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 LTA. Every week, the gang will be diving into the biggest international news, meta shifts and solo queue trends, and in-depth analysis of the LTA. #TheDiveLOL

  1. Tryndamere Jungle Takes Over The LTA | The Dive Driven by Kia

    2 DAYS AGO

    Tryndamere Jungle Takes Over The LTA | The Dive Driven by Kia

    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 Rebellion. RIP solo queue. Lastly, the team breaks down the match previews for this weekend - who do you have winning? Don’t forget! Super Week is back, with matches starting this upcoming Friday, September 5th at 1PM PT/4PM ET. Get your tickets to watch the action live at the Riot Games Arena here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Reminder for Super Week this Friday 2:17 - Should you be able to remake scrims? 24:04 - Team Liquid Spawn BTS Video 35:14 - Cloud9 vs Disguised Recap 51:40 - 100 Thieves vs Team Liquid Recap 1:00:18 - FlyQuest vs Shopify Rebellion Recap 1:13:54 - Cloud9 vs 100 Thieves Preview 1:19:14 - Weekend Matchup Predictions

    1h 28m
  2. T1 Skins Revealed, Patch 25.17, & LTA Super Week | The Dive Driven by Kia

    28 AUG

    T1 Skins Revealed, Patch 25.17, & LTA Super Week | The Dive Driven by Kia

    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 Thieves’ shocking upset over LYON and the heated rematch between Disguised and Dignitas. The LTA returns this Friday at 1PM PT - so don’t forget to mark your calendars and tune in for Cloud9’s elimination match against Disguised. See you then! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & LTA returns this FRIDAY! 1:11 - Team Environment Challenges 26:33 - Patch 25.17: Jungle Vayne and Lane Kayn? 48:11 - T1 Worlds Skins Revealed: Gnar, Vi, Yone, Varus, Pyke, Prestige Sylas 52:41 - 100 Thieves upsets LYON, Dhokla is back 1:07:07 - Disguised takes down Dignitas 1:08:11 - Cloud9 vs Disguised Preview 1:19:03 - 100 Thieves vs Team Liquid Preview 1:34:01 - FlyQuest vs Shopify Rebellion Preview

    1h 46m
  3. SR’s Huge Upset | The Dive Driven by Kia

    21 AUG

    SR’s Huge Upset | The Dive Driven by Kia

    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 preview the upcoming Week 5 Bo5 matchups: Disguised vs Dignitas & LYON vs 100 Thieves. Oh, and a show of hands - does anyone still remember the number one rule of League? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Race to World First 4:24 - Challenger Smurf Convo 24:50 - Shopify Rebellion’s huge upset over Cloud9 52:03 - FlyQuest sweeps Team Liquid 1:08:59 - Disguised vs Dignitas Preview 1:18:38 - LYON vs 100 Thieves Preview

    1h 28m
  4. Smurfing Changes, Patch 25.16, and Bo5s are back! | The Dive Driven by Kia

    14 AUG

    Smurfing Changes, Patch 25.16, and Bo5s are back! | The Dive Driven by Kia

    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, Kobe and Azael respond to Palafox from the latest PROS episode (https://youtu.be/1MTPIylw-80?feature=shared). We also break down the meta shakeup in Patch 25.16 and dive into all the new jungle additions plus their early day one win rates. Which change are you most excited to try out? Finally, we preview the LTA North Week 4 matchups: Shopify Rebellion vs. Cloud9 and Team Liquid vs. FlyQuest. If you’re hyped to watch the first set of Bo5s in Split 3, head over to the Riot Games Arena this weekend. Grab your tickets in the link down below! https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Dev Update 7:13 - Doom Bots Return 8:12 - Smurfing Changes 26:02 - Palafox on PROS 34:21 - Patch 25.16 57:13 - Disguised vs Dignitas  1:00:56 - Shopify Rebellion vs Cloud9 Preview  1:20:44 - Team Liquid vs FlyQuest

    1h 38m
  5. Jensen Retires & Week 3 Preview | The Dive Driven by Kia

    7 AUG

    Jensen Retires & Week 3 Preview | The Dive Driven by Kia

    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. Tickets are still available for this weekend’s LTA North matches at the Riot Games Arena featuring the last round of Best-of-3s. Next week, we’ll have some banger Best-of-5s between the upper bracket teams. Get your tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Jensen Retirement 12:03 - Game Balance Philosophy 21:29 - 100 Thieves vs Shopify Rebellion Preview 40:52 - Disguised vs Dignitas Preview 51:22 - Team Liquid vs Cloud9 Preview 59:12 - LYON vs FlyQuest Preview

    1h 14m
  6. LTA North Week 1 Recap, Patch 25.15, and The Great Balance Debate | The Dive Driven by Kia

    31 JUL

    LTA North Week 1 Recap, Patch 25.15, and The Great Balance Debate | The Dive Driven by Kia

    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 8:15 - Travis Gafford Steps Away 12:37 - LTA Split 3 Format 17:13 - Team Liquid vs 100 Thieves Review 34:23 - Shopify Rebellion vs Dignitas Review 45:21 - Cloud9 vs Lyon Review 53:51 - FlyQuest vs Disguised Review 1:01:56 - Week 2 Matches Preview 1:11:18 - Patch 25.15 1:19:48 - ADC & Balance Debate

    1h 42m
  7. Yunara is here! The LTA is back! | The Dive Driven by Kia

    24 JUL

    Yunara is here! The LTA is back! | The Dive Driven by Kia

    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’ last dance, LTA North roster changes and power rankings for Split 3. Finally, make sure to grab tickets for LTA Split 3! Tickets are still available for Opening Week and throughout the entire split, including the LTA Championship in Texas. This Saturday at the Riot Games Arena in LA enjoy a Spirit Blossom themed Opening Day tailgate after the games where you can get a free Spirit Blossom Teemo skin, win prizes, buy some merch (including the exclusive LTA Poro), meet the teams, enjoy free food and more! Purchase your tickets for LTA’s Split 3 here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth/events/2025-lta-north-split-3-mastercard-opening-week-day-1-150643 And get your tickets to the LTA Championship here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/league-of-legends-tickets/artist/2144001 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction with Yunara’s Designer Riot Yelough 4:54 - Initial Reactions with Yunara’s Launch 13:23 - Yunara’s Itemization 22:57 - Thoughts on Yunara in Pro Play 33:38 - Evolution of Skill Expression 37:57 - Favorite Moments from MSI 41:50 - Fantasy is Back 42:58 - Patch 25.14 55:23 - 100T’s Exit from the LTA 1:04:53 - LTA Roster Changes 1:21:29 - Power Rankings

    1h 41m
  8. The Best MSI Ever? | The Dive Driven by Kia

    13 JUL

    The Best MSI Ever? | The Dive Driven by Kia

    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 tuned into these episodes! With MSI now concluded, get ready as the LTA North returns July 26th with FlyQuest taking on Disguised at 1PM PT/4PM ET, followed by Cloud9 vs Lyon. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and T1 vs Gen.G Finals Recap  21:46 Doran was not the problem 27:29 FlyQuest vs BiliBili Gaming 42:52 MSI Memories & Fan Appreciation

    51 min
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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 LTA. Every week, the gang will be diving into the biggest international news, meta shifts and solo queue trends, and in-depth analysis of the LTA. #TheDiveLOL

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