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Ready Set Pwn

Chris (@lyteforce)www.readysetpwn.com
Ready Set Pwn is an Overwatch League podcast focused on the Toronto Defiant & Vancouver Titans franchises and will be your home for news related to both the Defiant & Titans, the Overwatch League, Overwatch itself, and the odd Blizzard tidbit. We are quite simply, the podcast with the "Catch Phrase!"
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Episodes

Summer Showdown Bonus - Day 2

With Day 2 action of the Overwatch League Summer Showdown complete, the Vancouver Titans and Toronto Defiant do the opposite of what Chris and Jordan predicted. The Titans found a way to convincingly lose to Florida, the Defiant discovered a way to convincingly beat Washington, and Heesu proves that Ashe is a viable pick. Plus LemonKiwi joins the pair to chat about the tourney and share a few of her thoughts on the two Canadian teams. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Dis...

Sep 10, 20221 hr 16 min

Summer Showdown Bonus - Day 1

The first day of the Overwatch League Summer Showdown regional tourament in Toronto is in the books. Having watched the entire day from afar, Chris and Jordan share their thoughts on the performances from the two Canadian teams, how they feel the Toronto Defiant & Vancouver Titans will fare against their next opponents, and have clips from Hadi, SparkR & Coluge sharing a few of their thoughts too. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Bur...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 10 min

Episode 169: Jordan Gets Spicy

The Summer Showdonw is days away. The Toronto Defiant and Vancouver Titans are both in. And in a Ready Set Pwn first, the show will be back after every day of the event to recap the all the news of the day. Yet before all that happens, Chris , Omni & Jordan recap the weekend that was and give their predictions for the regional tournaments... and lets just say Jordan brings the spice with his! Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Sou...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 169

Episode 168: e-Fatigue

With the Toronto Defiant clinched and the Vancouver titans close, Omni & Jordan share a little bit of their excitement at how Canadian the Overwatch League Summer Showdown will be up here in Canada. They also recap the shift in leadership with the Titans, the impact it's had on the Boston Uprising, and the usual thoughts on Pick'ems! Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the awesome track, Heroes Never Die Music used u...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 168

Episode 167: Get Beer Gut

Could it be?! Could both of Canada's Overwatch League teams find themselves in Toronto for the Summer Showdown?! Chris , Omni & Jordan recap the weekend of Canadian Overwatch League dominance, wonder if the Gladiators could singlehandedly bust their Crystal Ball picks, and react to the news that Junker Queen will be slowed down going into the Countdown Cup. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the awesome track, Heroe...

Aug 24, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 167

Episode 166: Does Dpei Need Healthcare?

The first of two Battles for Canada is in the books, and it did not disappoint. Chris and Jordan discuss what they saw from both the Toronto Defiant & Vancouver Titans, and why they feel that performance - as well as their subsequent matches this past weekend - indicate potential awesomeness in the stage ahead. The crew also chat about Dpei's - Head Coach for the Vancouver Titans - now deleted tweet regarding some of his concerns with... things. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon !...

Aug 17, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 166

Episode 165: Breadsticks, Baguettes, and Bagels

To help kick off the Overwatch League Summer Showdown qualifiers is the Battle of Canada, the first of two meetings between the Toronto Defiant & Vancouver Titans. Chris , Omni & Jordan share who they think takes the first round of the Maple Syrup cup, before they dive into which of the two Canadian teams has the best chance to show for the Summer Showdown - you might be surprised. Add in all the usual league chatter & all the updates to Overwatch and Overwatch 2. Follow us on Twitte...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 165

Episode 164: Adlib

Seeing as Omni & Jordan already discussed everything there was to know about the Vancouver Titans "official" new addition, Chris joins the pair just to share a few of his own thoughts on what's next and what's coming up. They also chat about the return of Moira's purple ball of suck, monetization, and bad jokes. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the awesome track, Heroes Never Die Music used under a Creative Common...

Aug 03, 202259 minEp. 164

Episode 163: Instant Session

Because all the greatest news drops on a Wednesday, Omni & Jordan are left on a Tuesday night discussing what they think might be happening in the land of Titans and Defiant. The pair also recap why the Defiant fell short in the Summer Showdown, why the Los Angeles Gladiators remain so strong, and why GOATs that are dead may never die. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the awesome track, Heroes Never Die Music used...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 163

Episode 162: Madness in the Midseason

With the Overwatch League Midseason Madness tournament underway, Chris and Omni recap the Toronto Defiant's technology-challenged first match against the Shanghai Dragons before wondering how they'll match up against the Houston Outlaws. The pair also discuss their thoughts on the actual setup of the event and have some serious questions how other leagues have held international events in a manner that OWL cannot. Plus all the usual hijinks you expect in every episode. Follow us on Twitter ! Sup...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 162

Episode 161: Purple Ball of Suck

Chris and Omni react to the Vancouver Titans snatching defeat from the hands of victory, the inconsistency that is the Toronto Defiant, and why the Overwatch 2 devs thought Moira needed the... uhh... love. Add in some Midseason Madness tourney predictions, thoughts on Guangzhou finding money under the couch, and a little bit of Aloha near the end. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the awesome track, Heroes Never Die Mu...

Jul 13, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 161

Episode 160: Sorry For Dropping That Bomb

Chris , Omni & Jordan recap the penultimate weekend of the Midseason Madness play-ins, which had the Toronto Defiant quality, the Vancouver Titans reinforce why they won't, and raise some serious questions about teams on the inside looking out and the outside looking in. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the awesome track, Heroes Never Die Music used under a Creative Commons licence. This podcast is powered by Pine...

Jul 06, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 160

Episode 159: Deep Pockets

Last week we were concerned about Toronto. This week, not as much. Kind of like how the Defiant play week over week. And with the Vancouver Titans continuing to improve, could they have a shot against the Shock?! Chris , Omni & Jordan speculate - because that's what they do best - about the Overwatch League, Midseason Madness, Overwatch 2 and why the promo to get the Brig skin could be what we should get used to! Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shou...

Jun 29, 20221 hr 36 minEp. 159

Episode 158: Gift Me Watchpoint Pack

After a whole lot of podcast speculation and trepidation towards Overwatch 2, Chris 's worries were set at ease as Jordan 's ideas were validated with the dev update last week. Before the two dive into what they expect the game to play like, and how Junker Queen has every heroes kit, they wonder what's going wrong in Toronto and whether things are getting back on track in Vancouver. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for th...

Jun 22, 20221 hr 52 minEp. 158

Episode 157: RSP is MLM

Despite the return of Overwatch League action with both the Toronto Defiant & Vancouver Titans in action, Chris , Omni & Jordan are in full silly mode. They also spend quite a bit of serious time wondering what the "live-service free-to-play model" will actually look like with Overwatch 2, share some worries based on recent Blizzard & Activision monetization history, and get psyched about the new hero (and heroes) - Junker Queen. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us...

Jun 15, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 157

Episode 156: Unclutch and Stuffs

Shortly before our last episode went live, big Vancouver Titans news broke. Then we got to witness the Kickoff Clash and remember what it was like to have Overwatch League action played in front of a live & engaged audience. And if that wasn't everything, the Toronto Defiant decide to share some big news too. Chris , Omni & Jordan discuss the impact the coaching changes will have on BOTH of the Canadian OWL teams, what they expect from both going into the Midseason Madness, and if these ...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 156

Episode 155: Proper Hanjo

The qualifications for the Overwatch League 2022 Kickoff Clash are complete. Despite rumours of team strife breaking late last week, the Toronto Defiant are in. The Vancouver Titans, strife or not strife, are not. Chris , Omni & Jordan react to the news there is trouble in the Six, wonder what the Titans need to do to turn things around, and get ready for a weekend of double knockout Overwatch League action. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 155

An Afternoon with Sean

Sean Miller, Head of the Overwatch League, swings by to chat with Chris , Omni , and Jordan . In a pretty casual conversation, they talk about Sean's journey from finance to esports, about his expectations for the fifth season of Overwatch League action, and how manages the various stakeholders that have "skin in the game." He also addresses what the league does to support players' health & well-being, and how the league is looking to set an example when it comes to player conduct. Follow us...

May 26, 20221 hr 2 min

Episode 154: A Tale of Two Teams

The Toronto Defiant had a slight hiccup over two matches, while the Vancouver Titans kept doing what they've been doing every weekend before. Plus the parent organization of the Titans has been called out by a shareholder (and it wasn't Chris ). He, Omni & Jordan chat about the week that was in the world of the Overwatch League and tease a pretty phenomenal guest set to join them later this week. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on...

May 25, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 154

Episode 153: Pushover

Did you miss the Vancouver Titans get pushed over by the Florida Mayhem? Or maybe you missed the Toronto Defiant pushover the Paris Eternal? Don't worry, Chris , Omni & Jordan have you covered. The crew discuss what's going so wrong with the Titans, why things are going so right with the Defiant, and how they see things playing out leading up to the Overwatch League's Kickoff Clash! Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud fo...

May 18, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 153

Episode 152: OWL Facts

It's great to be talking about Overwatch League action again! With the first weekend of the 2022 season in the books, Chris , Omni & Jordan discovered their ability to prognosticate success (or lack thereof) with the Toronto Defiant and Vancouver Titans still needs a little work. The crew chat about the fabulous play, the not-so-fabulous quality of the broadcast, and why Kickyatta is the greatest hero to have in the game! Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A ...

May 11, 20222 hr 1 minEp. 152

Episode 151: Justin Time for 2022

We're only a day away from the start of the 2022 Overwatch League season. With both the Vancouver Titans & Toronto Defiant back in action, Chris , Omni & Jordan are extremely excited. Yet even more exciting than their excitement is the fact Justin Hughes , GM for the Vancouver Titans, sits down with the crew to talk about last season, what they learned as an organization, and how they look to improve going into 2022. Oh... he may also let the cat out of the bag about what the DPS meta mi...

May 04, 20222 hr 4 minEp. 151

Episode 150: Lyteforce Left Out

The big news of the week, in one where the Overwatch 2 Beta went live, is the Summer Showdown live event being hosted by the Toronto Defiant. And with the season just over a week away, the crew provide all the updates on what to expect from both the Defiant and Vancouver Titans. As for the Ovewatch 2 Beta, both Omni & Jordan got in so they make sure Chris feels like the scrub they suggest he is. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on ...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 150

Episode 149: Scientifically Powered

It's time for the 2022 Ready Set Pwn Overwatch League Power Rankings episode, and because you can't rush the power of Science, it's our longest one ever! Where do the Toronto Defiant & Vancouver Titans place? What wild hot takes do Chris , Omni & Jordan have that will shake r/cow to its core?! And what are these eyemojis they've been dropping mean?! Everything will be answered in this packed episode! Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to ...

Apr 20, 20222 hr 47 minEp. 149

Episode 148: Back to the Grind

The Overwatch 2 beta is two weeks away. The 2022 Overwatch League season is only three weeks away. And the RSP Power Rankings episode (powered by "science") is only a week away. So leave it to Chris and Omni to still find a way to spend an hour talking about the Toronto Defiant, the Vancouver Titans, and the entire Overwatch ecosystem... when all the big news hasn't yet arrived. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the aw...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 148

Episode 147: With Apologies to AVRL

News broke just before the episode from the Toronto Defiant that paperwork issues would likely result in them kicking off the season without Although in Toronto. Chris , Omni & Jordan discuss how this might impact the team in a season of high expectations. After a couple short updates on the Defiant & Vancouver Titans, the crew also get into the suprising retirement of Super from the San Francisco Shock before providing the Blizzard development team with create ideas to rework support he...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 147

Episode 146: We Have News

Overwatch 2 is a LOT closer than we thought (or at least thought before talking to Adam one afternoon ), the Overwatch League season is shaping up nicely, and Chris is out of commission. Thankfully Omni & Jordan - the intelligent co-hosts from RSP - are still around to discuss everything... and we mean EVERYTHING... that we have learned about the upcoming season, the upcoming launch of a playable Overwatch 2 beta, the updates to the game itself (both Overwatch and Overwatch 2), and every oth...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 146

Episode 145: Hashtag BrickedUp

In what continues to be a long off-season, with a very slow news cycle, Chris , Omni & Jordan respond to a few comments from the bonus episode ( An Afternoon with Adam ) from a week ago, a few updates on the Overwatch League, and discuss some of the hashflags that are now live. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the awesome track, Heroes Never Die Music used under a Creative Commons licence. This podcast is powered ...

Mar 03, 2022Ep. 145

An Afternoon with Adam

Adam Adamou - Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of Esports for Overactive Media - joins Chris , Omni , & Jordan to reflect on the past three seasons for the Toronto Defiant. He also talks about the formation of the roster for the 2022 season, whether or not Toronto will be in the mix for a live Overwatch League event, when Overwatch 2 will launch, and maybe a little more juice that you'll have to listen to the episode for. Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on ...

Feb 23, 2022

Episode 144: HAL-Fred Glitchbot

The Overwatch League finally listened to our calls and released news about the 2022 season in time for the latest episode of the show! Chris , Omni & Jordan break down everything they gleaned from Community Update #1, share some thoughts on the "early" match times, and ask the important question - is the voice in the Hollywood limo a future character?! Follow us on Twitter ! Support us on Patreon ! Join us on Discord ! A huge shout-out to Burn7 on Soundcloud for the awesome track, Heroes Nev...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 144
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