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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:

Worlds secured for 100T and TL! Who will join them?! Your hottest takes feat. PapaSmithy | HLL 185 Aug 17, 2021

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00:00:00 Intro

00:29:35 Treethan's take: 100T qualifying for world might doom the import rule

00:52:05 Alienware break!

00:56:10 HollowedHorizon's take: NA is set up to be a major contender at Worlds

01:12:45 OPTsmFan thinks all NA fans should be cheering for EG to Worlds, if they care about the region's growth

01:28:50 Talkspace break!

01:32:50 Oshawatt doesn't see 100T getting enough credit for the draft strategy in EG series

01:42:50 Awesomemaxi predicts IMT beating TSM this weekend

01:52:05 Game Fuel break!

01:54:54 Tarzan to Worlds predicts C9 will make Worlds as 3rd seed

02:02:33 Outro

Who wins in TSM vs. TL? Is aggressive playstyle always right? feat. Peter Dun | HLL 184 Aug 10, 2021

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00:00:00 Intro - so much news!!! & Mark's summary of The Bachelor... and more news! 00:31:15 Alienware break! 00:37:03 Tom Solo Mid's take: Bjerg and TSM deserved Coaching Staff of the Split 00:48:25 Student's take: Jiizuke was enabled by Peter Dun to play his way 01:00:03 kitkatxz TSM is gonna 3-0 TL and it won't be close 01:12:05 Talkspace break! 01:16:40 Zextrap's take: DIG and IMT/GG shouldn't get a ton of hate 01:31:31 Rico Suave predicts TL is gonna 3-1 TSM 01:48:00 Game Fuel break! 01:49:10 Zezus wants to fight Peter Dun on EG v 100T prediction 02:01:00 Outro

Raz radiates Playoffs energy: What's up with the locked bracket? Who DESERVES MVP?! | HLL 183 Aug 03, 2021

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00:00:00 Intro 00:27:05 Mark flames a chat take 00:29:40 Bluejay says the locked playoff bracket is a TERRIBLE idea. 00:48:48 Alienware Arena! Wow!! 00:51:50 Rob suggests the LCS broadcast should get at least one pro player/coach per day on the analyst desk, etc... 01:04:55 justbobdanish thinks EG should sweep all 3 awards: Coach, Rookie and MVP 01:26:20 leunaM says MVP Fudge, then Spica, then...? 01:38:23 Game Fuel yum! 01:41:57 Freezy predicts: TL will beat C9 this weekend 01:51:30 Outro

MarkZ is back! What to expect from this year's LCS Summer Playoffs, MVPs, and more | HLL 182 Jul 27, 2021

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00:00:00 Intro - Mark's vacation, League lore and news of the week 00:16:00 How did Mark get into casting? 00:21:40 akoreanguy's take: the "NA bad" narrative driven by streamers is a big reason for lost LCS viewership 00:34:40 max_drixton has become a fan of the 8-team playoffs format 00:48:50 Alienware break~ 00:51:58 xanadu's take: TSM, EG, C9 for Worlds 01:01:57 Jim's take: Peter Dunn is the most successful import of the past season 01:12:21 God Usopp's take: this is the most competitive playoffs in LCS history. 01:22:45 KennyG's take: IMT is going to Worlds 01:42:10 Game Fuel break~ 01:45:38 Noneyabiz's take: Abbedagge's rise is overrated 01:53:57 Outro

STATE OF THE LEAGUE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Doublelift, Aphromoo and Kobe look back on LCS beginnings Jul 20, 2021

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00:00:00 Intro - Doublelift's birthday! 00:12:16 When did Doublelift and Aphromoo meet? 00:27:37 Kobe wants some spicier stories - drama?! 00:32:18 What were DL/Aphro/Kobe's favorite teams ever? 00:37:00 Was Aphro suprised to see DL retire? 00:38:25 How did LCS players make money before League popped off? 00:41:00 The international scene: did they see it coming? 00:49:30 Doublelift's costream 00:52:40 Aphro's perspective on LCS now vs 2013 01:02:20 Favorite memories 01:05:05 Outro

What's going on with CLG/MSG? EG on the rise, FLYA showing promise, and more! - feat. Raz | HLL 181 Jul 13, 2021

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00:00:00 Intro 00:29:02 XSojin joins HLL to talk CLG and Madison Square Garden 00:42:25 WardenWinter thinks the CLG video shows poor management 01:07:18 Alienware break! 01:13:26 Jiro's take: Danny is easily a top candidate for Summer MVP 01:29:24 LordxCharizard's take: the success of Academy players in LCS shows that talent development can be successful 01:45:55 Game Fuel break! 01:48:27 David wants to talk about rostter construction in the LCS 02:06:40 Outro

4 Weeks Left! Who will make Summer Playoffs? Worlds?! MVP?!? feat. EG Artemis | HLL 180 Jul 06, 2021

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00:00:00 Intro - Welcome back Artemis! 00:24:42 OOshawott believes EG will make Worlds 00:43:25 Alienware break! 00:46:00 Karsa Fanboy wants to talk about the broadcast narratives 01:05:19 Seth's take: Spica is LCS MVP 01:14:45 jnt250 predicts GG will make Playoffs, passing CLG and FLY 01:25:20 Game Fuel break~ 01:37:40 tired TomShoe asks about the process of putting Danny into LCS 01:41:28 Bradonstar thinks the LCS should require player statements re: roster changes 01:49:55 Outro - Mark's tummy troubles

Huge NA moves: Jatt and Dardoch out, Armao and Zven in; Top lane talks feat. CLG Finn | HLL 179 Jun 29, 2021

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00:00:00 Intro - Welcome, Finn! 00:16:45 Treethan asks Finn: how does he feel about the state of Top? 00:26:42 dancing blades asks Finn to talk about positive experiences he's had with CLG 00:37:20 Invicta's take: 100T is the ONLY LCS team that is versatile enough to compete vs Worlds contenders. 00:48:15 Alienware break~ 00:51:17 Bluejay is sad about DIG's lost hype. 01:11:03 labuda wants to defend Dardoch 01:24:15 Game Fuel break! 01:29:40 Trevor V. asks HLL about LCS all chat toxicity 01:44:05 Rob wants to talk TL/ Alphari/ 6-man roster 02:02:02 Outro

Ryoma joins to talk 100T: from LCS to Academy, CLG's 3-0 weekend and more | HLL 178 Jun 22, 2021

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00:00:00 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 Top laner in LCS 01:52:00 Outro

TL Jensen talks sudden roster changes, NA's limitations, experience with coaches and more! | HLL 177 Jun 15, 2021

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00:00:00 Intro - Jensen joins, return of Scumbag Jatt? 00:17:25 Parmenion246 asks Jensen: what does he believe is the biggest factor holding back NA from international success? 00:27:00 Human Boy's first take: Mid meta doesn't suck! Hype! 00:32:10 Human Boy's second take: Reapered has done more for 100T than Abbedagge. 00:41:50 Alienware break! 00:44:05 Alijah thinks Alphari being benched is not a big deal. 00:53:40 Nelson asks Jensen: did his past coaches impact him in a positive way? 01:00:45 LeBoto's take: Player personalities are the worst part of the LCS! 01:20:30 Game Fuel break! 01:22:15 TomShoe's take: the West needs to get away from the stigma around benching players. 01:40:20 Tom S. asks Jensen: Who are the players he's played with that have helped him most in his career? 01:47:45 Outro

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