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Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastIs Toronto In DANGER?? w/ Custa | Tactical Crouch Ep. 314Why does Yiska hate dogs? Can Toronto make the run? Is the rumour mill turning? This week Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch commentator and expert Scott "Custa" Kennedy to break down the 2023 Play-Ins.
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2023-09-151h 37Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastWill Illari RUN The Overwatch League Playoff Meta?? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 309Is Lifeweaver actually good now? How can Overwatch 'make moments'? As Hero 38 flies into action, Yiska and Volamel her kit, how she might fare in the final stretch for the Overwatch League and who else may have won big from the Overwatch: Invasion patch.
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2023-08-111h 46Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre Florida Mayhem FINALS Bound? Are Hero Bans The Wave? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 307Is it Zhou-ver? Are Guangzhou cooking anything worth eating? And what did Jake say about hero bans? Yiska and Volamel break down the most recent roster shuffles and postulate on Florida Mayhem's greatest year yet.
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2023-07-271h 53Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOWL Summer Power Rankings & Future LANs? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 304Could Boston reach the top? Is there room for LANs in the future? Yiska and Volamel break down the most recent roster moves, review their preseason rankings and rank the teams as they head into the 2023 Overwatch League Summer Stage.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:37 - 3rd time Striker's out
00:14:36 - Marve1 to Glads, stonks up?
00:16:00 - Spark bring Pineapple back as Support
00:17:48 - Yiska's talk with ChrisTFer, London's 2nd half
00:25:59 - OW Invasion mini-series coming, setting expectations
00:30:08 - Rumor of possible CDL/OWL brand unifications, goes into drama
00:57:05 - Setting up our midseason power ranking discussion
01:02:11 - Running through APAC
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2023-07-061h 52Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastDanteh's Departure & Midseason Rebuilds | Tactical Crouch Ep. 303What does Danteh's departure mean for the Los Angeles Gladiators? Could the Vegas Eternal have done better? Is NA esports simply cooked? Yiska and Volamel break down the 2023 midseason roster mania.
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:17 - Danteh dips, could Glads come out better?
00:21:20 - Vegas folds 3, picks up KR contenders
01:00:30 - Talent pool talk
01:30:02 - Looking back...
2023-07-062h 18Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastGoing MAD In The Midseason!! w/ Kenobi | Tactical Crouch Ep. 301Are Houston about to bring home a title? Do the Infernal have what it takes? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to tackle the Toronto Defiant rebuild, the Seoul Dynasty additions and how their Midseason Madness brackets play out.
00:00:00 - Introduction and recapping Kenobi's prime-time appearance
00:07:01 - Dynasty add Ezhan, drop Prophet & Seonjun
00:11:18 - Tornado disbanded, Toronto in turmoil
00:25:05 - Rebuilding Defiant, age ruling going to have an impact?
00:52:09 - Warming up for predictions
01:03:03 - Building brackets
01:44:43 - Dark horse stories
01:47:58 - Wrapping up, Tarkov talk
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2023-06-151h 55Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastA Discussion On OW2's PvE | Tactical Crouch Ep. 297Was what was promised EVER even possible? Where is the way forward for Overwatch 2? And is it possible that the game is better off? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Kevin "AVRL" Walker to discuss the recent movement regarding Overwatch 2's PvE roadmap and the APAC Spring Knockouts.
00:00:00 - Talking progression, narrative, and popular 4vE games
00:18:38 - Some revised expectations for OW2 PvE
00:22:38 - Missing out on a dedicated PvE playerbase, expanding the OW universe
00:38:47 - Blizzard as an overprotective IP parent
00:49:38 - The development story, 6...
2023-05-192h 23Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre Infernal APAC KINGS & Shock Just Doomed | Tactical Crouch Ep. 296Is there any hope for the San Francisco Shock? Where do the scrimbux put the Seoul Infernal heading going into the Spring Knockouts? Why and where do the Las Vegas Eternal go from here? Yiska and Volamel wax lyrically about the last week's games and the overall health of Overwatch esports.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:55 - Shock struggle, San Francisco housing woes
00:20:39 - Viol2t missing piece from the Shock? Who can challenge Atlanta?
00:34:45 - And Justice For All
00:40:50 - Avalla steps up for her team, but exposes issues with system
00:53:29 - Conversation goes wider and talks competitive landscape
01:33:55 - Yiska...
2023-05-182h 24Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastTeam Culture, Collaboration, And Junker Queen? w/ Noukky | Tactical Crouch Ep. 295How was the London Spitfire built? Who is Sparkr to this team? And what does team culture really mean? Yiska and Volamel are joined by London Spitfire's General Manager Ysabel "Noukky" Müller to break this all down.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:37 - Noukky recaps London's offseason, spotlight on Lethal
00:13:32 - Hadi as Spitfire's solo tank
00:19:22 - Spitfire's slow start in 2023, Titans as this year's Spitfire
00:25:32 - OWL implementation of balance patches and impact of hitting your meta
00:33:26 - Sparkr & Noukky's controversial game mode take
00:39:32 - The power of friendship, how important is it? Hitting the gym & taking walks
00:47:24 - Yiska's t...
2023-05-121h 33Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre HOUSTON Leading NA? & The State Of The Meta w/ Jake | Tactical Crouch Ep. 294#esports #overwatchleague #houstonoutlaws
Are Vegas about to go winless? Do Ramattra and Junker Queen have their place in the meta? And are Dallas screwed? Yiska and Volamel are joined by former Overwatch League player turned desk analyst Jacob "JAKE" Lyon to break down the week one games.
00:00:00 - Introduction. Eternally winless?
00:12:08 - Thoughts on Vancouver, Junker Queen vs Winston, Atlanta on Dva
00:22:30 - Jake on the new Brig and how non-tanks tank in OW2
00:29:04 - More on Atlanta. Can Houston be their problem?
00:39:38 - Toronto vs Glads analysis
00:50:11 - Quick takes on other recaps, importance of game sense
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2023-05-121h 20Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOverwatch League 2023 Power Rankings APAC | Tactical Crouch Ep. 292
Has the Guangzhou Charge done enough to perform this year? Has Seoul Infernal made enough changes to compete? Do we even think the Shanghai Dragon's experiment could work? Yiska and Volamel tackle the Chengdu and Boston news as well as give their Asia Pacific (APAC) power rankings.
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2023-04-241h 31Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOverwatch League 2023 Power Rankings NA - Tactical Crouch Ep. 291Is Joe smoking his own beard with his Boston predictions? Where in the world do the Mayhem sit after shocking the 2023 Overwatch Pro-Am. Yiska and Volamel give their North American power rankings.
00:00:00 - Introduction & speedrun of Pro-Am recap
00:06:27 - Power rankings intro
00:11:23 - Vegas Eternal
00:24:52 - Los Angeles Valiant
00:28:41 - New York Excelsior
00:34:28 - Vancouver Titans
00:48:31 - Boston Uprising
00:57:50 - Washington Justice
01:03:41 - Toronto Defiant
01:12:01 - Florida Mayhem
01:21:32 - London Spitfire
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2023-04-132h 08Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastLifeweaver IS LIVE! Pro-Am Breakdown - Tactical Crouch Ep. 290Is trolling the only problem Lifeweaver brings? Was Twisted Minds a standout and does Joe still hate the Gladiators? Yiska and Volamel discuss the potential of Hero 37, who surprised and flunked the second half of the Pro-Am, and whether or not Overwatch needs referees.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:33 - Lifeweaver revealed. Petal Platform a competitive rule nightmare?
00:26:04 - Talking other abilities & comps that could excel with this hero
00:39:17 - Troll possibilities and expectations for casual vs pro play
00:53:14 - Speculating on best OWL Lifeweavers. main or flex? Spring Meta
01:00:26 - Pro-am recap focusing on Glads, Justice
01:08:56 - Boston's Birdring Buff and...
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Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastATL Winning OWL Pro-Am?? w/ Heurix & Door - Tactical Crouch Ep. 289Can Toronto become a top contender? Could Twisted Minds make it out … or make it deep?! Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League Pro-Am commentators and experts Cameron "Door" Fralick and Christian "Heurix" Thomasser to "dissect" the Overwatch League 2023 Pro-Am.
00:00:00 - Introduction and a bit of reflection on the first weekend
00:13:56 - Trick Room opens up Pro-Am with a Shocker
00:19:49 - Contenders teams harmed by late plucking of players?
00:23:06 - Mayhem make a statement
00:34:21 - Sugarfree debuts, but Titans come up short
00:36:51 - Atlanta Reigns over Group B...
2023-03-302h 16Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOverwatch Pro-Am Bracketology w/ Kenobi - Tactical Crouch Ep. 288
Can Saints make a run? Are Gladiators DOOMED? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch Contenders commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to break down the Overwatch League 2023 Pro-Am.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:03 - Chinese expert chimes in on this year's Spark. APAC looking up?
00:11:38 - New York Excelsior announces roster
00:22:44 - The Prophet of Profit: a Dynasty reborn
00:32:58 - Gargoyle becomes Outlaws 6th shooter. Houston to the top?
00:44:29 - Pro-Am preview- Group A
00:54:36 - Valiant roster review
00:58:36 - Pro-Am preview- Group B
01:02:57 - Pro-Am preview- Group C
01:10:54 - Pro-Am preview- Group D
01:17:00 - Breaking down our brackets
01:29:13 - Wrapping up
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2023-03-231h 42Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre Mayhem a GOD SQUAD?? w/ YeHHH - Tactical Crouch Ep. 287What was "the story" with MER1T? And can Mayhem make a run?? How did the 2023 offseason "really" go? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Florida Mayhem's General Manager Albert "yeHHH" Yeh.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:05 - Scrim leaks, good for content? Scrimbux devaluation!
00:11:55 - Reliving this past offseason: delays and drama
00:22:22 - Building the 2023 Florida Mayhem: Mer1t acquisition
00:30:31 - Convincing Ch0r0ng to take his talents to South Beach
00:36:31 - Sauna bringing the heat therapy to Mayhem
00:47:00 - Albert's take on roster sizes
2023-03-161h 40Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastSeoul Infernal Is REAL!! w/ Roston - Tactical Crouch Ep. 286Who is Seoul's 6th man? Did Carpe pass the torch to Mn3? What was the offseason REALLY like for Infernal? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Seoul Infernal General Manager Roston "Roston" Yoo to tackle the 2023 Overwatch League roster.
00:00:00 - Introduction & reflection on Roston's recent TwitLonger
00:07:46 - First feelings on the Infernal roster reveal
00:10:51 - Reinforce & Roston Twitter drama
00:16:22 - Offseason uncertainty, trialing & laying the net for Mag
00:30:19 - The personalities on the team. MN3's development and flex possibilities
00:43:04 - Double hitscan meta...
2023-03-092h 22Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastHave The Gladiators Done ENOUGH?? - Tactical Crouch Ep. 285Yiska and Volamel both agree that the Los Angeles Gladiators have made "some" upgrades, but where does that put them in comparison to North America? Does the Toronto Defiant media tour along with their staff expansion have us excited?
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:07:51 - Kai to Glads, does this make them a top 5 roster?
00:27:32 - Sparkr flies with the Spitfire
00:34:22 - Infernal news imminent, what would be on our shopping list?
00:51:15 - Yiska chats with the entire Defiant. Are we now fanboys?
01:08:20 - Path to Pro...
2023-03-021h 32Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre Shock TITLE Bound?! w/ LemonKiwi - Tactical Crouch Ep. 284What does the scouter say about San Francisco's power level? Are Houston even in the conversation for top five? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League commentator Jennifer "LemonKiwi" Pichette to discuss the recent roster moves and dive into the ethics of the Pro-Am.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:39 - Viol2t taking his talents to Texas
00:26:30 - Junbin rides the O2 to SF pipeline
00:43:46 - Atlanta keeps pace in the arms race, add D0NGHAK
01:05:00 - Pros (and cons) of the Pro-Am
01:42:55 - LemonKiwi's take...
2023-02-232h 23Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastIs Yaki CURSED? & Overwatch League's 2023 Format!! w/AVRL - Tactical Crouch Ep. 282We have details for the 2023 Overwatch League … and they include Overwatch Contenders!? Also, are the Los Angeles titles bound with Yaki on board? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Kevin "AVRL" Walker to unpack the information, argue some better solutions, and cast our votes on the WAY too early MVP nomination.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:04 - Brief anime update/One Punch Man collab predictions
00:14:44 - Contenders teams get OWL opportunities
00:34:06 - The East will have contenders winners playing IN the Overwatch League
00:52:56 - Considering the new hero additions roadmap aga...
2023-02-112h 17Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastWhat Happened To The Elite Rookie Class Of OWL Season 6?! | Tactical Crouch Ep.281Yiska and Volamel sit down to discuss the lack of a high-quality rookie class in Season 6, concerns about the World Cup format, competitive changes, as well as the possibility of Shanghai running it back with Fleta.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:30 - We are off the Molly
00:19:47 - Has the value of rookies peaked?
00:43:04 - World Cup hub launched, in game challenges
00:55:54 - Concerns on competitiveness of the OW World Cup
01:01:05 - Concerns around the structure of Wild Cards & hope on in-game tie in
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2023-02-022h 10Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastToronto FINALLY On The Map!? w/ LEGDAY - Tactical Crouch Ep. 280Are the Toronto Defiant FINALLY on the competitive table with their roster announcement? Where could World Cup be improved for the future? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League commentator Harry "LEGDAY" Pollitt to parse through the recent roster moves and the future of Overwatch 2.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:20 - Tornado hits Toronto
00:16:42 - Why Reiner defied the Defiant
00:25:14 - Midronto no more?
00:29:52 - Talking about tasty matchups & narratives going into season 6 (Glads!)
01:00:14 - (fuzzy timestamp) - covering emotion means covering the downs along with...
2023-01-262h 23Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastIs Everything REALLY On Fire?? Danteh To Glads!! - Tactical Crouch Ep. 279Is the Overwatch League being sued? Are the Los Angeles Gladiators a top 5 team this year? Yiska and Volamel are here to discuss Jacob Wolf's report, the future of the broadcast and unpacking some of the big roster moves that happened this week.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:29 - Majority of teams organize collective bargaining action against Activision
00:39:33 - Comparing OW2 to the competition
00:47:42 - Sephy's comments on the conflict between the teams & Team 4
01:15:43 - Chances of a broadcast rights deal?
01:17:58 - Houston opens its books, aims...
2023-01-202h 12Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre The Spark TITLE Bound?!? w/ Kenobi - Tactical Crouch Ep. 278COULD Hangzhou Spark take it all? Is the battle for Seoul heating up? And can Dallas defend? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch Contenders North America commentator Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to discuss the return of a legendary coach, a possible Chinese superteam, and if Boston are in the title race.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:08 - RUI to Spark. Title contender?
00:26:42 - Speaking of title contenders, Boston adds even more experience
00:51:22 - Glads on par with new Titans?
01:05:01 - Florida adds Sauna & Ch0r0ng, Gunba & McGravy return
2023-01-121h 44Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastStill A Gold Mine?! Contenders Europe w/ Gottmoxi & Door | Tactical Crouch Ep. 277Is Europe's biggest export DPS players or are supports still on the menu? Are Ex Oblivione ready to be shipped to Overwatch League wholesale? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Vicki "Gottmoxi" Johnson and Cameron "Door" Fralick to shine a light on the upcoming names rising from the European region.
00:00:00 - Introduction & chatting on the EU disadvantage
00:08:55 - EU owned by XO. Are there OWL spots for their key pieces?
00:20:07 - Supports & Tanks that can cover flex + main heroes.
00:34:51 - Answering Reddit's BenBest question. French nepo-babies to the...
2023-01-052h 00Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastBoston Fight For A TITLE? LORD BET INBOUND??? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 275Lord Bet Alert! Lord Bet Alert! Is Volamel rightful high on the Vancouver Titans? Are the Boston Uprising in top five talks? With the free agency window open, Yiska and Volamel tackle some of the biggest roster moves of the offseason and where the 2023 Overwatch League season could face some positive shakeups.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:37 - Re-stocking the Shock and Dallas rethinking their strategy
00:31:18 - San Francisco breathes in some O2. Looking at who is in & out.
00:43:58 - Boston Up! Do they have hero pool concerns?
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2022-12-292h 03Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastNA Super Team!? Contenders North America w/ Kenobi & Heurix | Tactical Crouch Ep. 275Who is the best and brightest from NA to join the league? Is there a super team to sign? And what happened to Odyssey? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch Contenders North America commentators Christian "Heurix" Thomasser and Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to tackle NA's graduating rookie class.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:57 - World Cup returns, building a US dream team. GiG as a center piece?
00:15:16 - Competitiveness of potential OW World Cup teams
00:21:53 - NA Contenders Run It Back Recap. Talking Finals & Lethal
00:32:11 - How did the...
2022-12-221h 52Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre We Walking Into A Ramattra Meta? ATL TOP 5!?! - Tactical Crouch Ep. 272Is Joe off the goop with his take on the Atlanta Reign? Where in the world does Profit go this year now that he's a free agent? And is Ramattra OVERLOADED or are we overreacting? Yiska and Volamel tackle the free agency window moving once again alongside the most recent Overwatch League news.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:08:13 - FA delay and impact on the players
00:22:09 - Yiska answers rapid fire questions related to FA debacle
00:36:24 - Atlanta making moves via trades
00:55:22 - Profit now an unrestricted free agent. Where will he...
2022-12-031h 56Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastToronto Shifting Gears? APAC In Trouble!? - Tactical Crouch Ep. 271Net Ease broke up with Blizzard and now we're all crying in the club, but what does it mean for Overwatch League? Are the Seoul Dynasty going budget this year? And are our hopes for the Toronto Defiant at an all-time high? Yiska and Volamel dive into the mud this week to break down all the news.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:48 - China OnlyWatch. NetEase issue & impact on OWL free agency
00:36:09 - Moonfall
00:45:00 - Profit posts LFT as restricted FA, Arnold shares comments
00:49:50 - Handing over the Reign. Kai a hot...
2022-11-241h 38Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastLOST In Yiska's Overwatch Offseason Paradise - Tactical Crouch Ep. 270What's the deal with the Dallas Fuel? Are the Shanghai Dragons aiming for a familiar tank? And what's going on with the New York Excelsior? Yiska and Volamel tackle the tip of the Overwatch League off-season iceberg.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:45 - Big picture on the offseason. Are the Fuel's actions a wider concern?
00:16:13 - OWL Contracts 101
00:30:54 - League reveals Roster Construction Rules
00:49:35 - Shock-ing departures?
00:55:38 - Revolution in Boston
01:00:48 - Shanghai in shambles? Can you buy a championship?
01:16:52 - NY-ex-L
01:23:43 - Shields...
2022-11-171h 47Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastPLAY-IN PREDS!! Faustus Talks Eternal 2023 And Playoffs - Tactical Crouch Ep. 267 #overwatchleagueShould playoffs be on such an impactful patch? Does synergy even exist? And is WASHINGTON JUSTICE DOING IT AGAIN!? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Paris Eternal coach James "Faustus" Frye to mull over the 2022 playoffs as well as view the future of the Eternal in 2023.
00:00:00 - Introduction with special guest
00:02:37 - Highlighting one of the Eternal's gems coming out of this season
00:08:14 - Rebuilding vs continuous growth on foundations
00:19:26 - Paths to player improvement
00:36:16 - Can Vegas learn something from London?
00:41:17 - Playoff...
2022-10-201h 47Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOverwatch 2 Is Our OWL MVP!! - Tactical Crouch Ep. 265Should supports even be considered for MVP discussions? What should a modern game launch look like? And was Yiska right? Are the NYXL back in form? While they collectively sit in queue AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel break down week two of the Countdown Cup and give their takes on the release of Overwatch 2.
00:00:00 - Introduction & talk on OW2 launch
00:11:55 - Talking about some teething issues
00:21:03 - Seagull's critique & a defense for the OW2 battle pass
00:56:10 - MVP candidates announced
01:07:15 - Brief interlude on Striker to Shock
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2022-10-062h 12Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre Toronto and NYXL UPSET Bound In Countdown Cup!? - Tactical Crouch Ep. 263What is Joe on that he has Boston AND CHARGE winning this week!? Can LIP will the Shanghai Dragons across the line? And WHY is Yiska high on the New York Excelsior? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel celebrate the death of JOATS and usher the Overwatch League into a brand new (and open) metagame within the Countdown Cup!
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:08:32 - Geoff Goodman out as lead hero designer
00:19:11 - NoHill offszn
00:35:11 - Supplementary Spark Supports
00:56:15 - This little Piggy, Tydolla comes home
01:02:30 - ANS released, Glister retires
2022-09-222h 48Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre Dallas And Shanghai CLEARLY The Best Teams?! - Tactical Crouch Ep. 262Are the San Francisco Shock choking away LAN events? Is there ANYONE that can stop the two horse race that Dallas Fuel and Shanghai Dragons are putting on? And are we walking into another VOID meta ahead of his departure? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel bid a fond farewell to the Junker Queen metagame and showcase some of the best moments from the Summer Showdown.
00:00:00 - Introduction and talk on Toronto live event
00:12:22 - West recap: Washington, London, Vancouver
00:25:42 - Some light hints at patch notes & new meta
00:30:20 - West recap: Houston
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Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastKiriko Is NUTS & And Is Overwatch 2 PAY TO WIN!? - Tactical Crouch Ep. 261Hopium achieved, Overwatch League fans! Kiriko is HERE! We've got info, we've got a new hero, and we've got OPINIONS! Today AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel digest Overwatch's newest support, the battle pass discussion, and whether or not locking heroes is detrimental to the league and the game.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:08:53 - Kiriko & kit unveiled
00:36:54 - OWL debut timing? What comps could she fit in?
00:44:39 - OW2 Season 1 details
00:57:00 - Thoughts on hero paywalling and hard counters
01:50:14 - Is the hero unlock price fair?
02:04:37 - Coins as...
2022-09-162h 20Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastPiggy's, Wolves, And The Summer Of Junker Queen | Tactical Crouch Ep. 257With Justice hunted by hungry wolves, will the remainders of the pack find a home in the Overwatch League in time? Are we just ONLY going to see JOATS all season? And will we continue to see more movement through the Summer Showdown? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel discuss budgets in the Overwatch League, a potential Justice collapse and the first week of the 2022 Summer Showdown.
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:15:12 - Jacob Wolf report - The owner's meeting & Implications
2022-08-182h 51Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastWashington And NYXL And The Day Of Clownery | Tactical Crouch Ep. 256What's the deal with Washington Justice? Is New York Excelsior going through it? And is there hope on the horizon for Overwatch 2? With the Mickey Mouse Club House in full swing, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel take to the recent news of roster moves and reports for the 2022 Overwatch League season.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:07:12 - Report: Washington shopping all players, aggressively trying to cut costs
00:22:07 - What are the Justice's best assets? Is it because of underperformance?
00:32:48 - Talk on Overwatch League finances & player salaries
01:06:24 - What's going on...
2022-08-122h 04Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastHouston OVER Pelican & Is Junker GOATS The Meta!? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 253Are Pelican and Piggy leaving the Houston Outlaws? Are more big moves incoming? And is Junker Queen going to mould the Summer Showdown metagame? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel dive into some of the recent news around the Overwatch League and speculate on the upcoming Junker Queen style.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:30 - Juked partnership
00:09:21 - Texas Heat: Hot rumors on the Hotlaws
00:38:38 - Yiska goes deeper on the day's rumors
00:48:52 - #ContendersStrike
01:21:32 - Goats & JQ
01:42:33 - Stage 3 meta comp?
02:25:23 - Wrap up
2022-08-042h 26Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastThe Gladiators Era BEGINS With Midseason Madness | Tactical Crouch Ep. 251Should Shock have beaten the Gladiators? Can k1ng turn around the Titans? Have the Dragons’ wings been clipped? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle some of the breaking roster moves and discuss the rather anti-climatic conclusion to the Overwatch League’s Midseason Madness.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:07:45 - NY tosses their Kuki
00:23:39 - k1ng of the Titans and Yiska talks tickets
00:36:57 - Midseason Madness recap from top 6 on, starting with Shanghai
00:47:46 - Pivoting to Atlanta & the league's top tanks
00:57:52 - Spark & Fusion
01:18:51 - Glads/Shock winners brac...
2022-07-282h 46Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre SPARK, Gladiators and Shock The Best Teams In The WORLD?! | Tactical Crouch Ep. 250Shanghai are dead, long live the church of Shy! Midseason Madness has lived up to its name. With upsets aplenty (yes, this was recorded prior to Shanghai losing to ATL) AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel set the stage for the semi-finals of the 2022 Overwatch League Midseason Madness.
#Ad #overwatchleague #sanfranciscoshock 00:00:00 - Introduction plus Yiska's early thoughts on NA - APAC asymmetry 00:05:15 - Juked partnership update 00:08:57 - Starting to think about this season's awards 00:13:03 - sHockWaived 00:28:25 - Recapping the middle rounds of Midseason Madness 00:39:00 - Dynasty crumbles 00:44:37 - Looking at the Reign & the Outlaws 00:55:38 - Checking in on Fusion & M...
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Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastKickoff Clash Finale & Toronto In TURMOIL!? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 238With KDG out, do the Defiant have a plan for the future? Can Dpei turn the Vancouver Titans around mid-season? And did we have our Faker all along? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel review the finale of the Kickoff Clash as well as touch base on some of the biggest roster shuffles after the league's first stage.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:49 - Toronto Turmoil: KDG out, Mobydik promoted
00:41:25 - Titans turnover: Seicoe, Flubby, Pew out, Dpei in
00:58:35 - Eternal leaving for Las Vegas. other trademarks up in the air
01:21:22 - Guangzhou drops Molly
01:25:58 - Dallas...
2022-06-082h 59Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastDallas And Toronto Torch Scrimbux!? Joe Not That Title, Cmon! - Week 1 Review | Tactical Crouch 231Where does the Dallas Fuel sit currently after struggling immensely with the Outlaws but besting the Justice? Has the circle of suck returned with Toronto being the coin-flip? And why in gods name is London playing Reinhardt? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel break down Week 1 of the 2022 Overwatch League in all its chaotic glory.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:09:44 - General thoughts on pro 5v5, push, and viewing experience
00:38:18 - Zooming in on Houston hosting Dallas
00:50:42 - Checking in on Atlanta-Florida
01:04:28 - Glads-Uprising demonstrate Zarya's place in the meta
01:12:24 - Circle of suck e...
2022-05-111h 41Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastThe ImProper Rookie Draft feat. Reinforce!! | Tactical Crouch Ep. 222Who has won the draft? Are these teams even good? And where is Kilo? This week AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Overwatch expert and analyst Jonathan "Reinforce" Larsson for our first annual Tactical Crouch Rookie Draft! We’re taking all your favourite rookies and building teams that YOU get to vote on. Think we missed someone? Appreciate bold takes? Episode 222 has got it all covered.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:08:01 - Setting the framework for our rookie draft
00:28:37 - Round 1 of the Rookie Draft
00:37:06 - Round 200:44:36 - Round 3
00:51:45 - Round 4
01:00:41 - Round 5
01:21:44...
2022-04-062h 16Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastDrafting OW2 Dream Teams And Mykaylee Signs With Valiant?? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 215Can Mykaylee bring the Valiant some success? Where is all the Overwatch news and should we be concerned from the Overwatch creator meeting? And when is birdring playing Overwatch League wordle on stream? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel dissect what news there is for Overwatch this week while also building their dream Overwatch rosters in a myriad of iterations. Which of the hosts had the best roster, leave your favourites down below!
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:26 - 20 minute AoT catchup
00:22:55 - TCP plays OWLEL
00:29:54 - Brief praise for Glads adding Birdring as content creator
2022-02-232h 28Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastFury With Philly, Yaki In NYC, AND Titans with 8!? | Tactical Crouch Ep. 209How much playtime will Carpe see playtime in 2022? Is there any reason for another team to travel to Asia? After weeks trekking through the desert searching for news to discuss, AVRL, Yiska and Volamel FINALLY have tangible things to talk about! Philadelphia Fusion is staying in Korea, but have landed some stars. NYXL unleashes their core of five and returns to New York. And with Chengdu removing two and Vancouver bolstering with more on the way--the offseason churns on!
00:00:00 - Introduction & 20 minutes of anime tangents
00:20:06 - Philly announces APAC residency and add Fury & Aimgod. Can Carpe...
2022-01-122h 25Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastThe MEGA Episode | Tactical Crouch Ep. 200 (feat. multiple guests)
After hundreds of hours of content, Tactical Crouch reaches a new milestone; episode 200. AVRL, Yiska and Volamel are joined by former co-head coach for the Houston Outlaws, Harsha Bandi, general manager for the Florida Mayhem, Albert "yeHHH" Yeh, assistant coach for the Boston Uprising, Dennis "Barroi" Matz, the OG host of Tactical Crouch, Kickedtripod, the general manager of the London Spitfire, Ysabel "Noukky" Müller, and Overwatch Contenders China commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey.
Episode 200 is not only meant to be a celebration of the community but a platform for each guest to speak freely on their recent moves i...
2021-11-103h 22Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastSummer Showdown Team Preview | Ep. 180How many bones can you throw NYXL? Can the Fusion make a play for the title? And where does San Francisco sit at this point? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel review the positions of (nearly) all the teams heading into the Summer Showdown and judge if their individual rankings are accurate to how they feel.
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2021-06-232h 09Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastJustice Stocks DOWN?! Farewell Kickedtripod | Ep. 176Where have Washington gone wrong? Where is Decay? And what's going on with New York? For the final time, Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel dish their takes on the Overwatch 2 announcements, the game moving to 5v5 and preview Week 7's matches. Stay tuned for a special send off video for Kickedtripod as the show closes.
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2021-05-271h 41Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastDallas Finally WINS And Do Panda's Hibernate??Is anything more wholesome than Jecse winning? How much credit should we crown Rush with? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel celebrate and review Overwatch League's May Melee playoffs and dish on how the finale played out.
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2021-05-151h 21Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastMay Melee CHAMPIONS: Hunters or Fuel!?Can Shanghai persist? Will Dallas be figured out? With week three of the Overwatch League in the books and a slew of Overwatch left to be played, Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel review some of the most prominent matches while dropping their predictions.
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2021-05-051h 48Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre The Houston Outlaws Esports Certified??League's third week is coming up quick and things are heating up. How strong are Houston coming into the May Melee playoffs? Is Philadelphia the real deal? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel discuss the efficacy of the Esports Certification as well as reviewing and predicting.
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2021-04-291h 57Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastHouston Soar And Kenobi Enters The Chengdu Zone!Is Chengdu a top team in APAC? Are the Outlaws a real threat in the west? With a fantastic opener to the 2021 Overwatch League season, Yiska and Volamel are joined by English commentator for Overwatch Contenders: China, Eren "Kenobi" Erkey, in review of the first week of league play.
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2021-04-281h 57Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastTactical Crouch North American Power RankingsHoly hot sandwiches, the boys are bringing the spice with NA! What is Yiska on about with Houston? Where is the manager of the scrimbux stock exchange? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel are here with your North American power rankings.
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2021-04-141h 49Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastTactical Crouch East Power RankingsStrap in and get ready to mald, Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel are here to give their Asia Power Rankings. Where are the Spark? NYXL to high? Tune into North America's rankings next week!!
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2021-04-081h 45Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastMVP, Rookie of the Year, 2021 OWL Champion | The 2021 Crouchies are here! | Ep. 168Tactical Crouch is back with our inaugural Crouchy award show! Who does Kickedtripod have as the most improved team? Which players has Yiska tapped as the rookie of the year? This is our far too early look into the season and giving praise to some of the most exemplary talent that we suspect will leave a lasting impact on the 2021 Overwatch League season.
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:07:42 - A word on coming Power Rankings
00:14:45 - Crouchies: Most improved from 2020 to 2021
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2021-03-311h 44Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOverwatch's Path Forward And Are NYXL Stocks UP!?During episode 166 Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel sift through a recent Sports Business Journal interview on the recent Activision Blizzard layoffs, touch on the overall excitement around Rascal finding a home in Philly, and Yiska drops some juice for all the folks from New York.
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2021-03-171h 47Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastMushrooms or Marshmallows? Which Off-Season Content Wins? | Ep. 164First, let's give credit to the Justice, Seoul, and all the participants that have given us content in the off-season. We love what you've done with the place! Second, ...where is everything and everyone else? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel come in hot with a fruitful discussion around Overwatch content and the league's off-season drought.
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2021-03-041h 48Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastControl V.S 2CP? Can 'Prime Time' Work In OWL??Which game type captures the heart of what Overwatch is fundamentally? And do we know what a "good game" really even looks like? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel mull over the more competitive implications from BlizzConline and how the Overwatch League broadcast could be structured for the upcoming 2021 season.
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2021-02-241h 13Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastThe Good, The Bad, And The Spicy Around BlizzConlineHow much of a barrier is Overwatch 2 to the Overwatch League? Should it be more heroes or more content? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel go DEEP on BlizzConline; where the show succeeded, where improvements could have been made, and an candid attempt to find the root of all of Overwatch's evils.
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2021-02-212h 03Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastValiant Catch Heat And The Juice FlowethWhat can we expect from an esports organization when it comes to handling tough topics? Did the Valiant meet those expectations? And the Titans did WHAT?! Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel rally together to talk generally about the Los Angeles Valiant's dilemma as well as discuss Yiska's candid interview with Houston Outlaws co-head coach Harsha "Harsha" Bandi.
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2021-02-051h 32Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastNeXT On The Docket And What's Up With The Valiant?What a week in Overwatch. The NetEase Esports X Tournament (NeXT) - The Nexus tournament is underway and, in a shocking move, the Valiant are moving to Asia. That said, there is only one man we can call. With Kickedtripod away handling some medical checks, Yiska and Volamel are joined by Chinese Overwatch expert, Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to unpack all the recent news and Overwatch League talking points.
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2021-01-292h 12Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastBoston On The RISE? And Remembering The Titans | Ep. 157With Barroi joining the Boston Uprising, have they returned to their roots? And what are the Titans up to? Also, we're on YouTube! Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel start the new year off with a bang. New year, new home (for now, just experimenting), same dorks.
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2021-01-121h 27Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastKenobi High On Chengdu?? Where Does Spark Finish in 2021??Looking for rookies to keep your eyes on? Questioning the APAC power rankings? Kickedtipod, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Chinese Overwatch expert and color commentator Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to review China's rise during Contenders: The Gauntlet as well as fill us in on the new talent from the Asia.
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2020-12-311h 41Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastHow Strong Is Seoul With Saebyeolbe? Are They TITLE Bound?Has New York done enough to change their luck? Can fans of the Excelsior still bank on the same consistency that the franchise has shown in the past? And what does a Dynasty with added leadership even look like? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel recount the wild week of roster shuffles and changes.
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2020-12-241h 20Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastHow Strong Are The Eternal Moves And Glister, Nero, Crusty MAGIC?! | Ep. 152Prepare for the scuff! And make it double! To protect the community from desperation! To unite the fans through collective adoration! Running off topic at the speed of light, Yiska and Volamel are here to ramble about the newest Paris Eternal signings as well as gush about the San Francisco Shock and the magic that is Crusty's coaching ability.
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2020-12-101h 40Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastsHockWave Landing With The Fusion And Goals For 2021What was attractive about the Philadelphia Fusion? Who was the most bother sum or stylistic player? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Danish DPS star Niclas "sHockWave" Jensen. We dive into his entry into the league, differences in cultures between the league, and peek behind the curtain to what the true experience in the Overwatch League is like.
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2020-12-021h 41Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOWL 2021 News And Toronto Looking STRONGMolly to Shanghai? Where does Houston sit with some of their first moves? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel run down this past weeks free agent moves, dive into the messaging from the Overwatch League front office and revisit the Toronto Defiant with new found hope for the future.
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2020-12-021h 08Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastFilling NYXL's Shoes And Justice Top FIVE?!With New York without a captain, with Justice continuing to build, and the Dragons making some surprising moves, the 2021 offseason is proving to be one for the history books. Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel reflect on how special the '17-'19 New York Excelsior were to the Overwatch League, touch on how the Washington Justice are building out and a litany of other new roster moves.
Get Tactical Crouch merch at http://bit.ly/tcpshopFilling NYXL's Shoes And Justice Top FIVE?! | Ep. 149
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2020-11-181h 46Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastCharge Shifting Gears And Can Dallas WIN THE LEAGUE!?Where exactly are the Charge headed and do you think they'll be rated highly? Where does Spark sit in all of this? Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel run down the Fuel's finished roster and the heights it can reach, Shock landing FDGoD and what that means for the future and the debate between the top five teams rages on.
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2020-11-161h 24Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastWhere Is Philly Headed? Is Dallas Top FIVE?As we say our goodbyes to Surefour, RoKy, CarCar and Nevix depart for their futures outside of Overwatch, Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel continue to chip away at the most recent roster moves. Where should the Fusion be rated with Ivy and Fury leaving? Where exactly are the expectations for the Fuel moving forward with this team? Is this a top five team?
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2020-11-121h 28Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastElements Of The Dallas Mystic And MORE?!Does Mano to Philly make that much of a splash? Beast to Defiant surely shouldn't paint them in one direction, right? And where on earth does Dallas go next? Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel review the news, dive into the future of 2021 and why you should all be excited for Overwatch League's fourth season.
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2020-11-081h 34Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastSpitfire News and Tridd's EU Speed ReviewCoolmatt69 to Houston GM? Noukky rebuilding London? We cover it all! Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Overwatch Contenders Europe commentator and expert Thomas "Tridd" Underwood to break down the recent Overwatch League shuffle along with shining a light on the next generation of players coming out of the European region.
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2020-10-201h 51Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastJunkbuck to Outlaws!? Contenders Talks With AVRLFrom Contenders format talks to F5 season taking full effect--even on the show--roster mania is in full effect! Episode 141 is coming in hot with the roster juice!! Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by special guest Overwatch Contenders Korea commentator and expert Kevin "AVRL" Walker.
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Spike Drop - a Competitive VALORANT PodcastSkye? Icebox? NEW VALORANT CONTENT!?Right as the community becomes slightly hangry for some new content, Riot swoops in and delivers BIG time. Speaking of swooping in, Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel are here to review it all. We're talking about Skye and how amazingly strong she is, our thoughts on VALORANT's newest map and the new ranked reset coming in Act III and in Episode 2.
Spike Drop is a competitive VALORANT podcast brought to you by veteran esports content creators KickedTripod (@kickedtripod), Yiska (@YiskaOut), and Volamel (@Volamel).
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2020-10-091h 03Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastBEST Joe Talks Overwatch Observing And More! with Tormented by GnomesInterested in learning a little more about how you watch the Overwatch League? Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel and joined by a man who wears many hats. A game master of the table top variety and a former member of the Overwatch League observing team, Joseph “TrmntdByGnomes” Carothers. We chat everything from the differences between OGN's and OWL's observing styles to the inner workings of the production team and better show just how the sausage is made.
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2020-09-291h 40Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastThe Barroi TAKEOVER! A Defiant Season In ReviewEver wonder what would have happened if the Defiant beat the Gladiators? Are you a fan of zYKK, numlocked, or Kruise and are interested in learning more about them? Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel are joined by special guest, Dennis "Barroi" Matz, Assistant Coach and Analyst for the Toronto Defiant for a recap on their 2020 season performance, their run through the playoffs, and some final words on Hero Pools.
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2020-09-241h 47Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastBig Boss RETURNS - How Real Are The Pine Dreams?Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel mull over how real Pine's return could be, how Bad Pachimari has not found a home in the Overwatch League as peak memer, and how dull some of the Overwatch League press conferences actually are.
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2020-09-171h 28Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastYiska Pushes The NYXL And Reviews OWLFleta is MVP, Justice is dead, and Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel return with their review of the final few playoff matches. What does a month mean for Seoul, Philly, San Francisco, and Shanghai? What will NYXL do in the offseason? Why do Overwatch patches change so much even thought other games feel just as impactful?
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2020-09-151h 54Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastJustice Arrive While Fusion ThrivesPlayoffs are heating up and Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel are here to wax lyrical on the results. Decay's performance has surfaced the conversation on if the spirit of the rules regarding emergency subs has been upheld. Justice, to that degree, has gone on a tear in the playoffs. How much credit does Decay get? How much credit does the playoff patch get? And Hooooo boy, the Fusion look the best in North America.
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2020-09-081h 38Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastToasting Brackets And OWL Playoff PreviewWith some help from the chat, Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel take us over the horizon and into playoff season. Who has the best chances at a dark horse run? Shoes? Will Chengdu finally do it!? How much of an advantage does Asia have, if any? Get excited, legends are soon to be made!
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Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss a wide array of topics from roster discussions and recent results to balance changes and upcoming tournaments. Join your veteran...
2020-09-031h 22Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOverwatch Smells Like FutureWith playoffs still on the horizon, the podcast gets a little wild this episode. Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel go deep into the feeling of the season as a whole, the feeling of Overwatch lately and what could change that feeling in the future. DON'T worry, we'll be back to your regularly schedule programing this weekend as play-in games begin!
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2020-09-012h 00Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastCan The NYXL Save Overwatch 2?!You want tangents? We got tangents. You want Overwatch 2? Well...truth be told, we don't have that, BUT we can speculate wildly about it. Yiska and Volamel run through everything under the sun AND still have some time to make each other mald about playoff darkhorse picks and who might seed into the grand finals of the 2020 Overwatch season.
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2020-08-301h 54Spike Drop - a Competitive VALORANT PodcastIs the OP...OP? Pop Flash ReviewDAD IS HOME!! Spike Drop is back and with a vengeance. VALORANT coach and commentator, Kevin "AVRL" Walker, joins Kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel in review the recent Pop Flash games and adding to the discussion around the OP.
Spike Drop is a competitive VALORANT podcast brought to you by veteran esports content creators KickedTripod (@kickedtripod), Yiska (@YiskaOut), and Volamel (@Volamel).
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2020-08-291h 38Spike Drop - a Competitive VALORANT PodcastEuropean VALORANT and Allied Esports Odyssey with DoctorNoKickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by special guest, esports commentator and analyst, DoctorNo. Todays docket consists of some OP talk sprinkled with a healthy seasoning of ranked discussion, followed by a general review of the European VALORANT space as well as a review from the Allied Esports Odyssey and it's qualifiers.
Spike Drop is a competitive VALORANT podcast brought to you by veteran esports content creators KickedTripod (@kickedtripod), Yiska (@YiskaOut), and Volamel (@Volamel).
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2020-08-141h 26Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastDecay on Justice? OWL Rule Updates? Seesaws? | Ep. 126Unfiltered and honest, Kickedtripod. Yiska, and Volamel give their honest takes on what the Overwatch League 2021 Roster Rules Update could mean for the league, its future and its players.
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2020-08-131h 44Spike Drop - a Competitive VALORANT PodcastTime to Annoy with KilljoyCool your jets, chat, the turret isn't that strong, but what is worrisome is the rest of the kit given to the newest agent to enter VALORANT's roster list, Killjoy. Join Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel as they tackle a quick primer for the Mandatory.gg Cup and whether or not Killjoy lives up to her name.
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2020-08-011h 19Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastChengdu Ballin, New York Brawlin, and Philadelphia Close CallinAre the Chengdu Hunters the second best team in Asia? Could the Gladiators be on an uptick? What's a spirit bomb and how does it relate to San Francisco? Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel answer all of these questions and more as the league prepares for the Countdown Cup!
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2020-07-281h 17Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastTop 5 Cutoff and Week 25 PreviewKickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel dive into who exactly fits the bill for the fifth best team in North America, if Chengdu have bounced back, and what the season standing mean for the teams as they not only head into the Countdown Cup but the playoff race as well.
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Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss a wide array of topics from roster discussions and recent results to balance changes and upcoming tournaments. Join your veteran hosts Yiska, Volamel, and KickedTripod...
2020-07-231h 42Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastWeek 24 Brings Super Genji?With a full weekend of Overwatch League, Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel digest the new around playoffs, Chengdu's performance against NYXL, and the shock heard around the world; Super on Genji?!
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2020-07-221h 59Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOverwatch and Tangents with ReinforceThe Overwatch League is BACK and as the league prepares for the Countdown Cup, kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League analyst and expert Jonathan "Reinforce" Larsson to mull over the new Hero Pool, the Overwatch League playoff format and to explore the philosophies of life.
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2020-07-162h 05Spike Drop - a Competitive VALORANT PodcastEU > NA? What Does "Ignition Series" Really Mean?This week Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel pounce on the Guardian and discuss recent balance changes while taking a stab at the age old question; is Europe better than North America without seeing the two regions face off in meaningful competition?
Spike Drop is a competitive VALORANT podcast brought to you by veteran esports content creators KickedTripod (@kickedtripod), Yiska (@YiskaOut), and Volamel (@Volamel).
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2020-07-111h 32Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastChrisTFer on Fusion's Showdown PerformanceKickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Philadelphia Fusion coach Christopher "ChrisTFer" Graham to review why Alarm was on Brigitte, how important each hero is in the current meta and his definition of the honeymoon phase.
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Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss a wide array of topics from roster discussions and...
2020-07-091h 39Spike Drop - a Competitive VALORANT PodcastAre TSM the best team in the world? Is Yiska a simplord? | Ep. 11With T1 x Nerd Street Gamers wrapping up this past weekend and new information revealed by the developers on the future of VALORANT, what isn't there to talk about? Yiska crash lands, fresh from vaccation and joins kickedtripod and Volamel to review the happenings this week in VALORANT.
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2020-07-041h 22Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastYiska Howls At The Dallas FuelWith Decay on a missing persons report and Genji coming back into vogue, Week 21 is set to field some interesting opinions. From guessing the odds to the return of Chengdu Bob, the boys all return to preview the last qualification week before the Summer Showdown.
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2020-06-251h 30Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastSimping for Summer ShowdownWho wins, Boston or Atlanta? Do the Outlaws upset the Gladiators? Where exactly are the Seoul power ranking wise? Join Kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel as they review Week 20 and the last week in the Echo, Sombra, D.Va, Brigitte hero pool before the Summer Showdown.
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Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss a wide array of topics from roster discussions and recent results to balance changes and upcoming tournaments. Join your veteran hosts Yiska, Volamel, and KickedTripod and get your...
2020-06-181h 34Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastAre Gladiators Dry Scrimming?Is Profit the leading GOAT candidate? Who takes the cake; the new look NYXL or the a Dynasty squad that surprised at the May Melee? What even is "dry scrimming?" Join kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel as they tackle the new 2-week Hero Pool system, the Summer Showdown and Week 19's scheduled matches.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:01 Analyzing Profit’s Legacy
33:00 Summer Showdown Intro + Hero Pools
39:27 Spitfire vs. Dragons
41:41 NYXL vs. Dynasty
58:38 Eternal vs. Uprising
1:02:15 Mayhem vs. Fuel
1:09:11 Reign vs. Gladiators
1:19:37 Fusion vs...
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Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastA New Hope | Ep 104A long time ago in an esport far, far away... It is a period of civil unrest. The Mayhem roster, evolved and striking true with Tracer, have struck a blow against the evil Shock Empire. After an amazing weekend of Overwatch League action, kickedtripod, Yiska, and Volamel breakdown the rebel Mayhem story in North America and contextualize what went into the Shanghai Dragons victory in Asia. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 08:23 Roster Moves 23:35 May Melee Recap 1:00:50 Shanghai Dragons vs. Seoul Dyansty 1:27:20 Florida Mayhem’s May Melee Run 1:42:20 Shock vs...
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Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastThe Justice Burn as the Melee Begins! | Ep 103To better equip our competitive podcast for success, we are announcing that on episode 103 of the Tactical Crouch podcast, kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel will discuss many amazing topics. Those topics include the Washington Justice's tone defy removal of their GM and assistant coach as well as building an incredibly survival guide for the upcoming May Melee. Please join us in wishing them the best on their next show where Volamel returns to favoring Chinese Overwatch and continues to be a chipmonk. Get Tactical Crouch merch at http://bit.ly/tcpshop Tactical Crouch records live on...
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Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastOne Fortnite in the 5th Dementia | Episode 102With the dictionary open and their vernacular infused, kickedtripod, Yiska and Volamel play pin the standing on the team for the Atlantic Division and review Week 15's matches. Get Tactical Crouch merch at http://bit.ly/tcpshop Tactical Crouch records live on Mondays and Wednesdays at noon Pacific at twitch.tv/kickedtripod Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss a wide array of topics from roster discussions and recent results to balance changes and upcoming tournaments...
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Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch PodcastTactical Crouch Ep. 13 - #10-#6 OWL S2 Power RankingsIn episode 13, KickedTripod, Yiska, and Volamel crack open their Top 10 Overwatch League Power Rankings for Season 2. Which teams made it in their list? Yiska: Vancouver Valiant Dynasty Dallas Spark Volamel: Philadelphia Fusion Seoul Dynasty Hangzhou Spark Dallas Fuel Toronto Defiant KickedTripod: Seoul Dynasty LA Valiant Vancouver Titans Dallas Fuel Atlanta Reign Follow us on Twitter: KickedTripod - @kickedtripod Volamel - @Volamel Yiska - @YiskaOut Tactical Crouch is a competitive Overwatch podcast that discuss a wide array of topics from roster discussions and recent results to balance changes and upcoming...
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