Bottom of The Pit Podcast

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 church. Today, The Jamaican Shake hops in the booth to share his thoughts and opinions once again on the nature and pitfalls of tier lists. Their roles in balancing, the potential problems knee jerk listings...

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 LoboBerry Crunch to discuss the polarizing story of Mortal Kombat 11! So grab your crowns, stir the sands of time, and join us on this installment of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the mo...

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! Join us on this grueling journey to lay the foundations of Bingo Streets and create the next great imaginary fighting game on this episode of the Bottom of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon an...

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 has concluded, I have many thoughts, wishes, and praises I'd like to share with you all; and to help me with this I have enlisted my fellow Food Chain members, THE Jamaican Shake and Banzai Wolf Burger. So...

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 and every one of our top three favorite fighting games! And to spice it up, we also discuss our least favorites! Thank you all for consistently joining us throughout this wonderful season. We appreciate...

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 goods and the bads and our expectations. After that, we tackle Ultra Instinct Goku! We speculate his moveset, properties, and his potential place in the meta. All this and more on this episode of The Bottom...

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 ugly one! After this, we hit a rather controversy-laden topic in overrated games. There are surprising picks as well as some rather obvious ones. Stick around to find out! All this and more on this episode o...

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 are necessary or could be left by the wayside. We also tackle his history with the medium and how he broke into the scene. Finally, we'll touch on his experience as a world class cosplayer and how he motivat...

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. After that, we discuss how fighting games have affected his life growing up and in adulthood, as well as how he balances being a father and a gamer at the same time. To top it off, we discuss the world of gami...

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. While we drink and get buzzed on the air, nothing is off limits when we debate and argue over the positives and negatives of current fighting games! All this and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit...

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 connections that might go into it and how they may change over time. After that, we focus on the most controversial topic of all: Tier lists! All that and more on this episode of The Bottom of The Pit Podcast...

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 anime inspired fighters as well as adaptations of popular shows from across the seas. Then we tackle the subject of anime protagonists and our thoughts on them. All that and more on this episode of the Bot...

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 Playstation 2 favorite fighter, Def Jam: Fight For New York! All of this and more on this episode of the Bottom Of The Pit Podcast, where we look to the moon and swap our palettes!

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 stepping into the booth to discuss downloadable content in fighting games. Carvin' Chicken and THE Jamaican Shake chime in on what the feel are the upsides, downsides, and everything in between about DLC and how it af...

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 his background in martial arts and how accurately certain styles are portrayed in fighting games, to his love for Bryan Fury of Tekken fame. Join us for this rather educational episode of The Bottom of The...

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 impact on the FGC and our own lives. Along this road, we focus on the iconic music, characters, bosses, and our favorite characters! Walk down this road with us as we journey to the King of Iron Fist Tour...

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 controversies and disappointments to our excitement to see them in high-level action, Banzai Wolf Burger and Protege Deluxe join me to flesh out these newcomers to the King of Iron Fist Tournament. All of th...

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 Jamaican Shake as we discuss the impact guest characters can have on a series as well as the top tier crossover franchises that shaped the medium. Do we hate them, or do we love them? How do YOU feel about them...

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 into the world of television. Carvin' Chicken joins in to discuss the dismal and pessimistic world of Black Mirror. This show is near and dear to our hearts and we are here to discuss our thoughts on the newest se...

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-themed classic, the scourge of anime arena fighters and why they're the go-to for adaptations, and then we tackle the cosplay aspect of his persona! All of that plus even more on this episode of the Bottom...

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 as his mindset in choosing a main character through the multiple phases of his life, the story to gameplay dissonance of a fighting game's roster, and advice for new players trying their hands for the fir...

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 into the mindset of an old school fighting game player living in a modern fighter's world. We tackle the history behind his choice of main characters, how he keeps his positive demeanor in the face of bot...

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 throughout the years, how he chooses his mains, his favorite memories, and the adaptations of other medias to fighting games.