An emotional Dignitas | HugS on making top 8 on his birthday at Genesis 5 Zane Bhansali 2018-01-23 | Immediately after beating aMSa at Genesis 5, Dignitas's HugS talks why this victory is so particularly important to him.Follow HugS:» Twitter: twitter.com/HugS86» Twitch: twitch.tv/hugs86Apologies for the clicking audio. I'll try to replace my lav mic soon!
Zain is Melee’s Biggest Grinder | DPOTG Interview Zane Bhansali 2024-11-18 | Look, we all love Rivals 2. Great game. But Zain's gotta say: what about Melee? Melee's biggest grinder talks what keeps him motivated, the dinosaurian demon plaguing his brackets, and how done he is with hearing about "Rivals hands."...sorry about the technical issues in this one, it's been a while! Hopefully we get back to speed soon.Follow Zain: » Twitter: twitter.com/ZainNaghmi » Twitch: twitch.tv/ZainNaghmi
mangos fox realigns codys entire worldview Zane Bhansali 2021-07-21 | and the vision that was planted in my brainstill remains
I want [Genesis] to be a new beginning for me - PPMD makes his return | Genesis 7 Zane Bhansali 2020-01-29 | Evil Geniuses' legendary PPMD takes some time to talk about his first major Smash tournament in years, including where his physical and mental health is at, overcoming fear with hope, and why he's trying to make Genesis the turning point in his recovery. Plus: how he's engaging with the community and what we can expect in the future.Follow PPMD: » Twitter: twitter.com/EG_PPMD » Twitch: twitch.tv/ppmd If you'd like to support my work, consider checking out my Patreon: patreon.com/epengu
If you wanna be a top player you need a little bit of crazy - Zain on mindset | Mainstage Zane Bhansali 2019-09-30 | Panda Global's Zain dishes on why Melee never burns him out, the mentality that has allowed him to reach the top so fast, and the worries that come with playing Melee for a living. Plus: how he figures out matchups like Franz's Doctor Mario, who's highest on his hit list, and which player he thinks could replicate his rapid ascent.Stick around until the end for a surprise bonus appearance by a mystery guest!Let me know what you guys think about the audio setup in this video - I used my lavalier mics because my stick mic wasn't working, but for longer videos like this it almost feels better.Follow Zain:» Twitter: twitter.com/PG_Zain» Twitch: twitch.tv/zainssbmIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
You’re supposed to Smash attack people, that’s what daddy Sakurai wants - Bananass unique style Zane Bhansali 2018-12-27 | At Don't Park on the Grass 2018, Prometheus Esports's Bananas had one of the most incredible games of Melee of all time against Michael 41 billion. For 8 minutes, he didn't move - and neither player hit each other. I talk to Bananas about his insane set, how he developed his unique playstyle of Ice Climbers based around Smash attacks - after all, every wobble ends in a smash attack - why he was the best actor at Summit, and the best way to open a banana.Follow Bananas:» Twitter: twitter.com/bananamanlamb» Twitch: twitch.tv/Bananas64If you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
“I actually never imagined that I would beat Armada” - Swedish Delights historic win - Shine 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-31 | Everyone was stunned to see Swedish Delight beat Armada at EVO 2018 - even him. OG's Melee player sits down for an extended conversation on the ripple effect that breaking the greatest streak of all time had, the words from Hax that changed his motivation, and his Melee hitlist.Apologies for blurry video :( Will try my best not to let it happen again.Follow Swedish:» Twitter: twitter.com/SSB_Swedish» Twitch: twitch.tv/Swedish_DIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
2saint: I wanna get the tier list changed - on Puff, mindset, and kicking down trees - Shine 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-30 | I may have had to buy him a cheeseburger, but Mentality Esports' 2saint takes a moment to talk - what else - mentality, including how his best tournaments always end up being the ones he treats like vacations. Also - on being the second best Jigglypuff in the world but not copying Hungrybox, and the Summit powerup so strong that it gave him the power to kick down trees.Follow 2saint:» Twitter: twitter.com/2Saintt» Twitch: twitch.tv/xx2saintxxIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
Westballz: “I have a love for the game that most people don’t have” - Shine 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-29 | G2 Westballz has had a rollercoaster month of ups and downs, going to one major a week for all of August. He talks how his love for Melee manifests in its gameplay, attempting to get back into form, and why people care quite so much about his results. Also: Slap City.Follow Westballz:» Twitter: twitter.com/G2Westballz» Twitch: twitch.tv/westballz» Instagram: instagram.com/Westballz_If you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
Druggedfox on teaching Melee: “It’s all about showing the world how I view the game” - Shine 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-29 | I took a moment to catch up with one of my favorite people in the world and my Mario Party 5 Beach Volleyball partner, Balance | Druggedfox. We talk about his transition to coaching, what characters are in desperate need of some Sami loving, and what "optimization" really means.Follow Druggedfox:» Twitter: twitter.com/Druggedfox» Patreon: patreon.com/DruggedfoxIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
Zain before his Shine 2018 win: I dont think Ive even taken a week break Zane Bhansali 2018-08-28 | It has been years since a player has ascended to Melee greatness at the same rate as Panda Global's Zain. I caught him just after qualifying for top 8 to talk about the grind that sets him apart, matchups, and his hitlist - now one name shorter, considering he beat Hungrybox right after this to win Shine 2018. Man, my sense of timing is just impeccable, huh.Follow Zain:» Twitter: twitter.com/PG_ZainIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
Gahtzu on his first top 8: It feels less like a breakout and more an as it should be - Shine 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-28 | After years of flying just under the radar, 20GX pioneer Gahtzu finally found his first major top 8 at Shine 2018, fulfilling the skill level he (and many others) always thought he had, and even beating SFAT for a 5th place finish.Follow Gahtzu:» Twitter: twitter.com/gahtzu» Twitch: twitter.com/20GXIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
I think people get too stuck on what they think is right”- EMG|Moky on practice + Sufjan - EVO 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-07 | Even Matchup Gaming's Moky talks about his rapid rise to #48 on the MPGR 2018, adjusting to life as a "top player," the lines between experimentation and practice, and how he discovered a certain indie musician with whom he shares a striking resemblance.Follow Moky:» Twitter: twitter.com/Moky_DokieIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
CLG SFAT: I could easily lose because Im having too much fun with my opponent - EVO 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-07 | Counter Logic Gaming's SFAT takes a seat at EVO 2018 to talk about how empathy can be his greatest weakness as a player, but how he thrives in the chaos. Also: which tweets are genuine and which aren't, why not being top 10 anymore might be a good thing, and his troubled matchup against Zain.Follow SFAT:» Twitter: twitter.com/CLG_SFAT» Twitch: twitch.tv/SFAT17If you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
PewPewU: I kind of played like a kid in the past - on problem matchups and playstyles - EVO 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-07 | Epengu sits down with CLG PewPewU at EVO 2018 to talk about maturing as a player, Sharingan stealing techniques from the other Marths, and how he's influenced by his greatest Smash memory ever: beating Hungrybox at Apex 2015. Follow PewPewU:» Twitter: twitter.com/CLG_PewPewU» Twitch: twitch.tv/PewPewUIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
PG|Wobbles: You gotta throw your weight behind the scene if you want it to live - EVO 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-04 | Five years after his historic EVO run, Wobbles catches up with Epengu on his ups and downs in Melee since, including his mentality issues and what it means to play with no ego protecting you. Also: why his upcoming match with Axe will potentially be a heartbreaker.Follow Wobbles:» Twitter: twitter.com/PG_Wobbles» Twitch: twitch.tv/icwobblesIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
Duck: I generally pretend as if people know the answers to the stuff that I do - EVO 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-04 | Epengu catches up with Duck at EVO 2018 to pick his brain on what defines cheese, finding solutions that are tenable for the long term even if not flashy, and how his Samus playstyle differs from HugS so much that he thinks he has nothing to learn from him.Follow Duck:» Twitter: twitter.com/ssbDuck» Twitch: twitch.tv/ssbDuckIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
Prog on Melees history at EVO: I wouldnt be surprised if its the last year - EVO 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-08-04 | It isn't EVO without Prog. On what might be Melee's last year at the tournament, Zane talks to the man who proclaimed "one more year" about what the game owes to EVO, the niche it occupies in our scene, and why he's gunning for more showmatches instead of bracket after bracket.Follow Prog:» Twitter: twitter.com/progductoIf you'd like to support my work and for exclusive benefits, consider checking out my Patreon:patreon.com/epengu
Ginger: I think I have the skill level if Im playing at my peak to beat anyone - GOML 2018 Zane Bhansali 2018-05-23 | Ginger is one of the fastest rising players in Melee currently; Zane takes a moment to talk to him at GOML 2018 about how his mentality differs from other players, what going to Smash Summit 6 meant to him, and how he balances Smash full time with the potential burnout.Follow Ginger:» Twitter: twitter.com/SSBMGinger» Twitch: twitch.tv/SSBMGinger(p.s. - I know my end screen is screwed up - my b! I'll make it not horribly misaligned next time)
Phil on his retirement: I should have stopped commentating a long time ago - Genesis 5 Zane Bhansali 2018-01-23 | Zane sits down with Phil at Genesis 5 to talk about how his retirement from commentary was a long time coming, his goals moving forward as a competitor and streamer, and a hard hypothetical choice involving Remy LaCroix.Follow Phil:» Twitter: twitter.com/doyouphilsme» Twitch: twitch.tv/doyouphilsmeNote from Zane: I know it's ironic given I shouted out production value right beforehand, but the video did end up out of focus somehow. I think the camera got jostled or something. My bad - please roast me in the comments to the full extent I deserve. :)
Christmas with Hax$ - The competition committee is a joke; plus, why Wizzy is probably an android Zane Bhansali 2017-12-25 | Epengu sits down with Hax$ on the eve of his coming B0XX revolution for a special Christmas interview. Topics include Hax's role in the future of Melee, how he's repeatedly been left on seen by Blur, and the suspicion that young Wizzrobe may be more machine than man.Please comment below who you'd like to see me talk with next! Genesis should be an opportunity for a lot of interviews, and I'd love to know who you want to hear from.Follow Hax:» Twitter: twitter.com/ssbmhax
MKSF|Ryobeat on why maybe you shouldnt care so much about your SSBMRank after all Zane Bhansali 2017-12-15 | Though he's young, Ryobeat has been on the cusp of the top 100 for a while - but he's trying not to think about it. In a longer conversation, Zane and Ryobeat talk about the importance of ranking, why the Smash community might be "stagnating," and how to grow our scene in this new era of social media focused Smash.Please comment below who you'd like to see me talk with next! Genesis should be an opportunity for a lot of interviews, and I'd love to know who you want to hear from.Follow Ryobeat:» Twitter: twitter.com/RyobeatPeach
VGBC | Rishi on the nuances of MDVA and his desire to moonlight as a Young Link/Doc dual main Zane Bhansali 2017-12-04 | VGBC's own innovative Marth main talks about how his slept-on region is set to make big waves, how his history across multiple games and characters have helped him, and what could get him to change his name back to SmashG0D.Follow Rishi:» Twitter: twitter.com/smashg0d» Blog: https://supersmash.blog/
