Rift Reaction

On this week’s last and final Rift episode, Travis and Emily react to your favorite moments from 2022 League of Legends and share some of their own special moments. In addition, they share new LPL roster updates, react to Uzi and Ambition both becoming fathers, and share one final Reaction Shot.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to Team Liquid signing Pyosik. In addition, a conversation around diminishing content from LCS teams and its importance as players switch teams. Also, will we see Bootcamp content and what is a player’s responsibility to help promote their team?

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily discuss the widening divide between teams that do and don’t have free agency money to spend. Also, a discussion about ‘how to be a fan,’ Faker’s re-signing, Nuguri’s retirement, and as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to some of the biggest LPL and LCK roster rumors and find out which LEC rumored rosters our listeners are most excited about and why. In addition, up to date analysis on the newest LCS rosters and, as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to the elephant in the room: Are LCS pros lazy? Also, a roster shuffle update and a possible inflection point in the LEC, Jankos flirts with the LCS, and as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to the 2022 Worlds finals, the great DRX underdog story, and Deft’s unique milestone. Also, Travis and Emily highlight their favorite moments from the tournament, share the latest LEC roster rumors, and look at the LCS offseason.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to the semifinals in Atlanta and what we can expect from Worlds’ finals featuring three-time champion, Faker. Also, they discuss the additional final’s narratives (other than Faker) and react to listener’s suggestions for how they would change the current Worlds’ tournament format.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to the quarterfinals including the epic DK / Gen G series. In addition, they delve into the interesting player narratives going into the semifinals, a new RNG rumor, Jankos news, and a proposed LEC format change.

On this week’s episode, the TES/GAM match is interrupted by bugs. Also, Travis and Emily react to how future technical glitches can affect the integrity of the game. In addition, Travis and Emily react to rumors of Riot moving LCS to weekday scheduling, quarterfinal predictions, listener reactions to North America going 0-9 in the first week of Groups, and as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to Group stage: Which teams have both surprised and underperformed. In addition, a brief discussion about North America’s poor showing to date and what we can expect from week two of Groups. Also, Emily’s top performing teams, Travis’ report from the ground of the Hulu Theater, and as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to the brutal LCS play-in schedule and predict which teams will make it beyond Groups. In addition, Travis and Emily reveal what play-in team the Rift Reaction listeners thought would surprise people the most. Also, a wrap-up of all the play-in games including live updates from Tuesday’s EG vs. Mad Lions Game 1 match and as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily preview Play-in Group’s A and B: Which teams will advance, players to watch, and reveal the top five players at this year’s Worlds as voted on by the Rift Reaction listeners. Also, Travis and Emily break down how Covid could potentially affect this year’s Worlds.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to which group looks tougher from the just announced Play-in schedule. Also, what will the meta look like in a world without Korean bootcamping? In addition, Lil’ Nas X is playing Worlds, VCS team Visa updates, a Team Liquid post mortem, and Travis reports on early off season mumblings heard around the league.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to Rogue finally becoming LEC champions’ and Odoamne getting his long awaited title. In the LCS, C9 are champs, Team Liquid’s new roster direction, Worlds’ ticketing issues continue, and how will no boot camp affect the scrim meta?

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On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to Fnatics impressive lower bracket run. Also, Misfits say goodbye to the LEC after their final series. In the LCS, Team Liquid misses Worlds, and Danny takes a mental health break. In addition, Emily gives us her LCK and LPL match of the week, which teams in each league made Worlds, and as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to Riot Games' collaboration with Tiffany & Co on the design for the new Summoner’s Cup. In addition, MAD Lions’ mid laner, Nisqy wins LEC MVP, G2 and Rogue roll, upsets for C9 and TSM, a frank conversation around North American scouting, Emily’s LPL and LCK Match of the Week and, as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to the LEC and LCS All-Pro announcement: Who made the list and who should have. In addition, they review the teams that have qualified for Worlds thus far, what the Rogue/KOI merger means for the LEC, a preview of this weekend’s playoff matches, Emily’s LCK and LPL match of the week, and Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to Vitality missing the playoffs, Astralis possibly selling their spot, and an LEC playoff preview. Also, an LCS playoff rundown, assessing the Golden Guardians GM situation, Emily’s LCK and LPL match of the week, and Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily debate the LEC and LCS Worlds qualification models. Also, Misfits are rolling despite their recent sale, a Vitality update and is CLG a Worlds contender? In addition, Emily’s LCK and LPL matches of the week and Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Misha Brooks, star of Paramount Plus’ Players stops by Travis Gafford Industries to discuss how he prepared to play the starring role of ‘Creamcheese.’ In addition, Misha answers listener questions including stories from shooting season one, which supports he currently plays in Lol, and how much Lol he played to prepare for the role.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to the breaking news of Misfits selling their team and the pending implications for the LEC. In addition, Travis and Emily debate the LCS fanbase and how to attract new viewers. Also, a review of new LCK policies and how it affects players, Emily’s LCK and LPL matches of the week, and Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily answer your questions about how to improve LCS viewership and react to the new Fearless Draft. Also, EG continues their dominance, Rogue is back on top, G2’s struggles, Emily’s LPL and LCK matches of the week and Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily have a frank discussion about the LCS’s declining viewership and react to Mr. Beast’s League of Legends charity event in Las Vegas. In addition, TSM overhauls their roster, Huni’s injury, Emily’s LPL and LCK matches of the week, and as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily react to the LCS and LEC having the next week off from competition. In addition, TSM struggles continue while Rogue rides a five game hot streak into first place. Also, Emily’s LCK and LPL match of the week, and Reaction Shots.

In the LEC, a surprising G2 loss to relative newcomers Team BDS, what to expect from the new 12.11 patch, and a bug causing delays between Vitality and Excel. In the LCS, CLG is atop the leaderboard but can they hold it? How is league parity currently looking? Also, a candid conversation about both LCS attendance and the live experience. In addition, Emily gives her LPL and LCK Match of the week and as always, Reaction Shots.

All four major regions are back! This week, Travis and Emily cover what they’d like to see out of the new Meta, Nisqy and Mad Lions strong start, Misfit’s struggles out of the gate, and G2’s dominance. Also, EG is rolling, Team Liquid looking good, and C9’s early struggles.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily read your responses to what can be fixed and improved upon within the LCS. In addition, Emily’s LPL Match of the Week, Reaction Shots, and a review of the new Paramount Plus show, Players.

On this week’s episode, a major swap in the LPL, Travis catches Emily up on LCS and LEC roster changes including Jensen to C9 and Nisqy to Mad Lions, and a brief LPL preview.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily review the highs and lows of MSI 2022 and why Emily undervalues LPL teams at international events. In addition, Emily updates Travis on new LPL roster changes, the return of Champion’s Queue, and Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily discuss Rumble Stage results and preview the Knockout matchups while debating which will be the more exciting games.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily recap the highs and lows of Group Stage including G2’s dominance, RNG playing remote and their ensuing technical issues, and a discussion around MSI’s parity problem. In addition, Jensen and Nisqy are back with C9 and, as always, Reaction Shots.

On this week’s bonus episode, Travis and Emily sit down with BrokenBlade to discuss his team’s lower bracket run through, playing on a different Ping, and how they stack up against other major region teams. In addition, Travis and Emily chat with BioPanther about what it’s like attending multiple international events and what his team can expect from Group C. Lastly, they speak with Inspired about his role on EG, how they stack up against G2 and how teammate, Jojopyun, will have to adapt to the LCK competition.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily discuss the Asian Games postponement and what it means for MSI, Nisqy to Mad Lions, the EU Masters, Maple joining TSM, Jensen joining C9, and an MSI preview.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily sit down with Joe Marsh, CEO of MSI favorite, T1, to learn more about how his players are preparing for MSI, why he works so well with T1’s GM, the ‘ping situation,’ his thoughts on Champions Queue in light of Faker’s struggles, and running an LCK team as a North American organization. In addition, he sheds light on Faker’s evolution as a player and team leader over the years.

On this week’s episode, Travis and Emily recap the LCS Finals in Houston and ‘underdog’ EG’s surprise win. Also, a discussion around North American scouting and development and a look ahead to the MSI group draw: some familiar teams that are back at it and a couple of surprising storylines.

In the LCS, EG crushes C9 as 100T slips past TL. Also, a preview of the LCS Finals, an MSI roll call: Who’s in and who’s out, Emily’s LPL match of the week, and Reaction Shots.

On this week’s episode, G2’s run to LEC champs, caPs continues to dominate, and a discussion around the LEC finals stage. In the LCS, EG and C9 are rolling, and previews of 100t/TL and EG/C9.

In the LEC, G2 is rolling, setting up a Fnatic rematch while Rogue pulls off a reverse sweep. In the LCS there’s Champions Queue drama, a wild EG/TL match, and a conversation around All-Pro’s. Emily gives us her LCK and LPL Match of the Week and, as always, Reaction Shots.

This week in the LEC, Rogue, Fnatic, Vitality all roll, and a preview of Vitality vs. G2. In the LCS, we have our final six teams with Team Liquid leading the way. Also, a playoff preview and what to expect at MSI 2022.

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Is Vitality a Super Team?

Official LPL Announcement

This week, a conversation about All Pro voting and an LEC playoff preview. In the LCS, TSM rolls despite distractions, and an update on where things stand going into the final week of play. In the LCK, All Pro’s are announced, and is the LPL finished? Find out, on this week’s episode.

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