PUNK SAYS "MOST PEOPLE ARE BAD IN NEUTRAL" | RUN THE MINDSET EP. 3

[@camthecomfort4129]

Punk always look like he fighting a laugh lol

[@uhskn9753]

lol

[@ramrod924]

Oh my goodness, that's so true. I've never noticed that

[@DjangoBruh]

mr giggles lookin ass

[@prophecy0731]

Thats it!

[@Polomanart]

Its like he's laughing to jokes in his head.

[@taco4242]

Justin is unhinged as an interviewer. Haha. I love it.

[@DaringDan]

If Punk went and saw a sports psychologist like pro athletes do he'd be unstoppable. Def has a mental block in big tourney finals.

[@ekim96]

I heard that's what Mena does, Mena has like an entire support team with a sports psychologist, which def explains why he has the mental edge on most players

[@abdullahabubakar8344]

@@ekim96Somehow I’m not even a little surprised, Mena is way more serious in his approach than any other pro

[@Bladieblah]

​@@abdullahabubakar8344 Tokido is a good second. Famous for discipline and working hard, and along with Angrybird one of the few players who are also very physically fit

[@PrivateJoker0119]

if you've been following CSGO, Astralis dominated after they started getting help from a sports pyschologist, I think they are the first one who did it, and now all the teams has it.. Esports definitely could use help from those shrinks

[@johnnymonsterrrr]

@@PrivateJoker0119also they were trained the Art of smacktalk by dr. disrespect sensei which made them unstopable

[@Bearded_one1]

I love the respect Justin showed Punk in calling him the best fighting game player of this era. That’s a high honor coming from Justin. Major tournament wins are obviously a factor, but you can’t deny Punk’s pickup, knowledge, and consistency.

[@GargantuanBreadfruit]

You can tell listening to punk talk why he's so good. His distinction between patience and footsies was eye opening.

[@exthechickenwing]

yeah ima go back to the drawing board on that one realized it at a meet up lately

[@koreyj1987]

This is such a cool look into the FGC

[@geese5061]

I love how Punk’s tone is so chill as he just casually drops some of the deepest and most interesting takes on fighting games I’ve heard.

[@crimsonraiza3633]

​@SLICKone-zm1kvYou go on every video involved with him simply to talk shit. I appreciate your consistency to hate someone while being on your knees for them. You're truly a trooper cause I know your neck is hurting.

[@randomguy9471]

@@crimsonraiza3633cooked that fraud my goodness

[@neoyaku]

Agreed, he used to like Bonchan and now he’s saying Kazunoko is his favorite player, which both are interesting

[@drewstar8611]

Congrats on winning Evo Punk!

[@nickr4837]

Old man gamer here. . I feel Punk even with his accolades is underrated. Tons of talent, I feel he wouldve been more dominant in previous Fight Game eras because there were less anti-neutral mechanics and you could control games more on defense. Dude is a beast.

[@TORTULZ]

True, I do not play fighting games, but I can watch the tournaments. If SF didn't go heavy on the damage and yolo mechanics, punk would be basically the american daigo. If punk ever learns to be random or at least becomes comfortable with going for high risk, let it rip, no care just 1 round type gameplay it would be sooo bad for everyone else.

[@leonorbrm]

@@TORTULZ watch his akuma in the CEO finals, its aggro af

[@patricklorran1960]

J Wong is such a great interviewer. The mutual respect and how he manages to get players to openly talk about the subjects are actually fun to see

[@TheDedChicken]

These interviews will one day be looked back on as real cherished moments in fgc history. Super stuff, Justin.

[@JorgeMartinez-dp3im]

This was a bomb-ass interview. You did a great job J! You should definitely do more interviews my dude.

[@The_Bi-polar_Express]

SMUG's SF4 Dudley is the fighting game GOAT :)

[@michaelmunson6809]

yes. still to this day my favorite person/character to watch.

[@GenderNeutch]

This is my favourite in the series so far, really cool to see Punk being so open about his style and his thoughts on other players, state of the game, etc. Excellent stuff, Justin : )

[@misterkeebler]

Loved this discussion, and i hope you keep making content like this because you ask some great questions that other people rarely touch on, and the players respect you so they give you the real answers. I really liked Punk's answer about neutral in how a lot of peoole people know how to "look" like they are playing neutral just by playing it safe and walking back and forth, but that doesnt mean they know how to actually use certain buttons at the right time or how to cause someone to make a mistake thru footsies. That's the actual difficult part of the skill. The part about him and his siblings talking crap while playing was funny too and makes perfect sense.

[@camthecomfort4129]

New to fighting games and I only watch you two, so to see this interview felt like the universe approves!

[@craigrobertson1629]

This is definitely the most interesting video I've seen relating to Punk. The chemistry between you two is so chill and listening to you guys talk about FGC and life is great. Justin vs Punk cookoff when?

[@David-yk9fy]

No one was born with the skills to play fighting games, and at some point, everyone was bad, but it all comes down to the player: whether you rage quit and give up, or say GGs, and keep fighting til you reach that goal.

[@FrankTheDoomriderJohansen]

What about when you rage but still keep fighting and still keep losing? I feel like I am the King at being the advanced gate keeper LOL! Not expert or master top tier player or even remotely close to being pro. Just like that high end mid player, stuck as a forever gatekeeper for new people to come in and learn against and get destroyed because they lack the knowledge, then come back a month later and wash me HAHAH!

[@David-yk9fy]

@FrankTheDoomriderJohansen in that case, I guess taking a break and reflecting on what you can work on helps

[@paradisemime]

That honestly goes for anything in life

[@Real-Name..Maqavoy]

This...! *Wish More ppl* would Realize this.

[@miquebts]

You're delusional Mr J is just one example of being gifted for playing fighting games, any one can train like he does and will never be at his level

[@eggmancorp]

My favorite content on this channel by far! I think because Justin's been interviewed so many times, he knows what questions to avoid asking and just be random. The fact that he hangs out with these guys gives him an in for those you-had-to-be-there questions. I laughed at the random Chinese hair stylists that was struggling with trying to dye Punk's hair.

[@sodapopinksi667]

Well put. Something about these interviews hit different. This makes sense.

[@ruminating1596]

Interviewing your friends is always fun. Justin is a natural at this. The FGC needs this dude.

[@joey5745]

I think all Punk needs to do is take a moment before grand finals to write down or remind himself to focus and do what he always does. Concrete for and lock in for one more set and the chokes will go away,

[@arsife5]

Great series Justin! Do the cookoff!

[@TheStrategist314]

There’s 3 people I ALWAYS root for. 1) Justin Wong 2) Lil Majin And 3)PunkDaGod

[@javaunsaddler9641]

The big three

[@trza49er]

Hell of a list.

[@DARKONE-E.I.C.O.S.A.T.]

Punk DA GOD ain't lying tho... it's kinda like pro sports.... Smug is closer to Diago than the field is to Smug... same philosophy as Brian Scalabrine vs. top average talent and us... common players...

[@DARKONE-E.I.C.O.S.A.T.]

But some of us are dominant at RPGs, SIDE SCROLLING GAMES, 1ST PLAYER SHOOTERS, AND STREETS OF RAGE/ FINAL FIGHT TYPE GAMES... ONLY A FEW I SEE PLAY AND ARE ELITE AT JUST ABOUT ALL TYPE OF GAMING IS NESTOR CON5DUROS... NOT MANY OTHERS LIKE HIM...

[@xerlius]

⁠@@DARKONE-E.I.C.O.S.A.T. YEAH, YOU’RE RIGHT.

[@willh7352]

this is facts, SMUG is a beast.

[@jettisonantics]

Use less ellipsis

[@DARKONE-E.I.C.O.S.A.T.]

@jettisonantics if you're a pro, it's because you've eclipsed basic and semi pro status... the tournaments invite good to great players... being neighborhood or basement buddy good is not the same as tournaments or league good... you find out very fast what league you're in upon the game you play vs a top local... you are not on their level. If you have seen the Brian Scalabrine vs average joes challenge videos, you'd understand exactly what I mean...

[@nexxusty]

I always, always wish the best for this man. Been following Punk for a long time now. I also feel he's the best fighting game player out there.

[@victorycalls4179]

Respect from one OG to another. Both of these guys are legends. Great interview.

[@RomnysGonzalez]

JWong interviews are hilarious

[@MissSchala]

This was a great interview! I need to watch more of these too. As for Punk, he’s one of my all-time favorites, and if there’s any doubt about how deep his knowledge of an FG is, when you watch his reactions to SFV or SF6 matches, you can learn so much about the game just from his commentary. He’s one of the greatest (for me, at least). Now let’s get those payouts! ❤🎉👏

[@woahblow4127]

Didnt watch the video yet but the title is very correct. It's why players like him and Sonicfox dominate new games. Smash players too. Frame data, combos, flowcharts, etc are more important long term but you can immediately know who has bad neutral when they switch to a different game

[@mago3458]

This is a dope ass format. I've also seen Tokido interviewing you on his vlog, which was cool. The dream interview partner for Run the Mindset would be Daigo imo, even if it would probably need a translator.

[@ShinyCharikarp]

A translator and a therapist for Justin in case the PTSD flashbacks kick in at the mention of parries 😂

[@dylangutierrez7482]

Punk easily my favorite player

[@retrostart8681]

"I had a dream that you had twins" That one litteraly caught me off guard🤣🤣🤣

[@炼斌实记KungFuForgedtoFigh]

Justin u give such a nice energy & vibe, bringing the best in people. I would like to see u interview a variety of people, maybe even Capcom Executives.

[@Kasaaz]

Punk's breakdown of his match with Tokido he did that same day at Capcom Cup was one of the best things he's ever made. I wish he'd do more of that stuff.

[@foreverseethe]

Nemo's Rolento in SFIV was sensational!

[@armbreakurrmacleod354]

Great interview Justin. Good mix of questions about gaming and Punk's personality. Imo people will be talking about Punk 20 years from now like Daigo.

[@bryan-zn8qc]

This interview was great! I feel like Punk has really reeled in his trash talking as he's gotten older and become a content creator, but Justin was really egging him on to drop some hot takes.

[@superbadisfunny]

Naw bro still wild. You must be missing it.

[@Omegaredish]

Loved Punk in SFV. I hope he gets another chance to win a big tourney.

[@JVAnimeContent]

These episodes are my favorite content rn ngl

[@Acusumano25]

BRO PUNK MENTIONED SMITE?!? what Punk said about people playing neutral passively vs actively is so true and i learned this shit thoroughly in Sekiro. "hesitation is defeat" will forever be burned into my mind haha in Sekiro you dont have a stamina bar, so you can theoretically perform actions at any available button press. this means you're always able to attack or perform evasive maneuvers - constant action. Sekiro basically turns into a game of fighting Dance Dance Revolution where you're being given constant input demands by way of specific dodges or counterattacks against enemies, while also maintaining offense. game is sick as fuck if any of yall FGC heads want something different

[@crimsonraiza3633]

Punk plays Smite on stream from time to time and he's good at it.

[@TheChilaxicle]

Great writeup! I have often told friends that Sekiro is the closest I have ever come to playing a single player fighting game. When you truly master a boss, the dance you do together is just *chefs kiss*

[@MrSteezEnvy]

Always been a huge fan of punk. Been playing Street Fighter since Alpha 3, so I understand what he means by trying to play a neutral/footsie based playstyle in comparison to being random. He’s always been like this though. If you look at a lot of the characters he looses against, it’s usually the characters with a bit more wild/random styles. Blanka, Rashid, Dhalsims, Deejay, Laura’s, Cody’s etc. etc. I think he just needs to throw in a bit of randomness himself and he’d finally win the big one.

[@LaztheLax]

31:37 is such a very good insight. In fignting games if you play a set long enough against a person, you know shit about them that they might not realize and it becomes a battle of the mind and not neccesarily the match up. I see this with my friend a lot when we play fighting games. I know him so well and hes the same way, very fundamental and mechanical player. By being almost completely random and playing against the human, I excel better rather than playing against the character or even even acknowledging their strengths. Then when they are visibly doubting themselves in terms of aggression or defense, thats when it becomes a lot easier to play with my characters strengths and formulate a more grounded approach instead of relying on a complete unpredictable strategy. My biggest weakness as a player into fighting games is mirror matches and being observed. With my homie, when I played him alone, it got to the point where I could crush him easily but the moment someone watched, something set in and I basically would just sell out. He even acknowledged it too . Then I realized if I turn on music and drown everything out, I am in a different zone and nothing really bothers me except brief pauses in play where I might start to overthink and go cold. This is why I like fighting games though, because there is a level of psychological warfare that just excites me. Learning people on the fly in online battles is really awesome, and overcoming obstacles with ingenuity and quick adaptations just makes you want to keep going and get better.

[@ChikoWhat]

I love this format. I enjoy this interview/conversation where I get to hear about the person and not the player

[@NumeroGaijin]

I actually watched this whole thing. This is a serious winner Justin. I think this is your money maker besides your other money makers

[@JaySpoonn]

Yo this is the first time I saw Punk with a Fresh tape and a haircut! Mans goin places!

[@morganbrown392]

Same. Line up was crispy

[@MC_HANDROLLED]

20 minutes in I thought to myself “I wish I could hear someone ask punk in good faith what he thinks contributes to his lack of big event 1st places” and Justin did it. Fantastic interview, great questions & energy w/ punk. Future old man casting duo?

[@pryguy1099]

Such a great pair hope to see more of this team

[@SoShiBias]

Man I love how this interview was conducted. Justin a natural at this? And boy is this video timely lol

[@J0DAH]

I always love punks confidence. What a great fighter and knowledge base

[@jellojiggler1693]

"I want my twins to fist fight each other." - Punk, 2024

[@adk5980]

Love this duo - also justin is such a fun interviewer

[@DominicanStud101]

Another 10/10 interview. There were a lot of funny moments in this interview. Bless up to Punk and Justin Wong. I really wish you were still playing competitively Justin but we gotta take care of Harper. I understand.

[@kis4ketchup]

Yoooo J you got me on the floor talking bout Punk’s perfect reaction time applies to the kitchen with burgers! I’m dead…

[@ebeespiritu9646]

PunkDaGoat in the house. Killer interview JWong!

[@FlyingShadow11]

justin wong with the intricate questions: "when did you start tea bagging?" 😂

[@ThatzAwkwrd]

I didn't realize how fucking hilarious these guys are.

[@nissanbling]

Great episode, Justin hosting skills on the up and up, very entertaining.

[@lowbudgetmic]

J Wong making people holding that mic tech 😮💛

[@nicholasmcgreevy8313]

sick video, sick interview! I was at NCR 2017 and saw the teabags! It was the goat moment of the whole tourney

[@mastergwaha]

youre a natural justin keep on interviewing everyone!

[@AB-tb7bt]

Man this was hilarious! :D JWong should interview more people like this.

[@guamie]

I like Punk, he pretty cool dude. I am happy he won Evo.

[@michaelhills3534]

That was a really nice interview, I throughly enjoyed that.

[@HN-fb6md]

FGC content is so rare man it's great to see stuff like this.

[@jiffsquid3821]

Justin is out here asking players which games are the best, KNOWING full well the FGC is gonna expose them on Twitter in the future; when our favorite games become the same age as SFIII or older.

[@waynesmiley2207]

"My down button was just stuck...all the time" 🤣Great interview, had me smiling and laughing throughout.

[@A.Tips.306]

LMFAOOOO, this was both funny and awesome!!!😂

[@cosmogang]

Punk and Justin are my favorites. Love this conversation.

[@Michaeloke703]

ulllllll the confidence with Punk is entertaining as hell LOL

[@FecklessFool]

Another great chat. Loving this series!

[@derekwiley8990]

Love this format. Just talking fighting games with the homies

[@SeriousLeeBurks]

Please keep doing these J...Fiya interviews 🔥🔥🔥

[@rezqiano]

Confidence is the main key to stay on top in this community for real.

[@adk5980]

15:50 yes please. cook off. its on 🔥

[@_Helm_]

what a lovely interview actually! Thanks, Justin, thanks Punk!

[@TheHerrMan]

button check sent me here, but i'm bout to go and catch up on the first two episodes. Awesome vibes , Justin!

[@StanNotSoSaint]

I really love this format! How about interviewing Sajam?

[@SatireLegend]

I think this is my favorite FGC interview I've ever seen

[@beam5655]

Great interview, especially the part at the end about being more random.

[@TheWordPlay]

Justin tryna get everyone to go to a kpop concert with him lol Love these interviews!

[@ShinyCharikarp]

I'm definitely becoming convinced that Justin created this while interview series exclusively to get people to go to KPop concerts with him

[@twistedlogic8721]

“I don’t have that in my package” 😂😂😂😂 #Punkdagoat

[@lancecryor]

I love the confidence Punk has when asked about playing other games. He should try Hades.

[@Vatistah]

Ayooo keep at it Justin, this is very good content ahahah Actually showcasing this family peeps that don't know anything about fighting game and it actually makes them see Fighting games in a better light, a more human one than "a bunch of gamers"

[@AngerSponge]

When you go Wong, you can't go wrong. LES GO JUSTIN!!!! I can throw y'all some bars lol. Holla! BTW, I still gotta make up for Arlieth, beating me back in Vegas 2019

[@Shione_Starlight]

Finally someone acknowledging kazunoko. I feel like people don’t talk enough about him despite his accomplishments.

[@HoodieOfLegends]

GOT THIS ON MY WATCH LATER. TWO NA GOATS!!!!

[@joefizz7953]

Didn't realize until now how badly we need to see Punk play Jump King 🤣

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

Awesome interview

[@fearofgod4]

Great interview. 🤓🍿

[@Waffles2186]

This is such a great series love the interview segments we get to know these guys a little better. You should try and get Daigo on here with Tokido to help translate or interview both that would be cool.

[@robd121]

amazing interview, good analysis on Punks grand finals play

[@rickandnaruto]

I love these interview where both people are top players.

[@gabrielhishida]

awesome interview, justin!

[@punhodragao]

Justin, that was one of the greatest talks I've ever seen between fighting game players. Fun, insightful, with a lot of respect. Thanks for this amazing content. Having Sajam or SonicFox would be amazing, too!

[@loots_alots]

Yes, been waiting for this one!

[@MrDadumbo1]

Punk does sight himself out in ground finals. Ever since he lost to tokido at evo. We all know he could win evo or capcom cup. Just find a way to break that curse. It’s like when a fighter gets KO for the first time. 95% of them never makes a comeback.

[@Yoloslides]

i think you mean "psych" himself out But anyway hearing them both give their theories on it was one of the top moments of the interview for sure. Made sense too.

[@Til_I_Collapse]

Punk-led fighting game development! He plays/knows all the archetypes.

[@psychoreactive]

I'm novice at fighting games trying to learn good habits in neutral... it's true the more aware you are in fighting games - the more difficult they become...

[@donalddavis370]

Good watch bro, thanks 👊

[@MG_Gambino]

Justin, dope interview. As a 40 year old black man, since you dont have chris matrix or sanford kelley in your ear to tell you how wrong you are, and i mean this with all the kindness in my heart. K-pop will never play in a hip hop club 😅😂