The Dive | Driven by Kia - A League of Legends Esports Podcast

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! This week, we’re shaking up the format with Jatt the Mountie co-hosting with Kobe the Baseball Player. Our hosts contemplate Tatu's suspension and altercations in esports, LCK’s salary cap, Patch 26.18 and its impact on solo queue.

On the bright side, playoffs are finally here! Thanatos’ crazy gameplay, FlyQuest as the scariest team in LCS, LYON funmaxxing their matches, what could be next for us as the first week of playoffs kicks off?

If you want to see this week’s matches in person, you can get your tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/. The theme for this weekend is Cafe Cuties, and the TEA is: come dressed in your favorite cosplay outfits and upload your photos to our tagboard to win a free skin code!

If you still haven’t gotten your tickets for the LCS Championship Finals in Georgia, single day and two day tickets are still available here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6

Timestamps:
Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro, Team USA vs Team Korea4:44 - Tatu's suspension13:59 - LCK Salary Rules Update24:47 - Patch 26.1837:02 - This or That?!44:49 - SEN vs C9 Recap
57:22 - DIG vs TL and DSG vs LYON Recap1:04:42 - FLY vs SR Recap1:10:29 - Playoffs Week 1 Lookahead

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! This week, the hosts look back at an eventful Week 6 that took place in Mexico City, and make their predictions for which LCS teams will advance to Worlds. Azael, Kobe, and Meteos discuss how much LYON dominated during Homegrounds, the death of C9’s 7-man roster, and if FlyQuest’s teamwork will continue to hold them back.

This weekend is the last week of the regular LCS season before the next big event: Playoffs! The LCS will be back in the Riot Games Arena, so don't miss out on catching the action live. This week is Pool Party-themed, so grab your scuttle crabs and Poro beach balls! Everyone who dresses in pool party attire will win a free skin code. Get your tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/

As the Championship approaches, both single day and two day tickets are now available for the LCS Championship Finals in Georgia! Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6

Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Worlds Qualifying Teams4:02 - LCS Homegrounds in Mexico7:12 - TLAW vs SR Recap19:41 - LYON vs C9 Recap33:05 - C9 Week 6 Deep Dive43:29 - LYON vs TLAW Recap1:00:25 - Week 7 Lookahead

Welcome back to The Dive driven by Kia! This week, we do a deep dive into patch 26.17 (and all the Vayne nerfs that come with it!). Then, Azael, Kobe and Meteos look back at the Week 5 LCS matches. Sentinels are chilling, but pressure is up for FlyQuest, while Dignitas and Disguised have been eliminated from playoffs. What is coming up for the teams that are left, and do any of them have the right “vibes” to take themselves to the top?

Our hosts move on to look ahead at the weekend, when the LCS goes to Mexico! We take a look at some of the most anticipated games of the weekend, put in our bets for the winners, and try to answer the question: does the fate of Shopify Rebellion depend on how greasy their jungler is?

The LCS Summer Split continues this Saturday, and tickets are still available for the Finals in Georgia Gas South Arena! Grab your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6

And always remember, when you’re on Summoner’s Rift, play to your strengths, even if they’re not that strong. We’ll see you next week!
Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & the LCS is going to Mexico!2:13 - Patch 26.1726:54 - Pros on the Analyst Desk in Week 535:30 - SEN Week 5 Recap36:46 - FLY Week 5 Recap45:56 - DIG Week 5 Recap53:14 - DSG Week 5 Recap59:10 - Week 6 Lookahead59:37 - SR vs TLAW1:05:30 - C9 vs LYON1:11:32 - LYON vs TLAW1:17:30  - C9 vs SR

On this week’s episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, we welcome Caps as the newest inductee in the Hall of Legends and chat about the historical LoL stars he’s joining! Emily sits in this week as she and Azael shared some of their own ideas and hopes for the future of HoL, and celebrate Caps. Get well soon, Kobe!

(P.S. Leave a comment if you want Emily to release “Emily Rand’s Definitive History of League of Legends”!)

Before shifting into the LCS Week 5 recap, we take a look at the upset between SEN and LYON, which led to an honest interview from Isles (via LCSProfiles) questioning their teamwork. This left our hosts wondering, what will happen when King Inspired returns? The LCS Summer Split continues this Saturday, and make sure to tune in Sunday as Zven, Dhokla, Inspired, Zeyzal, and Blaber take over the broadcast!

Finally, a new wave of tickets to see the Summer Championship in person in at the Gas South Arena in Georgia has also dropped! Grab your tickets here:

https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6

LCSProfiles’ interview with Isles: https://lcsprofiles.com/interview/lyon-isles-todays-games-reflected-i-guess-the-poor-personality-traits-of-our-team-in-some-ways/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Hi Emily!

1:26 - Hall of Legends: Caps

17:03 - Isles Interview with LCSProfiles

26:02 - Vulcan’s Unfortunate Kill

37:04 - Pros Take Over the Broadcast This Sunday!

39:06 - TLAW vs DSG Recap

46:49 - DIG vs SR Recap

55:50 - C9 vs FLY Recap

1:08:47 - LYON vs SEN Recap

1:17:30 - Week 5 Lookahead

A new patch just dropped, another week of Summer Split is in the books, and our hosts have plenty of opinions to share on this week’s episode of The Dive Driven by Kia!

Meteos and Kobe bond over their shared frustration with Graves, while Azael delivers his hottest take yet: “Corki is the most boring champion”. Do you agree or disagree? Tell us your own hottest champion take or share your favorite pro Corki play in the comments below!

After blowing off some steam, our hosts dove into the recap for this past week’s matches. Kobe dissected a surprising top-lane play where TLAW Morgan turned the tables on FLY Gryffinn. Up next for FlyQuest is facing Cloud9 Kia, where they’ll be tested against Loki and Tactical— a matchup that C9 hasn’t lost yet this year. With the change to DIG’s roster, Meteos believes that clear direction and confidence are the keys to their improvement and ability to show the stronger side of the team- whether or not that will save them in time for Playoffs is yet to be seen.

Tune in this Saturday to see what happens next— we’ll see you in chat!

And a reminder to all LCS enjoyers: October is coming up quickly, so don’t forget to get your tickets for Summer Finals in Georgia! Click the link below to secure your spot.

https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Championship Tickets!

1:10 - Patch 26.16

33:20 - Azael’s Corki Opinion

43:02 - DSG vs C9 Recap

1:00:47 - TLAW vs FLY Recap

1:19:25 - SR vs SEN Recap

1:26:09 - DIG vs LYON Recap

1:36:17  - Week 4 Predictions

On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, our hosts welcome Dardoch back to the LCS. With his history on a… not insignificant number of teams, the question remains: has he truly changed? Tune in to Dignitas' match on Sunday to find out!

Another blast from the past just warped in: Triumphant Ryze! Riot has updated its LoL Esports Community Guidelines, making it easier than ever to organize grassroots tournaments. Along with those changes, the exclusive champion skin has returned as a reward— your very own in-game trophy. Meteos also shared some of his own experiences competing in community events and even pitched the idea of an ARAM Mayhem tournament… so who’s going to make it happen?!

Interested in running your own tournament? Click the link below to learn more:

https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/lol-esports-community-competition-guidelines

Last but never least, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos recapped last week’s matches, broke down two standout plays, and shared their own analysis of the pros’ decision making. Looking ahead, they made their predictions for this week’s games as teams continue their push toward Finals in Georgia— and ultimately, a spot at Worlds.

Thanks for tuning in and we’ll see you in chat!

Timestamps:

0:00 - “Hello Dardoch, Goodbye Exyu”

12:37 - LoL Esports Community Guidelines Update

22:17 - DIG vs C9 Recap

32:51 - DSG vs FLY Recap

45:19 - SR vs LYON Recap

1:03:46 - TLAW vs SEN Recap

1:17:38 - Summer Week 3 Lookahead

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe and Meteos give their thoughts on League Classic, Patch 26.15 and Summer Week 1 Matches. This episode kicked off with a discussion on the most recent patch. While there was an entire dissertation of adjustments, we can thank RiotPhroxzon for his thorough summary (https://x.com/RiotPhroxzon/status/2082516264170447262). A key point: Locke, our newest champion, has had some changes (ahem, nerfs.)

After, our hosts recapped the LCS matches from this past week. The FLY vs LYON series was an absolute bloodbath (despite Armao subbing in for Inspired), while DIG was able to take a game off of Sentinels and avoid a clean sweep. TL’s Quid showed us just why Locke needed those nerfs, and our hosts remain confused about Cloud9 Kia’s 7-man roster.

Azael, Kobe, and Meteos leave us with one final question to ponder ahead of this week’s matches: what does “underdog” even mean?? Leave your best guesses in the comments below!

Tickets to the Summer Finals in Georgia are going quickly, don’t miss your chance to the Championship LIVE! https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6

Timestamps:

0:00 - League Classic

10:27 - RiotPhroxzon’s Patch Breakdown

26:10 - Patch 26.15

40:43 - Summer Finals Tickets are on sale now!

41:45 - FLY vs LYON Recap

54:38 - DIG vs SEN Recap

1:07:05 - TLAW vs C9 Recap

1:25:29 - SR vs DSG Recap

1:33:34 - Week 2 Predictions

Welcome back to the Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, we talk League Classic, the upcoming TSM vs CLG Showmatch, and Summer Split Power Rankings with special guest Emily Rand! 

Kobe, Meteos and Emily kicked off with some nostalgia as they give their thoughts on League Classic and who they’re excited to see in the upcoming showmatch. Tickets for that are sold out already, but will be streamed right here on the LCS Youtube and Twitch channels.

Next, we jumped into the Summer Split Power Rankings and did a  deep dive into each team’s status going into the split. With LYON’s Inspired taking a break, will this upcoming match give FlyQuest the chance to make a move against them? Can Shopify Rebellion finally create a team of NA superstars? And who will make it to Worlds? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts and who you think will take the first victory of the split!

Opening week tickets are still available for this Sunday, 07/26! Click the link below to claim your spot and we will see you there!

http://lcs.tixr.com

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Emily!

2:48 - NA Classic Showmatch

6:32 - Summer Split Power Rankings

9:06 - LYON & Inspired’s Break

16:50 - Team Liquid Alienware Deep Dive

28:56 - Cloud9 Kia Deep Dive

38:25 - FlyQuest Deep Dive

45:24 - LCS tickets for Sunday are still available! http://lcs.tixr.com

45:47 - Sentinels Deep Dive

54:54 - Shopify Rebellion Deep Dive

1:07:32 - Disguised Deep Dive

1:12:21 - Dignitas Deep Dive 

1:16:40 - Opening Week Predictions!

The Dive Driven by Kia comes to you straight from Korea as Azael and Kobe break down the MSI Finals! The gaps between regions continue to shrink, with international series becoming more competitive, longer, and filled with players who can go toe-to-toe in lane. The Finals delivered a thrilling back-and-forth battle, and the hosts were still buzzing from the action. With an unexpected ending, this series quickly earned a spot among Azael’s all-time favorites.

Turning the spotlight to LYON, the team has shown exceptional growth over the past few months. While they didn’t get the opportunity to go up against TOP Esports or T1 at MSI, that chance could come sooner rather than later. The Dive hosts are looking forward to watching LYON’s continued development as they fight to qualify for Worlds. 

The past few days have been an emotional, adrenaline-filled ride, and The Dive will return ahead of the LCS Summer Split! In the meantime, leave a comment below with predictions or questions for Azael, Kobe, and Meteos to discuss on the next episode! We can’t wait to be back home with our LCS teams. See you there!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro, MSI Finals: BLG vs HLE

7:06 - Drafting at MSI

10:45 - Road to Worlds

20:13 - LYON’s Growth

27:22 - LYON vs HLE

36:47 - LCS is so back!

40:06 - LYON vs G2

*Bracket Stage continues July 8th at 8PM PT with LYON vs TSW, followed by G2 vs T1.

Reporting live from Korea! On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, Azael and Kobe break down everything happening at MSI and look ahead to the rest of the tournament.

Our hosts note that, while Pyke may not be a frequent page in LYON’s playbook this split, each game in LYON’s series against BLG remained competitive. When matches come down to clutch moments, they make for some of the most exciting series to spectate. TLAW unfortunately bowed out of MSI, and while T1 definitely taught them some tough lessons, they were still able to put together a dominant series against KC. From there, our hosts shifted their focus to the performances of the other regions, with a particular attention given to Europe.

International experience itself seems to be playing a major role this year, impacting teams from every region. Do those long, rigorous hours competing in front of global audiences against the world’s best truly prepare players for high-pressure moments like these? And can untested rookies make up for that lack of experience and still find success on the international stage?

Looking ahead, only three matches have been decided thus far. First up is TSW vs. LYON, a matchup that could play into LYON’s preferred style (though Pun is looking especially dangerous in the top lane). Next comes G2 vs. T1, where the biggest questions are: Who will rise to the occasion? Which team will adapt its strategies to exploit the other’s weaknesses… if any can be found. Finally, HLE vs. BLG promises to be a fast-paced showdown unlike any other. According to Azael and Kobe, the deciding factor is simple: which talented roster performs better on the day.

To wrap up this episode, our hosts revealed their ideal MSI matchup but tell us in the comments below: what matchup would you like to see before the tournament comes to a close?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - LYON at MSI (so far)

8:40 - Pressure at The Top

15:02 - Play-In Recap (TLAW)

18:24 - Circling Back to LYON

21:59 - TOP Esports

26:29 - Europe’s MSI Showing

31:59 - TSW vs LYON Lookahead

40:32 - G2 vs T1 Lookahead

51:41 - HLE vs BLG Lookahead

Welcome to the MSI Preview presented by The Dive Driven by Kia! If you’ve only been following the LCS so far this year, this episode provides all the background you need as our teams head to Korea and face off against the world’s top talent.

The first game of MSI features TLAW vs T1. T1 has been a consistently dominant force but peak TLAW has pushed them to competitive series in the past. The question is whether TLAW can reach that level once again. Jose, in particular, has been a standout performer this split, but TLAW will need every player firing on all cylinders if they intend to defeat T1 and advance to the bracket stage.

On that note, MSI main-stage brackets have yet to be released. In the meantime, our hosts analyse each region’s no.1 seed. These teams represent the very best their regions have to offer: the sharpest tools in the shed, the brightest bulb on the chandelier, the cream of the crop. The result? Consistently exciting, aggressive, fast-paced, and entertaining matchups between the elite teams. The road ahead will be difficult, but our hosts remain optimistic about LYON’s chances for success.

Azael, Kobe, and Meteos also gave their opinions on the latest and greatest T1 Worlds Skins (and, to quote, “they go hard”). The striking team colors and rich history behind the designs make for detailed and eye-catching skins. Beyond their visual appeal, the skins feature additional sound effects that may just inspire you to play, and win, like T1! As impressive as these fresh skins are, we’re curious about your opinion: do you feel like skins are deviating too far from the original silhouettes of champions? Let us know in the comments below!

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! We’ll be back on July 6th to break down all the action and excitement from the first week of MSI. Until then, enjoy the games, and we’ll see you there!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & T1 Worlds Skins Reactions

8:31 - MSI Play-Ins

10:55 - T1 Analysis

23:11 - TLAW vs T1

33:37 - KC vs DCG

47:51 - BLG Analysis

57:52 - TES Analysis

1:07:35 - HLE Analysis

1:15:07 - G2 Esports Analysis

1:22:19 - LYON Analysis

1:27:18 - TSW Analysis

1:32:44 - FURIA Analysis

RiotPhroxzon joins us for a special episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! He shares behind-the-scenes insight into the development of Locke, League’s newest champion, including the core goals that shaped the champion’s design and abilities. Our four hosts also debated whether the new mid-lane assassin is likely to make an impact in professional play or if he’ll be a solo queue menace.

Looking ahead to MSI, the conversation turns to the upcoming patch and how its changes could influence the competitive meta. Fearless Draft remains a major topic of discussion, but the experimentation may be far from over (Freljord-only draft, anyone?).

Azael, Kobe, and Meteos also break down the Arizona Spring Finals. C9 had a difficult series against TLAW, only for TLAW to suffer a similar fate against LYON the following day. While the hosts argue that pro-level games are often decided by team fights, what do you think are the key factors that separate the top teams from the rest?

With the Spring Finals now complete, LYON advances directly to the MSI Bracket Stage, while TLAW heads to the Play-In Stage, where they’ll face T1 on the first day of matches. Be sure to join us next week on The Dive Driven by Kia as we take a closer look at MSI’s Play-In and Bracket Stages. Thanks for tuning in!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Locke w/ RiotPhroxzon

20:28 - MSI Patch

37:47 - Top Lane in Pro Play

44:51 - LCS Spring Finals Recap

47:16 - Cloud9 Kia Spring 2026

1:01:54 - Spring Grand Finals (TLAW vs LYON)

1:23:22 - MSI Play-In Lookahead

This is it… the final Dive Driven by Kia episode before Spring Finals, and BOY is there a lot to unpack! First up: the highly anticipated Kia MVP reveal! Our hosts discuss the winner, the runners-up, and take a look at how the voting unfolded. What set the MVP apart from the rest of the players, and just how close was the race?If you’ve been keeping up with the latest champion announcement, then you’ve already heard about Locke, our favorite Ashen Exorcist. Meteos gave us a closer look at some of Locke’s abilities, but there’s even more to come! Next week, we’ll be joined by a member of Locke’s development team, who will provide deeper insight into his design and how he could impact both solo queue and professional play.Next, our hosts broke down Week 3 of Playoffs. The Fearless format continues to prove that success at the highest level requires more than just mechanical skills on the Rift. TLAW came in with a smart draft strategy, targeting Gryffinn’s top picks and forcing FlyQuest into some questionable compositions. Fans also got to see how the legacy C9 roster fared against a later season LYON squad. The LYON players might be apex predators, but is there something else shaking C9’s when the stakes are highest? And how will they show up when they face TLAW in Arizona?With Spring Finals just days away, now is the time to secure your seat at ASU’s Mullett Arena. Don’t miss your chance to witness the battle for North American dominance. Single-day and weekend tickets are still available, and be sure to check out the Spring Finals Fan Guide before heading to the event. Click the links below, and we’ll see you there! https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/fans-guide-to-the-lcs-spring-finalsTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:04 - On Locke8:09 - Kia MVP Reveal 21:40 - FLY vs TLAW Recap 44:50 - C9 vs LYON Recap 1:14:12 - Finals Lookahead1:32:10 - Grand Finals Predictions

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Kia All-Pro Teams are ready to be revealed! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos couldn’t be more hyped to announce them live on this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Our hosts also take a closer look at each role and break down the voting results— some major decisions came down to fan votes, giving one player the edge over another.

Other major news: there’s only one more weekend before the roadshow at ASU’s Mullett Arena! Don’t forget to get your tickets! Single-day and two-day passes are still available, so don’t miss your chance to see LCS’s top 3 teams battle for the title and the opportunity to represent North America at MSI. https://mullettarena.com/event/legendschampionship/

Returning to our current season, these past two series flew by, but our experts still found plenty to discuss. From champion picks to team fights, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and why a favorable lane matchup doesn’t always translate into a winning team comp.

The race to secure the third spot in Arizona is still on. Will the pressure get to LYON? Will APA decide to take his chances in /all chat? Can TLAW achieve the goals set for themselves, or will FlyQuest earn the opportunity to compete internationally?

See the action in person as the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles welcomes fans back for another weekend of high stakes competition. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are going fast, and you don’t want to miss these riveting series. We’ll see you there! https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Arizona Tickets!

1:36 - Gryffinn’s Hype Comms

9:04 - Kia All-Pro Team Reveals

10:48 - Kia All-Pro Support Breakdown

18:52 - Kia All-Pro Bot Lane Breakdown

21:35 - Kia All-Pro Mid Lane Breakdown

27:44 - Kia All-Pro Jungle Breakdown

37:18 - Kia All-Pro Top Lane Breakdown

41:12 - FLY vs SEN Recap

55:24 - C9 vs LYON Recap

1:08:30 - Winners Semis + Lower Round 2 Lookahead!

You still have time to get your tickets to Spring Finals!

https://mullettarena.com/event/legendschampionship/

Patch 26.11 is here, and Azael, Kobe, and Meteos have a LOT of opinions. On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, the crew kicks things off by discussing the most recent game-changing adjustments, namely enchanter nerfs and some long-overdue tweaks to under purchased items. They also dive into the Quinn buffs but, rest assured, Kobe isn’t worried about it (or so he says).

On the LCS front, both series from Week 2 of Playoffs went the full five games, delivering plenty of gameplay for the gang to unpack. TLAW’s CoreJJ seemed determined to push Inspired’s buttons, forcing him to pivot through aggressive tactics. FlyQuest continues to show up with high energy and creative strategies, entertaining audiences and casters alike. C9, on the other hand, showed a masterclass in team coordination, highlighted by a game-winning Ashe play by Zven.

Looking ahead, Week 3 begins with a competitive face-off between FlyQuest and Sentinels. We already know the SEN roster is stacked with talent, but will the fearless Bo5 format open the door for FlyQuest’s inventive drafting to steal the spotlight? We’ll find out this weekend! LCS is back on stage and tickets are available now— we hope to see you there!
https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Ticket Callout

1:16 - 2026 Coaching Staff of the Split

5:29 - Patch 26.11

29:58 - FLY vs C9 Recap

53:48 - LYON vs TL Recap

1:24:51 - FLY vs SEN Lookahead

1:36:58 - TLAW vs SR Lookahead

The regular season is over and Spring Playoffs are finally here! On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos open with a deeper discussion about LYON’s in-game comms. While it may seem toxic to some, there’s a level of understanding between the pros- friendship & flaming can go hand in hand when players aren’t afraid to step on eggshells while communicating. How do you prefer to express yourself with your teammates?
Dhokla and Saint are still competing for LYON’s top lane spot, while FLY’s Gryffinn pulled out a Nasus jungle that hasn’t been seen in LCS pro play since 2013. Despite C9’s undefeated regular season, one of the rarer accomplishments in the LCS, the team is still trying to earn back fans’ trust after their performance at Americas Cup. Meanwhile, the top five teams all look dangerously competitive heading into playoffs, and even with Contractz bringing out his signature Olaf, SR still enters the bracket as the underdogs.
After breaking down last week’s matches, our hosts lock in their Round 1 Playoff predictions. Can FLY’s champion pool find a way past the seemingly unconquerable C9? And in the highly anticipated rematch between TLAW and LYON, will revenge be on the table?
Oh, and leave a comment for what Kobe should paint on Raz’s face on broadcast this Saturday. We’ll see you there!
Single-day tickets for Spring Finals are available now! Experience two days of high-stakes LCS action live at Arizona State University’s Mullett Arena. Click the link below to secure your spot!

https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/buy-lcs-spring-finals-2026-tickets-here

Timestamps:0:00 Intro

3:17 LYON comms

6:31 LYON vs FLY Recap

19:39 DIG vs SEN Recap

27:18 C9 vs TLAW Recap

42:22 SR vs DIG Recap

49:20 Playoffs Predictions: C9 vs FLY

57:52 Playoffs Predictions: LYON vs TLAW

1:09:23 Kia MVP + All-Pro Voting Now Open!

Get your single-day Spring Finals tickets here! https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1943936?venueId=205261&_gl=1*1j2xizo*_ga*MTU3NzQzODczOC4xNzc4NzI4MTcy*_ga_TEHJR60KD9*czE3Nzg3MjgxNzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzg3MjgxNzIkajYwJGwwJGgxMTQyOTQyMDE3

To the new league players coming from Jynxzi’s tournament stream, hello! Welcome to The Dive Driven by Kia, hosted by none other than Azael, Kobe, and Meteos. This tournament illuminated the fact that there is so much to learn for newbies, while reminding veteran players of their love of the game— and how it can bring the gaming community together. With their years of League of Legends experience under their belts, our hosts gave tips and advice to those who are just starting their League journeys.

And as promised by Kobe, here’s the “Press R, Marlon!” clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/mTwsUQJlaXg?si=0RnGFB1FdJeZaJJP

During the weekly LCS recap, Kobe and Meteos broke down two key moments from the final game of an incredible series between TLAW and LYON. Those big clutch moments, the confidence to make the huge plays, and listening into the comms of game-changing moments… is that what it takes to be the most valuable player in the LCS? Regardless, this upcoming Saturday begins the last week of the regular season— the battle for first begins! Playoffs can’t come soon enough!

Finally, this jam-packed episode concludes with an overview of Patch 26.10. What do you think about the change to minion aggro?

If you’re looking for more LCS content after finishing this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, check out the PROS episode our hosts referenced here: https://youtu.be/nFEFDCizlkA?si=EU3TwKNs5YMTfaMr

Timestamps:

0:00 - Jynxzi Tournament

7:35 - Tips for New Players!

15:00- DIG eXyu’s Interview

27:39 - Remaking Scrims & Lyon Comms

44:07 - SEN vs SR Recap

53:59 - DIG vs DSG Recap

1:01:34 - FLY vs C9 Recap

1:13:03 - TLAW vs LYON

1:26:40 - Week 7 Predictions

1:40:28 - Patch 26.10

Don’t miss out on watching Spring Finals LIVE at ASU’s Mullett Arena! https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-spring-finals-twoday-bundle-tempe-arizona-06-13-2026/event/1900648DDD868888

On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, LCS roster changes are the opening subject- and for good reason! Srtty may or may not be a permanent addition for DSG, though we all know where Castle is headed. LYON’s top lane spot is up for grabs and, as our hosts said, part of being a pro is being replaced. While there are competing feelings in the excitement for Castle and recognition of Dhokla’s battle, one question remains: Who will be this year’s Kia MVP and claim a spot on Kia’s All-Pro team?

Azael, Kobe, and Meteos then recapped Spring Week 5, breaking down an impeccable Nexus fight that almost took a series to three games. Looking ahead, we’re moving into the last two weeks of the regular season. High pressure matches are ahead… who will make it to playoffs?

This week is DIG’s last chance to go to Arizona, so they better bring their A-game! Fans are also getting a rematch between C9 Blaber and FLY Gryffinn- time to see who is really king of the jungle.

Our hosts gave their predictions, but leave a comment letting us know whether or not you agree- we’re always curious to hear the thoughts of The Dive listeners! We’ll see you Saturday!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro + Roster Changes

16:28 - Kia All-Pro and Kia MVP

29:37 - Get your Spring Finals tickets!

31:40 - DIG vs C9 Recap

40:53 - DSG vs TLAW Recap

47:52 - LYON vs SEN Recap

1:02:02 - SR vs FLY Recap

1:12:51 - Week 6 Lookahead

Don’t miss out on watching Spring Finals LIVE at ASU’s Mullett Arena! https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-spring-finals-twoday-bundle-tempe-arizona-06-13-2026/event/1900648DDD868888

On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, MarkZ joins Azael, Kobe, and Meteos for a Roadshow discussion. The crew delves into the recent decisions made at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles, all made with a larger goal in mind: to bring you, the fans, the best LCS experience we can!

Our hosts then tackled the controversial “Off-Meta Banning,” breaking down the balance between creative champion picks and the pressure to stick to proven, win-rate-driven strategies. Another hot topic: Jynxzi’s first attempt at League of Legends under the guidance of content creator Tyler1. 

And, of course, Patch 26.9! With the start of a season, this update brought more freedom to role quests, impactful champion changes across ranked and pro play, and rune adjustments. Last but never least, episode 13 wraps up with a recap of Spring Week 4 and the hosts’ predictions on this next week of intense LCS matchups.

Got thoughts or questions? Leave a comment below! We’re always looking for more fan input & MarkZ might even return to answer a few…!

Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:59 - Fan-less Arena & Roadshows with MarkZ14:48 - Off-Meta Banning33:11 - Jynxzi and Tyler142:20 - Patch 26.91:09:07 - DIG vs FLY Recap1:18:32 - SR vs C9 Recap1:23:16 - LYON vs DSG Recap1:31:50 - TLAW vs SEN Recap1:40:37 - Week 5 Predictions!

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! To begin, Meteos gives listeners a behind-the-scenes peek inside the QA team and the play testing they’ve done on the announced Season 2 changes. Alternate builds, more versatility and creativity, item adjustments- looks like we’re gearing up for an exciting next step in Demacia!

Next up: one of the hottest topics for high ELO-players: rank and MMR reset. With every reset comes the age-old debate… shorter queue times or perfect matchmaking? You can’t have both, so which would youchoose?

Our hosts also recapped LCS Spring Week 3, where C9 and TLAW have solidified themselves as undefeated leaders. Sentinels, on the other hand, picked up their first win. Could this be the momentum they need to push toward playoffs? Teams like DSG, DIG, and FLY still have more to show, this stage is far from over! After breaking down last week’s matches, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos shared their predictions heading into Week 4.

DON’T FORGET! LCS Spring Finals tickets are on sale for all viewers! Claim your spot at ASU’s Mullett Arena to see which team will lift the trophy- we’ll see you there! 

https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/lcs-spring-finals-heads-to-asu-at-mullett-arena

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Kobe’s lucky number

1:50 - Meteos’ Season 2 Thoughts!

17:30 - Rank Reset for Apex Players

27:46 - Short Queue Times or Perfect Matchmaking?

32:42 - Spring Finals Tickets are Live!

33:44 - C9 vs DSG Recap

48:33 - FLY vs SEN Recap

59:44 - SR vs LYON Recap

1:08:36 - TLAW vs DIG Recap

1:16:05 - Week 4 Lookahead!

Do YOU think a modern Masters player could go back to earlier League of Legends seasons and make rank 1?

This episode of The Dive Driven by Kia kicks off with that exact debate (and yes, Kobe is VERY confident he could do it). We’re also joined by special guest Raz, who brings fresh insights and opinions on Patch 26.8 and the latest dev updates- including Tahm Kench’s “adjustments” and the addition of WASD controls in ranked.

Turning to the Spring Split, our hosts break down Week 2’s matches and look ahead to Week 3, posing a striking question: are we training our rookies to play TOO safe?

Raz shared stories of his travel show experiences and the indescribable feeling of being in an arena packed with passionate League of Legends fans so… DON’T FORGET! LCS Spring Finals tickets go on sale on FRIDAY (4/17, for Mastercard holders only) and SATURDAY (4/18, for general sale). Claim your spot at ASU’s Mullett Arena to see which team earns the chance to represent LCS at MSI!

https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/lcs-spring-finals-heads-to-asu-at-mullett-arena

To wrap up this episode, our hosts answered a different question from our YouTube comments- shoutout to @MrDukejt for submitting! Keep them coming, we love hearing from you! 

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:52 - Reddit Mind Benders

12:39 - Dev Update + Patch 26.8

30:23 - Spring Finals Tickets

33:59 - DSG vs C9 Lookahead

46:25 - SEN vs FLY Lookahead

56:02 - LYON vs SR Lookahead

1:05:09 - DIG vs TLAW Lookahead

1:12:02 - Thoughts on Week 3/Current Top Teams

1:16:02 - Fan Question!

On today’s episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, we kick things off with fan questions! Diving into intriguing topics like which role feels the most different in pro play, Meteos’ take on a Lissandra jungle angle, how Fearless functions best on stage, and the big question everyone has been thinking: is C9 back?

From there, the crew breaks down Week 1 of the Spring Split, beginning with the Lock-In Finals rematch! Could C9’s win signify the start of their comeback, or was LYON just having an off day? Azael, Kobe, and Meteos share their takes and what it could mean moving forward. After addressing some of the biggest blunders of Week 1 across the region, our hosts wrap things up with their predictions for Week 2 and their hopes for the rest of the split (more post-match Castle interviews, please!)

Got any questions for the show? We’ll be picking more conversation starters to feature in upcoming episodes, so post them in the comments!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:20 - DiamondProx on the Pro Lifestyle

8:03 - Fan Question Segment

34:52 - C9 vs LYON Recap

42:32 - Discussing TLAW

47:24 - Discussing FLY

54:36 - DIG vs SR Recap

1:03:49 - DIG vs LYON Lookahead

1:08:01 - Discussing DSG

1:20:09 - Discussing SEN

It’s no April Fools’ joke, The Dive driven by Kia is back! First, we look back at LYON and G2’s performances at First Stand. Next, Patch 26.7 is here and we’ve got everything you need to know, whether you’re playing on the LCS stage or playing against Scrub Daddy 400 in solo queue (Looking at you, Jojopyun). Farming supports are back. Kobe is no longer banning Graves. Cassiopeia has found her footing, or she would if she had any. We’ve also got updated LCS Power Rankings and a preview of opening weekend, starting with a Finals rematch between C9 and LYON.

LCS Spring Split starts this weekend and tickets are available now! Come see the games live at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles including a pre-game April Fools’ tailgate: https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/

Grab your April Fools merch here: https://merch.riotgames.com/en-us/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro + LYON at First Stand

11:57 - G2’s Finals run at First Stand

17:43 - Jojopyun on solo queue vs VOD review

27:04 - Patch 26.7, April Fools’ merch, Farming support changes

38:37 - Get your tickets for LCS Opening Weekend!

39:26 - LCS Spring Split Power Rankings

59:14 - LYON vs C9

1:01:09 - SEN vs DSG

1:06:37 - TL vs FLY

1:10:14 - DIG vs SR

On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia we’re graced with a special guest; Commissioner MarkZ stopped by to chat about Spring Split details and help our hosts find the silver lining after Americas Cup. While NA teams didn’t have their best showing, there were important learnings and stress tests leading up to First Stand and MSI. There’s always a rebound angle, right?

And speaking of First Stand, the tournament kicks off next week! We’re looking to our leading Lyons to bring us to victory, though there’s definitely some TOUGH competition ahead of us from the other regions (looking at you, GenG!) 

Get ready for 6 straight days of double best-of-5s- more League of Legends than you could even dream of!

Finally, though there will be no new episodes of The Dive until April… you CAN keep up with our hosts as they may or may not taking over the @LCSOfficial socials to bring you content straight from Brazil during First Stand! We’ll see you there.

Timestamps:

0:00 - INTRO & Welcome to Mark!

1:06 - Americas Cup Review

10:01 - Americas Cup Takeaways

19:53 - Spring Split Primer

23:38 - First Stand Preview

25:06 - Lyon vs Loud

35:48 - GenG vs JDG

43:48 - BNK vs BLG

56:44 - G2 vs TSW

1:09:27 - Life Updates!

This week’s episode of The Dive Driven by Kia begins with a lengthy conversation about the play-off finals: Lyon vs Cloud9 Kia. After battling through three separate Bo5s this weekend, Lyon caused quite the upset in our hosts’ week one power rankings. Two teams have punched their tickets to the Americas Cup, while one powerhouse team is headed to First Stand… but it may not be who we originally thought!

Plus, the players will be working with the newest release: Patch 26.5. With plenty of item buffs, Kobe is looking forward to more flexibility in builds for a wide range of characters. There's also midlane nerfs, could it be enough to shake up the pro scene?

Finally, our hosts noted how many amazing fans of The Dive they were able to meet this past weekend! Seeing the energy and support at the live events means the world to both the casters and players. Thanks for coming by!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Cloud9 vs LYON Finals Review

19:07 - Closer Look at LYON Saint

25:06 - Revisiting Power Rankings

28:06 - Americas Cup Lookahead

33:22 - Scrims vs Stage

39:35 - Patch 26.5

This week’s episode of The Dive Driven by Kia kicks off with the latest LCS news: our hosts recapped this past week of swift matches, each winning team dominating and showing the world what NA could be. C9 Zven continues to stack several massive leads- gold leads, that is. Meanwhile, Inspired shared his true thoughts about FlyQuest’s jungler during a post-match interview following the sweep, prompting a reaction tweet from Gryffinn.

To wrap things up, audiences from every platform submitted questions for our first FAN Q+A segment of the year. Thank you to everyone that sent one in!

Don’t forget: new merch is live! Check the link below for the latest wearables and plushes.

LCS returns on Friday, February 27th at 1pm (PT) for Team Liquid Alienware vs LYON live from the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles. Come see the pros play in person, tickets are on sale now!

Get your tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/

Merch: https://merch.riotgames.com/collection/league-s26-kickoff/?utm_source=thedive&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lols26kickoff

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:26 - Inspired via Sheep Esports

9:38 - LYON vs FLY Recap

32:12 - TLAW vs DSG Recap

47:36 - LYON vs TLAW Predictions

51:20 - SEN vs C9 Recap

1:03:07 - New Merch Just Dropped

1:04:00 - Fan Q+A!

On this week’s episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, we’re looking forward to LCS Superweek! Friday (yes, we said Friday), Saturday, and Sunday each feature a best-of-five showdown live from the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles!

Starting by breaking down the jungle-heavy patch, Meteos declares an insta-ban on Graves. Shifting to the standings, power rankings have been shaken. Confidence in TLAW wavers while the performance from DSG exceeds previous expectations. After getting schooled by Cloud9, will FlyQuest bounce back and apply the lessons they learned against LYON?

LCS SUPERWEEK begins FRIDAY, February 20th at 1pm (PT) with the face-off between TEAM LIQUID and DSG. Tickets are on sale now, come see us live! We’ll see you there!

Get your tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

16:49 - Late game: Baron & Elder

20:37 - SUPER WEEK begins THIS FRIDAY!

22:21 - Patch Notes: 26.4

42:22 - Lookahead to SUPER WEEK!

47:59 - SEN vs DSG Recap

01:03:02 - TLAW vs DSG

01:08:42 - FlyQuest vs C9 Recap

01:18:24 - LYON vs FLY

01:25:04 - SUPER WEEK Predictions!

Leave it to Azael, Kobe, and Meteos to break down another packed week of League of Legends news on The Dive Driven by Kia! It seems more and more likely that Deft may make a triumphant return from military service, while Los Ratones’ playoff hopes are officially over in the LEC. The buzz around LCK’s Coach Comms led our hosts to ponder: are players practicing in scrims like they’re playing on stage? Some clearly are… Darkwings and Huhi are showing up for Sentinels and KryRa looks right at home with DSG. With week one of playoffs here, audiences are left with one final question: which team is going to make a full run?
LCS returns on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14th at 1pm PT/4pm ET for SEN vs DSG. We’ll see you there!

Come see the LCS live at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles starting Friday, February 20th for Week 2 of Lock-In Playoffs! Tickets are on sale now! https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

4:44 - International Updates // Deft & Los Ratones

16:09 - SEN vs TLAW Recap

33:04 - Scrims vs Stage

39:31 - LYON vs DSG Recap

51:13 - SR vs DIG Recap

59:25 - LAST CHANCE: TLAW vs DIG Recap

1:10:30 - FLY vs C9 Recap // Bracket Breakdown

1:28:01 - Lock-In Playoffs Lookahead

1:34:53 - “Literal Word Champion”

This episode of The Drive Driven by Kia begins with a check-in pit stop with Europe; where, shockingly, Los Ratones won… again?! Next, Kobe, Azael, and Meteos break down everything you need to know in Patch 26.3: Mel’s rework, Phase Rush buff, adjusted gold collection, and more! Meanwhile, NA pro-play has us asking quite a few questions: Is jungle out of control? Dignitas finally has a full roster, but what does that mean for their performance? And… what is Saint doing? With our final round of the Swiss Bracket and the Last Chance elimination match this weekend, we may get some answers. Oh, and have you heard of Literal “Word” Champion?

LCS returns Saturday, February 7th at 1PM PT/4PM ET for TLAW vs SEN. We’ll see you there!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro, Los Ratones Wins Again?!

8:20 - Patch 26.3, New Changes Galore!

29:18 - LYON vs C9 Recap

40:57 - DIG vs SEN Recap

53:21 - DSG vs FLY Recap

1:04:53 - TLAW vs SR Recap

1:11:53 - Looking Forward: Week 3

1:34:31 - Literal “Word” Champion

LCS Lock-In kicked off with a weekend of incredible matches, and our hosts break it all down game-by-game by dissecting clutch team fights and highlighting key power plays in this week’s episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. FlyQuest proves that they are more than ready to contend, while Inspired continues to produce jungling masterclasses. It’s already shaping up to be a very exciting start to the season… and we’re just getting started! LCS Lock-In returns on January 31st at 1pm for an epic showdown between Cloud9 Kia and LYON. See you then!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:41 - FlyQuest Check-In

00:14:02 - Item-Focused Champions

00:19:56 - Shopify Rebellion Check-In

00:31:27 - TLAW vs C9 Recap

00:50:27 - DSG vs SEN

01:00:20 - LYON vs DIG

01:16:28 - Lookahead & Predictions - Weekend 2

01:31:17 - Revising Power Rankings

The LCS is back – and so is The Dive Driven by Kia for our 10th year! Kobe, Azael and Meteos bond over their shared struggles on the Rift and break down Patch 26.2 (will quests end lane swapping for good?). Looking forward to Week 1 of Lock-In, there are new rosters and power rankings to discuss, from LYON’s Inspired to Shopify Rebellion’s rookie Zinie. The LCS Lock-In kicks off with Cloud9 Kia versus Team Liquid on January 24th at 1pm PT - we’ll see you there!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro, year 10 of The Dive

10:20 - Recent Summoner’s Rift Experiences

21:35 - New Season, New Gameplay

38:38 - Patch 26.2 Notes

49:26 - Power Rankings; Cloud9 Kia vs Team Liquid

1:03:14 - Role/Lane Swapping in 2026

1:11:32 - Shopify Rebellion

1:19:43 - LYON

1:25:22 - Sentinels

1:30:28 - FlyQuest

1:44:55 - Dignitas

1:45:10 - Disguised

It’s the season finale of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael and Meteos discuss LCS format updates for 2026 and reports of Busio joining the LEC. But first, we break down another historic Worlds Finals as T1 Faker wins his third consecutive World Championship, tying him with another legendary mid laner, SKT Faker. Wait, I’m reading that those are the same guy… so that means… Faker has SIX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES?! 

That’s all for Season 9 of The Dive Driven by Kia. Thank you all so much for tuning in and see you in the new year for Season 10!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Recapping the T1 v. KT Series

8:03 - Drafting Late Game in Fearless

25:51 - KT’s Tournament Journey

28:51 - T1’s Tournament Journey

41:56 - LCS - Looking at Next Season

51:27 - Thank you to the Dive Viewers!

FAKER. EIGHT. WORLD. FINALS.

At this point, what more can you even say? The Unkillable Demon King has done it again — carrying T1 back to the Worlds Finals for an unbelievable eighth time. His plays were unreal, his reads were perfect, and his legacy just keeps getting stronger. You can never, ever count Faker out.

Plus… is Quid really joining Team Liquid? The Dive crew reacts to the rumors and what it could mean for the LCS heading into next year.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Team Liquid Roster Rumors

9:12 - Worlds Condensed Format

16:38 - Semifinals: KT vs GEN

40:44 - Semifinals: T1 vs TES

50:06  - Nami’s Usefulness in Pro-Play

55:35 - The Game from T1’s Point of View

1:13:25 - The T1 System

1:17:43 - Predictions for Finals

NA is officially OUT of Worlds — and the Dive crew is here to unpack everything that went down in the last days of Swiss Stage. From the wild drafts to broken champs, Kobe, Azael, and Meteos will be breaking down every major storyline heading into Quarterfinals. Is Neeko actually busted? Can G2 take down TES? Can T1 defend their title? Tune in to find out!

Worlds returns on Tuesday, October 28th and at 12:00am PT (midnight) where HLE takes on Gen.G.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:32 - NA out of Worlds

8:31 - Stakes/expectations/reality at Worlds

16:31 - What are these drafts?

20:20 - Neeko is broken

27:06 - Gen.G vs Worlds

37:02 - Quarterfinal Champion/Gameplay Breakdown

43:07 - Deeper look at KT vs CFO

53:48 - G2 vs TES, an even match?

1:06:38 - AL vs T1, can the underdog win?

1:19:56 - Quarterfinal Predictions!

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! It's Worlds time!

In this episode, Kobe joins the crew from China and we dive right into the wild opening match of Worlds — SKT vs IG, with TheShy putting on a show as always. We’ve also got the matchup everyone’s been waiting for: FLY vs G2, (and Azael’s already calling it). Plus, a preview of the next big matches and some spicy discussion on the meta — from Sion to Rek’Sai and everything in between.

0:00 Intro

3:22 T1 vs IG Series

9:07 Sion is so OP

15:27 Qiyana jungle seems strong

22:16 Meteos’ opinion on Rek’sai & the tank meta

29:23 FlyQuest’s performance and uncertainty

44:20 NA vs EU rivalry

58:15 Mid lane meta

1:02:06 GEN vs TES preview

1:07:58 HLE vs CFO preview

1:15:14 BLG vs VKS preview

1:18:57 MKOI vs TSW preview

1:24:08 100T vs T1 preview

Today we have a packed episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, starting with our 6th Divey Awards! Kobe, Azael and Meteos discuss the ongoing Promotion Tournament and the competitive ruling in the match between Disguised and Estral Esports. We also break down Patch 25.20 and look ahead to Worlds starting next Tuesday with an iconic showdown between reigning world champions T1 and their LPL rivals, Invictus Gaming. Faker, Rookie, TheShy… ever heard of em? But wait, there’s moore. Stick around to the end of the show for an interview with Rob Moore, CEO of the newest team joining the LCS next year: Sentinels. Any SEN City fans in the chat?Put your Worlds Pick’Ems up against other fans of The Dive here: https://lolesports.com/en-US/pickems/113475452383887518/leaderboards/3583099272971478637?id=373339142607088131Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:52 - Pro Most Deserving of an Award Award00:01:28 - Best Champion of the Split Award00:02:43 - Please Don't Leave Us Award00:03:45 - Strongest Laner00:05:16 - Best Game of the Split Award00:06:48 - Best Coach/Player00:08:03 - Best Social Media Presence00:09:56 - The Best Celebration Award00:10:56 - The Atakhan Award00:13:18 - The Chime Minister (Best Bard NA)00:14:30 - The Hardest Carry Award00:15:38 - Tried so hard but in the end it doesn't even matter00:16:34 - Biggest Fumble00:18:07 - I'm Still Scaling Award00:19:18 - Promotion Tournament00:27:03 - Worlds Patch 25.2000:45:09 - Worlds LCK Preview01:09:16 - Worlds LPL Preview01:26:30 - Worlds LEC Preview01:38:57 - Worlds LCP Preview01:50:39 - Back from the break! Interview with Sentinels CEO Rob

In today’s episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, Kobe and Meteos welcome commissioner MarkZ to discuss the return of the LCS in 2026. Read more here: https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/lcs-and-cblol-return

Next, the crew breaks down the LTA Championship this past weekend in Dallas including Vivo Keyd Stars taking down 100 Thieves, FlyQuest claiming the LTA Championship title, and Dhokla’s return to the finals stage. Finally, we look ahead to the start of the Promotion/Relegation tournament this weekend with some familiar names like Tactical, Winsome, V1per, FakeGod, LCS MVP Summit… and even a World Champion (oooh, spooky). Tune in starting this Saturday to see if Disguised can defend their spot or if a new team will join the LCS next year!

Congrats to Kia Player of the Year, FlyQuest's Inspired! In this live episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, he joins Kobe, Meteos, and special guest from the South, Takeshi, to chat about his year and the upcoming Championship weekend.

Today's episode of The Dive Driven by Kia kicks off with the official presentation of the LTA North Kia Rookie of the Year award, followed by the announcement of the Kia All-Pro teams for LTA North Split 3!

After the big reveals, we dive into all things LTA Playoffs. Be sure to tune in this Saturday as FlyQuest takes on Vivo Keyd Stars in the upper bracket, followed by a showdown for the last Worlds spot on Sunday between 100 Thieves and RED Canids Kalunga.

You can still get your tickets to the LTA Championship in Dallas here! https://am.ticketmaster.com/aec/buy?id=MTc5

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Kia Rookie of the Year Announcement

6:15 - ROTY discussion

9:55 - Kia All-Pro 1st Team Reveal

12:20 - Kia All-Pro 2nd Team Reveal

16:42 - Kia All-Pro 3rd Team Reveal

30:40 - 100 Thieves vs paiN Gaming Recap

43:54 - RED Canids Kalunga vs Shopify Rebellion Recap

1:09:23 - 100 Thieves vs RED Canids Kalunga Preview

1:15:50 - FlyQuest vs Vivo Keyd Stars Preview

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! 

First up, Azael, Kobe and Meteos give their thoughts on Bwipo’s comments this past week. Next, we take a look at 100 Thieves’ surprise run to the LTA North Conference Finals, marked by a big comeback split for Dhokla, before ultimately falling to the favorites in FlyQuest. 

We also break down Cloud9’s disappointing end to the year and, of course, their team workout habits. After the break, we dive into Patch 25.18 including nerfs to Kobe’s Volibear and buffs to Sunfire Cape.

Finally, we preview the LTA Playoffs featuring cross-conference showdowns between North and South. Tune in this weekend to find out who will contend for the last spot at the LTA Championship and Worlds! 

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & response to Bwipo’s comments

7:04 - Dhokla’s career comeback

11:09 - 100 Thieves’ last dance and the future of the roster

15:33 - LTA North Conference Finals weekend recap: FLY, 100T, SR, C9

28:20 - The Cloud9 Workout Plan and next steps after a disappointing season

45:15 - Patch 25.18, Volibear nerfs (sorry Kobe), Sunfire buffs

57:09 - LTA Playoffs preview; 100T vs PAIN, FBI vs Titan

1:08:25 - SR vs RED, the closest series to watch, Kaze vs Palafox

1:17:05 - FLY vs VKS; lookahead to rest of LTA Playoffs and Worlds

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Dive Driven by Kia!

The crew kicks off the episode with a discussion on whether scrims remakes should be allowed and their historical impact on international performance. We had some ridiculous matches this past week, including what was nearly the biggest upset in NA history from Disguised. Plus, Inspired's blind pick Tryndamere jungle against Shopify Rebellion. RIP solo queue.

Lastly, the team breaks down the match previews for this weekend - who do you have winning?

Don’t forget! Super Week is back, with matches starting this upcoming Friday, September 5th at 1PM PT/4PM ET. Get your tickets to watch the action live at the Riot Games Arena here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Reminder for Super Week this Friday

2:17 - Should you be able to remake scrims?

24:04 - Team Liquid Spawn BTS Video

35:14 - Cloud9 vs Disguised Recap

51:40 - 100 Thieves vs Team Liquid Recap

1:00:18 - FlyQuest vs Shopify Rebellion Recap

1:13:54 - Cloud9 vs 100 Thieves Preview

1:19:14 - Weekend Matchup Predictions

This week on The Dive Driven by Kia, solo bolos are back with Patch 25.17 and the squad’s raising eyebrows at all the new faces showing up in the jungle like Vayne and Nilah. Which change are you most surprised to see?

We also dive into the challenges facing struggling LTA rosters like Dignitas, Team Liquid and LYON from the perspectives of players and coaches. After the break, we break down 100 Thieves’ shocking upset over LYON and the heated rematch between Disguised and Dignitas.

The LTA returns this Friday at 1PM PT - so don’t forget to mark your calendars and tune in for Cloud9’s elimination match against Disguised. See you then!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & LTA returns this FRIDAY!

1:11 - Team Environment Challenges

26:33 - Patch 25.17: Jungle Vayne and Lane Kayn?

48:11 - T1 Worlds Skins Revealed: Gnar, Vi, Yone, Varus, Pyke, Prestige Sylas

52:41 - 100 Thieves upsets LYON, Dhokla is back

1:07:07 - Disguised takes down Dignitas

1:08:11 - Cloud9 vs Disguised Preview

1:19:03 - 100 Thieves vs Team Liquid Preview

1:34:01 - FlyQuest vs Shopify Rebellion Preview

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Dive Driven by Kia!

We saw some wild matches in the first week of Bo5s from the LTA North, including a crazy upset by Shopify Rebellion. If you missed the series, be sure to check out the VODs! The crew also shares their thoughts on the recent online debate surrounding a challenger player and the discussion behind bought accounts and smurfing. Finally, we preview the upcoming Week 5 Bo5 matchups: Disguised vs Dignitas & LYON vs 100 Thieves.

Oh, and a show of hands - does anyone still remember the number one rule of League?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Race to World First

4:24 - Challenger Smurf Convo

24:50 - Shopify Rebellion’s huge upset over Cloud9

52:03 - FlyQuest sweeps Team Liquid

1:08:59 - Disguised vs Dignitas Preview

1:18:38 - LYON vs 100 Thieves Preview

Hey everyone, and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia!

The crew is fired up to talk about a bunch of exciting changes coming to League. Doom Bots are back! WASD controls are coming soon to PBE! Sheriff Caitlyn and the dev team are on the hunt for smurfs! Boosters, hitchhikers and botted accounts beware. Meteos’s top lane alt account is safe (from the devs, at least).

Next, Kobe and Azael respond to Palafox from the latest PROS episode (https://youtu.be/1MTPIylw-80?feature=shared). We also break down the meta shakeup in Patch 25.16 and dive into all the new jungle additions plus their early day one win rates. Which change are you most excited to try out?

Finally, we preview the LTA North Week 4 matchups: Shopify Rebellion vs. Cloud9 and Team Liquid vs. FlyQuest. If you’re hyped to watch the first set of Bo5s in Split 3, head over to the Riot Games Arena this weekend. Grab your tickets in the link down below!

https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Dev Update

7:13 - Doom Bots Return

8:12 - Smurfing Changes

26:02 - Palafox on PROS

34:21 - Patch 25.16

57:13 - Disguised vs Dignitas 

1:00:56 - Shopify Rebellion vs Cloud9 Preview 

1:20:44 - Team Liquid vs FlyQuest

Welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! This week, Kobe, Azael and Meteos take a trip down memory lane to celebrate Jensen’s legendary career after his recent retirement announcement. We’ll miss you Jensen! Next, the crew give their thoughts on balancing champions across multiple roles. Nautilus jungle, anyone? Finally, we dig into this weekend’s upcoming LTA North matchups.

Tickets are still available for this weekend’s LTA North matches at the Riot Games Arena featuring the last round of Best-of-3s. Next week, we’ll have some banger Best-of-5s between the upper bracket teams. Get your tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Jensen Retirement

12:03 - Game Balance Philosophy

21:29 - 100 Thieves vs Shopify Rebellion Preview

40:52 - Disguised vs Dignitas Preview

51:22 - Team Liquid vs Cloud9 Preview

59:12 - LYON vs FlyQuest Preview

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael and Meteos look ahead to 4 more years of T1 Faker before breaking down 4 opening week sweeps in the LTA North. After the break, we look ahead to this weekend's matchups as chosen by the teams themselves. Finally, Patch 25.15 is live! The crew discusses Braum nerfs, the state of ADC and more.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Faker Re-signs to T1

8:15 - Travis Gafford Steps Away

12:37 - LTA Split 3 Format

17:13 - Team Liquid vs 100 Thieves Review

34:23 - Shopify Rebellion vs Dignitas Review

45:21 - Cloud9 vs Lyon Review

53:51 - FlyQuest vs Disguised Review

1:01:56 - Week 2 Matches Preview

1:11:18 - Patch 25.15

1:19:48 - ADC & Balance Debate 

Welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. Champion designer Riot Yelough joins Kobe and Meteos to give some behind-the-scenes intel on the new ADC champ Yunara. Kobe pitches us on his Yunara build (Hullbreaker, Hexplate, Hurricane) and we go over expectations for Yunara in pro play. Will we see Yunara on the LTA stage this weekend? Plus, we break down Patch 25.14, 100 Thieves’ last dance, LTA North roster changes and power rankings for Split 3.

Finally, make sure to grab tickets for LTA Split 3! Tickets are still available for Opening Week and throughout the entire split, including the LTA Championship in Texas. This Saturday at the Riot Games Arena in LA enjoy a Spirit Blossom themed Opening Day tailgate after the games where you can get a free Spirit Blossom Teemo skin, win prizes, buy some merch (including the exclusive LTA Poro), meet the teams, enjoy free food and more!

Purchase your tickets for LTA’s Split 3 here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth/events/2025-lta-north-split-3-mastercard-opening-week-day-1-150643

And get your tickets to the LTA Championship here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/league-of-legends-tickets/artist/2144001

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction with Yunara’s Designer Riot Yelough

4:54 - Initial Reactions with Yunara’s Launch

13:23 - Yunara’s Itemization

22:57 - Thoughts on Yunara in Pro Play

33:38 - Evolution of Skill Expression

37:57 - Favorite Moments from MSI

41:50 - Fantasy is Back

42:58 - Patch 25.14

55:23 - 100T’s Exit from the LTA

1:04:53 - LTA Roster Changes

1:21:29 - Power Rankings

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. Chronicler joins Azael and Kobe right after the insanity of the MSI Finals! They discuss the future of Fearless within the competitive scene, cover FlyQuest’s intense series against BilliBilli Gaming, and reflect on their experience at MSI. Thank you to the fans who showed up for an epic MSI in Vancouver, and for all the listeners who tuned into these episodes!

With MSI now concluded, get ready as the LTA North returns July 26th with FlyQuest taking on Disguised at 1PM PT/4PM ET, followed by Cloud9 vs Lyon.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro and T1 vs Gen.G Finals Recap 

21:46 Doran was not the problem

27:29 FlyQuest vs BiliBili Gaming

42:52 MSI Memories & Fan Appreciation

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. MSI 2025 is already delivering some exciting games, and the crew is here to break it all down. They take a look at standout moments from every region, including an unforgettable showdown between NA and EU, an impressive showing from the LCP, and absolute bangers featuring LCK and LPL powerhouses. The team also looks ahead to Week 2’s high stakes matchups, spicy storylines, and discusses which teams are heating up and which ones might be in trouble.

Who’s looking the strongest? Who needs to bounce back? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

MSI continues July 7 at 5PM PT/8PM ET. 

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Farewell to Europe

3:23 - Champion Win rates at MSI

9:31 - FlyQuest vs G2 Esports Recap

26:05 - Gen.G vs Anyone’s Legend Recap

30:37 - The Evolution of Champion Strategies

44:00 - Movistar KOI vs CTBC Flying Oyster Recap

46:46 - T1 vs BLG Recap

1:08:59 - CTBC Flying Oyster’s Impressive Showing 

1:17:43 - CTBC Flying Oysters vs Anyone’s Legend Preview

1:29:57 - FlyQuest vs BiliBili Gaming Preview

1:37:42 - Gen.G vs T1 Preview

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! Hot off the intense last day of MSI Play-Ins, Azael, Kobe, & Meteos break down all the action from the first 3 days and share how their MSI experience has been so far. With the Bracket Stage just around the corner, the crew look ahead at the exciting matchups, key players, and storylines to keep an eye on.

The MSI Bracket Stage begins July 1st at 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET as Gen.G takes on G2 Esports.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Initial Play-Ins Thoughts

3:25 - FURIA MSI Performance

8:30 - GAM vs G2

28:10 - BiliBili Gaming Domination

32:06 - Bracket Stage Matchup Previews - G2 vs Gen.G 

37:47 - FlyQuest vs Anyone’s Legend

45:59 - Movistar KOI vs BiliBili Gaming

52:00 - CTBC Flying Oysters vs T1

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, Kobe and Meteos are joined by Emily Rand and Riot Cadmus, Modes Lead, to discuss all the changes coming to ARAM. Then, the crew breaks down Patch 25.13 (the MSI patch) and previews all the teams facing off in Vancouver.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro with Modes Lead Producer Riot Cadmus

2:43 - ARAM Changes

9:26 - ARAM Champion Buffs

13:44 - Brawl, Arena, Swarm, Dominion & Twisted Treeline

19:54 - ARAM All Time Teams

25:10 - Exhaust in ARAM

29:18 - MSI Meta Predictions & Patch 25.13 

42:49 - Movistar KOI’s Rise to 1st Seed  

50:00 - BiliBili Gaming & Anyone's Legend

1:01:49 - Gen. G & T1

1:08:11 - G2 Esports Expectations  

1:09:50 - FURIA & GAM Esports 

1:31:11 - CTBC Flying Oysters

1:18:31 - FlyQuest 

Welcome back to a spicy episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. The crew take on the bet payoffs they made earlier in the season featuring some extremely spicy peppers while recapping the LTA North Split 2 Conference Finals. After some time to cool off, we look ahead to MSI with the teams that have qualified, and talk region competitiveness and roster changes.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro and the Spicy Pepper Bet

5:20 C9 vs FLY Finals Recap

9:29 Zven Post Game Interview

12:35 C9 Nerves

19:24 Game 3

23:04 Region competitiveness

25:07 MSI & Scrims

33:06 Roster Changes: Umti

41:30 Other Roster Changes

47:22 Back from break!

47:25 MSI Attendees

54:33 Outro

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, Azael Kobe & Meteos walk through Patch 25.12 and discuss whether or not the new Rammus changes will turn out OK. Stay tuned through the rest of the episode to hear the crew’s thoughts on Jojopyun winning the LEC, Perkz’s retirement, and of course - Finals weekend matchup previews. Make sure to catch the broadcast this weekend June 14 & 15 to watch the LTA North Conference Split 2 Finals with Shopify Rebellion, Cloud9, & FlyQuest!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Jojo wins LEC 

6:40 - Perkz Retires

14:30 - New Patch 25.12

34:04 - Shopify Rebellion Preview

41:11 - Bvoy Stepping up

51:38 SR vs C9 Preview

1:02:26 Item Builds

1:12:24 SR vs C9 Predictions

1:13:55 Grand Finals Predictions: FLY vs ??

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos brought out the confetti and balloons for the LTA North Split 2 MVP winner and welcome him to chat about the split, reflect on his illustrious career, and preview the upcoming playoffs matches.

There are a still few tickets left for this weekend's upcoming Playoff matches!

Go to https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth/ and join in on the festivities while tickets are still available.

As for the Finals, tickets for the LTA North Split 2 Finals are sold out, but Riot is partnering with Regal Cinemas to bring Finals Watch Parties to select theatres around the country. Attending fans will get free swag and some skin codes! Go to regmovies.com/live-events to book your seats!

Also just announced is that tickets for the Split 3 Finals in Texas will go on sale June 15! Mark your calendars! Check out the full article here (https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/the-lta-championship-heads-to-texas) and hope to see you there~

Welcome to a brand-new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! Today, we have an exciting reveal – Azael, Kobe, and Meteos will announce the Kia All-Pro teams for LTA North Split 2! Plus, we'll dive into the details of Patch 25.11 and explore how the changes might impact pro play. Don't miss our review of the week 1 playoffs matches and a look ahead at the playoffs week 2 matchups.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro & Kia All-Pro 1st Team

2:40 Kia All-Pro 2nd Team

5:18 Kia All-Pro 3rd Team

8:10 Coaching Staff of the Split Award & Roster Changes

22:07 Patch 25.11 Notes

34:47 Playoffs Week 1 Review

1:11:04 100T vs SR Preview

1:20:19 TL vs DIG Preview

This week, we’ve got a packed episode. First up: Uzi has been announced as the next Hall of Legends inductee! It’s stirred up some debate in the community—but not among the squad.

We also dive into our Kia All-Pro picks, with ballots going out this week, and get into predictions for the start of Playoffs this weekend. Who’s got the best shot to go the distance? Could there be a dark horse?

And yes, the bets are back! The crew locks in their playoff predictions, and the losers will be eating hot peppers once it’s all said and done. Don’t miss it!

Tune in next week to see the Kia All-Pro Announcement first, here on The Dive!

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & Uzi Hall of Legends

8:32 Clair Obscur, Andor & Sinners

15:49 Kia All-Pro Top Lane

29:12 Kia All-Pro Mid Lane

38:55 Kia All-Pro Jungle

46:45 Kia All-Pro ADC

54:59 Kia All-Pro Support

1:01:17 Playoffs Bets

1:03:32 FLY vs SR  *Note: Palafox had said he's pretty confident against FLY, not specifically favored.

1:11:33 C9 vs TL

Strap in for a fresh episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos dive headfirst into some wild WASD movement leaks that may be coming to LoL. Then it's on to Patch 25.10 breakdowns, match previews in the last week before LTA Playoffs, and a closer look into Brawl, the new game mode! Special guest AzuBK, the mastermind behind Brawl, joins the show to share insights from behind the scenes.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & WASD potentially coming to League?

28:12 Sheiden interview

41:50 Patch Notes 25.10

50:44 C9 vs FLY Preview

1:08:03 LYON vs DIG Preview

1:16:58 TL vs SR Preview

1:27:48 100T vs DSG Preview

1:36:04 BK joins to discuss Brawl!

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos break down how Season 2 updates are reshaping pro play—from bold new champion picks to evolving jungle strategies and shifting priority around objectives. The crew also recaps last week’s key matchups and dives into Meteos’s unshakable belief in C9.There are still tickets available for Sunday's Spirit Blossom festivities at the Riot Games Arena for LTA! Get your tickets here! https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorthTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:56 Season 2 Pro Play Reactions8:55 FLY vs SR31:52 DSG vs TL48:43 100T vs DIG1:08:50 LYON vs C91:22:56 In Game Quests

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, we cover reports of Yuuji joining Team Liquid, UmTi’s emotional journey, Cloud9’s dominance, and yes—even a bit of beach volleyball.  We also break down upcoming matches and Lyon’s recent struggles. After the break, Riot Phroxzon joins us to discuss the major changes coming in Patch 25.09. Stay tuned! 

Read the full Patch 25.09 notes here: https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/game-updates/patch-25-09-notes/

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & hot topics

13:59 LTA North Review FLY vs SR

33:35 TL vs DSG

45:56 DIG vs 100T

53:21 C9 vs LYON

1:00:37 Community Feedback with Matthew Leung-Harrison

1:14:01 Season 2 Changes - Atakhan

1:27:20 Objective Pacing

1:37:37 Bounties

1:50:02 Soft Inting

Best-of-threes with fearless drafts are finally here! Welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos bring back one of their favorite segments, Honors & Reports, where each member gives one honor and one report to someone—or something—in the league. They’ll also dive into some spicy comments from Inspired and break down the new LTAN format aka Group Phase moving forward. Lastly, they preview the upcoming weekend’s matches. Tune in!

Want to dethrone Meteos as the King of The Dive's Fantasy League? Click here to join! https://ltafantasy.com/leagues/the-dive-league-csza1g5ykn?sid=RVz8ky

Timestamps

0:00 Intro + Azael Honors & Reports6:28 Kobe Honors & Reports10:11 Meteos Honors & Reports21:14 Inspired Interview Comments37:16 Format Recap39:40 100T vs FLY57:53 LYON vs TL1:04:30 C9 vs DSG1:07:13 DIG vs SR

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, the hosts discuss Meteos' lead in fantasy rankings and break down recent patch notes, including champion viability and itemization. They explore team dynamics, the importance of communication, and how small mistakes can have a big impact on game outcomes. Lastly, they preview the upcoming super week and what’s to come!

Join The Dive's Fantasy league and dethrone Meteos! https://ltafantasy.com/leagues/the-dive-league-csza1g5ykn?sid=RVz8ky

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & Fantasy

3:06 FLY 6-man roster updates from Bwipo

21:47 Patch 25.08 notes

39:24 FLY vs 100T review

49:32 TL & LYON review

56:24 SR review

1:08:02 DSG & C9 review

1:13:14 Promotion Relegation & Near Airport

1:18:39 Dignitas review

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, the gang breaks down Week 1 of the LTA North! LYON and FLY end the week undefeated, while TL looks to add a substitute jungler to their roster. FlyQuest is also exploring the option of becoming a six-man squad. Lastly, we look ahead to the upcoming Dive Match of the Week: FLY vs 100T. Don’t miss it!If you haven't joined The Dive's Fantasy league let, what are you waiting for? Click here: https://ltafantasy.com/en/login?redirect=%2Fen%2FloginTimestamps:0:00 Intro and LTA Fantasy updates4:00 Team Liquid 6 man roster & tryouts12:40 Bwipo split 3 sub?17:08 FlyQuest fearless draft28:02 LTAN Week 1 recap - FLY32:43 DSG recap38:07 LYON recap44:48 100T recap48:14 TL recap58:27 C9 recap1:05:57 SR recap1:16:07 DIG recap1:20:37 “THE DIVE MATCHUP OF THE WEEK” - FLY vs 100T

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. In this episode the guys catch up on Azael’s Riot Rumble experience and Kobe’s new ink before diving into the biggest changes in Patch 25.7 — including Naafiri’s rise, Trundle and Yorick buffs, and key item updates. Then it's all about the upcoming LTA North matches with previews for TL vs FLY, SR vs DIG, 100T vs C9, and more. Plus, a quick look at the latest in LTA Fantasy before wrapping it all up.

If you'd like to join The Dive's Fantasy league, click here: https://ltafantasy.com/leagues/the-dive-league-csza1g5ykn?sid=RVz8ky

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LTA Fantasy is live now on LTAfantasy.com! Sign up using your Riot login to compete. We are setting up a dive league, and will have the link to join in the description down below if you want to compete against Azael, Kobe, Meteos & other Dive fans. This Split is an open beta, so let the LTA know your thoughts on it!

Timestamps

0:00 Intro & quick updates

4:55 Azael playing Riot Rumble

9:00 Kobe’s new tattoo

16:14 Patch 25.7 - Naafiri OP

27:22 Trundle buffs

33:45 Yorick changes

37:24 Item changes

44:39 TL vs FLY preview

1:06:10 SR vs DIG preview

1:13:43 100T vs C9 preview

1:21:30 LYON vs DSG preview

1:29:13 LTA Fantasy update

Welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This episode, we’re breaking down all the action from First Stand and more. We kick things off with the latest Fearless Draft changes before celebrating Team Liquid's victory over EU. Then, we dive into Top Esports' shocking struggles, highlight CTBC Flying Oyster’s impressive performance, and discuss HLE’s dominant run through the tournament. Plus, we review Karmine Corp’s journey and break down an intense Finals—don’t miss it! The LTA will return April 5.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:50 Wildturtle retires

7:05 Fearless Draft Changes

16:46 Team Liquid recap (we beat EU!)

33:15 Top Esports worst LPL performance in years

39:55 CTBC Flying Oyster’s great performance

47:24 KC review

56:09 Finals Review

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, we’re diving into the biggest headlines: Faker is never retiring, Patch 25.05 is shaking things up, and First Stand is almost here—so we’re breaking down the teams and what to expect. Buckle up for a packed episode!Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:48 Faker never thinks about retirement9:23 Los Ratones qualify for Tier 218:01 Patch Notes 25.0535:10 Champion changes in relation to lane swaps49:07 First Stand preview - TL vs KC1:03:11 TES vs HLE1:14:27 Flying Oyster

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! In this episode Meteos, Azael, and Kobe break down all the action from the quarterfinals, highlighting the biggest moments, standout performances, and the biggest surprises. Meteos also shares updates on his role as the official coach of Doublelift’s amateur team.  Finally, the crew looks ahead to the semifinals, breaking down the matchups and making their predictions on who will come out on top.  Be sure to tune in Saturday at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET to catch all the action—starting with FLY vs 100T

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro Meteos on coaching Doublelift’s league team

11:45 Azael on Brazil’s fan culture

16:48 Exploring Brazil

19:11 Quarterfinals game review

24:48 TL games / UmTi struggles

36:33 FlyQuest review

40:30 C9 review

46:27 100T review & 100T vs FLY preview

56:31 TL vs C9 preview

The LTA’s very first Americas Stage is here! On this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, the crew talks about rumors surrounding Doublelift’s new amateur team that Meteos himself may or may not be coaching on their quest to qualify for the LTA. They also review Mel’s debut in pro play around the world and in their own solo queue games (Azael is not a fan). Finally, Oddielan from LYON joins the show to give us some insight on the LTA South teams that will face off against the LTA North as the Americas Stage of Split 1 begins this Saturday starting at 11AM PT/2PM ET in São Paulo.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

2:28 Doublelift is starting an LTA team?! Meteos and Sneaky are coaching?!

8:36 LTA North Week 3 recap: Shopify Rebellion, Dignitas, FlyQuest, Team Liquid

36:12 Welcome Oddielan, the LLA GOAT!

39:19 PAIN Gaming vs. 100 Thieves – TitaN, dyNquedo, Quid, Sniper

47:37 Lane swaps and macro gaps between LTA North and South

51:47 Leviatán vs. FlyQuest – Cody, Ceo, Inspired, Bwipo

1:04:38 LOUD vs. Cloud9 – Robo, Route, Thanatos, Blaber

1:13:50 Isurus Estral vs. Team Liquid – Josedeodo, UmTi

1:21:21 Home field advantage for LTA South? More pressure for LTA North?

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, we break down FlyQuest vs. C9’s streamed scrim and what it tells us about the current level of play. Next, we'll discuss Patch 2025.S1.3 and how its changes could shake up the current meta. We also review the latest LTA games, highlighting the best (and worst) moments, before previewing the biggest upcoming matches. Don’t miss out on all the analysis—drop your predictions in the comments and subscribe for more!

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro & FlyQuest vs C9 streamed scrim

16:08 2025.S1.3

34:17 LTA games reviews

52:00 Upcoming match preview

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, the crew shares their thoughts on the first week of Fearless Draft and why Mel is looking downright busted. They break down key matchups, plus a look at Bwipo streaming scrims and what it could mean for the scene. Tune in for all the latest takes and analysis!

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

3:31 Fearless draft week 1 thoughts

12:13 Mel is busted

19:01 Bwipo interview & streaming scrims

38:44 C9 vs FLY match preview

55:09 DIG vs DSG match preview

1:05:52 TL vs 100T match preview

1:14:01 SR vs LYON match preview

Hello, and welcome back to another season of The Dive, driven by Kia! Can you believe we’re already in Season 9? In this episode, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos dive into some exciting news and major changes coming to the LTA. They’ll cover the fresh League season, updates to the LTA, and much more!

0:00 Intro - Los Angeles wildfires

6:49 - New League season - Atakhan, flowers and boot upgrades

29:32 - Tower dives & lane swaps

36:32 - Showmatch experience

42:41 - Big LTA changes, new owners and personalities

50:27 - LTA power rankings & week 1 matchups

55:51 - FLY vs SR

1:02:45 - LYON vs C9

1:12:38 - 100T vs DSG

1:26:24 - TL vs DIG

Welcome to a special episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. Join Azael, Kobe, and Meteos as they break down the thrilling World Finals and discuss T1's legendary legacy. Special guest MarkZ also joins the team to dive into the recent LTA announcement. Thank you all for tuning in this year—it's been an incredible journey, and we can't wait to see you next season!

Timestamps

0:00 Intro, Faker is the GOAT

9:01 BLG vs T1 review

22:51 Knight’s performance

28:50 T1 roster rumors

33:48 Mark joins to discuss the LTA

47:04 LTA representation

54:57 Brand turnover

In this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia Kobe, Azael, and Meteos will discuss T1’s continued dominance and what it means for their Legacy.  They’ll explore key matchups heading into the finals and break down unique picks, like Faker’s Akali! With Worlds Finals shaping up to be one of the best yet, can T1 go back-to-back? Tune in on Saturday, November 2nd, at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM EST to find out! 

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro, T1 Return to finals

7:35 T1’s Legacy and Faker’s impact

19:11 T1 Zeus

31:08 T1 BLG top lane matchup

42:27 T1 vs BLG Predictions

59:05 Offseason roster moves

1:05:52 Jojo departure

1:13:26 Other LCS roster rumors

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, Kobe, Azael, and Meteos are joined by special guest Chronicler to break down the thrilling Gen.G vs FlyQuest match. They’ll also review the other three quarterfinal games and preview the exciting semifinal matchups coming up! Semifinals begins on Saturday October 26th at 5:00 AM PT / 8:00 AM ET where BLG takes on WBG!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:38 - Gen.G vs FlyQuest

00:14:00 - Massu's insane breakout rookie year

00:30:58 - Semifinals: BLG vs WBG

00:46:54 - Semifinals: T1 vs Gen.G

01:00:47 - T1 at Worlds

01:16:07 - Outro

In this episode on the Dive Driven by Kia, the squad reacts to the Swiss Stage results and breaks down the upcoming Quarterfinal matches!  FlyQuest is the West’s last hope! Can they take down the mighty Gen.G? Worlds Quarterfinals begins October 17th at 5AM PT/8AM ET. FlyQuest takes on Gen.G on October 20th. Don’t miss it!

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:24 G2 vs BLG

7:18 Unique picks + TL vs FLY

29:44 HLE vs FlyQuest

38:42 Quarterfinals preview - FLY vs GenG

46:04 Cooking up picks for FlyQuest

51:47 TOP vs T1

1:03:04 HLE vs BLG

1:13:52 LNG vs WBG

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! Grab your pitchfork because The Dive crew is on the hunt for some Yone bans. This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos are joined by Drakos as they review the biggest moments from the first week of the Swiss Stage at Worlds 2024 and preview the upcoming matches in Swiss Stage Week 2! Week 2 of Worlds' Swiss Stage begins on October 10th at 5:00 AM PT/8:00 AM ET as TOP takes on DK. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & NA+EU cope 4:26 MAD vs GAM series review 19:40 TL series review 24:46 North America is worried 37:13 Drakos hates Fnatic 43:30 Yone supremacy 47:12 Swiss W2 draw thoughts 52:50 Upcoming matchups 59:57 Back from the break! 1:11:04 Nocturne Orianna combo unfair 1:17:58 BLG and LNG surprising results

Hello and welcome to the first episode of The Dive Driven by Kia for Worlds 2024! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos break down the biggest headlines from the Play-in stage and give you a sneak peek at what's coming in the Swiss stage. Unfortunately, the LCS has already lost one team at Worlds, but hope remains strong for FlyQuest and Team Liquid Honda.

Worlds continues this Thursday October 3rd at 5:00am PT as BLG takes on MDK.  Be sure to tune in for the LCS teams’ matches starting at approximately 9:00am PT with TL vs LNG & 11:00am PT with FLY taking on GAM.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Worlds Music video, Linkin Park

10:51 - 100T eliminated... Play-In review

24:24 - Play-In surprises & results

30:15 - Meta reads

36:42 - Swiss stage matchups - BLG vs MDK

40:48 - TES vs T146:07 - GenG vs Weibo

57:56 - Fnatic vs DK

1:05:49 - TL vs LNG

1:15:25 - HLE vs PSG

1:22:37 - FLY vs GAM

1:29:35 - G2 vs PNG

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode with THE DIVEYS! (with painted faces from their playoff bet). After dishing out the awards, they recap the LCS Finals. 

WORLDS starts September 25th at 5AM PT/8AM ET in Berlin - be sure to watch! Stay tuned for more episodes during worlds, and thanks for listening! 

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro, congrats to FLY, and The DIVEYS! 

2:20 - Best Game of the Split

7:44 - Which Pro Talked the Best Split? 

13:20 - 1v9 Award

16:39 - Best Play of the Split

18:14 - Most Consistent

19:08 - Best Interview

20:19 - Best Celebration Award

23:46 - Technically Undefeated Award

26:14 - 6th Man Award

26:54 - Player Most Deserving of an Award, Award

28:02 - Biggest Upset 

30:43 - Tried so Hard, but in the End it Didn't Even Matter Award 

32:18 - Best Baron Thief

34:46 - Jhinsanity Award

36:04 - Sorry You Didn’t Get an Award, Award

37:59 - Super sub award

40:09 - One Hit Wonder Award

41:54 - Let’s Get you to Bed, Grandpa

44:15 - Finals recap, congrats FLY!

52:22 - Benefits of playing through lower bracket

55:22 - Opening ceremony recap, shoutout to the fans

1:06:49 - Azael’s Leblanc story

Hello and WELCOME BACK to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! Meteos, Kobe, and Azael break down 100 Thieves vs. Cloud9 playoffs matchup, Noah Lyles being 100 Thieves’ biggest fan, and the Kia MVP of the split. Then the boys do a deep dive on Finals Weekend previewing 100 Thieves vs. FlyQuest, and discuss Team Liquid Honda’s strengths and weaknesses. Be sure to tune in to the LCS Championship this Friday 9/6 and Saturday 9/7 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, 100T vs. C9 recap 20:39 - Noah Lyles shoutout! 25:22 - Patch 14.17 discussion 34:28 - Impact MVP talk plus MVP voting discussion 40:07 - LCS teams going to Worlds 46:23 - 100T vs. DIG, playoffs champion picks 58:59 - Top lane meta discussion, TL vs. FLY recap 1:13:58 - Final playoffs teams discussion + teeing up finals weekend 1:18:50 - FLY vs. 100T matchup preview 1:26:27 - Playoffs teams draft priorities

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode discuss the Worlds Meta and issues with Corki, the revival of NA/EU’s rivalry, and tell crazy stories of the early LCS days. Then they discuss the Kia ROTY winner results, recap week 2 of playoffs, and look ahead to week 3. Who will join TL and FLY at Worlds?! Week 3 of Playoffs of the LCS starts this Saturday Aug 30th at 1PM PT/4PM ET as DIG takes on 100 - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, Dark ages handshakes 1:36 - APA Most Improved Player 3:56 - More meta/kill Corki? 17:12 - Caps interview / EU vs NA rivalry 28:40 - Carzzy interview & past stories of LCS 35:34 - Recap: TL vs 100 45:23 - FLY vs C9 1:01:19 - DIG vs NRG 1:14:43 - Kia Rookie of the Year winner! 1:18:35 - Lookahead: DIG vs 100 1:32:11 - Lookahead: TL vs FLY

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode congratulating TL for winning coaching staff of the split, recap 100’s smackdown against DIG in Round 1, and discuss the downside of lane swaps. They also recap FLY vs NRG, predict TL’s run in the playoffs, look forward to next week’s playoff matchups, and discuss the All-Pro results! Round 2 of Playoffs of the LCS starts this Friday, Aug 23rd at 1PM PT/4PM ET as DIG takes on NRG - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, TL wins Coaching Staff of the Split 8:03 - DIG smacked by 100 18:48 - 100 Round 1 breakdown, forecast against TL 24:35 - Lane swap effects on games, players, and teams 34:14 - 100 vs TL, forecasting TL's run in Playoffs 42:48 - NRG Round 1 recap 55:38 - FLY Round 1 recap, predictions versus C9 1:12:03 - FLY vs C9 picks 1:14:20 - All-Pro Results 1:26:22 - MVP discussion

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode with the Team USA vs Canada match, reveal their playoff picks and bet (loser gets their face painted!), and break down Patch 14.16. They also dive into the Kia Rookie of the Year race, Kia All-Pro, and who the MVP frontrunners are. After a quick break, they look ahead to Playoffs!

Round 1 of Playoffs of the LCS starts this Saturday Aug 17th at 1PM PT/4PM ET as DIG takes on 100 - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening!

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, Team USA vs Team Canada recap 3:05 - Playoffs bet: Face paint! 6:17 - Patch 14.16 breakdown 23:47 - Should lane swaps be gone? 31:01 - Senna changes & Skarner discussion 39:05 - Kia Rookie of the Year race: Massu vs. Sniper vs. Thanatos 52:48 - Kia All-Pro ballots 1:10:21 - Playoffs lookahead, DIG vs 100 1:29:30 - FLY vs NRG

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos kick off the episode with upcoming LCS events, all things TL vs C9, and Faker’s post-match reaction. After a quick break, they talk about Aurora and her win rate/ban rate, weigh in on FlyQuest and Immortals, and what it will take for each team to make the playoffs. Week 7 of the LCS starts this Saturday Aug 10th at 1PM PT/4PM ET as NRG takes on TL - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, LCS USA vs CA showmatch, Azael’s trip from hell 5:09 - Saturday - Summer bash tailgate! 6:32 - Faker’s post game frustration & mental health in Esports 10:57 - TL vs C9, TL undefeated 21:53 - Team drafts 30:20 - Playoffs schedule/matchup lookahead 34:47 - All things VR 38:20 - Milestones of the week 40:30 - Post-commercial break: Aurora chat, win rate & ban rate 50:40 - Last week of LCS, thoughts on FLY 1:05:18 - Playoffs schedule & what it'll take for each team 1:07:41 - IMT 1:15:35 - Different styles of Jungling

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Meteos, and JATT (Azael is out this week) kick off the episode by discussing T1’s skins preview and Skarner updates. They also dive into all news around 100 Thieves: roster changes, Sniper, and overall team play. Later, they break down Patch 14.15 and look ahead to some big match ups, namely C9 vs TL.

Week 6 of the LCS starts this Saturday Aug 3rd at 1PM PT/4PM ET as NRG takes on DIG - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening! 

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos kick off the episode discussing the new Esports Olympics, Swarm, and whether this TL roster is the best team ever. Later, they discuss relative vs absolute skill of Pros in LCS history, recap Week 4, and look ahead to Week 5. Also if anyone knows a good mechanic, hit up Kobe.

Week 5 of the LCS starts this Saturday July 27th at 1PM PT/4PM ET as C9 takes on NRG - be sure to watch! Stay tuned, and thanks for listening!

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, Kobe’s losing sleep over mechanic issues 2:02 - Olympic Esports Games & country team ranks 13:59 - Swarm talk / Swarm tournament?? 19:58 - Why Swarm is great for LoL 25:52 - Is the current TL roster the best ever? Relative vs Absolute strength 40:13 - Week 4 recap - C9 45:22 - TL vs DIG 49:19 - What’s the ideal playoffs schedule? 53:13 - DIG being veterans / is it harder to be a vet or a rookie? 57:59 - Everyone pro gets hate, even Faker 1:01:06 - SR & team changes 1:04:37 - FLY vs IMT 1:06:40 - Is NRG going downhill? 1:08:58 - Team comms for good vs bad teams 1:13:07 - Will SR win a game? Thoughts on 100

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos discuss Patch 14.14 balance changes, poro-sized Phreaks, pet champions, and the LCS returning from the mid-season break. Week 4 of the LCS RETURNS July 20th at 1pm PT/4PM ET with Dignitas taking on Team Liquid - don’t miss it! See you next time, and thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, Shopify Roster Change, Immortals / Inero Discussion 4:48 - Rookies in the LCS and roster / player development 10:12 - Tomio Roster Swap discussion / League impact of team roster swaps 13:13 - Fan question: Team Liquid roster changes + Impact impact 21:58 - Patch discussion 41:45 - Fan question: Overall level of play 49:02 - Fan question: Revive one LCS team? 57:42 - Phreak discussion - Azael vs. Phreak 1:01:02 - Up and coming LCS challenger rookies? Srtty discussion and high expectations 1:03:12 - Things that work in Solo Queue vs. Things that work in Pro play 1:09:47 - Fan question: Character archetype that isn’t in League you’d like to see? 1:16:33 - Upcoming LCS matchups - DIG vs. TL, IMT vs FLY

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos discuss their fourth of July breaks, soft inting, and punishments toxic players should face in League. Then the guys are joined by Sope May, the Product Lead for Swarm and ask him every question about the new game mode!

Week 4 of the LCS will be back on July 20th at 1PM PT/4PM ET where DIG takes on TL, but there will still be episodes of The Dive next week. Thanks for tuning in, and catch you all next week!

0:00 - Intro, July 4th break recap, and Elden Ring 8:03 - Soft inting 13:29 - What is soft inting & League toxicity 24:51 - Red side/blue side advantage/punishments in League  38:45 - Quick break/Intro Sope May, Swarm Product Lead 39:44 - What were the goals with Swarm? 41:43 - Can you play Swarm solo? 43:37 - Was visual clutter a concern? 47:34 - How do you measure success with Swarm? 49:17 - Champ mechanics  50:15 - How long will beating the game take? 51:46 - Any tips or tricks? 54:16 - Champ breakdowns & character builds in Swarm 1:04:44 - What’s next for the Dev Team?

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos give a quick recap of Week 3. Then, Riot Lexical from the Champions Team joins to talk shop about developing, designing, and playing champions.

If you’re looking for a deep dive on Aurora and insights on champion design and development, this episode is for you!The LCS will be back on July 20th but The Dive will have episodes before then. Stay tuned, and thanks for listening!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro, FLY demolishes DIG, DIVE schedule lookahead

5:30 - SR is looking doomed

13:57 - 100 vs TL, Impact MasterClass

21:50 - League of ADCs

28:52 - Quick break, then intro Riot Lexical - Welcome Lexi!

30:01 - What was the main goal with Aurora?

31:20 - What’s working now with Aurora that didn’t in the past?

37:00 - Lexi’s convo with Bwipo about Aurora

38:20 - Do Devs intentionally make champs OP upon release?

43:41 - Designing champs for Pro play vs average play

48:38 - Tips on playing Aurora generally/to get wins

53:13 - How do you decide a champ is going to be AP or AD?

58:28 - Aurora kit personality & who is she?

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos recap Week 2, make their predictions for Week 3, and review Patch 14.13. They also discuss Impact’s recent milestone (most wins in the LCS!), and debate what makes a player the GOAT.

Week 3 of the Summer Split starts THIS THURSDAY at 1PM PT/4PM ET. Azael says DIG vs FLY is the most excited he’s been for a game in a long time - you don’t want to miss it! Thanks for watching!

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Kobe, Azael, and Meteos break down Week 1, debate the causes and effects of burnout and Solo Queue’s effectiveness, and pro player practice regimens. Stay tuned until the end to hear Meteos’s break down of Aurora’s kit reveal!

Week 2 of the Summer Split starts THIS SATURDAY at 1PM PT/4PM ET. Thanks for watching!

LCS Commissioner Mark Zimmerman drops by the Dive to answer community questions and discuss the 2025 changes with Azael, Kobe, and Meteos.

For more information on the 2025 updates, visit: https://lolesports.com/article/lol-esports-building-towards-a-brighter-future/bltc9412d7575d4625d

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & LCS changes 2:59 - Why are these changes happening? 6:02 - Why are these changes happening now? 9:06 - Why is it not a competition for all the slots? 11:54 - Who is leaving the LCS? 13:00 - League composition & tier 2 questions 18:33 - Player Protection 19:13 - Guest spot - what happens if they win big? / questions 22:34 - Franchising, protections, and performance clauses 25:13 - LatAm questions 27:30 - Is the LCS keeping its brand? 30:07 - How much change is too much change? 32:51 - Are we keeping live patch? 33:53 - CBLOL & LLA ecosystem discussion 38:47 - Cross conference plans? 40:12 - How long will next season’s splits be? 43:53 - Fatigue and LCS history 47:20 - Broadcasting updates 50:47 - Regions and conferences: fandom, camaraderie, and obstacles 55:43 - What should fans be excited about?

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive driven by Kia with Azael, Kobe, and Meteos. In this jam-packed episode, the crew will discuss MSI, changes to the league, the new patch and of course, power rankings going into the Summer Split! The LCS Summer split starts June 15th at 1pm PT/4pm ET with Best of Threes. Thanks for listening! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - LCS Summer Changes 9:42 - NACL Summer Changes 17:10 - MSI review of LCS teams 22:00 - Yeon & APA Improvements 25:55 - CBLoL practice approach 31:16 - Faker Hall of Legends 41:15 - Ssumday retirement 43:09 - Zuna passed 44:45 - Patch 14.11 57:04 - Roster changes + Power rankings 59:31 - #1 TL 1:03:49 - #2 C9 1:10:55 - #3 FLY 1:17:34 - #4 DIG 1:27:12 - #5 NRG 1:32:21 - #6 100T 1:37:08 - #7 & #8 SR & IMT

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Kobe, Meteos, and - curveball - Commissioner MarkZ kick off the episode (Azael comes back later). They talk about LPL rumors, LCS rumors, and LCS viewership. Unfortunately, Mark couldn’t speak to certain topics due to his insider knowledge. Then Azael, Kobe, and Meteos talk MSI with regional correspondents Aux, Drakos, and Emily!

We will be recording episodes during MSI on May 5th and May 12th, so stay tuned and thanks for watching!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro, MarkZ subbing in for Azael, fearless draft

06:00 - LCS rumored to go to Bo3

09:17 - LCS viewership & new Mark Z video

15:26 - Episode breakdown, Welcome Aux to The Dive!

18:53 - Thoughts on Keria?

21:44 - T1 - “good deaths” and lane mechanics

26:30 - T1’s drafts

29:33 - Expectations for T1?

31:28 - Thoughts on GenG? Will they be better than T1?

40:19 - How does GenG do with carry tops?

44:35 - Kiin & Lehends - strengths and weaknesses

47:50 - Drakos joins The Dive!

50:44 - Expectations for the LEC? Where’s the LEC stock?

01:01:00 - Yike

01:03:30 - Define success for G2 at MSI

01:06:00 - Fnatic & Trymbi, Jun, and Noah

01:14:59 - Oscarinin

01:16:53 - Define success for Fnatic

01:19:49 - LPL Correspondent Emily

01:29:41 - Creme

01:31:27 - Is TES the ugly duckling of all LPL teams?

01:35:10 - Patch benefits for TES, draft issues, lane swap

01:40:49 - BLG, player breakdowns, and team fighting

01:48:13 - Azir?

01:53:39 - Define success for BLG & TES

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos talk about spicy off season rumors, LEC/LCK Finals, and the new MSI patch. They also answered your community questions from Kobe’s tweet - thank you again for submitting, and keep ’em coming! Be sure to tune into next week’s episode for a special preview of MSI. Thanks for listening! 0:00 - Intro & off season moves 7:11 - C9: Thanatos & Reapered *Thanatos was not confirmed when we recorded this episode! 11:41 - Azael’s thumb injury 14:29 - LCK Finals 25:22 - LEC Finals & lane swaps 37:14 - Community Questions @rzykid - LEC without G2, or LCS without TL? 42:24 - @seanatonin - Positive sentiment for NA vs EU? 45:55 - @BeAFanPodcast - Commemorate APA solo kills? 46:39 - MSI Patch 52:12 - @petersbenton - How will MSI Patch affect NA Midlaners? 1:07:03 - @wangvscruz - Rather see Zven play or broadcast? 1:08:29 - Upcoming schedule for The Dive

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! This episode started off a little sour as Azael, Kobe, and Meteos each eat ate lemons (they all technically lost the bet). They discussed the ongoing VCS investigation, recapped finals, and celebrated the Dive Awards! They had some new awards to dish out this year, and some they didn’t have winners for - namely the “who was the best commissioner” award…

The Dive will be on break long with the LCS but there will be some episodes before MSI - stay tuned for more!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & lemon bet

4:17 - VCS match fixing investigation

11:47 - Impact = GOAT

14:01 - NACL

18:39 - Finals Recap

30:04 - DIVE AWARDS!

31:20 - Glow Up Award

32:57 - Didn’t get what you paid for Award

33:59 - Play of the Split

35:49 - Game of the Split

39:04 - Rookie of the Split

43:44 - Best out of game performance

46:51 - Best trash talker

49:58 - Most underrated player

52:19 - Most overrated player

54:25 - ELO Hell Award

57:28 - Pro most deserving of an award Award

58:31 - Timeless Top lane/Most likely to be playing when they’re 80

1:01:19 - Betrayal of the Split

1:02:32 - Better host than Mark Award

1:03:04 - Commissioner of the Year

1:03:48 - Focus up Award

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos recap the latest rounds of playoffs, Kia Top 6 MVP, player of the series, and make their predictions for finals. They also discuss what it takes to be at the top, the importance of team dynamics, and best/worst Scrim strategies.

Also, Kobe doesn’t know who Lionel Messi is (he knows his name, but wouldn’t recognize his face). Is that crazy? Or is it actually impressive, in this day and age?

Anyways, FINALS are THIS WEEKEND - Cloud9 takes on Team Liquid Honda in the Lower Bracket Finals on Saturday, March 30th at 1:00PM PT/4:00PM ET, and the winner faces FlyQuest on Sunday, March 31st at 1:00PM PT/4:00PM ET. Who will take it all? Who will be going to MSI?

Thanks for watching, and tune in for next week’s episode for the DIVE AWARDS!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro, Riot MMO delay

7:32 - IMT coach gets fired

14:11 - Kia top 6 MVP, last episode of Pros, and teammate relationships

28:47 - TL vs C9: player & team breakdowns, and what it takes to be the best

41:18 - Team dynamics & what it takes to be the best

43:20 - Scrim strategies & how to prep for games

47:15 - FLY vs C9 recap

49:10 - TL vs C9 prediction

54:42 - Events, games, and scheduling for this weekend

58:20 - Who goes to MSI? Hype for FLY has never been higher

1:04:50 - Player of the Series

1:07:16 - Kobe doesn’t know who Messi is…

1:09:18 - Teams aren’t defined by most recent performance

1:10:23 - Upper bracket vs Lower bracket win rates

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos recap round 1 of playoffs, break down Skarner and his updates, discuss their predictions for the upper and lower brackets, and debate who can win the LCS title. And don’t worry, we didn’t forget: Kobe might have to eat a lemon depending on how things shake out. (We hold each other accountable here on The Dive.)

P.S. APA might be the best trash talker in all of sports.

Playoffs continue THIS WEEK as TL takes on 100 in the lower bracket on Friday, March 22nd at 1PM PT / 4PM ET, and C9 battles FLY on Saturday, March 23rd at 1PM PT / 4PM ET. Thanks for watching, and tune in for next week’s episode!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Skarner

8:11 - Playoffs recap

9:44 - C9 vs 100

14:17 - 100 vs NRG

18:35 - Baron steal

20:56 - NRG - disappointing and unfortunate run

26:13 - Contractz baron steal & coach cams

27:38 - Upper Bracket - FLY vs TL, APA’s trashtalk, and Massu’s story

36:20 - Is Yeon is the best player on TL?

37:34 - TL vs DIG

41:10 - Lower Bracket: 100 vs TL

52:41 - Impact is great, but not “the guy”

55:58 - Lower Bracket - more recap & predictions

57:52 - Upper Bracket - more recap & predictions

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos discuss Smolder being a Pentakill machine, who is All Pro and who isn’t, and their playoff predictions. Also, Kobe got stood up this weekend by Meteos - he failed to meet them at the theaters to watch Dune 2. Grab some tequila, because this episode starts off salty.

Playoffs start THIS WEEK - make sure to catch 100 Thieves duke it out with Cloud9 to kick things off on Thursday, March 14th at 1PM PST.

Thanks for watching and tune in for next week's episode!

Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro, time change, Super Week, and Dune 2 review

05:26 - Smolder - Pentakill machine?

17:45 - All pro voting

32:14 - All pro Top Lane

35:16 - All pro Jungle

40:32 - All pro Mid Lane

48:35 - All Pro Bottom Lane & MVP

54:40 - Playoffs lookahead

59:23 - 100 vs C9

1:15:25 - FLY vs TL

1:23:12 - NRG

1:29:02 - DIG

1:32:39 - Outro

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos had a lot to discuss as we come off the break. They cover patch 14.5 updates, discuss which lane is the best, and debate whether support is inflated or not. Also, they discuss last week's games, team standings, and pro performances this past week as playoffs approach. And always, keep submitting questions and hot takes! 

Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for next week’s episode as we kick off playoffs!

Timestamps: 

0:00 - Intro, watching LCS live, and crowd atmosphere

8:47 - Team & Pro performance after the break

12:37 - Tools for practicing, stealing barons, and smite fights

19:43 - Which lane is the best?

28:12 - Is support inflated?

39:52 - Patch 14.5 - Buffs, Nerfs, Win Rates, and too much Volibear talk

59:35 - Item changes

1:00:42 - Standings & week recap 

1:09:15 - Team Liquid

1:17:39 - Should teams be experimenting this close to playoffs?

1:20:18 - Is C9 back?

1:26:47 - NRG (Meteos wouldn’t bet eating a lemon on them)

1:32:08 - FlyQuest & 100T

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Dive! This episode was a little different since we’ve gone a few weeks without games. But don’t fret! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos talk about getting DDossed, fun LCS content, and deep dive into what makes a good coach. They also answer a wide variety of community questions - thanks for submitting, and keep ’em coming!

Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for next week's episode! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, getting DDossed, LCS content 7:40 - GM, Coaches, and team discussion 13:57 - Ex Pros being coaches & what makes a good coach 32:37 - COMMUNITY QUESTIONS 33:01 - Q1 @lofibanshee: Which champ would you bring back? 38:23 - Q2 @lofibanshee: Favorite thing about the new season? 41:07 - Q3 @TheDixieCup: Most important thing for international success? 45:57 - Q4 @smtanon: impacts from the 2 week break? 47:58 - Q5 Chris Tidwell: Roster changes before next split/who picks up Licorice? 49:43 - Q6 Jorge Villatoro: Who will win MVP, rookie of the split, coach of split, comeback player? 53:11 - Q7 Roadroller: fearless draft for Bo2 for the LCS? 55:29 - Q8 Justin Evans: LCS dream team? 2 import limit, peak skill, green card optional 59:28 - HOT TAKES: @MoleculeLoL: LEC clears LCS. 1:01:27 - @KUES_inthe_trap: FLY is most consistent team in league. 1:02:30 - @BillabangTv: Live patch is best decision LCS has made 1:04:40 - @PureRoze: Yeon being antagonistic is good 1:09:18 - @MrMittyman, @JoelGarrison1, @celiaclovergirl: Bo2 or Bo3? 1:11:49 - Q9 @TheHyterion: Thoughts on unconventional supports beginning to shine? 1:13:07 - Q10 @DannyHancuff: What about flash being turned into an item? 1:13:56 - Q11 @turdboy962: Favorite season in LoL history? 1:15:32 - Q12 @johndoe-fr6yy: Can riot bridge the gap between SoloQ and Pro Play?