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The Four Horsemen

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Counter-Strike
League Of Legends
Esports
Riot Games
Saudi Arabia
Evil Geniuses
Twitch
Valve
Dota 2
Alex Garfield
Valorant
Team Liquid
Activision Blizzard
LCS
Tournament Organizers
Esports World Cup
Into the Breach
UK Esports
Esports Sponsorship
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The Four Horsemen is the premier esports industry show that reacts to important news and critical conversations across all major titles. Esports veterans Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Richard Lewis, and Christopher "MonteCristo" Mykles use their decades of experience to shed light and debate on key esports topics as they emerge. Each episode they are joined by an expert guest to help further provide in... more

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The Esports World Cup 2026 will not be in Riyadh, and the industry that couldn't stop tweeting five years ago has gone completely silent.

Thorin, Richard Lewis, and MonteCristo reunite to break down what the EWC's last-minute move to Paris actually ... more

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MonteCristo and Thorin lay out why co-streaming isn't new, and why esports never really left it.

Richard Lewis does not appear in this episode, but will return next time.

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, MonteCristo, and DoA go deep on how the Overwatch League went from a billion-dollar promise to an industry cautionary tale — with Jeff Kaplan's Lex Fridman interview as the jumping-off point.

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New York just sued Valve, and Harris Peskin breaks down why the CS case gambling lawsuit could reshape how video games make money.

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Recent Guests

Harris Peskin
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The Four Horsemen
Episode: New York Just Sued Valve Over CS Cases (ft. Harris Peskin)
Arnold Hur
CEO of Gen.G, a prominent esports organization.
Gen.G
Episode: Will All Esports Fail? (ft. Arnold Hur)
Devin Nash
Industry expert and commentator on esports and gaming marketing
Episode: The Twitch Viewbot Problem Is WORSE Than You Think... (ft Devin Nash)
Barry Lee
A lawyer and player agent fluent in English and Korean.
Evolved Talent
Episode: The Zeus & T1 Controversy Explained (ft Barry Lee)
Neil M
Former manager of Into the Breach
Episode: How This CEO Stole Millions From His Own Esports Org (ft Neil_M)
Alban Dechelotte
CEO of G2 Esports
G2 Esports
Episode: The State of League of Legends / Sit Down With G2's CEO Stilgar
Jason Lake
Owner of Complexity and a noted figure in the esports industry.
Complexity Gaming
Episode: The Declining State of Counter-Strike... (ft Jason Lake)

Hosts

Thorin Shields
Host with extensive veteran esports background and strategic perspective.
Richard Lewis
Co-host and veteran commentator with deep industry critique and insider storytelling.
Christopher Mykles
Co-host and analyst with deep background in pro esports and broadcasting.
Duncan Shields
Host with longstanding involvement in the show and strategic esports commentary.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 372 ratings
  • Truly excellent content

    I’ve gotten to a point where I am almost rooting for disaster in esports because it means we will get a new episode of this show.

    I’m very happy with the balance and depth of the conversations, hoping the episodes stay long and detailed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richards Butt Boy
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent.

    An excellent way to keep up on the issues in esports. Only when the summoning ritual is completed do I know an issue is worth my time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CodyNat20
    United States5 years ago

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Deep, candid industry analysis with insider perspective.
High-quality guests and on-record insights from top executives.
Balanced mix of historical anecdotes and current events.
Strong critique of publishers and organizers adds credibility and edge.
Often dense but rewarding for listeners who want nuance and context.

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The State Of Counter-Strike in 2025 (ft messioso)
Q: What are the challenges facing the North American Counter-Strike scene currently?
The North American scene struggles with securing substantial sponsorships, which affects the viability of teams and their ability to compete at high levels.
The State Of Counter-Strike in 2025 (ft messioso)
Q: How did 100 Thieves manage to secure sponsors that Complexity struggled with?
Messioso deflected the question, mentioning that he joined after the sponsorships were secured, indicating that the team's approach to branding as North America's team attracted sponsors.
The Twitch Viewbot Problem Is WORSE Than You Think... (ft Devin Nash)
Q: What is the current status of viewbotting on Twitch?
The viewbotting problem is prevalent, with nearly 40% of views reportedly being non-human traffic.
The Zeus & T1 Controversy Explained (ft Barry Lee)
Q: What is the sentiment around staying loyal to the team that brought you up?
The culture in Korea is changing, and players are more open to testing free agency and seeking the best deal for themselves, unlike in the past when loyalty was heavily valued.
The Zeus & T1 Controversy Explained (ft Barry Lee)
Q: Do you have any insight, Barry, into the way that these negotiations work when players have exclusive negotiating rights prior to their contract ending?
The team can choose whether the player can talk to anyone else until the off-season arrives when their contract expires. Agents generally gauge interest beforehand but can only officially negotiate once the contract is up.

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This show is a veteran-led debate on the esports industry, rapidly reacting to news and controversial topics across major titles. Conversations frequently hinge on industry structure, sponsorships, governance, and the business side of teams and leagues, with on-the-record insights from seasoned commentators and a rotating expert guest. Noteworthy strengths include long-form, candid analysis, insider anecdotes, and a willingness to challenge publishers and organizers, which can be especially valuable for listeners who want unvarnished industry perspectives and strategic context for sponsorships or PR.

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2. Arnold Hur
3. Devin Nash
4. Barry Lee
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