Special guest Gene Wong crashed this week's episode! Gene talks about his upbringing in the Capcom vs. SNK 2 (CVS2) scene in San Diego and how he eventually became John Choi's apprentice along with other NorCal greats. Gene also takes us through EVO 06 through 08 even going into how EVO West went down for the years it existed, recounting matches against plaers like Justin Wong, Combofiend, Mago, Tokido, and more. Gene takes us through John Choi's emotional EVO 08 victory as well as talking about his life as a musician to close out the podcast. Links below on the matches he talks about during the podcast along with his socials. 

Gene Wong vs. Knit : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI_LvFou4Gk

Gene Wong vs. Tokido : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYypcSvNHkY

Gene's Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/cleversleazoid

Gene's Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/hak107

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Intro/Outro : Official FGC Job Squad theme by Gene Wong!

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Special guest UNCLECAPS has a conversation with us today about his gaming upbringing in 6 Mile Detroit, the arcade days in Detroit, meeting Adonis and origins of C.O.R.N, his thoughts on eSports, why he is one of the wildest and loudest Tekken players out there, and his upcoming organized Detroit vs. ATL Newschool and Oldschool Region Battle planned for Saturday, March 19, 2021 over at https://www.twitch.tv/grandfinalsgaming. SAVE THE DATE. Follow UNCLECAPS on twitter at twitter.com/CORN_UNCLECAPS for all details on that region battle, you can't miss it. 

Intro/Outro : Official FGC Job Squad theme by Gene Wong!

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Special guest Onegai James sat with us today to talk about OG San Diego Tekken (SDT) lore, old days at Tilt Arcade during Tekken 5, hanging out with the OG SD TTF gang, whether or not he could land a plane (he probably could) and other fun personal Tekken lore while paling around with Khadar and Ian.  Give him a follow on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/onegai_james ~ he's one of the nicest guys we know!

Intro Song: Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection - Moonlit Wilderness

Outro Song: Donkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude

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Special guest Rip stops by this week and takes us back to the 7/11 and liquor store arcade days when he was a kid. Rip regales us with stories of the SoCal FGC from memories of Southern Hills Golfland, Video94, and Family Fun Arcade to Tekken on his college campus and his rise from being the Law of California to being the best Law in America. We hear all the dope Evo stories and his eventual top 8s and Evo Championship, his journey around the globe for Tekken for Super Battle Opera and Tekken Crash/Green Arcade. We also take a moment to discuss his growth as an early pioneer of tutorial content creation, commentator and pillar of the community. We bid farewell after finding out what's for Rip on the horizon. Give him a follow on Twitter @Reepal and follow his Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/LevelUpYourGame

Intro Song: Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection - Twist & Scream

Outro Song: Jazz Jackrabbit - Medivo

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Ian and Khadar chop it up talking about the first ever Super Battle Kitchen Tekken Edition and how Khadar rigged the bracket, Harada's Bar, Tekken FGC Twitter idiots of the week, Khadar's kharacter krisis (Jack or Shaheen?), Ian registering for SDSU this week (wish him luck), our first jobs as teenagers, World of Warcraft Season of Mastery, and the 5k Running Man challenge gauntlet is thrown.

Intro Song: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - Electro Parade (Festive Parade)

Outro Song: L'Impératrice — Séquences (Parcels remix)

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Special guest RunItBlack comes through and talks with us about his run as a Tekken competitor ever since the Tekken Tag Tournament 2 days in SoCal. We explore some of his best placements, memories, and even "controversies" he's experienced over the years. RiB has several notable prestigious wins against international players as well and he recounts those battles while also taking the time to talk about what's next for him, life, and Tekken. RiB also gives out the first FGC Job Squad pop quiz in podcast history! Follow him at https://twitter.com/Averiey_RiB !

Intro Song: Tekken 4 - Laboratory

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Special guest Jackie Tran was kind enough to come through this week! The most OG of OG Tekken guests we've had so far. Jackie Tran is an EVO Champion in Tekken 4 who recalls his history as a Tekken player who was able to excel at multiple different Tekken games across the country in areas such as Atlanta, Vegas, and NorCal. One of the most decorated players with a Top 8 placement at EVO for 3 different Tekken titles. Follow Jackie Tran at https://twitter.com/realjackietran !

Intro Song: Tekken Tag Tournament - Ogre 

Outro Song: Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra 8bit

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Special guest Spero Gin graced us with his presence this week! An OG Tekken player from Long Island, New York, Spero drops knowledge on us about what the scene was like on the East Coast from the arcades days to the modern tournament age. Starting from Tekken 2 on PS1 with his cousins all the way to triumphant placements against rivals across the country. Super Battle Opera, EVO, and high stakes money matches-- the ancient lore is chronicled here. Spero also gave us some great life lesson gems from doing what your heart tells you to do to diet and fitness' importance on your well-being inside the game and out. Follow Spero Gin at https://twitter.com/sperogin !

Intro Song: Tekken 5: DR - Pink Pop

Outro Song: GTA IV Intro Cinematic Theme

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Future of the podcast (interviews, guests), Ian went to Vegas for UFC 266 in Las Vegas and ends up babysitting, Khadeezy's history of getting drunk at sporting events, that time Ian rage-flew home from NCR 2018 early, Tekken 8 potential leak, Melty Blood Type Lumina preview, what kinda Tekken Content people seek out, Blaz Blue, and yeah it's a SLOW WEEK! 

Intro Song: Tekken 7 - Devil's Pit Round 1

Outro Song - Velveteen Dream Entrance Music

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Special Guest MYK checks in with the Turn-Wasters this week. He's been a Tekken competitor since Tekken 5 DR, MYK recounts his history as a fighting game player and all his fondest memories. From PSP garage grind sessions to traveling to Japan for Super Battle Opera. MYK talks to us about improving competing at Tekken and commentating the game as well. His Twitter is https://twitter.com/TheNameIsMYK , give him a follow!

Intro song: Tekken 6 - Edge of Spring

Outro song: Lupe Fiasco - Kick, Push mashup with Animal Crossing Gamecube 7am Theme

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