We are just 2 dudes... wait... 2 gems... wait... 2 guys who love Metroidvania games and love to talk about them. We are a podcast dedicated to the genre.
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Forged from the alliance of the top two retro gaming podcasts about the Sega Genesis and Nintendo Entertainment System, we are the Bit Brothers! 2 Dudes and a NES and the Genesis Gems have always been bitter rivals, but now they are a powerhouse team dedicated to bringing you the best video game content on the market. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitbros/support
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Birthed from the 2 Dudes and a NES podcast, Nintendo Switchup is a podcast dedicated to the Nintendo Switch with mini episodes and long form episodes dedicated to Nintendo's little console that can.
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A short true tale told every Sunday morning as told by Jeff! Each story is told as accurately as possible with, hopefully, a bit of humor. This is the place in which you hear things you probably never knew, or probably never wanted to know.
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A weekly podcast featuring motivation, product reviews, and more!
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We're 2 dudes and a NES. We record game by game podcasts about the Nintendo Entertainment System.
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This week on 2 Dudes and a NES, we're strapping on our golf gloves and, disappointingly, leaving our boxing gloves at home for "Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf." Yes, you heard it right – despite what the title might suggest, the only hooks and jabs happening here are against our egos when we miss that easy putt. Join us as we share oddly peaceful triv…
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Join us in this deliciously entertaining episode where we dive into the quirky and delightful world of 'Panic Restaurant' on the NES. We'll cook up a storm discussing the unique gameplay mechanics, colorful graphics, and the catchy soundtrack that make this game a hidden gem. We also spice things up with Michael's Quest for the Cart, sharing a whim…
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Strap on your skates and join us in this thrilling episode as we speed through the pixelated lanes of "Rollergames" on NES! From fearless skating heroes to relentless baddies, we tackle it all. We've also got a fresh segment of retro-fitted trophies that add a modern twist to this classic roller derby adventure. Plus, hear what our listeners have t…
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This episode should be about Rollergames for the NES. It is not.
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We'll save you the "we're back" slogan. We might be, we hope we are, but there are no guarantees in this topsy turvy world. Despite that, we are bringing you an episode with all your favorite tangents, a decent chunk of game talk, and even talk about an accessory.
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Justin and Michael discuss the "game" called Taboo: The Sixth Sense and try out a new recording studio outside of the Krystal. Support us on Patreon!
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Justin and Michael discuss the Rare game... Snake Rattle 'n' Roll.
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The bros discuss Aaron's trip to Knoxville and the Bit Brothers meetup. If you want to hear more, including game talk, consider donating to us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/bitbros --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitbros/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitbros/support…
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The what? Who has ever heard of this game? Power Trip Gaming has heard of this game. Paul and Andy join Michael to discuss this unusual Mega Man clone. Rare game and a rare episode, as Justin is actually absent from this one.
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Such an iconic game, there is no way the 2 Dudes can cover this one alone. However, with the help of JZNES, maybe they can come close to discussing the legend.
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Michael and Justin dig into the notoriously difficult Starship Hector. The dudes aren't exactly expert gamers, so be prepared for a lot of tangents on this one as they may not have made it deep into the game.
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We're joined by the No Swear Gamer on this episode to discuss Fester's Quest! "This game is about the Addams Family?" -Michael No Swear Game Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NoSwearGamer Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 2DUDES at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #mansc…
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How many cat jokes can you make it through before you have to turn off the podcast?
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While you wait a few more days for the Rockin' Kats episode and subsequent return of 2 Dudes and a NES proper, here is a quick episode for Michael and Justin to get back into the swing of things.
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You can find my first show here! https://share.transistor.fm/s/549c839a ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Jeff Kelley
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We have Matt Hughson on to talk about Adventures of Lolo as well as his new game Witch n' Wiz! You can check out Witch n' Wiz here: https://mhughson.itch.io/witch-n-wiz
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The boys get together for a Patreon exlusive episode to discuss the year 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitbros/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitbros/support
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Quick History of the Mold-a-Rama, Vending Machines and Pinball.
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A machine was created in the early 1960s, that for a few coins, could create a toy right before a child’s eyes. They were coin-operated machines that would mold out of plastic, things like little dinosaurs, dolphins, alligators, NASA’s Space Lab, a space capsule, and even presidential busts. It was called Mold-A-Rama, created by a man who originall…
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"2 Dudes and a NES" is the latest podcast to hit the streets. It's neon green, lethal, and dropping its listeners like flies. You're Vice officer Quinn Hart, a no-non-sense sledgehammer of a brother. You pack a vicious .44, crushing grenades, and a lightning fast laser whip that gives you an edge over anything on two feet. Your mission: take down t…
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There once was a man who was part of a secret government experiment that involved mind-altering drugs. He wrote two classic novels before he was thirty. But of all the things he did, he said the thing he was most proud of was a bus. He took a group of friends across the country and back. They were known as the Merry Pranksters, and they went on a q…
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Season 9 Knock the Dust Off Episode
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After a 3 month hiatus the 2 Dudes are back and they aren't talking about an NES game. OMG! What are these guys doing? Well they are knocking the rust off and getting the fluff talk out of the way before bringing on some special guests to talk about Vice Project Doom in the next episode. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some random chatter (along with…
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Here are the links to the sources I used to write today's story. Kitty Genovese The Murder of Kitty Genovese - Wikipedia Psychology Today - Bystander Effect The History Channel - Kitty Genovese Biography - Kitty Genovese Winston Moseley, Who Killed Kitty Genovese, Dies in Prison at 81 Princess Ann How I took 3 bullets for Princess Anne (YouTube) Th…
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There once was a man who, in the early 19th century, spent the last 19 years of his life living in a cave-like a hermit, only contacting other humans when it was only necessary. The man had given up on the world due to personal tragedy. It was a strange, almost too weird to be true story tale. An unmarried woman convicted of murdering her own child…
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The Sad Life of Child Actor Scotty Becket
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There once was a talented 4-year-old that became a star in the movies. He could sing and act and looked cute as a button. But as he grew into adulthood, he has issues with relationships, authorities, and drugs. The story is about Scotty Beckett, who started on the Our Gang shorts and went on to play a character named Winky before…. Links to the Sou…
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In this episode, I have three stories of incredible women. Story one is about Susanna M. Salter, the first Mayor in the USA, the second, Helen Hulick, a lady who defied a court order for her own ideals, and the third, Juliane Koepcke’s amazing story of survival. I hope you enjoy it! Sources for the Susanna M. Salter Story The American Women's Right…
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There once was a man who was strained on a deserted island for a long, long, time. Every day his beard grew longer, and his clothes deteriorated. His only friends were the goats and cats that shared who he sang and danced to. He lived alone with his thoughts for four and a half years, every day watching the sea looking for rescue. The year was 1704…
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There once was a man who became The King of Western Swing. He was a fiddle player with his own band who was starring in movies, had his own radio and television shows, had a beautiful young wife and three children. But he also had a dark side. He drank and was known to have angry outbursts. In 1961, his demons got the best of him and it resulted in…
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There is a small nation about 7 and a half miles off the coast of England that has survived for more than 50 years. It has a normal population of around 2, about sometimes as many as 50 have lived there. This is the story of an unrecognized country on a World War Two anti-aircraft platform off the coast of Suffolk, England. It was created by an ex-…
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You are Marty McFly, just a typical brother listening to the 2 Dudes and a NES podcast. But after getting behind the wheel of a nuclear-powered sports car turned time machine, you find yourself in the year 1955 where you accidentally tampered with history. Now it must be corrected. You must somehow make sure that Brother Stew falls in love with the…
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The arcade megahit comes to the NES and the 2 Dudes and a NES podcast! Michael and Justin experience all the genuine arcade action, including the original digitized sound and spellbinding graphics. And Brother Aiden experiences every one of the over 100 arcade mazes complete with all the sorcerous secret rooms, traps, monster generators, transporte…
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This episode 225, I talk about a possible alien visitation witnessed by 100s of Australian students and a few teachers back in the spring of 1966. Not only was there a UFO sighting, but also a large government cover-up and even one child’s disappearance. To the best of my understanding, this is the story that happened more than 50 years ago, 20 min…
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The year was 1872, more than two decades after the start of the California gold rush! The nation was just waiting for the next big wonderful thing. Two uneducated miners, Philip Arnold and John Slack gave the people just what they were hoping. Today I bring you the astonishing story of the great diamond hoax! Link to the sources I used to write thi…
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Episode 14 - We're Super Regular with Episode Releases...
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Topics discussed Camping with kids E3: The Outer Worlds Mass Effect Starfield Fallout Skyrim Microsoft Acquisitions and GamePass Patreon Exclusive: More E3: The Outer Worlds 2 Trailer Elden Ring Metal Slug Tactics Salt and Sacrifice Forza Horizon 5 Rocksmith+ Mario + Rabbids Guardians of the Galaxy Enough with Assassin's Creed Redfall Breath of the…
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Soar where no podcast has gone before! No one noticed when they launched. And now it might be too late to stop them! In remote corners of the globe, Genesis Gem invaders are draining Earth's energy and "feeding" it to their space station. When the power drain is complete, the Genesis Gems plan to vaporize 2 Dudes and a NES with a deadly laser blast…
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More The You Wanted To Know About Coleman Francis
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This podcast is the story of a man who wrote and directed three films in the 1960s, and, unfortunately, all three are considered some of the worse films ever made. Yes, today I tell you the very incomplete story of a man who came from a small town in Oklahoma to make it as an actor in Hollywood. His name was Coleman Francis. Links to the Sources I …
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The Legend of Pearl Hart, The Female Bandit
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This podcast is the yarn of an Arizona stagecoach robbery in 1899 by a woman named may or may not have been Pearl Hart, who may or may not have been from Canada. A story that asked a lot of questions that have no answers, and for that, I apologize in advance. Enjoy! Links to the sources I used to write this episode. Legends of America - Pearl Hart …
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This is episode 221. In 1962, Herk Harvey saw a strange sight in Salt Lake City and was inspired to make a film called Carnival of Souls. It was a film made with a micro-budget, mostly filmed in Lawrence, Kansas with a little more in Utah. After being ripped off by a distribution company, the film fell into obscurity only to become a cult classic i…
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Ahoy, you swarthy gold swiping, ship sinking sea dog! Modern warfare is no match for the fierce realism of Steven Michael and Aaron. Aye, matey! That's why plundering and pillaging are back in style, as you command the role of a high seas high-jacker. Either an English Buccaneer (Michael), Dutch Adventurer (Justin), Spanish Renegade (Aaron), or Fre…
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We talk about a lot of birds, candy, and desserts. Patreon Exclusive Portion can be had by going to https://www.patreon.com/bitbros --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitbros/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitbros/support
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The Very Incomplete Story of the Salem Witch Trials
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This is episode 220. Today I bring you the story of the Salem Witch Trials. There are so many things I found that I didn’t know about these dark moments in history. The events began in 1692 by an 8 and 11-year-old but the seeds of this injustice began years earlier. What could possibly cause people to hang so many people of their own community! Lin…
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Catchup with Steven Michael from Facebook
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Psych! You thought this was going to be the Pirates! episode didn't you? Well, we did too. Unfortunately, most everyone couldn't make it on this episode. However, Steven and Michael had already sat down so they figured it might as well serve as a chance to catchup and talk games and life anyway. Look forward to several topics including: PS5, wild b…
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Michael and Justin are filling in at the Cookie Factory, and they need your help! Fresh baked cookies roll out of the ovens. It's up to Michael to sort and stack 'em before they pile too high! Line up a row of the same kind of cookies either vertically or horizontally, and they vanish! Clear the screen to move on to a new level of cookie chaos. Mat…
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This is episode 219 and today I bring you the story of the Amazing Ruth Gordon. Most know were from the films she was in in the late 60s and 1970s. The thing is, Ruthie had an over 50-year acting career before most moviegoers heard of her. She was a writer as well. Oh, did I mention she asked to have both her legs broken and they were? Links to the…
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This is episode 218 and today I bring you the story of the Amazing Texas Guinan, a woman born in 1884 that was a stage and film star but really became known as a highly popular nightclub hostess during the Prohibition era. Oh, and one thing about Texas, you can’t believe a thing she said about herself. What is the truth about her life? Maybe I got …
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Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger!
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Justin is ready for mind-blowing action... Michael is prepared to test himself against the most fearsome forces of evil... Power Trip Gaming... It's time to enter the world of FARIA! The Dudes slash their way through a relentless onslaught of bloodthirsty Power Trip Gaming Bros! Challenge a cruel and cunning Andy with their magic and their wits! Pa…
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Cottingley Fairies & The Mumler Spirit Photos
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In this episode, I bring you two older shows, both from 2015. The shows were a lot shorter back then. The first part is the tale of Elsie Wright, Frances Griffiths, and The Cottingley Fairies. These were photos two young girls took of fairies. The second part is the story of William H. Mumler who took pictures of the ghost of Abraham Lincoln and we…
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Where life, love and money all depend on how well you play the game. Justin can make billions of dollars when he deals with the giants of Wall Street, the Bit Brothers community. Not only does Justin take risks by playing the stock market and buying up GameStop stonk, but he must prove that he can uphold a high standard of living. Michael dreams of…
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Is Paul McCartney Dead and Why Do People Think That?
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This is episode 216 and today I bring you The legend of the death of Paul McCartney. Yes, there are people even today that believe the man died back in 1966 or 1967. They say he was replaced by a look-a-like and that the surviving Beatles began leaving clues to what they had done. Why would they leave clues? Maybe we can find out. So, is Pau McCart…
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Michael just found out that Justin was kidnapped by Brother Tyler and taken to Adventure Island in the South Pacific. Michael lands on Adventure Island without weapons or food. The island is thick with tropical forest, mountains, and caves. Hidden on the island are his skateboard, axe, food, and other helpful tools you must find by exploring the is…
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Today I have the story of a day in which dozens of dangerous, man-eating animals, including a polar bear, a panther, a Numidian lion, several hyenas, a rhinoceros, and a Bengal tiger, that escaped from the Central Park Zoo and killed 49 men, women and children and injured hundreds more. This tragedy is known as The New York Zoo hoax, a hoax because…
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