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

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 Gr...

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 lea...

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,...

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 mor...

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 tourna...

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 r...

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 ma...

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 sho...

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...

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...

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 - T...

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 GOA...

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!...

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:...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 -...

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 Champions...

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...

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!...

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! Roun...

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 Au...

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 star...

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...