Talking Counter

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 of skipping CAC1:02:45 STAGE ONE PICK'EMS1:27:15 NiKo's miss, NiKo vs Ropz, NiKo Karrigan and Falcons

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 00Nation19:05 Experiences on M80 and G2 33:40 Individual struggles in 2025 after NiKo's departure41:40 The State of CS - animgraph updates and map rotation45:30 Joining Team Liquid, time in roster so far52:55 What is TaZ like as a coach?59:35 Current (aka week-old) Counter-Strike and thedominance of Vitality

Chad and Jason have gone full retro with this episode. No edits, no timestamps no thumbnails just RAW TALKING COUNTER.

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 Riyadh for 2027 47:30 BLAST Fort-Worth1:20:00 G2's loss to FaZe at BLAST Rivals1:27:40 FURIA at BLAST Rivals into Astana1:34:55 How important is PGL Astana for Falcons?1:51:45 MOVING ON :x

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 released25:55 Karrigan's departure from FaZe and his future withFalcons53:55 Feelings on FURIA, Fallen's retirement1:02:05 Spirit's bounce back performance in Rio1:16:10 Chad's Worms (Is Vitality the Greatest Team of All Time)1:22:55 Is Vitality's dominance GOOD for CS?1:36:03 MOUZ changes and Sycrone's statements

*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/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, moses has a pond, nocries update10:50 Karrigan to Falcons after IEM Rio 39:50 NiP sign Stavn as an AWPer (-r1nkle)46:50 Fer to play Major for Gaiman Gladiators53:00 BC.Game bench Mutiris and AragorN56:30 PGL Bucharest - FUT's first championship1:09:00 Focused on Vitality and Falcons at IEM Rio1:31:50 IEM Rio Playoff bracket1:36:30 Spirit - are we worried?

*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.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, right into things, Janko on vacation07:15 PGL Singapore Major adds 3rd/4th decider, changes invitecutoff date18:08 Should FaZe change roster before the Major?23:39 Chad's Game: Moses' Malpractice39:50 Qualification through Asia and Oceania regions54:27 PGL Bucharest Playoffs - who is going to win the wholething?

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/odt98kr/00:00 Intro, the moon landing, ranch dressing15:18 Animgraph2 update37:50 Turning the corner to Major Qualification cutoff58:45 Salacious rumor around Aurora1:18:00 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 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 ESL announces improvements to their 2027 circuit55:00 FURIA/Falcons tech issues and importance of strong admins1:09:00 Competing at T1 events vs T2 events, BCG Masters upsets1:18:30 Overdrive on magixx as IGL, the state of Spirit1:39:00 Is it over for MOUZ?

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/DaFHsaq500:00 Intro, Chad dips into his plumber past09:30 CS2 Update (Reload changes)37:30 Liquid swaps to NA for VRS standings52:45 Liquid and G2 swap Malbs and Nertz1:05:30 Mid-season checkin around the scene1:28:00 Flyquest status check1:37:30 FaZe -neo (coach), eliminated from Rotterdam

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 announcement, TO’s doing battle in ’27-’2838:30 Rumors around G2/TL signing up for BCG Masters46:30 EPL Playoffs - Spirit, mouz, Aurora, MongolZ, NaVi, Legacy,FUT, Astralis

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 Spirit is BOOTCAMPING1:01:00 Liquid haters1:13:00 Final games of EPL23 Stage 11:23:30 100T and BCG

***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 season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, the Frag Movie, minigames12:45 Would you cast CS forever? Player retirements andmotivations42:45 PGL Cluj-Napoca results - do we HAVE to glaze Vitality?56:20 PGL Cluj - The MongolZ1:02:50 No Vitality at EPL - who will win instead?1:14:45 100 Thieves VRS and early going1:28:00 Questions from the Discord!

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, the Frag Movie, minigames12:45 Would you cast CS forever? Player retirements andmotivations42:45 PGL Cluj-Napoca results - do we HAVE to glaze Vitality?56:20 PGL Cluj - The MongolZ1:02:50 No Vitality at EPL - who will win instead?1:14:45 100 Thieves VRS and early going1:28:00 Questions from the Discord!

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 signs arT1:11:54 ENC TEAM USA1:18:15 Vitality and Zywoo dominate IEM Krakow1:40:35 who is vitality's competition this year?2:00:00 Exciting teams to watch in PGL Cluj-Napoca

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, inverted sound06:23 Evolution of pro CS gear, Dupreeh’s involvement with AceZone11:02 Dupreeh’s Origin Story32:19 Apex’s wise words, expectations and public pressure, the beauty of the game unfolding41:04 Astralis signs Magisk instead of k0nfig (2018)49:30 s1mple and the BCGame roster. YNk’s idea for a BCG roster change.1:06:05 FaZe at IEM Krakow (the bad)1:25:54 Falcons at IEM Krakow (the ugly)1:46:17 Astralis and FUT at IEM Krakow (the good)1:51:49 IEM KRAKOW PLAYOFF BRACKET

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, broadcast vibes, stadium life20:40 Media Day: knowledge gathered chatting with players29:13 BLAST Bounty Results33:00 NiKo's MVP39:17 The Donk Delusion49:13 Who would you want in the IEM Krakow playoffs? THE DARK HORSE?1:00:00 IEM Krakow storylines BIG and small

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 Liquid1:02:00 Event priority across the circuit1:13:30 Online Counter Strike and big picture CS scene

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 / psychological / asalem54:50 StarLadder LAN circuit for Tier2 - Stake Ranked1:05:40 PGL's 2026 calendar of events1:21:00 Underwhelming offseason?1:25:40 BC.Game +mutiris +Aragorn +krazy +TaZ (coach)1:33:10 100 Thieves +poi +sirah +ag1l1:51:45 Can G2 be a threat?2:17:25 -train +Anubis

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 AWPers in CS21:06:10 Astralis -Magisk, NiP -ewjerkz1:11:05 GamerLegion -ztr -ash, +snax (igl)1:16:45 BC.Game -nexa -emi -cacanito1:23:20 M80 -HexT +jBA1:27:50 Spirit -zweih -chopper, +magixx (igl) +zont1x1:41:00 Should MOUZ make changes?2:02:53 Wooting 60HE v2 giveaway draw

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 Lekker Tikken switches. Join our Discord to watch the Budapest Major playoffs with other CS fans and listeners of the show!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, MTG, Budapest memories21:05 Roster change season begins39:20 Device expected to join 100 Thieves1:07:35 Best storylines of the Major playoffs1:11:22 Assessing Aurora's run and future1:14:50 Assessing Liquid's run and future1:23:15 Falcons vs Spirit1:42:15 FaZe vs MOUZ1:50:30 NaVi vs FURIA1:55:55 Vitality vs The MongolZ2:05:15 PGL Singapore Major 2026 announced

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 and unlock exclusive perks!Join our Discord to watch the Budapest Major with other CS fans, Talk Counter, and for a chance to win a Wooting 60he v2 keyboard given away at the end of the Budapest Major!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, hotel etiquette, life in Budapest, Astralis as Avengers11:20 gla1ve to coach 100 Thieves21:17 the importance of good observers33:28 The Legend of Parivision37:30 Stage 2 perfomances44:29: Major Format wishlist and the Major experience59:00 Liquid to Stage 3, the state and future of Astralis1:13:10 npl’s pimp interview

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 spacebar layout, metal casing, and new Lekker Tikken switches. Pre-order before December 4th to become a founder and unlock exclusive perks!Join our Discord to watch the Budapest Major with other CS fans, Talk Counter, and for a chance to win a Wooting 60he v2 keyboard given away at the end of the Budapest Major!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, cuck chairs, talkin smack, Masons, GetAnimated!6:25 Where’s the smack talk? 11:40 M80’s run, Stage 2, and recent form18:42 The level of CS at the Major so far26:20 M80’s bootcamp: Who were the scim GODS?40:55 Lake’s messed up keyboard binds44:59 State of the NA scene and it’s “resurgence”51:00 State of the Game in Lake’s mind?

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. Pre-order before December 4th to become a founder and unlock exclusive perks!Join our Discord to watch the Budapest Major with other CS fans, Talk Counter, and for a chance to win a Wooting 60he v2 keyboard given away at the end of the Budapest Major!https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, planting trees, airport interactions, housekeeping13:30 Wooting launches 60HE v2, partners with m80 for Major24:40 Costreaming dramas35:40 The evolution of the CS scene and ecosystem45:10 Cadian and Flamus join OG47:50 Is FURIA developing a counter to the recent meta?55:05 nitr0 missing the Major, Daps to step in1:04:05 Starladder Budapest Major Stage 11:10:20 Is it POSSIBLE FaZe don’t make Stage 2?1:32:35 Assessing Spirit’s recent struggles

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 schedule and mystery non-events30:48 NRG winning, EYEBallers winning, BCG losing32:55 FURIA win IEM Chengdu over Vitality53:10 Kyousuke and Falcons59:25 Heavy glazing of FURIA1:13:50 Spirit's continued struggles, MongolZ w Controlez1:24:50 FaZe, NaVi, Astralis - barely worth mentioning?1:34:30 is Aurora a Top 5 team1:36:40 100 Thieves announce return to CS

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 thriving in new positions30:30 PGL Bucharest playoff bracket41:40 Janko chimes in on MongolZ -senzu48:40 Falcons, are they favorites for the Major?50:12 Major Talent announcement

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 released, 2028 Major speculation29:30 Value of individual events across the calendar37:20 Thunderpick51:35 Trigger Warning: EWC 2026 talk1:05:40 electronic reunites with s1mple in BCG1:23:20 k0nfig retires, into agent work1:33:50 CS Asia Championships 1:42:37 Upcoming PGL Bucharest1:52:29 MongolZ bench senzu, breaking news addendum

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 35:10 Is FaZe making the right moves?45:50 Brief detour to Liquid54:00 Mongolz non-practice routine1:16:00 EPL QF: Falcons v 3DMAX // NaVi v mouz1:21:00 EPL QF: FURIA v Vitality // FaZe v Spirit

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 Changes to chance to make the major1:03:00 Fissure final thoughts1:10:00 Mongolz1:13:10 ESL Pro League S221:34:40 AZR as coach

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 back to Liquid in swap (allegedly)1:09:28 Team chemistry and cohesion1:18:25 FISSURE playoffs1:28:15 Magisk in Astralis1:40:35 Mongolz odd practice schedule1:48:20 Valve Shills shill Genesis Terminal

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 counter strike, cheating, match fixing37:03 the Graham "messioso" Pitt newest tweet46:00 Spirit officially announce addition of tN1R, zontix taking time off53:00 G2 lifting the trophy, deserved glazing. vitality continued "struggles"1:25:17 FURIA losing in the semifinal, M80's run, 1:34:06 Astralis, +magisk -stavn1:43:45 This FaZe iteration1:53:18 Talking Inclusive Counter

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 CS40:45 online counter strike47:00 BLAST Open London1:10:20 Spirit's roster ambiguity1:30:00 FALCONS and rounding out BLAST bracket1:51:00 electronic benched2:02:00 Chad's message to Aurora fans

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 the G.O.A.T rifler? Talking about the greats through history47:10 The value of being adaptable in CS54:05 FaZe bench Elige1:10:23 State of coaching and the benefits of strong coaches1:14:50 Looking at the results of EWC and the rest of the bracket

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 releases and to be part of more giveaways in the future!00:17 Get Animated!, cameras, something about Turbo Granny14:48 How Rushly got us hooked on Wooting24:56 The Wooting Meme Competition Contest Giveaway1:08:05 rushly outro beginsKeyboard Winners:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgoL0RUC6nchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7km86GJsPpk

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 six-button addition to your setup with all the same tech of a Wooting keyboard - completely free. (add the UwU to your cart before activating the code). Join our Discord to have a good time, Talk Counter, watch live matches of IEM Cologne, and to WIN A WOOTING 80HE KEYBOARD!https://discord.gg/talkingcounter00:00 Intro, about last night5:00 IGL mindgames, philosophy of being an IGL, quarterfinals vs mouz14:03 Yekindar and Molodoy in FURIA 35:00 FURIA balancing act with arT52:24 Coldzera not finding success after the Brazilian era1:01:50 growth of brand and celebrity1:18:50 Brazilian teams and scene1:24:40 Fallen talks smack? and the old days :)

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 with all the same tech of a Wooting keyboard - completely free. (add the UwU to your cart before activating 00:00 Intro9:00 New CS update - animations and map updates30:14 s1mple joins BC Gaming 50:42 cologne playoffs1:04:06 spirit donk kyousuke1:17:45 why hugo hates harry

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 your setup with all the same tech of a Wooting keyboard - completely free! (add the UwU to your cart before activating the code). Join our Discord to have a good time, Talk Counter, watch live matches of IEM Cologne, and to WIN A WOOTING 80HE KEYBOARD!discord.gg/talkingcounter00:00 Intro, WOOTING KEYBOARD AND UwU DISCORD GIVEAWAY INFORMATION HERE7:00 Kyousuke and Falcons teaser11:30 LIfe in Cologne at IEM24:00 Liquid, Flyquest, and MOUZ45:15 First looks at G253:40 Lookin at the CS landscape1:16:10 How’s the economy feeling these days?1:22:55 NaVi at Cologne so far1:34:00 Astralis AH (after hooxi)1:47:00 bl4d3’s shoulder

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 your setup with all the same tech of a Wooting keyboard - completely free.Join our Discord to have a good time, Talk Counter, watch live matches of IEM Cologne, and to WIN A WOOTING 80HE KEYBOARD!discord.gg/talkingcounter00:00 Intro, the keyboard in the room17:17 ***Talking Counter Exclusive*** Cologe VRS Update28:17 FISSURE Playground 1 in Belgrade37:17 The state of Team Liquid due to VRS50:32 Tyloo Winning FISSURE57:05 New look flyquest59:17 Addition of Overpass to map pool, new economy1:16:45 kassad vs bubszki beef off on X1:29:17 IEM COLOGNE STAGE 1 BEGINS TOMORROW

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 Katowice to host an arena event in 202628:45 PGL Astana 2026 prizepool increased to 1.6million36:15 ESL enforces new integrity rules38:15 jL departs NaVi47:15 Broky returns to FaZe lineup1:02:15 Yekindar officially signs with FURIA1:07:55 G2 +MATYS, snax removed1:19:45 JKS THE PRODIGAL SON HATH RETURNED TO FLYQUEST1:27:15 Liquid +flashie as coach, NAF stays1:39:30 Spirit -magixx, +zwei1:49:00 Changes in NA teams, ENVY & Sentinals teasing stepping into space1:55:30 FISSURE Playground 1 starting Tuesday

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 about NaVi49:10 Tobiz (mouz NXT coach) picked up as Heroic coach54:10 NA scene “healing” - getting attention again1:06:50 Wildcard -stanislaw -phzy1:09:10 All about Liquid1:22:40 s1mple’s quandry 1:37:20 FaZe quandry

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 mustache09:20 BLAST Production @ Austin Major, Redzone experiment22:20 The modern analyst desk38:50 Bracket layout and format talk42:20 Conversations with Valve 53:50 Potential Major format57:20 IS IT A VITALITY ERA? THE DEFINITIVE CONVERSATION1:25:00 The Falcons collapse - is NiKo the Greatest Major Choker? 1:37:30 Should mouz make a change?1:44:00 Mongolz1:48:00 Legacy / paiN 1:54:30 Sad about FaZe, man1:58:20 RAPID FIRE VP +perfecto -fl4mus2:01:58 RAPID FIRE Spirit target zweih2:03:48 RAPID FIRE Trash replaces somebody2:04:05 RAPID FIRE G2 -snax +hunter as IGL (xkaspersky rumored)2:06:20 RAPID FIRE TaZ’s tweet to HooXi2:09:10 RAPID FIRE s1mple’s tweet about not joining FaZe2:10:30 THANK YOU

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 people, ask questions about the meaning of life, etc etc etchttps://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya

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 butterfly effect on the playoff bracket 29:55 Legacy, Liquid, Vitality - vibes and cohesion37:49 the “fundamentals” conversation taking place with other analysts43:12 A new Counter Strike holiday ------44:17 Playoff Bracket discussion45:08 Spirit vs mouse48:04 spunj’s tweet about xertion calling plays58:22 Vitality vs NaVi1:01:34 FURIA vs paiN1:07:45 FaZe vs Mongolz1:15:31 musing on the future of FURIA, Counter Strike’s addictive nature

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, golf craze10:46 Falcons’ early, disappointing exit26:00 MRQ’s cancelled for upcoming Budapest MajorAUSTIN MAJOR STAGE THREE CONVERSATION BEGINS42:43 Vitality vs Legacy49:27 Liquid vs Lynn Vision58:06 Mouz vs Virtus Pro1:03:19 Spirit vs paiN1:07:33 FURIA vs The Mongolz1:14:40 Aurora vs FaZe1:22:04 on s1mple1:25:22 G2 vs 3DMAX

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 CSPPA23:30 TPA as public record31:00 Stickers40:50 Starladder MRQ scheduling58:45 GRIM in coL1:11:00 Build an NA Dream Team1:19:00 Elige's time in coL1:26:00 Fixing NA CS

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 bit)1:24:00 Liquid(aw shucks it happened again)

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, ODDIK18:24 Temp Check - M80, Virtus Pro, mibr, paiN36:09 Freak Shows - FURIA, G2, (paiN)45:30 Stake Your Claim - Aurora, Mongolz, NaVi54:25 Superbowl Teams - GamerLegion, NiP, Astralis, BIG1:05:20 King of the Hill - Spirit

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 Bobinski1:27:41 Where does Vitality stand amongst the all-time great teams?1:38:27 PGL Astana coming up 1:47:09 When will there be a Brazilian super team?

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 CS248:28 FURIA -chelo - skullz, +molodoy +yekindar, fallen IGL as rifle1:11:40 Vitality’s win streak and past historic win streaks

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?