Analysis, discussion, and strategy for betting on professional League of Legends.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Episode 97 - Think of Crownshot like a banana...
Recorded on March 10th, 2021
We stream most episodes of the show over on The Esports Department Twitch Channel
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
The clip the title references can be found here.
The usual crew discuss a few news topics and then dive into an extensive slate with full slates in every major league (and three game slates on Saturday/Sunday in the LPL). Lot of matches, lot of discussion, and as always, a few digressions and interactions with the Twitch Chat.
Intro
Listener Questions from @WillisKingofGame and @vinegarbasedhotsauce
LPL Weekend Slate
LCK Weekend Slate
LEC Weekend Slate
LCS Weekend Slate
Pick of the Week!
Pick of the Week Records (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2021 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 2 - 7 (-3.51u)
John: 5 - 4 (+4.2u)
Chris: 2 - 6 (-3.29u)
Josh: 4 - 3 (+1.24u)
Guests: 1 - 0 (+1.01 units)
Listeners: 5 - 3 (+3.43 units)
Main cast: 12 - 21 (-2.37 units)
ROI (main cast): -6.95%
ROI (with guests and listeners): +4.84%
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook)
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Episode 96 - Volcanoes, MSI, and Playoff Pictures
Recorded on March 3rd, 2021
We stream most episodes of the show over on The Esports Department Twitch Channel
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
The usual crew discuss a few news topics and then dive into an extensive slate with full slates in every major league (and three game slates on Saturday/Sunday in the LPL). Lot of matches, lot of discussion, and as always, a few digressions and interactions with the Twitch Chat.
Intro
News: MSI Announcement, other stuff
LPL Weekend Slate
LCK Weekend Slate
LEC Weekend Slate
LCS Weekend Slate
Pick of the Week!
Pick of the Week Records (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2021 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 2 - 6 (-2.51u)
John: 4 - 4 (+3.19u)
Chris: 2 - 5 (-2.29u)
Josh: 4 - 3 (+1.24u)
Guests: 1 - 0 (+1.01 units)
Listeners: 4 - 2 (+3.72 units)
Main cast: 12 - 18 (-0.3724 units)
ROI (main cast): -1.24%
ROI (with guests and listeners): +13.35%
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook)
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Episode 95 - Knock Knock
Recorded on February 24th, 2021
We stream most episodes of the show over on The Esports Department Twitch Channel
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
The usual crew discuss a few news topics and then dive into an extensive slate with full slates in every major league (and three game slates on Saturday/Sunday in the LPL). Lot of matches, lot of discussion, and as always, a few digressions and interactions with the Twitch Chat.
Intro
News: Bo Match fixing scandal, EpicSkillshot VOD library channel, Pobelter/RJS, more
LPL Weekend Slate
LCK Weekend Slate
LEC Weekend Slate
LCS Weekend Slate
Pick of the Week!
Pick of the Week Records (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2021 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 2 - 5 (-1.51u)
John: 4 - 3 (+4.19u)
Chris: 2 - 4 (-1.29u)
Josh: 4 - 3 (+2.24u)
Guests: 1 - 0 (+1.01 units)
Listeners: 4 - 2 (+3.72 units)
Main cast: 12 - 14 (+3.63 units)
ROI (main cast): +28.82%
ROI (with guests and listeners): +42.63%
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook)
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Episode 94 - When Doves Cry
Recorded on February 17th, 2021
With Josh's power out from the weather the crew bring in Allen better known as "xGhostrider90", one of the the hosts of The Esports Deaprtment's Infinity Edge Podcast! LCK Roster changes take up the first portion along with some other news followed by the usual weekend slate and a few digressions as always including why we're seeing so many upsets so far.
You can find Allen @xGhostrider90 on Twitter
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
Intro
News: Broxah arrival, LCK eligibility / roster changes
LCK Weekend Slate
LEC Weekend Slate
LCS Weekend Slate
Pick of the Week!
Pick of the Week Records (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2021 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 2 - 4 (-0.51u)
John: 4 - 2 (+5.19u)
Chris: 2 - 3 (-0.29u)
Josh: 4 - 2 (+2.24u)
Guests: 1 - 0 (+1.01 units)
Listeners: 4 - 1 (+4.72 units)
Main cast: 12 - 11 (+6.63 units)
ROI (main cast): +28.82%
ROI (with guests and listeners): +42.63%
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook)
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Episode 93 - The Josh Roberts Reasonable Takes Memorial Podcast
Recorded on February 10th, 2021
Josh is HYPED on some big news about one of his favorite players!
With the LCK and LPL on break for Chinese New Year, the GCP gives their mid-season takeaways for certain teams and players, as well as a look forward and some discussion about the full leagues in the LPL and LCK. After that they breakdown the weekend cards in the LEC and LCS.
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
Intro
LCK Mid-Season Takeaways
LPL Mid-Season Takeaways
LEC Weekend Slate
LCS Weekend Slate
Pick of the Week!
Pick of the Week Records (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2021 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 2 - 3 (+0.49u)
John: 3 - 2 (+3.75u)
Chris: 2 - 2 (+0.71u)
Josh: 4 - 1 (+3.24u)
Guests: 1 - 0 (+1.01 units)
Listeners: 3 - 1 (+3.91 units)
Main cast: 11 - 8 (+8.19 units)
ROI (main cast): +43.09%
ROI (with guests and listeners): +54.62%
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook)
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Episode 92 - Fantasy players hate this one simple trick!
Recorded on February 3rd, 2021
Episode title compliments of Avalanche2025 from TESD Discord
John, Josh, and Vince open the show with a discussion about the pros and cons of unlocking the regional restrictions. This topic could honestly be a whole podcast by itself but a number of angles are touched on for people to think about. After that it's into the slate starting with the LCS Opening weekend and thoughts from the first Lock-In Tournament. And finally... Super Bowl Predictions because who doesn't?
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
Intro
Discussion Topic: LCS Coaches ask about lifting region locking restrictions
LCS Opening Weekend
LEC Weekend Slate
LPL Weekend Slate
LCK Weekend Slate
Pick of the Week!
Pick of the Week Records (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2021 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 2 - 2 (+1.49u)
John: 3 - 1 (+4.75u)
Chris: 1 - 2 (-0.33u)
Josh: 4 - 0 (+4.24u)
Guests: 1 - 0 (+1.01 units)
Listeners: 3 - 0 (+4.91 units)
Main cast: 10 - 5 (+10.15 units)
ROI (main cast): +67.65%
ROI (with guests and listeners): +84.57%
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook)
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Episode 91 - Overreaction Szn
Recorded on January 27th, 2021
The full crew have a very normal regular season show for the first time in awhile. Breath of fresh air! Is Vince buying LNG? Josh wonders "Why would anybody bets against Chovy?" Is John out on Nongshim? Has Chris been hurt too many times by RNG? This and more!
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
Intro
LCK Weekend Slate
LPL Weekend Slate
LEC Weekend Slate
LCS Lock-In Semifinals + Finals
Pick of the Week!
Pick of the Week Records (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2021 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 2 - 1 (+2.49u)
John: 2 - 1 (+3.06u)
Chris: 1 - 1 (+0.67u)
Josh: 3 - 0 (+3.48u)
Guests: 1 - 0 (+1.01 units)
Listeners: 2 - 0 (+4.33 units)
Main cast: 8 - 3 (+9.7 units)
ROI (main cast): +88.18%
ROI (with guests and listeners): +107.43%
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook)
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Episode 90 - Non-Fungible Tokens
Recorded on January 20th, 2021
After a fun listener question to open, John, Josh, and Vince discuss a few small news topics and then break down our first full "normal" slate with all four "major" leagues running. They also give their first impressions on what we've seen so far in the LPL, LCK, and the LCS Lock-In Tournament.
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
Intro
Listener Question: Best Jungler of all time? (from BigKev)
00:16:12 - News: Tian taking time off for health reasons / how to handle roster changes
00:29:09 - LCK Slate
01:04:03 - LPL Slate
01:36:35 - LEC Slate
02:06:45 - LCS Lock-In Slate
02:17:35 - Pick of the Week!
Pick of the Week Records (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2021 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 2 - 0 (+3.49u)
John: 2 - 0 (+3.49u)
Chris: 1 - 0 (+1.67u)
Josh: 2 - 0 (+2.29u)
Guests: 1 - 0 (+1.01 units)
Listeners: 1 - 0 (+1.12 units)
Main cast: 7 - 0 (+11.51 units)
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook)
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Episode 89 - LCS Pre-Season Preview and LCS Lock-In
Recorded on January 13th, 2021
The great Allen Heffelfinger (@LCSPicks) contributor at LineMovement.com and TheEsportsDepartment.com joins the full Gold Card Crew as we breakdown every team in the LCS, discuss the Lock-In tournament, make picks for the Lock-In opening days, and then follow it up with picks for this weekends LPL and LCK slates
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
Intro
00:00:00 - LCS Team-by-Team Outlook
01:44:30 - LCS Lock-in Futures and Opening Matches
01:58:20 - LPL Week 2 Slate
02:27:25 - LCK Week 1 Slate
02:50:00 - Pick of the Week!
Podcast Composite Rankings
| Composite | RANK | COMPOSITE RANK | LOW RANK | HIGH RANK |
| Liquid | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Cloud 9 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 100 Thieves | 16 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| TSM | 19 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Evil Geniuses | 29 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| FlyQuest | 29 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| CLG | 33 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Immortals | 38 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Golden Guardians | 43 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Dignitas | 48 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Pick of the Week Recap for 2020 (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
Chris works with The Game Haus who present awesome LOL content!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2020 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 1 - 0 (+1.93u)
John: 1 - 0 (+2.83u)
Chris:
Josh: 1 - 0 (+1.14u)
Guests:
Listeners:
As a cast: 3 - 0 (+5.9 units)
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook)
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Episode 88 - LCK Pre-Season Preview and LPL Opening Week Lines
Recorded on January 6th, 2021
We're back with a second episode for you this week this time with the LCK Pre-Season Preview AND opening weekend in the LPL. Professional LOL IS BACK IN ACTION YO!
The Gold Card Podcast finally has it's own Twitter handle! @GoldCardPodcast
Intro
LCK Power Rankings
Build your own futures market!
LPL Spring Week 1 Handicapping
Podcast Composite Rankings
| Team | Composite | RANK |
| T1 | 3.3 | 1 |
| Damwon | 3.7 | 2 |
| GenG | 7.0 | 3 |
| KT Rolster | 11.3 | 4 |
| Afreeca | 12.7 | 5 |
| Hanwha Life | 15.3 | 7 |
| Liiv Sandbox | 16.0 | 8 |
| NS Redforce | 14.7 | 6 |
| DRX | 22.0 | 9 |
| Fredit Brion | 22.3 | 10 |
Pick of the Week Recap for 2020 (full sheet linked)
Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review. Vince will read every single review left on iTunes on the cast! If it's good, or at least entertaining, we have some prizes lined up!
Chris works with The Game Haus who present awesome LOL content!
John and Vince were both guests on RotoGrinders' Morning Grind Podcast. We'd like to thank Stevie for having us on! Check him out @SteveTPFL !
Vince was a guest on The Deep Dive April 1st
2020 Pick of the Week Records (Winnings assuming one unit on each bet):
Vince: 25 - 10 (+15.17u)
John: 15 - 19 (-1.59u)
Chris: 8 - 22 (-11.18u)
Josh: 13 - 10 (+8.96u)
Kalvin: 6 - 4 (+4.71u)
Listeners: 4 - 7 (-1.33u)
As a cast: 67 - 66 (+16.84u)
Hosts:
Vince C @GelatiLOL
John George @TheEsportsPlug
Chris C @Prim3LoL
Joshua Roberts @RobertsNumber49
The opening theme is "Clouds" by Harvey and the Hendersons (Instagram)(Facebook)
The closing theme is "Wasp in a Hat" by The Tea Club (Facebook