IS MIKE ROSS THE BEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME... IN HIS HEAD? | RUN THE MINDSET EP. 2

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[@nate3060]

Never forget when Mike took away Kbrad’s right to use a stick.

[@user-mu3zp1ut1n]

told him to be a pad player

[@rayciannello2268]

One of the best moments in fgc history. RIP Floe

[@magnumbrahms5339]

You can always count on K Brad to boost Mike "Mike Ross" Ross ego. We need a run back cause Xian has been killing our boy he needs some boost.

[@Boyzby]

"#3 on the list [of who's trash in SFV]: YOU. #2: YOU. #1: YOU." Also never forget he beat a TAS bot. Kbrad & Gootecks telling him to run with the points, Mike went "I'm running with the points!… AFTER I TAKE THEM AGAIN." That moment was so godlike

[@burkshomemadememes]

​@@BoyzbyI kind of wish there was a segment where k-brad did that for sf6 players lol. Because he did it for sf4 and sf5, and I genuinely don't know which one is funnier lol

[@ripamoramee14]

Mike and Gooey are 100% responsible for introducing me to this amazing fgc world. Always grateful to them for that.

[@muhammadshafeeqbinishak789]

Man i miss mike and gooteck’s cross counter series. That was so fun to watch

[@HowlGough]

Does anyone ever talk about what happened to Gootecks? That change was surreal - feels like him and mike used to talk about dealing with racism (even if jokingly - like the United airlines bit) to then going full maga ?

[@Hlidskialf]

If Mike is happy, I'm happy.

[@Teah8cbdude]

Holy shit I couldn't recognize him for a moment. He has that cool uncle vibes on them edibles lmao

[@ChikoWhat]

i appreciate that Justin went in with the real questions and not just standard fgc questions. Everything was personal and got under Mike's skin just right haha

[@DioDCynic]

That first question was like starting a round with super 😂

[@mastergwaha]

opened his can right up!@@DioDCynic

[@AntLeonardi01]

They’ve been friends for a long time, so of course

[@marinobrnabic5939]

get teary eyed just seeing these two together and the small excellent advetures thumbnail at the start just made me smile. keep it up justin

[@Longshot3181]

Mike "I'm Unf*ckwith-able" Ross.

[@SleeperHonda]

Can i Just say Mike Ross is one of my favorite humans in the world.

[@Jardonius]

I like how you said human cause this man transcends the FGC when it comes to how dope he is~

[@mark_devastation]

been watching you guys since early sf4 days. seeing mike ross with grey hair makes me feel old.

[@Lordlt82]

the 09er days were lit

[@tiredofthisshieeet]

Fucking Justin, you've made this series start off with a bang. First Yipes, now Mike Ross? Thank you so much for getting some legends. I miss the Mike Ross Gootecks era, need that back.

[@jeanvalero1597]

those were some excellent adventures

[@ajhandsome01]

didn’t gootecks crashout

[@lnemf]

​@@ajhandsome01 He still uploads on Cross Counter... Definitely not the same guy he was back then. Went way too far into politics and conspiracies

[@signorpaldoni]

​@@lnemfgootecks is a honest person. Obviously he is fed up with conspiracies and shit going around the world, he cannot play dumb for money like most do . I respect him

[@JayDizza-ln6bn]

After every thing that's happened only kids use words like "conspiracy" at this point its more like theories

[@CannibalShadow]

Mike looking like a true old head 😂💯

[@ujustdiealready7402]

so good to have mike ross back in the community.

[@ivanvargas2425]

Yup hopefully gooteks comes back also

[@michaelkelley88]

Miguel Rossington is such a great interview, the man is so funny, so chill, and just a total undeniable fgc legend. Seeing Mike smiling and laughing and having fun does my soul good.

[@ShoShoUK85]

Justin with the unblockable setup on the first question 😂

[@vOrbZv]

It’s illegal to hate Mike Boss

[@sunzet4640]

I mean, not really. I don't like him at all, I thought he just gets a pass from how much he was an angry little child back then just because he's "with the cool guys" now

[@Pax_Mayn3]

@@sunzet4640 He was the cool guy even back then, wtf are you talking about? He's always had connections. Maybe you don't play fighting games, but getting upset is literally part of the culture, nobody sits there and says "oh thank you good sir for the defeat, please may I have another?", you say "your mom is fat and you suck", that's just how it is.

[@sunzet4640]

@@Pax_Mayn3 It's not that he wasn't a guy with connections, I'm saying compared to everyone else that was a big name that he worked with, he was immature and made a fool of himself a pretty good number of times, especially the fact that lots of people never wanted to ever watch him play, they watched him for his personality and his rage. He was always just sub-par. Compared to Justin Wong here, I watch Modern Justin because he's always been Justin Wong. I don't watch modern Mike Ross because up until recently, he was Mike Ross

[@Pax_Mayn3]

@@sunzet4640 Justin Wong is a try hard, he always play top tiers though. Sounds like a personal problem, the channel was literally about him playing the game. Nobody wants to watch a "mature" fighting game player, if I wanted that I could just take an ambien. It's not impressive for me to see someone who plays 8 hours a day and uses only broken stuff to win. It's impressive to see a "normal" player beat those types of people.

[@corbinallen4562]

​@@Pax_Mayn3There's nothing wrong with playing top tiers. That's on the developer not the person playing said character.

[@DickTrickleqt]

Mike "Check This Out" Ross will always be a legend.

[@mastergwaha]

watch this gootecks!

[@j4ff4c3ks1]

Don't you mean Mike "Don't call me Mike "Mike Ross" Ross" Ross

[@jesta7837]

I distinctly remember him as Mike "Michael P. Rossington" Ross

[@NimrPanther]

Mike, you have been a true star of the FGC to me. You’re easily among the rest of the legends dude. Keep up the positivity and the patented Mike “Mike Ross” Ross confidence.

[@GuileWinQuote]

Justin, for every event you travel to, you gotta drop one of these!!! Loving this series so far

[@jjy3k10]

The world needs more Mike Ross

[@hondragrid]

Mike Ross is a gift to the FGC. He is a damn blessing. Justin, make sure to keep him firmly planted in the FGC and make DAMN sure he never leaves! If he does, drag is ass back in clawing and screaming as you drag him back in.

[@adamjones7014]

when Mike Ross talked about war of the worlds radio from the 1930's, I went waaay back in time. Still one of the coolest concepts for it's time (& even now tbh). Mike Ross is a big reason I wanted to be a part of the FGC & I know there's a lot of us 09ers who feel the same way.

[@YudaHnK]

💯

[@fodolocraigo8426]

Shut up noob

[@megadylando8]

MISSED MIKE ROSS thanks for the content Justin keep us updated with more FGC legends!

[@CrimsonMoonM]

Seeing the two of you catching up warms my heart. It really makes me reflect on how distant the days of SFIV truly have become.

[@Borderlinevampire]

Excellent Adventures is what got me into fighting games which led me down the rabbit hole of finding a whole host of great FGC creators. This was a fantastic interview and brought back all the great memories. Keep up the great work!

[@eggmancorp]

You know, my image of Justin Wong has always been that of a Pro Player competitor. It'll probably never feel natural to see him interview people. But I got to give it to him, he gives godlike interviews. He has great chemistry with his guests.

[@mastergwaha]

his commentary at tournaments is great too!

[@ViVeriVniversvmVivusVici]

Mike Ross is a legend

[@Bynoe]

Man Justin, you know the perfect questions to ask to make Mike squirm. I love it.

[@DioDCynic]

The right questions to the best possible person; qualitay content.

[@raz3488]

wow that 49 mins flew by! ive been watching mike (and you justin!) since sf4 days. loved xcounter and capcom pro talk. i still run back those episodes every now and then and it still brings a smile to my face. justin, if you can tee up a video with you, kbrad, mike and floe that'll be the dream!

[@scottietrippn]

"i need to struggle to win" is the realest shit i've heard all year lmao. mike "my hero" ross

[@IAmDaldondo]

My heart grows three sizes whenever I see Mike and Justin together

[@SirBranDon24]

"How good am I?" Wong with the IRL mix-ups

[@Phix_uk]

Love seeing old heads chat about the scene takes me back , Keep up the good work lads

[@CryosFOXHOUND]

I been waiting on another one of these. Time to serve myself lunch and kick back

[@EggplantEmperor]

Mike Ross inspired me to play fighting game, truly the people's champ

[@justintrawick7504]

I was one of the ones that got that last e-mail from goo about EA, mike always has been such a sweet vibe to watch and has one of my favorite laughs in the FGC, love seeing the old heads reminisce

[@codycurry52]

This needs to be a series. And what I mean be that is you should do a series where you ask Mike uncomfortable questions for a hour.

[@Stampistuta]

Can we all just appreciate Mike being back. There were several years where he totally left the public eye and I for one love seeing him again.

[@anthonyharding4380]

I’ll take this opportunity to say thank you to both of you for your contributions to the FGC and making the space entertaining and wholesome.

[@nicholasscott2118]

Will never forget Mike and Combofiend's running sets. So great. Thanks Mike and Justin!

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

When combofiend walked up and upper cutted that blanka was so godlike ... I think in running sets episode 4

[@Vopian]

Love Mike soo much when he quit the fighting game community. My excitement and love for it kinda died too gootecks and Mike Ross will always be the goats in my eyes

[@snakeeyes3088]

Whoever edits this series always hits the deep cuts with the throw back ost choices. I've teared up twice in almost every video. The conversation flowing with the music takes me back to another time and yearn for those days of playing again.

[@dantediss1]

K-Brad def " Pressed Those Buttons " , even FLO was in Shock

[@Private0Sanchez]

I strongly feel the love on this one - I never really put it together how giggly of a personality Mike was when he was with people he was really comfortable with ❤ You ask some strange-ass questions Justin but they always seem to resonate with the guests! Keep’em coming but remember; less is more!

[@afro.sensei]

I love seeing Mike. Feels like im always seeing an old friend or one of the bois, dude looks like he's really chill and easy to get along with.

[@SovalleFGC]

46:27 Mike Ross is absolutely spittin!

[@maskofacryingclown3]

Yyeah I always felt the same way about every game he rated. Except tekken but Especially sf3 and the mk series.

[@JasonALMS2010]

My favorite gamer of all time. He got me into the FGC in the mid 00s. What a legend, I haven’t heard from him in years and it makes me sad thinking about it. We love you Mike. You’re the man!!

[@Tahldon-kun]

There is no one in the FGC I enjoy watching more than Mike Ross. The man's a gem to the community. Infectious laughter and just a great time. Absolutely enjoyed this ep, Justin. You're the goat. And he's absolutely the best.

[@TheDedChicken]

Justin, this interview was one of the best interviews I've seen on the internet. The questions and delivery of questions on your part kept him off guard and then comfortable constantly. This was so intriguing and entertaining! I wish you the best of luck with this series!

[@P0rk_Sinigang]

He's just like PokChop. You gotta be your own biggest fan to get through life.

[@powerowl2120]

Instantly got a huge smile on my face seeing the homies gumming it up. Keep being real everybody, that includes all the homies watching from back in the days to the homies that are just coming aboard. The fighting game space is GODLIKE

[@SeanVS]

Mikes reasoning for playing honda at 37:30 xD Oh man i have not laughed like this in ages xD Thanks Mike and JWong

[@dnmph]

Really cannot oversate how good these are. You're a great interview host!

[@squaminator]

dude this was awesome the amount of old stories just swapping back and forth, and I looked up that k-brad beef set that was legendary. I like bringing up the random shit you know he has something to say about. I wish the camera was a little higher, above the waist

[@KnightMcflee]

I am SEATED. love content like this. The more we hear from the FGC heads and the stories the better.

[@maskofacryingclown3]

Mike is and will always be the real one. Him talking about sf3 is facts. I remember walking up to the cabinet, putting in a quarter in, looked at the roster, saw only Ken and Ryu, and immediately walked off. Like he said it didn't become "hype" or "God tier" until the moment happened.

[@ToastedToast21]

There aren't many people who can make me smile as much as Mike Ross. Both him and his projects have played such a major part in my enjoyment of fighting games throughout my life.

[@sweetblazincronic9]

good to see mike honoring the excellent adventures tradition of getting ripped before the episode starts

[@carlos25301]

I've watched this 4 times now lol. Nothing but two genuine friends shooting the shit. I couldn't stop laughing haha. Keep'em coming Justin. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sifuone]

Wong came in strong with the first question, hell yea!!!! Str8 up blunt and kept it real to Mike’s face. Great content.

[@TekMerc]

What a brilliant interview. Justin is the only one who could ask Mike some of these questions and the whole thing was very intimate and interesting.

[@MrDannyDarkside]

Justin and Mike are always great together, just a fun OG time man.

[@Waffles2186]

Mike is such a likable guy I could watch his content all day so funny both of you. Glad to see he’s back.

[@ripamoramee14]

You know Justin that episode was hilarious too but the episode where you and flow had a match and you made that nasty ass comeback with Alex and took the match even the painting in the background was looking at Floe like “you really just got hit by that?” 😂

[@LightLegion]

I used to play games with Mike Ross at Super Arcade in Walnut California. He's always a chill person with the skills to match in fighting games.

[@csmw4483]

It's been a minute but I still believe in Mike Ross.

[@Ronin-kk4bt]

So good to see Mike laughing and having a good time I missed this guy awesome interview 🤣🤣

[@seanm1738]

Mike having a good time is just infectious. GG, Mr Ross and Mr Wong!

[@jchan59]

The real prize really are the friendships built along every salty runbacks. You are great interviewer JWonggg

[@jinjin45]

Mike Ross got me into fighting games. I will always respect him

[@viper6194]

I don't know if Mike has any idea how charismatic he is. Love this guy.

[@adamkaneshiro]

thank you so much for this style of interview! you and your friends have a genuine vibe and a back and forth that goes above just asking questions! these are high quality gems! i appreciate sharing the inside peek into the minds of great tacticians!😊

[@JesterKaze]

I love your interview videos. Get to know more of the lore of your FGC adventures. Relive some of the moments I was there to watch and learn new things about you and the people around you.

[@yorik6175]

That was fire. Love to see Mike still being positive and stuff like the old days. Great interview.

[@c0wboys4life]

Yo we getting up there…Mike got grey’s, Gootecks went bald and Justin got a kid. Where did the time go? Lol

[@donniem7979]

It's always a good feeling to see Mike smiling man. I always pray for this guy.

[@nrozmx400]

Man, Mike even bringing up the War of The Worlds radio drama narrated by Orson Welles, he truly is the og. (We're all old af 😂) Great video!

[@roxastidus]

This is great man, I love getting to know mike this way. Been waiting a long while to see a sit down with mike and you guys are being real. More of this please

[@TheDzPlayer]

Great interview Justin, these interviews are really unique, both because you know your guests from a different, more personal place, than most, and also because you put in the work regarding the questions. Long shot, but if you ever got to talk to Aris on here, it would be legendary. Keep up the good work!

[@vision821k4]

No matter what happens, you are so dope Mike. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you Mr. Wong, sir for bringing him on.

[@SixPapayas]

That was great. Love the big MR. Also cool that Justin was part of the lore so he can ask the good and funny question ❤

[@daface24]

Mike Ross is a true legend and goated for sure. Was great to see this. Now I'm going to go back and watch those old videos with Gootechs and try not to tear up.

[@ethanparr]

So refreshing to see more interesting and less 'safe' interviews. Good stuff J!

[@jeromewilliams7352]

Love Mike man. Blessing to you Gootecks and everyone in fgc! Thanks Justin, love this series so far! Gotta get Goo on here next!

[@dommafia]

This was so good!! Also loved mike on the Christ T podcast. MORE MIKE EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

[@ripamoramee14]

Capcom Pro Talk was such a fun show Mike killed it every time. Floe had such a talent for exacerbating shit talk at the calmest voice ever 😂😂 “😮 Be a pad player he said. Cause you don’t deserve to hold one of these” even in that one stream where Mike washed that stream monster in GGstrive, Floe’s trash talk was poppin off in the chat 😂

[@Ronin-kk4bt]

You don’t deserve to hold one of these is these!!! Is the guy funniest thing ever

[@Caltastrophy]

First two episodes have been amazing and fun to watch!! Keep it up Justin!!

[@crabdaddy1951]

Justin, your interviewing skills are next level.

[@RiptideShark]

Damn time does fly tho. I remember being like 18-19 fresh outta high school watching Mike Ross and Gootecks back before the Excellent Adventures was even a regular thing, back when Gamerbee did well in EVO for the first time and they were taking him out to try American food. Now i'm 32 with kids lmaoooo. The gray suits you, Mike

[@aioriasmask]

Finally got the time to sit and watch this one. Great job Justin keep 'em coming.

[@Danceofmasks]

Mike Ross is that one player who had all the potential, who got held back by his aversion to playing top tier characters. You don't gotta pick the very top tier, just don't play bottom tier.

[@FecklessFool]

This was amazing and I hope we get many more of these.

[@ericsimonson8002]

You're keeping it interesting. When I saw you were interviewing another fighting game player this was not what I expected. I enjoy the subversion of expectation.

[@BananasLicorishAndGoodBread]

Justin is actually an insanely talented interviewer lmao, very different and entertaining

[@emsax]

Mike ross is one of my childhood favourite content creators! Legend, glad he's living happy!

[@xxfloppypillowxx]

Mike Ross you NEED to watch Cyberpunk Edgerunners. Based on your liked animes I'd say you'd dig it. It's only 10 episodes and it's completely wrapped up at the end. It's dark, it's flashy, it's great.

[@IV4774]

Miguel Russington in the flesh 😮

[@mikemurphy1856]

This was a great interview. Restricting Mike's ability to explain his answers was the best part of this. I'd watch an entire video of that.

[@YunchaSokichi]

God this is so good. Would love to see more of this kinda content!

[@312arts]

I miss Mike Rossington!!!!!!!!!!!! him and Gootenks were a staple of coming home from working the graveyard shift and watching them!!1

[@Kitto0]

I miss Mike Ross in regular weekly Excellent Adventures & CPT. Those were some of the best days of FGC.

[@LycheeMelona]

Mike is my hero and idol. He’s brought me so many laughs and inspiration. Hopefully I catch him at an event someday so I can shake his hand. I’m glad he’s happy. This was a great interview, and very fun to watch. And I’m so glad you talked about that moment with floe and kbrad because it’s genuinely one of my favorite Mike moments.

[@chipmunkm4n]

Mike is one of the Goats. Maybe not in terms of skill, but definitely when talking about FGC impact. I love the new Versus Vortex channel he runs with Xian. It's so much fun!