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HLTV Confirmed - Counter-Strike Podcast

HLTV
Counter-Strike
Vitality
Faze
Spirit
Navi
Falcons
Mouz
Na'vi
Liquid
Astralis
Furia
Esports
Niko
HLTV
G2 Esports
S1mple
IEM Cologne
Zywoo
Heroic
CS:GO

HLTV.org's live talk show hosted by Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill dedicated to hot topics surrounding the professional Counter-Strike scene. Catch us live here: twitch.tv/hltvorg

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Latest Episodes

Snappi joins us right after getting announced as the new coach of HEROIC: making a decision to retire, choosing coaching, career reflections, the state of the scene & the game impressions, takes on FUT SunPayus & struggling NAVI, and more in this epi... more

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Vitality back to winning ways at StarLadder, Aurora show up for the first time, NAVI crumble into non-Major territory, BCG ditch electronic in favor of Asian core, SunPayus to join FUT, HObbit's return in place of slaxejezz, and more in this ep of Co... more

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Vitality's apEX joins us to talk about the team's recent results, jL's stand-in stint, the long-term plans, other teams' impressions, and more! In the second half of the show, we go in-depth on BLAST Porto results, and namely Falcons, MOUZ, FURIA, G2... more

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lauNX joins Confirmed to talk about playing for FUT and his future; we also talk about Snappi departing NIP and his coaching prospects, cobrazera replacing Techno on TheMongolZ and the chances of the Mongolian joining BCG, and BLAST Porto results, wi... more

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Recent Guests

Stan Astound
Professional Counter-Strike player and new NiP member
NiP
Episode: Candid stavn on "stabbi"; Cache returns, BCGame Senzu, Vitality goats? | HLTV Confirmed S7E65
Boris the Butcher
Major winner from the Spirit team
Spirit
Episode: magixx: Spirit Cologne win, Vitality fumbling, and his future | HLTV Confirmed S7E36
Jason O'Toole
Popular caster and analyst in the Counter-Strike community
Episode: moses, dona, lau & more live from Austin Major | HLTV Confirmed Special
Graham Messioso-Pitt
Player for Complexity Gaming
Complexity Gaming
Episode: Vitality win Katowice; is Valve ranking broken? | HLTV Confirmed S7E15
Graeme Messioso-Pitt
Complexity team member with experience at ESL and Blast.
Complexity Gaming
Episode: Everything wrong with CS events in 2025 | HLTV Confirmed S7E4
Andrew Hawthorne
VP of Ecosystems for Blast
Blast
Episode: smooya, CYPHER, hawka & BLAST VP live from London! | HLTV Confirmed S6E105
Musaad Dossary
Founder and CEO of Team Falcons
Team Falcons
Episode: zonic explains Falcons move; FaZe future in question? | HLTV Confirmed S6E81

Hosts

Chad SPUNJ Burchill
Host of HLTV Confirmed; long-time Counter-Strike analyst and commentator
Prof
Panelist and HLTV Confirmed co-host; regular contributor
Striker
Analyst and panelist on HLTV Confirmed

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Good in the car

    Although this is a kick stream recorded and posted onto here as a podcast, it is only evident at very specific points, otherwise it is a great listen. Each episode isnt always posted on that fortnitely basis, but normally due to a tournament conflicting.

    Overall is a good way to get a more intouch opinion into Cs2 pro scene, would recommend if you already are into Cs2 esport, might be hard to get into first rather than just watching a major.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gweecko
    Australiaa month ago
  • Good Podcast

    The discussions are good, helps me keep up with latest matches

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Randomdude.mp3
    United States7 months ago
  • Baller

    I don’t know why this has so few reviews it’s the only good cs2 podcast around

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OreoSyrup
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    Great show on CSGO news!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robinsonty
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show about the Counter-Strike scene

    Spunj is the goat

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bionic-eyes
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Banter and insider vibes are a draw, though some episodes skew deep into theory and numbers.
Listeners appreciate the candid, no-nonsense takes on rosters and formats.
Strong coverage of major events and formats; keeps discussions timely and relatable for sponsors.

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Apple Podcasts
#74
Italy/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#196
Australia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#242
France/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#250
Germany/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#6
Austria/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#30
Austria/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Snappi talks ending player career & joining HEROIC | HLTV Confirmed S7E79
Q: Why did you decide to move into coaching with Heroic now?
I wanted a new challenge, the timing felt right, and Heroic offered a young, hungry roster with potential; it also allowed me to evolve into a leadership role while staying connected to competing at a high level.
lauNX talks FUT & future; Techno to BCG, Snappi to coach? | HLTV Confirmed S7E76
Q: What kind of team would Longz fit best in aside from FUT?
He suggested FURIA as a good potential fit due to alignment with his persona, preferring roles where he can be effective without being overly robotic, and emphasizing readiness to adapt to different team structures.
Candid stavn on "stabbi"; Cache returns, BCGame Senzu, Vitality goats? | HLTV Confirmed S7E65
Q: What prompted the move from Astralis to NiP, and how do you see your role evolving in NiP?
I was seeking a fresh start and a role where I could have a bigger voice; the AWPer position with NiP feels like the right fit, and I'm excited to bring my经验 and game understanding to help the team grow.
Argentina Major, BLAST snoozefest, Season strategy ft. ash | HLTV Confirmed S7E54
Q: What is the biggest takeaway from the Blast Bounty tournament?
The format has become less impactful due to VRS, and teams are utilizing it mostly as a warm-up rather than a serious competition.
malbsMd talks origin, roles & NiKo; MOUZ win PGL Cluj | HLTV Confirmed S7E17
Q: What position do you dislike the most?
Dust2, you get to be the A rotator. I would give it a 6 out of 10.

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A lively, opinionated roundtable focused on professional Counter-Strike: global roster moves, event calendars, and ecosystem dynamics. Episodes mix strategic analysis of teams, player signings, major formats, and tournament scheduling with banter, personal anecdotes, and sponsor integrations. Notable throughlines include rosters and coaching changes, the evolving major race, and the economics and structure of the scene, often highlighting how calendar squeezes and sponsorships shape decisions for teams and players. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want insider-ish takes, candid assessment of teams, and a pulse on how industry shifts ripple through competition and event planning.

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