The Dive | Driven by Kia - A League of Legends Esports Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. Champion designer Riot Yelough joins Kobe and Meteos to give some behind-the-scenes intel on the new ADC champ Yunara. Kobe pitches us on his Yunara build (Hullbreaker, Hexplate, Hurricane) and we go over expectations for Yunara in pro play. Will we see Yunara on the LTA stage this weekend? Plus, we break down Patch 25.14, 100 Thieves’ last dance, LTA North roster changes a...

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. Chronicler joins Azael and Kobe right after the insanity of the MSI Finals! They discuss the future of Fearless within the competitive scene, cover FlyQuest’s intense series against BilliBilli Gaming, and reflect on their experience at MSI. Thank you to the fans who showed up for an epic MSI in Vancouver, and for all the listeners who tuned into these episodes!

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Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. MSI 2025 is already delivering some exciting games, and the crew is here to break it all down. They take a look at standout moments from every region, including an unforgettable showdown between NA and EU, an impressive showing from the LCP, and absolute bangers featuring LCK and LPL powerhouses. The team also looks ahead to Week 2’s high stakes matchups, spicy storyli...

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! Hot off the intense last day of MSI Play-Ins, Azael, Kobe, & Meteos break down all the action from the first 3 days and share how their MSI experience has been so far. With the Bracket Stage just around the corner, the crew look ahead at the exciting matchups, key players, and storylines to keep an eye on.

The MSI Bracket Stage begins July 1st at 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET as Gen.G takes on G2 Es...

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, Kobe and Meteos are joined by Emily Rand and Riot Cadmus, Modes Lead, to discuss all the changes coming to ARAM. Then, the crew breaks down Patch 25.13 (the MSI patch) and previews all the teams facing off in Vancouver.

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0:00 - Intro with Modes Lead Producer Riot Cadmus

2:43 - ARAM Changes

9:26 - ARAM Champion Buffs

13:44 - Brawl, Arena, Swarm, Dominion & Twiste...

Welcome back to a spicy episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. The crew take on the bet payoffs they made earlier in the season featuring some extremely spicy peppers while recapping the LTA North Split 2 Conference Finals. After some time to cool off, we look ahead to MSI with the teams that have qualified, and talk region competitiveness and roster changes.

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0:00 Intro and the Spicy Pepper Bet

5:20 C9 vs FLY Finals Recap

9:29...

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, Azael Kobe & Meteos walk through Patch 25.12 and discuss whether or not the new Rammus changes will turn out OK. Stay tuned through the rest of the episode to hear the crew’s thoughts on Jojopyun winning the LEC, Perkz’s retirement, and of course - Finals weekend matchup previews. Make sure to catch the broadcast this weekend June 14 & 15 to watch the LTA North Confer...

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos brought out the confetti and balloons for the LTA North Split 2 MVP winner and welcome him to chat about the split, reflect on his illustrious career, and preview the upcoming playoffs matches.

There are a still few tickets left for this weekend's upcoming Playoff matches!

Go to https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth/ and join in on...

Welcome to a brand-new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! Today, we have an exciting reveal – Azael, Kobe, and Meteos will announce the Kia All-Pro teams for LTA North Split 2! Plus, we'll dive into the details of Patch 25.11 and explore how the changes might impact pro play. Don't miss our review of the week 1 playoffs matches and a look ahead at the playoffs week 2 matchups.

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0:00 Intro & Kia All-Pro 1st ...

This week, we’ve got a packed episode. First up: Uzi has been announced as the next Hall of Legends inductee! It’s stirred up some debate in the community—but not among the squad.

We also dive into our Kia All-Pro picks, with ballots going out this week, and get into predictions for the start of Playoffs this weekend. Who’s got the best shot to go the distance? Could there be a dark horse?

And yes, the bets are back! The crew...

Strap in for a fresh episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos dive headfirst into some wild WASD movement leaks that may be coming to LoL. Then it's on to Patch 25.10 breakdowns, match previews in the last week before LTA Playoffs, and a closer look into Brawl, the new game mode! Special guest AzuBK, the mastermind behind Brawl, joins the show to share insights from behind the scenes.

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0:00 In...

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos break down how Season 2 updates are reshaping pro play—from bold new champion picks to evolving jungle strategies and shifting priority around objectives. The crew also recaps last week’s key matchups and dives into Meteos’s unshakable belief in C9.There are still tickets available for Sunday's Spirit Blossom festivities at the Riot Games Arena for LTA! Get your ti...

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, we cover reports of Yuuji joining Team Liquid, UmTi’s emotional journey, Cloud9’s dominance, and yes—even a bit of beach volleyball.  We also break down upcoming matches and Lyon’s recent struggles. After the break, Riot Phroxzon joins us to discuss the major changes coming in Patch 25.09. Stay tuned! 

Read the full Patch 25.09 notes here: https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/gam...

Best-of-threes with fearless drafts are finally here! Welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos bring back one of their favorite segments, Honors & Reports, where each member gives one honor and one report to someone—or something—in the league. They’ll also dive into some spicy comments from Inspired and break down the new LTAN format aka Group Phase moving forward. Lastly, t...

In this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, the hosts discuss Meteos' lead in fantasy rankings and break down recent patch notes, including champion viability and itemization. They explore team dynamics, the importance of communication, and how small mistakes can have a big impact on game outcomes. Lastly, they preview the upcoming super week and what’s to come!

Join The Dive's Fantasy league and dethrone Meteos! https:/...

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, the gang breaks down Week 1 of the LTA North! LYON and FLY end the week undefeated, while TL looks to add a substitute jungler to their roster. FlyQuest is also exploring the option of becoming a six-man squad. Lastly, we look ahead to the upcoming Dive Match of the Week: FLY vs 100T. Don’t miss it!If you haven't joined The Dive's Fantasy league let, what are you waiting for? Click here...

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. In this episode the guys catch up on Azael’s Riot Rumble experience and Kobe’s new ink before diving into the biggest changes in Patch 25.7 — including Naafiri’s rise, Trundle and Yorick buffs, and key item updates. Then it's all about the upcoming LTA North matches with previews for TL vs FLY, SR vs DIG, 100T vs C9, and more. Plus, a quick look at the latest...

Welcome back to another episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This episode, we’re breaking down all the action from First Stand and more. We kick things off with the latest Fearless Draft changes before celebrating Team Liquid's victory over EU. Then, we dive into Top Esports' shocking struggles, highlight CTBC Flying Oyster’s impressive performance, and discuss HLE’s dominant run through the tournament. Plus, we review Karmine Corp’...

This week on The Dive, Driven by Kia, we’re diving into the biggest headlines: Faker is never retiring, Patch 25.05 is shaking things up, and First Stand is almost here—so we’re breaking down the teams and what to expect. Buckle up for a packed episode!Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:48 Faker never thinks about retirement9:23 Los Ratones qualify for Tier 218:01 Patch Notes 25.0535:10 Champion changes in relation to lane swaps49:07 First Sta...