Trash Talk

15% off your order of Okizeme Coffee with discount code "BrianF": https://okizeme.coffee/Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF": https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighterHuge Street Fighter Tournament went down this weekend. Combo Breaker boasts the largest non-EVO Street Fighter Tournament filled with crazy upsets, hilarious popoffs from the next generation of Japanese SF players and Xiaohai crushing children's dreams. MenaRD sparks yet another FT2 vs FT3 debate, but this time the international FGC including Bonchan, Xiaohai and Kushina weigh in. EVO Registrations leaderboards also came out, with a surprise appearance from Rivals of Aether II, a game published by Ludwig's company Offbrand Games, and fighting game players are not happy with what might be an astroturfing situation. @Brian_F  and  @iDomNYC  break it down.Episode: Extra Trashy #42Recorded on: May 26th 2026YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- @iDomNYC RobTV - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Editing and thumbnail by @nugieboy Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

15% off your order of Okizeme Coffee with discount code "BrianF": https://okizeme.coffee/Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF": https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighterIngrid's little friend, Monoid, is here to cause a lot of havoc. With them, they bring a litany of Avatar mode updates to Street Fighter 6. Dreamhack Atlanta also happened, which featured Nephew's Juri and Kobayan Zangief in a rollercoaster of grandfinals. The tournament action doesn't stop there, as Combo Breaker is going to be a super stacked EWC qualifier and Capcom Pro Tour stop as well. @Brian_F  and  @iDomNYC  break it down.Episode: Extra Trashy #41Recorded on: May 19th 2026YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- @iDomNYC RobTV - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Editing and thumbnail by @nugieboy Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

15% off your order of Okizeme Coffee with discount code "BrianF": https://okizeme.coffee/Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF": https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighterStreet Fighter has taken over Japan making EVO Japan the largest fighting game tournament in history, earning a Gunniess World Record. We had a ton of amazing matches over the weekend as well, such as Punk's amazing loser's run, a modern showdown between Hope's Modern Aki and Shuto's Modern M. Bison, as well as Momochi's students Higuchi and Yamaguchi. @Brian_F  and  @iDomNYC  break it down.Episode: Extra Trashy #40Recorded on: May 4th 2026YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠⁠- @iDomNYC RobTV - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠⁠⁠Editing and thumbnail by @nugieboy Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

15% off your order of Okizeme Coffee with discount code "BrianF": https://okizeme.coffee/Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF": https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighterEpisode: Extra Trashy #39Recorded on: April 29th 2026YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠- @iDomNYC RobTV - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠⁠Editing and thumbnail by @nugieboy Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

15% off your order of Okizeme Coffee with discount code "BrianF": https://okizeme.coffee/Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF": https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighterBrian and  @iDomNYC  finally make a SF6 Season 3 Tier list with Season 4 and Ingrid around the corner.Episode: Extra Trashy #38Recorded on: April 20th 2026YouTube - ⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠- @iDomNYC RobTV - ⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠Edited by @nugieboy Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

15% off your order of Okizeme Coffee with discount code "BrianF": https://okizeme.coffee/Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF": https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighterBrian and  @iDomNYC  are back to talk Invincible VS beta, rage quitting, GGST 2.0 and big updates to Capcom Pro Tour for 2026 and Capcom Cup 13.Episode: Extra Trashy #37Recorded on: April 13th 2026Follow usYouTube - ⁠@Brian_F ⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠- @iDomNYC RobTV - ⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠Edited by @nugieboy Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF" - https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighterThank you to Victrix for sponsoring this episode of Extra Trashy @PhiDX  join Brian and  @iDomNYC  for today's episode to breakdown everything going on with Tekken 8 Season 3 and to put it in Street Fighter terms. Today's episode was spurred by the Heatspeak discussion with Aris, Spag and Rip.Episode: Extra Trashy #36Recorded on: April 6th 2026Follow usYouTube - @Brian_F Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC - @iDomNYC RobTV - https://x.com/RobTeeVeeEdited by @nugieboy Extra Trashy video intro by https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF" - ⁠⁠https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighter⁠⁠Thank you to Victrix for sponsoring this episode of Extra TrashyThe long awaited showdown between the GOAT of long sets, Daigo, and the most consistent Street Fighter 6 player, MenaRD is finally scheduled to happen after a trailer from the EVO Awards. Brian and iDom discuss Daigo's history in similar sets against Xian, Infiltration, and Tokido, his slow start and buildup to mastering a game, and whether MenaRD can come prepared to take on the beast. They also discuss a bunch of news regarding InvincibleVS, Avatar Legends, and EWC qualifiers that happened this week.Episode: Extra Trashy #35Recorded on: March 30th 2026Follow usYouTube - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RobTV - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nugieboy ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠https://BrianF.Shop⁠⁠MAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF" - https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighterThank you to Victrix for sponsoring this episode of Extra TrashyAlex makes a splash into SF6 and not in the way you might think. Brian and @idomnyc dive into their thoughts on his new lore, his gameplay, and whether he will be a competitive threat as an all rounder grappler. They also touch on other game updates such as Tekken 8 Season 3, and GGST 2.0 and discuss the removal of gameplay design decisions that didn't pan out. Episode: Extra Trashy #34Recorded on: March 24th 2026NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_dTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Capcom why did you do this to Alex5:50 Street Fighter lore is serious 8:20 Getting mad at Jam and things you don’t really care about 12:59 Lolipop chainsaw massacre is deeper than you think 14:40 Alex is one of the most fun characters 19:57 Best grappler?25:42 Competitive viability 27:47 There was a balance patch apparently34:40 Maybe a patch with Ingrid40:09 Tekken 8 Season 341:45 Arc World Tour finals, GGST 2.0 and the removal of system mechanics 46:00 Is the drive system well made?52:11 SF6 reaches peak player counts on steam 56:42 Capcup PPV probably did well58:57 Will the Street Fighter movie grow the playerbase 1:07:57 New esports costumes for EWC probably1:10:34 Saudi acquires 10% of Capcom#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF" - ⁠https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighter⁠Thank you to Victrix for sponsoring this episode of Extra TrashyCapcom Cup 12 just wrapped up, and Brian and @idomnyc are here to talk about it, well, what they can at least. They run down all the high profile storylines of the group stages as well as talk about the communities' experiences regarding Capcom's handling of Capcom Cup as a pay per view product for the very first time.Episode: Extra Trashy #33Recorded on: March 14th 2026Follow usYouTube - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RobTV - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nugieboy ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW MERCH: ⁠https://BrianF.Shop⁠MAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

Get 10% off the Victrix Pro KO Leverless with discount code "BrianF" - https://www.turtlebeach.com/collections/street-fighterThank you to Victrix for sponsoring this episode of Extra TrashyCapcom Cup 12 is is upon, Brian and  iDom discuss their top picks to who will make it to the of this long week of Street Fighter 6 action.Episode: Extra Trashy #32Recorded on: March 9th 2026Follow usYouTube - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RobTV - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nugieboy ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #ad

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BRAND NEW MERCH:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://BrianF.Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9⁠⁠⁠⁠We launched a Patreon! -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Huge week in gaming news this week, with the release of the Tong Trash Talk, an old and familiar topic taken over the conversation in the FGC: Are online tournaments, such as Tampa Never Sleeps, damaging to the scene? Brian and iDom weigh in on their experiences with going attending locals in the pre-rollback era and how the landscape of fighting games and competition have changed since then. They also touch on the huge battle balance updates to the highly anticipated Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. They also touch on the Closed Alpha for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and Brian's experiences with playing Toph, as well as the Marathon Server Slam and Pokemon Wind & Waves, as well as Pokémon Pokopia.Episode: Extra Trashy #31Recorded on: March 2nd 2026Follow usYouTube - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RobTV - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠⁠⁠Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nugieboy ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #streetfighter6

Starting from a local video game store in Tampa, inviting everyone into his very own home after closing, all the way to running the national hub for online fighting game tournaments and doing production work for some of the biggest brands in gaming, Tong has built one of the pillars of the FGC, Tampa Never Sleeps, where thousands of viewers tune in on a weekly basis to watch the highest level of competitive play in North America. Even more than the online tournament weekly infrastructure, Tampa Never Sleeps has become one of the premier tournament production companies for the greater FGC and beyond. In this episode, of Trash Talk, we discuss Tong's humble origins, how his passion for UMVC3 slowly transformed into a global brand that not only employs the FGC but makes it thrive, and why he does what he does for the community.BRAND NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopListen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Episode: Trash Talk #17Recorded on: Feb. 18, 2026Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠Edited by  @nugieboy

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BRAND NEW MERCH:⁠⁠⁠ https://BrianF.Shop⁠⁠⁠Listen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9⁠⁠⁠We launched a Patreon! -⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.EVO has fully been acquired by Saudi Arabia, introducing 9 Evolution Championship Series from Las Vegas, Japan, Europe, Singapore, Morocco, Brazil, China, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico, and introducing the Fighting Game World Championship. Brian and iDom discuss the implications of the buyout on EVO, the FGC, and Fighting Games as a genre.Episode: Extra Trashy #30Recorded on: February 23rd 2026Follow usYouTube - ⁠ ⁠⁠@Brian_F ⁠ ⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RobTV - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠⁠Edited by ⁠⁠⁠ @nugieboy ⁠ ⁠⁠Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #streetfighter6

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BRAND NEW MERCH:⁠⁠ https://BrianF.Shop⁠⁠Listen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9⁠⁠We launched a Patreon! -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Capcom has issued a statement regarding changes to the streaming guidelines Capcom Cup, including a price reduction of the PPV. There also is an essay going around by 6weetbix, the creator of several Tekken resources, called "Fighting Games Have a Product Design Problem" In this episode, Brian and iDom discuss the contents of the essay and why fighting games have a lot to go before reaching the levels of popularity that its contemporaries enjoy.Episode: Extra Trashy #29Recorded on: February 16th 2026Follow usYouTube - ⁠ ⁠@Brian_F ⁠ ⁠Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠⁠⁠⁠RobTV - ⁠⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠⁠Edited by ⁠⁠ @nugieboy ⁠ ⁠Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #streetfighter6

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BRAND NEW MERCH:⁠ https://BrianF.Shop⁠Listen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9⁠We launched a Patreon! -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Riot Games has put out a statement announcing the layoff of 80 2XKO employees. Brian and iDom discuss the layoffs of longtime members of the FGC, how this all happened, and if they can turn this situation around. In contrast, Marvel Tokon has also announced the size of its launch roster as well as the inclusion of single player content.Episode: Extra Trashy #28Recorded on: February 9th 2026Follow usYouTube - ⁠ @Brian_F ⁠ Brian_F - ⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC ⁠RobTV - ⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠Edited by ⁠ @nugieboy ⁠ Extra Trashy video intro by ⁠https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford ⁠NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #streetfighter6

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BRAND NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopListen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.In this episode, Brian and iDOM discuss the Alex Trailer and how his SF6 incarnation differs from his Street Fighter V version. They also discuss Frosty Faustings and iDom's time there as well as the first MAJOR 2XKO tournament of the game's lifespan. Episode: Extra Trashy #27Recorded on: February 3rd 2026Follow usYouTube -  @Brian_F  Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC RobTV - https://x.com/RobTeeVeeEdited by  @nugieboy  Extra Trashy video intro by https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopMAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_FSECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreBrian_FTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfOld Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d#brian_F #trashtalk #streetfighter6

In 2007, Maximilian Dood pointed a camera at an arcade cab and recorded himself playing Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. 18 years, 8.4k videos, 1.86 million subs, and 1.5 billion channel views later, and Maximilian Dood has become the leading figure in content creation in the fighting game community. With his infectious passion, Max has brought hundreds of thousands of new people into the fold of fighting games and gaming culture as a whole. On this episode of Trash Talk, we discuss Max's humble origins, his journey to reach where he is today, and Max's perspective on the past, present, and future of the fighting game genre.BRAND NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopListen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Episode: Trash Talk #16 Recorded on: Jan. 11 2026Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠Edited by  @nugieboy

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BRAND NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopListen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Prior to the release of 2XKO Season 1 and console release, RIOT games has flown out several influencers to preview the newest Champion, Caitlyn. With word of this getting out, the FGC is in outrage over how this compromises the competitive integrity of the game as major fighting game tournament Frosty Fausting's is right around the corner. However, this is not the first time fighting game pros have gotten unfair advantages in competitive play, so Brian and iDom will cover the history of unequal early access in FGs such as the Ban the Testers movement for Injustice 1 and the Street Fighter 6 Beta CrackEpisode: Extra Trashy #26Recorded on: January 19th 2026Follow us:YouTube -  @Brian_F  Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC RobTV - https://x.com/RobTeeVeeEdited by  @nugieboy Extra Trashy video intro by https://youtube.com/@JeremyMansford

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.BRAND NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BrianF.Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠New Year, New Extra Trashy! Brian and iDom discuss the things they wants to improve in 2026, from fighting games to FGC content. Patreon backers and FGC Twitter also get to chime in with their New Year's Resolutions. Let us know in the comments what your New Year's Resolutions are.Episode: Extra Trashy #25Recorded on: January 6th 2026Follow us:Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠https://x.com/⁠iDomNYC⁠⁠RobTV -⁠https://x.com/RobTeeVee⁠Edited by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nugieboyTrash Talk Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠⁠⁠We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.BRAND NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BrianF.Shop⁠⁠⁠On this episode of Extra Trashy, we're joined by  @iDomNYC  and  @Robtvplays  to get the bottom of an epidemic in the world of Street Fighter... the downplay. Who downplays the hardest? The Ryu mains? The Mai mains? Maybe the Sagat players? Let us know what you think in the comments.Episode: Extra Trashy #24Recorded on: December 29th 2025Follow us:Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/⁠iDomNYC⁠RobTV -https://x.com/RobTeeVeeEdited by⁠⁠⁠⁠ @BrainGeniusAcademy ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Trash Talk Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠⁠We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.BRAND NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠https://BrianF.Shop⁠⁠'Tis the season for merrymaking and mashing! Brian and iDom look back at the past year in fighting games to answer that all-important question: who was naughty, and who was nice? Recap all the year's announcements, betas, DLC characters and tours in this extra-festive Extra Trashy!Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠iDom - https://x.com/⁠iDomNYCEdited by⁠⁠⁠ @BrainGeniusAcademy ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Trash Talk Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠0:00 - Intro1:48 - Street Fighter 6 Season 33:02 - Mai4:11 - Ed7:19 - Elena9:57 - Sagat13:52 - C. Viper18:13 - Pro Tour 202523:57 - Street Fighter 6 Overall32:25 - Evo44:36 - The Buyout51:04 - Tekken 858:07 - Marvel Tokon1:07:29 - Avatar Legends1:15:01 - City of the Wolves1:22:50 - 2XKO1:37:08 - The FGC!

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠⁠We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.BRAND NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠https://BrianF.Shop⁠⁠Today on Trash Talk, we sit down with Tekken competitor, coach, and content creator extraordinaire  @PhiDX  about his journey in the world of fighting games, his motivations and aspirations as a competitor and content creator, and the truth about the state of Tekken and managing that from his position.Episode: Trash Talk #16 Recorded on: Nov. 29 2025Brian_F - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠⁠Edited by⁠⁠ @BrainGeniusAcademy ⁠ ⁠⁠Trash Talk Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.BRAND NEW MERCH: ⁠https://BrianF.Shop⁠Today on Trash Talk, we sit down with Arc System Works legend  Lord Knight  to discuss his meteoric rise in the world of Anime fighting games, his longevity, and what keeps him going as a competitor and content creator.Episode: Trash Talk #15 Recorded on: Nov. 25 2025Brian_F - ⁠⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠Edited by⁠ @BrainGeniusAcademy ⁠ ⁠Trash Talk Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠

NEW TRASH TALK YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGCWe launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.BRAND NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.ShopToday on Trash Talk, we make some noise with Tasty Steve and cover his journey from being a kid in St. Louis who loved fighting games, to being the voice behind some of the most iconic moments in the Fighting Game Community's history.Episode: Trash Talk #14 Recorded on: Nov. 12 2025Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠Edited by @BrainGeniusAcademy ⁠ Trash Talk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTalkFGC⁠

Listen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Blaz took the fighting game world by storm with his incredible second place finish at Capcom Cup XI, paving the way for many young prodigies to enter the world of competitive Street Fighter, with the latest being 14 Year Old, Hinao, winning CPT China. In this week's episode Brian and iDom  discuss the storylines of the tournament including Hinao's super rush down Ryu, inspired by NoahTheProdigy, Punk's fundamentally sound C. Viper playstyle and Tokido's return to the Top 8 Stage. They also discuss the SNK World Championship Tournament that happened, which featured a $2.5M Prize Pool for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Samurai Showdown, King of Fighters XV, and Art of Fighting 3.Episode: Extra Trashy #22Recorded on: November 3rd 2025Follow usYouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYCEdited by https://x.com/nugieboy_SECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianFClipsTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfMerch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d

Listen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Capcom Cup XI Champion, Kakeru, has officially announced his retirement from competing in Street Fighter 6. In this episode, Brian and iDom reminisce on his masterful JP and his career over SFV and SF6. They also discuss the release of C. Viper and iDom's high praise of the character. After that they, also will be participating as coaches in Capcom's New Challengers Tournament, as well as their predictions for CPT China, the final offline qualifier for this CPT season before Capcom Cup XII.Episode: Extra Trashy #21Recorded on: October 26th 2025Follow usYouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYCEdited by  @nugieboy  SECOND CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianFClipsTRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_FTwitch stream: http://www.twitch.tv/brian_fTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/bri4nfMerch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nfAmazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKbHeadphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?ref=exp_bri4nf_dp_vv_d

We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Having reached the peak of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competitive scene,  @riddlesmk  set his sights on a new scene: Street Fighter 6. Quickly becoming known as one of -if not THE - best Terry players, Riddles has made his mark by qualifying to the Esports World Cup, placing in the top 8 of Ultimate Fighting Arena, and is ranked in the top 25 of the Capcom Pro Tour qualification standings.Episode: Trash Talk #13 Recorded on: Sept 27Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠Edited by Nugieboy:  @nugieboy  Intro by Brain Genius Academy:  @BrainGeniusAcademy  TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro00:54 Who is Riddles?2:40 Getting dropped by Liquid and pivoting to Street Fighter5:39 Divide between FGC and Smash Community7:47 First Tournaments9:48 How did Riddles gravitate towards Ryu and FG Characters in smash19:00 DBFZ and following FGC Storylines23:08 Competing during Smash Ultimates release while in Highschool26:03 Online vs Offline29:54 FGC vs Smash competition34:39 The importance of Smash Power Ranking system43:03 Competing in and Streaming Smash through the Pandemic54:38 From living in a basement to Team Liquid with Kazuya58:47 Character hate in both communities1:04:11 Smash Ultimate is 7 years old1:06:01 On having large casual audiences1:10:40 SF6 Release1:16:31 Why the love for Terry?1:21:20 Kagaribi 13 - Riddles' last Smash Major1:27:15 GOML Forever and teaming up with Daigo1:37:15 Being a Sajam Slam Coach1:44:16 Going to Saudi Arabia for EWC LCQ last minute2:00:48 Sajam sponsored UFA trip2:09:07 On tournament nerves2:14:45 What's next for Riddles

Listen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwzt9We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Daigo has spoken about his thoughts on Capcom Cup going pay per view, and not only that he has shown that he is returning to form by competing in the World Warrior Japan Grand Finals vs Hibiki's Lily, with his Akuma. Brian and iDom weigh in on what the FGC GOAT has to say about the future of Street Fighter.Episode: Extra Trashy #20Recorded on: October 5th 2025Follow usYouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC

Tune into Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify with full video and audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwztWe launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Capcom has done the unthinkable and has made Capcom Cup XII for Street Fighter 6 a paywalled stream. Brian and iDom discuss the FGC's reactions to this announcement, possible reasonings for Capcom's decision such as focusing on their Japanese market where Street Fighter is much more successful due to the involvement of vtubers and organizations like Crazy Raccoon and GOOD8 Squad, as well as possible solutions to make CCXII available for more audiences such as adding more Chun-Li costumes to SF6 like they did in Street Fighter 5.Episode: Extra Trashy #19Recorded on: September 29th 2025Follow usYouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYCedited by https://x.com/nugieboy_

Tune into Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify with full video and audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwztWe launched a Patreon! - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/Brian_F/home⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.WARNING/DISCLAIMER: The following debate is FOR FUN, and we steel-man our positions for the sake of ENTERTAINMENT. For serious opinions, make it to the end of the episode.​RobTV is back on Extra Trashy to defend his position that Street Fighter 6 is the most competitive Street Fighter due to its large playerbase, whilst iDOM defends Street Fighter 5 as the cleanest and most simplistic, making it the hardest due to the lack of gimmicks. However, Brian believes the introduction of input buffers and reducing the execution requirements to even do basic things makes Street Fighter 4 the most competitive.Episode: Extra Trashy #18Recorded on: September 22nd 2025Follow usYouTube - ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠⁠iDom - ⁠⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC⁠RobTV - https://x.com/RobTeeVee

Listen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6icVO4AuyKvvwztWe launched a Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.After a steady climb in the ranks of the fighting game competitive and content creation scene, Diaphone has taken the plunge to go full time, and has taken the FGC by storm. In a matter of several months, he has qualified for the $2,500,00 SNK World Championships for COTW, and won pre-release tournaments for Marvel Tokon and 2XKO. How far can he go, now that Diaphone is unleashed?Episode: Trash Talk #12Recorded on: August 29th 2025Follow usYouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠Edited by Brain Genius Academy: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainGeniusAcademy

We launched a Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/cw/Brian_F/home for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Another Street Fighter 6 CPT Premiere and 2XKO's First weekend has officially concluded, so Brian and iDom talk about their thoughts on the SF6 UFA Top 8 featuring Blaz, Broski, Nephew, and some interesting players like Riddles, a previous top Smash Player and Sahara who previously played competitive Fortnite and Valorant. Prior to that they discuss a rematch between 2 FG Goats, Punk vs Daigo. They also talk about 2XKO Closed Beta and talk about the difficulty of the controls and Ahri Combos, as well as how fun playing duo play with Overwatch and Marvel Rival's streamer Eskay was. At the end they also answer questions given by their patreon members.Episode: Extra Trashy #17Recorded on: September 15th 2025Follow usYouTube -  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠Brian_F - https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC

We launched a Patreon! - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.On this week's episode, Brian_F and iDom break down everything we've learned about Marvel Tokon, discuss the upcoming 2XKO closed beta, and delve into GO1 winning the largest online tournament ever for fighting games, with Chun-Li.Episode: Extra Trashy #16Recorded on: September 8th 2025Follow usYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/Brian_F - https://x.com/Bri4nFiDom - https://x.com/iDomNYC

We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Street Fighter has gone mainstream in Japan! SF6 has made history with its first World Warrior-Japan. Brian and iDom discuss the factors that went into this huge growth such as vtubers, modern controls, and livestreaming in general. They also discuss their hype for Marvel Tokon Beta as well as why 2XKO Closed Beta needs to do well for it to turn around in the FGC.Episode: Extra Trashy #15Follow usYouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC

Thank you to TSR:ACT for sponsoring this video. Head to https://www.tsract.gg/?utm_source=youtube&utm_content=extratrashy&utm_term=brianf&utm_campaign=summer2025_evergreen&utm_medium=influencer to check out the Hypercube Pro leverless controller #adWe launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Brian and iDom cover Street Fighter 6 Esports World Cup that happened over the weekend that had players like Leshar, Fuudo, Tokido and AngryBird in attendance. Covering viral moment's like Punk's new "What are you standing up for?, Blaz's second tremendous run at a super premier tournament as well as Xiaohai and GO1's new rivalry to become a champion across multiple games such as SF6, Fatal Fury: COTW, and King of Fighters.Episode: Extra Trashy #14Follow usYouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC

We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Thank you to TSR:ACT for sponsoring this video. Head to https://www.tsract.gg/?utm_source=youtube&utm_content=extratrashy&utm_term=brianf&utm_campaign=summer2025_evergreen&utm_medium=influencer to check out the Hypercube Pro leverless controller #adBrian and iDom just got back from EVO Vegas, so it's time to talk about SF6 Top 8 and just who is the next Fighting Game GOAT between MenaRD, Kakeru, and GO1. SF6 EWC LCQ just wrapped up and announced their groups which has a group of Punk, Xiaohai, Kakeru and Tachikawa, which is just insane. Also in this podcast, we discuss Sagat's inclusion into Street Fighter 6 as well as his placement in the tier list.Episode: Extra Trashy #13Follow usYouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC

It's EVO time! EVO Vegas, that is - not to be confused with all the new EVOs. What's the deal with those, anyway? Brian, iDom, and RobTV talk over what more EVOs mean for EVO's legacy. Plus: Sagat's new savage style, Blink Respawn, and who is the SF6 GOAT?Thank you to TSR:ACT for sponsoring this video. Head to https://www.tsract.gg/ to check out the Hypercube Pro leverless controller #ad

Jarvis, connect me to iDom. A new Marvel, hold the capcom! But don't worry about them - it's a brand-new season of Street Fighter, PLUS more on the way. Season 3's character lineup has been revealed, but we're still getting a handle on Elena. And don't forget, the best players in the world are already reconvening, this time for CEO! Who do we think is going to take everything?

With the return of Street Fighter competitive season comes the return of Extra Trashy! Brian brings unofficial(?) co-host idom along to catch up on the 2025 tournament circuit. But with new characters and a mystery patch on the horizon, it's time to speculate on what the future will bring!

We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Thank you to TSR:ACT for sponsoring this episode of Trash Talk. Head to https://www.tsract.gg/ and use coupon code "trashtalk" for 30% off your Hypercube order, and a chance to win one for FREE until 4/24/25UNCUT Patreon version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/justin-wong-talk-126749909Thank you to Justin Wong for coming on the show and sharing his story.Depending on your definition of what counts as an EVO title, Justin Wong holds either 8 or 9 championships. And by any definition you choose, he has the most. While there is no debate regarding Justin Wong being the greatest Marvel vs. Capcom 2 player of all time, his accolades span countless titles and iterations in the world of fighting games. If there was a tournament to be found for a fighting game, Justin Wong would find a way to win. A champion competitor, successful content creator, host, and commentator, many may look at Justin’s illustrious career today and assume that he was destined to be a professional fighting game player, but when Justin began, the concept of a professional player, had not yet even been conceived.In this episode of Trash Talk, I sit down with Justin Wong to discuss his foundational years in the world of fighting games, how playing these games professionally eventually became a real possibility, a detailed inside look at the business of being a pro fighting game player, numbers and all, and what’s next for Justin Wong, and the Fighting Game Community. Please enjoy.Episode: Trash Talk #11 - Justin WongFollow usYouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Brian_F/⁠Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC

If you're not overloaded on Capcom Cup, this is the podcast for you! RobTV join Brian in reflecting on all the hype, upsets, and dropped combos of Capcom Cup 11. Did our heroes correctly predict the outcome? Will Brian ever get credit for predicting the Kakeru W? It's all on Trash Talk!Trash Talk is supported by our patrons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brian_f

With iDom away preparing for Capcom Cup, Brian gets the host himself on the mic for an EXTRA TRASHY convo! Between the recent Street Fighter League US finals, and the upcoming Street Fighter League World Finals, there's a lot to cover. Are team tournaments the future of competitive fighting games? Should top players be eyeing a move to Japan? All this and more on Trash Talk!Trash Talk is supported by our patrons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brian_f

Brian and iDom are sick of waiting for Capcom Cup - so why not run it right now? With the players qualified and the groups drawn, it's possible to start predicting the course of Capcom Cup. But this job might be too big for two people... which is where RobTV comes in. The three players lay out their predictions from the groups to grand finals - with just a hint of bias along the way.Trash Talk is supported by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F

Mai has just released in Street Fighter 6, and the community is trying to figure her out. How does she stack up so far? Brian and Idom share their thoughts after a few days of the character, and she feels a little familiar. Will Mai's unique mechanics come together? Plus: The Capcom Cup 11 Group Draw, the Evo Awards (and dress code!) and reflecting on legendary moments that never made it on stream!Trash Talk is supported by our patrons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brian_f

It used to be everybody hitting top 8 at a local had a sponsor - now the best in the world are getting dropped mere weeks before Capcom Cup. Brian and iDom explain the shift, with iDom offering a firsthand account of the phenomenon! Plus: The return of Red Bull Kumite, Capcom breaks the silence on Costume 4, and a little bit of Dumpster Diving.Trash Talk is supported by our patrons on Patreon: www.patreon.com/brian_f

We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Brian_F⁠⁠ for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more.Uncut Patreon version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-punk-knew-he-120798427 Punk has been a dominant force in the world of fighting games for years, but in no domain is he more feared than that of competitive Street Fighter. He made history in 2024 by becoming the first American player to win a main-stage Street Fighter EVO title in over a decade. But before the Evo win, before the countless accolades, and before being the #1 ranked player in the world, twice, Punk was just Victor Woodley, playing fighting games for fun with his older brothers, and hanging out in Xbox live chat parties and playing with soon-to-be staples of the USA Street Fighter competitive scene.With the release of Street Fighter V, Punk knew he was prepared to take on the world.The world, on the other hand, was not ready for Punk. 2017 marked the beginning of one of the most dominant eras in the history of competitive Street Fighter. Punk, seemingly out of nowhere, was toppling the idols of the scene and winning back–to-back major tournaments. Leading up to and throughout Evo 2017, he seemed near unstoppable, going almost undefeated all the way to the winners side of grand finals. However, his opponent, the legendary Tokido, made Punk look human once more, taking the title, and preventing Punk from winning Evo in his first attempt at bat.Punk would go on to be the definition of consistency in competitive Street Fighter, ending the 2017 and 2019 seasons as the #1 ranked player in the world, head and shoulders above the field in terms of CPT points. However, after a 2nd place finish at the Capcom Cup finals in 2019, the central narrative around Punk had formed: Could the most consistent player in the world get the job done and secure an Evo or Capcom Cup title?Heading into the Street Fighter 6 era, Punk proved again that his skill in fighting games was not tied to any specific title, patch, or iteration, with near unparalleled consistency across all major offline showings, but fell just shy of securing any grand slam titles.This was set to change at Evo 2024, with Street Fighter 6’s second showing. Punk breezed through winners, and in a parallel to his 2017 run, defeated Tokido to secure his top 8 winners side appearance. Continuing his momentum into the finals day, he found himself on the winners side of grand finals of Evo once again, 7 years later after his initial showing. And just like that same day 7 years ago, Punk, after being seemingly unstoppable all weekend, lost the first set 3 to 0. But this time, the story would end differently.In this epis

Brian hops back on the mic with iDom to break down another week of FGC updates! The headlines are the gameplay reveal of Street Fighter 6's next DLC character, and a slew of announcements from the world's most prestigious tournament series... but you know Brian can't turn down a little twitter discourse, too.

2 guys get on a mic to join the rest of the Street Fighter 6 community in beating a dead horse. Japan has crowned their first World Warrior qualifier, with Kakeru returning to his JP to secure the Capcom Cup qualification and Momochi sticking with recently nerfed Ed to win the event, proving that sometimes comfort is greater than any balance patch. The community is up in arms over lack of character and main cast costume DLC, and some people are hoping for a Super Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 to save them.

GuileWinQuote is to many the premier retro fighting game video essayist, providing retrospectives and deep dives into all the good, the bad, and the weird the genre has to offer. With many of his popular retrospectives releasing within a month of an unexpected game re-release announcement, the “GuileWinQuote effect” has been coined, with people falling into one of two camps: Those that view him as a prophet of the retro fighting game re-release, or as a Capcom or SNK plant drumming up hype for reviving a lost entry. Before his videos had the power to revive lost fighting game franchises, GuileWinQuote was a student of the games, spending his younger years downloading and balancing mugen characters and digging through obscure fighting game rom packs to learn everything he could about the genre.Growing up with youtube as his primary source of content entertainment, he saw first hand the gap in terms of how fighting games were discussed.With his authentic passion, real expertise in the genre, and a clear mission statement to share why all fighting games are great, GuileWinQuote has established himself as a trusted representative and friend of tight-knit retro fighting game communities. I sit down with GuileWinQuote to discuss his journey in the fighting game genre, being a student of the game of YouTube, and how to extend your reach while being true to yourself. Please enjoy this episode of Trash Talk, available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.