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Salty Runback Podcast
Join hosts Grapes and Hawk as they deliver your weekly intake of hot takes, news, and analysis of the North American Challengers League (NACL) and the NACL qualifiers, the premier developmental League of Legends Esports system in North America.
WE’RE IN IDAHO! Hawk and Grapes are live from the Boise State University Esports Arena to record a live edition of Salty Runback before the 2024 CLOL Finals! The two describe their experience in Boise so far, analyze the grand finals matchup between Maryville University and St. Louis University, and decide which players will be X-Factors in the last game of CLOL. Then they are joined by Clerkie and Chew, the directors of MU and SLU, to discuss what it takes to build a collegiate esports program, and talk a little good-hearted trash.
Watch the CLOL Grand Finals this Saturday starting at 3 PM ET on twitch.tv/uniesportsna!
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
Thoughts on Boise?: 0:01:37
Does SLU’s lower bracket run change your thoughts on their chances vs. SLU? 0:04:22
Biggest X-Factor for each team? 0:08:19
Which program would this win mean more for?: 0:15:51
Predictions and Premonitions: 0:19:52
Talking to MU Clerkie and SLU Chew: 0:25:11
Thanks for watching!: 0:56:08
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SUPPORT OUR INITIATIVE TO BROADCST CLOL ON SALTY RUNBACK! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-salty...And now we’re down to four. On this episode of Salty Runback, Hawk and Grapes reflect on what has been the most excited CLOL bracket ever, discuss the developmental landscape a year since Riot removed the NACL requirement for LCS teams, and build the “perfect” CLOL team using players competing in the CLOL Top 4Watch Salty Runback’s coverage of the 2024 CLOL Championships this Saturday and Sunday! This weeks games begin at 4 PM ET on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Who makes Boise with Maryville?: 0:03:26More surprising: Ole Miss Top 8 or Northwood Top 4t? 0:10:12Double Elim or Top 8 LAN in LA (CLOL 2024 or 2022)? 0:15:09 One year since the “Our Commitment to the NACL” article?: 0:23:41Best CLOL Trash Talk so far?: 0:32:29Building the “Perfect” CLOL Player: 0:35:24Top (Niles, Aizo, Porsche, Srtty): 0:36:32Jungle (Yuuji, RBM, Kenvi, Winnie): 0:43:43Mid (Spirax, Reppy, RobbyBob, DarkWings): 0:50:50Bot Lane (ScaryJerry, Enthralled, Array, Airren): 0:57:28Support (Zyko, Clyde, Trevor, SkyTec): 1:04:05Thanks for watching!: 1:10:08Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpod Youtube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
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It’s EPISODE 50 of Salty Runback, and almost time for Salty Runback’s broadcasat of the CLOL Top 16 to begin. In a special, headlines-only episode, Hawk and Grapes discuss all eight best of fives of the Sweet 16, complete with predictions for each and every one of them.
Watch Salty Runback’s coverage of the 2024 CLOL Championships every Saturday and Sunday! This weeks games begin at 1 PM ET on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod and twitch.tv/runningtherift. Check our twitter for the full schedule.
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
Does Kurulean make UCI stronger?: 0:02:35
Did we overestimate UTD and Weber St? 0:08:27
Time to worry about WU after dropping a game to Campbellsville? 0:13:28
How strong is the MEC?: 0:17:53
How does SkyTec change SLU’s title chances?: 0:22:12
How long does UST get the “no scrims” excuse?: 0:25:45
What does Shogo have to do to be the GOAT of CLOL? 0:29:00
Is Northwood going to have MOTW in Round 1 and 2? 0:32:20
Thanks for watching!: 0:35:00
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SUPPORT OUR INITIATIVE TO BROADCST CLOL ON SALTY RUNBACK! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-salty...WOW. After it was announced that GGTech was not running an official broadcast for the 2024 CLOL Championships, we started a campaign to start an unofficial professional-level broadcast and have raised over $10,000 to cover all of the top 16 and beyond. Thank you so much for all of your support.With that being said, there’s still a tournament to cover! Hawk and Grapes react to the new and improved CLOL format, react to the Selection Committee’s decisions on the bracket, and fill out their perfect CLOL brackets!Think you have a better bracket than Hawk and Grapes? Fill in the Salty Runback + Mak Dewey CLOL Bracket Challenge! https://clol-bracket-challenge.web.app/Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Thank you: 0:01:27Is this the best CLOL bracket format of all time? 0:10:11Did the Selection Committee do a good job? 0:15:35 Most likely Cinderella Story?: 0:25:46Which team has most to lose?: 0:32:35Hawk and Grapes fill out their CLOL brackets: 0:37:31Thanks for watching!: 1:16:21Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpod Youtube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
The race to the CLOL Championship is heading to … Idaho?! Hawk and Grapes talk about the biggest results from regional finals weekend, react to the news about the collegiate finals being moved to Boise State, and calculate the winners of the Salt Street Bets and Fantasy NACL episodes from earlier this year! Then, we answered some questions from YOU guys in our part two, about League, life, and … love ?
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
Which team boosted their stock most from CLOL finals weekend? 0:03:46
Has the top tier of CLOL contenders grown or shrunk? 0:11:05
CLOL Finals at Boise State University? 0:17:15
Is Srtty the most LCS-Ready NACL player?: 0:20:46
Salt Street Bets and Fantasy NACL results!: 0:25:15
QNA!: 0:32:07
Samikin: Most Hype game this split? 0:37:48
Kangas: How bad is Hawk at Warhammer? 0:42:33
Samikin: Favorite Meta to cast? 0:45:32
Quax: 10 Grape sized Hawks or 1 Hawk sized Grapes?: 0:49:47
Samikin: Grapes and Hawk Origin Story: 0:51:48
Beenes: Best player to miss Promotion tournament in each role?: 1:02:17
Samikin: Favorite Music Genre?: 1:04:42
Yanni: What role would you play in competitive? 1:08:12
Shibby: Thoughts on the caster ecosystem? 1:13:49
Samikin: How to talk to someone you like but don’t know? 1:18:51
Thanks for watching!: 1:21:26
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It’s time for the NACL Finals! After a tremendous lower bracket run, Maryville University becomes the first collegiate program to reach a Tier 3 Finals as they face off against FlyQuest Challengers Monday night in the LCS Arena. Hawk and Grapes discuss the long-awaited finals, discuss NA talent’s success in the LCS, and break down the results of the second NACL Qualifier. Then, the podcast splits up to interview one player from each team in the finals: Hawk talks to FLYC Sajed about his breakout rookie split, and Grapes talks to MU Niles about his long road to being a true leader on the best collegiate team in NA.Follow Sajed! twitter.com/sajed_lolFollow Niles! twitter.com/NilesLoLWatch CLOL Central, our weekly CLOL content show featuring a LIVE casted match of the week. Watch weekly on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 More impressive MU win: Reverse Sweep vs. DSG or 3-0 TLC? 0:01:55 Biggest X-Factor in NACL Finals? 0:07:20 Which former NA prospect will be most important in LCS Finals? 0:11:45 Who will be the first team to beat CCG?: 0:15:37NACLQ All-Backpack Team!: 0:21:52 Hawk talks with FLYC Sajed: 0:27:00Grapes talks to MU Niles: 0:43:32Thanks for watching!: 1:05:13Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpod Youtube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
What a week! With now only 1 week of games until the NACL Finals and the conclusion of the NACL Qualifiers, we just witnessed one of the greatest weekends of the season, with upsets, eliminations, and so much more. Hawk and Grapes discuss the biggest surprises of the weekend, the announced roster change of Mirage Alliance, and what to expect for the last week of the NACL Qualifiers. Then, it’s the NACL “real” awards show, where we announce who we think should earn all the awards given out by the NACL broadcast… plus a few others
Watch the EXCLUSIVE LIVE COVERAGE of the NACLQ Finals ONLY on Salty Runback this Sunday at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!
Watch our show Tier 3 Tonight, which will be the official coverage of the NACL Qualifiers for 2024! Check out our final episode this Thusday at 7 ET/4 PT on twitch.tv/lcs_challengers!
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
Reaction to Mirage Alliance roster changes? 0:03:40
Bigger surprise: TL in top 3 or SN eliminatedt? 0:11:10
Which team has the best chance to escape the lower bracket? 0:15:41
Is WU vs. CCG the real final?: 0:20:00
Does Promotion Tournament seeding matter?: 0:24:21
NACL Awards Show!: 0:29:30
Our All-Pro Selections: 0:31:07
Our NACL Paper Plate Awards! 0:44:40
Thanks for watching!: 0:59:13
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It's elimination season! With the regular season coming to a close in the NACL and the Qualifiers playoffs starting this week, Hawk and Grapes broke down their contenders for both leagues, discussed their NACL MVP candidates, and went through each of their completed NACL playoff brackets.Salty Runback is now an official community streamer for the NACL Qualifiers! Watch games LIVE on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.Watch our show Tier 3 Tonight, which will be the official coverage of the NACL Qualifiers for 2024! Watch next Thursday at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT on twitch.tv/lcs_challengersWatch CLOL Central, our weekly CLOL content show featuring a LIVE casted match of the week. Every week on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpodJoin our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Is FLYC losing to SN a bigger deal for SN or FLYC? 0:02:21Would LiT win this season's NACLQ? 0:08:27Pick an NACL MVP frontrunner and dark horse: 0:15:02 Are the four NACLQ Group winners the four best teams?: 0:22:17Best new performer in NACLQ#2? 0:28:32 Predicting the NACL playoffs: 0:32:09Thanks for watching!: 0:58:45 Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpod Youtube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
We’re coming down the home stretch of the 2024 NACL Spring regular season, and the race for Promotion for our NACL Qualifiers teams are starting to heat up! Hawk and Grapes preview the top and bottom of the NACL standings, discuss a potential fix to the promotion tournament schedule, and let you know which of the 14 series happening this week you ABSOLUTELY need to tune in for.
Salty Runback is now an official community streamer for the NACL Qualifiers! Watch games LIVE on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.
Watch our show Tier 3 Tonight, which will be the official coverage of the NACL Qualifiers for 2024! Check out our first episode LIVE on Thursday January 25th at 7 ET/4 PT on twitch.tv/lcs_challengers!
Watch CLOL Central, our weekly CLOL content show featuring a LIVE casted match of the week. Fisher takes on Ole Miss this Saturday at 3 PM ET on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
Is there any world where FLY MU don’t end up 1-2? 0:01:32
Who is joining Mirage Alliance in the promotion tournament? 0:06:45
How to fix promotion-bound NACL teams not playing for a month? 0:12:23
Which Qualifiers team has the best chance to upset the top 6?: 0:20:00
Why is this our last match of the regular season?: 0:27:15
Tier-listing how exciting each NACL and NACLQ series is this weekend: 0:31:53
Thanks for watching!: 1:04:02
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EDITORS NOTE: HI ITS GRAPES I SCREWED UP BRADLEYS AUDIO IT’S UNFORTUNATELY DOUBLED THE WHOLE TIME VERY SORRY STILL HOPE U ENJOY
Another busy week here on Salty Runback, with the NACL reaching its last two weeks of the regular season, and the Qualifiers reaching their second tournament of Spring. Hawk and Grapes recap the NACL match of the season in FLYC vs. MU, discuss potential changes to the NACL selection process, and talk about which teams they are excited to watch in the NACLQ Group Stage. Then, Grapes sits down with CCG’s new mid laner Bradley, who has just returned from his Korean bootcamp, to talk about his whole career, his decision to swap back to mid lane, and his goals to make it back to the NACL and beyond.
Thank you Bradley for joining us! Follow him: twitter.com/bradleyyylol
Salty Runback is now an official community streamer for the NACL Qualifiers! Watch games LIVE on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.
Watch our show Tier 3 Tonight, which will be the official coverage of the NACL Qualifiers for 2024! Check out our first episode LIVE on Thursday January 25th at 7 ET/4 PT on twitch.tv/lcs_challengers!
Watch CLOL Central, our weekly CLOL content show featuring a LIVE casted match of the week, every Friday at 7:30 ET on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
Biggest takeaway from FLYC vs. MU? 0:03:15
Who is the fourth best NACL team? 0:09:00
What changes would you make to the NACLQ selection process? 0:14:37
Which NACLQ team changes your expectations most this Swiss stage?: 0:30:50
Is NACLQ2 stronger than NACLQ1?: 0:34:22
Interview with CCG Bradley!: 0:38:30
Thanks for watching!: 1:26:18
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Some big news on the way as we head into our 40th episode of Salty Runback! Hawk and Grapes discuss DSG's struggles, the impending battle between the NACL's top teams, and the end of NACL Qualifier 1, with huge changes in store for Qualifier 2. After that, the boys take a look at a community survey which was sent out about YOUR thoughts on NACLQ 1 coverage.Make sure to check out our NACL Qualifier show, Tier 3 Tonight! Airs every Thursday evening at 7 PM ET on twitch.tv/lcs_challengers.Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Is DSG running out of time? 0:02:40Does WC +? Srtty fare better against MU? 0:10:07 NACLQ is now open to community streams! 0:17:07Does APR's championship come with an asterisk? 0:21:25Which "Must-Win" OQ team has the best chance of doing so? 0:25:55 Armchair GMing NACL rosters: 0:40:33 Reacting to the Salty Runback NACLQ Community Check in! 0:36:50Thanks for watching!: 1:19:43 Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpod Youtube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
It’s time to roll the dice again on another episode of Salty Runback! Hawk and Grapes discuss the success of Maryville University, discuss our favorites for the first NACLQ, and review the “beef” between LiT Esports and Wildcard Gaming. They then bring back an old favorite for the third straight split, Salt Street Bets, where they try and put their money where their mouth is when it comes to their takes on NACL and NACLQ.
This episode also includes our discussion about MorningStar White that was published on February 15th independently on our YouTube Channel.
We are excited to announce our new show Tier 3 Tonight, which will be the official coverage of the NACL Qualifiers for 2024! Check out our first episode LIVE on Thursday January 25th at 7 ET/4 PT on twitch.tv/lcs_challengers!
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
What’s made Maryville so good? 0:03:07
How many teams are safe from relegation? 0:08:07
More disappointing loss: TFT or Black Rock? 0:15:07
Is MSW the Qualifier favorites (not anymore!!)?: 0:22:50
Breaking down the best beef in NACL (LiT vs. WC)?: 0:27:44
Discussing the MSW situation (recorded after headlines): 0:32:02
Salt Street Bets 3.0: 0:55:09
Thanks for watching!: 1:34:22
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Season 2 of Salty Runback continues as Hawk and Grapes dive into the first week of NACL action, OQs, and CLOL. Stick around for part 2 where they draft fantasy NACL teams!!We are excited to announce our new show Tier 3 Tonight, which will be the official coverage of the NACL Qualifiers for 2024! We go LIVE on Thursdays at 7 ET/4 PT on twitch.tv/lcs_challengers!Check out our first episode here: https://youtu.be/1fWXwpDHkfcJoin our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u
After a week off, it's time for another episode of Salty Runback! Hawk and Grapes discuss some teams who are struggling in the NACL, debate if the new schedule has been good for the league, talk about whose expectations have shifted in the Qualifiers, and sit down with Wildcard Gaming's top laner Qwacker to talk about his unconventional path to pro.Thank you to Qwacker for joining us this week! Follow him:twitter.com/QwackerLoLtwitch.tv/qwackerlolWe are excited to announce our new show Tier 3 Tonight, which will be the official coverage of the NACL Qualifiers for 2024! Check out each episode LIVE Thursdays at 7 ET/4 PT on twitch.tv/lcs_challengers, with the VOD becoming available on our YouTube Channel afterwards.Watch our show CLOL Central, featuring a LIVE casted match of the week, every Friday at 8 PM ET on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpodJoin our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Who are we more worried about: DSG or TLC? 0:04:00 Should Mirage Alliance have ran it back if possible? 0:11:04Thoughts on NACL schedule 3 weeks in? 0:16:45 Who are the NEW favorites in the NACLQ?: 0:22:30What is the STRONGEST potential NACLQ quarterfinal?: 0:30:57 Hawk and Grapes talk to WC Qwacker!: 0:35:40 Thanks for watching!: 1:05:24 Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpod Youtube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
We’re back! It’s our first full length Salty Runback Episode of the New Year, and the first of the 2024 Season! Hawk and Grapes go over the changes made to the NACL and LCS, the broadcast changes to the NACL Qualifiers, and the seed results for the NACL Swiss stage. Then, the two go through a typical NACL Tier List, only this time… they have to do it together, LIVE.
We are excited to announce our new show Tier 3 Tonight, which will be the official coverage of the NACL Qualifiers for 2024! Check out our first episode LIVE on Thursday January 25th at 7 ET/4 PT on twitch.tv/lcs_challengers!
Thank you to Andrea for providing us with the tier list! twitter.com/edgyhoon
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
Who has the Most to Prove in NACL Week 1? 0:03:44
Do we like that NACL will be played on Live Patch and immediately follow LCS? 0:15:05
Reaction to no NACLQ live broadcasts? 0:20:37
Who are the early favorites to make the Promotion Tournament from NACLQ?: 0:30:20
One team who was underseeded and one team that was overseeded?: 0:37:12
Hawk and Grapes make a NACL Tier List LIVE from scratch!: 0:43:10
Thanks for watching!: 1:05:38
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Happy Holidays! Hawk and Grapes are back for the last episode of Salty Runback for the 2023 season! The pair talks about the potential implementation of Fearless Draft in the NACL, discuss which team is the early favorite to win the Spring Split, and give their Christmas wish lists for the NA developmental space for next year.
Thank you all for supporting Salty Runback all year long! Your support has been incredible and we couldn’t have done all we’ve done without you. We’ll be back in early January as we lead into the 2024 season!
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Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
Will Fearless Draft be a good thing for the NACL? 0:03:44
Has the 2024 NACL Spring Champion already been announced? 0:15:05
Is it bad that FLYC and TLC imported mid laners? 0:20:37
Who’s the best free agent still left on the market?: 0:30:20
Is Winthrop the favorite to promote after winning ACL?: 0:37:12
Hawk and Grapes’ NACL Christmas Wishlist: 0:43:10
Thanks for watching!: 1:05:38
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We're back! After a month-long hiatus. we're back for another episode of Salty Runback! With a lot to talk about in this lengthy episode, Hawk and Grapes recap the world championships, discuss the wild changes made to the LCS next year, and build some theoretical ideal rosters for the NACL 2024 season right before rostermania gets underway.We're planning on being back recording episodes for the 2024 season, so make sure to subscribe!Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Grade each LCS team's performance at Worlds 2023? 0:04:45 Are the changes to the LCS good for the league? 0:15:50 What is your favorite LCS roster from an NA dev perspective? 0:24:36 What does it mean to see TLC and FLYC return?: 0:31:55Who would win a UST vs. MU rematch after their roster changes? 0:35:43 Armchair GMing NACL rosters: 0:40:33 All-Rookie Team!: 0:44:15Team that would have the biggest jump from start to end of year: 0:50:00 Team of players who have never played together before: 0:57:09The "Affiliate Formula" good mix of veterans and rookies? 1:01:10 Team of players who WILL be in LCS 2025: 1:08:20Team that would win the NACL split: 1:16:50Thanks for watching!: 1:23:50 Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpod Youtube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
It’s a good time to be a League of Legends fan. Hawk and Grapes recap the Salty Runback Trick or Treat Invitational, discuss the import regulations in the NA developmental system, predict how hard APA will smash Faker (sadge), and talk to Icelandic Hero and UrUncleSam of Ole Miss in preparation for the Sixty Six CLOL Invitational Tournament this weekend.Follow Icelandic Hero!twitter.com/HeroIcelandictwitch.tv/IcelandicHeroLoLFollow UrUncleSam!twitter.com/MartiniLePaninitwitch.tv/UrUncleSamMake sure to tune into the Sixty Six tournament to watch Sam and IcelandicHero tcompete this Saturday-Sunday, October 21-22, starting at 11 AM ET on twitch.tv/sixtysixgames! Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Favorite Moment from the Trick or Treat Invitational? 0:02:15 Should Shogo and Akashi be in NACL despite their import status for 2024? 0:07:28 Who is your 66 Lan Dark Horse? 0:17:00 Worlds Pick’ems Reveal!: 0:23:14Interview with Icelandic Hero and UrUncleSam 0:30:34 KJ + Sam rate how well they’d do vs. mid/jgs across the world: 0:57:06 Thanks for watching!: 1:14:36 Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpod Youtube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
Offseason might be in full swing, but there's still a ton to talk about in the developmental scene! Hawk and Grapes discuss the different events that have happened in the past month, answer some questions from social media, and preview the upcoming Salty Runback Trick or Treat Invitational Tournament!Make sure to tune into the Salty Runback Trick or Treat Invitational this Friday-Sunday, October 13-15, at 4 PM ET on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!Time Stamps:Intro: 0:00:00Has Riot done a good job addressing the long offseason? 0:02:45Has Gryffinn set a positive precedent for NA prospects? 0:12:11Who's your way-too-early CLOL favorite? 0:17:14Would LOUD win NACL?: 0:25:24Answering your questions from Twitter!? 0:30:35Trick or Treat Invitational Preview: 0:42:48Thanks for watching!: 1:05:00Follow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpodYoutube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpodSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotifyApple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackAppleAnchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
The season is officially over! With the 2024 LCS Challengers League Promotion Tournament ending with two teams from the qualifiers making their way into the league, Hawk and Grapes discuss some of the surprising performances in the event, discuss the futures of LCS orgs in Tier 2, and sit down with LiT Esports Messages to discuss his emotional journey from a new prospect to qualifying into the NACL.
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Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 More Surprising: LiT Promoting or no NACL teams qualifying? 0:02:11 Does the Promotion Tournament format doom the last place NACL teams? 0:07:25 How will Sniper do on 100 Thieves LCS? 0:15:47 Will any LCS affiliates remain in Tier 2?: 0:22:50 Which DSG captain griefed the hardest? 0:29:06 Interview with LiT Messages: 0:34:00 Thanks for watching! 1:14:30
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With LCS Finals finishing last week and Worlds on the horizon, there's only one event left in the North American League Circuit for 2023: The NACL Promotion Tournament. Hosts Hawk and Grapes discuss their favorites for the event, discuss the upcoming DSG Streamer event happening this September, and have a lengthy conversation with LiT Esport's Dragoon about his journey as a top laner in the semipro scene.
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Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 What does NRG's win mean for NA Talent? 0:02:08 Is Mirage Alliance the runaway favorites? 0:09:13 Which NACL team is safer, TACO or SN? 0:14:22 Is Winthrop being in person an advantage this week?: 0:20:12 Which NACL player do you want to see in the DSG influencer event? 0:25:21 Interview with Keel: 0:29:04 Dragoon pitches us his off-meta top lane picks: 1:15:46 Thanks for watching! 1:23:54
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This past week, Hawk and Grapes attending the 2023 LCS Summer Finals in Newark, NJ as NRG shocked the world with raising their first ever LCS trophy. While enjoying the festivities, the two got the chance to talk about the upcoming NACL promotion tournament, recap their Salt Street Bets predictions from earlier in the year, and got to talk to Wildcard's jungler Keel about his fantastic 2023 season.
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Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Would a live NACL finals roadshow (similar to LCS) work? 0:03:00 How many NACLQ teams will promote? 0:08:14 Do we like the current way collegiate interacts with semipro? 0:12:45 Salt Street Bets recap: 0:18:58 New York or LA? 0:24:29 Interview with Keel: 0:28:41 Thanks for watching! 0:47:06
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The Summer Split is (almost) over! With the NACL and NACLQ finals wrapping up this week, Hawk and Grapes discuss how great of an event the NACL finals were, debate the promotion qualifying format (again) and unveil their 2023 Summer Awards for the NACLQ.
We'll be at the LCS Finals this week! Make sure to say hello!
Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 How many DSG players are LCS-ready? 0:03:17 Does the great NACL finals event make up for the start of the split? 0:10:30 Is Mirage Alliance here for good? 0:16:46 Second Q2 Runner-Up missing promotion. Is this a problem?: 0:20:07 Who will have more impact on LCS Finals weekend: NA Players or Imports? 0:27:42 NACLQ Awards! (All-Pro, MIP, ROY, MVP): 0:35:00 Thanks for watching! 1:03:14
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It's finally time for the NACL Summer Finals! Hawk and Grapes discuss the exciting matchup between Disguised and Evil Geniuses Challengers, break down which Qualifiers teams we will see in the Promotion Tournament, and why more LAN events in Tier 2 is not necessarily the answer. Then, Hawk sits down with EGC's top laner Srtty to discuss his growth as a player, taking a risk to prove himself with Evil Geniuses, and which LCS top laners he's confident he could beat.
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The NACL finals premiere LIVE Wednesday, August 9th at 4:00 PM ET on twitch.tv/lcs_challengers.
We're going to LCS finals! Let us know if you are coming or want to see any content for this weekend.
Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Who is the most disappointing NACLQ team? 0:04:51 How worried should LiT be about their promotion spot? 0:11:35 Will we get a TA vs. WU finals rematch? 0:15:39 Who is the biggest X-Factor in the NACL Finals (Finals Preview)?: 0:20:40 Should Riot host more live Tier 2/3 events? 0:31:57 Hawk talks to EGC Srtty: 0:44:10 Srtty ranks which top lane matchups are most fun: 0:59:55 Thanks for watching! 1:09:51
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Hawk and Grapes are back with a special mega-headlines episode of Salty Runback! Your favorite duo discusses the NACL playoffs, the wild week of competitive bans and upsets in the NACLQ, and which NACL players would do the best in the new Arena.
We're going to LCS finals! Let us know if you are coming or want to see any content for this weekend.
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Intro: 0:00:00
Bigger story: DSG reverse sweep or EGC lower bracket run? 0:02:20
Does it matter that EGC's lineup is four ex-LCS players? 0:07:51
Which eliminated team should be happiest about their season? 0:12:47
What core of players do you want to see run it back?: 0:17:44
Which NACL team had the best content? 0:23:48
What's up with all the NACLQ comp bans?: 0:28:21
Which upset rematch has the best chance of repeating? 0:34:33
Is the top four still the top four? 0:38:51
If you could bootcamp at one LCS facility as an NACL team, where would you go? 0:45:00
Which NACL team would do best in the Arena??: 0:48:55
Thanks for watching! 0:51:45
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Blood has been spilled! Grapes and Hawk discuss the first half of the NACL playoffs, the shocking upsets in the NACL Qualifier tournament, and the seemingly short length of the season. Then, they discuss the TRUE meaning of MVP and pick their candidates.
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Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 What was the most entertaining series of NACL Playoffs Week 1? 0:02:02 Are you worried about TLC or FLYC in the lower bracket? 0:07:51 WTF happened to our top 4 NACLQ teams (minus MIR)? 0:14:54 Which NACLQ "4 seed" will go the farthest?: 0:21:37 Do you wish the tier 2/3 season was longer? 0:27:17 Breaking down all possible definitions of MVP: 0:34:25 Thanks for watching! 1:06:30
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We're in the home stretch! With the last NACLQ group stage of the year kicking off this weekend and the NACL playoffs about to begin, Hawk and Grapes discuss their thoughts on the overall strength of the league, conduct a way-too-early promotion tournament preview, and unveil their NACL playoff brackets.
Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
How many teams are in the "top pack" of the NACL? 0:01:55
What first round playoff matchup are you most excited for? 0:07:22
How will Team Fish Taco and Supernova fare in the promotion tournament? 0:13:32
Is the selection committee gigabrain or is the swiss format broken for OQs?: 0:20:50
What NACLQ team is the happiest with their group draw? 0:28:30
NACL Summer playoff brackets: 0:33:52
Thanks for watching! 54:50
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A busy week here on Salty Runback! Grapes is joined by NACLQ and LPL caster AlkBattery to discuss week 4 of the NACL regular season and the upcoming NACLQ semifinals. Then Grapes and Hawk sit down with DSG's very own mid laner Young to discuss what it's like playing for one of the biggest streamers in the world, how confident he is against other mid laners, and his love for skateboarding.
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Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Are TLC still runaway favorites after going 2-4? 0:01:47 Can AOE be a top half team? 0:08:25 Is running through the NACLQ lower bracket a buff? 0:15:02 Which remaining NACLQ team has the best chance of beating Mirage Alliance?: 0:21:02 What are you looking forward to doing this offseason? 0:27:30 NACL Therapy Session (Airing our our thoughts): 0:35:56 Thanks for watching! 1:05:50
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Hawk makes his return to Salty Runback as him and Grapes discuss NA mids in LCS, Evil Geniuses Challengers and Maryville's performance, Team Ambitions seeding, and the possibility of a "win and in" promotion team. Then, in part two they break down the perceived success of each NACL team so far this split.
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The NACL regular season is 1/3 complete, the NACLQ Group stage is about to heat up, and Mirage Alliance dropped a game? We're here to talk all about it. This week on Salty Runback, Hawk and Grapes discuss the increased parity in the NACL, the lack of parity in the qualifiers, and just how good Wildcard looked this week. Then, Hawk sits down with veteran jungler of Mirage Alliance @ChadJungle, talking about what it was like as an NACL player to hear the recent news, why he decided to play Tier 3 over Tier 2, and the reason his team has only used all chat once so far this season.
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Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 How much better is Wildcard with Donbray? 0:01:45 What's up with Disguised? 0:06:00 Is there more parity in the NACL this split? 0:10:35 Are you surprised by the lack of upsets in NACLQ: 0:15:19 What is 1 NACLQ matchup you're looking forward to? 0:19:13 NACL Therapy Session (Airing our our thoughts): 0:20:06 Thanks for watching! 1:10:12
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Week 1 is in the books, it's the Wild West in the NACL, and there's a new top dog in town in the NACLQ. Hosts Grapes and Hawk give their takes on some teams they think are underperforming so far in NACLQ, preview the NACLQ group stage, and try to build the prototypical amateur roster in a theoretical expansion draft.
Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Can anyone stop Mirage Alliance? 0:01:41 Pick a sleeper NACLQ group stage team? 0:06:00 Who is 1 NACL team who has played differently from your expectations? 0:11:32 How many wins will Maryville University get this week?: 0:17:13 Thoughts on EG's 6-man LCS roster with Sheiden? 0:21:39 NACLQ Expansion Draft (build a team with a rookie, a vet, a collegiate player, and a sub): 0:26:53 Thanks for watching! 0:55:45
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We're back from CLOL and off to the races once again, with the NACL and NACLQ Summer Splits starting up this Saturday! Hosts Grapes and Hawk discuss the agreement reached by Riot and the LCSPA, preview the 32 teams in the NACLQ Open Qualifier, and give a Rose, Bud, and Thorn for each new NACL roster.
Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Short discussion about the LCSPA Agreement? 0:04:05 Where would you rank UST if they played in the NACL? 0:06:58 Which team upgraded most: FEAR, WC, or AOE? 0:11:00 Are the OQ teams stronger or weaker than the Spring pool?: 0:16:02 Who are your early favorites to make the promotion tournament? 0:20:10 Pick 1 overseeded and 1 underseeded OQ team: 0:26:50 Welcome to Camp NACL!: 0:33:10 Thanks for watching! 1:12:30
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With Riot's decision to remove the requirement for LCS organizations to field NACL rosters for Summer 2023 has come a week full of uncertainty and negativity about the future of North American League of Legends. In a special offseason episode of Salty Runback, Hawk and Grapes break down the recent news, air out some frustrations, and also discuss the CLOL Top 4 which takes place June 3-6th in Riot Games Arena.Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00Was the CLOL Seeding committee secretly based? 0:02:09Are we destined for a Maryville vs. UST CLOL finals? 0:06:47Is EMENES the best midseason promotion in LCS history? 0:11:39Paying respects to Tenacity, Copy, Luger and Poome: 0:18:02What are you looking forward to doing this offseason? 0:24:52NACL Therapy Session (Airing our our thoughts): 0:27:12Thanks for watching! 1:07:50Follow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpodYoutube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpodSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotifyApple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackAppleAnchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
The split is finally over! ... kinda. The LCS Challengers League Promotion tournament saw 3 teams from the NACL Qualifiers earn their way into the league for the Summer Split. Hawk and Grapes discuss their reactions to the tournament, the CLOL Round of 32, and answer some viewer questions submitted via our Twitter!
Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00:00
What was more surprising: Supernova promoting or FLYFAM demoting? 0:02:39
Who was a standout performer of the Promotion Tournament? 0:07:20
What do you think about LCS owners requesting to remove the requirement to host Challenger teams? 0:10:50
Most Hype CLOL Round of 16 Match? 0:16:34
Highlight from the CLOL Round of 32? 0:23:07
Q&A! 0:27:25
TDS: 0:28:20
Yanni: 0:31:25
Numiii: 0:38:22
Axeman87: 0:42:33
Delfi: 0:46:20
Noxwar: 0:47:43
Jido: 0:51:42
Shibby: 0:53:30
Thanks for watching! 1:07:10
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It's a busy week in the world of NA Developmental League of Legends! The NACL Qualifier teams came to play in the first 2 days of the Spring Promotion Tournament, guaranteeing at least 1 NACL team will be relegated for the Summer Split. Hosts Hawk and Grapes break those matches down, preview the upcoming promotion games, and then preview the LoL Collegiate Championships which start this weekend.Time Stamps:Intro: 0:00:00Did we overestimate the NACL Provisional teams? 0:02:18Are Maryville and AOE Gold the 2 best teams in the tournament? 00:08:30Is Miya's return enough to save Team Liquid First? 00:14:15Most exciting player matchup out of all Round 2 games? 00:19:19Make an NACL team of players competing in the Immortals Combine? 00:24:13CLOL 2023 Preview: 00:29:58Grapes and Hawk reveal their CLOL Brackets: 47:05Follow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpodYoutube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpodSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotifyApple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackAppleAnchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
It's time for promotion/relegation! 4 NACL and 4 NACLQ teams are set to do battle for only 4 slots in the NACL summer split. Join Hawk and Grapes as they break down some of the unsettling offseason news as well the upcoming promotion tournament. Then in the second half, Grapes is joined by Airren, ADC of The Last Dance for a conversation about NACL and promotion! Make sure to tune into the promotion tournament on twitch.tv/challengersleague
We will be on The Salt Mine Podcast to further discuss Promotion/Relegation. See you there!Time Stamps:Intro: 0:00Are we worried about the stability of the NACL? 2:35Which NACL mid should replace Bjergsen? 11:21Will Messages save The Last Dance? 17:05Which first round matchup are you most excited for? 23:00How many teams will take up Jack’s offer? 29:20Conversation with Airren! 34:38Outro: 1:06:35Follow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpodYoutube: / @saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpodSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotifyApple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackAppleAnchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
It's the end of the split! Well, kinda. Last weekend Cloud9 Challengers were crowned the champions of the NACL, and Maryville University clinched their 2nd straight NACLQ title. With the promotion relegation tournament looming, Hawk and Grapes discuss Mir winning the Most Valuable Prospect award, what each team did to win, and unveil their first ever NACLQ awards for all competing players.We will be streaming coverage of the last week of CLOL! East Conference 3rd place game between Western Ontario and Toronto starts Saturday, April 8 at 3 PM EST!0:00:00 Intro0:03:12: Is Mir too experienced to win MVP?00:09:24: What did C9C change to win the rematch vs. Digntas Challengers?00:14:36: Is Marvyville University too inconsistent to promote?00:20:25: Salt Street Bets Review00:24:55: What should TikTok Tony Top rename to?00:28:39: First Salt Awards (NACLQ Awards)Follow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpodYoutube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpodSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotifyApple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackAppleAnchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
It's finals weekend! 3 NACL and 4 NACLQ teams remain with just 2 days of games left in the Spring Split. Hawk and Grapes are reunited to recap all the crazy games that happened last week, look ahead to the start of the offseason, and explain why every remaining team in play still has a chance of winning.Make sure to tune into the NACL and NACLQ finals on twitch.tv/challengersleague and twitch.tv/rallycryofficial!We will be streaming CLOL conference playoff matches throughout the next two weeks on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!0:00:00: Intro 0:03:09: Is DIGC the new NACL favorites after beating C9?0:08:50: Favorite moment from FEAR vs. TLC?0:14:10: What does Chad's release from IMTC mean for the offseason?0:18:05: Did Native Gaming get screwed out of the Promotion/Relegation tournament?0:22:55: How important will seeding be for Qualifers teams in the Promotion/Relegation tournament?0:28:00: Why EVERY remaining NACL/Q team can win their finals0:28:38: Dignitas Challengers0:35:17: Cloud9 Challengers0:40:35: Team Liquid Challengers0:46:55: Rock Bottom Esports0:52:58: Maryville University0:58:15: Team Fish Taco1:06:21: TikTok Tony Top1:14:30: Thanks for Watching!Follow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpodYoutube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpodSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotifyApple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackAppleAnchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
It's the final countdown!! Hawk and special guest Cubby discuss the NACL playoff bracket that has now dwindled to four teams and the ever-tightening race to promotion/relegation. Afterwards, Hawk talks to Native Gaming's Messages and Fanatiik about their experiences this split as well as a... rizz check?NACLQ Week 3 games Saturday followed by quarterfinals Sunday 1 PM EST/10 AM PST on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod, twitch.tv/alkbattery, and twitch.tv/smaxheid!Follow us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbackpodYoutube: / @saltyrunbackpod Twitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpodSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotifyApple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackAppleAnchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca
The end of Spring is in sight after an AMAZING first weekend of NACL Playoffs and the NACLQ starting to shape up. While Hawk is on vacation, host Grapes is joined by special guest and fellow NACLQ caster AlkBattery to discuss all the headlines surrounding the current landscape of the developmental pipeline. After that, Grapes sits down with one of the hottest new bot lanes in the NACLQ, TikTok Tony Top's Levitate and Snow2, to discuss how they started their competitive careers, what they think of their chances in the upcoming promotion/relegation tournament, and their... wacky comms clips they have been posting on Twitter.
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TONY Snow2: https://twitter.com/lol__Snow2
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0:00:00: Intro and Welcome AlkBattery!
0:01:50: What was the best NACL playoff series from this weekend?
0:08:45: Which NACL Provisional teams will we not see in Summer?
0:15:05: Why are teams not picking Aurelion Sol?
0:20:42: Is Wildcard in danger of being sent to the relegation tournament?
0:26:10: Who is a sleeper contender in the NACLQ?
0:33:41: Interview with TONY Levitate and Snow2
0:48:10: Levitate and Snow2 react to clips of their comms from Twitter
0:58:43: Levitate and Snow2 rank NACL and NACLQ teams based on how likely they are to win lane and win the game.
1:14:30: Thanks for Watching!
IT'S PLAYOFF TIME BABY! With the NACL regular season coming to a close and playoffs starting up next week, Grapes and Hawk each created their full playoff bracket predictions, give their must-watch matches this weekend, and also discuss the results of the second NACLQ.
NACLQ Week 1 Group Stage games Saturday and Sunday 1 PM EST/10 AM PST on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod, twitch.tv/alkbattery, and twitch.tv/smaxheid!
0:00:00: Intro
0:02:45: Have our opinions changed on the favorites for the Promotion/Relegation tournament after the NACLQ OQ?
0:08:10: Team Ambition or Supernova?
0:14:20: Does LiT Esports have a chance of upsetting Maryville?
0:19:52: Why did IMT Challengers sign Yusui to replace Bolulu?
0:25:50: Who are some of your NACL MVP candidates?
0:32:51: Hawk and Grapes present their NACL Playoff Brackets
1:01:10: Thanks for Watching!
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Never a dull week in the world of NA Developmental League of Legends! With just one week left in the NACL regular season and the NACLQ getting right back into action with the second Open Qualifier happening this weekend, Hawk and Grapes discuss all the hot topics in a SPECIAL 8-headline episode!
Tune into the NACLQ OQ #2 Reveal Show TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 1st at 7 PM PST on twitch.tv/alkbattery, immediately followed by a live special edition episode of Salty Runback on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!
0:00:00: Intro and Format Explainer
0:04:52: How good is FLY Challengers?
0:10:04: How has Tomo's promotion/addition of Spawn affeted DIG Challengers?
0:14:40: Has FEAR overtaken Wildcard for best provisional team?
0:23:05: FLY Fam vs. Team Liquid First: Who will win?
0:30:23: Impact of Bolulu promoting to IMT LCS?
0:36:02: How many teams can realistically win NACL?
0:40:05: Did TFT, Horizon, or Zenigma make enough roster moves for them to win NACLQ?
0:47:15: Premonition for the second NACLQ Open Qualifier?
50:10: Thanks for Watching!
It's a big week in the NACL! On this episode, Hawk and Grapes discuss some of the recent promotions within the league, shoutout some players who have exceeded their expectations, and analyze all of the potential finals matchups of the teams still remaining in the first NACLQ.
We are broadcasting the NACLQ Semifinals on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod! Watch Supernova take on Douyin Tony Top this Saturday, February 25th at around 3 PM EST/12 PM PST.
Episodes premiere every Wednesday on Youtube, Twitch, Spotify, and Apple Music!
0:00:00: Intro
0:02:45: Is promoting EMENES for Diplex the right move for Cloud9?
0:08:17: Can Hyper save FLYFAM?
0:12:54: Who is a player who has exceeded your initial expectations?
0:18:42: Are Native Gaming still favorites to qualify for the promotion/relegation tournament?
0:25:00: What NACLQ team are you most interested to see return for Qualifier 2?
0:30:50: Part 2: Exploring the Multiverse (Breaking down each possible NACLQ Finals matchup)
0:32:48: Maryville vs. Douyin Tony Top
0:41:36: Team Fish Taco vs. Supernova
0:50:30: Team Fish Taco vs. Douyin Tony Top
0:58:38: Maryville vs. Supernova
1:06:05: Thanks for Watching!
The NACL is heating up just in time for this week's episode of Salty Runback! Hawk and Grapes discuss how MooseHater Garen is taking over the NACL, briefly preview the upcoming promotion/relegation tournament, and put in their bets on which teams and players they think will take a big jump by the end of the season.
We are hosting official community broadcasts of the NA Challengers League Qualifier tournament every weekend! Watch Horizon Gaming vs. LiT Esports and Team Ambition vs. Winthrop University this Saturday, February 18th, at around 1 PM EST/10 AM PST on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!
Episodes premiere every Wednesday on Youtube, Twitch, Spotify, and Apple Music!
0:00:00: Intro
0:02:10: Is Garen a legitimately viable competitive champion?
0:07:45: Are TLF, AOE, CLGF, and FLYF destined for the promotion/relegation tournament?
0:15:10: What needs to be fixed with Team Liquid Challengers?
0:20:15: Can anyone contest the current NACLQ Top 4?
0:26:53: Does Evil Geniuses Challengers need K1ng to succeed?
0:32:08: Part 2: Salt Street Bets (NACL Stock Market)
0:35:30: Hawk and Grapes present their NACL team portfolios.
0:44:45: Hawk and Grapes present their prop bets (Hot Takes)
1:05:10: Thanks for Watching!
On the fourth episode of Salty Runback, Hawk and Grapes recap the first week of the NACLQ Group Stage, highlight NACL teams who had interesting performances in Week 3, and interviewed Riot Whoopley, Director of the NACL and Project Lead for Champions Queue at Riot Games.
We will be hosting official community broadcasts of the NA Challengers League Qualifier tournament every weekend! Watch Mirage Esports vs. Zenigma Gaming this Saturday, February 11th, at around 3 PM EST/12 PM PST on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!
Episodes premiere every Wednesday on Youtube, Twitch, Spotify, and Apple Music!
0:00:00: Intro
0:02:57: What was the best series of the first week of the NACLQ group stage?
0:08:16: Can any NACLQ 4-seed survive this week of competition?
0:13:41 : Has 100 Thieves Challengers Underperformed so far?
0:18:56: Is Golden Guardians Challengers a surprise title contender?
0:25:38: Could any members of Dignitas Challengers improve their LCS team?
0:31:42: Part 2: Interview with Riot Whoopley, Director of the NACL and Champion's Queue
1:00:20: We pitch our best ideas to improve Riot Games to Whoopley
1:13:48: Thanks for Watching!
With the NACLQ group stage about to begin and the NACL regular season in full swing, Hawk and Grapes discuss which Challengers teams and players have impressed them so far, their favorite moments from the NACLQ Open Qualifiers, and try to match the 16 NACLQ teams to the NACL team they are most similar to.
We will be hosting official community broadcasts of the NA Challengers League Qualifier tournament every Weekend! Watch Maryville University vs. Conviction on Saturday, February 4th at 1 PM EST/10 AM PST on twitch.tv/saltyrunbackpod!
Episodes premiere every Wednesday on Youtube, Twitch, Spotify, and Apple Music!
0:00:00: Intro and NEW STREAM ANNOUNCEMENT!
0:03:40: Any big surprises from the NACLQ Open Qualifier?
0:09:28: Which NACLQ GSL group is the "Group of Death?"
0:15:19: Will Cincinnati Fear and Wildcard continue to find success?
0:22:43: Has the stigma around the Cloud9 and Dignitas rosters dissipated now that the teams are succeeding?
0:29:10: Imports are performing well in the NACL!
0:34:56: Part 2: Matching the NACLQ rosters to the NACL team they seem most similar to. (We go in order, Groups A-D, in seed order)
1:12:13: Thanks for Watching!
With the NACL finishing its first week of regular season play and the NACLQ Open Qualifiers beginning in a few short days, Grapes and Hawk recap some of the best moments and players of NACL Week 1, discuss the struggles of forming rosters at the NACLQ level, and then go through picks and bans to draft their "dream team" out of the pool of rostered NACLQ players (as of 1/24/2023).
LIVE POST-NACLQ REVEAL SHOW REACTION EPISODE THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH AT 10:30 PM EST/7:30 PM PST ON TWITCH.TV/SALTYRUNBACKPOD
Episodes premiere every Wednesday on Youtube, Twitch, Spotify, and Apple Music!
0:00:00: Intro
0:03:03: Have we underestimated the ability of the NACL Provisional teams?
0:11:50: Biggest surprise player of Week 1?
0:16:34: Are we ready to hit the panic button on any NACL teams?
0:21:45: Is it a problem that many top players are not competing in the NACLQ?
0:29:12: How do you feel about CLGF and TSMC's last-second roster changes?
0:33:35: Part 2: The Path to Prodraft (drafting our dream NACLQ rosters)
1:11:18: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
It's the first episode of Salty Runback! With just a few days before the start of the NACL, hosts Hawk and Grapes discuss the new format changes, highlight some of their players to watch, and rank how well they think the NACL teams constructed their rosters.
0:00:00: Intro
0:04:24: Is the new NACL format a good thing for the ecosystem?
0:14:30: Which NACL player will be the first to get promoted to LCS (EXCLUDING VISA SUBS)
0:20:20: Which NEW NACL player are you most excited for?
0:24:53: Which NACLQ team is your early favorite to get promoted?
0:29:38: How do you feel about CLGF and TSMC's last-second roster changes?
0:33:24: Part 2: Tier Listing each NACL team's roster build
1:09:30: Thanks for watching!
Welcome to Salty Runback! Before we kick things off on Wednesday, January 18th, hosts Hawk and Grapes sit down to introduce themselves and explain the show's unique format. Episodes will premiere every Wednesday on Youtube, Twitch, Spotify, and Apple Music. See you there!
Introducing Salty Runback, your weekly intake of NA Developmental League of Legends.
Join hosts Ben "Hawk" Hawkins and Andrew "Grapes" Hau as they provide weekly in-depth, up-to-date coverage of the North American Challengers League (NACL) and North American Challengers League Qualifiers in 60 minutes or less.
Episodes air each Wednesday starting January 18th, 2023. See you there!