Is Astralis Being Sold? HooXi In, cadiaN Benched | Feed The Trolls Ep 44 ft Thorin & lurppis
The Astralis Episode Is Here! 🧨Yes, we cover the big roster move—HooXi joining Astralis and cadiaN being benched—but that’s just the start. This episode takes a sharp turn into uncharted territory as we deep-dive into Astralis potentially being sold. It’s not your typical roster drama.Thorin and I take a step back, and lurppis takes the reins, offering a masterclass on esports business models, the complexities of selling teams, and what the future might look like for Astralis and the broader esports landscape. If you're curious about the business side of esports, this one’s a must-listen. I learnt a lot—hope you do too!📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:29 – HooXi to Astralis14:07 – Understanding Astralis' Business Model23:50 – Rising Interest Rates & Business Valuation27:45 – Astralis' Financial Health & Major Qualification Woes30:11 – Why Investors Sell & What They Look For32:00 – Esports Investment Trends & Realities37:07 – Misinformation in Esports Reporting47:59 – Astralis' Leadership & Ownership Dynamics50:53 – Valve’s Role in Esports Revenue01:02:06 – The Astralis Brand & Its Market Value🎙️ Recorded: 29 April 2025Follow Thorin on X: www.x.com/ThorinFollow lurppis on X: www.x.com/tomimtkJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVGet 5% off your Vertagear purchase from Evetech if you use the code TECHGIRL on check out. Powered by ASUS ROG.
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WTF is Happening at FURIA? FalleN Rifling & YEKINDAR Returns | Feed The Trolls ft Moses & Thorin
FalleN now rifling for FURIA. The Brazillian team signs molodoy to AWP. Finally, they bring in YEKINDAR as a stand in, benching skullz. Moses is on Feed The Trolls this week with Thorin and I to try make sense of it all. This episode was recorded 26 April 2025.Timestamps: 00:00 What the hell is happening at FURIA05:52 Brazillian buy-outs issue08:40 FURIA roster shuffle so close to the Austin Major11:04 Fallen the rifler22:02 chelo and Skullz benching justified? 25:34 Thoughts on molodoy 33:43 Post Major rostermania41:51 KSCERATO deserves more48:17 molodoy home town LAN debut51:40 Role of sports psychologists and performance coachesFollow Moses on X: www.x.com/MosesGGFollow Thorin on X: www.x.com/ThorinJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVGet 5% off your Vertagear purchase from Evetech if you use the code TECHGIRL on check out. Powered by ASUS ROG.
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FURIA’s Big Gamble: Who the Hell is molodoy? | SELL ME THIS PRO with BDog
BDog is back on Sell Me This Pro, and this time we’re zeroing in on FURIA’s wildcard move — the signing of Kazakh AWPer molodoy.Who is this young former AMKAL player? Can he bring the firepower and composure FURIA needs as they go international? Or is this just another gamble in the org’s long list of roster experiments? We dig into buyouts, roles, and what this means for the legend falleN.📅 Filmed on 15 April 2025⏱ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:51 – FURIA goes international04:00 – Buyouts and contracts in Brazilian CS07:12 – falleN's role and future in FURIA13:19 – Introducing molodoy, the new AWPer18:58 – molodoy to debut in Astana24:40 – Sell Me molodoyFind BDog on X: www.x.com/BDogCSJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVGet 5% off your Vertagear purchase from Evetech if you use the code TECHGIRL on check out. Powered by ASUS ROG.
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Falcons Deep Dive: PGL Bucharest, m0NESY Move & Kyousuke Rumours | Ep 42 ft Thorin & Nohte
Of course Thorin and I were going to do the Team Falcons episode. Nohte from hltvorg joins us. We talk about the Falcons performance at PGL Bucharest, the m0NESY move, the Kyousuke rumours, the G2 fallout and we rate zonic as a coach. There's a lot. It's all here. Recorded 17 April 2025. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction04:01 Why do fans meme on Team Falcons?08:41 m0NESY and Kyousuke leaks12:04 Reflections on PGL Bucharest win15:01 Future prospects with m0NESY18:46 What the hell is happening with G2?35:26 zonic as a coach40:29 Kyousuke rumours 49:29 G2's rebuilding challenges52:28 Question marks around magisk?55:49 Where does degster end upFollow Thorin on X: www.x.com/thorinFollow Nohte on X: www.x.com/NohteNohte hosts Come Here on HLTV's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HLTVorg/videosJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVGet 5% off your Vertagear purchase from Evetech if you use the code TECHGIRL on check out. Powered by ASUS ROG.
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From LAN Dreams to Online Chaos – YaLLa Compass, MRQs & Rising Stars | SELL ME THIS PRO
Tier 2 CS is heating up this week 🔥Here’s your quick catch-up on what’s happening in competitive Counter-Strike right now.We’re breaking down the teams playing in the YaLLa Compass Finals, why the event was moved from a LAN in Qatar to online, and what that means for the players. Plus, we take a look at how the European Major RMR Qualifiers (MRQs) are shaping up.📅 This video was filmed on 15 April 2025.⏱ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:21 – YaLLa Compass: LAN to Online07:31 – VRS Turmoil15:29 – Eyeballs on Kyousuke20:41 – Passion UA Changes26:33 – ENCE27:41 – MRQ DiscussionMake sure to check out @BDogCS on YouTube too! Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9gK16bcMwoh_ldmhhR0xg/joinFind me on the socials:Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlzaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlzaFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlzaTwitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlzaDiscord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_YPK3JP8KRFVVA60VTHBVGet 5% off your Vertagear purchase from Evetech if you use the code TECHGIRL on check out. Powered by ASUS ROG.
Tech Girl Talks is a collection of podcast series with a focus on esports and specifically competitive Counter-Strike. Series include: Feed The Trolls, Sell Me This Pro and Tech Girl Talks. The podcasts are hosted by Sam "Tech Girl" Wright - an esports host who has worked on a host of international CS tournaments including the Blast TV Paris Major (CSGO's last ever Major), Intel Extreme Masters Cologne and Intel Extreme Masters Katowice. Expect well known players and voices in the scene to join episodes to talk about topical game related content.
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