With Super Cast Bros., Jonathan Frahm and Lister Potter III are bringing their shared passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros. to an audience.
It's a Smash or Dash episode of roleplaying royalty! Dragon Quest's Bianca and Sylvando go at it, followed by Persona's Makoto Yuki and Yu Narukami. Who comes out on top?
Zantok and Jonno talk about the current state of gaming, and it's not good. They talk about other things, too.
Eebit returns on this fateful day in the flower field, which he proceeds to frolic with Zantok, Jonno, and Panel de Pon's Lip! The guys get together to work out a moveset for everyone's favorite puzzle fairy.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been released for a full year and what a year it's been with games like Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokemon Pokopia. Jonno and Zantok take a look back over the past year to discuss their thoughts on the Switch 2 thus far, and what they might like to see in the future.
Zantok and Jonno catch up after meeting up in Tucson for the Tucson Folk Fest. There's been a lot of game releases and announcements since then, but what stands out to us? And what's a Birthday Alley?
Jonno is out for the day which means Zantok is pulling Wayofftrail back into the studio! In this episode Zantok and Wayofftrail discuss characters from games that Wayofftrail has recorded for Youtube pitting Borderlands against Assassin's Creed, and Cult of the Lamb against Dave the Diver!
In this Lucky #7 episode of AJOLWTTA, we present our first ever guest episode! Turbotaxer, aka "Trevor", and the intrepid Courtney the Wanderer join us to talk about our joint experiences shared in Jonno's neck of the woods this fine April of 2026, with the Tucson Folk Festival at the center of our minds.
Does he really only like Vector? Zantok and Jonno emanate energy to match Team Chaotix in this sixth episode of AJOLWTTA. Tune in for Zant Rants about Daylight Savings Time and podcast recording mishaps, a look forward on festival season in the city of Twoson, Arizonia, reflections on body dysmorphia, Pokémon price gouging, and so much more.
Jonno's out sick, so Zantok's out to play with his own solo outing Smashtopia episode. He pieces together Celica from the Fire Emblem series from start to finish in this special Smashtopia Workshop.
Zantok and Jonno return to the Grid. Have some fun with the guys as they take on their yearly live roster-building game, this time dealing with a world where the next Smash Bros. has no veterans!
The Random Smash or Dash Roulette returns! From a cabal of characters, who will be chosen to go head to head in these random Rate Their Chances and Smash or Dash matches?
Long have our boys at Super Cast Bros. dreamed of having the moxie and organized mindset to make a long-spanning Smash fanfic a reality. What would it look like if they really went for it?
Things get wacky as Zantok, Jonno, and Flamezone mine-and-craft their way through the epic moveset for Steve-Black. That's right - the boys return to their experiences with A Minecraft Movie to give the Jack Blackified Minecraft Steve a Smashtopia nod!
Mix it up! Third parties are mished, mashed, and remixed in this episode of Super Cast Bros., where Jonno and Zantok play "What If?" with potential characters, stages, assists and more for series already in Smash - and beyond.
AJOLWTTA carries on into its mighty fine fifth episode, and Jonno and Lister are carrying on about the video games in their lives, Arizona's festival season, Lister's new job, and the onset of a woeful tax time. Where's Yoshi when you need him? Oh, and Jonno shows off his special new front door rug.
Jonno and Lister continue talking about whatever they want to talk about in Episode 4 of AJOLWTTA! (Shocker.) Are things amazing, great, good, meh, poor, bad, or terrible? Tune in. Find out.
We hope you like Fire Emblem, because that's all this episode's about! Featuring 5 Rate Their Chances characters from throughout series' history, and 4 iconic Fire Emblem villains going head-to-head in a Smash or Dash Battle Royale. Watch out for the tiebreaker at the end, and comment your vote!
Resident Mother-lover Turbotaxer returns for Super Cast Bros' take on the mysterious Masked Man!
The Legend of Zelda movie is happening! We don't know a lot about it yet. What direction would Jonno and Zantok like for it to take?
Choose your adventure with this Smash or Dash dedicated to the avatar! It's high fantasy and sci-fi delights with Dragonborn vs. Chosen Undead and Vault Dweller vs. V, and Zantok's brother Twilix returns to help the boys deliberate.
AJOLWTTA continues with Episode 3. In light of the New Year, Jonathan and Lister share their thoughts on resolutions and their group chat's Secret Santa happenings. They also chat some about the recent Game Awards, lament the state of health insurance, and begin to set up their bracket for the best chain fried chicken.
You're in for an ear-clapping good time when King Hippo stomps into the Smashtopia fray! Zantok and Jonno craft a moveset for the beastly Punch-Out boss in this episode.
Zantok and Jonno are feeling leaky today. They discuss the history of leaks and rumors - not only through the lens of Super Smash Bros., but in gaming, media, and humanity at large!
In episode two of AJOLWTA, Lister reflects on the life of his dog, Truman, who has often been seen on Super Cast Bros. for the last seven years. Jonno offers his sympathies while recollecting on the loss of other beloved pets. In lighter-hearted moments, the guys talk recent happenings, including Lister's 24-hour 35th birthday stream, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer drop, and Jonno's recent ventures in full Garfield attire.
The first Smash or Dash of Season 7 bears grand tidings of recent game releases! Zantok and Jonno look back on 2024-2025 in gaming with matchups that rise to the occasion, starring Pauline vs. Bandana Dee and Yasuke vs. Goro Majima.
He cast a spell on Zantok & Jonno, and now they're his! His to make a Smash Bros. moveset out of, that is. Bowser's master sorcerer and nanny himself, Kamek, is who the boys set their sights on for new, Smashy ideations this time around in the first Smashtopia episode of Season 7.
Set sail on this open-ended voyage between friends. Jonathan Frahm and Lister Potter III present AJOLWTTA. It sounds like "Age Old Water", but it's an acronym! Shorthand for "Anything Jonathan or Lister Want to Talk About". Just like it says on the tin, this is an open-floor podcast for two old friends—one in Arizona and one in Kansas—to catch up on anything and everything.
In this pilot episode, Jonno and Lister catch up on event work this side of fashion shows and Oktoberfests, talk about the ins and outs of lightsaber fighting as a martial art, share the video games they're most excited for this fall, and wander into topics like their friend's upcoming wedding, a two-mile trek to a hospital's front entrance, and the wonders of reading.
Season 7 is here! The boys celebrate by looking back with a friend as Turbotaxer returns to kick things off. What are your fondest GameCube memories?
The Tournament of Champions is back again, for the sixth time! Turbotaxer joins Zantok and Jonno in deliberating between this season's Smash or Dash winners to decide who's the top of the top, the cream of the crop. Will it be Putt-Putt or Bidoof, or KOS-MOS or Leon S. Kennedy, or something else equally as wacky or epic? Anything can happen.
In a stunning twist of fate, Zantok and Jonno revisit their Mercurious days... only to take on each other's submissions from way back then! Zantok's giving us a "Z" with Zant from Zelda, and Jonno's giving us a "J" with Jonathan Jones from Super Mario RPG. Peak nostalgic alliteration!
We round out Season 6 in On Topics as we usually do - with a Roster Game! Zantok and Jonno build individual rosters for a hypothetical PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2.
Television and film take center stage in this stylish Smash or Dash, featuring such icons as Mario and Pedro Pascal. Flamezone returns to help the boys deliberate between two rare trio-structured Smash or Dash matches. It's Lou Albano, Bob Hoskins, and Chris Pratt's Marios going head-to-head, followed by Oberyn Martell, Din Djarin, and Reed Richards.
Metroid's Phazon-fueled menace is ready to corrupt the battlefield with a totally original moveset. Twilix joins Zantok and Jonno to forge something sinister, and unique, breaking Dark Samus out from the Echo chamber.
Welcome to Super Cast Bros., where we talk Games... & More! Hop into that pesky Smash menu system with Zantok and Jonno. They talk about it for a bit and stuff.
This time, our Smash or Dash matchups boast sci-fi fatales and castle-wandering warriors! Who will come on top between KOS-MOS and Fiora, and Soma Cruz and Miriam? Plus, the boys rate chances on a mix of wacky and timely picks including Doom Slayer and Solaire of Astora.
Yo, dudes! Everyone's favorite limbless hero is hankerin' for his chance to shine in Smash. Zantok and Jonno ideate a moveset for the legendary Rayman.
Super Cast Bros.' favorite xenomorph, Kellyjelly, returns to talk Xenoblade! The guys gather 'round and share some of their favorite memories and aspects of Nintendo's sci-fi RPG series that could, and its involvement in Smash.
It's Smashtopia... live! Zantok and Jonno spin the Fortunate Wheel to randomly decide which two Pokémon they're making movesets for on the spot - again!
We're getting random! It's time to embrace the sheer chaos of spinning the wheel for Smash or Dash... again! We enjoyed this game so much last season, that we've decided to make a habit of it. Zantok and Jonno deliberate on randomly-decided match-ups between a cast of characters chosen for the wheel.
While together in Tucson, Flamezone, Zantok, and Jonno caught a cinematic masterpiece: A Minecraft Movie. They talk about it, as well as the group's whole time together.
It's a Blizzard Battle Royale! Gabe returns to dish out the dirt on which two are making it between Illidan Stormage, Sarah Kerrigan, Tracer, and Deckard Cane.
Koo-loo-limpah! Zantok, Flamezone, and Jonno return to CATALYST Creative Collective in Tucson for their second in-person episode. This time, they're working together to build a moveset for the inglorious man in green himself.
It's the first in-person episode of Super Cast Bros.! Zantok, Jonno, Flamezone, and Uno visit CATALYST in the Tucson Mall for a round table discussion on that Switch 2 Direct.
Wayofftrail returns to join Zantok and Jonno in the monumental task of a Pokémon Battle Royale! These heavy hitters include Rattata, Bidoof, Bunnelby, and Lechonk. Four go in, and only two move on in this epic Smash or Dash.
Tiki awakens for her chance at Smash! Zantok and Jonno pontificate on the iconic Fire Emblem dragon's moveset.
Bosses make the gamin' world go 'round, and Smash is no exception to that rule. Zantok and Jonno spend some time reflecting on bosses in Smash thus far, who they'd like to see next, and how they'd like to see them incorporated.
It's Smashtopia... LIVE! Join Zantok and Jonno in this special episode as they performer their own special take on roster creation for Nintendo vs. Capcom. What outlandish picks will make it over fan favorites? It's all a part of the fun! #NoOneIsSafeFromTheGrid
Kelly is back again for Season 6's Kellyjelly Special! Four of Kelly's jelly-ful creations from the Smashtopia Wiki go head to head. Who will move on between Sin & Punishment's Isa Jo and Henry from No More Heroes? How about Tharja vs. Doc Louis? Let's find out!
It's Big Man Time! Zantok and Jonno take on the task of making a Smash moveset for Splatoon 3's lovable manta.
It's the Ultimate Smash or Dash! What does that even mean? Find out sooner than Jonno does in this fun game of an episode.
Flamezone is back once again to talk legendary fighting game fatales and Final Fantasy heroes new and old. Who will come on down in showdowns between Chun-Li and Mai Shiranui, and Terra Branford and Clive Rosfield?
It's nothin' personnel, kid. Zantok and Jonno take on the task of building a moveset for the Ultimate Lifeform... Not quite Keanu Reeves, but Shadow the Hedgehog!
It's been six years and one week since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate first graced Switches the world over. What do we think of it all these years later? How can the next Smash improve upon its ginormous predecessor?
It's the first Smash or Dash of Season 6! The boys are keeping current with matchups featuring characters from big releases in 2024. Which princess will stand on top - Echoes Zelda or Showtime Peach? And which legendary horror protagonist will seize the day: Leon S. Kennedy or James Sunderland?
Wowee zowee - it's Season 6! Zantok and Jonno take some time to reflect on life, a recent trip to Canada for Eebit's big wedding day, and the epic Roster Redux series that pervaded throughout Season 5.
In this epic conclusion to Season 5 of Super Cast Bros.'s Smash or Dash series, Jonno and Zantok are joined by good buddy Flamezone as their tiebreaker in a bracket of epic matchups. Who will be the victor of this season's Tournament of Champions?
For Season 5's final Smashtopia episode, the boys are cooking up something special as they offer their own takes on two new Mii Fighters: the Mii Spellcaster and Mii Musician!
It's Season 5's final On Topic episode, and we're back to roster-building, baby! This time, it's Disney characters. The entirety of Disney's current catalog is for grabs here as Zantok and Jonno build their own individual rosters of 50s. Which characters from Disney's classic portfolio will make it? Will we see anyone from a galaxy far, far away, or from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Let's see what goes down in the House of Mouse's fray.
It's a battle for the ages as true titans of the gamingsphere come together to duke it out! Who will win in Season 5 of Super Cast Bros.' penultimate Smash or Dash episode? We're two characters away from our fifth Tournament of Champions roster. Will it feature Data Design Interactive's Anubis II or Elviz, and Clippy or the AOL Guy? Let's find out!
Let's get them buggies! Pikmin's Louie makes for Season 5's penultimate Smashtopia episode. What will Zantok and Jonno come up with for the King of Bugs' moveset?
Wowie zowie! Turbotaxer jumps back into action, man, for some reflections between friends on the Super Mario series!
Let's get jelly! We're back with our annual Kellyjelly special, pitting four more of Kelly's creations against one another. Will it be a time-bending hero or villain that wins between Stocke (Radiant Historia) or Zero (999)? Will elementary school fishery or flighty cybernetic dino-antics win the day between Freddi Fish & Luther vs. The Hatchling? Let's find out!
Steel thy shovel! Zantok and Jonno delve into moveset possibilities for the Yacht Club Games superstar himself, Shovel Knight.
In this special episode of Super Cast Bros., Zantok and Jonno reunited with their oldest friends and collaborators, Flamezone and Eebit, and react to trailers from the Smash series over, starting with that iconic Smash 64 spot. We're really "Happy Together" in this one!
Zantok and Jonno return to The Legend of Zelda series to discuss how one of its trademark merchants, the enigmatic and exuberant Ravio, might work as a playable character in this iteration of Smashtopia!
Zantok and Jonno are joined by their friend Gabe "The Mankind" to discuss one of the latter's biggest gaming obsessions: World of Warcraft, and what it might look like in Smash!
Things get weird when the SCB boys spin the roulette and see who gets to be Smashed or Dashed! Embrace the chaos in this new-fangled spin on the classic SorD formula.
It's a bash! Come party with Zantok, Jonno, and the spirits they've made for this special episode of Smashtopia featuring a multitude of spirits representing series like Kingdom Hearts, Pokemon, Paper Mario, Okami and more.
Flamezone's back in the hotseat with Jonno and Zantok as Roster Redux continues on! Who enters the fray in Super Cast Bros.' take on the Melee roster?
It's been almost a year to the day that the Super Mario Bros. Movie first hit theaters. Now, Zantok and Jonno discuss the merits and wonders of a so-called "SSBCU!"
Zantok and Jonno bring their moveset loot to the table as they mull over how Wario Land's Captain Syrup might work in this Smashtopia episode!
CurbWalkerZ returns to sort out the Smash Bros. Sorting Hat one more time with Zantok and Jonno! What houses will Joker, Charizard, King Dedede and others be sorted into?
None other than CurbwalkerZ returns to Super Cast Bros. in our ongoing Roster Redux special series! Zach helps the guys determine just who will make it onto their multiversal version of Smash 64.
It's Turbotaxer's turn in the guest seat as Super Cast Bros.' Roster Redux extravaganza hits the SNES! What characters will make the Super Nintendo Smash's roster? Tune in and find out!
What if Smash started on the NES? That's the question that Zantok, Jonno, and Eebit revisit in the first episode of this special series! The three pals build their ideal NES Smash Bros. roster together. Which retro icons will make it into this first iteration of Smash in an alternate universe?
It's a weird and wonderful, unintentionally Turbotaxer-coded matchup between Mother and WarioWare characters. Who will win between Jeff vs. Duster and Mona vs. 9-Volt?
Zantok and Jonno reflect on All-Star Mode throughout Smash History. Where will it go next?
The Green Machine Rides Again! Jonno and Zantok take a peek at Pico, the classic F-Zero oddity, to see what sort of moveset they can make up for him.
In this special Smash or Dash episode, Jonno and Zantok gather character nominations from Super Cast Bros.' most recurring guests: Flamezone, Kellyjelly, Turbotaxer, and Eebit! It's Lyndis vs. Noah and Bomberman vs. Lip in this first-ever Friend-for-All!
You won't want to "mach" this moveset! Zantok and Jonno workshop some moves for everyone's favorite crime-fighting biker from 2122, Mach Rider!
Zantok returns to his first On Topic of Super Cast Bros.' fifth season! Join Jonno and him as the boys break down who their 8 Echoes would be for a theoretical "Echoes Pass".
"I see you like listening to Super Cast Bros.!" Jonno and Zantok offer their take on a Smash moveset for Metal Gear Solid's Psycho Mantis in this debut Smashtopia episode of their fifth season!
It's a WAAAH-nderful day in the neighborhood! Where's Zantok? Ah, who cares. Waluigi's in the house! Jonno puts on his interviewer's cap and talks with everyone's favorite plumber in this special Season 5 debut for Super Cast Bros.!
The Tournament of Champions heats up in Season 4 of Super Cast Bros. with weird and wonderful match-ups spanning the past year of Smash or Dash winners! Will Sly Cooper sneak his way to the top, or will the Ralph, George & Lizzie from Rampage crush the competition? Will SpongeBob blow his foes away (in a bubble), or will Ryu Hayabusa slash his way to the victors' table? See who comes out on top with special guest, CurbwalkerZ!
They are what the gods have made them! And so is Kratos. Zantok and Jonno discuss what a Smash moveset for the God of War himself would look like in this final Smashtopia episode of Season 4.
It's the most magical time of the season as Zantok, Jonno, and special guest Turbotaxer deliberate over some of the likeliest Smash or Dash matches yet: Shy Guy vs. Kritter and SpongeBob vs. Shrek! It's grunts and memes and the friends we met along the way in this episode of Super Cast Bros.
Let's slip into things with this galactic warrior! Zantok and Jonno workshop everyone's favorite clumsy, dogfighting bullfrog in this Smashtopia episode.
Zantok and Jonno take a trip back Adventure Mode lane and discuss its various iterations, from Melee, to the Subspace Emissary, World of Light and maybe even beyond!
It's a classic clash of Pirates and Ninjas! Bibleonian (Dodds) returns to the Smash or Dash fray to help Zantok and Jonno decide between Guybrush Threepwood and Vyse Inglebard, and Ryu Hayabusa and Strider Hiryu.
Zantok, Jonno, and Kellyjelly reunite to take a stab at Noah, everyone's famous Kevesi Off-Seer from Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and envision how he could play out in Smash!
The time has come. Celebrate Super Cast Bros.' centennial episode as Zantok and Jonno look back on the road traveled thus far - and with messages from special guests!
It's a PlayStation All-Star Battle Royale! ...Wait, huh? Flamezone returns to help Zantok and Jonno decide between two Sony matches: Spike from Ape Escape vs. Sly Cooper, and Ratchet & Clank vs. Jak & Daxter!
Tom Nook is the "Bell" of the Ball in this Smashtopia episode! Zantok and Jonno break down what makes this scheming tanuki tick with their moveset.
Jonno and Zantok just watched the Super Mario Bros. Movie! Catch this episode for their thoughts on this history-making animated experience.
Happy... Halloween??? Alright! Four spooksters go head-to-head! Will Sissel from Ghost Trick or Freddy Fazbear stand on top of the (bone) heap? Will Sir Daniel Fortesque or Baron Konrad von Sabrewulf reign? Find out in this Smash or Dash!
The Sun Rises! Twilix returns to talk with Zantok and Jonno about the Okami protagonist, Amaterasu, and how she'd play out in Smash.
F-Zero is raring for a comeback, but what will that comeback look like? Zantok and Jonno take a dive into Mute City to see what they can find.
It's the Great Battle of Pigs! Who will snork and snortle their way to the top of the mudheap? Midbus? Pigma? Wizpig? Emboar? Turbotaxer returns to help Zantok and Jonno figure it all out.
It's a bountiful items cornucopia! Zantok and Jonno break down 40 item ideas, ranging from standard to zany and across a spread of series including: Mario, Splatoon, Elden Ring, Street Fighter and more!
DISCLAIMER: Super Cast Bros. does NOT endorse J.K. Rowling's views. This is meant to just be some good harmless fun wondering what Hogwarts Houses different Smash Bros characters would be sorted into. / CurbwalkerZ returns for another rousing installment of Smash Bros. Sorting Hat! How will some of your Smash favs sort into Hogwarts? Is Ike a Hufflepuff? Is King K. Rool a Gryffindor!? Figure this out and more!
Two villainous CEOs and two combo-heavy sidekicks go head-to-head in this next pair of Smash or Dashes! Will Geese or Heihachi fall (again)? Will Raiden or Viola have their day?
Zantok and Jonno make a moveset for the Kirby series' indubitable "Player 4", Bandana Dee!
This Smash or Dash marks the third annual kellyjelly special! The 'Super Cast Bros.' jingle composer joins Zantok and Jonno to deliberate over some of his favorites, including: Dig Dug's Taizo Hori vs. Rampage's George, Lizzie, & Ralph, and Quote & Curly vs. The Batter from OFF!
Masahiro Sakurai has himself a new-fangled YouTube channel, and Zantok and Jonno are super chuffed to dive right into it.
It's Season 4's first Smash or Dash! Who will Jonno and Zantok choose between Shez and Nahobino? Who will reign victorious between Reindog and Rabbid Mario!? Come on and find out!
King Boo ushers in our Season 4 Smashtopia premiere! Get goin' with Jonno, Zantok, and our spooky monarch in this hallowed moveset workshop.
What if Smash Bros. started on the NES? Zantok and Jonno ponder this question in SCB's fun-filled Season 4 debut!
Who will win Season 3's Tournament of Champions? Will it be Dante from the Devil May Cry series or K.K. Slider? Dr. Wily or Tony Hawk!? Join Zantok, Eebit, and Jonno for a battle of the greats(!?) as we cap off our third season of Super Cast Bros.
In our Season 3 Smashtopia finale, Zantok and Jonno look to their SSB Mercurious legacy and redo some characters from their golden era: MegaMan.EXE and Fire Emblem's Ranulf.
Zantok and Jonno perform their big roster game of the season: the Thanos Game. With a snap of their fingers, half of the veteran roster is gone! Then, they're tasked with bringing 12 newcomers to the fray.
Will Zantok and Jonno say "Wahoo!" and move the Sims onto the next Tournament of Champions, or will they form their Lemmings in a line to the finish? Then, the guys get into which sports icon they'd rather push on: Tony Hawk or Shaquille O'Neal?
Turbotaxer returns in this "epoch" Smashtopia workshop for Crono! What podcast history might he, Zantok, and Jonno make?
Zantok and Jonno discuss their favorite and not-so-favorite stages from throughout the Super Smash Bros. series.
This podcast is proven mad! Four mad scientists duke it out over two Smash or Dash match-ups. It's Dr. Wily vs. Dr. Eggman, and Neo Cortex vs. Albert Wesker. The tiebreaker votes between the Prince of All Cosmos vs. Aurora are tallied.
Zantok and Jonno put their money where their mouths are and give Byleth a new lick of paint in this Smashtopia workshop.
Zantok and Jonno are joined by Eebit and Kellyjelly to discuss the Smash Ballot. The guys have a hearty discussion about its conception, to its effect on Smash 4 and Ultimate, and to where its influence might take us next.
It's a Battle of Royals! Will the Prince of All Cosmos take the day, or will Aurora shine through? How about the King of Hyrule versus the noble wolf queen, Nailah?
Zantok's very own (Smash) bro, Twilix, joins him and Jonno for a moveset workshop on Samus' latest archnemesis, Raven Beak!
Flamezone returns to chat "4th Parties" with Zantok and Jonno. Will Goku, Spider-Man, or Pablo Picasso ever make it into Smash? Let's talk about that!
In this special Smash or Dash, Zantok is joined by WayOffTrail as Jonno finds himself away to the Tucson Folk Festival. Together, the Select Start Gaming guys dish out on who they'd choose between Castle Crasher vs. BattleBlockian and Bill Overbeck vs. Paydays' Dallas. And though Jonno isn't there... he still makes his presence known!
In this special Smash or Dash, Zantok is joined by WayOffTrail as Jonno finds himself away to the Tucson Folk Festival. Together, the Select Start Gaming guys dish out on who they'd choose between Castle Crasher vs. BattleBlockian and Bill Overbeck vs. Paydays' Dallas. And though Jonno isn't there... he still makes his presence known!
It's time to make a moveset for our favorite grump, Cranky Kong! Zantok and Jonno tackle the spectacular ape, one taunt, victory pose, and special move at a time. The oo oo and the aa aa, aren't that right?
CurbwalkerZ returns to Super Cast Bros. to help Zantok and Jonno on their intrepid quest to sort 30 Smash characters into their respective Hogwarts Houses. Could this be part one of an ongoing series?
It's an Animal Crossing Battle Royale! Village notables K.K. Slider, Blathers, Crazy Redd, and Mr. Resetti go at it. Which two will come out on top? SujiFuji returns to Super Cast Bros. to help Jonno and Zantok get to the bottom of this all-star match.
It's an Animal Crossing Battle Royale! Village notables K.K. Slider, Blathers, Crazy Redd, and Mr. Resetti go at it. Which two will come out on top? SujiFuji returns to Super Cast Bros. to help Jonno and Zantok get to the bottom of this all-star match.
Time for a Pokeball Palooza! Zantok and Jonno divvy out 20 new Pokemon ideas for Smash each, totaling out to 40 'mon lobbed about between 'em.
On the 64th episode of Super Cast Bros., we're celebrating the game that started it all on the 64-bit console! Super Smash Bros. began an obsession for Zantok, Jonno, and probably you, too, if you're listening. Join us on a trip down memory lane.
Kellyjelly returns to the fray for another special Smash or Dash! It's Makoto Naegi vs. Derek Stiles and Conker vs. Manny Calavera in this Kellyjelly/Smashtopia Wiki-themed feature episode. Which two characters will rise to the top?
Happy New Year! Zantok and Jonno ring in 2022 with a special holiday treat. From one of modern gaming's most notorious creations... it's Ninjabread Man!
With Ultimate finally over, Zantok and Jonno begin reflecting on the future of Smash. What will Classic Mode look like in the next Smash? What about past Classic Mode experiences might inform it?
Season 3 of Super Cast Bros. continues with a Hideki Kamiya-themed Smash or Dash special! Wonder-Red and Viewtiful Joe trade hands, as do Jill Valentine and Dante. Eric (Flamezone) returns to offer his opinion on these epic match-ups, and Jonno and Zantok reveal the results of the Spyro vs. Amaterasu tiebreaker.
In their latest Smashtopia collab, Zantok and Jonno dive deep into moveset makin' for Kid Icarus' Goddess of Darkness herself, Medusa!
SORA IS FINALLY HERE! Zantok and Jonno relish in Sora's surprise reveal. Now that Ultimate's end has come, they talk about the game and its roster at large. Kingdom Hearts, bay-bee!
Super Cast Bros.' first Season 3 cycle wraps up with a Smash or Dash. What initially look like oddball matchups between Geno, Marx, Spyro, and Amaterasu turn out to actually have a storied past between our hosts! Dive in to this episode to unlock that mystery and help us break our first tiebreaker of the season: Spyro vs. Amaterasu.
It's the first Smashtopia of the season, and Zantok and Jonno dive into the doghouse with an unsuspecting newcomer: Poochy!
It's Season 3 of Super Cast Bros.! Jonno and Zantok are once again joined by their pal, Trevor (Turbotaxer). Together, they talk about everyone's space furries, Star Fox, and where the series should be taken next.
The time has come. Year Two of Super Cast Bros. is complete with an all-star Tournament of Champions between each of the season's Smash or Dash winners. Duking it out are Great Tiger, Funky Kong, Metal Slug, Chell, Lusamine, Lich King, Slippy Toad, Master Chief, Kazuma Kiryu, Phoenix Wright, Super Arrow, Zael, Lissandra, Eddie Riggs, Lara Croft, Crewmate, and Ronald McDonald! The effervescent Moo joins Zantok & Jonno for the big event.
For our next Smashtopia, it's... Aang and Steven Universe!? Zantok and Jonno dive into the respective worlds of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Steven Universe for their end-of-season solo submissions. This time, the theme is 4th Party Characters!
Zantok and Jonno play their first-ever Super Cast Bros. Roster Game! Sorting between newcomers for companies like Blizzard, Ubisoft, and even Sony, they talk about a swath of ideas for potential Smash characters whilst denoting their favorites.
The indubitable Zach (CurbwalkerZ) joins Zantok and Jonno as they get down with Fall Guys and Among Us, and none other than Ronald McDonald and the Burger King themselves! Who will make it into the hypothetical fray, and whose hopes will be dashed?
Zantok and Jonno set the good Dr. Mario under the operating table and get going on a moveset revamp!
Zantok and Jonno react to E3 2021, poring over various reveals, including their Top 5s. Then, they higlight the inclusion of Tekken's Kazuya in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. What did they think of this year's E3? What did YOU think?
It's a battle made for the silver screen! Is it Sam Porter Bridges vs. Eddie Riggs and Lara Croft vs. Nathan Drake, or Norman Reedus vs. Jack Black and Alicia Vikander vs. Tom Holland? Either which way, Zantok and Jonno dive into a couple of Smash or Dash mashups with characters who have ties to the movies.
Tales of Vesperia's hero, Yuri Lowell, is given the Smashtopia treatment by Zantok and Jonno, alongside Tales afficionado, Dodds!
F-Zero returns... in the first match-up of this Smash or Dash! Zantok and Jonno dive into discussion on who they'd rather have in Super Smash Bros. - Super Arrow or The Skull? Then, they follow it up with Operation Rainfall classics as Zael and Aeron take each other on.
Enter the Rift! Zantok and Jonno are joined by guests Arun & Suji to discuss the potential of League of Legends representation in Smash.
Flamezone (Eric) returns to Super Cast Bros. for his first-ever Smashtopia episode alongside the usual knuckleheads, Zantok and Jonno. Together, the trio take surprising turns as they craft a detailed moveset for Fire Emblem's Lyn - or Lyndis, if you prefer.
Pyra & Mythra awaken! Zantok & Jonno touch on the latest DLC entrants from the hit RPG, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, including their reactions towards their reveal and impressions on how they play.
Two bombacious dudes of questionable backgrounds, two do-good sleuths with hearts of gold, Zantok and Jonno discuss the finer points of GTA's Trevor Philips and Yakuza's Kazuma Kiryu, as well as the sharper edges of Phoenix Wright and Professor Layton in their latest Smash or Dash event! Stick around and join us for a tiebreaker!
Zantok and Jonno strike their own riffs when workshopping a Toxtricity moveset! What will they decide on for the fan favorite Gen. 8 Pokemon?
Jonno and Zantok take things easy as they pit 2 bundles of Smash Bros. fighters into a Bransteele Survivor simulator. Who will get voted out early and who will go on to win the whole game? Join us as we try to create some semblance of a story of the chaos.
It's sci-fi week at the Super Cast Bros. table, and Zantok's brother Twilix joins the equation to decide between Sylux & Slippy, and Doomguy & Master Chief!
Jonno and Zantok step to the beat towards Rhythm Heaven with their very own Marshal moveset!
Jonno and Zantok react to the mind-breaking inclusion of Sephiroth in Smash! As the One-Winged Angel falls into the fray, the guys react to his playstyle, his iconic reveal, and what it means for the future of Super Smash Bros. at large.
It's a double battle of villains as Zantok and Jonno pit Lusamine and Medusa against one another, followed by WoW's Lich King and Silent Hill's iconic Pyramid Head! Stay tuned for a tiebreaker and vote for your favorite!
Things get space-tacular when Trevor (turbotaxer) regroups with Zantok and Jonno for yet another Smashtopia! This time, the inimitable trio workshop a moveset for none other than the pinball-headed, pig-loving alien, Orbulon!
Eric (Flamezone) returns to Super Cast Bros. for some loose conversatin' with Zantok and Jonno on amiibos, particularly in how they operate in Smash and hopes for the future.
Kellyjelly returns for another Smash or Dash. This time, Zantok and Jonno join him to deliberate over a quartet of four characters that he has submitted to the Smashtopia Wiki: Metal Slug, Chell, Phantom R, and Travis Touchdown! Which two will achieve glory?
Zantok and Jonno visit their moveset workshop to take on Twilight Princess' titular imp, Midna, in their first character Smashtopia of the year!
Steve & Alex have dug their way into the fray! Zantok and Jonno share their thoughts on Minecraft breaking into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in this latest On Topic. They also share musings on the Fighters Pass as a whole, including fresh predictions on who the remaining DLC characters may be.
It's an attack of the clones as Zantok and Jonno decide between two sets of characters! Should Funky or Chunky echo DK in the Smashscape? Is it Great Tiger or Bald Bull who will win this title match? Find out in this iteration of Smash or Dash!
From obscure first-party gems like Pandora's Tower to third party surprises like Dead by Daylight, Jonno and Zantok dig deep while sharing ideas for their first Stage Showcase!
Hello, Year Two! The second season is off to a whirling start with an On Topic that sees Lister and Jonathan "Out of Smash" for the first time. Here, they discuss their Pokemon memories - of games, anime, merchandise, and more. Join us for this trip down memory road. Featuring, for the first time, visual presentation and a smashing jingle!
Wrapping up the first year of Super Cast Bros. is Zantok and Jonno's Tournament of Champions. Herein, every previous Smash or Dash winner clashes head-on! Who will rise as their champion of champions? Character lineup: Octoling, Mach Rider, Ganon, Marshal, Zero, Toad, Ashley, Edelgard, Black Shadow, Decidueye, Shantae, Scorpion, Takamaru, Midna, Savvy Stylist, and Spider-Man!
Zantok & Jonno wrap up their first season's final Smashtopia episode with a presentation of not one, but two mystery character movesets! One is an offbeat enemy from a retro franchise, the other a third-party horror. Who are they, and do the two pals surprise one another with their presentations?
Jonno and Zantok look back on their very own origin story in the now-defunct web forum 'Super Smash Bros. Mercurious', where the two first met.
Zantok and Jonno take on two unsuspecting match-ups in their latest in the 'Smash or Dash' series. First, it's a couple of obscure first-party picks who go at it with F-Type and Savvy Stylist; then, it's a main event featuring two massively popular "fourth-party" choices in Dragon Ball Z's Goku vs. Spider-Man!
Jonno and Zantok are once again joined by their old friend Jake to partake in the creation of a moveset for Kirby's own Adeleine - featuring Ribbon!
With the introduction of Min Min as DLC for Ultimate, we now know with 100% certainty that having a spirit in the base game does not hinder your chances at becoming playable. Jonno and Zantok discuss possibilities for future DLC now that this rule has been broken.
It's an Assist Trophy Extravaganza of a different kind when Jonno and Zantok return to the Smash or Dash table to discuss the merits of two separate match-ups, all between characters that have already been represented as assist trophies. Takamaru & Saki and Midna & Krystal duke it out!
Jonno and Zantok are joined by the latter's Select Start Gaming co-host, Wayofftrail, to craft a moveset for fan-favorite assassin, Ezio Auditore.
Jonno and Zantok are joined by their old friend, Flamezone, to answer the age-old question: "Is there too much Fire Emblem in Smash?"
It's a third-party smorgasbord! Two giants of their respective realms - indie platformers and brutal brawlers - do battle to see who will be "Smashed" or "Dashed" in this ongoing Super Cast Bros. series.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) take a look at Toon Link and get to task on de-cloning his moveset! Fun ensues with tie-ins to Wind Waker, Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks, Minish Cap, and more.
Well, that Nintendo Mini Direct came out of the blue, huh? Better yet, we're getting an ARMS character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Who's it going to be? What could they bring to the fray? Where will Fighter Pass 2 go next? Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) assess.
In the latest Smash or Dash, Jonathan and Lister examine the viability of two groups of characters. F-Zero villain Black Shadow is pitted against Pikmin 3's Alph, and grass Pokemon Serperior, Decidueye, and Rillaboom duke it out in a hypothetical bout that would grant them access to Super Smash Bros.
It's an assist trophy extravaganza! In this Smashtopia, Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) set their sights on a grand roundup of assist trophy ideas ranging from Bub & Bob to Drago from Ring Fit Adventure and beyond.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) look ahead to Fighter Pass 2. Who might appear in the pass? How will Nintendo approach it as opposed to the first? The boys draft their own fantasy passes to round things out.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) look ahead to Fighter Pass 2. Who might appear in the pass? How will Nintendo approach it as opposed to the first? The boys draft their own fantasy passes to round things out.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) are joined by their friend Kelly (Kellyjelly) to decide who they'll usher into Smash between Kamek and Ashley of Yoshi and Wario fame, and the three lords of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. They also take some time to react to the inclusion of Byleth as the final character of Fighter Pass 1.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) hit the Smashtopia workshop for the first time in the new year to talk about how main protagonists of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Rex & Pyra/Mythra, could work as playable characters in Super Smash Bros. Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) hit the new year running with a megaton, two-parter On Topic. Posing the question 'What's Next?', the duo assess what the future of Super Smash Bros. could look like in a post-Ultimate world. Part 1 approaches gameplay and characters, whereas Part 2 has them take a look at everything else - from stages, to assist trophies, items, game modes, and beyond.
Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Lister is a YouTube and Twitch streamer known for his contributions to Select Start Gaming, and Jonathan is a music and arts journalist from Tucson. Over the decade-plus that they’ve known each other, the two have cultivated a deep mutual passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros.
'On Topic' episodes are one of three categories hosted by Super Cast Bros. Their play on a general discussion, these episodes often come down to Jonathan and Lister delving into multiple points regarding a chosen topic.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) hit the new year running with a megaton, two-parter On Topic. Posing the question 'What's Next?', the duo assess what the future of Super Smash Bros. could look like in a post-Ultimate world. Part 1 approaches gameplay and characters, whereas Part 2 has them take a look at everything else - from stages, to assist trophies, items, game modes, and beyond.
Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Lister is a YouTube and Twitch streamer known for his contributions to Select Start Gaming, and Jonathan is a music and arts journalist from Tucson. Over the decade-plus that they’ve known each other, the two have cultivated a deep mutual passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros.
'On Topic' episodes are one of three categories hosted by Super Cast Bros. Their play on a general discussion, these episodes often come down to Jonathan and Lister delving into multiple points regarding a chosen topic.
Jonno (Jonathan Frahm) and Zantok (Lister Potter III) are joined by pop-rock artist and big-time Smash fan Jamie Alimorad to decide on two separate Smash or Dash match-ups: Toad vs. Captain Toad and Shadow vs. Zero. They also talk with Jamie about his new album, 'This is Tomorrow Calling' and inspiring lead single "Brighter Days", as well as his experiences meeting Charles Martinet and Reggie Fils-Aime.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) are rejoined by their good, old friend Trevor (Turbotaxer) to collaborate on a moveset for the renowned Mother/EarthBound villain, Porky Minch.
Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Lister is a YouTube and Twitch streamer known for his contributions to Select Start Gaming, and Jonathan is a music and arts journalist from Tucson. Over the decade-plus that they’ve known each other, the two have cultivated a deep mutual passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros.
'Smashtopia' episodes hearken back to to Jonno and Zantok's origins as Smash speculators in the form of detailing their dreams for new characters, stages, and more.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) bring their old friends, Jake (Eebit) and Trevor (Turbotaxer), on board to reflect upon the trailer that changed it all during E3 2018: "Everyone is Here!" In Super Cast Bros.'s seventh episode, hear four pals and major Smash fans look back on one of the most exciting moments in their collective gaming histories. In between, they chat about their history together, muse on what might come next, and... socks?
Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Lister is a YouTube and Twitch streamer known for his contributions to Select Start Gaming, and Jonathan is a music and arts journalist from Tucson. Over the decade-plus that they've known each other, the two have cultivated a deep mutual passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok)'s next 'Smash or Dash' episode features two all-star match-ups: Tetra vs. Ganon and Ribbon Girl vs. Marshal. Who will 'Smash' their way to victory, and whose hopes will be 'Dashed' in the process?
Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Lister is a YouTube and Twitch streamer known for his contributions to Select Start Gaming, and Jonathan is a music and arts journalist from Tucson. Over the decade-plus that they've known each other, the two have cultivated a deep mutual passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros.
'Smash or Dash' episodes pit characters against one another in a battle to see who Jonno and Zantok prefer to make it into Super Smash Bros. proper.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) hop into the moveset workshop to devise a set of specials for the nefarious ghost Pokemon, Gengar.
Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Lister is a YouTube and Twitch streamer known for his contributions to Select Start Gaming, and Jonathan is a music and arts journalist from Tucson. Over the decade-plus that they've known each other, the two have cultivated a deep mutual passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros.
'Smashtopia' episodes hearken back to to Jonno and Zantok's origins as Smash speculators in the form of detailing their dreams for new characters, stages, and more.
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Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) pose the question: Are Mii Fighters Here to Stay? Approaching it from the angle of looking into Smash's future with later sequels, they reflect on the history of Mii Fighters to assess whether or not they believe that they will make another glorious return. Later in the episode, they pitch ideas for new Mii Fighter types and costumes.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) celebrate Super Cast Bros.'s first 'Smash or Dash' episode with two all-star match-ups: Octoling vs. Tom Nook and Mach Rider vs. Balloon Fighter. Who will 'Smash' their way to victory, and whose hopes will be 'Dashed' in the process?
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Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Lister is a YouTube and Twitch streamer known for his contributions to Select Start Gaming, and Jonathan is a music and arts journalist from Tucson. Over the decade-plus that they've known each other, the two have cultivated a deep mutual passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros.
'Smash or Dash' episodes pit characters against one another in a battle to see who Jonno and Zantok prefer to make it into Super Smash Bros. proper.
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) develop a playable character moveset for notorious Super Mario series spin-off champ and fan favorite, Waluigi. Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Lister is a YouTube and Twitch streamer known for his contributions to Select Start Gaming, and Jonathan is a music and arts journalist from Tucson. Over the decade-plus that they've known each other, the two have cultivated a deep mutual passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros. 'Smashtopia' episodes hearken back to to Jonno and Zantok's origins as Smash speculators in the form of detailing their dreams for new characters, stages, and more.
What's the better terminology - clones or echoes? Do they take up a "slot"? Should Smash include more echoes in the future and, if so, who might they be?
Jonathan Frahm (Jonno) and Lister Potter III (Zantok) explore these questions and more in their inaugural episode of Super Cast Bros., "On Topic: Clones vs. Echoes".
Super Cast Bros. is a podcast series established by two super fans of the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Lister is a YouTube and Twitch streamer known for his contributions to Select Start Gaming, and Jonathan is a music and arts journalist from Tucson. Over the decade-plus that they've known each other, the two have cultivated a deep mutual passion for discussing, speculating, and, of course, playing Super Smash Bros.
'On Topic' episodes are one of three categories hosted by Super Cast Bros. Their play on a general discussion, these episodes often come down to Jonathan and Lister delving into multiple points regarding a chosen topic.
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