All About Counter-Strike Podcast
Your go-to podcast for expert Counter-Strike (CS2 & CS:GO) esports discussion. Join renowned host James Banks (ESL, BLAST, PGL, Valve Majors) and two-time Major champion Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg – uniquely winning Major trophies as both a player and coach. Get unparalleled insights, tournament analysis, tactical discussions, and unique stories from two Counter-Strike veterans. From key tournament moments to roster moves and gameplay analysis, James and Devilwalk cover everything CS esports. Subscribe for your bi-weekly fix!
Latest Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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!
In today’s episode:
- Devilwalk’s Career Move;
- BLAST Rivals Analysis;
- The Return of Cache;
- Roster News;
- PGL Astana and IEM Atlanta Predictions;
- And more!
In today’s episode:
- Karrigan leaves FaZe, joins Falcons;
- Animgraph 2;
- MOUZ’s major overhaul;
- BLAST Rivals Preview;
- And more!
Also in this episode:
- BC Game and s1mple’s Performance;
- Astralis and Tournament Reflections;
- karrigan to join Falcons.
Also today:
- The Liquid Controversy;
- Chaos in Asia;
- The Role of HLTV & Valve;
- NIP’s New Deal;
- IEM Rio Preview.
Guest: Finn (@MischiefCS2)
Also today:
- More transfer news;
- ESL Playoffs changes for 2027;
- PGL Bucharest Preview;
- Answering your questions from Discord!
Today in the episode:
- EPL Season Review;
- The TO Arms Race;
- Roster Shuffles;
- Industry News;
- and more!