Best MetalFRO Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 069 - Dragon Spirit (March 2024) 3:30:39

11d ago3:30:39

3:30:39

In episode 069, MetalFRO and Addicted compare different versions of a Namco arcade classic that took a winning formula and updated it for the late 80's, Dragon Spirit!By MetalFRO

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Episode 068 - Gleylancer (February 2024) 2:52:22

28d ago2:52:22

2:52:22

In episode 068, MetalFRO and Addicted take a look at a Sega Mega Drive classic that didn't come to the West for over a decade - Gleylancer!By MetalFRO

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Episode 067 - GG Aleste Trilogy (January 2024) 2:46:50

3M ago2:46:50

2:46:50

In episode 067, MetalFRO and Addicted explore 3 shooters for Sega's Game Gear platform , the GG Aleste trilogy!By MetalFRO

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Episode 066 - DOS-cember (December 2023) 3:19:26

3M ago3:19:26

3:19:26

In episode 066, MetalFRO and Addicted briefly look at a handful of DOS shoot-em-ups from the early 90's!By MetalFRO

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Episode 065 - Danmaku Unlimited 3 (November 2023) 4:08:07

4M ago4:08:07

4:08:07

In episode 065, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome Mark_MSX of The Electric Underground to talk about Danmaku Unlimited 3!By MetalFRO

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Episode 064 - Cotton Reboot (October 2023) 2:39:00

5M ago2:39:00

2:39:00

In episode 064, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a fresh take on an old classic - Cotton Reboot!By MetalFRO

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Episode 063 - Terra Flame (September 2023) 2:28:49

6M ago2:28:49

2:28:49

In episode 063, Addicted and MetalFRO examine a doujin shmup from a prolific developer that harkens back to the 16-bit era, Terra Flame!By MetalFRO

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Episode 062 - KAIKAN (August 2023) 2:21:22

7M ago2:21:22

2:21:22

In episode 062, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a doujin shooter that's been around a while, but just got a Steam release - KAIKAN!By MetalFRO

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Episode 061 - Panzer Dragoon (July 2023) 2:11:43

8M ago2:11:43

2:11:43

In episode 061, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss Sega's shmup-adjacent rail shooter, the Sega Saturn classic Panzer Dragoon!By MetalFRO

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Episode 060 - R-Type Final (June 2023) 2:50:51

9M ago2:50:51

2:50:51

In episode 060, Addicted and MetalFRO look at what was to be the swansong for Irem's flagship shooting game series, R-Type Final!By MetalFRO

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Episode 059 - Star Super XYX (May 2023) 3:27:26

10M ago3:27:26

3:27:26

In episode 059, Addicted and MetalFRO dive into a recent indie shooter that made a splash when it released, the retro-styled Super XYX!By MetalFRO

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Episode 058 - Star Parodier (April 2023) 2:02:58

11M ago2:02:58

2:02:58

In episode 058, Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at a game that didn't make it out of Japan until more than 15 years after its initial release, Star Parodier!By MetalFRO

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Episode 057 - Gradius II (March 2023) 3:07:41

12M ago3:07:41

3:07:41

In episode 057, Addicted and MetalFRO dig in to the 2nd game in Konami's venerable STG series, Gradius II!By MetalFRO

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Episode 056 - Touhou 8 Imperishable Night (February 2023) 3:13:06

1y ago3:13:06

3:13:06

In episode 056, Addicted and MetalFRO get in-depth on the 8th main numbered entry in the Touhou series, Imperishable Night!By MetalFRO

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Episode 055 - Metal Black (January 2023) 2:57:37

1y ago2:57:37

2:57:37

In episode 055, MetalFRO and Addicted dig into a Taito classic with a storied development history, none other than Metal Black!By MetalFRO

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Focus Shot 001 - Mushihimesama 2:24:07

1y ago2:24:07

2:24:07

In this Focus Shot episode, MetalFRO and Addicted bring on shmup expert Mark MSX of The Electric Underground to talk all things Mushihimesama!By MetalFRO

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Episode 054 - Super Amazing Wagon Adventure (December 2022) 2:14:01

1+ y ago2:14:01

2:14:01

In Episode 054, MetalFRO and Addicted talk about a goofy indie shooter that's now celebrating its 10th birthday, the incomparable Super Amazing Wagon Adventure!By MetalFRO

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Episode 053 - Fire Shark (November 2022) 3:27:32

1+ y ago3:27:32

3:27:32

In Episode 053, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome long time listener Corkman to the podcast to talk about the Toaplan classic Fire Shark!By MetalFRO

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Episode 052 - Deathsmiles (October 2022) 3:41:37

1+ y ago3:41:37

3:41:37

In Episode 052, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome guest Rena to the show to dive into the lore, game mechanics, & scoring of Deathsmiles!By MetalFRO

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Episode 051 - Operation Steel (September 2022) 2:34:50

1+ y ago2:34:50

2:34:50

In Episode 051, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome developer Ben to the podcast to talk all about his debut shooting game Operation STEEL!By MetalFRO

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Episode 050 - Raiden IV (August 2022) 2:08:12

1+ y ago2:08:12

2:08:12

In Episode 050, Addicted and MetalFRO finish up the Summer Of Raiden and discuss what some consider to be the pinnacle of the original series, Raiden IV!By MetalFRO

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Episode 049 - Raiden Fighters (July 2022) 2:32:41

1+ y ago2:32:41

2:32:41

In Episode 049, Addicted and MetalFRO continue the Summer Of Raiden with a look at the 1st in what might not have been a Raiden game, Raiden Fighters!By MetalFRO

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Episode 048 - Raiden (June 2022) 2:41:43

2y ago2:41:43

2:41:43

In Episode 048, Addicted and MetalFRO kick off the Summer Of Raiden by looking at the very first game in the series!By MetalFRO

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Episode 047 - G-Darius (May 2022) 3:01:24

2y ago3:01:24

3:01:24

In Episode 047, MetalFRO and Addicted welcome in long time participant zoydo for a rousing discussion on G-Darius!By MetalFRO

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Episode 046 - Viewpoint (April 2022) 1:27:57

2y ago1:27:57

1:27:57

In Episode 046, MetalFRO and Addicted discuss the underappreciated Neo Geo shooter, Viewpoint!By MetalFRO

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Episode 045 - Salamander/Life Force (March 2022) 2:14:09

2y ago2:14:09

2:14:09

In Episode 045, Addicted and MetalFRO look at the confusing timeline of Konami's classic Salamander and Life Force games!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 044 - Image Fight (February 2022) 1:41:22

2y ago1:41:22

1:41:22

In Episode 044, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss an Irem classic that just might be too difficult - Image Fight!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 043 - Air Zonk (January 2022) 2:14:00

2y ago2:14:00

2:14:00

In Episode 043, MetalFRO and Addicted bring in Ed from Bullet Heaven to discuss the TurboGrafx classic, Air Zonk!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 042 - Jackal (December 2021) 1:46:01

2+ y ago1:46:01

1:46:01

In Episode 042, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a shmup-adjacent game that is a classic on the NES, but a bit more obscure in the arcade: Jackal!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 041 - R-Type III (November 2021) 1:49:13

2+ y ago1:49:13

1:49:13

In Episode 041, MetalFRO and Addicted take on a classic that made the move from the arcade to home consoles for it's third installment, R-Type III!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 040 - Shikhondo Soul Eater (October 2021) 1:38:00

2+ y ago1:38:00

1:38:00

In Episode 040, Addicted and MetalFRO look at a more recent shmup that made waves initally, the Korean-developed Shikhondo!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 039 - Assault Shell (September 2021) 2:14:50

2+ y ago2:14:50

2:14:50

In Episode 039, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by indie developer Someguy of Team Overloaded Studios, to discuss Assault Shell!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 038 - Galaga '88 (August 2021) 1:34:48

2+ y ago1:34:48

1:34:48

In Episode 038, Addicted and MetalFRO look at the evolution of fixed shooters with Namco's classic Galaga '88!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 037 - Project Starship X (July 2021) 2:37:46

2+ y ago2:37:46

2:37:46

In Episode 037, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by Ed from Bullet Heaven to discuss the Rogue-lite shooting game Project Starship X!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 036 - Mercenary Force (June 2021) 1:21:30

3y ago1:21:30

1:21:30

In Episode 036, MetalFRO and Addicted look at the podcast's 1st Game Boy shooter, the oft forgotten, unique & interesting Mercenary Force!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 035 - Gunbird (May 2021) 1:33:01

3y ago1:33:01

1:33:01

In Episode 035, Addicted and MetalFRO dig into the 2nd Psikyo shooter featured on the podcast, the classic Gunbird!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 034 - Vritra (April 2021) 2:06:31

3y ago2:06:31

2:06:31

In Episode 034, Addicted and MetalFRO analyze a doujin shooter that recalls the classics of the genre, called Vritra!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 033 - Demonizer (March 2021) 1:31:33

3y ago1:31:33

1:31:33

In Episode 033, Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at debut shooter from newcomer Iori Branford, the fantasy-themed Demonizer!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 032 - Under Defeat (February 2021) 1:43:38

3y ago1:43:38

1:43:38

In Episode 032, Addicted and MetalFRO discuss a late entry to the Dreamcast, which is also an early entry for developer G.rev - it's Under Defeat!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 031 - Battle Garegga (January 2020) 3:01:37

3y ago3:01:37

3:01:37

In Episode 031, Addicted and MetalFRO are joined by shmup scene luminaries, Plasmo and Mark_MSX, to discuss what is widely considered to be one of the best shooters of all time, Battle Garegga!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 030 - Flight of Pigarus & Top 5 of 2020 (December 2020) 1:31:12

3y ago1:31:12

1:31:12

In Episode 030, Addicted and MetalFRO briefly look at a SMS homebrew caravan shooter, Flight of Pigarus. We also discuss our Top 5 shmups of 2020!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 029 - Jamestown Plus (November 2020) 1:47:19

3+ y ago1:47:19

1:47:19

In Episode 029, Addicted and MetalFRO have a Thanksgiving feast with an indie shmup that made quite an impression upon its debut, with some added features in the expanded Jamestown Plus.By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 028 - Darius Twin (October 2020) 1:30:40

3+ y ago1:30:40

1:30:40

In Episode 028, MetalFRO and Addicted have a look at their first game in a classic series, the console-exclusive Darius Twin!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 027 - Kamui (September 2020) 1:04:40

3+ y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Addicted and MetalFRO look at an older Japanese doujin title that borrows pretty heavily from one of Taito's signature shmup series. It's Kamui, from Siter Skain!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 026 - ZeroRanger (August 2020) 1:32:41

3+ y ago1:32:41

1:32:41

Addicted and MetalFRO break down a highly acclaimed indie shmup that hit the scene just 2 years ago, and has already made a huge splash - ZeroRanger!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 025 - Area 88/U.N. Squadron (July 2020) 1:50:57

3+ y ago1:50:57

1:50:57

MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by the one and only Ser Flash, aka Serraxor, from the Bullet Heaven YouTube series, for a lively discussion about Capcom's U.N. Squadron!By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 024 - Fantasy Zone (May 2020) 1:47:30

4y ago1:47:30

1:47:30

MetalFRO and Addicted explore an early example of the cute-em-up sub genre of shooting games, Sega's classic Fantasy Zone.By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 023 - Steel Vampire (April 2020) 1:57:48

4y ago1:57:48

1:57:48

Addicted and MetalFRO take a look at one of the only games that has come westward from Japanese doujin developer Akiragoya, the quirky Steel Vampire.By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 022 - Gaiares (March 2020) 2:47:52

4y ago2:47:52

2:47:52

Addicted and MetalFRO discuss, at length, the Sega Genesis shooting game classic, Gaiares, and hopefully give you enough reasons to check it out for yourself.By MetalFRO

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Shoot the Core-cast Episode 021 - Grid Seeker (February 2020) 1:50:46

4y ago1:50:46

1:50:46

Addicted and MetalFRO take on their first Taito shmup, but with an unlikely pick: 1992's Grid Seeker. Findout what we like, don't like, and what makes this game tick!By MetalFRO

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