Tactical Crouch - A Competitive Overwatch Podcast

Is trolling the only problem Lifeweaver brings? Was Twisted Minds a standout and does Joe still hate the Gladiators? Yiska and Volamel discuss the potential of Hero 37, who surprised and flunked the second half of the Pro-Am, and whether or not Overwatch needs referees. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:33 - Lifeweaver revealed. Petal Platform a competitive rule nightmare? 00:26:04 - Talking other abi...

Can Toronto become a top contender? Could Twisted Minds make it out … or make it deep?! Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League Pro-Am commentators and experts Cameron "Door" Fralick and Christian "Heurix" Thomasser to "dissect" the Overwatch League 2023 Pro-Am. 00:00:00 - Introduction and a bit of reflection on the first weekend 00:13:56 - Trick Room opens u...

Can Saints make a run? Are Gladiators DOOMED? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch Contenders commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to break down the Overwatch League 2023 Pro-Am. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:03 - Chinese expert chimes in on this year's Spark. APAC looking up? 00:11:38 - New York Excelsior announces roster 00:22:44 - The Prophet of Profit: a Dynasty reborn...

What was "the story" with MER1T? And can Mayhem make a run?? How did the 2023 offseason "really" go? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Florida Mayhem's General Manager Albert "yeHHH" Yeh. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:05 - Scrim leaks, good for content? Scrimbux devaluation! 00:11:55 - Reliving this past offseason: delays and drama 00:22:22 - Building the 2023 Florida Mayhem: Mer1t acquisition 00:30...

Who is Seoul's 6th man? Did Carpe pass the torch to Mn3? What was the offseason REALLY like for Infernal? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Seoul Infernal General Manager Roston "Roston" Yoo to tackle the 2023 Overwatch League roster. 00:00:00 - Introduction & reflection on Roston's recent TwitLonger 00:07:46 - First feelings on the Infernal roster reveal 00:10:51 - Reinforce & Roston Twitte...

Yiska and Volamel both agree that the Los Angeles Gladiators have made "some" upgrades, but where does that put them in comparison to North America? Does the Toronto Defiant media tour along with their staff expansion have us excited? 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:51 - Kai to Glads, does this make them a top 5 roster? 00:27:32 - Sparkr flies with the Spitfire 00:34:22 - Infernal news imminent, wha...

What does the scouter say about San Francisco's power level? Are Houston even in the conversation for top five? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League commentator Jennifer "LemonKiwi" Pichette to discuss the recent roster moves and dive into the ethics of the Pro-Am. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:39 - Viol2t taking his talents to Texas 00:26:30 - Junbin rides the O2 to SF pipeline 00:43:...

How did Sugarfree land in Vancouver? What was the selection process was like heading into the 2023 Overwatch League season? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Vancouver Titans' Head Coach Valentin "Ascoft" Wulfman to discuss the formation of the team, the goals for 2023 and more!

We have details for the 2023 Overwatch League … and they include Overwatch Contenders!? Also, are the Los Angeles titles bound with Yaki on board? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Kevin "AVRL" Walker to unpack the information, argue some better solutions, and cast our votes on the WAY too early MVP nomination.   00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:04 - Brief anime update/One Punch Man collab predict...

Yiska and Volamel sit down to discuss the lack of a high-quality rookie class in Season 6, concerns about the World Cup format, competitive changes, as well as the possibility of Shanghai running it back with Fleta. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:30 - We are off the Molly 00:19:47 - Has the value of rookies peaked? 00:43:04 - World Cup hub launched, in game challenges 00:55:54 - Concerns on competi...

Are the Toronto Defiant FINALLY on the competitive table with their roster announcement? Where could World Cup be improved for the future? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch League commentator Harry "LEGDAY" Pollitt to parse through the recent roster moves and the future of Overwatch 2. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:20 - Tornado hits Toronto 00:16:42 - Why Reiner defied the Defiant 00:25:14...

Is the Overwatch League being sued? Are the Los Angeles Gladiators a top 5 team this year? Yiska and Volamel are here to discuss Jacob Wolf's report, the future of the broadcast and unpacking some of the big roster moves that happened this week. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:29 - Majority of teams organize collective bargaining action against Activision 00:39:33 - Comparing OW2 to the competition...

COULD Hangzhou Spark take it all? Is the battle for Seoul heating up? And can Dallas defend? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch Contenders North America commentator Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to discuss the return of a legendary coach, a possible Chinese superteam, and if Boston are in the title race. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:08 - RUI to Spark. Title contender? 00:26:42 - Speaking of title co...

Is Europe's biggest export DPS players or are supports still on the menu? Are Ex Oblivione ready to be shipped to Overwatch League wholesale? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Vicki "Gottmoxi" Johnson and Cameron "Door" Fralick to shine a light on the upcoming names rising from the European region. 00:00:00 - Introduction & chatting on the EU disadvantage 00:08:55 - EU owned by XO. Are there OWL...

Lord Bet Alert! Lord Bet Alert! Is Volamel rightful high on the Vancouver Titans? Are the Boston Uprising in top five talks? With the free agency window open, Yiska and Volamel tackle some of the biggest roster moves of the offseason and where the 2023 Overwatch League season could face some positive shakeups. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:37 - Re-stocking the Shock and Dallas rethinking their str...

Who is the best and brightest from NA to join the league? Is there a super team to sign? And what happened to Odyssey? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Overwatch Contenders North America commentators Christian "Heurix" Thomasser and Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to tackle NA's graduating rookie class. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:57 - World Cup returns, building a US dream team. GiG as a center piece? 00:15...

Is there a new DPS prospect emerging out of China? Is Lige still Overwatch League-ready? And can HLXC upset the world at the Pacific Showdown? With Yiska away, Volamel is joined by Overwatch Contenders China commentators Jeff "Bullskunk" Fendley and Phill "BiggHungryPhill" Moxley to discuss the next generation of Chinese Overwatch talent.

Are the shoes HeeSang has to fill simply too large? Can we safely judge anyone from T1? Yiska and Volamel are joined Paul "Paulsible" Morrison and Hamzah "lafon" Mostafa to tackle Overwatch Contenders: Korea and the strength of it's graduating class ahead of the Pacific Showdown. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:39 - O2 Blast a T2 dynasty? 00:10:36 - Looking at other KR contender teams 00:15:13 - How...

Is Joe off the goop with his take on the Atlanta Reign? Where in the world does Profit go this year now that he's a free agent? And is Ramattra OVERLOADED or are we overreacting? Yiska and Volamel tackle the free agency window moving once again alongside the most recent Overwatch League news. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:13 - FA delay and impact on the players 00:22:09 - Yiska answers rapid fire...

Net Ease broke up with Blizzard and now we're all crying in the club, but what does it mean for Overwatch League? Are the Seoul Dynasty going budget this year? And are our hopes for the Toronto Defiant at an all-time high? Yiska and Volamel dive into the mud this week to break down all the news. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:48 - China OnlyWatch. NetEase issue & impact on OWL free agency 00:36...

What's the deal with the Dallas Fuel? Are the Shanghai Dragons aiming for a familiar tank? And what's going on with the New York Excelsior? Yiska and Volamel tackle the tip of the Overwatch League off-season iceberg. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:45 - Big picture on the offseason. Are the Fuel's actions a wider concern? 00:16:13 - OWL Contracts 101 00:30:54 - League reveals Roster Construction Rul...

Is Proper the Faker of Overwatch? How did the Dallas Fuel make such a historic run possible? And in what universe did anyone, outside of one man, expect that Hangzhou Spark to finish 4th!? Yiska and Volamel are joined by North American caster Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to tackle the 2022 Overwatch League playoffs and grand finals and begin to disseminate the 2023 offseason. 00:00:00 - Introduction and hi...

Has Spark anything to give? Is Dallas running away with a title? Yiska and Volamel are joined by North American caster Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to argue the rankings of all the 2022 Overwatch League playoff teams. 00:00:00 - Introduction. Some fun talk about Mickie Mouse factors 00:11:54 - Playoff meta juice 00:29:29 - Teams that may defy the meta 00:30:59 - Overview of our playoff power ranking proces...

Should playoffs be on such an impactful patch? Does synergy even exist? And is WASHINGTON JUSTICE DOING IT AGAIN!? Yiska and Volamel are joined by Paris Eternal coach James "Faustus" Frye to mull over the 2022 playoffs as well as view the future of the Eternal in 2023. 00:00:00 - Introduction with special guest 00:02:37 - Highlighting one of the Eternal's gems coming out of this season 00:08:14 -...

With Volamel on vacation, head coach of the Vancouver Titans Dpei joined the crew to give his insights on the award season as the guys reveal their picks. What's so good about Proper? Which candidates should also be considered? What makes a good coach in Overwatch? 00:00:00 - Going right into MVP talk 00:14:23 - Introduction 00:16:00 - Our award ballots 00:21:44 - Digging deeper on Proper as RoTY...