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-126749909/Trash Talk #11 - Justin WongThank you to @jwonggg 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.
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Capcom Cup destroyed all expectations - and our predictions | Extra Trashy with RobTV
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
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Brian_F and RobTV DEBATE the future of Street Fighter esports | Extra Trashy
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
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We predicted who will win Capcom Cup 11 | Extra Trashy
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
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Mai is out. How does she stack up so far? | Extra Trashy
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
Trash Talk is a fighting game and Street Fighter focused podcast, hosted by Brian_F, discussing all things FGC and CPT related. This platform will be used to talk about the competitive player journey and the storylines that make the world of Street Fighter engaging.