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Counter-Points

Last Free Nation
Counter-Strike
Vitality
FURIA
Faze
Na'vi
Spirit
Team Liquid
Astralis
Zywoo
Liquid
Faze Clan
Donk
Falcons
G2 Esports
IEM Chengdu
Esports
Gamer Legion
Legacy
3D Max
BZ Esports Thunderdome

Counter-Points is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Jacob "Pimp" Winneche.

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Thorin and Pimp make the call: Vitality are the greatest CS team of all time. Then: FalleN's retirement announcement and what it means for FURIA.

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karrigan to Falcons: Thorin and Pimp break down the biggest IGL move in CS2 history and what it means for the Cologne Major.

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Thorin and Pimp discuss three of the most talked-about storylines in Counter-Strike 2: NAVI, Vitality, and the ongoing debate around NiKo’s “choking” narrative. We cut through fan perception to examine performance, pressure, and what actually defines... more

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Thorin and Pimp break down whether FalleN cheated during the FURIA vs. Falcons tech pause — and why BLAST's silence makes it worse.

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Hosts

Duncan Shields
Duncan Shields, commonly known by the nickname "Thorin," is a host known for blunt, data-driven takes on team rosters and scene dynamics.
Jacob Winneche
Jacob Winneche, often referenced as "Pimp," contributes co-host insights with emphasis on strategy and player dynamics.

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Apple Podcasts
#142
Australia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#7
Denmark/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#54
Denmark/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#57
Finland/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#134
Norway/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#146
Netherlands/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#149
Austria/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#172
India/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#206
Finland/Leisure
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#209
Sweden/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#216
Brazil/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#237
Poland/Leisure/Video Games

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A Counter-Strike focused talk show driven by two veteran analysts who square off on team trajectories, rosters, and the broader competitive landscape. Episodes routinely dissect major teams (FaZe, Vitality, G2, FURIA) and high-stakes events, weighing roster moves, organizational decisions, and performance momentum against historical context. The hosts blend blunt, opinionated analysis with reference to transfer-season chatter, major finals narratives, and the evolving meta, often contrasting individual star power with team cohesion. A standout trait is the duo's willingness to forecast futures, critique management decisions, and speculate on how shifts in rosters and tournaments could reshape title fights, making it especially appealing to ... more

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