Episodios

  • We've Made A Mistake | TPC 3 Preview ft. Bopster & Cambulee | The Rolldown | Episode 5
    Sep 30 2025

    In Episode 5 of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly welcome two of North America’s most intriguing TFT Pro Circuit players: Bopster (two-time Tactician's Crown competitor and regional champion) and Cambulee (back-to-back top 8 performer, rising star of the Americas).


    Together, we break down:

    - TPC3 preview – who’s hot, who’s on the bubble, and what’s at stake.

    - Playing on LAN in Spain – how the new Tactician's Crown Set up feels like a celebration.

    - Checkmate format – why it’s hype for viewers but brutal for players.

    - Gangly’s Stats Corner – the numbers behind KurumX’s playstyle.

    - Accountability time – our formal apology to Bopster after underrating him in earlier rankings.

    - Cambulee’s consistency – what changed in his game to become one of NA’s most reliable tournament players.


    If you’re following the Pro Circuit, grinding ladder, or just want a front-row seat to the stories shaping TFT esports, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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    1 h y 14 m
  • Soul Fighter Cup Reviewed ft. Marcel P & Bossoskills | The Rolldown | Episode 4
    Sep 24 2025

    In Episode 4 of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly sit down with two TFT Pro Circuit stars, Marcel P (winner of AMER TPC2, now qualified for the Tactician’s Crown) and Bossoskills (EMEA Final Lobby competitor), to unpack a wild Soul Fighter Cup weekend.We dive into:- Americas vs. EMEA showdown: time zone struggles and which region came out ahead.- Final lobby pressure: nerves, mistakes, and the difference experience makes in checkmate formats.- Marcel P’s championship run: how he navigated a new patch, a stacked lobby, and a nail-biting last fight to book his first trip to the Tactician’s Crown.- Mental game insights: Bosso on overcoming tilt, Marcel on consistency, and why resilience separates contenders from champions.- Gangly’s Stats Corner: Marcel’s numbers since Set 11, what they reveal about his playstyle, and how he stacks up against the best.- Invite slot debate: do influencer invites belong in TFT esports? Why they matter more than most think.Whether you’re grinding ladder or just looking for players to root for, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and the kind of drama only TFT can deliver.

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    1 h y 11 m
  • AMER Avengers vs EMEA & Why Study Groups Matter | The Rolldown | Episode 3
    Sep 17 2025

    In Episode 3 of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly welcome two top TFT Pro Circuit players, Wasianiverson and Filup, for a deep dive into life inside the TPC.


    We cover:

    - The new Gangly Video Essay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT4BV9Zgvus&t=2s

    - Battle Academia Cup reflections: format thoughts, and variance vs. underperformance.

    - Checkmate format debate: uncompetitive or essential for hype? Hear straight from the players.

    - Power Rankings: Filup reveals how he built the self-ranked TPC player list and why some names surprised even him.

    - Soul Fighter Cup preview: Americas vs. EMEA clash, sending the “NA Avengers” overseas, and what’s at stake when a Tactician's Crown slot is on the line.

    - Patch 15.B & Powerup Fruits: how the meta shifted overnight, what comps are dead, and what study groups are grinding now.

    - Inside study groups: how top players practice, share tech, and keep each other motivated.


    If you want to know what it’s like competing at the highest level of TFT, and what’s coming next in the Pro Circuit tournament, this is the episode to watch.

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    1 h y 3 m
  • Planning the Biggest TFT Party of the Year | Interview w/ Riot Sherman | The Rolldown | Episode 2
    Sep 9 2025

    How is TFT esports being built for players first? CLE and Gangly sit down with Michael Sherman (Director of TFT Esports) for a candid, fast-moving interview on the vision behind the scene, from Trials to TPC to the Paris Open.What we cover:🧭 The vision: accessibility as the heart of TFT.🏁 TPC (Pro Circuit): why promotion/relegation, why it’s resonating, and how it may evolve.🧪 Trials overhaul: the first run has no rank requirement, 5-game “ceiling check,” and automatic score reporting (no screenshots!).🗼 Paris Open: bigger field, Top-64 Checkmate, and a reimagined main stage that leans into community programming while still covering the tournament.🧩 Ops lessons from Vegas/Macao: refs, tech stack, format cushions—how they’re making a 50% larger event run on time.📈 Success metrics: end-of-year set hype, “greatest party in TFT,” and making lifelong TFT fans.If you care about where TFT esports is headed, or want your shot at entering through Trials, this one’s a must-listen.

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    32 m
  • Greatest Tournament of All Time? | The Rolldown | Episode 1
    Sep 2 2025

    The first TFT Pro Circuit weekend is in the books and The Rolldown is here for the full breakdown. CLE and Gangly welcome special guest PieHat (Set Championship qualifier, co-creator of Rincón TFT, and LATAM GOAT) to unpack an absolutely electric opener .

    We cover:

    🏆 TPC Americas – Battle Academia Cup: shocks, upsets, and the final-game heroics

    🇫🇷 Paris Open snapshot + ticket rush expectations

    🌍 EMEA & APAC winners (Traviscwat, Ironbog) and early Worlds implications

    📊 What comps the pros actually won with this weekend

    🔥 The great Checkmate debate—why viewers love it (and players don’t)

    🎯 China’s 3★ 5-cost bounty drama and what it says about incentives


    Whether you’re grinding ladder or just learning who to root for, The Rolldown is your hub for TFT esports stories, stats, and spice.

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    1 h y 27 m
  • The TFT Pro Scene has changed FOREVER | The Rolldown | Episode 0
    Aug 26 2025

    Welcome to the pilot episode of The Roll Down, a brand-new TFT esports podcast hosted by CLE and Gangly. In this debut, we set the stage for what the show is all about—covering TFT esports from grassroots events to the Tactician’s Crown.


    We break down:

    - The hype around the TFT Paris Open – ticket info, prize pool, and side events

    - The rise of the controversial Wave Theory and what pros + Mortdog have said about it

    - Predictions for the first TFT Pro Circuit (TPC) event and which players will keep their seats safe

    - How patch 15.3 could shake up this weekends tournament

    - Why The Rolldown exists and how it fills a key gap in TFT esports content


    If you’re looking for a place to follow TFT esports, get insights on top players, and hear hot takes along the way, this is your new home.


    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share your own TPC predictions in the comments or on Twitter @CLE_TFT & @Gangly_ . Tier List Maker: ⁠https://tiermaker.com/create/amer-tft-pro-circuit-players---set-15-15836939

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    1 h y 23 m