The Arrow Panel

The Dance Pad #13: Kimalaka Sep 29, 2023

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

The Dance Pad #12: Paranoia Boi Sep 23, 2023

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

The Dance Pad #11: EGGPLANT Sep 01, 2023

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 @sf_evolved

The Dance Pad #10: Tiza Aug 25, 2023

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 @sf_evolved

The Dance Pad - Ep. 9: Cygnus Jun 10, 2023

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

The Dance Pad - Ep. 8: VivaLaMoo Jun 02, 2023

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

The Dance Pad - Ep. 7: Emcat May 19, 2023

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: @rundaltonrun @sf_evolved

The Dance Pad - Ep. 6: Roger Clark May 12, 2023

Roger Clark (@rogerclark on Twitter) joins The Dance Pad to chat about community contributions, musical homogeny, getting used to gold cabs, pushing the boundaries with Upbeat, and Diet Coke (of course). Intro/outro music is "DNA" by Voia (@voiaisonline): voia.bandcamp.com/album/dna Find us on Twitter: @rundaltonrun @sf_evolved

The Dance Pad - Ep. 5: JV May 06, 2023

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/dna Find us on Twitter: @sf_evolved @rundaltonrun

The Dance Pad - Ep. 4: Ambones Apr 28, 2023

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

The Dance Pad - Ep. 3: Devi Apr 22, 2023

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

The Dance Pad - Ep. 2: ranatalus Apr 14, 2023

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

The Dance Pad - Ep. 1: dimo Apr 07, 2023

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/dna Find us on Twitter: @sf_evolved @rundaltonrun

TAP #54: Back in Action! Dec 03, 2022

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/

TAP #53: Opinions (feat. Hudson Felker) Jun 15, 2021

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://clubfantastic.dance Episode featuring Hudson Felker: https://twitter.com/hudsonfelker Intro & Outro music: "Nine One One" by @rogerclark feat. dimo Follow dimo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bromid Follow @rogerclark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rogerclark Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sf_evolved Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sf_evolved Follow SF EVOLVED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFEVOLVED/

TAP #52: Club Fantastic - Season 1 Nov 13, 2020

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 originally produced for this project, legally unencumbered and free to play and stream. Download the pack, or the all-in-one StepMania installer with built-in theme (based on Simply Love) and new custom noteskins: http://clubfantastic.dance/ Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyZcfuvX12o Episode featuring Dylan James: https://twitter.com/dylnjs Intro & Outro music: "Can't You Bounce!?" by team BOUNCE Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitter: twitter.com/sf_evolved Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/sf_evolved Follow SF EVOLVED on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SFEVOLVED/

TAP #51: Hard Stuff (feat. Archi) May 30, 2020

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 Complex Follow Ian on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/archiveflax Join SRPG4: https://srpg4.groovestats.com/ (ends August 30th at 11:59 PM EST) Follow SF EVOLVED on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SFEVOLVED/ Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitter: twitter.com/sf_evolved Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/sf_evolved

TAP #50: Everyone Can Fantastic Attack (ft. RiOdO) May 15, 2020

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: https://www.twitch.tv/riodoitg Follow SF EVOLVED on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SFEVOLVED/ Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitter: twitter.com/sf_evolved Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/sf_evolved

TAP #49: Steamin' and Streamin' (ft. Leon Brunson) May 02, 2020

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 make it better next time!) Intro/Outro music by Akira Complex Follow Leon on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/drtwixmix Follow SF EVOLVED on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SFEVOLVED/ Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitter: twitter.com/sf_evolved Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/sf_evolved

TAP #48: Back to Basics Nov 13, 2019

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 to get set up to play, and some frequently asked questions about shoes, tips, and more. How to set up an eAmuse account: https://www.bemanistyle.com/how-to-re... How to set up PASELI Basic Course: https://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED/status... LIFE4 Ranking System: http://life4ddr.com/ Valkyrie Dimension women's tournament series: http://www.valkyriedimension.com/ Black Flag Academy: https://twitter.com/BlackFlag_ACDMY Find more info at DDRCommunity.com: http://ddrcommunity.com/ DanceDanceRevolution on Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/DanceDanceRevolu... Follow SF EVOLVED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFEVOLVED/ Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sf_evolved Follow SF EVOLVED on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sf_evolved

TAP #47: DDR Community Dot Com (ft. Ninevolt) Oct 11, 2019

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 Follow DDR Community on Twitter @DDR_Community Get game info, guides, events, community news, and more at DDRcommunity.com Intro/outro music by @AkiraComplex

TAP #46: USA20 Sep 27, 2019

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_Evolved Join the SF Evolved Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/KFEaJxD Join the Colorado DDR players Discord: https://discord.gg/29NPpv Intro/Outro music: Infinity Stage 2019 theme by @AkiraComplex

TAP #45: If It's Hittin Tho... (ft. Akira Complex) Sep 13, 2019

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] Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/SF_Evolved Follow Akira Complex on Twitter https://twitter.com/AkiraComplex Follow Akira Complex on SoundCloud @Akira-Complex Intro/Outro music by Akira Complex

TAP #44: Black Flag Academy (ft. SEGA-J) Aug 30, 2019

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] - Fascination ~eternal love mix~ [DDR SuperNOVA] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Follow Black Flag Academy: @BlackFlag_ACDMY Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #43: Infinity Stage (ft. Ambones) Aug 16, 2019

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_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #42: The 'Play Hard' Capitalist Agenda Aug 02, 2019

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 Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #41: Just Look At The Arrows With Your Eyes (ft. ranatalus) Apr 26, 2019

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 [DDR 2013] More info about Infinity Stage: https://www.facebook.com/events/2200284333548365/ Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #40: Not Good sOngs (ft. Ben Madsen) Apr 05, 2019

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_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #39: DDR A20 - The Good, The Gold, and The Ugly (Font) Mar 22, 2019

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_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #38: Community Growth (ft. Vincent Kim) Mar 08, 2019

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) [DDR 2014] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #37: BPM Changes & Stops (ft. ERROR) Feb 22, 2019

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 [DDR SuperNOVA2] - Over the "Period" [DDR 2014] - INNOCENCE OF SILENCE [DDR SuperNOVA] - 阿波おどり -Awaodori- やっぱり踊りはやめられない [DDR 2014] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #36: Ace Two Oh Feb 08, 2019

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 Spitz [DDR X] - Samurai Shogun vs. Master Ninja [DDR 2014] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #35: 8th KAC Preview Minisode Jan 24, 2019

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 us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by @fraxtil

TAP #34: LIFE4 (ft. Ben Madsen) Jan 11, 2019

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 why there should be a Persona DDR game. Find out more at life4ddr.com #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Rain of Sorrow [DDR MAX2] - PARANOiA -Respect- [DDR SuperNOVA] - Hyena [DDR 2013] - Boss Rush [DDR A] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil

TAP #33: D&D & DDR Dec 15, 2018

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 @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by @fraxtil

TAP #32: KAC Qualifiers 2018 Dec 01, 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 scores using #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - PRANA+REVOLUTIONARY ADDICT (U1 DJ Mix)[DDR 2014] - 激アツ☆マジヤバ☆チアガール(Gekiatsu majiyaba cheer girl) [DDR 2014] - osaka EVOLVED (TYPE1) [DDR X3] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Get more event & tournament info at ddrcommunity.com/events Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by @fraxtil

TAP #31: Hack My Cab (ft. Sarah Kilpatrick) Nov 16, 2018

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 questions and more on this episode of The Arrow Panel! Find out more at hackmycab.com Share your scores with #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - 華爛漫 -Flowers- (DDR SuperNOVA) - Shiny World (DDR X2) - Fire Fire (DDR X2) Extra Stage: Dancer in the Flare (DDR A) [Suggested by @maxninja09] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Get more event & tournament info at ddrcommunity.com/events Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by @fraxtil Works cited: http://hackmycab.com/ https://gamerepair.info/ https://displaylag.com/ https://www.arcadespareparts.com/ Detach/Attach your card to a new Konami ID: https://www.bemanistyle.com/how-to-register-for-a-japanese-konami-id-and-manage-your-eamusement-pass/

TAP #30: #OurMemories (1st Mix to Extreme) Nov 02, 2018

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 #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - ÆTHER (DDR 2013) - La Libertad (DDR X2) - Romancing Layer (DDR 2013) Extra Stage: TimeHollow (DDR X) [Suggested by @ToxicJorden] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Get more event & tournament info at ddrcommunity.com/events Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by @fraxtil

TAP #29: Valkyrie Dimension 360 (ft. Brittney Scott) Oct 19, 2018

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. Share your scores with us on Twitter using #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Heaven is a '57 metallic gray ~gimmix~ (DDR Extreme) - Beautiful Dream (DDR 2013) - Secret Rendezvous (DDR MAX2) - Flow ~True Style~ (DDR SuperNOVA) [Extra Stage suggested by @wickedfedora] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Get more event & tournament info at ddrcommunity.com/events Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by @fraxtil

TAP #28: Sync Oct 05, 2018

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 clocks a lot. Share your scores with us on Twitter using #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - 海神 [Wadatsumi] (DDR 2014) - POSSESSION (EDP Live Mix) (DDR 2014) - VANESSA (DDR X2) - In The Breeze (DDR 2014) [Extra Stage selected by @BenMadsenGaming] Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Get more event & tournament info at ddrcommunity.com/events Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by @fraxtil

TAP #27: Audience Questions Megamix Vol. 2 Sep 14, 2018

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. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Tohoku Evolved (X3) - Dancer in the Flare (Ace) - Gradiusic Cyber ~AMD G5 MIX~ (3rd Mix) Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Get more event & tournament info at ddrcommunity.com/events Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by @fraxtil

TAP #26: StepManiaX (ft. Kyle Ward) Aug 31, 2018

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, which introduced 7 new songs (including a new 18!) to Ace. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Emera (DDR A) - Special Summer Campaign (DDR 2014) - Electric Dance System Music(DDR A) Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil @fraxtil

TAP #25: Audience Questions Megamix Aug 10, 2018

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 (DDR 2014) - Chronos (DDR X3) Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil @fraxtil

TAP #24: Sky is the Limit Jul 20, 2018

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 listeners! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - 革命 [Kakumei] (DDR MAX2) - Break Free (DDR A) - Thank You Merry Christmas (DDR 2014) Cited thread by @VivaLaMooChickn: https://twitter.com/VivaLaMoochickn/status/1017783855649083393 Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil @fraxtil

TAP #23: Smash 'n' Arrows (feat. Toph) Jul 06, 2018

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! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Stoic (DDR Extreme) - Awake (DDR 2014) - WH1TE RO5E (DDR X2) Follow us on Twitter @SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil https://soundcloud.com/fraxtil

TAP #22: Money Score is the Universal Language Jun 23, 2018

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 scores with us on Twitter using #TAPSetOfTheWeek and send us questions at https://twitter.com/SF_Evolved Intro/Outro music: "Watch It Burn" by Fraxtil https://soundcloud.com/fraxtil

TAP #21: Next Stop, Japan! Feb 01, 2018

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 the lonely's gone [DDR X] - sola [DDR 2013] - Starlight Fantasia (Endorphins Mix)[2014] Extra Exclusive Tournament info: https://www.facebook.com/events/140774823275526/ GoFundMe for Carlos: https://www.gofundme.com/helping-out-carlos-aka-estepper

TAP #20: Muscle Memories (ft. iamchris4life) Jan 19, 2018

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! [Totsugeki! Glass no kneeso hime!] (DDR 2014) And read/watch the Polygon feature here: https://www.polygon.com/features/2017/12/11/16290772/the-rise-fall-and-return-of-dance-dance-revolution-in-america

TAP #19: Freestyle Takeover Jan 12, 2018

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 #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Vem Brincar [SuperNOVA 2] - iFUTURELIST [SuperNOVA] - Taj He Spitz (Tommie Sunshine's Brooklyn Fire Re-Touch) [DDR X]

TAP #18: Plenty of the Space-Age Beverage Jan 04, 2018

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 retells a tweet. Plus, as always, we answer listener questions and serve up the first Set of the Week of 2018! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Innocence of Silence [SuperNOVA] - Dance Celebration (System 7 Remix) [DDR X] - M.A.Y.U. [DDR 2014]

TAP #17: Chris Breaks the Curse! Dec 07, 2017

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: - Cytokinesis [Ace] - SEDUCTION (Vocal Remix)[SuperNOVA] - Strawberry Chu Chu [Ace] See the current KAC standings at kac.sfevolved.com

TAP #16: Konami Fried Chicken Nov 30, 2017

It's that time of the year again... KAC is back! Jeff, James, Roger and Dalton discuss this year's qualifier songs, format, and what it means for America. Also: Roger shares his DDR experiences from Hawaii, Jeff tells people to just play everything again, and Dalton gets angry about a drunk guy. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Tribe (X3) - Illegal Function Call (Ace) - イーディーエム・ジャンパーズ [EDM Jumpers] (Ace)

TAP #15: Tournaments (Speeeeedy Mix) Nov 17, 2017

Jeff, Dalton, and Oliver gather for a recap and discussion of the weekend's tournaments and offer some ideas for what the future may hold. FEFEMZ gave us a peek at Ace For Aces Expert, so we speculate wildly about what the rest of the chart could be. Also, join our Discord channel and :nut: all over the place! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Moonster (SuperNOVA 2) - 朝色の紙飛行機 [Asairo no kamihikouki] (2014) - 紅焔 [Kouen] (X3)

TAP #14: 2 Super 2 NOVA Nov 10, 2017

The Arrow Panel is joined by guest host Telperion to discuss SuperNOVA2, the mix that brought us standardized Marvelous timing as well as DEAD END ("GROOVE RADAR" Special). We also pay our respects to MUSECA and give props to GINXYASU, plus answer your listener questions! #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Vem Brincar (SuperNOVA 2) - You are a Star (X2) - La Libertad (X2)

TAP #13: League of Dancers Nov 03, 2017

DDR as an esport? The Arrow Panel discusses the possibilities! We also reminisce about home versions, how music games have shaped our music tastes, and embarrass ourselves with old screen names (except for James). #TAPSetOfTheWeek: - Scorching Moon (SuperNOVA) - ACROSS WORLD (2013) - Printemps (2013)

TAP #12: The Digital Storm Part Oct 27, 2017

Jeff, Roger, and Dalton talk about tournament prep, our favorite charts of all time, which DDR character we'd dress up as for Halloween, and offer up a spook-tacular Set of the Week. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: Electronic or Treat! IMANOGUILTS Scarlet Moon

TAP #11: 7th KAC -I wanna go to Japan- Oct 20, 2017

The whole gang is back together to discuss the announcement of the 7th KAC, the great doublestepping debate, and why it's important to step with intent. #TAPSetOfTheWeek: Daily Lunch Special Silver Platform -I wanna get your heart- セツナトリップ [Setsuna Trip]

TAP #10 - Euro Dance Style Oct 13, 2017

The Arrow Duo (Jeff and Dalton) try their best at hosting duties while James and Roger are out! We talk about Ace heading to Europe, the struggles of returning after a hiatus, how to talk to your arcade tech, and why you should never play DragonForce songs while your entire state is on fire. Set of the Week: Celebrate Night (Euro Trance Style) 妖隠し -あやかしかくし- [Ayakashi Kakushi] キケンな果実 [Kiken na kajitsu]

TAP #9 - Second Machine Heaven Oct 06, 2017

In our new all-audio episode of The Arrow Panel, James, Jeff, Roger and producer-turned-cohost Dalton talk about the latest DDR news including a new shipment of DDR cabs, new Asia-only songs, and the ENDYMION challenge chart. Plus, we answer listener questions and give our song recommendations for our new segment: Set of the Week Set of the Week songs: Top the Charts (Challenge) Dreamin' (Challenge) Cachaca (Expert) https://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED https://twitter.com/fungah_ https://twitter.com/rogerclark https://twitter.com/buzzert https://twitter.com/rundaltonrun

TAP #8 - Feelings Won't Fade Aug 30, 2017

Jeff, Roger and special guest Omid Farivar talk about how dance games have affected our lives: socially, developmentally and emotionally. https://twitter.com/fungah_ https://twitter.com/bromid https://twitter.com/rogerclark https://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED

TAP #7 - Stay Cool Aug 17, 2017

Sometimes the mental part of dance games is just as important as the physical. Join us as we talk about how to stay cool to maximize your scores. https://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED https://youtube.com/c/sfevolved

TAP #6 - Top The Charts Aug 01, 2017

James, Roger, Jeff and special guest Elaine talk about improvement: how to go from beginner to expert! https://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED https://www.youtube.com/c/sfevolved

TAP #5 - Advanced Techniques Jul 20, 2017

James, Roger and Jeff discuss advanced techniques for ghost stepping, footswitches, shock arrows and more. https://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED https://www.youtube.com/c/sfevolved

TAP #4 - Double The Fun Jul 06, 2017

James, Jeff and special guest Oliver Wing discuss all things double! We talk about players, techniques, experiences, and more. https://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED https://www.youtube.com/c/sfevolved

TAP #3 - DDR Over The "Years" Jun 22, 2017

James, Roger, Jeff and special guest Paul Sadowski talk about DDR history and how the game has changed over the years. http://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED https://www.youtube.com/c/sfevolved

TAP #2: Tournaments & McFlurries Jun 03, 2017

James, Roger and Jeff talk about dance game tournaments: running them, entering them, and our first experiences. https://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED https://www.youtube.com/c/sfevolved

TAP #1: DDR A(merica) May 21, 2017

Join the SF EVOLVED staff for our first discussion on everything about dance games! This episode includes host introductions, Rinon's Adventure challenge chart opinions, and Cosy Catastrophe reveal. We also discuss how DDR Ace has revitalized the community since coming to America, and we take audience questions. https://twitter.com/SF_EVOLVED https://www.youtube.com/c/sfevolved

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