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Thank you to everyone who has supported the show and our sponsors over the years.Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro00:15:25 foxtrot asks Travis what memories stand out from his career00:24:05 Jamada and Jake join HLL to pay some respects to Travis and the show00:37:20 Emily joins HLL to ask for favorite or most unhinged take00:49:50 hitstreak joins HLL to praise Travis and his career00:56:45 zemelci calls in to discuss Travis’s impact on newcomers to LoL esports01:08:55 Raz reminisces about his memories of Travis over the years01:24:50 yami asks the cast for their favorite era of LCS01:40:30 Chronicler calls in to praise Travis’s musical tastes01:44:00 jamjon asks: If you could change one thing about the League, what would it be01:53:40 David haunts HLL one last time02:06:20 numiii asks how fans can continue uplifting the space02:16:10 simon congratulates Travis on the long-running show02:19:55 Sherman shouts out Travis02:24:35 Owen reflects on Travis’s departure02:29:20 bigangryhobo gives his favorite memory from HLL02:34:45 Outro

Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Check out Enchanted Travel at enchantedtravel.com !Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:10:32 yami asks Jamada for some perspective on EU roster instability and lack of success00:38:15 Narfidy's take: FLY has to beat BLG to have a successful MSI01:00:30 NZXT break!01:03:05 rawnblade apologizes to Jamada about dismissing Fearless format concerns01:19:00 Enchanted Travel break!01:22:20 mihir's take: this MSI is the greatest international or one of01:38:20 Acklon's take: FLY is going to beat BLG in less than 5 games, CFO will beat AL in their bo5, and more01:50:49 Outro

Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 ) Check out Enchanted Travel: https://enchantedhoneymoons.comFollow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:15:52 whale's take: AL are frauds00:31:10 Acklon's take: Sports betting coming into Esports was a forgone conclusion and it is not as bad as people are making it out to be 0:46:00 NZXT break! 00:49:10 Damastalex's take: C9 is going to come out of MSI a much better team than any of the western teams01:01:20 Jamada joins HLL! 01:07:13 yami's take: LTA should get EU's second seed spot 01:25:40 Able's take: With how fast paced the tournament has been, I'm not super aware of the storylines of the tournament right now 01:41:08 Enchanted Travel break! 01:44:52 basil's take: FLY can and should reach finals 02:04:40 Rob's take: with the support meta being so engage dominated, the biggest game 5 decider in fearless Bo5’s will be which teams/players will be able to find niche engage options or successfully play enchanters. 02:15:00 Outro

Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 ) Check out Enchanted Travel at enchantedtravel.com ! Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgafford Support: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:14:14 Buttercup predicts FLY will have at minimum a semifinals appearance at MSI 00:24:33 Tpepper's take: With recent performances at the last few worlds, LEC 2nd seed and LTA North 2nd seed should compete at MSI for the spot. 00:39:42 mlewisno's take: part of why the LTA is exciting is because both C9 and FlyQuest have their villainous and heroic sides 00:57:11 Frankalin asks Massu about his efforts in building his story and brand through content 01:10:28 Enchanted Travel break! 01:18:18 jarglyparf's take: Srtty being benched is the worst thing that DIG could've done 01:32:12 kakashi's take: even though C9 lost to FLY, the narrative dominance of FLY is overblown 01:44:40 Disappointment around MSI 01:51:00 NZXT break! 01:53:10 ProfX's take: Near Airport leaving is a waste of the slot 02:04:50 Outro

Take a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport 00:00:00 Intro 00:25:35 jlowe22's take: C9 will not win another title while Blaber is their jungler 00:42:35 antoniopizza's take: the SR run is the most fun thing to watch in NA since the NRG 2023 run 01:00:30 basil's take: Jojo winning EU is very bad for NA01:18:39 Ms Timed's take: Neutralizing Thanatos is the most important part of stopping C9 01:30:45 shandabear's take: this is the greatest timeline and the most exciting series of events that we could've asked for to bring back the hype of spring split 01:42:37 Outro

Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro00:26:30 yami’s take: SR is going to beat TL this coming weekend00:43:08 icebreaker doesn’t like how All Pro is currently conducted01:03:15 NZXT break!01:07:40 Rage’s take: the FLY glazing has gone too far01:24:06 ShmoltZ’s take: if the LTA rebrand isn’t addressed, it will be on the league’s tombstone01:47:37 do da john wall’s take: LTA will be the third best region at MSI01:57:18 Outro

Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:19:19 Niicholodeon's take: With DSG benching scarry jerry it feels like rookies need to avoid the guest slot at all costs due to the immediate need to perform00:35:00 MissTimed's take: 100T vs. Shopify will be the most fun series next weekend00:46:40 NZXT break!00:50:20 basil's take: Shopify Rebellion is going to claw their way back to a revenge match against FLY01:06:45 narfidy's take: North America is about to have the worst MSI performance in history01:22:10 Outro

Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:12:44 Raz joins HLL to talk about how Uzi is the perfect Hall of Legends candidate00:40:50 NZXT break!00:43:15 bigmooseehh's take: other large brand sponsors may flee after Honda left TL00:59:42 dongkun's take: Busio is going to be an LTA GOAT01:10:50 yami's take: Near Airport is dramatically underperforming01:26:55 PrizePicks break!01:29:10 bearus's take: TL and 100T stepped up and dominated this weekend where they needed to01:40:30 Griffin's take: It was honestly shocking to see how FlyQuest dismantled Cloud9 and I have Team Liquid meeting FlyQuest in the finals again01:58:15 Outro

Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:15:50 ShakeAndBake's take: Sheiden could've put a little more effort into the interview00:45:10 buttercup's take: based on this upcoming week's performances, I can see Fudge/Contractz sneaking into LTA All Pro over Impact/Umti 01:02:00 MsTimed's take: The career of Contractz makes me want to paraphrase Billy Beane "How can you not be romantic about pro League of Legends?"01:14:40 Jake's take: Thanatos is quickly developing into one of the most impactful top laners in the league01:31:15 PrizePicks break!01:34:00 Adam's take: let the grown-up sponsorships in01:55:05 Outro

Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:23:32 Zemelci's take: C9 has the lowest potential of the top 4 teams00:49:25 Saiyamin's take: DSG isn't horrible, but needs to swap out Abbedagge01:05:15 NZXT break!01:28:05 Jamada's take: the LPL is the most contested at the top as it's been in years01:48:00 PrizePicks break!01:50:55 rawnblade's take: Split 1 2026 should have international guest slots02:07:20 Outro

Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:14:05 kon's take: LTA North could learn from LEC's example with live roadshows00:36:19 NZXT break!00:39:12 MBT's take: 100T might be slipping, and DIG might be on the rise00:51:25 MsTimed wants to know what happened with 100T's game 2 draft01:02:17 Ezzyez's take: TL have put themselves in an impossible position01:16:45 PrizePicks break!01:19:40 mihir's take: integrating NACL with Collegiate/CLOL is close to a non-negotiable at this point01:32:45 conz's take: Valorant has more fans and is growing and is easier to watch and support vs league01:45:53 Outro

Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:17:20 Leo's take: Massu and Yeon are on fraud watch for the split00:33:00 Elias's take: the LTA has missed the mark on the branding around Disguised00:54:10 NZXT break!00:57:12 grrachie's take: the reason for the lack of influx of players/fans is due to riot's lack of commitment to making lolesports content outside of worlds01:13:16 Emily wonders what a SAVED NA looks like01:32:15 bigangryhobo's take: LYON has the best chance to break into the Top 401:53:45 PrizePicks break!01:56:15 trespasser's take: C9 v FLY should be the new big rivalry02:05:40 Outro

Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:12:00 yami's take: LYON is one of the top 4 teams in LTA North00:26:05 NZXT break!00:30:00 speedyspikes' take: C9 will win the split off the back of 1st team all pro top, adc, and support00:41:55 goodguytim9385's take: when talented players end up on poorly run orgs, they have a much tougher path to success compared to players who land on structured, winning orgs01:01:17 kiwiben's take: LTA viewership would be saved if Los Ratones came over to compete in it01:29:30 PrizePicks break!01:32:45 rawnblade asks Jamada to talk about his concerns around Fearless01:56:00 Outro

Check Out PrizePicks! - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TRAVISTake a look at NZXT! - https://nzxt.co/travis ( Use code: travis5 )Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:09:50 FLY's news - Gakgos00:14:40 lazerfruit asks PapaSmithy about their decision to bring in talent from outside NA00:28:50 Human Boy loves Quid and Quad00:40:50 NZXT break!00:45:00 not parkmom's take: LoL should move over to a CS style for international tourneys00:59:19 sinbad asks Papa for a GM perspective on the LTA rebrand01:17:26 CatZ's take: the success of 100T is good for the league01:26:08 PrizePicks break!01:30:00 definitelynotbasil's take: LTA is hard to watch right now because of lack of player identity and narrative01:46:35 shadowslightly's take: First Stand was lowkey fraudulent02:00:00 Outro

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