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Snake and Banter

Last Free Nation
CS:GO
Counter-Strike
FURIA
Falcons
Mongols
Astralis
Team Liquid
Spirit
NAVI
Faze
Faze Clan
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike 2
Vitality
Na'vi
Niko
Esports
PGL
Flyquest
NIP

Snake & Banter is a Counter-Strike talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, themed around each individual selecting a good, bad and ugly topic to discuss.

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Latest Episodes

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Tech Girl
Guest on Snake and Banter
Episode: Why jL Is Making a HUGE Mistake by Joining Vitality
Robu Johnson
Finnish Counter-Strike commentator/analyst, founder of cslands.com
CS analyst, cslands.com
Episode: magixx we need to talk... Spirit NEEDS help (ft. RobuJohnson)
Messy Oso
Former general manager of Complexity
Complexity
Episode: Is The VRS System Too Complicated? Tier 1 Teams Still DON'T KNOW! (ft messioso)
Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg
Co-host of Snake & Banter
Snake & Banter
Episode: CS2 Continues To Make The Game Worse With Every Update... (ft dona)
Sean Gares
North American Hall of Famer in Counter-Strike and former Cloud9 in-game leader
Cloud9
Episode: Falcons Signing kyousuke Is Smart / The s1mple Situation Is Ugly (ft Sean Gares)
Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill
Esports commentator and CS:GO analyst
Episode: How EliGE Destroyed FaZe / Falcons' Meteoric Rise Changes Everything (ft SPUNJ)
Kenny S
One of the best CS:GO players of all time
None
Episode: Catching Up With kennyS / The Problem With Star Players (kennyS)
Conner "Scrawny"
CS:GO commentator and influencer
Episode: How CS Tournaments Got Even Better / Falcons Are Fun To Watch (ft Scrawny)
Allan Hender
eSports commentator and former member of the eSports Alliance
eSports Alliance
Episode: The m0NESY Fallacy / Most Surprising Roster Moves & Expectations (ft Allan Hender)

Hosts

Duncan Shields
Host of the show, also known as Thorin; Counter-Strike analyst and commentator
Alex Ellenberg
Co-host of the show; Counter-Strike analyst and commentator

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Mouz's New Roster Is ALREADY Falling Apart?! (ft moses)
Q: Maui, what is your bad point about the Mouz moves?
I point to the complexity of the roster changes and the risk of misalignment; when you overhaul roles, you risk undercutting team chemistry and you can't rely on immediate results, especially at a major, which could expose a longer-term rebuild if the players don't adapt quickly.
donk Fell Off. What Does This Mean For Team Spirit? (ft flashie)
Q: Why are you bringing in Electronic? What direction are you heading towards?
There is concern about Electronic's performance and whether the direction is beneficial, especially considering he's been historically cheap for contracts.
donk Fell Off. What Does This Mean For Team Spirit? (ft flashie)
Q: What do you think about BC Game basically?
Flashy mentions that it makes sense for BC Game to try to sign cores as they could become relevant quickly if they succeed, but acknowledges that the current prices for players are quite high, making it difficult to make significant changes.
Did Vitality Make The Wrong Move? / How New Rosters Are Settling (ft GoMeZ)
Q: What do you think of this roster move?
I think if they can run this team back against the new G2 with the suspect calling, they could get some upsets.

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What is Snake and Banter about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This Counter-Strike talk show centers on sharp debate, deep dives into rosters, coaching dynamics, and the evolving major/esports ecosystem, blended with banter and audience interaction. Episodes frequently dissect high-profile transfers, roster builds, IGL decisions, and the business side of the scene—balancing tactical analysis with hot takes and occasional sponsor segments. A running throughline is how organizational moves shape long-term performance, market dynamics, and career trajectories, all delivered with a candid, opinionated style and a healthy dose of humor. Notably, guests range from players and coaches to analysts who offer insider perspectives, making the conversations both technically informative and entertaining for fans an... more

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2. Robu Johnson
3. Messy Oso
4. Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg
5. Sean Gares
6. Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill
7. Kenny S
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