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The Vodfathers

by Last Free Nation · English · Leisure & Travel

The Vodfathers is the premier VALORANT esports talk show from Last Free Nation, hosted by Sideshow, TMV, and Shyowager. Expect hot takes, expert analysis, and weekly coverage of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) across all regions: Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 45 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 56 minNew

The Champions Favorite Nobody Picked

TMV and ShyoWager rank the final four at Valorant Champions and land on an Americas team almost nobody is putting first, then spend the rest of the episode explaining why every other region got left behind in Shanghai. Huel: Limited Time Offer, Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at https://huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Factor: Get 50% off plus a free breakfast item per box for one year with code VODFATHERS50OFF at https://factormeals.com/vodfathers50off Raycon:…

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E50 · 24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
The New Update Is Shocking EVERYONE
Sideshow, TMV and ShyoWager open on Gauntlet Glitch, the 2v2 ability draft mode they argue is the best thing Riot has ever added to Valorant, then work through a patch that also brought a new gun and a Champions skin nobody fully agrees on. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Hims: Access affordable, FDA-approved GLP-1 weight loss medications, including the Wegovy pill and pen, plus the support to…
E49 · 10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
NRG Are NOT That Guy Anymore
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager rebuild their Valorant Champions contender list after LOUD gatecrashed the field, and argue over whether NRG still deserve to be trusted. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Factor Meals: Chef crafted, dietitian designed meals ready in two minutes with no prep and no cleanup. Use code VODFATHERS50OFF at https://factormeals.com/vodfathers LFN Premium: Join a premium Discord,…
E48 · 3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
These Teams Are Completely FORKED!
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager preview Valorant Champions, from MIBR's disastrous 2026 roster to why the crowds and the whole Champions format have become a problem. LFN Premium: Join a premium Discord, ask the crew your questions, unlock premium content, and support the show. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com
E47 · 28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Why Everyone is WRONG About Chinese Valorant
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager settle the China question once and for all: is China actually good at Valorant now? Plus why the Americas wasted their Champions slots. Factor: Chef-crafted, dietitian-designed, ready-to-eat meals in two minutes, with a huge menu so you never choose between real food and convenience. Get your plan at https://factormeals.com LFN Premium: Choose the Vodfathers when you sign up, unlock premium content, go ad-free, and support the show. Join at https://www.lastfreenation.com
E46 · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
The Teams You Loved Are GONE. Welcome To The New Valorant
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager on a Valorant Champions with almost none of the old guard left, G2's fundamental problem, and whether anyone can actually beat Vitality. Factor: Chef-crafted, dietitian-designed, ready-to-eat meals in two minutes, so you never have to compromise your health for a busy schedule. Get 50% off plus one free breakfast item per box for a year with code VODFATHERS50OFF at https://factormeals.com (while supplies last, through October 31, 2026)
E45 · 12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Which Tier 2 Team Will Make Champs?
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager break down whether any Tier 2 teams can actually reach Champions from the VCT 2026 Stage 2 Play-Ins. Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you there. Use code VODFATHERS at https://www.hims.com/VODFATHERS
E44 · 28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
These VCT Teams Are Already DEAD And It's Only Week Two
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager call the time of death on the VCT teams already chalked in week two, from Fnatic's collapse to the squads that are flat-out done. Hims: Access affordable, FDA-approved GLP-1 weight loss medications, including the Wegovy pill and pen, plus the support to actually stick with it, all handled online. Get a personalized plan at https://hims.com/vodfathers (weight loss by Hims is not available in all 50 states) LFN Premium: Q&A access, a Valorant Premium Discord channel, and bonus content while supporting the show. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com
E42 · 23 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
It's Time to Panic About These VCT Teams
Sideshow, TMV, and Shyowager put eight VCT teams through the Panic Scale as Stage Two group play kicks off in Valorant. LFN Premium - Sign up for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and much more at https://lastfreenation.com Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with code LFN at https://huel.com. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!
E41 · 14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
We SCRIPTED VCT Stage 2. Here's Who We Killed Off
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager play VCT script writers for Stage 2, picking the biggest rivalries and drafting their VFL fantasy rosters. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with code LFN at https://huel.com. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!
E40 · 9 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
The VCT Stage 2 Dark Horses NOBODY Is Talking About
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager call their VCT Stage 2 dark horses and dead horses across every region before the season kicks off. Factor -- dietitian-approved, chef-created ready-to-eat meals. No grocery shopping, no cooking, and no excuses. Get 50% off your first box plus a free Daily Greens per box at factormeals.com/vodfathers50off and use code VODFATHERS50OFF.
E39 · 2 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Global Esports RUINED Themselves by Kicking FrosT for PatMen?
PatMen forced FrosT out of Global Esports after their first international, Platoon is stepping in as head coach, and Envy player Poppin just published his full account of how a tier two identity gets dismantled when you reach tier one.
E37 · 27 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
Masters London BROKE the Viewership Record, But 80% Was China
Masters London peaked at 9.9 million concurrent viewers, with roughly 80 percent of the audience coming from China. TMV and Shyowager run the Good or Shit verdict, the regional fraud, and the Frost drama.
E36 · 11 Jun 2026 · 2 hr
Pacific's Reign Is OVER. EMEA Just Took Their Crown
TMV, Sideshow, and ShyoWager run the Fraudit on Masters London: EMEA has all three of their teams in the playoffs, Pacific is down to PaperRex alone, and the conversation about who runs Valorant is wide open. Factor: Ready-to-eat chef-prepared meals shipped to your door. Get 50% off plus free daily greens per box with new subscriptions. Use code VODFATHERS50OFF at https://factormeals.com/vodfathers50off (new subscribers only, while supplies last)
E35 · 2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
Why G2 And PRX Will FAIL At Masters London
We preview Masters London with an upset draft, a bottom 10 players ranking, and a VFL fantasy breakdown.
E34 · 29 May 2026 · 2 hr 3 min
The REAL Valorant Viewership Data Is Worse Than Anyone Is Admitting
We unpack Valorant's real viewership numbers and a brutally honest aspas interview that confirms MIBR's leadership problem. Raycon: Premium earbuds at half the price of the big brands, with active noise cancellation and a 30-day happiness guarantee. Get 15% off at https://buyraycon.com/vodfather
E33 · 20 May 2026 · 2 hr 11 min
Every VCT Team's SURVIVAL Odds Before Masters London
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager rate every VCT team's survival odds before Masters London and debate whether Valorant's patch cycle is breaking the game. Into the AM: Premium graphic tees with free worldwide shipping, running a Memorial Day sale through May 31 with up to 70% off. Click the link for an extra 10% off on top of the sale price: https://intotheam.com/lfn
E32 · 13 May 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
Valorant Is CHAOS and Nobody Can Predict Anything
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager on Envy's historic 26-4 demolition of MIBR and whether Valorant's chaos is actually good for the game. Factor — chef-prepared, fresh-never-frozen meals ready in two minutes. Hit your nutrition goals without the prep time. Use code VODFATHERS50OFF at https://factomeals.com/vodfathers50off for 50% off your first box plus free daily greens.
E31 · 6 May 2026 · 2 hr 12 min
Who Is ACTUALLY Going To Masters London From Every VCT Region
TMV, Sideshow, and Shyowager call every Masters London spot across VCT's four regions, then weigh in on Cloud9's mid-stage roster overhaul and deliver Fluke or Fraud verdicts on the teams heading into VCT playoffs. Raycon: Raycon's Everyday Earbuds Classic are built for your daily routine. Get 15% off at https://buyraycon.com/Vodfather Factor: Chef-prepared, ready in two minutes. Use code VODFATHERS50OFF at https://factormeals.com/Vodfathers to get 50% off your first box plus free daily greens with a new subscription.
E30 · 28 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 59 min
We FINALLY Ranked The Top 5 Valorant Teams In The World
Sideshow, TMV, and Shyowager unveil their top five teams in Valorant right now and T1 doesn't make the cut.
E29 · 23 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
G2 and NRG Are ALREADY in Trouble in VCT Americas
We break down G2 and NRG's shocking 0-2 starts in VCT Americas, and whether LATAM has already taken over. Raycon: Premium earbuds with active noise cancellation and awareness mode for any occasion. Get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic at https://buyraycon.com/Vodfather
E28 · 15 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
How Badly Did The Yoru Nerf Break Pro Play?
Yoru merchants exposed: Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager rate every player hit by the Yoru nerf — and debate if Neon is next. Factor Meals: Head to https://Factormeals.com/vodfathers50off and use code vodfathers50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only. Raycon: Celebrate the moms in your life! Go to https://buyraycon.com/vodfather to get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic. Support The Vodfathers directly by purchasing our brand new merchandise at https://lastfreenation.shop!
E27 · 9 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 38 min
VCT Has Changed FOREVER...
We break down the VCT's biggest structural overhaul yet... league play is dead, and the 2027 open qualifier format changes everything! Support The Vodfathers directly by purchasing our brand new merchandise at https://lastfreenation.shop!
E26 · 4 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
Will The Waylay Nerfs Break The Game?
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager break down the Waylay/Neon nerf fallout and grade every VCT EMEA Week 1 winner. Support The Vodfathers directly by purchasing our brand new merchandise at https://lastfreenation.shop!
E25 · 25 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 55 min
The WINNERS & LOSERS of VCT Americas (New Patch)
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager break down every region's Stage 1 overperformers and underperformers ahead of VCT 2026. Into the AM — Shop sitewide and save up to 60% off March 25–31, plus an extra 10% with code LFN. https://intotheam.com/LFN Raycon — Everyday earbuds with active noise cancellation, 10-minute fast charge, and a compact case — 20% off at https://buyraycon.com/vodfather Huel — 35g of protein for under $5 per meal — grab a complete meal replacement and save 15% at https://huel.com/vodfathers
E24 · 19 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
Was This The Most Disappointing Masters?
Sideshow, TMV, and ShyoWager deliver their Masters Santiago verdict — and break down the Yoru nerf reshaping every VCT roster before London. Support The Vodfathers directly by purchasing our brand new merchandise at https://lastfreenation.shop! Head to https://factormeals.com/vodfathers50off and use code vodfathers50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year!
E23 · 5 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
Is This The WORST META Valorant Has Ever Seen?
Is this the worst meta VALORANT has ever seen? Join TMV, Sideshow, and Shyo as we check in on VCT Masters Santiago to discuss the Frost and Sliggy drama, the fumbled draw show, our picks for MVP of the Swiss Stage, Power Rank the regions, put China and T1 on fraud alert, predictions for the next round of matches, and more! Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with code VODFATHERS at huel.com/VODFATHERS. New customers only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!
E22 · 27 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
Who Is Going To Win Masters Santiago 2026?
Who will win VALORANT Masters Santiago? In this episode, the crew dives deep into bold tournament predictions, potential MVP standouts, which teams might unexpectedly flop, and why the Pacific and Americas regions might surprise everyone. They roast VFL fantasy picks, debate meta breakers like Neon and anti‑meta comps, unpack spike denial trends and non‑mirror win rates, and highlight the must‑watch matches of the event. Bullstrap makes gear that actually lasts! Grab yours for 15% off at https://bullstrap.co with code VODFATHERS15 at checkout! Shop the Into the AM Sitewide Sale! All items…
E21 · 21 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Is This The STRANGEST VCT Masters Ever?
In this episode, the Vodfathers dive deep into Masters Santiago predictions, team rankings, and the chaotic meta shaping competitive VALORANT right now. From debates over which #1 seeds are actually tournament favorites to heated arguments about VFL luck, Chinese teams, and who cannot win Masters, this discussion is packed with high‑level insight, analysis, and unfiltered takes. BBL, G2, T1, NRG, Nongshim, EDG, and more take center stage as the crew breaks down matchups, Swiss chaos, player form, and meta reads. Head to https://factormeals.com/vodfathers50off and use code vodfathers50off to…
E20 · 10 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
Sentinels Just Imploded... What Happened?!
Sentinels' struggles, Demon1’s shocking move to Envy, breakout stars like Ruxic and Hiro, and the evolving meta across dominate this explosive VCT breakdown. We cover the collapse of major teams, unexpected roster drama, rising talents knocked out too early, and how stylistic clashes—like G2’s Paper Rex–style chaos—are reshaping 2026 competitive VALORANT.

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The Vodfathers is a English leisure & travel podcast from Last Free Nation. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Last Free Nation
Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 45 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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