The Max Frequency Podcast
Phil Summers returns to talk all about his latest book 202X: Video Game Reflections. From cover to feedback to design, we dig into the creation behind the book! Plus, Phil watched the Alien movies for the first time, so we had to talk about that. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Alien for the First Time Making 202X by Lucas M. Thomas Wrap-Up Phil Summers - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.
info_outline "Unpacking a Part of Myself" with Javed SterrittThe Max Frequency Podcast
Javed Sterritt of Good Blood returns to dig into the creative psyche and figure out just “what is a Good Blood video?” Come bathe in the material as we try to pin down research, creativity, and storytelling. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Thanks Javed Since Last Time… What is a Good Blood Video? Keyed in on the Production Javed Sterritt - - - - - - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.
info_outline "Pretty Much Dead to Me" with Logan MooreThe Max Frequency Podcast
Logan Moore returns for a classic Millennial Gaming Speak-style episode with our thoughts on the State of Play, the 30th Anniversary PlayStation gear, and revisiting our top ten favorite games of all time. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Welcome Sony Has Sure Had a Month State of Play – September 2024 The 30th Anniversary Trenches Our Top Ten Games of All Time Logan Moore - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design,...
info_outline "Life is Weird" with RazbutenThe Max Frequency Podcast
Razbuten joins the show to explore the balance of creating for oneself and an audience, while also being a parent. If you don’t walk away from this episode with, you know, an existential crisis and an understanding of the universe then you’ve failed. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes I Do YouTube I Hope This Video Doesn’t Suck by Andy Baio Consistency Means a Lot of Things Avatar: The Last Airbender Razbuten - - - - - Max’s home online. - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series...
info_outline "Peering into My Soul" with wizawhatThe Max Frequency Podcast
Wizawhat swings on by the show to dig into the heart, mind, and soul of making video essays and retrospectives. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes The Outer Wilds Club Overwatch Clones (Whenever you can link to Tank! link to Tank!) Monstrer Retrospectives Writing and Deadlines Walking Away from Paper Mario Packaging a Video Wizawhat - - - - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.
info_outline "A Very Different Energy Going On" with Abby RobertsThe Max Frequency Podcast
Abby Roberts takes a seat behind the microphone to share about her dive into the world of podcasts before strolling down memory lane with formative gaming memories. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Welcome Getting into Podcasts 🪦 Everyone Has a Podcast Abby’s Gaming Memories Games We Play Together Abby Roberts - Max’s home online - A seasonal, retrospective podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and legacy.
info_outline "Everyone Get Together for a Hootenanny" with Marc "Try4ce" DuddlesonThe Max Frequency Podcast
Marc “Try4ce” Duddleson returns to the show to breakdown, review, and celebrate the summer 2024 Nintendo Direct. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Catching Up Nintendo Direct (Summer 2024) Mario & Luigi: Brothership Fantasian Neo Dimension We Got this Lil’ Chunk Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Dragon Quest III HD–2D Remake Nintendo Switch Online 17+! MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Metroid Prime 4:...
info_outline "Put Me in the Camp of Amp" with Jerrad WycheThe Max Frequency Podcast
Jerrad Wyche returns catch up with Max about the state of Xbox and dissect the 2024 Xbox Summer Games Showcase. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes Welcome A Lot Has Happened with Xbox Xbox Games Showcase 2024 DOOM: The Dark Ages State of Decay 3 Dragon Age: The Veilguard Metal Gear Solid 𝝙: Snake Eater , the dev behind MGSΔ Perfect Dark Indie Block New Hardware Gears of War: E-Day Jerrad Wyche - - - Max’s home online - A seasonal podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its...
info_outline "I will be Flabbergasted" with Logan MooreThe Max Frequency Podcast
Logan Moore and Max celebrate 10 years of Keigh–3 style predictions. I know I said 8 years on the show. Math is hard. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Show Notes A Chapter Select PSA Reviewing the 2023 Predictions PlayStation 2024 Predictions Logan’s PlayStation Predictions There will be only one newly announced Sony first-party game at the event. ✅ A goodbye message from Jim Ryan will play and will then be followed by Hermen saying “Hello I am your new daddy” ❌ Sony will tease the existence of the PS5 Pro, but won’t formally show it off until...
info_outline "Daddy Bedtimes" with Scott WhiteThe Max Frequency Podcast
The Professor himself, Scott White, returns to chat about graduating to the class of Dad, introducing video games to our kids, and the wide world of board games. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript . Welcome Flip Phones, Patches, and Mods Scott! Dad Mode, Execute!! A Baldur’s Gate 3 Digression Baby’s First RPG Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Big Board Game Guy Scott White - - - - - Max’s home online - A seasonal podcast where we bounce back and forth between a series exploring its evolution, design, and...
info_outlineSuper Smash Bros. Brawl turns 15-years-old today in North America. Max and the voice of the Brawl community – Peter Spezia – look back on Sakurai's Wii masterpiece as well as the legacy of the weekly weekend podcast discussing the biggest news in anticipation of the game—Show Me Your News.
Download a transcript of this episode here.
The Early History of Brawl
- Smash cast 1 (part 1)
- Nintendo’s E3 2005 Press Conference
- Iwata Asks: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- E3 2006 Brawl Trailer
- E3 2006 Brawl Reveal News
The Dojooooooooooooo
The Birth of Show Me Your News
Brawl's Delays and Dreams
The Subspace Emissary
The Roster
The Stages
Wii Love to Play
The "End" of SMYN
The Legacy of Brawl
Special Thanks to Alex O’Neill, Kelly Brown (TheBuzzSaw), Scott White, Jason (Sariku), and Miles Allen (Super) for their kind words and contribution.
Thank you to Peter Spezia and Dr. Alan Bunney for being voices and friends to the Smash community and myself when I needed that the most.
Easter Egg #1
Easter Egg #3
Peter Spezia