All About Counter-Strike Podcast

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

In Episode 80 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg power through a late-night recording right before Banks jets off to Paris for the EWC playoffs. The guys share their recent gaming grinds, Banks losing 450 Elo in Faceit placements and Devilwalk climbing the ranks in Deadlock, before breaking down all the action from the EWC group stages. They dissect the biggest surprises, from JiJieHao’s shocking Mirage win over Spirit to GamerLegion and B8 exceeding expectations. They also analyze the struggles of M80, Luminosity, and NIP, while making their predictions for the intense, bottom-heavy EWC playoffs bracket. Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket . Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 79 of All About Counter-Strike, BanKs holds nothing back in a passionate rant about the ongoing CS2 cheating issues and how VAC Live’s lenient bans are hurting the game. Following the rant, BanKs and Devilwalk shift to a more positive note to review the intense EWC Open Qualifiers. They celebrate the nostalgic LAN atmosphere and discuss the biggest surprises and upsets, including Heroic’s disappointment and Gizmy’s incredible performance for 100 Thieves against BC.Game. Wrapping up the episode, the duo previews the stacked EWC Main Event, highlighting the importance of the format, and answering fan questions in our Q&A. Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket . Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Welcome to episode 78 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast! James Banks and Devilwalk sit down with Justinas ‘jL’ Lekavicius right after the breaking news of his stand-in role for Team Vitality. We discuss how the move happened, his expectations, and what he brings to a team alongside ZywOo, flameZ, and Spinx. jL also talks about his time with MOUZ, the current state of buyouts in esports, dealing with haters, and much more. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

On this week’s episode of All About Counter-Strike, BanKs and Devilwalk break down MOUZ’s impressive victory over Team Spirit at BLAST Bounty 2026. Was this Donk’s worst performance, and is the Spirit coaching staff putting too much on his shoulders? The duo also talk about Team Liquid’s new positive vibes, FaZe Clan’s struggles, and PR’s unfortunate trophy lift injury. Later in the episode, we discuss the big news of jL joining Vitality as a stand-in, Perfecto’s free agency, the massive EWC Open Qualifier LAN setup, and the update on Valve’s sticker offering for Cologne Major 2026. Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket . Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In episode 76 of All About Counter-Strike, BanKs and Devilwalk dive deep into the new Major Sticker System catastrophe and how it’s affecting tier 2 organizations and player contracts. We then recap a wild week of BLAST Bounty 2026 online matches – from massive upsets by Liquid and DENDELE, to donk unleashing a 2.84 rating against 100 Thieves. We wrap things up with predictions for the BLAST Bounty Season 2 Finals, insight on the Fissure Shenzhen LAN, and community Q&A. https://allaboutcs.gg/ep76_stickers - HLTV’s Article - “A catastrophe”: How the new Major sticker system is impacting the CS scene Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket . Appologies for second (or third) notification, technical troubles! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 75 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, BanKs and Devilwalk bring you everything you need to know about the latest rostermania and the Blast Bounty 2026 Season 2 draft! We start with some heated World Cup banter before breaking down the biggest roster news: ECSTATIC benching players, FL4MUS returning to form with GamerLegion, and Groove’s terrifying new TDK mix team. The second half of the episode is dedicated to the BLAST Bounty Draft Show. We analyze the spicy opening matchups, discuss Liquid’s strange roster lock situation (including ultimate standing in), and laugh at the renewed JW vs FaZe rivalry. Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket . Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

BanKs and Devilwalk are back with Episode 74 of All About Counter-Strike! After surviving the heat and chaos at the XSE Pro League in China, we break down what really happened on and behind the scenes and BanKs’s hilarious showmatch performance. Then, we jump straight into Rostermania, analyzing the wildest moves of the off-season. S1mple’s shocking new international roster with electronic and Magisk, SAW’s masterclass roster moves, MOUZ shaking things up and much more! We wrap up with a community Q&A. Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket . Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 73 of All About Counter-Strike, James Banks and Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg unpack a massive week of Counter-Strike news. The map pool gets a shakeup as Cache returns and Overpass exits, setting the stage for the rest of the season. We also break down an insane Rostermania, from FaZe benching broky and loaning JBOEN, to G2 signing r1nkle and benching SunPayus. We also discuss KRIMZ joining EYEBALLERS to reunite with JW and preview the highly anticipated XSE Pro League in China. Tune in for all the tier 1 and tier 2 roster moves! Part of the episode is sponsored by Polymarket . Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Join James Banks and Devilwalk in Episode 72 of the All About CS Podcast as they review the record-breaking IEM Cologne 2026 Major! From the blistering heat of the Lanxess Arena to Falcons’ dominant championship victory, we cover all the biggest storylines. Hear our analytical breakdowns on NiKo finally lifting a Major trophy, karrigan’s chaotic mastermind calling, zonic’s 6th Major win, and the shocking eliminations of G2 and Vitality. We also shine a spotlight on Furia’s impressive run, Spirit’s valiant effort without their coaches, and the bright future of teams like Aurora and 9z. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 71 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg dive deep into the IEM Cologne 2026 Major. With Stage 3 wrapping up, the boys review the biggest disappointments including NaVi’s shocking exit and Parivision’s collapse before turning their attention to one of the most unpredictable playoff brackets we’ve ever seen. Can FURIA make a dream run for FalleN’s final Cologne? Will Boombl4 work his magic with BetBoom? Plus, Devilwalk shares a hilarious story about bypassing coaching rules with hand signals, and Banks gives his take on the new sticker capsule system. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 70 of the All About Counter-Strike podcast, Banks and Devilwalk dive deep into everything IEM Cologne! The guys look back at the thrills and spills of Stage 2, discussing Astralis’s shocking early exit, the unacceptable hate directed at HooXi, and Team Spirit dropping just 10 rounds across three maps. They also analyze the impressive runs of Monte, B8, and FUT, before previewing the 8 heavy hitters joining the fray for Stage 3. Will PARIVISION bounce back? Is the apEX “dad buff” real for Vitality? And who will survive the new Best-of-3 format? All this, plus opening matchup predictions, Pick’ems, schedule breakdowns, and a community Q&A. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Illustration at 1:05:00 — https://pics.allaboutcs.gg/ep69/signature.jpg Welcome to Episode 69 of All About Counter-Strike! This week, James Banks and Devilwalk welcome Engin ‘MAJ3R’ Küpeli, the legendary IGL currently leading the Turkish superteam under Aurora. MAJ3R discusses everything from the intense preparation required in modern CS to balancing the demanding life of a professional player with being a father. Discover the team’s rigorous bootcamp schedule (six scrims with no breaks!), the challenges of facing NAVI, and MAJ3R’s favorite career moments. Whether you’re interested in the tactical side of CS, the mental struggles of top-tier competition, or heartwarming personal stories, this episode has it all! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 68 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Devilwalk recap an insane Stage 1 of the IEM Cologne 2026 Major! We discuss BIG Clan’s miraculous 12-0 comeback, the heartbreaking early exits of Liquid and Heroic, and give our full preview and Pick-Ems for Stage 2. We cover all the new teams joining the fray, including Spirit’s coaching woes and FUT Esports’ hyped rookie squad. We wrap up by answering community Q&A and debating the greatest comebacks in Counter-Strike history. Tune in to get fully caught up on everything Cologne 2026! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Join James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg for Episode 67 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, featuring paiN Gaming’s in-game leader, biguzera! They discuss his relationship with the paiN organization, the sacrifices required to be a top-tier IGL, and the struggles of the Brazilian CS scene, including why massive buyout contracts are holding the region back. Biguzera shares what it’s like adapting to new players like snow and saffee, hilarious stories from LAN, and his emotional journey balancing a professional CS career with his family life. A must-listen before IEM Cologne 2026! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Welcome to Episode 66 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast with James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg! Our special guest today is none other than G2’s HeavyGod. We discuss his career progression from Endpoint to Cloud9 to G2, the difficulties of changing roles and communicating in different languages, and the recent changes within the G2 roster with the addition of NertZ. HeavyGod also opens up about his personal practice routines, the mental fortitude required to stay consistent as a top-tier player, and his thoughts on G2’s preparations for the upcoming Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In Episode 65 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg prepare you for the legendary IEM Cologne Major 2026! We go over the broadcast talent, discuss the Swiss format, and preview all 16 teams battling it out in Stage 1. We also debate Team Liquid’s recent struggles, reflect on the legacy of Cologne as the Cathedral of Counter-Strike, and share Devilwalk’s official Pick’ems. Who goes 3-0? Who goes 0-3? Tune in to find out! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Welcome back to episode 64 of All About Counter-Strike! This time, Banks and Devilwalk welcome M80’s in-game leader, Elias ‘s1n’ Stein. Join us as s1n takes us through his fascinating career path, starting from BIG Academy to his brief stint as BIG’s main roster IGL, and his eventual move to North America to join M80. Hear firsthand about the grueling tournament schedules, the mental toll of crucial qualifiers, the challenges of practicing in the NA region, and M80’s triumphant qualification for the IEM Cologne Major. Plus, we talk about the hilarious teammate dynamics, Swisher’s hidden Minesweeper talent, and s1n’s expectations going into his home soil Major. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg