Shows
HCS Pro TalkEpisode 421 - Favorite Infinite HCS MomentsHello and welcome to episode 421 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, let's reminisce and recap some of our favorite Halo Infinite HCS moments over the last four years.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:49 - Competitive Halo News
0:05:37 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:06:11 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:09:20 - Topic - Favorite Infinite HCS Moments
1:15:40 - Halo News
1:18:33 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:26:45 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vxqsvnseLHqa9azZmUyjAA_B6AfoJOKZ9Z2N-Vf-FlU/edit?usp=sharing
2025-12-231h 33HCS Pro TalkEpisode 410 - The Rise of the Rebellion - HCS Charlotte Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 410 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's our HCS Charlotte Post-Show! Join us as we breakdown the historic final Major of the Infinite era!
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:51 - Competitive Halo News
0:28:31 - Rostermania
0:29:08 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:31:29 - Topic - HCS Charlotte Post-Show
2:46:27 - Halo News
2:49:25 - Will’s Adventures
2:54:42 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14rBiHbOjQOd5yfH0hp_pnqvdPikMRhXaefFd3Y-6uK4/edit?usp=sharing
2025-10-073h 03HCS Pro TalkChampionship Sunday - The After Party - HCS Charlotte MajorHello and welcome to "The After Party", where we break down the HCS Charlotte Major, night by night.
For this episode, we break down the action from Championship Sunday of the HCS Charlotte Major, including the final matches of the Championship Bracket.
2025-10-062h 29HCS Pro TalkDay 2 - The After Party - HCS Charlotte MajorHello and welcome to "The After Party", where we break down the HCS Charlotte Major, night by night.
For this episode, we break down the action from the second day of the HCS Charlotte Major, including the final Pool Play matches, the beginning of Champ Bracket, and the Last Chance Qualifier.
2025-10-052h 03HCS Pro TalkDay 1 - The After Party - HCS Charlotte MajorHello and welcome to "The After Party", where we break down the HCS Charlotte Major, night by night.
For this episode, we break down the action from the first day of the HCS Charlotte Major, including Open Bracket and Pool Play.
2025-10-041h 48HCS Pro TalkEpisode 409 - HCS Charlotte PreviewHello and welcome to episode 409 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's our HCS Charlotte Preview! Join us as we discuss the upcoming final Major of the Infinite era!
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:26 - Competitive Halo News
0:12:56 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:13:25 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:15:15 - Topic - HCS Charlotte Preview
1:16:49 - Halo News
1:17:03 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:19:09 - Will’s Adventures
1:24:58 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YFAX8ocwvml_fZyf3BbNrN_2pyxbi1tSlzpNyAHzuWI/edit?usp=sharing
2025-09-291h 33HCS Pro TalkEpisode 401 - Slayers Win Championships - HCS SLC 2025 Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 401 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's our HCS SLC 2025 Post-Show! Join us as we break down the entire historic event in this near 4 hour long monstrosity of an episode.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:13 - Competitive Halo News
0:38:37 - Rostermania
0:46:29 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:49:18 - Topic - SLC 2025 Post-Show
3:38:46 - Halo News
3:45:10 - CoD and Other Games Watch
3:45:35 - Will’s Adventures
3:48:13 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1endDHbZ2qBrxcqOhCHqD0pYEBGNVJacte9LeFfVZqz0/edit?usp=sharing
2025-08-063h 57HCS Pro TalkEpisode 386 - HCS Arlington 2025 Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 386 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we recap what was one of the greatest Halo tournaments of all time, it's our Arlington 2025 Post-Show.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:10 - Competitive Halo News
0:11:25 - Rostermania
0:15:56 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:17:19 - Topic - HCS Arlington 2025 Post-Show
2:51:08 - Halo News
2:51:51 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:52:22 - Will’s Adventures
2:54:42 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Awu-lNmK9J-A_Z536cOyKRvbULSLVD56-bVkJm9CXqA/edit?usp=sharing
2025-04-233h 01HCS Pro TalkEpisode 385 - HCS Arlington 2025 PreviewHello and welcome to episode 385 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we've got announcements to share, the DreamHack format has actually been updated, and we have the topic of our Arlington Preview!
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:48 - Announcements
0:13:11 - Competitive Halo News
0:41:35 - Rostermania
0:43:49 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:44:42 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:56:29 - Topic - HCS Arlington 2025 Preview
2:13:04 - Halo News
2:17:00 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:19:18 - Will’s Adventures
2:29:00 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-oFRQcyPJI90KqBhf3naRWKGPg5XyxBzbGMeHBz8Wo/edit?usp=sharing
2025-04-152h 39HCS Pro TalkEpisode 380 - The 2025 HCS Season Has BegunHello and welcome to episode 380 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the 2025 HCS season has officially begun which means we have tournaments to recap.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:45 - Competitive Halo News
1:05:16 - Rostermania
1:08:07 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
1:10:05 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
1:33:58 - Halo News
1:46:50 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:49:13 - Will’s Adventures
1:53:04 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FGV_nUq7HcBGYpPYZIBfug7M0ZX6d_DrgxSd0qA6Juo/edit?usp=sharing
2025-03-042h 04HCS Pro TalkEpisode 372 - Celebrating 7 Years of HCS Pro TalkHello and welcome to episode 372 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we celebrate 7 years of podcasting while also discussing the recent ongoings within the HCS.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:08:46 - Competitive Halo News
0:11:20 - Rostermania
0:19:14 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:20:20 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
1:20:05 - Topic - Celebrating 7 Years of HCS Pro Talk
2:41:35 - Will’s Adventures
2:49:00 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TvGiB8VxBzJrcOX_pfn7vuOmEjphbWHYJosROb1rqmQ/edit?usp=sharing
2025-01-072h 55HCS Pro TalkEpisode 371 - HCS 2024 Year in ReviewHello and welcome to episode 371 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we recap the 2024 HCS season.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:16 - Competitive Halo News
0:06:55 - Rostermania
0:12:05 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:19:05 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:28:55 - Topic - 2024 Year in Review
1:52:14 - Will’s Adventures
2:03:03 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rggp_vnka3QXB0J8jAEucvk1UOT1qbMdeslUaS-p7hw/edit?usp=sharing
2024-12-312h 12HCS Pro TalkEpisode 356 - "S-L-C It’s Easy As S-S-G" - HCS Salt Lake City Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 356 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's our SLC Post-Show! It's time to break down what was the greatest Halo esports event of all time, including the making of Halo esports history.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:42 - Competitive Halo News
0:07:02 - Rostermania
0:08:27 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:10:26 - Topic - HCS Salt Lake City Post-Show
2:05:56 - Halo News
2:08:13 - Will’s Adventures
2:18:32 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
2024-09-112h 32HCS Pro TalkEpisode 355 - HCS Salt Lake City PreviewHello and welcome to episode 355 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's time for our SLC Preview! We break down everything to expect for the event along with our (always wrong) predictions!
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:54 - Competitive Halo News
0:04:28 - Rostermania
0:07:20 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:07:37 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:11:04 - Topic - HCS Salt Lake City Preview
1:23:55 - Halo News
1:25:47 - Will’s Adventures
1:34:53 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3KoCK3lEWeMl380iLMCFvtni0E1E6BOeicon_IQpKI/edit?usp=sharing
2024-09-031h 40HCS Pro TalkEpisode 350 - Upset City - HCS Atlanta Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 350 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's time for our HCS Atlanta Post-Show! Let's break down the entire event from the venue to the insane upsets and everything in-between.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:52 - Competitive Halo News
0:37:42 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:41:12 - Topic - HCS Atlanta Post-Show
3:51:03 - Halo News
4:02:00 - CoD and Other Games Watch
4:02:43 - Will’s Adventures
4:09:43 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oVYn5b3T2adE-uJutEj4nqcaWa5TTZm9Wp60RIpzj8k/edit?usp=sharing
2024-07-314h 19HCS Pro TalkEpisode 349 - HCS Atlanta PreviewHello and welcome to episode 349 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, IT'S FINALLY TIME FOR OUR HCS ATLANTA MAJOR PREVIEW! We break down the upcoming Major including updated rulings, side tournaments, predictions (always wrong), and so much more!
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:18 - Competitive Halo News
0:14:42 - Rostermania
0:15:39 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:16:00 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:24:16 - Topic - HCS Atlanta Preview w/Onset
2:56:20 - Halo News
3:05:40 - CoD and Other Games Watch
3:13:15 - Will’s Adventures
3:16:00 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZkdKzF2-2zFlyx1gKjv...
2024-07-233h 26HCS Pro TalkEpisode 345 - HCS Atlanta Tickets When?Hello and welcome to episode 345 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the HCS Open Series results as we look towards the Atlanta Qualifiers this weekend!
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:14 - Competitive Halo News
0:09:43 - Rostermania
0:14:56 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:16:50 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:39:29 - Halo News
0:41:25 - Will’s Adventures
0:55:02 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TBn62lezoFlnNMYJ6pzR5gfh5clobTNI1e2lcEDua5U/edit?usp=sharing
2024-06-251h 07HCS Pro TalkEpisode 343 - The State of the HCS with TashiHello and welcome to episode 343 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we sit down with Tashi, the Halo Esports and Viewership Lead at Microsoft/343 Industries for a discussion around the State of the HCS as of June 2024.
During this interview, Tashi provides insights around topics that include the roadmap, events, HCS Grassroots, the feedback loop between players and the HCS, the rulebook (including the Spartan situation among others), the business side of the HCS, the Ranked matchmaking experience, and more.
Please note that as of the time of recording, Tashi was unable to answer questions...
2024-06-112h 08HCS Pro TalkEpisode 342 - Back in Championship Form - HCS London 2024 Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 342 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, HCS London is complete which means it's time for us to break down the entire tournament from pools to championship bracket and everything in-between!
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:13 - Competitive Halo News
0:15:35 - Rostermania
0:16:44 - Topic - HCS London 2024 Post-Show
2:22:52 - Halo News
2:31:23 - Will’s Adventures
2:37:01 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12YeReoe3xXU8f_O0AMJrrdLB92ze3gtJQ7NZv39dfVs/edit?usp=sharing
2024-06-042h 44HCS Pro TalkEpisode 341 - HCS London PreviewHello and welcome to episode 341 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's finally time for our HCS London Preview, breaking down what to expect at the tournament, providing predictions, and making an announcement.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:46 - Competitive Halo News
0:04:20 - Rostermania
0:09:00 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:11:52 - Topic - HCS London Preview
1:28:33 - Halo News
1:31:20 - Will’s Adventures
1:59:50 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x_FgRMTusiGlSkMsZfzpuYZr2sF12gI7exV_PjHxpZ0/edit?usp=sharing
2024-05-282h 18HCS Pro TalkEpisode 331 - A Lqgend-ary Performance - HCS Arlington 2024 Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 331 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's our HCS Arlington 2024 post-show, where we break down the entire event including the series, storylines, and whether it was better than last year's event.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:15 - Competitive Halo News
0:37:57 - Rostermania
0:38:38 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:40:55 - Topic - HCS Arlington 2024 Post-Show
2:59:07 - Halo News
3:01:48 - CoD and Other Games Watch
3:07:51 - Will’s Adventures
3:10:36 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MRrdiBXzgeZc-KW0GPiymPlnH12iOzq75u9WPNkp1H0/edit?usp=sharing
2024-03-213h 16HCS Pro TalkEpisode 330 - HCS Arlington 2024 PreviewHello and welcome to episode 330 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we break down what to expect at the event, provide our predictions, and also share a very special announcement.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:13 - Competitive Halo News
0:15:17 - Rostermania
0:18:33 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:19:16 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:26:44 - Topic - HCS Arlington 2024 Preview
2:04:55 - Halo News
2:07:47 - Will’s Adventures
2:11:17 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XXVnxhNPYPhfjTlmcae8yo5u9ASNW6AioV1QyBzqDeA/edit?usp=sharing
2024-03-142h 38HCS Pro TalkEpisode 327 - Welcome to the HCS. Where the points, in fact, do matter.Hello and welcome to episode 327 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we've got lots of tournament announcements, lots of rostermania, and lots of HCS points.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:40 - Competitive Halo News
0:30:23 - Rostermania
0:52:31 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:52:56 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
1:00:00 - Topic - HCS Open Series Week 3 Results
1:50:00 - Halo News
1:53:39 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:53:52 - Will’s Adventures
2:22:22 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16DUQSMGANcmGUX6IV5QZpEof-IIC0Wfogk39R2BqY3g/edit?usp=sharing
2024-02-222h 33HCS Pro TalkEpisode 325 - Let The 2024 HCS Season Begin!Hello and welcome to episode 325 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the 2024 HCS season has officially begun and rostermania continues to not skip a beat.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:00 - Competitive Halo News
0:18:35 - Rostermania
1:05:54 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
1:09:03 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
1:13:20 - Topic - HCS Open Series Week 1 Results
1:53:55 - Halo News
1:59:07 - Will’s Adventures
2:15:04 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jghkXVr08fG5vh9fUtGrxebzIqPRXi5-YMp8MhUV7Fk/edit?usp=sharing
2024-02-082h 34HCS Pro TalkEpisode 303 - The Craziest Tournament Ever - HCS Fort Worth Major Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 303 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we break down what was the craziest Halo Infinite tournament we have ever had. It's time for our HCS Fort Worth Major Post-Show.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:38 - Competitive Halo News
0:05:05 - Rostermania
0:07:30 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:09:38 - Topic - HCS Fort Worth Major Post-Show
1:46:45 - Halo News
1:48:38 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:49:55 - Will’s Adventures
1:53:06 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q2LDOdgtfO6EHrCkLcBlTLgmclYU4M5pSTkhE3DR4hY/edit?usp=sharing
2023-09-052h 01HCS Pro TalkEpisode 302 - HCS Fort Worth Major PreviewHello and welcome to episode 302 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the final Major of the year is right around the corner so let's break down the event including predictions, teams to watch, and more!
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:15 - Competitive Halo News
0:05:10 - Rostermania
0:12:10 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:12:40 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:17:00 - Topic - HCS Fort Worth Major Preview
1:23:25 - Halo News
1:23:45 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:24:42 - Will’s Adventures
1:30:50 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16-i-OVZsYa9sYw5dJ4bqY-7nPOXFMQAJq9Zl39SGZgw/edit?usp=sharing
2023-08-291h 50HCS Pro TalkEpisode 299 - Spacestation Is Out Of This World - HCS SLC Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 299 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's our HCS SLC Post-Show featuring a breakdown of the entire event from the venues, to the series, and everything in-between! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:27 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:04:10 - Topic - HCS SLC Post-Show
1:53:41 - Halo News
1:59:20 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:59:25 - Will’s Adventures
2:05:41 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swM4KuDvVPvby306g42ld...
2023-08-082h 12HCS Pro TalkEpisode 295 - Gameplay Reigns Supreme - HCS Arlington Major Post-Show (Part 2)Hello and welcome to episode 295 of HCS Pro Talk, Part 2 of our HCS Arlington Major Post-Show! This week, we focus on the incredible gameplay on display at the Arlington Major. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:20 - Topic - HCS Arlington Major Post-Show (Part 2)
1:16:05 - Competitive Halo News
1:33:55 - Rostermania
1:53:20 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
1:55:08 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
1:59:52 - Halo News
2:02:10 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:02:50 - Will’s Adventures
2:06:04 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/En...
2023-07-112h 18HCS Pro TalkEpisode 294 - Making History - HCS Arlington Major Post-Show (Part 1)Hello and welcome to episode 294 of HCS Pro Talk, our HCS Arlington Major Post-Show (Part 1)! This week, we focus on the abysmal in-person spectator experience of the Arlington Major. Prepare yourself, this one has a major rant, no pun intended. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:10 - Topic - HCS Arlington Major Post-Show
2:04:00 - Competitive Halo News
2:28:15 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
2:29:25 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
2:30:25 - Halo News
2:31:30 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:35:00...
2023-07-043h 14HCS Pro TalkEpisode 293 - HCS Arlington Major PreviewHello and welcome to episode 293 of HCS Pro Talk, our HCS Arlington Major Preview! This week, it's finally time to talk about this weekend's Major including event information, rosters, predictions, and more! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:13:15 - Competitive Halo News
0:27:15 - Rostermania
0:30:14 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:30:45 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:31:45 - Topic - HCS Arlington Major Preview
1:20:45 - Halo News
1:33:20 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:35:05 - Will’s Adventures
1:50:20 - Shoutouts/Community Cr...
2023-06-271h 57HCS Pro TalkEpisode 287 - So, The Points Don’t Matter Again?Hello and welcome to episode 287 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the results of the last HCS 4K's which just so happen to also be the DreamHack Dallas Qualifiers for their respective regions, basically making the HCS Points not matter again. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:13 - Competitive Halo News
0:16:15 - Rostermania
0:20:55 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:22:12 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:25:06 - Topic - HCS 4K Open Series (DreamHack Qualifier) Results
1:24:20 - Halo...
2023-05-162h 07HCS Pro TalkEpisode 281 - Don’t Call it a Dynasty... YetHello and welcome to episode 281 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the results of the HCS Open Series 4K tournaments from every region. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:07:20 - Competitive Halo News
0:09:05 - Rostermania
0:11:30 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:15:45 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:16:39 - Topic - HCS 4k Open Series Results
1:34:00 - Halo News
1:35:19 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:35:30 - Will’s Adventures
1:46:45 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.co...
2023-04-041h 56HCS Pro TalkEpisode 280 - 4K ResolutionHello and welcome to episode 280 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss last weeks HCS NA Open Series results along with providing predictions for the upcoming HCS NA 4K. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:45 - Competitive Halo News
0:08:29 - Rostermania
0:14:50 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:16:00 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:50:00 - Topic - HCS 4K NA Predictions
1:17:07 - Halo News
1:27:08 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:33:25 - Will’s Adventures
1:40:48 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Sh...
2023-03-301h 52HCS Pro TalkEpisode 276 - HCS Charlotte Post-Show - The Beginning of a Beautiful RivalryHello and welcome to episode 276 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the first Major event of the year has concluded and we have a ton to discuss. From rostermania in Pool Play, to a Cinderella story in Native White, and everything in-between. It's time to break down the entire event! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:12 - Competitive Halo News
0:06:54 - Rostermania
0:07:15 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:08:34 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:09:21 - Topic
2:37:45 - Halo News
2:38:18...
2023-03-013h 02HCS Pro TalkEpisode 275 - HCS Charlotte PreviewHello and welcome to episode 275 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, Halo on LAN finally returns. We discuss the upcoming Charlotte Major along with predicting results of every event for the entire rest of the year! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:12 - Competitive Halo News
0:39:07 - Rostermania
0:53:15 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:53:53 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:54:39 - Topic #1 - HCS Charlotte Preview
1:25:40 - Topic #2 - “Too Early To Tell” Preseason Predictions
1:55:01 - Halo News
1:55:15 - CoD...
2023-02-212h 10HCS Pro TalkEpisode 274 - Duel of the FaZeHello and welcome to episode 274 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we recap the HCS Charlotte Qualifiers along with plenty more that happened around Halo esports. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:11:02 - Competitive Halo News
0:59:33 - Rostermania
1:03:32 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
1:04:56 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
1:07:18 - Topic #1 - HCS Charlotte Qualifiers Recap
1:45:35 - Halo News
1:52:00 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:53:38 - Will’s Adventures
1:56:39 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.co...
2023-02-162h 05HCS Pro TalkEpisode 273 - The HCS Texas RoadmapHello and welcome to episode 273 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the Charlotte Qualifiers have been postponed, the HCS Year 2 Roadmap has been released, and we cover a full recap of the LVT x Tashi interview. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:01 - Competitive Halo News
0:40:54 - Rostermania
0:46:32 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:48:10 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:52:12 - Topic - LVT x Tashi Interview Recap
2:01:52 - Halo News
2:12:34 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:22:41 - Will’s...
2023-02-072h 40HCS Pro TalkEpisode 271 - Charlotte Questions & ConcernsHello and welcome to episode 271 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, while we wait for the 2023 HCS Roadmap, we take some time to discuss the questions and concerns surrounding the HCS Charlotte Major and Qualifiers. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:26 - Competitive Halo News
0:25:53 - Rostermania
0:38:52 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:41:55 - Scrim & Tournament & League Recaps
0:50:16 - Topic - Tashi’s Tantalizing Tidbits
1:18:35 - Halo News
1:23:42 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:26:04 - Will’s Adventures
1:41:48 - Sh...
2023-01-312h 03HCS Pro TalkEpisode 268 - Streaming Scrims and the Age Old DebateHello and welcome to episode 268 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the HCS gods have graced us with the HCS Season 2 Maps, Modes, and Settings blog post so of course we discuss all of the juicy morsels within. We also take some time to discuss our topics of scrim streaming and the age old debate around burst vs precision competitive starting weapons. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:52 - Competitive Halo News
0:27:13 - Rostermania
0:45:44 - Upcoming Tournaments of...
2023-01-102h 25HCS Pro TalkEpisode 267 - The 5 Year Anniversary and the Future of HCS Pro TalkHello and welcome to episode 267 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we are back and that means it is time to celebrate our 5 year anniversary and the launch of something we've been working on for quite some time (Patreon!). Of course we dive into everything we missed from the competitive Halo scene over the past few weeks and we also take some time to hand out the HCS Pro Talk Awards for 2022 (with live chat polling). Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
2023-01-031h 35HCS Pro TalkEpisode 266 - The Richie ”Sherzy” Sheridan InterviewHello and welcome to a very special bonus episode of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we finally interview an HCS caster that has been in the planning stages for literal months (Josh's fault). It's time for the Richie "Sherzy" Sheridan interview. We discuss Richie's upbringing with a gaming family, his launch into the HCS from his humble beginnings with Europa Halo, and of course we had to ask about the infamous "Sizzle Sticks".
Thank you for listening and make sure to check out Sherzy on all the platforms!
Find Sherzy:
Tw...
2022-12-201h 24HCS Pro TalkEpisode 259 - Looking Back to Look Forward - An Infinite HCS Year 1 RetrospectiveHello and welcome to episode 259 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, with the off-season in full swing, we thought it would be a good idea to take a trip down memory lane as we recap the entire first year of Infinite esports. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:00 - Competitive Halo News
0:06:52 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:08:37 - Rostermania
0:11:42 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:19:24 - Topic - Infinite HCS Year 1 Retrospective
1:42:45 - Halo News
1:43:43 - CoD and Other...
2022-10-312h 02HCS Pro TalkEpisode 256 - The Worlds Format DebacleHello and welcome to episode 256 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the Halo World Championship format debacle that happened over the weekend, the HCS Season 2 Wishlist from Spartan, and plenty more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:09 - Competitive Halo News
0:12:18 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:13:56 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:22:12 - Topic #1 - The Worlds Format Debacle
0:54:01 - Topic #2 - HCS Season 2 Wishlist - by Spartan
1:22:17 - Halo News
1:32:17 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:33:33...
2022-10-111h 50HCS Pro TalkEpisode 254 - The LAN Curse is Broken - The Green Wall Stands Tall - HCS Orlando Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 254 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we kickoff the show with our HCS Orlando Post-Show including tournament and prediction results, stories, and more. We then take some time to share thoughts on the Shyway situation. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:06:33 - Topic - HCS Orlando Post-Show
1:44:30 - Competitive Halo News
2:37:42 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
2:44:30 - Rostermania
2:54:58 - Halo News
2:55:14 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:58:26 - Will’s Adventures
3:07:19 - Sh...
2022-09-273h 19HCS Pro TalkEpisode 253 - Championship Mentality - HCS Orlando PreviewHello and welcome to episode 253 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the results of the eUnited Grunt Classic and dive right into our HCS Orlando Preview. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:43 - Competitive Halo News
0:04:42 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:06:18 - Rostermania
0:09:47 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:13:44 - Topic #1 - eUnited Grunt Classic Results
0:51:16 - Topic #2 - HCS Orlando Preview
1:48:53 - Halo News
1:54:01 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:56:58 - Will’s Adventures
1:58:52 - Shoutouts/Co...
2022-09-202h 13HCS Pro TalkEpisode 248 - Pioneers Leaves HCS... EventuallyHello and welcome to episode 248 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the Kansas City Pioneers eventually leaving the HCS, rostermania, tournaments, HaloDotAPI updates, and more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:47 - Competitive Halo News
0:36:19 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:39:39 - Rostermania
0:47:40 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:53:59 - Topic #1 - Pioneers Leaves Halo
1:18:32 - Topic #2 - The Forge Debate
1:36:38 - Halo News
1:42:45 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:54:09 - Will’s Adventures
1:55:30 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/End...
2022-08-162h 06HCS Pro TalkEpisode 247 - G1 Attempts to Break Down the Greenwall - HCS NA Super Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 247 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we immediately kick off the show with our HCS NA Super Post-Show. We break down the entire tournament, from Pool to Bracket Play, upsets, reverse sweeps, individual plays, and more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:25 - Topic - HCS NA Super Post-Show
1:05:02 - Competitive Halo News
1:08:35 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
1:10:17 - Rostermania
1:14:52 - Tournament & League Recaps
1:16:03 - Halo News
1:20:37 - CoD and Other Games...
2022-08-081h 35HCS Pro TalkEpisode 246 - The ”Super” TeamHello and welcome to episode 246 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the HCS NA Super tournament is right around the corner and now we know all the teams competing. We discuss predictions, rosters, and more. We also go over the recent Spartan/Ryanoob drama and the updated FaZe roster. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:38 - Competitive Halo News
0:10:09 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:12:13 - Rostermania
0:30:12 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:52:40 - Topic #1 - Spartan/Ryanoob Rivalry
1:09:46...
2022-08-021h 58HCS Pro TalkEpisode 245 - Knights Become KingsHello and welcome to episode 245 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the latest around the HCS Partnership Program, the results of the HCS Mexico Regional and NA Super Qualifier, and much more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:42 - Competitive Halo News
0:05:25 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:10:04 - Rostermania
0:36:17 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:40:17 - Topic
0:52:50 - Halo News
0:57:21 - Will’s Adventures
1:06:11 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xvpMmyl3ml...
2022-07-261h 13
Above and Beyond Caring - Texas HCS and Day Hab ProviderTexas HCS Program: What You Need to Know About It - Presented by Above and Beyond Caring abchcs.comTexas HCS Program: What You Need to Know
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) administers the Texas Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) program. The HCS program provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their own homes or in community settings. This article will provide an overview of the Texas HCS Program, including who is eligible for services, what services are available, how to apply for services, and more.
What is the Texas HCS Program?The Texas HCS program is a Medicaid waiver program that provides services to people with...
2022-07-2408 minAbove and Beyond Caring - Texas HCS and Day Hab ProviderWhat is the Texas HCS Interest List? Texas HCS 101Today we're looking at an article by Mary Jenkins titled "What is the Texas HCS Interest List?" Mary is a Texas HCS provider whose company, Above and Beyond Caring, has been providing Texas Home and community Based Services to individuals in the Brazoria and Galveston county areas since 2007. Here's her article.If you are a Texas resident who is interested in receiving home and community-based services (HCS), then you need to be on the Texas HCS Interest List. This is a list of residents who have expressed an interest in receiving HCS. Being on this list will...
2022-07-1710 minHCS Pro TalkEpisode 243 - HCS Partnership Program Uproar - LVT Interviews TashiHello and welcome to episode 243 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we've got a ton to discuss including details around the HCS Partnership Program, the Tashi interview by LVT Productions, and plenty more around the competitive Halo scene. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:53 - Competitive Halo News
0:20:00 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:25:35 - Rostermania
0:30:18 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:47:04 - Topic #1 - HCS Partnership Program Controversy
1:14:42 - Topic #2 - LVT x Tashi Interview
2:26:30 - Map Legends - B...
2022-07-123h 01HCS Pro TalkEpisode 242 - HaloDotAPI Shuts Down & Acend Become ChampionsHello and welcome to episode 242 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the shutting down of HaloDotAPI services and what it means for the greater Halo community, HCS Valencia 2022 results, whether individual stats matter, and a lot more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:18 - Competitive Halo News
0:37:10 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:38:21 - Rostermania
0:39:42 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:57:52 - Topic #1 - HCS Valencia Recap
1:15:02 - Topic #2 - Do Stats Matter?
1:32:06 - Halo News
2:20:49 - CoD...
2022-07-062h 43Above and Beyond Caring - Texas HCS and Day Hab ProviderHow to Choose a Texas HCS Provider Presented by Above and Beyond Caring abchcs.comToday's article comes from Mary Jenkins of Above and Beyond Caring, a Texas Home and Community Based Services provider who has been serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Brazoria and Galveston County areas of Texas since 2007. The article is titled "How to Choose a Texas HCS Provider: The Ins and Outs of Home and Community-Based Services". Here's the article.If you're a Texan with a slot in the Home and Community-Based Services program, you may be wondering how to choose the right HCS provider. There are many different providers out there, so it can...
2022-07-0412 min
Above and Beyond Caring - Texas HCS and Day Hab ProviderWhat is the Texas HCS Waiting List? Presented by Above and Beyond Caring ABCHCS.COMToday's article comes from Mary Jenkins of Above and Beyond Caring, a Texas HCS provider serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Brazoria and Galveston Counties since 2007. The article is titled "What is the Texas HCS Waiting List?" Here's the article. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) operates a number of Medicaid waiver programs, including the Home and Community Based Services (HCS) program, which provides funding for in-home and community-based services to people with disabilities.Unfortunately, as of this date, the HCS program has a waiting list of more than 108,000 people. This m...
2022-06-0704 minHCS Pro TalkEpisode 237 - Causing ConfusionHello and welcome to episode 237 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the HCS drama is on a hiatus but we've still got plenty to discuss around the HCS Split #2 format and Halo Rec League rosters. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:12 - Competitive Halo News
0:29:00 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:30:30 - Rostermania
1:00:16 - Tournament & League Recaps
1:07:18 - Halo News
1:08:26 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:18:00 - Will’s Adventures
1:30:12 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://docs.go...
2022-05-311h 34HCS Pro TalkEpisode 233 - Sentinels Back On Top, The Green Wall Collapses - HCS Kansas City Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 233 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we recap the entire HCS Kansas City event including gameplay, results, overall thoughts/feedback, and some fun stories. We also discuss the latest Halo Infinite patch notes for Season 2. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:40 - Competitive Halo News
0:06:31 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:09:08 - Rostermania
0:10:20 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:13:22 - Topic
2:18:09 - Halo News
2:44:11 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:45:41 - Will’s Adventures
2:47:00 - Sh...
2022-05-042h 53HCS Pro TalkEpisode 232 - HCS Kansas City PreviewHello and welcome to episode 232 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's our HCS Kansas City Preview! We discuss the upcoming event, predictions, potential upsets, players/rosters to look out for, and so much more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:39 - Competitive Halo News
0:14:42 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:15:51 - Rostermania
0:33:33 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:45:04 - Topic
1:55:30 - Halo News
2:13:26 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:14:20 - Will’s Adventures
2:26:09 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
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2022-04-262h 41HCS Pro TalkEpisode 231 - The Green WallHello and welcome to episode 231 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the new Optic roster have won their first tournament. We discuss the FaZe Halo Infinite Invitational results and how the results may help in shaping Kansas City predictions. We also discuss the feedback given to Tashi regarding year 2 of the HCS, and plenty more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:37 - Competitive Halo News
0:28:23 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:29:32 - Rostermania
0:32:49 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:42:20...
2022-04-202h 14HCS Pro TalkEpisode 222 - HCS Anaheim Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 222 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we recap HCS Anaheim, the second Halo Infinite LAN event. From series breakdowns to team and player awards, we discuss it all. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:03 - Competitive Halo News
0:06:28 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:07:55 - Rostermania
0:09:44 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:16:11 - Topic - HCS Anaheim Post-Show
1:31:50 - Halo News
2:14:03 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:15:00 - Will’s Adventures
2:14:46 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/En...
2022-02-152h 28HCS Pro TalkEpisode 221 - HCS Anaheim PreviewHello and welcome to episode 221 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's time for the HCS Anaheim Preview. Event information, Twitch Drops, teams, pools, and predictions. We also discuss the latest around the Status Quo roster shakeups, more cheating allegations, the FormaL on eUnited update, and more in the competitive Halo scene. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:53 Competitive Halo News
0:19:33 Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:21:10 Rostermania
0:26:09 Tournament & League Recaps
0:59:29Topic - HCS Anaheim Preview
1:46:51 Halo News
1:56:17 CoD...
2022-02-092h 12HCS Pro TalkEpisode 220 - Setting the Anaheim StageHello and welcome to episode 220 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, $2'sDay returns, we discuss the results of the HCS Anaheim Qualifier, potential landing spots for Formal, a couple Josh Rants, and plenty more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:07 - Competitive Halo News
0:17:15 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:19:22- Rostermania
0:19:55 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:33:00 - Topic #1 - HCS Anaheim NA Qualifier Results
0:37:45 - Topic #2 - Where Will Formal Go?
0:48:55- Halo News
1:11:30 - CoD and Other...
2022-02-011h 41HCS Pro TalkEpisode 219 - Making Money MovesHello and welcome to episode 219 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the latest around the HCS FFA, Open, and Pro Series, business acquisitions, and plenty more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:19 - Competitive Halo News
0:16:15 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:25:52 - Rostermania
0:27:00 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:37:23 - Topic #1 - HCS Open/Pro Series Results
1:01:52 - Halo News
1:47:20 - CoD and Other Games Watch
2:03:12 - Will’s Adventures
2:16:45 - Shoutouts/Community Creations/Ending
Shownotes
https://do...
2022-01-252h 23HCS Pro TalkEpisode 218 - Being ProfessionalHello and welcome to episode 218 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we discuss the latest around the HCS Pro and Open Series, player fines, and being professional in any scenario. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:52 - Competitive Halo News
0:31:25 - Upcoming Tournaments of the Week
0:33:00 - Rostermania
0:34:08 - Tournament & League Recaps
0:38:28 - Topic #1 - HCS Open/Pro Series Results
0:49:13 - Topic #2 - Player Fines
1:27:44 - Halo News
1:33:53 - CoD and Other Games Watch
1:41:20 - Will’s...
2022-01-182h 07HCS Pro TalkEpisode 216 - Back to BusinessHello and welcome to episode 216 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the HCS 2022 season has officially begun. We discuss the results (and drama) for the recent HCS Open Series events along with the recent CDL crisis. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Competitive News 6:20
Tournaments 13:12
Rostermania 16:35
Tournament/league Recap 27:15
Topic 33:30
Map Legends 53:14
News 1:02:47
COD 1:06:37
Will’s Adventures 1:18:58
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12fXj632YKes89HnxuFqR9wpCAGdJxz1wTMhWdHCuMig/edit?usp=sharing
2022-01-041h 48HCS Pro TalkEpisode 214 - HCS Raleigh Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 214 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's time to recap HCS Raleigh. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Competitive News 7:17
Tournaments 27:49
Rostermania 31:23
Tournament/league Recap 38:30
Topic 40:36
News 2:45:06
COD 2:46:19
Will’s Adventures 3:02:10
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GS8649tN5cd-gK74eUvOjhKg1vnVjmskX0CI9O-ed1k/edit?usp=sharing
2021-12-243h 13HCS Pro TalkEpisode 213 - HCS Raleigh PreviewHello and welcome to episode 213 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's all about Raleigh, the first Halo Infinite HCS LAN event. Everything from recent Sentinels drama to predictions and so much more. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Competitive News 10:14
Tournaments 17:19
Rostermania 19:09
Tournament/league Recap 1:05:44
Topic 1:20:24
News 1:56:33
COD 2:09:39
Will’s Adventures 2:11:04
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c2N1lcZ97tsFdrjHEvGPyhy-u3l3SZVuBffMMjM0WFs/edit?usp=sharing
2021-12-142h 41HCS Pro TalkEpisode 176 - The First Infinite HCS Event Tease!Hello and welcome to episode 176 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, $2'sDay makes its return, we discuss the latest HCS blog post, the first potential HCS Infinite event has been teased, there is continuous drama within the HCS scene, and we have a lengthy discussion around Valorant. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Competitive News 3:40
Upcoming Tournaments 21:50
Rostermania 25:29
Tournament/League Recap 27:03
Halo News 34:00
COD and Other Games Watch 38:40
Will’s Adventures 48:07
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/do...
2021-04-051h 16HCS Pro TalkEpisode 166 - There's Nothing Really Quite Like HCS DramaHello and welcome to episode 166 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it's all about the HCS drama. We also have discussions around Halo Infinite, among other games. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Competitive News 7:43
Upcoming Tournaments 9:50
Roster Mania 12:48
Tournament/League Recap 14:05
Halo News 45:10
COD and Other Games Watch 1:03:48
Will’s Adventures 1:13:03
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ARdl_E7r4rQgtdnjO_FgTHIB7Tu45NZpcS72LzP3VMw/edit?usp=sharing
2021-02-141h 45HCS Pro TalkEpisode 163 - The HCS Pro Series ReturnsHello and welcome to episode 163 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we've got information on the next round of the HCS Pro Series for both Halo 3 (MCC) and Halo 5. We also discuss the latest community tournament announcements, recaps, and news. The show comes to an end with the first round of CDL 2021 information. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Competitive News 3:56
Upcoming Tournaments 15:42
Roster Mania 19:14
Tournament/League Recap 19:43
Halo News 22:07
COD and Other Games Watch 25:13
Will’s Adventures 48:12
2021-01-251h 05HCS Pro TalkEpisode 143 - HCS Crawls, CDL Falls, Xbox and NVIDIA EnthrallsHello and welcome to episode 143 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the amount of news to discuss is staggering. HCS, CDL, NVIDIA, AMD, Xbox, and so much more. Welcome back to Late Night with HCS Pro Talk. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Competitive News 9:35
Upcoming Tournaments 31:51
Roster Mania 33:25
Tournament/League Recap 43:15
Xbox/Halo News 58:23
COD/other games watch 1:14:19
Will’s Adventures 2:01:20
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGgqGZBiDVg_WJ-r3iD-sicreCM8XqeT6qy-rqLJeDk/edit?usp=sh...
2020-09-102h 19
HCS Pro TalkEpisode 100 - Dreamhack Atlanta PreviewHello and welcome to episode 100 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it is all about the lead up to Dreamhack Atlanta along with our first match-up results and second match-up discussion for the HCS Pro Talk Community All-Star Bracket (or HPTCASB for short). We also discuss the reveal of the full CDL 2020 season of events, the HCS Twitch Rivals announcement, Halo Draft League match results, Reach on PC flight updates, and more! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
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2019-11-121h 29HCS Pro TalkEpisode 99 - The Future of Halo EsportsHello and welcome to episode 99 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we have waited, patiently, for a while. It is finally time. We now have the foundation for the future of Halo esports. We break down the massive blog post, bit by bit, and discuss our thoughts on the matter. Also in this episode, our discussion of the first HCS Pro Talk Community All-Star Bracket (or HPTCASB for short) match-up of Stellur and Royal 2. Also, don't be alarmed while listening to the show. The format has been updated, segments have been moved around, the flow is much better as...
2019-11-062h 30HCS Pro TalkEpisode 98 - HCS Pro Talk Community All-Star Bracket (HPTCASB) Announced!Hello and welcome to episode 98 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, more CDL rosters are official and they are looking nasty. There is a little bit of news and updates to go over, along with recaps of the plethora of tournaments that took place over the week. Finally, we have our official HCS Pro Talk Community All-Star Bracket (or HPTCASB for 'short') reveal. Next week we go over our first match-up! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Rostermania 4:28
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2019-10-291h 25HCS Pro TalkEpisode 89 - The Tommy "Saiyan" Wilson InterviewHello and welcome to episode 89 of HCS Pro Talk! Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you. This is a second episode in one week. This is also a very special episode as we have, for the first time in HCS Pro Talk history, a current professional Halo player on the show! Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you, the Saiyan interview.
Saiyan Plugs:
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2019-08-291h 23HCS Pro TalkEpisode 65 - HCS Invitational Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 65 (finally) of HCS Pro Talk! Although we had to re-record this episode, the energy is still through the roof as we get to recap the HCS Invitational! Oh yeah, there was another bombshell of an announcement that took place earlier last week, MCC IS COMING TO PC AND REACH IS COMING TO MCC! We talk about that and a LOT more in this episode. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some competitive Halo talk. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your...
2019-03-202h 10HCS Pro TalkEpisode 63 - The HCS Invitational PreviewHello and welcome to episode 63 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, with competitive Halo comes more controversy so of course we are going to talk about it. The main star of the show this week though is we finally have the first major HCS event of 2019 with the HCS Invitational at SXSW! Time to break down the event and provide some predictions of our own. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Roster Mania 3:48
Wills Adventures 7:55
News 20:13
Tournaments 1:05:53
Preview 1:27:14
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2019-03-121h 58HCS Pro TalkEpisode 47 - The End of an Era - HCS Atlanta Post-ShowHello and welcome to episode 47 of HCS Pro Talk! This week marks an end of an era. We go over the results of HCS Atlanta, the final HCS Halo 5 event. We also look toward new beginnings. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Wills Adventures - 5:00
News - 14:10
Scrims/Tournaments - 35:54
ATL Post Show - 39:57
Roster Recap - 1:06:11
Shoutouts - 1:55:00
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dGw5894J_P5OenlaYzUqphx1RtYKtJ_YiCYjsPMUVo8/edit?usp=sharing
2018-11-202h 01HCS Pro TalkEpisode 46 - HCS Dreamhack Atlanta Pre-ShowHello and welcome to episode 46 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we go in depth on the upcoming final Halo 5 tournament of the HCS season, Dreamhack Atlanta. Predictions, rants, expectations, upsets, we talk about it all along with your discussion. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
RosterMania 5:07
Will Adventures 9:42
News 14:53
Scrims/Tournaments 27:52
Atlanta Pre Show 41:29
Shoutouts 2:05:30
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BTKrUra6riS2klqKgMJCN1WpOylF9T21ttqAe-Lg6pY/edit?usp=sharing
2018-11-132h 13HCS Pro TalkEpisode 45 - The Past, Present, and Future of HCS Pro TalkHello and welcome to episode 45 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, things get personal. We talk about how this show came to be, reflecting on where we are almost a year in, and what the future looks like for the podcast and this incredible community. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
RosterMania 6:20
Wills Adventures 18:11
News 18:11
Scrims/Tournaments 26:13
Hot Topic 49:04
Shoutouts 1:30:10
Shownotes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/118g4G2N-XlBwNQpfWDmlXyJRrf-ZspfGKKG78JyZ3wM/edit?usp=sharing
2018-11-061h 36HCS Pro TalkEpisode 40 - FrostyBB = Frosty Bye Bye?Hello and welcome to episode 40 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the rants are back in full form! We really don't have a lot of information for the upcoming seasons of the HCS and on top of that, more and more professional Halo players are in talks about moving on to other competitive shooters. Therefore, we start to talk about what Halo needs to do to step their game up. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
Housekeeping 1:48
RosterMania 3:52
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2018-10-021h 16HCS Pro TalkEpisode 38 - The Dethroning of a ChampionHello and welcome to episode 38 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, it is none other than our HCS London post-show! We go over all of the rosters we could find, all of the upsets, all of the results, all of the fun! Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Time Stamps
Wills Adventures 4:40
News 13:44
Competitive 26:35
Scrims 53:59
Tournaments 55:42
HCS London 56:35
Shoutouts 2:02:24
News
MCC Matchmaking Update 9/11 By Postums
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/84ad72a8b51847978545f685f651fc15...
2018-09-182h 11HCS Pro TalkEpisode 37 - HCS London Pre-ShowHello and welcome to episode 37 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we bring you the latest rosters, news, scrims, and tournament recaps per usual. Of course the main topic of this week is our HCS London pre-show. We discuss predictions along with potential upsets and what we expect to see during the tournament. Thank you for listening and as always, links to everything that is talked about in the episode is below for your viewing pleasure.
Timestamps
RosterMania 3:54
Wills Nonadventures within the Haloverse 5:53
News 12:35
Competitive News 23:53
Europa News 25:10
Srims 28:25
Tournaments 36:13
Gamebattles 55:28
HCS London Pre-Show 59:21
Shoutouts and...
2018-09-111h 49HCS Pro TalkEpisode 36 - What's Going on With the Pro Battle League (The Story So Far)Hello and welcome to episode 36 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, we bring you the latest rosters, news, scrims, and tournament recaps per usual. We also go over the results of our most recent poll of what you would like to see for upcoming HCS seasons up to Halo Infinite's release. The big topic of this weeks show is that of the Pro Battle League. What originally appeared as some fishy views and follows within a stream, turned into something far worse. We dive deep into that among other aspects of the league. Thank you for the listening and a...
2018-09-041h 50HCS Pro TalkEpisode 34 - The Winner For Best Halo Multiplayer Goes To....Hello and welcome to episode 34 of HCS Pro Talk! This week, the Pro Battle League Season 3 has officially begun and with it we have some big matchups to discuss! We also have the results of the 2K's that happened over the weekend along with the Midwest Esports Halo 3 2v2 results among other tournaments. Along with the slew of news and scrims, we also have our main topic of this weeks show... What is your favorite mainline Halo multiplayer of all time? We discuss the results of the poll along with your thoughts! Stay tuned until the end of the e...
2018-08-211h 10HCS Pro TalkEpisode 30 - The Return of Naded?!Hello everyone and welcome to episode thirty of HCS Pro Talk! For this week, we have a fairly basic show for everyone but that doesn't mean there isn't stuff to talk about. Quite the opposite actually! This week, we have some brand new Pro Battle League news to share along with what the topics will be for the upcoming weeks of shows leading to HCS London.
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
News
343 Industries Not Currently Working on Battle Royale M...
2018-07-2459 minHCS Pro TalkEpisode 29 - HCS NOLA Post-ShowHello everyone and welcome to episode twenty nine of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, HCS NOLA has concluded and we have some results (and upsets) to talk about! Not only that but we also got details on the upcoming HCS 2018 Finals so of course we need to talk about that as well!
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
News
Halo: Fireteam Raven Stats Tracked Within Halo Waypoint
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-fireteam-raven
HCS Rec Pack Available W...
2018-07-171h 19HCS Pro TalkEpisode 27 - Hit Markers in Halo: The ResultsHello everyone and welcome to episode twenty seven of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, rosters are changing and forming all over the place! Will finishes the fight in Halo 3, we have more news stories to discuss, and along with the normal tournament and scrim results, the Pro Battle League had their North American Season 2 finals (along with a huge announcement). Finally, we discuss the results within our most recent poll, should hit markers be within Halo?
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pl...
2018-07-031h 20HCS Pro TalkEpisode 26 - HCS 2018 Gamebattles Begin!Hello everyone and welcome to episode twenty six of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, rosters have been locked for the upcoming Gamebattles tournaments leading up to New Orleans so we have a lot to talk about! Will begins his journey within Halo 3, we have some news to discuss, and scrims/tournaments to recap. Finally, we discuss the poll results of the Sprint VS No Sprint in Halo debate along with posing a new question.
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
2018-06-261h 17HCS Pro TalkEpisode 25 - Should Sprint be in Halo Infinite?Hello everyone and welcome to episode twenty five of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, E3 is behind us but that doesn't mean the competitive Halo scene is slowing down. Quite the contrary as we have tons of scrims to cover and some major tournaments are happening with Europa Halo and Pro Battle League. Also in this episode, Will finally completed Halo 2, more news stories enter the fold, and for the main topic; should Sprint be a mechanic within Halo Infinite?
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included...
2018-06-191h 39HCS Pro TalkEpisode 24 - Halo Infinite Announced!Hello everyone and welcome to episode twenty four of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, Will and Josh bring you the latest news stories, scrim and tournament recaps, and we finally have a new Halo game to talk about with Halo Infinite.
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
News
#HaloChallenge Is Officially Over - https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1003736424829542401
MCC Development Update #4 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-4
Halo Collateral Damage Issue #1 Out Now - https://twitter.com...
2018-06-121h 33HCS Pro TalkEpisode 23 - Halo 6 at E3?Hello everyone and welcome to episode twenty three of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, Will and Josh bring you the latest news stories, scrim and tournament recaps, and we speculate what we are hoping to see at this years E3.
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
News
Action Sack is Back Within Halo 5 - https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1002249160026869760
HCS Playlist Within Halo 5 Has Been Update to Include New Maps and Settings - https://twitter.com/HCS/status/1001585947966763008
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2018-06-051h 26HCS Pro TalkEpisode 22 - Orgs, Rosters, and Rumors, OH MY!Hello everyone and welcome to episode twenty two of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, Will and Josh bring you the latest news stories, scrim and tournament recaps, and we FINALLY HAVE SOME ROSTERS TO TALK ABOUT!
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
Community Play Date
What: Playing Halo 5 with the HCS Pro Talk community! We will be playing the new Forge maps that are going to be included within the HCS 2018 season along with the new settings. Once...
2018-05-2956 minHCS Pro TalkEpisode 21 - HCS 2018 Roadmap Announced!Hello everyone and welcome to episode twenty one of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, Will and Josh bring you the latest news stories, scrim and tournament recaps, and the HCS 2018 roadmap has finally been officially announced. We break down all of that along with information on our first official community playdate!
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
Community Play Date
What: Playing Halo 5 with the HCS Pro Talk community! We will be playing the new Forge maps that...
2018-05-221h 02HCS Pro TalkEpisode 20 - Why Can't We Be Friends?Hello everyone and welcome to episode twenty of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, Will and Josh bring you the latest in roster changes, tons of news stories, along with some scrim and tournament recaps galore! For the main segment in this weeks show, we break down the HCS 2018 Settings article that was posted over at Halowaypoint.com.
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
News
Matchmaking Feedback Update - May 7th - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/58b8518e...
2018-05-151h 13HCS Pro TalkEpisode 19 - HCS 2018 Settings DiscussionHello everyone and welcome to episode nineteen of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, Will and Josh bring you the latest in roster changes, tons of news stories, along with some scrim and tournament recaps galore! For the main segment in this weeks show, we break down the HCS 2018 Settings article that was posted over at Halowaypoint.com.
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
News
Forgehub No Longer Supporting ElDewrito Content Within Site - https://twitter.com/ForgeHub/status/991092072290705408
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2018-05-0855 minHCS Pro TalkEpisode 13 - HWC Columbus Post-ShowHello everyone and welcome to episode thirteen of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, Will and Josh bring you the post-show for HWC Columbus. We also finally have some information in regards to the Optic split, a new Halo novel coming soon, among many other things!
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
News
MLG Columbus Viewing Party - https://twitter.com/Tashi343i/status/977009940593291265
New Master Chief Novel Coming Soon - https://twitter.com/Halo/status/976557549263601664
Lethul on Being Ex...
2018-03-271h 09HCS Pro TalkEpisode 5 - Oddball Cometh, Oddball Taketh AwayHello everyone and welcome to episode five of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, Will and Josh bring you the latest roster changes, Oddball news, tournament results, community creations, among other tidbits of information.
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
NEWS
Oddball officially removed from HWC 2018 - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/3928f141c8e14499a4d33d2ddaa86008/topics/halowc-2018-oddball-update/2ff58b74-70f6-4902-9d53-cdb7f95c726b/posts
Extraction Game Mode made w...
2018-01-3035 minHCS Pro TalkEpisode 4 - What the Oddball???Hello everyone and welcome to episode four of HCS Pro Talk! In this weeks episode, Will and Josh bring you the latest roster changes, Oddball news, tournament results, community creations, among other tidbits of information.
Thanks for listening and as always, links to everything discussed within the show is included below for your viewing pleasure.
NEWS
Xbox One X and Oddball changes - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/3928f141c8e14499a4d33d2ddaa86008/topics/halowc-update---1-18-2018---oddball-and-xbox-one-x/1e90f6e2-c5db-4eca-aef7-8ddb192c7794/posts
Age limit decreased f...
2018-01-2343 minHCS Pro TalkEpisode 3 - Let the Gamebattles Begin!Hello and welcome to episode 3 of HCS Pro Talk, our longest yet! In this episode, Will and Josh bring you the latest information in regards to roster changes, Gamebattles tournament results, and some controversies within the Halo Esports community. We end the show with Community Creations along with a little treat for Minnesota Vikings fans.
Thanks for listening and as always, links to all of the information discussed in this episode is below.
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