2x The Grind Podcast

Hello folks! On this special episode, we discuss our lead-up and preparation for HCS Worlds. The loser's bracket journey for Faze, and our reactions to Faze becoming champions! As always, thank you for your support! Make sure to comment down below with anything you want us to discuss on the next episode of 2x The Grind! - Coffee - This week's coffee is straight from Seattle roasted by Victrola Coffee Roasters! The Colombia Finca La Esperanza: https://www.victrolacoffee.com/collec... - Editor - Jon "EvilFern" Fernandez - contact@jonfernandez.media Youtube: @the.jonfernandez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.jonfern... Twitter: https://twitter.com/JFernVisions - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE:    / smarttoa.  . Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ HCS World Champion! - Ep. 52 #esportspodcast #hcs #haloesports #fazeclan

- Contents - 00:00 Intro and Coffee 13:40 Worst Placement of the Year for Faze 15:20 Shopify Rebellion Improvements 24:08 Expanding Map Pool for Faze 28:05 Applauding OpTic 35:12 Formal MVP and Console FPS GOAT 38:28 APG and his impact on the map 43:45 Outro   - Coffee - Trying out Stok cold brew today and it really won't ever let you down, great brew and great with any creamer or flavor! Try it here: https://www.stokbrew.com/cold-brew/cold-brew-coffee/not-too-sweet-cold-brew-coffee-48oz   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3cvedx5c Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/28nnjn92 Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Editor - Jon "EvilFern" Fernandez - contact@jonfernandez.media Youtube:  @the.jonfernandez  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.jonfernandez/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/JFernVisions   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ #hcs #haloesports #esportspodcast

- Contents - 00:00 Intro and Coffee 01:37 Thank You for Your Comments 06:15 HCS Format Confusion 18:00 HCS Competitiveness 23:45 Faze's Discipline and Ability to Adapt 37:50 HCS Is Keeping Halo Alive 40:28 How Snakebite Prepares for Worlds 51:50 Why Snakebite Hates the GOAT Convo 54:08 Outro   - Coffee - Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Cold Brew - Basic B****es today ;)   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3cvedx5c Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/28nnjn92 Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Editor - Jon "EvilFern" Fernandez - contact@jonfernandez.media Youtube:  @the.jonfernandez  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.jonfernandez/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/JFernVisions   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ #hcs #haloesports #esportspodcast #fazeclan #faze

Hello one and all, welcome to another episode of the pod and thank you for always showing up week in and week out, we appreciate you guys so much! Today we chat through the pools for the upcoming Major and dive into a roster change that has occurred, include our thoughts on G1 and the problems surrounding the org at the moment! Hope you enjoy and see you in the comments :) - Contents - 00:00 Intro and Coffee 05:07 Roster Changes before HCS Fort Worth 11:45 New Native White Roster 16:35 New G1 Roster 18:50 Fort Worth Pool Play 27:20 Teams in the Open Bracket 33:18 G1 Financial Situation 42:19 Coffee Rating 44:54 Lottie's Spiderman Story 49:40 Outro   - Coffee -  Thank you so much to Mike for gifting this bag of beans to us! We love you dude! Coffee this week is from Cool Beans, it's their French Toast blend, and when I tell you it smells and tastes exactly like french toast, it's no lie! check them out here: https://coolbeanslbi.com/products/french-toast-coffee - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3cvedx5c Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/28nnjn92 Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Editor - Jon "EvilFern" Fernandez - contact@jonfernandez.media Youtube: @the.jonfernandez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.jonfern... Twitter: https://twitter.com/JFernVisions   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE:    / smarttoa.  . Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ #hcs #haloesports #esportspodcast

Hello folks! We are back with another episode and this week we are covering some big parts of the recent LAN event in Salt Lake City! We haven't forgotten some of the other teams though and will chat through them next week and also dive into pool play for the upcoming Major! Hope you enjoy!!! - Coffee - Today we tested out a Cold Brew from La Colombe, it was delicious! check them out here: https://www.lacolombe.com/products/pure-black-pack We also wanted to recommend our favorite creamer at the moment: https://www.chobani.com/products/creamers/dairy/sweet-cream  Mix these two together over ice and you have a dreamy cup of quick coffeeeeee - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts:  https://tinyurl.com/3cvedx5c Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/28nnjn92 Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Editor - Jon "EvilFern" Fernandez - jfernvisions@gmail.com Youtube: @the.jonfernandez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.jonfernandez/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/JFernVisions   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ #hcs #haloesports #esportspodcas

Yo 2XTG FAM!!! How we doing on this fine Thursday? This episode is all about Salt Lake City, not so much place place, more so about the next HCS Tourney that will be held there! Roster changes are discussed in detail and we also take a look at the pools for the weekend too! Take a look at the chapters but stick around for it all to get more context on the convos! Huge shoutout to Fern who has come on board as our editor for the channel, we are so stoked to work with him, so check out his socials below!   - Contents - 00:00 Intro 01:35 Native Red Changes 04:20 Complexity Changes 07:11 Individually Skilled Players In Halo Infinite 10:07 Kuhlect and Native White 14:50 Barcode 17:15 G1 Changes 25:45 Skilled Players in HCS 29:19 Cratos and Suspector Drama 32:45 Why the "Passion Pit" is the way it is 34:40 CDL Scrappy vs Kismet Trash Talk 36:12 Snakebite in the Passion Pit 41:15 NAVI Changes 43:20 Pools for SSG Invitational 53:40 Outro   - Coffee - No Coffee today!   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3cvedx5c Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/28nnjn92 Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Editor - Editor: Jon "EvilFern" Fernandez - jfernvisions@gmail.com YouTube:  @the.jonfernandez  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.jonfernandez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JFernVisions   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ   MORE ROSTER CHANGES?!? Drama before the SSG Invitational! - Ep. 45 #esports #esportspodcast #hcs #haloesports

Good Morning 2xTG Fam! We have quite the chatty episode for you guys especially as we are back to full health, the LAN Flu really got us good! Today we chat through the decisions we see being made quite regularly at the moment in Esports, where Pro players are retiring to make a mark in the streaming world and we chat about what that entails for them! We also discuss the changes in season 4 and the thoughts behind how they will feel in a competitive environment! Hope you enjoy, and as always keep it positive.. even when in a debate or sharing an opinion :)   - Contents - 00:00:00 - Intro   - Coffee - No Coffee today!   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   -Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/3cvedx5c Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/28nnjn92 Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ

What's up 2xTG Fam! FaZe do it AGAIN and are your back 2 back LAN Champions.. we get into the win, the reaction to the win, the mindset that is needed for this type of Ice. Some teams who were shocking in good and bad ways and the general feelings surrounding this Major! We hope you enjoy and much love to you as always!   - Contents - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - Does it feel different to win a major 00:08:35 - Why hold the trophy this time compared to last time? 00:12:00 - Why does it seem like you and your don't care when you win? Going back in history 00:26:30 - The moment in the weekend where Faze realized they were locked in 00:29:46 - How to hit the next level of gameplay when going against SSG? 00:37:34 - OpTic not having the best results but why you should have respect for this roster 00:42:00 - Scape goats 00:51:00 - Quadrant making history twice 00:55:30- Sentinels roster change paid off 01:00:00 - Renegade quote from last event “I want to be a dominant team, I want to 4-0 in the finals” 01:07:00 - End sentiments   - Coffee - We were sipping on Wawa's finest brew today, listen to the intro to hear our go to orders!   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/    -Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/2x-the-grind-podcast/id1554111346 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gpjB1HzMnm2io4FewDxKQ?si=8dc4109deed548db Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ

Good morning! Welcome to Episode 42! Lot is back from Cod Champs and gives us her breakdown of what happened and how things played out! We also dive into our initial thoughts on Halo Infinite season 4 and how the new additions seem to be playing out! Hope you like the episode and thank you for the love and support as always!   - Chapters - Incoming!!   Coffee - We didn't try anything today!   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/    -Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gpjB1H... Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ

Note: So sorry AGAIN for poor mic quality, had a big issue crop up and only realized after the recording :'( we will be investing in new equipment   LVP and PJ dive into all things HALO Rostermania with so many teams in NA changing! We go into some faults of the old rosters and what we can maybe hope to see with the new squads that formed! - Contents - 00:00 Intro 5:00 OpTic's long day 11:34 N8V Red Roster update 15:58 - N8V White gets Kuhlect 21:05 COL all new roster 25:39 Cykul Breakout event 33:18 G1's New look roster 44:35 SEN old trio back together 47:18 Closing out Rostermania - Coffee - We didn't try anything today, just had a casual sip on a iced GNM latte :)   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gpjB1H... Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ

Note: Our mics aren't the clearest, not sure what happened with our recording device but it peaked quite a bit, apologies for the not smooth audio this week! Ello ello!!! Episode 40 is a good one! Celebrating PJ's win, we talk about the feelings behind the win, team comms, resilience and thoughts on the event as a whole! We hope you can feel the fun and excitement through the screen and thank you for the support as always! We will also be covering more of the Global Invitational and breaking down other teams next episode!!   - Contents - 00:00:00 - Intro and Coffee 00:03:26 - LAN, general overview! 00:04:38 - Quadrant; Europe's Hopes and dreams 00:09:02 - Hive, the team that surprised us all, Game 5 explained 00:14:25 - Halo 5 and Infinites difference in competitive levels 00:16:46 - Intensity and how to bring it into the team 00:18:00 - Winners and Grand Finals comms 00:26:31 - Royal 1 and what he does when comms are crazy 00:28:07 - FaZe Winning the Event and the mental going into the Finals 00:35:19 - SSG momentum 00:41:20 - What we are discussing next week, more LAN, OpTic etc 00:42:12 - DID IT FEEL GOOD TO WIN? 00:45:07 - LVP's thought on PJ's Gameplay   - Coffee - We bought a bag of beans from the Adolphus in downtown Texas, the most beautiful hotel and coffee shop! These beans are what the Otto's coffee shop used in the hotel! This bag is from the Full City Rooster Coffee Roasters beans, truly delicious bag with notes of brownies! Check out their coffee here: https://www.fullcityrooster.com/   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gpjB1H... Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ

It's LAN time baby!! We are going straight into what it's like to be at LAN, what to look forward, how we both prepare and what we actually get up to during these big tournaments! Hope you enjoy the episode ahead of the Global Invitational and that it gets you excited for all of the action that is about to unfold! Much Love x   - Coffee - We have so many Paper St coffee beans it would be criminal to not keep testing them out so today we tried Marla! Ethiopia, is known throughout the world as the birth place of coffee. Marla, this single origin Etheopinan coffee from the Sidama region, will deliver a balanced, sweet, and smooth cup that will keep you hooked with its dessert like flavor profile. Notes: Strawberry, Blueberry and Dark Chocolate! Try the bag for yourself here: https://paperstcoffee.com/products/marla?variant=43196998058221   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPSs=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2x-the-grind-podcast/id1554111346 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ogg4ETWN0JaW7Wy8dxnVQ?si=wS74TYPbQi6VGj_gO7QmoQ Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa...Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus...License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License.Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ#haloinfinite #gaming #esports #podcast #couple

What's Good Fam!? Hope everyone is having a fantastic week and enjoyed all of the Halo action from the Faze Dallas Qualifier last weekend! This episode we dive straight into it and give our insights into some of the hottest matchups and drama surrounding the tournament! As always, please comment and let us know what you think of everything we talk about, or even just adding a point to the conversation yourself! Thanks as always and much love ☕ - Contents - 00:03:00 - Intro thoughts on the FaZe HCS Dallas Qualifier 00:05:30 - Complexity, the gameplay on the weekend and the pressure they face in Dallas 00:11:10 - OpTic's performance 00:19:21 - SSG/FaZe/online impacts 00:25:24 - FaZe vs OpTic  00:34:15 - SSG vs FaZe  00:43:32 - Quadrant  00:44:51 - G1 00:48:32 - Sentinels performance and individual pop offs    - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPSs=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2x-the-grind-podcast/id1554111346 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ogg4ETWN0JaW7Wy8dxnVQ?si=wS74TYPbQi6VGj_gO7QmoQ Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa...Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus...License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License.Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ#haloinfinite #gaming #esports #podcast #couple

Hello and Good Morning 2XTG peeps! Hope you are having a wonderful week and have a cup of your preferred beverage ready to go as we dive into the discussions today. This Episode is based around the 2K results and dives straight into the Newest Halo patch, discussing the significance of the changes and timing around the changes which leads nicely into the FaZe Clan HCS Dallas Qualifier happening this Friday & Saturday.   We hope you enjoy and as always we love to hear your feedback whether you agree with our takes or not, the only thing we ask is that you keep your opinions respectful when interacting with the channel and anyone else making comments! Thank you as always!!     - Contents - 00:00:00 - Start 00:01:49 - Discussion on the 2K results 00:12:23 - The HCS Patch, the significance of this change so close to the tournament and what this could mean 00:26:40 - Why the Patch effects casual players in such a big way 00:33:39 - FaZe HCS Dallas Qualifier, what this means for teams and how important this qualifier is    - Coffee - Today we were sipping on the 'Tyler' beans curtiosy of our friends at Paper Sreet Coffee, sending over 7 bags of their wonderful products means we have lots to try! Tyler is a honey processed coffee where the coffee bean is dried in its mucilage using the heavy, cold winds of the Inga region of Colombia. Tyler comes from land ruled by a "cabildo" or group of elders that make sure ancestral traditions are passed on through the flavor of this coffee. Try the bag for yourself here: https://paperstcoffee.com/collections/frontpage/products/tyler    - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPSs=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2x-the-grind-podcast/id1554111346 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ogg4ETWN0JaW7Wy8dxnVQ?si=wS74TYPbQi6VGj_gO7QmoQ Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa...Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus...License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License.Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ#haloinfinite #gaming #esports #podcast #couple

What's up everyone!!! In the celebration of PJ's Birthday we decided to jump on stream and have Episode 36 live, conversations were flowing and questions were answered! Thank you so much to everyone who tuned in and contributed to the episode, for those watching back, thankyou as always for the support and we hope you enjoy!!   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPSs=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2x-the-grind-podcast/id1554111346 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ogg4ETWN0JaW7Wy8dxnVQ?si=wS74TYPbQi6VGj_gO7QmoQ Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins"Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa...Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus...License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License.Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ#haloinfinite #gaming #esports #podcast #couple

Hello hello!! Welcome back to the podcast and welcome to episode 35! This Ep is mostly going over the most recent HCS 4K, what went down, Complexity making a huge run and Faze winning the tournament. We touch upon the cheating accusations that have been floating around for a while but surfaced post the 4K and also discuss scrims at a high level; what insight can you get from them and comparing how other Esports navigate scrims! Hope you enjoy and as always, thank you!  P.s Apologies for my allergies playing up, very nasally this episode! - LVP xo   - Contents - 00:00:00 - Start 00:05:38 - Halo 4K chat 00:19:50 - Cheating Allegations 00:26:11 - Complexity's run in the 4K 00:32:24 - Grande Finals, what was the big difference between FaZe playing Complexity in the winners finals compared to the Grande Finals? 00:43:36 - "They won but they didn't have to play OpTic' 00:44:36 - Deep Dive into scrims, talking about different team levels and how the seriousness of scrims have changed throughout the years! 00:57:50 - quick CDL breakdown of the Major results! 1:08:07 - Coffee Rating and end   - Coffee - Our coffee beans this week come from Texas and more importantly from a dear friend of the podcast and SnakePit! GpDavix and Sarah sent us their favourite bag of beans, from summer moon, called Velvet Blaze! This is a medium roast. "A blend of beans spanning the globe. Roasted with a flavor as intense as the flame that birthed it, as rich as the soil it was grown in, and as smooth as the law will allow." Tasting Notes: Roasted Walnut, Blackberry, Milk Chocolate. Grinded with a Timemore grinder. Check out the bag we tried here: https://summermooncoffee.com/collections/wood-fired-coffee/products/velvet-blaze    - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPSs=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2x-the-grind-podcast/id1554111346 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ogg4ETWN0JaW7Wy8dxnVQ?si=wS74TYPbQi6VGj_gO7QmoQ Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins"Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa...Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus...License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License.Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ#haloinfinite #gaming #esports #podcast #couple

Hello 2XTG FAM!!! Good morning, afternoon or evening, depending on when you are tuning in!  Today's episode is all about rosters; the triple trade (as we are calling it) that has happened recently in the HCS ahead of the next Major, we dive into hypotheticals: what is a breaking point for a top team? what would it take for a top roster to make a change? Finally SB talks about how Frosty was picked up many years ago and how he knew that Frosty was the right fit! oh and can't forget the patio update that you have all been waiting for ;) Thanks as always for the incredible support and a HUGE shout out to Paper St Coffee who sent us the most incredible care package for this episode!!   - Contents - 00:00:00 - Start & Coffee! 00:07:13 - Patio Update lmao 00:11:17 - TRIPLE TRADE 00:30:46 - BIG Hypotheticals, what future teams could make a change? What is the breaking point for a top 4 team? 00:44:15 - How did Frosty get picked up? 01:00:38 - Rating Coffee & End!   - Coffee - This week's Bean is right up our street - excuse the pun! Paper St Coffee were unbelievably generous and sent us over not one but 6 different bags of their beans!! Today we tried out 'Renegade' as we thought it was only fitting that we go for the bag named after a FaZe Halo member! These beans are a single origin Dark roast with notes of Peach, Lime and Black tea. These beans come from land that is irrigated from one of Africa's largest freshwater lakes. The growers form part of a group that focuses on safe agricultural practices but also strive to escape the cycle of poverty and social inequality that has been present in their country for years.  Paper St Coffee aim to change the way we wake up! With premium, small-batch coffee that retains the flavors of its homeland in vivid, exhilarating detail—the true voice of coffee is opening our eyes to a new world full of inspiration, opportunity, and adventure fueled by untainted, delicious energy!   THANK YOU to Paper Street Coffee for the incredible beans!   Check out the bag we tried and many more of their incredible beans: https://paperstcoffee.com/collections/frontpage/products/copy-of-stella   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gpjB1H... Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ   #haloinfinite #gaming #esports #podcast #couple

GOOD MORNING PEEPS!! We hope you enjoy this laid back but thought provoking episode where we just riff off one another chatting away about what has been popping into our minds lately! As always let us know your thoughts and feelings, we can't thank you enough for the love and support on all of the episodes! Thank you guys so much - LVP & SB   - Contents - 00:00:00 - Start 00:03:09 - Being a spontaneous couple 00:08:46 - The Masters 00:13:03 - Mind over matter, can you really do anything you put your mind to? 00:19:15 - Retirement 00:21:00 - When do you start noticing potential retiring pro players? 00:24:53 - When is it too old to switch games as a pro? 00:27:05 -  If Shotzzy switched back to Halo, how long would it take him to get on top form? 00:30:07 - What would dictate SnakeBite retiring? 00:35:55 - Will Esports have a tonne of pro players retiring into other Esports roles? 00:43:29 - What is SnakeBites dream retirement plan? 00:50:16 - CDL but go off on a tangent and talk about LVP being biased or unbiased at events  00:54:39 - Actually talking about OpTic Texas and CDL 00:57:48 - Coffee Rating and Ending   - Coffee - This week we are sipping on professionally made lattes by GNM in New Jersey, if you are ever in South Jersey and pass GNM, please do go in and buy a perfectly made cup of excellence. You won't be disappointed! They also sell their very own beans! Check out our Instagram to find out more about them!  https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/     - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gpjB1H... Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ  

WOW! What a welcome back, thank you for all the love on the last video! Here is Episode 31! Discussing FaZe's recent loss in the Open, why they aren't too worried about it and what it means, Whether Native White are the real deal? Story time with Snakebite too! We discuss what makes a Map any good and what maps should look like for Halo Infinite. We also reflect on the retirement of Scump and Methodz from competitive Call Of Duty and how that will shape the scene. Hope you enjoy and please leave your opinions/discussion on the episode below, we love hearing from you!   - Contents - 00:00:00 - Start 00:10:35 - Teams showing up online but not on LAN 00:16:08 - Native White, the expectations of this team now 00:18:40 - Mental Hurdles and overcoming them to get to the next level 00:19:50 - How did SB find success on a team? 00:29:00 - Story time and how Dersky left 14 year old SnakeBite for StrongSide 00:37:47 - What makes a map GREAT? What can make Halo Infinite maps the best they can be? 00:56:51 - Our reactions to Scump Retiring 01:04:22 - Our reactions to Methodz Retiring 01:10:26 - Wrap up and Coffee ratings! - Coffee - This bag was gifted by one of our best friends Andy Dudynsky, or better known as Bravo, Caster of The Year! Thank you Brav! This roast is from Black River Roasters, This is the Organic Espresso Blend, This richer blend of medium roasted coffees meets you with hints of black cherry, followed by deeper notes of dark chocolate and caramel, with a nutty walnut-like finish. (disclaimer, not brewed according to instructions of the bag) Made with a French Press and TIMEMORE Chestnut C2 Grinder at 27 clicks, brewed 60 grams with 420 grams of hot water. Check out Black River Roasters here: https://blackriverroasters.com/collec...   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gpjB1H... Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE:    / smarttoa.  . Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ

WHATS UP 2XTG FAM! Episode 32 is here bright and early, bring you some cool conversations as we just chat away about the HCS 4K Online tourney and talk about the skill level of players and the mindset players can have about one another, we touch upon CLG and the rumors of the end of the Org and end on a discussion about LVP's tweet, giving a bit more context and understanding about respect within Esports, or lack of it! Hope you enjoy and as always please share your thoughts and opinions on our discussions!!! - Contents - 00:00:00 - Start 00:04:17 - HCS 4K Results, what did FaZe learn about OpTic since Charlotte? 00:07:15 - The cool thing about losing 00:19:33 - Up and coming teams in the HCS this year? 00:26:20 - Do any individual players ever give you nerves playing against them? 00:33:30 - Do teams have mental blocks against players or teams? 00:37:10 - Any Player or teams that have shocked or surprised you? 00:45:00 - CLG Rumors 00:47:55 - Twitch Chat, putting some context behind LVP's tweet   - Coffee - This week we are trying out a Nespresso pod in the Vertuo line, this is the Arondio. It is mild with a rounded, smooth cereal note. A subtle acidity and a deep, gentle intensity makes this a long black coffee with an approachable character. Best served as Gran Lungo 5.07 oz. Notes: Nutty & Balanced. Check out Nespresso here: https://tinyurl.com/k7fmbrtx   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/   - Audio Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gpjB1H... Podbean: https://twoxthegrind.podbean.com   - Music Credit: Artificial.Music - Track Name: "And So It Begins" Music By: Artificial Music @ https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music YT Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmartToa... Original upload HERE - https://soundcloud.com/artificial-mus... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ

Hello!!!! Welcome back to our now regularly scheduled Podcast! Uploading every Thursday at 7:30am EST. This episode takes you through some of the craziest most memorable moments of Major 1 and talks about the prep and practice going into it. Hope you enjoy Fam, let us know what you think and please join in on the conversation in the comments below, we love hearing from you! - Coffee - This bag was gifted by one of our best friends Andy Dudynsky, or better known as Bravo, Caster of The Year! Thank you Brav! This roast is from Black River Roasters, The bean is Timor and the notes are: Cocoa, Cedar and Brown Sugar. Made with a French Press and TIMEMORE Chestnut C2 Grinder at 27 clicks, brewed 60 grams with 420 grams of hot water.  Check out Black River Roasters here: https://blackriverroasters.com/collections/featured-coffees  - Contents - 00:02:53:05 - Rostermania chat (Changes made before Charlotte) 00:05:26:05 - FaZe Roster, how things have been going with Renegade 00:13:59:17 - Shaky starts Day 1 of LAN for most top teams 00:20:37:16 - Flag Fumbles 00:22:15:01 - Overcoming the C9/SSG losses in Season 1 00:27:05:15 - Winners Finals vs OpTic, Reverse Sweep 00:31:06:17 - The difference between OpTic and FaZe 00:35:51:21 - Did the Grande Final feel as entertaining to play as it did watching it? 00:40:25:21 - 0 second King of The Hill win and effects of split second moments/decisions 00:47:51:19 - Changes to competitive play - Shroud Screen/Bandit Rifle   - Audio & Equipment - Camera - Sony Handycam AX53 4K Mics - Samson Q2U Recording Device - Zoom H5 4-Input / 4-Track Portable Handy Recorder with Interchangeable X/Y Mic Capsule   - Where to find us - https://twitter.com/2xTheGrind https://twitter.com/Praagy08?s=20 https://twitter.com/SnakeBiteFPS?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/2xthegrind/

Surprise!! We got an episode out (about damn time) Happy Halloween folks! Episode 29 was our first ever live streamed episode, taking live questions and conversations with you all on Twitch! We cover Halo Infinite's first competitive season, the highs and lows for Sentinels and Snakebite, and what we are looking forward to in the future of the game. We also took any and all questions you have about the season as well as some personal ones about us too!   Overall it was a blast! Including this Coffee, which really blew us away; rated a 10 and 9.7 on the day, averaging a 2XTG score of: 9.85 Ghost Rider is @proudmarycoffee ‘s “wild” range of roasts. It is “loud, fruity, deep and a full spectrum blend” staying true to all of those description points. Notes include “Milk Chocolate, red grape, blueberry & a syrupy mouthfeel” not only is it an award winning coffee but it had us sipping satisfied! Thank you to @bubbajenah16 & @frostybb_ for gifting us this gorgeous roast  Check out the exact beans we had here: Ghost Rider Beans  

Hi hi hi!! So good to see you again (or hear us again), thanks for listening! We are getting back to work with the podcast and wanted to give you guys a jam packed episode filled with our thoughts on Halo Infinite right now and the state of the game, what to expect for the rest of the competitive season and what we are looking forward to! We also discuss the 1st 2 CDL majors and competitive Call Of Duty teams such as OpTic, LA Thieves, Atlanta Faze and LA Guerillas!  IN THIS EPISODE: > Halo Infinite Timeline discussion > Raleigh  > Anaheim > eUnited discussion, not scrimming sentinels with the win they had against SEN in Anaheim - does that give them confidence? > GA'ing the MANGLER > Kansas City Major and how other Regions will stack up > How do Sentinels feel about this next Major? > OpTic on top again! > Why Hecz always has the perfect storylines in Esports > LAG Wins and the makeup of their team > Coffee Rating!    - Coffee - The coffee today is from the very popular and delicious Nespresso, It is from the Vertuo line, Vertuo offers six different pour sixes, from a single cup of coffee or espresso to the tall 18oz Carafe. Your can choose from 30 coffee blends, plus limited Edition releases and seasonal flavors. We chose the Chiaro double espresso which is a level 6 intensity on Nespresso's scale.  The Beautiful top layer of a Nespresso pour is called 'crema' The brewing method extracts coffee using an intense pressure which creates velvety rich crema on every cup. If you want to check out Nespresso and Chiaro or different flavors, give the link a click >>> Nespresso Chiaro  

Hello again you wonderful bunch of coffee drinking gamers! Thank you for being so patient and sticking with us through a break. We are in it for the long run after some ups and downs we can actually find the time to sit down and talk about everything with you all and share our thoughts and feelings on a bunch of stuff! IN THIS EPISODE: > The Engagement story, how PJ "Snakebite" proposed to Lottie > Has sentinels dropped off? & why they are only just really starting their season in Anaheim > Raleigh and how being back on LAN feels > Sentinels, where is their mental game at currently?   - Coffee - The coffee today was kindly gifted to us by Brad and Jenah again!!! (yes that is frosty)This was a wonderful christmas gift from this beautiful couple! It is by Summer Moon and called Inferno "The Perfect blend of beans for Dark roast lovers. Sweet, bold and full-bodied. Tasting notes: Toasted Cocoa, Dark Cherry Check it out - Summer Moon - Inferno Dark Roast

Christmas came early as Halo Infinite released on the 15th! The game is unbelievably addictive with the competitive season paired alongside it right from the start, we chat through the hard losses Snakebite and his team have endured so far and how lack of practice is effecting their hot start into the season!     Coffee today was kindly gifted to us by Brad and Jenah (yes that is frosty) It is by Summer Moon and called Velvet Blaze "Our signature blend, Velvet Blaze, is now available in fast, easy single-serve coffee pods! A blend of beans spanning the globe. Roasted with a flavor as intense as the flame that birthed it, as rich as the soil it was grown in, and as smooth as the law will allow." Medium roast and tastes DIVINE! Check it out - https://summermooncoffee.com/collections/wood-fired-coffee

WE MISSED YOU FAM! On today's episode we talk a small portion on some confirmed CDL changes, the Halo Infinite PVP coming up, BUT we mainly dive into our amazing community questions! As always thank you so much for sending them in and if you didn't have the chance don't hesitate to post them below for a chance to be featured on the podcast :) - Coffee - Kanaloa blend Reserve Gold Coffee: Bold, mellow, decadent, chocolatey, spicy, nutty, sweet, smooth, citrusy - our exceptional coffees have flavor profiles to fit your preference. Every bean's flavor contribution is determined by the microclimate where it is grown and the precision of the roast. Link: https://goldcoffee.com/product/kanaloa-blend-1lb/

Today we discuss the pros and cons of the first Official CDL Roster since the chaos began, the Top 25 content that HCS is currently doing and why we believe it is so hard to compare! We also go into the difference between having your passion as just strictly a hobby vs doing it as a job and how your perspective can change! Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join up for today's episode!  Our Kahlua French Vanilla Coffee uses 100% Arabica beans which are carefully washed, screened and prepared to ensure a bold lively flavor. Enjoy truly unforgettable taste experience with this rich and smooth roast link: https://www.amazon.com/Kahlua-French-Vanilla-Ground-Coffee/dp/B074VG2Y11

Very sorry for the late episode BUT we have to talk about the intel BOMBs that have been happening over at both the CDL and HCS. On the CDL front we have all new rosters forming, players retiring, and hypothetical teams being created and we need YOU to comment exactly what you think the destination for some of these players is going to be. On the HCS side we have our partnered teams officially announced and although we don't talk roster drama just yet, we all know it is only a matter of time! - Coffee - Fall vibes today for the 2x The Grind Crew! We grabbed one of our favorites from Starbucks: A pumpkin cream cold brew

Your champs have been crowned! CONGRATULATIONS TO ATLANTA FAZE! In todays episode we talk about CDL Champs, the surprises during the final tournament and just what an amazing season it has been in general! We also dive into some Halo Infinite news and how we are feeling about the inconvenience of some features of the game not being included!      - Coffee-   A HUGE thank you to JFern for this weeks coffee!

HELLO FAM, IT'S FINALLY UP! We hate technology sometimes but hey! We couldn't do episodes without it :')  Tomorrow is champs, have a couple of hot takes on how we think some of the teams will fair this week based on Major 5 and previous performances! - Remember to let us know who you think it winning champs for a shoutout next week!  Halo Infinite Flight Test was a joy to behold and we finally got a little taste of what is to come - PJ dives into what he thought overall and how it makes him feel for the future!  A sneaky little question came through on Twitter from @Crusina_Luachra, and we squeezed it in for the final topic today! "Halo Infinite is going to be huge we all know that. As a desk host and a professional player, what is your advice to people who want to break into the scene not just as a pro player, but as a content creator, streamer, etc. If you want to cast, be a pro, and be big on the scene, what are, say 2 pieces of advice from each of you from different parts of the Esports scene that anyone can take to heart to get ahead of everyone else."  - Coffee - Cafe Bustelo Ground Espresso - Extra fine grind with a rich, full bodied taste 

The day so many have been waiting for ONLINE PLAY is over with just TWO LANS coming up. Both Major V is coming up and we have CHAMPS right around the corner. We also discuss some of the finishes from the top teams from the CDL. Halo Infinite technical preview is HERE and we are READY (recorded before confirmed). -Coffee- El Savador: A rich, single origin bean with notes of chocolate, roasted nuts and spice. www.Javamomma.com

OpTic is back and no this is not a drill. We discuss all things CDL Stage 5, SB deciding to play in the Halo 3 2v2 yet again, what makes for a damn good Esport from a pro players and broadcasters perspective AND social media toxicity and the outlook some people have. Let us know what you think!   -Coffee- For todays brew we grabbed an Espresso Roast from Starbucks! Super easy find at basically any Starbucks, but it allows for a great espresso when you are quick on the go! Our master roasters coax the beans along, the heat taking them deep and dark—a recipe for caramelly sweetness so right it's never been changed. The quest began in 1975 with a search for the perfect melding of beans and roast, ending months of intense experimentation later with the coffee you're holding in your hand. A signature blend roasted the way only we can.

In today's episode we go over Week 1 of Stage V! New look LA thieves came out to impress, NYSL hit a bit of a road bump, and OpTic came to play early, potentially just in the nick of time. We also jump into some serious topics on today's episode. Things needing to be done right and with a purpose…. and some drama that came up recently regarding Esports players being released for content. Let us know what you think!!!   -Coffee- For todays cup of a coffee we have the Cafe Bustelo Origins Brazil Dark Roast Coffee! It is an easy to find coffee that has was surprisingly really fitting to it's description and taste! Authentic Hispanic coffee blend made exclusively with coffee beans from the farms of Brazil. Dark roast coffee with rich flavor and hints of cocoa. Specially roasted to ensure a delicious, full-bodied taste Ep. 18 Coffee link

FANS ARE BACK AND SO ARE WE! Bringing you our first ever podcast from our brand new studio! Please forgive us as we figure out any audio/lighting issues! In today's episode we talk about Major IV… this includes the disappointing situation with Huke, ATL Faze peaking at the correct time and why OpTic Chicago give hope they will make a run no matter the odds. -Coffee- For todays cup of a coffee we have the ‘Mickey Mouse Classic Blend' By Joffrey's coffee and tea company! This amazing coffee was gifted to us by two of our best friends Jay and Lex! So a massive thank you again to them for bringing us this coffee all the way from Disney! “A reimagined blend, inspired by the iconic Mickey Mouse. Enjoy a smooth, medium-roasted coffee that is classic and delectable. This exclusive artisan coffee blend is part of the Disney Specialty Coffee Collection.” Disney Classic Coffee link

Hello lovely people! We are here for Episode 16 and so excited to talk about two major topics today, it's short and sweet but to the point! We discuss the CDL Major coming back to LAN AND HALO INFINITE!!!!   Btw, we should be fully transitioned into our new podcast studio next episode - we hope you love it as much as we do!   Coffee this week is by Illy - one of our staples in this household! illy Intenso Ground Drip Coffee, Bold Roast, Intense, Robust and Full Flavored With Notes of Deep Cocoa, 100% Arabica Coffee, No Preservatives, 8.8oz Illy coffee to buy

EPISODE 15 and we are bringing you our cool smooth voices only today as we are working on finishing up our official podcasting spot by next week! This week we discuss CDL teams and if the changes made have made any sort of impact. Halo 5 coming to an OFFICAL end with the Halo 5 SEN/d off hosted by Sentinels! We also discuss player retirements and the longevity of being a professional player in todays day and age.  Sit back, relax and enjoy some coffee. With todays chill vibe we grabbed our favorite guilt free coffee from Starbucks:  A Vanilla sweet cream cold brew… Our go to quick grab order for a while now - We had a Grande - 110 calories and if you want a dairy alt, then oatmilk is a winner in our eyes too!  

In this week's episode we dive into more juicy CDL drama with the news dropping of LA Thieves superstar Huke being benched yet again and Empire picking up Vivid to replace FeLo… We also get to take part in one of our favorite segments of the podcast a Q&A! Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!  This weeks coffee is by: Rufus Teague - Smoked Roasted Java: Whisky Maple Coffee https://rufusteague.com/products/smoke-roasted-coffee-whiskey-maple “After years of waking up at 4am to fire-up the smoker and prep the day's BBQ you'd be amazed how much coffee ol' Rufus Teague drank. Guess it was only a matter of time before he threw some beans on the smoker and cooked ‘em up fresh. Now that was coffee. With a little experimenting he got to these flavors. Bold, unique and kissed with the smoky goodness that's made Rufus Teague legendary in the world of barbeque. Brew up a pot, kick back and know that what you're drinkin' is coffee, just gooder.” 

Hello everyone! Back again for Episode 13 but don't fret, there is nothing unlucky about this one! Today we discuss the ever so epic CDL Stage 3 Major, 343 droppings hints of a Halo Battle Royale, E3 hype, AND the importance of being kind to others because of the battle we are now experiencing with social media.  You know the drill! A new week means a new coffee! This week we go back to our trusty bean box for a Broadcast Coffee- Johnson House Blend! “A big roast with rich flavor, named for where the roaster's father used to “broadcast' on the radio. Do you recall what it felt like to enjoy a chocolate bar when you were young? This coffee brings just as much joy.” Notes; Baker's chocolate, Toffee, Nostalgia  Check out this blend here: BeanBox.com

Hello 2XTG Fam!! In today's episodes we talk about all things CDL heading into the stage 3 major! OpTic is struggling in a major way and we give our thoughts in the hopes of seeing them  turn it around, the consistency it takes to obtain the “best team in the game title” AND we give our insight into the heavily criticized ECI exam and give our take of the subject. We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from Not Your average cup of Joe, manufactured by White Coffee Corporation. This Dark roast boasts to take an average day and make it exceptional! www.whitecoffee.com

Hey guys! We missed you last week! Today we sit down with a cuppa Joe and talk about ALOT of big changes in the CDL from the last 2 weeks and we discuss our thoughts about Halo Infinite's updates and the excitement over the new title. We also promised we would finish the questions so this is part 2 of the Q&A! Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!  We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from Coffee Over Cardio, The French Toast is a light roast, Texas sweet bread flavoured ground coffee, that is meant for messy-bun-yoga-pant-wearing Millenials with a little attitude and a little kick!  Check them out: www.coffeovercardio.com

Hello wonderful people! Thank you so much for being patient and bearing with the delay for this episode! Episode 10 - that's 10 weeks of the podcast and we can't thank you enough for the love and support you guys show on a weekly basis. Thanks for sticking with us through this journey and for all the comments you guys put out - we really appreciate your input and opinions on everything we talk about! Love you all and you enjoy this milestone with us! Now let's have a cuppa!  Today's Coffee is from Illy It is a Ground Moka Intenso (Dark Roast), bold roast coffee that has a pleasantly robust finish, with warm notes of cocoa and dried fruit. Check out the coffee here Illy.com We Topped it off with some homemade Irish Cream to celebrate the 10th Episode! 

Hello 2XTG Fam! This week we talk ALL about the CDL Major, the twists and turns, highs and lows of everything that went down, including: LAT Thieves run in the bracket, Optic vs Rokkr rematch and the 1v3 clutch, Rokkr Twitter drama, Faze, Ultra Major 2 Champions, Halo 5 10K and PJ and his team's successes with a lot more in between :)  This is a fairly long episode because we got carried away chatting, so sit back, relax, grab a cup of coffee and come and chill with us :)  Today's Coffee is from Bean Box and ground by Middle Fork Roasters and is called Brazil Canaan Estate. Description: We nicknamed this cup of excellence contender the “cookie dough coffee” because of its distinct sweet cookie flavor. With its rich, smooth body and perfectly balanced toastiness, it definitely takes the cake… er, chocolate chip cookie!  Notes: Earthy, Nutty, Chocolate, Brown Sugar. 

Hello everyone! Back again for Episode 8 and we are continuing to be our goofy selves for yet another week :) This week we discuss OpTic Chicago showing they have what it takes by defeating the Dallas Empire in an impressive fashion! We also dive into other topics like LA Thieves benching long time AR super star slasher, AND some long awaited positive Halo infinite news was finally released so we had the chance to discuss the announcement! You know the drill! A new week means a new coffee! This week we try Copper Moon Coffee - Tropical Coconut, artificially flavored coffee: Rich, premium 100% arabica blend with a hint of coconut, hazelnut, and caramel flavors. You can visit them at Coppermooncoffee.com and try the same coffee we had this week!   

Bonjour mes amis, it's about that time of the week again and if you are reading this then you must have a coffee in hand and are ready to listen to episode 7 of 2XTG :) Today we talk through week 2 of stage 2 CDL, Optic and LA Thieves and the issues they are having. What is the rookie meta and why it works so well and we end on chatting all about us and goofing around. We had a really good laugh recording this episode and we hope you all enjoy it!  We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from Maison Taillefer; This is an authentic ground balanced coffee. Notes: Mocha expresso P.s Happy Birthday Bailey!!! (Our Puppy is 1 today)

Hello friends! It's another week and another Wednesday so here is some of the best content you'll find on the internet ;) This episode we talk about the Toronto Home Series of the CDL, London winning their first match, Rostermania, Rookies and why Challengers is so great. We quickly touch upon Halo and finish with an in depth discussion about social media and why it affects the world so greatly. Get brewing, it's a good one!  We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from the wonderful Bean Box - The Herkimer Coffee; This coffee is so sugary and bright, you'll swear it's a cup of pink lemonade! An initial burst of lemon-lime and ruby grapefruit mellows into a clean, sparkly finish. One sip and you'll be seeing the world through rose bourbon colored glasses. Notes: Pink lemonade, Elderflower, Lime Zest - Check out our rating at the end! Check out Bean Box (Not an AD and not sponsored) Bean Box

Hello and good morning! It's Wednesday which means half the week is over but it also means Episode 5 is here and awaiting your ears! Today we chat through the groups for CDL stage 2 and what we truly think of the teams in the split. We also cover what it is like to grow up in Esports, having the right support from family and friends and whether gaming is good or bad to grow up with. So much to cover so little time, we hope you enjoy and sip along!  Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective! We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is the Dark Roast Sumatra Takengon Sara Ate Organic brought to you by Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. This semi-washed Organic certified coffee was sourced from the growing region of Aceh in Sumatra and was produced by the Sara Ate Cooperative between 1,200 - 1,600 meters. The coffee is a medium-dark roast with big and bold notes of smoke, bakers chocolate and clove spice. Check out Anodyne coffee and what they have to offer here: Anodyne Roasting Co.

Welcome to the fourth episode of our podcast! Wednesday means another episode but this also marks the finish of the 1st CDL Major we dive into the juicy stories of best teams and what happened on and off the sticks. The thoughts behind what actually makes a good game/series and we chat about Halo Infinite, the potential for a Battle Royale in the game what it could do for the Halo franchise. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!  We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from Caffe Ladro, Seattle WA. It's called 'Queen Anne' - it is a sweet and balanced blend of seasonal coffees, named in the honor of their first neighborhood cafe. Check them out here -CaffeLadro

Welcome to the third episode of our podcast! It's Wednesday my dudes! Today we chat about the CDL Super week that has been and gone and how teams are looking heading into bracket play for the 1st Major of the season. Just for all of you asking, we also talk about how we met and the history of the LVP & PJ romance that has sparked this very podcast. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective! We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from the amazing Bean Box - Roasters Choice sampler bag, from Ethiopian, Latin, and Sumatran beans - notes: Bold, Rich, Complex, Clean - Check out our rating at the end: Check out Bean Box (Not an AD and not sponsored) Beanbox.com

Welcome to the second episode of our podcast! On this fine Wednesday we talk about CDL Super Week and the teams we are looking out for the most, Halo 3 and yet another weekly tournament with a win for ya boy. We also discuss the ever so popular GOAT debate - touching on why Halo players seem to transition into almost any Esports they want and why. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!   We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This week's grind is from the amazing Bean Box - Kuma sampler bag, from Ethiopia Agaro Dera - notes: Cantaloupe, Mango, Hibiscus, Honey - Check out our rating at the end: Check out Bean Box (Not an AD and not sponsored) Beanbox.com

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast! We are starting things off talking about CDL's opening week and what we thought of some of the matches! We dive into the Halo 5 and Halo 3 tournaments hosted by FaceIt and the hopes and dreams of the new Halo game Infinite. Check out the podcast every Wednesday to hear exclusive content on BTS of the Esports industry from a Broadcaster and Pro Players perspective!  We try a new grind of coffee every single week! This weeks grind is from "Adventure Awaits Coffee Roasters" it's Colombian coffee from the Cesar region.