Best Homebrew Game Club Podcasts (2025)

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Justice Duel 43:29

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17d ago43:29

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The gang reviews Justice Duel, a Joust-inspired arena combat game for the NES from 2017, set in a techno-dystopian America dominated by unhinged AI presidents riding giant eagles. Or something like that. Wait, is this still satire? Physical versions available from Mega Cat Studios. Download the free demo here. As always, find links to our social me…

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Episode 300- The Honeymoon Phase 55:16

18h ago55:16

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The newlyweds get some time to themselves, Ched and Tarajux enjoy a candlelit dinner, Leolin revisits an old friend, and Desmond asks to see the manager’s manager. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave u…

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71. Interview: Juan José Martínez 1:27:55

2d ago1:27:55

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Today we chat with special guest Juan José Martínez, developer of retro microcomputer games. Discover Juan's journey into game development for vintage systems, his thoughts on game jams as a solution to scope creep, and his experiences creating titles for classic platforms like the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC. Listen to the intricaci…

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Episode 299- The Wedding of Falrak Dankil 56:04

8d ago56:04

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Honored guests gather for the next chapter of Falrak’s firebrand romance to Amber; let there be doves, let there be song, let there be an average character level above 20 among the fey, liches, secret agents, and dragons in attendance. What could go wrong? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to s…

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Episode 298- A Shocking Turn of Events 1:04:45

15d ago1:04:45

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Tarajux revisits the Emperor to discuss Project Exodus, and Leolin tags along to visit the Prince. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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70. Sixteen KiloBytes 2:05:00

16d ago2:05:00

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Andy, Diego, and Wiedo are joined by special guest Dale Coop, who shares insights about his journey into indie game development and his unique experiences creating games for classic hardware. The crew then dives into reviews of modern indie games for classic platforms. Diego brings Gravity Boy (Commodore Plus/4), a clever adventure where you contro…

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Episode 297- Lounging 1:09:58

22d ago1:09:58

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The Barons of the Wandering Tree seek an audience with ancient powers. Ched starts a collection, and Desmond tries his luck. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotif…

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Risus- The Visitor Pt2 1:10:02

29d ago1:10:02

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A series of freak liquefaction events has the crew of Lenox-332 looking for answers. Can they track down the source of catastrophe before it’s too late? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review …

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69. Game club shortlist (June 2025) 1:02:59

1M ago1:02:59

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In this year's Game Club Shortlist episode, Andy, Diego, and Wiedo each bring three brand-new games—built for old-school consoles—to the table. Only three will survive the nomination gauntlet and become the next picks for the July Game Club. Along the way, we get updates on sourdough laziness, shattered PCs, chaotic home renovations, and obsessive …

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Risus- The Visitor Pt 1 1:12:17

1M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Welcome aboard GSA Lenox-332. Estimated time to arrival at HD-40307 g: 182 years, 57 days, 12 hours Reactor status: Yellow Life support status: Yellow Navigation status: ERROR, ERROR, ERROR UNKNOWN CONTACT Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistc…

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Episode 296- Meeting the Emperor 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

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A mysterious spectre of the wind pays a visit to one of the most powerful people on the continent. Will Jux stand with the Iconoclasts? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts…

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68. Very almost spiritual Shm'ups #2 1:58:17

1M ago1:58:17

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In this episode, Andy, Wiedo, and Mark continue the tradition of the yearly shoot’em-up special. Andy kicks things off with Frontier Force for the Sega Master System, an intense fixed-screen shooter reminiscent of Space Invaders but elevated with dynamic weapon cycling and epic battles against waves of aliens and imposing bosses. Mark dives into Re…

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Episode 295- Planning for Project Exodus 58:50

2M ago58:50

58:50

Having shaken the worldview of an entire secret cabal, the crew delegates, experiments, and grapples with the truly monumental undertaking ahead. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Appl…

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Episode 294- Conclave of the Iconoclasts 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

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The party convenes a conference of grave importance; amid the greatest minds of the continent who oppose the True Church, the audacious Project Exodus is unveiled. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave u…

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67. Original scanlines 1:19:33

2M ago1:19:33

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Andy and Wiedo return after a busy break to tackle Hero GP (Gameboy Color), an addictive racing experience reminiscent of Super Hang-On, with its vibrant visuals and simple yet engaging gameplay, and Crater Song (NES), a sci-fi puzzle adventure filled with rich lore, unique cooperative mechanics using two NES controllers simultaneously, and a compe…

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Episode 293- TNG 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

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Anchorstorm. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the treeship Teliferious. Her 300-episode mission: to seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where storm wizards have been stabbed before. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi atthealche…

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Episode 292- Fireside Chat 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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As convictions harden, the barons of the Wandering Tree pay another visit to a forgotten god for a quick round of world-shaking revelations. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podc…

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66. Interview: Pierre Gilhodes 37:46

2M ago37:46

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Join Andy and Diego this week as they chat with the legendary Pierre Gilhodes, mastermind behind the quirky and much-loved Gobliiins series. Pierre takes us on a delightful trip down memory lane, from his painstaking pixel-by-pixel beginnings at Coktel Vision to the creative madness behind Gobliiins 5, with an exclusive sneak peek into Gobliiins 6.…

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Episode 291- The Vote 56:29

3M ago56:29

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With the last of the masks secure, (most of) the party convenes to decide the fate of some supreme cosmic power. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Indie Game Design and Publishing with Chris Totten 2:06:41

3M ago2:06:41

2:06:41

The gang interviews Chris Totten, Associate Professor of Game Design at Kent State University and the creator of recent Game Club pick Kudzu. This far-ranging conversation touches on GB Studio development, game design as a field of study, publishing indie games, introducing Gen Z students to retro gaming, a possible Kudzu sequel, and many other top…

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Episode 290- Cage Match 54:04

3M ago54:04

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Two old men settle their differences, and an object of grand cosmic power hangs in the balance. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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65. Pokefork 1:47:12

3M ago1:47:12

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Join Andy, Diego, and Wiedo as they explore another batch of modern indie games crafted for classic retro hardware. This week, the crew investigates the humorous adventures of Frog Detective -1 (Gameboy), solving very important mysteries involving lost paper clips. Then it's off to navigate the food-filled maze of Hungry in the Dungeon (Gameboy), w…

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Episode 289- Desmond Explains It All 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

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With one final mask between the party and phenomenal cosmic power, they head for Jux once more. Will Estio’s life be ruined for a third time? Will the Prince of Coin yield to the tender touch of diplomacy? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi atthealchemistcl…

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Recap: 2025 Midwest Gaming Classic 47:15

3M ago47:15

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Nick and Bart discuss their trip to the 2025 Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a convention that's surprisingly become an annual destination event for homebrew fans. After the break, a special guest returns to the podcast (with a slightly deeper voice than last time). Cover image drawing by Nate Ehlers. Music break: Shooting Starlight…

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Episode 288- The Beacon of Agaton 57:17

4M ago57:17

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Toiling under the yoke of the Aldraxan occupation, the spirit of the dwarves still smolders. Spark the flame, ignite the rebellion, and burn away the tyrants. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a r…

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64. Special: Forgotten gems #1 1:52:32

4M ago1:52:32

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This week, Andy, Diego, and Wiedo put on their spelunking hats and enter the cave of treasures to uncover forgotten modern games made for classic hardware. We flap through space in Spacegulls (NES), delicately bob through hazards as a vulnerable bubble in Böbl (NES), and navigate the mind-bending, multi-layered chaos of Endless Forms Most Beautiful…

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Episode 287- The Massacre at Kord 57:17

4M ago57:17

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The storm is unleashed, and the Barons of the Wandering Tree descend upon the capital of Aldrax. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 286- The Trial of the Mask 53:48

4M ago53:48

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Face to face with the great orchestrator of the Aarakocra Grandpa Death Conspiracy, terrible secrets come to light -- and one man must face backwards and walk towards his destiny. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the …

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63. Flexible bread 1:25:01

4M ago1:25:01

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Today Andy and Diego spotlight Steel Legion for the NES from François Brodeur and published by Broke Studio. Join us as we navigate a dystopian 2004 filled with oppressive AI, run-and-gun exploration, and echoes of classic hits like Bionic Commando. We also head to the ZX Spectrum with The Blond, a uniquely challenging puzzle-action game inspired b…

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Episode 285- Two Down, Three to Go 1:04:35

4M ago1:04:35

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With the mask of Tenebra safely in their hands, the party turns their sights towards the Cloudtop Aerie, grappling with the prospect of a traitor in Ched’s homeland. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave…

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Episode 284- The Proxy of Tenebra 58:27

4M ago58:27

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In the hall of the mountain king, an unassuming merchant and his very wet lizard attempt to dethrone a chosen emissary of the gods; what could go wrong? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review …

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62. Special: The trial of Kharzoid 1:43:51

5M ago1:43:51

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This month, we welcome Pascal Belisle, the mastermind behind The Trial of Kharzoid for the NES! Join Andy and Diego as they chat with Pascal about his journey from musician to indie developer, his love for classic consoles, and the joy (and torment) of coding for the NES. We break down his unique “Arkanoidvania” take—where brick-breaking meets Metr…

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Episode 283- Next Steps 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

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With Tarajux’s Clone Circus in tatters, the crew of Teliferous regroups to find their next victim. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 282- Consequences 53:36

5M ago53:36

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Things are not as they are. The universe lies askew, wobbling on its great axis, and there will be a reckoning for the errant hand which knocks it aside. Friends will burn, and foes draw near. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected]…

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Game Club 22: Inspector Waffles: Early Days 1:17:09

5M ago1:17:09

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Bart, Conor, and Nick don their detective hats for Inspector Waffles: Early Days for the Game Boy Color. Tune in as the gang solves the paw-some mystery of just how many cat puns three grown men can handle. Can they make it through with their wits intact, or will it be a cat-astrophe? Still need to play the game? Find it on Steam or GOG, or get the…

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Episode 281- The Nightstalker 51:48

5M ago51:48

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After a long voyage, the crew returns at last to a familiar home, friendly faces, and a well-deserved rest. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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61. Viking nurse 1:53:56

5M ago1:53:56

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Join the crew in this chaotic February episode, where we swap stories of Wiedo suddenly turning twelve on Twitter, chuckle over Diego’s echo-laden mic setup that made him sound like he was calling from a phone booth, and marvel at the newest AI wonders popping up everywhere. This week in games, we charge headfirst into an alien-infested station wit…

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Episode 280- Spying on Your Friends 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

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With the power of Veilbreaker fully unleashed, the party immediately uses it for the pettiest possible personal errands. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 279- Annabel Lexum 50:43

6M ago50:43

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Tarajux, Tarajux, Falrax, and Ched confront a mysterious treeship-stalker. Will they be able to outwit Aldrax’s finest? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 278- Spoilers for the Prestige 51:05

6M ago51:05

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With Veilbreaker safely in-hand, the crew departs from the Dragonclaw Isles. What awaits them out over the open sky? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky and Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spo…

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Episode 277- Deciding Who Lives 51:39

6M ago51:39

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In the aftermath of a terrible airship accident, the crew settles in to make some semi-casual decisions about mortality. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky and Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and…

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60. Happy 2025! 1:24:16

6M ago1:24:16

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Ring in the New Year with us as we wrap up 2024 in style! In this episode, the crew looks back on the year’s best games for old-school consoles and microcomputers. After sharing a few fun tales from our Christmas and New Year celebrations, each of us brings five favorite games to the table. From there, it’s a showdown to crown the ultimate Game of …

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Episode 276- Falling with Style 49:30

6M ago49:30

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As the heist devolves into classic Teliferous chaos, the heroes throw caution -- and themselves -- to the wind. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky and Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 275- Nice Dragon Mean Dragon Red Dragon Green Dragon 56:03

7M ago56:03

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With the metallic vault in peril, the crew dives into a battle with clever kobolds and their mysterious leader! Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky and Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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Episode 274- The Hoard Heist 1:03:12

7M ago1:03:12

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Arriving at last to the grand draconic vaults where Veilbreaker awaits. But all is not as it seems in the halls of wealth… Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky and Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts a…

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Game Club 21: The Storied Sword 1:41:33

7M ago1:41:33

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The gang takes on The Storied Sword for NES and Dreamcast, a Princess Bride-inspired tribute to Ninja Gaiden and Sunsoft's Batman. Is "NES hard" too extreme for modern gamers? Inconceivable! Still need to play the game? Get links to all physical and digital versions (including a free demo) at Bitethechili.com. We did a livestream playthrough of thi…

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59. Special: Christmas 2024 1:54:34

7M ago1:54:34

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Festive outfits, wine, and snacks set the mood as Diego, Wiedo, and Andy wrap up 2024 in this cheerful end-of-the-year Christmas episode. Expect game music concerts, TV repairs, and fond reflections on retro gaming days, all building up to three snow-dusted titles: Santa’s Workout 4 (Commodore 64), Relevo’s Snowboarding (MSX), and Santatron 2024 (A…

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Episode 273- The Council Votes 58:27

7M ago58:27

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Their plea made, the crew awaits the verdict of the draconic council. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky and Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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58. Night of the living bread 1:51:22

7M ago1:51:22

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Dough not miss this episode of New Game Old Flame where we blast through Astro Ninja Man DX on the NES and solve crimes with Inspector Waffles: Early Days for the Gameboy Color (yes, there’s a detective cat). But as always, it’s not just about games! We chat about teaching kids to game with Peggle, the bliss of Loop Hero’s endless loops, and the jo…

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Episode 272- The Council of Metallic Dragons 54:42

7M ago54:42

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Connect and chat with us! Follow us on BlueSky and Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at [email protected] Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!By thealchemistsclub