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Tech Girl Talks

Sam "Tech Girl" Wright
Counter-Strike
Esports
Vitality
Team Liquid
Mouz
Falcons
Astralis
Faze
Na'vi
Spirit
Faze Clan
Thorin
S1mple
Ultimate
Mongols
Navi
Niko
Cadian
Eternal Fire
Saw

Tech Girl Talks is a collection of podcast series with a focus on esports and specifically competitive Counter-Strike. Series include: Feed The Trolls, Sell Me This Pro and Tech Girl Talks. The podcasts are hosted by Sam "Tech Girl" Wright - an esports host who has worked on a host of international CS tournaments including the Blast TV Paris Major (CSGO's last ever Major), Intel Extreme Masters Co... more

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Recent Guests

James Banks
Esports broadcaster and former competitive player
Counter-Strike scene
Episode: James Banks on breaking his 9-Major Streak & the games that shaped him | LOADING IN ep 4
Nasty C
South African rapper and gamer
Nasty C
Episode: Nasty C on Call of Duty Mobile, Gaming Nostalgia & Hip Hop | Loading In Ep 2
Thor in
Esports analyst and commentator
Independent analyst
Episode: What happens if karrigan goes to Falcons | FEED THE TROLLS Ep 71 ft Thorin & kassad
Richard Lewis
Esports journalist and commentator
Episode: CS2 Gambling Sponsors: Too Much? | FEED THE TROLLS Ep 69 ft Richard Lewis & Thorin
Allan Hender
Notable figure in the esports commentary scene.
Episode: FEED THE TROLLS EP 15: Analyzing the drop in performance: Vitality & FaZe ft Allan Hender & Thorin

Hosts

Sam Wright
Host of Tech Girl Talks, leads discussion on esports and CS:GO topics
Tech Girl
Host of the show, guides conversations across episodes with esports expertise

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Well worth a listen

    Enjoyable insight into the world of gaming and Esports. Full of knowledge and character, Sam is easily listenable to the ear with her guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike464666
    South Africa3 years ago

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#188
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#168
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#171
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Sonic Breaks Silence After NRG's 0-12 Choke at IEM Cologne Major | Loading In Ep. 01
Q: What advice would you give to a kid in South Africa dreaming of becoming a pro player today?
Focus on learning how and why professionals make decisions, study map rotations and communication, and adapt to CS2's skill-driven environment by balancing practice with strategic understanding; persistence and continuous learning will make you stand out.
Sonic Breaks Silence After NRG's 0-12 Choke at IEM Cologne Major | Loading In Ep. 01
Q: How did you deal with the Cologne Major defeat and the public perception around you at that time?
The defeat was a learning moment that reinforced the importance of composure, focus, and using setbacks to fuel improvement; moving back home to reset and reconnect with family helped regain balance and motivation for the next challenges.
Sonic Breaks Silence After NRG's 0-12 Choke at IEM Cologne Major | Loading In Ep. 01
Q: What were the biggest challenges you faced moving overseas with Bravado and starting life as a full-time pro?
Leaving family behind, adjusting to a new country, learning to cook and manage daily life, and financing everything with just teammates and sponsors; it was a grind, but it established a foundation for long-term resilience and growth as a team.
Sonic Breaks Silence After NRG's 0-12 Choke at IEM Cologne Major | Loading In Ep. 01
Q: Sonic, what was the moment you realized Counter-Strike could be more than a hobby and a path to a pro career?
The Orange Box era around 2006-2007 helped me discover Counter-Strike seriously, meeting friends and transitioning from casual games to competitive play with a community that kept pulling me back to CS, which led to the decision to pursue it professionally.
James Banks on breaking his 9-Major Streak & the games that shaped him | LOADING IN ep 4
Q: When did you realize gaming could be a career?
He describes the gradual shift from amateur competition and local LANs to professional roles, noting key moments like joining Zowie early on, then moving into marketing and hosting roles that culminated in full-time esports work around 2016.

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This series centers esports and Counter-Strike discourse, often featuring veteran players, analysts, and broadcasters. Conversations span major rosters, off-season moves, tournament previews, sponsorship dynamics, broadcasting careers, and industry trends, all delivered with a candid, opinionated, and often humorous tone. Listeners likely engage to stay ahead of the scene, get sharp strategic context, and hear insider perspectives from trusted voices shaping CS:GO coverage and esports broadcasting. A standout element is the mix of deep tactical analysis with personality-driven banter, offering both actionable insights for teams and entertaining takes for fans, sponsors, and publishers alike.

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