I still wear my Mike Ross shirt with his face saying " Combos I hit them, Reset I got those"

forget the haters - for every hater, there's 100 genuine fans, they just choose to remain quiet. keep up the good work, Chris.

I actually got the pleasure to meet Mike at evo 2022 when he was still (disappeared) I couldn't believe I recognized him because it was the first major back from COVID 19. Got to have a nice conversation with him. He's such a genuine nice guy and you can tell he genuinely loves the scene.

I was always saying there's an empty space in the scene for these podcast/interview type content. First time listener but been in the scene since SF4, thanks for bring Mike Ross back for a conversation! Hope to see more videos from old and new players in the FGC. Wishing your channel success!

As someone living in India where the SF scene was pretty small back in the day, Excellent Adventures is what kept me going. Thank you for having Mike on the podcast.

Mike and Gootecks the Bill and Ted of the FGC.

Over the years I must have seen every episode of Excellent Adventures at least 2-3 times. I always thought the sfv era ruined the good energy that Mike had. He is, but especially at that time, was the greatest entertainer anyone could ask for and Capcom really did him dirty by doing things like locking him out of the office, etc. I always felt the man was underappreciated for what he was doing for the scene. I look at some of these "hosts", commentators, fake gangsters that became the "personalities" of the modern era but none of them compare to Mike. The modern era is missing genuine people.

Hey it's esteemed granblue community leader Mike Ross and local resident waxl main

Man this was such a great episode. Thanks Chris for doing these because I think these kinds of intimiate talks are what the FGC needs. Feels like the FGC as a community started feeling less human with all the sponsors and the advancement of social media and cancel culture. Thinking back to all the times of the first episodes of crosscounter really put into persepective how much the FGC changed, and also how the people in the FGC changed individually. Having these talks brings it all back down to earth. Cheers!

Woo, Chris T back to back to back, great guest choices, this is gonna be good

I just found out in your interview on the LCQ that you had a podcast. Mike Ross is my favorite person on the FGC, thank you very much for bringing him in. Your views regarding criticism is spot on. Just subscribed, keep this kind of content coming.

I barely play fighting games but have been watching tournaments since sf4 era. Thanks for including me as part of the FGC.

I got a bit lazy after making my first video, and this conversation certainly inspired me to continue doing what I started (with a little help of my friends, ofc). It is genuinely heartwarming, and immensely important to hear, for someone who's just starting and doubting on whether there's any use to edit and share more stuff or not. Thank both of you Chris and Mike and keep doing what you're doing!

The legendary Mike The Boss Ross! Headphones on, hopping in my Truck, lets hit this country road🔥💯

I'm a simple man. I see Mike Ross, I click. Long time fan of their show and endeavors so it was nice to get some answers to questions I've wondered about before.

Very entertaining interview, thanks Chris & Mike!

Excellent content, waited a decade for this. Thank you Chris T and Mike Ross.

You're smashing it with the guests. Keep it up bro. I have been waiting to hear Mike talk about that period in a relaxed environment with someone he can trust for nearly 6 years now so it was great to hear his side and know he is doing well. Looking forward to more episodes 👊

I remember seeing rare glimpses of Mike popping up guilty gear tournaments during his Break from social media and KZfaq, but I’m happy to see Mike back proper fully engaged in the fgc happy and enjoying himself

Just watched this all the way through. Great episode.

Chris thanks for the content. Honestly I enjoy this kinda content as its great to hear from people in the community.

The Chris T talk of this week finally came and what a nice surprise to have Mr Mike Ross in this and what a great conversation. I'm genuinely in love with this show, man ❤

Please support these guys. Whether it's prize pools or subbing on Twitch or buying merch. These people keep the community alive despite how disorganized and fractured it is.

Chris I appreciate your content. You ask the right questions and the guest are just top notch. Just hearing the stories and learning how we come so far is just eye opening 🤘💯

I just recently got back into street fighter and recently learned about you. You have quickly become one of my favorites to watch. I know its hard not to think about tje haters, just know you're also have new people that appreciate your work and time you put into the community. Great interview with Mike!

Thanks for this! I miss those guys so much! Excellent Adventures was so much fun!

Another great interview. From a man that's a pillar in the community and left it when it sold out. I always respected Mike for seeing the direction and stepping away when the time was right to eventually prove his point.

great episode chris. mike is a legend, it's crazy to think about how long i've been a fan of his now. i don't know how someone will ever top what excellent adventures did.

Now I'm here wondering how many other aliases Mike had besides just Waxl during his Xrd run...using different names to play overseas lol. Jokes aside, Mike is a genuinely good person and I've respected him and how he has carried himself during his fgc and career journeys over the years. Great video, Chris! This was my first to watch of the series and I'm gonna go back and watch the other three. This type of content works really well with your communication style. Keep doing your thing.

Appreciate this interview, chris.

As a long time fan of Cross Counter and Mike, what you're doing with this Podcast is amazing Chris. Keep the good content coming brother.

This was an amazing interview. I can tell you're a very thoughtful and stoic man. Keep at it, brother!

Good stuff Chris. Mike always so raw and passionate, love the guy.

First one of these I’ve watched because you had the goat on. You do a great job interviewing man and I appreciate that you’re unashamed of your faith. Good shit

Mike’s such a treasure to the community!

Really love these interviews Chris! Mike and Ryan (and Steve) were pioneers and extremely entertaining. I was subbed to their website for months maybe years until they pulled the plug

Bro you are such a light in this community. Thank you. From one soldier in Christ to another, keep up the excellent videos and topics.

You know, I know who Chris is from watching him play, but the only reason I watched this video/interview/chat/whatever is because of Mike and knowing how much of a cool dude he is and just wanting to learn some more about him. And then by the end I've become a huge fan of Chris as well now. You seem like such a great, chill dude who'd probably be a lot of fun to hang with. Rootin' for ya, Chris. Keep being awesome.

Thanks for having Mike on

you have a fantastic voice mr. tatarian i actually got to meet you at canada cup in an elevator years ago and you were super nice i STILL believe in mike ross nice video, keep it up

Imagine how big Excellent Adventures would be right now. The community has gotten way bigger since then.

Thanks for this Chris. I really relate to this man. I've dealt with so much of what you talked about. I've played fighting games for so long. Very different time now...

good stuff Chris, really great talk with Mike.

I have never played street fighter in any serious capacity but have followed the fgc for decades at this point and Mike was and remains one of my favorite personalities. He had lightning in a bottle during sf4 and its criminal what the industry did to him chasing sponsorship dollars and taking community away from the original folks responsible for it's creation. After listening to this interview its clear that Chris is a real one. You aren't just lip service you really see how the world works and how callous these corporate frauds can be. Thank you for being a voice for the voiceless. Good hearing from Mike but I'm also excited to learn that Chris is out here talking real shit.

Im just so glad mike is back.

I'll forever be a a fan of mike and Gootecks. They're both very nice people in person and I'll never forget that or the memories I have of Excellent Adventures

09'er here from the socal region. You did a good job w/this interview. I like how you had a format & guided the conversation w/topics to stay organized. The audio & editing graphics are nice. Only feedback I would give, which is just a suggestion if I may. The lighting on your setup/desk. The shadows & perhaps the way the background is organized. Perhaps another light overhead to light up the background more/offset the shadows or even the angle of the camera/kelvin of the lighting. Still an excellent interview none the less & we need another round of mike ross plz.

You're amazing at this. You're a great interviewer and conversationalist. Also like your bold but honest words in a cowardly time. 💪

Common chris T W These are gems that will age like fine wine in the fgc community, ask those legacy questions!

Great discussion. Versus Vortex with Xian is real funny😅

always love to see Mike “Mike Ross” Ross

Excellent Adventures was my gateway into the FGC 15 years ago. It's amazing how much of it has changed since then. I went from knowing nothing about Street Fighter to binging as much fighting game content as I could practically overnight. I watched weekly tournaments and shows religiously, stream monstered every 3 day event that I could, and eventually went to Evo myself. I can't speak on the in-person nature much, but I've definitely noticed the change in the tone of commentary over the years. With few a exceptions, it feels like everyone's speaking with the verbal equivalent of safety scissors. They're trying to hold the appearance of times past, but there's no real bite to it. It's sanded down to the point of being impossible to hurt anyone. In SF's case, that's entirely by design, because they have to represent the company if they're going to talk about the game, and you _do not_ make the company look bad under _any_ circumstances. The greater community isn't immune either. SF being as large as it is means that culture naturally bleeds into all aspects of the FGC. And, of course, other FG companies decided to do their own tournament series after the success of the CPT, further expanding the corporate pressure on the community as a whole. Looking back, I think people just wanted the FGC to feel legitimate in some way. To be able to say "look at us, look at all the cool shit a bunch of ragtag gamers from across the world can put together just because we love this thing so much," and to actually be seen for what that love did. There always seemed to be an undercurrent of that, but we didn't know and/or didn't care what we would lose in that chase for legitimacy. I was too naive to really understand what Mike was warning of but he was more correct than I think anyone gave him credit for at the time. He's a real one.

mike ross is the king , legend great interview

Chris T out here sounding like David Blaine, great interview!

these interviews are so awesome man, im not even from USAamd i feel like I know you guys and we share the same spirt and the same love for fighting games thanks for the content... Im a nobody but I wish I could share my upbringing in any plataform like this as well gritings from Panama

yooo huge fan. i hope we get these on spotify soon

Excellent adventures was the 1st street fighter video/show I've watched when I came back to Sf after 8 or 9 years. I was crazy about the show. I rewatched about 10 different episodes about 2 months ago. Love and respect for Mike Ross and gootecks

It was great meeting you at CC on Sunday Chris. I told you there that I loved the new podcast and I meant it. Keep up the great work. Would love to play you some time or pick your brain on some tips.

excellent adventures was such a good show , it was just like going to the homies house and playing fighting games with each other but these guys played on line and also brought in many top level sf pros and locals from infiltration to chris G

Great episode. Mike Ross is a legend.

Yooo Mike To The Ross! That's THE People's Champ.

THIS WORLD IS MADE OF LOVE AND PEACE ✌️

Much love on Mike 😊

oh hell yeah an interview podcast with fgc peeps?! good shit chris T!

Thank you Chris

You hit the nail on the head with the "cancel culture" part. It has to be said, people are so fg sensitive these days they basically ask to be offended to cancel you. And people who wants to burn you at the stake mostly have commited the most hineous acts behind close doors. KZfaq removing the dislikes ratio is a symptom of how f'd up it has become among so many other things. Thank you for pointing that out with such great words, especially about grace and forgiveness. Bless you

Legend. Great interviews!!!

It’s so good to see the homie Mike Rusington

There should be a legends cup with all the og’s facing off in their respective games. The scene isn’t the same without Mike “I’m him” Ross

Awesome interview.

Great conversation, and really needed in these times. Besides corporate money (which isn’t all bad) I think the “softness” of the community began when a particular political view became the only acceptable one, and everything outside of it is cancelable.

Ya Chris how was that limousine ride? haha this was an amazing ep!

I said the same about esports too. I remember when i met you chris, the year mike got top 8 i think i was out there with valleyking 209...and you came with your parents (actually may have been the next year) It was so much more grassroots...alot of stuff that happened that caused the hype, the gambling, the story lines and fun to be there...all got corporatized. Just aint the same how it used to feel.

dang this was a good listen

34:10 man I miss CORN. Monday Mitten Masher and Cryin Brian were legendary FGC moments. All that lost for cringe esports fake rivalries. Great vids @Chris Tatarian keep em comin

"They got to reach up to pull you down" The Church Of T Well stated T...Amen

Yooo! I feel that ashes tray in the fight stick idea tho! 13:45

Love the format Chris. Would love to see Aris as a guest talking about his fgc roots, working at superarcade, the infamous LTG/viscant moment, ATP podcast, commentating and then moving into streaming.

During his Xrd stint, Mike Ross was literally how Akuma was in Street Fighter II V. Just always in the background but awesome to see if you spotted him 😂

Bro’s tourney name is epic. Holy crap hahaha. I see you Mr. Ross

Banger

Great stuff, your voice is quite suitable for podcasting!

This is awesome

Yessir!

Mike "Mike Ross" Ross!! My man!

Mike Ross for President

This man picks the best players to have a conversation with

Mike Ross is the man

Chris is a GREAT interviewer. Damn

Dude, you're a killer interviewer with legit questions that give real insight into our loved players. Thanks a ton for this.

28:33 well done 👍

Wait Mike Ross forgot to give his POV of how he met you! We need a 5 minute encore! Lol

i used to watch every new episode of excellent adventures every weekend like i did with Saturday morning cartoons had my bowl of cereal too.........im 29 now lol

big ups to Chris T

Mike could hit up Gootecks and revive Xrd playerbases with a new series. Amazing

Mike with the C.O.R.N. shout out

Great talk. I'm still a scrub at most fighters, but I've noticed the change in the FGC change my own mentality for advancement. I used to want to be "the best" and have everyone know my name for it. Today? Screw that. It sounds terrible. I just want to play the game because the level of scrutiny on everyone is just far too much.

Always felt bad for Mike when he told (and showed) that Chinese tournament story. I don't recall how man ended up in that crazy situation playing a game he knew nothing about, but didn't like how his "friends" & the organizers clowned him for the experience. Don't know the dude personally, but that was the easiest "Drinks on me" moment after hearing about that nonsense.

Hey Chris, big fan of these series of podcasts. Is it possible to get the podcast on Spotify so it can be more easily accessible? i usually listen to podcasts while in the car and such and youtube is kind of an inconvenience due to minimizing youtube will immediately close the video for me on my phone. Thanks a lot ! looking forward to more episodes!

Its obvious Mike Ross has so much resentment for the FGC, makes you wonder