# Episode 64 — M80 s1n on Leaving BIG, NA Practice Struggles & Qualifying for Cologne

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Podcast: [All About Counter-Strike Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-about-counter-strike-podcast-7171794)
Published: 2026-05-31T21:57:07+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6825

## Resource

Welcome back to episode 64 of All About Counter-Strike! This time, Banks and Devilwalk welcome M80’s in-game leader, Elias ‘s1n’ Stein. Join us as s1n takes us through his fascinating career path, starting from BIG Academy to his brief stint as BIG’s main roster IGL, and his eventual move to North America to join M80. Hear firsthand about the grueling tournament schedules, the mental toll of crucial qualifiers, the challenges of practicing in the NA region, and M80’s triumphant qualification for the IEM Cologne Major. Plus, we talk about the hilarious teammate dynamics, Swisher’s hidden Minesweeper talent, and s1n’s expectations going into his home soil Major. Join our Discord Check us out at allaboutcs.gg

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