Best Cartridge Command Podcasts (2025)

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325: Rolling Thunder 52:57

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8d ago52:57

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In this episode, Eric and Nick check out the NES port of arcade classic Rolling Thunder! How good of a port is this? Did rogue publisher Tengen drop the ball? What is Geldra? Where did Eric first see this game? Tune in and find out!By Nick and Eric

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Episode 301 - Indie Game Review, GREAT GOD GROVE 52:27

17h ago52:27

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Liv and I are back covering some of our favorite things in the world: indie video games! The creators of Smile for Me are back with a new one in Great God Grove and Liv and I cover it happily here. How's it compare? How's it play? What do we think? You must listen...to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Ultimate Boys Trip: Cannons, Chaos, and Crowe! Master And Commander Review Ep58 56:22

4d ago56:22

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive head-first into the roaring seas of Russell Crowe’s epic historical adventure – Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Before we even set sail, we kick things off with our “One Thing” segment: 🎬 Stacey braves the elements at an open-air cinema screening of The Goonies, 🔥 Harry heads to the big…

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Episode 300 - Will Jobst Plasmodics it All 1:48:35

10d ago1:48:35

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We welcome the wonderful Will Jobst to the podcast to discuss their new TTRPG framework and homage PLASMODICS. And we talk game design, play, DMing, and so so much more. This is a classic folks, dig in please!! Will's work can be found at https://willjobst.itch.io/! Buy Plasmodics, it's amazing. Art by Zach Hazard! Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Shell Shocked: Revisiting the Original TMNT Movie Ep57 1:02:14

11d ago1:02:14

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Cowabunga, movie fans! 🐢🍕 In this week’s podcast episode, we’re doing a full review, breakdown, and deep-dive analysis of the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie – the cult classic that turned four wise-cracking heroes in a half-shell into pop culture icons. We cover everything: ✅ The dark, gritty comic-book influences that shaped the …

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324: Biker Mice From Mars 54:34

15d ago54:34

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In this episode we take a look at Biker Mice From Mars, a racing game based on the 90's cartoon of the same name. Listen in as we take a look under the hood. Does Biker Mice still handle well? Or does it need a tune up?By Nick and Eric

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Expedition 33 – Masterpiece Or Massive Letdown? Ep56 1:02:21

18d ago1:02:21

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive headfirst into one of the most talked-about releases of the year – Expedition 33. Is it a masterpiece of moody, painterly fantasy adventure, or just another overhyped RPG? We break it all down with our usual mix of humour, hot takes, and gaming nerdery. And we’re not alone this time – we’re joined by sp…

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Insert Guest Cartridge Here! Bradley Sinfield Joins The Pod! 58:27

25d ago58:27

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🎙️ New Episode Out Now! This week on Nerds Against Normality we’re joined by our good friend Bradley Sinfield for a special guest episode packed with banter, nerdy debates, and some very questionable hot takes. From the wild west of Red Dead Redemption 2, to the swampy chaos of Shrek, all the way to the fancy halls of Downton Abbey (yes, really!) —…

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323: Survival Kids 1:26:42

26d ago1:26:42

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Help! Eric and Nick are stranded on a remote island! Join us around our kindling as we discuss this Gameboy title. We fireside chat about the island's flora and fauna, what it takes to survive, and how to eventually escape. Listen in and learn all of our island survival tips!By Nick and Eric

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Episode 299 - Santo, Mechs, Saints! 1:38:28

30d ago1:38:28

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We welcome Santo (Santo.bsky.social), of Cosmo Champs, CybeRRRevolution, and more! They talk with us about games writing, writing about imperialism, the importance of mechs and magical boys, and even more! If you love queer mech stories, Saint Seiya, or both, this one’s for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Knight Fever: Nerds Against Normality Review Heath Ledger’s Medieval Classic Ep55 1:00:24

1M ago1:00:24

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The Nerds Against Normality podcast is back with another hilarious film review, this time diving into A Knight’s Tale (2001), the cult-classic medieval adventure starring Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany, and Rufus Sewell. ⚔️ In this episode, we bring our trademark light-hearted banter, comedy, and nerdy deep dives as we unpack why A Knight’s Tale has be…

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Episode 298 - NC At the Drive In, Animal Crossing the Anime! 53:26

1M ago53:26

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Liv and I review the absolutely lovely, relaxing, dare I say ARIA-ESQUE Animal Crossing film! Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori, released in Japan only, is available through the magic of the internet, and boy is it lovely. Kick back with us and reevaluate the joy of ol Tom T Nook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pop, Lock & Demon Drop! K-Pop Demon Hunters Review Ep54 1:03:37

1M ago1:03:37

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive into the brand-new Netflix hit K-Pop Demon Hunters, the animated action-comedy that’s been turning heads across the streaming charts and generating serious buzz worldwide. Suggested by our previous guest Sean Antony (host of Shut Up and Answer the Question), this episode is packed with laughs, hot takes…

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322: Quackshot 1:11:29

1M ago1:11:29

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This episode Eric and Nick take a look at Quackshot for the Sega Genesis/ Megadrive. Is this game a hit, or does Quackshot miss the mark? Grab your plunger gun & join us to find out!By Nick and Eric

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No Cartridge Interlude: Fireside Chat With Liv and Trev 24:38

1M ago24:38

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Hello! Sorry for being a bit absent this month, but we are back and recharged, and ready to tell you all about what we're planning to do with our podcasting talents in the near and far future. Enjoy hearing some previews about the future (the long future!) of No Cartridge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Special Guest, Special Chaos – Voice Actor Sean Antony Joins the Party! 1:01:53

2M ago1:01:53

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🎙️ Nerds Against Normality – Special Guest Episode! 🎙️ This week on Nerds Against Normality, Harry and Stacey are joined by the brilliant Sean Antony from the Shut Up and Answer the Question podcast for a very special episode. We dive into a fun and passionate discussion about Sean’s all-time favourite movies and TV shows, sharing laughs, hot takes…

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321: Mega Man 1:16:53

2M ago1:16:53

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Monsteropolis needs our help! Eric and Nick take on Dr.Wily in the original Mega Man on NES! How does it hold up? Is the storied difficulty as bad as they say? What does Journey have to do with this? Tune in for the answers to all these questions and more!By Nick and Eric

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WALL·E Talkin’ About? A Pixar Review Deep Dive Ep53 52:31

2M ago52:31

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re heading into the future with Pixar’s beloved sci-fi masterpiece WALL·E 🤖✨. Join us as we break down one of the most iconic animated films of all time — from WALL·E’s adorable quirks and his timeless love story with EVE, to the film’s powerful environmental message, dystopian themes, and stunning animation…

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Bonus Quiz Episode!!! 41:11

2M ago41:11

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🎙 Bonus Episode – Bens Time-Travel Quiz! 🎙 This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re dropping a special bonus episode hosted by the one and only Ben Sheridan! Get ready for a time-twisting pop culture quiz that’ll put your memory to the ultimate test. Here’s the game: Ben gives us three clues – a legendary album release, a classic video game laun…

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Pixel Perfect or Game Over? Ready Player One Review! Ep52 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

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🎮 Step into the Oasis with Nerds Against Normality! 🎬 This week, we’re diving headfirst into Steven Spielberg’s pop-culture juggernaut, Ready Player One — a cinematic Easter egg hunt packed with video game icons, movie legends, and enough ‘80s nostalgia to overload your flux capacitor. But is this virtual thrill ride a masterpiece of fan service or…

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320: Superman 59:52

2M ago59:52

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In this episode, Eric and Nick head to Metropolis in Superman for the NES! Over the years, Superman hasn't usually fared well in video game adaptations, is this 1987 title more of the same? What's a cub reporter? And what's up with Subway Superman? Listen in and find out!By Nick and Eric

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No Cartridge 296 -- Indie Game Review HEATWAVE 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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Liv and Trevor dig into the delisted but wonderfully dark and intriguing HEATWAVE by DeadDeadDeath -- check out the rest of their work, free to download at https://deaddeaddeath.neocities.org/index.html. This is a fantastic glimpse into a wonderful visual novel that is dark, sexual, political, and intensely different. Trigger warnings abound, so if…

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"Scroll Hard with a Vengeance: Bulletproof Monk Reviewed" Ep51 1:01:10

2M ago1:01:10

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re diving headfirst into the slow-mo, wire-fu madness that is Bulletproof Monk (2003). Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, and Jaime King, this cult action flick asks one vital question: can a monk really dodge bullets and critical reviews? We’re putting this martial arts-meets-millennium-edge oddity…

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Guest Episode: Horrible Histories, Excellent Opinions With Ethan Lawrence! 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re joined by the brilliant and hilarious Ethan Lawrence – who starred in Netflix’s After Life, the iconic Horrible Histories, and Jack Whitehall’s Bad Education. Ethan brings his encyclopedic pop culture brain to the pod as we dive into his top 3 video games, movies, and TV shows he can’t live without. But t…

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No Cartridge 295 - Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Ending 1 (Patreon Repost) 22:06

3M ago22:06

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On the eve of the second ending episode posting on the patreon, this solo episode drops on the main feed! A thorough examination of visual novels, the nature of 100 line as an intervention into the genre, and what I expect from finishing 100 endings bit by bit. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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F1 or F-That? Our Rush 2013 Movie Review Ep50 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we hit the gas and dive helmet-first into Ron Howard’s 2013 Formula 1 drama Rush — a film based on the legendary real-life rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Expect fierce competition, life-or-death moments, and a lot of engine-revving opinions from your favourite trio of pop culture nerds. But does Rus…

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Bonus Episode: 90s Movie Franchise Tier List – No Swaps. No Mercy. 58:39

3M ago58:39

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🎬 BONUS EPISODE: 90s Movie Franchise Tier List Mayhem! 🎬 In this chaotic bonus episode of Nerds Against Normality, we dive headfirst into the golden age of cinema—the 1990s—to rank the most iconic movie franchises that spawned during that wild decade. But there’s a brutal twist... each tier from A to F can only have five franchises each, and once a…

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No Cartridge 294 - At the Drive-in! Wing Commander! 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

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Liv and Trevor wade into the extremely disappointing but also kind of promising but mostly disappointing WING COMMANDER. Thrill at Matthew Lillard and Ginny Holder (of Death in Paradise fame) being asked to save an entire movie's plot! It's all here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Cartridge Command Podcasts

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Cartridge Command

Nick and Eric

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No Cartridge Audio

Trevor Strunk

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Nerds Against Normality

hbowles184

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325: Rolling Thunder 52:57

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Episode 301 - Indie Game Review, GREAT GOD GROVE 52:27

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The Ultimate Boys Trip: Cannons, Chaos, and Crowe! Master And Commander Review Ep58 56:22

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Episode 300 - Will Jobst Plasmodics it All 1:48:35

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Shell Shocked: Revisiting the Original TMNT Movie Ep57 1:02:14

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324: Biker Mice From Mars 54:34

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Expedition 33 – Masterpiece Or Massive Letdown? Ep56 1:02:21

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Insert Guest Cartridge Here! Bradley Sinfield Joins The Pod! 58:27

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323: Survival Kids 1:26:42

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Episode 299 - Santo, Mechs, Saints! 1:38:28

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Knight Fever: Nerds Against Normality Review Heath Ledger’s Medieval Classic Ep55 1:00:24

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Episode 298 - NC At the Drive In, Animal Crossing the Anime! 53:26

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Pop, Lock & Demon Drop! K-Pop Demon Hunters Review Ep54 1:03:37

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322: Quackshot 1:11:29

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No Cartridge Interlude: Fireside Chat With Liv and Trev 24:38

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Special Guest, Special Chaos – Voice Actor Sean Antony Joins the Party! 1:01:53

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321: Mega Man 1:16:53

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WALL·E Talkin’ About? A Pixar Review Deep Dive Ep53 52:31

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Bonus Quiz Episode!!! 41:11

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Pixel Perfect or Game Over? Ready Player One Review! Ep52 1:01:16

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320: Superman 59:52

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No Cartridge 296 -- Indie Game Review HEATWAVE 1:02:25

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"Scroll Hard with a Vengeance: Bulletproof Monk Reviewed" Ep51 1:01:10

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Guest Episode: Horrible Histories, Excellent Opinions With Ethan Lawrence! 1:05:32

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No Cartridge 295 - Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Ending 1 (Patreon Repost) 22:06

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F1 or F-That? Our Rush 2013 Movie Review Ep50 1:00:49

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Bonus Episode: 90s Movie Franchise Tier List – No Swaps. No Mercy. 58:39

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No Cartridge 294 - At the Drive-in! Wing Commander! 1:00:42