Podcasts by Bottom of The Pit Podcast
The Food Chain presents a fighting game based podcast that brings on various members and discusses how said games have affected their lives. With several viewpoints, it's a deep dive interview into the minds of hardcore and casual players alike. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be inspired to give these games a fighting chance to impact your life just like they have for these dedicated players! I'm McWhoopi Goldberg, and I welcome you to the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!
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S3 Episode 11: Bloody Roar from 2023-07-31T16:00
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 ...
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S3 Episode 10: Mortal Kombat 1 Katch-Up from 2023-07-10T16:00
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 h...
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S3 Episode 9~Secret Battle: Asuka, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter 6 from 2023-05-23T17:31:27
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...
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S3 Episode 8~ Secret Battle: Mortal Kombat 1 from 2023-05-21T18:00
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! Lob...
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S3 Episode 7: Tekken 8 Breakdown from 2023-04-24T16:00
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 i...
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S3 Episode 6: Street Fighter 6 Character Discussion from 2023-04-10T16:00
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 th...
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S3 Episode 5: Mortal Kombat 12 Story Talks from 2023-03-27T16:00
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 ...
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S3 Episode 4: Tekken 8 Prospects from 2023-03-13T16:00
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,...
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S3 Episode 3: Street Fighter 6 Prospects from 2023-02-27T17:00
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...
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S3 Episode 2: Mortal Kombat 12 Prospects from 2023-02-13T17:00
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, Lobober...
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Season 3 Premier: On To The Future from 2023-01-30T17:00
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 foot...
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Season 2 Finale: Evo 2022 from 2022-08-12T16:00
"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 ...
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S2 Episode 13: DNF Duel from 2022-07-15T16:00
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 i...
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S2 Episode 12: ArcSys to the Front from 2022-06-27T04:00
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 incre...
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S2 Episode 11: Personas and Dungeons from 2022-04-25T16:00
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...
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S2 Episode 10: Strive Season One Retrospective from 2022-04-04T16:00
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 Jamaic...
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S2 Episode 9: Future Prospects from 2022-03-11T17:00
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 basi...
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S2 Episode 8: The Years Keep Comin' from 2022-01-21T17:00
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, beta...
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S 2 Episode 7: The New Player Dilemma from 2021-11-19T17:00
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 ...
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S.2 Episode 6: Sora and The Final Smash from 2021-10-15T16:00
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 fr...
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S2. Random Select 3: Bring 'em back! from 2021-09-17T16:00
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 concep...
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S2. Random Select 2: Squandered Potential from 2021-09-03T16:00
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 a...
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S2. Random Select 1: A New Generation from 2021-07-23T16:00
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...
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S.2 Episode 5: Guilty Gear Strive from 2021-07-05T16:00
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 o...
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S.2 Episode 4: Era of Anti-Tier Lists from 2021-06-28T16:00
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 churc...
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S.2 Episode 3: Mortal Kombat 11 from 2021-04-28T18:16:30
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 than L...
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S.2 Episode 2: Building Bingo Streets~World from 2021-03-29T17:19:31
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...
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S.2 Episode 1: Guilty Gear Strive Beta from 2021-03-10T17:00
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...
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Final Battle!: Favorite Fighting Games from 2020-05-25T09:16
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...
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Secret Battle 2: Mortal Kombat Aftermath&Ultra Instinct Goku from 2020-05-11T09:16
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 go...
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Episode 16: Bosses and Overrated Games from 2020-04-27T09:16
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 ug...
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Episode 15: Hungry Patient from 2020-04-13T09:16
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 ar...
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Episode 14: LoboBerry Crunch from 2020-03-30T09:16
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. Aft...
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Episode 13: Current State of Fighting Games from 2020-03-16T10:00
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. W...
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Episode 12: Mains and Tier Lists from 2020-03-03T02:26:25
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 co...
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Episode 11: Anime Fighters from 2020-02-17T18:49:21
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 a...
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Episode 10: Snapple Grapple from 2020-02-04T00:07:41
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 ...
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Episode 9: Downloadable Content Discussion from 2020-01-20T10:16
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 stepp...
Episode 8: Protege Deluxe from 2020-01-06T10:16
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 h...
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Episode 7: Tekken, Tekken, Tekken! from 2019-12-23T10:16
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...
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Secret Battle: Tekken 7 Season 3 DLC from 2019-12-09T10:16
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 co...
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Episode 6: Guests&Crossovers from 2019-11-25T10:16
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 Jamaic...
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Episode 5: Black Mirror from 2019-11-11T10:16
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...
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Episode 4: Banzai Wolf Burger from 2019-10-28T09:16
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-...
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Episode 3: THE Jamaican Shake from 2019-10-14T09:16
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...
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Episode 2: Pecan Swirl from 2019-09-30T09:16
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...
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Episode 1: Carvin' Chicken from 2019-09-16T09:33:21
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 thro...
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