https://thecasualfighter.com en-US 2026 His Master's Dance, LLC His Master's Dance, LLC Bringing a casual eye to the many topics that the FGC brings on a daily basis. Bringing a casual eye to the many topics that the FGC brings on a daily basis. https://thecasualfighter.com His Master's Dance, LLC lljb3@lljb3.com yes The Casual Fighter Podcast It’s been 84 years. Minus 83. But the crew hasn’t talked since October of 2024, and we do some catch up, plus we review the EVO Announcement Show, The Game Awards and that wild Street Fighter movie segment, and talk about what’s next for this podcast! It’s been 84 years. Minus 83. But the crew hasn’t talked since October of 2024, and we do some catch up, plus we review the EVO Announcement Show, The Game Awards and that wild Street Fighter movie segment, and talk about what’s next for this podcast! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cfp-episode-801.mp3 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Finally. The finale. What a year. We talk about various items happening with AAA and independent fighting games coming out, and we discuss what makes a good game for a casual and pro player marriage. Also, we rap about our year and look forward to the next! See you in 2025! Finally. The finale. What a year. We talk about various items happening with AAA and independent fighting games coming out, and we discuss what makes a good game for a casual and pro player marriage. Also, we rap about our year and look forward to the next! See you in 2025! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cfp-episode-710.mp3 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Ok, everything is nuts right now, especially due to Tokyo Game Show. Tekken 8, MK1, SF6, and COTW getting Ken and Chun?! Also, we finish off Hood Lore for this season! We made it to 69. Nice. Ok, everything is nuts right now, especially due to Tokyo Game Show. Tekken 8, MK1, SF6, and COTW getting Ken and Chun?! Also, we finish off Hood Lore for this season! We made it to 69. Nice. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cfp-episode-709.mp3 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We gotta discuss this balance patch for FighterZ and why some of us thinks it’s complete mess. Also, playing in the BGM is UFA, where the winner will be the third entrant into Capcom Cup XI! Wazzler needs to chill out. We gotta discuss this balance patch for FighterZ and why some of us thinks it’s complete mess. Also, playing in the BGM is UFA, where the winner will be the third entrant into Capcom Cup XI! Wazzler needs to chill out. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cfp-episode-708.mp3 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Capcom is dropping heat after heat! We discuss the NEWEST collection coming out that includes CvS and Power Stone?! LLJB3 also talks about his experience commentating a premier event on a pro tour, and more Hood Lore! Capcom is dropping heat after heat! We discuss the NEWEST collection coming out that includes CvS and Power Stone?! LLJB3 also talks about his experience commentating a premier event on a pro tour, and more Hood Lore! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cfp-episode-707.mp3 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast I heard people got codes for 2XKO (Project L). We talk about that, and we play a little game where the HMD boys guess who made it out of pools stage 1 at the eSports World Cup for SF6! Might have to do more of those if it’s possible… I heard people got codes for 2XKO (Project L). We talk about that, and we play a little game where the HMD boys guess who made it out of pools stage 1 at the eSports World Cup for SF6! Might have to do more of those if it’s possible… https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cfp-episode-706.mp3 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We’ve been gone for a lot longer than expected, and we have a proper explanation. But we’ve come back bearing EVO gifts: experiences from two different sides of the fence, trailers, and how a grand finals is viewed from the casual eye! Also, what’s in store for the future, we wonder? We’ve been gone for a lot longer than expected, and we have a proper explanation. But we’ve come back bearing EVO gifts: experiences from two different sides of the fence, trailers, and how a grand finals is viewed from the casual eye! Also, what’s in store for the future, we wonder? https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cfp-episode-705.mp3 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We talked about a lot of nothing. Just vibes. It’s right before ComboBreaker weekend, so things are about to get hectic. Also Hood Lore continues. We talked about a lot of nothing. Just vibes. It’s right before ComboBreaker weekend, so things are about to get hectic. Also Hood Lore continues. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cfp-episode-704.mp3 Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Announcements. Announcements everywhere. Que up the Buzz Lightyear meme, because we go over 2XKO, Fatal Fury, Guilty Gear, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and more that were revealed at EVO Japan! The episode was so big, we didn’t have time to go into Hood Lore this week! Announcements. Announcements everywhere. Que up the Buzz Lightyear meme, because we go over 2XKO, Fatal Fury, Guilty Gear, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and more that were revealed at EVO Japan! The episode was so big, we didn’t have time to go into Hood Lore this week! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cfp-episode-703.mp3 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We haven’t had a guest in a while, so we tagged the homie Tento, freshly signed with Tampa Never Sleeps, and we chop shop about fighting games, commentary start, goals, and interests! We also look at the new characters hitting Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Guilty Gear Strive, and Hood Lore begins The We haven’t had a guest in a while, so we tagged the homie Tento, freshly signed with Tampa Never Sleeps, and we chop shop about fighting games, commentary start, goals, and interests! We also look at the new characters hitting Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Guilty Gear Strive, and Hood Lore begins The https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cfp-episode-702.mp3 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We messed up. Or, I messed up. After getting thru LLJB3 oversleeping and running late (on the season premiere, no less), we talk about that Akuma trailer for SF6, where we’re at with our fighting game resolutions, and preview the Hood Lore for the season! We messed up. Or, I messed up. After getting thru LLJB3 oversleeping and running late (on the season premiere, no less), we talk about that Akuma trailer for SF6, where we’re at with our fighting game resolutions, and preview the Hood Lore for the season! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cfp-episode-701.mp3 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Looks like we have to reupload the final episode of the year and the season finale! The crew go over their fighting game New Year’s Resolutions for 2024, and we discuss trailers, FG cheaters, and what neutral is in a brand new topic! Plus, the Hood Lore finale of Back To The Future Kombat 1! Looks like we have to reupload the final episode of the year and the season finale! The crew go over their fighting game New Year’s Resolutions for 2024, and we discuss trailers, FG cheaters, and what neutral is in a brand new topic! Plus, the Hood Lore finale of Back To The Future Kombat 1! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cfp-episode-610.mp3 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast No, seriously, ARE THEY?! Because we got BLUE BALLED by The Game Awards. The crew discusses that as well as all the new goodies Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, MK1, and Guilty Gear STRIVE have blessed us with. But them SF6 costumes cost too damn much. Also, Hood Lore! No, seriously, ARE THEY?! Because we got BLUE BALLED by The Game Awards. The crew discusses that as well as all the new goodies Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, MK1, and Guilty Gear STRIVE have blessed us with. But them SF6 costumes cost too damn much. Also, Hood Lore! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cfp-episode-609.mp3 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast What is fighting game meta? After an epiphany learning a new character, LLJB3 leads the crew in a discussion on what this means. We also go over the announced Costume 3 for Street Fighter 6 characters, and analyze the Leo Tekken 8 trailer! Hood Lore continues. Happy Thanksgiving! What is fighting game meta? After an epiphany learning a new character, LLJB3 leads the crew in a discussion on what this means. We also go over the announced Costume 3 for Street Fighter 6 characters, and analyze the Leo Tekken 8 trailer! Hood Lore continues. Happy Thanksgiving! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cfp-episode-608.mp3 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast No, seriously. Does it? How would you run a pro tour, then? We discuss what goes into it, the full roster of Tekken 8 being revealed with Reina (Mishima?), and the fighting Game Awards nominees! Also, Hood Lore continues! No, seriously. Does it? How would you run a pro tour, then? We discuss what goes into it, the full roster of Tekken 8 being revealed with Reina (Mishima?), and the fighting Game Awards nominees! Also, Hood Lore continues! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cfp-episode-607.mp3 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Capcom Cup X dates just came out, and it’s 12 DAYS?! Almost 2 weeks in Hollywood?! JEEZ man. We talk about why we stopped talking about and/or playing certain games. We also discuss the Tekken 8 Closed Beta Test, and Hood Lore continues with Back to the Future Kombat 1! Capcom Cup X dates just came out, and it’s 12 DAYS?! Almost 2 weeks in Hollywood?! JEEZ man. We talk about why we stopped talking about and/or playing certain games. We also discuss the Tekken 8 Closed Beta Test, and Hood Lore continues with Back to the Future Kombat 1! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cfp-episode-606.mp3 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast …with that Kenergy from Connecticut. The fellas go over Omni-Man’s new MK11 trailer, Tekken 8’s Arcade Quest, cheaters in Street Fighter 6 getting exposed, and what offline events truly mean for the community. Also, more Back To The Future Kombat 1 Hood Lore! …with that Kenergy from Connecticut. The fellas go over Omni-Man’s new MK11 trailer, Tekken 8’s Arcade Quest, cheaters in Street Fighter 6 getting exposed, and what offline events truly mean for the community. Also, more Back To The Future Kombat 1 Hood Lore! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cfp-episode-605.mp3 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast MK1 is out! So you know what that means: THE RETURN OF HOOD LORE! JBJR is gonna dive into the story of MK1 and where we left the Kombat kharacters. We also discuss the upcoming Tekken 8 open beta, SF6’s honeymoon period being over, and what this will ultimately all mean for 2024’s fighting games! MK1 is out! So you know what that means: THE RETURN OF HOOD LORE! JBJR is gonna dive into the story of MK1 and where we left the Kombat kharacters. We also discuss the upcoming Tekken 8 open beta, SF6’s honeymoon period being over, and what this will ultimately all mean for 2024’s fighting games! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cfp-episode-604.mp3 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast LLJB3 has returned from EVO! We go over the biggest e-sports event ever put on, plus the $1M Gamers8 Tournament! We also run sets in Street Fighter 6! You can skip that starting at the 58:48 mark. It’s a lot of dead air, not gonna hold you, but the video version gonna be nasty! LLJB3 has returned from EVO! We go over the biggest e-sports event ever put on, plus the $1M Gamers8 Tournament! We also run sets in Street Fighter 6! You can skip that starting at the 58:48 mark. It’s a lot of dead air, not gonna hold you, but the video version gonna be nasty! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cfp-episode-603.mp3 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Project L EVO HYPE?! Joe Swanson voice: BRING IT ON!! We also rap about how we didn’t get into the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test, Rashid’s release in SF6, and people’s gripes about Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising’s integrated controls. We also go over how to survive your first event. Edumacational. Project L EVO HYPE?! Joe Swanson voice: BRING IT ON!! We also rap about how we didn’t get into the Tekken 8 Closed Network Test, Rashid’s release in SF6, and people’s gripes about Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising’s integrated controls. We also go over how to survive your first event. Edumacational. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cfp-episode-602.mp3 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast I control the crowd. We are back for season 6! Vol. 2 begins now! We talk about the big three and all the announcements and experience about SF6’s launch! I control the crowd. We are back for season 6! Vol. 2 begins now! We talk about the big three and all the announcements and experience about SF6’s launch! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cfp-episode-601.mp3 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Our 50th episode. Didn’t think we’d make it here after trying this out in 2019, but we’re here. We discuss everything going on from the first quarter of 2023 and what we will come back after quarter two of 2023. See you after ComboBreaker, because we’re doing things different from here on out! Our 50th episode. Didn’t think we’d make it here after trying this out in 2019, but we’re here. We discuss everything going on from the first quarter of 2023 and what we will come back after quarter two of 2023. See you after ComboBreaker, because we’re doing things different from here on out! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cfp-episode-510.mp3 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The Budokai Tenkaichi is real! Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour has finished, and new announcements for the future of Dragon Ball games are here! We discuss that and more, but please, no more 30 minute breaks. The Budokai Tenkaichi is real! Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour has finished, and new announcements for the future of Dragon Ball games are here! We discuss that and more, but please, no more 30 minute breaks. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cfp-episode-509.mp3 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Dr. Evil has entered the chat. LLJB3 comes back from Capcom Cup IX with crazy news that Capcom Pro Tour 2023 will feature a $2M prize pool, the biggest in fighting game eSports history! Plus we chat about other wild announcements, but 1 MILLION DOLLARS! Dr. Evil has entered the chat. LLJB3 comes back from Capcom Cup IX with crazy news that Capcom Pro Tour 2023 will feature a $2M prize pool, the biggest in fighting game eSports history! Plus we chat about other wild announcements, but 1 MILLION DOLLARS! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cfp-episode-508.mp3 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Tekken 8, we see you. Street Fighter 6, we kinda see you. Street Fighter Duel, you’re alive?! The crew raps about all the tournaments coming up for 2023, as it’s announcement season! Which one are you going to see some of us at? Tekken 8, we see you. Street Fighter 6, we kinda see you. Street Fighter Duel, you’re alive?! The crew raps about all the tournaments coming up for 2023, as it’s announcement season! Which one are you going to see some of us at? https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cfp-episode-507.mp3 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We follow up the last episode with new information about Matcherino and Art that puts more things in perspective. We also briefly discuss the quick death of Panda Global, and Street Fighter 6’s new dev matches and the drama surrounding discussing that! Plus, rollback renaissance is finally here! We follow up the last episode with new information about Matcherino and Art that puts more things in perspective. We also briefly discuss the quick death of Panda Global, and Street Fighter 6’s new dev matches and the drama surrounding discussing that! Plus, rollback renaissance is finally here! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cfp-episode-506.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We convene early to talk about one thing and one thing only: Matcherino vs Arturo Sanchez. Say it ain’t so, y’all. This was a special episode, but we decided to call this episode 45 anyways. Welcome to 2023? We convene early to talk about one thing and one thing only: Matcherino vs Arturo Sanchez. Say it ain’t so, y’all. This was a special episode, but we decided to call this episode 45 anyways. Welcome to 2023? https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cfp-episode-505.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The SF6 Closed Beta 2 has come and gone! What are LLJB3 and Epidemic’s thoughts on their experience? Plus, why are y’all nerds crackin’, and DNF Duel making a comeback…? See you in 2023! The SF6 Closed Beta 2 has come and gone! What are LLJB3 and Epidemic’s thoughts on their experience? Plus, why are y’all nerds crackin’, and DNF Duel making a comeback…? See you in 2023! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cfp-episode-504.mp3 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The Game Awards just happened! We discuss all fighting game related items during the awards show, plus we argue if Sifu is a fighting game (spoiler alert, no, it’s not). Tekken 8, SF6, Project L, you don’t wanna miss it! The Game Awards just happened! We discuss all fighting game related items during the awards show, plus we argue if Sifu is a fighting game (spoiler alert, no, it’s not). Tekken 8, SF6, Project L, you don’t wanna miss it! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cfp-episode-503.mp3 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Continuing from the last episode, we discuss other ongoing events with each other. Also, someone got married while we were gone?!42 Continuing from the last episode, we discuss other ongoing events with each other. Also, someone got married while we were gone?!42 https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cfp-episode-502.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The game ain’t been the same since we left town. We discuss all the going-ons that have been happening with each other, as well as future plans of the podcast! We back like Mase, baby! The game ain’t been the same since we left town. We discuss all the going-ons that have been happening with each other, as well as future plans of the podcast! We back like Mase, baby! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cfp-episode-501.mp3 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The finale is here. We do a retrospective of the past season, as well as dive into the Street Fighter 6 bombshells received in the past two weeks! We also talk about Summer Games Fest and the rest of the potential announcements coming soon! See you in season 5! The finale is here. We do a retrospective of the past season, as well as dive into the Street Fighter 6 bombshells received in the past two weeks! We also talk about Summer Games Fest and the rest of the potential announcements coming soon! See you in season 5! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cfp-episode-410.mp3 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We only have one thing to discuss: COMBOBREAKER. LLJB3 and Epidemic006 discuss their time at the 2022 event, and it’s probably going to go down as JB’s favorite FGC event that he’s ever been too! The MidBEST vs West Coast 5v5 was discussed, as well as the incredible top 8s in SFV, KOFXV, and GGST! We only have one thing to discuss: COMBOBREAKER. LLJB3 and Epidemic006 discuss their time at the 2022 event, and it’s probably going to go down as JB’s favorite FGC event that he’s ever been too! The MidBEST vs West Coast 5v5 was discussed, as well as the incredible top 8s in SFV, KOFXV, and GGST! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cfp-episode-409.mp3 Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We discuss the possibility of people getting blacklisted, people ACTUALLY getting blacklisted, and the Multiversus beta fun keeping people up at night! We also talk about Capcom fixing their eSports campaign, Epic teaming up with Sony to fix Unreal’s lag latency test, and the return of offline! We discuss the possibility of people getting blacklisted, people ACTUALLY getting blacklisted, and the Multiversus beta fun keeping people up at night! We also talk about Capcom fixing their eSports campaign, Epic teaming up with Sony to fix Unreal’s lag latency test, and the return of offline! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cfp-episode-408.mp3 Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We continue talking about NLBC Online because LLJB3 wasn’t done ranting. We also discuss why casual players are important, but also, why are they so angry all the time?! It’s really a struggle in this part 2 of topics. We continue talking about NLBC Online because LLJB3 wasn’t done ranting. We also discuss why casual players are important, but also, why are they so angry all the time?! It’s really a struggle in this part 2 of topics. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cfp-episode-407.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast What is this Watchmojo video?! We discuss their top 20 best fighting games of all time video, and speak about the loss of NLBC Online. Plus, SNK & Saudi Arabia? What is this Watchmojo video?! We discuss their top 20 best fighting games of all time video, and speak about the loss of NLBC Online. Plus, SNK & Saudi Arabia? https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cfp-episode-406.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast How do you keep players playing your game? We chop up shop about that and SFV’s Definitive Update! We also chat about God Rugal coming, DNF Duel beta and release date, and the KOF All Stars Street Fighter V collaboration! There were no rants this week. Thank God. How do you keep players playing your game? We chop up shop about that and SFV’s Definitive Update! We also chat about God Rugal coming, DNF Duel beta and release date, and the KOF All Stars Street Fighter V collaboration! There were no rants this week. Thank God. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cfp-episode-405.mp3 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast That’s it. I’m quitting fighting games. The team tackles Capcom Fighters’ new tournament license agreement policies, talk our favorite fighting game intros, and the announcement of Evo 2022 OFFLINE! Next week, no more rants, bruh. Please. That’s it. I’m quitting fighting games. The team tackles Capcom Fighters’ new tournament license agreement policies, talk our favorite fighting game intros, and the announcement of Evo 2022 OFFLINE! Next week, no more rants, bruh. Please. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cfp-episode-404.mp3 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast I swear, if this becomes the rant season, I’m quitting fighting games on my next birthday (2/26). The crew talks about Street Fighter 6 and the preverbial discourse it has created from a 40 second trailer. We also discuss how we’re enjoying KOFXV and the tournaments that have happened and are possibly coming back! I swear, if this becomes the rant season, I’m quitting fighting games on my next birthday (2/26). The crew talks about Street Fighter 6 and the preverbial discourse it has created from a 40 second trailer. We also discuss how we’re enjoying KOFXV and the tournaments that have happened and are possibly coming back! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cfp-episode-403.mp3 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast LLJB3 had rants. He don’t be beefing with people a lot, but there’s stuff that had to get off the chest. Other than that, we talk about KOFXV and the upcoming CPT Finals weekend! LLJB3 had rants. He don’t be beefing with people a lot, but there’s stuff that had to get off the chest. Other than that, we talk about KOFXV and the upcoming CPT Finals weekend! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cfp-episode-402.mp3 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Season 4 has arrived! We catch up on the past three months since the end of season 3 with the finalized base roster for KOFXV, Capcom Pro Tour 2021 Finals, and LLJB3’s experience at Frosty Faustings XIV 2022! Season 4 has arrived! We catch up on the past three months since the end of season 3 with the finalized base roster for KOFXV, Capcom Pro Tour 2021 Finals, and LLJB3’s experience at Frosty Faustings XIV 2022! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cfp-episode-401.mp3 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The final episode for season 3 recorded. We talk about how much time spent on a fighting game leads to certain results, relearning fighting games, and Heidern making the KOF roster presumably on a brand new team! We’ll see you all in season 4 in 2022! The final episode for season 3 recorded. We talk about how much time spent on a fighting game leads to certain results, relearning fighting games, and Heidern making the KOF roster presumably on a brand new team! We’ll see you all in season 4 in 2022! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cfp-episode-310.mp3 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast My boy really made it in! (LLJB3) We also discuss the Twitch earners leak that happened, as well as the KOFXV Tokyo Game Show Update. We talk shop about Melty Blood, and discuss improvement in fighting games! My boy really made it in! (LLJB3) We also discuss the Twitch earners leak that happened, as well as the KOFXV Tokyo Game Show Update. We talk shop about Melty Blood, and discuss improvement in fighting games! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cfp-episode-309.mp3 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The discussion about Nick Brawl continues! We have pro SFV player ElChakotay join us on our various topics. Kukri was revealed for KOFXV, and we continue Hood Lore: Tekken 7! The discussion about Nick Brawl continues! We have pro SFV player ElChakotay join us on our various topics. Kukri was revealed for KOFXV, and we continue Hood Lore: Tekken 7! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cfp-episode-308.mp3 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The HMD crew discusses Nick Brawl’s gameplay and overall presentation concerns! We also go into Ash Crimson’s trailer, a Demon Slayer fighting game, an Among Us fighting game (!!!), and more Tekken Hood Lore, equipped with John Redcorn (ugh). The HMD crew discusses Nick Brawl’s gameplay and overall presentation concerns! We also go into Ash Crimson’s trailer, a Demon Slayer fighting game, an Among Us fighting game (!!!), and more Tekken Hood Lore, equipped with John Redcorn (ugh). https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cfp-episode-307.mp3 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast A lot of things coming out of Gamescom, like the full first KOF trailer and the Nick Brawl characters. April O’Neil hot girl summer, huh? We also discuss Jack-O’s release and that stupid yet wholesome challenge, plus more Hood Lore Tekken! A lot of things coming out of Gamescom, like the full first KOF trailer and the Nick Brawl characters. April O’Neil hot girl summer, huh? We also discuss Jack-O’s release and that stupid yet wholesome challenge, plus more Hood Lore Tekken! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cfp-episode-306.mp3 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast 25 episodes in. Time flies! We go over the large FighterZ patch, SFV’s Summer Update, all of the new character reveals (including the future of SF), and we have a real talk about sheep mentality! And we continue with more Tekken Hood Lore! 25 episodes in. Time flies! We go over the large FighterZ patch, SFV’s Summer Update, all of the new character reveals (including the future of SF), and we have a real talk about sheep mentality! And we continue with more Tekken Hood Lore! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cfp-episode-305.mp3 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The man, myth, and legend of Goldlewis, AKA GoldDICK. We also tackle the new characters from KOF, and what is CFN, really? Plus, more Hood Lore Tekken! The man, myth, and legend of Goldlewis, AKA GoldDICK. We also tackle the new characters from KOF, and what is CFN, really? Plus, more Hood Lore Tekken! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cfp-episode-304.mp3 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Why do we want PC tournaments so much?! We tackle that and Ramon’s KOFXV trailer. Plus, Quick Hits and more Tekken Hood Lore! Why do we want PC tournaments so much?! We tackle that and Ramon’s KOFXV trailer. Plus, Quick Hits and more Tekken Hood Lore! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cfp-episode-303.mp3 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Yeah. I said it. We discuss May’s terror on Guilty Gear Strive’s release, as well as overviewing Maximilian’s casual players real talk, and is Tekken x Street Fighter really cancelled? Plus more Tekken Hood Lore. Yeah. I said it. We discuss May’s terror on Guilty Gear Strive’s release, as well as overviewing Maximilian’s casual players real talk, and is Tekken x Street Fighter really cancelled? Plus more Tekken Hood Lore. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cfp-episode-302.mp3 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We’re back for season 3! All the KOF news to go over while we were gone, including the release date push back, as well as GG Strive’s release! We also discuss the lack of fighting games in E3! Good to be back. We’re back for season 3! All the KOF news to go over while we were gone, including the release date push back, as well as GG Strive’s release! We also discuss the lack of fighting games in E3! Good to be back. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cfp-episode-301.mp3 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We are once again at the season finale, so while we’re on break, go catch up on previous episodes! We rap about new KOF characters, Tekken 7’s Lidia, some quick hit topics, and the finale of Hood Lore: MKX! We also continue working on our Build a Fighting Game segment! We are once again at the season finale, so while we’re on break, go catch up on previous episodes! We rap about new KOF characters, Tekken 7’s Lidia, some quick hit topics, and the finale of Hood Lore: MKX! We also continue working on our Build a Fighting Game segment! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cfp-episode-210.mp3 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We back with episode 19! Sorry for the late upload! We discuss Andy Bogard and Yuri Sakazaki’s trailers, and the absurdness that is SSJ4 Gogeta in FighterZ. Also, Build a Fighting Game continues, as well as the penultimate episode of Hood Lore: MKX! We back with episode 19! Sorry for the late upload! We discuss Andy Bogard and Yuri Sakazaki’s trailers, and the absurdness that is SSJ4 Gogeta in FighterZ. Also, Build a Fighting Game continues, as well as the penultimate episode of Hood Lore: MKX! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cfp-episode-209.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We bring on special guest JonyFraze of JxKDesigns to talk about what he and his endeavors bring to the FGC scene, the new Roundtable, CPT Finals, and GG StrIVe’s netcode! Also, Hood Lore! And happy birthday LLJB3! We bring on special guest JonyFraze of JxKDesigns to talk about what he and his endeavors bring to the FGC scene, the new Roundtable, CPT Finals, and GG StrIVe’s netcode! Also, Hood Lore! And happy birthday LLJB3! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cfp-episode-208.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Capcom’s Winter Update is here! We discuss the jam packed presentation, as well as looking at KOF’s new trailers! We continue our Build a Fighting Game series, and finish off with Hood Lore: MKX! Capcom’s Winter Update is here! We discuss the jam packed presentation, as well as looking at KOF’s new trailers! We continue our Build a Fighting Game series, and finish off with Hood Lore: MKX! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cfp-episode-207.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Egad, Brain! Capcom doing some things, SNK doing some things, and Capcom let SNK do another thing?! Is this real?! The crew also discusses other items happening in the FGC to close out the first month of the new year, plus more Hood Lore: MKX! Egad, Brain! Capcom doing some things, SNK doing some things, and Capcom let SNK do another thing?! Is this real?! The crew also discusses other items happening in the FGC to close out the first month of the new year, plus more Hood Lore: MKX! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cfp-episode-206.mp3 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The boys are back with the first episode of the new year! 2021 kicks off with our thoughts about Twitch removing the face of Pogchamp from the emote itself and the new (short) KOFXV trailer! We also continue the “Build A Fighting Game” series and more Hood Lore – MKX! The boys are back with the first episode of the new year! 2021 kicks off with our thoughts about Twitch removing the face of Pogchamp from the emote itself and the new (short) KOFXV trailer! We also continue the “Build A Fighting Game” series and more Hood Lore – MKX! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cfp-episode-205.mp3 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The crew tackles the Brutal Democracy eSports controversy. Also on the docket are our thoughts on Capcom Cup 2020 relocating to the DR, Dan’s release date, Super Baby 2 for FighterZ being leaked, and some hilarity from a Punk tweet. And finally, Hood Lore: MKX continues! The crew tackles the Brutal Democracy eSports controversy. Also on the docket are our thoughts on Capcom Cup 2020 relocating to the DR, Dan’s release date, Super Baby 2 for FighterZ being leaked, and some hilarity from a Punk tweet. And finally, Hood Lore: MKX continues! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-204.mp3 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Rest in peace, Tiny Lister. Epidemic006 is out this week, so we bring in DBGen13 to sub! We discuss Nintendo’s tactics with Splatoon, the Sephiroth Smash Bros trailer, the KOFXV character teaser of a teaser trailer, and more Hood Lore with the MKX story! Rest in peace, Tiny Lister. Epidemic006 is out this week, so we bring in DBGen13 to sub! We discuss Nintendo’s tactics with Splatoon, the Sephiroth Smash Bros trailer, the KOFXV character teaser of a teaser trailer, and more Hood Lore with the MKX story! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-203b.mp3 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The crew discuss the final CPT event and Maximilian DOOD’s Marvel Lives Twitch Rivals Tournament! Also, #FreeMelee and #SaveSmash. Nintendo will probably try to ban us now. The crew discuss the final CPT event and Maximilian DOOD’s Marvel Lives Twitch Rivals Tournament! Also, #FreeMelee and #SaveSmash. Nintendo will probably try to ban us now. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-202.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast And I come back to you now, at the turn of the tide… Welcome to the PS5 and XBOX Series X! We discuss what this means for current and future fighting games, as well as Tekken 7’s upgraded netcode! Get your mesh routers ready with our short how-to guide as well! And I come back to you now, at the turn of the tide… Welcome to the PS5 and XBOX Series X! We discuss what this means for current and future fighting games, as well as Tekken 7’s upgraded netcode! Get your mesh routers ready with our short how-to guide as well! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-201.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We have reached the end of the first season, and the finale of Hood Lore: MK9! The crew discusses Bell Boi’s contribution to Saturday Night Nightmares by Noah The Prodigy and solidifying the importance of netcode! We’ll see y’all next Wednesday… We have reached the end of the first season, and the finale of Hood Lore: MK9! The crew discusses Bell Boi’s contribution to Saturday Night Nightmares by Noah The Prodigy and solidifying the importance of netcode! We’ll see y’all next Wednesday… https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-110.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We realize that Juri feet is the way. The crew discusses the SFV Costume Contest and the 12 finalist designs! We also discuss Master Roshi and that baller FighterZ theme! Plus, the penultimate episode of Hood Lore: MK9! We realize that Juri feet is the way. The crew discusses the SFV Costume Contest and the 12 finalist designs! We also discuss Master Roshi and that baller FighterZ theme! Plus, the penultimate episode of Hood Lore: MK9! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-109.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The crew discusses…yikes. What is CPT Online at this point? We need to fix online, especially in this pandemic period! Also, we wonder about the state of Skullgirls after the Mike Z fiasco, and more Hood Lore! The crew discusses…yikes. What is CPT Online at this point? We need to fix online, especially in this pandemic period! Also, we wonder about the state of Skullgirls after the Mike Z fiasco, and more Hood Lore! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-108.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Thank you, Ono. We break down Yoshinori’s exit from Capcom and some of the highlights of the 30 years Ono went thru at the company. Plus, we continue with Hood Lore: MK9! Thank you, Ono. We break down Yoshinori’s exit from Capcom and some of the highlights of the 30 years Ono went thru at the company. Plus, we continue with Hood Lore: MK9! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-107.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast No Hood Lore this episode, but we break down something mad important and “edumacational”: The Japan Fighting Game Publisher’s Roundtable! Also, Zerobeat finally has all our bad name guy names figured out in a finish to that mini-arc! No Hood Lore this episode, but we break down something mad important and “edumacational”: The Japan Fighting Game Publisher’s Roundtable! Also, Zerobeat finally has all our bad name guy names figured out in a finish to that mini-arc! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-106.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The crew tackles the Speaking Out movement running thru the Smash community, which has caused mostly righteous, but in rare cases misplaced, ostracizations. Also, Min-Min and Hood Lore part 4! The crew tackles the Speaking Out movement running thru the Smash community, which has caused mostly righteous, but in rare cases misplaced, ostracizations. Also, Min-Min and Hood Lore part 4! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-105.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast Zerobeat’s out this week, but we roll on with chatting about CPT East 1 Top 8’s wacky conclusion! We also discuss ChrisG’s removal from Evil Geniuses and the FGC’s inability to respect women. Plus, Hood Lore part 3! Zerobeat’s out this week, but we roll on with chatting about CPT East 1 Top 8’s wacky conclusion! We also discuss ChrisG’s removal from Evil Geniuses and the FGC’s inability to respect women. Plus, Hood Lore part 3! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cfp-episode-104.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast We tackle Harada’s most “Don’t Ask Me For $#!+” comments about Tekken 7’s netcode! Plus Hood Lore continues with part 2! We tackle Harada’s most “Don’t Ask Me For $#!+” comments about Tekken 7’s netcode! Plus Hood Lore continues with part 2! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cfp-episode-103.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast A bit of a heavy episode with the death of three persons of color by police, and what effect it has on the FGC. Plus, the first episode of Hood Lore (As Told By Bishop) with the story of Mortal Kombat 9! A bit of a heavy episode with the death of three persons of color by police, and what effect it has on the FGC. Plus, the first episode of Hood Lore (As Told By Bishop) with the story of Mortal Kombat 9! https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cfp-episode-102.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Casual Fighter Podcast The first episode! We talk about random shit in the FGC and introductions to fighting games in general, just so you, the audience can learn to know us. The first episode! We talk about random shit in the FGC and introductions to fighting games in general, just so you, the audience can learn to know us. https://thecasualfighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cfp-episode-101.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000