Beyond the Metagame: A Smash Bros. Podcast

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? Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameClick here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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. Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameClick here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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. Interlude music: spiritual awesomeness - Ben OhrCheck out Ben Ohr on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4RTUllFdPttQHfthpDXKoG?si=bG0z2a0BR_yKqoQG9igeNg ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameClick here to listen to the Smash Bros Cast Episode with Peon and AV.Check out Fraymakers here!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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.Socials:Zeke: @ZekeHereAV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSign up for Zeke's coaching here!Check out Zeke's streams here!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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!Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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! Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagamePatch notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49877/~/super-smash-bros.-ultimate-update-ver.-8.0.0---fighter-adjustmentsSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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!Socials:Dabuz: @DabuzSenpaiDabuz's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJiInRoutSNjxbaQ2a7UshgAV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameHow to try out Melee netplay: https://slippi.gg/netplaySupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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: @Korean808AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagamePaper on ADHD and reaction times: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1601-183X.2010.00645.xPaper on genetic advantages of elite athletes: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2013/10000/Association_of_rs699__M235T__Polymorphism_in_the.34.aspxKSHMR's masterclass on how to improve at life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLD0vqJ-cA&t=562sSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagamePaper on ADHD and reaction times: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1601-183X.2010.00645.xPaper on genetic advantages of elite athletes: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2013/10000/Association_of_rs699__M235T__Polymorphism_in_the.34.aspxKSHMR's masterclass on how to improve at life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLD0vqJ-cA&t=562sSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

This week, AV and Peon take some calls from the BTM community. We chat with each caller about a problem they may be having, and we get to the bottom of it.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

AV and Peon talk camping. What about defensive play makes it so frustrating to deal with? What does this say about our mid-match psychology? When can camping be best utilized to win an important set or to tilt your opponent past the edge?Tournament Sign-Up: https://smash.gg/btmSocials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★

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?Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagameClick here to purchase BTM merch!Click here to join our Discord!Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5Beyond 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 ★