Snake & Banter

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest NER0, senior writer and statistical analyst at HLTV, and the show opens on Astralis: a Danish legend brand that now may not field a single Danish player, and nearly lost its major spot to a rule its own management seemingly did not read. Huel: Limited Time Offer. Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by first-time guest OverDrive, the Team Spirit scout and CIS insider, and he opens by arguing that kyousuke and m0nesy are burning their best years at Falcons. Huel: Limited Time Offer. Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at https://huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest KingT to open on Astralis, and the argument is not about the new players so much as the drop that is coming the moment their best rifler leaves. Ridge: One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to https://Ridge.com/SNAKE for Ridge’s Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE. ProtonVPN: Get a layer of...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by FUT Esports coach Coolio to open on the SunPayus signing, with Coolio explaining exactly what the team was missing on CT side and why a second calling voice mattered more than raw AWP stats. Raycon: Celebrate Raycon Month with the Open Earbuds! Get 25% off at https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code S...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest AN1MO to open on FaZe collapsing again, with the crew arguing that TwistzZ should never have been handed the in-game leader role in a team this thin. Huel: Limited Time Offer - Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at https://huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for p...

Mauisnake is out, so Thorin brings in YouTube creator LionHeartZ and analyst YouM3 to break down Complexity shutting down, FURIA and ESL Pro League, and why Aurora's rise is exposing XANTARES. ProtonVPN: Get a layer of security with a strict no-logs policy, independently verified and open source. Right now ProtonVPN is offering our listeners 70% off a two-year plan at https://protonvpn.com/snake H...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by former NIP in-game leader Snappi to argue that HLTV's MVP awards are decided first and justified afterwards, and that the criteria change every single tournament to fit the name they already picked. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at https://huel.com/LFN. New Custom...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by return guest Vince to argue that FalleN's farewell run with FURIA has curdled into something genuinely sad, and that FaZe are now in real danger of missing a second straight Counter-Strike major. Raycon: Everyday Earbuds Classic with active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity and 32 hours of battery life with the case, plus a 30-day happiness guarantee. G...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Paladin to unpack why NaVi look more miserable than they have in years, how Falcons ran out of maps, and the moment North American CS quietly ran out of prospects. Raycon: Everyday Earbuds Classic with active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity and 32 hours of battery life with the case, plus a 30-day happiness guarantee. Get 20% off at https://buyraycon....

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Hawka to unpack an esports org's bizarre social media meltdown, why G2 are a mess, and the tier-two dark horse worth watching. LFN Premium: Submit topics and get your take featured on the show, go ad-free across the network, and support Snake & Banter directly. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.c...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by HLTV writer Nohte to dig into the ugly money behind an esports pay scandal, NAVI's EWC collapse, and why HeavyGod re-signing with G2 might be a mistake.   Proton VPN: Protect your privacy with a fast, secure VPN. Listeners get 70% off a two-year plan at https://protonvpn.com/snake   PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by caster Trav to break down why Falcons won't dominate despite winning Cologne, Twistzz's rocky move to in-game leader, and what is quietly breaking Counter-Strike.   Hims: Weight Loss by Hims connects you online with a licensed provider and an affordable range of GLP-1 options, with support at every step if eligible. Get started at https://hims.com/snakebanter (we...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest Tech Girl to break down why jL standing in for Vitality is a mistake, plus a spicy take on the business of Counter-Strike.   Raycon: Essential Open Earbuds with an open-ear design that keeps you aware of your surroundings, great for the gym or walking the city. Get 20% off with a 30-day guarantee at https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen   LFN Premium: S...

Thorin, Mauisnake, and Voo run the good, the bad, and the ugly of BLAST Bounty, from MOUZ's shock grand final run to Donk's worrying drop-off.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!   Hims: Access an affordable...

Thorin, Mauisnake, and sprayxd debate whether siuhy's exit from Team Liquid means his career is cooked.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!   LFN Premium - Sign up for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and muc...

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by coach YNk to break down NiKo finally winning his first Counter-Strike Major, and why Aurora still are not the title contenders fans want them to be.   ZenAI: ZenAI is the home of vibecasting, a new way to capture and share conversations. Head to bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_snake to find out more and join the early-access waitlist today!   LFN Premium - Sign up for ad-free e...

Thorin and Mauisnake bring back fl0m to break down why The MongolZ losing Senzu and mzinho could gut Asian Counter-Strike's relevance for good.   ZenAI: ZenAI is the home of vibecasting, a new way to capture and share conversations. Head to bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_snake to find out more and join the early-access waitlist today!   Raycon: The Essential Open Earbuds are a great option for everyday listenin...

karrigan and Falcons won the Cologne Major. Ne0Kai was there live. Thorin, Mauisnake, and Ne0Kai run the Good, Bad, and Ugly of the biggest CS event in years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Skriv break down how NAVI's stunning Major playoff miss upended the most stacked Counter-Strike postseason in years.   Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest dusT break down the Cologne Major, Fnatic's ugly farewell to KRIMZ, and competition for Vitality's stranglehold on CS2.   Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop   Raycon: Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon...

Austin returns to double down on the most unpopular take in CS2: karrigan needed to retire two years ago, and the numbers now prove it.   Raycon — Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen for 15% off your order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

Moses returns to Snake & Banter predicting Mouz's roster overhaul is already a disaster, with xertioN as IGL a cautionary tale waiting to happen.   Into The AM: Premium apparel built for long flights and tournament weekends. Get an additional 10% off on top of sale prices at https://intotheam.com/lfn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

karrigan's HLTV interview has Falcons fans asking questions before the IEM Cologne Major even begins. Thorin, Mauisnake, and STYKO break it all down in Counter-Strike.   Raycon — Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Open Earbuds or Everyday Classics. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen to get 15% off your order.   Polymarket — Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfr...

HLTV's Striker joins to break down the ZywOo fandom war, kyxsan's career limbo, and FaZe's IGL crisis in a new Snake & Banter!   Raycon — 20% off the Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen   PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Polymarket — Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymar...

We break down the kariggan to Falcons bombshell, and why FaZe's PR response made everything worse.   Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.