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: @AVaidyanatha Peon: @Peon_BTM BTM: @beyondmetagame 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 V...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 6
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: @AVaidyanatha Peon: @Peon_BTM BTM: @beyondmetagame 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 cont...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 7Ep. 4
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: @AVaidyanatha Peon: @Peon_BTM BTM: @beyondmetagame Click 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/beyondthemetagame Click here to purchase BTM merch! Click here to join our Discord! Or follow this link: http...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 7Ep. 3
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 puzzl...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 2
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: @AVaidyanatha Peon: @Peon_BTM BTM: @beyondmetagame Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagame Click here to join our Discord! O...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 1
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: @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 ...
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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: @ZekeHere AV: @AVaidyanatha Peon: @Peon_BTM BTM: @beyondmetagame Sign up for Zeke's coaching here ! Check out Zeke's streams here ! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/be...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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: @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/x...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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: @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 Metaga...
Aug 08, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 14
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: @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...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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: @AVaidyanatha Peon: @Peon_BTM BTM: @beyondmetagame Patch notes: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49877/~/super-smash-bros.-ultimate-update-ver.-8.0.0---fighter-adjustments Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyon...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 12
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: @DabuzSenpai Dabuz's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJiInRoutSNjxbaQ2a7Ushg AV: @AVaidyanatha Peon: @Peon_BTM BTM: @beyondmetagame Support us on Patreon: ...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthemetagame Click here to purchase BTM merch! Click here to join...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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 athlet...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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 ...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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! Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5 Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash...
May 23, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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: @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 ...
May 16, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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! Or follow this link: https://discordapp.com/invite/xDu3tt5 Beyond the Metagame i...
May 02, 2020•59 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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/btm 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: http...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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: @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 th...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 3
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 Disc...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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 foll...
Mar 21, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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 enj...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Byleth and their arsenal have been deployed to the Smash battlefield. Join AV and Peon as they discuss the new addition to the smash roster, the gamut of balance changes made to the game, and a recap of their respective Genesis experiences. 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 ...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Peon and AV react to the newest addition to the roster, Byleth! Who is this character for? What will their place in the meta be? All will be answered and more in this week's episode. 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 Tournament Link: https://smash.gg/tournament/btm-face-off-4 Beyond the Metagame is a Super Smash Brothers podcast that deals wit...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Peon hits the therapy couch again as AV walks him through his recent slump. Through this, the two lay down a game plan for diagnosing, accepting, and treating rough patches in your 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 withou...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Our co-hosts take on the challenge of producing a retrospective on the narratives, development, and highlights of Super Smash Bros. through the last ten years. In this episode, they break down the stories told through the game to underline the importance of narrative in a burgeoning esport. 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...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 14
This week, AV and Peon discuss GimR's new technology and its relevance to the metagame. Later, the two breakdown the concept of cheese, and debate when and if it is worth complaining about. 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...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Beyond the Metagame celebrates Smash Ultimate's one year anniversary with a retrospective on expectations, lessons learned, and game experience highlights. 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...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 12
This week, Peon and AV have some fun with their second annual Thanksgiving special. The hosts give thanks regarding their favorite aspects of Smash Bros in and out of the game. 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 touchin...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 11
