Episode 49 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- We're putting on a CLOL broadcast thanks to you.
- New format = GOAT?
- Seeding/Selection Reactions
- Most likely underdog?
- Which team has most to lose?
- Hawk and Grapes make their CLOL Bracket
Link below!
Don't worry, he said some pretty good things :)
Appreciate the shoutout
@DisguisedToast
! Our goal is to promote the players and storylines of NA developmental LoL, and it's been a blast following the league and catching up with players all year 🍞🍞🍞
We are proud to announce that Salty Runback has partnered with
@GenG
for our coverage of the 2024 CLOL Championship!
Gen.G has been helping collegiate esports programs across America for years, and we're thrilled to have them supporting us to give CLOL the attention it deserves.
It's almost time for
#OneFinalTest
on Salty Runback!
Proud to announce our On-Air Talent and Production Staff for Salty Runback's coverage of the 2024 College League of Legends Championship!
Coverage begins this SATURDAY at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT. We'll see you there!
Salty Runback presents: The Trick or Treat Invitational!
A three day community event, 4 superstar NA dev squads will their show personalities and battle for $750+ in prizing + the honor of taking on a streamer dream team in an epic show match finale!
Signups + information below
You already know our semipro teams, now it's time to introduce the final boss!! Waiting at the end of the gauntlet, it's...
TSM!! (Team Stream Meme)
@hiitsviper
@MusicJGL
@LoLFairyGirl
@SamIsDual
@stuntopolis
The epic show match finale will commence this Sunday 8pm EDT!
We are thrilled to announce our exclusive LIVE coverage of the NACLQ finals this Sunday at 5pm PDT
We’re going all out for this stream, including bringing on the greatest production team in tier 3.
Be sure to give them and the players some love and watch the finals!
Getting excited for CLOL?
Selection Monday is here, and it's time to unveil your Top 32 bracket!
Join
@speedygrapes
and
@HawkCasts
alongside some special guests for Salty Runback's CLOL Bracket Reveal Show in collaboration with
@RSAAOfficial
on Monday, April 21 at 7 ET/4 PT!
Here is the broadcast schedule for Salty Runback's coverage of the 2024 CLOL Championships!
Glad to have
@RunningTheRift
and
@WinthropEsports
as broadcast partners for the Round of 16!
One BO5 to lock a spot double-elim. See you this Saturday at 1 PM ET/10 PM ET.
#OneFinalTest
SURPRISE NEW EPISODE!
With the NACL finals today on April 1st,
@HawkCasts
and
@speedygrapes
have an emergency episode to break down the championship and more.
Except... Hawk and Grapes look a little different. And they keep talking about
@lolshochi
and
@Airren01
...
Link below!
WE'RE NOT DONE YET!
Excited to announce we are also partnering with
@olemissesports
for our coverage of the 2024 CLOL Championships.
An SEC powerhouse making waves in esports since 2019, we're excited to have Ole Miss support us as they look to go on a big CLOL run!
We're back with another episode of CLOL Files in preparation for Top 4 this weekend!
@speedygrapes
sat down with
@WinthropEsports
ADC
@lolmobility
, discussing his pro play origins, time on EG Challengers, and his thought on the matchup vs. MU
Link:
Salty Runback presents...CLOL Central!
A new unofficial hub for collegiate League! Tune in each week for important news in the CLOL space, special guests, and by our LIVE match of the week!
Already some great matchups lined up! Airing Friday nights at 8 ET on our Twitch channel
This week on the podcast, we got a chance to chat with
@Whoopley
, NACL Director and Champion's Queue Lead at Riot Games. We cover the changes made to the NACL, Champs Queue galore, and how Garen is taking over NA.
Episode airs 7:00 EST/4:00 PST! Link to watch party below
Wondering where you can watch the
@PathToLCS
#NACLQ
matches tomorrow? Well, look no further!
All R1 GSL matches this weekend will be streamed on
@SaltyRunbackPod
and
@SmaxHeid
, featuring some of your favorite AM broadcasters!
Coverage begins tomorrow @ 10 AM PST! See you there
10 teams.
10 breakdowns.
10 days before the start of the
#NACL
season.
Introducing Salty Runback's Pinch of Salt! A new preview of your favorite Challengers teams every day until the start of the 2024 NACL Spring Split.
First episode tomorrow at 12 PM ET on our Youtube channel!
Here is who
@HawkCasts
and
@speedygrapes
selected for their UNOFFICIAL NACLQ Awards!
Congratulations to everyone for a great split of qualifiers! We wish our 4 eligible teams luck in the upcoming promotion/relegation tournament!
Below - All-NACLQ teams, MVP (1/2)
It's time for
#CLOL
Top 8 on Salty Runback!
The first round of top 8 kicks off Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, winner's semis games will be on
@saltyrunbackpod
with the first loser's bracket games on
@runningtherift
.
Best of 5s. Double Elimination. Let's do it.
#OneFinalTest
We are proud to announce that Salty Runback has partnered with
@GenG
for our coverage of the 2024 CLOL Championship!
Gen.G has been helping collegiate esports programs across America for years, and we're thrilled to have them supporting us to give CLOL the attention it deserves.
Coming in at
#9
in the Salty Runback community power rankings:
@LitEsportsOrg
!
Watch
@HawkCasts
and
@speedygrapes
break down their roster in a brand new edition of Pinch of Salt. LIVE NOW on our YouTube channel!
Here's the completed Path to Prodraft from episode 2, which is now LIVE on all platforms!
@HawkCasts
on blue side and
@speedygrapes
on red, who do you think drafted the better NACLQ super team?
Today is the day!!!
Join us at 4pm EDT for the round-robin stage of the Trick or Treat Invitational!
Games streamed on:
ttv/saltyrunbackpod
ttv/samisdual
You won’t want to miss it 🎃👻
WE. HAVE. SILVER. SCRAPES!!
@DDenathor
with a massive flank on his signature Camille forces a game 5 for
@WinthropEsports
!
If you're not watching, WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU! GET IN WITH THE LINK BELOW!!
CLOL Files episode 3 is now OUT! This time we talked to
@shogolol
from
@USTEsports_
about his unique path to pro, NACL import rules, and of course, the possibility of a CLOL repeat. Find it on YouTube here:
Congrats to the 3
#NACLQ
teams that qualified through the
#NACL
promotion tournament!
With the split winding down (CLOL still going strong) we wanted to a Q&A for this week's episode. Got any questions for
@HawkCasts
and
@speedygrapes
(league related or not)? Leave 'em below👇
WHAT A DAY OF GAMES.
Here's the schedule for CLOL Upper Semis and Lower Bracket Round 2. We'll be saying goodbye to two teams, while welcoming two more to the winner's finals.
NOTE the 1 hour time difference for MU vs. WU.
Thanks for watching. See you tomorrow.
#OneFinalTest
Haven't caught up on Week 1 of
#NACL
? Don't worry!
@Decerux
has got you covered in our first ever episode of In a Pinch! 🧂
Make sure to tune into Week 2 of the NACL tomorrow after LCS!!
CONGRATS TO OUR 2023 SUMMER SALT AWARDS WINNERS (THREAD)
Voting was done by Hawk, Grapes, and the NACLQ Broadcast Talent.
Starting with our All-NACLQ First Team! Thanks for making our editing job easier,
@MirageAlliance
, hope you don't mind
Episode 28 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- How many of DSG are LCS-Ready?
- Does NACL Finals outweigh the start of summer (no)
- Has Mirage Alliance come to form?
- More format talk
- Were going to LCS finals!
-
#NACLQ
awards! (All-pro, MIP, ROY, MVP)
Link 👇
As S14 approaches, we want to see who YOU think will be the best teams in the
#NACL
this year!
Introducing the Salty Runback Community Power Rankings!
Click the link below and guess where YOU think the 2024 Spring NACL teams will finish! 👇
Winner will get a $10 RP Gift Card!
Salty Runback is looking for sponsors for 2024!
We have a lot of big plans and new shows cooking for this season of NA League, and need your help to keep them going all year long!
Message saltyrunbackpod
@gmail
.com for more information 🧂🧂🧂
THE REVERSE SWEEP IS COMPLETE!
@SLU_Esports
takes down Ole Miss in the series of the year to survive and advance to top 6
Winthrop awaits on Saturday...
#OneFinalTest
Coming in at
#1
in the Salty Runback community power rankings:
@FlyQuest
Challengers! Watch
@HawkCasts
and
@speedygrapes
break down their roster in a brand new edition of Pinch of Salt. LIVE NOW on our YouTube channel
🍇 If the fruit is too sweet, you can always add a little salt 🧂
SR is partnering with
@ThirdPartyGG
@SuperSunshineFW
for coverage of their games in the
@PathtoLCS
NACLQ OQ!
Tune in for some fruity fun and up-to-date news on the rest of the bracket
🕐 1 EST/10 PST
Link below
IT'S TIME FOR THE WEEKEND TO BEGIN!
@Fisher_Esports
looks to upset the tournament favorites
@MaryvilleGG
in the first series of Top 8!
Starting at 3 ET/12 PT, make sure to tune in 5 minutes early to see
@ShibbyCasts
in the shower 👀
Link below!
🚨🚨 Special CLOL Central Announcement 🚨🚨
After a bye week, we are BACK with a heavyweight NECC matchup TOMORROW at 3pm EST/12 PST
Don't miss the first collegiate matchup of between members of the top 6 of 2024 in our regular season finale!
twtv/SaltyRunbackPod
Episode 20 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- WC + Donbray = Good!
- What's up with Disguised?
- Is there more parity in the NACL?
- No NACLQ upsets
- Week 2 Qualifier matchups
links below!
Episode 50 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- UCI + Kurulean = BACK?
- What happened to UTD and Weber?
- Is WU in trouble?
- MEC Sweep??
- SkyTec back with SLU
- Is UST fully online?
- Shogo = CLOL GOAT?
- NW UWO MOTW?
- Predictions for ALL 8 Ro16 series
Links below!
The Trick or Treat Invitational starts in just TWO days, and we need your help!🎃
Between our feuding teams on the rift, we've also got some family feud! Fill out this google form to have your answers added to the spooky survey results
Today on CLOL Central:
A rematch of last year's North Conference Semifinal featuring two defending national Quarterfinalists!
@SLU_Esports
vs
@NorthwoodEsport
today at 4 ET, winner locks a spot in CLOL Top 32 later this month
@speedygrapes
&
@HawkCasts
on the call, link below!
It's about to get lit... ⚡️🧂
Salty Runback will be broadcasting
@LitEsportsOrg
run through the second
#NACLQ
Open Qualifier this weekend!
A return to the quarterfinals and beyond starts here.
With our recent partnerships, we have officially reached our $10,000 goal to broadcast the entirety of the CLOL Round of 16 and beyond!
Our final goal is at $13,500, to cover the round of 32 this weekend. We need to hit the goal by TOMORROW NIGHT in order to plan a broadcast.
Episode 22 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- Headlines with
@AlkBattery
!
- Worried about TLC?
- Can AOE contend for top 5?
- NACLQ lower bracket buff
- MA vs. the field
- What roster moves can be made for OQ2?
- Sit down with
@Disguised
@youngmidlol
links below!
Thanks to everyone that tuned in for the round robin stage! Some great games today and a whole lot of spooky shenanigans 🎃
The bracket is set, catch the next stage starting tomorrow at 4pm EDT on ttv/ SaltyRunbackPod
Episode 32 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- Was there enough offseason events before worlds?
- Gryffinn to T1 Academy!
- CLOL early favorites
- Rapid Fire Twitter QnA
- Previewing the Trick or Treat Invitational
Link Below!
Episode 31 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- More surprising: LiT Promoting or no NACL teams staying?
- Does promo format hurt bottom performing NACL teams?
- How will Sniper do on 100T?
- will any LCS teams remain in the League?
- Sitdown with
@Messages_lol
Links👇
ICYMI, Salty Runback was named an official community streamer for
@PathToLCS
NACLQ coverage for Spring Qualifier
#2
!
Here is our stream schedule for this weekend. Tune in tonight at 8 ET for the Tier 3 Tonight Match of the Week between
@Redbird_Esports
and
@lolpulsestar
!
This week on CLOL Central, we head to the Peach Belt Conference for a regular season finals rematch between
@ConverseEsports
and
@MocsEsports
Coverage starts just before 8 ET/5 PT on ttv/saltyrunbackpod!
CLOL TOP 8 STARTS IN 1 HOUR
Reminder our GoFundMe is still live for the remainder of the tournament! If you are able, continuing to spread the word and contribute to our goal would be a huge help to the dozens of people continuing to work on the show all month long.
Link below!
Episode 45 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- More Impressive MU win: DSG or TLC?
- Biggest NACL Finals X-Factor?
- NA prospects at LCS Finals
- Will CCG drop a game?
- All-NACLQ Awards!
- Interviews with
@Sajed_lol
and
@NilesLOL
Link below!
Episode 38 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- More worried about DSG or TLC?
- Should MA have tried to run it back?
- NACL schedule/format check-in
- NEW Qualifiers contenders??
- Strongest potential NACLQ QF?
- Sitdown with
@QwackerLoL
Links below!
Coming in at
#5
in the Salty Runback community power rankings:
@CincyFear
! Watch
@HawkCasts
and
@speedygrapes
break down their roster in a brand new edition of Pinch of Salt. LIVE NOW on our YouTube channel
Welcome
@Decerux
to Salty Runback!
A broadcaster, musician and content creator who has been following NA dev for years, Erick will be creating video content on our YouTube and social media, and will be featured on our upcoming projects.
Let's get funky🎸🤘
THEY DID IT!
3-0 FOR
@NorthwoodEsport
AS THEY PULL OFF THE UPSET OF THE TOURNAMENT SO FAR OVER
@olemissesports
We'll be back in an hour on the SR Stream for SLU vs. UST. In the meantime, check out the
@RunningTheRift
stream of WU vs. SCC!
Episode 33 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- Favorite moment from Trick or Treat Invitational?
- Should Shogo and Akashi be in NACL?
-
@SixtySixGames
LAN Sleepers
- Worlds Pick'ems!
- Interview with
@HeroIcelandic
&
@MartiniLePanini
of
@olemissesports
Link Below!
Episode 27 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- Most disappointing NACLQ team?
- Should LiT be worried about Coachify taking their spot?
- TA vs. WU chances?
- NACL Finals Preview
- More in-person T2 events?
-
@HawkCasts
sits down with EGC
@_Srtty
Link below!
WE ARE LIVEEE!!!!
@speedygrapes
and
@HawkCasts
will be covering the first game of groups between Shogo's Kittens and the Spongehats!!
Meanwhile
@SamIsDual
will be covering Menstruation Nation vs. Zamudo's Runback Rangers!!
Link Below!
Making it look easy.
@USTEsports_
is headed to Winner's Finals after a quick sweep of Northwood.
An oh-so-familiar matchup awaits us in Winner's Finals. Can't wait for next Sunday.
#OneFinalTest
Babe, wake up. It's Salty Runback Premiere Day.
@HawkCasts
and
@speedygrapes
cover all the headlines you need to know, as well as tier-list the 16 teams on how they built their rosters.
Premiere 7 EST/4 PST
Watch Party:
Youtube:
Sorry for the delay but..
Episode 26 of Salty Runabck is LIVE on al platforms!
- NACL playoff recap
- Which eliminated team should be proudest
- Best content team in NACL
- Comp bans???
- Which duo would be best in Arena?
and MUCH MORE??
link below!
Coming in at
#8
in the Salty Runback community power rankings:
@MaryvilleGG
! Watch
@HawkCasts
and
@speedygrapes
break down their roster in a brand new edition of Pinch of Salt. LIVE NOW on our YouTube channel
WHAT A DAY OF GAMES.
Here's the schedule for CLOL Upper Semis and Lower Bracket Round 2. We'll be saying goodbye to two teams, while welcoming two more to the winner's finals.
NOTE the 1 hour time difference for MU vs. WU.
Thanks for watching. See you tomorrow.
#OneFinalTest
CONGRATS TO OUR 2023 SUMMER SALT AWARDS WINNERS (THREAD)
Voting was done by Hawk, Grapes, and the NACLQ Broadcast Talent.
Starting with our All-NACLQ First Team! Thanks for making our editing job easier,
@MirageAlliance
, hope you don't mind
Episode 34 of Salty Runback is LIVE on all platforms!
- Grading each NA team's performance @ Worlds
- LCS changes
- Who built the best LCS team from an NA dev perspective?
- TLC and FLYC are back!
- MU and UST changes, who wins?
- Predicting the best NACL rosters for '24
Link 👇