The Rolldown - A TFT Esports Podcast

Hosted by TFT commentators CLE and Gangly, The Roll Down is your go-to show for everything happening in the pro TFT scene. From grassroots to the pro circuit, from the couch to the crown, we break down tournaments, highlight the biggest plays, and dive into the stories that define the game’s top players.

The Rolldown - A TFT Esports Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Jack Hopkins, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jack Hopkins hosts The Rolldown - A TFT Esports Podcast, a leisure show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Set 18 is UNREAL | Interview w/ Riot Wittrock (Set Lead) & Gina Hope (Tech Director, TFT) | S18 E1

  Aug 14, 202652 minS18

  In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly sit down with Gina Hope (Tech Director, TFT) and Matthew "Witti" Wittrock (Set Lead, Set 18) to go deep on the switch to Unreal Engine. What it took to get online, what it unlocks, and what players should actually expect from TFT going forward. We cover: How long the Unreal migration has been in the works and how the team was built over time Why Set 18 was originally planned as Set 17 What Hextech engine limitations actually looked like from the inside Why the PBE delay happened and what the team has been fixing since launch Wisps vs Charms: what changed and why the system was rebuilt Mac support: it's coming during Set 18 as a native build Tournament realm and spectator mode updates for the esports scene What Unreal enables for future game modes, tools, and features CLE and Gangly's post-interview reaction The Molediver elimination cutscene pitch, attempt #4 00:00 - Intro01:55 - Unreal Engine13:02 - Set 1823:53 - Looking Forward38:07 - Post-Interview Reaction Try Neuroptima: https://neuroptima.us/rolldown Follow us on all platforms:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sK Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c531695-810a-4861-9d77-9284f650f403/the-rolldown---a-tft-esports-podcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rolldown-a-tft-esports-podcast/id1835770203

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  Episode #10

  The GOAT of Competitive TFT is Decided | Tac Crown Review | The Rolldown | Season 17 Episode 10

  Jul 17, 20261h 44mS17

  In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by UpsetMax and BruhBruhBruhWho, two Americas representatives fresh off Tactician's Crown. They react to the tier list, break down every stage of the tournament, and tell the stories behind their journeys to the world stage.We cover:- Mortdog tribute — what he meant to the community and the future of TFT without him- Set 18 Enchanted Wilds first reactions — charms are back and the guys are cautiously hyped- Tier list accountability — how accurate were the predictions and who got disrespected- Tournament breakdown — day by day cuts and Americas dominance through day two- Soju's final lobby appearance and what it means for his all-time legacy- Huanmie winning the Crown — the 33% win rate across 57 games, the emotional interview, and what made his run specialChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:00 - Set 18 Reaction00:06:38 - Convergence Fest00:15:33 - PSA: Let's Keep Our Friends Safe00:19:55 - Mortdog Tribute00:27:03 - Tier List Review00:34:05 - Tactician's Crown Breakdown01:13:07 - The Jedusor Drama Explained01:22:50 - BruhBruhBruhWho's Journey01:29:47 - UpsetMax's Story01:37:30 - Closing thoughtsTry Neuroptima: https://neuroptima.us/rolldownFollow us on all platforms:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sK?si=e664e1d027c34088Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c531695-810a-4861-9d77-9284f650f403/the-rolldown---a-tft-esports-podcastApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rolldown-a-tft-esports-podcast/id1835770203#TFT #TFTEsports #TheRolldown #TFTSet17 #TacticiansCrown #TFTWorlds #UpsetMax #TFTCompetitive

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  Episode #9

  We Ranked EVERY Tactician's Crown Participant | Set 17 Championship Preview | The Rolldown | S17 E9

  Jul 9, 20261h 13mS17

  In this episode of The Rolldown, Gangly is joined LIVE from Alicante, Spain by ImpetuousPanda and Clement to tier list all 40 competitors ahead of the Set 17 Tactician's Crown. We cover: Full 40-player tier list — every region, every competitor ranked ahead of Tactician's Crown Soju debate — is he actually the best player in the Americas, and will his playstyle hold up against Vietnam's aggressive tempo players? Darth Nub in S tier — the case for the reigning champ going back-to-back APAC is stacked — why Panda and Clement expect APAC to outperform and CN to underperform The Seoill conversation — why Korea's youngest star might be the most generational talent in the field Dankmemes debate — does his dominant tier two run translate to Tactician's Crown? Dark horses: Safo, Ringo, UpsetMax, and who each host is championing to outperform

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  Episode #8

  We Ranked the Best of AMER | Regionals Breakdown w/ Dankmemes & Upsetmax | The Rolldown | S17 E8

  Jul 1, 20261h 44mS17

  In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by newly promoted tier one players Dankmemes and UpsetMax. Fresh off qualifying through regionals week one to break down the week one results, preview regionals week 2, and tier list all 32 players competing for Tactician's Crown slots in AMER.We cover:- Meta breakdown heading into regionals | Fast Nine, Anima, Vanguard vs Vex AP and what performed best- Play-ins recap | the most stacked bottom eight in history including Filip and Bossoskills- Week 1 results | who made TPC and who got relegated, including Maikel and Prestivant going out early- Dankmemes and UpsetMax on their journeys to finally breaking into T1- Double getting relegated from EMEA for the first time ever- Brazil now having six TPC spots and the newcomers making waves- Full 32-player tier list for regionals week 2 | who's winning worlds and who has something to prove- Regionals week 2 format breakdown and why consistency beats flippingChapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:57 - Meta breakdown heading into regionals00:12:44 - Play-ins recap00:19:55 - Week 1 Recap00:51:44 - Tierlist01:39:40 - OutroFollow us on all platforms:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sK?si=e664e1d027c34088Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c531695-810a-4861-9d77-9284f650f403/the-rolldown---a-tft-esports-podcastApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rolldown-a-tft-esports-podcast/id1835770203#TFT #TFTEsports #TheRolldown #TFTSet17 #TFTRegionals #TacticiansCrown #TFTCompetitive #TierList

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  The Rolldown - A TFT Esports Podcast

  Soju has done it again! | Anima Cup Review with k3soju & Marcel P | The Rolldown | Set 17 Episode 7

  Jun 11, 20261h 34m

  In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by Marcel P and Soju to break down Cup 3 of the TPC, relive the first-ever 7-game checkmate final lobby in Americas history, and preview who's got what it takes heading into Regional Finals. Oh also, CLE hasn't had his baby yet. But soon™ We cover: - Marcel's crazy comeback in Pro Points and the Tiebreaker ruling. - How Soju won Cup 3 on five hours of sleep while watching the CS2 Major - The first 7-game checkmate lobby in Americas TFT history - Qualifier Point slots to Tactician's Crown & whether the system should change - Regionals Week 1 preview - TFTManager.com (go check it out and tell your favorite streamers to play) - Fantasy draft final standings 00:00 - Intro & Guests 05:00 - Cup 3 Standings 18:00 - Marcel's Tiebreaker 38:00 - The 7-Game Lobby 58:00 - Pro Points & Tac Crown 1:12:00 - Fantasy Recap & TFT Manager 1:28:00 - Regionals Preview Follow us on all platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LvyMtaiTNwDtfHaJY3sK?si=e664e1d027c34088 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c531695-810a-4861-9d77-9284f650f403/the-rolldown---a-tft-esports-podcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rolldown-a-tft-esports-podcast/id1835770203#TFT #TFTEsports #TheRolldown #TacticionsCrown #TFTRegionals #ProPoints #Soju

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