A new podcast for European League of Legends fans

The 2026 season began with a surprise for many fans when the long-running EUphoria podcast ended. That show had become a familiar place to hear discussion about European League of Legends, so its closure left a gap. Soon after, G2 Esports and Trevor “Quickshot” Henry worked together to launch a new weekly show focused on the European scene. The project is called HopEUm. It aims to keep regular conversations going about the LEC and other European competition without being tied to a single team’s point of view.

Who is behind HopEUm

HopEUm is led and hosted by Trevor “Quickshot” Henry, a veteran figure in League of Legends broadcasting. He previously worked on the LEC broadcast for many years. After stepping away, he said he felt he had done most of what he wanted to do in League of Legends. With HopEUm, he returns as both host and project lead. G2 Esports organizes the show, but the editorial plan is designed to keep coverage broad and balanced across the European scene.

What the show tries to do

HopEUm aims to connect different parts of the European League of Legends community and give them a space to talk through matches, teams, and ongoing storylines. While G2 supports the project, there is a clear guideline that only up to 20% of any episode can focus on G2 itself. The rest is dedicated to the wider LEC ecosystem and related European competitions. This approach is meant to help the show serve fans of many teams rather than a single fanbase.

Format and language-based co-streaming

One of the core ideas behind HopEUm is language-based co-streaming. Instead of a single central broadcast only in one language, the show works with streamers and hosts from different regions and language communities. Co-hosts include creators like Skyyart and Sola, who represent parts of the French and German-speaking audiences. By bringing in local voices, the show tries to make discussions more accessible to fans who follow the LEC in their own language and through their own communities.

• Weekly cadence: new episodes are planned each week during the competitive season.
• Co-streams in multiple languages: regional hosts present and discuss the same core topics with their audiences.
• Shared editorial plan: topics are coordinated so key storylines are covered across streams.
• Broad focus: a 20% cap on G2-specific content to keep most of the show on league-wide subjects.
• Guest participation: room for different analysts and creators to contribute from week to week.

Topics and style of discussion

HopEUm covers recent matches, playoff races, team form, and shifts in the meta that affect European play. The tone aims to be conversational and informative, with attention to context that helps casual and dedicated viewers follow what is happening. Because multiple language communities take part, the show can reflect different perspectives on the same events. This helps surface regional storylines and talking points that might be missed on a single-language broadcast.

Early episode coverage

By early February 2026, the team had produced four episodes. Episode 4 looked at a key moment in the winter split race: G2 securing the final playoff spot in a match against Fnatic. The same episode also addressed the elimination of Los Ratones. These topics were discussed in the frame of how teams were shaping up heading into the postseason, and what the results might mean for the rest of the split. The conversation linked short-term outcomes, like match results, with longer-term questions, such as roster fit and consistency.

Why this matters for LEC fans

With EUphoria no longer running, many fans were looking for a steady source of discussion that lives outside the official match broadcast. HopEUm provides a regular touchpoint where storylines can be explored in more depth than a match day desk segment allows. The co-stream approach also lowers barriers for fans who prefer following content in their native language. That can help different parts of the European community feel included in a single, shared conversation about the league.

Editorial boundaries and balance

Because G2 organizes the project, the team set an editorial boundary to manage conflicts of interest: only a small part of each episode can center on G2’s own roster, results, or brand. The bulk of the runtime is reserved for broader league coverage. This rule is meant to protect the show’s credibility and make sure fans of other teams feel represented. Hosts and co-hosts are encouraged to challenge each other, bring data points, and make room for different viewpoints drawn from their local communities.

Who appears on the show

Quickshot anchors the discussion and sets the structure for each episode. Co-hosts like Skyyart and Sola add commentary and analysis for their audiences and sometimes bring on guests. The rotating presence of creators allows the show to reflect current topics and highlight voices who can explain a team’s style, a player’s strengths, or a trend in drafts and strategies. This mix of steady hosting and flexible guest spots helps the show adapt as the season changes.

What to expect next

As the 2026 season continues, episodes are expected to track playoff races, form slumps, breakouts, and adjustments teams make between series. The format gives room to cover both headline results and the smaller shifts that shape a split over time. Fans can look for weekly discussions that link match outcomes to bigger questions about team identity and the state of European play, delivered across several languages through partner co-streams.