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Snake and Banter

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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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#150
Sunday · 2 hr 3 min
The Death of Complexity is TRAGIC
Mauisnake is out, so Thorin brings in YouTube creator LionHeartZ and analyst YouM3 to break down Complexity shutting down, FURIA and ESL Pro League, and why Aurora's rise is exposing XANTARES. ProtonVPN: Get a layer of security with a strict no-logs policy, independently verified and open source. Right now ProtonVPN is offering our listeners 70% off a two-year plan at https://protonvpn.com/snake Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 1
#149
September 18 · 2 hr 22 min
HLTV's MVPs Make ZERO Sense (ft Snappi)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by former NIP in-game leader Snappi to argue that HLTV's MVP awards are decided first and justified afterwards, and that the criteria change every single tournament to fit the name they already picked. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at https://huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Hims: Weight loss with the f
#148
September 13 · 1 hr 39 min
FalleN's Farewell Has Gone WRONG (ft Vince)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by return guest Vince to argue that FalleN's farewell run with FURIA has curdled into something genuinely sad, and that FaZe are now in real danger of missing a second straight Counter-Strike major. Raycon: Everyday Earbuds Classic with active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity and 32 hours of battery life with the case, plus a 30-day happiness guarantee. Get 20% off at https://buyraycon.com/snake PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNA
#147
September 6 · 2 hr 18 min
NAVI Are MISERABLE And Everyone Knows (ft Paladin)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Paladin to unpack why NaVi look more miserable than they have in years, how Falcons ran out of maps, and the moment North American CS quietly ran out of prospects. Raycon: Everyday Earbuds Classic with active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity and 32 hours of battery life with the case, plus a 30-day happiness guarantee. Get 20% off at https://buyraycon.com/snake LFN Premium: Submit topics and get your take featured on the show, go ad-free across the
#146
August 28 · 1 hr 27 min
This Org's Social Media Meltdown Is The Worst In CS History?!
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. LFN Premium: Submit topics and get your take featured on the show, go ad-free across the network, and support Snake & Banter directly. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
#145
August 22 · 2 hr 16 min
The Ugly Money Behind Esports Nobody Wants To Talk About (ft Nohte)
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. Proton VPN: Protect your privacy with a fast, secure VPN. Listeners get 70% off a two-year plan at https://protonvpn.com/snake PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! LFN Premium: Submit topics and get your take featured on t
#144
August 14 · 2 hr 27 min
Dead Online Teams Are Clogging The Rankings And NOBODY Is Stopping It (ft Trav)
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. Hims: Weight Loss by Hims connects you online with a licensed provider and an affordable range of GLP-1 options, with support at every step if eligible. Get started at https://hims.com/snakebanter (weight loss by Hims is not available in all 50 states) LFN Premium: Submit topics and get your take fe
#143
August 9 · 1 hr 44 min
Why jL Is Making a HUGE Mistake by Joining Vitality
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. Raycon: Essential Open Earbuds with an open-ear design that keeps you aware of your surroundings, great for the gym or walking the city. Get 20% off with a 30-day guarantee at https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen LFN Premium: Submit topics and get your take featured on the show, go ad-free, and help keep Snake & Banter independ
#142
August 4 · 50 min
MOUZ's New Roster STUNNED Everyone And sycrone Is Why (ft voo)
Thorin, Mauisnake, and Voo run the good, the bad, and the ugly of BLAST Bounty, from MOUZ's shock grand final run to Donk's worrying drop-off. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Hims: Access an affordable range of FDA-approved GLP-1 weight loss medications, including the Wegovy pill and pen, with support t
#141
July 22 · 2 hr 15 min
siuhy's career is WRECKED (ft sprayxd)
Thorin, Mauisnake, and sprayxd debate whether siuhy's exit from Team Liquid means his career is cooked. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! LFN Premium - Sign up for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and much more at https://lastfreenation.com Polymarket: Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polyma
#140
July 18 · 2 hr 24 min
Aurora Are NOT Title Contenders And Everyone's Pretending Otherwise (ft YNk)
Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by coach YNk to break down NiKo finally winning his first Counter-Strike Major, and why Aurora still are not the title contenders fans want them to be. ZenAI: ZenAI is the home of vibecasting, a new way to capture and share conversations. Head to bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_snake to find out more and join the early-access waitlist today! LFN Premium - Sign up for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and much more at https://lastfreenation.com Polymarket: Livetrade on CS2 toda
#139
July 11 · 2 hr 20 min
Did The MongolZ just DERAIL Asian Counter-Strike? (ft fl0m)
Thorin and Mauisnake bring back fl0m to break down why The MongolZ losing Senzu and mzinho could gut Asian Counter-Strike's relevance for good. ZenAI: ZenAI is the home of vibecasting, a new way to capture and share conversations. Head to bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_snake to find out more and join the early-access waitlist today! Raycon: The Essential Open Earbuds are a great option for everyday listening! Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeOPEN to get 20% off. Polymarket: Livetrade on CS2 today on Polyma
#138
June 24 · 2 hr 34 min
karrigan SILENCED Every Doubter at the Cologne Major (ft Ne0Kai)
karrigan and Falcons won the Cologne Major. Ne0Kai was there live. Thorin, Mauisnake, and Ne0Kai run the Good, Bad, and Ugly of the biggest CS event in years.
#137
June 17 · 2 hr 6 min
The Most SURPRISING Failure At The Cologne Major (ft Skriv)
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Skriv break down how NAVI's stunning Major playoff miss upended the most stacked Counter-Strike postseason in years. Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop
#136
June 8 · 1 hr 46 min
Why Fnatic Benching KRIMZ Is UGLY (ft dusT)
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest dusT break down the Cologne Major, Fnatic's ugly farewell to KRIMZ, and competition for Vitality's stranglehold on CS2. Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop Raycon: Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen for 15% off your order.
#135
May 31 · 1 hr 47 min
karrigan NEEDS TO BE Falcons' Coach And Stop Playing (ft Austin)
Austin returns to double down on the most unpopular take in CS2: karrigan needed to retire two years ago, and the numbers now prove it. Raycon — Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen for 15% off your order.
#134
May 22 · 1 hr 31 min
Mouz's New Roster Is ALREADY Falling Apart?! (ft moses)
Moses returns to Snake & Banter predicting Mouz's roster overhaul is already a disaster, with xertioN as IGL a cautionary tale waiting to happen. Into The AM: Premium apparel built for long flights and tournament weekends. Get an additional 10% off on top of sale prices at https://intotheam.com/lfn
#133
May 11 · 1 hr 45 min
karrigan Already WROTE OFF the Cologne Major?! (ft STYKO)
karrigan's HLTV interview has Falcons fans asking questions before the IEM Cologne Major even begins. Thorin, Mauisnake, and STYKO break it all down in Counter-Strike. Raycon — Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Open Earbuds or Everyday Classics. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen to get 15% off your order. Polymarket — Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
#132
April 25 · 2 hr 14 min
The REAL Reason Nobody Will Join s1mple's Team (ft. Striker)
HLTV's Striker joins to break down the ZywOo fandom war, kyxsan's career limbo, and FaZe's IGL crisis in a new Snake & Banter! Raycon — 20% off the Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Polymarket — Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
#131
April 16 · 2 hr 5 min
What Is Happening With FaZe?! (ft. Trottah)
We break down the kariggan to Falcons bombshell, and why FaZe's PR response made everything worse. Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux

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