Hotline League

00:00:00 Intro 00:12:50 Azael joins HLL! Gives his predictions for Spring Finals 00:20:05 Bluejay calls to talk FlyQuest-- it's time to make a roster move? 00:30:20 Phreak joins his FAVORITE LoL talkshow!  00:34:12 TomSoloMid has lots of thoughts on TSM's problems-- can they get the 2016/17 roster back? Should they? 00:48:35 Dash's daring entrance into HLL! 00:51:49 IMissInfiniteCrisis ponders the possibility of Doublelift going to DIG. 01:05:00 We <3 Alienware! GIVEAWAY!!! 01:10:43 C9 Jack joins HLL! Is he nervous about Finals? 01:12:35 William says C9's success is not just due to talented players, but also good coaching. 01:33:10 Tricia of FlyQuest gets green on HLL! 01:39:59 Insaya, noted FLY fan and critic, rejoins HLL to talk FLY predictions. 01:52:49 Cptn. Flowers comes on HLL (despite ear infection) with the Flowers Special. 01:57:28 Doug thinks TL is losing out with the DL trade. 02:11:45 Nicole joins HLL -- will she reveal her evil plans?? 02:14:10 deXfactor777 says EG is shaping up to be a top team moving forward into future seasons. 02:27:50 Outro

00:00:00 Intro 00:15:07 Pat's Spicy take: EG is officially a better org than TL because EG seems to have turned Bang around when TL couldn't turn Piglet around.  00:33:28 MaximusAries's take: EG can beat C9, if Kumo goes even with with Licorice 00:44:24 ShadowWing's take: DIG's Huni fiasco shows why NA is not evolving as a region. 01:02:49 Alienware - see description for giveaway details! 01:06:53 Cone's take: Unless this C9 team is significantly tested throughout the rest of the playoff series, we are witnessing the most dominant single split in LCS history. 01:16:55 TheElite's question: how do you defend your analysis as not being results-based? 01:35:30 Ahsoka calls back: predicted that EG would be a top 3 team. 01:45:55 bluefrost's take: The criticism of 100T and in particular Papasmithy over playing Ryoma is ultimately really bad for talent development out of NA orgs. 01:56:54 Proteus says GG wins because they get to scout FLY while they lost to EG. 02:06:20 Outro

00:00:00 Intro - TL speculation 00:22:00 How HLL works 00:23:49 GuilliPete's take: Blaber is the clear MVP, which is even more amazing considering the shoes he had to fill. 00:30:57 DalleyMan with Sneaky is easily a top 2 team. 00:41:25 DaniGrim makes the case for Nisqy MVP. 00:52:16 Alllliiieeeennnwwwwaaaarrreee! 00:54:18 PapaSmithy joins HLL!  01:08:32 Wicked's take: TL not making playoffs is not that big of a deal, no changes needed. 01:22:53 Justcallmethekid says ssumday for MVP. 01:29:50 Zen thinks EG is a good candidate for TL/TSM's fallen bandwagoners to latch onto. 01:40:09 HERO 1's take: CLG has to replace everyone except Pobelter 01:48:54 Soul HunTeR's take: TSM has a lot of issues and the league has just started to catch onto it 02:02:24 Outro

00:00:00 Intro - Players Association vote speculation 00:34:30 Kon's take: the players' vote to cancel the LCS season coupled with Riot's ignoring it is a huge deal. More people should be siding with players in this situation. 00:49:26 Bluejay's take: TL is going to make a move in the off season, and it's not a player 01:01:44 Wasted Dolphin thinks EG is gonna win the whole split. 01:12:00 StickmanAlv;'s take: Team Liquid not making playoffs will be better for the LCS long term. 01:20:58 TomShoe isn't sold on TSM, if Broken Blade doesn't get fed, they look lost. 01:29:40 OP_TSM_FAN really enjoyed the online LCS production 01:38:27 Septura's take: Ssumday is actually MVP of the split by a long way, it's not even close. 01:46:07 Outro

00:00:00 Intro - We need a Medic! 00:13:55 rekh predicts if TL (or any non-C9 team) ends up winning the split, it won't be regarded as significant because of the break. 00:24:32 Shawn wonders if Spring split will actually end up not mattering, because of the delays. 00:33:09 GuilliPete wonders if/how online LCS would be so different from the usual broadcast. 00:43:13 Synthetica says: with every major league now disrupted, there should be no asterixis on international performance. 00:56:52 Thank you Alienware <3 01:02:30 Cone's take: TL wont be a significantly better team when LCS returns because the Doublelift saga remains largely unsolved. 01:16:54 Neuro's take: LEC did a much much better job at their inhouses than LCS. 01:31:01 Shiansc worries about the lasting economic impact of current events on sponsorships. 01:44:25 Begforair's take: CLG has needed an edge, and they have it with Pob. Summer split will see CLG grab 3rd seed. 01:52:20 Webstar wants to talk about the state of high-elo solo queue: it's the best it's ever been right now. 02:00:30 Outro

00:00:00 Intro - Kelby May returns as a Doublelift expert. 00:04:15 MarkZ talks about his Morello vs Liandry's video. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elHVyUsDxX0 ) 00:10:40 How does HLL work? Travis tries to explain... 00:12:23 Dr Manhattan calls in to discuss Spring MVP candidates 00:23:09 slappa_dabass wonders if TL's roster will blow up in response to a lackluster season 00:39:57 Alienware, NOT Tidycats, appreciation break 00:43:15 Duke of Thought geeks out on Liandry's vs Morellonomicon numbers with MarkZ 00:58:48 Aisu believes IMT will not only make it to Playoffs, but also Semi Finals 01:13:58 guy calls in to talk Players Association and salary caps. 01:31:15 Poli's take: if DIG can get Closer, they could become top 3, edging out FLY. 01:39:43 Pluck my G-String SAVES HOTLINE LEAGUE with a TSM take: based on their development this split, they will succeed this year-- here's why. 01:49:05 Insaya thinks FLY will still end top 3; the 0-2 week was due to draft issues and Santorin being sick. 02:06:00 Outro

00:00:00 Intro: Hotdiveline? Hotline Dive? Diveline League? Welcome, Azael!  00:22:27 #CatForKobe's take: This week showed Cloud 9 will go undefeated, not nescessarily because they're that great, but because for other teams it just isn't worth preparing for them when they'll likely get outclassed anyway. 00:35:32 eGx's take: TSM is a first round exit, again - and once this season ends, it'll be time to address the problem TSM has had since DL left: Bjergsen is the problem.  00:46:42 Alienware is awesome :3 00:50:11 wildzee's take: Due to the coronavirus, and the lack of practice by LPL and now LCK, International will not matter this year even if they show up, and a western win at MSI or Worlds this year will be on the same level as Fnatic "Worlds" win. 01:00:34 kon's take: After watching this weekend it should be clear to everyone that TL is back again as a favorite to win LCS, & C9's record is vastly overrated right now. 01:20:00 Azael's hot take: Spring Split DOES matter; the idea it doesn't is garbage. 01:28:50 MaximusAries's take: Vulcan is MVP of the Spring Split, and his ability to peel for his team will be valuable in international play. 01:39:29 Cat For Kobe #2 says CLG needs to get blown up! (Not literally.) 01:51:57 Ahsoka's hot take: EG would be a top 3 team if they had Pobelter or Damonte instead of Jiizuke.   01:59:45 silk's take: the only team with good pick/ban so far this season has been C9, and NA coaches/teams should be doing a better job. 02:04:19 Outro

00:00:00 Intro: Crumbz returns to HLL! 00:18:58 Connor calls to predict TL won't make playoffs. 00:29:30 Chaotic903 's take: CLG shouldn't have subbed out Crown for Pobelter, it overall hurts them and the league overall. 00:40:49 Kira says CAT FOR KOBE ...and Alienware break! 00:44:33 Danglee4SkinSki predicts Evil Geniuses will blow up the roster before the summer split. If not by management, then by the players themselves quitting 00:56:46 EeveeFIGHTING says C9 is the best team in the world right now, no one could beat them in a best of 5 at this moment. 01:12:56 Insaya predicts Flyquest will make Spring Split finals, depending on Viper's performance and if the rest of FlyQuest continues to perform at their level. 01:34:15 furbertooo is extremely disappointed that teams are not using their academy teams as subs, after C9 has proven subs can develop talent. 01:45:45 Mrbrooks's idea: If Riot wants to make LCS Academy more interesting they should give watch rewards for watching LCS games with all the extra days of Academy 01:53:28 Outro

00:00:00 Intro: Pr0lly returns to HLL 00:14:50 Travis talks CLG 00:21:23 Jinn says Monday Night League sucks! Friday would be better. 00:37:36 Ghosthan thinks EG is the least coordinated team in the LCS, has some suggestions 00:57:57 rico suave wants to talk about how the LCS has no clear top 2nd or 3rd team, and the region is weak. 01:06:40 MaximusAries 's take: Golden Guardians will make semi finals this split because of Closer's jungling. 01:18:53 Pre Never Stops 's take: How TSM is playing/drafting is a good sign for the future, despite their 0-2 week. 01:29:48 Quoz 's take: NA Orgs don't understand what leadership is! 01:44:58 RagetheMudkip predicts C9 won't win Spring split. 01:55:55 MarkZ and Travis make a bet :) 01:59:39 Dbrown15 asks: Is Nisqy the most replaceable player in C9? 02:09:29 Outro

00:00:00 Intro 00:11:42 D0P3ST's take: TL will come back by the end of the split, and the early struggles are actually good for growth. 00:26:40 NotThisTime's take: Even once Broxah arrives, TL won't be able to contest 1st place this split. 00:38:45 Spicy quote: Steve on C9's strong start  00:40:15 Alienware! Giveaway details~ 00:42:50 kon wants to talk with Steve about the owners' input on the playoff structure changes/double-elimination. 01:01:12 cheesepeople's take: DIG is the most likely team to have the next major fan base, over 100T and FlyQuest. 01:19:36 FULLMETAL337 thinks 100T has the second best chance to win spring split after C9. 01:33:16 caseyclarke wants to talk TL's training mentality and whether they are less prepared for LCS than other teams. 01:39:41 Dylan thinks teams like CLG and GGs are exactly what NA has been missing, and will elevate NA as a region. 01:46:15 Outro

00:00:00 Intro - the Commish addresses streaming during Academy/LCS 00:14:28 Darwking suggests with the introduction of Monday Night League, that Super Weeks make a comeback.  00:27:12 Sheap thinks CLG is a dying org, chalked up to poor roster moves over the last few seasons. 00:39:28 Boshjanski notes that TSM has shown huge improvements from week 1 to 2. 00:46:30 Alienware break! New Alienware Arcade @ LCS 00:50:00 Praedor thinks C9, DIG and FLY's success is not because they're good, but because LCS is weak. 00:56:00 Guy says co-streaming is great! 01:10:02 Maki inquires about the state of the Team Pass for LCS? 01:16:47 TomShoe's take this week: Now that Zven is having a career split on C9, can we say TSM is the problem? 01:28:23 TubbieKustard asks Commish: will there ever be salary caps, Rookie contracts, Veteran minimums, trade deadlines, etc. 01:38:20 ModestChandelure says numbers (team budgets, player salaries, etc.) should be made public. 01:48:43 Brakthir wonders what Greeley's thoughts are on the idea of Spring Split being useless. 02:02:00 Steve of TL gives an update on visa situation.  02:04:12 Outro

00:00:00 Intro  00:10:12 TomShoe thinks the Academy Rush format is ok... but could definitely use improvements.  00:25:24 TheOGCush feels like Senna has been overprioritized and underwhelming in NA this week. 00:34:12 Cheesecake GG is convinced that FlyQuest and DIG will fight for third 00:49:10 we love alienware 00:50:08 volume didn't think the 61-minute TSM/IMT game was THAT awful 00:58:02 kon calls to discuss viewership, demographics, advertising (... Bud Light) 01:08:59 Watkins thinks that DIG Academy (imports/ex-pros) is good for the NA talent pool. 01:18:28 Jade calls to talk about FlyQuest's "go green" branding campaign (but also C9 to win summer) 01:31:11 (...just trust me) 01:35:25 Ezmac calls to talk about the draft and first games of 100T 01:44:00 Ovilee hops in! And Nicole LaPointe Jameson, CEO of EG... 01:45:27 ... right as Sheap calls to discuss EG's unsteady branding/public image.  01:56:45 Outro

00:00:00 Intro 00:07:42 ElSuperPerson's hot take: TSM's new roster is gonna flop 00:19:45 Paddy thinks DIG finishes 10th in Spring for sure, and TL will win Summer (also Spring if not for visa issues) 00:36:25 StickmanAlv predicts FlyQuest will be the 10th spot in Spring 00:45:50 A L I E N W A R E 00:50:50 ((technical difficulties)) 00:55:15 Greg Kim, LCS Director at EG, joins HLL 00:59:55 GDNerd is disappointed with LCS promotional/hype content. 01:19:20 ParadoxTheOnly says CLG will be a top 3 team and a challenger for the LCS title in Spring. 01:30:22 IIQuantumRanger 100T should be considered the favorite for 3rd in LCS 01:45:15 tannkkkk EG takes 3rd in summer to make Worlds 01:56:45 Kelby infiltrates HLL to interrogate Greg about EG: what's missing? 02:10:40 Outro

00:00:00 Intro: Mark's bedsheets, Raz's return to NA, Hotline Lore/The new cinematic 00:28:44 Rico Suave thinks LCS Academy teams should have a limit on veteran AND import players per team. 00:45:43 VentusOfficial believes EG has the best branding in LCS..... ever?! 01:06:14 Alienware break 01:09:00 Fomentum is confident in TSM Dardoch and TL Broxah. 01:23:15 Pippiopi wants to discuss Riot's decision to remove the Championship Point system in LCS 2020. 01:43:35 sweetgums says the LCS could benefit from a point-based system similar to Formula1, where LCS and Academy are rewarded points based on wins to incentivize investing in Academy talent. 01:52:00 Outro

00:00:00 Intro  00:13:40 GraysView predicts LCS will be the usual 2-team race, this year between C9 and TL  00:26:15 Dr. Manhattan returns to speculate that NA has enough talent to add more teams to the LCS  00:34:00 icydecay calls in to speculate on what Riot can do to increase LCS viewership  00:46:50 Alienware! Yay!  00:51:38 !Danx0r wants voice comms in solo queue and more local LAN tournaments  01:04:25 Grandmaster Magi has little hope left for a good Fantasy LCS product.  01:17:35 Austin is super jaded about LCS. Will it ever change??  01:29:00 blate45 thinks the rumored change to a 3-day/week broadcasting schedule will be beneficial for viewers and the LCS overall... Travis pops OFF  01:51:05 Outro / Gaffies are coming soon!