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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast

Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast

Abhi Vaidyanatha, Dane Hartog

Two experienced competitive Super Smash Bros. players analyze and break down the unspoken psychological framework of the competitive scene.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 5-10: Min Min and Rollback Netcode

5-10: Min Min and Rollback Netcode

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06/26/20 • 84 min

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.

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

How to try out Melee netplay: https://slippi.gg/netplay

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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 5-9: Coaching Done Right ft. TSM Charles Thoren

5-9: Coaching Done Right ft. TSM Charles Thoren

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06/19/20 • 64 min

Today the BTM hosts get the opportunity to speak with Korean, 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.

Socials:
Korean: @Korean808

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

Paper on ADHD and reaction times: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1601-183X.2010.00645.x
Paper on genetic advantages of elite athletes: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2013/10000/Association_of_rs699__M235T__Polymorphism_in_the.34.aspx
KSHMR's masterclass on how to improve at life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLD0vqJ-cA&t=562s

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagame
Click here to purchase BTM merch!
Click here to join our Discord!
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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 5-8: Talent vs. Hard Work

5-8: Talent vs. Hard Work

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06/12/20 • 60 min

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.

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

Paper on ADHD and reaction times: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1601-183X.2010.00645.x
Paper on genetic advantages of elite athletes: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2013/10000/Association_of_rs699__M235T__Polymorphism_in_the.34.aspx
KSHMR's masterclass on how to improve at life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLD0vqJ-cA&t=562s

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagame
Click here to purchase BTM merch!
Click here to join our Discord!
Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5

Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 5-7: Aggression

5-7: Aggression

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05/23/20 • 84 min

AV and Peon are all fired up due to one of the most notoriously abused concepts in the Smash community: aggression. Where is it useful? What is it? Are you too aggressive? Find out on this contentious episode!

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagame
Click here to purchase BTM merch!
Click here to join our Discord!
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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 5-5: Cheating on Smash

5-5: Cheating on Smash

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05/02/20 • 59 min

This week, AV and Peon talk about cheating on Smash. At what point is spending time with other games or other hobbies detrimental to Smash goals? How do we best leverage time away from Smash to fulfill our improvement goals?

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagame
Click here to purchase BTM merch!
Click here to join our Discord!
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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 5-3: Should You Play Project+?

5-3: Should You Play Project+?

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04/10/20 • 60 min

AV and Peon breakdown the newest iteration of Project M, "Project+." Who is this game for, what are our impressions, and is it worth your time?

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AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagame
Click here to purchase BTM merch!
Click here to join our Discord!
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Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 5-2: Are You Carried?

5-2: Are You Carried?

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03/27/20 • 69 min

This week, AV and Peon discuss whether the concept of being carried is something we should give any credence to, and if so, how to know if you are carried. The team dives into the weeds, examining if this concept is only meant to be derogatory, or if there deeper implications that we may leverage to improve.

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagame
Click here to purchase BTM merch!
Click here to join our Discord!
Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5

Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 5-1: Flying Solo

5-1: Flying Solo

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03/21/20 • 72 min

With the recent global pandemic, your home is now the main venue for improving at Smash! In this topical season opener, AV and Peon dive into getting the most out of playing Smash alone, analyzing the pitfalls of solo play, their thoughts about WiFi, and if online tournaments are worth your time.

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagame
Click here to purchase BTM merch!
Click here to join our Discord!
Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5

Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 4-18: Switching Mains

4-18: Switching Mains

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02/14/20 • 88 min

Thinking about switching mains? What's gonna be different? What will stay the same? AV and Peon tackle all the hard questions for you in your journey to make one of the hardest changes to your Smash Bros gameplay.

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

Click here to purchase BTM merch!
Click here to join our Discord!
Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5

Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast - 1-10: Direct Breakdown

1-10: Direct Breakdown

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11/02/18 • 82 min

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.

Socials:

AV: @AVaidyanatha
Peon: @Peon_BTM
BTM: @beyondmetagame

Click here to join our Discord!

Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals with how to both improve and enjoy the game more without ever touching a controller. Every week, Abhi Vaidyanatha (AV) and Dane Hartog (Peon) tackle one important piece to the puzzle of maximizing your potential as a competititor, breaking down the importance of leveling up your mind and body in parallel with your in-game techniques.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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How many episodes does Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast have?

Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast currently has 88 episodes available.

What topics does Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Super, Leisure, Psychology, Podcasts, Video Games and Esports.

What is the most popular episode on Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast?

The episode title '5-9: Coaching Done Right ft. TSM Charles Thoren' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast?

The average episode length on Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast is 74 minutes.

How often are episodes of Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast released?

Episodes of Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast?

The first episode of Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast was released on Sep 13, 2018.

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