Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg. Each episode is built around the hosts selecting a good, bad, and ugly topic from the Counter-Strike world. They discuss teams, players, competitive scene developments, and community issues. The format mixes analysis with debate and banter.
Episodes
Mauisnake Wants kassad BACK (ft Richard Lewis)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Richard Lewis, and Mauisnake opens by ambushing the show with the one topic nobody expected: he wants kassad back on Hot Take Point Made, and he says so on air without explaining why he left.Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/snake to get up to 50% off sitewide during Raycon’s Black Friday sales!Esports History: A new podcast series from Thorin launching on the
Astralis Have Failed Yet Again… (ft NER0)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest NER0, senior writer and statistical analyst at HLTV, and the show opens on Astralis: a Danish legend brand that now may not field a single Danish player, and nearly lost its major spot to a rule its own management seemingly did not read.Huel: Limited Time Offer. Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online
Falcons Are WASTING m0NESY And kyousuke (ft OverDrive)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by first-time guest OverDrive, the Team Spirit scout and CIS insider, and he opens by arguing that kyousuke and m0nesy are burning their best years at Falcons.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 a
Astralis Are ONE Transfer From Tier 2 (ft KingT)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest KingT to open on Astralis, and the argument is not about the new players so much as the drop that is coming the moment their best rifler leaves.Ridge: One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to https://Ridge.com/SNAKE for Ridge’s Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE.ProtonVPN: Get a layer of s
What SunPayus ACTUALLY Fixes For FUT (ft Coolio)
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FaZe Are Falling Apart AGAIN (ft AN1MO)
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The Death of Complexity is TRAGIC
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HLTV's MVPs Make ZERO Sense (ft Snappi)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by former NIP in-game leader Snappi to argue that HLTV's MVP awards are decided first and justified afterwards, and that the criteria change every single tournament to fit the name they already picked.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 Custome
FalleN's Farewell Has Gone WRONG (ft Vince)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by return guest Vince to argue that FalleN's farewell run with FURIA has curdled into something genuinely sad, and that FaZe are now in real danger of missing a second straight Counter-Strike major.Raycon: Everyday Earbuds Classic with active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity and 32 hours of battery life with the case, plus a 30-day happiness guarantee. Ge
NAVI Are MISERABLE And Everyone Knows (ft Paladin)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Paladin to unpack why NaVi look more miserable than they have in years, how Falcons ran out of maps, and the moment North American CS quietly ran out of prospects.Raycon: Everyday Earbuds Classic with active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity and 32 hours of battery life with the case, plus a 30-day happiness guarantee. Get 20% off at https://buyraycon.c
This Org's Social Media Meltdown Is The Worst In CS History?!
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Hawka to unpack an esports org's bizarre social media meltdown, why G2 are a mess, and the tier-two dark horse worth watching.
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The Ugly Money Behind Esports Nobody Wants To Talk About (ft Nohte)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by HLTV writer Nohte to dig into the ugly money behind an esports pay scandal, NAVI's EWC collapse, and why HeavyGod re-signing with G2 might be a mistake.
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Dead Online Teams Are Clogging The Rankings And NOBODY Is Stopping It (ft Trav)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by caster Trav to break down why Falcons won't dominate despite winning Cologne, Twistzz's rocky move to in-game leader, and what is quietly breaking Counter-Strike.
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Why jL Is Making a HUGE Mistake by Joining Vitality
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest Tech Girl to break down why jL standing in for Vitality is a mistake, plus a spicy take on the business of Counter-Strike.
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MOUZ's New Roster STUNNED Everyone And sycrone Is Why (ft voo)
Thorin, Mauisnake, and Voo run the good, the bad, and the ugly of BLAST Bounty, from MOUZ's shock grand final run to Donk's worrying drop-off.
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siuhy's career is WRECKED (ft sprayxd)
Thorin, Mauisnake, and sprayxd debate whether siuhy's exit from Team Liquid means his career is cooked.
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Aurora Are NOT Title Contenders And Everyone's Pretending Otherwise (ft YNk)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by coach YNk to break down NiKo finally winning his first Counter-Strike Major, and why Aurora still are not the title contenders fans want them to be.
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Did The MongolZ just DERAIL Asian Counter-Strike? (ft fl0m)
Thorin and Mauisnake bring back fl0m to break down why The MongolZ losing Senzu and mzinho could gut Asian Counter-Strike's relevance for good.
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karrigan SILENCED Every Doubter at the Cologne Major (ft Ne0Kai)
karrigan and Falcons won the Cologne Major. Ne0Kai was there live. Thorin, Mauisnake, and Ne0Kai run the Good, Bad, and Ugly of the biggest CS event in years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Most SURPRISING Failure At The Cologne Major (ft Skriv)
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Skriv break down how NAVI's stunning Major playoff miss upended the most stacked Counter-Strike postseason in years.
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Why Fnatic Benching KRIMZ Is UGLY (ft dusT)
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest dusT break down the Cologne Major, Fnatic's ugly farewell to KRIMZ, and competition for Vitality's stranglehold on CS2.
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karrigan NEEDS TO BE Falcons' Coach And Stop Playing (ft Austin)
Austin returns to double down on the most unpopular take in CS2: karrigan needed to retire two years ago, and the numbers now prove it.
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Mouz's New Roster Is ALREADY Falling Apart?! (ft moses)
Moses returns to Snake & Banter predicting Mouz's roster overhaul is already a disaster, with xertioN as IGL a cautionary tale waiting to happen.
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karrigan Already WROTE OFF the Cologne Major?! (ft STYKO)
karrigan's HLTV interview has Falcons fans asking questions before the IEM Cologne Major even begins. Thorin, Mauisnake, and STYKO break it all down in Counter-Strike.
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The REAL Reason Nobody Will Join s1mple's Team (ft. Striker)
HLTV's Striker joins to break down the ZywOo fandom war, kyxsan's career limbo, and FaZe's IGL crisis in a new Snake & Banter!
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What Is Happening With FaZe?! (ft. Trottah)
We break down the kariggan to Falcons bombshell, and why FaZe's PR response made everything worse.
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It's Time For Karrigan To Retire... (ft. voo)
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest voo debate whether karrigan should retire from Counter-Strike — and who could actually save him.
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There Is Something Wrong With Falcons & zonic... (ft. LuzRaposa)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by CS2 stats analyst LuzRaposa to put zonic, FaZe Clan, and Team Falcons on blast.
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magixx we need to talk... Spirit NEEDS help (ft. RobuJohnson)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by RobuJohnson to discuss if magixx should be the IGL on Team Spirit while donk is in his prime, FalleN's recent level of play for FURIA, upcoming BLAST Rotterdam matches, ZywOo's dominant year, Reddit's thoughts on kyousuke, and more!
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Should Team Liquid Be Punished For Using This Loophole? (ft. YouKnow)
Team Liquid switching VRS regions in Counter-Strike is ugly! Former 3DMAX Coach YouKnow joins Thorin and Mauisnake to discuss the ammo update in CS2, BLAST Open Rotterdam predictions, roster moves at Team Liquid and G2, NAVI's potential to compete with Vitality, XANTARES, and more!
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Media Training Has Gone Too Far In Counter Strike... (ft Index)
Counter-Strike esports interviews are BORING, NiP’s struggles, and more CS industry trends are featured in today's Snake and Banter! Index joins Thorin and Mauisnake to discuss the decline of real personality in pro interviews, why fans miss the classic era of outspoken stars, and how current teams like NiP, Spirit, Vitality, and FURIA are navigating roster changes, pressure, and expectations.
What's Holding ZywOo Back From Being The GOAT? (ft Bleh)
ZywOo fans vs Launders in the CS GOAT debate, MOUZ struggles, PARIVISION’s rise, The MongolZ, and the ongoing donk vs ZywOo story headline this episode as we break down the state of CS2 and how old narratives are fading among today’s fans. We also touch on molodoy, 3DMAX, whether karrigan will retire by June 30th, and why the 2026 player‑ranking race may mirror last year’s chaos.
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Team Falcons Need To Fix This... It's Been Too Long... (ft KingT)
Team Falcons need to make some changes! Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by KingT to discuss the state of Team Falcons and why zonic needs to go, the reasons why this G2 roster has failed, thoughts on Spinx and MOUZ, the state of NAVI following their run at PGL Cluj-Napoca, and more!
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Can The Map Pool Be Fixed? (ft DAVEY)
Can the CS2 map pool be fixed? DAVEY joins Thorin and Mauisnake to discuss PGL Cluj-Napoca, the community's perception of m0NESY, ZywOo's hard-carry performance at IEM Krakow, thoughts on FaZe and Spirit, why Senzu and try are fantastic pickups for Passion UA, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://shopmando.com Raycon's Essen
Team Falcons vs The World (ft Pimp)
It's Team Falcons vs the world! Dive into a full Ugly / Good / Bad Points breakdown of the Counter-Strike 2 scene, as Thorin, Pimp, and Mauisnake each bring their strongest — and most controversial — takes to the table. This episode delivers structured debate, hard criticism, and forward-looking analysis on where CS2 is thriving, stagnating, or actively hurting itself. Visit https://prizepicks.one
What is Holding Astralis Back? (ft TeaTime)
What is holding Astralis back in CS2? Mauisnake, Thorin, and guest TeaTime break down some of Counter‑Strike’s biggest storylines. We discuss Astralis’ hard‑capped ceiling to the global state of roster moves, the future of Majors, why this could be NAVI’s worst year ever, Liquid’s ongoing turmoil, and more. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups wh
The Biggest Roster Mistakes of 2026 (ft YouM3)
This episode breaks down why tier‑2 LANs are returning, how PGL finally secured top‑tier teams for Cluj, why NiP could secretly level up with new talent, and why MOUZ refusing roster changes may cap their ceiling. We also dive into the HLTV Award debates, from Zyw0o vs. donk to questionable guest panels. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups whe
What Are Team Falcons Doing WRONG? / zweih Gets Benched From Spirit (ft Banks)
Step into a special post-major episode of Snake & Banter featuring James Banks, where the crew breaks down the latest Counter-Strike major, NAVI's surprise peak, Spirit’s fast roster changes, and the heartbreak around The Mongolz’ collapse. From Banks’ brutal no-days-off schedule and “vaulted” interview content to the lost archives of SK Gaming and Xfire, this episode doubles as a deep dive into C
Is The 100 Thieves Roster DOOMED From The Beginning? (ft Snappi)
In this episode of Snake & Banter, Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Snappi, the IGL for NiP, discuss some of the biggest talking points in Counter-Strike esports. Topics include Snappi's experience at the Budapest Major, FURIA and Spirit's strong tactical play, ash stepping down from GamerLegion, G2 missing the Major Playoffs, and criticism of the direction of the new 100 Thieves CS project. Turn you
This Is The BEST Twistzz Has Ever Played (ft AN1MO)
In this episode of Snake & Banter, Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest AN1MO discuss some of the biggest talking points in Counter-Strike esports. Topics include the crowds at the Budapest CS2 Major, Twistzz performing the best he ever has on FaZe, why Astralis is looking doomed, problems with Valve's pick'ems, gla1ve going to 100 Thieves, and more! Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.c
Is Stage 1 of The Major Even Necessary? (ft Anders)
In this episode of Snake & Banter, Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Anders dive deep into the current state of Counter-Strike 2 — from tier‑2 monsters and AI‑generated talent, to the shrinking gap between tiers, star performances at the Budapest Major, and the brutal realities of tournament organizer wars. Go to https://Kalshi.com and use promo code LFN. Make your first $100 worth of trades and you’l
Is NiKo Cursed To Be A Choker? Falcons Are So Close Yet So Far... (ft Hawka)
In this episode of Snake and Banter, the hosts dive deep into the state of competitive Counter-Strike ahead of the upcoming Major. They discuss Hawka’s rapid-reaction content strategy inspired by football media, the evolving talent landscape in CS casting and analysis, and break down the most competitive CS scene in years with storylines around Vitality, FURIA, Falcons, Spirit, G2, and other dark
donk Fell Off. What Does This Mean For Team Spirit? (ft flashie)
In this episode of Snake and Banter, Mauisnake, Thorin, and guest flashie — head coach of Team Liquid — dive deep into the current Counter-Strike scene, discussing the good, bad, and ugly of the game right now. Black Friday is around the corner, and Raycon audio products are up to 30% off sitewide! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Eat smart at http
The Problem With FaZe Clan No One Wants To Admit... (ft Tedd)
In this episode of Snake & Banter, Thorin, Maui, and guest Tedd dive deep into the latest storylines shaking up the CS2 competitive scene. From surprising team performances to controversial roster changes, this hour is packed with analysis, debate, and sharp takes. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! Upgrad
Is The VRS System Too Complicated? Tier 1 Teams Still DON'T KNOW! (ft messioso)
In this episode of Snake and Banter, Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest messioso dive deep into the world of Counter-Strike 2 — breaking down the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system, tournament qualification dynamics, and how teams can (and can’t) game the system. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Use our link
FURIA Finally Win A Tournament... How Did They Do It? (ft FalleN)
Join us for an in-depth episode of Snake and Banter featuring Brazilian CS legend FalleN as we cover everything from his transition from AWP to IGL, to building synergy with YEKINDAR, and FURIA’s rise with rookie superstar molodoy. FalleN opens up about adapting to shifting metas, mentoring new talent, and navigating Brazil’s unique esports business challenges. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me
CS2 Continues To Make The Game Worse With Every Update... (ft dona)
In this episode of Snake and Banter, dona joins Thorin and Mauisnake to dive deep into the latest in Counter-Strike — from roster drama to gameplay updates affecting the pro scene. If you love Counter-Strike breakdowns, esports industry insights, and candid pro analysis — this is a must-watch episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio
Why zont1x Getting Replaced Is Incredibly Ambiguous (ft TeaTime)
Join Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest TeaTime on Snake and Banter as they dissect the latest Counter-Strike esports drama in this can't-miss esports podcast episode! We have an in-depth discussion on the current state of CS2 and the evolving esports landscape. The conversation also tackles big-picture topics such as the decline in top-tier team narratives, FaZe Clan’s struggles, MOUZ’s concerning T-si
FalleN Is A Top 3 IGL Again?! (ft Cxzi)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Cxzi to chat about FalleN and his ranking as an IGL in CS2 esports, Spirit's recent struggles despite being ranked so highly, broky's comeback tour for FaZe, problems with the VRS system in Counter-Strike, and more! Last Free Nation’s new collaboration t-shirt with Into the AM is out now! Equip yourself with this high-quality shirt (featuring a familiar insignia)
How The MongolZ Changed Asian Counter-Strike Forever (ft Ne0kai)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Ne0kai to chat about The MongolZ winning CS2 at the Esports World Cup and their impact on Asian Counter-Strike, problems with HLTV 3.0, tn1r and Spirit, ZywOo's weak August with Vitality, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why You Can Never Play Perfect CS / FaZe Are An Absolute Mess... (ft voo)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by voo to chat about Counter-Strike, the state of FaZe, reactions to HLTV 3.0, The MongolZ defeating Vitality, disappointments from NAVI, MOUZ, and GamerLegion, and more. Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/snake TODAY to get up to 20% off the fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c
Why Team Liquid Is So Frustrating To Watch / Is s1mple Back For Good? (ft YouM3)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by YouM3 to chat about Team Liquid, s1mple playing for BC.Game, recent updates to CS2, tn1r replacing zont1x on Spirit, and more! Start reliving your favorite memories with Aura Frames. For a limited time, listeners can get $35-off on their best-selling Carver Mat frame by going to https://auraframes.com and using the promo code SANDB. Offer may vary by country. Ter
Why EliGE Is Better Than You Think / Are Online Events The Future?... (ft Dinko)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Dinko to chat about the CS community's perception of EliGE, Spirit's capability to win trophies this year, why the BLAST Bounty format is good, the news about YaLLA Compass, the proliferation of big online events, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! Get 10% Off you
Your Time On NiP DOES COUNT! / kyousuke Lives Up To Expectations?! (ft Launders)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Launders to discuss kyousuke's amazing debut for Team Falcons at IEM Cologne, why time spent on NiP DOES count now, faltering of FaZe and GamerLegion, the prevalence of cheating and match fixing in CS2 tier 2 and below, and more! Improve your game with a cutting-edge Wooting keyboard and get a free uWu now! Simply add any keyboard and uWu to your cart with code
They Finally Fixed The CT Economy... / Overpass Is Back! (ft Nohte)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Nohte, Senior Staff Writer at HLTV, to discuss a good balance update from Valve, Overpass replacing Anubis, hype around IEM Cologne, Falcons skipping the next 2 BLAST events, mismanagement at Wildcard, and more! Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code CSGO for 10
Case Opening Is Bigger Than The Major? / Roster Moves Were Boring... - Snake & Banter 101 ft Paladin
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Paladin to discuss the CS2 case opening by ohnepixel and others, the lack of hype roster moves this offseason, Snax getting benched on G2, the state of HEROIC, the lackluster souvenir charm highlights, and more! Improve your game with a cutting-edge Wooting keyboard and get a free uWu now! Simply add any keyboard and uWu to your cart with code SNAKE and get your
Falcons Signing kyousuke Is Smart / The s1mple Situation Is Ugly (ft Sean Gares)
Thorin and Mauisnake celebrate the 100th episode of Snake and Banter with guest Sean Gares! They chat about why Falcons signing kyousuke is a good thing, the ugly truths about the state of s1mple and FaZe, the ongoing Vitality era of CS2, the potential of G2's new roster, reactions to the BLAST Austin Major, and more! Shop the Into the AM Fourth of July Sale with up to 60% OFF sitewide until July
s1mple Is BACK! / Why NiKo Is Called A "Shrimp" (ft YNk)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by YNk to chat about s1mple's strong showing with FaZe at the BLAST Austin Major, NiKo missing out on Major glory once again, paiN and FURIA impressing, Aurora and Team Liquid's early exits, and more! Download the Sleeper app to play daily fantasy and receive a match up to $100 on your first deposit with code SNAKE - https://sleeper.com/download Get the ultimate imm
Nobody Believes Spirit Can Win The Austin Major / No Future For NA CS (ft dusT)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by dusT to chat about the BLAST Austin Major, the lack of confidence for reigning Major Champions Team Spirit, what the NA teams' failure in Stage 1 means for the future of NA CS, s1mple's aura already surpassing many top 20 players, and more! The Last Free Nation merch shop is open! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing the high-quality items on ou
Why FaZe Is Important For Counter-Strike / The Major Flaw With Majors (ft walle)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by walle to chat about FaZe and their importance to Counter-Strike esports, problems with narratives heading into the BLAST Austin Major, Valve fixing sprays in CS2 after a Reddit thread calling attention to it, The MongolZ bucking their Playoff choker status at IEM Dallas, and more! Improve your game with a cutting-edge Wooting keyboard and get a free uWu now! Sim
s1mple Performed Well With FaZe / Team Liquid's Power Level Is Hidden (ft Vince)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Vince to chat about s1mple's performances with FaZe at IEM Dallas, Team Liquid's level of play, NakeyJakey putting the spotlight on CS2's new player experience, the BESTIA and BLAST Major drama, the overall career of XANTARES, and more! Shop the Into the AM Memorial Day Sale with up to 70% OFF sitewide until June 1. Save an additional 10% by using our link: http
Can HooXi Save Astralis? / kyousuke's Signing Raises Question Marks (ft Freya)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Freya Spiers to chat about HooXi's level of play with Astralis, updates on the kyousuke sale to Falcons, the state of G2 as we approach the Austin Major, inconsistency in the timing of Valve's map pool changes, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopma
Why s1mple to FaZe Is A Fantastic Move / How G2 Can Salvage Their Roster (ft KingT)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by KingT to chat about s1mple playing for FaZe during IEM Dallas and the BLAST Austin Major, a roster rumor that could save G2, the exciting race for #1 player between donk, m0NESY, and ZywOo, the states of Aurora and NAVI, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert
How EliGE Destroyed FaZe / Falcons' Meteoric Rise Changes Everything (ft SPUNJ)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by SJPUNJ to chat about EliGE and his effect on FaZe, Falcons and their rise to the top with m0NESY and NiKo, whether or not Magisk belongs on fraudwatch, the state of the CS2 competitive map pool, the BLAST Rivals format, and more! Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Promo Code: SANDB (US, UK, and Canada only) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S
Why Falcons Will Be Top 3 In The World / G2's CEO Exposed Everything... (ft Dempz)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by HLTV writer Dempz to chat about the potential for the NiKo x m0NESY Falcons to be top 3 globally, the disastrous HLTV Confirmed interview with G2's CEO, why Hooxi's move to Astralis is good for everyone (except maybe kassad), and more! Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com an
G2s Future Without m0NESY Is Bad / Is siuhy Joining Team Liquid A Mistake? (ft JW)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by JW, currently on EYEBALLERS, to chat about siuhy on Team Liquid, the pros and cons of the VRS system, the lack of big personalities in the Counter-Strike scene, the state of G2 as we approach the Austin Major, and more! This episode is sponsored by Into the AM! Save 10% on high-quality apparel by using our link: https://intotheam.com/LFN. Also, visit the Last Fre
Catching Up With kennyS / The Problem With Star Players (kennyS)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by the legendary kennyS to discuss the thriving French CS scene, B1ad3's great work with NAVI, why the cadiaN on Astralis experiment needs to end, problems with BLAST seeding, the ugly state of NA Counter-Strike, and more. Exclusive $20-off Carver Mat at https://www.AuraFrames.com. Use code SANDB at checkout to save! (US only) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan
The Cheating Disaster In CS2 / NAVI Disappoints Again... (ft Rejin)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Rejin, currently the Coach for Tricked Esport, to discuss poor communication by NAVI, recent cheating and match-fixing scandals in CS2 esports, why Eternal Fire made the best offseason signing, the return of small LAN events, and more.Thank you to INTOTHEAM for sponsoring this week's episode! Use our link to receive 10% discount on anything you purchase on the we
NAVI ARE FALLING APART / The Fragile State of Top CS Teams (ft ynoT)
In this episode of Snake and Banter, our hosts discuss the evolving landscape of competitive Counter-Strike, featuring insights into ESL Pro League's live seeding, FlyQuest's struggles, and NAVI's troubling trajectory. Special guest ynoT joins to share his perspectives on the rapidly changing tier 1.5 scene and the implications of Fragadelphia's VRS points attracting European teams. Tune in for a
How CS Tournaments Got Even Better / Falcons Are Fun To Watch (ft Scrawny)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Conner "Scrawny" Girvan to discuss the progress made by PGL, BLAST, and ESL, dona joining the talent lineup at EPL, the fun factor of Falcons, Eternal Fire not showing up on big matches, the new way FaZe is using EliGE, and more!Take advantage of Ridge’s one-a-year anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% OFF right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKEGet the ult
Brazil Can't Make 1 Good Team / Tier 2 Scene Is An Absolute Disaster... (ft moses)
moses joins to discuss the Brazilian CS scene, VRS rule violations, frozen's strong performances, the faltering of Complexity, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why Aggressive Players Are Overrated / The Pro Circuit Is Inconsistent (ft NER0cs)
HLTV Senior Writer NER0cs joins to discuss Spinx on MOUZ, which CS players are being overrated, why The MongolZ have a bright future, 3DMAX, and more!Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code CSGO for 10% off your entire order.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter
zews Reveals What Happened In Team Liquid / IEM Katowice 2025 Playoffs (ft zews)
zews shares his thoughts on Twistzz and Team Liquid, FaZe missing the IEM Katowice Playoffs, why narratives around G2 are so bad, the growth of electroNic, the rebuild of GamerLegion, and more!Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/snake TODAY to get 20% off your Raycon order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co
Why chopper is CRUCIAL to Team Spirit / The IMPOSSIBLE CS calendar (ft magixx)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Boris "magixx" Vorobyev to discuss why chopper is so important to Team Spirit, the ridiculous Counter-Strike event calendar, magixx's amazing performance at the Major Finals, the rise of paiN Gaming, confusion about the Heroic roster, and more!Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeac
Did Vitality Make The Wrong Move? / How New Rosters Are Settling (ft GoMeZ)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Chris "GoMeZ" Orfanellis to discuss the current state of Vitality, NiP and BetBoom's strong performances, the less-than-ideal status of how VRS invites are being done, the return of online Counter-Strike, and more.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com
The m0NESY Fallacy / Most Surprising Roster Moves & Expectations (ft Allan Hender)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Allan Hender to discuss why the success of m0NESY may actually be hurting G2, why the BLAST Bounty Format works, ropz joining Vitality, a recent post by Heccu on X, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da
Is donk considered a "Rookie"? / Why Team Liquid is on a Downtrend (ft dusT)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Dustin "dusT" Mouret to discuss donk's amazing year, strong performances at the Shanghai Major, Vitality, NAVI, and Falcons coming up short, the debate around what players can be considered "rookies", and more!Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at https://www.AuraFrames.com. Use code SANDB at checkout to save!Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Bea
The MongolZ Make The Major Playoffs! / What Happened to NAVI?... (ft Bleh)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Sudhen "Bleh" Wahengbam to discuss The MongolZ qualifying for the Shanghai Major Playoffs, the state of Fnatic, South America's strong recent showings, NAVI missing out on the Major Playoffs, narratives around donk and Team Spirit, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw
Teams Are Wasting Player Talent... / Which Teams Are Crumbling? (ft Hawka)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Alex "Hawka" Hawkins to discuss the latest from the PW Counter-Strike Major, Tech Girl's strengths as a host, poor showings from Complexity and FlyQuest, the futures of Cloud9 and BIG, the consistency of "favorites" in CS2, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com
Valve Messed Up the Rules... / Counter-Strike Has Changed Forever (ft RossR)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Ross "RossR" Rooney, currently the strategy and analysis lead at Fnatic, to discuss controversies around Valve and the rules for the Counter-Strike Major, blameF's strong performances, Astralis and Team Falcons missing another Major, GamerLegion's impressive team, the falloff of Danish CS, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho
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