Published by Last Free Nation
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.
Listen on Apple Podcasts2 hr 15 min
Thorin, Mauisnake, and sprayxd debate whether siuhy's exit from Team Liquid means his career is cooked. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! 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.
2 hr 24 min
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.
2 hr 20 min
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.
2 hr 34 min
karrigan and Falcons won the Cologne Major. Ne0Kai was there live. Thorin, Mauisnake, and Ne0Kai run the Good, Bad, and Ugly of the biggest CS event in years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 hr 6 min
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Skriv break down how NAVI's stunning Major playoff miss upended the most stacked Counter-Strike postseason in years. Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 46 min
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest dusT break down the Cologne Major, Fnatic's ugly farewell to KRIMZ, and competition for Vitality's stranglehold on CS2. Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop Raycon: Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen for 15% off your order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 47 min
Austin returns to double down on the most unpopular take in CS2: karrigan needed to retire two years ago, and the numbers now prove it. Raycon — Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen for 15% off your order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 31 min
Moses returns to Snake & Banter predicting Mouz's roster overhaul is already a disaster, with xertioN as IGL a cautionary tale waiting to happen. Into The AM: Premium apparel built for long flights and tournament weekends. Get an additional 10% off on top of sale prices at https://intotheam.com/lfn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 45 min
karrigan's HLTV interview has Falcons fans asking questions before the IEM Cologne Major even begins. Thorin, Mauisnake, and STYKO break it all down in Counter-Strike. Raycon — Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Open Earbuds or Everyday Classics. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen to get 15% off your order. 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.
2 hr 14 min
HLTV's Striker joins to break down the ZywOo fandom war, kyxsan's career limbo, and FaZe's IGL crisis in a new Snake & Banter! Raycon — 20% off the Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! 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.
2 hr 5 min
We break down the kariggan to Falcons bombshell, and why FaZe's PR response made everything worse. 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.
1 hr 36 min
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest voo debate whether karrigan should retire from Counter-Strike — and who could actually save him. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Celebrate the moms in your life! Go to https://buyraycon.com/snake to get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic. 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.
2 hr 10 min
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by CS2 stats analyst LuzRaposa to put zonic, FaZe Clan, and Team Falcons on blast. Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to get 20% off. 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.
2 hr 2 min
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by RobuJohnson to discuss if magixx should be the IGL on Team Spirit while donk is in his prime, FalleN's recent level of play for FURIA, upcoming BLAST Rotterdam matches, ZywOo's dominant year, Reddit's thoughts on kyousuke, and more! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeOPEN to get 20% off. 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.
1 hr 52 min
Team Liquid switching VRS regions in Counter-Strike is ugly! Former 3DMAX Coach YouKnow joins Thorin and Mauisnake to discuss the ammo update in CS2, BLAST Open Rotterdam predictions, roster moves at Team Liquid and G2, NAVI's potential to compete with Vitality, XANTARES, and more! Head to https://factormeals.com/snake50off and use code snake50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeOPEN to get 20% off. 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.
1 hr 43 min
Counter-Strike esports interviews are BORING, NiP’s struggles, and more CS industry trends are featured in today's Snake and Banter! Index joins Thorin and Mauisnake to discuss the decline of real personality in pro interviews, why fans miss the classic era of outspoken stars, and how current teams like NiP, Spirit, Vitality, and FURIA are navigating roster changes, pressure, and expectations. 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.
2 hr 5 min
ZywOo fans vs Launders in the CS GOAT debate, MOUZ struggles, PARIVISION’s rise, The MongolZ, and the ongoing donk vs ZywOo story headline this episode as we break down the state of CS2 and how old narratives are fading among today’s fans. We also touch on molodoy, 3DMAX, whether karrigan will retire by June 30th, and why the 2026 player‑ranking race may mirror last year’s chaos. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://shopmando.com 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.
2 hr 0 min
Team Falcons need to make some changes! Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by KingT to discuss the state of Team Falcons and why zonic needs to go, the reasons why this G2 roster has failed, thoughts on Spinx and MOUZ, the state of NAVI following their run at PGL Cluj-Napoca, and more! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Head to https://factormeals.com/snake50off and use code snake50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. 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.
2 hr 1 min
Can the CS2 map pool be fixed? DAVEY joins Thorin and Mauisnake to discuss PGL Cluj-Napoca, the community's perception of m0NESY, ZywOo's hard-carry performance at IEM Krakow, thoughts on FaZe and Spirit, why Senzu and try are fantastic pickups for Passion UA, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://shopmando.com Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you go for gold! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to get 15% off. 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.
1 hr 42 min
It's Team Falcons vs the world! Dive into a full Ugly / Good / Bad Points breakdown of the Counter-Strike 2 scene, as Thorin, Pimp, and Mauisnake each bring their strongest — and most controversial — takes to the table. This episode delivers structured debate, hard criticism, and forward-looking analysis on where CS2 is thriving, stagnating, or actively hurting itself. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you go for gold! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to get 15% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.