All About Counter-Strike Podcast

In Episode 73 of All About Counter-Strike, James Banks and Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg unpack a massive week of Counter-Strike news. The map pool gets a shakeup as Cache returns and Overpass exits, setting the stage for the rest of the season. We also break down an insane Rostermania, from FaZe benching broky and loaning JBOEN, to G2 signing r1nkle and benching SunPayus. We also discuss KRIMZ joi...

Join James Banks and Devilwalk in Episode 72 of the All About CS Podcast as they review the record-breaking IEM Cologne 2026 Major! From the blistering heat of the Lanxess Arena to Falcons’ dominant championship victory, we cover all the biggest storylines. Hear our analytical breakdowns on NiKo finally lifting a Major trophy, karrigan’s chaotic mastermind calling, zonic’s 6th Major win, and the s...

In Episode 71 of the All About Counter-Strike Podcast, James Banks and Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg dive deep into the IEM Cologne 2026 Major. With Stage 3 wrapping up, the boys review the biggest disappointments including NaVi’s shocking exit and Parivision’s collapse before turning their attention to one of the most unpredictable playoff brackets we’ve ever seen. Can FURIA make a dream run for F...

In Episode 70 of the All About Counter-Strike podcast, Banks and Devilwalk dive deep into everything IEM Cologne! The guys look back at the thrills and spills of Stage 2, discussing Astralis’s shocking early exit, the unacceptable hate directed at HooXi, and Team Spirit dropping just 10 rounds across three maps. They also analyze the impressive runs of Monte, B8, and FUT, before previewing the 8 h...

Illustration at 1:05:00 — https://pics.allaboutcs.gg/ep69/signature.jpg Welcome to Episode 69 of All About Counter-Strike! This week, James Banks and Devilwalk welcome Engin ‘MAJ3R’ Küpeli, the legendary IGL currently leading the Turkish superteam under Aurora. MAJ3R discusses everything from the intense preparation required in modern CS to balancing the demanding life of a professional player wit...

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 squa...

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 l...

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 o...

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 Devilwal...

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 cruci...

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...

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 m...

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...

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 pr...

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! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

In today’s episode: Karrigan leaves FaZe, joins Falcons; Animgraph 2; MOUZ’s major overhaul; BLAST Rivals Preview; And more! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Also in this episode: BC Game and s1mple’s Performance; Astralis and Tournament Reflections; karrigan to join Falcons. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Also today: The Liquid Controversy; Chaos in Asia; The Role of HLTV & Valve; NIP’s New Deal; IEM Rio Preview. Guest: Finn ( @MischiefCS2 ) Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Also today: More transfer news; ESL Playoffs changes for 2027; PGL Bucharest Preview; Answering your questions from Discord! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Today in the episode: EPL Season Review; The TO Arms Race; Roster Shuffles; Industry News; and more! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

From sharing a single family PC in Birmingham to becoming a Major Winner. In this episode, we sit down with mezii to chart his incredible journey through the ranks of Counter-Strike. We dive deep into the “Subtle Rise” of the UK’s greatest player: from the early days of lying to his dad about homework just to play officials, to the high-pressure reality of joining the world’s #1 team. mezii opens...

A short one, where we are taking a look into DraculaN Season 5 and previewing EPL S23! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Also today: 100 Thieves played their first tournament after CS2 return; ⁠Senzu⁠ saga; VP Roster Updates. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Plus: Top Teams Skipping IEM Atlanta PGL Cluj-Napoca Preview …and the knife giveaway winner announcement! Parts of the episode are relying predominantly on visuals, you can check them out on our YouTube channel Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

Join us in Episode 49, where we gather all the news from Kraków, analyzing Stage 1 and Groups and predicting the Play-Offs! Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg