The Ugly Money Behind Esports Nobody Wants To Talk About (ft Nohte)

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Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by HLTV writer Nohte to dig into the ugly money behind an esports pay scandal, NAVI's EWC collapse, and why HeavyGod re-signing with G2 might be a mistake.   Proton VPN: Protect your privacy with a fast, secure VPN. Listeners get 70% off a two-year plan at https://protonvpn.com/snake   PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   LFN Premium: Submit topics and get your take featured on the show, go ad-free, and support Snake & Banter directly. Just $9/month or 90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com   Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by caster Trav to break down why Falcons won't dominate despite winning Cologne, Twistzz's rocky move to in-game leader, and what is quietly breaking Counter-Strike.   Hims: Weight Loss by Hims connects you online with a licensed provider and an affordable range of GLP-1 options, with support at every step if eligible. Get started at https://hims.com/snakebanter (weight loss by Hims is not available in all 50 states)   LFN Premium: Submit topics and get your take featured on the show, go ad-free, and help keep Snake & Banter independent. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com   Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest Tech Girl to break down why jL standing in for Vitality is a mistake, plus a spicy take on the business of Counter-Strike.   Raycon: Essential Open Earbuds with an open-ear design that keeps you aware of your surroundings, great for the gym or walking the city. Get 20% off with a 30-day guarantee at https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen   LFN Premium: Submit topics and get your take featured on the show, go ad-free, and help keep Snake & Banter independent. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com   Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux     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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Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by coach YNk to break down NiKo finally winning his first Counter-Strike Major, and why Aurora still are not the title contenders fans want them to be.   ZenAI: ZenAI is the home of vibecasting, a new way to capture and share conversations. Head to bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_snake to find out more and join the early-access waitlist today!   LFN Premium - Sign up for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and much more at https://lastfreenation.com   Polymarket: Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin and Mauisnake bring back fl0m to break down why The MongolZ losing Senzu and mzinho could gut Asian Counter-Strike's relevance for good.   ZenAI: ZenAI is the home of vibecasting, a new way to capture and share conversations. Head to bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_snake to find out more and join the early-access waitlist today!   Raycon: The Essential Open Earbuds are a great option for everyday listening! Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeOPEN to get 20% off.   Polymarket: Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.