Best Retro Smashed Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 85 - Crash Bandicoot 59:09

6d ago59:09

59:09

Hey plumber man! Your worst nightmare has arrived! We go over Ricky's birthday party, 90's commercials, and Disney movies. 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/RetroSmashedVideoGamePodcast https://www.buz…

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Gamescom 2025 Preview, Crimson Desert, Stormgate, Boltgun, joined by guest ArtyOps, Oreos vs Cookies and Cream Ice-cream, and more! 2:16:40

14h ago2:16:40

2:16:40

Join Krafty, SityClicker, and special guest ArtyOps where we get to know ArtyOps, share our predictions for gamescom 2025, and take some unexpected tangents along the way. From controversial Oreo debates, a shocking GameCube memory card tragedy, how Rust breeds toxic gaming, and more! 00:00 Intro and guest ArtyOps 15:00 Getting to know ArtyOps 46:3…

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BoxTrick: Ep 108 - Retro Sports Games with Sportsnerdz 1:04:30

4d ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Be sure to follow Sportsnerdz Join us as we dive into the world of retro gaming with special guests from across TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and more! From discussing classic games to modern-day streaming and content creation, we explore it all. Expect interviews, nostalgic throwbacks, top ten rankings, and even some modern gaming news along the way. W…

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Drag X Drive Is Honestly So Much Fun! 2:00:55

5d ago2:00:55

2:00:55

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! The boys discuss Drew's time playing the Drag X Drive Test Session, highlights from Nintendo's Indie World presentation & new mouthful modes coming to Kirby & The Fotgotten Land + Star Crossed World! Also, the 2 face-off in a Mario Paint …

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Battlefield 6 Beta, Mafia Old Country, Dark Souls 2, joined by guest afk2chat, the Power Rangers curse, and more! 1:37:52

7d ago1:37:52

1:37:52

Join Krafty and SityClicker as they welcome special guest CC from the afk2chat podcast! CC recounts his emotional journey conquering Elden Ring (despite hating it!), followed by a surprising love for Dark Souls 2. The crew also covers the Battlefield 6 Beta, Mafia Old Country, LA Noire, the Power Rangers Curse, and more! 00:00 Intro and guest CC ho…

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6 Million Switch 2 Units Sold — Already A Smash Hit! 1:31:04

10d ago1:31:04

1:31:04

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! Drew & Josh discuss the big Switch 2 sales update, Nintendo rasing the price of Switch 1 in America, the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase & the boys have a showdown in Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV! The doors are open! F…

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BoxTrick: Ep 107 - PS1/N64 Pickups with DeeGee2009 1:19:58

12d ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Be sure to follow DeeGee Join us as we dive into the world of retro gaming with special guests from across TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and more! From discussing classic games to modern-day streaming and content creation, we explore it all. Expect interviews, nostalgic throwbacks, top ten rankings, and even some modern gaming news along the way. Whethe…

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Wuchang Fallen Feathers: Game Pass Trash or Soulslike Gem? Steam Bullied to Delist Games, and more! 2:26:52

14d ago2:26:52

2:26:52

The Video Game Happy Hour crew tackles Wu Chang: Fallen Feathers, debating whether this souls-like is worth your time (or Game Pass subscription!). They also share their thoughts on other games played recently, from Starfield to indie darlings. And a discussion of the surprising Visa/Mastercard censorship controversy. 00:00 Intro and where the heck…

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BoxTrick: Ep 106 - Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64, Wave Race 64 and more with Age_of_Retro 1:17:10

15d ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Be sure to follow Age_of_Retro Join us as we dive into the world of retro gaming with special guests from across TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and more! From discussing classic games to modern-day streaming and content creation, we explore it all. Expect interviews, nostalgic throwbacks, top ten rankings, and even some modern gaming news along the way. …

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Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 7.31.2025 POSTSHOW! 35:44

16d ago35:44

35:44

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! Drew disuccess all the games shown at Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 7.31.2025! The doors are open! FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE Drew: youtube.com/@iDrewby Josh: youtube.com/@NintendoManiacs FOLLOW ON X Drew: @iDrewby Josh: @NintendoManiacs THOM:…

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Are Mario & Peach Really Dating?! 1:36:16

19d ago1:36:16

1:36:16

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! Drew & Josh discuss their time playing Donkey Kong Bananza over the last week, the lackluster Pokemon Presents, Nintendo characters dating status, Star Fox 64 and the future of the series! The doors are open! FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE Drew: youtu…

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Episode 84 - Brütal Legend 59:31

20d ago59:31

59:31

ROCK & ROLL!!!! We celebrate Ozzy Osbourne life by going over one of his most famous video games. The boys also go over worst places to be hungover, Schwarzengger movies, and famous cartoon dogs. 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 epis…

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Indie Revolution: Are AAA Game Studios In Trouble? Joined by Joseph Mares, Game Industry Vet! 2:12:39

21d ago2:12:39

2:12:39

The Video Game Happy Hour, joined by award winning game industry vet Joseph Mares address the current state of gaming: Are indie studios taking over? What are the challenges facing AAA studios and the industry today? Joseph, author of Blueprint for Fun, gives his expert take, offering unique perspective from his 21-year career. Also get the inside …

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Pokemon Presents 2025.07.22 Post Show & My Obsession With Retro Gaming Handhelds 45:23

25d ago45:23

45:23

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! Now that Pokemon Presents 2025.07.22 is behind us Drew breaks down the announcements, the Pokemon series biggest issue and discusses his obsession with Pokemon fan games played on new retro handhelds! The doors are open! FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE…

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Our First Weekend With Donkey Kong Bananza! 1:07:25

26d ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! Drew & Josh discuss their time playing Donkey Kong Bananza over the weekend and they crown the winner of the House Brawl for July! The doors are open! FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE Drew: youtube.com/@iDrewby Josh: youtube.com/@NintendoManiacs FOLLOW …

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Donkey Kong Bananza Impressions: More than just Smashing? Game Club Reveal, and more! 2:04:36

28d ago2:04:36

2:04:36

Krafty, SityClicker and guests NightProphet, and Cube2the3rd tackle the new Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bananza, debating everything from graphics and gameplay to its surprisingly addictive nature. From smashing rocks to uncovering hidden secrets, discover if this Nintendo title is worth the hype. They also share their favorite fast-food choices, r…

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BONUS - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - A Turn-Based RPG Masterpiece? Story Spoilers, Game Review, and more! 3:23:30

29d ago3:23:30

3:23:30

Unravel the mysteries of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with our spoiler-filled discussion! Join us as we dissect the mind-bending plot twists, explore the unique gameplay mechanics, and debate the game's emotional impact. Did the narrative work? Did the combat system shine? Find out in this captivating Video Game Happy Hour Game Club special episode.…

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Donkey Kong Bananza Gut Check & Fond Memories of Iwata 10 Years Later 2:26:45

1M ago2:26:45

2:26:45

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! Before Donkey Kong Bananza releases this week Drew & Josh have a last minute gut check to see how they feel about the game - will it be one of Nintendo EPD's best? Also, the boys discuss their favourite Satoru Iwata memories, play Smash B…

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Best Games of 2025 Tournament, Game Club Nominations, and more! 1:25:30

1M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

It's Video Game Happy Hour, and a tournament battle for Game of the Year 2025 (so far) is ON! Krafty and SityClicker tackle a bracket featuring 17 top contenders; with lively debate and audience participation, will your favorite game come out on top? Plus, they reveal and discuss the next Game Club nominations. Make sure to stop into the VGHH Disco…

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Episode 83 - Spyro 1:21:56

1M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Drink that bleach, bitch! We talk about our live episode from Pride, some kids make the world's biggest ramen bowl, and we have a second game! Oh Yeah, we talk about the little dragon that could, Spyro, as well!! 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…

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BoxTrick: Ep 105 - Superman Review - With The Flannel Wizard 1:33:27

1M ago1:33:27

1:33:27

James Gunn DELIVERS withe relaunching the DC into the DCU! Superman is an absolutely AMAZING movie! We discuss! Be sure to follow TheFlannelWizard Join us as we dive into the world of retro gaming with special guests from across TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and more! From discussing classic games to modern-day streaming and content creation, we explore…

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Superman in the Living Room 1:12:10

1M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

This week Mikey & Jeremy discuss their trip to Regal Cinemas to see James Gunn's Superman. Topics include but are not limited to, novelty concession merch, inept theater employees, and some pretty steep prices.By Mikey & Jeremy

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1 Month With The Nintendo Switch 2 - Where Has The Time Gone? 1:57:07

1M ago1:57:07

1:57:07

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! Drew & Josh discuss their experience with the Nintendo Switch 2 after 1 month of playing games and game chatting on the new console! They also have a show-down in Mario Strikers, share what purple characters should be added to Smash Bros …

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Microsoft Butchers More Gaming Studios, Stop Killing Games, Hotdog Challenge, and more! 1:58:31

1M ago1:58:31

1:58:31

Join Krafty, w0nda, and SityClicker for a post-4th of July celebration filled with gaming news and stories about firework fiascos, and a VGHH hotdog eating contest! They discuss Microsoft's recent layoffs and game cancellations. They also delve into the "Stop Killing Games" initiative and debate whether companies have a responsibility to keep older…

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BoxTrick: Ep 104 - Saying hello to Switch 2 and farewell to Switch 1 with Age_of_Retro 1:21:44

2M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Be sure to follow Age_of_Retro Join us as we dive into the world of retro gaming with special guests from across TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and more! From discussing classic games to modern-day streaming and content creation, we explore it all. Expect interviews, nostalgic throwbacks, top ten rankings, and even some modern gaming news along the way. …

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Mario Kart World Is CRAZY - But Is It The Best Game In The Series? 1:54:45

2M ago1:54:45

1:54:45

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! After a month Drew & Josh discuss their thoughts about Mario Kart World and if it is the best series. The doors are open! FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE Drew: youtube.com/@iDrewby Josh: youtube.com/@NintendoManiacs FOLLOW ON X Drew: @iDrewby Josh: @Ni…

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Episode 82 - Uwe Boll 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Movie Month ends with a detailed report of one of the worst directors of video game movies, Uwe Boll. Ricky teases the Patreon story of how he fell down over the weekend, we talk a bit about 90's alternative rock, and Kermit and Ms. Piggy stop by. Support the show Don't to forget to send your emails to [email protected] so we can read them on …

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Death Stranding 2, The Next Xbox, Grumpy Men Shake Fists at Clouds, and more! 1:51:15

2M ago1:51:15

1:51:15

Death Stranding 2 early impressions! AMD & Microsoft team up! Chrono Trigger revisited! This week's Video Game Happy Hour is packed with gaming goodness. Krafty, Savral, and SityClicker share their thoughts on Death Stranding 2, the absurdity of early-access, a nostalgic look back at old gaming magazines, alongside their usual hilarious banter. 00:…

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BoxTrick: Ep 103 - Street Fighter III 3rd Strike/Super Smash Bros Melee With StrayHousePet 56:32

2M ago56:32

56:32

Be sure to follow StrayHousePet Join us as we dive into the world of retro gaming with special guests from across TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and more! From discussing classic games to modern-day streaming and content creation, we explore it all. Expect interviews, nostalgic throwbacks, top ten rankings, and even some modern gaming news along the way.…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Review + Donkey Kong Bananza HYPE! 2:09:36

2M ago2:09:36

2:09:36

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! After 3 weeks Drew & Josh review the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and the recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct has gotten them hyped! The doors are open! FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE Drew: youtube.com/@iDrewby Josh: youtube.com/@NintendoManiacs FOLLOW ON…

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Our Most Anticipated Games for 2025 with guest DenimBlonde (Twitch Streamer & Content Creator), Water Park Anxiety, and more! 1:59:38

2M ago1:59:38

1:59:38

Join Krafty, w0nda, SityClicker, and special guest DenimBlonde (Twitch Streamer and Content Creator) for a hilarious and insightful Video Game Happy Hour! This episode dives into everyone's most anticipated 2025 game releases, featuring titles like Ill, Directive 8020, Death Stranding 2, and more! Expect heated debates about game pricing, hilarious…

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Episode 81 - Movies About Video Games 1:26:44

2M ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Movie month continues as we go over movies that are about video games this time. We have a spelling bee, Ricky goes over some Anime talk, and we discuss AI Book-It. 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/Re…

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Stellar Blade on PC, Bootleg E3 (Summer Game Fest), XBOX ROG Ally, Dune, Mike's Way, and more! 2:07:28

2M ago2:07:28

2:07:28

Join Krafty, SityClicker, JamesPressStart and w0nda for a hilarious Happy Hour gaming podcast! In this episode they discuss "Mike's Way" Jersey Mike's viral trend, Dune: Awakening, Stellar Blade on PC impressions, and delve into Geoff Keighly's Bootleg E3 (Summer Game Fest) game reveals. Plus, they share their thoughts on the new Xbox ROG Ally hand…

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Reduced Quality, Contains Seeds 1:46:03

2M ago1:46:03

1:46:03

Mikey & Jeremy Ketchup on Ark: Survival Evolved, Octopath Traveler 2, and dunk tanks. They also discuss trailers for Superman & Spaceballs 2, James Gunn's DC universe, and season 2 of Tires on Netflix.By Mikey & Jeremy

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Our First Week With The Nintendo Switch 2 - Mario Kart World, Game Chat & More! 2:00:08

2M ago2:00:08

2:00:08

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! After what feels like years of anticipation we finally have the Nintendo Switch 2. Drew & Josh discuss their first week with the new console, the new features like Game Chat and Mario Kart World! The doors are open! FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE Drew…

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Switch 2 Launch, Mario Kart World, Dune Awakening with guest Cube2the3rd, and more! 1:59:45

2M ago1:59:45

1:59:45

Join Krafty, SityClicker, and special guest Cube2the3rd for a review of the new Nintendo Switch 2, exploring the unboxing experience, hardware comparisons to other handhelds, Mario Kart World review, game upgrade capabilities (Zelda, Mario Odyssey), and more. Sity gives his early impressions of the new Dune: Awakening MMO survival crafting game. Pl…

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Switch 2 Welcome Tour Preview Discussion - Features, Games & What to Expect 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

Switch 2 Welcome Tour has gotten a bad rap for not being included with the console at launch—but is it still worth picking up on day one? I’m joined by Paul James, who spent over an hour with the Welcome Tour, to share his hands-on impressions and discuss whether the included games make it a must-have or a missed opportunity. ►Paul’s Socials: https…

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Mario Kart World Preview Discussion - New Modes, Characters & Everything We Know! 56:27

2M ago56:27

56:27

Before we all race off to pick up the Nintendo Switch 2 this week, my friend Paul James slides in to share his hands-on impressions from a massive 4-hour session with Mario Kart World! We dive into all the new details — including every game mode from Grand Prix to Knock-Out Tour and Free Roam, plus exciting new gameplay changes, mechanics, and more…

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