Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast

The very first Smash Ultimate Summit is happening this weekend! AV and Peon discuss the history of Summit, their expectations for the event, and what it means for competitive Smash Ultimate.

This week, Peon flies solo, questioning whether or not it's healthy to look for fulfillment outside of traditional day to day life. In this fireside chat, we learn about his struggles, why we look for meaning outside of our main occupation, and how Beyond the Metagame came to be.

AV and Peon host a crash course on the mystical concept of fundamentals to give you a clear path on what they are and how to improve them.

Is ego affecting your ability to improve at Smash? AV and Peon get to the bottom of how an unchecked ego can hinder growth in all areas of the Smash community.

This week, AV and Peon retell their Genesis stories, discuss about what they took away from the experience, and break down what the recent patch means for you as a player and competitor.

This week we are joined by Sports Psychologist Steve, an industry professional known for his ability to connect his foundations in applied psychology with his gaming domain knowledge. In true BTM fashion, AV and Peon pick his brain to formulate the ultimate mentality.

AV and Peon take a step back to acknowledge their progress as Ultimate competitors, wrangling with their biggest roadblocks to improving before Genesis 6.

This week, AV becomes Peon's psychiatrist, talking him through his character crisis. Through this journey, they provide the framework for choosing a main and what should motivate this incredibly critical decision.

What's this, a crossover episode? Enjoy our rebroadcast of our appearance on the Smash Bros. Cast where we talk with N64Josh and NightCrawlr about jumping into the competitive scene.

Does Elite Smash or GSP matter? AV and Peon explore this topic in this week's episode to figure out the things we can take away from this controversial Smash Ultimate feature.

This week, AV and Peon explore their personal comfort zones to learn about their origins, how to break out of them, and how to apply these strategies as a person and player.

AV and Peon are joined by community mainstay CONEY! In this episode, we explore the historical development of the scene, what it takes to succeed at any iteration of Smash, and how we can change the future face of our events.

In the first episode of Season 2, AV and Peon dive into their experiences with the game so far, impressions of characters/mechanics, and ultimately what the best practices are in the new game.

In the final episode of Season 1, AV and Peon celebrate the launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Caitlin McGee, notable esports physical therapist. In this episode, AV and Peon try to keep up as she brings her extensive knowledge/experience about injury prevention, healthy practices, and overall wellness.