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Hot Take Point Made is a CS:GO talk show, hosted by Duncan "Thorin" Shields, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović, where each host brings their hottest takes for the group to discuss
Last Free Nation hosts Hot Take Point Made, a leisure show with 69 episodes published.
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
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 communic
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 design bui
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 get $50 in
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 https://buyraycon.com/hottake to g
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
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 ev
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 w
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
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 ma
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
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 disman
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 season! Go to ht
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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. Hosted by Simp
In this episode of Hot Take Point Made, the hosts dive deep into some of Counter-Strike's hottest takes, wild fan submissions, and heated esports debates. From removing friendly fire from CS, to shutting down FACEIT enti
In this episode of Hot Take Point, the panel dives deep into the state of FaZe Clan, player transfers, and some of the most debated performances in Counter-Strike 2. From questioning coach NEO's impact and leadership iss
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on whether donk will be the GOAT of CS2, ZywOo's performances for Vitality in Major Finals, a potential move for s1mple and BC.Game to acquire EliGE, and how Sp
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on rain's status in FaZe, donk's achievements compared to The MongolZ, NiKo and Falcons, and NiP's potential to become a top 10 roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an
Thorin, Mauisnake, and kassad swap Counter-Strike hot takes on ZywOo, donk, Team Spirit at the Budapest Major, and Falcons' chances at winning any big events this year! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/hottake TODAY to ge
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Hot Take Point Made is hosted by Last Free Nation. The show is categorised under leisure (games) and has published 69 episodes.
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