Best Retropodcast Podcasts (2025)

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S1E259 - The SNES Podcast #259 -- The Hero Games Edutainment Series 1:32:40

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In this episode Greg and Joe bring you a treat (?) as we set a record in covering in detail FOUR games in this episode. Welcome to the so called Hero's Games series, four games developed and published to help to educate and instruct kids on how to handle health issues such as asthma and diabetes. Panned by most gamers, tests and surveys show the ga…

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S1E258 - The SNES Podcast #258 -- Kirby's Dream Land 3 1:23:05

1M ago1:23:05

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are joined by returning guest host Sean as they discuss the last Nintendo published game for the SNES -- Kirby's Dream Land 3! Featuring a unique and crayon style graphic scheme and a great sound track we discuss how the game plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left …

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S1E257 - The SNES Podcast #257 -- Sunset Riders 38:24

2M ago38:24

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In this episode Greg and Joe cover another great arcade port by Konami -- Sunset Riders! Sunset Riders was a popular arcade game from the early 90's with 1-4 players playing as a bounty hunter in the Wild West, gunning down bad guys and saving women in eight stages of frantic action. We discuss how the game was ported to the SNES (and what happened…

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S1E256 - The SNES Podcast #256 -- WWF Wrestlemania and WWF Raw 50:19

2M ago50:19

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In this episode Greg and Joe FINALLY finish covering the LJN Wrestling Trilogy on the SNES as we cover the first and third games, WWF Super Wrestlemania and WWF Raw! (the second game, Royal Rumble, was done years ago with George). We discuss the games and how they play and if we feel if they are worth playing today. Any questions, comments, etc can…

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S1E255 - The SNES Podcast #255 -- Dragon View 46:04

3M ago46:04

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at the sequel to Drakken, Dragon View! Developed by a different company and known as Super Drakken in Japan, this game is very much NOT like the first game but is instead a action/RPG style game. We discuss the game and how it plays and if overall we enjoy the changes made. Any questions, comments, etc can be left …

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S1E254 - The SNES Podcast #254 -- BioMetal 36:00

3M ago36:00

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In this episode Joe and Greg cover a shooter for the SNES -- BioMetal! This horizontal shooter doesn't do anything special but it has very pretty graphics, a soundtrack from a European techno group, and not a hint of flicker or slowdown. Is it still worth playing today? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or…

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S1E253 - The SNES Podcast #253 -- Drakkhen 54:57

4M ago54:57

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at the early SNES RPG Drakkhen! A port of a Amiga/Atari computer game, this was one of the first RPG's to offer 360 degree 3D gameplay and the ability to walk anywhere you wanted, with great graphics for it's time and very good music. But how does this popular game hold up today? Perhaps no other SNES game has as d…

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S1E252 - The SNES Podcast #252 -- The Micro Machine Games 1:11:31

4M ago1:11:31

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In this episode Greg and Joe cover both the Micro Machine games for the SNES! The first game was originally an unlicensed NES game later ported to numerous systems while the sequel was only released in Europe. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support! The S…

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S1E251 - The SNES Podcast #251 -- Super Ninja Boy 43:02

5M ago43:02

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at a recently added game to the Switch -- Super Ninja Boy! An western port of a game in a long running franchise by Culture Brain, we discuss how the game plays and how it differs to it's Japanese original. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always…

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S1E250 - The SNES Podcast #250 -- Worse games on console? 1:41:46

5M ago1:41:46

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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe celebrate the 250th episode by talking about some of the 'worst' games for the system as reviewed online! We cover these games and talk about if they deserve that billing or not. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always tha…

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The SNES Podcast Special -- GS Mikami joreishi wa nice body 46:54

6M ago46:54

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In this very special episode of the SNES Podcast Joe talks about GS Mikami joreishi wa nice body! A Japanese only game (as if the name alone didn't tell you that) It's a beatmup based on an anime , you are what's called a ghost sweeper, and you kind of have to see it to believe it! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed…

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S1E249 - The SNES Podcast #249 -- 2024 Year in Review 1:12:00

6M ago1:12:00

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In this episode Greg and Joe once again cover the games we talked about in 2024! See what stuck out in our minds months later versus what was very forgettable! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support! The SNES Podcast is proud to be part of the Geekade net…

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S1E248 - The SNES Podcast #248 -- Dig and Spike Volleyball 48:45

7M ago48:45

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In this episode Joe and Greg look at another sports game -- this time volleyball! Dig and Spike Volleyball is a interesting but flawed game with robust options (both indoor and outdoor games) and a tie in with the Olympics but has graphical and play control issues. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcas…

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S1E247 - The SNES Podcast #247 -- Brunswick Bowling 43:33

7M ago43:33

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe cover another sports games -- Brunswick Bowling! The only 'sim' bowling game on the SNES, this very late SNES game tries to be a realistic bowling game. How well does it play and is it worth playing today? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the…

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S1E246 - The SNES Podcast #246 -- Hammerlock Wrestling 57:34

8M ago57:34

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In this episode Joe and Greg cover another wrestling game -- Hammerlock Wrestling! A US port of a licensed Japanese wrestling game, this game has a very unique three horizontal bar system of showing close ups as you wrestle. This is a unique and pretty unknown game that can be had for cheap. We discuss how the game plays and how it holds up today a…

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S1E245 - The SNES Podcast #245 -- Vegas Stakes 50:35

8M ago50:35

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe discuss a gambling game -- Vegas Stakes! Developed by HAL and published by Nintendo, this is a sequel to the NES game Vegas Dreams and plays like an enhanced version of that. This multi casino game might be one of the obscure games Nintendo has published and has a quest line where you gamble in five …

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S1E244 - The SNES Podcast Episode #244 -- E.V.O. 43:51

9M ago43:51

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover one of the most unique games on the system -- E.V.O.! A enhanced version/sequel of a Japanese only PC-98 RPG game, this action/adventure game with RPG elements has you playing a creature going through Earth's past evolving and trying to make it to heaven with Gaia -- it's a bonkers story. Here…

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S1E243 - The SNES Podcast #243 -- Secret of Evermore 52:23

9M ago52:23

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are covering a unique Square RPG -- Secret of Evermore! One of a handful of games where a Japanese company directed their American branch to create a game for western tastes, this game takes strong inspiration from Secret of Mana but is not part of the franchise, with a Western layer of plot and gra…

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S1E242 - The SNES Podcast #242 -- Big Sky Trooper 1:09:18

10M ago1:09:18

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover a obscure and unique game for the SNES -- Big Sky Trooper! Developed by Lucasarts and with the same engine as Zombies Ate My Neighbors, this action/adventure game is weird but interesting in numerous ways. We cover the game and how it ticks in this episode. Any questions, comments, etc can be …

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S1E241 - The SNES Podcast #241 -- Adams Famly Values 52:59

10M ago52:59

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe loot at another game bsed off a movie -- Adams Family Values! The third Adams Family game for the SNES and based off the second movie, this is a action RPG pltformer with shades of Zelda and Festers Quest. We look at how the game plays and if it's worth playing today. Thanks as always for your suppor…

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S1E240 - The SNES Podcast #240 -- Front Mission 46:08

11M ago46:08

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In this episode Greg and Joe cover the first game of a beloved but mostly Japanese franchise -- Front Mission! A strategy/tactical RPG made by Square where you control giant mechs in combat, this series is much known for the long gameplay, great music, and detailed stories. Front Mission was only Japanese only at the time of it's 16 bit release but…

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S1E239 - The SNES Podcast #239 -- Blackthorne 1:01:17

11M ago1:01:17

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In this episode Greg and Joe are covering the popular platformer game Blackthorne! Developed by Blizzard shortly before the first Warcraft game, this unique platformer uses rotoscoping graphics like Out of This World and has gameplay mechanics similar to Prince of Persia with combat systems in place. We discuss this game in detail and how the game …

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S1E238 - The SNES Podcast #238 -- Home Improvement 50:52

12M ago50:52

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Joe and Greg discuss the 'bad game' Home Improvement! Often included in lists of worst games for the system, this game designed by legendary video game developers Dan Kitchen and David Crane to play like Pitfall modified to fit the theme of this long running 90's comedy featuring Tim Allan. And it actually review…

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S1E237 - The SNES Podcast #237 -- Legend of the Mystical Ninja 1:09:17

12M ago1:09:17

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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe are again joined by friend of the podcast Sean as we discuss another of his favorite SNES games -- Legend of the Mystical Ninja! Part of the popular Goemon franchise in Japan, this wacky and very Japanese early SNES game from Konami is a beloved but difficult action/adventure game. We discuss…

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S1E236 - The SNES Podcast #236 -- Jim Power: The Lost Dimension in 3-D 51:35

1y ago51:35

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Hello everyone! Joe and Greg are here to bring you a very interesting and yet still popular (as shown by the ports) SNES game -- Jim Power! The only SNES game designed with 3-D glasses, the game uses background parallax scrolling to give you a sense of depth -- but without the glasses it often causes motion sickness in people. We discuss this in de…

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S1E235 - The SNES Podcast 235 -- King Arthur's World 35:40

1y ago35:40

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the more obscure games for the system -- King Arthur's World! A mesh of Lemmings and Worms, this game takes ideas and concepts from both to make a unique and different puzzle game. We discuss the game, how it plays, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-ma…

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S1E234 - The SNES Podcast #234 -- Sparkster 44:09

1y ago44:09

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, we look at a very unique game -- Sparkster! This game is the SNES version -- but not a port -- of Konami's famous Rocket Knight Adventures for the Genesis and also not the same game as the sequel on that system (as if the naming scheme wasn't confusing enough.) We discuss this game and how it differs from the Ge…

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S1E233 - The SNES Podcast #233 -- Saturday Night Slam Masters 41:15

1y ago41:15

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Joe and Greg cover another wrestling game as we look at Saturday Night Slam Masters! A port of the Capcom arcade game, this fighting game dressed in wrestling clothes was the first game of a series but the only one released in the west. We discuss the game and how it plays and how it holds up today. Any questions…

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S1E232 - The SNES Podcast 232 -- Super Bases Loaded Games 53:17

1y ago53:17

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Play ball! In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe cover the three SNES games of the Super Bases Loaded franchise! One of the most popular baseball series from the NES is brought over to the SNES and we cover about how well it works and how well the games play and hold up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-…

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S1E231 - The SNES Podcast #231 -- Super Adventure Island 2 1:18:55

1+ y ago1:18:55

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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe are once again joined by Kris of Stone Age Gamer as we discuss one of his favorite games on the system -- Super Adventure Island 2! Going beyond it's platformer roots, this game use elements of adventure and RPG systems to try to breathe new life into an aging franchise. How does it work and …

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S1E230 - The SNES Podcast #230 -- Super R-Type 39:51

1+ y ago39:51

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at the early SNES space shooter Super R-Type! With half the stages being ported from R-Type II and the other half being new, this very hard space shooter gets examined hard by the two of us as we look at the graphics and music, talk a little bit about the franchise as a whole, and how the game s…

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S1E229 - The SNES Podcast #229 -- Secret of Mana 1:59:28

1+ y ago1:59:28

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In this episode Greg and Joe are joined once again by Sean as we discuss one of the best RPG's of all time -- Secret of Mana! The second game in the franchise (the first was released in the West as Final Fantasy Adventure for the Game Boy) we discuss our very different backgrounds on this game, what makes the game so great, and if it's perhaps over…

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S1E228 - The SNES Podcast #228 -- Shaq Fu 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at another basketball themed game (at least on the surface) -- the infamous Shaq Fu! A fighting game which varies a lot on the SNES as opposed to the Genesis, and made by famous software developer Delphine, we examine this game and how it plays, and we tackle the question -- is the game REALLY as bad as the legend …

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S1E227 - The SNES Podcast #227 -- Chaos in the Windy City 45:39

1+ y ago45:39

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg look at one of the weird sports tie in games that happened during this time period -- Michael Jordon: Chaos in the Windy City! A platformer that features the name and likeness of the greatest basketball players of all time, we look at how this game came to be, how it plays, and and how it holds up t…

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S1E226 - The SNES Podcast #226 -- 2023 Year in Review 46:30

1+ y ago46:30

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UPDATE 1-23-24 -- this is the corrected version of the file. Sorry for the original upload. In this episode Greg and Joe again do a year in review episode, this time 2023. Listen to us look back at each game and talk about what we recall and what we don't and what made an impression on us and as always thanks for your support! Any questions, commen…

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S1E225 - The SNES Podcast #225 -- Super Bowling 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

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In this last regular episode of 2023, Joe and Greg admit how busy they are by looking at a 'easy' game -- Super Bowling! One of only two American released bowling games for the SNES, this game features the ability to play both traditional or 'turkey' bowling along with the fun 'golf' bowling mode. We discuss how the game compared to real bowling an…

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S1E224 - The SNES Podcast #224 -- King of the Monsters 53:26

1+ y ago53:26

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at the two King of the Monster games! Originally released for the arcade Neo Geo system, these two kaiju fighting games were ported to the SNES, a serious step down in power. We discuss how well this port worked, as well as how the games play and if they hold up today. Any questions, comments, e…

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S1E223 - The SNES Podcast #223 -- Jaki Crush 56:36

1+ y ago56:36

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In this episode Greg and Joe are joined by repeat guest host Nick of pinball fame as we discuss another Japanese only pinball game -- Jaki Crush! The third game of the Crush series, this game plays and feels a lot like the past games but was only on the SNES. We discuss how the game plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can …

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S1E222 - The SNES Podcast #222 -- Actraiser Franchise 1:48:10

1+ y ago1:48:10

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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are joined by special guest host Sean -- who is a also a big lover of the original Actraiser game like Greg is -- as we discuss the first game again and the sequel as well as the modern remake of the first game. This was Joe's first time playing these games, so we compare our experiences wit…

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S1E221 - The SNES Podcast #221 -- Jungle Book 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

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in this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe talk about another Disney game -- Jungle Book! Based on the classic book and movie, this platformer has you going through the jungle and dealing with characters from the book. We discuss the game and how it plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e…

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S1E220 - The SNES Podcast #220 -- Parodius 48:16

1+ y ago48:16

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at an Japanese only game again -- Parodius! The only one of the Parodius franchise to come out on the Super Famicon, this parody take on the famous Gradius series by Konami takes what you know and love from those games -- and turns it totally on it's head. With a great soundtrack, lush graphics,…

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S1E219 - SNES Podcast #219 -- Jungle Strike 54:40

2y ago54:40

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe look at the second game in the Strike franchise by EA, Jungle Strike! Totally a product of the 90's, this 2.5d perspective game has you flying around stages in an attack helicopter destroying things and doing your missions. We discuss the game and the franchise as a whole as well as how the game pla…

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S1E218 - The SNES Podcast #218 -- Wizard of Oz 1:08:34

2y ago1:08:34

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg are off to see the wonderful wizard of Oz! One of the more stranger film adaptations to games, the Wizard of Oz is a platform where you can play as Dorthey and her friends as you collect ticket pieces and yellow bricks to get to the Emerald City. Receiving good reviews when it came out, it's been pa…

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Unraveling The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 📺: From Philly Streets to Hollywood Royalty 58:43

2y ago58:43

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Ever wondered how a kid from the streets of Philly ends up living amongst Hollywood royalty? Get ready to jiggle out some nostalgia as we unravel the beats behind the iconic 90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. From the personal experiences that led Benny Medina to inspire the principal character, to how he ended up under the tutelage of music …

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(Bonus) Retro Rewind ⏪ : Nostalgic Journey through the Music Video Classics 31:21

2y ago31:21

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Ready for a trip down memory lane? We're throwing it back to the iconic music videos of the early 90s and 2000s that defined our adolescence. Starting with the unforgettable Kylie Minogue's 2001 sensation "Can't Get You Out of My Head". We move to the era of DMX's zenith with "Party Up", and not to forget the revolutionary "Thong song." by Sysque –…

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S1E217 - The SNES Podcast #217 -- Lord of the Rings 56:54

2y ago56:54

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at the action RPG game Lord of the Rings! An obscure game that follows most of the major events in the first book, this game had some unique ideas such as 8 people able to play at once and SNES Mouse support. But it has a bad rep over the years. We discuss the game and if the negative reputation holds up. Any quest…

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Music Videos 🎥 and Beyond: A Retrospective on the 80s and 90s Impact 38:10

2y ago38:10

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Get ready, Double D and Staffman are about to transport back in time, through the kaleidoscopic journey of music videos, from the humble beginnings of the Illustrated Song in 1894 to the groundbreaking 90s era. This sonic adventure promises to unravel the intricate layers of the music video evolution and its societal impact. We pause to marvel at t…

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S1E216 - The SNES Podcast #216 -- Space Ace 1:02:13

2y ago1:02:13

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe explore the SNES version of Space Ace! A 'reimagining' of the classic 1984 Laserdisc arcade game, the game was created to feel like the arcade game and yet have it run smoothly on the SNES. The programmers succeed, but Joe and I disagree as to if this is a good thing or not. Tune in to listen to our …

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S1E215 - The SNES Podcast #215 -- Judge Dredd 1:01:43

2y ago1:01:43

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at another game conversion of a movie -- this time a movie based off a long running (and still active!) comic book series from the UK. Judge Dredd didn't have a lot to do with the original source material, but the game is pretty faithful to the movie. We go into detail about all this and how the…

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S1E214 - The SNES Podcast #214 -- Timecop 58:30

2y ago58:30

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In this episode Greg and Joe continue looking at games based off movies as we cover Timecop, which is actually a sequel (!) to the events of the Van Damme movie. We discuss why that that is and how well it works in this episode, as well as the game play itself and how it holds up. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed …