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

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...

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, Invi...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 Reb...

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 T...

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...

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, Ko...

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. Tic...

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...

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’ las...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 Peppe...

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 &am...

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.tix...

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...

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...

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 b...

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 Ri...

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.le...