Absolute Guard

By Jon Toy, AKGrandmasterB

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!... more

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The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.

Absolute Guard episodes:

September 23, 2023 Absolute Extras: Jon vs Benny FT5
In the companion episode for the Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 56, Jon and Benny play a first to 5, Luke vs Dhalsim.

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21min
September 19, 2023 Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 56: AKI + Sets
Jon and Benny check out the latest AKI trailer and give their impressions on her mechanics. We also discuss our gameplay in a recent FT5.

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1h 26min
September 13, 2023 Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 55: Confirmest
Jon and Benny catch up with Ernest, aka Confirmest aka Crazy_EX(E) and reflect on their competitive SF4 and SFV days. We also discuss Confirmest's current views on SF6, as well as his opinion on the current parry discourse.

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1h 25min
September 06, 2023 Absolute Extras: WNF World Warrior Live
Jon, Benny, BigMac and Thrasher hang out on a call while the WNF World Warrior tournament is held. We compete in the tournament, shoot the breeze, and show what the online tourney experience is like.

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1h 46min
September 06, 2023 Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 54: Locals and Online Tourneys w/ Thrasher and BigMacCombo
Fellow Down to the Wire (Tucson, AZ local) attendees Thrasher and BigMacCombo join Jon and Benny as we discuss the goings-on of that tournament. Together, we reflect on tournament mentality, different methods of preparation for tournaments, and conclude by leading into an upcoming Absolute Extra Episode 6, where Jon, Benny, and BigMac enter the Wednesday Night Fights World Warrior tournament.

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1h 45min
August 30, 2023 Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 53: Grappling with MyGief4You
Hot off Snake Eyez' victory in CPT NA West, Benny and Jon talk with MyGief4You about his history in the AZ FGC and the grappler mindset. We also discuss who is and isn't a grappler in Kevin's eyes.

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1h 41min
August 23, 2023 Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 52: Beginners & Coaching with supersultry
supersultry, Benny, and Jon reunite to talk through what it's like to start out as a beginner in fighting games, and strategies for experienced players to coach. We also discuss alternate button layouts, and improvement in the pursuit of mastery vs win/loss states.

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1h 39min
August 16, 2023 Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 51: Evo, Game On and Ladders with supersultry and TheXButton
With Benny out on his anniversary trip and Jon recovering from post-Evo illness, supersultry (Jess) and TheXButton (Maynard) save the day! Together, the three of us talk through our experiences at Evo and Game On in the summer of 2023.
MenaRD vs Daigo Umehara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMqgTJ9b8LY

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1h 38min
August 02, 2023 Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 50: Pre-Evo 2023 w/ DragonNinjaRyu
DragonNinja returns to discuss SF6's Master Rank change (and the stuff of Legends) and everyone's performance in Benny's recent tournament. We also discuss the upcoming Evo 2023 and what to expect from its record-breaking numbers.

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1h 49min
July 25, 2023 Absolute Guard Podcast Episode 49: TOs, Players, and Dealing with Loss
Jon and Benny are flying solo again today in a pre-recorded episode for the week of July 25th. We discuss our different roles as players and TOs, as well as recent fighting game discourse and the concept of dealing with losing.
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1h 27min

FAQs about Absolute Guard:

How many episodes does Absolute Guard have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.