2 Dudes and a NES: A Nintendo Podcast

Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf

February 27, 2024 12:58 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

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 trivia, and wonder aloud why Lee Trevino isn't throwing uppercuts. We'll invent some "Retro-Fitted Trophies" that Lee himself would chuckle at, and ra...

Panic Restaurant

December 05, 2023 05:17 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

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 whimsical tale of how this rare cartridge was added to the collection. Plus, we serve a side of 'Retro-Fitted Trophies' for an extra flavor of fun. Wh...

Rollergames

October 24, 2023 03:57 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

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 to say about their own joystick-juggling journey through this vintage gem. Get ready for a nostalgic ride full of 8-bit beats and high-score heats ...

Not Rollergames

May 08, 2023 04:22 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

This episode should be about Rollergames for the NES. It is not.

Laser Invasion

November 23, 2022 17:15 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

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.

Taboo: The Sixth Sense

September 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

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!

Snake Rattle 'n' Roll

August 03, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Justin and Michael discuss the Rare game... Snake Rattle 'n' Roll.

The Krion Conquest

June 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

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.

Dragon Warrior

June 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

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.

Starship Hector

May 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

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.

Fester's Quest

April 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

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 #manscapedpod

Rockin' Kats

April 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

How many cat jokes can you make it through before you have to turn off the podcast?

2022 Comeback (Game Soon, Promise)

March 22, 2022 04:49 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

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.

Adventures of Lolo

January 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

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

Vice: Project Doom

November 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

"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 the big boss of this operation. It ain't easy... you've got an army of assassins (Ryan and Robbie) just waiting to take you for a ride - a LONG r...

Season 9 Knock the Dust Off Episode

November 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

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 a little "guess that game" talk)... or don't.

Back to the Future

August 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

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 NES before the 2 Dudes and a NES podcast fades away and you're left with nothing to listen to. It won't be easy. You'll have to protect Stew fro...

Gauntlet II

July 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

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, transporters, force fields, and villains - it's all straight from the arcades, and it's all here. And like the arcade game, up to four Brothers can join th...

Captain Skyhawk

June 09, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

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. You, dear listener, are Captain Skyhawk - the only person who can stop them! Climb aboard your hi-tech F-14VTS jet - fully equipped with the ...

Pirates!

April 20, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

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 French Explorer (Steven Michael), each with a different skill level and strategic impact. As a swashbuckling Bit Brother, you'll barter with Aaron,...

Catchup with Steven Michael from Facebook

March 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

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 birds, therapy sessions about obsessing over side quests in games, $GME, and and a lot more!

Yoshi's Cookie

March 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

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. Matt Raithel of Graphite Labs appears from time to time to stir things up. Play for high score, or head-to-head against a fellow Bit Brother. The mo...

Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger!

February 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

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! Paul has been kidnapped by a fiendishly powerful Andy for his bride. The Bit Brothers and Dudes are all powerless to rescue him... And now Justin ...

Wall Street Kid

February 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MB

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 fame and fortune and this Life Simulation game is his way to the top. He can taste the victory of success, but only if he is strong enough to f...

Adventure Island

January 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

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 island. Michael better find the weapons and food quickly because he will need them to fight Brother Tyler's spiders, snakes, bats, and demons. Bro...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

January 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

COWABUNGA, IT'S A FIRST! VACATIONING 2 DUDES TAKE ON THE ULTIMATE TOURIST TRAP! Surf's up, dude! The 2 Dudes and a NES and the Turtle Flakes podcast make a little getaway to the Sunshine State. Until the Genesis Gems make a major getaway with the entire island of Manhattan! Their power hungry plot gets even more bogus when Brother Tim McGowan becomes part of the heist. What a relaxing vacation. Not! Those mondo Dudes must make waves to get back home to save the podcast and Manhattan, and se...

Spend $177 on Games

December 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

On this episode, the Dudes take $177 (the number of episodes recorded so far if you include all the old Nintendo Switchup episodes that used to be on the feed) and spend that money on a list of games selected from previous episodes. Want to join in and make your own list? Use our spreadsheet and make sure to post your list for us to see what your picks are as well. https://1drv.ms/x/s!Aj_CUoVeL5aHkf4ForjB4VVu97UTlA?e=74SKTu Brought to you by the Bit Brothers Network

Little League Baseball

November 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

2 Dudes and a NES! It's the podcast every Dr. Jason Tharp in America loves to listen to ... And now you can experience the fun and excitement of 2 Dudes and a NES at any time of the year, rain or shine, day or night - right in your own living room! Create your own winning team of Dudes with batting, fielding, pitching, and running characteristics you can tailor to your own specifications. Then challenge a Genesis Germ or the computer to a worldwide Championship Series tournament. You are i...

Mighty Final Fight

October 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

The dudes are joined by developer Matt Hughson (@matthughson) to talk about Matt's game, From Below, as well as Mighty Final Fight. What do Matt and the Dudes think about what is essentially a demake of the arcade hit Final Fight? Tune in to find out. And be sure to check out From Below here: https://mhughson.itch.io/from-below

Goonies II

September 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

We are finally back to talking about games and according to Dude Andy, this one is a guaranteed good game. Now, is it a good podcast? We'll let you decide. This episode we are talking about the Goonies II.

Not Goonies II

August 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

So we go on another hiatus and comeback with an episode that IS NOT about the game we promised. We're the worst. However, we promise this is a quality episode about a variety of topics including: COVID-19 College Football Donkey Kong Country Tony Hawk Pro Skater Tony Hawk's Twitter Account Super Mario 64 (L is Real) Apple Antitrust Roblox Spotify vs. Apple Music Camping/Vacationing with Kids Beach Trips as an Adult Metallica Hopefully somewhere in there you can find something to...

Tecmo Super Bowl

June 16, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Here it is. We discuss arguably the greatest sports game of all time thanks to a Patreon Pick from Tyler! We don't want to hear it if we didn't discuss it to your liking, we pulled out all stops on this one: two hours long, Namo Gamo on as guests, the word poop on at least four occasions, throwback to #SweetFeed. This episode is a winner. Be sure to check out Namo Gamo's game Basketball Classics on Steam. It truly is what Tecmo Super Bowl would be if it was a basketball game. https://store...

Stanley: The Search for Dr. Livingston

June 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

The dudes are joined by JZNES on this classic style episode: only about 10 minutes of tangents at the start, a quiz game, plenty of game talk. So you guys are in for a real treat with this one. If you want to hear more from JZNES, be sure and check out his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/XBranchProductions Also, you can support the Bit Brothers Network on our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/bitbros

Kid Klown

May 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

Ain't no klowning around on this episode. Ah, who are we kidding? Skip 25 minutes in again if you want to get to game talk, but you'll miss out on a great "Ask Justin" segment. If you enjoy this show and want to support it/see what else we offer (including an ad-free feed), check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bitbros

Adventures of Tom Sawyer

May 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Another episode, another round of non-game talk. Skip to around 25 minutes if you want pure game talk, but there is a lot of good Michael and Justin nostalgia at the beginning if you're in the mood. If you enjoy this show and want to support it/see what else we offer (including an ad-free feed), check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bitbros

Holy Diver

April 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

The Dudes discuss their first Japanese exclusive game! That is if you can get past the COVID-19 talk. Seriously, just skip to about 20 minutes into the podcast and ignore all that virus talk at the beginning. What would a game named after the Dio album Holy Diver be like? Well for starters, it's Japanese only. For other crazy information and game discussion about this very "metal" game, tune in! If you enjoy this show and want to support it/see what else we offer (including an ad-free feed...

Solomon's Key

March 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

The Dudes are back baby! It's been a long 6 months, but hopefully it was all worth the wait as Justin and Michael sit down to talk about Brother Andrew's Patreon Pick... Solomon's Key! Brought to you by the Bit Brothers Network

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

September 24, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

What late night snack will the Dudes rate this game? Tune in to find out! Brought to you by the Bit Brothers Network! https://www.patreon.com/bitbros

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

August 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Michael and Justin sit down to finish off the NES Castlevania games. Does this one stack up to Castlevania I and III? Tune in to find out. P.S. If you aren't a fan of the band TOOL, skip to 10 minutes. There's quite the tangent at the beginning of the show.

Widget

August 06, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Lots of tangent run alongside the game talk in this Patreon Pick about the somewhat rare NES game Widget. Tune in if you enjoy any of the following: Captain Planet Metallica and/or Tool Ornithology Gut health Widget (duh) Told you we had lots of tangents.

Sky Shark

July 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

The Dudes cover a Patreon Pick from Brian Keating (thanks dude!) and boy is this a difficult one. Not a difficult podcast, but a difficult game. We must also apologize for the feet talk at the beginning of the episode. That was uncalled for; skip to 5 or so minutes in to avoid it.

Dr. Mario

June 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

Justin and Michael sit down for an episode about Dr. Mario! Dr. Mario is this month's Retro Gaming Monthly high score challenge. Be sure to head over to their Facebook group and participate. If you enjoy this show and want to support it/see what else we offer (including an ad-free feed), check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bitbros

River City Ransom

June 03, 2019 11:33 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Michael and Justin sit down to talk about the unique beat 'em up River City Ransom... and Michael worries that they didn't do the game justice.

Journey to Silius

May 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

Michael and Justin sit down with Dude JZNES to discuss Journey to Silius.

Introducing Bit Brothers

May 06, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Tune in to hear a little bit about what we are planning with the NEW Bit Brothers Network!

Small World - Power Trip Gaming & Dude Vanderhoef

April 15, 2019 04:42 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

What happens when the 2 Dudes and a NES podcast helps bring together a group of Wisconsinites (cheeseheads?) IRL? Well, we record a podcast about it and brag that we are peace bearers and the #1 harmony podcast. Just kidding, listen to this episode to hear about how Power Trip Gaming got started and how Dude Vanderhoef found a couple of fellows close to home partially through our podcast.

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