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INSITE episodes

  • NartOutHere: "I feel bad for Tier 1 pros because I show off all their stuff" | In The Crosshair Ep.5

    NartOutHere went from posting new grenades on Reddit to one of the biggest CS:GO YouTubers. We talk to the creator about his growth, how his videos impact the meta, as well as which two teams offered him a job in their backroom staff.

    0:00 Intro
    01:15 Introduction to CS
    02:25 Original attraction to content creation and early-day aspirations
    06:54 Growing a brand to attract more casual audiences
    08:50 Is it possible to grow with just CS content creation
    10:15 Gambling sponsors
    12:48 Is branching out with different content a must?
    15:07 How to balance the constant content flow
    17:10 Did not being a notable figure in the scene initially make it difficult to grow?
    19:05 Communicating with pro players
    21:15 All things CS2
    24:53 What teams are reinventing the game?
    26:30 How will CS2 affect Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams
    29:22 Do you ever spot a pro player using tips from your videos?
    30:06 What team's demos do you hate watching the most?
    32:10 What promoted NadesOutHere and did you expect its amazing reception?
    36:33 Would competition be a good thing?
    37:25 Workload sustainability
    38:53 Utilising content teams and how to branch out
    42:13 Would you work for a pro team as a coach or analyst?
    46:45 Is the aim to ever go full-time content creation?
    49:40 Have you ever thought of being an on-air talent?
    51:17 Closing thoughts
    In The Crosshair is Insite's interview series, led by part-time caster, full-time Counter-Strike obsessive Freddie 'GrimyRannarr' Pritchard, with each episode putting a different notable personality in his proverbial crosshair.
    Follow!
    Guest - https://twitter.com/NartOutHere
    Host - https://twitter.com/GrimyRannarr
    INSITE - https://twitter.com/insite_cs

    54 min
  • Launders: "Counter-Strike 2 couldn't have come at a better time" | In The Crosshair Ep.4

    Once a player, now a caster and YouTube extraordinaire, Mohan "launders" Govindasamy has become one of the most recognizable faces in Counter-Strike. His demo reviews are must-watch content for fans, and alongside his casting partner Conner "Scrawny" Girvan, he is one of the best casters in the game. INSITE spoke to Mohan about his rise from player to content creator and caster, what makes him and Scrawny different, and why tier 2 teams catching up is a bad thing.

    0:00 Intro
    01:23 How did Launders get into CS
    2:15 From Competing to Casting
    8:15 Breakthrough in casting
    11:25 Content creation alongside casting
    13:55 Should pro players focus more on content?
    16:43 What is great about being your own boss
    21:18 What makes Launders and Scrawny so good
    26:33 Which commentators had the biggest influence at the start
    28:25 How did Launders stay at the top
    31:16 Does needing validation help you improve?
    33:20 Modern Day CS being extremely busy
    35:45 Why do roster changes happen so quickly?
    39:20 Is it good that Tier 2 teams are catching up to Tier 1 teams?
    46:55 What we want to see in Counter-Strike 2
    49:13 An Overview of the Paris Major
    51:37 A final message from Launders
    53:39 Outro
    In The Crosshair is INSITE's interview series, led by part-time caster, full-time Counter-Strike obsessive Freddie 'GrimyRannarr' Pritchard, with each episode putting a different notable personality in his proverbial crosshair.
    Follow!
    Guest - https://twitter.com/launders
    Host - https://twitter.com/GrimyRannarr
    INSITE - https://twitter.com/insite_cs

    55 min
  • kezziwow: "ESL Impact is a first step in getting people used to women's CS" | In The Crosshair Ep.2

    Héjja 'kezziwow' Kászandrá joined the Astralis org seven months ago with her team of women from around Europe. It took a little while for them to find their feet in a burgeoning women's CS scene, but now are starting to pick up speed. Insite spoke to Héjja about her career, her current team and their aspirations within the Impact sphere.

    In The Crosshair is INSITE's interview series, led by part-time caster, full-time Counter-Strike obsessive Freddie 'GrimyRannarr' Pritchard, with each episode putting a different notable personality in his proverbial crosshair.

    0:00 Intro
    1:45 Early days in CS:GO
    6:00 Moving from Copenhagen Games to ESL Impact
    12:15 The need to play in international teams
    17:20 Team environment
    28:36 ESL Impact Season 3
    35:00 EU needs more Impact spots
    39:23 What Season 4 holds for Astralis fe
    43:50 Handling personalities in the team
    49:00 What it is like to be playing for Astralis
    53:56 Dealing with hate
    1:01:09 Closing thoughts
    Follow!
    Guest - twitter.com/kezziwow
    Host - twitter.com/GrimyRannarr
    Insite - twitter.com/insite_cs

    1 hr 6 min
  • Thomas: "I wanted to become an IGL, I wanted to lead this team" | In The Crosshair Ep.3

    UK Counter-Strike has never been better - at least in CSGO - and that much has become clear with Into the Breach’s breakout at the RMR. Insite sat down with Thomas to talk through his lively career and his role in guiding ITB to the Major.

    In The Crosshair is Insite's interview series, led by part-time caster, full-time Counter-Strike obsessive Freddie 'GrimyRannarr' Pritchard, with each episode putting a different notable personality in his proverbial crosshair.
    Follow!
    Guest - https://twitter.com/ThomasCS__
    Host - https://twitter.com/GrimyRannarr
    Insite - https://twitter.com/insite_cs

    1 hr 4 min
  • Astralis: As bad as it seems? | de_constructed Ep.2

    The greatest team in Counter-Strike split apart leaving Astralis in need of a rebuild. Four rebuilds later, Astralis look like a team who can finally compete - but the road has been rocky and there are still issues. We ask (and answer) the question: are things as bad as they seem?

    Follow us!
    Sam - https://twitter.com/AN1MOsBS
    Harry - https://twitter.com/NER0cs
    Insite - https://twitter.com/insite_cs

    39 min
  • NAVI: What's going wrong? | de_constructed Ep.1

    We dissect the struggles the Ukranian powerhouse NAVI have had in recent months, and how this may effect them in the upcoming Blast.TV Paris Major.

    Your hosts NER0 and AN1MO share their thoughts on how the roster can build to find future success, and reach their star level once again.

    43 min
  • Devilwalk: "I dont consider winning the major a big achievement" | In The Crosshair Ep.1

    Major winner-turned-revered coach Devilwalk talked to Insite about his new job in charge of perennial surprise package Bad News Eagles and his bountiful career.

    In The Crosshair is Insite's interview series, led by part-time caster, full-time Counter-Strike obsessive Freddie 'GrimyRannarr' Pritchard, with each episode putting a different notable personality in his proverbial crosshair.
    Follow!
    Guest - twitter.com/DevilwalkCSGOD
    Host - twitter.com/GrimyRannarr
    Insite - twitter.com/insite_cs

    1 hr 6 min

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