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Counter-Points
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Counter-Points is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Jacob "Pimp" Winneche.
Episodes
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Falcons Have NOWHERE Left To Hide
Thorin and Pimp open on why the Thunderpick World Championship is a must win for Falcons, why replacing karrigan may not fix anything, and why NiKo is quietly the biggest reason Falcons keep dying in playoffs. Huel: Limited Time Offer, Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive...
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Falcons Have NO Excuses Left
Thorin and Pimp put Falcons under real pressure at EPL Pro League, argue the Cologne major looks more like an anomaly every month, and explain why G2 have been stuck in seventh place for two years. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of…
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Vitality Are Actually BACK?!
Thorin and Pimp argue Vitality are genuinely back after Star Series, why stand-ins ruin every interesting conversation about a team, and how NaVi talked themselves out of the star player they desperately need. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our…
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Why Everyone Is SLEEPING On Legacy
Thorin and Pimp make the case that Legacy are the new best Brazilian team, break down arT's redemption after four wasted years at FURIA, and why FURIA look finished. Hims: Simple online access to personalized, affordable weight loss care, including the first GLP-1 pill with no needles and…
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sh1ro Is The Most RELIABLE AWPer Ever
Thorin and Pimp make the case that sh1ro is the most reliable AWPer competitive Counter-Strike has ever produced, then ask what donk still needs to be called the greatest of all time. The Perfect Jean: F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code COUNTER15 at...
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NAVI Are In TROUBLE And The Warning Signs Are Everywhere
Thorin and Pimp are getting genuinely worried about NAVI, from w0nderful's missing openings to b1t's collapse, plus the state of the Counter-Strike roster market. LFN Premium: Submit questions and topics for the show, get your name read out, and help keep Counter-Points independent. Join at...
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Why THIS Tournament Format Will Deliver What BLAST Bounty Couldn't
Thorin and Pimp on why EWC finally feels like Counter-Strike is back, whether anyone can stop a Vitality side that is resting its stars, and NAVI's surprise resurgence. Hims: Skip the guesswork on weight loss with a personalized, affordable plan and support at every step, all handled online. Get...
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How MOUZ and xertioN SILENCED Every Doubter
Thorin and Pimp on MOUZ finally winning BLAST Bounty after years as the nearly team, and why FaZe might not win a single tier one event in 2026. LFN Premium: Submit questions and topics for the show, get your name read out with a topic each episode, and help keep Counter-Points independent. Just...
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Spirit Are Going To Win BLAST Bounty And It’s NOT A Debate
Thorin and Pimp make the case that Spirit are almost certain to win BLAST Bounty and debate whether any team can stop them. Hims: Access affordable, FDA-approved weight loss treatments, including options with no needles, plus support every step of the way, all handled online. Get started at...
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Why The BIGGEST Upset Against Falcons Doesn't Matter
Thorin and Pimp break down whether Spirit and Donk are the clear team to beat this season, the new BLAST Bounty format, and whether Counter-Strike legends like Neo can actually coach. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online...
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MOUZ Didn't Want jL. The Real Reason PR Got the Spot
Thorin and Pimp break down the post-Major roster mania: why Vitality are not favored to win a tournament and whether Magisk's move to in-game leader is his last chance in Counter-Strike. Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online…
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NAVI Will PLUMMET in Season 2 Without a Roster Move
Thorin and Pimp run trajectory analysis on CS2's biggest teams for Season 2 2026: NAVI, Falcons, Vitality, and s1mple's comeback at BC Game. Polymarket: Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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How karrigan Won the Major With the WORST Fragging Stats Ever Recorded
If you are a karrigan hater, this is not the episode for you. Counter-Points returns after the Cologne Major with a full breakdown of what just happened and what comes next. LFN Shop: Limited edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee available until the end of June while stocks last. Grab yours at...
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The IMPLOSION of NAVI & EVERYTHING That Went Wrong
Thorin and Pimp break down NAVI's self-inflicted group stage exit, karrigan's historically bad fragging at Falcons, and whether Vitality's playoff machine holds up at IEM Cologne. Support the show and grab the limited edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee at https://www.lastfreenation.shop Hosted by...
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Aurora Is A DEAD Team Walking Into The Cologne Major
Pimp opens Stage 3 with a bold pick-em call of the Major on Aurora. Not a gamble, not a hot take. A verdict. The show makes the case that Aurora is functionally a dead team, playing out the string knowing a roster change is coming, and that this Major was over for them before it began. Support…
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Why Team Liquid Are DEAD And Nobody Can Fix Them
Thorin and Pimp grade every team out of Cologne Major Stage 1, starting with Team Liquid's complete collapse and ending with the dark horse they think can crash the playoffs. Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee — LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of…
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Team Liquid's CS2 CRISIS Is Worse Than Anyone Is Admitting
Thorin and Pimp break down every Stage 1 team at the CS2 Major, starting with why Team Liquid's crisis has become impossible to solve. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Vitality's SHOCKING Gamble Could Cost Them the Cologne Major
Thorin and Pimp preview the potential winners of the CS Major, discussing Vitality's no-practice gamble, Spirit's dark horse case, and why Falcons with karrigan changes everything. PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/COUNTER and use code COUNTER and get $50 in lineups when you…
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VITALITY ARE THE GREATEST ESPORTS TEAM IN HISTORY?
Thorin and Pimp break down Vitality's BLAST Rivals Grand Slam and debate whether this is the greatest team in the history of esports. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/COUNTER and use code COUNTER and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
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Why Vitality CLEARED Astralis As The Greatest Team Ever
Thorin and Pimp make the call: Vitality are the greatest CS team of all time. Then: FalleN's retirement announcement and what it means for FURIA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Did karrigan Just Prove Everyone WRONG?
karrigan to Falcons: Thorin and Pimp break down the biggest IGL move in CS2 history and what it means for the Cologne Major. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/COUNTER and use code COUNTER and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.…
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The Second BEST Team In The World NEEDS To Make A Change...
Thorin and Pimp discuss three of the most talked-about storylines in Counter-Strike 2: NAVI, Vitality, and the ongoing debate around NiKo’s “choking” narrative. We cut through fan perception to examine performance, pressure, and what actually defines greatness at the highest level of CS2. Hosted…
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The FURIA Incident Is Sketchy... Is This Cheating?
Thorin and Pimp break down whether FalleN cheated during the FURIA vs. Falcons tech pause — and why BLAST's silence makes it worse. Shop the Into the AM Sitewide Sale! Items are up to 60% off sitewide from the 25th of March through the 31st. This is in addition to the 10% you always save by using...
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NAVI Finally Win A Tournament... What Does This Mean?
Dive into a deep, no-filter breakdown of two of the biggest organizations in Counter-Strike 2 as Thorin and Pimp analyze NAVI and FaZe, alongside the major talking point of ash potentially joining FaZe. This episode of Counter-Points focuses on leadership structure, coaching impact, and how small...
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There Are No More Excuses For FaZe
Thorin and Pimp declare FaZe Clan's current roster beyond saving... and make the case that missing the next Major is no longer unthinkable. On this episode of Counter-Points, Thorin and Pimp deliver a full post-mortem on FaZe Clan's disastrous 2026 season: three wins in twelve maps, consecutive...
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Vitality Is The Best Team To EVER Play Counter Strike
Vitality, zonic, and donk headline this deep-dive look into the most dominant era Counter-Strike has seen, as the transcript breaks down why Vitality’s current form may be their strongest ever. From unmatched utility usage and elite teamplay to the rise of star performers, we explore how far this...
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It's Over For G2... How Do You Fix This Team?
How do you fix G2? Dive into a deep, no-filter breakdown of three major storylines shaping the current Counter-Strike 2 landscape as Thorin and Pimp analyze G2, FUT, and FaZe with sharp realism and long-term perspective. This episode of Counter-Points focuses on roster construction, leadership...
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Why Vitality Will Win EVERYTHING
In this episode of Counter-Points Points, Pimp and Thorin break down whether Team Vitality can truly dominate the 2026 Counter‑Strike season after another elite tier victory. They discuss why this roster’s fundamentals, discipline, and long‑term planning set them apart, the challenges FURIA faces...
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Is This The End of MOUZ?
Dive into a sharp, no-nonsense breakdown of the most debated Counter-Strike storylines in CS2, as Thorin and Pimp tackle fading contenders, risky superteam projects, and the narratives shaping the top of the scene. This episode of Counter-Points cuts through community hype to evaluate which teams...
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Why FURIA's Hot Streak Is Over...
FURIA, PARIVISION, Falcons, FaZe, and NAVI take center stage in this deep analysis of the BLAST Bounty event, where shaky form, surprise runs, and mounting pressure shaped the early 2026 Counter-Strike season. From FURIA’s concerns about sustainability to PARIVISION’s Cinderella run and questions...
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The FaZe Clock Is Counting Down...
Dive into a deep, no-filter breakdown of the latest Counter-Strike roster shakeups as top organizations rethink their direction heading into the next CS2 season. In this episode of Counter-Points, Thorin and Pimp analyze how teams like FaZe, NAVI, 100 Thieves, and FUT are navigating form slumps,...
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Why FURIA Will NOT Be A Top Team in 2026... (they're overperforming!)
Dive into a deep, no-filter breakdown of the current Counter-Strike tier-one landscape as FURIA, Falcons, and Team Spirit take center stage in a wide-ranging discussion on roster philosophy, identity, and long-term ambition in the CS2 era. This episode examines why FURIA continue to struggle with...
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Will This 100 Thieves Project Succeed? Will We See A Proper Return For s1mple?
Dive into a deep, no-filter breakdown of the latest Counter‑Strike roster madness as major orgs like 100 Thieves and BC.Game reshape their lineups heading into a new competitive season. This video covers why 100 Thieves may be choosing long‑term development over instant VRS invites, the risks and...
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Has Vitality SURPASSED Prime Astralis? | Most Dominant First Year?
Dive into this post-major Counter-Strike deep-dive with Thorin and Pimp as they break down why the new CS calendar finally feels like a real sports season, how the major as a year-ending event reshapes roster moves, and what player breaks should really look like in a modern, hyper-competitive...
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Is This The Most STACKED Major Playoffs In CS History?
Get ready for one of the most stacked CS2 Major playoffs of all time. In this episode of Counter-Points, Thorin and Pimp break down why this Major format with VRS seeding has actually worked, how it created a logical narrative through all three stages, and why the playoff bracket is almost the...
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What Happened To Liquid?... Worst Major Performance?!
NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Team Liquid vs Passion UA match. In this episode of Counter-Points, Thorin and Pimp break down the viral drama sparked by npl from B8 during the CS2 Major – and use it to dig into the messy relationship between pro players, analysts, fans, and unfair...
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The Quality of Counter Strike Has Dropped…
In this episode, Pimp and Thorin break down why the opening stage of the Budapest CS2 Major felt like one of the worst major stages ever in terms of gameplay quality – despite the stakes, the storylines, and the new Valve ranking system (VRS) doing a decent job of seeding teams. Go to...
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The Favorites & Dark Horses of The Budapest Major 2025
Get ready for the ultimate CS2 Major preview! 🎯 In this episode of Counter-Points, Thorin and Pimp break down the top contenders, dark horses, and potential disappointments heading into the upcoming Major. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
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How Did FURIA Dethrone Vitality?
In this episode of Counter-Points, we dive deep into the world of competitive CS2, breaking down the recent grand finals at IEM Chengdu, and the evolving meta in pro Counter-Strike. Pimp and Thorin discuss Vitality’s 3-0 loss to FURIA, explaining why the scoreline was deceptive, how key clutch...
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What's Really Wrong With Team Liquid? Can They Be Saved?
Join us for another episode of Counter-Points as Pimp and Thorin dive deep into the worlds of esports, competitive drive, and the intersection of gaming with real-life challenges. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
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The Unexpected Shift Of The TOP CS2 Teams
In this episode of Counter-Points, we break down the current state of competitive Counter-Strike after ESL Pro League, exploring why the race to the next Major feels more open than ever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
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The Unexpected Stars That Revived Brazilian CounterStrike
In this episode, we dive deep into FURIA’s surprising resurgence and the roster changes that shocked the Counter-Strike scene. Thorin and Pimp break down the additions of YEKINDAR and rookie AWPer molodoy, the transformation of FalleN from an AWPing in-game leader to a rifling support IGL, and…
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G2 Proved EVERYONE Wrong. How Did They Do It?
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...
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How Do You Fix Astralis? / Is Spirit's Roster Move Counter-Intuitive?...
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
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Is donk Better Than ZywOo? / MOUZ Have Already Peaked
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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Why Vitality Will Win IEM Cologne 2024 / The Most Exciting Playoff Bracket
Thorin and Maniac discuss results from IEM Cologne, why SAW are being overrated, the electrifying FaZe win over Team Liquid, what Vitality need to do to win the event, what another title would mean for NAVI, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...
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Why Team Spirit are the #1 team / NAVI on the cusp of greatness
Thorin and Maniac discuss narratives around IEM Cologne and BLAST Fall Groups, why Team Spirit may be the best team in the world right now, a change that NAVI needs to consider, issues at FaZe, and more. Thank you to Mando for sponsoring this episode! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get...
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ROSTERMANIA: What is happening?... / Twistzz IGLing, jks to Liquid
Thorin and Maniac discuss massive roster moves at Team Liquid and G2, past clues that Twistzz intended to IGL eventually, why NiKo made the correct decision to not IGL for G2, the rumored Cloud9 roster, the competitive mentality for ZywOo and other French players, and more. Learn more about your…
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The State of Counter-Strike / The Future of m0NESY (ft SPUNJ)
Thorin and Maniac are joined by caster Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill to discuss the state of Counter-strike esports, roster moves at G2, why Team Spirit could be the best team in the world, the potential for superstar players to play with each other on the same team, ZywOo continuing to choke, whether…
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cadiaN kicked and uncertain future / sh1ro overshadowed by donk
Thorin and Maniac discuss cadiaN's departure from Team Liquid, sh1ro's strong performances being overshadowed by donk, the dynamics of Team Spirit, a point on Vitality from the latest episode of Snake and Banter with Richard Lewis, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Counter-Points is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Jacob "Pimp" Winneche.
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