AV and Peon tackle the concept of Protagonist Syndrome. How do we avoid the pitfalls of focusing solely on our own progress? How does one optimally track their own improvement? Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameClick h

7-4: Current and Past Events

Aug 9th, 2022 1h 43m

AV and Peon spend some time discussing the events of the past year. Contents may include: paleontology, a patented Ness down-air, cultural optimism, and why you should never downplay your own successes. Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMB

7-3: Sora and the DLC Retrospective

Nov 6th, 2021 1h 41m

AV and Peon embark on a journey to talk about Sora, slowly descending into madness as they look back at all the DLC characters that have been released for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameCl

7-2 Back in the Saddle, Again

Oct 15th, 2021 1h 16m

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7-1: Starting Melee in 2021

Jun 4th, 2021 1h 21m

The dream team is back and ready... to play Super Smash Bros. Melee. The two discuss the joys of learning Melee in 2021 with the fewer matchups, plethora of training resources, and great online support. Additionally, they discuss the state of S

6-1: Some Guy Named Steve

Oct 10th, 2020 1h 23m

AV and Peon wake up from their collective fever dream and realize that Steve from Minecraft has in fact been confirmed for Smash. Suspending their disbelief, they address this wild addition to the already stacked roster.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanath

5-16: The Art of Confidence ft. Coach Zeke

Aug 28th, 2020 1h 14m

Coach Zeke, the legendary coach behind many top players' rise to prominence, comes on the show to teach AV and Peon a thing or two. Listen to the trifecta talk about the journey from expert to master, key aspects holding your play back mentally

5-15: Why We Smash 2

Aug 21st, 2020 1h 14m

In the season finale, AV and Peon revisit the original premise of Beyond the Metagame. The two reflect on the benefits of pursuing competitive Smash as a hobby and explore what is preventing many community members from leveraging these lessons

5-14: Patch 8.1 and Small Battlefield

Aug 8th, 2020 1h 20m

Out of nowhere, the Smash community has been blessed with a new stage, upgraded online functionality, and updates to Elite Smash requirements. Listen to the BTM hosts interpret what these changes mean for the online Smash scene!Socials:AV: @AVa

5-13: Pandemic Sitrep

Jul 31st, 2020 1h 27m

As the dust slowly settles around our changed world, AV and Peon ponder the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on competitive Smash, training routines, and their main characters.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetag

5-12: Patch 8.0 and Min Min

Jul 24th, 2020 1h 27m

With AV and Peon having a few weeks to take in the patch, the fearless duo are ready to share their opinions on Sakurai's recent shake-up. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Min Min, character buffs, and Peon's new dangerous hobby! Socials:AV: @

5-11: The Eternal Student ft. Dabuz

Jul 9th, 2020 1h 16m

The name Dabuz in the Smash community is synonymous with consistent, methodical, and intelligent. This week, listen in to hear us pick the brain of Smash's most studious player to find out how Dabuz got these qualities, what he recommends for s

5-10: Min Min and Rollback Netcode

Jun 26th, 2020 1h 24m

With Sakurai blessing us through another character reveal, AV and Peon take to the airwaves to discuss their first thoughts. After a long discussion about the new character, the hosts also share their thoughts on Melee's upgraded netplay servic

5-9: Coaching Done Right ft. TSM Charles Thoren

Jun 19th, 2020 1h 4m

Today the BTM hosts get the opportunity to speak with Korean, TSM's coach for Smash. Listen in to hear him drop knowledge about his coaching strategies with Tweek and Leffen, problems that he sees in all mid level players, and hear his take on

5-8: Talent vs. Hard Work

Jun 12th, 2020 1h

AV and Peon address the Smash community's obsession with the overblown question of nature vs. nurture in their attempt to end this conversation once and for all.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagamePaper on ADHD and react

5-7: Aggression

May 23rd, 2020 1h 24m

AV and Peon are all fired up due to one of the most notoriously abused concepts in the Smash community: aggression. Where is it useful? What is it? Are you too aggressive? Find out on this contentious episode!Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peo

5-6: What's Your Problem? ft. The People

May 16th, 2020 1h 25m

This week, AV and Peon take some calls from the BTM community. We chat with each caller about a problem they may be having, and we get to the bottom of it.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https:

5-5: Cheating on Smash

May 2nd, 2020 59m 21s

This week, AV and Peon talk about cheating on Smash. At what point is spending time with other games or other hobbies detrimental to Smash goals? How do we best leverage time away from Smash to fulfill our improvement goals? Socials:AV: @AVaidy

5-4: Camping and You

Apr 17th, 2020 1h 11m

AV and Peon talk camping. What about defensive play makes it so frustrating to deal with? What does this say about our mid-match psychology? When can camping be best utilized to win an important set or to tilt your opponent past the edge?Tourna

5-3: Should You Play Project+?

Apr 10th, 2020 1h

AV and Peon breakdown the newest iteration of Project M, "Project+." Who is this game for, what are our impressions, and is it worth your time?Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreo

5-2: Are You Carried?

Mar 27th, 2020 1h 9m

This week, AV and Peon discuss whether the concept of being carried is something we should give any credence to, and if so, how to know if you are carried. The team dives into the weeds, examining if this concept is only meant to be derogatory,

5-1: Flying Solo

Mar 21st, 2020 1h 12m

With the recent global pandemic, your home is now the main venue for improving at Smash! In this topical season opener, AV and Peon dive into getting the most out of playing Smash alone, analyzing the pitfalls of solo play, their thoughts about

4-18: Switching Mains

Feb 14th, 2020 1h 28m

Thinking about switching mains? What's gonna be different? What will stay the same? AV and Peon tackle all the hard questions for you in your journey to make one of the hardest changes to your Smash Bros gameplay.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon:

4-17: Patch 7.0 and Byleth

Feb 6th, 2020 1h 42m

Byleth and their arsenal have been deployed to the Smash battlefield. Join AV and Peon as they discuss the new addition to the smash roster, the gamut of balance changes made to the game, and a recap of their respective Genesis experiences.Soci

4-16: Let Byleths be Byleths

Jan 17th, 2020 1h 27m

Peon and AV react to the newest addition to the roster, Byleth! Who is this character for? What will their place in the meta be? All will be answered and more in this week's episode.Socials:AV: @AVaidyanathaPeon: @Peon_BTMBTM: @beyondmetagameCl