Summoning Insight

We discuss results of League of Legends Worlds, what's next for G2, Dplus, and Team Liquid, ongoing issues with the Swiss format, the lack of NA vs EU matchups at this year's Worlds, predictions for the Worlds Quarterfinals, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for supporting today's episode! This episode was sponsored by MeUndies. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://www.me...

We discuss every team in the League of Legends World Championship, reactions to the video released with Spawn and CoreJJ, potential winners for this year's Dade Award, Yone's place in the Worlds meta, the G2 vs T1 matchup, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for powering today's episode! Manscaped skincare products are designed for your most delicate parts! Grab 20% OFF + Free Shipping with code L...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the League of Legends World Championship, potential candidates for this year's Dade Award, 100 Thieves bombing out of Worlds Play-Ins, Riot's new global power rankings, the opening matchups at the Worlds Swiss Stage, updates from TSM, Zaboutine's hot take on 100 Thieves, the 2024 Worlds anthem: "Heavy is the Crown" by Linkin Park, and more! Thank you to our sponsors...

We are joined by Aux, Dagda, Nyamaera, and Cubby to preview League of Legends Worlds 2024! Topics include the statuses of all 4 major regions, favorites and dark horse picks, and which players and champions will thrive in this Worlds meta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

We discuss Rekkles being named T1's Worlds sub, the release of Deadlock and the slow death of the MOBA genre, the lack of LPL representation in the Worlds talent announcement, new information on Jojopyun's exit from Cloud9, why NRG made the correct move in leaving the LCS, the LNG and Scout drama coming into Worlds, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for powering today's episode! Manscaped skinca...

Reactions to our recent Zeka hype video, lies that Redditors continue to tell about us, the LCK and LCS Finals, T1 failing to reach the Finals, Peanut stepping up, the League of Legends patch going into the final matches, the overall viewership of global leagues, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

We discuss backlash from T1 and Faker fans, Cloud9's options following their disappointing 2024 run, Chovy's current era, the LEC Season Finals roadshow, Fnatic and G2's chances at Worlds, analysis of the LPL Regional Finals, and more! Thank you to the sponsors for today's episode! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/lfn TODAY to get 15% off your Raycon order, plus free shipping! Thank you to INTOTHEA...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss LEC, LCS, LCK, and LPL playoff updates, Riot Games backpedaling on their 2025 update promises, why Adam caused BDS to miss out on Worlds, the underrated Knight vs Chovy rivalry, problems at Cloud9, the lackluster in-person experience at League of Legends events, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss playoffs in the LCS, LEC, and LPL, Riot discovering that Twitch subs exist, Chovy winning LCK MVP, what the lack of roadshows combined with VALORANT's schedule says about Riot's priorities, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss new esport team emotes in the League of Legends shop, Faker's surprising choice on T1 socials, KT defeating Gen. G, upcoming LPL and LEC matches, Team Liquid's dominance in LCS, the struggles of 100 Thieves, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for supporting today's episode! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the T1 vs Gen. G match, the infamous Faker video, how the new patch will affect LCK Playoffs and Worlds, Riot Games and their history of favoring Arcane over esports narratives, Cloud9 vs Team Liquid, previews for LPL Playoffs and LEC Season Finals, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss Naz Aletaha stepping down as the Global Head of LoL Esports, the business practices and failures of Riot Games in esports, the disastrous LEC Summer Playoffs, the state of top lane globally, updates on Cloud9 in the LCS, results from LCK and LPL, and more! Thank you to our sponsors for this episode! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starte...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the new Olympic Esports Games, KC's recent success, the baffling priority on Renekton, previews and predictions for the LEC Playoffs, the latest drama featuring Caedrel, KC fans, and Faker, T1 losing multiple matches, the latest from the LCS and LPL, and more! Thanks to this episode's sponsors! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pac...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss Riot Games subtweeting at us with more misleading information from Chris Greeley's account, IWDominate's treatment by Riot, Viper's strong recent performances, the LPL and LEC Playoffs, rumors of Rogue being bought out by Team Falcons, VALORANT and VCT's impact on LoL esports scheduling, and more. Get 50% off FACTOR meals at https://www.factormeals.com/lfn50 with cod...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the Esports World Cup (EWC), why Riot Games lied when they said they weren't involved in the EWC, why there may never be another event called "MSI" in future years, lane swaps in the current League of Legends professional meta, T1 and their performance at the EWC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss why Riot Games and other game developers ought to be the target of fan frustrations over the Esports World Cup, T1's upset loss to KT, silly Twitter drama involving Dom and Jankos, the longest ever series winning streak in pro LoL esports history, why League of Legends may already be in a death spiral, the banger upcoming LPL matches, and more! Learn more about your...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss this Gen. G's lineup potential to be the greatest of all time, Chovy's significant role in his team's success, Twitter drama surrounding talent announcements for the Esports World Cup, results from LCS, LEC, and LPL, the fantastic content being made this split for LCS, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the Esports World Cup (EWC) talent tease, Dash turning down invitations to attend EWC, reactions to the LCS Finals taking place at the YouTube Theater, Cloud9's first week of play, LCK week 1, a lack of hype surrounding LEC, praise for the LPL format, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the announcement by Riot Games regarding the potential merger between LCS, CBLOL, and LLA, a brand new annual international LoL esports event, reactions from Brazilian fans, Team Liquid's ownership's response to criticism of joining the Esports World Cup, the Esports Awards partnering with Saudi Arabia, analysis of LEC and LPL, and more! Learn more about your ad choi...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss controversy around Faker's Ahri skin for the Hall of Legends, changes coming to the LCS, Fearless Draft in the NACL and LPL, roster moves at Dignitas and Shopify Rebellion, how the Esports World Cup has affected pro teams' marketing exercises during LGBT+ Pride Month, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast,...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss MSI 2024, Gen. G and their potential to Golden Road this year, Faker and T1 defeating G2 despite looking shaky, the future of League of Legends, Chovy's status as a bonjwa, Jensen being benched b FlyQuest, Esports World Cup and Riot Games shenanigans, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss MSI 2024, Team Liquid vs Fnatic, the rivalry between NA and EU, Noah's lackluster performance, BLG vs T1, Caps potentially being one of the best mid-laners at MSI, the hype matchup of BLG and GenG + knight vs Chovy, Riot Games's subpar star-building strategy, LS's take on bracket resets, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices H...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss MSI 2024, FlyQuest's shocking early exit, leaks for a Faker Ahri skin to go with his induction into the "Hall of Legends," Fnatic, G2, and Team Liquid's chances of winning a match against an LPL or LCK squad, the reveal of "Club Support Program" teams for the Saudi-backed Esports World Cup, a common flaw in LEC broadcast talent, and more. Learn more about your ad cho...

MonteCristo and Thorin are joined by YamatoCannon, Damonte, Memento, and RandomMinionCaster to preview MSI 2024, discuss the goals of FlyQuest at this event, ponder the role that lane swaps will have, roast Doublelift, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the League of Legends regional finals in LCK vs LEC and LCS, more Doublelift drama, why the current broadcast meta may be changing, the economics of professional esports, the Chovy bonjwa debate, the upcoming MSI event, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...