The title sums up most of this episode.  @styko  joins  @Thooorin  and I to discuss why Team Liquid cannot seem to make it work... and what the addition of Malbs may or may not change. #teamliquid #cs2esports STYKO's original Liquid video: https://youtu.be/C7IWRrgzeEs?si=dQ9Kvy4J0eBSm9aeRecorded 17 March 202600:00 What is happening at Team Liquid06:44 Communication issues?10:00 Coaching challenges for Flashie17:12 Roman Imperium Cup & jL stand in21:13 Nertz to G2, Malbs to Liquid26:52 Why have they not benched ultimate?40:54 Abusing the VRS Loop hole & the Liquid Rule50:22 Lqiuid expectations for BLAST Rotterdam Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA Powered by ASUS ROG.

In this Flash Bang episode, Sam "Tech Girl" Wright breaks down what's really going on with esports in South Africa right now: shrinking tournaments, fewer opportunities for players, and the very real pressure that global publishers and international structures put on smaller regions like ours.

Is the local scene dying, or just changing in ways nobody's paying attention to yet?

Sam's honest take on where South African esports stands today.

Flash Bang is your quick audio hit. Hosted by me, Sam "Tech Girl" Wright, this short form podcast delivers rapid takes on esports, gaming culture and gaming tech. Think fast insights, sharp opinions and no wasted time. Just the take before the flash fades.

We started this show aiming to talk about the state of AWPers in high level CS2. We ended up talking about how stats could be used better. Nerd out with us. If you enjoyed Luz you can follow him on X here: https://x.com/LuzRaposa00:00 Introduction to broky hate and AWP discussion05:58 The evolution of AWPing in CS211:56 The role of AWPers in top level play19:21 The Molodoy fall off22:56 Death to Tier 2 AWPers27:43 Interpreting CS Stats44:37 Market Dynamics and player replacement challenges55:27 The future of scouting and player development#cs2esports #cs2 Recorded 25 February 2026

Does anyone even watch an analyst desk on a CS broadcast? According to many trolls, no. Yet, when someone like jL bombs at ESL Krakow, everyone saw it. For this episode we're going to talk about what is wrong, and right, about analyst desks. Recorded 25 February 2026Timestamps:00:00 Why is everyone talking about analyst desks?04:10 Analyst desk origins12:47 Modern day CS analyst desks20:48 Personality Dynamics23:34 Keeping the viewer interested36:28 Arguments on the desk (and a MOUZ rant)42:05 Analyst desk cost46:27 Costreamers52:00 Tournament Organiser hiring decisions59:12 Pros we think would make good analystsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA

The South Africans are taking over! Passion UA coach Tc joins  @Thooorin  and I to talk about S1mple. That's it, it's a full hour on the CS GOAT S1mple... and it's a goodie! #cs2esports #podcast #s1mple Recorded 9 February 2026Timestamps: 00:00 Thorin's South African accent02:30 The legacy of S1mple07:09 S1mple's downfall23:15 BC.Game Roster announcement29:54 Online vs LAN35:33 Krakow Performance45:54 Did FaZe make a mistake not signing S1mple?49:37 Can S1mple return to GOAT status? Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA

If you're a Counter-Strike nerd who likes round breakdowns and gameplay analysis then welcome.  @BDogCS  is introducing something new on SELL ME THIS PRO and we think you'll dig it. For this episode we'll be breaking down the Zweih's roles in Nemiga, Team Spirit and PARIVISION - showing you where it went right, and wrong. Please let us know what you think of the new style? #cs2gameplay #cs2esports Recorded 27/01/2026Timestamps:00:00 A new format!03:56 Zweih to Team Spirit13:38 PARIVISION signs Zweih19:30 Gameplay break downs with StratBase26:04 Lessons from Zweih's movesJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA

PARIVISION won BLAST Bounty, the first event of 2026. Should everyone be scared of Jame and his team?  @KingT_CS2  joins  @Thooorin  and I to take a look at the team and decide if they're as big a threat as some might think. #cs2 #parivision #cs2esports Recorded 29 January 202600:00 Introduction02:59 Jame leadership style06:31 What happened in Virtus Pro09:00 Jame Playstyle15:08 Winning BLAST bounty20:57 Holes in PARIVISION lineup33:09 The never ending bootcamp35:47 No PARIVISION without Jame46:08 The dustan YEKINDAR beef53:04 Thorin and the anime boobs Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA

With 3 players entering the 100 Thieves roster from Tier 2 to join legends rain and dev1ce - it seemed only fitting to get  @BDogCS  to give you a bit more insight into who these players are and what to expect from them.Recorded 23 Janaury 2026For VRS info be sure to follow @JesperLarsen222 on X. Previous Sirah convo can be found here: https://youtu.be/1Ox4fxtlBMg #cs2esports #cs2 #100Thieves 00:00 Reconnecting & setting the stage02:58 The 100 Thieves roster06:57 Trying to understand VRS12:01 Expectations for 100 Thieves14:08 100 Thieves narrative is spicy20:08 Ag1l24:34 Sirah29:53 Poiii33:23 Vindication for ultimate predictions - sorry Team Liquid37:47 100 Thieves has great backroom staff40:12 Concerns over the VeteransJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA

Big roster moves were expected during the player break and then... nothing happened. DusT joins Thorin and I to talk about how, nothing happened, but also to meme on some of the changes that did occur. It's a whole new episode of FEED THE TROLLS and we are so back. Recorded 15 January 2026#cs2 #cs2esports Timestamps:00:00 Thanks for the title Hawka03:18 Inflated Player buyouts07:28 Surprising teams that didnt make changes15:38 Magixx to IGL Spirit22:16 BC Game and the TAZ dilemma33:38 The State of 100 Thieves40:31 Does anyone even care about Astralis?45:35 Favourite Roster moves54:59 Looking ahead to the first half of 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA