Best Fgc News Podcasts (2024)

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Can shared experiences bring people closer together? 25:27

9h ago25:27

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Across the world, fans will soon be tuning in at all hours of the day and night to watch the Paris Olympics. In a world where on-demand media streaming is now increasingly the norm, sport is something of a rarity. It’s watched live, often with other people. Can something as simple as watching a sporting competition at the same time bring people clo…

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Best of V Episode 317 - THE ONE BEFORE EVO! 1:06:33

3h ago1:06:33

1:06:33

It's Evo Week!! Ilan and Automattock discuss MK1's updates with the Takeda trailer, they talk about the new Tekken World Tour Finals format, they explore the new Evo venue and floor-plan, they place a lot of bets on the table with their tournament picks, and they try to make some predictions for what kind of game news and reveals we may get this ye…

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#382: Braum Enters 2XKO, Takeda Enters Mortal Kombat 1, and the Road to Evo 2024 1:16:20

23h ago1:16:20

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This week we discuss new characters, including Braum for 2XKO, Lydia for Tekken 8, and Takeda's return for MK1. We chat about Evo 2024, touching on its record-breaking attendance, anticipated game reveals, and the overall hype surrounding the event. We also discuss a surprise fighting game mode found within DotA, and the potential broader implicati…

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Hollywolves: Is it Haram to write a BET Awards Fanfic? 1:54:22

3h ago1:54:22

1:54:22

In this new episode of Hollywolves, we delve into some of the most trending stories rocking the entertainment world right now. First, we discuss the potential bombshell news that J.K. Rowling could lose her rights to the Harry Potter franchise, a development that could change the wizarding world forever. We then turn our attention to Justin Timberl…

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FGC-ism: Even Dinosaurs played Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo 1:16:48

3h ago1:16:48

1:16:48

In this action-packed episode of FGCism, we bring you the hottest news and updates from the fighting game community. New character trailers for Hunter x Hunter. Evo 2024 breaks registration records, with rumors of Evo potentially coming to Saudi Arabia. A heated debate on whether graphics really matter in games. Braum joins the roster of 2XKO, with…

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Are you Type-A or Type Tired?! 1:26:13

3h ago1:26:13

1:26:13

In this episode of The Rush Hour, we dive into the latest headlines shaking up the gaming world: Nintendo makes bold promises to prevent component shortages and scalping for the highly anticipated Switch 2. Dragon Age: The Veilguard continues to provoke the ire of gamers, and we explore why it's causing such a stir. EA announces a rework of their A…

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What next for the French and British right? 40:17

2d ago40:17

40:17

A few days after Labour leader Keir Starmer was elected British prime minister on July 4 with a landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative-led rule, a coalition of left-wing parties came out on top in the French legislative elections. It was a good week for the left in this corner of Europe. In this episode, we’ve brought together an expert…

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FGC Cast #019 | #FREEMVC2 is REAL !! - #MK1 Final Kombat Results & The #RoadToEVO Tournaments 30:51

4d ago30:51

30:51

After Saki breaks down the tournament results from the Mortal Kombat 1 Final Kombat event, Sharpie talks about how the #FREEMVC2 finally happened. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/54CAUQIKmms

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#381: M. Bison Impressions, Dual Rulers Teaser, and Esports World Cup 1:04:58

7d ago1:04:58

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We kick off with an in-depth discussion about M. Bison's performance in Street Fighter 6, touching on his strengths and potential weaknesses. We then shift gears to talk about the new Guilty Gear Strive Dual Rulers teaser trailer revealed at Anime Expo, discussing potential new characters and story directions. We also cover Agent Smith being added …

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Underwater soundscapes of seagrass meadows revealed in new recordings 17:43

9d ago17:43

17:43

Seagrass, a marine plant that flowers underwater, has lots of environmental benefits – from storing carbon to preventing coastal erosion. In this episode, we speak to Isabel Key, a marine ecologist at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, about her work recording the soundscape of Scottish seagrass meadows to uncover more about the creatures livin…

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#380: 2XKO Alpha Lab, Evo Breaks Records, and CEO 2024 Recap 1:21:07

11d ago1:21:07

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We kick off this episode with an overview of the upcoming 2XKO Alpha Lab. We discuss the introduction of new features like the 'Pulse' variation, which includes auto combos for beginner players. We dissect the recent EVO 2024 registration numbers, highlighting the significant participation and the games making waves. Furthermore, CEO 2024 gets reca…

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Don't Call Me Resilient: as war rages in Sudan, a new type of community resistance takes hold 39:18

19d ago39:18

39:18

We’re bringing you an extra episode this week from Don’t Call Me Resilient, another podcast from The Conversation. Hosted by Vinita Srivastava at The Conversation in Canada, Don’t Call Me Resilient is your weekly dose of news and current events through a sharply-focused anti-racist lens. In this episode Vinita talks to Nisrin Elamin about the ongoi…

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BestOfVShow - Best of V Episode 316 ft @automattock and Special Guest @tento4_ 1:16:56

16d ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Ilan and Automattock look at and discuss the upcoming Quality of life changes to SF6 and share their expectations for M.Bison's imminent release. THEN Tento ( https://twitter.com/tento4_ ) host of Final Kombat 2024 joins Ilan to chat about his start in the FGC, his experience as a player and commentator, Hosting Final Kombat and more! Timestamps: S…

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3D printed guns: unmasking the designer of the FGC-9 26:35

16d ago26:35

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3D-printed guns are now appearing the world over, including in the hands of organised criminals in Europe and anti-junta rebels in Myanmar. Made using a 3D printer and a few metal parts that can be easily sourced online, these shadow guns are untraceable, and becoming a popular choice for extremists too. In this episode, we talk to researcher Rajan…

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#379: When’s Mahvel?! Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection and Bison Character Breakdown 1:19:51

19d ago1:19:51

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We dive deep into the exciting announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom 2's return and discuss the major features of the upcoming Marvel vs. Capcom fighting collection. We also explore the newest addition to Street Fighter 6, M. Bison, highlighting his gameplay mechanics and the character breakdown shared by the developers. Alongside this, we shine a spot…

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Best of V Episode 315 - MAHVEL!!!!!!!!!!! 57:32

23d ago57:32

57:32

Ilan rides solo this week as he recaps this weekend's Final Kombat, the first finals for Mortal Kombat 1 - and Capcom BREAKS THE BOV CURSE AND ANNOUNCES MVC's Return!Find all of our podcast and social media links:www.bestofvshow.comLike what we do? You can watch us do it live! We are live every Tuesday at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT AND Also live in the mo…

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The Brexit roots of the UK's Rwanda asylum plan – and why other EU leaders might want to copy it 31:16

30d ago31:16

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A controversial British government plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has been central to the UK’s response to a recent sharp increase in the number of people making the dangerous journey across the English Channel in small boats. But if the Conservative party lose the general election in early July, the Rwanda plan is likely to be abandoned. In…

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#378: 2XKO Event in Berlin, Guilty Gear Anime, and EWC's Effect on the FGC 1:14:01

26d ago1:14:01

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In this episode of Double Tap, we discussed various updates and events around the fighting games community, including a surprise influencer event for 2XKO in Berlin and the early release of DNF Duel's latest patch. Crashtag shared his experience of the event, where he played with many talented players and discussed footsies in tag games. We also to…

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Scientists can't agree on how fast the universe is expanding – why this matters so much for our understanding of the cosmos 24:20

1M ago24:20

24:20

It’s one of the biggest puzzles in cosmology. Why two different methods used to calculate the rate at which the universe is expanding don’t produce the same result. Known as the Hubble tension, the enigma suggests that there could be something wrong with the standard model of cosmology used to explain the forces in the universe. Now, recent observa…

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Best of V - Episode 314 ft @automattock and special guest @triumph 58:07

1M ago58:07

58:07

Triumph Joins Automattock and Ilan as they discuss Diesel Legacy's new demo, Triumph's NXTUP dominance, and all the news coming out of Summer Games FestFind all of our podcast and social media links:www.bestofvshow.comLike what we do? You can watch us do it live! We are live every Tuesday at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT AND Also live in the mornings!:twitch…

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Forced Diversity...Available Day 1 on GamePass 1:42:22

1M ago1:42:22

1:42:22

This episode is all about SummerGamesFest 2024. We'll be talking about our favorite game advertisement from this year's weekend. This episode will not be available on GamePass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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FGC Cast #018 | CB2024 Retrospective - Reviewing Combo Breaker Results & Simping for #SF6 DLC 48:16

1M ago48:16

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The duo reviews a tournament focused on raising money for queer members, the Street Fighter 6 anniversary, and review tournament results from Combo Breaker 2024. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cjpT8dpqJk4

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#377: M. Bison lives! Character Reveals for Street Fighter 6 and Fatal Fury: CotW 1:06:53

1M ago1:06:53

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In this episode of Double Tap, we delve into the new DLC announcements for Street Fighter 6 Year 2, which include Bison, Terry Bogard, Mai, and Elena. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves also announced new characters Vox Reaper and B. Jenet. We discuss Slayer's arrival in Guilty Gear Strive, who brings a lot of excitement and some balance concerns. Addi…

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Hollywolves: Woke DEI Bullshit 1:47:40

1M ago1:47:40

1:47:40

In this episode of Hollywolves, we dive deep into the current chaos in the entertainment industry. Join us as we discuss: The state of male rap music after disappointing releases from Drake (Wah Gwan Delilah), J. Cole (Grippy), and Eminem (Houdini). Spotify CEO's controversial comments downplaying the cost of making music. The trouble brewing for M…

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FGC-ism: Breaking Combos Feat. Tricky Eileen 1:26:58

1M ago1:26:58

1:26:58

Join us for a jam-packed episode of FGC Ism as we dive into the latest updates and character releases in the fighting game community. We'll cover the Street Fighter 6 Season 1 patch and Akuma's exciting debut, our hands-on impressions of 2XKO, and the introduction of Nen Master along with the Grand Balance Patch for DNF Duel. Additionally, we break…

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Creative flow: what's going on inside our brains when everything just clicks 21:38

1M ago21:38

21:38

If you’ve ever experienced a state of creative flow, perhaps when writing, playing music, or even gardening, you’ll know that it feels like everything just clicks into place. But what is actually happening inside the brain? In this episode, we speak to a neuroscientist who scanned the brains of jazz musicians as they were improvising, and revealed …

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Best of V Episode 313 - Homelander Lands, Dreamhack Nightmares, and SF6 season 2 47:24

1M ago47:24

47:24

Automattock returns! We talk about Homelander joining MK1, the horrible things that happened around Dreamhack Dallas, and we complain about street fighter 6 a lil bit.Find all of our podcast and social media links:www.bestofvshow.comLike what we do? You can watch us do it live! We are live every Tuesday at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT AND Also live in the m…

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#376: Dreamhack Dallas & Multiversus Honeymoon Over? 1:30:38

1M ago1:30:38

1:30:38

In this episode we welcome back Mikey who shares his experiences at Dreamhack Dallas, where he competed in Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter 6. We discuss some unexpected outcomes, including Mikey’s encounter with Fuudo, and a controller hiccup that led to JDCR losing an important match he was winning. That leads to a discussion abou…

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Breakthroughs and failures on the road to a universal snake bite antivenom 24:57

2M ago24:57

24:57

Snake bites kill tens of thousands of people around the world each year. But we still use techniques invented in the late 19th century to make antivenom, and each bite needs to be treated with antivenom for that specific type of snake. We hear from two scientists whose recent breakthroughs – and failures – could save many more lives and help achiev…

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#375: Combo Breaker 2024 Recap & Multiversus Impressions 1:30:10

2M ago1:30:10

1:30:10

This episode of Double Tap is packed with content from Combo Breaker 2024 insights to discussions on new characters like Akuma in Street Fighter and Slayer in Guilty Gear. Static G shares his firsthand experience at Combo Breaker, highlighting both the competitive and spectator aspects of the event. The team discusses the return of Multiversus, sha…

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Best of V Episode 312 - The Combo Breaker 2024 Recap 55:58

2M ago55:58

55:58

Ilan Recaps Combo Breaker 2024, does a meme-review, goes over Lidia's announcement, and discusses the Multiversus Relaunch!Next Week with Automattock's return, we'll go over the SF6 patch changesFind all of our podcast and social media links:www.bestofvshow.comLike what we do? You can watch us do it live! We are live every Tuesday at 7:30pm ET/4:30…

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FGC Cast #017 | MultiVersus RE-Launched !! - MVS is Online Again & #EVOJP2024 Recap 1:09:39

2M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Saki recaps EVO JP 2024 and Sharpie splurges on the official re-launch of MultiVersus. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IzxsE7rIp_o

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Moments of hope: how Indians keep pushing back against the hollowing out of democracy 25:35

2M ago25:35

25:35

After six weeks of voting in the world’s largest democracy, on June 4, Indians will learn who is to be their next prime minister. Narendra Modi, standing for a third term, is the frontrunner. Critics of Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party argue that India’s democracy has been hollowed out during his premiership. Thousands of Indians have taken to t…

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