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Super FX

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -

Two internet friends of 13 years, living a continent apart, are passionate about video games and video game collecting and aren’t afraid to tell you about it. From collecting, to playing, to whippin’ ass in Dr. Mario, these two know a thing about video games.


Matt Breslau is a language and linguistics instructor from New York. He’s a frequent contributor to GameCola.


Tyler Strembitsky is a pixel perfectionist from Alberta who will never settle for blurry edges.

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Episodes

Episode 31: The Bread Clip Episode

June 06, 2023 02:17 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

You know how, like, the thing on the bag of bread exists? Well, in this episode, the boys know, too. Oh, but there's video games also! Tyler talks about his newfound acceptance that he is a Puzzle Gamer (TM), Matt recounts his time spent at the Super Mario Bros. Movie Coloring Station (TM), and together, our gamer boys discuss the Death of E3 (TM?), among other exciting things! It's all jam-packed into this episode of Super FX!

Episode 30: Marv Louis’s Afternoon Rest

April 07, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

YOWZA. The boys are back in Gamer Town, population 2, and they've got some opinions about games! Remember January? Well, the guys sure do, because that's when this episode was recorded. Listen to Tyler discover the wonders of Yakuza and a mobile game with one hell of a title, and listen to Matt complain about minute details in the game he's somehow still enjoying! We're BACK, BAYBEE, on this episode of Super FX.

Episode 29: Who is Wally?

December 19, 2022 00:26 - 1 hour - 78 MB

Whoa! The boys are finally back in GamerTown, population: 2. In this new, thrilling installment of the show, Tyler is unimpressed with Disney Dreamlight Valley, Matt finally understands all the Phoenix Wright memes on the Internet, and the boys get their minds blown about an actress from their childhoods. Sit the heck down, grab yourself a Dew, and listen in. It's another episode of Super FX.

Episode 28: Ages Like a Human (ft. Game Dave)

September 07, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Welcome to Season 2 of Super FX! Kicking off this season with a bang, the boys are joined by Game Dave to discuss what's up with that good ol' Suikoden, why catching Pokémon is different these days, and how RetroWorld Expo went this year, among other things! Strap in and get ready to be digitally distracted, it's Super FX featuring Game Dave.

Episode 27: Not for Children

May 19, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 82 MB

The boys are back, and they're not kiddin' around! It's a jam-packed, industrial-strength power hour, overflowing with goofs, gaffes, and enough edits to make a grown Matt cry. Tyler's still got his Tunic on, Matt becomes a true Hero, and they digest the latest newz, share what's new on their game shelves, and a whole lot more. Put on your big boy pants, it's time for Super FX!

Episode 26: The Feelings Episode

May 05, 2022 02:28 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

It's been one whole year of Super FX! Grab your Dew and Coke Zero, too--this time around we are getting involved in our FEELINGS. The boys talk about recent games that made them emotional, all this nonsense with Square Enix, and some well-deserved pickups from a very helpful drug mart. Thanks for being with us for one whole year of Super FX!

Episode 25: Daddy’s Gotta See the Sonic Movie

April 21, 2022 00:46 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Y'know, we'd love to tell you that the boys have moved on from fawning over Kirby, but if we did, that would just be an outright fabrication. Instead, we'll tell you the truth: Everyone's favorite pink puffball gets a lot of love in this episode. But it's balanced out nicely with some grumpy-talk about a certain unreleased console. We also find out what these gents thought about the Gotta-Go-Fast Man's second motion picture. And you bet that you get the latest newz from Square Enix, leaky em...

Episode 24: Real Magic

April 07, 2022 02:53 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB

Hoo boy. Today's episode of Super FX is a real knee-slapper, lemme tell ya. The boys gush about everyone's favorite pink puffball, Matt has a coronary live on air, and Tyler is fully invested in another new soda. And yeah, don't worry, there's plenty more, too. All on this episode of Super FX.

Episode 23: Bumpers Done by the Wiggles

March 16, 2022 18:46 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

Toot, toot, chugga, chugga, it's Super FX! In this episode, our two plucky boys go on one too many tangents about critically acclaimed children's entertainers The Wiggles. But there's some game talk in there! For instance, what's up with that Thomas Tallaricas and his new CEO buddy Phil? What are the four main emotions in your life (and Princess Peach's)? And why does Chocobo GP even exist? Strap in while we go a-singin', because it's a new episode of Super FX, yummy yummy.

Episode 22: Boomer FX...

March 03, 2022 06:10 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

Today, the Super FX bois are down with the hip lingo of today's youth. These two kiddos know what separates them from the last few generations. Maybe it's some late '90s mascots, or maybe it's those sweet new Pokémon games coming out, or maybe even a gigantic bin full of retro classics. Who knows? Find out right here. This ain't your GRANDPA'S podcast. It's Super FX.

Episode 21: We’ll See

February 16, 2022 02:32 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

In this, the twenty-first episode of this, the Super FX Podcast, we find our heroes faced with a dilemma: to celebrate the likely death of the Amico, or to mourn it? Funeral services hosted by a fancy new game Tyler's been sleuthin' through, flowers provided in part by the new Nintendo Direct, and memory collage created by a very expensive purchase for Matt's collection. Please sign our guest book and take your seats. The service is about to begin, here on this episode of Super FX.

Episode 20: A Couple o’ Dewskis with the Boys

February 02, 2022 07:21 - 1 hour - 85 MB

In this episode, Tyler lives! Not even a food-borne illness can keep him down. As such, he's perfectly ready to talk with Matt about their favorite thing: Mountain Dew! Sure, they mention video games here and there, like the recent Microsoft and Sony buyouts, the MAGFest Plant Tulips panel, and what in the heck a Wordle is, but by now, you know the drill. This is a soda podcast. So crack open your favorite drink and guzzle down another episode of Super FX.

Episode 19: Muppicide

January 19, 2022 23:03 - 1 hour - 97.5 MB

In this episode, the boys gets a surprise visit from a beloved children's character. Together, what will they talk about? Could it be the new Kirby trailer? Maybe what Matt did during MAGFest? Or possibly what the heck makes IGN think they know video games? There's only one way to find out: by checking out this episode of Super FX.

Episode 18: These Are My Real Hands

December 30, 2021 06:12 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

You ever just...look at your hands? In this episode, we do, too. But more than that, we look at some board games, what makes Shenmue so divisive, and what's going on with those PS5 colors. Also, the guys fawn over Legos and discuss their favorite Christmas gifts this year. Hold onto your hands, because there's all this and more in yet another episode of Super FX.

Episode 17: Wii Bowling, Now on Wii!

December 16, 2021 03:40 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Super FX is in theaters this holiday season with an openly pedantic review of everyone's favorite holiday flick, 8-Bit Christmas. Plus, Tyler's delving deep into a new before-bed game. The Game Awards happened and that's pretty cool! Also what the heck is a Sonic? Imagine Dragon yourself to your headphones, because it's time for a new episode of Super FX.

Episode 16: Mad About Video Games

December 02, 2021 04:17 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

The holiday season has arrived, but merriment and joy are not to be found here. Follow the fellows into the depths of hell as they catch up on the newest WATA news and the latest Tommy update. Check out Steve Aoki’s hot Sonic collab and gain insight as to why Tyler and Matt force themselves to play bad games yet still buy more! Just how mad can they get? Find out on this episode of Super FX!

Episode 15: Now in Color!

November 17, 2021 02:38 - 1 hour - 63 MB

On this episode of Super FX, the boys can finally look directly into each other's eyes and say how they really feel...about video games. Tyler visits Matt so the two can make their presence known at RetroWorld Expo in Hartford, CT! Listen to your favorite capital-G Gamers (TM) talk about their favorite and the strangest parts of the con, a couple info bits here and there about a delay or two, and what their proudest pickups were this time around. You're not seeing things, this really is the ...

Episode 14: Guy Who Said Sness

November 03, 2021 21:31 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

HOOO BOY, it’s a busy one! The gentlemen get right into it this time, discussing Banana Mania’s difficulty, Celeste’s platforming perfection, and Doom and Chrono Trigger’s holding-up-edess. Matt’s crushed that a mobile game died, and Tyler only kinda-sorta cares about the newest Stardew Valley thing. Oh, did you hear that Nintendo Switch’s N64 emulator SUCKS? Well, you’re about to, on this episode of Super FX!

Episode 13: You Don’t Wanna Bonk

October 19, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

So many games, so much news, so little time! This time around, the boys talk about Banana Mania and Dread, the two hottest new videmagames to hit the market. Plus, Tyler finally finished A Link to the Past, so now he's allowed into the Cool Kids' Club. Oh, Animal Crossing is coming back with a vengeance! And our two favorite gamers take a deep dive into whether Nintendo can ever top the Switch. There's more, of course, too, so it's gonna be a wild ride! Fasten your HECKING seatbelts. It's ti...

Episode 12: Scooby-Doo on Dinner Island

October 05, 2021 21:38 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

It's VooDEW month, so as usual, the fellers can't resist articulating their thoughts about the latest in beverage news for awhile. It's a Super FX tradition at this point! Eventually, they finally start doing what their sponsors pay them to do and talk about video games, including the newest Nintendo Direct updates and the latest with Konami. Tyler deciphers Matt's dumb game names, Matt shares a potato chip story, and more! The Mystery Machine's all fuelled up, it's time for Super FX!

Episode 11: Ten Dollars and a White Claw

September 21, 2021 20:29 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

Oh, BOY, have we got some BIG FUN TODAY, KIDS. In this episode, Tyler gets some sweet relief when Matt says he's done with his Pokémon journey and can finally talk about other games. Not to mention there's some Star Wars and SpongBob shenanigans in the works! Plus, a Facebook Marketplace find throws Matt for a loop. Strap in, suit up, and #BringBackJungleBook—it's a new episode of Super FX.

Episode 10: Tyler Reads Press Releases

September 08, 2021 00:33 - 1 hour - 80 MB

The fellas navigate a slow news week in some of the best ways possible: Coca-Cola musings, Second Life retrospectives, and we dive into some embarrassing backlogs. Plus, what’s the latest brand to have a Fall Guys crossover and WHY? Chug your cola and find out on this episode of Super FX!

Episode 9: We’re Never Gonna Get a Mario MOBA

August 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

The smell of autumn is almost here! For the unfamiliar, that's the smell of two men playing Pokémon, the drama behind WATA and Heritage Auctions, and retro game goodies from mom-and-pop stores! Hold onto your pompom-laden headbands. Episode 9 of Super FX is here.

Episode 8: Too Much Tommy

August 11, 2021 00:30 - 59 minutes - 70.7 MB

Welcome to Super FX 2.0: It’s a musical podcast now! The lads do a singalong to Tommy Tallarico’s antics, Playdate shipping snafus, and we learn about some rockin’ game stores. Also, who’s the new character in Mario Golf and what the hell is happening with Matt’s Pokémon journey? Find your seat as Super FX hits Broadway!

Episode 7: The Xbox Story

July 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

We all love Mountain Dew, right? Well, the guys sure do. They also love answering video gaming's most crucial questions! Like, is Crypt of the NecroDancer a rhythm game? Who is the Steam Deck for? What the heck is an NES black box title anyway? Also Tyler finally reveals the dark secrets behind the fabled Xbox Story. Get a dose of mystery in this episode of Super FX!

Episode 6: Kickball

July 14, 2021 02:05 - 58 minutes - 71.6 MB

It's not a podcast unless the hosts get a little mad sometimes, right? Join the boys on this new adventure and find out some cool info. Like what the heck is an OLED, anyway? What's up with Tommy Tallarico? Will we ever stop waiting for Terri? Also tune in this time for the Super FX Roast of Graded Auctions (TM). All this and more on this episode of Super FX!

Episode 5: Jurass and the Furious

June 30, 2021 14:58 - 55 minutes - 63.6 MB

FIVE EP-I-SOOOOODES! The hot lads stay cool with a slow couple of news weeks by playing some so-bad-it's-good games, talking about high school band class, and musing on Xbox's bonkers brand strategy. Do your best happy dance, it's time for Super FX

Episode 4: Had to Put Down

June 16, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

Ratchet and Clank came out and it's good! Plus, it's E3 and duh, the fellas are chatting about it. Who had the best show? Who missed the mark? Why the hell does Wario sound like that? Plus, an old landlord gives Matt a fun time. Buckle up, it's time for a new episode of Super FX!

Episode 3: Everybody, Good News!

June 01, 2021 18:16 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

In this jam-packed episode, the guys are all over Sonic's 30th anniversary, scalpers, Switch Pro rumors, and much, much more! Hold onto your Poké Balls in this episode of Super FX!

Episode 2: Model Trains Are Sick

May 18, 2021 19:44 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

Wow, a second episode! That's just the perfect opportunity for the guys to discuss some old and new Pokémon spinoffs, the upcoming releases of Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol, some pet peeves about other collectors, and a bunch more. Hope you're hungry, because we're serving up all of that goodness in this episode of Super FX!

Episode 1: The Need to Go Left

May 05, 2021 03:31 - 57 minutes - 70.5 MB

The fellas introduce themselves and discuss the art of Yoshi’s Island, catchin’ ‘em all, Ratchet and Clank, cheap Xbox Ones, and more. Plus, what the heck is going on with Mother 3? All this and more on this episode of Super FX.