# Episode 175: Fallen's retirement, Karrigan's departure, and is Vitality TOO dominant?

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Published: 2026-04-23T16:46:55+00:00
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Duration seconds: 7524

## Resource

YNk- and moses and SPUNJ are reunited FINALLY and Talking Counter This episode is brought to you by Polymarket, the premier online prediction market. Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of the podcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout the season. https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya 00:00 Intro, bullying, Chad's eye 7:55 Animgraph2 Update fully released 25:55 Karrigan's departure from FaZe and his future with Falcons 53:55 Feelings on FURIA, Fallen's retirement 1:02:05 Spirit's bounce back performance in Rio 1:16:10 Chad's Worms (Is Vitality the Greatest Team of All Time) 1:22:55 Is Vitality's dominance GOOD for CS? 1:36:03 MOUZ changes and Sycrone's statements

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