All About Counter-Strike Podcast
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Your go-to podcast for expert Counter-Strike (CS2 & CS:GO) esports discussion. Join renowned host James Banks (ESL, BLAST, PGL, Valve Majors) and two-time Major champion Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg – uniquely winning Major trophies as both a player and coach.
Get unparalleled insights, tournament analysis, tactical discussions, and unique stories from two Counter-Strike veterans. From key tournament moments to roster moves and gameplay analysis, James and Devilwalk cover everything CS esports. Subscribe for your bi-weekly fix!
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With the Budapest Major playoffs just days away, we break down EVERYTHING from Stage 2 and Stage 3: shock eliminations, breakout rookies, underdog runs, and the state of every contender heading into the final stage of the Major.
We’re also joined by an insane lineup of superstar guests: FalleN (FURIA), Aleksib (NAVI), ZywOo (Vitality), mzinho (The MongolZ) and tN1R (Spirit), where we broke down their teams’ performances, and what they expect going into the Playoffs stage.
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In this episode of the All About Counter-Strike podcast, we sit down with NAVI’s rising star AWPer, Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov, where he talks through his entire journey - from playing 1.6 Zombie Mode in Odesa to dominating the current CS2 Major stage.
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James Banks and Devilwalk breaking down all the chaos and action from Stage 2 of the StarLadder Major in Budapest!
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We reflect on his Major history, the evolution of the French CS era, the reality behind the grind, and what the future looks like for him now.
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All About StarLadder Budapest Major
It’s our second episode here at the Budapest Major - we are joined by Jack (Manager of TYLOO), Xirreth (NAVI Performance Manager), Launders, Styko & Kimi (PARIVISION General Manager) to breakdown the Stage 1 performance from the teams. In addition, we’re also discussing and picking our favorites to get through Stage 2, into Stage 3 of Budapest Major.
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All About StarLadder Budapest Major
Today’s episode is a really special one. It’s our first Episode on site at the Budapest Major. We sit down with Eddie, Director of Esports at FaZe, Samme from Fnatic, and Robl, performance coach for NiP. We’re also joined by top analysts Maui, Tedd, and legendary commentators Hugo & Harry for a full breakdown of everything leading into the first stage of the Major. We’re ranking teams who are most likely to make the next stage, so there might be some good advice for your Pickems.
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Banks and Devilwalk return to break down all the action from the recent Hong Kong tournament, a wave of breaking roster news, and major organizational decisions affecting the Major!
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Also today:
More Esports News;
BLAST Rivals Preview;
Your Questions answered!
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Also today:
Rumors of 100 Thieves’ interest in the GamerLegion roster
PGL’s announcement of 15 Tier 1 events for 2027 and 2028
Valve is rejecting many sticker designs
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Also in the episode:
IEM Chengdu 2025 Preview
PGL Bucharest Group Stage Review
OG Shuffles
Pay-To-Enter Tournaments are here
And more!
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Also today:
CAC 2025 Review;
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Preview;
Rosters news;
Answering your questions from Discord!
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And more today:
Shuffles in teams;
PGL tournament canceled. Is it ESL’s fault?;
Previewing CAC 2025.
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Plus in the episode:
ESL Pro League Stage 1 Review and Main Event Preview
CS2 Update
FaZe Benches Rain
And More!
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Thanks to StarLadder for this special collaboration
In this second special of “All About Counter-Strike,” our own James Banks sits down with two prominent in-game leaders, Johnny ‘JT’ Theodosiou of Passion UA and Christoffer ‘Chr1zN’ Storgaard of OG, for an in-depth discussion on the art of leading in professional Counter-Strike.
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Also in the episode:
StarLadder StarSeries Recap
Counter-Strike News & Discussion
ESL Pro League Preview
Q&A from the Discord
And more!
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Thanks to StarLadder for this special collaboration
In this Special, James is joined by two IGLs from NAVI and Ninjas in Pajamas for a lengthy discussion about the essential traits of a top-tier IGL, the emotional toll of leadership, how to integrate rookie players into a top team and much more!
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Also in this episode:
Wildcard controversy,
Team Spirit roster change,
Match-fixing allegations
And much more!
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Also in this episode:
New Devilwalkthrough
Roster Moves
And answering your questions from our Discord!
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We are looking back at the EWC 2025, James joining us from the Riyadh right after the event!
Also today:
HLTV Rating 3.0
FaZe Clan changes
BLAST London Preview
Your questions answered
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Time for a peek behind the curtain! This is the part that usually ends up on the cutting room floor: our pre-show chat. Before we start recording, we catch up on everything that’s happened since the last episode, and we thought it would be fun to share it with you.
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Podcasts about Counter-Strike often remind us how deep this community runs. The discussions go beyond gameplay, covering strategy, updates, and even skins as part of the culture. The M4A4 is a constant theme in these talks: dependable, versatile, and stylish. Sites like https://cs2.ad/weapons/m4a4 let players see every skin variation in one place, reinforcing the idea that customization is part of the conversation. CS2 succeeds because it turns every detail — from rifles to skins — into a topic worth discussing.
Really enjoyed the breakdown of Austin Major Stage 2 — great insight into the competitive flow and how teams adapt under pressure. On a related note, I’ve been checking out how the CS:GO scene intersects with crypto and skins lately. CryptoRoyal Promo Code https://csgobettings.gg/cryptoroyal/ has some interesting info on platforms that blend skin betting with crypto-style jackpot systems. Not for everyone, but it’s wild to see how much the in-game economy and esports betting world have evolved alongside major tournaments like this.