Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) look ahead to Fighter Pass 2. Who might appear in the pass? How will Nintendo approach it as opposed to the first? The boys draft their own fantasy passes to round things out.
Smash or Dash: Kamek vs. Ashley & Edelgard vs. Dimitri vs. Claude (feat. Kelly) [Episode 12]
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) are joined by their friend Kelly (Kellyjelly) to decide who they’ll usher into Smash between Kamek and Ashley of Yoshi and Wario fame, and the three lords of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. They also take some time to react to the inclusion of Byleth as the final character of Fighter Pass 1.
Smashtopia: Rex & Pyra/Mythra (Episode 11)
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) hit the Smashtopia workshop for the first time in the new year to talk about how main protagonists of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Rex & Pyra/Mythra, could work as playable characters in Super Smash Bros. Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise.
On Topic: What’s Next? (Parts 1 & 2) [Episode 10]
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) hit the new year running with a megaton, two-parter On Topic. Posing the question ‘What’s Next?’, the duo assess what the future of Super Smash Bros. could look like in a post-Ultimate world. Part 1 approaches gameplay and characters, whereas Part 2 has them take a look at everything else – from stages, to assist trophies, items, game modes, and beyond.
Weekly Roundup: January 5 – 12, 2020 (or, “What is Folk?”)
Aptly titled the ‘Redemption Roundup’, our last Weekly Roundup blog promptly vowed to “resume our curation of actually weekly [sic] Weekly Roundups.” That was on November 30th.
Smash or Dash: Toad vs. Captain Toad & Shadow vs. Zero (feat. Jamie Alimorad) [Episode 9]
Jonno (Jonathan Frahm) and Zantok (Lister Potter III) are joined by pop-rock artist and big-time Smash fan Jamie Alimorad to decide on two separate Smash or Dash match-ups: Toad vs. Captain Toad and Shadow vs. Zero. They also talk with Jamie about his new album, ‘This is Tomorrow Calling’ and inspiring lead single “Brighter Days”, as well as his experiences meeting Charles Martinet and Reggie Fils-Aime.
Smashtopia: Porky Minch (feat. Trevor) [Episode 8]
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) are rejoined by their good, old friend Trevor (Turbotaxer) to collaborate on a moveset for the renowned Mother/EarthBound villain, Porky Minch.
Midwinter Warmth: Mackenzie Shivers Dishes on Her New Holiday Album and Life Since ‘The Unkindness’
Mackenzie Shivers is a lot more than just a fitting name for the winter season. The New York singer-songwriter has been building her base since the release of 2014’s Neverland, at least in part captivating by her dedication to her cultural roots and traditions. Her studious, heartfelt indie folk and pop has consistently been informed by the musical inflections of her Irish heritage. She met critical acclaim with her 2019 LP, The Unkindness, and has toured the country and performed in Tokyo since, making it a landmark year for the singer-songwriter.
Weekly Roundup: November 24 – 30, 2019 (a.k.a. The Redemption Roundup)
Well, pals, it’s only been twelve weeks since our last Weekly Roundup. Apologies are in order, especially since, as this website continues to flourish, I wouldn’t want to miss even dream of missing a single roundup. Compacting a lengthy series of whiffed excuses into a something singular, I can only express that a routine is difficult to adhere to when you’re first starting out. No matter the weather or where I’m at in life following this point henceforth, I, Jonathan Frahm, vow to update my website on a consistent basis. We shall begin with actually weekly Weekly Roundups.
On Topic: Everyone is Here! (feat. Jake & Trevor) [Super Cast Bros., Episode 7]
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) bring their old friends, Jake (Eebit) and Trevor (Turbotaxer), on board to reflect upon the trailer that changed it all during E3 2018: “Everyone is Here!” In Super Cast Bros.’s seventh episode, hear four pals and major Smash fans look back on one of the most exciting moments in their collective gaming histories. In between, they chat about their history together, muse on what might come next, and… socks?