Talking Counter
Talking Counter is a podcast focused on the game Counter-Strike. Hosted by YNk, moses, and SPUNJ, the show covers professional matches, team strategies, and the latest news in competitive Counter-Strike. The hosts bring their experience as players and analysts to discuss the evolving esports scene.
Episodes
Episode 192: Mareks "Yekindar" Gaļinskis - Major Grand Final, FURIA burnout, why Vitality dominates
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter with Yekindar forFOUR HOURS AND FORTY-ONE MINUTESJoin our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, too heavy too quick 13:00 Yekindar origin story26:00 Ability to articulate high game IQ41:00 Lessons learned fro
Episode 191: Valve closes a VRS loophole, EPL Playoffs begin, Astralis make changes
’Twas the night before playoffs, and all through the hall,Not a keyboard was clicking, not a mousepad at all;The headsets were hung by the monitors with care,In hopes that a trophy soon would be there.The players were nestled all snug in their chairs,While visions of aces danced up in their glares;YNk in his hoodie, and SPUNJ in his cap,Had just settled down and moses is still baldTIMESTAMPS 00:00
Episode 190: Are we still in the Vitality era? Spirit, Vitality, Falcons all in attendance at EPL
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are reunited in Katowice, Poland.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, all about fish,6:00 ESL Pro League in Katowice19:30 Biguzera files pt234:25 The last month of VRS48:30 Are we still in the Vitality Era?1:02:30 How
Episode 189: Major Qualification heating up, Starladder and FPG results, The paiN Files
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter. Or trying to. Doingour best, really.This episode was recorded PRIOR to the most recent update toCS2 - therefore the update is not discussed.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya*I REPEAT THE RECENT CS UPDATE IS
Episode 188: Which IGLs play the hardest positions? Some teams NEED changes. A confession about MOUZ
Janko is back from ANOTHER vacation so we can all gettogether and Talk Counter.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, Janko's vacations and the best behavior of CStalent07:15 Eating your CS vegetables14:10 sidde's interview with HLTV
Episode 187: Spirit win EWC, will FalleN's final season be memorable? Monte's drama w/ former lineup
We're all back home Talking CounterJoin our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, Chad's show and tell clip25:30 Discord Question: discussing a team’s “form”32:00 What role does Vitality play for the rest of the season?46:25 A Counter-Strike
Episode 186: "no excuse" for Vitality's shaky start, donk shows support for Hally, and EWC Playoffs begin
We're Talking Counter in the City of Love at the Esports WorldCup.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, the EWC Player Lounge, American education and Serbian driving12:00 What the EWC event experience has been thus far36:30 Length of average
Episode 185: Falcons and Vitality face tests at EWC, MOUZ lift a trophy, jL the journeyman
YNk- is quite literally back from vacation, so we're all TalkingCounter.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout theseason.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, The Cold Open, the two things you NEED in life8:50 EWC Qualifier and EWC33:30 EWC is CRUCIAL for Vitality48:07 Falcons at EWC1:0
Episode 184: w/ Rushly, Upsets at BLAST, Liquid surprises, Sticker money reports, Aurora's changes
SPUNJ and moses are enjoying the slow news off-season asonline CS eases us back into the swing of things. YNK is on abeach somewhere.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout theseason.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, Rushly joins us and Get Animated! updates37:40 BLAST Bounty format chan
Episode 183: s1mple gets backup, Liquid get a new AWP, Astralis add a legend, G2 bring in r1nkle
SPUNJ, moses, and YNk are BACK00:00 Intro, the last Major glaze20:25 FURIA in the Final28:30 Game updates: Cache is in, New bomb explosion39:40 BC.Game +mzinho +magisk52:50 MOUZ +PR, GamerLegion +FL4MUS1:01:20 G2 +r1nkle -sunpayus1:04:45 Legacy +try +n1ss1m1:08:10 Liquid +jorko +JT(?)1:13:20 Astralis +neo -ruggah
Episode 182: Falcons Vitality G2 Spirit in lopsided playoff bracket. Playoff Pickems Contest info
ALL INFORMATION and HOW-TO-ENTER THE PICKEMSCONTEST CAN BE FOUND ON OUR DISCORD https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5YaWe'd like to thank the following partners for helping us withsupplying prizes for the giveaway:Wooting (wooting.io) for their amazing keyboardsAceZone (AceZone.io) for their awesome headsetsCS.Money (https://cs.money/r/TalkingCounter) for all thebeautiful skins00:00 Intro, the illness,
Episode 181: w/ ash. Stage 2 results. Stage 3 pickems and predictions. PICKEMS CHALLENGE GIVEAWAY
ALL INFORMATION and HOW-TO-ENTER THE PICKEMSCONTEST CAN BE FOUND ON OUR DISCORD https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5YaWe'd like to thank the following partners for helping us withsupplying prizes for the giveaway:Wooting (wooting.io) for their amazing keyboardsAceZone (AceZone.io) for their awesome headsetsCS.MOney (https://cs.money/r/TalkingCounter) for all thebeautiful skins00:00 Intro, Ash on the de
Episode 180: IEM Cologne Major - highs and lows of Stage 1. Spirit, G2, Legacy arrive for Stage 2.
YNk- and moses and SPUNJ are TALKING MAJOR COUNTERJoin our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro01:40 WATCH THIS BEFORE SKIPPING TO TIMESTAMPS07:12 Looking ahead to Stage 2-- "First" part of the podcast begins now (lower audio quality moving
Episode 179: IEM Cologne Major Stage 1, Pick'ems, THUNDER DOWNUNDER, NiKo & Karrigan & Falcons
YNk- and moses and SPUNJ are TALKING MAJOR COUNTERJoin our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, Chad's travel woes, Janko's microphone woes18:30 The Major is FINALLY here28:50 New sticker money split42:00 THUNDER dOWNUNDER52:00 Consequences
Episode 178: Mario "malbsMd" Samayoa of Team Liquid
THE MALBS FILES HAVE BEEN UNLEASHED*****This episode was recorded on the 14th of May BEFORE theplayoffs of PGL Astana and IEM Atlanta******Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, getting into CS and early career13:55 Playing with coldzera in 0
Episode 177: The aftermath of Astana and Atlanta. Crowd cheating convo. NaVi and Spirit get trophies
Chad and Jason have gone full retro with this episode. No edits, no timestamps no thumbnails just RAW TALKING COUNTER.
Episode 176: Faith in FURIA = gone. PGL Astana and IEM Atlanta looming, FaZe's popoff at BLAST
YNk- and moses and SPUNJ are Talking Counter.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premieronline prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, cache experience, ghost nades12:47 IEM Atlanta 34:10 ESL Pro League s25 in R
Episode 175: Fallen's retirement, Karrigan's departure, and is Vitality TOO dominant?
YNk- and moses and SPUNJ are reunited FINALLY and TalkingCounterThis episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premieronline prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, bullying, Chad's eye7:55 Animgraph2 Update fully rele
Episode 174: Karrigan to join Falcons, Stavn is an AWPer, FER IS BACK?! IEM Rio playoffs begin!
*Recorded BEFORE enkayJ announced as FaZe coach*YNk- and moses are Talking Counter while SPUNJ is battling theocean undertow in Rio.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premieronline prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00
Episode 173: PGL Bucharest Playoffs, Singapore Major adjusts VRS cutoff, which teams need changes?
*Recorded on Apr 9, before the Parivision - MongolzQuarterfinal concluded*SPUNJ and moses are Talking Counter while YNk is on vacation.For real this time. I think.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premieronline prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.
Episode 172: The mad dash for VRS points - FaZe and Liquid still at risk, CS2 update, PGL Bucharest
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premieronline prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5YaReddit comment mentioned in episode:https://www.reddit.com/r/cs2/comments/1sa2bcn/comment/od
Episode 171: GOAT Astralis vs GOAT Vitality, BLAST Playoffs, overdrive's comments on magixx IGL
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premieronline prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter withother followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike.Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout theseason.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq500:00 Intro, blackmail material09:30 The Vitality Era // Vitality vs Astralis GOAT team36:00 ES
Episode 170: G2 and Liquid swap nertz/malbs, FaZe drop neo, the field is weak compared to Vitality
This episode was recorded on the 21st before all the BLAST Rotterdam results had concluded.moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premieronline prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq500:
Episode 169: EPL is a MUST WIN for Spirit and Mouz, PGL circuit update, late-season rush for VRS
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premieronline prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, showering habits12:00 Valve update for CS2, NYAG lawsuit18:00 PGL circuit annou
Episode 168: CS2 Update, BLAST format, Spirit is BOOTCAMPING?, Liquid haters come here
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premier online prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro11:30 CS2 Update, CSGO Branch19:00 BLAST format changes, scene structure48:00
Episode 167: Do we HAVE to glaze Vitality? PGL Cluj results, looking ahead to ESL Pro League s23!
***This is a reupload to fix audio issues that slipped past thekeeper from the initial release on 2/25. No content waschanged.***moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premieronline prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the
Episode 166: Who is Vitality's Competition? Senzu and try join Passion, PGL Cluj-Napoca begins
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter.This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premier online prediction market.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro15:00 The State of the Analyst Desk50:30 PassionUA sign try, Senzu // Legacy s
Episode 165 w Dupreeh: FaZe and Falcons in Krakow, s1mple and BCG's new lineup, IEM Krakow Playoffs
YNk- and SPUNJ have managed to drag the man with the most Majors in CS history into the podcast. We're Talking Counter with Peter "dupreeh" Rasmussen!Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, celebrity producer, superstitions, in
Episode 164: The inaugural IEM Krakow begins, JAME and Parivision glazing, NiKo's MVP win!
Janko and Chad are in Krakow, Poland for the, enjoying media day interviews instead of mayonnaise and hot cocoa.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, live tech check, arriving in Krakow, MTG, the CS obsession14:50 Changes to the desk, broa
Episode 163: Anubis changes, Liquid's status, HLTV player interviews, online CS and event priority
YNk, moses, and SPUNJ are Talking Counter as the BLAST playoff games begin.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro3:20 The Anubis changes and the map pool28:30 BC.Game34:15 Coach impact and team culture42:00 Falcons v Liquid - and mostly Liqu
Episode 162: HLTV Awards, Fl0m LAN, Spirit, Astralis, BCG, 100T lineups.. train is OUT anubis is IN
moses, YNk, and SPUNJ are reunited for the first time in 2026.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike. Happy holidays!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, HLTV Awards experience, Fl0m Mythical LAN experience17:00 Reviewing HLTV Awards - Best Player 202527:50 Best Coach of 202537:45 HLTV Top 20 Players 202545:00 High Profile Discord Bans - huz
Episode 161: w/ mauisnake! NiP, Astralis, BCG, M80, Spirit all make changes, Budapest Major is over!
moses and YNk are joined by Budapest Major Playoff talent Mauisnake!The Wooting giveaway draw is at the end of the episode.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike. Happy holidays!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, Maui's Budapest experience05:22 Looking back on Budapest Major storylines, performances41:50 The Broky Experience48:00 AWPer
Episode 160: Dev1ce to 100 Thieves, Budapest Major Playoffs, The BEST Grand Final matchup
moses, YNk, and SPUNJ are reunited (via webcam) once again and Talking Counter before the Major playoffs begin.We are proudly partnered with Wooting for this episode, maker of the most-used keyboard among professional gamers in CS2, R6, Valorant, and Fortnite.The Wooting 60HE v2 is available NOW for pre-order. Featuring true 8k polling, option for split spacebar layout, metal casing, and new Lekke
Episode 159: Stages 1 and 2 of the Major, state of Astralis, npl, FaZe FURIA Vitality in town
SPUNJ and moses are just Talking Counter. We are proudly partnered with Wooting for this episode, maker of the most-used keyboard among professional gamers in CS2, R6, Valorant, and Fortnite.The Wooting 60HE v2 is available NOW for pre-order. Featuring true 8k polling, option for split spacebar layout, metal casing, and new Lekker Tikken switches. Pre-order before December 4th to become a founder
Episode 158: M80 Lake - Budapest Major, M80's 3-0 run, level of CS, the classic bootcamp experience
SPUNJ and moses are busy in Budapest making pickems videos, opening keyboard boxes, casting Counter-Strike, and Talking Counter. We also have a thumbnail.We are proudly partnered with Wooting for this episode, maker of the most-used keyboard among professional gamers in CS2, R6, Valorant, and Fortnite.The Wooting 60HE v2 is available NOW for pre-order. Featuring true 8k polling, option for split s
Episode 157: Starladder Major begins, costreaming dramas, could FaZe crash out in Stage 1?
SPUNJ and moses are enjoying the Budapest lifestyle, goulash every day while Talking Counter.We are proudly partnered with Wooting for this episode, maker of the most-used keyboard among professional gamers in CS2, R6, Valorant, and Fortnite.The Wooting 60HE v2 is available NOW for pre-order. Featuring true 8k polling, option for split spacebar layout, metal casing, and new Lekker Tikken switches.
Episode 156: FURIA peaking at Chengdu, legacy orgs crashing out, setting the Major's top contenders
SPUNJ is back from China, YNk is back from Sweden, and moses has been chilling all along. Now we're Talking Counter.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:40 Intro, hangovers, Chad's Chengdu adventures11:30 IEM Chengdu event and fans18:00 F_1N steps down from VP20:25 2026 s
Episode 155: Major Talent announced, Fnatic/Cypher, favorites struggling at PGL Bucharest
moses and YNk are hangin out in Bucharest, chit chatting after the broadcast.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:26 Aurora BARELY gets by Astralis6:45 ruggah subbed for dev1ce16:20 3DMAX struggles and PGL Bucharest results21:30 The Fnatic/Cypher situation28:0 paiN’s snow thrivin
Episode 154: MongolZ bench senzu, electronic and s1mple reunite, PGL Masters Bucharest coming up
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk- were just chilling, having a nice day, recording an episoOOMY GOD MONGOLZ BENCHED SENZUJoin our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, Chad's a DayZ nerd, BF6 and Counter Strike's charm12:20 CS Skin market cap is $5.7 billion19:45 ESL 2028 Calendar r
Episode 153: FaZe's last run & Aurora's exit, Falcons FURIA Vitality Spirit & more in EPL Playoffs
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk- are in Stockholm avoiding all licorice and Surströmming during EPLJoin our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, fraggin at EPL, Harry, player SSD setups16:40 Blowouts during EPL, Astralis dead team walking?23:50 <-- Aurora fans click here35:10 Is FaZe m
Episode 152: Dramas heading into EPL22, struggles in the tier2 scene, VRS cutoff into ESL Pro League
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are READY TO PARTY.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!00:00 Intro, Vegans, OJ Borg11:20 Gentle Mates dramas and tier 2 circuit26:00 Trade window needed?42:00 The VP/Lynn Vision Fiasco, ENCE and Gentle Mates are in47:30 Flyquest struggles and existential struggles of the bubble teams58:00
Episode 151: Twistzz to Faze, EliGE to Liquid? FaZe fall short. FISSURE playoffs w G2, Falcons
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk- are gearing up for the EPL grind, soaking up all the fragging going on at StarLadder and FISSURE.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, NA FPL phenom, Counter Strike CSI15:10 CS Update20:20 Virtus Pro27:00 Twistzz departing Liquid to FaZe57:15 Elige
Episode 150: G2 trophy glaze, Astralis and Spirit changes, reflecting on BLAST and ahead to FISSURE
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk- are getting through the work week by Talking Counter.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, Aurora, Chad's story about Aurora4:50 Wildcard's AI roster extravaganza 7:41 complexity of the VRS, scheduling choices27:14 infestation of online cou
Episode 149: BLAST Open results, Spirits roster, FaZes chaos, Falcons stars, Vitality redemption
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are chillin during the downtime, spectating the events, and Talking Counter.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, the fans, Serbian discipline, Matilda09:02 player and tournament gear preferences21:48 (trollolol)22:00 complexity's departure from
Episode 148: Is Donk the GOAT rifler yet? FaZe make changes, top coaches are critical, EWC results
moses, YNk, and SPUNJ have finally reunited just as the prophecy foretold, and they fulfill their destiny by Talking Counter.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, Aladdin, Geography5:35 Drawing conclusions from BLAST Bounty/EWC, the value of Tier2 events 20:40 Is Donk th
Special Episode: ft. rushly123456, Get Animated!, Wooting Meme Contest giveaway
This is a special episode covering the Wooting Meme Contest selection and giveaway. There is very little of us actually Talking Counter. Be warned!Special guest is the King of the Observers and presiding meme judge, rushly123456.Special thanks to Wooting for providing the 80HE's and UwU's used for the giveaway. Thank you to everyone for participating!Join our Discord to stay up to date on
Episode 147: Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo - new look FURIA, IGL'ing over the years, and IEM Cologne
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are preparing for the Grand Finals of IEM Cologne by speaking with the Godfather of Brazilian CS, FalleN.This episode is very proudly brought to you by Wooting, supplier of the 80HE; the most-used keyboard by professional Counter-Strike players.https://link.wooting.io/talkingcounterUse code “talkingcounter” when buying a new keyboard and get a $50 UwU - a fully customizable s
Episode 146: Hugo "hugo" Byron, s1mple joins BC.GAME, moar updates, IEM Cologne playoff bracket
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter with none other than Lord Hugo B. Byron aka Hugo.This episode is very proudly brought to you by Wooting, supplier of the 80HE; the most-used keyboard by professional Counter-Strike players.https://link.wooting.io/talkingcounterUse code “talkingcounter” when buying a new keyboard and get a $50 UwU - a fully customizable six-button addition to your setup wit
Episode 145: IEM Cologne first looks - Kyousuke Day, G2 under hunter, new NaVi, Wooting Giveaway!
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are hanging out after their shift on the show, sitting back and Talking Counter.This episode is very proudly brought to you by Wooting, supplier of the 80HE; the most-used keyboard by professional Counter-Strike players.https://link.wooting.io/talkingcounterUse code “talkingcounter” when buying a new keyboard and get a $50 UwU - a fully customizable six-button addition to you
Episode 144: IEM Cologne, We're Wooting for joy, FISSURE Playground, Overpass and X (twitter) beef
moses, YNk-, and SPUNJ are all in Cologne preparing for confession inside the Cathedral of Counter Strike.This episode is very proudly brought to you by Wooting, supplier of the 80HE; the most-used keyboard by professional Counter-Strike players.https://link.wooting.io/talkingcounterUse code “talkingcounter” when buying a new keyboard and get a $50 UwU - a fully customizable six-button addition to
Episode 143: FaZe Broky, jL steps down, jks to FQ, reaction to Liquid Spirit G2 offseasons
YNk and moses are Talking Counter with the casting whiz kid Dinko. Chad's using his vacation days.Join our Discord to hang out and discuss the episode with other viewers! Participate in all the fun and games we have to offer.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, dinko’s here, long breaks8:00 VRS implications out of the break, lack of confidence in online cs25:15 housekeeping segments25:25
Episode 142: Souvenirs, NACS is healing? FaZe and Liquid in the aftermath, NaVi turns to the academy
I don’t have anything creative. We’re all here, Talking Counter. And that’s what life is all about.Join our Discord to discuss the episode, the CS scene, and watch live matches with other Talking Counter fans. Come talk some smack and have a good time.discord.gg/talkingcounter00:00 Intro, 28 Years Later (no spoilers)09:00 Souvenir highlight clips32:25 Teams picking up lesser known players, lots ab
Episode 141: Major aftermath, defining an "era", sad about FaZe, Falcons and NiKo, offseason start
YNK IS BACK to join moses and SPUNJ in Talking Counter about his forced vacation and the Major viewing experience.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners. Hang around to ask questions, watch tournaments, and Talk Counter with the rest of the ganghttps://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Yatimes are approximate you sick timestampcels00:00 Intro, Janko’s forced vacation, Chad’s unforced mustac
Episode 140: ft. fl0m - unwinding after the BLAST Austin Major Grand Finals
SPUNJ and moses are closing out three weeks in Austin, TX for the Major by Talking Counter.This episode was recorded immediately after the conclusion of the Austin Major Grand Finals.And finally after two years of trying we brought enough xlr cables (kinda, just barely) to get fl0m on the show.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners, watch live games, frag out with other peopl
Episode 139: BLAST Austin Major Playoffs: FaZe heating up, Spirit look strong, FURIA dark horse, Vitality awaits them all
SPUNJ and moses finally have an off day and of course we choose to do some Talking Counter.Join our Discord to discuss the episode and all things Counter Strike with other viewers. Also I bring cookies into the office from time to time. https://discord.gg/4n3NMGuZ00:00 Intro, things you can do in a hotel room, golfing13:40 s1mple is “back” // s1mple is not “back” - what it means for FaZe22:24 butt
Episode 138: At the BLAST Austin Major! Cancelled MRQ's, Falcons early exit, lookin ahead to Stage 3
SPUNJ and moses are Talking Major Counter on their "off" day as the Third Stage of the Austin Major is set to begin. Over the next four days we discover our playoff teams.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners, learn about CS, and be subject to really strong mentally stimulating conversations about the world.https://discord.gg/4n3NMGuZ00:00 Intro, talkin media day,
Episode 137: Graham "messioso" Pitt - GM of coL - hallzerk saga, stickers, MRQ scheduling, fixing NA CS
moses and SPUNJ are in Austin, the Atlantis of podcasting, enjoying tacos and Talking Counter.Timestamp timings may be a little off, will fix shortly after opening segment of the Austin Major broadcast today, haven't had a chance to double check timings. Use them for the moment more like.. estimates. 00:00 Intro4:30 Hallzerk w coL11:45 Junior as standin17:00 Scouting and selecting coaches19:00
Episode 136: IEM Dallas, s1mple hath returned, mouz peak, Falcons shaky, Vitality still haven't lost
moses, YNk-, and SPUNJ are back in Dallas enjoying the weather and some nice, cold, crisp American beer while Talking Counter.Join our Discord it's a PARTY! Discuss the episode with other listeners, join watch parties, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/VYWH5nJD00:00 Intro, 10:50 Furia/Aurora in Astana/Dallas26:00 BESTIA situation42:00 Chad’s apology(i stopped making time stamps for a little
Episode 135: PGL Astana - FURIA's gamble pays off, G2 stumbles, Return of the IGL for NiP & Astralis
SPUNJ, moses, and YNk are all three working PGL Astana from three completely different countries and we're still Talking Counter.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers, watch live matches, and make fun of other people's opinions on AWPershttps://discord.gg/CSknjCdv00:20 Home broadcast decorating and soundboards12:54 PGL Astana Showmatch15:49 Cinderella Run - HOTU, ODDIK
Episode 134: FaZe -broky +s1mple, inflammatory comments, BLAST Rivals PGL Astana, Vitality v Falcons
YNk, moses, and SPUNJ are Talking Counter.Join our discord to discuss the episode with other listeners, ask questions, be our friends, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/xHxapmaJ00:00 Intro, 2:00 Jason’s inflammatory statement about s1mple and FaZe29:16 Chad’s inflammatory statement about elige and FaZe33:27 Retirement potential?37:30 BLAST Rivals discussion begins47:49 Janko’s message to Bob Bob
Episode 133: IEM Melbourne, Vitality and Falcons, FURIA changes, who are the true title contenders?
moses, YNk, and SPUNJ are basking in the glory of travel from Australia, Talking Counter about all the good times.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers! Stick around to watch events, ask us questions, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/VHSZRSxZ00:00 Intro, travel, catching up w each other12:00 IEM in Australia18:57 Results at IEM Melbourne42:03 Age and older players in CS248:
Episode 132: ft. JustHarryGG, IEM Melbourne, G2/Falcons/m0nesy triumvirate of engagement
SPUNJ, YNk-, and Harry are down in Australia taking some time away from all the tim tam slamming to Talk CounterJoin our Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners. Stick around to hang out watching live events and talk some CS!https://discord.gg/VHSZRSxZhow do your timestamps taste today?
Episode 131: PGL Bucharest results, Falcons & G2, early results at the EU and NA MRQ, FURIA changes
moses and YNk- are Talking Counter while Chad and GET ANIMATED's very own Rushly123456 explore the Australian wilderness.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers, stick around for event watch parties and Talk Counter!discord.gg/talkingcounter00:00 Intro02:18 Falcons at PGL Bucharest18:30 G2 at Bucharest and beyond, CEO statement42:00 Mongolz and Aurora (ex-EF) at Bucharest46:
Episode 130: EF/Aurora, m0nesy and niko reuniting, siuhy loaned out, PGL Bucharest
moses, YNk, and SPUNJ are Talking Counter ahead of PGL BucharestJoin our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers, get involved with pugs and Fantasy CS! It's a real party.discord.gg/talkingcounter00:00 Intro8:50 Aurora signs Eternal Fire roster23:10 m0nesy to join Falcons (nel report)50:00 Liquid add Suihy on loan until Austin Major1:11:45 Yalla Compass VRS controversy, Lynn Vision V
Episode 129: Featuring Thorin - CS dramas, should FaZe be panicked?, BLAST Lisbon and J.R. Smith
moses, YNk, and THORIN are sitting around the proverbial campfire, Talking Counter. Hopefully minor issues: moses sounds like he has a lisp and slight desync issues later in video. We'll troubleshoot that. Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers, get involved with pugs and Fantasy CS! It's a real party.discord.gg/talkingcounter00:00 Intro1:30 VRS and formats (getting it
Episode 128: Who can beat Vitality? Assessing G2, Liquid, Faze, Spirit, NaVi, Mongolz, EF
moses, YNk, and SPUNJ are Talking Counter directly after the ESL Pro League S21 Grand Finals. Join our Discord and chat about the episode with other viewers, watch live games, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/NgMejxFs00:00 IntroEpisode 128: Who can beat Vitality? Assessing G2, Liquid, Faze, Spirit, NaVi, Mongolz, EF00:21 Episode Begins
Episode 127: Shahar "flameZ" Shushan
SPUNJ, YNk, and moses are Talking Counter with flameZ of Team Vitality!00:00 Intro11:00 confidence and courage in-game25:40 playing vs donk29:30 zywoo & apex35:02 2024 year of struggle51:03 cs2 vs csgo58:10 ct deficiencies, ct vs t sided maps1:08:34 shit talking1:15:00 no more timestamps hf in the wilderness
Episode 126: PGL Cluj Playoff results, PGL's Field of Dreams and the CS ecosystem
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter.Join our Discord and discuss the episode with other viewers, stick around and watch tournaments, Talk Counter.https://discord.gg/sZCRkAaa00:00 Intro10:50 long-term tournaments, VRS musings and implications28:35 teams vs TO’s, who are the bad guys?46:40 PGL Cluj, 3rd/4th place decider54:55 PGL Cluj team performances
Episode 125: assorted scene news, PGL Cluj Playoffs - quarterfinals matchups and bracket
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are in a triple timezone threat but still Talking Counter.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers. Stick around, watch events, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/kmYSfTng00:00 Intro17:40 the fringe of interesting33:00 Valve changes to the VRS system47:50 a little bit about Spirit vlogs1:03:40 PGL Cluj mouz v paiN1:18:00 PGL Cluj Mongolz v Astralis1:22:18 P
Episode 124: BLAST Austin Major, IEM Katowice reflections, Astralis and mouz and G2 oh my!
YNk, moses, and SPUNJ found an hour and a half window amongst a busy schedule to Talk CounterJoin our Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners, take part in watch parties, and Talk Counter!https://discord.gg/kmYSfTng00:00 Intro14:33 moses at the BLAST Austin Major announcement18:25 MRQ’s 31:35 IEM Katowice -Spirit/Vitality47:12 Which team is in the most trouble1:02:00 Zews/twistzz drama
Episode 123: VRS deep dive, HLTV, IEM Katowice groups, reviewing new rosters
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are taking over in beautiful, sunny, bright Katowice for IEM, Talking Counter.
Collab episode with Striker of HLTV Confirmed (all sponsors and partnered segments are HLTV's ahahahah)
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0:00 - Intro
2:50 - HLTV Confirmed x Talking Counter!
6:33 -
Episode 122: First reactions of new rosters, HLTV Awards, Updates, and VRS
Moses, YNk, and SPUNJ are Talking Counter during their annual pilgrimage to IEM Katowice
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https://discord.gg/qaE2RTr6
00:00 Intro
11:50 hltv awards
~20:20 cs update
34:50 vrs cutoff point
56:10 CCT shadowbans
1:13:20 Spirit are Kato favorites
1:20:20 Eternal Fire
1:25:10 HeavyGod and G2
1:32:20 Liquid
1:45:
Episode 121: Train is BACK, reflecting on roster moves, status of the NA scene
YNk, moses, SPUNJ are at the HLTV Awards where we're Talking Counter and getting suited up.
Had some camera issues, some freezes, quality drop for parts, but we still sat down and hit record.
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00:00 Intro
14:30 CS Talk begins
(i like keeping you timestampcels on your toes)
Episode 120: The Rostermania Episode- FaZe, G2, Liquid, Vitality, Falcons, Cloud9, VP all changing
YNk, moses, SPUNJ are goin over all the roster change rumors that unfolded during the past week, Talking Counter about the brand new teams we'll see lining up in 2025.
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00:00 Intro
16:40 FaZe +elige -ropz
33:25 FaZe management, losing players to FA
42:55 Vitality +ropz -spinx
54:39 Where doe
Episode 119: Shanghai Major Conclusions
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter as the Shanghai Major has concluded, reflecting on the playoffs and looking at the implications of what is to come.
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00:00 Intro
11:15 Major viewership during Shanghai
19:55 Shanghai Major Playoffs
1:14:15 Spirit moving forward
1:18:05 Rostermania dominos
1:21:35 Imper
Episode 118: Shanghai Major Elimination Stage, Playoff Preview
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter as the Shanghai Major playoffs come into focus. It’s been 30 days in a Bucharest hotel, and we’re losing our minds.
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00:00 Intro (has some light cs talk)
7:00 CS Talk
1:22:15 Jason tilts Chad off the planet
Episode 117: Shanghai Major Opening Stage and the Top 16 teams at the Major
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter on the day off before the Elimination Stage begins.
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00:00 Intro
11:15 Chad tilts Jason off the face of the earth
19:07 CS Talk Begins
Episode 116: Shanghai Major Opening Stage
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are chillin' in the hotel Talking Counter as the Shanghai Major Opening Stage is set to begin.
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00:00 Intro
12:55 CS talk begins
Episode 115: THE PERFECT STORM, THE PERFECT COMBINATION
moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are losing their minds Talking Counter during the EU RMR's. Not so much SPUNJ.
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Timestamps not needed, we get right into it. You're welcome.
Episode 114: I HAVE NO IDEA HOW BUT IT'S AWESOME
YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter after the Asian and Americas RMR's, but before the EU A+B RMR's. Shanghai Major coming right up.
Webcam freezes again around 1h26m mark for about 5 min before fixed. Will try to find a fix for next episode.
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00:00 Intro
10:30 CS Talk, Peter Pan Interm
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