around Tier 200:46:50 PrizePicks break!00:50:50 Azikiel's take: the reason why Near Airport and Los Ratones are so awesome is because fans are excited to see these former pros put their reputations on the line again01:21:50 IceBreaker is excited for the Split 2 format, and here's why01:40:20 NZXT break!01:43:28 i9Gamingz's take on TL Breaking Point 2.002:02:30 Outro
2025-03-252h 06Hotline LeagueFEARLESS FOREVER?! Team Liquid's next moves, Damonte to SR and more ft. Kangas | Hotline League 358Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:22:15 DrProfSgtMr J's take: TL should stick with their roster through split 200:38:25 PrizePicks break!00:42:00 yami's take: if Riot doesn't care about the competitive aspect of LoL esports, why should I?01:06:30 Ms. Timed's take: Now that Fearless draft is running all year, pro teams should look at the Flying Oysters and be thinking about how to best expand their current rosters01:20:10 NZXT break! 01:23:09 Travis wonders why...
2025-03-191h 51Hotline LeagueTEAM LIQUID'S FIRST STAND! Return of the BEST IN THE WEST? feat. Chronicler | Hotline League 357Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:22:26 El Jesus's take: NA should play EU for their 3rd seed spot at worlds00:39:05 PrizePicks break!00:43:39 Spacedout24's take: TL requires a level of discipline to maintain their international success00:49:32 Chronicler joins HLL!00:57:27 Kon's take: the anti-laneswap change will make for less exciting games01:14:38 Kazanan's take: it's not crazy to think TL will make First Stand finals01:29:29 NZXT break!01:32:25 yami's take: the UI change...
2025-03-112h 11Hotline LeagueShould LTA North and South MERGE?! APA's #1 DEFENDER and MORE feat. Kelby May | Hotline League 354Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:14:00 WeJustPlay wants to talk about Hextech Chests00:49:19 David's take: Riot messed up by not combining LTA North and South right away01:08:00 NZXT break! President's Day sale!01:10:50 god's take: DIG should make Srtty their franchise player01:31:04 tum's take: APA's performance vs FLY was fine, Reddit is being melodramatic01:44:17 PrizePicks break!01:48:40 Jamada wants to discuss the Esports World Cup and state of Saudi investments in esports02:18:18...
2025-02-112h 22Hotline LeagueFIRST WEEK OF LTA! Why teams don't STREAM SCRIMS, EARLY IMPRESSIONS and more! | Hotline League 352
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00:00:00 Intro
00:17:48 icebreaker's take: teams should be tripping over themselves to work or stream with FLY
00:46:40 gengariffith's take: the balance team should lean into the seasonal theme
01:01:50 NZXT break!
01:05:08 zoldyck's take: there's no reason to watch LTA anymore
01:29:25 directordonut's take: LTA South games were even more hype than LTA North
01:41:15 gila monster's take: LYON is gonna get demolished
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2025-01-281h 58Hotline LeagueLTA APPROACHES! Early power rankings, DIG vs DSG rivalry, and more feat. Raz | Hotline League 351
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00:00:00 Intro - first weekend of LTA, movies, Magic and more
00:20:53 Cloud's take: Shopify will be the biggest team in terms of fandom in the LTA by the end of the year.
00:36:08 KKG's take: this feels like the most important year yet for C9
00:53:08 NZXT break!
00:55:48 waka's take: with players coming up from NACL, DIG and DSG have potential to hit...
2025-01-211h 49Hotline LeagueWho's the LTA North UNDERDOG ORG?! LTA HYPE VIDEO, CO-STREAMERS, and more! | Hotline League 350Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )
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00:00:00 Intro
00:17:07 bugjuice reviews' take: there is no bigger bottomfeeder org than DIG
00:38:13 dean's take: the LTA hype video was underwhelming
00:54:50 NZXT break!
00:58:20 beans's take: teams should take advantage of the new multiplayer practice tool
01:10:15 fluffylilpillow's take: pros should only be playing on one patch per split
01:22:57 sky's take: hardcore NA fans should be excited for CBLoL...
2025-01-142h 21Hotline LeagueWHO SHOULD YOU ROOT FOR in LTA NORTH? feat. Raz | Hotline League 347Early access for Corepunk is available now: https://cw9m.short.gy/TravisG
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2024-12-031h 52Hotline LeagueGREATEST Worlds Meta? Is NA GOOD or BAD? | Hotline League 339
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0:00 Introductions
7:45 Worlds so far
17:05 Gyrojoestar: The smallest gap between all regions
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1:19:20 Godzola: The Worlds meta is great and will get better
1:38:20 HungryHobo: G2 will win Worlds
1:52:20 NZXT Break!
1:55:40 Merlad: Spawn is a great coach and the vid was fine
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2024-10-102h 18Hotline LeagueIs APA the GOAT of NA MID? Is IMT COOKED for 2025!? feat. Emily Rand | Hotline League 330Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVIS
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00:00:00 Intro
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00:23:13 mogul's take: APA will be, or already is, the best native NA mid we've ever had
00:41:43 cloud's take: Shopify is going to make playoffs
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2024-08-062h 09Hotline LeagueThe BIGGEST moves and HOTTEST takes of the off-season with Croissant and Cubby | NOT-line LeagueCheck out Alienware's deals: http://alienware.com/travis
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2023-12-052h 29Hotline LeagueTL STEVE'S TAKES on a SMALLER LEAGUE and LCS ACADEMY! Strongest team EVER? | Hotline League 299
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00:00:00 Intro
00:20:25 chief's take: the grassroots part of LCS is what made it great
00:33:45 TL Steve calls in to talk 8 teams and offseason
01:01:05 Alienware deals!
01:05:25 hexblast's take: the biggest loss from the two downsized teams is Inero and Kelsey Moser
01:10:05 lazerfruit's take: Riot should've given the two empty slots to top NACL teams
01:17:57 sogeking's take: Free agency is too lax, needs...
2023-11-212h 07Hotline LeagueWHAT'S UP with LCS GAMECHANGERS? WHO is the BEST NA TEAM at WORLDS? feat. Astrocats Avril | HLL 29200:00:00 Intro
00:12:40 rudy asks Avril about her collegiate experience
00:22:22 max's take: Gamechangers feels like a very underdeveloped event
00:45:01 rexFC asks: what can Riot do to get more diversity in the LCS?
00:58:28 On Representation
01:07:00 Worlds Format announcement
01:09:20 Alienware!
01:12:15 fez's take: this year's Worlds is more important than any other for keeping Westerners interested
01:21:55 figment's take: TL is NA's best team at Worlds this year
01:34:50 EMENES response reaction
01:39:49 Simmz wonders what happened to the camaraderie of NA and EU
01:50:30 remixt's...
2023-09-192h 14Hotline LeagueNRG VICTORY LAP! The value of ENVIRONMENT over SUPERSTARS feat. NRG Palafox and Croissant | HLL 28800:00:00 Intro
00:24:26 tuft DEMANDS an apology from Travis and Mark
00:35:00 lazerfruit's take: Palafox is best mid NA and NRG has the best chance of upsetting at Worlds
01:02:08 Dhokla asks Palafox what was going through his head at 24 mins in game 4
01:12:42 dctheking's take: the year of NA mids is fraudulent. NA mids aren't better, imports are just worse. Palafox and APA will get exposed at Worlds
01:26:30 ivzz's take: NRG winning LCS proves that having a well-coached team w good environment is better than investing in an all-star roster with no identity
2023-08-232h 00Hotline LeagueImport rule rumor: is it GOOD or BAD? Should LCS players jump ship to LEC?! feat. Cubby | HLL 27100:00:00 Intro
00:26:52 Nicole's take: Instead of required challenger teams, teams should be encouraged to run 7-9 man rosters
00:47:36 Bluejay's take: Needham's take on the showtimes shows how disconnected he is
00:59:50 raimi's take: if three-import rumor is real, it's a half-measure
01:10:24 goose's take: if Vulcan ends up in LEC, more LCS players should follow suit
01:15:35 Peter Dun joins to argue with Travis
01:30:30 knightsz's take: there should be a third slot in the import rule because it raises our chances of winning internationally
01:41:48 numiii asks Cubby what fans can do to support T2 league
01:49:02 vimstrike's take: EG dropping 4/5 of their roster isn't...
2023-04-252h 05Hotline LeagueWhich MIDLANERS deserve All-Pro? Can 100T RALLY? Is FLY's success META-DEPENDENT? | HLL 26400:00:00 Intro: Travis and Mark dive deeper on their sides of the EG/Danny situation
00:30:17 thedixiecup's take: 100T will win out remainder of split
00:40:40 warpenguin's take: 100T being bad is amazing for LCS, gameplay wise
00:49:05 ezrasmiles's take: VicLa doesn't deserve an All-Pro spot
00:56:30 TheGreatClockwyrm's take: FLY's success looks very meta-dependent
01:08:03 thumper's take: Travis should do a followup interview with John and Naz
01:16:43 mogul's take: teams need to implement legit mental health staff
01:26:13 themaster's take: EG management don't get to make this mistake twice
01:37:13 munchkin's t...
2023-03-071h 50Hotline LeagueWho's the TOP Top of Spring Split?! The most Wholesome Botlane Rivalry! | HLL 26100:00:00 Intro - Travis's MTG addiction, a wholesome moment, and more news 00:25:38 brandywine's take: FLY is going to be the first NA team to win Worlds 00:41:25 taco's take: Tenacity is holding back 100T 00:51:25 saint's take: DIG's LCS team is so bad they should just sub in their NACL roster 01:03:20 jer's take: the vitriol towards LeTigress shows how awful the LoL community is for women 01:17:30 dean's take: Prince and DL can be a split defining rivalry 01:26:58 businesscycle's take: clg going 0-4 shows that keeping the same roster isn't legit 01:39:39 Kilo's take: solo is a top 3 toplaner LCS 01:51:05 living legend's take: GGS...
2023-02-142h 02Hotline LeagueA NEW World Champion comes to NA! Why content MATTERS and more! | HLL 25300:00:00 Intro 00:20:45 Akina wants to talk about Pyosik 00:29:35 Alienware break! 00:32:12 tuft's take: CLG to be top 4 in the regular season 00:49:00 washi's take; FLY won offseason 00:57:15 billabang's take: esports could take some ideas from traditional sports to spice things up 01:11:52 Grubhub break! 01:16:05 Cayotix's take: 100T will not be top 4 but still great for viewership 01:29:06 TheCreature's take: teams should focus less on content 01:47:25 Mark and Travis brainstorm solutions to lack of content 01:50:30 Outro
2022-12-061h 53Hotline LeagueHotline League LIVE! Chicago Finals with Nicole, Papasmithy, Jack & OvileeJoin Travis and Mark in Chicago! Featuring EG Nicole, 100T Papasmithy, C9 Jack, Ovilee May, and the live audience!
2022-09-121h 49Hotline LeagueTL is OUT and Finals are inbound! Spica FREE AGENT, where should he go? feat. IMT Revenge | HLL 23800:00:00 Intro - Return of Revenge!
00:14:10 Neath's take: TL loss is the best thing for the health of LCS
00:15:57 greenteaho's take: TL should continue their Yankees-style approach
00:36:00 Travis asks Mark and Revenge: is the LCS more competitive, or is it the meta?
00:44:10 yaBoiTrevDean's take: FLY is the best place for Spica
00:56:32 Lestforce's take: Chime has proven he deserves an LCS spot in 2023
01:12:55 finalnintendokid's take: EG subbing Kaori for Danny was the best move for the team
01:25:55 Dueling EG takes: brandywine vs horizoncasts
01:41:16 numiii's take...
2022-09-072h 09Hotline LeagueWould YOU rather see BJERG or newer players at Worlds?! LCS is revived!? feat. CLG Palafox | HLL 23200:00:00 Intro - Welcome, Palafox! League news and chatting
00:30:55 lazerfruit's take: FLY or CLG making Worlds is better for NA than if TL goes to Worlds
00:46:22 Alienware break!
00:48:55 Jubs's take: Huni and Bwipo on the broadcast is AMAZING
01:07:00 Travis pops off on Vulcan
01:20:20 Omar wants to talk about new LCK policies
01:32:00 Grubhub break!
01:33:29 Michael Don asks Palafox about working with Damonte
01:44:43 Pokey's take: EG is doomed at Worlds
01:53:58 numiii's take: this Summer is the most exciting for a newcomer to watch
2022-07-262h 16
Hotline LeagueCLG's HOT summer! Dhokla's comeback in LCS! Live event discussion, predictions and more! | HLL 22800:00:00 Intro 00:09:40 Live LCS discussion 00:29:17 Beefgasm's take: Dhokla's always been insane but is shining now due to weaker toplane competition 00:36:25 Alienware break! 00:37:58 Basil's take: Proving Grounds has been pivotal for new talent 00:48:50 Mark and Travis's takes on Academy/Amateur LoL 00:54:10 Medraut's take: Zven best support LCS 01:05:28 5deadwhiteguys' take: Palafox and Contractz are a top 3 mid jg duo in LCS 01:17:05 Grubhub break! 01:19:07 Dhokla's take on moving from Academy back to LCS 01:19:45 LazerFruit's take: CLG will finish above TSM and 100T, is a dark horse for Worlds 01:33:20 Felipe doesn't like comeback mechanics combined with durability patch 01:43:17 Dhokla's take on current state of...
2022-06-281h 53
Hotline LeagueTen days of hot takes with Parth! 10 years in, can the LCS maintain a strong identity? | HLL 22600:00:00 Intro
00:15:00 treethan predicts TSM last place this split
00:32:12 Zemelci asks Parth who he'd mind control at Riot to change LoL Esports
00:44:48 Bluejay's take: the LCS and FLY just lost one of the most valuable people in the scene
00:58:12 Franz asks Parth what made the 2016-17 TSM rosters so dominant.
01:20:35 Grubhub!
01:23:00 TwistedHitz wants to talk LCS viewership and lack of identity
01:26:45 Travis asks: can a team be popular without winning?
01:58:58 absolutelylovestickers predicts TL will be a clear favorite after Summer split, while 100T will f...
2022-06-142h 11
Hotline LeagueIs Champions Queue a pipeline to the LCS? Is Ex-TSM Parth's prediction BASED? | HLL 22500:00:00 Intro + Mark getting into trouble? Travis the kitty killer?
00:16:17 Zemelci's hot take: Orgs should be fined if players miss LCS regular season games due to visa issues
00:31:25 Alienware break!
00:33:35 WardenWinter's take: the lolesports page could be used better
00:51:45 arshgoyal's take: Parth's controversial take is based and true
01:07:48 DansMovie's take: Danny/Jojo are still the future of the LCS, even if they're currently the worst players on the team
01:17:03 Grubhub code + ad!
01:19:18 Elyon's take: the broadcast improved over the course of last split, and will continue...
2022-06-081h 52Hotline LeagueWho's BURNED OUT after MSI? Is it a POINTLESS EVENT? Did T1 drop the ball? feat. Raz | HLL 22400:00:00 Intro - Disappointment in this MSI event, wonky sleep schedules and more
00:26:33 Aiainz's take: none of the teams that made top 4 at MSI will win Summer Split due to post-MSI slump and different patch
00:40:58 Alienware break!
00:42:36 Softie's take: TSM will be bad until Regi leaves.
00:59:20 Dr.Doktor's take: the last 2 MSIs have been pointless
01:20:00 Camden's take: T1 coaching staff massively underperformed
01:30:58 Grubhub break!
01:32:47 Arsh is worried about Caps burning out
01:42:45 Is Travis too NEGATIVE?
01:50:02 Aetiss's take: viewership is dropping because casters an...
2022-05-312h 14
Hotline LeagueLCS MVP Summit leaves-- what does it mean? Can TSM come back in summer? feat. Revenge | HLL 22000:00:00 Intro - Revenge returns! Roster changes, Summit's departure
00:25:46 Wizard's take: Winsome wasn't LCS ready and Summit was a poor teammate after LS left
00:43:43 Alienware break!
00:45:38 Oscar's take: despite C9 looking better on paper, TSM will be in a better position as an org by the end of summer
00:58:04 PapaDon's take: TSM's effort to finish top 3 instead of rebuilding feels pathetic and bad for LCS
01:16:41 Squizzomatic's take: 100T needs to replace 2 of these 3: Huhi, Closer, Abbedagge
01:33:22 Rob is frustrated about MSI's lack of transparency around ticket sales, schedule, etc.
01:43:13 CadmusAres says Jack should take responsibility and answer questions about C9 roster...
2022-05-032h 20Hotline LeagueEG's FIRST LCS TITLE! Who carried them?! Is NA talent the FUTURE of LCS? | HLL 21900:00:00 Intro
00:17:40 Travis's fan polls
00:31:09 Fez wants to talk about how Danny and Jojo were the worst 2 players on EG
00:45:10 Alienware break!
00:46:32 Snailchip thinks this is the first time in a while the LCS has storyline potential
01:04:30 Timmychanga says EG did NOT prove that NA talent is the future of LCS
01:15:47 Grubhub break!
01:19:15 Izzdaer's take: Jojo at MSI in his first split will be a buff
01:32:05 LooterJoe's take: 100T should blow up the team after summer split
01:42:20 kito's take: C9 is making...
2022-04-292h 03Hotline LeagueHotline League LIVE in Houston! feat. TL Steve, 100T Papasmithy and EG NicoleOrder food on Grubhub!: https://grhb.me/travisgafford Code: FRENZY Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: http://travisgafford.com/support
2022-04-262h 08Hotline LeagueAre Champions Queue issues THAT serious? Can C9 get to Spring Finals? feat. Raz | HLL 21600:00:00 Intro - Stuff we've been watching and eating, some league news sprinkled in
00:16:39 DaddyPlsSpankMe believes CQ drama has been blown way out of proportion
00:51:20 Travis travel plans + Alienware break
00:53:20 Ptrck's take: Isles over Winsome gets C9 to finals, they lose to TL 3-2
01:07:53: finalnintendokid's take: EG or C9 going to Houston would be bad for their growth as a team
01:28:55 10TRAVIS Grubhub code!
01:29:45 Ben n Jerrys predicts 100T 3-0s TL because 3 out of 5 players are better and better coaching staff
01:45:05 GottyBoy's Fudge factor take
2022-04-121h 57Hotline LeagueHow would Steve fix TSM? The key to TL's success and more feat. TL Steve | HLL 21400:00:00 Intro - TL STEVE!
00:06:25 LCS updates
00:08:27 Travis asks Steve how this split felt
00:18:49 EG Peter Dun thinks Travis should vote for Jojopyun MVP
00:31:47 pfwangs's take: TL's mid game throws will cause them to lose a bo5 to EG, win out loser's bracket, and then lose to c9 in the finals
00:41:30 Alienware break!
00:43:46 lilbonaparte asks Steve how HE would fix TSM
00:56:26 bluejay rants: CLG subbing in CLGA for last game of the split just sucks
01:10:58 Grubhub break!
01:13:22 xspiritusx's take: TL's emphasis on...
2022-03-292h 04Hotline LeagueIs Champions Queue actually helping NA? The LCSPA LIVES!! feat. Phil Aram and Marty | HLL 21200:00:00 Intro 00:13:54 Themothersauce's take: Biofrost Spring MVP 00:23:06 Razenkin's take: even with Champion's Queue, pros aren't playing enough games. 00:39:13 Alienware break! 00:42:41 finalnintendokid's take: CLG making playoffs over EG 00:52:48 cyberhealer's take: 100T is starting to re-establish themselves as a top team 01:03:00 Phil joins the stream! 01:05:10 slushie's take: 100T's Tenacity experiment has failed 01:18:20 Marty joins the stream! Marty's background in esports 01:21:30 Phil and Marty's background in the LCSPA and what the PA is, what it can do 01:34:44 Rico Suave asks: when the PA does unionize, what will they do for player contracts? Salary caps? 01:44:50 What if LCS doesn't comply? 01:48:25 Grubhub break! 01:50:32 Travis asks M...
2022-03-152h 23Hotline LeagueCLG & TSM's standoff for last place, new LCS Commissioner, and Emily Rand Appreciation | HLL 20800:00:00 Intro
00:15:40 Zemelci's Emily Appreciation Take (extremely wholesome)
00:23:26 Basil's take: CLG is currently better than TSM, TSM will fail to make playoffs Spring & Summer
00:46:55 Alienware break!
00:50:25 Alex's take: C9 first-timing champs with success is a good sign
01:11:00 Travis's poll
01:15:25 Anzaii predicts a big meta shift in the near future
01:25:22 GrubHub break!
01:29:00 Max's take: we need to ban talking about Worlds from the LCS broadcast
01:44:52 Saint's take: EG is only going to be good in the regular season; will fall off in Playoffs
2022-02-162h 10Hotline LeagueA bumpy start for some; Chemtech drag's funeral; over/under hyped players feat. LeTigress | HLL 20500:00:00 Intro
00:15:20 Caperx thinks the community has been way too toxic towards players like Blue.
00:30:27 Sully, average LCS fan, wants to sell Travis on the broadcast.
00:52:55 Funeral service for Chemtech drag with BigAngryHobo and Moghal11
01:12:55 Gazzolith's take: Fudge will follow a similar arc to last year and become best mid LCS, and C9 should not start this roster
01:30:12 Franz's take: Jojopyun and Fudge would be less hyped if Jensen, Perkz, Jiizuke were still playing in NA
01:43:18 Aemulator's topic: 100T are not a top tier team.
01:59:05 Outro
2022-01-252h 03Hotline LeagueLock In approaches, but who's playing?! Will 100T hit the ground running? feat. Peter Dun | HLL 20300:00:00 Intro
00:10:00 Will LCS teams be running their full rosters for Lock In?
00:15:19 Co-streaming changes
00:23:12 Rawnblade believes EG has taken the biggest risk of the offseason
00:40:03: JKJuicyKim's hot take: in Group A, C9 will emerge 1st, but GGS close 2nd.
00:53:15 Alienware break
00:56:50 Lil_Bonaparte asks Mark and Travis if they're disappointed with lack of roster info
01:09:35 glimmerglen wants to discuss Riot's events for female players, ie. Game Changers
01:25:35 TomShoe wants to talk about the changes to co-streaming
01:43:13 Game Fuel break
01:46:07...
2022-01-112h 10Hotline LeagueAcademy's impact and growing NA talent; new CLG roster?! feat. Kelsey Moser | HLL 19900:00:00 Intro
00:21:03 Felipe asks Kelsey what she thinks is the best format for Academy
00:35:55 Tim thinks the changes to Academy and Amateur in 2021 were a massive success
00:47:51 Gengariffith's take: if TSM imports mid, their roster is the biggest disappointment of the offseason
01:08:07 Beora asks for Kelsey's take on the CLG roster
01:26:50 Caper (not Kaper but I wrote it like that cos that's how Travis said it last time) wants TSM Jensen
01:42:50 TomShoe wonders how teams are supposed to grow top talent
01:58:00 Mesh's take: CoreJJ's inhouses proved...
2021-11-302h 08Hotline LeagueGroups has begun! LCK starts strong! Can the West keep up? feat. Chronicler | HLL 19200:00:00 Intro 00:12:30 News, rumors, etc. 00:20:05 Mogul's take: TL is going to be the only Western team to make it out of Groups 00:30:47 Community doesn't want any G2 players to come to NA 00:44:42 Alienware! 00:49:35 Killslayer's take: 100T is much better than their first game showing 00:59:50 Flare's take: the LCK won't make it past Quarterfinals 01:17:15 13 Snakes thinks G2 is going to have a hard time finding new players 01:27:20 Game Fuel! 01:30:00 Invicta's take: FNC will make it to Quarterfinals with or without Upset 01:41:55 Travis asks Chronicler about his expectations for LCK 01:56:35 Outro
2021-10-122h 01Hotline LeagueRyoma joins to talk 100T: from LCS to Academy, CLG's 3-0 weekend and more | HLL 17800:00:00 Intro - Ryoma's first time on HLL! 00:24:28 ItsYaBoiJuicy asks Ryoma for his thoughts about Abbedagge's performance 00:31:30 Skillshotmaster420 asks Ryoma how he is able to perform under pressure 00:36:05 Alienware break! 00:39:09 Aemulator's take: Don't buy the IMT hype. 00:53:45 dancing blades' take: Spica has always been top 3 junglers, but gets overshadowed by Blaber. 01:02:05 Community's take: Soligo and Dardoch's benching signals the decline of DIG 01:13:55 GottyBoy's take: With big name players being benched, the LCS is losing its draw for fans 01:26:30 Travis asks Ryoma for the tea 01:28:40 Game Fuel break! 01:31:27 iAmZeGinger wants to talk CLG's 3-0 weekend 01:46:30 BT thinks Jenkins is a top3...
2021-06-221h 54Hotline LeagueC9 Fudge reacts to LCS Summer predictions and power rankings, popularity and more! | HLL 17500:00:00 Intro - Fudge joins HLL! 00:18:38 Veroernox asks Fudge what he thinks of the LCS Players Association 00:24:20 T Root predicts DIG will easily be NA's third seed at Worlds this year. 00:31:18 Dave's take: Fudge is the best player we've seen in the LCS since Doublelift 00:51:30 Alienware break! 00:53:29 bluefrost's question for Fudge: did Crab9 shake Blaber's mental during MSI? 01:08:10 Basil thinks CLG will bounce back and place at least third by the end of summer. 01:18:40 Squid asks Fudge: how do you get good practice in LCS? 01:39:29 SirWilliamOfYork doesn't feel like Zven is being "benched," rather K1NG was promoted. 01:48:08 Travis asks...
2021-06-011h 55Hotline LeagueMSI 2021 Begins, NA and OCE Escape Groups! Ready to Rumble? feat. GGS Spookz and Swip3rr | HLL 17200:00:00 Intro - OCE and NA perspectives 00:25:40 Franz's take on MSI format: it was fantastic. 00:39:51 Alienware break! 00:42:05 Dalleyman believes Damwon Kia is still the best team at MSI 00:50:40 FullBlownTilt's OCE take: Pentanet is the most dangerous team in the Rumble Stage. 01:03:17 Fez's take: the comparison between C9 and MAD is marginal in terms of performance. 01:25:19 gotsmilk9's take: C9-PSG Talon should be the hottest rivalry of MSI 01:41:23 MrIlluminate's take: Rumble stage will show that RNG is clearly a step above the rest, but Damwon has the higher ceiling. 01:53:10 Travis asks an important question 01:57:54 Atharva is super proud of C9. 02:07:00...
2021-05-122h 09Hotline LeagueIMT's Head Coach Andre Guilhoto gives an international perspective to LCS | HLL 16200:00:00 Pre-Show: More Import Rule discussion before "real" HLL with Raz! 00:46:40 Andre Guilhoto, head coach of IMT, joins HLL - tech issues are sorted 00:50:52 Andre introduces himself and talks about NA and EU 01:00:35 Dravor's take: EG are a team that will make playoffs but get 3-0'd; they have no chance of contending for a title. 01:23:40 ThiccmanGAMING's take: IMT could very possibly become a new "staple team" of the "second era" of NA LCS 01:43:20 Alienware dot com slash Travis :) 01:44:28 TomShoe returns to say: 100T needs to put their players like Damonte out of their comfort zone more often. 01:59:33 Um Pinguim...
2021-03-023h 03Hotline LeaguePrimal Pops In to talk Import Rule, LCS owners, Spring standings and more | Hotline League 16100:00:00 Intro - Primal joins HLL for the first time! 00:14:00 Import rule conversation - Primal wrote the original rule! 00:35:41 Is this even a thing? Or is Travis just clickbaiting us? 00:40:28 Oaksilk calls in to lend a business lens to the Import talk 01:02:01 Syndro's take: Removing import rules will not significantly improve NA’s international success, and will be the biggest blow to talent development in LCS history 01:20:05 Cheongseolmo's take: DIG will finish higher than TSM and EG. 01:28:00 Game Fuel! WOO! 01:32:54 Kekikaze's take: if 100T continue playing/drafting how they are right now, they will not be top 3 NA by World's. 01:47:26 Cor...
2021-02-232h 10Hotline LeagueSpawn is on: talking import rules, TSM's big week, Proving Grounds and more | Hotline League 16000:00:00 Intro - Import discussion with Spawn, Mark and Travis 00:36:24 jnt thinks TSM is getting a bit overhyped, and they have a difficult week ahead of them (0-3?) 00:49:55 Alienware break~ 00:52:56 Kelsey Moser visits to talk about how the current Proving Grounds format is counter-productive to development and scouting in NA 01:09:09 lofi avocado's take: 100T has the highest ceiling of any NA team 01:23:10 Semipsyc's take: LCS Team Press Conferences have been great for generating interest, + Riot should bring back their "catch up" segment 01:41:33 SpacePope20K's spicy take: Tactical is overrated, he was gifted a silver spoon in CoreJJ 01:58:04 Raz is MVP's ta...
2021-02-182h 26Hotline LeagueSpawn spits Liquid facts as LCS Lock In Semifinals approach | Hotline League 15700:00:00 Intro 00:18:44 Quack's take: C9 and TL's bot lanes while they are both good, are still yet to be properly tested and are slightly overrated... 00:31:45 Travis geeks out on Spawn for a minute (fantasy novel talk) 00:33:21 Community's take: despite their sub optimal performance, IMT playing the last few games with their Academy roster is amazing for helping academy talent development 00:41:17 Alienware break~ 00:44:45 Chucho's take: Flyquest and the LCS have been very welcoming to the latin american fans, embracing the memes, and FLY tweeting in both English and Spanish 00:53:17 MAHMOUD returns with a hot take: C9 is sandbagging the Lock In...
2021-01-262h 18Hotline LeagueDoublelift's Departure: What comes next? Kelby May joins Hotline League 151Following the retirement of Peter "Doublelift" Peng, hosts Travis and Mark invite OG Hotline League member Kelby May to discuss the past, and what happens now.
2020-12-022h 17Hotline LeagueFree Agency & Roster Moves Mega Episode feat. Raz and LCS Commissioner Greeley | Hotline League 14900:00:00 Intro - Travis's perfect predictions, MarkZ's and Raz's takes on them 00:04:00 C9 Talks (confirmed) 00:06:00 TSM Talks (Huni and SwordArt) 00:18:00 100T Talks (GGS + Ssumday) 00:24:00 TL Talks (Alphari) 00:27:08 EG Talks (Impact, Jiizuke, Lost/Wildturtle?) 00:37:10 Fresh faces, developing talent, and "budget" comps discussion 01:04:15 Chris "The Commish" Greeley joins HLL to discuss development/Academy changes and more 01:20:51 TomShoe returns to talk about the new Academy system and amateur contracts 01:30:15 LNA's take: The LCS needs a non-traditional sport viewership experience to make the league sustainable 01:39:45 RedFactorX's question: Will OCE players be able to participate in this new system? 01:41:30 LCS Salary caps discussion 01:48:07 Alienware break :) 01:53:32...
2020-11-172h 59Hotline LeagueDoes NA have hope? Will TSM still escape? Lyric spits rhymes on Hotline League 14300:00:00 Intro: Groups talk, Travis's NA spinner 00:23:35 PretentiousFly's take: UOL is the most exciting and impressive team at Worlds this year. 00:31:32 Pippiopi wants to talk about how much Broxah contributed much more to TL's win over G2 than it seems, both on and off the stage. 00:43:00 Alienware! Woohoo! + How to fix NA theorycrafting 00:51:49 bluefrost's take: Knight's stats in the Group Stage haven't been too hot compared to his mid lane counterparts. 00:58:52 Bluejay's take: G2 as a team is overated and fans shouldn't be surprised if they make an early exit. 01:08:20 pakrat predicts TL will go 3-3 but not get a c...
2020-10-072h 07Hotline LeagueSummer Playoff Madness, Upsets and Letdowns, 5Head Predictions and More | Hotline League 13600:00:00 Intro 00:31:24 xspiritusx says Damonte to GG is the best roster move of the split. 00:42:31 Vienna's take: We're hurting ourselves and our growth as a region with extensive expectations based on short term results 00:59:33 Alienware.com/travis is a good place to be : ) 01:02:48 Thew predicts that TL matches up better against FLY, but is focused more on taking TSM out early to not let them gain momentum. 01:11:09 Zackkuiper1923's take: GG will rematch TSM in the losers bracket and the result will be the same, thus eliminating TSM from worlds again which might blow up the roster 01:29:08 Indy Skies who i...
2020-08-182h 06Hotline LeagueDamonte's Distinguished Return to LCS, last-minute predictions and more | Hotline League 12600:00:00 Intro 00:16:20 Warden thinks that, with the addition of Damonte, GG is potentially a top 3 LCS team. 00:23:20 McKaylan thinks CLG is going to be a playoff team this split, and keeping their roster was a good decision. 00:31:15 Drakaz asks Damonte about how difficult it is to climb through the Academy system. 00:38:00 LOLShenanigans93's take: TSM made a huge mistake by giving up on Dardoch too early. 00:48:48 Noble predicts EG placing 1st in the Summer if they play Huni 00:57:30 Wafflefoot wants to talk about managing your personal brand as a player. 01:06:10 Narei predicts TSM is gonna finish 4th. 01:15:45 DraftBuff Draft Royale...
2020-06-092h 00Hotline LeagueAMA with MarkZ and Travis: Industry Insights and more! | Hotline League 12300:00:00 Intro 00:05:45 dszajnuk, a financial analyst, wonders what the best path into esports is for someone with his background 00:19:48 GD Nerd calls back to ask how many gifted subs it would take to get a #CatForKobe 00:28:25 PretentiousFly wants to know if it's worth investing time into a game you'll never make a career out of. 00:36:13 globas wants to know why Travis didn't show up to a fan party he was invited to during the LCS Summer finals in Detroit. 00:42:50 Alienware is awesome!! 00:46:14 heyjorge's take: Shoutcasters should have more creative license on content related to LCS 00:59:57 PEbeling thinks that all LCS...
2020-05-192h 00Hotline LeagueKelby May returns in time for MVP and Top 3 predictions, Mark's Morello Math | Hotline League 11300:00:00 Intro - Kelby May returns as a Doublelift expert. 00:04:15 MarkZ talks about his Morello vs Liandry's video. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elHVyUsDxX0 ) 00:10:40 How does HLL work? Travis tries to explain... 00:12:23 Dr Manhattan calls in to discuss Spring MVP candidates 00:23:09 slappa_dabass wonders if TL's roster will blow up in response to a lackluster season 00:39:57 Alienware, NOT Tidycats, appreciation break 00:43:15 Duke of Thought geeks out on Liandry's vs Morellonomicon numbers with MarkZ 00:58:48 Aisu believes IMT will not only make it to Playoffs, but also Semi Finals 01:13:58 guy calls in to talk Players Association and salary caps. 01:31:15 Poli's take...
2020-03-112h 07Hotline LeaguePr0lly Provides Analysis: Is C9 as strong as they look? | Hotline League 11000:00:00 Intro: Pr0lly returns to HLL 00:14:50 Travis talks CLG 00:21:23 Jinn says Monday Night League sucks! Friday would be better. 00:37:36 Ghosthan thinks EG is the least coordinated team in the LCS, has some suggestions 00:57:57 rico suave wants to talk about how the LCS has no clear top 2nd or 3rd team, and the region is weak. 01:06:40 MaximusAries 's take: Golden Guardians will make semi finals this split because of Closer's jungling. 01:18:53 Pre Never Stops 's take: How TSM is playing/drafting is a good sign for the future, despite their 0-2 week. 01:29:48 Quoz 's take: NA Orgs don't understand what...
2020-02-192h 10Hotline LeagueNew Year, same old LCS? Getting ready for Spring 2020 | Hotline League 10400:00:00 Intro 00:13:40 GraysView predicts LCS will be the usual 2-team race, this year between C9 and TL 00:26:15 Dr. Manhattan returns to speculate that NA has enough talent to add more teams to the LCS 00:34:00 icydecay calls in to speculate on what Riot can do to increase LCS viewership 00:46:50 Alienware! Yay! 00:51:38 !Danx0r wants voice comms in solo queue and more local LAN tournaments 01:04:25 Grandmaster Magi has little hope left for a good Fantasy LCS product. 01:17:35 Austin is super jaded about LCS. Will it ever change?? 01:29:00 blate45 thinks the rumored change to a 3-day/week broadcasting schedule will be beneficial for viewers...
2020-01-081h 57Hotline LeagueLooking back at Season 9, and the rise of League in the past decade | Hotline League 10300:00:00 Intro / Hotline DRINK? Travis and Mark reminisce on the past year/decade in esports/careers 00:08:08 Mark asking the big questions 00:11:19 hitstreak calls in to look back on his time at Riot, OWL, esports in general 00:23:08 Rawnblade offers his biggest disappointment and biggest hype moment of 2019. 00:37:45 ggotchu says they're surprised LoL has survived this long, thinks Riot will remain successful moving forward. 00:54:43 MozerellaMoose recalls the best HLL episode of the year 01:04:30 Thanks Alienware
2019-12-181h 43Hotline LeagueAll Stars Spring Split predictions and potential LCS broadcasting changes | Hotline League 10200:00:00 Intro / What happened in Vegas... 00:11:03 How HLL works 00:15:56 LeShmoltz, the self-proclaimed Prophet of HLL, predicts the most competitive split in LCS history with TSM overcoming TL. 00:28:50 danny0304 enjoyed the TFT portion of All Stars and said the casual vibe fit the event better. 00:40:24 supicasupica and TheGraphicTruth call in - Truth says the synergy b/w new TL mid/jg could make up for difference b/w Xmithie and Broxah. 00:52:40 Alienware break 01:02:17 proximategalaxy predicts TL will stay on top in Spring. 01:14:35 Eさん says All Stars in its current form shouldn't be held as it is; money would be better spent else...
2019-12-112h 05Hotline LeagueDoublelift Dances, Kelby Kackles - EPIC off season announcements on HOTLINE LEAGUE 100!00:00:00 Intro 00:12:00 Duncan thinks this will be C9's year. 00:25:00 Kaito's take: Kkoma's departure is the end of an era for SKT. 00:37:20 D0P3ST is optimistic that C9 and TSM could be contenders against TL. 00:53:41 IZK calls to discuss Svenskeren rumors. Doublelift explains why he doesn't participate in MVP voting. Kelby argues it was unwise for Bjerg not to explore his options. 01:05:25 Travis thanks the viewers for 100 episodes uwu 01:05:54 Will D1 Thrill calls to discuss DIG letting go of Vulcan and putting tons of money into Huni -- huge mistake?! 01:15:15 ThaGovna, a CLG fan, is not a fan of...
2019-11-212h 06Hotline LeagueFionn Fills In: Press conference conduct, FPX's chances, what makes a great Bo5? | Hotline League 98Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:11:50 Fionn calls in to talk Worlds journalism coverage. 00:25:15 Framing questions in a respectful way 00:31:58 Darwking continues the conversation, specifically about the SKT press conference/loser interviews. 00:42:55 Hai chimes in on loser interviews from a pro player perspective. 00:59:15 Howme's take: Faker deserves the Dade Award? 01:07:50 Stl_Slayer_24 thought the SKT series was pretty bad overall. 01:13:05 Travis realizes he's a dumba$$ with boomer hearing :^) 01:24:55 Tomderbolt wonders if teams should focus on long-term chemistry rather than "best" players 01:40:30 Duke of Thought's take: FPX has a good chance of taking the series over G2 despite their fiesta perfomances against IG. 01:54:05 GDNerd's t...
2019-11-062h 12Hotline LeagueRaz Rattles - Why does NA suck Korean dominance returns how far can G2FNC go - Hotline League 9600:00:00 Intro 00:05:33 How HLL works 00:10:20 Mobot predicts NA/LCS will only continue to get worse... Raz and MarkZ talk about possible factors in this. (LONG topic!) 00:40:50 Pre Never Stops predicts Korea is going to have a strong showing in Quarters and beyond. 00:52:50 Sneak Peek at Travis's LPL documentary! Love, Alienware 00:59:53 Darwking predicts all of Group B and D will be eliminated during Quarters. 01:13:30 TheOGCush thinks everyone's overreacting TL's loss in groups. 01:26:40 Ham's hot(?) take: FNC is going to beat FPX because of home field advantage. 01:33:42 MVMT ad break~ 01:35:45 Kairowe talks about disappointment in the way NA pro players aren't trained...
2019-10-241h 54Hotline LeagueGroups are drawn: who will make it out, does the groups format work? Feat. Raz and Ovilee -- HLL 9200:00:00 Intro // New Sponsor!!! 00:15:00 How HLL works 00:16:59 Kyle's take: TL is the most underrated team in NA history and they should be heavily favored in their group. 00:30:15 Praedor's take: EU will be strongest region at Worlds this year and has good chance to get 3 teams out of groups. 00:42:00 yungyeeter thinks there's a high chance that no EU teams get out of groups this year. 00:53:30 Alienware ad break! 00:56:00 smokintheQOOSH says Worlds should consider a format change because "group of death" can lead to bad teams making it further in the tourney than good teams. 01:10:40 Raz hops in with Groups predictions...
2019-09-251h 48Hotline LeaguePlay-in predictions developing talent and NAs chances at Worlds -- Will the West impress HLL 9100:00:00 Intro 00:10:00 How HLL works // A cautionary tale 00:17:15 boomcan90 (not Travis) says G2 has some of the most mechanically skilled players in the West, but TL will outperform them. 00:29:44 jzeeee wants to talk about G2 Wunder getting fined for streaming WoW Classic content from a Riot broadcast 00:40:11 Josh believes the 3rd seeds from both NA and EU are in danger of being knocked out in play-ins 00:48:40 Ad Break 00:54:13 caseyclarke calls in about international developmental leagues, compared to NA's Academy 01:05:44 LeShmoltz thinks Riot should allow any franchised team to offer equity to certain players, with regulation 01:24:15 Break 01:25:45 FlimFlam wants to talk...
2019-09-192h 05Hotline LeagueTSM out, Clutch in - is G2 the strongest team in the World? Feat. Kelby May & Raz - HLL9000:00:00 Intro // Travis's spicy G2 tweet 00:20:40 How HLL works 00:24:10 labudamike's take: The gap between EU and NA is bigger than the gap between EU and KR 00:35:50 Break 00:38:00 Raz believes that this is the first Worlds where its hard to predict the winner 00:52:05 BarBarJonks thinks that CodySun is the second best adc in NA and the only other NA adc that is Worlds caliber 01:03:00 Juffy's take: TSM getting rid of Bjergsen would be the worst possible decision if TSM intends on winning anything in the next few years 01:25:06 Break 01:27:12 Skips35's prediction CG will get eliminated in play-ins and Huni will sign...
2019-09-102h 09Hotline LeagueDoublelift Rift Rivals EUNA casters Steve EU coaches - Hotline League Live 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:10 Azael joins HLL Live! Is NA screwed? 00:13:50 How HLL Live works 00:15:00 TFT chat w/ Azael 00:16:14 Michael from Anaheim sees LEC playing fast while NA plays for late game. 00:25:30 Brian from NYC remembers when NA destroyed EU in RR2017 then EU improved before Worlds; wonders if NA will do the same. 00:36:20 Steve joins HLL Live! Marvel + TL & more. 00:41:50 Andre Guilhoto, head coach of Origen joins HLL Live! 00:51:10 Fabian "Grabbz" Lohmann, head coach of G2 joins HLL Live! 00:58:40 Kelby May joins HLL Live! Wants to discuss the future of esports & hype. 01:09:00 Travis tries to thank Alienware :) but DL has other i...
2019-07-022h 02Hotline LeagueStixxay Sticks, CLG winning, Rift Rivals, can NA be a top region - Hotline League 8100:00:00 Intro 00:04:55 Rift Rivals, TFT Showmatch and Finals venues announced 00:11:45 How HLL works! 00:14:34 Sakowitz wants to know if/how teams are dealing with overly vocal shotcallers, especially veterans. 00:24:09 TangoTamer’s Hot Take: 100T will possibly make to 4 00:34:03 Rico Suave asks how much Weldon's coaching style has contributed to CLG's turn around 00:43:06 Rift Rivals HLL sponsored by Alienware
2019-06-251h 53Hotline LeagueLEC rox, TL start to suck? Are LCS products good? Will Yuumi kill esports? | Hotline League 77 00:00:00 Intro- WE LOVE EUROPE! 00:03:15 Pro View!? 00:08:25 Team/League Passes?! 00:10:33 Golden Guardians’ academy team and other news 00:15:55 How HLL works 00:19:34 RedWhaler's thesis: Echo Fox is in a good position for the Summer, they'll finish top 4. 00:28:44 TheBiggestCow believes 100T will finish 4th or 5th, but not go to Worlds. 00:38:03 Shoutout to Alienware :) alienware.com/travis or dell.com/travis and TRAVIS10OFF 00:41:36 hitstreak discusses Pro View as a product. 01:00:20 legomaheggoz expresses his interest in Fantasy League coming back. 01:16:22 Dr. Manhattan returns to talk about TL going into Summer: based on their history, they'll revert to a bot-centric team and have a roug...
2019-05-301h 54Hotline LeagueCan TL beat IG, What does NA success look like? G2 vs SKT - Hotline League 7500:00:00 Intro-- Travis needs subs; Travis is turning 30! 00:09:50 How HLL works! 00:14:56 Travis's bday party plans~ 00:17:36 stevenmeister says rooting for NA is difficult if you're not a fan of TL... 00:29:00 mikeysteves says TL is gonna 3-2 IG! 00:36:09 Medic joins as an "on-call" host :) 00:40:35 zaser77 says G2 will 3-0 SKT! 00:51:31 Break -- Thanks Alienware! 00:55:45 Praedor says WHEN G2 beats SKT, EU will be officially better than Korea. 01:04:40 LeShmoltz says TL is currently NA's biggest international success (so far). 01:23:34 Fez says 100T's roster changes are problematic. 01:34:40 A Red Prius says this MSI feels like the 10-game group stage helps prove the teams' international...
2019-05-181h 53Hotline LeagueMSI groups kicking off the return of Immortals - Hotline League 7400:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 Mark’s thoughts on play-ins 00:07:42 (Go here to skip mic issues) 00:08:52 Thoughts on G2 00:10:35 Immortals/Optic rumor 00:18:51 CLG changes 00:22:05 Riot Walkout, Forced Arbitration and the video game industry 00:25:50 How Hotline League works! 00:26:45 Travis addresses Thorin situation 00:32:00 Travis on getting called vanilla 00:35:30 Matthew’s hot take: this is the most competitive MSI ever 00:48:32 Xandrome’s hot take: G2 is overrated and TL will make the finals 00:57:00 Alienware break! 01:02:00 VentusOfficial calls in about potential benefits of geolocation 01:22:49 OP TSM fan’s hot take: if TL doesn’t make 4th at MSI, they’re failures; if they make Finals, they may be the best int...
2019-05-091h 36Hotline LeagueMSI kicks off, Rick Fox leaving League, is TL the new TSM? Riot walks out - Hotline League 73 00:00:00 Intro, catching up with Mark and Travis 00:10:30 Travis talks about possible salary video 00:19:10 How HLL works 00:21:00 Mark explains MSI rescheduling in Vietnam due to national mourning 00:23:30 MSI Groups breakdown 00:26:20 League subreddit back at it again - removing news about Echo Fox 00:28:25 TomShoe: TL's head analyst is putting some spicy takes on Twitter (Jack Kayser, @TLKayys) 00:41:10 Pat's Hot Take: I think TL is gonna be the new TSM, and flop at every global tourney. 00:51:00 Flushedhand: TFBlade's Twitch ban discussion - original ban seemed justified but... 01:02:40 Break for a NEW recap/BTS video of St. Louis and Alienware! 01:07:35 Octa's Hot Take: C...
2019-05-021h 42Hotline LeagueTL wins finals, were they the best ever? Zven BMs Jensen, will G2 beat TL? - Hotline League 72Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:06:45 Finals recap: was it the best ever?
00:13:30 How Hotline League works
00:17:30 Mikey's take: Broken Blade played out of his mind, he was the Player of the Series.
00:23:15 Mikey's other take: the Skarner pick was a game changer, should've been banned
00:26:13 High School Dom's take: Doublelift only got Player of the Series because of the narrative; CoreJJ was the real PotS.
00:32:20 Doublelift's montage
00:32:54 Was Zven's BM okay? Discussion.
00:42:30 Alienware unboxing
00:48:15 snarf's take: comparing Bjerg and DL as the GOATs is a dumb comparison.
00:58:20 KikiCat's take: TL was able to win games 3-5 through draft; specifically Xmithie
01:06:03 OGCush's take: Lookin...
2019-04-172h 18Hotline LeagueLoco Listens, will TL fall? C9 or TSM? what roster changes should be made? - Hotline League 69Timestamps for Episode 69
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:20 Loco asks Mark about the analyst desk
00:12:55 More fun: FlyQuest/GG vs TSM/Echo Fox ?
00:14:10 How to call in
00:16:30 Travis’ feelings on “How are you feeling?”
00:21:20 Ice Paprika - The appearance of “mini-metas” within a series, ie. J4 in Echo Fox
00:27:35 “Vi-ability” in pro play
00:29:50 TheBiggestCow - FlyQuest will beat TL 3-2 because of motivation
00:40:55 Travis teases HLL St. Louis (thanks Alienware!)
00:43:19 Hunter - All-Pro team picks discussion
00:59:30 All-Pro troll voting?
01:01:10 Strive - Thoughts on Akaadian’s tweet about the League community flaming Rush; celebrating wins vs. shitting on losses
01:12:40 McQueue - Riot’s lacking presence at PAXEast de...
2019-04-042h 12Hotline LeagueSjokz styles, Saint's situation, C9's bootcamp, TSM's roster, and more - Hotline League 58Sjokz joins us for Episode 58 of Hotline League!
Timestamps!
00:02:11 Sjokz at All Stars
00:03:31 Is Sjokz Leaving Riot?
00:08:28 How to Call In
00:11:43 TomShoe - What can we learn from Saintvicious’ release from FLY
00:31:05 Elofys - What is the future of English stream of LCK and LPL with casters leaving?
00:47:42 CallMeProto - Event Numbers this Year from lolesports that were highlighted and excluded
01:01:59 adishawn - C9 going to Korea to bootcamp now
01:08:18 adishawn - Sjokz hosting a CS:GO event
01:17:56 Netflix Teaser!
01:27:44 Devin - TSM should've kept Zven and Mithy, grabbed Dardoch, and found an NA Top
01:39:32 Send Mail to Travis and Br...
2018-12-121h 54Hotline LeagueAzael's audacity, Steve fights Reggie, Off-season trades, and Travis's big news - Hotline League 55Timestamps for Episode 55
00:04:15 Offseason Free Agency and Jensen leaving to TL
00:12:40 New Champ Neeko
00:16:05 How to Call in HLL
00:19:28 Psycosiis - Huni should go to Mid and FOX's offseason moves
00:28:19 SculptedSoldier - Some orgs should get all new talent because pros losing their fire
00:36:01 TL Steve - Talking about TL, Jensen, and Pobelter
00:56:22 - Sponsorship Announcement
01:06:26 dirtypuer - despite the import rumors, the state of the league is going to be determined based on where Pobelter and Codysun end up
01:13:21 Smemes - Even with Jensen, TL will still have a carbon copy split next year
01:22:13 Thesealion - Sneaky is the...
2018-11-212h 07Hotline LeagueCoaches Fired, can C9 make World finals, TSM Zven problems?Hotline League Episode 39 Timestamps:
00:03:43 Travis trip to Michigan
00:07:40 Fired Coaches
00:14:05 NA LCS Results
00:22:08 How to Call in
00:25:26 How Can More Women be Involved in Esports
00:32:16 CLG letting go Zikz
00:34:04 Moonizzle: CLG bring Inero and Froggen
00:46:02 op_tsm_fan: TSM failure is good long term
00:55:43 the nova prospect: CG should get a Korean coach
01:03:46 Micspam: People don't know what they want from a live event
01:16:57 i am sandwich: teams gaining understanding of the coach role
01:23:07 inero: consulting coaching, zikz
01:33:01 mario: C9 will make it to Worlds
01:42:47 qazaqwertz: Season 9 will be the best or worst season
01:53:54 tostman: NA LCS top teams will...
2018-08-102h 14Hotline LeagueMeteos TRADED! Rift Rivals NA OR EU, Players Association?Episode 34!
00:06:51 100 Thieves Trade Meteos
00:23:15 How to Call in
00:26:04 Kairazy - 100 Ruined Worlds' Chances
00:35:21 Knothy - 100T trade to a non-contending team
00:47:05 Shaddose - FOX has a lot to prove internationally
00:59:19 Chris - TSM should write a blank check for Meteos
01:12:41 GirlishMenace - Teams competing with their players for fans
01:26:17 TheHippySteve - Trust the orgs decisions
01:37:05 Rot - Player Associations Evolution
01:45:20 Ronin AHK - Riot should have trade control
01:58:59 Outro
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2018-07-042h 04Hotline LeagueDash dc's, Doublelift visits, Fox win, C9 clownin' & moreEpisode 32
00:04:03 FOX v CG Bug
00:22:27 Dash Joins
00:23:22 LCS Weekend
00:29:54 How to Call In
00:32:36 Darwking: Competitive Meta feels like SoloQ
00:43:36 Dash's Offseason Break
00:44:44 EventNexus: C9 benching
00:54:28 sacdmb: Teams crafting their identity
01:02:30 CwhiteX: Only TSM and FOX are playing the meta correctly
01:12:11 LordMordath: FOX is the most entertaining team
01:19:55 Inero Ambushes Call
01:26:57 About LordMordath
01:27:23 Dylbo: FOX shouldn't have been granted a win
01:32:07 Hunter Joins
01:38:58 EVOS Jensen: NA give up on picks too easily
01:54:33 rico suave: Meta promotes trolling and the unique LoL Infrastructure
02:00:47 Moonboy: Different Metas by region impact international play
02:04:50 Outro
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2018-06-212h 06Hotline LeagueCrazy patches, NA LCS fiesta? ADC's dead? College esportsEpisode 31
00:03:29 Who is Riot Sherman?
00:04:42 2018 LoL College Championship
00:07:36 How to Call in
00:08:57 More Sherman
00:11:44 Sknue: Culture vs Infrastructure
00:28:24 Anna: Ex-pros in Collegiate
00:33:35 Ray: Getting Influencers to hype Collegiate LoL
00:43:55 Mhubb: Avoiding NCAA methods
00:53:50 Mark and Travis on The New Meta
00:57:06 Omen by HP
00:59:34 Is Riot Design is Broken?
01:04:11 Kon: Riot will change the meta back
01:11:30 BabyKangaroos: Variance in meta brings more content from teams
01:18:03 Mhubb: Meta change is the worst for NA
01:26:56 MattyFreg: Riot won't shift bot lane too much because of the big ADC pros
01:34:31 EventNexus: Meta will highlight adaptable players, FOX and TSM predictions
01:43:16 Outro
2018-06-131h 45Hotline LeagueEsports jobs, Bamtech, Fortnite lessons, sponsors, business00:02:37 EsportsGuy Intro
00:06:02 ESPN+ & BAMTech
00:16:10 How to call in
00:18:20 More EsportsGuy
00:20:28 Cons: Needed Esports Degrees
00:26:04 Sushi: Can NA Split into Regions
00:38:55 Scar94: Communicating with non-endemic sponsors
00:53:30 OmenByHP
00:57:50 Izento: ESPN+ should make a noob friendly stream
01:19:34 supicasupica: sponsorship money going to franchises
01:33:55 qazaqwert: Clash Crash
01:49:26 galbatorix93: TL will do well at Worlds
02:01:23 Outro
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2018-05-312h 08Hotline LeagueTeam Liquid loses, Travis stuck in Paris, MSI and moreSorry for the tech issues! Wanted to make sure we did one in Paris
02:16 Mark Intro
03:53 Mark's Thoughts on TL and Group Stage
00:10:02 How to Call-In
00:14:12 Mr Timpani - Positive outlook on TL
00:21:45 BlueJay: Soaz's Future
00:29:58 Mr Noodle: MSI at EU LCS Studio
00:43:51 OmenByHP
00:47:20 Pandamonium88: TL lack individual carry threat
01:03:18 JustOK: NA lack clutch factor
01:14:49 Why NA is bad
01:16:42 Aubrey: In Game Timeouts
01:23:00 J4yol: Lack of winning affecting NA/EU money
01:35:35 kon: too many international tournaments
01:49:27 Other Regions view on international tournaments?
01:50:58 Outro
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2018-05-211h 54Hotline LeagueMSI Group Stage, Travis to Berlin, Eu traitors, and more00:00:40 - Intro
00:03:44 - Subreddit Fire
00:08:45 - MSI
00:12:22 - Summer Finals Venue
00:13:26 - Head of Business at Riot
00:16:50 - How to HLL
00:19:35 - Chris10227: Team Dynasties
00:29:31 - OmenbyHP
00:32:22 - Davidsson: EU international success
00:46:21 - Death Reaper 33: MSI helps or hurts teams
00:58:34 - TheJammieDodger: Koreans hype other regions
01:15:07 - brandoniannn: gap between play emerging and major regions
01:24:57 - kon: Oakland is a good event location
01:35:25 - IrishBlizzard: Patch Notes in Video Games
01:49:30 - Outro
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2018-05-101h 56Hotline LeagueLCS vs OWL, were bo1's better, does GGS care, LPL boyfriendsLCS vsOWL, how bo1's helped viewership and fandom, does GGS care about Team, Froskurinn compares LPL and NA LCS content, & more!
00:01:28 - Kelby’s Weekend
00:02:56 - MarkZ and OfflineTV
00:10:18 - Kelby Rants about Clutch Gaming’s Social Media
00:13:16 - Discord Directions
00:16:39 - Micspam: Doesn’t care about live venues.
00:28:29 - Rocketman239: What was the affect of having new orgs in semifinals and finals viewership
00:42:59 - biotrace: GGS doesn’t care about their LCS Team
01:00:35 - Slasher: Winning vs content
01:25:15 - Ateyo, Esports clothing brand
01:31:46 - Dragonmancers: Best of 1’s are good for viewership
01:39:47 - Mighty: Roster Volatility
01:49:00 - Froskurinn: Marketing...
2018-04-182h 13
Hotline LeagueCG Apollo, NA LCS Miami Finals, Nadeshot's awesome, & moreClutch Gaming's ADC Apollo joins to answer listener questions with Travis and Mark about CG, NA LCS Miami Finals Retro, Nadeshot being awesome, and more! Timestamps for Episode 21 of Hotline League are below:
0:07:27 - How to Call-in to Hotline League
0:12:03 - Mark's Tshirt Story
0:15:30 - GoodConnectivity - 100 Thieves shotcalling impact and next split
0:20:05 - Playoff Bracket Strength
0:23:21 - The Fourth Hokage - TL looks good enough to make finals at MSI
0:33:54 - alden paroni - Small Venue at Miami
0:46:39 - Dr Manhattan - Enjoyed the Small Venue at Miami
0:57:30 - MiRaK624 - Are 3 vs 5 games series better
1:08:53 - Colin...
2018-04-151h 43Hotline LeagueLive from Miami - Riot personalities, owners, fans, & drinksRiot personalities, team owners, and live fans join Episode 20.
Timestamps (thanks Tactical Noodle)
1:30 - Jatt joins
3:50 - Franchising
12:15 - MVP
19:35 - TL will win bc doublelift > codysun
21:00 - Travis's Jatt story+Kobe joins
23:50 - New NA LCS champ negatively affect MSI
31:50 - Old or new orgs go to Worlds
40:10 - Stixxay joins
49:50 - Ovilee joins
51:55 - Growth of collegiate esports
1:02:00 - FionnOnFire Joins, #1 travis fan, finals, & IMT
1:07:10 - Rank NA LCS Finals cities
1:14:05 - New orgs doing better than the old orgs discredits the scene
1:21:00 - Dash joins
1:23:19 - NA LCS dream team
1:30:15 - Head of Esports for GGS(Hunter...
2018-04-082h 07Hotline LeagueRiotChopper, Event locations, CLG sucks, NA LCS answersRiot Chopper joins Travis and Mark to discuss the LoL Esports Event locations, CLG's poor season, and answer other NA LCS questions for Episode 15 of Hotline League
Travis wants to thank Riot for coming on the show:
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2018-03-041h 53Hotline LeagueRiot Dash, Analyst Desk, NALCSRoot Dash clashes! Overdone analyst desk narratives, CLG, Echo Fox, C9 and more. With your host Travis Gafford, TheeMarkZ, and special guest Riot Dash for episode 11 of Hotline League.
2018-02-012h 22Hotline League2017 Busts, Wins, And MemesEpisode 7 marks the end of 2017 with the recollection of memorable events and stories from the year. Kelly, Mark, and Travis share their memories and bring on callers to share theirs.
2017-12-202h 04Hotline LeagueAll Star, Teams, & Salty FansThis episode features Travis Gafford, Mark Zimmerman, and Kelly May talking with listeners about the All Star Event, the New NA LCS Teams, Salty Fans, and more call-in questions.
2017-12-062h 34Hotline LeagueESports Call-in | HL 01Esports Call-in w/ Travis Gafford and Mark Zimmerman | Hotline League 01
2017-10-031h 26