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Midseason looking quite mad right about now. What’s the deal will the Valiant roster moves? Does Florida float in the same boat? And with this new patch, where does the meta enter full madness mode? Is the midseason format a competitive integrity issue? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel break down the Overwatch League. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:16:56 - Marve1 to Valiant as funded out of his coworkers salaries? 00:33:45 - Vulcan's 30 days are up. What's going on with the NYXL roster? 00:49:53 - Florida flex support rumors 00:59:09 - Shock add main tank mikeyy 01:06:38 - Midseason Madness qualification rules pulled into question (+ Adam news drop) 01:40:20 - Musing on the midseason madness meta 01:57:50 - Florida Mayhem vs. London Spitfire 02:02:00 - Dallas Fuel vs. San Francisco Shock 02:09:22 - New York Excelsior vs. Washington Justice 02:12:27 - Toronto Defiant vs. London Spitfire 02:16:24 - Atlanta Reign vs. Boston Uprising 02:18:30 - Vancouver Titans vs. Los Angeles Gladiators 02:19:47 - Houston Outlaws vs. Washing

With KDG out, do the Defiant have a plan for the future? Can Dpei turn the Vancouver Titans around mid-season? And did we have our Faker all along? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel review the finale of the Kickoff Clash as well as touch base on some of the biggest roster shuffles after the league's first stage. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:49 - Toronto Turmoil: KDG out, Mobydik promoted 00:41:25 - Titans turnover: Seicoe, Flubby, Pew out, Dpei in 00:58:35 - Eternal leaving for Las Vegas. other trademarks up in the air 01:21:22 - Guangzhou drops Molly 01:25:58 - Dallas event recap 01:38:59 - Reflecting on the stage 1 meta 01:49:15 - A bit of praise for Face & Smash 01:55:27 - Shock show weakness and talk on push game mode 02:15:44 - Recapping APAC's Kickoff Clash 02:29:56 - Yiska on Seoul pred & love of Profit 02:49:42 - Would Seoul be even better if Jjonak stayed? 02:52:18 - Glads vs Seoul, who you got? 02:58:39 - Wrapping up

Are more LANs more better? What does the future of Contenders looks like? And who is taking the Kickoff Clash? Styles clash as we approach our first tournament of the season while AVRL, Yiska and Volamel wrap up Week 5 of the Overwatch League and drop their insight on who they think will be reigning victorious at the 2022 Kickoff Clash. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:06 - Community update 4: Midseason to Hawaii 00:25:49 - A tribute to Dan McHugh, contenders lead + contenders system talk 00:37:35 - Recapping NA, London-Atlanta 00:59:04 - Paris gets reverse swept by Houston 01:23:17 - NA bracket predictions 01:48:55 - NA bracket Friday 02:10:09 - NA bracket Saturday 02:14:45 - NA bracket Semi finals 02:26:32 - NA bracket Finals 02:34:45 - APAC recap, SEO-SHD, HZS-PHI, CDH, GZC, VAL 02:56:22 - APAC bracket day 1 03:01:23 - APAC bracket day 2 03:10:39 - APAC bracket day 3 03:20:03 - Pondering top APAC vs top NA 03:23:30 - Wrapping up

Do the Gladiators get reversed swept a final time before going nuclear? Are the Valiant going winless? And are Philly, once again, left choking when it counts? With a super week on their hands, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel attempt to tackle the final week of the Kickoff Clash. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:29 - Seoul Dynasty vs. Philadelphia Fusion 00:12:07 - Chengdu Hunters vs. Hangzhou Spark 00:19:54 - Shanghai Dragons vs. Guangzhou Charge 00:21:34 - Chengdu Hunters vs. Philadelphia Fusion 00:25:07 - Guangzhou Charge vs. Seoul Dynasty 00:28:28 - Shanghai Dragons vs. Los Angeles Valiant 00:31:30 - Los Angeles Gladiators vs. London Spitfire 00:34:53 - New York Excelsior vs. Toronto Defiant 00:39:43 - Vancouver Titans vs. San Francisco Shock 00:40:36 - Hangzhou Spark vs. Guangzhou Charge 00:42:35 - Chengdu Hunters vs. Shanghai Dragons 00:44:04 - Los Angeles Valiant vs. Philadelphia Fusion 00:46:38 - Atlanta Reign vs. London Spitfire 00:50:11 - Paris Eternal vs. Houston Outlaws 00:51:26 - Florida Mayhem vs. Washin

With MuZe and Finale in question, are the Defiant’s chances at the Kickoff Clash in jeopardy? With a clear line in the meta, which school of thought prevails; Winston or Zarya? And are the Philadelphia Fusion out of the circle of suck? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle Week 3 of the Kickoff Clash. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:52 - Teams in turmoil: Boston Uprising 00:25:39 - Teams in turmoil: Toronto Defiant 00:54:26 - Gen.G bows out of contenders 00:59:28 - Reviews: Zest & Fusion's perfect weekend, also includes talk on Shanghai 01:18:42 - Thoughts on the Spark & talk on slightly off meta picks 01:27:06 - Valiant showing signs of life and status of the Charge 01:35:45 - Catching up on NA and zooming in on Glads/Shock 01:49:24 - A brief check-in on the Reign and the remaining NA games 02:04:36 - Wrapping up with a taste of our top 3 NA power ranking

Does Shanghai start their season with any flaws? Is Houston in trouble with Danteh admittedly ill? And what in the world does the Chengdu Zone produce this year? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel preview the start of the APAC region's matches while also dropping some spice on the North American predictions. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:54 - Dragons-Fusion 00:06:20 - Charge-Valiant 00:12:10 - Spark-Seoul00:15:07 - Justice-Eternal 00:16:59 - Excelsior-Mayhem 0:19:06 - Fuel-Defiant 00:22:15 - Hunters-Charge 00:25:13 - Spark-Dragons 00:26:11 - Valiant-Dynasty 00:27:13 - Outlaws-Spitfire 00:33:09 - Gladiators-Shock 00:36:20 - Defiant-Uprising 00:37:39 - Charge-Fusion 00:38:50 - Dynasty-Hunters 00:41:44 - Valiant-Spark 00:46:08 - Titans-Reign 00:47:56 - Fuel-Eternal

With a 4-0 record after Week 2, the Shock looks impeccable--can they maintain Los Angeles Gladiators? Is Doomfist already dead in the water? And where does the Dallas vs. Gladiators sit in our North American rankings? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel attempt to wrap their collective noggins around the mess that was last week. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:50 - News about OW2 news 00:46:03 - Controversy hits the Eternal, public outcry on Naga release 01:27:02 - Week 2 recap: Paris-Toronto 01:32:15 - Week 2 recap: Houston-Florida, ult talk, and double push week 01:59:48 - Week 2 recap: Atlanta-Washington- is Doom meta dead? 02:16:39 - Week 2 recap: Dallas-Gladiators 02:34:16 - Wrap

This is the week the Shock is tested, where do our hosts think they’ll land? Are the Toronto Defiant going to stablize? Do maps really matter all that much? And is there a world where Paris levels up this week? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel attempt to read the stars as the Kickoff Clash enters its second week. Are our Pick’em busted or boomed? 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:37 - Week 2 Matchup previews: Mayhem-Titans 00:04:39 - Shock-Outlaws 00:16:37 - Reign-Justice 00:24:36 - Saturday's games: Spitfire-Uprising 00:28:31 - Fuel-Gladiators 00:36:01 - Titans-Excelsior 00:37:18 - Sunday's games: Outlaws-Mayhem 00:43:13 - Shock-Excelsior 00:47:01 - Eternal-Defiant 00:58:09 - Wrapping up

Where does the Dallas Fuel sit currently after struggling immensely with the Outlaws but besting the Justice? Has the circle of suck returned with Toronto being the coin-flip? And why in gods name is London playing Reinhardt? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel break down Week 1 of the 2022 Overwatch League in all its chaotic glory.  00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:44 - General thoughts on pro 5v5, push, and viewing experience 00:38:18 - Zooming in on Houston hosting Dallas 00:50:42 - Checking in on Atlanta-Florida 01:04:28 - Glads-Uprising demonstrate Zarya's place in the meta 01:12:24 - Circle of suck emerges, looking at Defiant-Outlaws 01:24:16 - The State of the Scrimbux 01:40:15 - Final thoughts on week 1 Links discussed in the show & recent content from our hosts Yiska interviews MAG - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFakvckYcJU Yiska interviews FunnyAstro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhdOR28g77I&t=337s AVRL on Ana - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWKmHrbXeU Clip on Yiska's DAL-HOU preview - htt

What's the deal with the Washington Justice? Toronto are coming in with massive trends on the scrimbux stock exchange, can they cash in? And are you a Robin Hood or a King Richard? After a long time coming, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel come in with some hot takes for the 2022 Overwatch League's opening week. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:12:35 - Week 1 general comments 00:16:32 - Los Angeles Gladiators vs New York Excelsior 00:25:37 - Paris Eternal vs San Francisco Shock (& push mode talk) 00:45:48 - Atlanta Reign vs Florida Mayhem 00:57:51 - Vancouver Titans vs Boston Uprising 01:04:26 - San Francisco Shock vs London Spitfire 01:10:47 - Houston Outlaws vs Dallas Fuel 01:20:24 - Washington Justice vs Toronto Defiant 01:31:50 - New York Excelsior vs Atlanta Reign 01:34:58 - Los Angeles Gladiators vs Boston Uprising 01:37:53 - Vancouver Titans vs London Spitfire 01:47:02 - Florida Mayhem vs Paris Eternal 01:54:36 - Dallas Fuel vs Washington Justice 02:02:23 - Houston Outlaws vs Toronto Defiant 02:11:30 - Closing

The Overwatch 2 PvP Tech Beta is out and already complaints are coming in. Critics argue that it's not enough content to be satisfied. AVRL, Yiska, and Kenobi sit down to discuss the reception including Dunkey's video about the beta. Moreover, the talk about the recent roster additions in the Overwatch League. 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:03:35 - Beta is here, first impressions  00:19:12 - Thoughts on the transition to 5v5 and limitations in games  00:49:41 - Some criticisms on the beta balance and push  01:12:53 - The state of supports  01:21:32 - Reacting to casual audience reception  01:55:30 - Chengdu doesn't fall apart  02:12:46 - Lightning round news: Haker, Vulcan, Landon, Belosrea, Xzi  02:36:21 - Conclusion 

It. Is. Power. Ranking. SEASON! North America is in the books and now it’s APAC’s turn to be judged. What do we do with Chengdu? Can Seoul become the Shanghai killers? Is the NoHill buff for real or will Valiant still founder towards the bottom? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are here to put 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:42 - 7th place AP 00:16:12 - 6th place AP 00:24:28 - 5th place AP 00:33:59 - 4th place AP 00:43:24 - 3rd place AP 00:52:35 - 2nd place AP 00:59:12 - 1st place AP 01:06:10 - Global top & Leave speculation 01:21:49 - Concluding remarks

The spice must flow! The scrimbux are in order and the hopeium is spinning up. Are the NYXL to be trusted? Can the Mayhem punch above their weight? What do we do with the Gladiators? And do we really hate Toronto? It’s power ranking season and AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are here to put their predictions for the 2022 Overwatch League on the line. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:21 - Framing our power rankings 00:09:29 - 13th place NA 00:17:14 - 12th place NA 00:24:12 - 11th place NA 00:32:32 - 10th place NA 00:42:47 - 9th place NA 00:50:35 - 8th place NA 01:02:40 - 7th place NA 01:11:36 - 6th place NA 01:24:36 - 5th place NA 01:33:45 - 4th place NA 01:40:00 - 3rd place NA 01:48:07 - 2nd place NA 02:00:15 - 1st place NA 02:13:09 - NA wrap up

Are Shanghai still the auto-lock at number one in the world? Can Spark finally piece something together? Have the stonks crashed around the Valiant? And where do the Fusion sit in all of this? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Chinese Overwatch expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to round out 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:28 - Team Preview: Shanghai Dragons 00:38:48 - Team Preview: Hangzhou Spark 01:15:35 - Team Preview: Los Angeles Valiant 01:58:23 - Team Preview: Philadelphia Fusion 02:34:30 - Conclusion

Are the Chengdu Hunters stay the course? With the league evolving this year in terms of talent, have the Guangzhou Charge done enough to compete? And are the Seoul Dynasty SHANGHAI killers?! AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Chinese Overwatch expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to begin to crack open the 2022 Overwatch League’s APAC region team previews. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:43 - Chengdu report on financial difficulties 00:17:44 - Team Preview: Chengdu Hunters 01:06:16 - Team Preview: Guangzhou Charge 01:48:21 - Team Preview: Seoul Dynasty 02:32:41 - Conclusion

Are the Eternal support the bright spot for this team as they battle for the middle of the pack? Is this the season Titans can finally recapture their glory AND where are all of NYXL’s players!? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel wrap up the North American side of the 2022 Overwatch League season. 00:00:00 - Introduction & talking about talent news 00:09:24 - Team Preview: Vancouver Titans 00:53:36 - Team Preview: New York Excelsior 01:37:22 - Team Preview: Paris Eternal

Are the Outlaws, once again, a top 5 team? With its more flexible lineup, can the 2022 Fuel continue its dominance? Are we on the “woeful” train again with Toronto? Yiska and Volamel are joined by former Houston Outlaws head coach Harsha "Harsha" Bandi to continue to unpack the 2022 North American region ahead of Overwatch 2. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:01 - Team Preview: Houston Outlaws 00:39:57 - Team Preview: Dallas Fuel 01:04:10 - Team Preview: Toronto Defiant 01:29:33 - Conclusion

Who has won the draft? Are these teams even good? And where is Kilo? This week AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Overwatch expert and analyst Jonathan "Reinforce" Larsson for our first annual Tactical Crouch Rookie Draft! We’re taking all your favourite rookies and building teams that YOU get to vote on. Think we missed someone? Appreciate bold takes? Episode 222 has got it all covered. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:01 - Setting the framework for our rookie draft 00:28:37 - Round 1 of the Rookie Draft 00:37:06 - Round 200:44:36 - Round 3 00:51:45 - Round 4 01:00:41 - Round 5 01:21:44 - Draft post-mortem: overall + Reinforce's team 01:32:38 - Draft post-mortem: Joe's team 01:39:38 - Draft post-mortem: Yiska's team 01:46:12 - Draft post-mortem: AVRL's team & a few tangents

‘Tis the season to do Overwatch 2 team previews…and boy are they coming! Are the Los Angeles Gladiators the next heirs to the western throne? Is there a grey space in the middle of NA? And where does Washington Justice sit in all of this? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle the first half of the North American team previews for the 2022 Overwatch League season. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:17 - Team Preview: Atlanta Reign 00:40:33 - Team Preview: Boston Uprising 01:08:41 - Team Preview: Florida Mayhem 01:48:33 - Team Preview: London Spitfire 02:20:24 - Team Preview: Los Angeles Gladiators 03:00:11 - Team Preview: Washington Justice 03:42:45 - Closing

00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:12 - Super cedes to retirement 00:20:16 - Coluge to the rescue? Is one rookie tank enough? 00:33:03 - Viol2t as sole survivor, but will he have to Lucio? 00:46:48 - Talking about Shock's fresh damage line up. Did someone say Proper? 01:00:26 - Can San Francisco be agile? 01:06:52 - Closing thoughts: where do they stand in their region & the globe? 01:26:49 - Wrapping up