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**Hotline League**

Call in show about League of Legends Esports hosted by Travis Gafford and Cubbyxx, featuring guests from all across the LCS.

Latest Episodes:

NACL's DRASTIC changes! Does NA REALLY value native talent?! feat. Vulcan | HLL 275 May 25, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 Intro - Vulcan's updates, NACL discussion

00:37:20 TSM discussion

00:48:30 gordo's take: Riot needs to restrict imports

01:04:20 knightsz predicts Vulcan gets a title on FLY

01:11:30 micspam asks Vulcan what he'd say to disappointed LCS fans

01:24:06 brakthir asks why legacy NA fans should care

01:33:00 yami's take: creator orgs will make NA the worst region

01:47:49 Outro

NA at MSI! Did MSI format succeed? NACL implications for the LCS and more | HLL 274 May 16, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 Intro - NACL, MSI format, and more

00:30:05 tomato's take: teams that choose not to support NACL should lose an import slot

00:46:00 Alienware break

00:47:45 Cubby calls in to talk NACL

01:11:35 Luctus's take: the people that voted on NACL decision should be getting more heat

01:33:10 OnePlus break

01:35:25 excelsior's take: GG had as good a showing as we could've hoped

01:43:37 mr. cool's take: GG and C9 looked better than expected

01:51:09 zemelci's take: this MSI format mostly succeeded

The NEW Western Narrative! Is 2023 Finally Our Year? feat. DonJake | HLL 273 May 09, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:19:20 laserfruit's rant on EU sentiment towards NA

00:33:07 kimmer's take: GG is going to run it back to LCS Summer Finals after MSI exp gain

00:41:45 Alienware break

00:43:00 Monjhall addresses reddit concerns around bracket

00:59:53 Gabe's take: C9 and G2 have the best chance of beating Eastern teams

01:12:55 OnePlus 11 break!

01:15:30 mockra's take: western analysts are ruining viewership for int'l fans

01:35:40 Izzdaer's take: the MSI broadcast has done a better job of creating team storylines than the LCS

01:52:20 Outro

Is GG making Semifinals?! Are minor regions set up for international success? feat. Drakos | HLL 272 May 05, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:33:35 treethan's take: GG losing the way they did to BLG was great, they will still make it to semifinals

00:43:15 OnePlus break!

00:46:30 Zemelci's take: LOUD should be the favorite to make it out of Group B, but lose to GG on Sunday

00:49:20 random discourse about London vs LA

00:59:00 back to the LOUD take

01:05:10 Zemelci's 2nd take: if G2 and GG had swapped Groups, it would've gone the exact same

01:08:40 jnt's take: with news of Rekkles role-swapping, we're going to see more role-swaps from other players

01:20:18 shibby wants to talk about the minor region narrative

01:35:20 Alienware break

01:37:30 dean's take: Vulcan to FLY might have language barrier issues off the bat

01:50:45 ayohae's take: minor regions are just here to get stomped and that's not fair to them

01:57:40 knights's take: drakos is the greatest NA caster outside of NA

02:01:40 Outro

Import rule rumor: is it GOOD or BAD? Should LCS players jump ship to LEC?! feat. Cubby | HLL 271 Apr 25, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 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 a bad omen for LCS 02:04:55 Outro

Can CLOUD 9 bring home an MSI trophy?! TSM isn't going anywhere! | HLL 270 Apr 18, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:20:30 fox's take: LEC format isn't sustainable for LCS

00:29:02 silyas's take: TSM isn't going anywhere

00:39:55 TomShoe on the Berserker 3 imports leak: Riot should scrap the import rule

00:52:40 Alienware break!

00:54:46 david's take: we should give up on caring about online viewership and focus on live event attendance

01:21:43 Burt Machine's take: salary cap is needed to support the ecosystem

01:35:15 littletree's take: C9 will finish in 2nd at MSI, losing to JDG

MSI Incoming! Is NA ready?! LCS Commissioner departs! Blaber the NA GOAT!? feat. C9 Fudge | HLL 269 Apr 12, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 Intro - LCS dead? Empty stage? What REALLY happened at Finals

00:24:20 Dean's take: C9 will be the best western team at MSI, positional coaches good

00:39:32 Matt's take: Blaber will end his career as the undisputed NA GOAT someday

00:53:18 dixiecup asks Fudge if he can take on international toplaners

01:05:15 MrMoeJoe's take: the new MSI format is going to give NA more chances to win

01:15:19 Dblg's take: Jackie did a great job of shifting the LCS to a players-first league

01:28:37 Rishith's take: 100T should get Diplex to replace Bjerg in the midlane

01:36:47 knightsz's take: Fudge should've been MVP

01:46:48 gyro's take: GG is still a better international rep than FLY

01:55:23 Outro

A Chapter of LCS History Closes; What Happens Next? feat. Raz, TL Steve, Emily Rand | HLL 268 Apr 04, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:20:29 Zareken's take: let the old orgs die

00:35:27 ATS Tilted's take: only creators can save esports

00:51:35 TL STEVE joins HLL to talk business

01:13:05 Alienware break

01:15:33 Sentry1117's take: it's time for an apology to Bigby (last week's EG take)

01:29:01 Mapusaurus's take: GG will beat FLY but fail internationally

01:38:18 Wizard Bufo's take: C9 has the best chance at int'l success EVER

01:46:42 Wojo's take: the LCS should stray away from franchising format

01:48:20 Emily Rand joins HLL

02:09:00 Outro

Is EG FRAUDULENT? What makes a WORTHY MVP? feat. Revenge and Special Announcement w/Ovilee | HLL 267 Mar 28, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 Intro: Welcome back, Revenge! Social media for pros, Brandon Sanderson article, and other news 00:23:02 Bigby's take: EG are frauds 00:35:48 Datapig's take: Emenes is a liability 00:45:32 Dr. Ducky's take: LCS Spring Split MVP should come from GG 00:59:00 Lord Audie's take: TL should keep their roster to make Summer Playoffs 01:10:00 littletree predicts CLG will finish bottom 2 in Summer 01:19:25 OVILEE joins HLL to ask about HLL LIVE 01:26:20 TJSSlayer's take: 100T should be happy with the Spring results with 2 rookies 01:37:34 King Monchie's take: Berserker is clearly the best ADC of Spring and should get MVP 01:48:54 Stealthm3lon's take: LEC is weaker than LCS top to bottom 01:55:34 knightsz says Revenge is the most underrated Top in LCS 02:00:35 Outro

Should PALAFOX be in ALL-PRO? Will BLABER become THE NA GOAT? feat. Kelby May | HLL 266 Mar 21, 2023

Show notes

00:00:00 Intro 00:15:05 tuft's take: Palafox should be a lock for at LEAST 3rd team all pro, but... 00:34:05 dixiecup's take: 100T's rocket won't stop 00:46:15 Alienware break 00:47:54 papaburgendy's take: narratives matter too much in all pro voting 01:06:45 Ithsmus asks Kelby: what is the most sustainable way for top esports to be profitable for orgs? 01:22:44 seanatonin's take: this is the BEST LCS season EVER 01:39:47 trespasser's take: in a few years, Blaber will be the NA GOAT 01:50:00 brenzei's take: TL could win Summer if they stay together 01:59:05 Outro

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