Best SF EVOLVED Podcasts (2025)

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SF Climate Week 2024: Sustainable Fashion Exhibition 48:34

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For SF Climate Week 2024, we brought together some of the brightest minds in fashion, textiles, and design to address the climate crisis related to the industry and discuss solutions for a more sustainable future. Located at the historic Hibernia SF, we had a DJ, wine/cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, panel discussions, and two runways focusing on sustain…

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Angelo Campus: Founder and CEO of BoxPower 42:06

1y ago42:06

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Our guest today is Angelo Campus. He is the co-founder and CEO of BoxPower Inc. A visionary navigating the optimism of a solar-punk future and the looming threat of the climate crisis, Angelo believes the traditional utility model—centralized generation, transmission, and distribution—is on the brink of collapse. As new technologies and climate dis…

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Allison Begalman: CEO of YEA! Impact and Co-Founder of the Hollywood Climate Summit 29:09

1+ y ago29:09

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Our guest today is Allison Begalman, an entrepreneur and innovator of social justice communications, with expertise at the intersection of media and climate. She is the CEO of YEA! Impact, where she develops and produces grassroots marketing campaigns, events, and content that are rooted in creativity and community organizing principles. Allison is…

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Dena Prastos: Founder and CEO of Indigo River 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

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My guest today is Dena Prastos A Waterfront architect, civil engineer, futurist, climate adaptation expert, and entrepreneur, She is also the Founder and CEO of Indigo River a women-owned transdisciplinary architectural and design firm. At Indigo River they are transforming the built world at the water's edge. I learned a lot throughout our talk ab…

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Pinar Akiskalioglu: Founder of TAKK 27:59

2y ago27:59

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Inspired by the increasing ‘Paradox of Choice’ burden on consumers, and the ever-increasing dispersion of goods and services, my guest on this episode founded a company to satisfy the basic needs of our daily lives. She believes there needs to be a clear choice for consumers, who are tired of marketing gimmicks, intrusive promotions, and endless va…

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The Dance Pad #13: Kimalaka 1:35:23

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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/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolvedBy SF EVOLVED

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The Dance Pad #12: Paranoia Boi 1:06:23

2y ago1:06:23

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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/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolvedBy SF EVOLVED

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The Dance Pad #11: EGGPLANT 1:30:03

2y ago1:30:03

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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/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolvedBy SF EVOLVED

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The Dance Pad #10: Tiza 1:14:42

2y ago1:14:42

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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/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolved…

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Duncan Meisel: Executive Director of Clean Creatives 34:57

2y ago34:57

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Guest: Duncan Meisel Executive Director, Clean Creatives. A big part of running a branding and marketing firm focused on social & environmental impact is evaluating who we work with. I get asked a lot about what types of clients and projects we will or will not take on. And, yeah Serotonin Creative Consultancy won’t just work on any job that doesn’…

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Janelle Kellman: Founder/CEO of The Center for Sea Rise Solutions 39:33

2y ago39:33

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With summer in full swing, I’ve recently had a trip to the beach to get away from work and soak up some sun. Hanging out in the sand and seeing the homes, businesses, and infrastructure on the coastline it really hit home how climate change is affecting not only sea level rise but the lively hoods of millions of people living on and near the coasts…

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Weldon Kennedy: Co-Founder & CMO of Channing St. Copper Co. 38:20

2y ago38:20

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Weldon Kenedy is a social change campaigner and entrepreneur who has worked in the US, Europe, and Africa. He’s been the managing director for Change.org in Europe and co-founded Enda - the first running shoes made in Kenya. Now, back in the Bay Area, Weldon is co-founder and CMO for Channing Street Copper Company which produces the world's first e…

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The Dance Pad - Ep. 9: Cygnus 1:28:21

2+ y ago1:28:21

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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/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolvedBy SF EVOLVED

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The Dance Pad - Ep. 8: VivaLaMoo 1:19:17

2+ y ago1:19:17

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VivaLaMoo (@vivalamoochickn on Twitter) joins to chat about busted old charts, where ITG tech should be headed, and the history of Storm.By SF EVOLVED

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Evolving the Climate Narrative: Live Panel Episode Recorded During SF Climate Week 41:50

2+ y ago41:50

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Thanks for tuning in to a special live recording episode of Darts in the Dark. I recently sat down with a panel during the first-ever San Francisco Climate Week to host a conversation about evolving the climate narrative. I invited a stacked panel of climate communicators including documentary film director Richard Yelled, Co-Founder of Climate Des…

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The Dance Pad - Ep. 7: Emcat 1:18:57

2+ y ago1:18:57

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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/dnaFind us on Twitter:@rundaltonrun@sf_evolved…

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•Special Appearance Episode• Blair Brown: Host of the Curate Your Success Podcast 34:50

2+ y ago34:50

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Curate Your Success Podcast: https://blairebrown.com/podcast/ Blair Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairebrown/ SERO Personal Branding Platform: https://www.serotonincreative.com/sero Darts in the Dark is produced by Serotonin Creative Consultancy 2025 all rights reservedBy Produced by Serotonin Creative Consultancy

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The Dance Pad - Ep. 5: JV 1:23:24

2+ y ago1:23:24

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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):voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@sf_evolved@rundaltonrun…

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The Dance Pad - Ep. 4: Ambones 1:34:29

2+ y ago1:34:29

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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/dnaFind us on Twitter:@sf_evolved@rundaltonrunBy SF EVOLVED

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Marc O'Brien: Co Founder of Climate Designers.org, Designer, Strategist, Instructor at CCA 28:10

2+ y ago28:10

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Working at the intersection of branding, design, and sustainability my day-to-day work allows me to meet, connect and get to know some of the most talented, creative, and inspiring folks out there on the front lines of climate action and communication. Today on the podcast, is Marc O’Brien. Who in my opinion exemplifies all of those things. Marc is…

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The Dance Pad - Ep. 3: Devi 1:07:37

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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/dnaFind us on Twitter:@sf_evolved@rundaltonrunBy SF EVOLVED

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Kalyani Menon: VP of Marketing at Sealed 22:53

2+ y ago22:53

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This episode of Darts in the Dark is sponsored by SF Climate Week https://www.sfclimateweek.org/ ____________________________ As a seasoned marketer having worked on several brands over the last 15 years, Kalyani Menon has transitioned across the blurring lines of traditional and digital marketing. A brand purist at her core, Kalyani works with sta…

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The Dance Pad - Ep. 2: ranatalus 1:21:40

2+ y ago1:21:40

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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/dnaFind us on Twitter:@sf_evolved@rundaltonrunBy SF EVOLVED

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The Dance Pad - Ep. 1: dimo 1:04:31

2+ y ago1:04:31

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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:https://voia.bandcamp.com/album/dnaFind us on Twitter:@sf_evolved@rund…

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Thomas Schumann: Founder & CEO of Thomas Schumann Capital 30:37

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Thomas Schumann Capital: https://www.thomasschumann.com/ Thomas Schumann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasdmschumann/ Topics we covered [:28] UN SDG #6: Water Security/Stewardship [1:18] Thomas’s journey to water [4:18] Project Greenland overview [12:48] The global implications of the water crisis beyond drinking water [15:09] Energy implications…

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David Garrison: Founder & CEO of Climate & Capital Connect 41:01

2+ y ago41:01

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Climate and Capital Connect: The world's first professional networking platform for climate action https://www.climateconnect.club/ David Garrison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgarrison/ Topics we covered [2:16] experience in Networking on the platform [3:50] Background leading up to creating the platform [6:35] How Climate and Capital Connect …

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Lacey Reddix: Founder and CEO of Olokun Minerals 26:54

2+ y ago26:54

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As water demand increases and sea levels rise, desalination becomes a more sought-after solution to provide clean water to coastal communities, Less than 2% of the earth’s water is fresh water and accessible for us to use. Current clean water demand is already high and continues to increase, while freshwater sources are dwindling. The process of de…

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Aaron Hagey-MacKay: Writer at The Climate Ad Project 30:41

2+ y ago30:41

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Started in 2020 as a sort of Lincoln Project for the Climate Crisis The Climate Ad Project is a small team of creative writers, designers, videographers, and scientists working together to create content and activate as many of us as possible to take action. The team is made up of scrappy, smart, and downright funny people including Peter Kalmus, A…

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Design Solutions for Climate Change: Panel discussion at Sacramento Design Week 48:38

3y ago48:38

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Recently we had the honor to join forces with Marc O'Brien from Climate designers.org and Capitol Creative Alliance for a talk on Design Solutions for Climate Change at Design Week Sacramento. Marc O’Brien https://www.marcobrien.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcmobrien/ ClimateDesigners.org https://www.climatedesigners.org/ Design Week Sacramen…

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TAP #54: Back in Action! 1:09:13

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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/By SF EVOLVED

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Lauren Murray: Lead Engineer at Charm Industrial 28:40

3y ago28:40

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Lauren Murray https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-murray-kettle-129605a1/ Lauren is the Pyrolyzer Front-End Lead Engineer at Charm Industrial working to bring the atmosphere back to 280ppm CO2 and reverse the damaging effects of climate change through the development of a carbon-negative pyrolysis process. Charm Industrial https://charmindustrial.co…

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Andy Behar: CEO of As You Sow 32:46

3y ago32:46

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Andy Behar leads As You Sow, a nonprofit organization, based in Oakland, CA, dedicated to corporate accountability and increased environmental and social change through corporate engagement, shareholder advocacy, and innovative legal strategies. They are focused on climate change, sustainability, human rights, and environmental health; engaging com…

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Manuela Zoninsein: Founder and CEO of Kadeya 41:25

3y ago41:25

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Manuela Zoninsein is an entrepreneur, and founder of 3 companies, and is on a mission to eradicate single-use plastics with her latest endeavor named Kadeya. As a Brazilian-American fluent in Mandarin-Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese, she takes a global and inclusive view in everything she does. Her company Kadeya is disrupting unsustainable supply…

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Heidi Harmon: Public Affairs Director of Let’s Green CA & Former Mayor of San Luis Obispo CA 33:03

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Heidi Harmon, Public Affairs Director of Let’s Green CA!, is a dynamic keynote speaker and featured guest on programs including Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, NPR, and TEDx. She’s held many titles in her life, among them maid, mayor, and mom. Heidi served three terms as mayor of the City of San Luis Obispo, where she led the city to adopt the most…

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Will Nitze: Founder and CEO of IQBAR 24:33

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Will Nitze is the Founder & CEO of IQBAR who's on a mission to empower doers with superior brain + body nutrition! IQBAR plant protein bars and IQMIX hydration sticks are packed with functional compounds to help you win your day. Connect with Will and IQBAR: https://www.eatiqbar.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze/ https://www.instagram.com…

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TAP #53: Opinions (feat. Hudson Felker) 1:23:43

4+ y ago1:23:43

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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 experts. Download now and bring home the club! https://…

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TAP #52: Club Fantastic - Season 1 1:21:34

5y ago1:21:34

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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, as well as doubles charts. All music and art is origin…

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TAP #51: Hard Stuff (feat. Archi) 1:45:39

5+ y ago1:45:39

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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 by Akira ComplexFollow Ian on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/a…

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TAP #50: Everyone Can Fantastic Attack (ft. RiOdO) 1:42:19

5+ y ago1:42:19

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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 ComplexFollow Kyle on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/riodoitgFollow SF EVOLVED on Faceboo…

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TAP #49: Steamin' and Streamin' (ft. Leon Brunson) 1:32:20

5+ y ago1:32:20

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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 was our first time recording fully remotely, but we'll m…

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TAP #48: Back to Basics 1:01:08

6y ago1:01:08

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Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KCl43hesGngWith 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 to get set up to play, and some frequently asked questi…

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TAP #47: DDR Community Dot Com (ft. Ninevolt) 1:28:43

6y ago1:28:43

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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_EvolvedFollow DDR Community on Twitter @DDR_CommunityGet game info, …

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TAP #46: USA20 1:05:17

6y ago1:05:17

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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 [DDR A20]Follow us on Twitter @SF_EvolvedJoin the SF Evolved…

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TAP #45: If It's Hittin Tho... (ft. Akira Complex) 1:17:51

6y ago1:17:51

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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]- MAXX UNLIMITED [DDR MAX 2]- Show My Your Moves [DDR A…

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TAP #44: Black Flag Academy (ft. SEGA-J) 54:29

6y ago54:29

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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 Me [DDR 2013]- AM-3P "CHAOS" Special [DDR SuperNOVA 2]- F…

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TAP #43: Infinity Stage (ft. Ambones) 1:22:04

6y ago1:22:04

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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]Follow us on Twitter @SF_EvolvedIntro/Outro music: "Watch It B…

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TAP #42: The 'Play Hard' Capitalist Agenda 1:08:01

6y ago1:08:01

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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 Heroes (20th Anniversary Mix) [DDR A20]Follow us on Twitte…

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TAP #41: Just Look At The Arrows With Your Eyes (ft. ranatalus) 1:39:07

6+ y ago1:39:07

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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]- ドーパミン (Dopamine) [DDR 2014]- Ishtar [DDR A]- Condor […

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TAP #40: Not Good sOngs (ft. Ben Madsen) 1:18:15

6+ y ago1:18:15

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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 [DDR X2]- STULTI [DDR 2013]Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolve…

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TAP #39: DDR A20 - The Good, The Gold, and The Ugly (Font) 1:06:02

6+ y ago1:06:02

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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 Twitter @SF_EvolvedIntro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil…