# Episode 63 — tabseN: Rejecting FaZe & Liquid, Rebuilding BIG, and the IEM Cologne Major Dream

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Podcast: [All About Counter-Strike Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-about-counter-strike-podcast-7171794)
Published: 2026-05-29T19:48:25+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.allaboutcs.gg/@allaboutcs/episodes/s2026e63
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## Resource

James Banks and Devilwalk are joined by BIG Clan’s Johannes ‘tabseN’ Wodarz for a special episode ahead of the Cologne Major. tabseN gets personal about his mental health struggles during BIG’s rebuilding phase, his unwavering loyalty to the German organization despite offers from heavyweights like FaZe and Liquid, and the shift from a German core to an international powerhouse. We also dive into BlameF’s incredible work ethic as an IGL, the pressure of grinding lower-tier tournaments, and the concerning state of match-fixing in the scene. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

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