Join hosts Grapes and Hawk as they deliver your weekly intake of hot takes, news, and analysis of the North American Challengers League (NACL) and the NACL qualifiers, the premier developmental League of Legends Esports system in North America.

Salty Runback - NA LoL Esports
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Join hosts Grapes and Hawk as they deliver your weekly intake of hot takes, news, and analysis of the North American Challengers League (NACL) and the NACL qualifiers, the premier developmental League of Legends Esports system in North America.
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Recent Episodes

August 4, 2025
Solving the NACL format problem for 2026 | Salty Runback | Episode 118
<p>We’re into the home stretch … of the regular season! In this headlines episode of Salty Runback, Hawk and Grapes discuss Supernova being upset by the Citadel, the teams at most risk for missing playoffs after the upcoming superweek, Srtty’s performance in the LTA, and how we can change the space for the better. Become a member of our Patreon to gain access to up to FOUR new shows covering NA LoL Esports: patreon.com/saltyrunbacknaJoin our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 CTD beating SN: A sign of parity or is SN in trouble?: 0:02:34Which teams will miss playoffs?: 0:08:52Should Srtty be starting in LTA North next split over any NACL candidates?: 0:20:05Should Tier 2 and Tier 3 be combined further?: 0:29:30Create the dream roster of ACL players to promote into the NACL: 0:44:03Thanks for Watching!: 0:51:29Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbacknaYoutube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbacknaTwitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbacknaSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca</p>

August 1, 2025
We tried to get BINGO while watching the BIGGEST NACL game of the week | Salty Runback | Episode 117
<p>NEW FORMAT ALERT?? The only time Hawk and Grapes had to record Salty Runback this week was during the most exciting match of the week in the NACL – Supernova vs. DarkZero! So, while discussing a plethora of topics surrounding the League, they decided to watch the game and give their thoughts, while trying to get Bingo! We’ll explainBecome a member of our Patreon to gain access to up to FOUR new shows covering NA LoL Esports: patreon.com/saltyrunbacknaJoin our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbacknaYoutube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbacknaTwitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbacknaSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca</p>

July 31, 2025
Will these NEW NACL JUNGLERS save their team from DEMOTION? | Salty Runback | Episode 116
<p>Another week in the books! In this headlines edition of Salty Runback, Hawk and Grapes break down Week 2 of the NACL, some roster changes coming to Blue Otter and Vancouver Impact, discuss the rosters put together for the Aegis Champions League, and sending a farewell to a fan-favorite collegiate LAN…Become a member of our Patreon to gain access to up to FOUR new shows covering NA LoL Esports: patreon.com/saltyrunbacknaJoin our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/w6h9nDzY4u Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 BLUE KryRa and VI Shimmer: Which move is more impactful?: 0:02:30A player overperforming and underperforming so far?: 0:11:51Does LG with Phymini still make the promotion tournament?: 0:22:05Who will be the first ACL team to beat an NACL team?: 0:28:27O7 to HUEFest. Should CLOL only be a Spring sport?: 0:33:52Thanks for Watching!: 0:41:29Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltyrunbacknaYoutube: youtube.com/@saltyrunbacknaTwitch: http://twitch.tv/saltyrunbacknaSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackSpotify Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyRunbackApple Anchor: https://anchor.fm/salty-runback-podca</p>
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