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Season 2026 episodes (22)

Episode 66 — HeavyGod on Joining G2, NertZ, and Cologne Major Expectations
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Episode 66 — HeavyGod on Joining G2, NertZ, and Cologne Major Expectations

Welcome to Episode 66 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast with James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg! Our special guest today is none other than G2’s HeavyGod. We discuss his career progression from Endpoint to Cloud9 to G2, the difficulties of changing roles and communicating in different languages, and the recent changes within the G2 roster with the addition of NertZ. HeavyGod also opens up about his personal practice routines, the mental fortitude required to stay consistent as a top-tier player, and his thoughts on G2’s preparations for the upcoming Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major.

Episode 65 — IEM Cologne Major Stage 1 - Everything you need to know!
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Episode 65 — IEM Cologne Major Stage 1 - Everything you need to know!

In Episode 65 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg prepare you for the legendary IEM Cologne Major 2026! We go over the broadcast talent, discuss the Swiss format, and preview all 16 teams battling it out in Stage 1. We also debate Team Liquid’s recent struggles, reflect on the legacy of Cologne as the Cathedral of Counter-Strike, and share Devilwalk’s official Pick’ems. Who goes 3-0? Who goes 0-3? Tune in to find out!

Episode 64 — M80 s1n on Leaving BIG, NA Practice Struggles & Qualifying for Cologne
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Episode 64 — M80 s1n on Leaving BIG, NA Practice Struggles & Qualifying for Cologne

Welcome back to episode 64 of All About Counter-Strike! This time, Banks and Devilwalk welcome M80’s in-game leader, Elias ‘s1n’ Stein. Join us as s1n takes us through his fascinating career path, starting from BIG Academy to his brief stint as BIG’s main roster IGL, and his eventual move to North America to join M80. Hear firsthand about the grueling tournament schedules, the mental toll of crucial qualifiers, the challenges of practicing in the NA region, and M80’s triumphant qualification for the IEM Cologne Major. Plus, we talk about the hilarious teammate dynamics, Swisher’s hidden Minesweeper talent, and s1n’s expectations going into his home soil Major.

Episode 63 — tabseN: Rejecting FaZe & Liquid, Rebuilding BIG, and the IEM Cologne Major Dream
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Episode 63 — tabseN: Rejecting FaZe & Liquid, Rebuilding BIG, and the IEM Cologne Major Dream

James Banks and Devilwalk are joined by BIG Clan’s Johannes ‘tabseN’ Wodarz for a special episode ahead of the Cologne Major. tabseN gets personal about his mental health struggles during BIG’s rebuilding phase, his unwavering loyalty to the German organization despite offers from heavyweights like FaZe and Liquid, and the shift from a German core to an international powerhouse. We also dive into BlameF’s incredible work ethic as an IGL, the pressure of grinding lower-tier tournaments, and the concerning state of match-fixing in the scene.

Episode 62 — HEROIC xfl0ud Speaks Out Before IEM Cologne Major
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Episode 62 — HEROIC xfl0ud Speaks Out Before IEM Cologne Major

The IEM Cologne Major is right around the corner, and we are kicking off our special run of episodes with none other than Yasin ‘xfl0ud’ Koç! Banks and Devilwalk sit down with the Turkish star to discuss his roller-coaster year with Heroic. From the shock of being benched to stepping back into a chaotic rebuild, xfl0ud holds nothing back. We dive into the team’s grueling schedule (11 events in 5 months!), the transition of yxngstxr to the AWP role, the impact of their new performance coach, and why they sometimes struggle against Tier 1 teams despite dominating Tier 2. To wrap things up, xfl0ud answers community questions, shares his Major Pick’ems, and explains why prime XANTARES is the only one who could stop donk.

Episode 61 — Same Old Falcons? CAC & Atlanta review + The End Of Sticker Capsules?
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Episode 61 — Same Old Falcons? CAC & Atlanta review + The End Of Sticker Capsules?

In Episode 61 of the All About Counter-Strike podcast, BanKs and Devilwalk cover the back-to-back CS events. From Parivision’s struggles to MIBR’s dominant form and insani’s record-breaking match, we break it all down. We also discuss the new CS2 sticker economy, test the market for a $515,000 Dragon Lore, and take fan questions regarding the Cologne Major and the origins of BanKs and Devilwalk’s friendship.

Episode 60 — Spirit won Astana, should hally be removed? Falcons to win CAC 2026?
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Episode 60 — Spirit won Astana, should hally be removed? Falcons to win CAC 2026?

Episode 60 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast is here, and Banks and Devilwalk have a lot to unpack! We’re breaking down everything that happened at PGL Astana, from the legendary “Anti-Raiders” forming human shields around talent, to Team Spirit lifting the trophy with a stand-in coach (is hally in trouble?). We expose The Mongols’ secret private chef and medic setup despite their lack of practice, discuss Aurora’s playoff choke, and review that insane Falcons vs. Furia match. We also dive into the latest CS news: ESL trying to hide their Pro League Season 25 move to Saudi Arabia, the truth behind kyxsan’s Falcons exit, and a hilarious rant about 100 Thieves’ tacky trophy picture. Plus, our predictions for the upcoming CAC event in Shanghai!

Episode 53 — The Greatest UK Player of All Time? mezii Tells Us About Major Glory & Vitality
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Episode 53 — The Greatest UK Player of All Time? mezii Tells Us About Major Glory & Vitality

From sharing a single family PC in Birmingham to becoming a Major Winner. In this episode, we sit down with mezii to chart his incredible journey through the ranks of Counter-Strike. We dive deep into the “Subtle Rise” of the UK’s greatest player: from the early days of lying to his dad about homework just to play officials, to the high-pressure reality of joining the world’s #1 team. mezii opens up about the “imposter syndrome” he faced at Vitality, the hilarious truth behind apEX’s “crash outs, and why he never gave up.

Episode 50 — Deep Dive Into The IEM Kraków 2026 Playoffs
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Episode 50 — Deep Dive Into The IEM Kraków 2026 Playoffs

Plus: Top Teams Skipping IEM Atlanta PGL Cluj-Napoca Preview …and the knife giveaway winner announcement! Parts of the episode are relying predominantly on visuals, you can check them out on our YouTube channel

Episode 48 — BLAST Bounty Finals Review
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Episode 48 — BLAST Bounty Finals Review

In this episode: Review of BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1; Preview of IEM Kraków 2026; More news; Answering your questions from our Discord!

Episode 47 — FaZe EMBARRASSED Online, CS Majors Announced & More!
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Episode 47 — FaZe EMBARRASSED Online, CS Majors Announced & More!

Valve has revealed the future CS Major locations, including the first ever major in Argentina! We dive into Counter-Strike’s global expansion and what it means for the future of the game. We also recap BLAST Premier Bounty Season 1, including FaZe’s shocking loss to EYEBALLERS, which teams impressed us the most, and the online vs LAN debate. We also recap some of the recent roster moves and call ups, including B8 replacing headtr1ck, and some South America roster moves.

Episode 46 — This Week In CS: HLTV Awards Breakdown, Donk vs ZywOo Debate & More
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Episode 46 — This Week In CS: HLTV Awards Breakdown, Donk vs ZywOo Debate & More

In Episode 46 of All About Counter-Strike, we break down everything from the HLTV Awards fallout to the biggest storylines shaping Counter-Strike in 2026. Fresh off the HLTV Awards, we discuss why the event has become the gold standard for esports award shows, debate Donk vs ZywOo, and break down the biggest winners, snubs, and talking points from the night. We also dive deep into why CS roster mania has completely stalled — from inflated buyouts and poor ROI to why teams are afraid to make big moves. Plus, we cover Vitality’s dominance, Molodoy’s rise, Hall of Fame inductions, women’s CS milestones, and major roster changes across NiP, Fnatic, BIG, Astralis, and more.