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PPMD and Toph's call in show for the PEOPLE of the Melee Community.

Every week, they discuss the hottest topics, current events, and answer your questions about Super Smash Bros Melee.
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The Power of Thinking w/ Chem | Radio Melee Episode 92

Radio MeleeNov 28, 2023

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The Power of Thinking w/ Chem | Radio Melee Episode 92

The Power of Thinking w/ Chem | Radio Melee Episode 92

This week on Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by Chem! Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Nov 28, 202359:33
Surpassing Your Heroes w/ Ossify | Radio Melee Episode 91

Surpassing Your Heroes w/ Ossify | Radio Melee Episode 91

Ossify joins Toph and PPMD on this week's episode of Radio Melee! 00:00 - Intro 23:29 - Community Voice 31:24 - Caller 1: How do you manage your energy levels and expectations during losers runs? 44:11 - Caller 2: If you could create your own custom moveset, what moves would you pick? 01:04:31 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Nov 08, 202301:08:12
Actually Cheating On Boxx w/ PracticalTAS & Nuckels | Radio Melee Episode 90

Actually Cheating On Boxx w/ PracticalTAS & Nuckels | Radio Melee Episode 90

This week on Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by PracticalTAS and Nuckels to talk all things controller discourse! 00:00 - Intro 13:14 - Community Voice 20:22 - Caller 1: How do we enforce controller rules? 46:31 - Caller 2: What is the process and testing methodology to bring changes to firmware? 01:08:43 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Nov 02, 202301:12:03
The Tightest Race For 1st w/ Cody Schwab | Radio Melee Episode 89

The Tightest Race For 1st w/ Cody Schwab | Radio Melee Episode 89

This week on Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by Cody Schwab to talk about Nintendo, his Big House run, and more! Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Nov 01, 202301:00:09
The UK Playstyle w/ Frenzy | Radio Melee Episode 88

The UK Playstyle w/ Frenzy | Radio Melee Episode 88

This week on Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by top UK Falco main Frenzy! 0:00 - Intro 32:47 - Community Voice 39:19 - Caller 1: What attributes would you assign each character? 55:51 - Caller 2: Is it worth for top players to play those on a lower echelon? 01:03:16 - Caller 3: Are there any regions whose styles can be described in general terms? 01:12:54 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Oct 18, 202301:15:60
The Perfect Ruleset (For Puff) w/ Khalid | Radio Melee Episode 87

The Perfect Ruleset (For Puff) w/ Khalid | Radio Melee Episode 87

On this week's episode of Radio Melee, PPMD and Toph are joined by Khalid! 0:00 - Intro 14:46 - Community Voice 17:17 - Caller 1: Which player has the most unique play style? 29:52 - Caller 2: Who wins the Puff-Marth matchup? 45:16 - Caller 3: North Carolina's most recent PR shows a tier list of players in addition to the ten PR players. What do you think of this idea? 52:27 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Oct 11, 202358:29
Kongo Jungle Should Be Legal w/ Juggleguy | Radio Melee Episode 86

Kongo Jungle Should Be Legal w/ Juggleguy | Radio Melee Episode 86

Radio Melee is back with a brand new look! Toph and PPMD are joined by Juggleguy to talk Big House and stage lists. 0:00 - Intro 20:36 - Community Voice 31:57 - Caller 1: How much do stages legitimize and delegitimize the skill of the modern player? 51:36 - Caller 2: Coinbox entrants are slowly declining. Is this just the normal cycle of melee each year? 01:08:18 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Oct 04, 202301:14:17
To Camp or Not to Camp w/ Aklo | Radio Melee Episode 85

To Camp or Not to Camp w/ Aklo | Radio Melee Episode 85

After a killer 3rd place run at the final Shine, Toph and PPMD are joined by Aklo! 0:00 - Intro 29:20 - Community Voice 32:20 - Caller 1: How do you decide when to go Fox vs Link? 37:50 - Caller 2: Will understanding your opponent outside of the game well helps you against them in the game? 58:10 - Caller 3: With Shine coming to a close what are your favorite memories of the series? 01:29:45 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Aug 30, 202301:09:13
The Future of Slippi w/ Fizzi | Radio Melee Episode 84

The Future of Slippi w/ Fizzi | Radio Melee Episode 84

This week on Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by Fizzi to discuss the current and future state of Slippi! 0:00 - Intro 38:33 - Community Voice 58:36 - Caller 1: What was the biggest hurdle during either rollback or ranked development you faced? 01:08:50 - Caller 2: What do you think is bringing new players into the game in 2023? 01:15:46 - Caller 3: If Aliens were to come down and challenge the Golden Guardians to a crew battle? What player order and what characters would they play? 01:29:45 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Aug 30, 202301:30:10
The Perfect Rankings w/ Wheat | Radio Melee Episode 83

The Perfect Rankings w/ Wheat | Radio Melee Episode 83

This week on Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by Wheat from Melee Stats! 0:00 - Intro 36:57 - Community Voice 55:29 - Caller 1: What is the value of wins over placements? 01:04:42 - Caller 2: Should lower skilled players be ignored when talking about matchups? 01:29:45 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Aug 16, 202301:36:50
Rankings Season Begins! w/ Toph and PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 82

Rankings Season Begins! w/ Toph and PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 82

This week on Radio Melee, PPMD and Toph kick off rankings season with a top 31-50 recap! 0:00 - Intro 20:18 - Community Voice 25:47 - Caller 1: Would you be happy to see Melee at EVO again if it was at the cost of legalizing Wobbling? 39:27 - Caller 2: How do rankings work as an incentive for players? 01:12:49 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians https://twitter.com/PPMD https://twitter.com/YungWaff https://twitter.com/n0ned https://twitter.com/toph_bbq https://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Aug 09, 202301:05:03
"Can Yoshi Not Do It Solo?" w/ aMSa | Radio Melee Episode 81

"Can Yoshi Not Do It Solo?" w/ aMSa | Radio Melee Episode 81

This week on Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by aMSa to discuss his surprise Falco pick at GOML! 0:00 - Intro 46:08 - Community Voice 51:14 - Caller 1: Does aMSa think that it will be possible to maintain similar results when traveling from Japan again? 01:03:05 - Caller 2: Is there a format to get average players more tournament sets without negatively impacting top players? 01:17:56 - Caller 3: Do some communities treat the game/top players/tournaments differently? 01:12:49 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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Jul 26, 202301:55:58
Peach Mains NEED To Do This! w/ Trif | Radio Melee Episode 80

Peach Mains NEED To Do This! w/ Trif | Radio Melee Episode 80

This week on Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by Trif! Support Trif here! https://www.twitch.tv/trifsmash


0:00 - Intro 21:26 - Community Voice 33:10 - Caller 1: Is it possible for a Peach to be #1? 47:07 - Caller 2: What are the best ways for spectators to help support melee from home? 55:40 - Caller 3: Are there any TOs or tournaments that you wish would get more attention? 01:04:18 - Caller 3: Will controller issues like those at fete give the public a more positive view of alternate controllers? 01:12:49 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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Jul 20, 202301:16:52
"Leffen is just like me fr fr" w/ PPMD & Toph | Radio Melee Episode 79

"Leffen is just like me fr fr" w/ PPMD & Toph | Radio Melee Episode 79

On this week's Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD recap the events of the recent Ludwig Ahgren Championship Series!


0:00 - Intro

28:40 - Community Voice

32:16 - Caller 1: Why did Mang0 play Doc against Hbox?

50:13 - Caller 2: What one change to a character would you make to have them be way better?

01:04:35 - Caller 3: How do you overcome a plateau?


01:19:01 - Community Voice


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Jul 12, 202301:27:08
The Path to Full Power w/ Wizzrobe | Radio Melee Episode 78

The Path to Full Power w/ Wizzrobe | Radio Melee Episode 78

After a 2nd place finish at CEO following an extended tournament hiatus, this week on Radio Melee we're joined by Wizzrobe! 0:00 - Intro 19:37 - Community Voice 32:20 - Caller 1: What is Wizzy's thought process for shifting strategies against different top players of the same matchup? 36:08 - Caller 2: What is it like hearing voices from the community asking for you to return before you're ready? 44:11 - Caller 3: How would you "sell" your main to a new player? 59:26 - Caller 4: Thoughts on Valorant/Counter-Strike stage striking system? 01:23:53 - Caller 5: What other games scratch the same itch as Melee? 01:24:30 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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Jun 28, 202301:27:43
Content or Competition? w/ Zain | Radio Melee Episode 77

Content or Competition? w/ Zain | Radio Melee Episode 77

This week on Radio Melee, PPMD and Toph are joined by professional Roy player DontTestMe! 0:00 - Intro 28:46 - Community Voice 32:35 - Caller 1: Are there any traditions we should get rid of? 42:31 - Caller 2: Is there a world where Melee gets so popular that we lose the grassroots feeling? 56:52 - Caller 3: Does the average player have 10 years of experience? 01:03:31 - Caller 4: What role does ego have in a competitive match? 01:23:53 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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Jun 21, 202301:26:45
The State of Melee Commentary w/ Jorge | Radio Melee Episode 76

The State of Melee Commentary w/ Jorge | Radio Melee Episode 76

Toph and PPMD are joined by Jorge to discuss the current state of Melee commentary! 0:00 - Intro 24:23 - Community Voice 36:09 - Caller 1: Is r/ssbm getting shut down good for the community? 51:02 - Caller 2: Is Melee commentary in a good spot? 01:15:50 - Caller 3: How's Toph's top 100 grind? 01:45:50 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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Jun 14, 202301:48:13
Who Can Use Blue Marth? PewPewU VS PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 75

Who Can Use Blue Marth? PewPewU VS PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 75

Joining us on today's Radio Melee is one of the greatest Marth players of all time, PewPewU! 0:00 - Intro 24:45 - Community Voice 27:44 - Caller 1: How good is Marth in teams? 42:10 - Caller 2: What is "good commentary" vs "bad commentary"? 57:51 - Caller 3: Is there a place for character color ownership? 01:14:49 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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Jun 07, 202301:21:11
Overcoming Bracket Demons w/ Salt | Radio Melee Episode 74

Overcoming Bracket Demons w/ Salt | Radio Melee Episode 74

On today's Radio Melee Toph and PPMD are joined by LTC champion and Falcon extraordinaire, Salt! 0:00 - Intro 16:34 - Community Voice 21:26 - Caller 1: You've taken many of the top players to game 5. What do you think is necessary to get over that finish line? 28:38 - Caller 2: What's the best way to get the most out of playing offline friendlies? 38:55 - Caller 3: If you could change history and win one tournament from the past, which one would you choose? 49:04 - Caller 4: Do you think a player or character dominated era is still possible? 01:00:58 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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May 24, 202301:05:60
Mang0 Seeded 10th!? w/ Toph & PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 73

Mang0 Seeded 10th!? w/ Toph & PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 73

Toph and PPMD discuss the upcoming tournament season. 0:00 - Intro 30:29 - Community Voice 34:26 - Caller 1: What are your thoughts on stage hazards? 51:31 - Caller 2: Have you ever dreamt in melee? 01:01:45 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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May 17, 202301:05:34
Is Taunting Toxic? w/ Zamu | Radio Melee Episode 72

Is Taunting Toxic? w/ Zamu | Radio Melee Episode 72

Zamu joins Toph and PPMD for this week's Radio Melee to discuss mentality, rulesets, and taunting! 0:00 - Intro 54:33 - Community Voice 58:19 - Caller 1: If you could transform between two characters like Sheik/Zelda which would you choose? 01:07:55 - Caller 2: Is it toxic to taunt in melee? 01:22:15 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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May 11, 202301:33:23
"I'll Save Melee" w/ Coney | Radio Melee Episode 71

"I'll Save Melee" w/ Coney | Radio Melee Episode 71

On today's Radio Melee, PPMD and Toph are joined by Coney to discuss the logistics of playing multiple Smash titles. 0:00 - Intro 23:09 - Community Voice 30:57 - Caller 1: Could the current landscape of smash lead to a boost for p+? 41:30 - Caller 2: How do we increase cross-pollination between the smash titles? 1:00:38 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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May 11, 202301:03:09
Winning Isn’t the Goal, It’s the Reward w/ Moky | Radio Melee Episode 70

Winning Isn’t the Goal, It’s the Reward w/ Moky | Radio Melee Episode 70

After a 1st place finish at The Come Up, Moky joins us for this week's Radio Melee to discuss his recent success and goals for the future. 0:00 - Intro 19:57 - Community Voice 26:57 - Caller 1: What were the steps you took to improve and what are your goals? 34:04 - Caller 2: How much does being part of the same sponsor make you a team? 42:256 - Caller 3: What foundation/safety net can be made to protect and support players and TO's? 52:48 - Caller 4: How are players effected by tournament conditions such as crowd noise or not being able to hear game audio? 1:01:09 - Caller 5: Do you think that by not being able to drive you’re perpetuating a harmful smasher stereotype? 1:07:45 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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Apr 26, 202301:12:20
Play Cracked. Get Jacked. w/ SlumlordGG | Radio Melee Episode 69

Play Cracked. Get Jacked. w/ SlumlordGG | Radio Melee Episode 69

This week, PPMD and Top are joined by joined by SlumlordGG, CEO of AllChat Esports! 0:00 - Intro 44:09 - Community Voice: Who is your favorite character to play besides your main? 49:22 - Caller 1: What is the best way to network and collaborate with other entities in the scene? 01:01:12 - Caller 2: Are newer players more concerned with initial performances than slow and steady improvement? 01:10:13 - Caller 3: What are some ways the community can bolster the voice of the average tournament attendee? 1:28:21 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardians

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Apr 19, 202301:32:28
Is It Time to Play a Secondary? w/ Axe | Radio Melee Episode 68

Is It Time to Play a Secondary? w/ Axe | Radio Melee Episode 68

Toph and PPMD are joined by professional Pikachu player Axe! The gang discuss the mentality and viability of playing multiple characters. 0:00 - Intro 31:17 - Community Voice 41:13 - Caller 1: Do you have to be a top player to experience the "try to have fun" mentality? 48:26 - Caller 2: How do you balance practicing your characters for bracket and your characters for fun? Is there a benefit in playing multiple characters?54:23 - Caller 3: What should be the role of teams/orgs in the melee scene? 01:03:07 - Caller 4: What happened to King of the Cube? 1:09:38 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardianshttps://twitter.com/PPMDhttps://twitter.com/YungWaffhttps://twitter.com/n0nedhttps://twitter.com/toph_bbqhttps://twitter.com/aMSaRedyoshi Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Apr 12, 202301:13:50
aMSa & HomeMadeWaffles join GG Melee! | Radio Melee Episode 67

aMSa & HomeMadeWaffles join GG Melee! | Radio Melee Episode 67

This week on Radio Melee we're joined by the two brand new additions to the GG Melee roster, aMSa and HomeMadeWaffles! 0:00 - Intro 14:24 - Community Voice: What kind of Mr. Beast style Melee content would you like to see? 17:51 - Caller 1: When is a tech/character banworthy? 45:35 - Caller 2: How do you assess prior commentary performances and evolving your casting style? 01:07:45 - Caller 3: Where do you see Melee in 10 years? 1:34:17 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardianshttps://twitter.com/PPMDhttps://twitter.com/ZainNaghmihttps://twitter.com/n0nedhttps://twitter.com/toph_bbq Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Apr 06, 202301:42:38
Farewell to Summit w/ The Cheat | Radio Melee Episode 66

Farewell to Summit w/ The Cheat | Radio Melee Episode 66

In the wake of the final Smash Summit event, this week on Radio Melee we are joined by Mikey AKA The Cheat! 0:00 - Intro 34:43 - Caller 1: With Summit not being around for the foreseeable future, will the casual "couch commentary" style go with it? 49:34 - Caller 2: What are your hot takes, dark horses, or "major upsets" you see happening at Major Upset? 1:03:05 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardianshttps://twitter.com/PPMDhttps://twitter.com/ZainNaghmihttps://twitter.com/n0nedhttps://twitter.com/toph_bbq Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Apr 06, 202301:06:18
Melee Content is Limitless w/ turndownforwalt | Radio Melee Episode 65

Melee Content is Limitless w/ turndownforwalt | Radio Melee Episode 65

This week Toph and PPMD are joined by BC | turndownforwalt! The trio takes a deep dive into the ecosystem of Melee content. 0:00 - Intro 26:51 - Caller 1: Do you think that you're stifling your efforts by focusing entirely on melee? 41:22 - Caller 2: What is something you've learned in melee that you were able to apply outside the game? 54:34 - Community Voice Don't Miss the Latest Content: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGGMelee Follow: https://twitter.com/goldenguardianshttps://twitter.com/PPMDhttps://twitter.com/ZainNaghmihttps://twitter.com/n0nedhttps://twitter.com/toph_bbq Merch: https://goldenguardians.whatsneu.gg/

Mar 22, 202357:16
The Donkey Kong Renaissance w/ Rishi | Radio Melee Episode 64

The Donkey Kong Renaissance w/ Rishi | Radio Melee Episode 64

This week on Radio Melee, PPMD and Toph are joined by Rishi to talk DK and how to learn from your losses.   

0:00 - Intro 23:04  - Caller 1: Can DK solo top 8 a major? 

28:42 - Caller 2: What separates the top 8 players and top 30 players? 

36:54 - Caller 3: How do you deal with losses constructively? 

48:14 - Community Voice  

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Mar 15, 202351:38
Melee Moving Forward w/ Toph & PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 63

Melee Moving Forward w/ Toph & PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 63

Radio Melee is back! This episode, PPMD and Toph discuss the future of tournaments, tier lists, and controller legality.  

0:00 - Intro 18:48  - Caller 1: Do either of you currently attend any locals regularly? 

31:018 - Caller 2: Will a new tournament series will take the spot of Smash Summit?

 40:24 - Caller 3: Does our view of high/mid and low tier characters have to change? 

51:17 - Caller 4: Did we wait to long to tackle creating a ruleset for box controllers? 

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Mar 09, 202301:11:09
The Smash World Tour/Nintendo Drama w/ Bobby Scar & The Community | Radio Melee Episode 62

The Smash World Tour/Nintendo Drama w/ Bobby Scar & The Community | Radio Melee Episode 62

PPMD and Toph are joined by Bobby Scar to hear the community's thoughts on the cancellation of the Smash World Tour by Nintendo.


0:00 - Intro

11:35 - Caller 1

20:09 - Caller 2

37:08 - Caller 3

47:23 - Caller 4

54:12 - Caller 5

1:00:40 - Caller 6


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Dec 01, 202201:16:52
Making Summit a Premier Event w/ The Cheat | Radio Melee Episode 61

Making Summit a Premier Event w/ The Cheat | Radio Melee Episode 61

Mikey, The Cheat, from Beyond the Summit joins the season finale of Radio Melee to talk about Summit 14, developing creativity, and being a leader in the Melee community. 


0:00 - Intro

29:00 - Community Voice

40:15 - From Aiden: What do you feel has changed the most being a community leader in the scene before BTS and after?

51:30 - From Galint | Samuel - What do you think we should do to bring new people to Smash events

1:02:50 - From Binseu - How do you feel the creativity of BTS has changed over the years?

1:14:00 - Community Voice from Mikey


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Nov 10, 202201:21:21
Summit 14 Predictions w/ Toph & PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 60

Summit 14 Predictions w/ Toph & PPMD | Radio Melee Episode 60

With Summit around the corner, Toph and PPMD take us through their predictions for the event.  

0:00 - Intro 04:15 - Community Voice: What other esports do you watch?

07:06 - Summit 14 seeding.  

29:02 - Caller 1: How much scrutiny should the best player in the world have? 

40:41 - Caller 2: Is there vocabulary we can create to help people better understand why HBox is so good? 

58:23 - Caller 3: Who would win a 16 person round robin? 

1:08:50 - Caller 4: What are some of your favorite commentary attributes/qualities and do you have any examples/memories?

 1:18:30 - Community Voice  

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Nov 02, 202201:33:49
Running The Most Stacked Event In Smash History w/ Aiden | Radio Melee Episode 59

Running The Most Stacked Event In Smash History w/ Aiden | Radio Melee Episode 59

The Ludwig Smash Invitational will go down as one of the most stacked tournaments in Smash history. Toph and PPMD are joined by Aiden (Calvin) to discuss what goes in to running such an event.   

0:00 - Intro 

40:27 - Community Voice: Has the community gotten nicer?  

54:56 - Caller 1: What would you do to make the new players feel more welcomed to the community and motivate them to continue the grind? 

1:03:08 - Caller 2: Are there any tournament formats that you feel have untapped potential? 

1:34:39 - Caller 3: Thoughts on viewership? 

1:44:42 - Caller 4: Why don't tournaments do title card matches? 

1:18:30 - Community Voice  

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Oct 26, 202202:06:51
Don't Let the Intrusive Thoughts Win w/ Soonsay | Radio Melee Episode 58

Don't Let the Intrusive Thoughts Win w/ Soonsay | Radio Melee Episode 58

Following his breakout performance at The Big House 10, Toph and PPMD are joined by Soonsay!  

0:00 - Intro

23:23 - Community Voice: Where is Yoshi on the tier list?   

30:11 - Caller 1: With a new era of players do you see an opportunity to see more low tier character representation? 

43:18 - Caller 2: What were the ways in which you've learned and improved since GOML? 

59:35 - Caller 3: Do you see any potential threats to the integrity of Melee? 

1:18:30 - Community Voice  

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Oct 19, 202201:24:20
Yoshi Finally Wins A Major w/ aMSa | Radio Melee Episode 57

Yoshi Finally Wins A Major w/ aMSa | Radio Melee Episode 57

Fresh off of his historic victory at The Big House 10, aMSa joins Toph and PPMD for this week's Radio Melee!  

0:00 - Intro 

22:20 - Community Voice: What makes SFAT's Fox so good?  

31:22  - Caller 1: Now that you've won, in what way do you think players are going to improve against Yoshi?/where do you think Yoshi's limitations lie? 

38:34 - Caller 2: Do you think that you proved that a major can be won with any character? 

47:15 - Caller 3: What's one thing you wish commentators knew better about Yoshi? 

57:19 - Caller 4: What did you do in preparation for Summit 

12? 1:16:37 - Community Voice  

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Oct 12, 202201:23:12
The Future of Melee Doubles w/ SFAT | Radio Melee Episode 56

The Future of Melee Doubles w/ SFAT | Radio Melee Episode 56

On this week's episode of Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by SFAT! The gang discuss the current state of doubles and the future of tournament formats.   

0:00 - Intro 

09:27 - Community Voice: Why is Pipsqueak portrayed as a villain?  

14:51  - Caller 1: Are there contentious feelings between the Melee and Ultimate communities? 

30:05 - Caller 2: How could we bring Melee doubles back in the spotlight? 

43:50 - Caller 3: What is the coolest/favorite local scene you’ve been to/been apart of? 

56:54 - Caller 4: Could we divide tournament brackets into divisions? (Beginner, Intermediate, Pro) 

1:41:42 - Community Voice  

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Oct 05, 202201:17:48
Melee Past, Present and Future w/ Dr. Z | Radio Melee Episode 54

Melee Past, Present and Future w/ Dr. Z | Radio Melee Episode 54

This week Toph and PPMD are joined by legendary Genesis head TO Dr. Z!  

0:00 - Intro 12:22 - Community Voice: Melee up-and-comers. 

16:17  - Caller 1: You have 5min to convince someone melee is the sickest esport what set do you chose? 

25:39 - Caller 2: If we made a game with the exact same mechanics as melee, but with completely new art, have we lost some of the soul of the game? 

39:01 - Caller 3: What are your favorite moments that might have been lost to time? 

59:06 - Caller 4: Do you consider having many newer players at the top level a double edged sword for the community? 

1:11:11 - Community Voice  

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Sep 28, 202201:18:43
Why Falcon Beats Marth w/ Pipsqueak | Radio Melee Episode 55

Why Falcon Beats Marth w/ Pipsqueak | Radio Melee Episode 55

This week Toph and PPMD are joined by Pipsqueak to discuss the Falcon/Marth matchup and how EU competition compares to NA.  

0:00 - Intro 22:15 - Community Voice: What would you like to see at a major?  

31:40  - Caller 1: Why Captain Falcon against Marth? 

49:02 - Caller 2: Do you feel EU is catching up to the US? 

1:13:17 - Caller 3: Do you think fox players have a harder time practicing because of how many resources they have? 

1:41:42 - Community Voice  

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Sep 28, 202201:48:54
Play Like It's Your Last Stock w/ S2J | Radio Melee Episode 53

Play Like It's Your Last Stock w/ S2J | Radio Melee Episode 53

On this week's Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by S2J!  

0:00 - Intro 12:00 - Community Voice: If you could make anyone the best player in the world, who would you pick? 

18:37  - Caller 1: What gives you the intuition to play aggressive vs. defensive? 

37:31 - Caller 2: What players are your current hype pocket picks? 

48:45 - Caller 3: Do best 2/3s measure different skill sets in comparison to Best 3/5s? 

1:17:05 - Community Voice  

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Sep 14, 202201:14:53
Melee & Physical Fitness w/ Mekk | Radio Melee Episode 52

Melee & Physical Fitness w/ Mekk | Radio Melee Episode 52

This week, PPMD and Toph are joined by Mekk to discuss the positive effects of staying physically fit as a Melee player.  

0:00 - Intro 20:57 - Community Voice: What matchup do you want to see in finals at Big House?  

27:23  - Caller 1: How do you stay so positive after losses? 

41:14 - Caller 2: In what ways have other falcon mains influenced your playstyle? 

54:24 - Caller 3: Is there is any value in playing people below your level? 

1:17:05 - Community Voice 

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Sep 07, 202201:23:07
The Pressure of Being Number One w/ Zain | Radio Melee Episode 51

The Pressure of Being Number One w/ Zain | Radio Melee Episode 51

This week, PPMD and Toph are joined by Shine 2022 champion Zain!  

0:00 - Intro 17:51 - Community Voice: Who is the weakest player we could send back in time to win Genesis 1?  

25:16  - Caller 1: How does winning Shine 2022 compare to 2018? 

34:31 - Caller 2: Do the play styles of retired players age at different rates? 

48:47 - Caller 3: What does fostering your local scene mean to you in the "Slippi" era where you can just sit at home and play top players instead? 

1:14:39 - Community Voice  

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Aug 31, 202201:19:16
Hungrybox Was Wrong w/ Wheat | Radio Melee Episode 49

Hungrybox Was Wrong w/ Wheat | Radio Melee Episode 49

This week, PPMD and Toph are joined by master statistician GimmeDatWheat to discuss the intricacies of rankings.   

0:00 - Intro 18:18 - Community Voice: What are your goals and what can you do today to achieve them?  

28:36  - Caller 1: What is Melee Stats’ approach to all of the different aspects of competitive play? 

43:27 - Caller 2: Have there been any improvements made to the ranking process and are there any changes you would like to see? 

51:56 - Caller 3: How can we help reduce ranking anxiety for players? 

1:26:59 - Community Voice  

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Aug 17, 202201:29:15
The Scariest Player Melee Has Ever Seen w/ iBDW | Radio Melee Episode 48

The Scariest Player Melee Has Ever Seen w/ iBDW | Radio Melee Episode 48

Toph and PPMD are joined by iBDW to discuss the contributing factors to his recent success!   

0:00 - Intro 

18:18 - Community Voice: Who are your local heroes?  

22:02  - Caller 1: How does running subathons affect how you approach streaming?  

 28:11 - Caller 2: How do you feel about people attributing your recent success to your switch to Z-jump? 

40:27 - Caller 3: How do you discipline yourself to learn and practice when you don't want to? 

50:46 - Caller 4: What does the timeline look like for innovating and labbing fox tech before using it in tournament.  

1:02:38 - Community Voice  

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Jul 27, 202201:10:23
Wobbling Should Be Legal w/ SluG | Radio Melee Episode 47

Wobbling Should Be Legal w/ SluG | Radio Melee Episode 47

Toph and PPMD are joined by Double Down 4th place finisher and ICs specialist, SluG!  

0:00 - Intro 

14:17 - Community Voice: Would you trade a current top player to bring back Armada? Should Steve be banned?  

21:58  - Caller 1: Is wobbling needed to make up for shortcomings? What are some no wobbling strategies?   

37:05 - Caller 2: Why did you change your name to SluG? 

43:26 - Caller 3: Marth vs Ice Climbers matchup 

1:04:52 - Community Voice  

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Jul 13, 202201:08:03
The Pop-Off Meta w/ Hungrybox | Radio Melee Episode 46

The Pop-Off Meta w/ Hungrybox | Radio Melee Episode 46

Toph and PPMD are joined by Hungrybox to discuss iBDW's reverse pop-off and the future of Jigglypuff.

0:00 - Intro 

25:00 - Community Voice: How do you form your opinions on top players? 

29:11  - Caller 1: Will top players start relying on secondaries?  

40:00 - Caller 2: How long will older top players be able to keep up? 

56:54 - Caller 3: How will Jigglypuff evolve as a character? 

1:03:26 - Community Voice  

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Jul 06, 202201:14:13
Why Falco Is the Best Character w/ Ginger | Radio Melee Episode 45

Why Falco Is the Best Character w/ Ginger | Radio Melee Episode 45

To kick off season 4 of Radio Melee, Toph and PPMD are joined by Ginger! Ginger gives his take on the Falco meta and the dynamic of juggling content and competition.   

0:00 - Intro 

24:04 - Community Voice: What two players would you want to see a fusion of? 

26:00  - Caller 1: Why has Mango been the only Falco player to top 8 consistently?  

42:10 - Caller 2: How difficult is it to balance content creation and competing? 54:16 - Caller 3: What is culturally different between the Smash and FGC communities? 

1:18:37 - Community Voice  

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Jun 29, 202201:22:04
Yoshi Is Better Than Peach? w/ Dr. lloD | Radio Melee Episode 44

Yoshi Is Better Than Peach? w/ Dr. lloD | Radio Melee Episode 44

Radio Melee time again! Today Toph and PPMD are joined by professional Peach main lloD!  

0:00 - Intro 20:51 - Community Voice: Which smasher would best survive on a deserted island? 

24:38  - Caller 1: How do you decide when to play the slow game vs playing aggressive?  

33:51 - Caller 2: What were the most important Summit 13 sets to watch? 

50:39 - Caller 3: What kind of challenges are shared between being a competitive Melee player and becoming a doctor? 

1:14:31 - Community Voice  

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May 18, 202201:17:14
Being Toxic is OK w/ Aklo & Ryobeat | Radio Melee Episode 43

Being Toxic is OK w/ Aklo & Ryobeat | Radio Melee Episode 43

Toph is away this week, but PPMD is joined by Aklo and Ryobeat to talk all things TO'ing!  

0:00 - Intro 18:14 - Community Voice: UK vs US Office crew battle 

22:11  - Caller 1: What is Ryobeat's "secret sauce" of TO'ing? 

38:14 - Caller 2: Should there be more Arcadian style tournaments? 

52:36 - Caller 3: What are some tips for new TOs? 


1:08:17 - Caller 4: How would you improve the standard tournament format? 

1:34:48 - Community Voice  

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May 04, 202201:44:37
Jmook's Genesis Journey | Radio Melee Episode 42

Jmook's Genesis Journey | Radio Melee Episode 42

PPMD and Toph are joined by Jmook to cover his impressive 2nd place finish at Genesis 8.  

0:00 - Intro 

21:04 - Community Voice: What if Zain had beaten Hbox with Roy? 

24:20  - Caller 1: Jmook's mentality after Genesis 

37:56 - Caller 2: What is a move you think has more potential to be useful? 

52:18 - Caller 3: What steps can we take to help top 100 players be more financially stable? 

1:10:00 - Caller 4: How did you pick Sheik as your main? 

1:21:20 - Community Voice  

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Apr 27, 202201:24:36