The Dropshot

Tanner and I go through the usual slate of patches, changes, and news before diving into a lengthy conversation on the shocking development of there being no Call of Duty title being released in 2023. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:07:36 - Announcements 00:18:05 - Playlist updates 00:21:42 - CDL skins live 00:25:49 - Ranked play live 00:30:22 - Vanguard patch notes 00:34:05 - Warzone patch...

Tanner and I talk our first impressions of the new season in Warzone; neutral observations we've made, changes we dislike, and those we enjoy. Let us know your thoughts! 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:11:17 - Announcements 00:19:42 - The neutral 00:44:30 - The bad 01:13:43 - The good 01:39:39 - Closing thoughts 01:45:16 - Plugs, reminders, & outro The podcast is streamed live on our website...

Tanner and I dissect the patch notes we got for Warzone Season 2 in minute detail. We cover everything we didn't already cover last episode, talk what's good and what isn't, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro & announcements 00:17:50 - Warzone season 2 patch notes 01:34:39 - Closing thoughts 01:38:12 - Plugs, reminders, & outro The podcast is streamed live on our website (https://www.thedropshot.com/live)...

Tanner and I change things up for this special edition Saturday episode in which we dissect a call between content creators and various developers for Call of Duty. They discussed a TON of info - both why things in the past have happened and what we can expect for the future - as well as give a mea culpa. 00:00:00 - Intro & announcements 00:18:07 - Changes coming to Warzone 01:01:24 - The call wit...

In this episode, Tanner and I get active discussing all of the details of Season 2 for Warzone and Vanguard - including the first ever instance of AI in Warzone. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:05:05 - Announcements 00:21:30 - Playlist updates 00:25:26 - Vanguard patch notes 00:46:31 - Hidden patch notes 00:56:35 - Season 2 details 02:08:03 - Call of Duty on Nintendo/Playstation 02:11:49 - P...

In light of a slow week, Tanner and I take this Saturday to catch up on some Q&A. 00:00:00 - Intro & announcements 00:08:55 - Famous So Cal restaurants 00:28:31 - Best POI in Caldera 00:31:55 - Worst childhood 00:43:18 - Deep fried food 00:45:55 - Vanguard/Cold War 00:47:51 - Hypothetical perfect MW2019 00:57:53 - Family advice 01:01:31 - Satisfying Warzone kills 01:10:25 - Ideal video game 01:17:...

Shockingly, Activision decided to completely revert the loadout change that came with Caldera, and Tanner and I go deep into how this will impact every single match of Warzone. We also talk Ground War in Vanguard, a Call of Duty movie with The Rock, and much more. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:06:19 - Announcements 00:25:26 - Playlist updates 00:30:05 - Vanguard patch notes 00:34:58 - Warz...

Against all odds, Tanner and I have made it through another arduous year of podcasting. In this marathon episode, we go over 7 big changes to the show, and the community, that you guys can expect to see over the course of the next year. We've labelled these "special announcements" in the timestamps so as to avoid spoilers; these are ordered from least to most exciting. Thank you all for the suppor...

In a surprisingly juicy news week, Tanner and I dive into the talk of the week regarding all things Call of Duty. We talk Activision dev unions, CDL super-spreader events, and much more - including the confirmation of Warzone 2 coming in (early, probably) 2023. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:05:28 - Announcements 00:15:40 - Playlist updates 00:16:20 - Warzone patch notes 00:21:50 - Vangaurd...

Tanner and I are joined by 6 very special guests - some returning faces as well as some new ones - for another fire Warzone roundtable. We talk the new map (including what's better; Verdansk or Caldera?), the loadout change, tips for new players, and much more. 00:00:00 - Intro & announcements 00:03:52 - Meet the guests 00:12:52 - Why is Caldera K/D higher than lifetime? 00:21:08 - Iron trials 00:...

In this landmark episode, Tanner and I cover some of the most exciting news revolving around the franchise that we've gotten in a very long time: Microsoft, the tech giant, buying Activision Blizzard. We also, of course, talk about the Call of Duty news and patches of the week. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:08:11 - Announcements 00:24:46 - Playlist updates 00:26:25 - Vanguard/Warzone patch...

Tanner and I discuss the first ever mid season update for Vangaurd and Caldera. We talk pros and cons of the update relating to both Vanguard multiplayer as well as Warzone. 00:00:00 - Intro & announcements 00:12:41 - Vanguard mid season 1 update first impressions 00:51:50 - Warzone - neutral impressions 01:07:21 - Warzone - bad impressions 01:11:25 - Warzone - good impressions 01:39:46 - Overall/...

After weeks of drought, Tanner is back to help bring to you an exceptional episode in which we cover the massive changes brought about in Vanguard's first mid-season update. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:07:14 - Announcements 00:25:07 - Playlist updates 00:30:56 - The new Welgun SMG 00:34:29 - Double barrel shotgun nerf 00:36:40 - Vanguard mid season patch notes 00:53:11 - Warzone mid seas...

Amidst Tanner's sick leave, I take over the program and do something a little different: answer LIVE questions related to Call of Duty from chat. I had a lot of fun, and hope you guys enjoy as well. 00:00:00 - Intro & announcements 00:08:40 - Meta SMG/AR post-Bren/MP-40 nerfs 00:12:11 - Best VG & Regular BR Loadout 00:14:08 - Monitor's integrated reticle overlay 00:15:48 - Burst through doors, or...

In this installment, Tanner and I are very pleased to report that Activision has filed a lawsuit against EngineOwning for enabling cheaters to play their games. We also talk the QA strike, a fix for the invisible skin in Warzone, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:10:05 - Announcements 00:15:03 - Playlist updates 00:18:27 - A note from the devs 00:29:53 - Warzone patch notes 00:37:41...

Returning to our roots, Tanner and I answer the community's questions on all things. If you want your question answered, be sure to join the Discord (linked below). 00:00:00 - Intro & announcements 00:10:09 - Zombies IRL 00:17:04 - Ice cream 00:22:38 - Whitney Houston 00:29:32 - Starting a podcast 00:33:53 - Hot for teachers 00:40:01 - Battlefield, CoD, & Halo 00:55:44 - Hashtags 01:04:40 - Childr...

Tanner and I deliver unto you a rather brief episode amidst the absence of any real developments this week. We talk the state of the game, the CDL, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:07:31 - Announcements 00:22:15 - Sponsored by MANSCAPED 00:24:43 - The state of Warzone 00:38:46 - Playlist updates 00:39:46 - Player count reduced in Warzone 00:42:01 - On the CDL 00:55:18 - Plugs, remin...

Tanner and I take our award winning episode format, the lauded brainstorm, and apply it to Vanguard multiplayer. We really enjoyed this one, and hope you will too. The podcast is streamed live on our website (https://www.thedropshot.com/live) every Wednesday and Saturday night at 7 o'clock Pacific Time. We typically start the stream 30 minutes early to answer viewer questions, banter, and chat. Li...

Tanner and I review the Festive Fervor event before getting into some very juicy information on how various attachments work in Warzone, a fun and exciting new bug, and much more. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:11:47 - Announcements 00:16:49 - Vanguard patch notes 00:19:02 - Warzone patch notes 00:41:41 - Sponsored by MANSCAPED 00:43:53 - Festive Fervor event review 00:54:03 - Vital perk in...

Tanner and I bring you a special edition episode of the program: enjoy these sterling second impressions, and quite a few spicy tips, and merry Christmas. The podcast is streamed live on our website (https://www.thedropshot.com/live) every Wednesday and Saturday night at 7 o'clock Pacific Time. We typically start the stream 30 minutes early to answer viewer questions, banter, and chat. Links for e...

Tanner and I go through the biggest sweeping weapon balance change to come to Warzone since Season 1, along with detailing the new Christmas Event, Festive Fervor, and much more. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:05:13 - Announcements 00:18:55 - Playlist updates 00:28:10 - Vanguard patch notes 00:45:45 - Festive Fervor Christmas event 00:58:27 - Warzone patch notes 01:37:49 - Sponsored by MANS...

In this landmark episode of the program, Tanner and I get active and give a rather detailed first impressions episode on Vanguard Season 1, with the principal focus, of course, being Caldera. 00:00:00 - Intro & announcements 00:08:40 - Warzone Pacific first impressions - neutral 00:21:58 - Cons 01:03:11 - Pros 01:51:13 - Overall 01:56:50 - Plugs, reminders, & outro The podcast is streamed live on...

In this marathon episode, Tanner and I go deep into all that's changed in Season 1. We talk Vanguard multiplayer, zombies, and, of course, Warzone... including a live look at the latest weapon balancing pass. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:02:58 - Announcements 00:15:54 - Playlist updates 00:19:20 - The Last Hours of Verdansk review 00:24:12 - Vanguard Season 1 patch notes 00:48:13 - Season...

In this episode, Tanner and I say our final goodbyes to Verdansk. We talk the pros, cons, and what we are hopeful for in the next chapter of Warzone with the introduction of Caldera. 00:00:00 - Intro & announcements 00:07:08 - Farewell, Verdansk 00:12:14 - Pros 00:49:03 - Cons 01:42:21 - Overall 01:51:01 - Plugs, reminders, & outro The podcast is streamed live on our website (https://www.thedropsh...

Tanner and I get down and dirty with a rather unique episode, in which we cover almost exclusively the litany of new, and quite surprising, changes coming to Warzone with season 1 next week. 00:00:00 - Intro & acknowledgments 00:06:13 - Announcements 00:07:43 - On VPNs/our last episode 00:17:29 - Intro to this episode 00:24:03 - Playlist update 00:24:45 - Warzone changes: Dead Silence nerf/equipme...