Best Retro Game Squad Podcasts (2025)

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CAGcast #819: To Switch 2 Pre-order, or Not to Switch 2 Pre-order Too? 1:17:33

4d ago1:17:33

1:17:33

On the eve of the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order frenzy, the gang unite to discuss the new console, and fail at watching Beetlejuice Beetlejuice again and also fail at walking. However, Oblivion Remastered and South of Midnight are successfully played. #nohomoglyphattacksBy CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S3E04: Metroid and Metroid II -or- Aran, So Far Away 1:40:32

5d ago1:40:32

1:40:32

Our theme song-genius Kristal Fields is back on board with her friend Nick to talk Metroid (NES, 1987) and Metroid II: Return of Samus (Game Boy, 1991) with Mike and Jaymo as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we’ll work out just what a Metroid really is, where th…

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S3E03: Pilotwings and Pilotwings 64 -or- In-Flight Entertainment 1:28:07

19d ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Colleen is taking off into Pilotwings (SNES) and Pilotwings 64 (N64, 1996) with Mike and Jaymo on board as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we’ll look at how Mode 7 graphics were originally destined for flying insects, argue over both American sea monsters and i…

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CAGcast #818: 2 Switch 2 Expensive 1:17:10

25d ago1:17:10

1:17:10

The gang talks Nintendo Switch 2, the latest movies and TV, AI, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S3E02: Mario Party -or- Mad About Mini-Games! 1:13:31

1M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Sarah and Kyle Ford from Stream Team party down with Instagram’s Jaclynfrances in the hit party game that birthed a franchise: Mario Party on the Nintendo 64. Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog has never been more wild! In this raucous episode, we kick off the first annual Bloop…

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CAGcast #817: Too Old to Dance, Too Young to Die 1:17:10

1M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

The gang talks Assassin's Creed Shadows, Mullet MadJack, Split Fiction, the latest movies and TV, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S3E01: Link's Awakening -or- A Nightmare on Koholint: Dream Warrior 1:32:23

2M ago1:32:23

1:32:23

Twitch streamer RiRiYells and the Underrated movie podcast’s Derick McDuff are instrumental in exploring The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Game Boy / Game Boy Color 1993/1998) as Mike and Jaymo continue on season 3 of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we’ll learn t …

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CAGcast #816: Miniature Guitar Hero or Painting Hero Miniatures? 1:18:41

2M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

The gang talks Daredevil: Born Again, Venom: The Last Dance, Amouranth's boring home invasion, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, Assassin's Creed Shadows Canon Mode and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Lite Switch: Feb 26, 2025 | To the Moon, Fatal Fury, Starstruck Vagabond, and more 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

As we wrap up our season-break episodes of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, Mike and Jaymo dive into their gaming adventures during this downtime. Mike shares his experience with the emotional journey of the To the Moon series, discussing its unique storytelling and how it resonates on a personal level. Jaymo, on the other hand, introduces listener…

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CAGcast #815: Frank Miller’s Hot Dog 1:16:24

2M ago1:16:24

1:16:24

The gang celebrates SNL50 and Wombat150, and also talk Avowed, Marvel Rivals layoffs, Xbox AI, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Lite Switch: Feb 12, 2025 | Animal Crossing 45:40

3M ago45:40

45:40

It’s time to cross swords over Animal Crossing! In this episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, Jaymo continues his break from researching, reviewing, and playfully ribbing all 250+ games in the Nintendo Switch Online retro catalog. Today, he faces off against returning guest Lisa from the Geek Pop Podcast in a competition to see whose Animal C…

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CAGcast #814: Don't You Dare Screw Up Mass Effect 1:18:56

3M ago1:18:56

1:18:56

The gang talks loads of TV and Movies, Apex Legends and Dragon Age news, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Lite Switch: Jan 29, 2025 | Jaymo's Top Twenty Games 56:39

3M ago56:39

56:39

Join Mike and Jaymo for another engaging episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, as they continue their break from the usual Nintendo Switch Online catalog to dive into Jaymo's top twenty games of all time. This episode is packed with nostalgia, excitement, and a few surprises as they explore the games that shaped Jaymo's gaming journey. The di…

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CAGcast #813: Too Much Cowbell 1:17:52

3M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

The gang talks Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, movies, tv shows, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Lite Switch: Jan 15, 2025 | Street Fighter III, The Duck Detective, Sonic Galactic, and more 20:19

3M ago20:19

20:19

Join Mike and Jaymo for a laid-back season-break episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, where they take a breather from their usual deep dives into the Nintendo Switch Online catalog to share what they've been playing during the offseason. This time, it's all about the games that have captured their attention while they gear up for the excitin…

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CAGcast #812: Our Favorites of 2024 1:45:35

4M ago1:45:35

1:45:35

The gang share their favorite TV series, movies and video games of 2024. Happy New Year!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Lite Switch: Jan 1, 2025 | Screentime: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Join Mike and Jaymo for a special episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, where they take a break from their usual deep dives into the Nintendo Switch Online catalog to share what gaming and gaming-related activities they've been up to during the offseason. In this special SPOILER-FILLED episode, the boys are joined by two lifelong Sonic fans, …

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CAGcast #811: Sevens Up! 1:35:06

4M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

The gang wraps up the year by discussing the Superman trailer, Red One,The Game Awards, Indiana Jones, Marvel Rivals, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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RGS 079 - M-Rated games 3:51:41

4M ago3:51:41

3:51:41

CONTENT WARNING: this podcast episode contains the following: vulgar language & humor; discussions involving M-Rated games such as Conker's Bad Fur Day, Quake II & Max Payne; the history of the ESRB; the crowning of our Retro Game of 2024; and prolonged hatred for the act of typing. (Special thanks to UltraSteve for the chip-tunes epilogue)…

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Lite Switch: Dec 18, 2024 | Star Wars: Hunters Squad Brawl-Star Battle Royale 1:06:52

4M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Join Mike and Jaymo for a special episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, where they take a break from their usual deep dives into the Nintendo Switch Online catalog to share what gaming and gaming-related activities they've been up to during the offseason. In this very special episode, the boys are joined by SwitchAroo alums Bryan & Lisa to ra…

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CAGcast #810: Wombat Knows Yacht Rock 1:39:37

5M ago1:39:37

1:39:37

A holiday smorgasbord of movie, tv and video game talk. Also, tv backlights are so hot right now!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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Lite Switch: Dec 4, 2024 | the Nintendo Music app, Vampire Survivors, Meta Quest, and more 41:52

5M ago41:52

41:52

Join Mike and Jaymo for a special episode of The Old SwitchAroo Lite Switch, where they take a break from their usual deep dives into the Nintendo Switch Online catalog to share what gaming and gaming-related activities they've been up to during the offseason. This episode explores the newly released Nintendo Music app, a service that has quickly c…

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CAGcast #809: Our Legacy is Nothing 1:21:53

5M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

The gang talks STALKER 2, Tyson vs Paul, Fortnite sneakers, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E16: 16th Bit Retro-Spective Season 2 Finale 1:39:08

5M ago1:39:08

1:39:08

Celebrate the end of another season of The Old SwitchAroo with the 16th-bit Retro-spective Season 2 Finale as Mike and Jaymo reflect on their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode Mike and Jaymo go head-to-head as they're quizzed on this season’s games from all our wonderful guests…

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CAGcast #808: Nice and Nerdy 1:09:47

6M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

The gang talks Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Tetris Forever, Atari 50 DLC, The Penguin, IHOP glasses, RayBan Meta glasses, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E15: Gunstar Heroes and Sin and Punishment -or- Treizure Warning 1:29:28

6M ago1:29:28

1:29:28

Brad from Arcadiology helps us mine for rare gems looking at two games from Treasure, Gunstar Heroes (Genesis, 1993) and Sin and Punishment (N64, 2000), as part of Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we look at how Treasure cut their teeth with McDonalds, what gi…

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CAGcast #807: Smurferwatch 1:19:15

6M ago1:19:15

1:19:15

The gang talks new releases (Spank Banky returns), BlackOps 6, Concord studio closure, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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CAGcast #806: Weird Dreams 1:10:58

6M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

The gang answer important questions about the Ghostbusters BJ scene and Matlock, go shopping for Atari junk, review a smart cup, and tackle other topics crucial to your wellbeing.By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E14: Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol -or- Revenge of the B Movie 1:34:55

6M ago1:34:55

1:34:55

We scare up Nick and Josh from Smashing Game Time to blast through Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES, 1993) and Ghoul Patrol (SNES, 1994) as we take a detour from Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we look at why chainsaws were replaced with axes when Zombies went …

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CAGcast #805: Podcasto 1:05:38

7M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

The gang talk $100 alarm clocks, the latest movies and TV shows, All You Need is Help, Halo on Unreal Engine and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E13: Castlevania -or- It's Not Too Late to Whip It 1:38:02

7M ago1:38:02

1:38:02

Kai raises the stakes as our grim-grinning guest comes out to analyze Castlevania (NES, 1987) and Castlevania: Legends (Game Boy, 1997) as part of Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we whip our way through all the questions other podcasts are afraid to ask: Just…

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CAGcast #804: Open Table, Closed Morality 1:12:56

7M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

The gang talks Transformers One, PlayStation State of Play, The Penguin, Atari Hot Sauce and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E12: Yoshi, Wario's Woods, and Dr. Mario -or- Drop It Like It's Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Hot! 1:18:42

7M ago1:18:42

1:18:42

Things really fall into place when Lisa from the Geek Pop Podcast connects with three Mario-related drop-puzzlers — Yoshi (NES, 1990), Wario’s Woods (NES, 1994), and Dr. Mario (Gameboy, 1990) — as Mike and Jaymo continue their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we’ll study how Y…

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RGS 078 - Military games 2:40:40

7M ago2:40:40

2:40:40

Our squad gets whipped into shape as we do some reconnaissance with some military-themed games. Mission objectives include looking at titles such as Military Madness, BattleTanx: Global Assault, Army Men: Sarge's Heroes, and more. Jeff also shares his enthusiasm for M.R.E.'s, and Alex puts the guys through some basic (gaming) training.…

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CAGcast #803: Bonobos and Chill 1:09:29

8M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

The gang talks the latest TV shows, Star Wars: Outlaws, the Concord failure, Black Ops 6 Beta, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E11: Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Dream Land 3 -or- Kirb'etizers 1:59:58

8M ago1:59:58

1:59:58

Derick McDuff of the Underrated movie podcast returns and brings Kurosh Jozavi of the The KJP Show to talk Kirby Super Star (SNES, 1996) and Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (SNES, 1997) with Mike and Jaymo, continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we’ll check out all the Kirby S…

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CAGcast #802: Tis Better to Have Launched and Lost than Never to Have Launched at All. Maybe. 1:28:09

8M ago1:28:09

1:28:09

The gang talks the latest TV shows, Star Wars: Outlaws, the Concord failure, Black Ops 6 Beta, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E10: The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past -or- Top Down Downright Done Right 1:51:45

8M ago1:51:45

1:51:45

Zelda streamers RiRiYells and SSJ3Butch return to clash swords with Mike and Jaymo discussing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES, 1991) and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords (GBA, 2002), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we’ll …

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CAGcast #801: A Night at Dinosaur Mansion 1:22:55

8M ago1:22:55

1:22:55

The gang discuss; LI Retro 2024, movies and TV, the latest Gamescom news, shirts with complicated patterns, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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CAGcast #800: Live from LI Retro! 1:00:11

8M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

The gang celebrate their 800th episode, live at LI Retro! They talk the latest gaming news and play CAGcast trivia for valuable prizes!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E09: Punch-Out!! -or- Let's Get Ready to Rage Quit! 1:42:17

9M ago1:42:17

1:42:17

Long-time friend Bryan steps into the ring with Mike and Jaymo in the ring for Punch-Out!! (NES, 1987) and Super Punch-Out! (SNES, 1994), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we match up Punch-Out!! and Super Punch-Out!! in a head-to-head bout sponsored by the Ca…

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CAGcast #799: Two Shitty Trucks 1:20:11

9M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

The gang discuss; a disturbing Shipwreck secret, the Olympics, the latest movies and TV shows of the summer, Xbox 360 marketplace shutdown, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E08: Breath of Fire I and II -or- The Wyrm Turns 1:45:02

9M ago1:45:02

1:45:02

Ryan (aka Warboss5) rejoins Mike and Jaymo as they dive deep into the classic RPGs Breath of Fire (SNES, 1993) and Breath of Fire II (SNES, 1994), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we explore the origins of the Dragon Clan, debate the merits of archaic turn-ba…

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S2E07: Super Mario Bros and the Lost Levels -or- Hooked on the Brothers 1:13:46

10M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Mike and Jaymo are joined by Margo (aka TikTok’s Mrs.Librarian) as they go down the tubes playing Super Mario Bros (NES, 1985) and The Lost Levels (NES, 1986) as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we try to figure out if the Super Mario Bros box art is a snuff gra…

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CAGcast #798: Beverly Hills Crap 1:31:03

10M ago1:31:03

1:31:03

This episode has it all, from exclusive luxury hotel reviews to graying out on roller coasters. We also talk about the latest movies and TV shows, and of course how aggressive monetization strategies continue to ruin gaming!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E06: Doomsday Warrior and Fighter's History -or- The Next Bison Wannabes 1:21:53

10M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Kristal returns to join Mike and Jaymo for two more “street” fighting games: Fighter's History (SNES, 1994) and Doomsday Warrior (SNES, 1993), as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we dig into the extremely French reason Capcom lost its plagiarism lawsuit against …

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RGS 077 - Movie tie-ins 3:36:00

10M ago3:36:00

3:36:00

Grab your popcorn buckets, because the crew is here to review video games based on movies! With its not-so-shiny reputation, we're here to see if the stigma holds true by taking a look at games based on Die Hard, The Lawnmower Man, The World is Not Enough, and more. We also have some movie trivia, and Jeff repeatedly shakes his fist at the clouds, …

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CAGcast #797: Tri Rod lol 1:23:11

10M ago1:23:11

1:23:11

The gang talks huge Nintendo and Xbox events, lots of movies and TV, and oh so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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S2E05: Animal Platformers -or- You and Me, Baby, Ain't Nothing But Mascots 1:30:55

10M ago1:30:55

1:30:55

Twitch streamer SSJ3Butch joins Mike and Jaymo for three animal platformers, Mappy-Land (NES, 1986), Flicky (Sega Genesis, 1991), and Spanky’s Quest (SNES, 1991), as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we also check out Mappy: The Beat, the 2013 Mappy animated seri…

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CAGcast #796: Multiverses, F2P Curses 1:15:26

11M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

The gang discuss the latest movie and TV shows, the launch of Multiverses, Fortnite’s chaotic latest season, Palmer Lucky’s $200 gameboy, and so much more!By CheapyD, Wombat, Shipwreck

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