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- Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 84: SF6 May '24 Patch w/ KingHippo42
Jon, Benny, and Tanner give their initial impressions of the SF6 May 2024 Akuma Patch. We also discuss the community impacts of the patch, including the upcoming Combo Breaker this weekend.
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2 hr 5 min - Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 83: Queen B, Part 2
In this second of the two part episode featuring Mary Claire, aka Queen B, we discuss her experience as an Evo competitor in 2016 and her observations of players tackling anxiety and depression while competing.
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48 min - Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 83: Queen B, Part 1
In the first of this two-part episode, Benny brings on his beautiful wife Mary and they discuss with their history in the Alaska FGC together as a tournament organizers. They and Jon also discuss the relationship dynamics of being an FGC family.
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1 hr 23 min - Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 82: Akuma, Season 2, and Evo Japan
No guest this week! Jon and Benny catch up on recent Street Fighter 6 news and reflect on the current global scene. We also discuss how spectator culture has influenced the competitive community, and our general thoughts on Akuma and the upcoming Season 2.
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Jon's back from his honeymoon in the Dominican Republic, and so he and Benny sit down with Mike, aka Lumina1re, to discuss their respective experiences in the country. We also discuss Mike's background as a strength coach and how he applies that to labbing and improving at fighting games.
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1 hr 39 min - Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 80: Triple X w/ NinjaNam and TheXButton
Benny recounts a drunken conversation that Jon and Nam totally had at a recent party, and Maynard reflects on the X Championship Series Finals that he ran this past weekend. We also discuss 2XKO and its status as a successor to...well, everything.
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1 hr 59 min - Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 79: Gettin' Old w/ Sabre, Part 2
Welcome to the the second part of Gettin' Old w/ Sabre! Jon and Benny continue their discussion with Scott regarding Street Fighter x Tekken, and reflecting on early AZ memories and how we find the pride in those we teach. We also discuss some tips that the older generation has for newer players who may be facing their first disappointments and stumbles.
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1 hr 2 min - Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 79: Gettin' Old w/ Sabre, Part 1
Welcome to the first two-parter! Jon and Benny sit down with Scott, aka Sabre aka Milfhunter to discuss mentorship and legacy within the scene. We also discuss Scott's experience with Tekken 8 and the current FGC discourse regarding new games and old games.
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1 hr 22 min - Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 78: Performance, Mastery, and Competition w/ Isaac
Jon and Benny sit down with Isaac, aka Chipmunkdown2, to discuss his history in the Arizona scene, his love of technique and performance, and his competitive drive as a top player in Arizona Street Fighter.
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1 hr 47 min - Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 77: Putting Ourselves in Our Place w/ CYA and TheXButton
Recent tournament results with Devils Duels, Down to the Wire, and GameOn 2024 have given Benny, TheXButton and CYA the opportunity kick ass and take names, and we're here to find out how! Jon rediscovers his love for whiskey while we also discuss excuses from our opponents, and how we cope with bad days and loss ourselves.
Stay tuned after the show ends for bonus content!
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About Absolute Guard
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A podcast for examining perspectives and history, past and present, of the Fighting Game Community from the lens of the Arizona grassroots community. Hosted by Benny and Jon!