The Sack Down (Last Free Nation)

Caedrel joins the show to discuss the state of League of Legends esports heading into Worlds 2024, the role of co-streamers in esports, bad community narratives, predictions heading into Worlds, and more! Thank you to Turtle Beach for sponsoring today's episode! Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code TSD for 10% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Gabriël "Bwipo" Rau, currently the Top Laner for FlyQuest, to discuss FlyQuest's Worlds 2024 run, ideas about decision-making and discomfort in competitive League of Legends, coaches and GM's being afraid of backlash from pro players, draft surprises, thoughts on G2 and Rekkles, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Alfonso "mithy" Aguirre Rodríguez, currently the Assistant Coach for FlyQuest, to discuss transitioning out of being a pro LoL player, stories from his time at TSM and Cloud9, thoughts on drafting in League of Legends, and more. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Rayan "Sniper" Shoura, currently the Top Laner for 100 Thieves, to discuss Sniper's path to becoming a professional LoL player, becoming the youngest player to hit Rank 1 Challenger, his relationship with brothers V1per and Crimson, experience working 100 Thieves, lessons learned from Worlds 2024, old school LoL esports stories, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Eain "APA" Stearns, currently the mid laner for Team Liquid, to discuss APA's career path through Academy, behind-the-scenes stories about Team Liquid, approaches to practice and improvement, thoughts on other LCS squads, the impact of Coach Spawn, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sergen "BrokenBlade" Çelik, currently the Top Laner for G2, discusses learning from Bjergsen and Parth at TSM, what it takes to work with Dylan Falco, expectations for G2 at Worlds 2024, and a whole lot more! Thank you to Mando for sponsoring today's episode! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Elias "Upset" Lipp to discuss Upset's joining KC, his time with Fnatic, behind-the-scenes stories from past offseasons, the level of play in LEC, thoughts on Humanoid, the drama with Adam, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TitaN from paiN Gaming joins to discuss League of Legends in Brazil, the transition from CBLOL to LTA, thoughts on the recently-retired dyNquedo, chances to play LoL abroad, and more! Stop feeding. Get Opera GX and dominate the Rift now: https://operagx.gg/LastFreeNation3 Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code TSD for 10% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romain Bigeard, currently the General Manager for G2, joins to discuss what GM's in League of Legends esports teams do, how G2 prepares for competition, how roster moves are handled during Worlds, G2's approach to scrims, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spawn, currently the Head Coach for Team Liquid, joins to discuss how Team Liquid prepared for Worlds 2024, the controversial clip with CoreJJ, thoughts on the TL players, the value of coaching in League of Legends, and more! Thank you to Mando for sponsoring today's episode! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Mihael "Mikyx" Mehle, recently the Support for G2, to discuss playing with Yike on G2, why playing at Worlds feels different than any other event, dealing with pushback from the community, being compared to Keria, thoughts on the upcoming LEC and LTA splits, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Juan Arturo "Contractz" Garcia, currently the Jungler for NRG, to discuss NRG's recent performances, how it felt to beat G2 at Worlds 2023, the state of jungle, his time at Cloud9 and Golden Guardians, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Yasin "Nisqy" Dinçer to discuss Nisqy's time in Cloud9, Fnatic, MAD Lions, and SK, thoughts on how the LEC format affects teams' decisions to play certain styles, Niqy's status as a veteran player, playing with Bwipo, Adam, and Bo, the thing current players are lacking, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Iván "Razork" Martín Díaz, currently the Jungler for Fnatic, to discuss his experience on Fnatic, his teamwork with Humanoid, the struggles he's faced as a professional League of Legends player, reflections on MSI and Worlds 2024, and more. Thank you to our sponsors for powering today's episode! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! Thank you to INTOTHEAM for sponsoring this week's episode! Use our link to receive 10% discount on anything you purchase on the website: https://www.intotheam.com/lfn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nukeduck, currently the Head Coach for FlyQuest, joins to discuss FlyQuest's experience at Worlds 2024, EU vs NA narratives, recovering after MSI, Damonte's important role at FlyQuest, why GenG may have been the worst possible matchup, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mikyx returns as a guest on The Sack Down! Save big on high-quality apparel during the Into the AM Clearance Sale! They have up to 70% off of select items from the 3rd through the 16th of March. This is in addition to the 10% you always save by using the code "LFN" at intotheam.com/LFN Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Rasmus "Caps" Borregaard Winther, currently the Mid Laner for G2, to discuss Caps's career, signing with G2, thoughts on Faker, Hylissang, and Perkz, impressions of the 2025 changes to League of Legends, the health of the LEC, and more! Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at https://www.AuraFrames.com. Use code SACKDOWN at checkout to save! (US only) Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code TSD for 10% off your entire order. Get exclusive deals for the Holidays by going to https://MeUndies.com/sackdown use code SACKDOWN Mint Mobile now sponsors The Sack Down! New customers can get a 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month (US only) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Matyáš "Carzzy" Orság, currently the ADC for Team Vitality, to discuss what playing with Hylissang is like, Carzzy's path to becoming a pro player, some wild behind-the-scenes stories from everyone, the dream of playing in front of a large crowd, motivation during the offseason, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Luka "Perkz" Perković to discuss Perkz's experiences with Team Heretics, thoughts on his community perception, takes on Bo during his time with Vitality, which legendary Mid laners inspire him, his future in LoL esports, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcin "Jankos" Jankowski joins to discuss his time on G2, thoughts on the LEC format, constraints against Western superteams, how and why Perkz left Heretics, G2's recent roster leaks, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Adam "Jackies" Jeřábek, currently the Mid Laner for GiantX, to discuss an interesting narrative about GiantX and Caedrel's Los Ratones, thoughts on the mid laners in LEC, EU's strange priority on Smolder, matching up with Fnatic, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! Thank you to INTOTHEAM for sponsoring this week's episode! Take part in their Anniversary Sale from January 22-February 9 with up to 50% OFF sitewide. Use our link to receive an additional 10% discount on anything you purchase on the website: https://www.intotheam.com/lfn Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code TSD for 10% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Philippe "Vulcan" Laflamme, currently the Support for Cloud9, to discuss his pro LoL career, relationships with C9 Jack and Zven, time with FlyQuest and Evil Geniuses, North American League of Legends Supports, expectations for Cloud9 in 2025, and more. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! Mint Mobile now sponsors The Sack Down! New customers can get a 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month (US only) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Robert "Blaber" Huang, currently the Jungler for Cloud9, to discuss playing with Jojopyun, Blaber's experience teaming up with Zven and Perkz, Cloud9's struggles this year, how Blaber broke through to become a top player in NA, scrimming vs Eastern teams, GOATs of NA, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesper "Zven" Svenningsen joins to discuss his time at Origen, learning from xPeke, why he joined G2, theories on building the best possible LoL team, why he role-swapped to playing Support and then transitioned back to ADC, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom and Yamato are joined by Kacper "Inspired" Słoma, currently the Jungler for FlyQuest, to discuss dealing with haters, experiences playing in the LEC, joining the LCS, thoughts on FlyQuest teammates, his time at EG, preparing for Worlds 2024, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crownie joins the show to discuss his career, time spent with Vitality and BDS, his goals and motivations as a professional League of Legends player, and more! Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code TSD for 10% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GrabbZ, currently the Head Coach for Fnatic, joins to discuss LEC power rankings, Razork and Humanoid''s synergy, working with Mikyx on both G2 and Fnatic, drama at BDS, teams streaming their scrims, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code TSD at https://www.shopmando.com! Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code TSD for 10% off your entire order. Mint Mobile now sponsors The Sack Down! New customers can get a 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month (US only) at https://www.mintmobile.com/sackdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices