
Summoning Insight is the longest-running, most viewed League of Legends esports podcast in the world. Each week, hosts Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi and Duncan "Thorin" Shields break down the most exciting matches from LEC, LCS, LCK, and LPL as well as interviewing professional players, coaches, casters, and journalists from around the world.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||

Dive into this packed League of Legends talk show as Thorin and Nymaera break down the first looks at BLG and LNG in the Demacia Cup, BLG’s new roster with Xun and Viper, and what it all might mean for the LPL 2025 season. They also explore how meta ... more
Ready for offseason League of Legends deep dives, spicy esports takes, and some unexpected gaming and sponsor stories? In this episode of Summoning Insight, Thorin and Nymaera break down the controversy around KeSPA Cup’s paywalled and region-locked ... more
In this episode, Thorin welcomes Zaboutine as a temporary co-host to fill in while YamatoCannon is unable to appear on the show due to his coaching role with LoL Esports team Los Ratones. They dive into the philosophy behind Hot Take Point Made, disc... more
MonteCristo returns to Summoning Insight for a one-off (for now) special episode with Thorin, and they go deep on Faker’s legacy, Riot’s format and branding decisions, and how modern esports narratives get everything backwards. This is a long-form, n... more
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There is no other league of legends podcast that comes even remotely close to the discussion and analysis that happens here.
If you care about LOL you would be doing yourself a disservice not to subscribe.
The quintessential League of Legends podcast!
10/5!
An excellent show that gives insight in the league esport scene.
I may not like their personality all the time, but Thorin and Montecristo are the best at what they do. As a former TSM fan, this show not only opened my eyes about the boneheaded moves of the TSM as an org but also the tyrannical nature of Reginald. LOL. Seriously, the show is a gold mine of provocative but honest takes which are most of the time true. So if you want to listen to boomers talk about the esports side of a 12 year old game from a small indie company, this is the podcast for you. C... more
Great podcast good guests appreciate montes insight. Only issue I have is with the podcast page, why does the most recent episode appear at the bottom? Means have to scroll all way through 4 seasons each time I want to hear new episode.
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The podcast features in-depth discussions about the world of League of Legends esports, including analysis of recent matches and extensive interviews with professional players, coaches, and industry insiders. The hosts explore key topics such as roster changes, coaching dynamics, and the evolving landscape of competitive gaming across major leagues like LEC, LCS, LCK, and LPL. Notable for its engaging and provocative commentary, the podcast offers listeners unique insights and a blend of humor, making it a go-to resource for any serious League of Legends fan or esports enthusiast.
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