All About Counter-Strike Podcast

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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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James Banks and Devilwalk are joined by BIG Clan’s Johannes ‘tabseN’ Wodarz for a special episode ahead of the Cologne Major. tabseN gets personal about his mental health struggles during BIG’s rebuilding phase, his unwavering loyalty to the German organization despite offers from heavyweights like FaZe and Liquid, and the shift from a German core to an international powerhouse. We also dive into BlameF’s incredible work ethic as an IGL, the pressure of grinding lower-tier tournaments, and the concerning state of match-fixing in the scene.

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The IEM Cologne Major is right around the corner, and we are kicking off our special run of episodes with none other than Yasin ‘xfl0ud’ Koç! Banks and Devilwalk sit down with the Turkish star to discuss his roller-coaster year with Heroic.

From the shock of being benched to stepping back into a chaotic rebuild, xfl0ud holds nothing back. We dive into the team’s grueling schedule (11 events in 5 months!), the transition of yxngstxr to the AWP role, the impact of their new performance coach, and why they sometimes struggle against Tier 1 teams despite dominating Tier 2. To wrap things up, xfl0ud answers community questions, shares his Major Pick’ems, and explains why prime XANTARES is the only one who could stop donk.

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In Episode 61 of the All About Counter-Strike podcast, BanKs and Devilwalk cover the back-to-back CS events. From Parivision’s struggles to MIBR’s dominant form and insani’s record-breaking match, we break it all down.

We also discuss the new CS2 sticker economy, test the market for a $515,000 Dragon Lore, and take fan questions regarding the Cologne Major and the origins of BanKs and Devilwalk’s friendship.

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Episode 60 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast is here, and Banks and Devilwalk have a lot to unpack! We’re breaking down everything that happened at PGL Astana, from the legendary “Anti-Raiders” forming human shields around talent, to Team Spirit lifting the trophy with a stand-in coach (is hally in trouble?). We expose The Mongols’ secret private chef and medic setup despite their lack of practice, discuss Aurora’s playoff choke, and review that insane Falcons vs. Furia match.

We also dive into the latest CS news: ESL trying to hide their Pro League Season 25 move to Saudi Arabia, the truth behind kyxsan’s Falcons exit, and a hilarious rant about 100 Thieves’ tacky trophy picture. Plus, our predictions for the upcoming CAC event in Shanghai!

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