All About Counter-Strike Podcast

Veteran analyst Halvor “vENdetta” Gulestøl fills in for a sick Devilwalk alongside James Banks to break down PGL Masters Bucharest 2026. The tournament turned the Counter-Strike scene upside down: G2 collapsed with a 0-3 Swiss elimination, while underdogs Nemiga stormed all the way from open qualifiers to the grand final, sweeping Vitality along the way. James gives an insider look from the stage in Bucharest, detailing YEKINDAR earning his first career MVP medal at age 27, TyLoo coach Zoking suiting up after Jee contracted chickenpox, and the relentless calendar pressures facing pro rosters. The episode wraps with an analysis of the VRS Major race, full group predictions for IEM Beijing, and community questions from Discord. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 89, BanKs checks in late at night from an empty player room in Malta right after hosting the Thunderpick World Championship 2026. He and Devilwalk recap FURIA’s 3-2 victory over BB Team in the Grand Final, FalleN’s series-saving clutches on Ancient and Cache, KSCERATO picking up his second Thunderpick MVP medal, and Magnojez channeling prime flusha during BB Team’s run to the final. They also examine another rough tournament exit for Team Falcons, who finished 4th after losses to BB Team and kyxsan’s Aurora despite entering as heavy favorites. Devilwalk explains why Falcons lack flow on T-side and why NiKo should take back playmaking duties from kyousuke. Later, the duo cover NiP flying straight from their Malta elimination to Stockholm on almost no sleep to beat Liquid, Heroic, and MIBR for their third straight Tier-2 title, Devilwalk’s frustration watching BC Game spam basic Mirage executes, NAVI’s 50.6% Major qualification odds on OpenVRS, 31-year-old ex-FlyQuest coach erkaSt dropping a 1.52 rating as a player against his former team, ESIC’s match-fixing bans on NoMercy, and FISSURE announcing a new event while still owing prize money and talent pay. Finally, they preview all 16 teams attending PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 and answer Discord Q&A questions on CS2 scrim demo leaks, classic 1.6 frag movies, and 2000s LAN cafe stories. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Banks and Devilwalk return for Episode 88 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast to break down a chaotic week in professional CS2! Fresh off ESL Pro League Season 22, the boys analyze Team Vitality’s dominant Grand Final sweep over MOUZ, ZywOo’s absurd 2.0+ rating on Cache, and whether the “Vitality Era” ever truly left. Meanwhile, the crisis deepens for Team Falcons as Devilwalk argues the roster looks noticeably worse with karrigan than they did with kyxsan, leaving m0NESY stranded despite MVP-caliber form. The duo also break down the blueprint MOUZ created to completely shut down donk (and the viral desk slam that followed), FURIA’s disastrous schedule and player burnout crisis ahead of Singapore, Astralis benching HooXi and Jabbi, Sashi’s bizarre 48-hour Aussie roster saga, and predictions for the upcoming Thunderpick World Championship in Malta. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Episode 87 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast is here, featuring an exclusive interview with BC Game CEO, Ali “Ako” Muhanned. Hosts James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg get the unfiltered truth behind BC Game’s temporary Valve Major disqualification, their thoughts on the Sashi esports drama, and what exactly s1mple brings to their roster. The guys also break down the wild s1mple vs Kassad Twitter feud, discuss spicy Astralis roster changes involving HooXi and jabbi, and review the shocking eliminations of G2 and Na’Vi at the ESL Pro League. To top it all off, we share the incredible story of Hobbit signing a new contract on his wedding day and give our predictions for the EPL playoffs. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 86 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg are back to break down a wild week in the CS scene. The duo discusses the shocking departure of Jason Lake from Complexity and the ongoing controversy surrounding BC Game’s region-swapping for Major qualification. They also cover the latest CS2 update (silent reloads, clan tags, and more), analyze the VRS Major Invite race, and give their in-depth predictions for the upcoming ESL Pro League Season 24 in Katowice. Stick around for a passionate coaching rant from Devilwalk about the new FaZe documentary! Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 85 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks, Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg, and Dustin “dusT” Mouret unpack the massive storylines from the latest Star Series event. From Na’Vi’s desperate need for a roster change and Vitality establishing their era, to Aurora’s surprising grand final run and The MongolZ’s mental reset. Plus, we react to the Shanghai 2027 Major announcement, analyze NIP’s confusing roster moves, and answer listener questions, including what we would do if we were Lord GabeN for a day! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 84 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, Banks and Devilwalk dive deep into the recent Fissure event, highlighted by Legacy’s dominant 3-0 victory over G2 in the grand final. The boys also dissect FaZe Clan’s unexpected last-place finish, the struggles of The MongolZ and Furia, and the impressive runs from teams like 5-star and MIBR. Later, they tackle the latest news, including Fabre’s return to Eternal Fire, Valve’s chaotic ranking update, NaVi roster rumors, and a preview of the upcoming StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 event. Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Welcome to Episode 83 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast with James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg! This week, the duo recaps the thrilling BLAST Open Porto tournament, starting with Spirit’s era-defining sweep against MOUZ in the Grand Final. Banks gets heated over the HLTV MVP decision, arguing why sh1ro deserved it over donk. We also dissect FURIA’s struggles and Molodoy’s infamous 5 re-peeks against ZywOo, Vitality’s masterclass on Dust2, and what on earth is going on with the Falcons’ map pool avoiding Cache. Tune in for expert CS2 analysis, predictions for Fissure Playground #3, and a deep dive into the latest roster moves! Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 82 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Devilwalk recap a wild Blast Open Porto group stage. The duo doesn’t hold back as they dissect NAVI’s shocking early struggles and debate whether coach B1ad3 is killing the team’s vibe. They also explore the massive upsets pulled off by M80 and Inner Circle, take a critical look at paiN Gaming and 9z’s sudden drop-offs, and address the ongoing unpaid salary drama in the scene. Finally, they give their playoff predictions and answer your questions in our weekly Q&A. Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Join James Banks (live from Copenhagen!) and Devilwalk for Episode 81 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast. This week is all about the aftermath of the EWC 2026. We break down the biggest storylines, including Legacy’s inspiring deep run, Falcons and NAVI falling short, and the unstoppable force that is Team Spirit. Plus, we debate if FUT vs FURIA was the match of the tournament, discuss the recent benchings and signings for Eternal Fire, Luminosity, and MIBR, and close it out with our official preview and predictions for the upcoming BLAST Open Porto 2026. Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg