Best Retro Blast Podcasts (2025)

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SSX Tricky 1:53:20

2d ago1:53:20

1:53:20

SSX Tricky is still just as good today as it was in 2001. It's still one of the best snoboarding games ever, and it's also a reminder of what gaming used to be at its best... And reminded us of when EA was actually kind of... good? RIP EA Sports BIG! Special Guest Host: The Gamersician Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Support on Patreon and get invol…

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Ep. 825 – Summer Break 1:45:07

8h ago1:45:07

1:45:07

Hey! It’s Summer Break! It’s hot! It’s busy! There was a recent federal holiday! Plus a business trip all combines into not being able to properly prepare for this week. We must all dedicate real time to Milo & Otis and Milo’s subsequent Japanese game. So Tyler has prepared some bits for us to go … Continue reading → The post Ep. 825 – Summer Break…

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Ep. 50 – Summer of Arcade: Asteroids vs. Missile Command Mayhem! 1:07:43

2d ago1:07:43

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Ep. 50 – Summer of Arcade: Asteroids vs. Missile Command Mayhem! It’s the big 5-0! In Episode 50 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle are back at it with another blast from the golden age of gaming as our Summer of Arcade continues! This week, we're diving deep into two legendary Atari arcade classics—Asteroids and Missile Command. Join u…

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Episode 483: Tomba! 59:17

2d ago59:17

59:17

!!!PRODUCER POOL!!! The wild children mount, bite, and spike all the evil pigs in Episode 483: Tomba! Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com. Edited by Dan Willett at @⁠⁠⁠itsdanfromcreature⁠⁠⁠. Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.com Follow NGP on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/ngppodcast⁠⁠⁠ Like NGP on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/ngppodcast⁠⁠⁠ Support N…

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Ep. 824 –Platoon (NES) 2:09:52

7d ago2:09:52

2:09:52

Platoon! Did you know this was an NES game? Have you seen Platoon? While watching it did you think it was just the PERFECT movie to base an NES game on? No? Neither did we. But we watched/re-watched Platoon and did a deep dive into this game. Of course, we brought on our foremost gunologist … Continue reading → The post Ep. 824 –Platoon (NES) appea…

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Episode 75: It's Hot Out Here for a Gamer 1:09:56

8d ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Speakpipe - send us a voicemail https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://linktr.ee/ohgodithz www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.com www.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetwork Music and Production by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and Sound Audio Engineered by Dean Delp for Area 42 Studios and Sound https://www.patreon.com/Ruminatio…

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My Top 20 Summer Adventure Movies 43:24

9d ago43:24

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There’s just something magical about a lazy summer Saturday afternoon—the kind where you’ve got nowhere to be, the sun is blazing outside, and the box fan is humming in the background. That’s the perfect time to plop down on the couch, kick back with a cold drink, and dive into a movie filled with adventure, mystery, and maybe even a monster or two…

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Vs. 37 – Asteroids vs. Missile Command: The Retro Movie Pitch Battle! 16:39

9d ago16:39

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Vs. 37 – Asteroids vs. Missile Command: The Retro Movie Pitch Battle! This week on The Terrible Gamers Podcast, we’re mixing things up with a Versus Challenge like no other. In Vs. 37, hosts Kevin and Kyle aren’t just debating which retro arcade game is better—they’re battling it out by pitching full-blown Hollywood movie adaptations of the Atari a…

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Episode 482: Tony Hawk's Underground 59:41

9d ago59:41

59:41

!!!PATREON POOL!!! The sk8er bois dismount their boards at the Tampa AM in Episode 482: Tony Hawk's Underground. Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com. Edited by Dan Willett at @⁠⁠itsdanfromcreature⁠⁠. Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.com Follow NGP on Twitter: ⁠⁠twitter.com/ngppodcast⁠⁠ Like NGP on Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/ngppodcast⁠⁠ Supp…

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Season 5 Ep 22 55:09

12d ago55:09

55:09

Hi, welcome to The 80's Revolution with Teresa G! Music this week from Berlin, Squeeze, Prince, Foreigner, and many, many more. Follow Teresa on social media: FB, IG, TT, L8, and YOUTUBE.By Teresa Garrett

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Ep. 823 – Predator (NES) 2:22:52

14d ago2:22:52

2:22:52

Predator crash lands on the shores of TADPOG to turn invisible and hunt us using it’s heat vision. But don’t worry, we Peppa Pig out with some muddy puddles and we’re safe. But we do bring on the genuine article of foremost Predator experts with Game Bud Prime Nathan E (he held the 2nd best … Continue reading → The post Ep. 823 – Predator (NES) app…

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Ep. 49 – Summer of Arcade: Blasting Through Galaga & Space Invaders! 1:05:13

16d ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Ep. 49 – Summer of Arcade: Blasting Through Galaga & Space Invaders! Get ready, retro fans—The Terrible Gamers Podcast is back with Episode 49, continuing our Summer of Arcade series! This week, Kevin and Kyle dive into two of the most iconic and legendary arcade games of all time: Space Invaders and Galaga. Join us as we fire up the classic cabine…

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Retro Recap 20 1:26:48

16d ago1:26:48

1:26:48

Welcome to New Game Plus. This is the perfect place to start listening to NGP as three of our lovely community members recap the last twenty (or so) episodes in Retro Recap 20! Garlyle - waipf.podbean.com/ Klen - www.youtube.com/@klenathstar Shawna - www.youtube.com/@ShawnaGames Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com. Edited by Dan Willet…

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Season 5 Ep 21 56:44

19d ago56:44

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Welcome to another week of awesome 80's fun with Teresa Garrett on The 80's Revolution. This week: Quiet Riot, the Grateful Dead, Duran Duran, and many more.By Teresa Garrett

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Episode 74: Switched On For Summer Gaming 1:12:24

20d ago1:12:24

1:12:24

The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) contemplate the arrival of Nintendo Switch 2, offering early impressions after just a couple of sleepless days with the new hybrid console. But the industry writ large is blowing up with news this week, after direct videos from Sony as well as Xbox, not to mention some key announcements our grizzled ga…

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Ep. 822 – Conan (NES) 2:09:01

21d ago2:09:01

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Conan! What is best in life?! Not this game. It most definitely crushes Tyler, Dave, and Ian, drives us out before it, and hears the lamentations of our wives. That’s just Conan for the NES. What do we think of the 1982 hit, Conan the Barbarian? A lot more. So please, come hear us chat … Continue reading → The post Ep. 822 – Conan (NES) appeared fi…

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Vs. 36 – Galaga vs. Space Invaders: Kicking Off Our Summer of Arcade! 15:15

23d ago15:15

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Vs. 36 – Galaga vs. Space Invaders: Kicking Off Our Summer of Arcade! The Terrible Gamers Podcast is officially launching our Summer of Arcade, and what better way to kick it off than with a retro battle for the ages—Galaga vs. Space Invaders! In Vs. 36, your hosts Kevin and Kyle go head-to-head in a heated debate over which classic arcade shooter …

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Episode 481: The Ninja Warriors 55:57

23d ago55:57

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The ninja androids grab and toss men in suits in Episode 481: The Ninja Warriors. Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com. Edited by Dan Willett at @⁠itsdanfromcreature⁠. Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.com Follow NGP on Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/ngppodcast⁠ Like NGP on Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/ngppodcast⁠ Support NGP on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/ngpp…

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Season 5 Ep 20 54:26

26d ago54:26

54:26

It's another totally tubular episode of The 80's Revolution with Teresa Garrett.By Teresa Garrett

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My 70s Book Update 36:17

26d ago36:17

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Hey gang! Big news from the wild world of The Banana Seat Squad! After months of brainstorming, outlining, and reliving every detail of my 1977 summer in Enid, Oklahoma, the plot and storyline are officially locked in! What started as scattered memories has transformed into a full-fledged adventure story, now spanning 18 chapters—with a few more st…

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Ep. 821 – Total Recall 1:44:40

28d ago1:44:40

1:44:40

Total Recall! Did we do this before? It’s okay if you don’t totally recall. See what I did there? Well, we jump right in here to continue to do some NES games based on 80s/90s movies with this one here. We visit Ian’s Horror Hole right off with a long list of movies. We discuss … Continue reading → The post Ep. 821 – Total Recall appeared first on …

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Ep. 48 – Anticipation: Nintendo’s Forgotten Party Game Gets Its Moment 1:12:30

1M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Ep. 48 – Anticipation: Nintendo’s Forgotten Party Game Gets Its Moment In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive headfirst into the often-overlooked NES classic, Anticipation—Nintendo’s original attempt at a party game before Mario Party took over the genre. But that’s not all—we’re joined by special guest Carol (Kev…

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Episode 480: Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament 52:04

1M ago52:04

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The ear-flappers race through puzzling visions in Episode 480: Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament. Intro and outro music by Kubbi at https://kubbi.bandcamp.com/. Edited by Dan Willett at @⁠itsdanfromcreature⁠. Visit NGP online: https://ngppodcast.com/ Follow NGP on Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/ngppodcast⁠ Like NGP on Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/ngppodcast⁠ Supp…

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Season 5 ep 19 55:00

1M ago55:00

55:00

The Rock episodeBy Teresa Garrett

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Ep. 820 – Darkman 2:03:59

1M ago2:03:59

2:03:59

Darkman now darkens the door step of TADPOG with all its Sam Raimi glory. Per request of Ian after The Shadow, we watch this movie and play the game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Or NES. Am I trying to get more words into the intro for SEO? Maybe. I’ll never tell. We visit Ian’s … Continue reading → The post Ep. 820 – Darkman appeared firs…

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Episode 73: The Future Was Now 1:12:25

1M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

@GameAgentET (OGiH) welcomes back his cohost The Six-Button Samurai from his forest bathing, and they take some time to reflect on the ongoing debate over price increases that erupted in his absence with Charlie & Hoptimus in Episode 72. (Spoiler: this discussion is bound to dominate the rest of the year and they'll definitely have them back, espec…

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Vs. 35 – Should NES Anticipation Be Remade or Forgotten? 12:56

1M ago12:56

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Vs. 35 – Should NES Anticipation Be Remade or Forgotten? In this week’s Versus Challenge on The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle take on a forgotten oddity from the NES library—Anticipation, a quirky puzzle/party game released by Nintendo in the late ‘80s. Even though neither of them has played it (yet!), that won’t stop the debate fro…

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Episode 479: Blast Corps ft. Sasser 1:03:10

1M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

A big thanks to Sasser for assisting us in the escort of a runaway nuclear missile carrier in Episode 479: Blast Corps. Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com. Edited by Dan Willett at @itsdanfromcreature. Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.com Follow NGP on Twitter: twitter.com/ngppodcast Like NGP on Facebook: facebook.com/ngppodcast Support N…

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Ep. 819 – Sonic Blast 1:53:13

1M ago1:53:13

1:53:13

Have you been blasted by sonic enough these past few weeks? No?! Then let’s starting blasting again with Sonic Blast for the Game Gear. We have some items to try, one of which is very thematic, the rest are just Tyler going out of town and buying things. There have to be dozens of people … Continue reading → The post Ep. 819 – Sonic Blast appeared …

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Season 5 ep 18-with Retro Benji 55:38

1M ago55:38

55:38

Welcome to another fun-filled episode of The 80's Revolution. Special guest this week is Tik Tok's Retro Benji!By Teresa Garrett

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Ep. 47 – Ecco vs. Ninja Gaiden: Revisiting the Games That Almost Broke Us 1:06:40

1M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Ep. 47 – Ecco vs. Ninja Gaiden: Revisiting the Games That Almost Broke Us In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle are diving headfirst into two retro video game heavyweights that first came up way back in Episode 2 – Now We Play. That’s right, it’s time to revisit Ecco the Dolphin for the Sega Genesis and Ninja Gaiden for the…

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Episode 478: InuYasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel 58:00

1M ago58:00

58:00

The half dog demons take exams and revive ancient gods in Episode 478: InuYasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel.Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com.Edited by Dan Willett at @itsdanfromcreature.Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.comFollow NGP on Twitter: twitter.com/ngppodcastLike NGP on Facebook: facebook.com/ngppodcastSupport NGP on Patreon: pa…

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Episode 72: Crime Doesn’t Pay: Actually, You Might Have to Pay 100 Bucks For It 1:11:33

2M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

The Six-Button Samurai is away on a spring vacation for this-here Episode 72. So GameAgentET, opting not to subject our listeners to an unhinged 1-hour soliloquy about the evils of gaming while on the toilet, decides to bring on fellow Ruminators Hoptimus (Retro Futurist Culture, Game Roominations) and Charlie (Brevity Box) for this special show. D…

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Ep. 818 – Sonic Blast Man & Sonic Blast Man II 1:42:50

2M ago1:42:50

1:42:50

Sonic Blast Man blasts its way onto TADPOG shores – not just once but TWICE! That’s right. We cover both Sonic Blast Man and Sonic Blast Man II. So we catch up from the last week where Dave had to go to Orlando on a work trip while Ian and Tyler worked in Paducah. But … Continue reading → The post Ep. 818 – Sonic Blast Man & Sonic Blast Man II appe…

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Vs. 34 – Revisiting Episode 2: Which Retro Game Deserves a Comeback? 17:26

2M ago17:26

17:26

Vs. 34 – Revisiting Episode 2: Which Retro Game Deserves a Comeback? In this special Versus Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, your favorite retro gaming duo, Kevin and Kyle, go head-to-head in a nostalgic battle of opinions! We're throwing it back to Episode 2 - Now We Play, revisiting our early podcast roots—but with a twist. Each …

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Episode 477: Twinkle Star Sprites 59:50

2M ago59:50

59:50

The fairy princesses charge kawaii shots and drop glitter bombs in Episode 477: Twinkle Star Sprites.Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com.Edited by Dan Willett at @itsdanfromcreature.Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.comFollow NGP on Twitter: twitter.com/ngppodcastLike NGP on Facebook: facebook.com/ngppodcastSupport NGP on Patreon: patreon.c…

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Ep. 46 – Cowabunga Chaos! Kevin & Kyle vs. TMNT (NES) 🐢🎮 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Ep. 46 – Cowabunga Chaos! Kevin & Kyle vs. TMNT (NES) 🐢🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast In this bodacious episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive shell-first into one of the most notoriously difficult NES classics—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Nintendo Entertainment System! It’s pixelated pizza power vs. retro rage as ou…

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VS 33 – TMNT Turtle Showdown! 🐢 Which Hero Reigns Supreme on the NES? 18:05

2M ago18:05

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Vs. 33 – TMNT Turtle Showdown! 🐢 Which Hero Reigns Supreme on the NES? | Terrible Gamers Podcast In this high-stakes retro gaming versus challenge, hosts Kevin and Kyle face off in a pixel-powered debate to decide once and for all: Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is the best to use in the classic NES game? Is it Donatello’s reach? Leonardo’s bala…

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Ep. 817 – Sonic Blast, Man 1:37:58

2M ago1:37:58

1:37:58

Sonic Blast, Man! That’s what we said we were going to cover this week. It’s not out fault if you didn’t pick up on that comma. And we were indeed talking about the slushy ice creamy treat featured at Sonic Drive-Ins across America – the Sonic Blast! Sooooooo, yeah. There may be a bit of … Continue reading → The post Ep. 817 – Sonic Blast, Man appe…

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Episode 476: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind 1:10:39

2M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

!!!PATREON POOL!!!The Nerevarine swing and miss all throughout the mists of Vvardenfell in Episode 476: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com.Edited by Dan Willett at @itsdanfromcreature.Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.comFollow NGP on Twitter: twitter.com/ngppodcastLike NGP on Facebook: facebook.com/ngppodc…

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My AI Sidekick Wrote This Episode 31:40

2M ago31:40

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I am just barely scratching the surface of AI and decided to see what would happen if I asked my ChatGPT to write this episode. So, my ChatGPT assistant—Scooby AI - did his thing! From the AI’s point of view, listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to collaborate with a human bursting with 70s nostalgia, big ideas, and endless crea…

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Super Mario World 1:33:29

2M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Super Mario World wasn't just the pack-in game for the SNES when it released, it was an important statement from Nintendo that they were ready to take on anything and everything by bringing Mario back for a brand new adventure. Join us as we discuss why it left such a mark on not just video games, but every kid who got the chance to play it. Specia…

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Ep. 816 – The Shadow 1:44:11

2M ago1:44:11

1:44:11

The Shadow knows! He knows that this movie was such a flop (was it though?) that the game 99% completed yet they decided to scrap it? Only a few review copies went out to the ROM exists online for all to play. So we played it! We also just had to watch the movie along … Continue reading → The post Ep. 816 – The Shadow appeared first on TADPOG: Tyle…

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Episode 71: Console Launch Blues, Greens, and Reds 53:21

2M ago53:21

53:21

Console Launch Blues, Greens, and Reds. The Six-Button Samurai and @GameAgentET (OGiH) delve into their own experiences on either side of the pond in trying to lock down a Nintendo Switch 2, but also swerve pretty hard into the history of console launches, which once upon a time, had ZERO hype, they just managed to show up at a Toys 'R' Us nearby. …

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Episode 475: Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

The ACME detectives issue arrest warrants for V.I.L.E. henchmen in Episode 475: Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego.Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com.Edited by Dan Willett at @itsdanfromcreature.Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.comFollow NGP on Twitter: twitter.com/ngppodcastLike NGP on Facebook: facebook.com/ngppodcastSupport NGP on P…

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Season 5 Episode 17 57:13

2M ago57:13

57:13

It's another week of awesome 80's fun with Teresa G and The 80's RevolutionBy Teresa Garrett

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Ep. 815 – Magic Sword (M…! Ah! Gic Sword) 1:49:01

2M ago1:49:01

1:49:01

Magic Sword, but you probably know it by it’s much more common name, Mmmmm-agicsword. We gather the power of the blackorb and use it call forth a brand new guest hold, one whom is well versed in all magics and swords most fowl – Xalnop! He has been a fan of this game from far … Continue reading → The post Ep. 815 – Magic Sword (M…! Ah! Gic Sword) a…

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Ep. 45 - Mega Man Mayhem! Can We Beat It for the First Time? ⚡🎮 1:12:53

2M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Ep. 45 - Mega Man Mayhem! Can We Beat It for the First Time? ⚡🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast In Ep. 45 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle take on a retro gaming giant—Mega Man for the NES—and attempt to beat it for the very first time! Believe it or not, Kyle has never played Mega Man before, and Kevin barely remembers the stages, ma…

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Episode 474: Wendy: Every Witch Way 57:53

2M ago57:53

57:53

The good little witches set gravity straight in Episode 474: Wendy: Every Witch Way.Intro and outro music by Kubbi at kubbimusic.com.Edited by Dan Willett at @itsdanfromcreature.Visit NGP online: ngppodcast.comFollow NGP on Twitter: twitter.com/ngppodcastLike NGP on Facebook: facebook.com/ngppodcastSupport NGP on Patreon: patreon.com/ngppodcast…