Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast show

Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast

Summary: Two experienced competitive Super Smash Bros. players analyze and break down the unspoken psychological framework of the competitive scene.

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  • Artist: Abhi Vaidyanatha, Dane Hartog
  • Copyright: Copyright © 2018 • All Rights Reserved

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 7-6 Do You Have Protagonist Syndrome? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5945

AV and Peon tackle the concept of Protagonist Syndrome. How do we avoid the pitfalls of focusing solely on our own progress? How does one optimally track their own improvement?

 7-4: Current and Past Events | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6203

AV and Peon spend some time discussing the events of the past year. Contents may include: paleontology, a patented Ness down-air, cultural optimism, and why you should never downplay your own successes.

 7-3: Sora and the DLC Retrospective | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6110

AV and Peon embark on a journey to talk about Sora, slowly descending into madness as they look back at all the DLC characters that have been released for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

 7-2 Back in the Saddle, Again | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4594

After a lengthy hiatus, Peon and AV return to discuss reengaging with Smash as the pandemic subsides. Tournaments have returned, and with them, the insatiable urge to compete.

 7-1: Starting Melee in 2021 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4898

The dream team is back and ready... to play Super Smash Bros. Melee. The two discuss the joys of learning Melee in 2021 with the fewer matchups, plethora of training resources, and great online support. Additionally, they discuss the state of Smash Ultimate and what it will be like to return to local tournaments in the upcoming months.

 6-1: Some Guy Named Steve | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4998

AV and Peon wake up from their collective fever dream and realize that Steve from Minecraft has in fact been confirmed for Smash. Suspending their disbelief, they address this wild addition to the already stacked roster.

 5-16: The Art of Confidence ft. Coach Zeke | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4480

Coach Zeke, the legendary coach behind many top players' rise to prominence, comes on the show to teach AV and Peon a thing or two. Listen to the trifecta talk about the journey from expert to master, key aspects holding your play back mentally, and how to approach re-contextualizing coping mechanisms.

 5-15: Why We Smash 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4478

In the season finale, AV and Peon revisit the original premise of Beyond the Metagame. The two reflect on the benefits of pursuing competitive Smash as a hobby and explore what is preventing many community members from leveraging these lessons learned.

 5-14: Patch 8.1 and Small Battlefield | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4805

Out of nowhere, the Smash community has been blessed with a new stage, upgraded online functionality, and updates to Elite Smash requirements. Listen to the BTM hosts interpret what these changes mean for the online Smash scene!

 5-13: Pandemic Sitrep | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5262

As the dust slowly settles around our changed world, AV and Peon ponder the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on competitive Smash, training routines, and their main characters.

 5-12: Patch 8.0 and Min Min | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5269

With AV and Peon having a few weeks to take in the patch, the fearless duo are ready to share their opinions on Sakurai's recent shake-up. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Min Min, character buffs, and Peon's new dangerous hobby!

 5-11: The Eternal Student ft. Dabuz | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4578

The name Dabuz in the Smash community is synonymous with consistent, methodical, and intelligent. This week, listen in to hear us pick the brain of Smash's most studious player to find out how Dabuz got these qualities, what he recommends for students of the game, and where his famous food opinions came from!

 5-10: Min Min and Rollback Netcode | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5047

With Sakurai blessing us through another character reveal, AV and Peon take to the airwaves to discuss their first thoughts. After a long discussion about the new character, the hosts also share their thoughts on Melee's upgraded netplay service: Project Slippi.

 5-9: Coaching Done Right ft. TSM Charles Thoren | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3842

Today the BTM hosts get the opportunity to speak with Charles Thoren, TSM's coach for Smash. Listen in to hear him drop knowledge about his coaching strategies with Tweek and Leffen, problems that he sees in all mid level players, and hear his take on recognizing potential.

 5-8: Talent vs. Hard Work | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3636

AV and Peon address the Smash community's obsession with the overblown question of nature vs. nurture in their attempt to end this conversation once and for all.

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