Hot Take Point Made
- Episodes
- 84
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 6, 2026
About the podcast
Each host brings their hottest and most hilarious Counter-Strike takes for debate amongst the panel. While the incendiary takes may not be serious, the conversation they generate uncovers surprising truths and predictions about the esport. Professional player turned analyst and broadcaster Jacob "Pimp" Winneche, broadcast personality Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and esports historian Duncan "Thorin" Shields bring the laughs each week.
Episodes 84
Why NAVI Will Do The IMPOSSIBLE
Pimp opens with a Counter-Strike take nobody saw coming: NAVI, a team that only just scraped into the major, will be ranked number 1 in the world inside seven months, and Thorin spends five minutes trying to …
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Pimp opens with a Counter-Strike take nobody saw coming: NAVI, a team that only just scraped into the major, will be ranked number 1 in the world inside seven months, and Thorin spends five minutes trying to work out whether Pimp knows something he is not saying.
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Is This The BEST MOUZ Ever?
Mauisnake opens with a take nobody else is making: this exact five man MOUZ lineup will go down as the best MOUZ roster in history, and Thorin and Pimp both refuse to buy it.PrizePicks: Visit …
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Mauisnake opens with a take nobody else is making: this exact five man MOUZ lineup will go down as the best MOUZ roster in history, and Thorin and Pimp both refuse to buy it.
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Falcons Should SELL Their Superstar
Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on Falcons and a hot take nobody else is making: that the fix is not kicking karrigan, it is moving on from kyousuke, the young rifler the whole team was rebuilt around.Raycon …
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Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on Falcons and a hot take nobody else is making: that the fix is not kicking karrigan, it is moving on from kyousuke, the young rifler the whole team was rebuilt around.
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The m0NESY Stunt That BACKFIRED
Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on the m0NESY contract extension stunt that fooled the whole of Counter-Strike for a day, and argue it actually backfired on Falcons and on Spirit at the same time.PrizePicks …
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Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on the m0NESY contract extension stunt that fooled the whole of Counter-Strike for a day, and argue it actually backfired on Falcons and on Spirit at the same time.
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kyxsan Has ZERO Excuses Left
Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on an in-game leading hot take that tilts the room inside thirty seconds, then spend the rest of the episode on whether Counter-Strike 2 is actually broken for everybody who is …
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Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on an in-game leading hot take that tilts the room inside thirty seconds, then spend the rest of the episode on whether Counter-Strike 2 is actually broken for everybody who is not a pro.
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HLTV Top 20 Needs To Be SHUT DOWN
Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on a listener take demanding the HLTV top 20 be shut down for warping Counter-Strike history, and Thorin ends up defending the list he has argued with for a decade. From there …
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Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on a listener take demanding the HLTV top 20 be shut down for warping Counter-Strike history, and Thorin ends up defending the list he has argued with for a decade. From there: whether m0NESY can ever be crowned number 1, G2's roster future, paiN's prodigy problem, and a GOAT argument built on dupreeh.
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BC.Game Did NOTHING Wrong?!
Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on BC Game swapping electroNic out and argue the move was correct, because electroNic's switch to in-game leading destroyed one of the best riflers Counter-Strike has ever had …
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Thorin, Mauisnake and Pimp open on BC Game swapping electroNic out and argue the move was correct, because electroNic's switch to in-game leading destroyed one of the best riflers Counter-Strike has ever had. From there: broky's disappearance, FUT's ceiling at PGL Masters Bucharest, and whether Team Liquid are the worst return on investment in CS2.
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FalleN in the 2020's is the Most OVERRATED IGL EVER
Thorin argues that Fallen is the most overrated in-game leader of the 2020s in Counter-Strike, and Mauisnake is not letting that slide without a fight. FURIA's post-retirement freefall, Legacy's rise in Brazil …
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Thorin argues that Fallen is the most overrated in-game leader of the 2020s in Counter-Strike, and Mauisnake is not letting that slide without a fight. FURIA's post-retirement freefall, Legacy's rise in Brazil, and Aurora's broken T side round out the show.
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Most CS Teams Are Too DUMB To Play This
Thorin, Mauisnake, and Pimp argue that most Counter-Strike teams are too dumb to play the hyper-proactive style they keep copying, and that NiKo has one move left if he ever wants the GOAT title.Raycon …
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Thorin, Mauisnake, and Pimp argue that most Counter-Strike teams are too dumb to play the hyper-proactive style they keep copying, and that NiKo has one move left if he ever wants the GOAT title.
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Why zonic Is STILL The GOAT Coach In CS
Thorin, Mauisnake, and Pimp make the case that zonic is the GOAT coach in Counter-Strike despite the fraud narrative, and why Vitality are still a title team even with a stand-in. Raycon: Essential Open Earbuds …
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Thorin, Mauisnake, and Pimp make the case that zonic is the GOAT coach in Counter-Strike despite the fraud narrative, and why Vitality are still a title team even with a stand-in.
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FALCONS SHOULD GET RID OF KARRIGAN
Thorin, Mauisnake, and Pimp debate whether Falcons should bench karrigan as IGL and hand the reins to NiKo before 2027. Raycon: Essential Open Earbuds with an open-ear design and 20% off, perfect for the …
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Thorin, Mauisnake, and Pimp debate whether Falcons should bench karrigan as IGL and hand the reins to NiKo before 2027.
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FINALLY Settling the Astralis vs Vitality GOAT Debate
The new-look Hot Take Point Made debuts with Pimp joining Thorin and Mauisnake, and the crew come out swinging: was Astralis's legendary dominance actually less impressive than Vitality's? Raycon: Essential …
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The new-look Hot Take Point Made debuts with Pimp joining Thorin and Mauisnake, and the crew come out swinging: was Astralis's legendary dominance actually less impressive than Vitality's?
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Mauisnake's INSANE CS2 IGL Rankings
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad go to war over their CS2 IGL rankings, debate Spirit's title odds, and ask if donk can ever be the GOAT. LFN Premium - Sign up for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and much more at …
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Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad go to war over their CS2 IGL rankings, debate Spirit's title odds, and ask if donk can ever be the GOAT.
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Why m0NESY Will Be The Player Of The Year
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad debate whether m0NESY can beat ZywOo and donk to HLTV's 2026 Player of the Year. LFN Premium - Sign up for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and much more at …
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Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad debate whether m0NESY can beat ZywOo and donk to HLTV's 2026 Player of the Year.
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karrigan PROVED He Cannot Be Replaced
kassad, Mauisnake, and Thorin debate whether karrigan's Cologne Major win was IGL genius or a perfect storm of anomalies. Raycon — premium wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, a 30-day happiness …
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THIS Is the Missing Piece for NAVI?!
karrigan is posting the worst fragging numbers of his career, the Cologne Major bracket was built wrong, and Mauisnake just put boombl4 in the top 5 IGL conversation. kassad and Thorin have a few things to say …
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karrigan is posting the worst fragging numbers of his career, the Cologne Major bracket was built wrong, and Mauisnake just put boombl4 in the top 5 IGL conversation. kassad and Thorin have a few things to say about all of it.
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kassad FIRES SHOTS At HooXi and Astralis After Cologne Exit
kassad opens with the definitive verdict on Astralis at Cologne: HooXi is the worst leader competitive Counter-Strike has ever seen. The post-match interviews, the Instagram victim posting, the passive …
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kassad opens with the definitive verdict on Astralis at Cologne: HooXi is the worst leader competitive Counter-Strike has ever seen. The post-match interviews, the Instagram victim posting, the passive listen-in communication, the players who needed more from the man in charge. It all adds up.
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Why The Falcons Project Was DOOMED From The Start
We deliver three hot takes on Falcons' CAC final loss, the all-time rifler debate, and whether Team Liquid CS should just shut it down. Raycon: The Essential Open Earbuds deliver premium audio with an open-ear …
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We deliver three hot takes on Falcons' CAC final loss, the all-time rifler debate, and whether Team Liquid CS should just shut it down.
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KARRIGAN WILL NOT DO WELL ON FALCONS
Takes on karrigan's future at Falcons, who's actually top-3 in competitive CS right now, and what happens at IEM Cologne. PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HOTTAKE and use code HOTTAKE and …
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Takes on karrigan's future at Falcons, who's actually top-3 in competitive CS right now, and what happens at IEM Cologne.
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IS THE VRS SYSTEM TOO COMPLICATED?
Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake argue the VRS is the best thing to happen to CS in years — then debate whether FaZe Clan's roster is already cooked. Celebrate the moms in your life! Go to …
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Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake argue the VRS is the best thing to happen to CS in years — then debate whether FaZe Clan's roster is already cooked.
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MAKAZZE IS BETTER THAN KYOUSUKE
Will FaZe win a Tier 1 event in 2026?! Counter-Strike debates explode in this episode of Hot Take Point Made as Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad tackle some of the boldest, most divisive takes in the current CS2 …
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Will FaZe win a Tier 1 event in 2026?! Counter-Strike debates explode in this episode of Hot Take Point Made as Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad tackle some of the boldest, most divisive takes in the current CS2 scene. From questioning FaZe’s future at the top to brutal IGL rankings and player ceilings, this episode is packed with sharp analysis, disagreement, and unapologetic opinions.
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dev1ce NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM 100T
Does dev1ce need to be removed from 100 Thieves?! Counter-Strike drama heats up in this episode as we break down whether dev1ce is officially washed, how FaZe vs. Aurora is being mispriced, why CS2’s MR12 rules …
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Does dev1ce need to be removed from 100 Thieves?! Counter-Strike drama heats up in this episode as we break down whether dev1ce is officially washed, how FaZe vs. Aurora is being mispriced, why CS2’s MR12 rules change everything, and why FUT Esports might instantly become elite with s1mple. We also look ahead at IEM Cologne Major qualification, discuss why G2 is nowhere near a top-10 team, and revisit why the old Astralis 6 and 7-man lineups actually worked.
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WHY VITALITY NEED TO LOSE TO BE THE BEST TEAM
Vitality needs to lose to MOUZ in order to be the best team! This episode dives deep into Counter-Strike history, era legitimacy, and the ongoing debates around Vitality’s dominance, MOUZ’s lack of S‑tier …
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Vitality needs to lose to MOUZ in order to be the best team! This episode dives deep into Counter-Strike history, era legitimacy, and the ongoing debates around Vitality’s dominance, MOUZ’s lack of S‑tier trophies, and whether rival strength shapes how eras are remembered. The hosts also break down why Falcons are struggling, heavily critique Zonic’s coaching style, and discuss leadership, communication, player culture, and what’s holding certain star‑studded lineups back.
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jL SHOULD NOT BE AN ANALYST...
jL should not be an analyst for any more matches at IEM Krakow! This episode delivers some of the hottest and most chaotic takes in Counter-Strike, starting with a bold claim that jL shouldn’t be an analyst at …
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jL should not be an analyst for any more matches at IEM Krakow! This episode delivers some of the hottest and most chaotic takes in Counter-Strike, starting with a bold claim that jL shouldn’t be an analyst at IM Krakow until he proves himself at smaller events. The hosts dive into MOUZ’s struggles, arguing the team is “too soft,” lacks energy, and may be held back by an overly polite internal culture that avoids conflict or accountability. We finish with a look at a spicy prediction on whether s1mple will retire soon.
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NIKO RUINED COUNTER-STRIKE
We break down whether NiKo ruined CS by pioneering the super‑team era, analyze PARIVISION’s rise and why Jame’s teams may never reach another Major playoff, reveal why modern rivalries lack the identity of …
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We break down whether NiKo ruined CS by pioneering the super‑team era, analyze PARIVISION’s rise and why Jame’s teams may never reach another Major playoff, reveal why modern rivalries lack the identity of classic era matchups, and discuss how today’s meta pressures every young talent to chase super teams instead of building long-term cores.
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WHY SPIRIT GOT WORSE... THEY WON'T WIN!
The crew breaks down why claiming apEX isn’t a Top 3 IGL is a “stupid take” and argues he’s actually the best leader in Counter‑Strike right now. They also revisit the s1mple BC.Game saga, explaining why his …
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The crew breaks down why claiming apEX isn’t a Top 3 IGL is a “stupid take” and argues he’s actually the best leader in Counter‑Strike right now. They also revisit the s1mple BC.Game saga, explaining why his late‑season burnout may not matter now that he finally has a real roster behind him. The discussion turns to soulfly’s tough start with Aurora and why he may be labeled a “bust” despite the issues being out of his control. Finally, the hosts deliver a bold prediction: Team Spirit will win at most one event this year, citing role issues, recycled players, and unrealistic expectations around donk’s impact.
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WHY FURIA HAD THE WORST FAIL IN CS2 MAJOR HISTORY
Close out the year with the final 2025 episode of Hot Take Point Made as Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake go off on fan hot takes, Counter-Strike’s best IGLs, and the future of CS talent. The boys start by …
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Close out the year with the final 2025 episode of Hot Take Point Made as Thorin, kassad, and Mauisnake go off on fan hot takes, Counter-Strike’s best IGLs, and the future of CS talent. The boys start by absolutely dismantling a viewer suggestion to play the “decider” map first in best-of-threes, using it as a springboard to talk about MR12, series pacing, and why format changes aren’t the solution.
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FALCONS WILL WIN THE BUDAPEST MAJOR
In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives deep into the CS2 Major and deliver some of the spiciest roster and tournament predictions yet. Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday …
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In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives deep into the CS2 Major and deliver some of the spiciest roster and tournament predictions yet.
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WHY SENZU SHOULD GO TO NAVI | HOW DO YOU FIX AURORA?!
In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives into some of the spiciest Counter-Strike talking points yet! Raycon’s going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday — everything’s up to 30% off! Go to …
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In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives into some of the spiciest Counter-Strike talking points yet!
Raycon’s going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday — everything’s up to 30% off! Go to https://buyraycon.com/hottake to save on Raycon audio products sitewide.
US fans: Get premium wireless for $15 a month at Mint Mobile! Make the switch at https://mintmobile.com/HOTTAK
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WHO IS THE GREATEST CS PLAYER FROM NORTH AMERICA?
In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives deep into controversial Counter-Strike debates! From ranking national CS teams to dissecting HLTV's Rating 3.0 and MVP awards, no topic is off-limits …
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In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the crew dives deep into controversial Counter-Strike debates! From ranking national CS teams to dissecting HLTV's Rating 3.0 and MVP awards, no topic is off-limits.
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