We're back with episode 2 (NOT Episode 1) of the new Season of Bucket List Gamers. This time we're talking about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door for Nintendo Gamecube, and it's recent remaster on the Nintendo Switch. Battle your way through the eponymous Thousand Year Door in this RPG-Lite classic starring everyone's favourite chubby Italian pl…

You've most likely already seen designs from Sammy Gorin, and just not known it. This young New York-based artist and musician has quickly made a name for herself in stationery and gifts by turning pop culture moments into fantastically fun and funny art prints, stickers, cards, and pens. But rather than satirizing the topical domain with, say, a s…

It's the first DLC Episode of the new series! Teased in the previous episode, and inspired by our love for Dave the Diver, we discuss Roguelikes and Roguelites... although we're still not 100% on the difference. A new list episode is coming soon, but for now treat yourself to some of Bancho's primest Sushi and enjoy! **This was initially a Patreon …

That's right, we're back with Season 2! After a short hiatus to recharge the batteries (and focus a little on our sister podcast The Bucket List Board Gamers) we have returned with a NEW book, a new focus... some might say a new purpose in life! This time we are looking at The Best. The Greatest. The Most Awesome, and we've kicked off with one that…

For this paper nerd, there are few pleasures in life akin to traveling to market and discovering a standout stationery brand fairly fresh out of the gate. Bromstad Printing Co. was just such a find last month at the *Noted Expo in San Francisco. That's the stationery community's annual wholesale meet-up put on by The Greeting Card Association. The …

It's the end of an Era. The end of a Book. The end of... Season 1 of the Bucket List Gamers! Yes, after 54 long episodes we have finally discussed ALL 100 Games to Play Before You Die (according to Retro Gamer Magazine), and we're rounding it off with Super Mario World (1). I mean, it had to be, didn't it? Do you know the enemies from Super Mario W…

We're so close to the end of the Retro Gamers '100 Games to Play Before You Die' list we can almost taste it! This episode we're discussing the penultimate game in the list, which is 2013's The Last of Us (26). Perhaps more cinematic experience than fully fledged game, Jay and Eddie discuss Naughty Dog's zombie-esque magnum opus... and they've actu…

That's right, much like a long-past-it's-best sitcom or gaming franchise, we're dragging out Series 1 of the Bucket List Gamers Podcast just a little bit longer while we work on the final two episodes! So this time we're hoping to get a little bit of that Fallout TV Show rub by talking about Bethesda games, and the show itself! We also discuss the …

That's right, for our 51st (NOT 50th!) episode we're taking a look back through the list and discussing all the games that we have covered so far. We promise that we DO have a good reason for stalling, and it will hopefully make the penultimate list episode far better than it would have been if we had rushed it out. Will that penultimate episode be…

No matter the brilliance of your offerings, hitting your brand stride takes time. For Alex Gagné of Chez Gagné, reaching her 10th anniversary is the ultimate validation — but that doesn't mean this fantastic founder is slowing down anytime soon. This LA house of design debuted a decade back with just letterpress cards, but has since evolved into a …

This Episode Jay and Eddie are talking about a game they probably should have covered off as part of a previous episode; Turrican 2 (81) from 1991. The game that would eventually become a licensed Universal Soldier tie in, Turrican 2 takes side scrolling difficulty to a whole new level... and not in a good way! But Turrican takes a backseat in this…

It's time for Episode 6 of the DLC series! This time Jay and Eddie are answering YOUR questions to celebrate the podcast's 1 year anniversary! Biggest disappointment, favourite games console, HOYA's and more! Enjoy! **This was initially a Patreon Timed Exclusive, but now it's available here for your listening pleasure!** If you want to hear DLC epi…

Well, according to Retro Gamer Magazine, no. That's right, this episode we're looking at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2) and for the first time in a while we've found a game we can be truly positive about! Don't worry though rant-fans, we still find time to have a little moan about a few things along the way! So whip out your Ocarina, pour…

Yes we know all the modern day lingo like 'Epic Fail', and we aren't afraid to use it! This episode Jay and Eddie are looking at two RPG games (or at least games with an RPG element) in Dungeon Master (56) and Deus Ex (49) as they continue their quest to complete the 100 Games to Play Before You Die list! As ever, the pair struggle to stay entirely…

Record stores have a day (April 20), independent bookstores have a day (April 27), and even independent pet stores have a day (September 28). But what about the independent card and gift shop? Thanks to my incredible guest today, now they do! Kristina Burkey of Calliope Paperie in Natick, Massachusetts, is the founder of International Stationery St…

It's a triple header this time on the BLG Podcast as we limp ever closer to that 100th game on the list! We're looking three titles that really have no connection other than us not having much to say about them. They are Elite (21), Rez (84) and Advance Wars (93). We also talk about the two biggest bombshells to drop in the gaming world over the pa…

Producers of The Neon Handshake and Transmit Disrupt Pelle Henricsson and Eskil Lövström join Scott from Sweden to discuss their working relationship, the iconic Refused album The Shape Of Punk To Come, the HIFH records including various stories during the recording process alongside Fin and Joe B who hop on for cameo appearances. Don't forget to p…

This episode we're letting our inner sadist out and looking at From Software's Dark Souls (54)! Grab your buckler, fill up your Estus Flask and allow us to be your escort through the terrifying kingdom of Lordran, where all number of horrible abominations are just waiting to sap your health in a matter of seconds. We also talk about other sadistic …

It's our birthday and we'll talk about turn-based strategy games if we want to! That's right, this episode Eddie and Jay take a look at two games from Sid Meier's Civilization series, namely Civilization 1 (62) and Civilization 4 (98). Aside from the fact it should obviously be called Civilisation and not Civilization, will we find fault with the s…

It's a little later than expected, but here's Episode 5 of BLG DLC! This time Jay is grilling Eddie on Easter Eggs and Cheat codes, and asking the question; Real or Hoax? Plus we rant about 'the good old days' and make a poorly aged joke about non-Patreon listeners not getting to hear this until Christmas. Oops! Enjoy!! **This was initially a Patre…

What does it mean to be a disruptor? For Lauren Miele of KushKards, it means getting people to talk about you when you are not around. And that's precisely how *I* first heard about this cannabis-tinged brand at its National Stationery Show debut in early 2020. There, KushKards distinguished itself out of the gate by winning Best New Product for it…

Grab your favourite hydration drinks and join us as we discuss Metroid Prime (74), a Gamecube classic and complete reinvention of the archetypal Metroid style. Samus faces new challenges as she visits Tallon IV to take on a band of phazon-mutated Space Pirates, in what happens to be one of Eddie's favourite games. We also talk EVEN MORE about the G…

As we close in on almost a year of Bucket List Gamer goodness the list dwindles ever lower! We had planned on being more upbeat this episode, but we're taking a look at Mega Man 2 (68) for the NES, so don't get your hopes up! In addition we also talk about the value placed on games, big companies carving up games for profit, and a little more about…

After numerous fan shouts, Scott has managed to track down Tom McShane, the creative genius behind the bands artwork from day one and close friend to run through his designs on all three albums plus the singles mixed in with a few band stories thrown in for good measure. If you listen hard enough, you might be able to hear some new tunes in the bac…

We've put it off for almost a year, but unfortunately we couldn't postpone it any longer... We're starting 2024 with a bang by looking at Shenmue (3) and Shenmue 2 (16)! Considered one of the best games OF ALL TIME, it's fair to say that we don't quite share that sentiment. Why? Well you'll have to listen to find out! For those of you that absolute…

Every picture tells a story — unless you are Shannon Martin, of course: Her pictures tell your stories as well. Now celebrating 20 years in business, Shannon Martin Design's signature sepia creations have attained a definite ubiquity and immediate recognition. That's no easy task, and Shannon takes us behind the scenes to share how she consistently…

Ho Ho Ho and a very Happy Holidays to all our listeners! We hope you're currently sitting with your feet up, a nice beverage on the go, watching some festive telly and getting ready for Santa to call! Our present to you is this... the 2023 Bucket List Gamers Awards! Unfortunately our recording platforms present to us was to not use the correct micr…

It's almost Christmas, but it's still business as usual here at Bucket List Gamers, and this episode we're looking at R-Type (41) from 1987. Join us as we discuss the notoriously difficult, coin-gobbling, bullet hell space shooter and why it deserves to be so high on the Retro Gamers List! We also discuss the morally bankrupt decision to release br…

Episode number four of our Hell Is For Heroes Podcast, this episode is centric around our third, self titled album. Don’t forget, we’ve just released the album on Vinyl for the very first time. Head over to bsmrocks.com to order and when prompted use code ‘podcast10' at the checkout for an exclusive offer to you, the podcast listeners. Follow, subs…

Like all my guests, Dominique Schurman is a paper nerd .... but one with a most distinguished stationery pedigree! In 1950, her father Marcel founded Schurman Fine Papers, which, informed by his global "treasure hunts," brought exquisite stationery artistry and bespoke paper traditions to American shelves. Meanwhile, her mother Margrit opened the f…

This episode we are begrudgingly looking at SEGA's arcade classic Outrun (22) and Williams Electronics equally classic arcade game Defender (99). Not the most easily discussable games on the list, but we give it a good go anyway. We also talk Hogwarts Legacy on the Switch, the latest offering from everyone's favourite publisher Game Mill, and there…

This week we're taking the train to Black Mesa to talk about Half Life 1 (39) and Half Life 2 (20), the first two instalments of Valve's wildly successful FPS. Half Life may have changed the game when it came to first person shooters, but does it deserve the lofty praise it receives? Join us as we find out, then talk about Five Nights at Freddys an…

This week we take a trip down memory lane as Jay and Eddie take a look at Bubble Bobble (34) and Rainbow Islands (66), two arcade classics ported to home consoles in the 80's! What's more, Jay fills in the second half of the show with talk of obscure Commodore 64 games from his childhood, including a plethora of British Kids TV themed titles, a tri…

Can a maker make the world a better place, one gorgeous, handmade sheet of Fair Trade paper at a time? For Chisty Asper, the answer is a resounding yes — and her efforts involve so much more than simply donating a small percentage of her profits to charity. Instead, every last Paper Baristas offering is brewed to do good by careful, complicated des…

Hello Bucket Listeners! As you've probably figured out from the title, Eddie wasn't well last week and we were unable to record anything. Fortunately we had an episode recorded that we planned on binning, as it was time-sensitive and it didn't get edited as quickly as we wanted it to be... so here it is! In this one we DON'T talk about any of the g…

It's Episode 4 of Bucket List Gamers DLC, and this time we're discussing N64 games completely at random! Why? Because we couldn't think of anything else to do. Hopefully it's still quite entertaining though! Please note, this was recorded a while ago when Jay was full of cold and likely hopped up on flu medication, so please excuse the weird voice.…

Muahahaha! It's the Bucket List Gamers Halloween Special! Hello all our bucket kicking ghosts and ghouls, and welcome to our very special Halloween episode! Our obligatory Retro Gamer list pick for this one is Silent Hill 2 (79), but we're also talking about some of our other favourite horror games, and discussing what makes a horror game truly hor…

This week we're getting Speedball 2 Brutal Deluxe (45) out of the way quickly so we can talk about more pressing matters! For the first time in… well, probably forever two OG gaming legends released ‘classic’ game versions in the same week. But which is better... Sonic or Mario? We discuss Sonic Superstars and Super Mario Brothers Wonder, and ponde…

This episode we're jumping in our X-Wings and taking to the skies to look at Star Wars The Arcade Game (63) and Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (52)! Does an arcade game from 1986 score as poorly as its 80's counterparts Pacman and Tetris? Can you play Knights of the Old Republic on a Steam Deck? Is Eddie recording in the middle of an active …

It’s the third episode of our new Hell Is For Heroes Podcast and this time we’re talking the disconnect with EMI to recording Transmit Disrupt in Sweden through to it’s release with a couple of tales from the road in between. Follow, subscribe, like and share... Episode 4 is due for release shortly around the self titled album. Thanks for listening…

Sharpen your unfeasibly large swords and get the cement mixer going so you can style your hair, because we're looking at an unprecedented SIX games on this week's show! Secret of Mana (70), Chrono Trigger (33), Final Fantasy 6 (37), Final Fantasy 7 (7), Final Fantasy 9 (95) and Final Fantasy 10 (76) are all under the microscope in this bumper JRPG …

It's officially the spooky season, so I've got a triple treat! The actress Jennifer Love Hewitt drops in The Paper Fold along with the power duo that is 2021 Co. — Nicole Couto and Emily King — to talk all things Holiday Junkie. This refers of course to the ever-growing collection the three have collaborated on to celebrate the joy and magic of var…

A week later than planned the Bucket List Gamers are back and looking at an absolute SNES classic; The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (6)! Join us as we venture into the Dark World to investigate what makes Nintendo's 1991 smash hit such a success, discuss the one major mis-step in it's sequel A Link Between Worlds, and give our thoughts on FC…

It's DLC time again! This episode we're joined by one of the HitGrab Inc team to talk about gaming on Facebook, and specifically Mousehunt, which has been going strong for a number of years now. Jay played Mousehunt religiously so there's a decent amount of fanboying in this episode, as Eddie sits back in awe and lets it happen. Huge thanks again t…

I really like Suzy Ultman’s chutzpah … and you will too, nerds! Suzy is a lifelong and prolific illustrator, card and stationery designer, toy creator, and bookmaker. The simultaneously sophisticated and simple objects that she brings to offbeat life delight young and old alike. Really, every last one of her playful creations — and even her much-lo…

That's right, for our 30th Episode we've decided to SMASH the format of our show to celebrate a couple of big milestones! Instead of talking about a game on this list, this week we're discussing September's Nintendo Direct, and all the interesting announcements that were made! That includes remakes of two Super Mario franchise games, a brand new ou…

Our debut album, The Neon Handshake takes centre stage for Episode 2 of the Hell Is For Heroes podcast. From the writing process, to recording in LA, it's release, the promotional video shoots and a few shenanigans along the way... Follow, subscribe, like and share... Stay tuned for the third episode focusing around 'Transmit Disrupt' - Thanks for …

This week we're donning our stupidly long red bandannas, pulling out our silenced pistols and plugging our controllers into port 2, as we look at two games in the Metal Gear Solid franchise! Metal Gear Solid (15) from 1998 and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (97) from 2004 are our main targets, but we also talk Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty a…

Fus Roh Dah! This week we're dragon shouting about number 17 in the list, Bethesda's perennially released Elder Scrolls entry; Skyrim! Is it full of bugs? Yes. Is it worth playing anyway? Definitely! Skyrim has been around for an unbelievable 12 years now, and with multiple versions released across a vast array of consoles, there's a reason people …

Take your armies out of your sleevies because we're back (a little later than usual!) and we're looking at 3 Real Time Strategy games... kind of. This week we put Command and Conquer (80), UFO: Enemy Unknown (65) and Lemmings (46) under the microscope to see how the RTS genre evolved. We ponder questions such as; why did this originally get made fo…