IS THE VRS SYSTEM TOO COMPLICATED? | Hot Take Point Made Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2026-09-20 | IS THE VRS SYSTEM TOO COMPLICATED? | Hot Take Point Made
NOCRIES IS LEGIT AND NEEDS TO BE ON A TOP 20 TEAM NOW | Hot Take Point Made Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-09-27 | Visit prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HOTTAKE and use code HOTTAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!In this explosive episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives deep into some of the spiciest topics in Counter-Strike:✅ kassad’s bold prediction: If NiKo became Falcons’ IGL today, he would surpass apEX’s achievements as Vitality’s leader — dominating for the next 4–5 years with superstar teammates and limitless resources ✅ Fan Take Showdown: Could Neo & TaZ coach as a “Polish yin-yang duo”? The crew debates whether shared leadership could work or cause chaos ✅ Nocries controversy: Maui changes his stance on suspected cheater Nocries, now believing he’s legit and could join a top 20 team as a primary AWPer — but questions remain about his suspicious rise and skipped LANs ✅ G2 hype check: Are fans overrating G2 after their BLAST victory against Vitality? The team analyzes their real chances of winning another big event this season and what they need to improve This episode is packed with heated arguments, historical insights, and some all-time hot takes that may never be proven for years.If you love unfiltered CS:GO analysis, smash the Like 👍 button, Subscribe 🔔 for more brutally honest esports breakdowns, and drop your own hot take in the comments!Use our link to unlock 10% off your purchase at Manta Sleep! tinyurl.com/2n2cddpdHot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.Episode 54 was recorded on the 26th of September, 2025.Intro by The Morgster: @TheMorgster_ Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - If NiKo becomes the IGL of Falcons, he will have a better IGL career than apEX in Vitality0:28:27 - NEO and TaZ would have more success coaching as a duo0:42:44 - Nocries deserves to be on a top 20 team today + should switch to primary AWP1:02:51 - G2 won't win another big event this season#Twistzz #TeamLiquid #Esports #HotTake #CounterStrike #CSTalk #EsportsNews #thorin #cs2
FURIA Finally Win A Tournament... How Did They Do It? | Snake & Banter ft FalleN Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-09-25 | Visit prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!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 Key Highlights:⦁ FalleN's journey from prime AWP IGL to fully embracing the rifler-leader role, including the cadiaN-inspired switch and maintaining individual form ⦁ The impact of YEKINDAR as a secondary caller and playmaker, and how trust and shared ideas fuel FURIA’s T-sides ⦁ Spotlight on molodoy: why he’s potentially Brazil’s next superstar, his stage breakthrough, and how FalleN supports his growth ⦁ Discussion on Brazilian roster-building difficulties, buyout politics, sponsor limitations, and why international imports like YEKINDAR make sense ⦁ Hot takes on rival talents like kyousuke, m0NESY, and roster moves in teams like VP and Spirit ⦁ Revisiting Thorin’s viral “Overrated Player” tweet about FalleN — his response and honest self-assessment 📢 Have Your Say: Do you agree with FalleN's take on adapting to meta changes and talent development? Drop a comment below!👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and turn on notifications to catch every episode.Use our link to unlock 10% off your purchase at Manta Sleep! tinyurl.com/45m52ezyFalleN's Twitter: https://x.com/FalleNCSSnake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.Episode 111 was recorded on the 24th of September, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - FalleN intro0:03:55 - IGL'ing without the AWP0:10:23 - FalleN's good point (Playing with YEKINDAR)0:24:32 - Mauisnake's good point (molodoy)0:46:37 - Thorin's good point (kyousuke is the truth)0:54:12 - FalleN's bad point ("Bad FalleN")1:19:15 - Mauisnake's bad point (The scene's inability to make a solid all-Brazil team)1:42:25 - Thorin's bad point (Virtus.pro)1:53:27 - FalleN's ugly point (Spirit will miss zont1x)2:00:55 - Mauisnake's ugly point (That one tweet)2:17:06 - Thorin's ugly point (How people evaluate m0NESY)#CS2 #CounterStrike #EsportsNews #csgo #thorin
CS2 Continues To Make The Game Worse With Every Update... | Snake & Banter ft dona Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-09-20 | 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.Key topics covered:⦁ dona’s career — balancing streaming, event hosting, and aspirations for more professional broadcasting gigs ⦁ Team Liquid resurgence despite Twistzz’s move to FaZe, their recent strong performances, and major qualification hopes ⦁ Tournament overlap benefits — more concurrent LANs creating variety for viewers, opportunities for lower-tier teams, and talent diversification ⦁ Aurora’s “forever playoffs” curse — exciting to watch but unable to close out trophies despite ZywOo-level talent like XANTARES ⦁ OG’s VRS nightmare — big ranking drop after a poor LAN result, threatening their Major qualification ⦁ nocries controversy — NA Faceit prodigy or potential cheater? Community and streamer analysis spark heated debate ⦁ Conflict of interest concerns — Twistzz facing FaZe while already known to be joining them raises integrity questions ⦁ NAVI's inconsistency — B1ad3 admits trophies aren’t the focus this season while core talents like b1t and w0nderful shine inconsistently ⦁ Kick exclusivity — growing TO shift to Kick for better revenue splits but potential viewer drop, discoverability issues, and moderation concerns ⦁ CS2 update backlash — top pros like NiKo, ropz, and XANTARES criticize spray changes, sub-tick mechanics, and Valve’s monetization-first updates If you enjoyed this discussion, like, comment with your take on the latest CS2 update, and subscribe for more pro scene analysis and insider esports talk.dona's Twitter: https://x.com/donacsgoSnake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.Episode 110 was recorded on the 19th of September, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - dona's career0:05:07 - dona's good point (Team Liquid)0:14:08 - Mauisnake's good point (2 sizable LAN events running concurrently)0:22:24 - Thorin's good point (Aurora)0:30:56 - dona's bad point (OG)0:40:39 - Mauisnake's bad point (nocries)0:54:00 - Thorin's bad point (Twistzz conflict of interest)1:01:44 - dona's ugly point (NAVI)1:10:21 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Kick exclusivity rules)1:24:47 - Thorin's ugly point (Spray update)#CS2 #CounterStrike #EsportsNews #TeamLiquid #FaZeClan #NaVi #AuroraCS #VRS #KickStreaming #CSUpdates #NiKo #XANTARES
TWISTZZ TO FAZE IS WORSE THAN YOU THINK... | Hot Take Point Made Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-09-19 | Visit prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HOTTAKE and use code HOTTAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!In this episode of Hot Take Point, the panel dives deep into the state of FaZe Clan, player transfers, and some of the most debated performances in Counter-Strike 2. From questioning coach NEO's impact and leadership issues with Karrigan, to evaluating FaZe’s roster struggles, the hosts don’t pull any punches. They also tackle a spicy fan take claiming ZywOo will never win another Major — breaking down why that perception is heavily flawed and analyzing his all-time greatness.The discussion continues with an in-depth look at rising talent m0NESY, sh1ro, and breakout AWPer molodoy, debating if he’s already a top 3 AWPer in the world. Finally, they dissect Twistzz’s impending return to FaZe, the implications for Liquid, and whether this move can actually fix FaZe’s championship ambitions or if it’s just nostalgia clouding judgment.If you’re a CS2 fan, this episode is packed with sharp analysis, hot takes, and honest debates about top teams, superstar players, and what it really takes to win in today’s competitive scene.🔥 Join the discussion — do you agree with these takes, or are the hosts completely off the mark? Comment below with your thoughts!👉 Subscribe for more pro-level CS2 analysis, debates, and insider breakdowns every week!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.Episode 53 was recorded on the 18th of September, 2025.Intro by The Morgster: @TheMorgster_ Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - NEO needs to be on the hotseat0:22:00 - ZywOo will never win another Major again0:38:07 - molodoy is a top 3 AWPer right now + ZywOo and torszi are the top 20:49:55 - Twistzz will be worse on FaZe than he was on TL#Twistzz #TeamLiquid #Esports #HotTake #CounterStrike #CSTalk #EsportsNews #thorin #cs2
Why zont1x Getting Replaced Is Incredibly Ambiguous... | Snake & Banter ft TeaTime Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-09-11 | 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-side stats, and how roster changes at organizations like Astralis and Spirit could shift the CS2 competitive landscape. Thorin, Mauisnake, and TeaTime debate the importance of star players versus win-by-committee styles, the role of specialist talent in broadcasts, and the politics between TOs like ESL and PGL that affect event quality.The trio dive into the realities of working in Tier 2 Counter-Strike, from pay disparities and post-pandemic opportunities to the grind of online tournaments and the challenges of breaking into Tier 1. They examine the impact of Valve’s VRS system, how it’s reshaping the tournament calendar, and why 2025 might be one of the best years ever for Tier 2 competition. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes stories about commentary careers, networking, and surviving in the volatile world of esports broadcasting. Whether you’re a hardcore Counter-Strike fan, a CS2 player, or just an esports enthusiast, this episode offers sharp analysis, insider perspectives, and plenty of candid banter about the game’s biggest storylinesGo to buyraycon.com/SNAKE to get 20% off sitewide TODAY!One thing to pack, five ways to power! You can get 10% off Ridge’s Power Bank by going to https://www.Ridge.com and using code SNAKE at checkoutRichard Lewis's article on the Astralis sale - richardlewis.substack.com/p/astralis-new-ownership-deal-is-doneTeaTime'sTwitter: https://x.com/ggTeaTimeSnake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.Episode 109 was recorded on the 10th of September, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - TeaTime intro0:11:28 - TeaTime's good point (The VRS system has resulted in the best year ever for Tier 2 CS)0:25:45 - Mauisnake's good point (IEM Chengdu)0:38:44 - Thorin's good point (Astralis's new ownership)0:51:33 - TeaTime's bad point (TO's are taking broadcasts for granted)1:11:28 - Mauisnake's bad point (FaZe Clan)1:25:53 - Thorin's bad point (MOUZ)1:43:48 - TeaTime's ugly point (The caliber of the current Top 5 teams)1:55:45 - Mauisnake's ugly point (PGL Masters had to move Grand Finals to accommodate IEM Chengdu)2:14:46 - Thorin's ugly point (zont1x's status within Spirit)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
G2 Proved EVERYONE Wrong. How Did They Do It? - Counter-Points Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-09-10 | In this episode of Counter-Points, Thorin and Pimp break down one of the most surprising results in recent CS2 esports history — G2’s stunning victory over Vitality at the BLAST Premier Fall Final. We dive deep into how G2, led by coach sAw and IGL huNter-, built a winning formula without a traditional superstar, relying instead on a perfectly balanced roster featuring HeavyGod, matys, and malbsMD. From tactical innovations to key role adjustments, we analyze how G2 overcame pre-final predictions, mastered their T-sides, and shut down Vitality in a five-map thriller We also explore the bigger Counter-Strike landscape — what G2’s rise means for the CS circuit, Vitality’s quest to regain their dominance, and how teams like Spirit, FaZe, Falcons, and TheMongolZ could shape the path to the next Major. Packed with expert insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and detailed breakdowns of team building, leadership shifts, and individual performances, this episode is essential for any Counter-Strike fan looking to understand the evolving CS2 esports meta.Counter-Points is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Jacob "Pimp" Winneche.Season 3 Episode 3 was recorded on the 9th of September, 2025.Watch Counter-Points on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/03cKlfp8JxpF3jl58v8X1IListen to Counter-Points on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/counter-points/id1702634452Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/counter-points/PC:1001077653Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/4vg7fl4iiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/121071001Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - sAw leads G2 to win BLAST Open Fall0:14:00 - huNter- as IGL0:34:06 - Does G2 have a superstar? + HeavyGod0:42:36 - matys and malbs0:51:49 - Past G2 lineups1:04:45 - Vitality1:08:40 - Will G2 win more tournaments?#CounterStrike #CS2Esports #G2Esports #TeamVitality #BLASTPremier #CS2 #BLASTFallFinal #G2vsVitality #CS2Tactics #EsportsNews #ProCS2 #BLASTLondon
FalleN Is A Top 3 IGL Again?! | Snake & Banter ft Cxzi Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-09-05 | Visit prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!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) now! While you’re there, you can also shop the Into the AM Labor Day Sale! Items are up to 50% sitewide until the 7th of September. This is in addition to the 10% off you always get by using our link: intotheam.com/LFN-tee2Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com!Cxzi's Twitter: CxziDannySnake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.Episode 108 was recorded on the 4th of September, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - What's going on with Cxzi?0:06:08 - Cxzi's good point (The gap between T1 and T2 is closing)0:24:50 - Mauisnake's good point (broky's comeback)0:40:23 - Thorin's good point (molodoy)0:51:41 - Cxzi's bad point (Should FURIA replace FalleN?)1:10:17 - Mauisnake's bad point (Spirit)1:28:00 - Thorin's bad point (Magisk replaces stavn on Astralis)1:47:36 - Cxzi's ugly point (VRS's are pay to win)2:04:02 - Mauisnake's ugly point (MIBR replace saffee with kl1m)2:13:42 - Thorin's ugly point (910)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
EVERY TIME I GO TO SLEEP I THINK ABOUT DONK | Hot Take Point Made Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-30 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on whether donk will be the GOAT of CS2, ZywOo's performances for Vitality in Major Finals, a potential move for s1mple and BC.Game to acquire EliGE, and how Spirit could have an era with tn1r!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.Episode 52 was recorded on the 27th of August, 2025.Intro by The Morgster: @TheMorgster_ Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:03:42 - ZywOo isn't good in Major Finals0:22:18 - donk is 100% going to be the GOAT0:44:05 - BC.Game is a Top 12 team if they swap CacaNito for EliGE1:03:52 - Spirit will have an era if tn1r really joins the team#counterstrike #thorin #cs2
How The MongolZ Changed Asian Counter-Strike Forever | Snake & Banter ft Ne0kai Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-29 | 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.Ne0kai's Twitter: https://x.com/Ne0KaiLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.Episode 107 was recorded on the 28th of August, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:01:09 - Ne0kai's good point (The MongolZ)0:24:14 - Mauisnake's good point (Vitality's floor)0:40:47 - Thorin's good point (Aurora)0:54:04 - Ne0kai's bad point (Tier 1 talent scouting)1:12:41 - Mauisnake's bad point (How HLTV 3.0 treats 1v1's)1:27:06 - Thorin's bad point (This has been the worst month of ZywOo's career)1:37:05 - Ne0kai's ugly point (Tier 1.5 - 2 TO's)2:03:05 - Mauisnake's ugly point (tn1r isn't playing for Spirit yet)2:14:35 - Thorin's ugly point (Community's misconceptions about online events)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
Why You Can Never Play Perfect CS / FaZe Are An Absolute Mess... - Snake & Banter 106 ft voo Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-24 | 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 buyraycon.com/snake TODAY to get up to 20% off the fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic!voo's Twitter: https://x.com/vooCSGOLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 22nd of August, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:16:23 - voo's good point (HLTV 3.0)0:31:06 - Mauisnake's good point (PGL reached out to talent for all of 2026)0:40:50 - Thorin's good point (The MongolZ beat Vitality)0:54:56 - voo's bad point (T sides)1:09:01 - Mauisnake's bad point (GamerLegion AWPers)1:22:39 - Thorin's bad point (NAVI)1:36:02 - voo's ugly point (Narratives around roles and role swings + Spirit moves)1:54:46 - Mauisnake's ugly point (FaZe)2:11:36 - Thorin's ugly point (MOUZ)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
THIS IS RAINS LAST YEAR IN FAZE | Hot Take Point Made 51 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-23 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on rain's status in FaZe, donk's achievements compared to The MongolZ, NiKo and Falcons, and NiP's potential to become a top 10 roster.Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 22nd of August, 2025.Intro by The Morgster: @TheMorgster_ Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:02:09 - This will be rain's final year on FaZe0:22:56 - The MongolZ being a top 5 team is more impressive than donk being crowned HLTV #1 in 20240:40:59 - NiKo is the biggest problem on Falcons0:57:41 - This NiP is a top 10 caliber roster#counterstrike #thorin #cs2
donk That Should Not Be Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-18 | Thorin on donk. I thought I had seen it all. That ended with s1mple. I was wrong. I never expected donk.Written and narrated by Thorin: @Thooorin Edited by oo7cs: @oo7cs Music credits:"Estimations" By Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen"Legends Awaken" By Dream CaveCome join the Last Free Nation Discord for in-depth discussion across esports: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEUJoin the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/c/InsightOnEsports► CS:GO YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCKNWJMaiiBSPOH0qiWdO0lQ► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation#donk #counterstrike #cs2
Why Team Liquid Is So Frustrating To Watch / Is s1mple Back For Good? - Snake & Banter 105 ft YouM3 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-17 | 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 auraframes.com and using the promo code SANDB. Offer may vary by country. Terms and conditions apply.YouM3's Twitter: https://x.com/YouM3tvThe Double Swing podcast: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm01cgQIgbXb3vQf0L0p8m3kwmdCv7lQELast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 16th of August, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:08:05 - YouM3's good point (Update quality in CS2)0:16:01 - Mauisnake's good point (CT sides are back)0:30:22 - Thorin's good point (s1mple is back)0:48:44 - YouM3's bad point (zont1x being kicked for tn1r)1:04:10 - Mauisnake's bad point (Aurora after the CT changes)1:16:02 - Thorin's bad point (Why are people hyped about HEROIC's moves?)1:24:40 - YouM3's ugly point (Lack of identity in Tier 1 events)1:42:52 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Passion UA taking over Complexity quartet rumor)1:52:25 - Thorin's ugly point (Team Liquid)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
How Do You Fix Astralis? / Is Spirits Roster Move Counter-Intuitive?... - Counter-Points S3E2 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-16 | On a new Counter-Points, Thorin and Pimp discuss Spirit adding tn1r, the state of Astralis, whether gla1ve is done with professional CS, logical landing spots for zont1x, and more!Counter-Points is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Jacob "Pimp" Winneche.This video was recorded on the 15th of August, 2025.Watch Counter-Points on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/03cKlfp8JxpF3jl58v8X1IListen to Counter-Points on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/counter-points/id1702634452Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/counter-points/PC:1001077653Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/4vg7fl4iiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/121071001Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - tn1r to Spirit0:12:47 - Where will zont1x go?0:18:49 - Astralis0:46:58 - Is gla1ve done?#cs2#counterstrike#thorin
Why EliGE Is Better Than You Think / Are Online Events The Future?... - Snake & Banter 104 ft Dinko Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-10 | 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 your entire order & take advantage of Ridge’s Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKENO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, Canada & the UK, age maj.+. Void where prohibited. Begins 8/1/25 and ends 9/15/25. 2 winners selected. Max Prizes total ARV: $380,000 USD / approximately $516,000 CAD / £306,800. Canadian skill-testing question required. Subject to Rules, including free entry method & odds: ridge.com/rules. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet, LLC.Dinko's Twitter: https://x.com/dinkotvLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 10th of August, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:06:27 - Dinko's good point (Spirit are still capable of winning trophies)0:17:41 - Mauisnake's good point (BLAST Bounty format)0:35:29 - Thorin's good point (Astralis playing around Staehr)0:49:48 - Dinko's bad point (The number of big events that are online)1:09:40 - Mauisnake's bad point (HEROIC benches gr1ks)1:19:20 - Thorin's bad point (Rostermania didn't shake up the top 10)1:30:59 - Dinko's ugly point (YaLLa Compass)1:43:08 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Community perception of EliGE)1:55:03 - Thorin's ugly point (magixx's future in pro CS)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
ZYWOO IS THE PLAYER OF THE YEAR / FALCONS WILL NOT WIN A SINGLE EVENT - Hot Take Point Made 50 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-09 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on ZywOo, donk, Team Spirit at the Budapest Major, and Falcons' chances at winning any big events this year!Go to buyraycon.com/hottake TODAY to get up to 20% off the fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 8th of August, 2025.Intro by The Morgster: @TheMorgster_ Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - If donk retires today, he's the greatest rifler of all time + donk will be the GOAT of CS20:21:48 - Falcons won't win an event this year0:36:05 - Spirit will win the Budapest Major0:44:53 - donk is the #1 player this year + ZywOo is the #1 player this year#counterstrike #thorin #cs2
Is donk Better Than ZywOo? / MOUZ Have Already Peaked - Counter-Points S3E1 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-08-06 | Welcome to a new series of Counter-Points! Thorin and Pimp discuss the donk vs ZywOo debate, MOUZ's performance at IEM Cologne, Team Spirit's reliance on donk, kyousuke's debut for Falcons, and more! Counter-Points is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Jacob "Pimp" Winneche.This video was recorded on the 5th of August, 2025.Watch Counter-Points on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/03cKlfp8JxpF3jl58v8X1IListen to Counter-Points on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/counter-points/id1702634452Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/counter-points/PC:1001077653Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/4vg7fl4iiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/121071001Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Show history0:05:34 - Pimp intro + show format0:08:40 - Mini drama at IEM Cologne0:22:28 - Team Spirit0:33:44 - Does Spirit really just "play for donk?"0:46:59 - Re-evaluating ZywOo vs donk1:03:23 - Where does Spirit rank right now?1:14:19 - MOUZ1:24:07 - Falcons#cs2#counterstrike#thorin
Your Time On NiP DOES COUNT! / kyousuke Lives Up To Expectations?! - Snake & Banter 103 ft Launders Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-07-27 | 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 SNAKE and get your uWu for free! Go to link.wooting.io/snakeGet 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 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com!Go to buyraycon.com/snake TODAY to get up to 20% off the fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic!btrams post on which star players need to perform in order for their team to win: https://x.com/smartbackwards/status/1948813734144831771Launders's channel: @launders Last Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 27th of July, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:07:08 - Launders's good point (What Academy players have done for the scene)0:20:15 - Mauisnake's good point (kyousuke's debut for Falcons)0:32:29 - Thorin's good point (NiP look good)0:40:19 - Launders's bad point (Lack of personalities & good interviews)0:59:43 - Mauisnake's bad point (REZ and ashhh)1:13:38 - Thorin's bad point (FaZe Clan)1:28:46 - Launders's ugly point (Cheating and match fixing in Tier 2 and below)1:38:19 - Mauisnake's ugly point (zweih)1:47:52 - Thorin's ugly point (Spirit is overly reliant on donk)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
FAZES CURRENT TEAM WILL ONLY MAKE 1 PLAYOFFS / MOUZ HAVE PLATEAUED - Hot Take Point Made 49 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-07-24 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on FaZe Clan's bleak outlook with this broky lineup, why sAw to G2 was the best offseason roster move, MOUZ not reaching the same heights this season, and more!Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code HOTTAKE at https://www.shopmando.com!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 23rd of July, 2025.Intro by The Morgster: @TheMorgster_ Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Where has the show been?!0:04:18 - This FaZe will make only 1 Playoff appearance this season0:28:03 - sAw to G2 was the best offseason move0:43:06 - MOUZ will only be top 4 or 5 going into the Budapest Major0:58:38 - Nikolaj Nyholm has been a net positive for CS as a game#counterstrike #thorin #cs2
They Finally Fixed The CT Economy... / Overpass Is Back! - Snake & Banter 102 ft Nohte Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-07-20 | 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% off your entire order.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com!The Last Free Nation merch shop is open! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing the high-quality items on our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://go.lastfreenation.shop/snakeThorin's video on what happened last episode - youtube.com/watch?v=AnY_vvL6niwNohte's Twitter: https://x.com/nohte?lang=enLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 18th of July, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Hello Livestreamfails! + Nohte intro0:05:00 - Nohte's good point (Asian CS is on the rise)0:26:46 - Mauisnake's good point (Valve addressed CT economy)0:42:32 - Thorin's good point (IEM Cologne is coming up)0:57:34 - Nohte's bad point (Valve's enforcement of tournament operation deadlines)1:10:08 - Mauisnake's bad point (Wildcard mismanagement)1:21:33 - Thorin's bad point (Falcons skipping the next 2 BLAST events)1:33:35 - Nohte's ugly point (Overpass replacing Anubis)1:46:33 - Mauisnake's ugly point (The next 4 big events have mostly the same invites)1:57:53 - Thorin's ugly point (The way fans evaluate performance coaches)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
Case Opening Is Bigger Than The Major? / Roster Moves Were Boring... - Snake & Banter 101 ft Paladin Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-07-13 | 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 uWu for free! Go to link.wooting.io/snakeUpgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off at Ridge with code SNAKE at https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKEControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com!The Last Free Nation merch shop is open! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing the high-quality items on our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://go.lastfreenation.shop/htpmytRemIx tweet with the case opening results - https://x.com/RemixFloats/status/1943872543087079569Paladin's YouTube: @PaladinsAlliance Last Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 12th of July, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 -Intro0:04:10 - Paladin's good point (HEROIC)0:17:14 - Mauisnake's good point (jks to FlyQuest)0:26:37 - Thorin's good point (Snax benched on G2)0:45:24 - Paladin's bad point (NA teams' decision-making after the Austin Major)1:02:00 - Mauisnake's bad point (magixx exiting Spirit)1:13:17 - Thorin's bad point (Souvenir Charm highlights)1:22:27 - Paladin's ugly point (Underwhelming rostermania)1:29:58 - Mauisnake's ugly point (The biggest offseason content was a group case opening)1:40:42 - Thorin's ugly point (Narratives around jL's benching)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
Falcons Signing kyousuke Is Smart / The s1mple Situation Is Ugly - Snake & Banter 100 ft Sean Gares Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-07-03 | 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 7. Save an additional 10% by using our link: intotheam.com/LFN.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.Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off at Ridge with code SNAKE at https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKEControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com!Sean's YouTube: @seangares Last Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 2nd of July, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:13:08 - Sean's good point (Fan experience at Austin Major)0:40:51 - Mauisnake's good point (The Vitality era)0:57:48 - Thorin's good point (Falcons signing kyousuke)1:08:24 - Sean's bad point (No Bo5 for the Major Final)1:17:07 - Mauisnake's bad point (The discussion around fundamentals)1:37:40 - Thorin's bad point (FaZe is in a bad spot)1:49:09 - Sean's ugly point (Navi, Mouz, and MongolZ choking vs Vitality)2:00:38 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Potential of G2's new roster)2:14:39 - Thorin's ugly point (The s1mple situation)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
s1mple Is BACK! / Why NiKo Is Called A Shrimp - Snake & Banter 99 ft YNk Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-06-18 | 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 - sleeper.com/downloadGet 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.The Last Free Nation merch shop is open! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing the high-quality items on our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://go.lastfreenation.shop/snakeytYNk's Twitter: https://x.com/YNkLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 17th of June, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - YNk's good point (FURIA and FaZe in the Playoffs)0:24:20 - Mauisnake's good point (paiN)0:40:12 - Thorin's good point (s1mple is "sort of" back)0:55:46 - YNk's bad point (Falcons at the Austin Major)1:25:39 - Mauisnake's bad point (NiKo's choke factor at Majors)1:41:29 - Thorin's bad point (Aurora's relevance at the Major)1:49:39 - Sleeper picks1:55:38 - YNk's ugly point (The Major format and VRS)2:14:30 - Mauisnake's ugly point (MRQ's are out)2:22:19 - Thorin's ugly point (Team Liquid)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
Nobody Believes Spirit Can Win The Austin Major / No Future For NA CS - Snake & Banter 98 ft dusT Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-06-08 | 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 our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://go.lastfreenation.shop/snakeytRight now, just in time for Father's Day, Ridge is having a HUGE sale! Get up to 40% off your order at Ridge.com/SNAKEControl 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!Exclusive $30-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Promo Code: SANDB (US, Canada, and UK only. Offer may vary by country)dusT's Twitter: https://x.com/followdusTLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 7th of June, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:01:38 - dusT's good point (This will eventually be a good Major)0:11:40 - Mauisnake's good point (Pick 'ems)0:22:27 - Thorin's good point (tN1R)0:33:02 - dusT's bad point (The Major format and qualifications are outdated and poor)0:47:36 - Mauisnake's bad point (The NA teams in Stage 1)0:55:33 - Thorin's bad point (Nobody believes Spirit can win this Major)1:08:51 - dusT's ugly point (The future of NA CS)1:28:38 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Lynn Vision and TYLOO both made it through Stage 1)1:39:00 - Thorin's ugly point (s1mple already has more aura than most of the top 20 players)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
HOW S1MPLE WILL WIN A MAJOR IN CS2 / G2S REVIVED ROSTER WILL BE TOP 5 - Hot Take Point Made 48 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-06-06 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on how s1mple will win a Major in CS2, G2's roster with sAw and SunPayus becoming a solid top 5 team, the eventual legacy of this FlyQuest roster, 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 our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://go.lastfreenation.shop/htpmytControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code HOTTAKE at https://www.shopmando.com!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 5th of June, 2025.Intro by The Morgster: @TheMorgster_ Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:04:05 - G2 will be a solid top 5 team for the rest of the year0:24:46 - In 1 year, FlyQuest will be the most skilled Oceania core ever0:48:13 - Any player who gives away a free kill or round by quick switching needs to be benched0:59:24 - If s1mple plays for 2 more years, he will win a Major in CS2#counterstrike #thorin #cs2
Why FaZe Is Important For Counter-Strike / The Major Flaw With Majors - Snake & Banter 97 ft walle Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-05-31 | 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! Simply add any keyboard and uWu to your cart with code SNAKE and get your uWu for free! Go to link.wooting.io/snakeGet 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.walle's Twitter: https://x.com/walleDA1337Last Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 30th of May, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Catching up with walle0:08:04 - walle's good point (LANs are back)0:24:25 - Mauisnake's good point (CS2 spray fix caused by Reddit post)0:38:49 - Thorin's good point (The MongolZ)0:51:49 - walle's bad point (FaZe)1:10:49 - Mauisnake's bad point (GamerLegion missing the Austin Major)1:20:52 - Thorin's bad point (Narratives on Vitality going into the Major)1:32:04 - walle's ugly point (Community narratives are too influential)1:51:52 - Mauisnake's ugly point (The FURIA signings worked)2:02:34 - Thorin's ugly point (Players are judged too harshly if they don't win a Major)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
WHY MAJORS ARE THE WORST TIER 1 TOURNAMENTS / MAUISNAKE NEEDS TO BE FIRED - Hot Take Point Made 47 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-05-28 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on the Major, apEX's status as a top player, FaZe's lineup at the BLAST Austin Major, the BESTIA drama, and Mauisnakes role on Hot Take Point Made!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 27th of May, 2025.Intro by The Morgster: @TheMorgster_ Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:05:06 - The Major is the worst Tier 1 tournament0:18:13 - The BLAST Austin Major will be the most competitive and remembered Major ever0:30:08 - apEX is a top 20 player this year0:43:59 - Mauisnake must be fired and replaced by Tech Girl0:51:20 - FaZe should bench EliGE and start broky just for the Austin Major0:53:45 - The players from BESTIA will leave the org by the end of the year1:00:44 - More on the EliGE for broky take#counterstrike #thorin #cs2
s1mple Performed Well With FaZe / Team Liquids Power Level Is Hidden - Snake & Banter 96 ft Vince Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-05-25 | 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: intotheam.com/LFN. Also, visit the Last Free Nation Discord to give feedback on our latest t-shirt design collaboration!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 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.NakeyJakey video on CS2 - youtube.com/watch?v=NbJIbdcLn6MFreya's Twitter: https://x.com/freyaspiersLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 24th of May, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:01:50 - Vince's good point (Valve has acquired Cache)0:14:40 - Mauisnake's good point (NakeyJakey video on the new player experience in CS2)0:33:27 - Thorin's good point (HEROIC)0:49:24 - Vince's bad point (Virtus.pro)1:02:06 - Mauisnake's bad point (BESTIA and BLAST situation)1:22:35 - Thorin's good point (Team Liquid's power level is hidden)1:31:57 - Vince's ugly point (XANTARES's career)1:46:30 - Mauisnake's ugly point (kyousuke wanted to leave Spirit)1:57:21 - Thorin's ugly point (Expectations of s1mple playing for FaZe)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
ZYWOO WILL BE WORSE THAN M0NESY!? / MEZII IS BETTER THAN NIKO?! - Hot Take Point Made 46 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-05-24 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on ZywOo vs m0NESY, kyousuke and donk, mezii and NiKo, skullz, and how MOUZ will triumph over Vitality at IEM Dallas!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 23rd of May, 2025.Intro by The Morgster: @TheMorgster_ Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:01:55 - m0NESY will have more frags & more frags per map than ZywOo this year0:10:06 - kyousuke will be nowhere close to donk0:28:18 - skullz is just bad0:44:28 - mezii is a better big game player than NiKo1:00:38 - MOUZ will beat Vitality in the IEM Dallas Final#counterstrike #thorin #cs2
SWAPPING iM WITH ELIGE WILL FIX NAVI & FAZE / CAN ZYWOO EVER BE THE GOAT? - Hot Take Point Made 45 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-05-18 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on iM and EliGE swapping spots on FaZe and NAVI, kyousuke going to Falcons, b1t, Aurora and MongolZ choking in Playoffs, G2, Team Liquid, and Bo1's at the Austin Major!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: intotheam.com/LFN. Also, visit the Last Free Nation Discord to give feedback on our latest t-shirt design collaboration!Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code HOTTAKE at https://www.shopmando.com!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 17th of May, 2025.Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:02:21 - b1t was a better option than kyousuke for Falcons0:14:30 - Aurora and MongolZ are boosting the few teams below them every Playoffs0:33:57 - ZywOo could win 3 more Majors and MVP's, but s1mple would still be the GOAT0:53:43 - iM for EliGE would improve both NAVI and FaZe1:06:19 - G2 would have a CS2 Major and a superteam if Carlos/Ocelote was still in charge1:19:45 - FaZe with s1mple will make the Austin Major Semifinals1:32:58 - Team Liquid's T sides will look better than MOUZ's1:43:20 - Bo1's are one of the best things about Majors#counterstrike #thorin #cs2
Can HooXi Save Astralis? / kyousukes Signing Raises Question Marks - Snake & Banter 95 ft Freya Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-05-16 | 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.shopmando.com!Freya's Twitter: https://x.com/freyaspiersLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 15th of May, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:03:29 - Freya's good point (The current super-competitive era at the top)0:18:55 - Mauisnake's good point (NiP at PGL Astana)0:36:10 - Thorin's good point (HooXi on Astralis)0:51:57 - Freya's bad point (Inconsistency in map pool changes)1:05:50 - Mauisnake's bad point (paiN)1:17:48 - Thorin's bad point (electroNic's level of play)1:28:16 - Freya's ugly point (G2)1:39:55 - Mauisnake's ugly point (The sale of kyousuke)1:51:45 - Thorin's ugly point (The trajectory of GamerLegion)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
Why s1mple to FaZe Is A Fantastic Move / How G2 Can Salvage Their Roster- Snake & Banter 94 ft KingT Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-05-12 | 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!KingT's YouTube channel: @KingT_CS2 Last Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 11th of May, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - KingT for hire!0:05:52 - KingT's good point (Teams gambling on roster moves)0:18:24 - Mauisnake's good point (SunPayus and sAw to G2 rumor)0:31:38 - Thorin's good point (The race for #1 between ZywOo, m0NESY, and donk )0:38:03 - KingT's bad point (The s1mple vs ZywOo GOAT debate)1:05:43 - Mauisnake's bad point (Aurora's window is closed)1:16:49 - Thorin's bad point (The Major Final isn't a Bo5)1:30:52 - KingT's ugly point (What's the point of Spirit Academy?)1:45:45 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Tier 1 Train)1:54:57 - Thorin's ugly point (NAVI are in denial)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
SPIRIT WONT WIN MORE TROPHIES BECAUSE OF DONK! Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-05-09 | Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake on Hot Take Point Made - Spirit won't win more trophies because of DONK!#cs2 #cs2clips #thorin
How EliGE Destroyed FaZe / Falcons Meteoric Rise Changes Everything - Snake & Banter 93 ft SPUNJ Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-05-04 | 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 https://www.AuraFrames.com. Use code SANDB at checkout to save! (US, Canada, and UK only)SPUNJ's Twitter: https://x.com/SPUNJLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 3rd of May, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:04:19 - SPUNJ's good point (The map is not that bad/okay/fine)0:33:07 - Mauisnake's good point (The best teams are winning)0:45:38 - Thorin's good point (Falcons are legitimate world-beaters)0:55:26 - SPUNJ's bad point (BLAST Rivals format)1:06:08 - Mauisnake's bad point (Magisk)1:25:01 - Thorin's bad point (Falcons' success means the window is closed for new teams to become top 5)1:32:53 - SPUNJ's ugly point (EliGE killed FaZe)1:55:30 - Mauisnake's ugly point (The power gap after the top 4 teams)2:01:20 - Thorin's ugly point (The position Grim has put himself in at Complexity)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
Why Falcons Will Be Top 3 In The World / G2s CEO Exposed Everything... - Snake & Banter 92 ft Dempz Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-04-26 | 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 and use Code CSGO for 10% off your entire order.HLTV confirmed interview with G2 CEO: youtube.com/watch?v=9oy_9ESdMAADempz's Twitter: https://x.com/KingDempzLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 25th of April, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Changes to HLTV?0:02:38 - Dempz's good point (Falcons)0:12:30 - Mauisnake's good point (HooXi to Astralis)0:27:56 - Thorin's good point (Team Liquid)0:42:44 - Dempz's bad point (MRQ's)0:55:48 - Mauisnake's bad point (ash extended with GamerLegion)1:12:35 - Thorin's bad point (The framing of NiP's historic win streak)1:30:59 - Dempz's ugly point (The G2 CEO interview on HLTV Confirmed)1:48:28 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Spirit Academy and NAVI Junior aren't being utilized properly)1:57:11 - Thorin's ugly point (Implications of FURIA's roster moves)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
SPIRIT WONT WIN TITLES BECAUSE OF DONK / NIKO & M0NESY WONT WIN A MAJOR - Hot Take Point Made 44 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-04-23 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on the Astralis era, Jame, VP, donk and Spirit, G2, NiKo, m0NESY, and Falcons!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 22nd of April, 2025.Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:05:04 - Stop using slow-mo of rifler's POV the first time we see frags0:12:10 - The Astralis era was fraudulent0:34:41 - Jame wasn't the problem on VP0:54:34 - donk is the reason why this Spirit won't win any more titles1:08:41 - G2 should replace Snax and hades with Maka and PR1:19:45 - NiKo and m0NESY will never win a Major together#counterstrike #thorin #podcast
WHY m0NESY SHOULD HAVE STAYED ON G2 / AURORA (EX-ETERNAL FIRE) FALLING OFF - Hot Take Point Made 43 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-04-16 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on m0NESY, Falcons, G2, Aurora, the CS Austin Major, FaZe, broky, and degster!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 15th of April, 2025.Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:01:25 - Aurora won't make the Major Playoffs0:14:16 - You all went too hard on Falcons this year0:32:23 - Falcons won't be top 5 even after m0NESY joins0:36:47 - m0NESY had a brighter future in G2 than he does now in Falcons0:49:11 - degster should replace broky on FaZe0:58:16 - FaZe should sign degster & Perfecto for broky & rain1:02:41 - OG are one of the worst-managed CS teams#counterstrike #thorin #podcast
FALCONS WILL BE TOP 4 AT THE AUSTIN MAJOR / S1MPLE SHOULD GO TO G2 - Hot Take Point Made 42 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-04-08 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on s1mple, G2, Team Falcons, Staehr, Astralis, and the CS Austin Major!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 7th of April, 2025.Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Maui goes to 4chan0:02:17 - Staehr is the best player in their role on Astralis0:14:53 - Snax will be out of G2 within 4 months + snax is the only bad move peca has made in the last 3 years0:30:31 - G2 has the worst GM'ing in the scene since EG0:47:39 - Falcons with m0NESY will make Top 4 at the Austin Major0:58:22 - G2 should use s1mple as a stand-in for the Austin Major#counterstrike #thorin #podcast
G2s Future Without m0NESY Is Bad / Is siuhy Joining Team Liquid A Mistake? - Snake & Banter 91 ft JW Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-04-06 | 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: intotheam.com/LFN. Also, visit the Last Free Nation Discord to give feedback on our latest t-shirt design collaboration!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!Last Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on the 6th of April, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - JW intro0:10:09 - JW's good point (resurrection of local LANs)0:21:08 - Mauisnake's good point (The level of play from the top 3 teams)0:34:03 - Thorin's good point (siuhy joining TL)0:51:11 - Behind-the-scenes story0:55:24 - JW's bad point (Lack of rivalries and personalities)1:07:39 - Mauisnake's bad point (The "dead spot" in the calendar)1:11:46 - Thorin's bad point (Uncertainty of s1mple's return)1:27:27 - JW's ugly point (Downsides of VRS system)1:35:27 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Some top teams skipping PGL Bucharest even with the club incentive)1:42:36 - Thorin's ugly point (G2's future without m0NESY)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
FALCONS NEED TO FIRE ZONIC / APEX WILL BE A TOP 3 IGL IN CS2 - Hot Take Point Made 41 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-04-03 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on zonic, Team Falcons, Brollan, apEX, Team Vitality, Valve, and The MongolZ!Shop the Into the AM Sitewide Sale with up to 60% OFF until April 6. Save an additional 10% by using our link: intotheam.com/LFN. Also, visit the Last Free Nation Discord to give feedback on our latest t-shirt design collaboration!Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code HOTTAKE at https://www.shopmando.com!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 1st of April, 2025.Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:01:00 - zonic and the rest of Falcons coaching staff need to be fired0:33:00 - Brollan is currently the best Nordic IGL0:48:57 - apEX will be a top 3 IGL in CS21:07:17 - Valve should lower the round timer by 10 seconds1:18:30 - The MongolZ will win a Major within a year#counterstrike #thorin #podcast
Counter-Strike gave me EVERYTHING - kennyS Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-26 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kennyS - Counter-Strike gave me EVERYTHING!#cs2 #cs2clips #thorin
Catching Up With kennyS / The Problem With Star Players - Snake & Banter 90 ft kennyS Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-23 | 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)Last Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on March 23rd, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro + what's kennyS up to?0:18:01 - kennyS's good point (The French scene)0:40:07 - Mauisnake's good point (B1ad3)0:56:22 - Thorin's good point (Vitality)1:18:13 - kennyS's bad point (The Swedish scene)1:35:27 - Mauisnake's bad point (cadiaN on Astralis)1:45:02 - Thorin's bad point (Seeding of BLAST Group A)1:52:10 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Cluj-Napoca had too much influence on VRS)2:05:03 - Thorin's ugly point (donk's status in Spirit)2:22:26 - kennyS's ugly point (The state of the NA scene)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
FNATIC FRUSTRATIONS Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-21 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and ynoT - FNATIC FRUSTRATIONS!#cs2 #cs2clips #thorin
THE WORST ELITE TEAM IN CS HISTORY Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-18 | Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake - ETERNAL FIRE ARE THE WORST ELITE TEAM IN CS HISTORY!#cs2 #cs2clips #thorin
WHY VITALITY ARE THE GOAT CS2 TEAM / INFERNO IS THE WORST MAP RIGHT NOW - Hot Take Point Made 40 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-18 | Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on Vitality, the CS esports map pool, BIG, ZywOo, and tabseN!Go to buyraycon.com/hottake TODAY to get 20% off the best-selling Everyday Earbuds!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 17th of March, 2025.Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:02:14 - The current Vitality are already the GOAT CS2 team0:19:20 - Airplane aside0:26:48 - This is the best map pool we've had in 7 years, but Inferno is the worst map of the group0:39:28 - BIG is causing the German scene to be worse than it ever as#counterstrike #thorin #podcast
The Cheating Disaster In CS2 / NAVI Disappoints Again... - Snake & Banter 89 ft Rejin Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-16 | 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 website: intotheam.com/lfnLast Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on March 15th, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:01:24 - Rejin's good point (Small, local LANs coming back)0:15:47 - Mauisnake's good point (The best offseason upgrade was jottAAA to Eternal Fire)0:24:39 - Thorin's good point (The MongolZ)0:35:32 - Rejin's bad point (The state of CS)0:55:42 - Mauisnake's bad point (NAVI)1:03:34 - Thorin's bad point (Responses to NAVI comms issue)1:16:54 - Rejin's ugly point (Cheating and match-fixing in competitive play)1:25:43 - Mauisnake's ugly point (We underrate how well-constructed some Site hits are)1:32:00 - Thorin's ugly point (m0NESY in G2)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
WHY ZYWOO IS BETTER THAN DONK / SNAX IS BETTER THAN TWISTZZ AT IGLING - Hot Take Point Made 39 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-12 | Welcome to another episode of 'Hot Take Point Made' with Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad! In this riveting episode, the hosts explore the performance of top tier players like ZywOo and donk, the impact of coaches on G2 and GamerLegion, the ups and downs of Eternal Fire and paiN Gaming, and discuss whether popular player Twistzz is outclassed as an IGL. Tune in for heated debates, insightful analysis, and some spicy takes!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 10th of March, 2025.Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Fan hot takes in the future?0:03:58 - ZywOo will be by far the best player in 2025 + Vitality will win the next Major and Spirit won't place top 40:14:20 - Eternal Fire are the worst "elite" team in the history of LAN CS0:28:18 - Snax is a better IGL than Twistzz0:42:48 - G2 and GamerLegion should swap coaches0:56:17 - kauez is the worst player currently on a top 15 team (excluding IGL's)#counterstrike #thorin #podcast
NAVI ARE FALLING APART / The Fragile State of Top CS Teams - Snake & Banter 88 ft ynoT Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-08 | 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 detailed analysis of the current competitive state and what the future holds for these top teams.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!Last Free Nation Culture channel (featuring "Four Play," the movie review show with Thorin, Richard, and MonteCristo): @LastFreeNationCulture Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.This video was recorded on March 7th, 2025.Watch Snake & Banter on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/21wTdmMrZFljOlfZZ67CgSListen to Snake & Banter on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snake-banter/id1640773485Pandora: pandora.com/podcast/snake-banter/PC:1001030358Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/j3ukaoyriHeart: iheart.com/podcast/104246173Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► CS YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - ynoT's good point (Live seeding for EPL)0:07:56 - Mauisnake's good point (TYLOO''s run at EPL)0:13:51 - Thorin's good point (Tier 1.5 - Tier 3 is as competitive as it has ever been)0:22:09 - ynoT's bad point (Fnatic)0:31:04 - Mauisnake's bad point (Australian teams)0:41:07 - Thorin's bad point (The 3rd-5th best teams in the world are the weakest they've been)0:49:05 - ynoT's ugly point (International teams signing up for Fragadelphia)0:55:00 - Mauisnake's ugly point (Tournaments showing players' viewmodels)1:00:08 - Thorin's ugly point (NAVI's trajectory)#CS2 #podcast#Thorin
TEAM SPIRITS YEAR IS OVER Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-06 | Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake - TEAM SPIRIT'S YEAR IS OVER!#cs2 #cs2clips #thorin
WHY FALCONS ARE DESTINED TO FAIL / TEAM SPIRIT WILL DISAPPOINT... - Hot Take Point Made 38 Last Free Nation Counter-Strike 2025-03-05 | Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake swap Counter-Strike hot takes on Falcons, HLTV, sh1ro, Team Spirit, ESL Pro League, Astralis, and cadiaN!Go to buyraycon.com/hottake TODAY to get 20% off the best-selling Everyday Earbuds!Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code HOTTAKE at https://www.shopmando.com!Hot Take Point Made is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss.This video was recorded on the 3rd of March, 2025.Watch Hot Take Point Made on Spotify with video!open.spotify.com/show/7oSuwNiUd2X96elVp2L7EWListen to Hot Take Point Made on podcast platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take-point-made/id1659332800Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNTI0ZDQxOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwPandora: pandora.com/podcast/hot-take-point-made/PC:1001047744Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/fndivkphiHeart: iheart.com/podcast/105848747Join the crew by following us on all social media platforms!► Twitter: twitter.com/LastFreeNation► Twitch: twitch.tv/insightonesports► Main YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenation► Counter-Strike YouTube: youtube.com/@lastfreenationcs► Instagram: instagram.com/lastfreenation► Discord: discord.gg/zeWYq4JhEU► Facebook: facebook.com/lastfreenation► Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lastfreenation► Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/lastfreenation► Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/last-freenation0:00:00 - Intro0:02:47 - Falcons won't reach a big event final in 20250:18:25 - HLTV will rank sh1ro as the #3 player of 20250:28:48 - Spirit won't win any events this year because the Year of the Dragon is over0:35:25 - Spirit will win EPL0:37:57 - Astralis will fire cadiaN this season0:48:11 - EPL has lost its identity#counterstrike #thorin #podcast
