6d ago
In this episode, we sit down with Riot Phroxzon, Lead Gameplay Designer at Riot Games, for a deep-dive into the future of League of Legends. We cover what Riot learned from the 2025 champion releases (Mel, Yunara, and Zaahen), why some designs missed the mark with players, and how those lessons are shaping champion philosophy going forward. Phroxzon breaks down Zaahen’s kit design, community reaction to Mel, and whether Riot is satisfied with Yunara’s long-term impact. The conversation then shifts to Summoner’s Rift changes, including what worked, what didn’t, and why Atakhan is being removed. We explore Riot’s evolving vision for macro gameplay in 2026, including split pushing, objective control, and how the overall pace of the game is changing. We also tackle one of the most controversial topics in League right now: role balance. Why does Riot believe jungle is overtuned, why ADC and top lane are struggling, and how jungle lost its identity in 2025. Phroxzon explains Riot’s internal data, the goals behind role quests, and what role balance will look like moving into 2026. Later in the episode, we discuss matchmaking and Solo Queue, including autofill philosophy, what it actually takes to climb, and how Riot plans to reduce time to get into games. We also touch on bringing back old items, Aegis of Valor, duo queue across ranks (excluding Korea), and what Riot learned from WASD movement testing.
Dec 8
We discuss the ease of learning jungle, the master tier conundrum and some classic solo queue issues. BOOTCAMP : https://weteachleague.com/bootcamp/ Join an academy for coaching and guides: https://wtl.lol/279 Join our free community with courses: https://wtl.lol/skool
Dec 1
We discuss our recent solo queue learnings, the toxic plateau cycle, and whether Grok 5 can beat a team of 5 pros. BOOTCAMP : https://wtl.bootcamp Join an academy for coaching and guides: https://wtl.lol/278 Join our free community with courses: https://wtl.lol/skool
Nov 24
In this episode we go back to basics and discuss a variety of solo queue narratives.
Nov 17
In this rare positive case study we break down Nattynatt's Rank 1 Korea climb and how he is one the best soloq junglers in the world.
Nov 10
MERCH : https://wtl.lol/merch Join an academy for coaching and guides: https://wtl.lol/275 Join our free community with courses: https://wtl.lol/skool
Nov 3
@EcoreLoL joins us to share his learnings as a League of Legends 'Average Joe' learning champs one by one.
Oct 27
We discuss streamer mode, how to measure improvement and toolkits for stage 4 issues. Join an academy for coaching and guides: https://wtl.lol/273 Join our free community with courses: https://wtl.lol/skool
Oct 20
Coach Chippys joins us to talk all things top lane. Join an academy for coaching and guides: https://wtl.lol/bbc272 Join our free community with courses: https://wtl.lol/skool Submit Nathan's Mailbag Questions!!! brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Oct 13
What happens when you queue up for a 3 block? What are the differences between climbing at different ranks? How to get your secondary role less! Bootcamp: https://weteachleague.com/bootcamp/ Join an academy for coaching and guides: https://wtl.lol/bbc271 Join our free community with courses: https://wtl.lol/skool
Oct 6
Take a deep dive into one of the most important topics in League of Legends—the mental stack. Join an academy for coaching and guides: https://wtl.lol/mentalstack Join our free community with courses: https://wtl.lol/skool
Sep 29
We break down Pobelter's thoughts on the ADC role and discuss how OP support is. Join an academy for coaching and guides: https://wtl.lol/thinkchall Join our free community with courses: https://wtl.lol/skool
Sep 22
Learn the alphabet League of Legends improvement style as we cover everything you need to know to improve. - Sign up for our exclusive bootcamp: https://weteachleague.com/bootcamp/ Join an academy for coaching and guides: https://wtl.lol/improveaz Join our free community with courses: https://wtl.lol/skool
Sep 15
As the topic of losers queue once again rears it's ugly head, we find ourselves obligated to head back into the fray to defend the League of Legends community.
Sep 8
This is the ultimate mid game episode, until we make our next ultimate mid game episode :)
Sep 2
We dive into the brutal nature of solo queue, describing the 7 tough pills and what makes them so hard to swallow.
Aug 25
We discuss our learnings from our recent bootcamp. Waitlist: https://weteachleague.com/bootcamp/
Aug 18
Reacting To Dev Blog About WASD Controls. 🎓 Join over 7500 members in our free community: https://wtl.lol/skool 📈 Get coaching that actually helps you climb: https://wtl.lol/wasd Riot Devblog - https://www.leagueoflegends.com/en-au/news/dev/dev-wasd-controls-are-on-the-way/
Aug 11
Reacting To IWillDominates Reaction Of Taking TOO Much Responsibility 🎓 Join over 7400 members in our free community: https://wtl.lol/skool 📈 Get coaching that actually helps you climb: https://wtl.lol/everygame
Aug 4
Reddit post : https://www.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/1m9uphi/my_experience_climbing_to_challenger_and_what_i/
Jul 28
We discuss which champions perform the best at each rank. 🎓 Join over 7000 members in our free community: https://wtl.lol/skool 📈 Get coaching that actually helps you climb: https://weteachleague.com/academy
Jul 21
What do you do when you get a friend request after a game? 🎓 Join over 7000 members in our free community: https://wtl.lol/skool 📈 Get coaching that actually helps you climb: https://wtl.lol/jarvan
Jul 19
Check Out Xaryu's Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/xaryu 🎓 Join over 6500 members in our free community: https://wtl.lol/skool 📈 Get coaching that actually helps you climb: https://wtl.lol/rank1
Jul 14
We go over 5 key ways to get out of a rut in solo queue. 🎓 Join over 6500 members in our free community: https://wtl.lol/skool 📈 Get coaching that actually helps you climb: https://wtl.lol/bounceback
Jul 7
We break down the pros and cons of one tricking in solo queue, and whether it's the best way to climb.
Jun 30
We break down smurfing in League of Legends, the good, the bad and the ugly.
Jun 23
We create the ultimate champion complexity tier list for all 5 roles. Join over 6000 members in our free community: https://wtl.lol/skool Get coaching that actually helps you climb: https://wtl.lol/academy
Jun 16
Curtis and Nathan engage in a friendly debate to discuss the topic of voice comms in solo queue ft. Azzapp.
Jun 9
We dive into the champion pool conversation again to answer some common questions. Join over 5000 members in our free community: https://wtl.lol/skool Get coaching that actually helps you climb: https://weteachleague.com/ Submit Nathan's Mailbag Questions!!! brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Jun 2
We react to Gbay99's recent video "5 Ways League Broke My Brain". 🎓 Join over 5000 members in our free community: https://wtl.lol/skool 📈 Get coaching that actually helps you climb: https://weteachleague.com/ GBAY Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4bnAcYs_e4
May 26
Our newest case study trying to help an Iron IV 1LP Swain player. Get 60% off the Magic Mind offer with our link and code https://www.magicmind.com/bbconcept60 & BBCONCEPT60 Get Free Courses + Tier Lists + Community: https://wtl.lol/skool Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/
May 19
We take a deep dive into a run of the mill silver game and break down the game from all perspectives. Get Free Courses + Tier Lists + Community: https://wtl.lol/skool Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/ Submit Nathan's Mailbag Questions!!! brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
May 5
We discuss Riot's new soft inting detection system, LP refunds and more. Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/ Want to join our free community? Go here: https://wtl.lol/skool Submit Nathan's Mailbag Questions!!! brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Apr 28
Answering the tough questions: Does SoloQ Heaven exist? Why do some people climb in KR and some don't? Is your 29 death bot lane really inting? Want to join our free community? Go here: https://wtl.lol/skool Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/ Submit Nathan's Mailbag Questions!!! brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Apr 21
BBC returns to break down all the important changes for Season 2 in 2025. Want to join our free community? Go here: https://wtl.lol/skool Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/ Submit Nathan's Mailbag Questions!!! brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Apr 14
We break down champion complexity, win conditions, and how to move on from tough games. Want to join our free community? Go here: https://wtl.lol/skool Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/ Submit Nathan's Mailbag Questions!!! brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Apr 7
Curtis and Nathan review BBC listeners clips and guess their ranks. Results vary. Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/ Want to join our free community? Go here: https://wtl.lol/skool
Mar 31
We break down blaming teammates, seeking perfect matchmaking, and posting loss streaks. Want to join our free community? Go here: https://wtl.lol/skool Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/ Submit Nathan's Mailbag Questions!!! brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Mar 24
We argue over what defines strategy in League of Legends. Want to join our free community? Go here: https://wtl.lol/skool Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/
Mar 17
Is solo queue actually a measure of your skill? Coach Curtis, Nathan & Charlie are on the case. Watch the video we react to here
Mar 10
Want to join our free community? Go here: https://wtl.lol/skool Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/ Curtis shares his mid game framework for 2025.
Mar 3
Part 2 of the BBC Dictionary miniseries. Stage 1-4 Episode : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AO2iZwUt9s Want to join our free community? Go here: https://wtl.lol/skool Want coaching? (all roles) Go here: https://weteachleague.com/
Feb 24
We begin to define popular BBC terminology like lull state, mental stack, and more.
Feb 17
We discuss: Is paying for coaching worth it? Is wave control everything? And how do you bluff in League?
Feb 10
We analyze some viral solo queue stats and find a way to blame jungle again.
Feb 3
What Playing With Intensity Means - High Elo OTP’s and Builds - How Many Games Do You Need To Play To Improve?
Jan 27
We double down on jungle being the easiest role in the game (by far), break down the mindset of an Iron player and explore why jungle is emotionally taxing.
Jan 20
Alois joins us to break down top lane in 2025, covering 20+ champs as well as new season changes.
Jan 13
We follow up with Ludwig after his INSANE climb to Platinum.
Jan 10
What you need to know for your Season 2025 placement games.
Jan 6
Is learning jungle mandatory to climbing? Listen to find out.
Dec 23, 2024
This Christmas episode is a Nathan's Mailbag special. Thanks for a great 2024!
Dec 16, 2024
We break down every ADC champion in the game and dissect all ADC narratives.
Dec 9, 2024
We chat with xPetu about itemization, win probability and using AI data in Leauge.
Dec 2, 2024
Breaking down every change for League of Legends in 2025 (Season 15).
Nov 25, 2024
Changes coming at the Broken by Concept Podcast.
Nov 18, 2024
Popular Youtuber, Ludgwig has made a bet with Tyler1 to hit Platinum by the end of the year. The BBC detectives are on the case.
Nov 11, 2024
Faker's FIFTH Title - Do Solo Queue Team Comps Matter? - Long Term Players Not Being Able To Pick A Role
Nov 4, 2024
Solo Queue Pattern Of Behaviour - Balancing Being Adaptable vs. Being Disciplined - Faker vs. Chovy Clip Breakdown
Oct 28, 2024
Single Player Game Solo Queue Worldview - SMART Goals Being Overrated - Skool Post - Connor - Accepting Where I’m At & Mental Stack
Oct 21, 2024
Who Are The Smartest Gamers? - The Power Of Understanding Compositions - Should There Be More AD Mids? - Should You Smurf To Learn New Champs?
Oct 14, 2024
Split 3 Rank System Adjustment + Problems With Split 3 - Ludwig Solo Queue Failure + Critique With LS’s Feedback - Live Coaching Discussion
Oct 7, 2024
Aurora Discussion - Worlds 2024 META and the Jungler Problem - Reddit Post: “I hate how normal it has become to play ranked if you are not serious”
Sep 30, 2024
Should Content Creators Post BAD Games? - Why People LOVE Negative League Comments - Tips For Committing To A Champion
Sep 23, 2024
Is Having 3 Ranked Splits Too Much? - Why Are High Elo Players Not Afraid To Die? - Am I Too Insecure To Climb?
Sep 16, 2024
Is The Frequency Of Patches Healthy? + Split 3 Changes - Gapping Your Counterpart - Losing Rank After Getting Coached
Sep 9, 2024
What Actually Is The Mental Stack/Mental Bandwidth? - The High Elo vs. Low Elo Disconnect
Sep 2, 2024
Why are we seeing Nasus vs Garen mid lane? - Evolution of players Mid Game understanding - Understanding the 'NO FF" mentality
Aug 26, 2024
Reliving our 2018 OPL Split 1 Grand Final Series - Dire Wolves vs Chiefs
Aug 19, 2024
Understanding Dying in League of Legends and how to change your behaviour from Deaths.
Aug 12, 2024
Case study of the Platinum player who dropped to Bronze and is ready to quit.
Aug 5, 2024
The LEVER analogy for your ranked soloq journey - Client dropping from 200LP Master to Emerald 2 - League achievements on LinkedIn resume.
Jul 29, 2024
Coach Cupcake teaches us support and we announce the launch of our Support Academy.
Jul 22, 2024
What are our lessons over 12 years of playing ranked in League of Legends?
Jul 15, 2024
What is the GREY area? Why League of Legends is never BLACK or WHITE.
Jul 8, 2024
What does it mean to be behind? How do you play from a gold deficit?
Jul 1, 2024
What was it like learning Top Lane from scratch? Recapping our first SEVEN champions: Garen, Renekton, Urgot, Mordekaiser, Darius, Gwen, Sett.
Jun 24, 2024
What is the optimal amount of games in a single ranked session?
Jun 17, 2024
What are STAGE 4 Issues? - IRL problems, anchoring to your past achievements, toxic expectations and Fixed vs Growth Mindset.
Jun 10, 2024
Coach Curtis and Nathan Mott get into the details of what players in each rank look like. What do they struggle with? What are their common mistakes? What do they do well? What to expect climbing up each division.
Jun 3, 2024
The 200's era of this podcast is upon us. How will it be defined?
May 27, 2024
Getting ganked by the community for 3 hours...
May 20, 2024
Curtis’ smurfing in Emerald story - “Master is Trash” Reddit Post + Karasmai Twitter Response - G2 Caps commenting on age In League.
May 13, 2024
Return of Master Tier Duo - End of split game quality reduction - trolls & AFK’s - Riot dev team share Split 2 ranked changes.
May 6, 2024
Broken by Concept will expand to ALL 5 roles - New community platform (Skool), Garen Guide and more!
Apr 29, 2024
Responding and reviewing gameplay from a listener who has found success from DUOQ in Ranked.
Apr 22, 2024
Evergreen SoloQ Champions - The different Champion Archetypes and Categories - Factors to Considers when Building your Pool - Champion Pool Size - What is Champion Pool Cycling and how to use it.
Apr 15, 2024
When is it time for me to Switch roles? 4 Months Into Season And 400LP Down & wanting to play ever role.
Apr 8, 2024
Is Emerald The REAL Elo Hell? Coach Curtis and Nathan Mott explore this popular topic of discussion in the League of Legends community.
Apr 1, 2024
Is playing Duo Queue beneficial for learning the game? What are the challenges? The long and short term affects of Duo Queue - Communication in League of Legends
Mar 25, 2024
Learning models, what makes an expert, reviewing philosophy, how do other people climb without reviewing?
Mar 18, 2024
Where Does The Term ‘Tilt’ Come From? - The Mental Game of Poker by Jared Tendler - Understanding and Managing our 'Tilt' in League of Legends.
Mar 11, 2024
Understanding what a realistic improvement journey looks like by reviewing and analyzing our listener's op.gg (match history)
Mar 4, 2024
Comparing Yourself To Others Exploration, Accepting Level of Play, Getting Complacent After Wins
Feb 26, 2024
Skill Ceiling On Simple vs. Hard Champs - Flow State Deep Dive - What Is The Gym For League? - How To Fix ‘Non-Decision’ Mistakes
Feb 19, 2024
Guest Jonathan Brown - Helping leaders and teams survive and thrive in high pressure situations Performance & Stress Expert. Reminiscing our Dire Wolves days, travelling the world and competing in League of Legends tournaments. What got Jonathan excited about League of Legends? The Origins Of The 4 Stages Separating Identity From Behavior + Changing Relationship With Mistakes Going Deep On The ‘3 Block’ League Being A War Game + Military Philosophy
Feb 5, 2024
Blaming teammates, ignorance towards in-game decisions, believing in Losers Q, lack of respect for champion mastery and more with today's Case Study on the Instant Reporting Emerald player.
Jan 29, 2024
We were wrong about Itemization and Runes Importance - Toxic positivity - Fake communication
Jan 22, 2024
Discussing our first impressions of Season 14 League of Legends.
Jan 15, 2024
The 10 things YOU need to know for a successful ranked Season 14
Jan 8, 2024
Why LoL Design Encourages Toxicity. Discussing League’s Revised Ranking System (TrueSkill2).
Dec 25, 2023
What were the best episodes of Broken by Concept this year?
Dec 18, 2023
The Killer by David Fincher. What Makes A Mistake “End Of Review”? Unlocked vs. Locked Camera
Dec 11, 2023
Understanding Your Elo As A Range and Riot Balancing For Low Elo vs. High Elo
Dec 4, 2023
What does "Getting into the details" mean, The KDA Player (Client Archetype), Girls playing support role.
Nov 27, 2023
Faker wins his FOURTH World Championship. Big changes to the summoners rift map in 2024.
Nov 20, 2023
Agurin Quitting SoloQ Climb - Mini Games Within League - Micro & Mechanical Problems In League + How To Fix Them
Nov 13, 2023
Old OG Gamer Dad Who Now Sucks - Offmeta Picks and Creativity - From ZERO to D4 Success Story
Nov 6, 2023
Nathan Loses 200 LP in 48 hours. What happens now?
Oct 30, 2023
What are the Positives and Downsides of Live/Backseat Gaming Coaching
Oct 23, 2023
Breaking down one of the worst SoloQ takes we've seen yet by theScore esports
Oct 16, 2023
Reacting To Our Last Episodes Comment “Feeling Hopeless”, Patch 13.20 Observations, Should You Be Full Muting? Self Muting Danger
Oct 9, 2023
Should playing and improving in ranked/soloq be a lonely experience?
Oct 2, 2023
What 10 Years to get Challenger looks like - “Why Does It Feel Like I Have To Play Perfectly To Win?”, Main Quest vs. Side Quest Learning Objectives
Sep 25, 2023
Our Experiences Breaking Through Plateaus + Mindset Switch - David Goggins - The Science Behind Playing With Music
Sep 18, 2023
Reacting to League TikToks
Sep 11, 2023
Misconceptions About Losing Progress (RANK WISE), Curtis Changing His Opinion About Importance Of META In Master+, LCS Owners Discussing League in High Schools
Sep 4, 2023
Riot reveal changes coming to the 2024 Ranked Season.
Aug 28, 2023
Revisiting the XFSN Saber quitting League video
Aug 21, 2023
Analyzing XFSN Saber Quitting League
Aug 14, 2023
What Actually Is Confidence In League? + Developing Confidence - Anticipation vs. Expectation - Champion Mastery Misconceptions
Aug 7, 2023
Curtis’ Trip To China Findings, Breaking Down The Accounts Of Streamers In Korea and Champion Pool Size Discussion
Jul 24, 2023
Losing Confidence because my opponents suck? Are My Friends are hurting my climb? Increasing your Mental Stack Capacity?
Jul 17, 2023
What Defines A Successful Season? Looking Back On Our Split 1 - Reviewing The Best Zed In KR
Jul 10, 2023
Riot Phroxzon is the Lead Designer of the League Balance Team & Preseason (Summoner's Rift Team). We discuss Season 13 itemization, champion balance and overall game state.
Jul 3, 2023
Riot Dev Naafiri Champ Design Post - Is Lowering Deaths Even Important? - The Climb From Silver To Gold
Jun 26, 2023
Exploring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with the NINE Thinking Abouts. How can they relate to our SoloQ journey?
Jun 19, 2023
We sit down with the legendary Shen player, xPetu to discuss everything from the mindset of a OTP to dealing with comparing yourself to others.
Jun 12, 2023
Breaking down the new changes to ranked - Framework For Gold to Master - Learning To Go Into WAR MODE
Jun 5, 2023
What does a 40,000 game hard stuck Gold 4 player look like? Coach Curtis and Nathan Mott match this players narratives with the gameplay.
May 29, 2023
Behavioral System Update , Mom Hired A Full Time League Tutor, You Get Out Of SoloQ What You Put In
May 22, 2023
TheBaus SoloQ Guide, Bad Habits Due To Champion Mastery, How Do Korean + Chinese players Innovate So Well?
May 15, 2023
Cognitive Flexibility - What Is A SoloQ Troll? - Win Streaks Being As Equally Toxic As Loss Streaks
May 8, 2023
How to Improve and Review as a Top Laner - Mid game - Having more impact in your SoloQ games
May 1, 2023
The Solo Queue Anxiety Cycle
Apr 24, 2023
OTP’s Being Underutilized As A Resource, Understanding What Skill To Prioritize With Your Champion, Analyzing Ourselves After Tilting.
Apr 17, 2023
Chess vs League of Legends Improvement Process. Are there similarities and what are they? Climbing from 0-2000 Elo in 2 years.
Apr 10, 2023
What Is The Stage 1,2,3,4 Model (BBC PYRAMID)?
Apr 3, 2023
Hard Work Over Time vs. Short Term Work. Importance of keeping your head down. Fascinating Deep Dive On WHY Skirmishing Errors Occur
Mar 27, 2023
What are the official ranked distribution numbers? Why is our rank such an emotional aspect of League? How has the ladder been inflated over the years?
Mar 20, 2023
Client That Gave Up On Improving (Breakdown), How To Balance Limit Testing With Climbing In Solo Queue, Duo Partner Not Being Bought Into The Process
Mar 13, 2023
How To Be More Proactive + Is Proactivity Real? Punishing Enemy Mistakes Not Viewing Problems as having Solutions.
Mar 6, 2023
How do you improve your mid game? How To Review Mid Game Situations
Feb 27, 2023
Explaining why we are NOT good at talking about Game balance. Showing gameplay of the Quality of Mistakes in our daily Coaching Sessions.
Feb 20, 2023
The new LP Increase Changes coming - Diamond To Master Psychological Breakdown - Addressing How Easy It is For Coaches To Be Disconnected From Clients
Feb 13, 2023
One month into the Season, Curtis and Nathan start by giving an update on how their Solo Queue is progressing - Saltu OTP Olaf Mental Booming After Changing Champions - Failing to go Pro.
Feb 6, 2023
We sit down with GamerDad to learn from a different perspective what the League journey is like.
Jan 30, 2023
Can anyone get to Challenger? How Can People Prevent Falling Into A Toxic Mindset in SoloQ. Is It Possible To Get Diamond In 5 Months?
Jan 24, 2023
Discussing Curtis’ Beginner League Video. What makes League of Legends hard? BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about new Coaching Programs For Below Gold junglers and mid laners.
Jan 16, 2023
The ULTIMATE guide to climbing the League of Legends ranked ladder in Season 13.
Dec 26, 2022
Top Posts of the Summoner School Sub Reddit for 2022. Coach Curtis and Nathan Mott break them down the BBC way.
Dec 19, 2022
Why Do We Review Games? Breaking down how Neace reviews his games. The Problem Solving Mindset. Taking Responsibility.
Dec 12, 2022
Have Riot gone too far this time?
Dec 5, 2022
Trying less to win more.
Nov 28, 2022
How to use the preseason for maximum improvement and success in season 13.
Nov 21, 2022
Jumping to conclusions after a few days of preseason solo queue.
Nov 14, 2022
Hear Curtis, Nathan and the BBC community describe the ups and downs of season 12.
Nov 8, 2022
Oner reaches rank 1 NA with a 70% winrate, narratives creating blind spots & should coaches also be players.
Nov 1, 2022
Finding someone's genuine level of play, becoming the champion and Duo Q horror stories.
Oct 24, 2022
Submit Nathan's Mailbag Questions!!! brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Oct 17, 2022
Tools to cut through negative emotions, vulnerability vs open mindedness & breaking down rift herald usage.
Oct 11, 2022
Breaking down all the changes in preseason 13.
Oct 3, 2022
Submit Nathan's Mailbag questions to brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Sep 26, 2022
Submit Nathan's Mailbag questions to: brokenbyconceptshow@gmail.com
Sep 19, 2022
Take a deep dive into the mind of Nathan Mott.
Sep 12, 2022
Breaking down balancing painful experiences with self esteem and confidence.
Sep 5, 2022
3 coaches argue about the end of review process for over an hour, enjoy!
Aug 29, 2022
New Udyr, playing with conviction & creating order from chaos.
Aug 15, 2022
Riot Phreak teaches us a lesson on what to focus on when playing and reviewing league games.
Aug 8, 2022
Curtis' journey learning Ahri, the 4 things needed to become and expert, and the similarities between incels and toxic soloq players.
Aug 1, 2022
Interview with Riot Phroxzon!
Jul 25, 2022
What are your solo queue improvement mantras?
Jul 13, 2022
Patrick and Niall share with us their EPIC solo queue journeys, sit back and enjoy.
Jul 12, 2022
The quality of a player is more so determined by their mistakes, than their plays - Curtis explains distinguishing between a gold and diamond Viktor player.
Jul 8, 2022
Reddit Reacts Episode 6
Jul 7, 2022
Nathans Maaaaaaaaaailbag.
Jul 4, 2022
It's the time of year where people are going through the motions of the league climb, losing intensity & losing sight of their goals.
Jun 29, 2022
Nathan gets an email about a low elo tournament discord server with OVER 80,000 MEMBERS.
Jun 27, 2022
Broken By Concept goes to war with the League of Legends Community.
Jun 24, 2022
The episode that lead to DevilCurtis.
Jun 22, 2022
In this episode we discuss managing frustration while playing with high intensity, and talking the most optimal break from the game.
Jun 20, 2022
We discuss the DOMINATING your opponent mindset, and recovering from a slump
Jun 17, 2022
Reddit Reacts finally arrives in podcast form! Enjoy!
Jun 15, 2022
Questions about plateauing, a bad egg BBC listener and Curtis rants about inventing "Champion Identity".
Jun 13, 2022
In this episode we respond to Nemesis' findings when creating a new account, and learn how Curtis designs a champion pool.
Jun 8, 2022
Nathan's Mailbag episode 2, discussing playing from behind, staying motivated to win, accounting for 'player dif' and consuming league content responsibly.
Jun 6, 2022
This week we discuss staying Curious, patch 10.12, understanding scaling and respecting the complexity of the game.
Jun 4, 2022
The first episode of Nathan's Mailbag.
May 30, 2022
Curtis & Nathan discuss the new format of the Broken by Concept Podcast.
May 23, 2022
The NEW Champion mastery studio, looking back from Episode 1 and Nathan's Mailbag.
May 16, 2022
How Many Games A Week To Improve? - Stop Caring About What Others Think
May 9, 2022
Breaking Down 12.10 Durability Changes - Struggling With Reviewing
May 2, 2022
Breaking down the Infamous 3 Losing Lanes + Journey To Get Back To Previous Rank - Success story using BBC philosophy.
Apr 25, 2022
Hands Not Connecting With Brain, What would League be like without Flash, Calling Out Coaching Industry
Apr 19, 2022
Do Risky Plays Exist? - Failing To Understand Drafts - Tilt Queue
Apr 4, 2022
Sharing what we learned from Ray Dalio's Life and Work Principles. Pain + Reflection = Progress - The 'Pain' Barrier - Clash/Duo Advice
Mar 28, 2022
Nathan’s Coaching Client Getting Rank 1 + Principles They Learnt While Climbing - Overcoming Intimidation From Other Players + Optimal Mindset To Getting Beat
Mar 14, 2022
Pretending Your Champion Scales - Can You Learn Poise? - Enchanters
Mar 7, 2022
Riot releases plans to remove DUO Q - Why Fun Is Dangerous - Developing Professional Mindset
Feb 28, 2022
Alternatives To 3 Blocking - Toxic Expectations - Logical vs. Intuitive players.
Feb 21, 2022
Solo Queue Therapy with Nathan - Mid Game Mastery - LS Told Me I Wouldn't Get Chall
Feb 14, 2022
Curtis vs. Nathan - CHAMPIONS QUEUE DEBATE
Feb 7, 2022
Playing Worse Over Time - Influencer Culture - Dealing With Haters
Jan 31, 2022
Best Mindset For Solo Queue - Stress Being A Positive - Placebo Effects
Jan 24, 2022
Dealing With Failure - Developing Better Game Sense - Giving Up Dangers
Jan 17, 2022
The ULTIMATE guide to climbing the League of Legends ranked ladder in Season 12.
Jan 3, 2022
A entire Nathan's Mailbag episode where we answer questions written in from our listeners. Should I Use Chat? - What To Look For In Reviews - Comparing Processes
Dec 27, 2021
We react to popular LoL Youtuber Skooch - Riot's recent post on direction of upcoming changes to the game - Outdated Champions - NFL vs. League
Dec 21, 2021
XMAS Special - Sit down by the fire and listen to story time with Coach Curtis and Nathan Mott
Dec 13, 2021
Is getting to and playing in High Elo worth it? - Reacting To NEACE - Toxic SoloQ Relapse
Dec 6, 2021
Thoughts on LS Move To C9 - Tilting In Preseason - Minimizing Deaths
Nov 29, 2021
Exploring the New Champions Queue in NA - Voice Comms In Clash & Solo Queue - Loldodgegame
Nov 22, 2021
Pre Season Changes - Scuttle Crab Impact -Riots Intention With S12
Nov 15, 2021
Squid Game Is OPPOSITE To Solo Queue - Private Profile Breakdown
Nov 8, 2021
13 Wins Into 13 Losses + Reflecting On S11 Journey + The World Finals (DK vs. EDG)
Nov 1, 2021
Playing From Behind - Champions Shape Your SoloQ Journey - T1 vs. DK
Oct 25, 2021
Lucky Climbs - Anchoring Effect On Reddit - Elo Inflation Narrative
Oct 18, 2021
Eastern Concepts - League Language - Critical Thinking in League of Legends
Oct 11, 2021
How people are misusing the 30/30/40 Rule - Risk Perception - Confidence Issues - Formula 1 and League of Legends
Oct 4, 2021
ADHD In Gaming - Staying Focused - Emotional Regulation
Sep 20, 2021
Is Your Rank Accurate? - Learning Game Holistically vs. Being A OTP
Sep 13, 2021
The 3 different player archetypes: Brains Heart Body
Sep 6, 2021
We learn about the Physical side of gaming with Dr. Jordan Tsai.
Aug 30, 2021
Futuristic Champ Pool - Having Fun In League vs Improvement Approach - Burden Of Failure
Aug 23, 2021
Are You Addicted To League? - Fear Of Boredom - League Skills IRL
Aug 16, 2021
Being Afraid Of Success - Do You Need To LOVE The Game To Climb?
Aug 9, 2021
Curtis Thoughts On Tyler 1 Mid Challenge - Adapting To Chaos - Elo Inflation
Aug 2, 2021
Is 'The Process' Ruining Competitiveness? - Controlling Emotions
Jul 26, 2021
What is progression in League of Legends? FAKE PROCESS - How To Measure Progress - Reaction vs. Anticipation
Jul 19, 2021
Why High Elo Players Can Have POOR Processes - Curtis' problem with Nidalee - What is discipline in League? How to improve it.
Jul 12, 2021
Learning Styles - Dealing with Plateau - How Environment Impacts Rank - Rigid Thinking
Jul 5, 2021
Comparing With Others - Your League Journey - Process Failure
Jun 28, 2021
Bringing it back to Solo Queue. Levels Of Awareness - Tackling Tough Losses - Cognitive Distortions
Jun 21, 2021
KR Bootcamp From Hell - Jatt Benching Alphari - Reviewing Comp Games
Jun 14, 2021
Breaking down the End Of Review Process - Developing Growth Mindset - Regressing In SoloQ
Jun 7, 2021
Tyler 1 Solo Q Process - Mid Lane META - Empathy In Game
May 31, 2021
Horror Movie Special - Name Tags - OCE Imports - Role Swaps
May 17, 2021
The 35 year old Tech executive who went from Iron to Gold in 12 months. This is his story.
May 10, 2021
We talk to our championship support player, Dire Wolves 2018 Cupcake - Finding A Player Identity - Defying The Solo Queue Laws
May 3, 2021
Breaking Down Jungle Changes - League Fears - Auto Wins Not Existing
Apr 26, 2021
The Solo Queue Contract - BBC Book Club - Understanding Solo Q Behavior
Apr 12, 2021
Reflecting On Our Past - DOPA's Nonsense - Elo Inflation
Apr 5, 2021
Getting In Your Head - Intensity Experiment - Mid vs. Jungle
Mar 29, 2021
Nathan's Mailbag Bonanza - Visualization - Attaching To Ideas - Anxiety
Mar 22, 2021
Improving SoloQ Intensity - Being Scared To Queue - Climbing Complexity
Mar 15, 2021
How is the verbal communication in League affecting our generation?
Mar 8, 2021
Is playing ranked in League of Legends a waste of time?
Mar 1, 2021
Will there ever be a female world champion in League of Legends?
Feb 22, 2021
Import Rule Removal. Will this be the death of NA League Of Legends?
Feb 15, 2021
Answering Questions From The Community Extravaganza
Feb 8, 2021
Faker vs. Tom Brady. Dodging In Solo Q. Does Age Matter?
Feb 1, 2021
with special guest Zaboutine, former Head Coach of Optic Gaming and Immortals.
Jan 25, 2021
Is The Carry Mindset Healthy or Not? - Nathan and Curtis’ SoloQ Update - The Problems With The Esports Business Model + Why We Aren’t In Esports - Analysis Of TSM Legends + Failure Of Leadership
Jan 18, 2021
S11 Ranked Reflections - Riot's Incompetence - Is Riot Like Facebook?
Jan 11, 2021
Beginning Of S11 - Dangers Of Asking Questions - Visualization
Jan 4, 2021
The ultimate guide to climbing ranked in Season 11.
Dec 25, 2020
Our special Christmas episode dedicated to answering our listeners questions.
Dec 21, 2020
Is League An Addiction Or Passion? - Toxic League Relationships
Dec 10, 2020
AOC learns patience from League, stereotyping players, clarifying our last podcast on inhouses.
Dec 3, 2020
We are joined by special guest, Jonathan Brown.
Nov 29, 2020
Tracking enemy junglers and Season 11 meta, connecting through League, NA Coaching and SoloQ mentality, 'Broken' as a word overused in the community.
Nov 26, 2020
C9 Perkz, G2 Rekkles - Creating Psychological Advantages - How Hard It Is To Go Pro
Nov 22, 2020
As a follow up from Episode 18, we are going over the 2nd and 3rd parts of Dopa's post.
Nov 19, 2020
with special guest Simon "Swiffer" Papamarkos - Legendary mid in OCE turned Coach for Excel Academy.
Nov 15, 2020
DOPA's Reddit Post - DOPA's Solo Queue Philosophy - Champion Mastery
Nov 12, 2020
Importance Of Mental State - Bad Mindsets - Season 11 - Chess Pt.2
Nov 8, 2020
Preseason changes. What is Threat? The complexity of League of Legends. Reflection on our solo queue this year. How long does it take to get to Challenger? Will Wild Rift mobile be a highly competitive game?
Nov 5, 2020
Reflecting on the Worlds 2020 Final. Giving up in solo queue and the Main Character Theory. Effectiveness of team practice/scrims. Can Diamond players now beat Season 3 World Champions?
Oct 29, 2020
The Story of my League of Legends addiction. Importance of having a schedule. Is duo queuing worth it?
Oct 25, 2020
Bjergsen's Retirement. Are playing ARAMS/Urf beneficial? Solution to NA Challenger soloq.
Oct 22, 2020
Learning New Champions & Why It’s Important, How To Deal With Confidence Issues and Using Preseason, Benefits Of Playing Video Games, Positive Player Identities
Oct 18, 2020
What are common invisible narratives in League? Confidence and emotional states in ranked.
Oct 15, 2020
Worlds Knockout stage predictions, what makes a rank 1 soloq player? Is being a fill player worth it? Champs to play as a new player. Teamwork in League of Legends.
Oct 11, 2020
TSM's 0-6 Worlds failure. What are the major problems with the North American Region. Chess Grandmasters. The Five stages of Tribal Leadership. How to Prevent Autopiloting. Dealing with addiction to LoL.
Oct 8, 2020
Riot games announced the dissolution of the OPL (Oceanic Pro League) and closure of their Sydney office. Why did this happen, who does it affect and how? What does the future look like for League of Legends in Oceania?
Oct 4, 2020
Swapping roles in League, LoL's popularity in Korea and will it ever die? Curtis + Nathan Worlds Pickem, Group Stage Day 1 (TSM vs Fnatic), Q & A
Oct 1, 2020
Is data/analytics useful to help League of Legends players improve, motivation to play ranked, Professor Akali smurfing controversy, Rekkles' comment on consistency, removal of duo queue, the casting at Worlds 2020.
Sep 27, 2020
Broxah's Tweet about fans criticizing players at Worlds, maximizing your mechanics in soloq and how to improve them.
Sep 24, 2020
Building strong relationships, what is coaching in League of Legends and how do you become a Coach. Finally talking about the pros and cons of scrimming as an amateur/professional team.
Sep 20, 2020
Curtis and Nathan's take on the history of Worlds from 2012 to 2019.
Sep 17, 2020
What does Broken By Concept Mean? What does winning your lane actually mean? The importance of scheduling your Solo Queue. The history of Dire Wolves and how Curtis got into coaching.
Sep 12, 2020
The first ever Coach Curtis and Nathan Mott podcast. In this episode we talk about why we started the podcast, how we got here with some high school stories, soloq vs competitive , toxicity in League of Legends and meme culture.