YNk, moses, SPUNJ are goin over all the roster change rumors that unfolded during the past week, Talking Counter about the brand new teams we'll see lining up in 2025.Join our Discord to Talk Counter with other listeners and discuss the episode https://discord.gg/Z9yxWZTF00:00 Intro16:40 FaZe +elige -ropz33:25 FaZe management, losing players to FA4…

In this episode, Charles Williams discusses the recent rollback of DEI policies by major corporations like McDonald's, in light of the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action. He expresses concern over the implications for diversity and inclusion efforts, emphasizing that diversity is multifaceted and extends beyond race. Williams reflects on …

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams engages in a deep conversation with Jennifer Abrams about the significance of having hard conversations in educational settings. They explore the challenges of professional development, the necessity of adult development in schools, and the importance of emotional hyg…

In this final episode of the year, Charles Williams reflects on his personal journey, emphasizing the importance of letting go as a means of growth. He shares insights from his experiences, including a transformative trip to Denver, and discusses how embracing simplicity can lead to more meaningful connections in the upcoming year. The episode enco…

moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter as the Shanghai Major has concluded, reflecting on the playoffs and looking at the implications of what is to come.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers!https://discord.gg/9NQBxN5f00:00 Intro11:15 Major viewership during Shanghai19:55 Shanghai Major Playoffs1:14:15 Spirit moving forward…

Episode SummaryIn this holiday episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams is joined by co-authors of the book 'Grow Your Why' to discuss the significance of the holiday season, personal stories of growth, and the importance of connection. Each guest shares their unique contributions to the book, reflecting on their journeys and…

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams discusses the emerging trends in education, particularly focusing on the role of AI in addressing mental health challenges among students. He emphasizes the need to shift the conversation around AI from viewing it as a threat to recognizing its potential as a supporti…

moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter as the Shanghai Major playoffs come into focus. It’s been 30 days in a Bucharest hotel, and we’re losing our minds.Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers!https://discord.gg/bPJF5mGE00:00 Intro (has some light cs talk)7:00 CS Talk1:22:15 Jason tilts Chad off the planet…

Episode Summary In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages in a deep conversation with Holly O'Hern, a leadership development expert and certified Dare to Lead facilitator. They explore the importance of self-care in leadership, the courage to be vulnerable, and the transformative power of community engagement. …

moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter on the day off before the Elimination Stage begins. Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other viewers and Talk Counter with us. https://discord.gg/BCCC7UW9 00:00 Intro 11:15 Chad tilts Jason off the face of the earth 19:07 CS Talk Begins

YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are chillin' in the hotel Talking Counter as the Shanghai Major Opening Stage is set to begin. Join our Discord to discuss the episode and Talk Counter with other listeners. https://discord.gg/UYnGp3cZ 00:00 Intro 12:55 CS talk begins

In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams reflects on the transformative power of theater and the song 'Defying Gravity' from Wicked. He explores themes of personal growth, the importance of standing firm in one's values, and the challenges faced in advocacy and equity work. Through personal anecdotes and insights, he encou…

Episode Summary In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams speaks with Dr. Christopher Culver about his journey in education, the importance of kindness and empathy, and strategies for fostering a positive school culture. Dr. Culver shares insights on the differences between Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the impact of social med…

moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are losing their minds Talking Counter during the EU RMR's. Not so much SPUNJ. Join our Discord to Talk Counter and discuss the episode with other listeners. Timestamps not needed, we get right into it. You're welcome.

YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter after the Asian and Americas RMR's, but before the EU A+B RMR's. Shanghai Major coming right up.Webcam freezes again around 1h26m mark for about 5 min before fixed. Will try to find a fix for next episode.Join our Discord to discuss the episode and Talk Counter with other listeners!Discord.gg/TalkingCounter…

In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams reflects on his personal journey of celebrating his birthday after a decade of avoidance. He explores the themes of survivor guilt related to the loss of loved ones, particularly his grandparents, and the impact of codependency on self-worth and celebration. Through his reflections,…

YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter as the RMR's are set to begin tomorrow. *The cam freezes twice during the show but don't panic we fix it [relatively] quickly* Join our Discord to discuss the episode, Talk Counter, and watch games with other listeners! Discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 Intro 08:25 CS Talk…

Episode SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Charles Williams and George Couros explore the themes of innovation in education, the importance of critical thinking, and the role of technology in the classroom. They discuss the challenges educators face in seeking quick fixes and the necessity of fostering a culture of inquiry and reflection. Couros…

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams reflects on his journey as an educator and leader, emphasizing the importance of leading by example. He shares insights gained from observing both effective and ineffective leaders, highlighting that true leadership is rooted in human connection, integrity, and consis…

Spunj, moses, and YNk have become what they feared most: square box podcasters. Join our Discord and discuss the episode with other listeners. Talk Counter with each other and have a good time. discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 Intro 5:20 G2, Liquid, Astralis 20:26 Roster change and team building philosophy 23:56 HLTV’s Stats Revolution and a numbers…

Summary In this episode of the Counter Narrative podcast, host Charles Williams engages with Jennifer Ahn and Sarah Sugarman from Lead by Learning, discussing the importance of collaborative learning in education. They explore the myth of certainty that often hinders educators' growth and the need for a culture of public learning and supportive cha…

It's taken two years but Spunj, moses, and YNk have officially turned Talking Counter into a true podcast. Webcams and timestamps and everything. Join our Discord and discuss the episode with other listeners. Talk Counter with each other and have a good time. discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:17 Intro, IV treatments, Archer 11:47 HLTV Confirmed with Gra…

In this reflective episode, Charles dives into a thought-provoking question: Can we truly quantify knowledge? He shares personal stories, insights, and recent experiences that highlight the complexity of using data to measure student growth and achievement. From percentile bands in student screeners to rising AP exam scores, Charles examines whethe…

YNk, moses, and SPUNJ kept timestamps while Talking Counter today. We're also flirting with an overlay, and will be using webcams for online episodes moving forward! Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners! Discord.gg/talkingcounter 00:00 Intro, Brazil travel, Chad's double down. 15:00 Orgs, teams, and TO's OH MY 35:30 Majors t…

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In this episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles shares a humorous yet insightful story about his summer battle with yard grubs and how it relates to deeper issues within school culture. He explores the dangers of focusing on superficial fixes while ignoring the root problems that can slowly erode a school’s foundation. Tune in as Charles …

moses, and YNk are Talking Counter after the BLAST Grand Finals Join our official Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners! discord.gg/TalkingCounter We had a small audio hiccup at about five and a half minutes in, we had to stop and start recording (my mic stopped working for some reason). You'll notice it, don't worry you aren't crazy.…

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In this episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast, I take a moment to reflect on the importance of emotional hygiene and how unchecked emotions can lead to emotional pollution in our schools and relationships. Inspired by a session with Jennifer Abrams, author of Stretching Your Learning Edges, I explore how these two concepts can impact our classro…

moses, YNk, and SPUNJ are making skits in sunny Malta and Talking Counter!Join our official Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners! discord.gg/TalkingCounterRussel "twistzz" Van Dulken returns for a second time. Two time Intel Grand Slam champion, Major winner in Antwerp '22, and captain of Team Liquid.…

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In this heartfelt Pause to Ponder episode, I reflect on a life-changing decision—to take the summer off and focus on being present with my family and myself. From exploring new adventures with my wife in Denver to spontaneous moments of joy with my grandson in Michigan, this summer taught me the power of stepping away from the hustle and embracing …

moses, YNk, and SPUNJ are gearing up for Malta and Talking Counter! Join our official Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners!discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 Intro, remote broadcasts 12:35 Chad's epiphany 14:20 NiKo to Falcons (report) 40:20 G2 playing with the transfer looming 46:59 PGL gearing up for 2025 and looking at Valve Circuit …

moses, YNk, and SPUNJ can record, Talk Counter, and jump with the press of a single button. Join our official Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners! discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 Intro 16:46 SNAPTAPPPPP AND JUMP THROW BINDS 30:28 Cologne playoffs 54:30 Cologne money bonus mistake 58:50 Teams forced out of Rio/Atlanta qualifiers 1:23…

YNk, moses, and SPUNJ joined by JustHarry live and direct on the conclusion of the IEM Cologne 2024 media day. This episode contains some Counter-Strike conversation. Viewer discretion is advised. Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners! Discord.gg/talkingcounter

YNk, moses, and SPUNJ have started the weekend by Talking Counter. Join our Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners! Discord.gg/talkingcounter 00:00 Intro, it's Olympics season 15:00 First thoughts on Liquid 30:30 Astralis hype mellowed out 36:00 Cologne favorites? 42:00 Lookin at FaZe and Falcons 1:01:40 GEEEEEEE-TWO 1:08:10 Scratching…

moses, SPUNJ, and YNk are Talking Counter live directly to the Discord channel. *Recorded Saturday, July 27th* Join our Discord to be part of future live events, discuss episodes, and Talk Counter with other listeners. discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 Intro. Rush is here talking Snap-Tap razer/wooting tech. 30:50 New Cologne format - bo1's are gone.…

moses, YNk, and SPUNJ are lounging around Talking Counter at the Esports World Cup. Join our official Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners!discord.gg/TalkingCounter You're gonna have to rawdog the episode with no timestamps, gl hf

moses, Spunj, and YNk are getting ready to hit the road again, Talking Counter. Join and discuss the episode on our Discord! discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 Intro 10:40 How quick the player break goes 18:23 New Furia: Kscerator and Yuurih extension, add skullz 34:10 New Liquid: +ultimate, +jks, mithr as coach 57:00 We can't not talk about G2. Chad …

moses, Spunj, and YNk are interrupting their relaxing time to Talk Roster Changes-- err, Talk Counter. Join and discuss the episode on our Discord! discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 Intro, What do we talk about? 3:40 G2's new fifth - thoughts concerns comments 34:45 Where does hooxi go? 42:20 Liquid's options? 53:00 new meta shift? putting teams toge…

moses, Spunj, and YNk are enjoying some downtime, Talking Counter.Join and discuss the episode on our Discord! discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 Intro, what are we even going to talk about? And then we ramble. Bounce from topic to topic. Free agents? Covered it. S1mple's return? We talk about it. Unique beer? Aced that exam. Valve updates? We talk ab…

YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are back from a short podcast vacation and Talking Counter as the player break begins. Join the official Talking Counter Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners! discord.gg/talkingcounter 00:00 Intro, what have we been up to? 13:45 Player break wasting no time, G2 -nexa, +malbs?, +perfecto? 35:00 Furia in talks for…

YNk, SPUNJ, and moses have lost their minds and were Talking Counter one hour after the Dallas Finals ended. Join the official Talking Counter Discord to discuss the episode with other listeners! discord.gg/talkingcounter 00:00 Beginning of Episode 94

In the final episode of my pre-summer series, I attempt to tackle the pervasive fear of missing out and share transformative ways to focus on what's genuinely important. This episode explores practical strategies for practicing mindfulness, fostering gratitude, and reducing social media's influence to enhance presence and fulfillment in both person…

moses, Spunj, and YNk are Talking Counter for the 93rd time at the 100th IEM event in Dallas Join and discuss the episode on our Discord!discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 intro, JFK 6:45 we start talking counter here

moses, Spunj, and YNk are Talking Counter for the 92nd time at the 100th IEM event in Dallas Join and discuss the episode on our Discord! discord.gg/TalkingCounter 00:00 Intro, talkin some bs 11:23 This is when we start Talking Counter

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