The Vodfathers

Most Controversial Change In The New VALORANT Update...

On this episode of The Vodfathers, we dive into the biggest VALORANT changes of the year. The crew breaks down the massive Breeze redesign, the new Bandit sidearm shaking up the economy and aim duels, Riot’s cinematic sparking Alpha vs Omega faction wars, the long‑awaited in‑client replay system for teams and coaches, new VCT format updates, the all‑random One Site (AR1S) game mode, and Riot’s upgraded behavior system and ranked MMR improvements.Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you crush your New Year goals! Go to https://buyraycon.com/VODFATHERSOPEN to get 20% off sitewide.

Who Will Be The WORST Team of 2026?

Get cozy for The Vodfathers’ Christmas special as the crew dive into festive hot takes on the 2025 VCT season, team shuffles, and off-season tournaments. From shifting loyalties from Team Liquid to NRG, MiniBoo vs Boo synergy, and worries about TL’s consistency, to debates over Americas power rankings, 100 Thieves vs FURIA, and whether DRX can still “cook” in the new meta, this episode is packed with sharp analysis and unhinged banter. The crew also pitch wild new tournament formats (quadruple elim, relegation gauntlets, and FA Cup–style open brackets), talk tier‑2 dreams through Premier, and argue about how realistic it is for non‑partnered teams to ever reach Champions under the new system. Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season! Go to https://buyraycon.com/VODFATHERSOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide.Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint Mobile! Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/VODFATHERS

Who Were The Best Players Of The Year?

Welcome back to The Vodfathers, your new number one VALORANT podcast! In this episode, TMV, Sideshow, and Shyowager break down the new Harbor changes, how FUT Esports are using him in Project Blender, and why his reworked ultimate might actually be worse than the old one despite some clever Cove value on attack. They also dive into wild comps like triple duelist on Abyss (Raze/Yoru/Reyna), discussing when surprise picks can actually be viable and how defensive setups and extreme aggression can make or break those strategies. The crew then reacts to the official EMEA and Americas regional awards, going role by role: Duelist, Controller, Sentinel, IGL, Rookie, Most Improved, Player of the Year, and Coach. They debate kaajak's dominance, ara and Lean’s inconsistency, whether keiko and Ruxic were ranked correctly, and how much international performance should matter. They also touch on wild “what if” roster moves like swapping f0rsakeN for PatMen with a blank check, and close by previewing Project Blender playoff bangers like Karmine Corp vs Vitality, Liquid vs FUT, and Giants vs NAVI—plus a quick discussion on Breeze returning to the map pool and why it likely needs an Abyss-level rework.

Will PRX WIN All Internationals? Or Will They Collapse?

Dive into this packed episode of The Vodfathers as TMV, Sideshow, and Shyowager break down the wild 2026 VALORANT landscape, from C9 and FURIA’s chances of finally making international events to whether Japan’s VCT teams can break through in the stacked Pacific region. They compare paths to qualification, discuss DFM’s potential if they secure Foxy9 and Meiy, and paint FURIA as the ultimate “third-party BR kid” waiting to capitalize on Americas chaos. The crew then explores the new triple-elimination KICKOFF format, its Swiss-style similarities, brutal qualification pressure, and how narrative-rich lower brackets will turn every match into must-watch VALORANT. They also zoom out to the full-year 2025 VCT format and schedule, debating Americas vs Pacific strength, region cannibalization, seeding problems, and whether “season finals” trophies and champs points actually align with who the best team really is Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season! Go to https://buyraycon.com/VODFATHERSOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Order by December 15th guarantee delivery by Christmas because great gifts shouldn’t show up late!Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint Mobile! Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/VODFATHERS

What If TenZ NEVER Joined Sentinels?

In this episode of The Vodfathers, the crew dives deep into the biggest VALORANT offseason moves, wild "what if" scenarios, and upcoming banger matchups you don’t want to miss! From Munchkin’s shock transfer to T1 and Gen G’s roster chaos, to FPX’s missed Masters Reykjavík and EG’s champs roster implosion – we explore the butterfly effects that could have changed VALORANT history forever.We debate whether player stacking creates “too many cooks in the kitchen,” imagine alternate universes where T1, TSM, and Paper Rex dominate, and break down Cloud9’s roster decisions alongside the legacy shifts they caused.Plus, get hyped for certified upcoming matches in Game Changers Champs, Korean titans DRX vs. SLT, and international showdowns like Team Liquid Brazil vs. Shopify Rebellion If you love Valorant history, theorycrafting, and top-tier esports banter, smash that Like button, drop your thoughts in the comments about which “what if” would have changed the game most, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss future episodes. Got a topic idea? Put it in the comments – we might feature it next show!​Shop the Into the AM Black Friday Sale! All items are up to 60% off through the 8th of December. This is in addition to the 10% you always save by using our link: https://intotheam.com/LFN​Black Friday is around the corner, and Raycon audio products are up to 30% off sitewide! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/VODFATHERS to save on Raycon audio products sitewide.