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PARIVISION won BLAST Bounty, the first event of 2026. Should everyone be scared of Jame and his team?  @KingT_CS2  joins  @Thooorin  and I to take a look at the team and decide if they're as big a threat as some might think. #cs2 #parivision #cs2esports Recorded 29 January 202600:00 Introduction02:59 Jame leadership style06:31 What happened in Virtus Pro09:00 Jame Playstyle15:08 Winning BLAST bounty20:57 Holes in PARIVISION lineup33:09 The never ending bootcamp35:47 No PARIVISION without Jame46:08 The dustan YEKINDAR beef53:04 Thorin and the anime boobs Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA

With 3 players entering the 100 Thieves roster from Tier 2 to join legends rain and dev1ce - it seemed only fitting to get  @BDogCS  to give you a bit more insight into who these players are and what to expect from them.Recorded 23 Janaury 2026For VRS info be sure to follow @JesperLarsen222 on X. Previous Sirah convo can be found here: https://youtu.be/1Ox4fxtlBMg #cs2esports #cs2 #100Thieves 00:00 Reconnecting & setting the stage02:58 The 100 Thieves roster06:57 Trying to understand VRS12:01 Expectations for 100 Thieves14:08 100 Thieves narrative is spicy20:08 Ag1l24:34 Sirah29:53 Poiii33:23 Vindication for ultimate predictions - sorry Team Liquid37:47 100 Thieves has great backroom staff40:12 Concerns over the VeteransJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA

Big roster moves were expected during the player break and then... nothing happened. DusT joins Thorin and I to talk about how, nothing happened, but also to meme on some of the changes that did occur. It's a whole new episode of FEED THE TROLLS and we are so back. Recorded 15 January 2026#cs2 #cs2esports Timestamps:00:00 Thanks for the title Hawka03:18 Inflated Player buyouts07:28 Surprising teams that didnt make changes15:38 Magixx to IGL Spirit22:16 BC Game and the TAZ dilemma33:38 The State of 100 Thieves40:31 Does anyone even care about Astralis?45:35 Favourite Roster moves54:59 Looking ahead to the first half of 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA

This was always going to be an episode breaking down the team that came second at the Starladder Budapest Major. In no world (especially after Stage 1) did any of us think it would be FaZe we'd be talking about... but here we are. Moses from  @TalkingCounter  joins  @Thooorin  & I to unpack that FaZe BS... or is it magic? Recorded 17 December 2026Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:06 FaZe were terrible in Stage 110:43 Stage 1 to 2 change up17:47 Broky's redemption arc24:42 Roster changes for FaZe32:25 VRS considerations42:52 FaZe in 202647:55 The Starladder elimination wall52:22 Changes to Aurora? 54:59 Crazy things kassad says Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVPowered by ASUS ROG.

Astralis, Liquid and Aurora - kassad and  @Thooorin  break down some of the Starladder Major results and teams that disappointed on this episode of Feed The Trolls. Recorded 2 December 2025Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:47 Astralis dead team11:51 Team Liquid isn't working17:13 Siuhy overrated? 23:03 Is the Team Liquid organisation the problem29:18 Aurora bombs out of the Major36:27 Aurora roster changes when?42:34 NPL calling out Pimp43:23 Counter-Strike coaches53:38 Coaching styles and player impactJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVPowered by ASUS ROG.

This is not a Budapest Major preview episode or a pickems video. Instead, we decided to talk about something completely different.  @Thooorin  , YNk and I focus in on the 100 Thieves announcement, Cadian to OG and the future of BC Game in 2026. Recorded 18 November 2026Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 02:55 rain to lead 100 Thieves 09:23 100 Thieves just buy the FaZe core 10:32 FaZe management makes terrible decisions 15:04 Gamer Legion core + AWPer 17:15 Cadian to OG 24:51 Roster Challenges for OG 30:42 The challenge of VRS 34:15 BC Game in 2026 46:19 Is S1mple done? 56:02 Taz to coach S1mple & electroNic 1:01:28 Teams to pay attention to in 2026Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVPowered by ASUS ROG.

We're taking a look at jcobbb's rise to Tier 1 and the pick up by FaZe after they benched EliGE.  @BDogCS  joins me as we focus in on the young FaZe player. Recorded 17 November 2025Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction01:35 Jcobbb & the Nepotism hire debate06:54 Jcobbb transition from Tier 2 to Tier 113:02 Role Changes in FaZe18:04 The FaZe roster shuffle23:32 Business decisions behind Roster Changes25:44 Jcobbb's future in Tier 133:42 Considering the context Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVPowered by ASUS ROG.

We're back!  @YouM3tv  joins  @Thooorin  and I for another episode of Feed The Trolls. We keep it simple and try guess who will win the Major. Do you agree with us? Recorded 10 November 2025Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 What were ESL thinking? 03:47 FURIA's rise and FalleN's legacy 10:20 What is going on with Spirit? 22:59 No hope for The Mongolz 34:59 Falcons meme enjoyers come here 43:49 Vitality defends their title 47:16 MOUZ: The Vanilla Ice-Cream of Counter-Strike 50:00 Outlier conversations: Aurora 56:17 Outlier conversations: FaZeJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVPowered by ASUS ROG.

ESL Impact will come to an end in 2026. What does that mean for women's CS? Who is to blame? Where to from here. Miss Harvey joins  @Thooorin  and I to answer all the questions. #cs2 #cs2esports #podcast Recorded 7 October 2025Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Tech Girl Impact lore02:09 ESL Impact ends - why we weren't surprised07:44 Economic feasibility10:59 Why people don't watch ESL Impact18:00 Reflecting on ESL Impact22:17 Intangible returns of diversity initiatives25:05 How do we fund women's CS? 37:27 Do women's leagues hamper players?43:56 Mixed teams49:08 Pro Bono contributions and community engagement56:03 Thorin the women hater58:11 The future of women's CS Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/Powered by ASUS ROG.

Check out our sponsor Skin Club: https://l.skin.club/925TECHGIRLZA5PRIn this episode we focus in on StarLadder's StarSeries results, Passion UA's new roster, B8's ups and downs and, once again, the headache that is the VRS system. We also take a look at Venom's wild qualifier run and preview the Thunderpick World Championship. There's some ESL Pro League discussion as well. #cs2 #cs2esports #podcast Recorded 23 September 2025Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:15 Starladder StarSeries highlights04:04 PassionUA CoL plus 113:04 B8 consistency issues14:53 Teams skipping events to preserve VRS points17:21 Another open circuit rant23:12 NPL's future prospects25:59 Thunderpick World Championship preview26:56 Who the hell are Venom35:20 Looking ahead to Pro LeagueJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/Powered by ASUS ROG.

Twistzz is going to FaZe... so who the hell is he replacing? And who is Liquid getting to fill his spot? Welcome to an episode of speculation with  @Thooorin  &  @launders  #cs2esports #fazeclan #teamliquid Recorded 16 September 2025Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:56 frozen to join NAVI11:13 Who does Twistzz replace? 17:36 rain retires19:17 jcobb out?24:15 How much does Twistzz cost? 29:48 Twistzz for EliGE 39:05 Ego and adaptability in team environments46:34 EliGE the energy vampire52:09 Speculation on Budapest Major contendersJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/Powered by ASUS ROG.

Everyone and their mom's podcast is talking about G2 and their win at BLAST Open. So are we, except we're doing it a bit differently. I grabbed some of the best (debatable) analysis on the internet from you, the trolls, and convinced  @Thooorin  &  @Hawka  to analyse the analysis. #cs2esports #G2 #cs2 Recorded 11 September 2025Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:02 Analysing Trolls' analysis07:50 G2 lineup won't win again12:08 HuNter as IGL17:47 What is everyone's problem with SunPayus27:16 HeavyGod & MATYS - potential star players?33:51 Credit goes to Saw... or Peca?39:08 Role of coaches beyond tactics (ATK, cloud9, Complexity, Passion UA lore)42:49 Karrigan's wife is FaZe's new scout47:27 zonic, ash and CS2 coaches50:12 new G2 lineup wins a Major before Niko & m0NESY54:27 Why trolls love this G2Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/Powered by ASUS ROG.

We've got  @fl0m  joining  @Thooorin  & I for Feed The Trolls as we take a look at Vitality's start to the second half of the year. Why is making countless semi-finals just not good enough for the trolls? #cs2esports #cs2 #Vitality Recorded 1 September 2025 Timeline: 00:00 Introduction to Bag Girl 01:46 Are we seeing the downfall of Vitality 02:25 Vitality dominance 2025 11:01 The Falcons rivalry 12:24 IEM Cologne loss to MOUZ 15:42 Second half of 2025 28:35 Remember what Steel said about The Mongolz 30:39 Zywoo 37:12 Fire Power upgrades 46:13 Spirit v Vitality 53:51 No concerns about VitalityJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/Powered by ASUS ROG.

Everyone’s talking about tN1R to Team Spirit — but we’re taking a different approach.Want to support Skin Club? Then check this out: https://l.skin.club/725TECHGIRLZA3PRIn this episode of SELL ME THIS PRO,  @BDogCS  & I break down the current Heroic roster, what’s working, what’s not, and what their real chances look like going into the second half of the season.Recorded 27 August 2025⏱ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:09 My Heroic apology03:54 Heroic beats Team Spirit09:11 Alkaren on the AWP12:06 tN1R to Team Spirit15:05 Heroic roster changes18:02 Why xfloud was benched21:10 Roster consistency is important23:21 The potential of the roster30:48 The stability of the Heroic roster34:58 Expectation versus Reality36:53 Chances at FISSUREJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/Powered by ASUS ROG.

Bleh finally joins Thorin and me for a deep dive into the ongoing issues at Team Liquid. We break down roster swaps, coaching changes, and the management decisions that may have shaped the team’s struggles.#cs2esports #cs2podcast📅 Recorded: 14 August 2025⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:16 – The EliGE and Twistzz swap17:14 – NAF staying after the Austin Major24:34 – Too many roster changes?28:37 – Twistzz role BTS32:46 – flashie in as Liquid coach40:52 – MindBodyEsports leaves the team43:15 – Unlucky NertZ48:58 – Thoughts on ultimate51:53 – Management missteps in Team LiquidJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/Powered by ASUS ROG.