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
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Podcasts:
For the show's Thanksgiving Special, AV and Peon talk about why it's important to be thankful and what they appreciate about different parts of the Super Smash Brothers community.
Are you ready to take on any challenge? This week, AV and Peon talk about preparation, discussing the ins and outs of tackling bracket demons, matchups, and tournament anxiety.
This week, AV and Peon are joined by Max Ketchum, notable community figurehead, caster, competitor, and event organizer. In this episode, we showcase Max's evident devotion to the game to set a great example for making waves in your own communities.
In their 10th episode special, AV and Peon spend an evening discussing the contents of the recent Nintendo Direct and the effects that it will have on you as a casual or competitive player.
AV and Peon are joined by community veteran and content creator SSBProTips. In this episode, we learn about defining the path to greatness, how to walk it, and where we're often led astray.
AV and Peon put their thinking caps on to speculate about the changes that the upcoming Smash game will bring for you as a competitor, inside and outside the game.
What's so great about losing? AV and Peon talk about defeat, analyzing how to learn and grow from our lows to reach even higher highs.
AV and Peon are joined by GPik, a commentator known for his work in Smash 4 and Rivals of Aether. This week, we break down what it means to be a good commentator, analyze the development of the craft, and connect it to the big picture.
To what level does our personality cross over into our playstyle in game? AV and Peon uncover the key elements to analyzing the boundary between player and character.
How much should we practice on our own? How useful are advanced techniques? AV and Peon break down how to maximize your time to see results.
AV and Peon are joined by Jtails, expert smash competitor and teacher, who goes into depth on how to explore a new smash game.
AV and Peon discuss the concept of burnout in competitive smash. What is it, what causes it, and how can we prevent it?
Hosts Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) discuss the very basics in their pilot episode. Why do we play Super Smash Brothers?
