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LEC Versus Finals Had No Hype?... ft. Andrew DiStefano)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 16:17:17 +0000

Where's the hype for the LEC Versus Finals between G2 and KC? On this episode, we discuss G2’s dominance, KC and KOI storylines, struggling player dynamics, and draft issues highlighted throughout the split. We also dive into why tensions, rivalries, and player narratives feel muted, how format and viewership trends shape the league, and what roster decisions mean for long‑term development.

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Did Los Ratones Expose Riot's Short Term Planning? (ft Crusher)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:06:33 +0000

Did Los Ratones Expose Riot's Short Term Planning? LEC drama, surprise performances, and controversial rulings headline this episode as Thorin, Peter Dun, and guest Crusher break down LR’s sudden disband, G2’s questionable regular-season effort, Fnatic’s collapse, NAVI’s rookie-fueled rise, Busio’s breakout impact on KCorp, and the explosive Chronobreak ruling that sparked major competitive integrity concerns.

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Did Nepotism RUIN The LEC? (ft Emtest)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Is the LEC being ruined by nepotism? Emtest joins Thorin and Peter Dun to to discuss team building in pro League of Legends, the pros and cons of the LEC Versus format, poor performances from SK and Shifters, good showings from Vitality and Heretics, and more!

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Why Los Ratones Should Not Be Allowed In The LEC (ft jinjo)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Los Ratones should not be allowed in the LEC! In this episode, Thorin, Peter Dun, and guest jinjo break down one of the spiciest weeks in the LEC. The discussion covers the controversy around Los Ratones fans and Nemesis calling for franchising removal , Ice’s development and limitations as an ADC, Humanoid’s resurgence and Vitality’s strong performances, KCorp’s standout form and rising stars, G2’s meta issues and drafting struggles, Fnatic’s macro concerns and mid/top lane instability, and MKOI’s long-standing difficulty in becoming a truly dominant team.

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Why Los Ratones Winning Is BAD For The LEC (ft F1RE)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Is Los Ratones winning 2 games bad for the LEC? Los Ratones, Shifters, Upset, Rhilech, Yike, Noah, Vitality, and KC Blue take center stage in this high-energy LEC discussion, where analysts break down shocking upsets, standout rookie performances, and the chaotic state of several top teams.

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How 1 Week Exposed All The Teams In The LEC (ft Rich'sWrath)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:01:38 +0000

We break down why KC’s wins mattered, why Los Ratones already need roster changes, how Heretics handled replacing Flakked, and why G2 might be handing out “free wins” early in the split. We also analyze MKOI’s shaky showing vs Shifters and discuss the growing concerns around Fnatic’s roster direction.

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The BIGGEST Problem with the LEC Format (ft Initialise)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:59:59 +0000

LEC Road Shows, LEC Format, New LEC Teams, and the future of MKOI take center stage in this breakdown of the league’s shifting landscape! Initialise joins Peter Dun and Thorin to dive into Reapered’s surprising move to KCorp, what SK Gaming’s trajectory looks like, how Heretics are operating without hype, and the ongoing talent losses affecting the LEC on and off the Rift. Plus, we examine Yike’s situation and what long‑term growth really means for the region heading into the next era of competition.

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LEC Is Rotten To The Core. New Drama & Scandals All Season!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Sat, 4 Oct 2025 15:49:07 +0000

Get ready for the final episode of the year of The Best Damn League Show! Thorin, Peter Dun, and special guest Guilhoto break down the most chaotic LEC season in years — from G2’s title win to the explosion of team drama and Riot’s controversial franchising shake-up.

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Why Gambling In League Of Legends Esports Is Good (ft DanDan)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:45:00 +0000

In this episode of The Best Damn League Show, we break down the latest LEC storylines, key playoff battles, and the wider state of European esports.

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Fnatic CONTINUES To Disappoint... Something HAS To Change (ft Torok)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:16:15 +0000

In this episode of The Best Damn League Show, Torok joins Thorin and Peter Dun to discuss Fnatic's recent matches in LEC Summer, strong performances from Myrwn, GX, and G2, why Heretics may not be the best landing spot for Humanoid, the ugly state of the ERL's, the potential fallout of KC missing Worlds 2025, and more!

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How A Confusing Format Ruined The LEC

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 14:53:24 +0000

In this episode of The Best Damn League Show, Fearless joins Thorin and Peter Dun to dive deep into the LEC Playoffs with bold takes, insider stories, and expert predictions. The crew previews the explosive G2 vs KC Playoff clash, Fnatic’s upcoming high-pressure battle with KOI, and the fate of teams like BDS, GX, Vitality, and Heretics as they fight for their shot at Worlds 2025. Expect in-depth discussion on team form, playoff bracket implications, and the key players — from rookie sensations like SkewMond to seasoned stars like Caps. With segments covering drafts, meta shifts, preparation techniques, and even old-school comparisons to LCK and LPL formats, this is the ultimate League of Legends esports breakdown for competitive fans

We also tackle the big-picture topics that shape lolesports: the pros and cons of the current LEC format, underdog potential in EU Masters, and how iconic orgs like G2 Esports and Karmine Corp build their brand and legacy. Alongside playoff analysis, the show dives into behind-the-scenes coaching insights, the importance of practice efficiency, and the cultural identity of rosters. Whether you’re here for the strategy, the narratives, or the drama, this episode delivers everything you need to get hyped for G2, KC, and the road to Worlds. Perfect for fans following the LEC, LEC Playoffs, and the global League of Legends competitive scene.

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"Nisqy is the Fireman of League of Legends" (ft SeeEl)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:45:00 +0000

SeeEl joins to discuss Nisqy, Caliste's role in the KC upset loss to Vitality, Dylan Falco and G2, the sorry state of talent development in League of Legends, the confusing LEC competitive schedule, and more!

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What Is Causing LEC's Steady Decline? / Poby Deserves His Spot! (ft Haze)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:42:43 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Haze to discuss why the KC fanbase is actually a good thing for League of Legends, G2's statement victory over Heretics, the difference that Poby is making at Fnatic, the dismal state of the LEC Academy system, and more!

NOTE: We are aware that there were issues with Peter's mic today. We are working to fix this before next week's episode.

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Why Fnatic Is An Absolute Train Wreck / What's The Point Of NAVI? (ft Keire)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 18:57:02 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Keire to discuss why we aren't hyped for Fnatic, why GX impressed us in LEC week 1, hype for Sunday's epic matchup between KC and MKOI, disappointment from NAVI and Vitality, Jankos's future plans, and more.

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The Fundamental Problem Of Building A Top Team In Europe... (ft Initialise)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 17:11:03 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Initialise to discuss what Fnatic's pickup of Poby means for the state of team building in the LEC, Razork's potential with a new Mid Laner, Vitality's potential in lEC Summer, Europe's poor showings at recent international events, and more!

NOTE: Some points were skipped due to time constraints. No content was cut from this episode.

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G2's Crippling Reliance On Caps / Spain Cements Their LEC Victory (ft Guilhoto)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Guilhoto, currently the Head Coach for Giantx, to discuss the importance of Caps to G2, MKOI getting a LEC win for Spain, Jojopyun's performance in the Final, the fact that we didn't get to see a Bo5 match between KC and G2, a massive production error in the LEC Playoffs, and more.

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Will Fnatic Have The Chance To Win Anymore? (ft DeadShadow)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by DeadShadow, currently the Head Coach for Lua Gaming, to discuss the future of Fnatic League of Legends, hype for the KC vs MKOI LEC Playoff match, the Nisqy Support saga on Vitality, the gap in power between the top 4 and bottom 6 teams in the league, and more!

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The Fall And Revival Of G2 / It's Hard To Be A Fnatic Fan (ft Enatron)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Thu, 29 May 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Enatron, currently the Head Coach for Ici Japon Corp. Esport, to discuss all of the upsets in the first round of LEC Playoffs, whether those upsets are a good or bad sign for the league going into MSI, Supa and Caps performing strongly, Oscarinin falling flat for Fnatic, and more!

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Humanoid Might Be Better Than Caps?! / KC's Obvious Weakness (ft Mac)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 23 May 2025 18:03:11 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Mac, currently the Head Coach for Vitality, to discuss the upcoming LEC Playoffs, Fnatic having the opportunity to win the split, Humanoid and Caps's levels of play, whether MKOI has a chance of beating KC in a Bo5, the level of toxicity in modern esports fandom, and more!

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How Competitive Integrity Was Compromised In The LEC (ft Crusher)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last Free Nation) — Thu, 8 May 2025 14:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by UCAM Coach Crusher to discuss the downsides of homestands in League of Legends esports, all the teams in contention for winning LEC Spring, whether G2 can succeed, disappointment from Irrelevant and BDS, Noah's strong play despite the circumstances last week, and more!

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Why Team Culture Correlates To Winning In League Of Legends

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 2 May 2025 17:17:04 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by veteran coach Dan Dan to discuss G2 struggling in LEC and their potential to miss MSI, what it takes to build a winning team culture in League of Legends esports, the success of the Madrid homestand for MKOI, Nisqy's strange performance, and more!

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Stend is a BETTER Rookie than SkewMond / What KC NEED to make MSI (ft Jensen Goh)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Jensen Goh to talk about LEC rookies Stend and SkewMond, KCorp's close wins vs Heretics and GiantX, teamfighting flaws by LEC squads, Sheo and Flakked looking strong, and more!

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Karmine Corp's Biggest Flaw Will Get Exploited (ft Gilius)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:05:16 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Gilius to discuss the biggest flaws of Karmine Corp, thoughts on the League of Legends meta read in the LEC, Myrwn and Carlsen's strong performances, and more!

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Should Teams Gamble On Rookies? / Rogue Is Content With Being Last (ft Nightshare)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Nighshare to discuss a comment made by Nemesis about LEC teams gambling on rookie players, Jojopyun having a good week, problems faced by Fnatic, the dismal state of Rogue, why Peter has a problem with ISMA's treatment of his former team, and more!

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LEC Teams Are Not Trying To Win?!... / The GM Problem In LEC (ft Freeze)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:54:15 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Freeze to discuss the upcoming LEC Spring Split, why co-streaming and Fearless draft are good for the league, the teams that are on "survival" mode and what that means for the league as a whole, why this split is critical for Targamas and Jojopyun, and more!

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Why Caliste was the Worst KC Player In The Finals / Fnatic... WHY? (ft Odoamne)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:04:18 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Odoamne to discuss the LEC Winter Finals between G2 and KC, Caliste's performance in that series, how the new League of Legends patch will affect First Stand, the outlooks for Fnatic and MKOI, narrative whiplash against SkewMond, and more.

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How G2 Draft Diff'd KC / What Happened to Fnatic!? (ft Jensen Goh)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:58:21 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Jensen Goh to discuss the G2 vs KC match in the LEC Playoffs, Fnatic getting lucky vs BDS, Labrov and Hans Sama's impressive performances, GX's preparation and how Guilhoto's trash talk earlier in the split will be remembered, 113 missing the mark, and more.

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How Fnatic and KC Got Ahead In LEC / MKOI disappoints... (ft LIDER)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:40:00 +0000

LIDER joins to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Fnatic, rookie Caliste and his strong play for KC, the LEC Playoffs, and more!

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Why The G2 Dynasty Is Over / Remove Lane Swapping (ft YoungBuck)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:33:00 +0000

YoungBuck joins to discuss why the G2 dynasty may be over, angles for Caps to join a new team, why the LEC is at a disadvantage coming into First Stand, the strengths of Fnatic, why Fearless Draft now is a good thing for EU, and more!

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LEC Is No Longer A "1 Team Region" & Revitalized Talent (ft Sheepy)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 18:46:00 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Fabian "Sheepy" Mallant to discuss the level of LEC MId Lane, Mikyx's great performances with Fnatic, why Vitality is stronger than you think, Flakked's spot in ADC power rankings, Stend being under-appreciated, and more!

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Is Caliste Living Up To The Hype? / Rogue's Problem (ft Initialise)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:55:00 +0000

Thorin and Peter Dun are joined by Sam "Initialise" Hapgood to discuss the new format of this show, KC and Caliste meeting the hype surrounding them, Elyoya's current form, drama at Rogue, G2 without Mikyx, and more!

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The Surprising Outcome of Week 1 (G2, KC, GX, FNC, KOI) (ft Nymaera)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Nymaera to discuss the surprising week 1 of LEC Winter 2025! They chat about Nymaera's interesting history with G2 SkewMond, KC and their strong showing with the much-hyped Caliste, GiantX's undefeated opening week, and more!

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Why Europe will struggle at Worlds / LEC's downfall (ft IWDominate)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by IWDominate to discuss the declining quality of the LEC, G2 and Fnatic's chances at Worlds 2024, potential changes coming to BDS, and more.

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G2 became complacent... how? / MDK defied all odds (ft Yamato)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by YamatoCannon to discuss the LEC Season Finals, MAD Lions KOI defying expectations and reaching Worlds, G2 not living up to their potential, the reasons why BDS is missing out on Worlds, Fnatic's chances to become champions this year, and more!

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Zeus almost joined LEC / EU sucks at building teams (ft YoungBuck)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Joey "YoungBuck" Steltenpool to discuss the LEC Season Finals, roster building and player scouting in European League of Legends, how T1 Zeus almost became an LEC player, potential landing spots for Upset and Bo, and more.

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Another G2 Upset? / The LEC has been so unpredictable (ft Nymaera)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Alex "Nymaera" Hapgood to discuss the LEC Season Finals, how MAD Lions managed to defeat G2, why G2 are still in trouble, the Fnatic vs BDS series, previews for this weekend's matches, and more!

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The problem with EU LoL / Why Fnatic v BDS is exciting (ft Memento)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Jonas "Memento" Elmarghichi to discuss the upcoming LEC 2024 Season Finals, preview the MAD Lions vs G2 and Fnatic vs BDS matchups, SK and GiantX's odds of upsetting from the lower bracket, and more.

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The Roast of LEC / BDS should've been in the finals (ft Jensen Goh)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Sat, 3 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Jensen Goh to discuss Fnatic's monumental throws against G2 in the LEC Summer Finals, why BDS should have gotten better results this split, G2 players who have underperformed, potential landing spots for Upset next year, EU's struggles in the current meta, and more!

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"He will save Heretics" / Why G2 are NOT the Best (ft Zaboutine)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Thomas "Zaboutine" Si-Hassen to discuss LEC Summer Playoffs resultsm Fnatic's big win over G2, the KC vs BDS matchup, SK faltering in key moments, a surprising candidate for the savior of Team Heretics, picks for MVP, and more!

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The FRAUDULENT MAD Lions / It's JOEVER for Heretics (ft IWDominate)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Christian "IWDominate" Rivera to discuss the LEC Summer Playoffs, the reasons why Dom is losing interest in covering LEC, why the MAD Lions are even more fraudulent than we initially thought, which team is the "Joe Biden" of the league, whether import slots matter anymore, predictions for upcoming games, and more.

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Europe's unsigned talent / Rough start to the LEC (ft Nymaera)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Alex "Nymaera" Hapgood to discuss the LEC Summer Playoffs opening matchups, SK Rahel as a possible MVP candidate, the ups and downs of BDS and Fnatic, the professional players who are sitting on the sidelines this split, thoughts on the LEC format, and more.

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How G2 continue to dominate / The KC Miracle (ft Jensen Goh)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Jensen Goh to discuss the LEC Summer regular season's conclusion, G2 and Fnatic heading into the Esports World Cup, the new-look KC finally making Playoffs, Rogue's disappointing year, LEC Playoff predictions, and more.

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LEC teams need to make some changes... / Is SK back? (ft Yamato)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Yamato to discuss week 3 of LEC Summer, Hylissang having possibly the weakest year of his career, whether or not SK is a razor cake, the highs and lows of Fnatic, KC's improved performance in this split, the status of MAD Lions, and more.

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The fundamental problem with Fnatic (ft Keire)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Keire to discuss week 2 of LEC Summer, Razork as the front-runner for MVP, Fnatic's biggest problem, Irrelevant potentially being "ELO Hell'd" in SK, why G2 isn't really in any danger, the loss of hype in the Heretics project, and more.

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Is this the G2 down trend? (ft Memento)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Jonas "Memento" Elmarghichi to discuss G2 opening the LEC Summer season with multiple losses, Fnatic's 3-0 start, the strong synergy between Elyoya and Alvaro, why KC's wins may not be indicative of future success, Vitality's struggles despite a decent looking roster, and more!

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G2 had NO SLEEP before the Finals?! / Peter on Zwyroo (ft Peter Dun)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Peter Dun, Head Coach for Team Heretics, to discuss the LEC Final of G2 vs Fnatic, the background behind Zwyroo replacing Perkz on team Heretics' lineup, the performances of BDS and Vitality, thoughts on the LEC teams' chances vs the LCK and LPL at MSI, and more!

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The BIGGEST MISTAKE LEC GM's make / BDS's key strength (ft Memento)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Jonas "Memento" Elmarghichi, former pro jungler, to discuss the LEC Playoffs, a crucial oversight that many LEC GM's are making, MAD Lions ADC Supa's claim that he's the best ADC in the LEC, Fnatic's firepower vs BDS's strength in coaching, why G2 will be repeat champions, and more.

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PANIC at BDS? / LEC GM's ON NOTICE - The Best Damn League Show. ft IWDominate

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by IWDominate to discuss the ongoing LEC Playoffs, G2 vs Fnatic, Heretics vs SK, Vitality vs BDS, GiantX vs MAD Lions, the mismatched teams in the LEC caused by poor GM'ing, and more.

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Why KC FAILED AGAIN / Cause for concern at G2?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Zaboutine to preview the LEC Playoffs, discuss why KC failed again + what may happen to Bo in the offseason, analyze G2's defeats in the week 3, and more.

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Are Fnatic & Heretics LEC TITLE CONTENDERS?!? (ft Jensen Goh)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Jensen Goh to discuss Fnatic's triumph over G2 and how much hope Fnatic fans should have, mistakes made by the MAD Lions, areas where KC can improve, another heartbreak week for SK, and more.

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CAN ANYONE STOP Caps & G2?!? / WHAT WENT WRONG at Rogue? (ft Keire)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Keire to discuss the last week of LEC, Team Heretics' surprisingly strong start, Rogue's continued slump, G2 still looking dominant, KC still looking shaky, and more.

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DOUBLE DOSE OF DRAMA at Heretics / LEC Spring 2024 Preview (ft Nymaera)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Alex "Nymaera" Hapgood to preview the LEC Spring Split. They discuss whether G2 can be challenged, changes at Heretics, why Karmine Corp is likely to improve now, MAD Lions' chances to have another strong split, and more.

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WE WERE WRONG about MAD Lions / LEC Winter 2024 review (ft Zaboutine)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Thomas "Zaboutine" Si-Hassen to revisit their LEC preseason power rankings, praise MAD Lions for achieving 2nd place despite low expectations at the start of the split, discuss what the future of Karmine Corp should look like, celebrate G2's lights out performance in the Playoffs, and more.

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Dylan Falco's G2 MASTERCLASS / MDK vs FNC preview (ft Jensen Goh)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Jensen Goh to preview the LEC Playoff matchup between Fnatic and MAD Lions KOI, take stock of the growth of BDS, discuss why G2 is considered the strongest team in the LEC, assess the teams that have been eliminated, and more.

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Can Adam CARRY BDS over G2? / KC's MASSIVE MISTAKE (ft. IWDominate)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 20:43:55 +0000

Thorin is joined by IWDominate to discuss Karmine Corp benching Coach Yamato, the BDS vs G2 matchup, why Adam could be the linchpin in the series, other LEC Playoff matchups, unpleasant interactions with fans, and more.

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Vitality have NO SHOT! / LEC Playoffs dark horses (ft Keire)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Keire to preview the LEC Winter Playoffs, SK and Fnatic's chances as dark horse picks, G2 and BDS's statuses as the top 2 teams after the round robin, why this Vitality roster has no shot at winning the season, and more.

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BDS 's BEST DAMN START / Don't underestimate Heretics! (ft Nymaera)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Alex "Nymaera" Hapgood to discuss the electric live atmosphere at LEC, the slow start for Karmine Corp, BDS's undefeated start, the level of play in LEC, G2's early stumbles, and more.

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Are Vitality and KC COOKED? / The Humanoid whisperer (ft. Jensen Goh)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:56:27 +0000

Thorin is joined by Jensen Goh to discuss week 1 of LEC winter, the role and impact of coaches in the LEC, the disappointing starts of Vitality and Karmine Corp, the potential for rising teams such as MAD Lions KOI and SK, and more.

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LEC TEAM RANKINGS / Winter 2024 Preview (ft. Zaboutine)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Thorin is joined by Thomas "Zaboutine" Si-Hassen to preview the 2024 LEC Winter Split. Each host gives their ranking list of every team in the league and discuss each team's strengths, shortcomings, and X factors.

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G2 are the 2023 LEC Champions! / Future of the Fnatic roster

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

On the season finale, Thorin and IWDominate break down G2's impressive victory over Fnatic, discuss Fnatic's potential offseason roster moves with Razork, critique the casting and opening ceremony for the Grand Finals, preview upcoming the Worlds Qualifying Series between BDS and Golden Guardians, and more.

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Are G2 experimenting in LEC Season Finals? / MAD Lions capped

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate react to the latest results in the LEC Season Finals and discuss MAD Lions' seeming mismatch of players, G2's draft choices, a recent statement from T1 Gumayusi about the state of ADC in LoL, and more.

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LEC Season Finals begin / Peter Dun DISHES on Heretics (ft. Peter Dun)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate are joined by Peter Dun, the head coach for Team Heretics, to discuss the opening matches of the LEC Season Finals, reflect on the first year of Team Heretics in the LEC, ponder the level of play from the EU Worlds teams, predict the West's chances at Worlds, and more!

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How did LEC lose its hype?!? / G2 regain their crown

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate react to G2's victory over Excel in the Summer Finals, discuss some of the problems with the new LEC format, brainstorm ways to improve the format in the future, reminisce on Mikyx's year so far, and more!

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G2 edges out Excel / Can Fnatic reach the Summer Finals?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate react to G2's close win over Excel, preview the upcoming playoff match between Fnatic and Heretics, discuss the state of the MAD Lions, revisit the points made by Heretics' coach SeeEl on the LEC format, and more!

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Is this the WEAKEST YEAR of LEC? / G2 look unstoppable!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate react to the LEC Group Stage results, discuss the epic downfall of Fnatic, decide whether any of the remaining teams can stand up to G2, address the lackluster level of play this year in LEC, and more!

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LEC Summer Group Stage preview / Rekkles REJECTED KOI?!?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate preview the LEC Summer 2023 Group Stage matchups, discuss why Rekkles almost went to KOI this split, share fun stories about T1 and Team Liquid, and more!

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The upside to Evi / Vitality vanquished! (ft SeeEl)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate are joined by Christopher "SeeEl" Lee, the strategic coach for Team Heretics, to discuss the conclusion of the LEC summer season, the reasoning behind Evi being hired and remaining at Heretics, the unfortunate performances of Vitality, differences in team and player culture across NA, EU, and Asia, and more!

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Bo's throws / Players HATE the new format?!? / KOI floundering

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate discuss why Noah is the early favorite for LEC MVP, KOI's struggle despite past success, Bo's suspect gameplay, thoughts on every LEC, and more!

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Vitality's comm complications / Noah unleashed! (ft. YamatoCannon)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:30:19 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate are joined by Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi to discuss week 1 of the LEC Summer Split, the background of Vetheo's Kai'Sa, the chronic issue of Vitality's team communications, Fnatic's brilliant start with new ADC Noah, and more!

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LEC Summer Split Preview / Who is the carry on G2?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:30:41 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate preview the LEC Summer Split of 2023, explain why G2 and Vitality are the teams to watch out for, share their final standing predictions, and more!

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MAD Lions complete the MIRACLE RUN! / Vitality look lifeless

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:30:40 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate discuss the trilling conclusion to the LEC 2023 Spring Split, analyze the reasons why MAD Lions came out on top over BDS, review the options that are available to Vitality heading into summer, preview G2 and MAD Lions' chances at MSI, and more!

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Is nuc the best mid this split? / G2 enters the LEC gauntlet!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:20:06 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate discuss the end to Rekkles and Fnatic's Spring split, preview the lower bracket matchups between G2, MAD Lions, and Vitality, debate whether or not nuc is the real deal, and more!

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Parallels between G2 and T1 / Bo is the real deal (ft Jensen Goh)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:30:21 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate are joined by Goh "Jensen" "Jensen Goh" Qian Sheng to discuss the continued winning streak of BDS, Vitality coming alive again in the Group Stage, whether Fnatic or Astralis can knock out the MAD Lions, and more!

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G2's GREATEST STRENGTH / Crownie earns his credit!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 11:30:10 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate discuss the opening matchups to the LEC Spring Group Stage, whether Vitality will be able to rise up to their potential, why G2's team environment is perfect for Hans Sama's comeback, if a support player can truly be called the most valuable player, and more!

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The reasons why BDS are #1 / Elyoya gets FIRED UP! (ft Duffman)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:30:30 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate are joined by analyst Christopher "Duffman" Duff to discuss thoughts on the end to the Spring Season, Jankos's strong play in spite of his team circumstances, reactions to MAD Lions' recent video showcasing Elyoya's hunger to win, and more!

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Are Vitality ready for MSI? / What's next for Vetheo?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:30:19 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate discuss the prospect of Photon and Vitality representing the LEC at MSI, use arguments from Doublelift and LS on how western teams should draft, make a surprising pick for where Vetheo should play next, share predictions for the final week of the Spring season, and more!

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Is this Vitality's split? / Astralis gets WEIRD! (ft YamatoCannon)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:30:37 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate are joined by Vitconnect proclaimer Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi to discuss thoughts on Humanoid and Hylissang, what Yamato needs to see before putting Vitality on top of Europe, stroies about Yamato's time at Fnatic, and more!

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Upset headed to Vitality! / G2 reclaim the LEC crown

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 12:30:13 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate discuss the LEC Winter Final between G2 and MAD Lions, Upset going to Vitality, the latest Rekkles drama, candidates for MVP of the Winter Season, and more!

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Peter's plan for Heretics / G2 are on another level (ft Peter Dun)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:30:14 +0000

Peter Dun, Head Coach of Team Heretics, joins Thorin and IWDominate to discuss Dom's criticism of Heretics, preview the upcoming Playoff matches between SK, MAD Lions, KOI, and G2, give live reactions to breaking roster news from Astralis, and more!

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Vitality's Bot Lane Blunders / Why LEC teams should band-aid NOW

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:30:06 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate react to the results of the LEC Group Stage, discuss the status of every team still in the running for a playoff spot, make predictions for the weekend's games, and more!

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Fnatic FALLS FLAT! / Behind the scenes at BDS (feat. GrabbZ)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 12:30:32 +0000

Fabian "GrabbZ" Lohmann, former Head Coach of BDS, joins Thorin and IWDominate to discuss GrabbZ's history with BDS, the status of every team heading to the group stage, what went wrong with Excel and Fnatic, and more.

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WHAT'S GOING WRONG at Excel?!? / G2 and Vitality go HEAD TO HEAD!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 12:30:07 +0000

NOTE: We are aware of the technical issues during the episode.

Thorin and IWDominate discuss BDS's surprisingly strong performance, Excel's fall from grace, the matchup between top dogs Vitality and G2, and more!

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Bo stocks ON THE RISE! / Rekkles's rocky return

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:30:20 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate discuss their reactions to week 1 of LEC Winter 2023, Rekkles's unfortunate start to his comeback, the early dominance of G2, Vitality's comms, and more.

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RANKING every LEC Winter 2023 team!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:30:23 +0000

Thorin and IWDominate discuss the new LEC format, thoughts on all of the teams heading into LEC Winter 2023, Bo's potential impact on Vitality, and more.

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WHO'S THE TRUE LCS GOAT?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:30:12 +0000

On this special edition of The Best Damn League Show, Thorin and Dom discuss the accolades, history, and hype surrounding Bjergsen and Doublelift.

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Rogue takes the cake!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:22:52 +0000

Thorin and Dom discuss the games between Rogue, Fnatic, and G2, Flakked and Targamas's effectiveness in the LEC Final, narratives about teams and players choking, caPs's split, and more.

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Why Neon RESPECTS Fnatic / Breaking down the bot lane meta

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 7 Sep 2022 10:30:17 +0000

Thorin, Dom, and Misfits ADC Neon discuss the upcoming LEC playoff games, the current meta, Neon's experience playing vs Fnatic, possible offseason roster moves, and more.

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What the West NEEDS TO LEARN about Nami / Is G2 still the favorite?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:34 +0000

Thorin and Dom discuss the results of the most recent matches, the West's mistakes when piloting Lucian and Nami, Rogue's chances of defeating G2 this week, Fnatic's current trajectory, and more.

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Summer Playoff Predictions / Can EXCEL upset FNATIC?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:00:22 +0000

Thorin and Dom are joined by Goh "Jensen" "Jensen Goh" Qian Sheng, the Coach for Maryville University. They discuss all 3 first round matchups, the potentials for multiple styles of play in the LEC, the confusing Playoffs seeding system, Vitality's downfall this season, and more.

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MISFITS' winning formula / NISQY: the jungle whisperer

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:37 +0000

In this week's episode, Thorin and Dom discuss Misfits' massive comeback into playoff contention, MAD Lions' recent performances, G2's status as potential playoff favorites, Fnatic's lack of identity, and more.

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MAD Lions COMMAND respect! / Dom and Thorin's PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 12:00:46 +0000

In this week's episode, Thorin and Dom discuss their thoughts and predictions for the summer playoffs, MAD Lions' resurgence to the top spot of the league, fan narratives around Vitality and Perkz, the fate of the current Fnatic roster, and more.

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Fnatic & Vitality FALLING SHORT / MVP race heats up! (ft. Zaboutine) S2E6

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:49 +0000

Thorin and Dom are joined by Thomas "Zaboutine" Si-Hassen. They discuss the current outlook of the MVP race, Vitality's disappointing split so far, the new playoff and Worlds seeding for 2022, possible ramifications of Misfits leaving the LEC, and more.

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How badly is G2 missing PERKZ? / Welcome to Lissandra, LARSSEN!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:52 +0000

Thorin and Dom discuss the overall strength of teams this split, G2's underwhelming start to summer, caPs and Vetheo, Nisqy's effect on the MAD Lions, Astralis's decent results, and more.

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ROGUE vs the razor cake / GENERATIONAL TALENT in the LEC (feat. SeeEl)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 12:00:51 +0000

Thorin and Dom are joined by Christopher "SeeEl" Lee, the Assistant Coach of Rogue. They discuss SeeEl's thoughts on Rogue, his thoughts on the narratives surrounding Rogue, the status of the playoff contenders, caPs's performance over the years, and more.

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EXCEL exceeds expectations / Should KCORP join the LEC?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Sun, 3 Jul 2022 19:33:25 +0000

Thorin and Dom discuss Excel's rise in power rankings, Misfits' poor showing so far, the possibility of Karmine Corp joining the LEC, the status of SK Gaming, and more.

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Fnatic's humbling Spring / Yamato's plan for Summer (ft. YamatoCannon)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Sun, 3 Jul 2022 19:33:14 +0000

Thorin and Dom are joined by Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi, the Head Coach of Fnatic. They discuss Fnatic's disappointing finish in Spring, the caPs vs Humanoid debate, coaching in the LEC, and more.

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Thorin and Dom's Summer Split Preview and Power Rankings

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Sat, 2 Jul 2022 02:21:23 +0000

Thorin and Dom discuss their preseason power rankings, offseason roster moves, Selfmade's career, and more.

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