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

Hot Take Point Made
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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
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Recent Episodes

May 25, 2026
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 design built for all-day comfort. Get 15% off at https://buyraycon.com/hottakeopen

April 26, 2026
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 get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Raycon — 15% off the Everyday Air Buds Classics. Go to https://buyraycon.com/hot-take Polymarket — Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux

April 9, 2026
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 https://buyraycon.com/hottake to get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you! Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/HOTTAKE Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux
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