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The Arrow Panel
by SF EVOLVED
A talk show about dance games hosted by SF EVOLVED staff, covering the latest Dance Dance Revolution news, songs, techniques, tips, and more, plus special guest interviews with community members and creators.
Episodes
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The Dance Pad #13: Kimalaka
Kimalaka (@kimalaka) joins to chat about DDR vs ultrarunning, the good and the bad of U1, and the greatness of pickles on our McChickens. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline): voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter: @rundaltonrun @sf_evolved
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The Dance Pad #12: Paranoia Boi
Paranoia Boi (@paranoiaboi) joins the show to chat about freestyle, the StepManiaX scene, and Uncle Ben's Rice. Plus, we do some practice DDR card draws. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline): voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter: @rundaltonrun @sf_evolved
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The Dance Pad #11: EGGPLANT
Eggplant (@eggplant_piu) joins this week to chat about getting her start with Pump It Up, transition to DDR, and spending way too much money on Taco Bell (and Taco Bell Crocs). Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline): voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter: @rundaltonrun...
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The Dance Pad #10: Tiza
The post-moving hiatus is over! Tiza joins this week to talk about getting giga-tilted, working in professional esports, and all you could ever want to hear about doing commentary. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline): voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter: @rundaltonrun...
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The Dance Pad - Ep. 9: Cygnus
Cygnus joins The Dance Pad to talk Valkyrie Quest, supportive dads, where she gets her motivation. Plus we try to find out which gimmick charts Michelle Obama knows. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline): voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter: @rundaltonrun @sf_evolved
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The Dance Pad - Ep. 8: VivaLaMoo
VivaLaMoo (@vivalamoochickn on Twitter) joins to chat about busted old charts, where ITG tech should be headed, and the history of Storm.
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The Dance Pad - Ep. 7: Emcat
Emcat (@emcatcosplay on Twitter) joins The Dance Pad to chat about cross-training on various dance games, running StepManiaX tournaments, the mental game of tournaments, and Gatorade flavors. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline): voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter:...
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The Dance Pad - Ep. 5: JV
JV (@joshvester)brings some extra chill vibes to The Dance Pad, as we chat about Fantasy DDR leagues, the importance of stretching, what made Rocky Mount such a dance game hotspot, and recall some not-so-great ITG song titles. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline):...
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The Dance Pad - Ep. 4: Ambones
Ambones (@nuggety on Twitter) joins The Dance Pad to chat about Valkyrie Bloom, getting tilted, and what the best burger toppings are. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline): voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter: @sf_evolved @rundaltonrun
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The Dance Pad - Ep. 3: Devi
Devi join this week to talk working at arcades, inclusive spaces, and simfiles from 2003. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia: voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter: @sf_evolved @rundaltonrun
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The Dance Pad - Ep. 2: ranatalus
ranatalus (@ranatalus) joins The Dance Pad to chat about Upbeat, early DDR memories, and play a couple rounds of "guess the song" Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia: voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter: @sf_evolved @rundaltonrun
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The Dance Pad - Ep. 1: dimo
A new spinoff of TAP is here: The Dance Pad! This format features weekly 1:1 interviews with dance game community members. dimo (@bromid) joins this week to discuss ITL, how diabetes affects playing, and getting your partner to play dance games. Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia:...
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TAP #54: Back in Action!
We're back! And so are tournaments! Along with special guest Ranatalus, we discuss Mistake on the Lake 4 and RIP 12.5... plus a sneak peak at the upcoming up^^beat tournament featuring a $10,000 prize pool! More on ITL: https://itc.dance/ More on up^^beat: https://upbeatdenver.com/
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TAP #53: Opinions (feat. Hudson Felker)
We're heading back to the arcade! Hudson Felker (aka KAZE.573) joins us to discuss the return to the arcade, Club Fantastic Season 2, Dimocracy, and the philosophy of writing steps. Club Fantastic: Step Forward is a free dance game based on StepMania. 34 original tracks, steps for beginners and...
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TAP #52: Club Fantastic - Season 1
We're back with a new episode to discuss our new project Club Fantastic: Synthetic Dance 2020. Hear all about the conception, philosophy, and production of Season 1. Club Fantastic Season 1 is a compilation of 14 original tracks for StepMania, with full singles charts for players of all levels…
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TAP #51: Hard Stuff (feat. Archi)
Ian, aka Archi aka the Godfather of Stamina, joins The Arrow Panel this week for our longest episode EVER, appropriately about stamina! We talk about ECS, Stamina RPG, 'hard stuff' milestones, and how the discipline came to be one of the biggest segments of in the ITG community. Intro/Outro music...
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TAP #50: Everyone Can Fantastic Attack (ft. RiOdO)
Kyle (@RiOdOITG) joins us this week to talk a whole lot about the current state of In The Groove! Topics include East Coast Fantastic Attack (ECFA), Technical Showcase, timing windows, tournament philosophy, stepchart theory, and more! Intro/Outro music by Akira Complex Follow Kyle on Twitch:...
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TAP #49: Steamin' and Streamin' (ft. Leon Brunson)
We're back with a special quarantine treat for y'all, with none other than Leon Brunson (@leoncbrunson)! We chat about streaming dance games and cooking classes, pros and cons of DDR/ITG/Pump, his KAC regimen, Japan memories, and plenty of food talk! (P.S. The audio may be a bit rough since it…
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TAP #48: Back to Basics
Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KCl43hesGng With tons of new DDR Ace machines hitting Dave & Buster's stores across the US and lots of new players coming back to the game, we break down the basics of what's changed over the years, what steps you need to take…
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TAP #47: DDR Community Dot Com (ft. Ninevolt)
David (@ninevoltbattery) drops by to talk about DDRCommunity.com, shoe reviews, ITG, spooky songs, and more! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Vanquish the Ghost [DDR A] - Our Soul [DDR A20] - ロールプレイングゲーム (RPG) [DDR A20] -チルノのパーフェクトさんすう教室 (Cirno's Perfect Math Class) [DDR A] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved...
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TAP #46: USA20
DDR A20 has finally hit white cabs at Round 1s across the US! We discuss first impressions, future hopes, and talk about the newest batch of charts from the BEMANI Ichika Voting crossover event! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - F4SH10N [DDR A20] - Helios [DDR A20] - Get on da Floor [DDR A20] - Black Jackal…
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TAP #45: If It's Hittin Tho... (ft. Akira Complex)
Akira Complex (@AkiraComplex) joins Roger, Omid, and Dalton to talk about his new songs "The World Ends Now" and "BLACK JACKAL" in DDR A20! Plus we talk about his musical background, inspirations, dream collabs, and... how bad energy drinks are? #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Chaos (Terror Tech Mix) [DDR A]…
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TAP #44: Black Flag Academy (ft. SEGA-J)
Jaz (@sega__jeanasis) joins Dalton, James, and Omid to talk about Black Flag Academy, a group for intermediate and beginner DDR players! We discuss what makes a good community, what high-tier players forget, plus freestyle and cosplay! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - New Decade [DDR X2] - Somehow You Found…
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TAP #43: Infinity Stage (ft. Ambones)
Amber (@nuggety) joins The Arrow Panel this week to discuss Infinity Stage and Valkyrie Ascension, what keeps us motivated, tournament strategy, and more. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Roppongi Evolved (ver. D)[DDR X2] - Be a Hero [DDR A] - Spanish Snowy Dance [DDR 2013] - 嘆きの樹 (Nageki no Ki)[DDR 2014]...
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TAP #42: The 'Play Hard' Capitalist Agenda
We're back, baby! We catch up on all the DDR A20 news, give our first impressions of playing on the Gold Cab, discuss the hottest energy drink trends of the past 2 months, and talk way too much about Taco Bell. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - CROSS [DDR A20] - BLSTR [DDR A20] - The Light [DDR A20] - Cartoon...
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TAP #41: Just Look At The Arrows With Your Eyes (ft. ranatalus)
OhioDDR's own Steve Charron (@ranatalus) joins The Arrow Panel this week as we discuss Cartoon Heroes 20th Anniversary Mix, Golden League, eye-tracking DDR, and much more. Plus we talk about our recent sessions and reminisce about the old days. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - London EVOLVED (Ver. A)[DDR X3]…
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TAP #40: Not Good sOngs (ft. Ben Madsen)
Ben Madsen (@BenMadsenGaming) joins The Arrow Panel this week to tell you to play all the songs you don't want to play -- and why that's a good thing! Plus we talk about The Big Deal 3D, new A20 Dan courses, LIFE4, and much more. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Sand Blow [DDR 2014] - NGO [DDR X2] - Volcano...
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TAP #39: DDR A20 - The Good, The Gold, and The Ugly (Font)
This episode of The Arrow Panel has everything: Design discourse! Monster ASMR! New music and charts! Jack in the Box tacos! Gold! Food court debates! And more! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - StrayedCatz [DDR A] - Wake Me Up [DDR A] - Rising Fire Hawk [DDR A] - The Wind of Gold [DDR 2013] Follow us on…
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TAP #38: Community Growth (ft. Vincent Kim)
Vincent Kim of Atlanta's Storm x League joins the panel this week to discuss how to help your local community grow! We discuss branding, social media, tournaments, and more. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - CG Project [DDR X2] - TSUGARU (APPLE MIX) [DDR MAX2] - Adularia [DDR 2014] - ビビットストリーム (BeBeatStream)...
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TAP #37: BPM Changes & Stops (ft. ERROR)
The Pluto Master himself, ERROR, joins The Arrow Panel this week to talk about everyone's favorite song features: BPM changes and stops! We discuss the different types of changes, how best to read slowdowns, how to add ghoststepping to help time stops, and plenty more! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Pluto...
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TAP #36: Ace Two Oh
The panel talks about all the action from Japan including KAC, Super Extra Exclusive, the infamous gold cab, new version announcement, DDR mobile, and more! Plus we give our hopes and predictions for what A20 may hold. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - 海神 [DDR 2014] - The Lonely Streets [DDR 2014] - Taj He…
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TAP #35: 8th KAC Preview Minisode
We come to you a bit early this week for a brief 8th KAC Preview with Roger and Dalton, covering the rules, format, and how to watch the 8th Konami Arcade Championship this weekend. We'll be back soon with a new full episode! KAC DDR Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8k1Jggh9aE Follow…
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TAP #34: LIFE4 (ft. Ben Madsen)
Dalton, Omid, and Roger are joined by Ben Madsen (@BenMadsenGaming) to talk about his new community project: LIFE4! Get the scoop on his thought process behind the ranking system, what inspired it, and what to expect in the future. Plus we talk about stagnation, accomplishments at all levels, and...
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TAP #33: D&D & DDR
Dalton, James, and James (@yaygabbyjay) talk about the bar holding alignment chart, KAC standings, Raj recap, bracketing meta, and motivation. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Luminous Days [DDR A] - Mind Parasite [DDR SuperNOVA] - Determination [DDR 2014] - Silent Hill [DDR 3rd Mix] Follow us on Twitter...
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TAP #32: KAC Qualifiers 2018
Dalton, James, and Omid are joined by Omar (@om_neb) to discuss the qualifier songs for the 8th Konami Arcade Championship! Plus we debut a surprise new show about food, try to figure out what genre Neutrino is, and have a hard time remembering which mixes our song selections are from. Share your...
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TAP #31: Hack My Cab (ft. Sarah Kilpatrick)
Sarah Kilpatrick (@sarahwhatsup) joins Dalton, James and Omid this week to discuss everything that goes into dance game machine ownership! How do I find a machine to buy? How do I get Stepmania or ITG running on my machine? What's the best monitor to buy? How do I make it look prettier? All these...
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TAP #30: #OurMemories (1st Mix to Extreme)
Dalton, Omid and Roger go through the history and evolution of Dance Dance Revolution from 1st Mix to Extreme and share some personal memories along the way. Plus: Omid sings La Senorita, Dalton's memory gets foggy, and Roger feels good after eating chicken fingers. Share your scores with...
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TAP #29: Valkyrie Dimension 360 (ft. Brittney Scott)
Brittney Scott (@thegalagaship), creator of the Valkyrie Dimension all-girls DDR A remote tournament series, joins Dalton, James and Roger to talk about the competition, community encouragement, DDR vs. ITG, branding, and more! Plus we bring back the fan-favorite #CanCheck and discuss MAX 360....
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TAP #28: Sync
This week on The Arrow Panel, we discuss our ideas for the DDR movie, recap the new 20th anniversary content, and do a deep dive into the topic of sync. Plus: Dalton yells about a DDR anime, James kicks off a humblebrag chain, Omid gives us his best voiceover audition, and Roger talks about…
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TAP #27: Audience Questions Megamix Vol. 2
Roger and Dalton are joined this week by @zanneth and @yaygabbyjay as we dig deep into our mailbag to answer more audience questions covering a wide variety of topics including bad habits, bracketing, our favorite "wonky" songs, warming up routines, and varying your playing locations....
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TAP #26: StepManiaX (ft. Kyle Ward)
Special guest Kyle Ward (creator of the In The Groove series, ReRave, and more) joins The Arrow Panel to discuss his dance game origins, how ITG came to be, and tells us all about his new game: StepManiaX. You won't want to miss this one! Plus, we discuss the new BEMANI Summer Greetings event,...
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TAP #25: Audience Questions Megamix
This week Roger, Dalton and Cocoa cover the latest DDR news including Ace For Aces CSP, the upcoming reward songs for Konami's 12K follower campaign, and then dig into our listener mailbag to answer as many questions as we could pack into an hour! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Melody Life (DDR X2) - Remain...
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TAP #24: Sky is the Limit
Dalton, James, and Roger are joined by Cocoa this week to offer a fresh perspective from someone who is a lot newer to the dance game scene. We discuss mentally prepping yourself to play before and during each session, how to set goals for yourself, and answer a whole slew of questions from...
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TAP #23: Smash 'n' Arrows (feat. Toph)
Famed "Super Smash Bros." competitor and commentator (and old school rhythm game player) Toph joins The Arrow Panel this week to discuss how dance games can look to follow in the footsteps of Smash to become more widely recognized as esports. Plus, Konami finally made a DDR Twitter account!...
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TAP #22: Money Score is the Universal Language
The Arrow Panel returns after our jetlag-induced hiatus, with special guest host Craigs Penney! We discuss our experiences in Japan including KAC and Extra Exclusive, catch up on all the news we missed, give a rundown of past and upcoming tournaments, and a new Set of the Week for you! Share your...
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TAP #21: Next Stop, Japan!
Jeff and Dalton discuss the Genesis 5 DDR tournament and what it could mean for the future of DDR as an esport, plus the new Valentine's Day songs. And since it's our final episode before KAC, we talk predictions, strategy, and what we're most looking forward to in Japan. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Till...
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TAP #20: Muscle Memories (ft. iamchris4life)
The reigning KAC champ Chris Chike (iamchris4life)joins The Arrow Panel this week to discuss KAC experiences and expectations, the Polygon DDR documentary, memorization techniques, injuries, and much more! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Elemental Creation (DDR 2014) - Private Eye (DDR X3) - 突撃! ガラスのニーソ姫!...
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TAP #19: Freestyle Takeover
Jeff and Dalton are joined by some of California's biggest freestylers from "back in the day" to answer all things freestyle. Plus, we pay our respects to FEFEMZ, give Jeff a self-serving pat on the back, and discuss the mysterious "Extreme Pro" hack. More tournament info: freestyletakeover.com...
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TAP #18: Plenty of the Space-Age Beverage
We're back from our holiday hiatus! This week, we catch up on all the news we missed... The first 19 PFC, KAC Group B, new songs, and discuss our thoughts on Ace For Aces Expert. Meanwhile, Roger and James share their travel experiences, Jeff lost some teeth but gained a dan level, and Dalton...
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TAP #17: Chris Breaks the Curse!
This week on The Arrow Panel, there's big news on the DEGRS front, plus other impressive scores, and we talk about KAC progress and standings. Meanwhile, James talks tea, Jeff snatches some WRs, Dalton finally gets to play again, and Roger is feelin' it really hard. #TAPSetOfTheWeek…
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A talk show about dance games hosted by SF EVOLVED staff, covering the latest Dance Dance Revolution news, songs, techniques, tips, and more, plus special guest interviews with community members and creators.
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