• 7-6 Do You Have Protagonist Syndrome?
    Jan 27 2023

    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?

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    AV: @AVaidyanatha
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    BTM: @beyondmetagame

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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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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • 7-4: Current and Past Events
    Aug 9 2022

    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

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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.

    Interlude music: spiritual awesomeness - Ben Ohr
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • 7-3: Sora and the DLC Retrospective
    Nov 6 2021

    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.
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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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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 7-2 Back in the Saddle, Again
    Oct 15 2021

    Socials:

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

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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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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 7-1: Starting Melee in 2021
    Jun 4 2021

    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

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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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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 6-1: Some Guy Named Steve
    Oct 10 2020

    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
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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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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 5-16: The Art of Confidence ft. Coach Zeke
    Aug 28 2020

    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

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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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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 5-15: Why We Smash 2
    Aug 21 2020

    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

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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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    1 hr and 15 mins