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The Rolldown - A TFT Esports Podcast

Jack Hopkins

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 37

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.

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The TFT Pro Scene has changed FOREVER | The Rolldown | Set 15 Episode 0

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 • Duration 01:23:02

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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Soul Fighter Cup Reviewed ft. Marcel P & Bossoskills | The Rolldown | Set 15 Episode 4

Season 15 · Episode 4

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • Duration 01:10:48

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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AMER Avengers vs EMEA & Why Study Groups Matter | The Rolldown | Set 15 Episode 3

Season 15 · Episode 3

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • Duration 01:02:30

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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Planning the Biggest TFT Party of the Year | Interview w/ Riot Sherman | The Rolldown | Set 15 Episode 2

Season 15 · Episode 2

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 • Duration 31:46

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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Greatest Tournament of All Time? | The Rolldown | Set 15 Episode 1

Season 15 · Episode 1

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • Duration 01:27:16

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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We Fixed Tactician's Trials | TPC 3 Review ft. Subzeroark | The Rolldown | Set 15 Episode 6

Season 15 · Episode 6

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 01:58:04

In Episode 6 of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly sit down with Subzeroark, competitive player and content creator, fresh off his run in the Tactician’s Trials, to unpack the final TFT Pro Circuit weekend and the chaos, triumphs, and lessons that came with it.

Together, we break down:

- TPC 3 Review – Robin wins his fifth major, Soju goes three-for-three on Top 8s, and Setsuko & Wasian return to form.

- Regional Recaps – APAC dominance, EMEA checkmate insanity, and NA’s race for Crown slots.

- Gangly’s Stats Corner – A full look at Darth Nub’s growth and how he became one of NA’s most improved players.

- Trials Debrief – CLE & Subzero share their firsthand experiences competing in the Open Tactician’s Trials.

- Problems & Solutions – We dissect what didn’t work (seeding, incentive, burnout) and pitch community-driven fixes to make future Trials better.

- Looking Ahead – Who’s already locked for the Tactician’s Crown, what’s next on the calendar, and how the scene keeps growing from the couch to the crown.

Whether you’re grinding ladder, chasing a Trials slot, or just watching the best duke it out, this episode dives deep into the current TFT esports landscape — and what’s coming next.

Chapters:

0:00 – Intro

2:14 – AMER Ladder Snapshot

5:45 – TPC Review

33:15 – Tactician’s Crown Qualifiers + Pro Points Review

51:47 – Gangly’s Stats Corner: Darth Nub

1:01:13 – Tactician's Trials

1:55:16 – Looking Forward

We've Made A Mistake | TPC 3 Preview ft. Bopster & Cambulee | The Rolldown | Set 15 Episode 5

Season 15 · Episode 5

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 01:13:51

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.

Chapters:0:00 – Intro3:03 - TFT Headlines13:48 – Our Formal Apology20:44 – Player Deep Dive: Cambulee31:47 – Player Deep Dive: Bopster39:44 - Pro Points Review51:15 – TPC Power Rankings1:03:57 – Gangly’s Stats Corner: KurumX1:10:45 – Looking Forward

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The CN GOAT won the Greatest TFT Event of All Time | The Rolldown ft. Frodan | Set 16 Episode 2

Season 16 · Episode 2

Thursday, December 18, 2025 • Duration 01:25:55

In this episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly are joined by Frodan, one of the most influential voices in TFT esports, for a wide-ranging conversation fresh off the Paris Open.

We break down what made Paris the biggest and best TFT event yet, why Set 16 is shaping up to be one of the most skill-expressive sets of all time, and how the competitive scene is evolving heading into the next Pro Circuit season. Frodan also shares insights from competing at both the Paris Open and the Houston Riftbound Regional, plus his perspective on co-streaming, main broadcast coverage, and what the future holds for TFT esports.

From tournament formats and checkmate debates to GOAT conversations, community growth, and what’s next on the TFT roadmap — this episode is a must-listen for anyone invested in competitive TFT.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:55 - Riftbound Houston Regional

11:13 - TFT Paris Open Review

56:27 - Who is the GOAT?

01:06:55 - Looking Forward

01:17:05 - Set 16 Competitive

01:22:08 - Outro

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

How Set 16 was Made | Interview with Riot Mortdog | The Rolldown | Set 16 Episode 1

Season 16 · Episode 1

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • Duration 01:20:22

Set 16 Lore & Legends is finally here, and today we’re joined by the man behind the vision: Riot Mortdog. In this special Q&A episode, CLE and Gangly talk with Mort about the two-year journey behind the unlock system, how the team approached balance with 100 champions and 350+ augments, and why Set 16 feels like “classic TFT” again.

We also break down the newly announced Competitive Roadmap, key updates to the TFT Pro Circuit, and look ahead to the biggest event of the year, the Paris Open.

Whether you’re a hardcore competitor or just excited for a fresh set, this episode gives you the clearest look yet at what TFT Set 16 is trying to be and how Riot built it.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:23 - Set 16 Competitive TFT

07:20 - Mortdog Q&A

01:04:55 - The Paris Open

01:18:23 - Outro

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

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We Reviewed & Ranked the Top 15 AMER Players in Set 15 | The Rolldown | Set 15 Episode 13

Season 15 · Episode 13

Sunday, November 23, 2025 • Duration 01:58:02

In this post-Tactician’s Crown episode of The Rolldown, CLE and Gangly sit down with Worlds representatives Dehua and jdzielinski to unpack APAC’s dominance, NA’s struggles, and what this performance says about the global state of TFT.

We discuss:

- APAC’s statement win and why their depth of talent is terrifying

- NA’s performance at Worlds, burnout, prep, and structural challenges

- Brazil’s breakout stars and CN’s uneven results

- Final lobby review and how WithoutYou claimed the crown

- End-of-set Americas Power Rankings (Top 15 players of Set 15)

- Early Set 16 impressions heading into the Paris Open

Whether you’re following the pro scene or catching up after Worlds, this episode delivers a clear look at where every region stands and who’s rising heading into Set 16.

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

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