2x The Grind Podcast

Ep. 30 - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAZE & OPTIC, Some Of The BIGGEST Moments Of HCS Charlotte

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 -

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Ep. 29 - 1st LIVE STREAM, a recap on the 1st Halo Infinite Season and answering your LIVE questions

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

 

Ep. 28 - HALO Infinite Timeline and what’s going wrong!? MANGLER GA, 2 COD Majors; OpTic’s home WIN & Guerilla’s surprise victory

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  <<<

 

Ep. 27 - WE GOT ENGAGED (the story) Sentinels and how they will make a comeback, Thoughts on Raleigh LAN & Anaheim LAN coming up!

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

Ep. 26 - HALO INFINITE IS HERE - Thoughts, feelings, losing and mindset!

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

Ep. 25 - New Rosters, Halo PVP and Q&A time!!! Answering your questions.

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/

Ep. 24 - title: CDL‘s ROSTERMANIA CONTINUES, FORMAL BACK NEXT YEAR, HALO Top 25, Hobby vs Job

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

Ep. 23 - COD ROSTERMANIA & HCS Teams announced!

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

Ep. 22 - YOUR 2021 CDL CHAMPIONS ARE.... Thoughts on how champs went for other teams, BIG OpTic discussion and more!

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! <3

Brewing Bruddha - Stay awake: house blend featuring Brazil, Tanzania 

Www.BrewingBuddha.com

Ep. 21 - CHAMPS 2021- Hot takes, Halo Infinite Flight Test, Advice on being a Broadcaster/Pro Player/Content Creator

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