Snake and Banter

Episodes

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  Mauisnake Wants kassad BACK (ft Richard Lewis) 04.11.2026 3h 7m

  Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Richard Lewis, and Mauisnake opens by ambushing the show with the one topic nobody expected: he wants kassad back on Hot Take Point Made, and he says so on air without explaining why he left. Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/snake to get up to 50% off sitewide during Raycon’s Black Friday sales! Esports History: A new podcast series from Thorin launching on the Last Free Nation channel, pairing short narrated features on players and teams with a long-form conversation about their impact. LFN Premium: Go ad-free across the network, pick a show to support, and submit your own topics and questions for exclusive Q&As. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFN 🛒 Grab LFN merch: https://lastfreenation.shop/
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  Astralis Have Failed Yet Again… (ft NER0) 28.10.2026 2h 4m

  Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest NER0, senior writer and statistical analyst at HLTV, and the show opens on Astralis: a Danish legend brand that now may not field a single Danish player, and nearly lost its major spot to a rule its own management seemingly did not read. 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! PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! LFN Premium: Go ad-free across the network, pick a show to support, and submit your own topics and questions for exclusive Q&As. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFN
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  Falcons Are WASTING m0NESY And kyousuke (ft OverDrive) 23.10.2026 2h 28m

  Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by first-time guest OverDrive, the Team Spirit scout and CIS insider, and he opens by arguing that kyousuke and m0nesy are burning their best years at Falcons. 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! LFN Premium: Go ad-free across the network, pick a show to support, and submit your own topics and questions for exclusive Q&As. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFN
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  Astralis Are ONE Transfer From Tier 2 (ft KingT) 16.10.2026 1h 45m

  Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by returning guest KingT to open on Astralis, and the argument is not about the new players so much as the drop that is coming the moment their best rifler leaves. Ridge: One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to https://Ridge.com/SNAKE for Ridge’s Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE. 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 PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! LFN Premium: Go ad-free across the network, pick a show to support, and submit your own topics and questions for exclusive Q&As. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFN
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  What SunPayus ACTUALLY Fixes For FUT (ft Coolio) 11.10.2026 2h 5m

  Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by FUT Esports coach Coolio to open on the SunPayus signing, with Coolio explaining exactly what the team was missing on CT side and why a second calling voice mattered more than raw AWP stats. Raycon: Celebrate Raycon Month with the Open Earbuds! Get 25% off at https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! LFN Premium: Go ad-free across the network, pick a show to support, and submit your own topics and questions for exclusive Q&As. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFN
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  FaZe Are Falling Apart AGAIN (ft AN1MO) 03.10.2026 2h 38m

  Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by AN1MO to open on FaZe collapsing again, with the crew arguing that Twistzz should never have been handed the in-game leader role in a team this thin. 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! LFN Premium: Go ad-free across the network, pick a show to support, and submit your own topics and questions for exclusive Q&As. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFN
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  The Death of Complexity is TRAGIC 27.09.2026 2h 3m

  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 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! LFN Premium: Go ad-free across the network, pick a show to support, and submit your own topics and questions for exclusive Q&As. Just $9/month at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/LFN
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  HLTV's MVPs Make ZERO Sense (ft Snappi) 18.09.2026 2h 22m

  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 first FDA approved GLP-1 pill plus 24/7 access to a care team, no insurance needed. Get a personalized plan at https://hims.com/snakebanter 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 the show, go ad-free across the network, and support Snake & Banter directly, with a 7-day money-back guarantee. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  FalleN's Farewell Has Gone WRONG (ft Vince) 13.09.2026 1h 39m

  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/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 the show, go ad-free across the network, and support Snake & Banter directly, with a 7-day money-back guarantee. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  NAVI Are MISERABLE And Everyone Knows (ft Paladin) 06.09.2026 2h 18m

  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 network, and support Snake & Banter directly, with a 7-day money-back guarantee. Just $9/month at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  This Org's Social Media Meltdown Is The Worst In CS History?! 28.08.2026 1h 27m

  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
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  The Ugly Money Behind Esports Nobody Wants To Talk About (ft Nohte) 22.08.2026 2h 16m

  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 the show, go ad-free, and support Snake & Banter directly. Just $9/month or 90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  Dead Online Teams Are Clogging The Rankings And NOBODY Is Stopping It (ft Trav) 14.08.2026 2h 27m

  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 featured on the show, go ad-free, and help keep Snake & Banter independent. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  Why jL Is Making a HUGE Mistake by Joining Vitality 09.08.2026 1h 44m

  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 independent. Just $9/month or $90/year at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  MOUZ's New Roster STUNNED Everyone And sycrone Is Why (ft voo) 04.08.2026 50m

  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 to lose up to 20% of your body weight combined with diet and exercise. Get a personalized plan at https://hims.com/snakebanter (weight loss by Hims is not available in all 50 states) LFN Premium: Submit fan topics through private Discord channels, go ad-free across every LFN show, and directly support Snake & Banter. Just $9/month at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on CS today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  siuhy's career is WRECKED (ft sprayxd) 22.07.2026 2h 15m

  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://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  Aurora Are NOT Title Contenders And Everyone's Pretending Otherwise (ft YNk) 18.07.2026 2h 24m

  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 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  Did The MongolZ just DERAIL Asian Counter-Strike? (ft fl0m) 11.07.2026 2h 20m

  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 Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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  karrigan SILENCED Every Doubter at the Cologne Major (ft Ne0Kai) 24.06.2026 2h 34m

  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.
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  The Most SURPRISING Failure At The Cologne Major (ft Skriv) 17.06.2026 2h 6m

  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