Best Retro Smashed Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 94 - Cheats 1:11:51

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10d ago1:11:51

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Cheaters never win, but these losers know the codes to an enjoyable life. (Hint: It's booze.) We talk about early 2000s fashion, Weldy gives away his passwords, and AI tells us how to do our podcast. Support the show Don't to forget to send your emails to [email protected] so we can read them on air! Support us and get a shout-out on our next …

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Christmas Special - Cocktail Mode - Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E26 1:31:47

1d ago1:31:47

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Merry Christmas! The season of giving is here, but which games deserve a spot under your Christmas Tree? This week on Cocktail Mode, Andy and Dave are getting festive for the annual Holiday Special! They’ll be counting down their highly debatable list of the 12 Games of Christmas: the perfect Retro Video Games to play with family and friends, and m…

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Ep. 62 – The BEST Super Smash Bros. 64 Character (Long Matches, Big Debates, N64 Chaos) 59:11

1d ago59:11

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In this full episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle return to the Nintendo 64 to settle the debate the only way that really matters—by actually playing Super Smash Bros. 64. Instead of quick arguments, the guys jump into extended 3–10 minute matches, putting each character to the test in real gameplay situations to find out who trul…

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The Games That Owned Me in 2025 (Game of the Year) 1:14:01

2d ago1:14:01

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2025 comes to a close with my Top 10 Game of the Year breakdown. I revisit my mid year rankings and reflect on how my tastes shifted over the course of the year. From surprise indie standouts and retro revisits to one all consuming obsession, it is a year that certainly defined me as a "Gamer". I also look ahead at what's waiting in the backlog nex…

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Vs. 49 – Who’s the BEST Original Super Smash Bros. 64 Character? (Nintendo 64 Debate) 12:52

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In this Vs. Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle step back into the early days of Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64 to answer one of the most hotly debated questions in retro gaming history: Which of the original eight Smash characters is truly the best? From Mario, Link, and Pikachu, to Donkey Kong, Kirby, Samu…

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50th Episode Special - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E25 1:39:30

15d ago1:39:30

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So it's come to this: A Cocktail Mode list episode! Andy and Dave are ready to unleash their most ambitious, potentially most divisive, and almost certainly most overlong episode yet: Our Top 50 Retro Games!* Did your favourite make it? Did we choose the same 25 games each? Did ANY Nintendo games make the cut? What is the meaning of that asterisk? …

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Ep. 61 – The REAL Greatest NES Game of All Time (Our Rankings vs. IGN’s List) 59:45

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In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle return to the legendary world of the Nintendo Entertainment System to settle one question once and for all: What is the greatest NES game ever… according to us? Forget IGN’s list, forget the critics, forget the “official rankings.” This is about the games we actually played, the games w…

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Game Of The Year Symposium II 2:32:52

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It's Game of the Year season once again, and the panel from last year's Symposium returns to finish what we started. Matt Storm, Eric Gess, Kade Call, and Phil Morgan join me for a 2.5 hour deep dive into how GOTY conversations have (or haven't) changed over the past year. We dig into the flood of new releases, the strange rules around what "counts…

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BoxTrick: Ep 111 - 3DS Classics with Age_of_Retro | Animal Crossing New Leaf, Pokemon X, New Super Mario Bros 2 and more!!! 1:10:07

21d ago1:10:07

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The Nintendo 3DS was a powerhouse handheld packed with charm, personality, and some of the most memorable games of its generation. In this episode, Age_of_Retro returns to dive deep into what made the 3DS era so unforgettable. We’re talking Animal Crossing: New Leaf, with its cozy life-sim perfection… Pokémon X, a game that reinvented the series in…

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Vs. Challenge #48 – The REAL Greatest NES Game Ever (Our Picks vs. Everyone Else) 15:15

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Vs. Challenge #48 – The REAL Greatest NES Game Ever (Our Picks vs. Everyone Else) In this Vs. Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle dive straight into the pixel-packed heart of the Nintendo Entertainment System to decide which NES game should be the highest rated of all time. Not according to critics. Not according to mag…

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Episode 93 - Games That Define Us 1:34:41

25d ago1:34:41

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We're a little late to the trend, but we bring Alex back to talk about the top 10 games that define each of us. Weldy might have Covid, Andy wants to get the logo tattooed on him, and Weldy tries to beat the clock for Happy Times. Support the show Don't to forget to send your emails to [email protected] so we can read them on air! Support us a…

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Bushido Blade - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E24 1:02:02

29d ago1:02:02

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This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, we're bowing to one of the most unique and respected fighting games ever made: Bushido Blade on the original PS1! Andy and Dave explore why this One-Hit Kill Samurai simulator remains a definitive Cult Classic. We break down the revolutionary mechanics that set this Squaresoft title apart from every other fig…

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Ep. 60 – The REAL Best Nintendo 64 Game of All Time (Our Rankings vs. IGN’s List) 1:04:09

29d ago1:04:09

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Ep. 60 – The REAL Best Nintendo 64 Game of All Time (Our Rankings vs. IGN’s List) In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle jump headfirst into the world of Nintendo 64 classics to decide, once and for all, which game should be considered the highest-rated N64 title of all time. Not according to critics. Not according to review…

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Super Smash T.V.: When Life Gives You D-Pads... 1:57:53

1M ago1:57:53

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BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES! I LOVE IT! In this episode of The Main Quest, I team up once again with SeekYeWisdom to dive into Super Smash TV, Williams' hyper violent, game show inspired twin-stick shooter that set the tone for arcade excess in the early '90s. We unpack how Smash TV connects to the DNA of Mortal Kombat and Robotron 2084, and how its mix …

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Cocktail Mode - Trailer 1:05

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Ep. 47 – LIVE Vs. Challenge: What’s the REAL Highest-Rated N64 Game of All Time? (Our Showdown Begins!) 18:16

1M ago18:16

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Ep. 47 – LIVE Vs. Challenge: What’s the REAL Highest-Rated N64 Game of All Time? (Our Showdown Begins!) Welcome back to The Terrible Gamers Podcast, where Kevin and Kyle finally take the chaos live with our first ever LIVE Vs. Challenge—and we’re starting with the big one: the Nintendo 64. Forget Metacritic. Forget the “official rankings.” Today we…

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Episode 92 - Halo 1:12:53

1M ago1:12:53

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The tube shows green! Cycle complete! Welcome back! We'll have your podcast ready stat! Please look around the room. We need to get a calibration reading for your listening diagnostics.... Our friend, Alex, joins us for his favorite video game as well as our "kink" episode, we talk about a "mysterious native Midwest" group of people, the tricks of …

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Smash TV & The Running Man - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E23 1:26:36

1M ago1:26:36

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Welcome back to the Cocktail Mode podcast, where we're pairing the ultimate dystopian action experience with a dangerous drink! This week, we’re loading up on VCRs and Toasters to cover the bloody crossover between the legendary 1990 Arcade Classic, Smash TV, and the definitive Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, The Running Man (1987) - Just in time to s…

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Ep. 59 – The Best Game Boy & Game Boy Color Games of All Time (Our Picks vs. The Critics) 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

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Ep. 59 – The Best Game Boy & Game Boy Color Games of All Time (Our Picks vs. The Critics) In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle finally tackle one of the most iconic handheld systems in gaming history — the Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Color. Forget what the critics or IGN have to say; this is about what we think ar…

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Super Mario World: The Obligatory Episode 2:18:21

1M ago2:18:21

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What's left to say about Super Mario World? I'm finally doing the damn thing with returning guest Eric Gess (The Unlockables, 9 To 5 Bears). Instead of regurgitating the same analysis, we break the game down by "worlds", exploring its timeless design, hidden secrets, and why it still feels perfect decades later. We're heavy on the nostalgia, dumb j…

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Vs. 46 – The Greatest Game Boy & Game Boy Color Games of All Time (Our Picks vs. The Critics) 14:58

2M ago14:58

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Vs. 46 – The Greatest Game Boy & Game Boy Color Games of All Time (Our Picks vs. The Critics) In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle are going handheld! They’re diving deep into the world of Game Boy and Game Boy Color, debating which games truly deserve the top spot as the best of all time. Forget the critics — this i…

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Episode 91 - Castlevania 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

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Ve vant to suck................ your blood!! Between the vampire jokes, we go over Kirsten Dunst movies, Andy gives a different definition of "church pews", and Ricky talks about his elder crushes. Support the show Don't to forget to send your emails to [email protected] so we can read them on air! Support us and get a shout-out on our next ep…

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Alien vs Predator - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E22 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

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Clear the sector and grab your coins! This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, we’re dropping into the definitive 90s beat 'em up experience: Capcom’s Alien vs. Predator Arcade from 1994! We break down everything that made this Capcom AVP game a legendary, fan-favourite Retro Gaming experience. Discover how it perfected the Final Fight style formula…

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Ep. 58 – The Best Arcade Game of All Time (Our Picks vs. The Critics) 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

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Ep. 58 – The Best Arcade Game of All Time (Our Picks vs. The Critics) In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive straight into the flashing lights and chaotic energy of the arcade era to answer one huge question — what’s the greatest arcade game of all time? But here’s the catch: we’re not talking about what the criti…

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Super Metroid: Recipe For A Classic Slice 2:35:19

2M ago2:35:19

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In this Ghoulcade finale, I am joined by Matt Storm and Chris Dominguez to dissect Nintendo's 1994 masterpiece, Super Metroid. From development hurdles and poor sales to speedrunning innovations and the infamous Meridia, my crew debates whether Super Metroid truly deserves its legendary status. Along the way, we share personal histories, hot takes,…

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Cartridges X Circle Pits: The Unholy Crossover of Gaming and Metal 12:30

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Enjoy this free preview of a Patreon exclusive episode! THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at: Toby VonDoom and Secret Levels Shane and Retro Hangover Phil and Deleted Saves | BlueSky All of the music contained in the full episode can be enjoyed on Spotify The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris C…

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Vs. 45 – The Greatest Arcade Game of All Time? (The Debate Gets Heated!) 16:10

2M ago16:10

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Vs. 45 – The Greatest Arcade Game of All Time? (The Debate Gets Heated!) In this week’s episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle step back into the golden age of arcade gaming to tackle one big question: What should be the highest-rated arcade game of all time? From Pac-Man and Donkey Kong to Street Fighter II and Galaga, the gu…

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Episode 90 - Conker's Bad Fur Day 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

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The boys stumble out the bar and make some perverted jokes just like their squirrelly friend. Weldy hides some chocolate milk and yells at the clouds, while Andy and Ricky talk about their childhood crushes. Support the show Don't to forget to send your emails to [email protected] so we can read them on air! Support us and get a shout-out on o…

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BoxTrick: Ep 110 - GameBoy Classics with Age_of_Retro | Metroid 2, Pokemon Blue, Super Mario Land and more!!! 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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🎮 Episode 110 — Game Boy Classics In this episode of the BoxTrick Podcast, we’re diving deep into the golden age of handheld gaming with three legendary Game Boy titles: Super Mario Land, Pokémon Blue, and Metroid II: Return of Samus. We talk about how these games helped define Nintendo’s iconic handheld era — from Mario’s first portable adventure,…

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Alien Breed (ft Rico Holmes) - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E21 55:22

2M ago55:22

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This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, we're locking down the bulkheads and checking our motion trackers because we're (ostensibly) featuring the iconic sci-fi shooter: Alien Breed! We say 'ostensibly' because Andy and Dave are joined by special guest Rico Holmes, the man behind the concept and art of Alien Breed and who has worked across multiple…

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Ep. 57 – The REAL Best Sega Genesis Game (Forget IGN’s List!) 1:18:09

2M ago1:18:09

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Ep. 57 – The REAL Best Sega Genesis Game (Forget IGN’s List!) Kevin and Kyle are back for another episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, and this week they’re firing up the Sega Genesis to settle a long-running debate — what’s the best Genesis game of all time? Not what IGN says, not what the critics voted for, but what we as gamers know deep down…

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Bart's Nightmare: Made in Shelbyville 1:54:10

2M ago1:54:10

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Springfield deserves better. Bart chases his homework through a janky hub world, awkward mini-games, and one of Acclaim's messiest licensed efforts. Leatcho returns to break down why this game feels more Shelbyville than Springfield, from the chaotic design to the surprising development story of Bill Williams. Plus: community retro recollections an…

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Vs. 44 – The REAL Best Sega Genesis Game of All Time! (Our Picks, Not the Critics) 13:46

3M ago13:46

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Ghoulcade - Super Castlevania IV: Castlevania Definitive Edition™ 2:10:12

3M ago2:10:12

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The Ghoulcade returns! Phil and I sink our fangs into Super Castlevania IV! Konami resurrects their spooky NES franchise and refines what Castlevania actually plays like. Refining controls, messing up timelines and dividing fans. Remake? Reboot? Or just one of the weirdest Castlevania games out there? WARP ZONES AI Movies & RPG's (4:39) Previous Hi…

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Episode 89 - Pause Menus 1:15:58

3M ago1:15:58

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We take a "pause" *wink wink* to become the Adult Swim and Retro P*rn* Podcast, a Chicago eatery review-cast, and a Sunny in Philadelphia-cast. Support the show Don't to forget to send your emails to [email protected] so we can read them on air! Support us and get a shout-out on our next episode! https://www.patreon.com/RetroSmashedVideoGamePo…

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Desert Strike (ft Mike Posehn) - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E20 1:37:16

3M ago1:37:16

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This week on the Cocktail Mode podcast, Andy and Dave are taking to the skies to revisit Desert Strike and the entire Strike Series! They’ll be diving into the explosive top-down military action of Desert Strike, Jungle Strike, and Urban Strike, discussing why these console classics became essential Sega Genesis/Mega Drive titles and defined a gene…

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Ep. 56 – The REAL Best SNES Game of All Time (Forget the Critics!) 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

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Ep. 56 – The REAL Best SNES Game of All Time (Forget the Critics!) The Terrible Gamers Podcast is back, and this week Kevin and Kyle are tackling one of the biggest retro gaming debates of all time: What is the greatest SNES game ever made? But here’s the twist — we’re not looking at the critics, review scores, or what IGN has to say. This episode …

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Vs. 43 – What’s the Greatest SNES Game of All Time? 15:24

3M ago15:24

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Vs. 43 – What’s the Greatest SNES Game of All Time? The Terrible Gamers Podcast is back with another retro showdown! In this episode, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive deep into the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) to debate one big question: Which game deserves to be crowned the highest rated SNES game of all time? From legendary RPGs like Chron…

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Golden Sun: The Last Great Handheld RPG 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

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On today's Patron selected episode I'm discussing one of the most beloved Game Boy Advance titles. Golden Sun has a lot going for it and is Camelot Software's golden child but is it everything it's cracked up to be? Should it have been a Gamecube game? Does it need a remake? And is this possibly the best soundtrack in the entire GBA catalog? Come o…

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Episode 88 - God of War 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

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By the gods!! Our (other) friend (that is also named), Kyle (not from episode 10), joins us to discuss the God of War series. Andy almost becomes Spider-Man before his house explodes, Ricky continues to have his free speech edited, and we find out about a new cool brawler game called Fight of Gods. Support the show Don't to forget to send your emai…

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Dizzy - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E19 1:21:55

3M ago1:21:55

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Crack into the ultimate puzzle-platforming adventure! This week on the podcast, Andy and Dave are diving deep into the legendary Dizzy series. They’ll take you on a nostalgic journey, from his humble 8-bit beginnings on the ZX Spectrum to his attempts to crack Japan and the US on the NES. Join them as they uncover what made these games so charmingl…

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Ep. 55 – Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular & Snoopy’s Hidden Atari Gem! 1:10:18

3M ago1:10:18

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Ep. 55 – Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular & Snoopy’s Hidden Atari Gem! The Terrible Gamers Podcast is back, and this week Kevin and Kyle take on one of the strangest retro games to ever hit the NES: Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular. Forget saving princesses or blasting aliens — this game has Snoopy sack racing, pole vaulting, potato balancing, an…

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BoxTrick: Ep 109 - NES Classics with Age_of_Retro | Punchout, Zelda 2, Dr. Mario and more!!! 1:05:39

3M ago1:05:39

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In this episode of BoxTrick, we’re joined by Age of Retro to kick things off with some gaming news — including performance details on Star Wars Outlaws running on the Switch 2 and Ubisoft’s surprising comments about Game Keycards being “too slow” for Nintendo’s upcoming system. From there, we dive headfirst into the golden age of 8-bit gaming and r…

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Vs. 42 – The Best Sport in Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular! 12:56

4M ago12:56

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Vs. 42 – The Best Sport in Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular! In this special Versus Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dig into one of the quirkiest retro titles on the NES – Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular! This offbeat classic brings together the Peanuts gang and some truly wild mini-games, from sack races t…

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Final Fantasy IV: Oops, We Saved The World 2:13:00

4M ago2:13:00

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Cecil may have a redemption arc, but the rest of the party is completely irredeemable... Matt Storm is back, and we're talking about the first 16-bit Final Fantasy! From its conception and "spoony" localization, to a cast of characters so dumb they nearly hand the planet over to the bad guys but still fall backwards into saving it. WARP ZONES Previ…

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Episode 87 - Dante's Inferno 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

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The wish to hear such baseness is degrading. Ricky talks about getting a new tattoo, the boys talk about their AARP, and what level of Hell they belong in. Support the show Don't to forget to send your emails to [email protected] so we can read them on air! Support us and get a shout-out on our next episode! https://www.patreon.com/RetroSmashe…

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Amiga 40th Anniversary Special - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E18 1:19:03

4M ago1:19:03

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Happy 40th Anniversary to one of the most beloved and groundbreaking machines in computing history! This week on the Cocktail Mode retro gaming podcast, Andy and Dave are raising a virtual glass to the Amiga in a very special episode. They'll be celebrating four decades of the Commodore colossus, a machine that revolutionized multimedia, computer g…

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Ep. 54 – Nintendo 64 Wrestling Madness with Work the Arm! 1:20:15

4M ago1:20:15

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Ep. 54 – Nintendo 64 Wrestling Madness with Work the Arm! In Ep. 54 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle are joined by special guest Jaime from the Work the Arm podcast for a long-awaited dive into Nintendo 64 wrestling games. After teasing this collaboration for months, Jaime finally joins the crew for some classic 'wrasslin' fun o…

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Vs. 41 – WrestleMania Showdown! Must-Play Match Types in Wrestling Games 21:33

4M ago21:33

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Vs. 41 – WrestleMania Showdown! Must-Play Match Types in Wrestling Games In Vs. 41 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle step into the ring for the ultimate retro gaming versus challenge—with a special guest referee, Jaime from the Work the Arm podcast, keeping things fair! This time, the debate isn’t about consoles or arcade classic…

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Episode 86 - The Ham Sandwiches of Video Games 1:13:18

4M ago1:13:18

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What's the blandest of bland? Not quite immaculate, but also still easy to swallow? How about a mediocre game? We bring in a friend of the show, Luke, to help us bracket the most medium ranked games out of 40. Ricky talks about a new game he's been playing, Luke retells some drinking stories, and Andy forgets how to use a doorknob. If you want the …