After The Fact Podcast
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 11 years ago - ★★★★ - 25 ratingsEach episode, the ATFP crew takes a favorite classic video game and reminds us all why we started playing these silly games in the first place...
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Episodes
ATFP, Episode 37: Gunstar Heroes
June 05, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBOn this episode, a shortened ATFP Crew makes a few too many blowjob references, discusses rewarding douchebaggery in behavior-based payment models, and briefly mentions Treasure's Genesis cult hit Gunstar Heroes!
ATFP, Episode 36: A Boy and His Blob
May 22, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses ridiculous energy-drink serving sizes, vomit-inducing parkour in video games, and David Crane's NES adventure opus, A Boy and His Blob!
ATFP, Episode 35: Castlevania Bloodlines
May 08, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBOn this beer-soaked episode, the ATFP crew descends into molten incoeherency while futilely attempting to have any sort of pertinent discussion of the Genesis entry in Konami's long-running franchise, Castlevania Bloodlines!
ATFP, Episode 34: Zombies Ate My Neighbors
April 24, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses dancy by yourself in front of your Kinect, why trophies are so damned important to trophy whores, and LucasArts' super-rad monster slay-fest, Zombies Ate My Neighbors!
ATFP, Episode 33: Vectorman
April 10, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew talks about balls... A LOT, extraordinary cases of video game rage, and one of the last great Genesis platform-shooters, Vectorman!
ATFP, Episode 32: Bomberman '93
March 28, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses Patrick being overwhelmed by the complexity of Pokemon, goffball (and sometimes naughty) peripherals for classic consoles, and the TurboGrafx16 game that helped create the Party Game genre, Bomberman '93!
ATFP, Episode 31: Altered Beast
March 14, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the pros and cons of Pokemon, homosexual dragons shooting lightning, and the most awesomified Genesis pack-in game, Altered Beast!
ATFP, Episode 30: Contra
February 28, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses cheap combos in Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Jason making the rest of the crew look like chumps, and the game that popularized the Konami Code, Contra!
ATFP, Episode 29: Kid Chameleon
February 13, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew drinks scotch and beer (not together), talks about the welcome downfall of plastic guitars, and reminisces on Sega's virtual reality badass, Kid Chameleon!
ATFP, Episode 28: Chrono Trigger
January 31, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBOn this epic 1 year anniversary episode, the ATFP Crew discusses NGP zombies getting plowed over by busses, urteter nuytre, and quite possibly the best JRPG on the SNES, Chrono Trigger!
ATFP Bonus Stage: Best of 2010
January 24, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBTake a look back at the ATFP crew's first year on the air with this random collection of clips cobbled together in no discernible order... Some are funny, some are thoughtful, and some are just weird, but they all remind us why we love listening to these guys blabber on about the games we remember so fondly.
ATFP, Episode 27: Donkey Kong Country
January 09, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses Luke's trials with Sony customer support, Mikeatron's tribulations with an exploding face, and the triumphant(?) return of the original 400lb gorilla in Donkey Kong Country! This episode's music: "Donkey Kong Country Medley" by Nain Anglais (opening); "Fear Factory" by Anton Norling (closing)
ATF's Shorts: Clu Clu Land
January 02, 2011 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe ATFP crew discusses one of the strangest 8-bit action/puzzlers, Clu Clu Land!
ATFP, Episode 26: Metal Slug
December 27, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the horrors of the 2D-to-3D transition period, resetting a game for 5 hours for a silver trophy, and the seminal Neo Geo arcade shooter, Metal Slug! This episode's music: "Rocket Lounger" by virt (opening & closing)
ATF's Shorts: Ice Climber
December 19, 2010 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe ATFP crew discusses Popo and Nana's one and only adventure, Ice Climber!
ATFP, Episode 25: Mega Man 1 & 2
December 12, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the most terrifyingly annoying sound in video games, Mikeatron's infinite loop of teleport block purgatory, and the first two adventures of the legendary Blue Bomber, Mega Man 1 & 2! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2" by The Minibosses (opening); "Mega Man 2 - Stage Select and Metal Man" by The Advantage
ATF's Shorts: Urban Champion
December 05, 2010 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe ATFP crew discusses the first NES head-or-gut punching game, Urban Champion!
ATFP, Episode 24: Bonk's Adventure
November 28, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses Leif's inability to remember what he's talking about, Luke's inability to spell simple words, and Hudson's attempt to create a mascot for the TurboGrafx-16, Bonk's Adventure! This episode's music: "Prehistoric Xmas" by DJ Pretzel (opening & closing)
ATF's Shorts: Paperboy
November 21, 2010 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe ATFP crew discusses the most exciting newspaper delivery game of all time, Paperboy!
ATFP, Episode 23: Kirby's Adventure
November 14, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses spending 300 hours on a single game, synthesized voices on 8-bit systems, and the super-pink NES cute-fest Kirby's Adventure! This episode's music: "The Ballad of Sir Kibbles" by Suzumebachi (opening); "Creampuff Starship" by analoq (Closing)
ATF's Shorts: Cho Aniki
November 07, 2010 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThe ATFP crew discusses the most homoerotic shooter ever made, Cho Aniki!
ATFP, Episode 22: Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
October 31, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the importance of backward compatibility, Capcom's propensity for hurting people, and the insanely difficult Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts! This episode's music: "Ghosts 'n Goblins" by The Advantage (opening); "Ghosts 'n Goblins" by The Minibosses (Closing)
ATF's Shorts: Super Dodgeball
October 24, 2010 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe ATFP crew discusses one of Luke's favorite multiplayer NES games, Super Dodgeball!
ATFP, Episode 21: Haunting Starring Polterguy
October 17, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the past and future of indie games, Mikeatron's "Rubber Fist" rating scale, and the unclassifiable Genesis fright-fest Haunting Starring Polterguy! This episode's music: "Polterguy's Dilemma" by Tony Berkeley, Michael Bartlow>, and Don Veca (opening & closing)
ATF's Shorts: Metro Cross
October 10, 2010 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBThe ATFP crew discusses Christina's obscure childhood favorite, Metro Cross!
ATFP, Episode 20: ToeJam & Earl
October 04, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses terrible writing in good video games, uses the word "Random" 273 times, and ruminates on the goofy Genesis cult-classic ToeJam & Earl! This episode's music: "ToeJam & Earl Theme Song" by John Baker (opening); "Mellow Groove" by John Baker (closing)
ATFP Bonus Stage: PRGE Interview
September 20, 2010 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBATFP is at PRGE! On this special BONUS episode, Luke interviews Rick Weis, John Hancock, and Chuck Van Pelt, three of the primary organizers of Portland Retro Gaming Expo! This episode's music: "Brand New Colony" by The Postal Service
ATFP, Episode 19: Portland Retro Gaming Expo
September 19, 2010 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBATFP is at PRGE! On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses getting their moms into video games, the buyer's confusion (not remorse) of game collectors, and the Pacific Northwest's premier classic gaming event, Portland Retro Gaming Expo! This episode's music: "Brand New Colony" by The Postal Service
ATFP Bonus Stage: A Conversation With Adam Dorsey
September 13, 2010 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBOn this special BONUS episode, Adam Dorsey joins the ATFP crew to discuss tragic childhood video game purchases, the merits and flaws of acheivements, motion-controlled Heavy Rain, and Adam's uncomfortable excitement for Dance Central! This episode's music: "Ikari Warriors" by The Minibosses (opening & closing)
ATFP Bonus Stage: PAX Wrap-Up
September 06, 2010 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBATFP is at PAX! On this special BONUS episode, the ATFP crew discusses the growth and expansion of PAX, capacity crowds for live D&D, and Mikeatron and Jeff's lesbian relationship! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2 - Flashman" by The Advantage (opening & closing)
ATFP, Episode 18: PAX Day 3
September 05, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBATFP is at PAX! On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses Mikeatron's really good dump at PAX, the good, the bad, and the ugly of PAX cosplay, and some other crap about video games or something! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2" by The Minibosses (opening & closing)
ATFP, Episode 17: PAX Day 2
September 04, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBATFP is at PAX! On this episode, the ATFP crew discusses peeing with the R Trigger, annoying PAX panel question-askers, and Patrick's unhealthy obsession with Duke Nuke 'Em! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2" by The Minibosses (opening); "Backseat Driver" by Leif Chappelle (closing)
ATFP, Episode 16: PAX Day 1
September 03, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBATFP is at PAX! On this episode, the ATFP crew welcomes special guest Jeff Kalles of Penny Arcade and discusses hypocritical geek elitism, emotional impact in video games, and the sanitary nature of vinyl! This episode's music: "Mega Man 2" by The Minibosses (opening & closing)
ATFP, Episode 15: Super Metroid
August 22, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses the phenomenon of Blizzard, games that sucked their lives away, and the SNES action-adventure legend Super Metroid! This episode's music: "Metroid" by The Minibosses (opening); "Brinstar" by Stemage (closing)
ATFP, Episode 14: Classic Gaming Expo
August 01, 2010 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses rediculous Vegas hotel rooms, the relativity of rarity, and one of the largest events in classic video gaming, the Classic Gaming Expo! This episode's music: "Brand New Colony" by The Postal Service (opening & closing)
ATFP, Episode 13: Final Fantasy IV
July 25, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses everyone buying Limbo, awesome ComiCon counter-protesters, and one of the most famous SNES RPG's of all time, Final Fantasy IV! This episode's music: "Battle With the Four Fiends" by The Black Mages (opening); "Into the Darkness (Celtic Moon Version)" composed by Nobuo Uematsu and performed by Maire Breatnach (closing)
ATF's Shorts: Bubble Bobble
July 18, 2010 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe ATFP crew discusses Bub and Bob's first adventure, Bubble Bobble!
ATF's Shorts: Balloon Fight
July 11, 2010 00:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThe ATFP crew discusses Nintendo's family-friendly jouster, Balloon Fight!
ATFP, Episode 12: Splatterhouse
July 04, 2010 00:00 - 49 minutes - 72.9 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses stealing broken X-Boxes, heroes with loaded pants, and the TurboGrafx horror-fest Splatterhouse! This episode's music: "SplatterHouseMix" by Jose Rodriguez (opening); "Splatterhouse, Cathedral" by Nino (closing)
ATF's Shorts: Donkey Kong
June 27, 2010 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThe ATFP crew discusses the most famous giant monkey in video game history, Donkey Kong!
ATFP, Episode 11: Actraiser
June 20, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses new gaming hardware, E3 retro game remakes, and the beloved SNES action/sim Actraiser! This episode's music: "Fillmore" by MegaDriver (opening); "Kassandora" by MegaDriver (closing)
ATF's Shorts: Excitebike
June 13, 2010 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThe ATFP crew discusses the iconic Nintendo motocrosser, Excitebike!
ATFP, Episode 10: Super Mario Land
June 06, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses Christina's Hawaii vacation, the validity of the podcast, and the first ever handheld platformer, Super Mario Land! This episode's music: "Super Mario Land (Remix)" by newskies (opening); "Go Mario Go! (Radio Version)" by Ambassadors of Funk (closing)
ATF's Shorts: Pilotwings
May 30, 2010 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBA tron-less ATFP crew discusses the SNES launch classic Pilotwings!
ATF's Shorts: Arcade Liquidation Sale
May 23, 2010 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe ATFP crew discusses their trip to a ridiculous sale of arcade cabinets.
ATFP, Episode 9: Streets of Rage Trilogy
May 16, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn this episode, a modified ATFP crew discusses retro gaming conventions, repetetive gameplay, and a trio of classic Sega Genesis brawlers called Streets of Rage! This episode's music: "Streets of Rage Tribute" by Andy Gillion (opening); "Streets of Rage (Piano)" by Zineb (closing)
ATFP, Episode 8: Cave Story
May 02, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses their hatred for DRM, video game museums, and the one-man retro gaming phenomenon that is Cave Story! This episode's music: "Nemesis" by Divine Wrath (opening); "Cave Story Theme (Remix)" by Pixel (remixed by Koolfox) (closing)
ATFP, Episode 7: U.N. Squadron
April 18, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOn this episode, the ATFP crew discusses Pat's unfortunate skateboard adventure, absurdly priced rarities, and Capcom's classic SNES shooter U.N. Squadron! This episode's music: "Area 88 - Frontline Base" by Benevolent Demise (opening & closing)
ATFP, Episode 6: Secret of Mana
April 11, 2010 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBOn this doozy of an episode, the ATFP crew discusses choosing the right console, poor game design choices, and the SquareSoft classic RPG Secret of Mana! This episode's music: "Secret of Mana Dark Star Scherzo (OC ReMix)" by Jormungand (opening & closing)
ATFP, Episode 5: Gauntlet II
March 21, 2010 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBOn this episode, the ATFP Crew discusses their hatred for double-dipping, the merits of local multiplayer, and the hit arcade classic Gauntlet II! This episode's music: "Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows Title" composed by Alexander Brandon & Rod Abernathy, performed by Seattle Northwest Sinfonia (opening & closing)