The New Challengers Podcast

This episode was a LONG time coming! Shortly after our interview with Logan Chitwood, we interviewed the highly motivated, incredibly charismatic THIRSTGOD to chat about fighting games, fitness, and favorites! This podcast was actually recorded at the beginning of 2021, but with a new job, moving around, and all manner of distractions... it fell away from me. Here we are now to look back on our thoughts on games [that have now become completely irrelevent since it's a whole two years later]. Make sure you checke out ThirstGod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethirstgod/ Contact us! New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @dreaded_challenger Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

It's been an even longer time since last our last show, but we had the honor of interviewing former pro baseball player turned model turned bodybuilder turned cosplayer, Logan Chitwood. This guy does it all and has quite the story to tell. He's an all around good guy who deserves a moment to talk about how he got into anime, how it fits in with his fitness, and his thoughts on some of his favorite series! Tune in with The New Challengers!!! Follow Logan Chitwood at these sites: https://www.instagram.com/loganchitwood/ https://twitter.com/loganchitwood Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike Article about Logan's Cosplay: https://comicbook.com/anime/news/baki-netflix-cosplay-scary-yujiro-hanma/

Woo! This track was actually a year in the making. Most everything was done last autumn, but now--one year later--it's completed! Many thanks to Hiroecks for the production and imthesky.png (both on Instagram) for the art. Sidenote: This song came about when I sent inthesky a funny quote and she said, "you should write a song about that." Well here it is!

Truly the Superior version of my #JarvisLife song. Shout out to SlapJah (Instagram) for the beat and production!

We're back--after almost a year... It's been crazy! No matter how much time passed this episode had to go up, because it features the very cool, super awesome Jane the Message! We talk to her about her life concerning music, gaming, dance, and all manner of geek politics. Many thanks to her for making time for us on the show! Follow Jane the Message at these sites: https://soundcloud.com/jane-the-message https://www.instagram.com/ninjajanie/ https://www.facebook.com/JaneTheMessage/ Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

Today we had the pleasure of hosting a fighting game phenom, Paul "BlaQSkillz" DeCuir on our show! We cover competition, streaming, and a variety of the latest news going around the fighting game world. We pick Paul's brain on everything from growing an audience on stream to how he picks his mains. Follow BlaQSkillz on Twitter: @BlaqSkillz24 Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

It's been a while, but Episode 32 is up for your listening pleasure. It's a bit late thanks to our hectic work schedules, but we talk about EVO '17! We cover our favorite announcements, moments, and future plans regarding the championship series. We've got some big news and bigger plans coming up! Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

Dreaded headed back to Texas Showdown for a repeat of last year's interview series with all new guests. Take a listen to get insight from some of the top contenders at the event! Interviews: Moey 4:11 Penguin 6:49 James Chen 10:46 Smug 19:28 SnakeEyez 22:11 Pako 29:17 Kizzie K 32:55 Yipes 37:35 K-Brad 40:42 JWonggg 45:47 Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

Today we join the Angry Challenger and an old friend of his, Captain Kyle Hopkins, inside the USO Kandahar to discuss life overseas. The New Challengers is about games, strategies, fitness ,and the USO, but above all that we're about supporting the troops and making them smile. We're also about making their voices heard! Let's tune in with them both as they reminisce on the past and talk about life overseas in the military. Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

We're back with episode 30 and we're back again with Josh McWhorter, one of the organizers from events like Final Round, to talk about commentary in fighting games! During the show we go over what makes effective commentary, the effect of personalities on the scene, and of course ask Josh his opinion on the new Tekken that's just over the horizon! We've also got a special addition in the form of a BlaQSkillz interview that took place at Anime Expo covering his opinions on commentary. It's commentary on commentary and Josh hits a lot of great points! Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Icege BlaQSkillz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlaqSkillz24 Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike BlaQSkillz Interview - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/blaqskillz-interview

It's been a long while since we've had a good topic to ramble on about. Playing while angry seems a good place to start! Here's our thoughts on how to identify when you're getting a bit TOO into the game and what you can do to fix it--or just walk away. Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

Today we had the pleasure of hosting the proprietor of Grindbreak eSports Cafe! We go over how he got his business started, hosting events, and the burgeoning eSports scene around Houston and in general! Sit in and listen to Dreaded gush over how great the coffee is! Shout out to GamerDee for coming on the show! Grindbreak eSports Cafe: http://www.grindbreakcafe.com/ https://www.facebook.com/grindbreak/ Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

Today we have an episode featuring our esteemed fellow podcasters, Elijah and Rich! We run the gamut talking about cosplay, podcasting, fighting games, fitness, representation in media... All sorts of topics! Things get really interesting when two separate podcasts hosts are on the same show! Tune in now! Blacken Studios: https://www.facebook.com/Blackenstudios https://twitter.com/BlackenStudios Elijah Bailey Show: https://www.facebook.com/TheElijahBaileyShow/ https://elijahbaileyshow.podbean.com/ https://twitter.com/ElijahBaileySho Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

Season 2 of our podcast is looking like it'll be the season of guests and interviews! Today we've got Stryfe the Warrior on our show talking about his love of cosplay, fighting games, and how they intersect for him. We also talk about new developments in the SNK and Capcom world as well as anything else that piques our interests! Stryfe is a good guy! Go check him out on social media! Contact Stryfe! Stryfe the Warrior's Instagram: @stryfethewarrior Stryfe Twitter: @stryfetwarrior Stryfe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stryfethewarriorcosplay/ Contact us! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

We're back after a long hiatus and we're going to talk to you about blocking (not stage placement, but holding back or pressing a button to defend)! Sometimes you have to stop pressing buttons, slow down your offense, and block. We're going to talk to you about the nuances of blocking and how you can use it more effectively. Stay and listen, we don't hold back! Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Theme Song - "1st Strike" - https://soundcloud.com/whodigiya/1st-strike

On today's show, Dreaded and Angry discuss the East Asian fighting game dynasty centered around Japan and Korea, why they dominate, and what we think Americans need to do to get over the hump. We discuss building communities, effective online play, and the best environment for learning how to get better. Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: "Download Complete" - https://youtu.be/uJQa9b_8h1s

SPOILERS LIE HEREIN! Okay, now that's out of the way it's time to talk about BAKI THE GRAPPLER! We mention it in every single podcast so it's about time we explain just what this manga/anime is all about and why we love it so much. This podcast is a bit old as we recorded it several months ago, but the tier list we detail during this episode still holds strong. It's time to talk about Baki! Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @tx_dredd Resources: Spinyback Manga: http://spinybackmanga.com/ Dingo7897's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQDsXZSMqNaZtzPci4lT-w The Legendary Duo Cosplay Page: https://www.facebook.com/TwoLegendary/

Today we managed to get a hold of the Nameless Challenger! He's a soldier that met up with The New Challengers in Kandahar, Afghanistan and today we discuss gaming, music, and military life. Let's delve in deep into the life of one of our fellow Challengers! Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @drdd_challenger Resources: Zavious's Album: https://5tatick.bandcamp.com/album/first-impression

It's another rant! This one runs a bit longer, but when it comes to scrubby players talking trash we could probably go all day. That's right, this episode we discuss the darndest things that come out of the mouths of scrubs. We're talking from "can you block this" to "your character is cheap." We cover the gamut of lame excuses we've heard throughout the years. You hear something we've never heard before? Be sure to let us know in the comments! Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @drdd_challenger

The Dreaded Challenger headed over to Texas Showdown in Houston to interview some of the top players in the fighting game community! We're proud to present this surprise episode, so sit back and enjoy! Interview Timestamps: 2:00 - Gllty 8:17 - Eduardo 13:07 - 801 Strider 19:50 - alucarD 22:35 - Chris G 33:03 - Danke Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfSIwQSw New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The Angry Challenger's YouTube shenanigans: www.youtube.com/user/Whodigiya Angry Challenger's Instagram/Twitter: @Whodigiya Dreaded Challenger's Twitter: @Dreaded_87 Dreaded Challenger's Instagram: @drdd_challenger Resources: Texas Showdown Results - http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2016/apr/22/texas-showdown-2016-live-stream-ft-rico-suave-pr-balrog-sleep-julio-bass-801-strider-wolfkrone-brenttiscool-alucard-fourwude-hamad-and-more/