Episode 175: Fallen's retirement, Karrigan's departure, and is Vitality TOO dominant?
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April 23, 2026 · 2h 5m
About this episode
The episode discusses recent changes in the Counter-Strike scene, including player retirements and team performances.
YNk- and moses and SPUNJ are reunited FINALLY and Talking Counter This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premier online prediction market. Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout the season. https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya 00:00 Intro, bullying, Chad's eye 7:55 Animgraph2 Update fully released 25:55 Karrigan's departure from FaZe and his future with Falcons 53:55 Feelings on FURIA, Fallen's retirement 1:02:05 Spirit's bounce back performance in Rio 1:16:10 Chad's Worms (Is Vitality the Greatest Team of All Time) 1:22:55 Is Vitality's dominance GOOD for CS? 1:36:03 MOUZ changes and Sycrone's statements
People in this episode
Guests: YnK, moses, SPUNJ
Topics covered
- Counter-Strike
- team changes
- player retirements
- dominance in esports
- performance analysis
Keywords
- Counter-Strike
- Fallen retirement
- Karrigan departure
- Vitality dominance
- FURIA
- Spirit performance
- MOUZ changes
Sponsors
Polymarket
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FaZe, Falcons, FURIA, Spirit, MOUZ, Vitality
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