Episode 176: Faith in FURIA = gone. PGL Astana and IEM Atlanta looming, FaZe's popoff at BLAST

About this episode

The hosts discuss recent events in the Counter-Strike scene, including IEM Atlanta and BLAST Rivals, while reflecting on team performances.

YNk- and moses and SPUNJ are 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, cache experience, ghost nades 12:47 IEM Atlanta 34:10 ESL Pro League s25 in Riyadh for 2027 47:30 BLAST Fort-Worth 1:20:00 G2's loss to FaZe at BLAST Rivals 1:27:40 FURIA at BLAST Rivals into Astana 1:34:55 How important is PGL Astana for Falcons? 1:51:45 MOVING ON :x

People in this episode

Hosts: YNk, moses, SPUNJ

Topics covered

• Counter-Strike
• IEM Atlanta
• BLAST Rivals
• FURIA
• FaZe
• PGL Astana

Keywords

• Counter-Strike
• IEM Atlanta
• BLAST
• FURIA
• FaZe
• Polymarket

Sponsors

Polymarket

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: G2, FaZe, FURIA, Falcons

Places: Riyadh

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