
Show overview
Hot Take Point Made has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 80 episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 12m and 1h 30m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 25 episodes published. Published by Last Free Nation.
From the publisher
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
Latest Episodes
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HLTV Top 20 Needs To Be SHUT DOWN
BC.Game Did NOTHING Wrong?!
FalleN in the 2020's is the Most OVERRATED IGL EVER
Most CS Teams Are Too DUMB To Play This
Why zonic Is STILL The GOAT Coach In CS
FALCONS SHOULD GET RID OF KARRIGAN
FINALLY Settling the Astralis vs Vitality GOAT Debate
Mauisnake's INSANE CS2 IGL Rankings
Why m0NESY Will Be The Player Of The Year
karrigan PROVED He Cannot Be Replaced
THIS Is the Missing Piece for NAVI?!
kassad FIRES SHOTS At HooXi and Astralis After Cologne Exit
Why The Falcons Project Was DOOMED From The Start
KARRIGAN WILL NOT DO WELL ON FALCONS
IS THE VRS SYSTEM TOO COMPLICATED?
Ep 65MAKAZZE IS BETTER THAN KYOUSUKE
EWill 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 questioning FaZe’s future at the top to brutal IGL rankings and player ceilings, this episode is packed with sharp analysis, disagreement, and unapologetic opinions. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HOTTAKE and use code HOTTAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Raycon's Everyday Earbuds Classic are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to https://buyraycon.com/hottake to get 20% off. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 64dev1ce NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM 100T
EDoes 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 everything, and why FUT Esports might instantly become elite with s1mple. We also look ahead at IEM Cologne Major qualification, discuss why G2 is nowhere near a top-10 team, and revisit why the old Astralis 6 and 7-man lineups actually worked. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HOTTAKE and use code HOTTAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Raycon's Everyday Earbuds Classic are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to https://buyraycon.com/hottake to get 20% off. Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 63WHY VITALITY NEED TO LOSE TO BE THE BEST TEAM
EVitality 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 whether rival strength shapes how eras are remembered. The hosts also break down why Falcons are struggling, heavily critique Zonic’s coaching style, and discuss leadership, communication, player culture, and what’s holding certain star‑studded lineups back. Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 62jL SHOULD NOT BE AN ANALYST...
EjL 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 until he proves himself at smaller events. The hosts dive into MOUZ’s struggles, arguing the team is “too soft,” lacks energy, and may be held back by an overly polite internal culture that avoids conflict or accountability. We finish with a look at a spicy prediction on whether s1mple will retire soon.Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you go for gold! Go to https://buyraycon.com/HOTTAKEOPEN to get 15% off. The world's largest prediction market: https://polymarket.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.