Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We break down T1's shocking call to bench Oner for rookie Jungler Painter in an LCK showdown against Hanwha Life Esports.
This week on Power Spike, dGon, YamatoCannon, and Jamada dig into T1's stunning decision to sub reigning world champion Oner for rookie Painter against HLE, and what it means with only two weeks left in the LCK regular season. The crew also breaks down BLG's official signing of Flandre to take over the top side from Bin as the LPL leaders gear up for a title run, and weighs in on Dardoch's long-awaited return to Dignitas' LCS roster. Plus: Fnatic's win-less spiral continues in the LEC, and the guys share their all-time favorite League of Legends moments.
Topics covered:
⦁ Why did T1 bench Oner for Painter against HLE?
⦁ Is Doran the real problem on T1's roster?
⦁ BLG officially signs Flandre: what does it mean for Bin and Knight?
⦁ Gen.G's Ruler bounces back: are they the LCK favorites again?
⦁ Cloud9 escape DSG
⦁ Dardoch's redemption: what his Dignitas return means for the LCS
⦁ Fnatic falls to 2-6 in the LEC: is this the end of an era?
⦁ The crew's all-time favorite League of Legends moments
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Power Spike is a rapid-fire League of Legends talk show featuring YamatoCannon, dGon, and Jamada. Each week, the crew breaks down plays, power rankings, and predictions across all major LoL regions with hot takes and segment-based analysis.
Power Spike Season 5 Episode 27 was filmed on August 10, 2026.
🎬 Credits
Editing: Producer David
Art: Atantalas
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0:00 T1 sub out Oner vs HLE
22:29 Gen.G and Ruler are back
32:27 BLG sign Flandre
49:36 Cloud9
1:01:13 Dardoch joins Dignitas
1:10:25 Fnatic
1:24:14 Most iconic moment in LoL esports
#LCK #LeagueOfLegends #PowerSpike #LFN #lolesports
We break down T1's shocking call to bench Oner for rookie Jungler Painter in an LCK showdown against Hanwha Life Esports.
This week on Power Spike, dGon, YamatoCannon, and Jamada dig into T1's stunning decision to sub reigning world champion Oner for rookie Painter against HLE, and what it means with only two weeks left in the LCK regular season. The crew also breaks down BLG's official signing of Flandre to take over the top side from Bin as the LPL leaders gear up for a title run, and weighs in on Dardoch's long-awaited return to Dignitas' LCS roster. Plus: Fnatic's win-less spiral continues in the LEC, and the guys share their all-time favorite League of Legends moments.
Topics covered:
⦁ Why did T1 bench Oner for Painter against HLE?
⦁ Is Doran the real problem on T1's roster?
⦁ BLG officially signs Flandre: what does it mean for Bin and Knight?
⦁ Gen.G's Ruler bounces back: are they the LCK favorites again?
⦁ Cloud9 escape DSG
⦁ Dardoch's redemption: what his Dignitas return means for the LCS
⦁ Fnatic falls to 2-6 in the LEC: is this the end of an era?
⦁ The crew's all-time favorite League of Legends moments
LFN Premium: Submit topics through private Discord channels, go ad-free across all 16 LFN shows on every podcast platform, and help keep LFN free. Sign up at lastfreenation.com
Hims: Weight Loss by Hims offers access to FDA-approved GLP-1 options like the Wegovy pill and pen to help you lose weight and keep it off, no insurance necessary. Visit hims.com/powerspike
DripDrop: Doctor-developed, science-based fast hydration with three times the electrolytes of leading sports drinks, trusted by pro teams and perfect for staying ahead all summer long. Use code LFN at dripdrop.com for 20% off your first order
Power Spike is a rapid-fire League of Legends talk show featuring YamatoCannon, dGon, and Jamada. Each week, the crew breaks down plays, power rankings, and predictions across all major LoL regions with hot takes and segment-based analysis.
Power Spike Season 5 Episode 27 was filmed on August 10, 2026.
🎬 Credits
Editing: Producer David
Art: Atantalas
🎧 Watch/Listen to Power Spike:
Spotify (with video): open.spotify.com/show/3RVr3qsOBc2xymSn0Lge6y
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-spike/id1649775416
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/flw7cayo
Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/power-spike/PC:1001031198
iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246899
💬 Join the conversation:
Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU
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📰 Sign up for The LFN Herald, the weekly dispatch from across the Last Free Nation network: https://herald.lastfreenation.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=powerspike
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0:00 T1 sub out Oner vs HLE
22:29 Gen.G and Ruler are back
32:27 BLG sign Flandre
49:36 Cloud9
1:01:13 Dardoch joins Dignitas
1:10:25 Fnatic
1:24:14 Most iconic moment in LoL esports
#LCK #LeagueOfLegends #PowerSpike #LFN #lolesports
