Summoning Insight

How One Streamer Brought An Entire League To Its Knees

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 15:46:59 +0000

Thorin and YamatoCannon break down whether Caedrel has made the LEC entirely dependent on his stream — and what Riot should have done differently.

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The G2 Upset That Will Be In History Forever

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:18:29 +0000

YamatoCannon and Thorin react to G2's historic 3-0 wins over Gen.G and FearX at First Stand — is this the greatest upset in LoL history?

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Why GenG Is Simply The Best Team Of All Time

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:13:11 +0000

Is this GenG the best League of Legends team of all time? Thorin and Yamato react to the latest results from First Stand, assess GenG's quick win over JDG, analyze G2 and their chances of getting wins against LPL and LCK teams, share predictions for upcoming matches, discuss a comment made by T1 Oner about MSI, and more!

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The Biggest Match Fixing Scandal In LoL History?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:43:57 +0000

Is this the biggest match fixing scandal in LoL history? LPL drama, TES match fixing allegations, BLG vs JDG finals, and First Stand previews dominate this episode as we break down the most explosive storylines in global League of Legends esports. From the shocking situation surrounding TES Jungler naiyou and the wider conversation about match fixing in the LPL ecosystem, to AL and WBG’s chaotic playoff runs, JDG’s form, and BLG’s championship momentum, we cover everything you need to know heading into First Stand. We also preview BLG vs BFX, dive into the Americas Cup fallout, debate CBLOL vs LCS Worlds slots, and end with some classic chaos at Witchcraft, Yamato's new team.

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Inspired Might Be The Best Player In North America

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 16:05:03 +0000

Inspired might now be the best player in North America after another incredible LCS title run! We break down everything from the LCS playoff upsets to LPL and LCK finals previews, plus a look at BFX at First Stand and G2 vs KCorp. We cover how Inspired consistently outperforms Blaber with elite decision-making, why Cloud9 collapsed in the finals, how individual laners like Thanatos and APA struggled under pressure, and why Lyon’s unexpected run is so impressive.

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T1 Keep Losing To Weak Teams! What Happened?!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:44:55 +0000

T1’s shocking playoff collapse, the cvMax controversy, and the rise of GenG, G2, and the LPL’s top contenders headline this week’s breakdown of global League of Legends action. From T1’s defeats to FearX and Dplus—described as some of the biggest upsets in years—to the explosive fan discourse around cvMax and Career , we dive deep into every major storyline. We also cover G2’s seemingly unstoppable playoff form against KC, predict the AL vs. BLG collision course in the LPL playoffs, and evaluate why the LCS remains a one-team region with Cloud9 in dominant form.

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Is This T1's Most Shocking Upset?...

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:08:24 +0000

Is this T1's most shocking upset? In this edition of Summoning Insight, we break down T1’s shocking loss to FearX, the explosive rise of Diable and VicLa, draft gaps, bot‑lane dominance, and what it will take for BFX to challenge the likes of Chovy and Gen.G in the LCK playoffs. We also dive into to NLC drama involving unpaid talent and controversial management decisions.

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Los Ratones Didn't Deserve To Be In Playoffs (Objectively)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:44:45 +0000

Los Ratones eliminated from LEC Versus, drama across LoL esports, and Playoff chaos — this video breaks down all the latest controversies shaking the competitive League of Legends scene. From the Los Ratones knockout and the LR & Kameto feud, to 113 vs Striker tensions, disastrous LEC playoff format issues, LCS drama, Shopify Rebellion’s struggles, and the latest from the LCK and LPL, here’s everything you need to stay updated on the global esports landscape.

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Will Caedrel's Co-Stream Kill The Official LEC Broadcast?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Will Caedrel's co-stream consume the official LEC broadcast? LEC co-stream controversy, Los Ratones playoff hopes, and the future of franchising take center stage as the discussion explores whether Caedrel’s massive co-stream viewership could overshadow—and potentially end—the main LEC broadcast. We down Riot’s cost-cutting, the financial pressures of esports winter, and the dangerous precedent of relying solely on creators for league visibility. We also cover HLE’s struggles, T1’s form, the LPL title race, and check in on the LCS.

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Are We Wrong About Los Ratones?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:55:21 +0000

Were we wrong about Los Ratones? LEC drama, KC superteam revelations, and LCS storylines headline this week’s massive esports recap! We cover Los Ratones’ shocking win streak, Caedrel’s emotional reaction on stream, the unexpected backlash toward Sjokz after a TikTok, Nuc’s complete mental crashout after a brutal loss, and the wild KC leaks involving Mikyx, Wunder, and a supposed package deal with Lider. We also break down Fnatic's surprisingly stable form, analysis from the LPL and LCK, and Inspired being the highest‑paid LCS player.

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The Single BIGGEST Flaw Los Ratones Have In The LEC

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:38:03 +0000

LCK recap, LEC chaos, and LPL surprises take center stage in this week’s LoL esports breakdown — from DRX’s shocking early-game success with coach voice usage to GenG’s dominant form fueled by standout performances from Canyon and Kiin. We unpack Ruler’s headline‑making quote about only caring to win Worlds, the collapse of Los Ratones against LEC‑level jungle pressure, G2’s 0‑2 start and bot‑lane draft issues, MKOI’s strong fundamentals, and Mikyx’s SK resurgence. Plus, we touch on LEC road show excitement, ongoing LCS visa struggles, and a quick look at LPL narratives.

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Is The LCS No Longer North American?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:24:12 +0000

On a new Summoning Insight, we discuss LCS Format Changes, the 2026 LEC Talent Reveal, Dhokla stepping in for Zamudo, the new “First Selection” draft rule for LoL esports, Ruler’s fine, T1’s profitability comments, and previews for the LCK, LPL, LEC, and LCS. We break down what these shifts mean for competitive League of Legends and how they’ll shape the 2026 season.

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This is the STRANGEST Team Playing in Professional League of Legends...

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 15:48:38 +0000

Is this the strangest professional League of Legends team ever? On this new episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and Nymaera discuss the growing problems in the NLC, results from the Demacia Cup, the controversial LCK Cup format, League of Legends’ global login issues, and more!

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This Team's Rebranding Has Been A Nightmare... & League 2?!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:57:32 +0000

Dive into this packed League of Legends talk show as Thorin and Nymaera break down the first looks at BLG and LNG in the Demacia Cup, BLG’s new roster with Xun and Viper, and what it all might mean for the LPL 2025 season. They also explore how meta picks like Maokai jungle and Aphelios vs. Xayah are shaping early-game dynamics, team vibes, and playoff potential in China’s top-tier League ecosystem.

Then the episode pivots hard into Europe: the controversial BDS → Shifters rebrand, its mocked logo and name, and a disastrous meme tweet that turned a flat launch into a PR crisis. The hosts discuss the broader decline of creative opportunities in the EU scene, the cancellation of the LEC’s flagship podcast EUphoria, and why losing high-quality Riot-produced shoulder content hurts narrative building, talent, and fans across the ecosystem.

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How Did Cloud9 WIN Against GenG?! Off-season Madness! (ft Nymaera)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:09:30 +0000

Ready for offseason League of Legends deep dives, spicy esports takes, and some unexpected gaming and sponsor stories? In this episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and Nymaera break down the controversy around KeSPA Cup’s paywalled and region-locked broadcast, debate subscription models in esports, and compare them to traditional sports like rugby and the Premier League. They also preview the Demacia Cup as the “real” offseason tournament, explain why LPL teams often field full rosters, and reminisce about legendary Chinese players and historic LAN circuits.

If you love in-depth LoL discussion, LCK/LPL ecosystem talk, and old-school esports storytelling with rough edges, this episode delivers. Stick around to the end for future plans, more regional coverage beyond the EU, and what’s coming next on Summoning Insight.

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How Karmine Corp Failed Despite Having The Best Roster... (ft Zaboutine)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 16:58:47 +0000

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Will Professional League Of Legends Ever Recover? (ft MonteCristo)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 12:45:00 +0000

MonteCristo returns to Summoning Insight for a one-off (for now) special episode with Thorin, and they go deep on Faker’s legacy, Riot’s format and branding decisions, and how modern esports narratives get everything backwards. This is a long-form, no-filter discussion aimed at hardcore League of Legends and esports fans.

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Top 3 League Of Legends Players of 2025 (EVERY ROLE & REGION)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0000

Join us for a deep-dive into the League of Legends Offseason, where we break down roster moves, drama, and our own all-pro awards for LCK, LPL, LEC, and more. From Chovy’s dominant year in the LCK to the Bdd vs Faker vs Zeka debate, we cover standout performances, clutch plays, and how Worlds results fit into the bigger picture.

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The Craziest Offseason EVER? Biggest Roster Rumors, Changes, and Theories

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:39:55 +0000

In this episode of Summoning Insight, we dive into the off-season chaos, roster rumors, and the big talking point: YamatoCannon allegedly coaching Los Ratones in the LEC Winter Split. Thorin and Yamato break down the drama, the criticism, and the fan narratives surrounding Yamato’s coaching career — from his early days in MYM and Roccat, to Splyce’s Worlds run, Vitality’s shock upsets over RNG & Gen.G, Fnatic finals appearances, and even coaching in the LCK.

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Was This The BEST Worlds Ever? T1 Defies ALL Expectations For Worlds 2025

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0000

Experience an in-depth breakdown of the 2025 League of Legends World Championship with expert analysis from Summoning Insight. In this episode, the hosts dive into the controversial Worlds scheduling changes, the impact of condensed playoffs versus finals hype, and the potential benefits of a double elimination format for competitive integrity and viewership.

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How Did T1 Make The Finals AGAIN?? BUT Bdd Is The Best Player In The World!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0000

In this episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato dive deep into the League of Legends competitive scene, discussing key topics from Worlds playoffs scheduling to player transfers, roster stability, and format debates. They explore the pros and cons of condensed playoff schedules for teams like T1, the single-elimination vs. double-elimination tournament formats, and the market predictions for high-profile roster moves such as Inspired’s potential signing with FlyQuest before free agency.

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NA Collapsed At Worlds Again... Can The West Bounce Back?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:15:00 +0000

In this episode of Summoning Insight, we dive deep into the drama, upsets, and standout performances from Worlds 2025. Thorin and YamatoCannon break down NA’s collapse, 100 Thieves’ surprise run, FlyQuest’s roster questions, Fnatic’s underwhelming showing and looming rebuild, and the strategic successes and failures across LEC and LCK squads.

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Worlds 2025 MEGA PREVIEW (ft multiple guests)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:02:16 +0000

Get ready for the ultimate League of Legends Worlds 2025 deep dive! In this episode of Summoning Insight, we break down all the major regions — LCK, LPL, LEC, LTA, and LCP— with top analysts and regional experts.

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Why Caliste Might Leave Karmine Corp

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 11:45:00 +0000

In this episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato dive deep into the biggest dramas, roster rumors, and competitive controversies across League of Legends esports — from the LEC to LCS, LCK, and LPL. They break down Summit’s unexpected suspension in the LCS promotion tournament, KC and Vitality’s potential blockbuster roster moves involving Vladi and Canna, and the looming risk of losing star talent like Caliste.

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How Riot Scammed LEC Teams... Los Ratones Invited To LEC?!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 20:46:18 +0000

In this explosive episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and YamatoCannon break down the biggest LEC drama of the year — Riot’s controversial decision to allow Los Ratones into the LEC without paying franchise fees — and its massive impact on team owners, franchising integrity, and fan perception. They explore the precedent this sets, the legal and business implications, and what it means for the future of competitive League of Legends.

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Why GenG's Loss Means Nothing... They Will Destroy The Lower Bracket

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:45:00 +0000

In this action-packed episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and YamatoCannon break down the most dramatic moments from the LCK and LPL playoffs, including shocking upsets, format controversies, and deep roster analysis across the top esports teams.

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Korea’s Best Midlaner Just Pulled Off the Biggest Upset

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:45:00 +0000

In this episode of Summoning Insight, we dive deep into one of the wildest weeks in competitive League of Legends across LCK, LPL, LEC, and LTA/LCS. If you love in-depth League of Legends esports analysis covering LCK playoffs, League of Legends analysis, T1 vs Gen.G, BLG vs TES, and LEC playoffs — this episode is a must-watch!

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Are Bwipo's Troubling Comments Taken Out Of Context?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:45:18 +0000

In this episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato break down another intense week of League of Legends esports action, covering everything from the LPL and LCK playoffs to the heated drama surrounding Bwipo and FlyQuest. The duo dives deep into FlyQuest’s dominant run, Bwipo’s controversial comments, and the ripple effects across the LoL competitive scene. They also analyze standout performances, strategic drafting in the Fearless format, and the challenges teams face ahead of Worlds 2025. Expect sharp insights, bold takes, and plenty of debate about player reputations, team culture, and how mental resilience shapes championship runs.

Beyond the Bwipo controversy, the show dissects key playoff series across major regions, including T1’s shaky showing in the LCK, the rise of underdog teams in the LPL, and high-stakes matchups in the LEC featuring KOI, Fnatic, and Karmine Corp. With expert commentary grounded in years of esports experience, Summoning Insight delivers the context and storytelling that fans of LoL crave. Whether you’re here for the strategy talk, the inside scoops, or the drama that shakes the pro scene, this episode connects you to the heart of competitive League of Legends.

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The Playoff Teams You CAN'T Ignore (One Of Them Is Breaking Records)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 15:46:12 +0000

In this episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato dive deep into the state of League of Legends across multiple regions, starting with the chaos surrounding the LEC Playoffs. They tackle Riot’s scheduling controversies, format missteps, and break weeks, then break down the strengths and weaknesses of top contenders like G2, Fnatic, Karmine Corp, and KOI. Expect sharp takes on G2’s perfect split, Fnatic’s month-long break before playoffs, KC’s internal drama, and whether KOI can mount another title or a LoL Worlds 2025 run.

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Does Faker DESERVE To Be The Best Player Of The Decade?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:45:00 +0000

This week on Summoning Insight, we're tackling the big talking points in the world of League of Legends esports!

First, we dive into the latest Esports Awards: was Faker the only choice for Player of the Decade? We debate the winners and the merits of the selection process.

Then, we dissect the turbulent LCK! What's going on with T1? Can GenG be stopped? We break down KT's SHOCKING victory over T1 and what it means for both teams, T1's recent struggles and their crucial upcoming matches, and Gen G's DOMINANCE: their secret sauce, adaptable playstyle, and individual player brilliance (Chovy & Ruler!).

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"There's no reason why T1 should be the best team" / Is Fnatic Doomed?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Yamato discuss the state of T1 compared to LCK rival GenG, where Fnatic stands in the LEC, Shopify Rebellion's massive upset over Cloud9 in the LTA, IG's thrilling surprise victory over BLG in the LPL, and more!

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The T1 Drama Never Ends... / Why The Karmine Corp Drama Is Ridiculous

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:21:25 +0000

Thorin and Yamato discuss the latest drama revolving around T1, KC Mid Laner Vladi lashing out against the team's fanbase, the state of Humanoid's career. the latest results from the LEC and LPL, and more!

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The Most Exciting Matchup To Look Forward To / LEC Schedule Is Horrible...

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Yamato discuss Faker's spot on T1, T1's potential for more big wins following their victory over GenG in the LCK, the start of LTA Summer, MKOI's chances to stay at the top of LEC with its new Summer format, the latest from the LPL, and more!

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Who Can Replace Faker On T1? / Why T1 Can Be Winners Again

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:45:00 +0000

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Does EWC even matter? / GenG Continues Their Incredible Win Streak

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Yamato discuss GenG and their victory at the Esports World Cup, the drama around Caedrel co-streaming EWC, AL's strong 2nd place finish, T1 and HLE's forms at the event, the first week of LPL Summer, NAVI's roster heading into LEC Summer, and more!

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Why GenG Are Undisputedly The Best Team / Cultural Differences in Practice

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:37:37 +0000

Thorin and Yamato discuss the final matches of MSI 2025, the reasons why GenG are the best LoL esports team, T1 and Faker's performances at the event, what it will take for Western League of Legends teams to "bridge the gap" between them and Eastern teams, Maple un-retiring to return to PSG Talon, and more!

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Games At MSI 2025 You May Have Overlooked / EU's Disappointing Performance

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 20:50:31 +0000

Thorin and Yamato give thoughts and analysis on MSI 2025, preview the upcoming banger matchup between Faker and T1 vs Chovy and GenG, discuss CFO's strong performances and upset potential vs AL, assess FlyQuest's chances to get a win vs BLG, give reasoning as to why the LEC squads didn't perform as strongly at MSI this year, and more!

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The Most Exciting Matches Of MSI 2025 / Is Fnatic Poby A Good Move?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Yamato discuss the results of the MSI 2025 Play-Ins, Poby leaving T1 for Fnatic, preview the MSI matches between GenG and G2, MKOI and BLG, AL and FlyQuest, plus CFO and T1, make predictions for the rest of the event, and more!

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MSI MEGA PREVIEW 2025 (ft. multiple guests)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Thorin and Yamato preview MSI 2025! They are joined by guests Upset, Zaboutine, Initialise, Keire, and Vestion, who each bring their expertise and perspective on the LoL esports regions they follow. Keep tuning in to Last Free Nation during MSI for more Summoning Insight!

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Is NA Finally Good Again? / Why Chovy Is Simply The Best

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:45:00 +0000

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss the banger LTA North Final between FlyQuest and Cloud9, Chovy taking GenG through another strong LCK split, whether AL can bring the LPL a win at MSI, and more!

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Movistar KOI Deserve To Win The LEC / KC Underperformed In Playoffs

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

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss MKOI defeating KC and G2 to win the latest LEC Final, KC and their underperformance in the Playoffs, the latest results from the LPL, the future of Caps and G2, the banger LTA matchup between Cloud9 and FlyQuest, and more!

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The Greatest Run In Pro League Of Legends / Is This The Best LEC Playoffs?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (last free nation) — Tue, 27 May 2025 11:45:00 +0000

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss GenG's dominance in the LCK, the thrilling LEC Playoffs, drama in the LEC All-Pro voting, T1 and their chances to qualify MSI, potential players to join Faker and Uzi in the Hall of Legends, and more!

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Team Liquid's 6th Man & Drama / The Most Exciting Playoff Matches

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:45:00 +0000

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss Team Liquid losing their Honda partnership, Yuuji starting ahead of UmTi vs Shopify Rebellion, the latest T1 vs GenG match result in the LCK, predictions for upcoming Playoff matches, and more!

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How G2 Fell Out Of Top 3 LEC / MKOI's Serious Workplace Allegations

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

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss the decline of G2 in the LEC, the serious allegations against MKOI's workplace, the Twitter drama between T1 fans and Aux, the latest results from the LPL and LCK, and more!

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Can Chovy Finally Overtake Faker? / The LEC Drama Is Ridiculous...

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

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How Homestand Changes LoL Esports Forever / Gumayusi Admits To Playing Bad

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Fri, 2 May 2025 20:18:43 +0000

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss the Madrid homestand for MKOI in the LEC and how it may change the League of Legends esports landscape, Gumayusi and T1's latest performances, Team Liquid potentially adding a new jungler to their roster, the unfortunate passing of Season 1 World Champion Shushei, the latest from the LPL, and more!

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The LEC Is Finally Good Again! / T1's Biggest Mistake Is Starting To Show

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:10:13 +0000

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss the latest results from G2, KC, and Fnatic in the LEC, a spicy interview with FlyQuest Inspired, why Nongshim is the new LCK dark horse, the indecisiveness of T1, Milkyway being trapped on RNG, and more!

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T1’s Internal Problems Getting Worse / LTA North Needs To Change Formats

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:15:37 +0000

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss updates to the new season of League of Legends, the latest T1 drama, problems that the LTA North is facing, thoughts on the current LEC squads, predictions for LPL Spring, and more!

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Can Bwipo Be The Best Coach? / The Expected Downfall of Team Liquid

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 17:40:14 +0000

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss a crazy interview with Bwipo, the decline of the LTA, Team Liquid's underperformance, the banger LCK matchup between GEN and T1, the state of Fnatic, predictions going into the upcoming weeks of pro League of Legends, and more!

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What Happened To Fnatic?... / "GenG Will Have To Do Some Evolving"

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 18:34:50 +0000

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss Fnatic's poor start in LEC Spring, GenG defeating HLE in the opening LCK Spring match, the latest from T1 drama land, G2's start to the split, the lack of hype in LTA North, thoughts on Spawn, UmTi, and Team Liquid, and more!

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The T1 Drama Got Even Worse... / Los Ratones Win EMEA Masters!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:02:47 +0000

We discuss the latest drama from T1 involving Zeus, Joe Marsh, and the toxic part of their fanbase, Los Ratones winning EMEA Masters + Nemesis and his strong performances, first impressions of the LPL split, previews for the upcoming LCK and LEC splits, and more!

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Why Karmine Corp Getting 2nd Doesn't Matter / Vladi, Best Player In LEC??

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:15:56 +0000

In a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss KC's performance at Fist Stand, a shocking development for T1's roster involving Gumayusi and Smash, the importance of co-streaming in the modern League of Legends esports ecosystem, and more!

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Karmine Corp's Struggle And Turnaround / Fearless Draft Is Staying...

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:44:35 +0000

Join hosts Thorin and Yamato in this exciting episode of Summoning Insight, where they delve deep into the world of League of Legends esports. They analyze KC's loss to TL and dramatic 2-0 win vs TES at First Stand, explore the intricacies of the Fearless draft format, and discuss potential future changes in the esports landscape. Tune in for a blend of in-depth analysis, humorous anecdotes, and thought-provoking discussions that cover both the past and future of competitive gaming.

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The Most & Least Valuable Players In LEC / Which Team Will Win First Stand?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:16:33 +0000

On a new Summoning Insight, Thorin and Yamato discuss the LEC Finals between KC and G2, the upcoming First Stand tournament, the future of Fnatic, Hextech Chests returning to League of Legends, our LoL esports power rankings, and more!

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Why Fnatic Are Fraudulent / The Most Exciting Games Happening Right Now

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:27:00 +0000

The fraudulency level of Fnatic in LEC, the LCK Finals between HLE and GenG, the latest LPL results, LTA Playoffs and declining viewership, the KC vs G2 matchup, predictions for upcoming LoL esports matches, and more!

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Why Did Riot Remove Hextech Chests? / The Formats Are Regressing... (ft MonteCristo)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:04:00 +0000

MonteCristo returns as a guest to discuss the disappointing LCK Cup and LTA formats, the removal of hextech chests in favor of gacha mechanics, Doublelift's new team, the banger match between Fnatic and G2, previews for the LEC, LCK, and LPL, and more!

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Why People Don't Understand The Rekkles Video / EWC Is Changing LoL Esports

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:56:00 +0000

We discuss Thorin's recent video on Rekkles, LCK and LTA playoffs, an update regarding Riot Games and the Esports World Cup (EWC), Faker and T1, the latest results from the LPL, and more!

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How Macro Has Been Dumbed Down / Which Rosters and Players Need To Change

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 21:53:00 +0000

Thorin and Yamato discuss League of Legends gameplay, Thorin's Rekkles video, the status of pro LoL rosters, FlyQuest and Cloud9 streaming their scrims on Twitch, results from LEC, LCK and LTA North, and more.

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G2 & GX Drama and Trash Talk / Why LoL is A Reflection of Human Potential

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:19:00 +0000

Thorin and Yamato discuss the banter between G2 and Guilhoto, competitive motivation in LoL esports, KC and Caliste's continued strong showings, the history of lane swaps in League of Legends, why Bwipo has a point in his trash talk, the ongoing T1 fan saga, the upcoming match between GenG and T1, and more!

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The Massive Shift In Global LoL Esports / How Teams Are Adapting To 2025

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:22:00 +0000

Thorin and Yamato discuss their thoughts on a shift in global LoL esports, how pro League of Legends teams are adapting to the 2025 season, first impressions of this year's LCK, LPL, and LEC, check in on T1, GenG, HLE, G2, Karmine Corp, Vitality, and iG, and more!

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How Professional LoL Changed Forever / New Era of Summoning Insight

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:37:00 +0000

Thorin, Yamato, and MonteCristo discuss Fearless Draft in League of Legends esports, react to Phreak's video that explains why Fearless Draft is being used in 2025, and reveal their top teams to watch in the LPL, LCK, LEC, and LTA. The group also shares the reasons why Monte is stepping away from League of Legends esports podcasts, what fans can expect from both Monte and Last Free Nation in the future, and why Yamato was chosen to be the new host of this show.

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"Caps Joining the LEC Ruined EU LoL" / 2025 Pro LoL Predictions

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 17:34:00 +0000

Welcome back to another epic episode of Summoning Insight with your hosts, MonteCristo and Thorin! Dive into the latest League of Legends insights as we break down the new Noxus cinematic that has everyone's attention! We’ll also provide exclusive previews of all major LoL esports regional leagues and discuss the profound impact of Caps on European lolesports. Whether you’re a hardcore fan or new to the League of Legends scene, this episode is packed with juicy analysis and entertaining commentary that you can't miss!

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Riot announces betting on LoL esports / PapaSmithy on FlyQuest's success

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:25:00 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin are joined by PapaSmithy, the President and Chief Gaming Officer for FlyQuest, to discuss Riot Games's announcement about betting sponsors in LoL esports for 2025, shocking updates about the Zeus x T1 x HLE transfer saga, the exciting plans for FlyQuest, and more!

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The League Awards Drama & What Happened / Are Esports Awards Compromised?

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

Dive into the latest episode of Summoning Insight with MonteCristo and Thorin! We're unpacking the shocking decline of the Esports Awards and dissecting the heated reactions to Caedrel and Sjokz's League Awards. Plus, we delve into the burning drama surrounding League of Legends superstar, Perkz! Whether you’re a LoL fanatic or just love the world of esports, you won't want to miss this fiery discussion packed with insights and opinions!

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The Announced Superteams are Insane... / Faker's stream & Crazy Fan

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Welcome to a brand new episode of Summoning Insight, hosted by MonteCristo and Thorin! Join the dynamic duo as they dive into the exciting world of League of Legends esports. This week, get all the juicy highlights from Faker’s latest stream, including his perspective on a crazy fan experience! We'll also discuss Riot's strict new rules for streamers and break down the latest roster changes making waves in the LEC and LPL! Don't miss out on this thrilling deep dive into the LoL universe! SUBSCRIBE for more amazing insights!

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What Really Happened With Zeus & Roster Drama / New LoL Gameplay Changes

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin in the latest thrilling episode of Summoning Insight, where we dive deep into the hottest topics in League of Legends esports! This week, the duo unpacks the drama as Zeus makes waves leaving T1 to join HLE, reshaping the LoL competitive scene! We also discuss the formation of Caedrel's team, Los Ratones. Plus, stay tuned for a sneak peek at the major changes coming to League of Legends in 2025! Don’t miss out—hit that subscribe button and join the conversation!

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World Champions T1 Are Separating?? / Riot Ending English Broadcasts

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin for another electrifying episode of Summoning Insight as they dive deep into the latest hot topics across League of Legends esports! This week, the duo tackles the shocking rumors surrounding T1's lineup and the future of Zeus. Dive into roster rumors sweeping through major regions that could shake the competitive scene! Plus, catch their insights on Riot Games’ decision to end the English Broadcast for the LPL – what does it mean for fans, casters, and players alike? Don't miss this ultimate analysis! Like, subscribe, and hit that bell to never miss our insights!

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Dade Award: A Complete History / Roster Rumors Around the World

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin for more in-depth discussion about League of Legends esports! They explore the latest roster rumors across the LCK, LTA, LEC, and LPL, discuss the history of the Dade Award, and respond to the large fanbases and individuals who continue to be upset with ongoing discussions about their favorite teams and players.

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T1 win! Worlds 2024 Finals Recap / Is Faker the GOAT of Esports?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 17:09:00 +0000

Get ready for an in-depth discussion with MonteCristo and Thorin as they recap the League of Legends Worlds Final between T1 and BLG! They explore the future of the top teams and debate Faker's place in the pantheon of esports legends. This is a must-watch for any fan of competitive gaming!

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T1's shocking run at Worlds 2024 / New LCK Format Will Change LoL Esports

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:31:00 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin react to League of Legends Worlds and discuss the Dade Award for 2024, where Chovy and Ruler could end up next year, Faker's Worlds glow up, narratives around T1, the LCK format and what it tells us about "MSI," thoughts on a fearless draft tournament, analysis of T1 vs GenG and WBG vs BLG, predictions for the Worlds Final, and more!

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How FlyQuest ALMOST beat GenG / New LoL engine CANCELED?!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:46:00 +0000

We react to the League of Legends Worlds matches. Other topics include GenG narrowly defeating FlyQuest, the potential knight vs Chovy Grand Finals matchup, how Faker's clutch factor could get T1 to another Worlds Final, layoffs at Riot Games, updates on a new League of Legends client and engine that were in development, the latest roster news, and more!

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World's Format MUST Change / G2 and Liquid NEED to Make Changes

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:35:00 +0000

We discuss results of League of Legends Worlds, what's next for G2, Dplus, and Team Liquid, ongoing issues with the Swiss format, the lack of NA vs EU matchups at this year's Worlds, predictions for the Worlds Quarterfinals, and more!

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Will T1 have another deep run at Worlds 2024? / Team Liquid Drama

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 18:05:00 +0000

We discuss every team in the League of Legends World Championship, reactions to the video released with Spawn and CoreJJ, potential winners for this year's Dade Award, Yone's place in the Worlds meta, the G2 vs T1 matchup, and more!

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Worlds 2024 Seeding is Flawed / 100 Thieves' Unsurprising Failure

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:38:00 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the League of Legends World Championship, potential candidates for this year's Dade Award, 100 Thieves bombing out of Worlds Play-Ins, Riot's new global power rankings, the opening matchups at the Worlds Swiss Stage, updates from TSM, Zaboutine's hot take on 100 Thieves, the 2024 Worlds anthem: "Heavy is the Crown" by Linkin Park, and more!

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WORLDS 2024 MEGA PREVIEW (ft Aux, Dagda, Nymaera, and Cubby)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:44:00 +0000

We are joined by Aux, Dagda, Nyamaera, and Cubby to preview League of Legends Worlds 2024! Topics include the statuses of all 4 major regions, favorites and dark horse picks, and which players and champions will thrive in this Worlds meta.

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Jojopyun's departure from C9 explained / Riot breaking their own rules

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:11:00 +0000

We discuss Rekkles being named T1's Worlds sub, the release of Deadlock and the slow death of the MOBA genre, the lack of LPL representation in the Worlds talent announcement, new information on Jojopyun's exit from Cloud9, why NRG made the correct move in leaving the LCS, the LNG and Scout drama coming into Worlds, and more!

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LCS & LCK Finals Surprises / Is Peanut the best Jungler of all time?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 20:06:00 +0000

Reactions to our recent Zeka hype video, lies that Redditors continue to tell about us, the LCK and LCS Finals, T1 failing to reach the Finals, Peanut stepping up, the League of Legends patch going into the final matches, the overall viewership of global leagues, and more!

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The Blaber Paradox / This is Cloud9's Biggest Problem

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 20:15:00 +0000

We discuss backlash from T1 and Faker fans, Cloud9's options following their disappointing 2024 run, Chovy's current era, the LEC Season Finals roadshow, Fnatic and G2's chances at Worlds, analysis of the LPL Regional Finals, and more!

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How a Facebook Tag Accidentally Exposed Riot / LEC finals Fiasco

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:06:00 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss LEC, LCS, LCK, and LPL playoff updates, Riot Games backpedaling on their 2025 update promises, why Adam caused BDS to miss out on Worlds, the underrated Knight vs Chovy rivalry, problems at Cloud9, the lackluster in-person experience at League of Legends events, and more!

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The LCS is getting desperate... / The Chovy MVP Paradox

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:35:47 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss playoffs in the LCS, LEC, and LPL, Riot discovering that Twitch subs exist, Chovy winning LCK MVP, what the lack of roadshows combined with VALORANT's schedule says about Riot's priorities, and more.

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Can LoL esports be saved? / Faker's PR disaster

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:57:06 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss new esport team emotes in the League of Legends shop, Faker's surprising choice on T1 socials, KT defeating Gen.G, upcoming LPL and LEC matches, Team Liquid's dominance in LCS, the struggles of 100 Thieves, and more!

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Why Riot doesn't care about esports / T1 are a "mid" team

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 18:39:55 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the T1 vs Gen.G match, the infamous Faker video, how the new patch will affect LCK Playoffs and Worlds, Riot Games and their history of favoring Arcane over esports narratives, Cloud9 vs Team Liquid, previews for LPL Playoffs and LEC Season Finals, and more!

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LoL esports failed because of this / The DISASTROUS LEC Summer

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:59:29 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss Naz Aletaha stepping down as the Global Head of LoL Esports, the business practices and failures of Riot Games in esports, the disastrous LEC Summer Playoffs, the state of top lane globally, updates on Cloud9 in the LCS, results from LCK and LPL, and more!

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Esports join the Olympics / WHY IS EVERYONE PLAYING RENEKTON?!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:28:49 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the new Olympic Esports Games, KC's recent success, the baffling priority on Renekton, previews and predictions for the LEC Playoffs, the latest drama featuring Caedrel, KC fans, and Faker, T1 losing multiple matches, the latest from the LCS and LPL, and more!

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Riot doubles down on their lies... / Surprising summer performances

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:47:06 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss Riot Games subtweeting at us with more misleading information from Chris Greeley's account, IWDominate's treatment by Riot, Viper's strong recent performances, the LPL and LEC Playoffs, rumors of Rogue being bought out by Team Falcons, VALORANT and VCT's impact on LoL esports scheduling, and more.

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Riot is lying to you / Was the EWC a failure?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:35:49 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the Esports World Cup (EWC), why Riot Games lied when they said they weren't involved in the EWC, why there may never be another event called "MSI" in future years, lane swaps in the current League of Legends professional meta, T1 and their performance at the EWC, and more.

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LoL Esports DEATH SPIRAL / Will the LONGEST winning streak continue?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 17:29:10 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss why Riot Games and other game developers ought to be the target of fan frustrations over the Esports World Cup, T1's upset loss to KT, silly Twitter drama involving Dom and Jankos, the longest ever series winning streak in pro LoL esports history, why League of Legends may already be in a death spiral, the banger upcoming LPL matches, and more!

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The #1 team / Talent drama at Esports World Cup

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:15:52 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss this Gen.G's lineup potential to be the greatest of all time, Chovy's significant role in his team's success, Twitter drama surrounding talent announcements for the Esports World Cup, results from LCS, LEC, and LPL, the fantastic content being made this split for LCS, and more!

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The inevitable end to esports... / Why everyone is mad at LCS

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:07:51 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the Esports World Cup (EWC) talent tease, Dash turning down invitations to attend EWC, reactions to the LCS Finals taking place at the YouTube Theater, Cloud9's first week of play, LCK week 1, a lack of hype surrounding LEC, praise for the LPL format, and more!

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Biggest problem with LCS & Americas merger / NEW International Event!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:10:26 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the announcement by Riot Games regarding the potential merger between LCS, CBLOL, and LLA, a brand new annual international LoL esports event, reactions from Brazilian fans, Team Liquid's ownership's response to criticism of joining the Esports World Cup, the Esports Awards partnering with Saudi Arabia, analysis of LEC and LPL, and more!

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Is Faker's $500 Ahri skin reasonable? / MASSIVE changes to pro LoL

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 16:11:32 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss controversy around Faker's Ahri skin for the Hall of Legends, changes coming to the LCS, Fearless Draft in the NACL and LPL, roster moves at Dignitas and Shopify Rebellion, how the Esports World Cup has affected pro teams' marketing exercises during LGBT+ Pride Month, and more!

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Why MSI 2024 was the best LoL tournament ever / Move aside Faker, Chovy is here

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:34:33 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss MSI 2024, Gen.G and their potential to Golden Road this year, Faker and T1 defeating G2 despite looking shaky, the future of League of Legends, Chovy's status as a bonjwa, Jensen being benched b FlyQuest, Esports World Cup and Riot Games shenanigans, and more!

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G2 is Europe's only hope / Korea and China's best mid-lane clash

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 13 May 2024 18:49:14 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss MSI 2024, Team Liquid vs Fnatic, the rivalry between NA and EU, Noah's lackluster performance, BLG vs T1, Caps potentially being one of the best mid-laners at MSI, the hype matchup of BLG and GenG + knight vs Chovy, Riot Games's subpar star-building strategy, LS's take on bracket resets, and more.

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WHAT WENT WRONG for FlyQuest? / Are T1 KRYPTONITE to the BLG superteam?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 6 May 2024 19:15:02 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss MSI 2024, FlyQuest's shocking early exit, leaks for a Faker Ahri skin to go with his induction into the "Hall of Legends," Fnatic, G2, and Team Liquid's chances of winning a match against an LPL or LCK squad, the reveal of "Club Support Program" teams for the Saudi-backed Esports World Cup, a common flaw in LEC broadcast talent, and more.

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MSI 2024 MEGA PREVIEW (ft Damonte, Memento, RandomMinionCaster, & Yamato)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:21:11 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin are joined by YamatoCannon, Damonte, Memento, and RandomMinionCaster to preview MSI 2024, discuss the goals of FlyQuest at this event, ponder the role that lane swaps will have, roast Doublelift, and more!

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Riot Games Doesn't Understand Esports / THE END of the LoL Caster Meta?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:31:15 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the League of Legends regional finals in LCK vs LEC and LCS, more Doublelift drama, why the current broadcast meta may be changing, the economics of professional esports, the Chovy bonjwa debate, the upcoming MSI event, and more.

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Lane Swap LEAKS in LEC?!? / Faker SPEAKS OUT on DDoS attacks

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 17:26:54 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss why Monte thinks G2's lane swap strategies were leaked, the G2 vs BDS series, Faker's statements regarding the ongoing DDoS attacks on T1, Sjokz stories, controversy regarding Inspired's recent interview with dGon, Korean top laner Thanatos joining Cloud9, the future of Fudge's career, potential changes to the LCS, and more.

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LoL enters the Saudi Esports World Cup / TL SHOCK FlyQuest at LCS Finals!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 2 Apr 2024 17:22:35 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics being a part of the Esports World Cup (backed by the government of Saudi Arabia), controversy surrounding a strategic coach before the LCS Finals, why Coach Spawn deserves a lot of the credit for Team Liquid's victory at the LCS Finals, the upcoming banger matches in the LCK Playoffs, G2 looking dominant again in LEC, the ongoing LPL Playoffs, and more!

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KC ARE WORSE without Yamato / LCS & LCK PLAYOFFS PREVIEW

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:36:06 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the LCK All-Pro voting, preview the LCS and LCK Playoffs, Cloud9's disappointing games, KC and Rogue finishing 9th and 10th again in LEC, G2's spot on global power rankings, milkyway continuing to impress, and more.

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Quickshot EXITS Riot Games / LCS Playoffs Begin / VCS Match Fixing SCANDAL

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:22:28 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss Quickshot exiting Riot Games and LEC, Cloud9 returning to form in the LCS Playoffs, HLE defeating T1, results from LEC, Riot's update to the esports franchise model, the VCS match fixing scandal, and more.

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Doublelift DRAMA / G2 are a Top 8 Team / MSI 2025 in Saudi Arabia?!?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:55:07 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the latest drama featuring Doublelift and Dodo, milkyway's continued masterful performance in the LPL, the T1 vs Gen.G match, global power rankings, the start of the LEC split, Smolder in pro play, the latest from the Saudi Esports World Cup, a story about Kameto and KC, and more!

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Perkz & Kaiser OUT, Trymbi & Zwyroo IN / LCS CAGE MATCHES: good or bad?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 18:36:05 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the LCS matches that were played in a smaller, grungier studio, Tyler 1 vs Corejj drama, big roster moves at Heretics, Cloud9's 2-0 weekend, an update on the LCK DDoS saga, milkyway and FPX's plot armor, and more!

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T1 Faker: the new King of Spring / milkyway and FPX bring the HYPE to LPL!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the DDOS attacks on the LCK, T1 and Faker's current dominance over the league, TSM stories involving Bjergsen and Reginald, updates from the LPL, why FPX jungler milkyway is the player to watch this split, LCS Spring Finals once again being placed on Easter Sunday, and more.

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ADAM RUINS BDS's Winter / Why Monte HATES this KT roster

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:02:50 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the drama involving BDS Adam, Wooloo's decision-making in reporting on certain stories, the LEC Winter Playoffs, T1 fans malding over Monte's power rankings, updates from the LCK, and more.

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LCS vs THE SUPER BOWL / Are G2 a top 10 team?/ The duality of Hylissang

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:17:49 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss LCS viewership and Commissioner MarkZ's recent series of tweets on the topic, G2 once again rising to the top of the LEC power rankings, Hylissang's history of both strong and questionable plays, the strengths of MAD Lions KOI, the levels of play of the LEC and LCS, new information regarding the recent layoffs at Riot Games, and more.

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KC BENCHES Yamato / Cloud9 and HLE on FRAUD WATCH

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 19:35:54 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss KC benching Yamato and whether the action was deserved, the Cloud9 losing streak and questionable drafts, problems with the LCS, LEC, LCK, and LPL broadcasts, BDS's and their T1 style of play, Team Heretics' chances to win against SK, KDF's rise in power, and more.

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Riot FUMBLES on LEC and streaming service / What's next for KC?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:58:22 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss Riot Games's poor handling of LEC layoffs, Riot's cancelled streaming service, news out of TSM, the end of the split of Karmine Corps, Elyoya's decent performance as captain of Mad Lions KOI, BLG potentially stepping up to be what JDG was last year, Zeka's level of play on HLE, the messy game between CLoud9 and Shopify Rebellion, and more.

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Karmine Corp's BIG DILEMMA / LCK teams DEMAND CHANGE!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:58:54 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss mass layoffs at Riot Games, the joint letter by the LCK teams + Joe Marsh's dissent, Karmine Corp's weak start in the LEC, the LCS's declining viewership, blue side dominance in Asian leagues, and more.

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LEC's SPICY START / Yamato vs Ibai / Can the LCS be saved?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:39:19 +0000

MonteCristo and Thorin discuss week 1 of the LEC, Ibai and MAD KOI vs Yamato and Karmine Corp, whether MarkZ's ideas can save the LCS, take stock of the LEC rosters, and more.

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SAUDI ARABIA will run a LoL tournament? / CHANGES to Worlds format

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:46:47 +0000

Disquieting news settled on the League of Legends esports world this week with new from Jacob Wolf that the Saudi Arabian government would be including League of Legends in their Esports World Cup in July, 2024. MonteCristo and Thorin discuss the history of the Saudi esports initiatives, including this past year's Gamers8 event, and what it means to have Riot approval for competition. Our hosts also unpack the latest LEC talent announcements, the changes to the Worlds seeding and format, the delays in announcing league schedules, and Riot's "Hall of Legends."

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MARKZ is the commissioner of the LCS / New year, new season of SI

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

We circle back on some old news that we have yet to discuss: long-time analyst and coach Mark "MarkZ" Zimmerman has been named the new commissioner of the LCS. Thorin and Monte give their takes on the news as well as examining the extent to which he can effect real change in the floundering North American league. Travis Gafford unexpectedly entered the conversation surrounding the commissioner role, which leads to quite a few laughs about the ridiculous situation. T1 fans are also compared to the movie Gremlins, but what else is new?

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What is the BEST TEAM in League of Legends esports HISTORY?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 17:37:34 +0000

Christian "IWillDominate" Rivera joins the Summoning Insight season finale to discuss the greatest teams of all-time in the history of League of Legends. They discuss over a decades' worth of competitive League of Legends to identify and celebrate the best teams in LoL. Our hosts evaluate teams that peaked at an extraordinary level, such as Samsung White and Invictus Gaming, while also examining the teams that almost managed to walk the Golden Road, including JDG, SKT T1, RNG, and G2. Join us to evaluate each teams' unique aspects, strength of individual players, and fierceness of competition they faced to reveal the best of the best!

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LCS and LPL ROSTERMANIA / Knight to BLG / C9's NA super team

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:44:08 +0000

After touching on this year's rostermania in the LCK and LEC, this week Thorin and Monte turn their discussions to North America and Europe. With Cloud9's acquisition of Jojopyun, will they be the presumptive title favorites in the LCS? Over in China, Knight has announced his move to BLG, Weiwei signs with LNG, and OMG topside moves to NiP to play alongside Rookie. Riot finally steps in to takeover the LPL English broadcast as well, but it comes at the cost of downsizing the already meager casting crew on the league.

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Doublelift RETIRES / LEC and LCK roster BREAKDOWN (feat. Yamato)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi is back on Summoning Insight to discuss the LEC and LCK rosters for the upcoming 2024 season of League of Legends! They also discuss what he would do in a theoretical universe where he's the head coach of Karmine Corp and his speculations about the team's roster and coaching staff construction. Doublelift announced his retirement (again), so Monte and Thorin discuss what it says about the health of the LCS and the success of his lengthy esports career.

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Faker's FOURTH title / EG and GG abandon the LCS / Rostermania BEGINS

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:53:59 +0000

The 2023 League of Legends World Championship has ended with T1 and Faker's fourth title by beating a lifeless Weibo Gaming. Considering that Zeus, Keria, and Gumayusi are now free agents, what is the legacy of this iteration of T1's roster from their past two years of play together? Evil Geniuses and Golden Guardians suddenly exited the LCS, leaving the league with 8 teams for next season. Thorin and Monte discuss the ramifications on the LoL and broader esports ecosystem as a result of these moves, as well as the unfortunate plight of the players promised spots on these rosters. The free agency window officially opened on November 20th, which means it's time to rampantly speculate about the future of the LCK and LPL considering the huge number of elite players not yet contracted for the 2024 season.

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WORLD FINALS PREVIEW / T1 shifts the meta / Western team ROSTER RUMORS

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:12:03 +0000

The show begins with reactions to the semi-final matches and an in-depth breakdown of the high-level series played between T1 and JDG, ending the latter team's attempt at completing the first Golden Road in League of Legends history. Thorin and Monte preview the finals and discuss how Weibo might hope to defeat the T1 juggernaut in a meta the Korean team has defined, but the opportunity appears slim. They chat about the variety of roster moves rumored for LCS and LEC teams, including G2's former members regrouping under Heretics' banner.

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Can T1 end JDG's GOLDEN ROAD? / LNG's complete COLLAPSE

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 12:05:34 +0000

This week, we break down all four of the quarter-final match-ups at the LoL World Championship and debate T1's chances at ending JDG's bid to complete their journey on the Golden Road. BLG should easily beat Weibo en-route to a berth in the finals, but if the series is close does this spell doom for an exciting end to the tournament? The question of the Dade Award looms as Tarzen turns in an unforgiveable performance, and Monte and Thorin contemplate if there should be a winner this year. With another GenG performance at the international level, the guys discuss if this is the end of the Chovy/Peanut partnership that yielded three domestic titles but collapsed at two Worlds and an MSI.

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G2's performance PARADOX / Worlds quarterfinal PREVIEW / Is KT CURSED?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 06:10:39 +0000

Worlds playoffs have arrived with the quarterfinal match-ups starting this week and you've got Monte and Thorin to preview each of the four match-ups. Fans have worked themselves into a tizzy about the performance of G2 and NRG, so it's time to bust some myths concocted on social media and address logical fallacies about these two teams' tournament runs. G2 released their entire year of scrim results, but it this a good look for the org?

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PREVIEWING Worlds Swiss phase two / T1 OVERRATED? / How to defeat JDG?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:39:23 +0000

We've got a few bangers to start off the second stage of the Swiss at the World Championship, particularly KT vs LNG and T1 vs BLG. JDG's performance has been marvelous, but has LNG shown the glimmers of how to beat them in their three recent, close series? Team Liquid's uniquely tragic performance underscores a disappointing Worlds run for Western teams, but thanks to the Swiss format we might still see one of Fnatic, Cloud9, or NRG qualify for the bracket stage. G2 has proven their mettle and deserves a quarterfinal match, with only the minor hurdle of NRG remaining. Would it be Summoning Insight without a little complaining about formats? No, it would not.

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Worlds Swiss match-up BREAKDOWN / What did we learn about minor regions?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:36:49 +0000

The new format for Worlds Play-Ins has already delivered a much more exciting and robust competition in the early stages of League of Legends' marquee event, but Monte and Thorin still dread the upcoming Swiss format due to poor seeding and unavoidably wacky results. Our hosts discuss each of the match-ups from the first round of Swiss, and what fans can reasonably expect from the performance of each of the 16 teams.

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MEGA PREVIEW for Worlds 2023 (feat. multiple guests)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 15:53:38 +0000

This year's MEGA PREVIEW episode of Summoning Insight has landed! Guests galore join the show to talk about all major regions and many of the minor ones, making sure you'll be informed heading into the 2023 World Championship in League of Legends. Our featured guests are: Max "Atlus" Anderson (LCK caster), Alex "Nymaera" Hapgood (LPL analyst and LJL expert), Tom "Carix" Newing (VCS caster), Lucas "Maestro" Pierre (Furia head coach), Thomas "Thinkcard" Slotkin (NRG head coach, and Dylan Falco (G2 head coach).

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LEC grand finals WRAP UP / Riot did Dash DIRTY / NEW LEC format incoming?

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

The LEC season is finally over after a slow, extended grind through the season finals and, surprise, G2 lifts the European trophy once again. Monte and Thorin discuss their expected victory as well as Fnatic's surprising resurgence with Wunder coming in as a last-minute substitute. The LEC appears to be raising the minimum age of players to 18, but why? Does this mean that they have secured new betting or alcohol sponsors? After many promises from Riot about using Dash for content and VALORANT hosting, it appears to have all been lies now that we can reflect on the amount of work he received over the course of 2023. Is this an ill omen for Riot casters in NA?

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EG CEO DEPARTS the team / LEC finalizes the teams Europe sends to WORLDS

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 4 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Evil Geniuses' embattled CEO Nicole Lapointe Jameson steps down from her position after months of controversy surrounding her handling of Danny's mental health crisis and numerous articles revealing her incompetence in a leadership position. Monte and Thorin discuss the amusing email sent to all EG staff members at her departure, including an outrageous line that she is the "Warren Buffett of esports." LEC finalizes the teams that will be sent to the World Championship with BDS tagging along to face Golden Guardians in the Worlds Qualifying Series. Is there hope for Europe and was their promise shown in the LEC Season Finals so far?

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KOI in financial TROUBLE? / LCS leaders announce goal to become like LCK

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:22:14 +0000

Famous streamer Ibai might be paying 3 million Euros for player salaries and other costs to prop up KOI, whose ownership is struggling to make payments to staff and Riot for their franchise slot. Gabby Durden announces that she will not participate in the LCS next year, to a mixed reaction from fans who enjoyed her interviews and hosting but criticized her casting. The LCS leadership engaged in a bizarre interview with Travis Gafford in which they revealed they reveal their ridiculous goal is to draw more non-domestic viewership like the LCK, with Monte and Thorin here to reveal the difficult reality that impedes their vision. They discuss the LCK playoffs/regionals, the latest on the LEC Season Finals, and more.

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How do you BEAT JDG? / Faker and T1 POWER UP / Is there a FUTURE for LCS?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

LCK playoffs have become surprisingly exciting with the resurgence of T1, and now it feels like anyone's bracket between T1, Gen.G, and KT. Can any of the Korean teams counter JDG's style at Worlds? Monte and Thorin discuss the reasons that JDG has yet to drop a single bo5 this year and theorize how the pre-tournament favorites might be toppled. The LCS playoffs have exposed numerous flaws in North America's play, leading our hosts to ask when we last saw a playoffs this bad considering the number of throws and blown leads. EG's rapid exit in spite of their regular season ranking exposed them as fraudulent, but it's not clear that Cloud9 or Golden Guardians will fare much better on the international stage.

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TSM gone FOREVER from LCS / JDG's second crown / LCK All-Pro FIASCO

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

A healthy roasting of Summoning Insight's nemeses kicks off this week's episode, with more hilarious social media hijinks from Evil Geniuses' staff drawing continued attention on Danny's disappearance. LPL crowned JDG as back-to-back champions in 2023 and the rest of the Chinese Worlds contenders have been decided, so Monte and Thorin break down the teams who will compete in Korea in October. TSM has allegedly played their last game in LCS and somehow Summoning Insight managed to outlast the once-popular American team. Surely, NRG can't pull off a third upset in a row to lock in a place in the LCS finals, right?

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How to BEST change the LEC format? / Faker RETURNS to T1 / Can JDG lose?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 11:39:00 +0000

With the end of the LEC's Summer Split and the upcoming Season Finals, Thorin and Monte dive into whether this year's new format has been a success and the changes that need to be made before 2024. The LCK off-season looks insane this year, with players such as Kiin, Canyon, Showmaker, Chovy, and many more stars with their contracts expiring. What super team rosters will be possible to assemble next year in Korea. The LPL playoffs have reached the finals and JDG looks like a lock to win, but the races in LCS and LCK are not so sure and merit in-depth discussion. Faker is back and T1 already looks better, but formidable opponents stand in his way, including a revitalized HLE with their new jungler Grizzly.

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LPL's BANGER playoffs / Could LCS MERGE with CBLOL? / KT number 1 in LCK

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

LPL playoffs have reached the double-elimination stage and fans are being treated to some of the best League of Legends in the world. JDG looks to defend their title and seem like the heavy favorites, but can LNG, BLG, or TOP put up a fight and steal the crown? In spite of better-than-expected play from Excel, G2 still should comfortably win the LEC with some adjustments to their strategy, which Monte breaks down. KT vanquishes GenG to claim the number one position in the LCK rankings as they look to continue their massive win streak straight into the playoffs in two weeks' time. Rumors persist that Riot is discussing a possible merger of LCS and CBLOL alongside a move outside of Los Angeles, and the guys insist in would be in the best interest of the competitive scene to proceed.

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LCK player salaries get CAPPED / Who can contest C9's LCS title?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000

The LCK announces new salary restrictions on players/teams, a luxury tax, and exemptions for former champions, which means that Thorin and Monte are here to discuss the details.

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Faker's LEGACY: re-evaluating the GOAT in his absence / LEC Groups up next

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

What does it mean for Faker's legacy after seeing T1 play without him? Is the collapse of his team indicative of the essential strength of his leadership in game or a lack of motivation from his teammates given the circumstances. Substitute players abound with Bible, Spirax, and APA coming in for Dplus KIA, FlyQuest, and Team Liquid, and Monte and Thorin are here to discuss the impacts of these roster moves. The guys also chat about the upcoming LEC group stage and a random Apex Legends' caster's hot take on the value of casting.

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Faker OUT with injury / EUlogy for Vitality / LPL unstoppable at Worlds?

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

T1 announced that Faker will sit out for at least two weeks with an arm injury, but how much will that affect his team's performance before LCK playoffs? The LPL displays a dazzling level of mechanical talent, which Riot has slowly optimized the game toward with new champions and patches, leading the right into China's wheelhouse as they look poised to dominate a weak field at Worlds. LCS viewership was lower than Brazil's CBLOL in the Spring Split and the gulf appears to be widening for Summer, leaving North America in a perilous position moving forward. Vitality's Summer draws to a close in a somehow even more disappointing fashion than the other splits this year, with Monte and Thorin giving a eulogy to the superteam.

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Fnatic on the RISE / NEW international tournament NEXT YEAR?!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Rumors swirl that all major regions, LCS, LCK, and LPL, will be changing their formats next year to accommodate an additional international event, which sounds like a return to the League of Legends circuit from ten years ago. Fnatic's additions of Trymbi and Noah seem to have helped with the longstanding synergy issues between Humanoid and Razork, but will this new bot lane allow them to take the LEC title? JDG is a juggernaut and should be the favorites to win Worlds in almost any scenario, especially as they tore through the TOP Esports last week. Thorin and Monte discuss what makes them so strong and if any teams from the LCK can currently compete with the LPL's best.

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LCS viewership hits a new LOW / KT can WIN the telecom war!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:30:13 +0000

All the major regions in League of Legends are up and running, so it's time to check in on the general level of play at the start of summer with LPL as the clear leader. Teams in LCS and LEC look poor at the moment and the LCS' viewership is hitting an all-time low, so it may be a rough Worlds for the West in 2023. Monte and Thorin chat about the upcoming telecom war in LCK and why fans should have hope that KT can finally beat T1, as well as the possibility of an upset by Dplus over GenG. They also discuss which teams might be currently overperforming, such as Team Liquid, Heretics, and Evil Geniuses, and why they expect those teams to fall back to Earth.

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Should we blame PLAYERS for the unsustainable LCS? (feat. Harris Peskin)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:30:59 +0000

Harris Peskin, attorney at ESG Law, comes on the show to finalize the discussion of the LCS player walk-out and debate whether the players themselves have taken too much money to make the league sustainable. They also discuss the possibility of unionization and salary caps for the professional players, which may be the only path forward to responsibly continue the LCS. The teams appear to have received the worst pain from the bursting of the esports bubble, so what will they need to do to survive?

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LCS POSTPONED / Did Doublelift sabotage negotiations? (feat. RichsWrath)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Richard "RichsWrath" Wells joins the show to discuss the ongoing walk-out saga from the LCS Players' Association and the current financial realities of player salaries within the League of Legends ecosystem. They dive into Doublelift's on-stream responses to the player walkout and his potential sabotage of the collective negotiating efforts. Other topics of discussion include Sjokz's surprise announcement that she'll be taking a break from the LEC broadcast for the Summer Split, the staleness of the meta as LPL kicks off once more, and the ethics of being a scab player for LCS teams.

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200th episode EXTRAVAGANZA with 8 classic SI guests!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 31 May 2023 11:30:05 +0000

Monte and Thorin are joined by eight classic Summoning Insight guests to share memories of League of Legends esports as a celebration of 200 episodes of the show! Taking turns on the podcast are Edward "Edward" Abgaryan, Nick "LS" De Cesare, Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi, Maurice "Amazing" Stückenschneider, Yoon-seop "Locodoco" Choi, Erik "DoA" Lonnquist, Will "Chobra" Cho, and Christoph "nRated" Seitz. Learn the truth behind the Gambit Pringles sponsorship, the definition of a toxic cesspool of negativity, and stroll down memory lane from 10 years of League of Legends esports.

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MSI FINALS recap / TSM flees LCS and we WIN the holy war

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 24 May 2023 14:14:01 +0000

MSI ends with an all-LPL final and a convincing win for the JDG super team, and Summoning Insight is here to break down all the details. What went wrong for T1 and Gen.G? TSM announces their departure from the LCS for another region, which ends the TSM holy war in a final victory for Monte and Thorin. The North American academy system is in trouble as the teams vote to end the challenger team requirement and the players' association makes demands, but does this make sense financially in League of Legends?

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T1, JDG, and Gen.G's UNIQUE strengths at MSI / Can G2 pull off an upset?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 15 May 2023 19:24:44 +0000

T1, JDG, and Gen.G all have strong claims to become the next MSI champion, but who do Thorin and Monte predict will claim the title? Spanish and French fans are crossing a line with player criticism and deserve to be called out, even though player performance from Europe has not been up to its usual international standards. T1 roars back after losing their Korean crown to GenG and we're here to break down why fortunes reversed and the teams evolved since their last best-of-five showdown in the LCK finals. JDG seem like the team to beat with spectacular teamfighting and a favorable meta that enables their superstar ADC, Ruler, but they showed some flaws in the LPL that have yet to be revealed on the MSI stage...

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MSI playoff PREVIEW / Is the bracket draw TERRIBLE?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 8 May 2023 19:58:58 +0000

On the cusp of MSI playoffs, Thorin and Monte preview each match and discuss why the Western teams have slim odds of an upset and how each team matches up stylistically with their opponents. MAD Lions and Golden Guardians have been borrowing strategies from T1 and GenG, but how can they win as they face the real thing? G2's wacky team compositions won't be enough to topple the macro gods of GenG, especially if they continue to play without a teleport in top lane. Analysts have been talking a big game about NA's performance at play-ins at international tournaments, but Monte and Thorin are here to dispel that delusion and question how satisfied North American fans should be.

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MSI will be the BEST tournament of 2023 / MAD Lions' incredible run

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:56:47 +0000

MSI is almost upon us! Monte and Thorin are very excited about the format and chat about their expectations for the teams as they head to London. They recap the LEC finals and celebrate MAD Lions' epic run through the lower bracket while remaining a bit wary about their tendency to throw. Evil Geniuses appear to be cutting their budget and releasing their player, but why not fire the management as well?

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Riot's FUTURE of ESPORTS / Will teams get more imports? / LPL & LEC review

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

Riot's global head of esports, John Needham, wrote a blog post and conducted an interview with Travis Gafford outlining Riot's future plans for esports given the industry's current crisis and the financial struggles of many of the teams. Monte and Thorin react to Riot's plans and pierce through the PR veneer to get to the core issues and evaluate whether the changes to the LoL ecosystem can be successful. Leaks have sprouted around Riot's plans to allow teams to field up to three imported players, but will this be successful at making more competitive teams from LCS? The LPL finals and LEC Spring groups round out the conversation alongside some healthy appreciate for the upcoming MSI and its exciting format.

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TEN YEARS of Faker / Chovy's redemption / Cloud9's systems WORK

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:30:07 +0000

This week marks Faker's 10th anniversary as a professional player, with Monte reminiscing about casting his debut game and Thorin contextualizing his career in the context of the greater esports ecosystem. The discussion turns to GenG's surprising victory over T1 and how Chovy's squad was able to conquer their rivals to win back-to-back titles. Cloud9 wins as expected in LCS, but how much did FlyQuest underperform compared to Golden Guardians' overperformance to make the finals?

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Is it ESPORTS WINTER? / CLG sells; TSM in trouble / LCK & LCS playoffs

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 11:30:06 +0000

CLG gets sold and TSM is on the auction block: is this the true start of esports winter and what does it mean for the LCS and the broader industry? T1 defeats GenG to set up a titillating match between GenG and KT, which is the true gift of LCK's first double-elimination playoffs. The discussion continues around the LCS playoffs and the surprising upset of Evil Geniuses by Golden Guardians, as well as FlyQuest's chances in a rematch against Cloud9.

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LCK playoffs POP OFF / BDS and Astralis on top of LEC (ft. Aux)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:30:08 +0000

Dan "Aux" Harrison, LCK analyst, joins the show this week to discuss his recent move to Korea and the exciting start to the playoffs, including the thrilling duel between T1 and KT. They preview each of the remaining teams, focusing on the promising performance of rookie ADC Peyz and the rest of GenG while also lamenting the early exit of Dplus KIA. After a chat about LCS playoffs and the resurgence of Evil Geniuses, attention turns to the surprising Spring Split performance of BDS and Astralis who enter the group stage as the top two seeds. Can either team be relied upon to raise Europe's Spring Split trophy?

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T1's HISTORIC dominance with this roster / Berserker vs Prince for LCS MVP

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:30:32 +0000

LCS playoffs are looming, but first an MVP must be crowned and the decision is a difficult one: should it be Berserker or Prince? 100 Thieves are ramping up before playoffs, but their specific playstyle causes concerns when they have to play FlyQuest in the first round. Excel finally announce that they will swap Vetheo for Abbedagge, but it might be too late to save their Spring Split already. The surprising issues with KOI are dissected, while Fnatic and G2 close the LEC conversation. Finally, T1's historic dominance with their current roster, which has gone 50-4 in bo3's since the start of 2022, is put in context. Is this version of T1 the best LoL team of all-time?

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SURELY Vitality is good this time, RIGHT?! / KT's brand NEW style

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:30:16 +0000

The LEC ramps back up with the start of the Spring Split, but fnatic somehow looks even worse than before! Thorin and MonteCristo discuss the cascading series of decisions about fnatic's roster that led them to this moment and the little hope the team should have moving forward in 2023. KT Rolster has dramatically improved over the past couple of weeks by adding more pick compositions and stellar performances from Bdd. Over in the LPL, LNG have proved they should be considered among the world's best while questions begin to arise for Top Esports due to their recent losses. The upcoming LCK and LPL playoffs are previewed with an overview of which teams our hosts want to see attending MSI in May.

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Summing up the Danny FIASCO / How is EDG one of the best teams in LPL?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023 12:30:25 +0000

New information on the Danny situation with EG emerges and Thorin and Monte add their final thoughts to the situation until Riot makes further announcements. The LCS continues with C9 and FlyQuest convincingly leading the league, while 100 Thieves struggles to find an identity. Dplus KIA rises through the ranks in Korea as KT has a bounce-back week, but T1 continues to dominate the world meta and the eye-test. Over in LPL, EDG and LNG appear to be shocking upstarts among the super teams of JDG, TOP, and WBG.

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Mid-season HEAT CHECK on the World's best teams / What happened to Danny?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 12:30:36 +0000

Summoning Insight kicks off with discussing the complex issue surrounding Danny's treatment on EG and the possible unethical actions of team management in handling him as a player. The news of Upset to Vitality breaks as the show is happening, so Monte and Thorin discuss if this is finally the roster move that sends Vitality to the top. They recap G2's dominant victory in the LEC Winter Split and then discuss the recent results from the best teams in the LPL and LCK, including JDG, TOP, T1, and GenG.

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Pretenders fall and G2 remains / Dplus and Showmaker's BURNOUT

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:27:15 +0000

The LEC playoffs begin with G2's victory victory over KOI, which Monte argues was more one-sided than many believe. Vitality's elimination receives further scrutiny, with discussion focusing on whether or not the bot lane of Neon and Kaiser needs to be changed before the LEC Spring Split. A quick chat about the LPL's best teams such as JDG and TOP moves into conversation about the issues with Dplus KIA and the big match between T1 and GenG. Monte and Thorin finish the show with a conversation on LCS, particularly focusing on Team Liquid and their struggles with their Korean-speaking roster before moving onto Discord questions.

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LEC's thrilling return to bo3 / Can GenG repeat their LCK title?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:04:37 +0000

The first weekend of the LEC Winter Split groups is complete, with G2 moving on to the playoff bracket and Vitality unexpectedly upset by KOI. The European LoL discussion focuses around each of the remaining teams and the overall strength of the region alongside the options that Excel have as they await their next shot in the Spring split. The conversation turns to Asia as Thorin and Monte highlight the strengths and weaknesses of some of the world's best teams: T1, GenG, JDG, Top, and Weibo. How did KT pull off the upset against GenG this week and will Dplus return to their early split dominance?

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Building a NEW FlyQuest / 100T vs TSM LCS DRAMA (feat. PapaSmithy)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 12:30:41 +0000

Chris "PapaSmithy" Smith, President of FlyQuest, joins the show to discuss his new role with the team, the process of building the LCS roster, the organization's plans for content, and the team's hot start to the Spring Split. Monte and Thorin dive into the drama with the LCS's segment on TSM vs 100 Thieves, the production's responsibility for the tone of the segment, DoubleLift and Leena's inappropriate responses to LeTigress, and more. They also chat about the current state of the LCK and whether too many control wards are being purchased by professional players.

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Vitality, G2, and FlyQuest are the HOPE of the WEST / Excel and HLE woes

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 12:47:01 +0000

This week the show starts with the LEC: Excel's surprisingly poor performance, Vitality's status as the number one team after two weeks, SK's surge up the standings, and Fnatic's fall. The first week of the LCS is complete with FlyQuest a clear frontrunner thanks to Prince and Vicla's supreme performance. Can Evil Geniuses, CLG, or 100 Thieves hope to catch up? The discussion shifts to the new aspects of the LCS production and if they've been successful in their attempt to woo new viewers. Finally, the show concludes with analyzing the match between T1 and Dplus KIA, the two best teams in the world.

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G2 STORMS the LEC / Vitality's early promise / T1 and Dplus dominate LCK

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:30:57 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin as they rank discuss the start of the LEC and LCK regular seasons, the dominating debut of G2, Vitality living up to the early hype, how T1 and Dplus should vie for the title in Korea, the announced changes to the upcoming LCS broadcast, how most teams are playing through bot lane, and more.

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Predicting EVERY team's rank in LEC, LCK, and LCS for Spring Split 2023

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:30:48 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin as they rank teams from 1-10 in LEC, LCK, and LCS for the Spring Split in 2023. They also discuss the LEC talent announcement, the changing start time of the LCS, channel updates for Last Free Nation, and more.

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RANKING every LoL World Championship team from 2012-2022 - Summoning Insight S6E2 (feat. Dom)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:30:56 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Christian "IWillDominate" Rivera, as they rank every team that has won the League of Legends World Championship from 2012-2022, why Fnatic doesn't count as a Worlds winner, which teams were patch dependent, and more.

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What's WRONG with the new Worlds format? / MSI will be LoL's best event! - Summoning Insight S6E1

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:30:58 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin as they discuss Riot's changes to the Worlds and MSI formats, why the Swiss system mirroring the CS:GO Major presents new problems, how Riot is being dishonest about their format reasoning, and more.

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ROSTERMANIA: LCK/LEC player shake-up / Giving the Big D Energy Trophies

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:57:07 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin as they discuss the confirmed and rumored roster moves around the League of Legends world, the massive shake-up of players in the LCK, what Viper and Ruler changing leagues means, the huge number of free agents in the LPL, the ceiling of JDG's alleged new lineup, giving away our Big D Energy trophies for Worlds performances/Esporstbet wagers, and more.

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The UNTHINKABLE Worlds final / What's wrong with LCS? (feat. Peter Dun)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 8 Nov 2022 12:30:31 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Peter Dun, former head coach of Evil Geniuses, as they discuss the thrilling end of Worlds 2022, the matchup between T1 and DRX, what the win means for Deft's legacy, the differences in coaching between North America and Europe, the problems with mentality among LCS pros, how LCS team owners and management interact with coaches, the possible roster moves in LEC, the strange trade situation with Elyoya, and more.

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The most SURPRISING finalist in Worlds history? / Zeka as MVP (feat. Wolf)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 1 Nov 2022 11:30:42 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Wolf Schröder, LCK caster, as they discuss the conclusion of the Worlds semi-finals, the incredible upset of DRX over Gen.G, how T1 defeated JDG, the possible pick/ban meta between DRX and T1 in the finals, Zeka as the leader of the MVP race at Worlds, why Faker deserves this week's Big Dick Energy Trophy, and more.

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Worlds WILD Quarterfinals / Fnatic's UNTOLD story (feat. Yamato and Wolf)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:30:20 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Wolf Schröder, LCK caster, and Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi, head coach of Fnatic, as they discuss the wild quarterfinals at Worlds, the struggles of Fnatic during the play-ins and groups, the stylistic match-ups between T1 vs JDG and Gen.G vs DRX, the epic inhibitor respawn in EDG vs DRX, the reasons why this meta is so spectacular, and more.

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A BUG sent Top Esports home / Worlds Quarterfinals Preview (feat. Laure)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:30:33 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Laure Valée, host and interviewer on LEC, as they discuss the end of the group stage of Worlds 2022, predictions for the upcoming quarterfinals, what it means to the LEC to have Rogue in the bracket stage, the bug at the end of the TES vs GAM game, the implications of moving the LCS to weekdays, whether JDG or Gen.G are the Worlds favorites, and more.

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Rogue ROCKS Groups / Do we DARE hope for the 0-18 NA dream? (feat. SeeEl)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:30:05 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Christopher "SeeEl" Lee, assistant coach of Rogue, as they discuss the first round-robin of Worlds 2022 groups, Rogue's dominant 3-0 start, the likelihood of the fabled 0-18 for NA LCS teams, the launch of the new brand Last Free Nation, Carlos' punishment by Riot, which teams remain favorites for Worlds, and more.

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NA DEFEATS EU for the 1st time EVER at Worlds / Favorite teams in the meta

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 11:30:45 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin as they discuss the Worlds 2022 Play-Ins stage, RNG and DRX's current form and potential in groups, the elimination of MAD Lions at the hands of Evil Geniuses, predictions for the Group Stage of the Worlds Main Event, who are the favorites for the title, how DAMWON Kia and T1 may be bolstered by the emerging meta, and more.

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Rogue FINALLY emerge victorious / C9 triumphs with Berserker

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:56 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Cake, top pastry of Rogue, as they discuss the LEC and LCS finals, the Worlds group draw, Danny's substitution on EG, Rogue finally overcoming their status as the razor cake, Cloud9 inexplicably powering up for the playoffs, and more.

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Fnatic ROLLS toward finals / Liquid's super team COLLAPSE (feat. Carter)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 6 Sep 2022 11:45:36 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Alexander "Carter" Cartwright, head coach of Misfits, as they discuss the formation of the current Misfits roster, the LEC playoffs and G2 and Fnatic as presumptive finalists, Team Liquid's failure to make Worlds, the LPL finals between Top Esports and JDG, DRX and DAMWON KIA making it through the Korean gauntlet, the sale of Misfits, and more.

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The biggest FRAUD in LPL playoffs / C9 makes Worlds?!

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:49:36 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Jensen Goh, former LCS coach and current coach of Maryville University, as they discuss the most fraudulent team in the LPL playoffs, the intense series between JDG and Top Esports, the LCK finals between Gen.G and T1, Cloud9's massive upset against EG, G2 rising above the rest of the LEC, XL's disappointing performance against Fnatic, and more.

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C9 and T1 win SLUGFESTS / Is it time for LCS teams to SELL? (feat. Parth)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:13:01 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Parth Naidu, former GM and coach of TSM, as they discuss the first round of LCS playoffs, the surprising drafts in the DAMWON KIA vs T1 series, the slugfest of CLG vs C9, the grassroots issues with the NA scene, the future challenges that the LCS faces with declining viewership, and more.

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G2 storms into playoffs / Chovy and Ruler deserve a title

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Maurice "Amazing" Stückenschneider, jungler for Mouz, as they discuss upcoming LEC/LCS/LCK playoffs, whether G2 is the favorite to win in Europe once more, 100Thieves vs Evil Geniuses for best team in North America, why this is Gen.G's time to finally win an LCK title, and more..

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LEC standings in absolute CHAOS / Riot keeps the AWFUL Worlds format

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 9 Aug 2022 12:00:14 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin as they discuss the shocking amount of upsets in the LEC, Vitality's sudden snap into form, the dragon and herald's changes affecting the meta, Gen.G's current status as a potential Worlds winner, who could be contenders in the LCS playoffs, and more.

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CLG aims for WORLDS / LCK's SKETCHY new contract rules S5E20

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:44 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Niship "Dhokla" Doshi, top laner for CLG, as they discuss Dhokla rejoining the LCS for the Summer Split, CLG's ambitions to qualify for Worlds this year, ranking the top laners in LCS, why EG continues to be the best NA team, what has gone wrong for Team Liquid, the new LCK player contract rules and restrictions, and more.

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Nisqy brings MAJOR help to MAD Lions / Regi on probation

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:35 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Norman "Kaiser" Kaiser, support player for MAD Lions, as they discuss the Summer split shifts to the MAD Lions roster, what Nisqy brings to the team, why G2 and Fnatic seem to be faltering, what aspects make Rogue and Excel strong in this meta, the results of the TSM investigation and Reginald's probation, if the LCS is dying, and more.

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Is the new Cloud9 DESTINED for Worlds? / T1's streak ENDS (feat. Zven) S5E18

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 5 Jul 2022 12:00:43 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Jesper "Zven" Svenningsen, support player for Cloud9, as they discuss the latest iteration of the C9 roster, Zven's approach to role-swapping to support, Evil Geniuses as the best team in the LCS, the end of T1's historic 24 match win-streak in LCK, the factors that make Gen.G a top team in the world, and more.

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What did EXCEL LEARN from T1 and RNG in Korean boot camp?

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:15 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Nelson Sng, coach of Excel, as they discuss Excel's Korean bootcamp and first place standing in LEC, G2's performance at MSI and the Summer Split so far, the causes of the remake between Excel and Vitality, the top things that LEC and other Western teams can learn from LPL, the degree to which MAD Lions has improved, the current state of the LCS, and more.

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Team Liquid's great expectations / Rogue's rocky start (feat. Guilhoto)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:32 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Andre Guilhoto, head coach of Team Liquid, as they discuss the new Monte & Wolf LCK show, the durability patch's effect on the meta, Team Liquid's Korean bootcamp, the expectations for NA teams on the international stage, Monte's enjoyment of children's card games, and more.

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RNG crowned MSI champs / T1's flaws / TSM investigate themselves

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:00:32 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin as they discuss the Playoffs of MSI, the latest on the TSM investigation, updates on the Peter Zhang scandal, the grand final between RNG and T1, Xiaohu's legacy as a player, and more.

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G2's boom and bust / Will T1's baron throws ruin their MSI? (feat. Aux)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Wed, 25 May 2022 12:00:28 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest Dan "Aux" Harrison, LPL color caster, as they discuss the Rumble Stage of MSI, RNG and T1's finish in the top 2, G2's world-beating form straight into their loss streak, playoffs predictions, and more.

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MSI Ping Calamity / Is it fair to have RNG replay? (feat. artificial ping)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:46 +0000

Join MonteCristo and Thorin with guest artificial ping, as they discuss the real problems with network latency at MSI, Riot's ruling to replay RNG's matches, possible positive changes to the MSI format, the dominance of T1/RNG/G2 in the Group Stage, predictions for the next tournament phase, and more.

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Evil Geniuses and RNG win titles / NA talent on the rise (feat. Dagda)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:30:22 +0000

Robert "Dagda" Price, LPL color caster and analyst, joins the show to discuss the LPL and LCS finals, the rise of NA players jojopyun and Danny, the chances of G2 and T1 and MSI, and more.

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C9 crash in playoffs / 100T look to repeat / V5 LPL champs (feat. Raz)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:23:29 +0000

Barento "Raz" Mohammed, LCS analyst, joins the show to preview the final weekend of the LCS playoffs, discuss C9's playoff collapse, discuss the final three teams in the LPL playoffs, and more.

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G2 sweeps Rogue in LEC final / 12-0 lower bracket run (feat. Dylan Falco)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:18:57 +0000

Dylan Falco, head coach of G2, joins the show to discuss G2's victory over Rogue in the LEC finals, how this iteration of G2's roster was formed, the strength of the field at MSI, and more.

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T1 wins LCK undefeated / Rogue still LEC favorites / C9 boom (feat. Mac)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Tue, 5 Apr 2022 00:02:17 +0000

James "Mac" MacCormack, head coach of MAD Lions, joins the show to discuss the second round of the LEC playoffs, the LCK grand finals, coaching best practices in esports, and more.

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Rogue or Fnatic LEC Champion / LCK finals preview (feat. Amazing)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 23:52:03 +0000

**AUDIO FIXED WHEN AMAZING JOINS**
Maurice "Amazing" Stückenschneide, LoL analyst, joins the show to discuss the first round of the LEC playoffs, the LCK semifinals, the favorites for the European title, and more.

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LEC playoff preview / T1's perfect split / TSM coach drama (feat. Odoamne)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 23:29:18 +0000

Andrei "Odoamne" Pascu, top laner for Rogue, joins the show to discuss the upcoming LEC playoffs, TSM coach Peter Zhang's scandalous departure, T1's perfect 18-0 split, and more.

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LCS Playoff Race / T1's win-streak / Kai'sa in the meta (feat. Olleh)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 23:17:17 +0000

Kim "Olleh" Joo-sung, support for Golden Guardians, joins the show to discuss the LCS playoff race, Olleh's extensive global experience playing LoL, T1's historic win-streak, and more.

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Do bounties ruin pro LoL? / Building IMT; LEC playoffs (feat. Revenge)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 7 Mar 2022 23:12:15 +0000

Mohamed "Revenge" Kaddoura, top laner for Immortals, joins the show to discuss the upcoming LEC playoffs, Immortals' off-season moves, Revenge's Korean bootcamp, and more.

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T1's undefeated LCK / Are Fnatic the LEC favorites? (feat. Nymaera)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 23:06:26 +0000

Alex "Nymaera" Hapgood, LEC/NLC/LJL caster, joins the show to discuss T1's dominance in the LCK, Fnatic as the best team in the LEC, the current status of Malrang and Rogue, and more.

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LS released from C9 / Excel marches toward the playoffs (feat. nukeduck)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:49:32 +0000

Erlend "nukeduck" Våtevik Holm, mid laner for Excel, joins the show to discuss LS' release as head coach from Cloud9, Excel's addition of Mikyx, and more.

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Jojopyun's expectations on EG / Rogue shifts style (feat. Peter Dun)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 22:32:49 +0000

Peter Dun, head coach of Evil Geniuses, joins the show to discuss EG's method of roster construction, Jojopyun's promising start, MAD Lions' roster changes, and more.

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Fnatic's flawless LEC / LCS Lock-In fiesta (feat. YamatoCannon)

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:10:23 +0000

Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi, head coach of Fnatic, joins the show to discuss the TSM investigation, the start of the LEC spring split, Fnatic's hot start to 2022, and more.

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Summoning Insight trailer

andrew@lastfreenation.com (Last Free Nation) — Sat, 1 Jan 2022 23:19:31 +0000

Catch the latest episode of Summoning Insight: the premier League of Legends esports podcast. Tuesdays on Spotify video

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