Bottom of the pit podcast

In the debut episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, we have on none other than the co-founder of the Food Chain, Carvin' Chicken! We discuss how his opinions on fighting games have changed throughout the years, how he chooses his mains, his favorite memories, and the adaptations of other medias to fighting games.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome back to the Bottom of The Pit Podcast! On this wonderful episode we bring in the one and only Pecan Swirl, a senior member of the Food Chain! A veteran of the arcade scene, we take a dive into the mindset of an old school fighting game player living in a modern fighter's world. We tackle the history behind his choice of main characters, how he keeps his positive demeanor in the face of both victory and defeat, and the effects fighting games have had on his childhood into his adult life. All this and more on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome back to the Bottom of The Pit Podcast! On this amazing episode, we bring on a founding member of the Food Chain, THE Jamaican Shake! We tackle many different topics this time around, such as his mindset in choosing a main character through the multiple phases of his life, the story to gameplay dissonance of a fighting game's roster, and advice for new players trying their hands for the first time in this intense genre of video game. All that and much more on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome back to the Bottom of The Pit Podcast! On this episode, we bring in the cosplay connoisseur himself, Banzai Wolf Burger! The topics at hand include the dream revival of a beloved, animal-themed classic, the scourge of anime arena fighters and why they're the go-to for adaptations, and then we tackle the cosplay aspect of his persona! All of that plus even more on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

SPOILERS FOR ALL OF BLACK MIRROR SEASONS FOUR AND FIVE!!!Welcome back to the Bottom of The Pit Podcast! On this episode, we take a turn from the arena of fighting games for a brief dive into the world of television. Carvin' Chicken joins in to discuss the dismal and pessimistic world of Black Mirror. This show is near and dear to our hearts and we are here to discuss our thoughts on the newest season that came out a few months ago! Tackling the three episode season, one episode at a time, we'll give you our opinions on each one and on the season as a whole. If you're a fan of Black Mirror, this is the meal for you! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

From Marvel Vs. Capcom to Super Smash Brothers, we tackle the concepts, reasonings, and executions of guest characters and crossovers. On this episode, I'm joined by Carvin' Chicken and THE Jamaican Shake as we discuss the impact guest characters can have on a series as well as the top tier crossover franchises that shaped the medium. Do we hate them, or do we love them? How do YOU feel about them? All this and plenty more on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this off-the-cuff, laid back episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, we discuss our thoughts and opinions on the final lineup of DLC for Tekken 7: Leroy Smith, Ganryu, and Fahkumram! From controversies and disappointments to our excitement to see them in high-level action, Banzai Wolf Burger and Protege Deluxe join me to flesh out these newcomers to the King of Iron Fist Tournament. All of this and more on The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome back to the Bottom of The Pit Podcast! This time around, Pecan Swirl joins me to discuss the powerhouse franchise, Tekken! Starting from its history and conception, we explore its massive impact on the FGC and our own lives. Along this road, we focus on the iconic music, characters, bosses, and our favorite characters! Walk down this road with us as we journey to the King of Iron Fist Tournament!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, we bring on our very own Protege Deluxe once again to discuss his history with the fighting game community and the Food Chain. Topics range from his background in martial arts and how accurately certain styles are portrayed in fighting games, to his love for Bryan Fury of Tekken fame. Join us for this rather educational episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

NOTE: THIS EPISODE IS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED, SO INFORMATION MAY BE OUTDATED UPON CURRENT LISTENING. THANKS! On this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, we have two familiar faces stepping into the booth to discuss downloadable content in fighting games. Carvin' Chicken and THE Jamaican Shake chime in on what the feel are the upsides, downsides, and everything in between about DLC and how it affects the fighting game community. From healthy practices to sleazy cons, we hit all the beats on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this episode, we bring in Snapple Grapple for the first time on the series! We discuss his favorite fighting game archetypes, his history with Food Chain, and to top it all off, we discuss the Playstation 2 favorite fighter, Def Jam: Fight For New York! All of this and more on this episode of the Bottom Of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Banzai Wolf Burger is back again on the podcast, this time to discuss anime and its relationship with fighting games. From Arcsys to cyberconnect, we explore the various companies that dive into anime inspired fighters as well as adaptations of popular shows from across the seas. Then we tackle the subject of anime protagonists and our thoughts on them. All that and more on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome back! The Jamaican Shake is back on the beat to discuss one of the most important aspects of any fighting game: Mains! We talk about what goes into choosing a main character, personal connections that might go into it and how they may change over time. After that, we focus on the most controversial topic of all: Tier lists! All that and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome back everyone! Pecan Swirl returns once again to join me in a heated discussion! We discuss the recent evolution of the fighting game genre, from the mechanics to the tournament scene. While we drink and get buzzed on the air, nothing is off limits when we debate and argue over the positives and negatives of current fighting games! All this and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome back! On today's episode, LoboBerry Crunch joins me in the booth to discuss various topics! As the newest member of the Food Chain, we talk about his experiences in the Chain so far. After that, we discuss how fighting games have affected his life growing up and in adulthood, as well as how he balances being a father and a gamer at the same time. To top it off, we discuss the world of gaming's most controversial topic of all time: Violence and video games! All this and more on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap out palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome back! On this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, Hungry Patient makes his debut! On this wonderful segment, we discuss the impact stories have on fighting games and whether they are necessary or could be left by the wayside. We also tackle his history with the medium and how he broke into the scene. Finally, we'll touch on his experience as a world class cosplayer and how he motivates himself to constantly push the envelope of what he can do. All this and more on this episode of the Bottom of the Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome back to The Bottom of The Pit Podcast! On this episode we tackle the bane of many early fighting game practitioners: The Final Boss! We discuss what makes a good one, a bad one, and an ugly one! After this, we hit a rather controversy-laden topic in overrated games. There are surprising picks as well as some rather obvious ones. Stick around to find out! All this and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Two big announcements came and smacked us out of nowhere, and The Food Chain is here to talk about them! First, we discuss the new character pack and story DlC of Mortal Kombat. We explore the goods and the bads and our expectations. After that, we tackle Ultra Instinct Goku! We speculate his moveset, properties, and his potential place in the meta. All this and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This is an incredibly special episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast because it is the Season One finale!!! We bring in every single member of the Food Chain on this epic bonanza to discuss each and every one of our top three favorite fighting games! And to spice it up, we also discuss our least favorites! Thank you all for consistently joining us throughout this wonderful season. We appreciate each and every one of you. Season Two is gonna be an even grander experience! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

And we. Are. Back! Welcome to the Bottom Of The Pit Podcast! Season 2! On our premier episode, we'll be tackling the next biggest fighting game of the year: Guilty Gear Strive. Now that the beta has concluded, I have many thoughts, wishes, and praises I'd like to share with you all; and to help me with this I have enlisted my fellow Food Chain members, THE Jamaican Shake and Banzai Wolf Burger. So join us in this very exciting discussion on the return of the Bottom Of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We teased it in the first season; the greatest game to ever be imagined by a group of schmucks on a podcast; Bingo Streets. Now we are here in season two ready to build this game from the ground up! Join us on this grueling journey to lay the foundations of Bingo Streets and create the next great imaginary fighting game on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!

Cinematic story modes have been a staple of fighting games since Mortal Kombat 9, and they have only been getting better and better...or have they? On this episode, I am joined by none other the LoboBerry Crunch to discuss the polarizing story of Mortal Kombat 11! So grab your crowns, stir the sands of time, and join us on this installment of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!

We have reached a point in history where staples of our past become weights that hold us back. This holds true for the FGC, where we have clung to the validity of tier lists like gospels in a church. Today, The Jamaican Shake hops in the booth to share his thoughts and opinions once again on the nature and pitfalls of tier lists. Their roles in balancing, the potential problems knee jerk listings can cause, and a potential improvement to the format of the traditional building of tiers. All this and more on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!

The new generation of fighting games begin with Guilty Gear Strive! We're about a month into its release and now it's time to give our initial thoughts on the finished product. On this episode of the podcast, THE Jamaican Shake and Banzai Wolf Burger join me in discussing the ins and outs of Guilty Gear Strive. From our experiences with the revamped combat to the characters to even the story mode, there's not much we won't talk about in gripping detail! All that and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Here comes a new challenger! On this installment of The Bottom of the Pit podcast, we are debuting a new segment to the show: Random Select. Simple thoughts? Check. New game releases? You better believe we'll talk about them. Brand new characters, developments, patches, happenings; it's all free game on Random Select. Enjoy the rants, rambles, and everything in between on this brand new series on The Bottom of the Pit podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Banzai Wolf Burger appears on this episode of Random Select to knock around opinions on the latest DLC characters in Guilty Gear Strive; Goldlewis Dickinson and Jack-O' Valentine. Then we talk about a few guest characters, express our sadness about Marvel Vs. Capcom, and also attack our Dead or Alive fans directly. And yeah, it ain't gonna be pretty... This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

LoboBerryCrunch sits down to discuss the resurrection of some golden oldies. Marvel Vs. Capcom paved the way for the frantic and exciting whilst Bloody Roar thrived with its unprecedented concept that still holds up to this day! We discuss what we would love to see from a new installment of each, as well as their impact on the FGC as a whole. And of course it wouldn't be a McWhoopi/LoboBerry crossover without some Mortal Kombat 11 gripes, now would it? This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

All things must end, and no end is more heartbreaking than the end of an era. Just a week or so ago, we received the final character reveal for the monumental Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Sora from Kingdom Hearts graces our beloved franchise as the climax to years of wild and chaotic fun. THE Jamaican Shake and Banzai Wolf Burger join me to gush about their love of Kingdom Hearts and their feelings on Sora's inclusion in Smash Bros. Tune in to join us to celebrate this climactic final smash. Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co

Have fighting games ever felt too daunting to break into even though you have a strong desire to do so? Worry not because Protege Deluxe has returned to inspire you! We discuss his experience as a new fighting game player and the struggles of coming from a scene that is far removed from the FGC. He gives tips and tricks on how to improve from absolute zero to a competent player, and explains what he would love in his ideal fighting game. All this and more in this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes.

2021 was a wild ride from start to finish and 2022 is looking bright for the future of fighting games. It's time to discuss what even happened this year because we were bombarded with news, betas, and glimpses into the future. Where does the industry stand with ole McWhoopi? Tune in to find out this and much more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes. Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co

With Street Fighter 6 being teased, speculation for wants and desires for the game are all over the globe. We're taking it one step further! Not only will we be discussing what we want on a basic level for Street Fighter 6, but also Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat 12. Mechanics, game feel, overall design and aesthetics; we tackle it all on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!

Season One of Guilty Gear Strive has officially wrapped up and the Food Chain have some thoughts. The goods, the bads, and the uglies all present themselves here as McWhoopi, Banzai, and THE Jamaican Shake discuss their likes and dislikes of the past season and their hopes and wants for Season 2. All this and more on this episode of the Bottom of the Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!

Rollback is bringing so many games back into the limelight and THE Jamaican Shake is here to talk with me about how incredible Persona 4: Arena has been and how exciting the promise of the revamped netcode is! As well, DNF Duel shows up for a full-on discussion since the second beta has dropped. We talk about the goods, the bads, and the not-so-uglies! Android 21 makes an appearance as well on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!

A mainstay in the FGC and this podcast, Arc System Works is brought up once again for a deep dive into their accomplishments. Loboberry Crunch joins me today to flesh out what makes ArcSys so incredible, their storied history, and the future for their titles. As well, we discuss our personal histories with the company and their games! All that and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!

The newest release from Arc System Works has been out for a few weeks now and we are here to give you the low down on our feelings toward it. The ups and downs, the goods and bads, and everything in between! Loboberry Crunch returns to keep his promise on this review of DNF Duel! All that and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!

"Fighting games are something so great." -Tokido Truer words have never been spoken! We have approached the finale of Season Two and there is no better way to send it off than by closing it out with a discussion and recap of the hypest tournament fighting games have ever known: The Evolution Championship Series 2022! THE Jamaican Shake and Banzai Wolf Burger join me in dissecting the pure amazement this Evo had to offer. It's been gone for nearly three years, but it came back stronger than ever and reminded us all why it's the number one premier fighting game event! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The hiatus is over and the Bottom of the Pit Podcast is back in action! Plenty has happened in our absence, the most important being the surge of news and an influx of fighting game footage to sink our teeth into. The next generation is nigh and there's no better way to kick off the new season than by breaking it all down! The Jamaican Shake and Banzai Wolf Burger Join me in discussing the future of fighting games and everything these new installments have in store for us! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

It feels like ages since Mortal Kombat has graced our screens and the wait still hasn't let up, but we won't let that keep us down! With speculation about Mortal Kombat 12 abuzz, Loboberry Crunch hops into the booth with me to kick around our wants and needs for the newest entry into our beloved bloody franchise. From roster to gameplay, we air it all out and give our honest opinions and thoughts unfiltered! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The father of the FGC continues to prove why all others look to it for inspiration. Street Fighter 6 has set the world on fire in the best way possible and it would be a crime for us not to weigh in on what we have seen so far! The Jamaican Shake and Banzai Wolf Burger join me once again to gush, muse, and ponder the newest entry into the almighty Street Fighter series! Tune in and journey with us through the heat of battle! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Arguably the most popular 3D fighting game of all time, Tekken, is returning to us in a big way! Tekken 8 is on the horizon and I'm joined by our resident Tekken enjoyer, Protege Deluxe, to hash out all of our wants, needs, and hopes for the newest installment into this long standing franchise. Do we think this newest Tekken has what it takes to become one of the best in the series? Tune in and find out on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Over the years, Mortal Kombat has made a name for itself for its over the top violence, but nowadays it could just as easily be praised for its incredibly robust story! LoboBerryCrunch joins me in the booth today to discuss our hopes and dreams for the story mode of Mortal Kombat 12! From characters to even the template of the story, we breakdown our thoughts, expectations, and wonders of the tale to come!

Street Fighter 6 is right around the corner and we couldn't be anymore hyped over it! Last time we talked about this upcoming juggernaut, we discussed new mechanics, our hopes and dreams, and the overall feel of the game after the beta. This time around we're talking characters! The rest of the cast has been unveiled and fleshed out, and we're here to break them all down! THE Jamaican Shake and Banzai Wolf Burger join me again to put a cap on our pre-release discussions of Street Fighter 6! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Last time we spoke on Tekken 8, there wasn't much shown, but now...we have it all! With so much more to talk about, I brought on Protege Deluxe and Snapple Grapple to break down all of the new information we've been gifted and give our thoughts on them! From the Heat System to the revealed characters, we tackle all of that and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Finally! After so much speculation, Netherrealm studios has graced us with the bloodiest trailer yet! Mortal Kombat 1 has been revealed to us and we are tripping over ourselves with excitement! Loboberry Crunch joins me for this emergency Secret Battle where we breakdown what we saw and theorize to our hearts content! We talk story possibilities, gameplay speculation, and much more on this episode of the Bottom of the Pit Podcast!

We are being bombarded with news and drops, and we could not be anymore excited! With Guilty Gear finally making their series antagonist playable, you know we had to talk about him and speculate what role he'll play in the meta and how insane his kit is going to be! Next we'll dive just a bit deeper into Mortal Kombat 1, and then cap it off with our experiences on the Street Fighter 6 beta! To help me tackle all of this, I'm bringing in THE Jamaican Shake and Banzai Wolf Burger to break it all down! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The great news is upon us; Mortal Kombat 1 is comin' at us full steam ahead! It's been a while since we've last talked about our beloved bloody franchise, but we're back to break down all that has been revealed so far! Joining me in the booth is Loboberry Crunch to discuss the radical changes in the mythos, characters, and even gameplay! All this and more on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

It's time to take a break from all the good news and exciting new endeavors in the fighting game space to take a look back at a beloved series that was sadly taken from us far too soon. On this episode, the twin wolves of the Food Chain, Banzai Wolf Burger and Loboberry Crunch, join me in the booth to gush about the Bloody Roar series. We discuss its effect on us as children, how we discovered it, our hopes for a theoretical new game, and so much more on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast! Find out more at https://bottom-of-the-pit-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.