Best Retro Hangover Podcasts (2024)

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King of Games '96 - Round 1, Match 5: Super Mario RPG vs. Street Fighter Alpha 2 1:50:21

8h ago1:50:21

1:50:21

Nintendo's mustachioed mascot takes a turn-based approach to throwing down with some barefoot brawlers. It kinda seems unfair to pit a chonky middle-aged guy against people who can crush watermelons with their thighs, but then again Mario has been known to smash heads with a giant mallet, so... call it even? --- Panelists Adam (The Good, the Bad, a…

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Episode 109: Final Fantasy I, II, & III Pixel Remasters ft. Chris Coplien (Retro Hangover) 1:21:27

13d ago1:21:27

1:21:27

In this episode Adam is joined by Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast to chat about the first 3 Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters. A lot of waffling on about the Final Fantasy franchise in general but a fun conversation none-the-less!

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Top 5 Delectable Dishes in Games | The Flight 25:35

1h ago25:35

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Despite being digital, it's difficult to resist some of those tasty treats we find in games. Today we salivate over our top selections for foods in video games that we would definitely stuff our faces with. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlik…

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King of Games '96 - Round 1, Match 4: Quake vs. Command & Conquer: Red Alert 1:31:32

4d ago1:31:32

1:31:32

Will a meticulously planned, well-coordinated assault prevail over a chaos goblin with a rocket launcher and no sense of self-preservation? Do our generalizations of people who play these kinds of games track with yours? So many questions! --- Panelists Shane Koski (Retro Hangover) "Nintendhost" Tyger (Retro Hangover) Josh Covel (Still Loading)…

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Doom II: Hell on Earth - Getting Lost in Sandy's Cities (ft. Scott Fisher) 1:30:32

6d ago1:30:32

1:30:32

Jam a couple shells into your super shotgun and prepare to take back Earth from the demon hordes; we're talking Doom II with Scott Fisher, owner of local video game shop Gone Broke Gaming! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Scott Fisher Bio: 40 year old gamer, started in 1989, loved it so much I decided to form a business around it and it's…

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King of Games '96 - Round 1, Match 3: Kirby Super Star vs. Metal Slug 1:54:38

11d ago1:54:38

1:54:38

Do you think if Kirby were to inhale one of the dudes from Metal Slug he'd gain a bandana and severe PTSD? These are the questions that haunt us... That and who will win this match up! --- Panelists Chris Coplien (Retro Hangover) Eric (The Unlockables) Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson (My Life in Gaming)By Retro Hangover

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RH Gaiden - Streets of Rage 4 (ft. Goobz) 1:03:19

13d ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Goobz of the Secret Levels Podcast joins Chris to discuss the streets.... And how much they RAGE. ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: April 9th, 2021 ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Goobz Bio: One half of the Secret Levels Podcast. Website: Secret Levels Podcast ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool…

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King of Games '96 - Round 1, Match 2: Crash Bandicoot vs. Wave Race 64 1:48:47

18d ago1:48:47

1:48:47

Mario's self-appointed nemesis faces off against probably the only jet skiing game anyone can remember. Can an EXTREME 90s mascot defeat an EXTREME 90s sport? --- Panelists Eric (The Unlockables) Kade Call (Gaming Memories) Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson (My Life in Gaming)By Retro Hangover

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Shovel Knight: Strike Da Erf! (ft. Dave Jackson) 1:46:36

20d ago1:46:36

1:46:36

'Tis not simply a spade, nay; 'tis a shovel... of HOPE! Friend of the show, Patron, and all around pretty cool guy Dave Jackson joins us once again to chat about a most chivalrous cerulean sir: Shovel Knight! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Dave Jackson Bio: Dave is the host of Tales from the Backlog, a podcast reviewing backlog video ga…

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King of Games '96 - Round 1, Match 1: Super Mario 64 vs. Panzer Dragoon II Zwei 1:28:57

25d ago1:28:57

1:28:57

A plump plumber and a dive-bombing dragon. Where else could you witness a confrontation such as this, we ask?! No, seriously, we'd like to know. --- Panelists Shane Koski (Retro Hangover) Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog) Josh Covel (Still Loading)By Retro Hangover

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Jester: There's a Fool in the Dungeon! (Thought You Ought to Know) 56:18

27d ago56:18

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We got a special one this week, folks! Our friends over at Mega Cat Studios (go listen to episode 108 where we interview Andy from MCS!) were gracious (foolhardy?) enough to send us a pre-release demo of their latest effort in collaboration with CollectorVision Games: Jester for the NES and SNES! Jester is a game inspired by the long-lost 'Le fou d…

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King of Games '96 - Preliminaries, Match 4: Street Fighter Alpha 2 vs. Duke Nukem 3D 1:16:03

1M ago1:16:03

1:16:03

These games came to win Kog '96 and chew bubble gum, and brother... They're all outta gum. The second installment of the Street Fighter Alpha series goes mano a mano with the King himself Duke Nukem! --- Panelists Chris Coplien (Retro Hangover) "Nintendhost" Tyger (Retro Hangover) Goobz (Secret Levels)…

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Episode 108: Monster Hunter (film) 1:19:56

1M ago1:19:56

1:19:56

We're back and checking out another video game film adaptation! This time it's the Monster Hunter film that took the world by storm during Covid (not really), BUT is it as bad as people say it is? Tune in to find out!

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Mega Man Legends: Rizzin' Up Roll (ft. Randall) 2:00:47

1M ago2:00:47

2:00:47

Ok, so what if Mega Man was more like Indiana Jones but also gets in trouble for kicking an empty can into a nice lady's bakery and has a crippling compulsion to investigate every single garbage can he comes across? You get Mega Man Legends! Patron (and all around pretty neat guy) Randall rocket-jumps his way onto the show to discuss Rock Man's for…

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King of Games '96 - Preliminaries, Match 3: Mega Man X3 vs. Lufia II 1:33:30

1M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

The Rock Man cometh from the far-flung future year of 21XX to take aim at Maxim and his ragtag group of adventurers to secure a spot in the first round of KoG '96! --- Panelists Adam (The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog) Chris Coplien (Retro Hangover) Toby (Secret Levels)By Retro Hangover

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Top 5 Pause Screen Jams | The Flight 25:33

1M ago25:33

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With the proliferation of always online games these days, the pause screen is quickly becoming a lost art. Hit the Start button and take a break with us as we count down our top tracks that play when we put a pause on the action. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-…

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King of Games '96 - Preliminaries, Match 2: Terranigma vs. Panzer Dragoon II Zwei 1:50:08

2M ago1:50:08

1:50:08

We swear these games use real words in their titles, even if it totally doesn't look like it. The second prelim is upon us, with only one moving forward into Round 1 proper. Let the dogfight commence! --- Panelists Ozzy Garcia (Retro Hangover) Coury Carlson (My Life in Gaming) Keith Gasper (Main Quest)…

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Cruis'n USA: Buttrockin' Across the Nation (ft. Try4ce) 1:48:54

2M ago1:48:54

1:48:54

Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson of Backloggery and My Life in Gaming joins the show once again to kick our discussion into high gear and cover an arcade staple: Cruis'n USA! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Marc Duddleson Bio: I'm one of the co-founders of Backloggery.com and one half of the team at YouTube channel My Life in Gaming. YouTube: Mar…

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Episode 107: God of War Ragnarök 1:42:53

2M ago1:42:53

1:42:53

We've been to War, we've seen Ragnarok, and we came out of it as Gods. Tune in to find out what we thought of the latest instalment in the God of War franchise. Trigger warning for stories of injuries.

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King of Games '96 - Preliminaries, Match 1: C&C Red Alert vs. X-Men vs. Street Fighter 1:40:16

2M ago1:40:16

1:40:16

Oh yeah, brother! It's King of Games time yet again, and this go-'round we're throwin' down to crown the best game of 1996! Just like '92, there are so many solid titles to choose from that a preliminary round was necessary to lock in our sweet 16 contenders. We're kicking things off with Command & Conquer: Red Alert squaring up against X-Men vs. S…

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Top 5 Games We Played Instead of Doing Schoolwork | The Flight 35:22

2M ago35:22

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Kids have always found ways to goof off in school, but the introduction of computers really kicked distractions into overdrive. Mourn for our GPAs as we count down the games we played instead of paying attention in class. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonComme…

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Killer Instinct: Surviving the Ultratech Assault (ft. MikeTheRef) 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

1:37:26

What do you get when a dystopian megacorporation organizes a fighting tournament and throws cyborgs, mutants, and the undead into the mix? Killer Instinct, of course! Mike Malowany (AKA MikeTheRef) of Backbreaker Gaming tags in to share his thoughts on this futuristic fighter from the 90s. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Mike Malowany Bi…

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Top 5 3D Platformers That Aren't Mario | The Flight 38:50

2M ago38:50

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The Mustachioed Manicotti Muncher has been bogarting the spotlight long enough! Let's give the rest of the three-dimensional platformers out there have their time in the sun! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned …

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Episode 106: Final Fantasy XV 1:37:13

2M ago1:37:13

1:37:13

We're back from our boys road trip around Eos! Take a seat around the camp fire, checkout our holiday photos, and see what we thought about the 15th mainline entry in the Final Fantasy franchise.

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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest - For Koin, Kroc, and Kountry 1:31:59

3M ago1:31:59

1:31:59

We're closing out Ape-ril in style, like Funky Kong but with less 90s-era slang (maybe). It seems only right that, after covering the original DKC, we barrel-blast our way on up to its successor, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest for the SNES! ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attributio…

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Top 5 Side Characters That Deserve Their Own Game | The Flight 31:21

3M ago31:21

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All these protagonists, hoggin' the spotlight; a bunch of divas, we say! It is high time for the supporting cast to steal the show, and we're here to offer our picks for those who we think deserve it the most. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareA…

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Donkey Kong '94: A Plumber's Pet Primate (ft. Ozzy Garcia) 1:47:20

3M ago1:47:20

1:47:20

Yes, you read that right. Canonically, Donkey Kong is Mario's pet gorilla. Because, y'know, every New York plumber has a domesticated primate the size of a fridge. The Retro Hangover Review Crew Maestro himself, Ozzy Garcia, joins us to discuss a seemingly overlooked Game Boy title that is near and dear to his Harambe-lovin' heart. ---------- Today…

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Episode 105: Patreon Sneek Peak: Top 5 Waifus and Husbandos 37:58

3M ago37:58

37:58

Life sometimes gets busy, so for this episode we bring you a very special bonus SNEAK PEEK of our Patreon exclusive content! The Patrons decided the episode was one of the most memorable so please enjoy our list of Top 5 waifus and husbandos! If you like this content and want to hear more, you can join our Patreon for as little as $1 via our linktr…

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Top 5 Third Entries in a Game Series | The Flight 41:41

3M ago41:41

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Third time's a charm, right? Well, that holds true in the case of our picks today, at any rate. Settle in as we count down our nominations for the best third installments of video game series! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---…

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South Park: The Stick of Truth - Dodgin' Balls (ft. Adam of The Good, The Bad, & The Backlog) 1:44:00

4M ago1:44:00

1:44:00

It's about to get real politically incorrect up in here, and it's not just because token Aussie Adam of The Good, The Bad, & The Backlog podcast is here. We're headin' on down where there's ample parking day or night to talk about The Stick of Truth! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Adam Backlog Bio: One half of the Good, the Bad, and the…

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Episode 104: Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise 1:43:25

4M ago1:43:25

1:43:25

It's been almost 4 years and 100 episodes later, but Kiaran and Adam have finally reunited with Francis York Morgan to try out the sequel no one thought would happen: Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise! Does it live up to the first game? Tune in to find out!

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Top 5 Bargain Bin Games | The Flight 40:58

4M ago40:58

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Diamonds in the rough. Hidden gems. Other shiny rock related colloquialisms. Today we count down our picks for the greatest games that could (and probably still can) be found for less than the price of a fancy coffee. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercia…

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Final Fantasy VI: Down to Clown (ft. Rick Firestone) 2:33:58

4M ago2:33:58

2:33:58

A monument to non-existence. The sweet music of hundreds of voices screaming in unison. Torch everything. Today we delve into the nihilism-turned-sociopathy of the original Insane Clown, Kefka. To maneuver through the madness we've brought along the one and only Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Rick …

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Episode 103: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 1:18:25

4M ago1:18:25

1:18:25

Who is Ethan Carter and where the heck has he gone? Adam and Kiaran are on the case to solve the mystery of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. Tune in to find out if we found him, and whether the mystery is worth solving.

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Top 5 Absurd Examples of Censorship | The Flight 35:44

4M ago35:44

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Frankly we're surprised it took this long to get to this topic, but here we are. The many years of the gaming industry have seen some questionable choices made in the name of "decency," and we're here to give you the most ridiculous ones. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Att…

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Okami: The Ballad of Susano (ft. Josh Covel) 2:11:32

5M ago2:11:32

2:11:32

Josh Covel of the Still Loading Podcast jumps paws first into today's episode to discuss a most pious pupper and her salacious (yet small) sidekick; it's Okami for the Sony Playstation 2 and Nintendo Wii! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Josh Covel Bio: Host of the Still Loading Podcast, a podcast focused on video games, their culture and…

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Episode 102: Catherine + Catherine: Full Body 1:28:48

5M ago1:28:48

1:28:48

Grab your pillows and slip on your pink polka dot boxers, we've got a tower of nightmares to climb! Tune in to find out what we thought of Catherine classic and Catherine Full Body.

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Top 5 80s Films That Should Have Gotten Games | The Flight 24:51

5M ago24:51

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With just how many tie-in games there were in the 80s, we're genuinely surprised these somehow didn't make the cut. Touch up that teased hair, adjust your Members Only jacket, and join us as we count down our top picks for movies that definitely deserved the video game treatment! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & A…

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Arc the Lad: Eco-Friendly Megalomaniac (ft. Ryan Trainor) 1:48:04

5M ago1:48:04

1:48:04

Long-time friend of the show Ryan Trainor returns for his annual guest appearance, this time with a decidedly less anime flavor. We three nerds jump into the grid-based world of strategy RPG Arc the Lad for the Sony Playstation! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Ryan Trainor Bio: Anime aficionado and host of the Bonzai Chat podcast. Twitte…

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Episode 101: Concrete Genie 1:10:20

5M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

We're back and unleashing our inner graffiti artists with this PlayStation 4 exclusive: Concrete Genie. Does this game turn out to be an unappreciated gem from a now-defunct studio? or was it rightfully forgotten? Tune in to find out!

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Top 5 Video Game Soundtracks | The Flight 40:18

5M ago40:18

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Pump up the jams, 'cause we're talking video game OSTs that stand head and shoulders above the rest! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangover is supported by y…

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Metroid: Zero Mission - The Other Other M (ft. Matt Storm) 1:55:24

6M ago1:55:24

1:55:24

If you want an example of how to do a modern remake the right way, look no further than Metroid: Zero Mission. Special guest Matt "DJ Stormaggedon" Storm space jumps their way onto the show to pontificate about the GBA reimagining of Samus Aran's inaugural adventure! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Matt Storm Bio: I'm a podcast producer,…

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Top 5 Movie Adaptation Games | The Flight 34:19

6M ago34:19

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Experience your favorite film moments all over again in the comfort of your own home... With the video game adaptation! Today we run down our top 5 games based on movies, so grab some popcorn and your favorite over-priced candy and settle in! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the…

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Lunar: Eternal Blue - Vane's Magnificent Spank Shops (ft. Coury Carlson) 2:20:39

6M ago2:20:39

2:20:39

Working Designs NPCs be sayin' some wild ish out here, folks. My Life in Gaming's very own Coury Carlson joins the show once again to talk Lunar, this time about Silver Star's celebrated sequel: Eternal Blue for the Sega CD! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Coury Carlson Bio: 1/2 of the creative team for the YouTube channel My Life in Gam…

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Top 5 Games of 2023 | The Flight 42:42

6M ago42:42

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The presentation of the most prestigious award in gaming, the Golden Gorpies (a name we thought of after recording this episode, go figure), is at hand! Who will take these shining eggplant-shaped monuments to magnificence home today? Only one way to find out! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruc…

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Gauntlet Legends: Skorne Hub (ft. Kiyoshi Okuma) 2:10:16

6M ago2:10:16

2:10:16

We have a treat for y'all today, folks. Not only are we talking about Gauntlet's barbarian leap into the third dimension, but we are joined by a member of the very team that made it happen: 3D & Technical Artist Kiyoshi Okuma! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Kiyoshi Okuma Bio: Game industry veteran since 1998 - 3D artist / technical arti…

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Episode 100: GOTY 2023 + Happy 100th Episode! 2:06:20

7M ago2:06:20

2:06:20

We've made it to 100 episodes! For this very special episode we've merged a mailbag Q&A with our GOTY episode to answer listener questions, award prizes to the best games of the year under various categories, and we give away brand new GBB merch!

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Top 5 Dick Dragon Intros of 2023 | The Flight 16:14

7M ago16:14

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What better way to close out the year than with reminiscing about all the objectionable things Chris yelled at you all every other week? Join us as we review our favorite eggplant-adjacent monikers of 2023! ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlik…

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Shantae: Ret-2-Go! 1:36:09

7M ago1:36:09

1:36:09

Shantae doesn't really have anything to do with the holiday season... Wishes being granted maybe? Though she doesn't really do that, being a half-genie and all. We just wanted to finally get around to talking about her, so... Merry Christmas! ---------- Music Attributions Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonComm…