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

The Dive | Driven by Kia - A League of Legends Esports Podcast
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Welcome to The Dive Driven by Kia, a weekly podcast hosted by Kobe, Azael, and Meteos that takes a closer look at the world of League of Legends esports and the LCS. Every week, the gang will be diving into the biggest international news, meta shifts and solo queue trends, and in-depth analysis of the LCS. #TheDiveLOL

  1. 6d ago

    Azael vs Corki, Patch 26.16 and LCS W3 Recap! | The Dive Driven by Kia

    A new patch just dropped, another week of Summer Split is in the books, and our hosts have plenty of opinions to share on this week’s episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Meteos and Kobe bond over their shared frustration with Graves, while Azael delivers his hottest take yet: “Corki is the most boring champion”. Do you agree or disagree? Tell us your own hottest champion take or share your favorite pro Corki play in the comments below! After blowing off some steam, our hosts dove into the recap for this past week’s matches. Kobe dissected a surprising top-lane play where TLAW Morgan turned the tables on FLY Gryffinn. Up next for FlyQuest is facing Cloud9 Kia, where they’ll be tested against Loki and Tactical— a matchup that C9 hasn’t lost yet this year. With the change to DIG’s roster, Meteos believes that clear direction and confidence are the keys to their improvement and ability to show the stronger side of the team- whether or not that will save them in time for Playoffs is yet to be seen. Tune in this Saturday to see what happens next— we’ll see you in chat! And a reminder to all LCS enjoyers: October is coming up quickly, so don’t forget to get your tickets for Summer Finals in Georgia! Click the link below to secure your spot. https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Championship Tickets! 1:10 - Patch 26.16 33:20 - Azael’s Corki Opinion 43:02 - DSG vs C9 Recap 1:00:47 - TLAW vs FLY Recap 1:19:25 - SR vs SEN Recap 1:26:09 - DIG vs LYON Recap 1:36:17  - Week 4 Predictions

    Azael vs Corki, Patch 26.16 and LCS W3 Recap! | The Dive Driven by Kia

  2. Aug 6

    Dardoch’s Return & Community Competitions | The Dive Driven by Kia

    On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, our hosts welcome Dardoch back to the LCS. With his history on a… not insignificant number of teams, the question remains: has he truly changed? Tune in to Dignitas' match on Sunday to find out! Another blast from the past just warped in: Triumphant Ryze! Riot has updated its LoL Esports Community Guidelines, making it easier than ever to organize grassroots tournaments. Along with those changes, the exclusive champion skin has returned as a reward— your very own in-game trophy. Meteos also shared some of his own experiences competing in community events and even pitched the idea of an ARAM Mayhem tournament… so who’s going to make it happen?! Interested in running your own tournament? Click the link below to learn more: https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/lol-esports-community-competition-guidelines Last but never least, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos recapped last week’s matches, broke down two standout plays, and shared their own analysis of the pros’ decision making. Looking ahead, they made their predictions for this week’s games as teams continue their push toward Finals in Georgia— and ultimately, a spot at Worlds. Thanks for tuning in and we’ll see you in chat! Timestamps: 0:00 - “Hello Dardoch, Goodbye Exyu” 12:37 - LoL Esports Community Guidelines Update 22:17 - DIG vs C9 Recap 32:51 - DSG vs FLY Recap 45:19 - SR vs LYON Recap 1:03:46 - TLAW vs SEN Recap 1:17:38 - Summer Week 3 Lookahead

    Dardoch’s Return & Community Competitions | The Dive Driven by Kia

  3. Jul 30

    Patch 26.15, League Classic Release, and LCS Underdogs | The Dive Driven by Kia

    Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe and Meteos give their thoughts on League Classic, Patch 26.15 and Summer Week 1 Matches. This episode kicked off with a discussion on the most recent patch. While there was an entire dissertation of adjustments, we can thank RiotPhroxzon for his thorough summary (https://x.com/RiotPhroxzon/status/2082516264170447262). A key point: Locke, our newest champion, has had some changes (ahem, nerfs.) After, our hosts recapped the LCS matches from this past week. The FLY vs LYON series was an absolute bloodbath (despite Armao subbing in for Inspired), while DIG was able to take a game off of Sentinels and avoid a clean sweep. TL’s Quid showed us just why Locke needed those nerfs, and our hosts remain confused about Cloud9 Kia’s 7-man roster. Azael, Kobe, and Meteos leave us with one final question to ponder ahead of this week’s matches: what does “underdog” even mean?? Leave your best guesses in the comments below! Tickets to the Summer Finals in Georgia are going quickly, don’t miss your chance to the Championship LIVE! https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6 Timestamps: 0:00 - League Classic 10:27 - RiotPhroxzon’s Patch Breakdown 26:10 - Patch 26.15 40:43 - Summer Finals Tickets are on sale now! 41:45 - FLY vs LYON Recap 54:38 - DIG vs SEN Recap 1:07:05 - TLAW vs C9 Recap 1:25:29 - SR vs DSG Recap 1:33:34 - Week 2 Predictions

    Patch 26.15, League Classic Release, and LCS Underdogs | The Dive Driven by Kia

  4. Jul 23

    League Classic & Summer Split Power Rankings | The Dive Driven by Kia

    Welcome back to the Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, we talk League Classic, the upcoming TSM vs CLG Showmatch, and Summer Split Power Rankings with special guest Emily Rand!  Kobe, Meteos and Emily kicked off with some nostalgia as they give their thoughts on League Classic and who they’re excited to see in the upcoming showmatch. Tickets for that are sold out already, but will be streamed right here on the LCS Youtube and Twitch channels. Next, we jumped into the Summer Split Power Rankings and did a  deep dive into each team’s status going into the split. With LYON’s Inspired taking a break, will this upcoming match give FlyQuest the chance to make a move against them? Can Shopify Rebellion finally create a team of NA superstars? And who will make it to Worlds? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts and who you think will take the first victory of the split! Opening week tickets are still available for this Sunday, 07/26! Click the link below to claim your spot and we will see you there! http://lcs.tixr.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Emily! 2:48 - NA Classic Showmatch 6:32 - Summer Split Power Rankings 9:06 - LYON & Inspired’s Break 16:50 - Team Liquid Alienware Deep Dive 28:56 - Cloud9 Kia Deep Dive 38:25 - FlyQuest Deep Dive 45:24 - LCS tickets for Sunday are still available! http://lcs.tixr.com 45:47 - Sentinels Deep Dive 54:54 - Shopify Rebellion Deep Dive 1:07:32 - Disguised Deep Dive 1:12:21 - Dignitas Deep Dive  1:16:40 - Opening Week Predictions!

    League Classic & Summer Split Power Rankings | The Dive Driven by Kia

  5. Jul 12

    MSI Finals Recap from Korea | The Dive Driven by Kia

    The Dive Driven by Kia comes to you straight from Korea as Azael and Kobe break down the MSI Finals! The gaps between regions continue to shrink, with international series becoming more competitive, longer, and filled with players who can go toe-to-toe in lane. The Finals delivered a thrilling back-and-forth battle, and the hosts were still buzzing from the action. With an unexpected ending, this series quickly earned a spot among Azael’s all-time favorites. Turning the spotlight to LYON, the team has shown exceptional growth over the past few months. While they didn’t get the opportunity to go up against TOP Esports or T1 at MSI, that chance could come sooner rather than later. The Dive hosts are looking forward to watching LYON’s continued development as they fight to qualify for Worlds.  The past few days have been an emotional, adrenaline-filled ride, and The Dive will return ahead of the LCS Summer Split! In the meantime, leave a comment below with predictions or questions for Azael, Kobe, and Meteos to discuss on the next episode! We can’t wait to be back home with our LCS teams. See you there! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, MSI Finals: BLG vs HLE 7:06 - Drafting at MSI 10:45 - Road to Worlds 20:13 - LYON’s Growth 27:22 - LYON vs HLE 36:47 - LCS is so back! 40:06 - LYON vs G2

    MSI Finals Recap from Korea | The Dive Driven by Kia

  6. Jul 6

    MSI Play-In & Bracket Breakdown | The Dive Driven by Kia

    *Bracket Stage continues July 8th at 8PM PT with LYON vs TSW, followed by G2 vs T1. Reporting live from Korea! On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, Azael and Kobe break down everything happening at MSI and look ahead to the rest of the tournament. Our hosts note that, while Pyke may not be a frequent page in LYON’s playbook this split, each game in LYON’s series against BLG remained competitive. When matches come down to clutch moments, they make for some of the most exciting series to spectate. TLAW unfortunately bowed out of MSI, and while T1 definitely taught them some tough lessons, they were still able to put together a dominant series against KC. From there, our hosts shifted their focus to the performances of the other regions, with a particular attention given to Europe. International experience itself seems to be playing a major role this year, impacting teams from every region. Do those long, rigorous hours competing in front of global audiences against the world’s best truly prepare players for high-pressure moments like these? And can untested rookies make up for that lack of experience and still find success on the international stage? Looking ahead, only three matches have been decided thus far. First up is TSW vs. LYON, a matchup that could play into LYON’s preferred style (though Pun is looking especially dangerous in the top lane). Next comes G2 vs. T1, where the biggest questions are: Who will rise to the occasion? Which team will adapt its strategies to exploit the other’s weaknesses… if any can be found. Finally, HLE vs. BLG promises to be a fast-paced showdown unlike any other. According to Azael and Kobe, the deciding factor is simple: which talented roster performs better on the day. To wrap up this episode, our hosts revealed their ideal MSI matchup but tell us in the comments below: what matchup would you like to see before the tournament comes to a close? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - LYON at MSI (so far) 8:40 - Pressure at The Top 15:02 - Play-In Recap (TLAW) 18:24 - Circling Back to LYON 21:59 - TOP Esports 26:29 - Europe’s MSI Showing 31:59 - TSW vs LYON Lookahead 40:32 - G2 vs T1 Lookahead 51:41 - HLE vs BLG Lookahead

    MSI Play-In & Bracket Breakdown | The Dive Driven by Kia

  7. Jun 25

    MSI Preview & Worlds Skins Reactions! | The Dive Driven by Kia

    Welcome to the MSI Preview presented by The Dive Driven by Kia! If you’ve only been following the LCS so far this year, this episode provides all the background you need as our teams head to Korea and face off against the world’s top talent. The first game of MSI features TLAW vs T1. T1 has been a consistently dominant force but peak TLAW has pushed them to competitive series in the past. The question is whether TLAW can reach that level once again. Jose, in particular, has been a standout performer this split, but TLAW will need every player firing on all cylinders if they intend to defeat T1 and advance to the bracket stage. On that note, MSI main-stage brackets have yet to be released. In the meantime, our hosts analyse each region’s no.1 seed. These teams represent the very best their regions have to offer: the sharpest tools in the shed, the brightest bulb on the chandelier, the cream of the crop. The result? Consistently exciting, aggressive, fast-paced, and entertaining matchups between the elite teams. The road ahead will be difficult, but our hosts remain optimistic about LYON’s chances for success. Azael, Kobe, and Meteos also gave their opinions on the latest and greatest T1 Worlds Skins (and, to quote, “they go hard”). The striking team colors and rich history behind the designs make for detailed and eye-catching skins. Beyond their visual appeal, the skins feature additional sound effects that may just inspire you to play, and win, like T1! As impressive as these fresh skins are, we’re curious about your opinion: do you feel like skins are deviating too far from the original silhouettes of champions? Let us know in the comments below! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! We’ll be back on July 6th to break down all the action and excitement from the first week of MSI. Until then, enjoy the games, and we’ll see you there! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & T1 Worlds Skins Reactions 8:31 - MSI Play-Ins 10:55 - T1 Analysis 23:11 - TLAW vs T1 33:37 - KC vs DCG 47:51 - BLG Analysis 57:52 - TES Analysis 1:07:35 - HLE Analysis 1:15:07 - G2 Esports Analysis 1:22:19 - LYON Analysis 1:27:18 - TSW Analysis 1:32:44 - FURIA Analysis

    MSI Preview & Worlds Skins Reactions! | The Dive Driven by Kia

  8. Jun 18

    Locke, MSI Patch, and Spring Finals Recap with RiotPhroxzon! | The Dive Driven by Kia

    RiotPhroxzon joins us for a special episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! He shares behind-the-scenes insight into the development of Locke, League’s newest champion, including the core goals that shaped the champion’s design and abilities. Our four hosts also debated whether the new mid-lane assassin is likely to make an impact in professional play or if he’ll be a solo queue menace. Looking ahead to MSI, the conversation turns to the upcoming patch and how its changes could influence the competitive meta. Fearless Draft remains a major topic of discussion, but the experimentation may be far from over (Freljord-only draft, anyone?). Azael, Kobe, and Meteos also break down the Arizona Spring Finals. C9 had a difficult series against TLAW, only for TLAW to suffer a similar fate against LYON the following day. While the hosts argue that pro-level games are often decided by team fights, what do you think are the key factors that separate the top teams from the rest? With the Spring Finals now complete, LYON advances directly to the MSI Bracket Stage, while TLAW heads to the Play-In Stage, where they’ll face T1 on the first day of matches. Be sure to join us next week on The Dive Driven by Kia as we take a closer look at MSI’s Play-In and Bracket Stages. Thanks for tuning in! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Locke w/ RiotPhroxzon 20:28 - MSI Patch 37:47 - Top Lane in Pro Play 44:51 - LCS Spring Finals Recap 47:16 - Cloud9 Kia Spring 2026 1:01:54 - Spring Grand Finals (TLAW vs LYON) 1:23:22 - MSI Play-In Lookahead

    Locke, MSI Patch, and Spring Finals Recap with RiotPhroxzon! | The Dive Driven by Kia
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Welcome to The Dive Driven by Kia, a weekly podcast hosted by Kobe, Azael, and Meteos that takes a closer look at the world of League of Legends esports and the LCS. Every week, the gang will be diving into the biggest international news, meta shifts and solo queue trends, and in-depth analysis of the LCS. #TheDiveLOL

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