A Smashing Theory: The Ultimate Smash Bros / Gaming Prediction Podcast

Daniel and Sean talk about Super Smash Bros Ultimate (that's the "Smashing"), then make predictions about it and other video games (that's the "Theory"). Their listeners pitch in their own predictions, too. It's a smashing time.

Episodes

Beep Boop Group's Game of the Year 2024

May 9, 2025 • 316 mins

Daniel, Sean, Devyn and Max get together to deliberate their favorite games of 2024. 0:02:48 GOTY 2024 Criteria 0:04:27 Best Non-2024 Game of 2024 0:21:18 Best Boss 0:33:55 Let Me Date Them You Cowards 0:52:52 Best Soundtrack 1:06:05 Best Game We Didn't Play 1:29:58 Runner Ups 1:31:50 Daniel's Runner Ups 1:40:35 Sean's Runner Ups 1:45:56 Devyn's Runner Ups 1:50:00 Max's Runner Ups 2:00:51 Top 5s 2:01:44 Our #5 Picks 2:28:30 Our #4...

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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Prediction Special

March 30, 2025 • 124 mins

The Switch 2 Direct is almost here, so Daniel and Sean have arrived with a big ol prediction fest! Join us as we guess the new features and slate of games for Nintendo's next big console. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts of goodies, like a Patron-exclusive podcast, deleted scenes and bonus content, and access to our exclusive...

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Beep Boop Group's Game of the Year 2023 Part 2

April 24, 2024 • 285 mins

Daniel, Sean, Devyn and Max continue and conclude their deliberations for the best games of 2023. In this second and final part, everyone discusses their runner ups and Top 5 Picks, and the Beep Boop Group 2023 Game of the Year is decided. 0:00:00 Runner Ups Explanation 0:03:55 Sean's Runner Ups 0:07:54 Devyn's Runner Ups 0:25:47 Daniel's Runner Ups 0:27:05 Max's Runner Ups 0:37:15 Our #5 Picks 1:10:12 Our #4 Picks 1:48:25 Our #3 ...

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Beep Boop Group's Game of the Year 2023 Part 1

March 11, 2024 • 152 mins

Daniel, Sean, Devyn and Max get together to deliberate their favorite games of 2023. In this part everyone nominates their picks for seven different special categories! 0:13:20 GOTY Criteria 0:15:58 Best Non-2023 Game of 2023 0:36:18 Best Non Video Game of 2023 1:07:35 Best Boss 1:33:47 Best Puzzle 1:47:36 Babygirl of the Year 2:07:14 Best Soundtrack 2:19:47 Best Game We Didn't Play 2:30:19 End of Part 1 & Special Thanks

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Beep Boop Group's 2022 Game Of The Year Part 2

March 20, 2023 • 293 mins

Daniel, Sean, Devyn and Max continue to deliberate their favorite games of 2022. In this part everyone decides their runner ups and their Top 5 Picks, and BBG's 2022 Game of the Year is revealed. 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:40 Runner Ups Explanation 0:05:55 Daniel's Runner Ups 0:23:27 Sean's Runner Ups 0:34:14 Devyn's Runner Ups 0:39:05 Max's Runner Ups 0:48:01 Our #5 Picks 1:02:57 Our #4 Picks 1:33:34 Our #3 Picks 1:56:42 Our #2 Picks 3:2...

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Beep Boop Group's Game of the Year 2022 Part 1

March 6, 2023 • 181 mins

Daniel, Sean, Devyn and Max get together to deliberate their favorite games of 2022. In this part everyone nominates their picks for seven different special categories! 0:03:44 GOTY Criteria 0:05:48 Best Non-2022 Game of 2022 0:36:30 Best Unfinished Game 1:03:24 Best Gaming Non-Game 1:42:09 Best Card 1:58:05 Best Boss 2:24:48 Best Soundtrack 2:42:38 Best Game I Didn't Play 2:59:17 End of Part 1 & Special Thanks A Smashing Theory ...

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Episode 89 (FINAL EPISODE) - SUPER SMASH BROS 6

January 27, 2022 • 200 mins

Super Smash Bros Ultimate is finally finished. After nearly four years of predictions, there's only one thing left for Daniel and Sean to do: predict the entire launch roster of the next Smash Bros. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts of goodies, like a Patron-exclusive podcast, deleted scenes and bonus content, and access to ou...

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Episode 88 - THE END OF SMASH ULTIMATE

November 23, 2021 • 132 mins

Sora is out and Super Smash Bros Ultimate has had its final major update. Daniel and Sean look back at the years they've spent making predictions for the game, and the memories they've made with each other and their listeners. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts of goodies, like a Patron-exclusive podcast, deleted scenes and bon...

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Episode 87 - SORA

October 8, 2021 • 74 mins

The impossible happened, and it's finally time to talk about it. Daniel and Sean break down the reveal of the final DLC character for Super Smash Bros Ultimate. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts of goodies, like a Patron-exclusive podcast, deleted scenes and bonus content, and access to our exclusive Discord channel: www.patre...

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Episode 86 - SEPTEMBER 2021 NINTENDO DIRECT REACTIONS

October 4, 2021 • 160 mins

Daniel and Sean crack open Nintendo's September Direct and address all the weirdness inside. Nintendo 64 and Genesis games are gushed over, Deltarune semantics are argued over, Mario movie casting choices are pondered.... and the final Smash Ultimate reveal looms just ahead.... A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts of goodies, lik...

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Episode 85 - FALL 2021 NINTENDO DIRECT PREDICTIONS

August 27, 2021 • 128 mins

Fall approaches, and hopefully so does a new Nintendo Direct! Daniel and Sean hypothesize reveals and announcements from games like Metroid Dread to Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and make what just may be... their final Smash DLC predictions. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts of goodies, like a Patron-exclusive podcast, deleted scen...

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Episode 84 - NICKELODEON ALL-STAR BRAWL (FEATURING JORDAN FORBES)

July 22, 2021 • 110 mins

Special Guest JORDAN FORBES from SHONEN FLOP joins Daniel and Sean on a mission to craft the ultimate, most accurate roster for the upcoming Nickelodeon Smash Bros game. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check out Shonen Flop, a podcast where Jordan and his friend David review cancelled shonen manga: https://linktr.ee/shonenflop Check us out on Patreon for all so...

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Episode 83 - KAZUYA

July 1, 2021 • 89 mins

The penultimate Fighters Pass 2 character for Super Smash Bros Ultimate has released, and it's Kazuya from the Tekken franchise. Hope you're ready for the world's longest argument over whether or not he's well implemented into the game! Also, impressions of the update and some dream-shattering Mii Costumes. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon...

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Episode 82 - E3 2021 REACTIONS

June 17, 2021 • 150 mins

E3 2021 is over, and it was a doozy! Daniel and Sean break down the event, from the biggest surprises and Smash reveals to possibly Daniel's most accurate prediction yet. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts of goodies, like a Patron-exclusive podcast, deleted scenes and bonus content, and access to our exclusive Discord channel:...

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Episode 81 - E3 2021 PREDICTIONS PART 2 (NINTENDO)

June 3, 2021 • 149 mins

E3 2021 is getting closer, and it's time to predict what Nintendo will show at the digital event! Daniel and Sean do a full breakdown of the company's known projects from Breath of the Wild 2 to Splatoon 3, and figure out what else could possibly be brought to the table. Finally, A Smashing Theory explores its biggest question yet: how will Ultimate's Fighter's Pass 2 end? A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory...

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Episode 80 - E3 2021 PREDICTIONS PART 1 (NON-NINTENDO COMPANIES)

May 20, 2021 • 150 mins

Daniel and Sean kick off their predictions for E3's big 2021 comeback! Which acquisitions and Game Pass games will Microsoft show off? Is NetherRealm Studios' next superhero fighting game going to be Marvel instead of DC? How long can Sean and Daniel argue about One Piece?? Strap in everybody A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts ...

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Episode 79 - WHAT ELSE HAVE WE BEEN PLAYING SPRING 2021

April 29, 2021 • 120 mins

It's been a while, so Daniel and Sean talk about video games they've been playing lately. Gnosia is an underrated gem, Monster Hunter Rise is a... rated gem, and many other titles are discussed inside from Vagrant Story to every King of Fighters game. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts of goodies, like a Patron-exclusive podcas...

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Episode 78 - 3RD ANNIVERSARY Q&A

April 5, 2021 • 134 mins

A Smashing Theory has been predicting Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other video games for THREE YEARS, and we're reading a bunch of listener mail to celebrate! Daniel and Sean read a bunch of hard hitting questions about things like Smash mains, Mario lore, fighting games in 2021/2022, the Smash Bros Cinematic Universe, and the future of the podcast itself.

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Episode 77 - PYRA / MYTHRA

March 12, 2021 • 122 mins

There was a gigantic new Nintendo Direct in February and some Pokemon anniversary announcements, but on top of that Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade 2 just dropped for Smash Bros Ultimate! Daniel and Sean break everything down and figure out what's next for Nintendo and Smash. A Smashing Theory Logo by Kessi Riliniki A Smashing Theory and Special Thanks Themes by Sean Francis Check us out on Patreon for all sorts of goodies, like a...

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A Smashing Theory's Game of the Year 2020 Part 2

February 22, 2021 • 163 mins

A Smashing Theory's 2020 Game of the Year deliberations continue! In Part 2, Daniel, Sean and Lee each rank their Top 5 games of the year. Animal Crossing: New Horizons, FF7 Remake, and more! 0:01:54 Sean's #5 0:06:13 Lee's #5 0:07:40 Daniel's #5 0:14:36 Sean's #4 0:24:15 Lee's #4 (slight spoilers at 0:36:51) 0:39:25 Daniel's #4 0:42:00 Sean's #3 0:48:56 Lee's #3 0:53:31 Daniel's #3 1:12:03 Sean's #2 1:17:30 Lee's #2 (spoilers sta...

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