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Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart!

by Amr Al-Aaser and Curly

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Go beyond the battle with Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart!, a podcast where we take a look at fighting games as complete works of art, and appreciate the beautiful communication they enable. Join hosts Amr (@siegarettes) and Curly (@curl_e_brace) as they dive into the worlds, characters, and mindgames of the genre, and learn how hearts can reach one another, one punch at a time.

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Episodes

  1. HAND TO HAND, HEART TO HEART RETURNS! 11.11: YOU HAVE MISSED US

    In the very tenth episode of Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart, the game is as petite as it is pleasurable, and it fits right in your pocket! You know, metaphorically, the Switch is kind of bulky. Your regular hosts dig into a gorgeous game that's fallen a little by the wayside over the past year's...

  2. HAND TO HAND, HEART TO HEART! 10: BETTER THAN THE SIMPLE WIKIPEDIA OF FIGHTING GAMES

    In the very tenth episode of Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart, the game is as petite as it is pleasurable, and it fits right in your pocket! You know, metaphorically, the Switch is kind of bulky. Your regular hosts dig into a gorgeous game that's fallen a little by the wayside over the past year's...

  3. HAND TO HAND, HEART TO HEART! 09: WERE YOU THERE WHEN THEY DID JESUS WRONG?

    In the very ninth episode of Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart, we're headed to the movies for a select-audiences-only sneak peek at Hollywood's premiere showstopper: Skullgirls! Join us in a world of wonder as we bask in the best-looking fighting game of the last 20 years, and wax off about the...

  4. HAND TO HAND, HEART TO HEART! 08: THE FUTURE OF PLATFORM FIGHTERS

    After decades of ironclad rule by the Nintendo corporation, the genre of "Platform Fighter" has new voices, new faces and new visions. Come with us and explore life without ledges, where the laws of physics are just a suggestion - come and try Rivals of Aether and Slap City! Whether you want an...

  5. HAND TO HAND, HEART TO HEART! 07: A TALE OF POLE-ARMS AND PODCASTS, ETERNALLY RETOLD

    For our very seventh episode, we're headed to the stage of history with Soul Calibur 6! Bandamco and Project Soul have worked hard to bring us yet another installment in their 3D sword-'em-up, and we're pretty happy with the results! Netcode or no netcode, we had a pretty awesome time with this...

  6. HAND TO HAND, HEART TO HEART! 06: THE CRUSADER KINGS 3 OF FIGHTING GAMES

    For our very sixth episode, it's like the 90s never ended as we hook up the subwoofer and turn the bass boost to 300% for Killer Instinct 2013! Double Helix and Iron Galaxy's Killer Instinct dares to imagine a world where combos are neutral, there's no such thing as 'too loud', some characters…

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  7. Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! 05: The Zero-Irony MSPaint Game

    Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! 03: The Zero-Irony MSPaint Game

  8. Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! 04: Cool Mechs, but we're sad about it.

    With our fourth episode we enter the realms of bullet hell and return with a fighter circling ever smaller circles of niche, Senko no Ronde 2! From the crew that helped bring you Ikaruga and Gradius V, comes an arena fighter that blends bullet hell shooters and mech anime. Join us as we dance...

  9. Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! 03: KILL EACH OTHER, BUT IT'S GOOD

    For our very third episode, we get our fingers on the pulse of the contemporary anime fighter to decide once and for all whether Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] is a new disease or part of the cure. Come with us on this journey, hear tell of the behind-the-bike-sheds of videogames. Come and…

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  10. Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! 02: In the Name of the Moon!

    The Hot-Blooded Hearts return for our second episode with an update from the Evolution World Championships and the powerful shojo energy of Sailor Moon S! Join us as we round up the human drama of the fighting game world, and bring in our perfect counterpoint to the shonen tempers of Street...

  11. Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! 01: Fighting is Communication!

    Join us in our opening bout, where Curly and Amr talk about the game that got them into fighting games, Street Fighter V! We talk about the powerful shonen energy of the series, the absurd histories of the characters and why it was this series that drew us in. We also answer your burning…

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About this show

Go beyond the battle with Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart!, a podcast where we take a look at fighting games as complete works of art, and appreciate the beautiful communication they enable. Join hosts Amr (@siegarettes) and Curly (@curl_e_brace) as they dive into the worlds, characters, and mindgames of the genre, and learn how hearts can reach one another, one punch at a time.

Hosted by

Amr Al-Aaser and Curly

Produced by Amr Al-Aaser

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! have?

Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! has 11 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 11, 2024.

What is Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! about?

Go beyond the battle with Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart!, a podcast where we take a look at fighting games as complete works of art, and appreciate the beautiful communication they enable. Join hosts Amr (@siegarettes) and Curly (@curl_e_brace) as they dive into the worlds, characters, and mindgames...

How often does Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! release new episodes?

Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! publishes irregularly, based on its 11 episodes since August 2019.

Who hosts Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart!?

Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart! is created and hosted by Amr Al-Aaser and Curly.
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