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HLTV Confirmed - Counter-Strike Podcast

HLTV
Counter-Strike
Esports
Team Liquid
Astralis
Vitality
MOUZ Sports
Faze
Yekindar
Kadian
Gamer Legion
Major Qualifiers
Cloud9
Rustam "russ" Sadykhov
Heroic
ESL Pro League
Katowice
Frozen
Betboom
Gambit
Izako Boars

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

As EPL reaches playoffs, it's clear that Liquid and FaZe are in a big trouble: their Major changes, problems, and the future of both teams are the main topics along with G2, FUT, and more takeaways from EPL. In addition, SPUNJ's overview to 2027 cale... more

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PGL Cluj concludes with another Vitality win: are we fed up? PARIVISION grand final run, Falcons losing unlosable rounds, MOUZ "in the BIG category", PassionUA bringing in try and Senzu, and more.

➡️ Follow us for updates: twitter.com/HLTVc... more

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Right after IEM Krakow 2026 grand final, we went live to discuss the playoff bracket (with the grand final specifically) to see how the results affect the standing of Vitality, FURIA, Spirit, MOUZ, and more, with the impressions from the new event lo... more

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IEM Krakow reaches playoffs: group stage impressions with takes on BCgame, Astralis, Aurora, FURIA, Falcons, and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!

➡️ Follow us for updates: twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

📺 Watch live: twitch.tv/HL... more

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Recent Guests

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

Host

Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill
Host and commentator, well-known in the Counter-Strike esports community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Baller

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OreoSyrup
    United States5 months 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 States5 years ago
  • Great show

    ^^^

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mustangwaves
    United States5 years ago
  • Wow

    Leaving good comment

    Imma not a robot

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slickslacker84
    United States6 years ago

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Audience appreciates the hosts' expertise and engaging discussion style.
Many comments highlight the show's uniqueness in the esports podcasting space.
The show is praised as one of the best sources for Counter-Strike updates.
Listeners find the content focused and comprehensive for esports news.

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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.
malbsMd talks origin, roles & NiKo; MOUZ win PGL Cluj | HLTV Confirmed S7E17
Q: Was this from home? Was this at LAN cafes? What are we talking?
From home. My dad was a bit of a gaming family, so I had a PC.
malbsMd talks origin, roles & NiKo; MOUZ win PGL Cluj | HLTV Confirmed S7E17
Q: Did you have a backup plan or anything else that you're interested in school?
My dad told me in Guatemala school works a little bit different. So when you graduate, you can be not engineer, but you can be bachelor or accountant. So he told me, we are going to go through to be an accountant.
siuhy on losing frozen & MOUZ successes | HLTV Confirmed S6E84
Q: If you could pick any player right now to replace Frozen, who and why?
Frozen is irreplaceable, but I'd consider ZywOo or Rops.

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Content frequently covers developments in the professional Counter-Strike landscape, with hosts engaging in discussions around the performance of various teams and players. Focus areas include tournament analyses, roster changes, and team dynamics, providing listeners with insights into the competitive factors driving outcomes in matches. With a blend of technical breakdowns and personal anecdotes from players, the dialogue reflects the emotional and strategic aspects of the game, making it particularly engaging for anyone invested in esports. This podcast also uniquely showcases the trials and tribulations faced by teams, fostering a deeper understanding of the esports environment.

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