Memory Card
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsBen Bertoli and friends discuss the many weird and wonderful stories surrounding video game history.
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Episodes
W.A. Stokins
April 02, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBApril makes fools of us all, but especially readers of video game magazine EGM in the early '90s.
Battle of the Bits
March 12, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 89.8 MBChiptune superstar Jamatar is back to talk about the music created for and by the SNES and Genesis. Featuring never-before-heard 16-bit snipits!
Goomba Shaped Goomba
March 05, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 32.2 MBMario's most common enemy, the Goomba, is obvious a... wait, what are they exactly? Friend of the show Graeme Allen stops by to add his thoughts.
Respect Points
February 05, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes - 31 MBWhen it came to Wii launch titles, Red Steel was supposed to a cut above.
All We Need is Brian
January 08, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBQuest 64 wasn't the best RPG on the Nintendo 64, but it was certainly the first.
Knuckles Hates Malbobo
December 11, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBAn investigative report on why Knuckles the Echidna detests cigarettes.
Solar Gravity
November 29, 2022 00:25 - 39 minutes - 72.2 MBCaspian Whistler, creator of A Profound Waste of Time, pops in to talk about his newest issue and a few very unique Game Boy games.
Fight, Magic, Items, Saturn
November 06, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBAuthor Aidan Moher emerges from the mist to reveal a section of his new gaming history book that didn't make the cut. Find out more about Aidan’s book on its official web page!
Just the Worst
October 30, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 66.6 MBBen ends the season on the lowest note possible with a look into the worst year in gaming history. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
On the Move
October 23, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBThe final entry in the Movement in Game saga is here! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Lynked Up
October 16, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 83.4 MBGuest Expert Jamatar breaks down the history of the infamous Atari Lynx. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Monster Kids
October 09, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 83.2 MBDaniel Dockery, author of Monster Kids, swings by to offer listeners a look at the Pokémon anime (and some jelly donuts). For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
SCUMM of the Earth
October 02, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MBWitness thrills, chills, and tentacles as Ben opens the door to classic point-and-click adventure Maniac Mansion. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Tanks A Million
September 25, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBWe dive into a long-running Nintendo franchise with surprising origins and terrible luck. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Untangled
September 18, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBJoin Tom and Adam Vian of SFB Games and artist Catherine Unger as they break down the magic behind their point n’ click mystery Tangle Tower. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons! You can also follow the Grimoire team on Twitter. Tom - @SFBTom, Adam - @SFBDim, Catherine - @UngaPants
Bartmania
September 11, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 63.4 MBDon't have a cow, man. It's the perfectly cromulent history of some of the best, worst, and weirdest Simpsons video games. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
The Tingle, The
September 04, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 60.8 MBThis episode goes out to all the 35 year-olds who dream of getting rich and flying with the fairies. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Double Crossed
August 28, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 74 MBBen and Push kick off season 8 with a look into games that became movies and movies that became games. It's a media crossover madness! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Rise of the Pomeranians
July 03, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 44.4 MBCome on a guided tour of the PS3 cult classic Tokyo Jungle. You are encouraged to feed the animals. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Ninja Baseball Bat Man Begins
June 22, 2022 15:24 - 24 minutes - 44.6 MBNinja Baseball creator Drew Maniscalco stops in to talk about the development of the '90s beat'em up and its new comic. Find out more about the series on it's official website and check out the Ninja Baseball Spirits comic on Kickstarter.
Vib Vibes
June 05, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 41.5 MBVib Ribbon is a strange rhythm game with a strange history. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Demand for Hands
May 01, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 60 MBIn the season finale Ben and Push take a deep dive into the world of wonderfully weird gaming merch. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Memory Card x The Yetee
April 26, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.23 MBHead on over to TheYetee.com on April 30 or May 1 to snag the limited edition Memory Card shirt!
But Wai Tho
April 24, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 60.7 MBThe most ambitious crossover of all time is up for debate, but the most ambitious crossover of the 8-bit era is a game you probably didn't know existed. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Giftpia Wrapped
April 17, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBPush dives into the history of another Japan-exclusive title, this time the wonderfully weird Giftpia for the GameCube. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Poppin' Puyo in Your Dreams
April 10, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 44.4 MBGuest Expert Jon Cartwright pops in to detail the history of a puzzle series near and dear to his heart. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Griddle Me This
April 03, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 90 MBCome learn the relaxing history of Picross with guest expert and indie dev Philip Drobar. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
It's an Odd Odd Odd Odd World
March 27, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 67.9 MBThings get a little gross and very weird as we slosh through the history of the Oddworld series. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Return of the Swing
March 20, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MBIt's time for another installment of the movement saga. For round three Push takes us through the history of Wii Sports and Beat Saber. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Tobally Awesome
March 13, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 62.4 MBWe pummel your brain with the history of an often overlooked fighting series from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Party Time! Excellent!
March 06, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 73.6 MBBen and Push throw a party to celebrate the history of party games... and Mario isn't invited. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Seekin' Beacon
February 06, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBIn honor of Black History Month, Guest Expert Raven Simone (Bobdunga) stops by for a look into the mysterious history of typing icon Mavis Beacon. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Bonus - Smashing Misinformation
November 21, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 70 MBPush details the perilous sea of misinformation surrounding the Super Smash Bros. series. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Bonus - Smooching Up a Storm
November 07, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MBKissing everyone you meet isn't a great idea, but PS2 game Chulip attempts to prove otherwise. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
You Gotta Believe
October 24, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 74 MBKick! Punch! It's the history of gaming's greatest hip-hop icon. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Pac'd to the Brim
October 17, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 62.5 MBWaka Waka! It's time for a Pac-Man spin-off showcase. We hope you're hungry. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Panic Button
October 10, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 58.7 MBLOOK OUT BEHIND YOU! It's a new halloween special, with a look at the cult classic horror series Clock Tower! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
The Future is Now
October 03, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 48 MBGuest expert Elliot Coll (aka The Retro Future) teaches us a thing or two about the Cougar Boy, Mega Duck, and other wonderfully weird handhelds. Look for Elliot’s videos on his YouTube channel. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Simply Marvelous
September 26, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MBNantenjax swings by to talk about a Super Famicom treasure that never escaped Japan. Find out more on his YouTube channel. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Bumper to Bumper
September 19, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 75.8 MBPinball history is back, only this time the ball is coming from inside the gaming system. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Finding Balance
September 12, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 69.7 MBGet ready to sweat as you learn the history of Wii Fit! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Slam City
September 05, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 61.3 MBCome on and slam and learn about weird basketball video games from the mid '90s! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Cell Saga
August 29, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 60 MBPush phones in to give listeners the low down on the Game Boy Mobile Adaptor. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
West Side Kool-Aid
August 22, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 95.2 MBDive into the sticky history of games with outrageous snack branding. Featuring guest expert Jamatar! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Bonus - Is Lanky Kong Dead?
June 18, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBThis kong has a funny face, but is this kong in a better place?
Bonus - Welcome to the Club
May 14, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBBen uncovers the mysterious history of Famicom Detective Club. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Monsters Rule
May 09, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBA look into Monster Rancher, one of the weirdest games to spring from the monster craze of the late '90s. It's time to find your CD collection. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Italian Plumber Bird
May 02, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBThough not well known, Marigul Management was behind the creation of dozens of Nintendo games in the late '90s and early '00s. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
This Isn't the Way
April 25, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MBGuest Expert Joseph Stanichar takes us on a journey to explore a failed Star Wars game. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Aim for Ranch Master
April 18, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBIt's tough times down on the farm as Ben explains the mixed-up history of Harvest Moon. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.