The Hot Drop

In this episode with Aitzy and Jeemzz we talk about what happened to FUT at PGC, how they are trying to adapt for PEC Spring, and what both teams did wrong to end up in the Last Chance Stage. We have a chat about recent cheater drama, content creation for esports players, and talk a lot about the upcoming PEC Finals (tierlist included). If you enjoy the content, you can support for free using my PUBG ⁠⁠creator code⁠⁠ Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast ⁠⁠here⁠ Make your own tierlist here. Designs done by @Mam1c 00:00:00 - Start 00:03:02 - What happened to FUT at PGC 23 00:10:51 - What went wrong for Faze in PGC? 00:15:47 - How are the roles in FUT? 00:22:35 - Using a Killfeed tracker online vs on LAN 00:26:13 - Would teams be down to POV stream with comms? 00:32:00 - Norway to PNC? 00:35:02 - Why dont more players make content? 00:46:52 - The NA cheating situation is WILD 00:59:00 - PEC Finals Tierlist 01:39:12 - Why are the CIS teams so consistent? 01:45:50 - Can you use ranked instead of scrims as practice? 01:50:47 - Every tournament has a different level of pressure02:00:55 - Outro

In this episode I am joined by Shrimzy and Jeemzz. We chat about their respective PGC experience and how their teams have grown over the last years. We spend quite a bit of time chatting about coaching in pubg, how they practice to try and compete with eastern teams that get a lot more tournament time, and the upcoming year of PUBG esports. If you enjoy the content, you can support for free using my PUBG ⁠creator code⁠ Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast ⁠here 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:25 - How was PGC for the Soniqs? 00:08:32 - How was PGC for FaZe Clan? 00:14:04 - Gunner is the GOAT 00:18:08 - Does FaZe not want a coach? 00:24:15 - Can you compare the TWIS rosterchange to the SQ one? 00:33:20 - Its good to see XMPL back 00:37:10 - Motivation can be hard to find 00:39:10 - How do the western regions keep up with Asia 00:42:10 - Ways to improve as an individual 00:57:05 - Miramar has issues 01:07:55 - The 2024 Roadmap 01:16:34 - PUBG Esports in 2024 is gonna be wild 01:24:16 - PNC rambling 01:30:28 - Outro

In this episode I chat to the four biggest EMEA teams making roster changes in the off-season. Lots of inside information on why some of these moves were made, plans for the new year, and some Stories from the recent PGC. If you enjoy the content, you can support for free using my PUBG creator code Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast here 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Naylup - How was the last year for EIQ 00:09:03 - Roster for the upcoming season? 00:15:11 - Adouzie - What happened at PGC? 00:26:33 - Dante leaving, picking up Spyrro 00:37:25 - BatulinS - Another final lost on the last day 00:43:35 - Why did you drop Spyrro? 01:02:09 - Alrein - How did a world champion team fall apart? 01:13:55 - New Roster, Cheating Allegations 01:27:23 - Outro

The longest "10 minutes" of viewer questions you will ever listen to. If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG ⁠creatorcode⁠ Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast ⁠here⁠ If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my ⁠patreon⁠ Designs done by @MaM1c  (00:00) - Intro (00:40) - What is FaZe working on atm? (04:00) - Why is curexi so good? (05:25) - What is your favourite map in competitive? (11:30) - Who will each team bring as sub for PGC? (13:55) - Advice to new teams (15:30) - Difference between all the regions? (18:45) - Do TWIS or FaZe have a policy to gym (20:00) - What are the roles of each TWIS player in game? (22:10) - Is the dragunov balanced? (25:40) - Do TWIS or FAZE ever do any scrims/games just for fun? (27:40) - Which PUBG pro can bench the most? (29:40)- Will BBL sign a team just for PGC? (34:00) - Changes to PGC point format/Pre match routines? (35:25) - Thoughts on Hakatory/Difx? (35:55) - Biggest Change to PUBG esports? (36:45) - How much practice besides scrims? (38:45) - Observing during PEC was not it. (42:40 - Outro

In this episode Jimbo and I are joined by BatulinS. We chat about PEC Fall, why he wasn't happy despite them winning (again), and what to expect from this years PGC. If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creatorcode Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast here If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon Designs done by @MaM1c  (00:00) Intro (04:00) How did PEC Fall feel for TWIS? (10:40) Why is TWIS struggling so much on last days? (24:20) Prizepools in PUBG are strange sometimes (26:00) EU teams are bad at punishing confident teams (38:30) PUBG next year + roster moves (44:00) Exalt and Navi and the reasons behind their moves (57:00) Its really hard to re-build a top level team (01:01:10) Outro

Part two of episode 11 is mainly about the upcoming PNC, with some Bonus pgs analysis st the end. If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c  (00:00) Intro to the PNC tierlist (00:20) India, Germany, Korea (15:30) UK, Denmark, Vietnam (31:30) Australia, Canada, USA (50:50) Brazil, Turkey, Japan (59:20) Taiwan, China, Argentina (01:10:05) Thailand and closing thoughts (01:18:45) Do you have to play different because of blue zone nades? (01:36:30) What happened to TWIS at the end of PGS2? (01:42:20) Outro

In this episode of the Hot Drop I am joined by Ibi and Jeemzz once again. We have a long chat about PGS2 and why it went so poorly for FaZe Clan, and lots of general thoughts on all the recent changes to PUBG esports. We talkedr about what's going wrong at PUBG, and how to fix it, and gave some thoughts on the PNC talent situation. If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c  (00:00) Intro (02:00) What happened to FaZe at PGS2? (10:00) Sports Psychologists are huge (13:00) Gamers8 was the highest standard PUBG tournament so far (15:00) The bonuses at PGS2 were kinda stupid (18:50) E-pickups, Mortars, Storms, Bears, Vikendi, Panzerfausts (42:00) How to revive PUBG? (48:55) If PUBGM can do it, why can't we? (51:20) PUBG esports needs to fix their broadcasts, not their games (01:00:15) This might be why PUBG devs are going into such a weird direction (01:00:00) What the f happened to the PNC talent? (01:10:45) Outro

In this episode we chat about the upcoming PGS2, make a tierlist for the 24 participating teams, and discuss rosters and expectations for nations cup. If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo Links to my twitch and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c (00:00) - Intro (00:20) - PGS2 expectations (1:05:20) - PNC rosters and thoughts (1:25:10) - Outro

In the first live episode of the Hot Drop, I chatted with Ibi and Jeemzz about inside perspectives on the Woo, Faze Clan and Acend. We talked about recent tournaments, what's happening with EU teams, and who might dominate at PGS2. If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo Links to my twitch, discord and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c (00:00) - Intro (01:00) - Whats up with The WOO? (10:40) - Why is momentum so big? (15:40) - Recent broadcasts have been rough (23:05) - What happened to Acend in PGS2 quals? (26:20) - SRM and QM were nuts this tournament (30:05) - Is TWIS gonna dominate europe again? (39:25) - Whats going on with FaZe Clan? (48:05) - Outro

This is part two of the episode with Ibi and Jeemzz. We speak about new items in competitive, good and bad changes, how players could adapt and much more. There's also some spicy questions towards the end ;) If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo Links to my discord and the video versions of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c (00:00) - Intro (01:07) - How bad are mortars for PUBG esports? (13:28) - Emergency Pickups are busted on Miramar (22:40) - Is the panzerfaust a problem in esports? (28:00) - People loved ranked the way it was - why make it so weird? (29:50) - Are Bluezones and folded shields balanced? (33:25) - Do we need a utility limit? (38:50) - Giving util to the right player is important (42:10) - Pro players really need to drive better (45:30)- Fun questions (54:00) - Outro

This episode of the Hot Drop is a special one. It's the start of a monthly series, were I sit down with Ibiza and Jeemzz (and probably other guests in the future) to discuss current events in the PUBG Esports scene. This month we talked about PNC, esports skins, how communication with PUBG has improved recently, and about the global partner system. They guys also said a lot about how hard it is to become a pro player these days, and how its impossible to evaluate players you haven't personally played with. We also chatted a little about how you can still improve as a top team, and of course about the recent changes to esports, including Taego. If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo Links to my discord and the video versions of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c (00:00) - Intro (02:35) - PNC got announced! (10:45) - Why doesn't PUBG make better esports skins? (18:05) - People need to get better at talking about issues (21:20) - There's a lot of good things happening in PUBG right now (25:30) - It's hard to not be a global partner team (29:40) - Players would love to play more official games (36:00) - It's hard to understand a players value from the outside (44:00) - Why you should have callouts for everything (47:40) - Taego in esports, and how can it be improved? (52:40) - Rapid Fire: Best PUBG player, favourite PUBG event, favourite talent to work with (54:00) - Outro

In this episode of the Hot Drop I sat down with Paperthin, a top tier PUBG and Valorant caster, and one of the OG's of the scene. He told us his origin story, how he went from a bachelors in physics to moving to korea to shout at video games. We talked a lot about PGS1, both from a casting and a coaching perspective. What the upsets and suprises were, and how stressful LANs can be for everyone involved. We discussed the chances of a PUBG event in Europe this year, and I asked him how working Valorant compares to PUBG, how he balances the two, and why that isn't always easy. Overall a super fun and insightful chat about Casting, PGS1 and PUBG in general, hope you enjoy. If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo Links to my discord and the video versions of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c (00:00) - Intro (01:25) - The Paperthin Origin Story (04:50) - How come youre the only consistent english PUBG caster in asia? (06:40) - Its hard to balance multiple games as a caster. (10:15) - How does working Valorant compare to PUBG? (16:15) - How did PGS feel from a caster POV? (19:40) - What teams suprised you? (29:00) - Why is Acend so good? (34:30) - Griefing will always be a part of PUBG esports (38:00) - How Danawa got this much space on Miramar (39:50) - Are we getting an offline event in europe this year?? (44:00) - It's hard to do much sightseeing/socialising on LAN (49:00) - Coaching is so damn stressful (52:40) - Rapid Fire: Best PUBG player, favourite PUBG event, favourite talent to work with (55:10) - So much goes into being a good caster (01:01:45) - Outro

In this episode of the Hotdrop I sat down with Ibiza, long time Team Liquid Player, Streamer and overall Legend of the PUBG Scene. We had a chat about how he stays motivated, how to practice effectively, and what happened to his team in PEC Spring. We had a chat about why PUBG is such a good game, and whats going to happen to PUBG esports in 2023. Ibi also If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo Links to my discord and the video versions of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c (00:00) - Intro (01:25) - How do you stay motivated after 6 years of PUBG? (05:20) - What do you do outside of just playing the game? (08:15) - How do you try and make Scrims valuable? (12:20) - How does wookie help as a coach? (16:40) - Why analyzing other teams is hard (19:30) - These PEC Finals were special (21:40) - What went wrong for the woo in PEC? (26:30) - Is it better to play opens or to be invited to playoffs? (36:20) - PUBG esports is just so good (40:45) - Whats going to happen to pubg in 2023 (56:20) - Rapid fire - Best teammate, biggest strenght (58:25) - Who wins PGS1? (01:00:15) - Whats going on with FaZe, will TWIS make a roster move? (01:05:50) - How good or bad are the Soniqs? (01:11:00) Why Acend might dominate PGS1 (01:07:50) - Outro

If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo Links to my discord and all the audio versions of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c (00:00) - Intro (01:34) - Why did you go from playing to coaching? (02:30) - Was there anything difficult about going from coaching to playing? (03:50) - Can you introduce your players a little bit? (08:40) - You are a very active coach - How does that look in practice? (09:25) - How will that work during PGS? (10:20) - What was your goal for PEC Spring? (13:30) - When did you realise you won? (15:05) - How much do you analyze enemy teams, how much do you prepare your own team? (16:00) - How do you get into so many late circles alive? (18:48) - Preparation only gets you so far - sometimes PUBG happens. (22:20) - Rapid Fire Questions - Coaching or Playing, FUT or BBL? (26:35) - Outro

In this episode of the Hot Drop I had a chat with 4 players on promising rosters that made roster changes coming into PEC Spring. I spoke with Keano, Marcelek, Mykle and Teabone about their new rosters, expectations and goals, worries, and more things regarding PUBG in 2023. If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo  Links to my discord and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo   If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo Designs done by @MaM1c    (00:00) - Intro (01:05) - Keano - Fahrenheit (03:50) - How does it feel to be on such a wildly different roster? (05:55) - PEC Spring: Goals, Worries, Confidence? (11:15) - Marcelek - Polish Power (12:10) - What has changed in PP without Kapii? (13:40) - Was staying full polish ever an option? (18:15) - What are your goals for this year, what worries you? (22:30) - Picking up an experienced player vs a mechanical god (26:55) - Mykle - Fellas? (27:35) - How does the team feel after such massive changes? (32:10) - Is it hard to fill the gaps with important roles leaving the team? | (33:40) - Goals for PEC, how not to fail in open qualifiers (37:00) - Why does smash speak better english than mykle? (38:35) - Teabone - UgaBuga (39:00) - How did you go from the Heroic roster to your current one? (42:05) - Are you the most vocal player? Is that an issue? (43:30) - Expectations for PEC, Goals, Pitfalls (45:20) - Outro

In the second part of the episode with TGLTN we spoke about personalities in esports, whether european players are just a complacent, and how to be more focused and productive in life and PUBG esports.  I asked him some rapid fire questions, and we ended on a chat about some of the issues with casting and observing in PUBG.  If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo  Links to my discord and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo  Designs done by @MaM1c 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:28 - Hidden personalities in PUBG esports 0:04:20- Should every Pro Player stream? 0:11:15 - Are EU players just complacent? 0:13:30 - Rapid Fire Questions 0:17:50 - How do you focus on things you dont enjoy? 0:21:04 - How can you be efficient about working on yourself? 0:23:00 - Why is PUBG casting frustrating to you? 0:27:10 - Why I wont cast Tier 1 events this year 0:29:05 - Observing is a thankless job 0:36:00 - Outro

In this episode I sat down with TGLTN, the front man of the Soniqs, the man who's dominated all the charts in the Americas. We spoke about their lack of performance on internationals, and the consequences they drew including their recent coach change. We talked about streaming as a pro player, whether players should even stream tournaments, and concluded with some storytime about how a young Australian ended up competing in the US.  Part two of this episode comes out the week after this.  If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo  Links to my discord and the video version of this podcast: linktr.ee/thekowo If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo  Designs done by @MaM1c   SQ tweet mentioned: https://twitter.com/SoniqsEsports/status/1622007095980875777  00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Why did you pick Gunner as your new coach? 04:08 - What happened at PGC 22? 09:30 - Are you going to continue looting Pochinki/Pecado? 10:45 - Why are you scrimming in Europe? 13:00 - Why is Shrimzy such a massive degenerate? 14:30 - Does streaming affect your pro play? 20:20 - Would you consider streaming tournaments? 25:30 - Do mental coaches matter for PUBG? 33:25 - How did you end up moving to the US to play PUBG? 39:00 - Why did you almost join eUnited? 41:20 - Outro

If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo  The video version of this podcast is on youtube: https://youtu.be/pB9d14vHa0A If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo  Designs done by @MaM1c 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Why is FaZe making roster changes? 04:48 - How was taking over IGL'ing from Fuzz, and will Gustav continue to IGL? 09:55 - Should the smoke launcher be in comp? 11:29 - The Miramar Issues 14:34 - How do you prepare for a tournament? 17:58 - Advice for new players getting into competitive? 21:33 - What unexperienced player will pop off in 2023? 24:35 - The current Roster Royale is insane.. 30:33 - Rapid Fire Questions   33:40 - People need to get better at giving and recieving criticism 37:40 - How do you give feedback to super experienced players? 40:00 - Outro

If you want to support this podcast, you can do so for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo  The video version of this podcast is on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXELMdoASvgN1Z6iLcoPQYPQMpkenPs_c  If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo  Designs done by @MaM1c   00:00 - Intro 00:51 - The current PUBG esports situation 04:40 - How do you stay motivated, keep grinding? 11:30 - Why is Asia such a focal point for EU teams? 14:08 - How could PUBG be better and get more people from ranked to esports? 16:58 - What happened to FaZe in 2022? 22:30 - Why insane rosters dont always work out 24:38 - Do you need to be friends with your teammates? 28:20 - Whats gonna happen in PUBG esports in 2023? 36:25 - Honest Question: Favourite Player of all Time? 39:51 - Honest Question: Who is your favourite Talent to work with? 42:13 - Honest Question: What top european is gonna disappoint in 2023? 45:55 - Why is Twisted Minds so consistent? 47:43 - Outro

If you want to support this podcast, you can do it for free by using my PUBG creator code: https://accounts.pubg.com/profile/creator?code=kowo  In this episode I had a chat with Jeemzz, the long time IGL of team Liquid and most recently the Overpeekers.   Jeemzz told us about the reasons behind the Overpeekers breakup, how that affected their situation at PGC 2022 and his role on that team. We discussed some of the roster moves made by that team and the reasons behind it, including the coaching role.    He talked about his future in 2023, touched on potential offers he recieved, the competitive roadmap, PNC 2023, and the potential of more LAN's in the future, dropping tons of advice for aspiring PUBG players along the way.   I asked him a lot of the fan questions, and we then went to the more fun part where he asked me some very uncomfortable questions and I put him under some rapid fire questions.   The video versio of this podcast is on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vtOYbDjpgK4  If you want to support the podcast further, you can also check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekowo  Designs done by @mam1c