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Videogame Dads Podcast

77 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratings

Listen to 3 thirty-something year old guys talk about video games, family, and life in general.

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Episodes

Episode 69 - A Gloved Finger, All in One Gaming Expo!, Incredible Crisis PS1, Pop Hundo 60-51

March 03, 2023 06:08 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

Join the Dads as we discuss an upcoming expo (All In One Gaming) March 11-12 in Olathe Kansas, you may feel a little pressure from this doctor's visit, Breakfast Burritos, Videogame Book Club Incredible Crisis is maybe not incredible.  The Pop Hundo countdown continues, Handheld Holla, and so much more! 

Episode 68- Salty Nut Rolls, Train Safety, Payless Shoes, Pop-Hundo 69-61, SNES Rpg + Genesis Shooters

February 18, 2023 04:21 - 3 hours - 189 MB

(The lost 2022 Episode) Join the Dads (Adam, Ben, Michael + Shane) as we discuss Evil Tetris, the inner workings of Payless Shoes, Silver Dollar City's NEW Train Game, The Videogame book club, continue the countdown of the Pop-Hundo and so much more. 

Episode-67 Illusion of Gaia, Animals Running Wild, Pop Hundo, and Weekend at Bernie's

November 23, 2022 13:36 - 2 hours - 154 MB

In this episode we explore Illusion of Gaia for the SNES, Running Wild for the PS1, and talk some dad stuff.

Episode 66 - Just Say Maybe No!, Low G man, Kinetica, Pop Hundo 81-90

July 27, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 127 MB

Join the Dads this episode as we discuss our Videogame Book Club picks, Kinetica, Low G man and so much more. Handheld Holla! and continue our (personal) top 100 (Pop Hundo!) with our 81-90 picks Let's thank our sponsor and see if drugs really get you going...anywhere.    

Episode 65 - Tropic Thunder 64, NFL Blitz: Concussion, Aspen Cologne still slaps, our Top 100 count down

June 28, 2022 08:05 - 2 hours - 146 MB

Join the Dads as we talk Summer Vacays, A couple N64 games on our 'Videogame Book Club', Start our personal top 100 (91-100), Calculator drug wars and so much more.  

Episode 64 - Weird Chess, Underwater Submarine Destruction, and Chia Pets

May 16, 2022 01:39 - 2 hours - 163 MB

Join us in this episode where we explore Archon on the NES, dive into Critical Depth on the PS1, and chat about kids and getting old. It's more fun than Medicare or Social Security.

Episode 63 - Wierd Flex Bro!, Guardian Legend, Twin Bee, Amico-a-NoGo, Whats a WhatNot? Cowabunga for some Cheese

March 23, 2022 06:11 - 2 hours - 154 MB

Join the Dads, Adam and Ben, as we brave a couple of Shooters on the videogame book club, DIscuss Dinosaurs, Graysons Gameshark, What really IS WhatNot?, Ninja Turtles pre-Michael Bay. Uncharted Movie + Gritty Flying Rats and so much more. 

Episode 62 - Project Overkill, X-Men Legends II, Upgrading the Back of the Box, and Delicious Poutine!

December 19, 2021 23:33 - 3 hours - 200 MB

In this pre-Christmas episode the guys discuss the Videogame Book Club picks of Project Overkill for the PS1 and X men Legends II. We also get convention talk, emails, pick-ups and current gaming. Check it out!

Episode 61 - Asura's Wrath, Halloween Candy, Bathroom Matchbook, Jaguar's Mario Kart, JUDGE-metroid-DREDD

October 18, 2021 06:14 - 2 hours - 160 MB

Join us as we discuss, Someone Angrier than Kratos??, Conventions are back, Jaguars BEST kart racer, Old School Air freshener Mogamecon, Retropalooza and SO MUCH MORE

Episode 60 - E3 2021, Buckle up its gonna get Moist!!. Puppeteer, Ball Blazer, Quaker Oats

July 06, 2021 07:46 - 2 hours - 134 MB

Recorded June 20th, Join us dads as we talk about E3 2021, From Ubisoft to Amico, Book Club Picks Puppeteer for PS3, Ball Blazer for PlayStation, we also get thirsty for the opera Blue Girl from The 5th Element, Quaker Oats and Wilford Brimley give you the latest news on your health. 

Episode 59 - 3D Dot Game Heroes, Ghoul Patrol, Vacation Confrontation, and Shark Attacks!

April 25, 2021 23:19 - 2 hours - 173 MB

In Episode 59, we delve into the PS3 gem 3D Dot Game Heroes, play a listener pick-Ghoul Patrol, discuss some Playstation news and dangers of digital only gaming, and relieve some vacation confrontation drama. Join us!

Episode 58 - GoldenEye Remaster, Binary Domain, Genesis Robots, Death by urine-cicle, Peloton groupies

February 24, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 153 MB

Join the Dads as we discuss our Bookclub Picks of Binary Domain and Cyborg Justice, Our Handheld Holla!, Killer Urine! and so much more. Recorded on 2/12/21   

Episode-57 Cyberpunk Terminator, Neo Geo MVSX, and Remembering Legends

January 25, 2021 05:52 - 2 hours - 193 MB

In this Episode, we catch up with 2021, discuss Cyberpunk, listen to Grayson's Gameshark, and remember a couple of great gamers.

Ep 56 - Super Spy Hunter, N3, PS5 and Xbox Series X Launch, and a new small voice!

November 23, 2020 03:07 - 2 hours - 192 MB

Hello again. The guys are back at it talking about the VGBC picks for Super Spy Hunter and N3. We also spend some time with out thoughts on the PS5 and Series X launches. 

Episode 55 - Katamari Kidney Stones, PS5, Xbox Series X, Preorder/Pee Odor, Mario is 35, The Wizard

September 29, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 163 MB

Join the Dads as they talk gaming, fatherhood, and everything in between.  The new console launch preorder madness has us....'not mad.... just disappointed' And much much more!  Katamari Damacy is the OST intro and outro.

Episode 54 - We're Back! Double Vigilante Battletoad Egg Hatcher 8!

August 17, 2020 02:54 - 1 hour - 154 MB

We're back from our hiatus to feed you with some good video game stories and tales from the pandemic. Our Videogame Book Club picks of Vigilante 8, Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg, and Battletoads and Double Dragon discussed. We catch up on what's been going on. 

Episode 54 - We're Back! Double Vigilante Battletoad Egg Hatcher 8!

August 17, 2020 02:54

We're back from our hiatus to feed you with some good video game stories and tales from the pandemic. Our Videogame Book Club picks of Vigilante 8, Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg, and Battletoads and Double Dragon discussed. We catch up on what's been going on. 

Episode 53 - The Calm Before the Quarantine

March 23, 2020 11:52 - 1 hour - 128 MB

In this more casual episode, Adam and Benjamin hang out at talk about games, family, and life.

Episode 52 - Def Jam Vendetta, Push-pop Shank, PS5, Wii Shop Music phat beats

February 08, 2020 14:21 - 2 hours - 153 MB

Join the dads as they discuss the upcoming consoles from the Ps5, series X Xbox, Amico, etc.  Def Jam Vendetta is quite 'da bomb not com',  3 white guys talk hip hop and the sugar rush from finger sweets await you. *apologies as Super Bowl delayed usual editing night 

Episode 51 - Storms of Metal, Alien Hominids, New Retro Hardware at CES, and Locker Room Etiquette

January 13, 2020 03:23 - 2 hours - 173 MB

We're back from the Christmas break and ready to dive into gaming and dadding! In this episode, we cover the VGBC picks of Metal Storm on the NES and Alien Hominid on the Gamecube. We'll also go over some holiday pickups over the Christmas holiday. Benjamin has a new baby!

Ep 50 - The "Golden" Episode, PS5, Samurai Western, Dante's Inferno, Hand Injuries, and Little Debbie Snacks

October 14, 2019 04:12 - 2 hours - 159 MB

Listen to our 50th Episode! They said it couldn't be done, but we've proved them wrong! We discuss out VGBC picks (Samurai Western and Dante's Inferno), recent pick ups, PS5 and the New Xbox rumors, Little Debie Snacks, and force each other to play things we might not like. Join us!   https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/

Episode 49- VGD unplugged, Dreamcast 20th!, Foot Massage?, 3DS is swell, Gamestop is aptly named.

September 16, 2019 05:41 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

Join Ben and Shane in this one take episode as we go off the cuff in this more unplugged episode.  

Episode 48 - Mo Game Con selling and Pickups, The XBOX Curse, and Timesplitters 2!

August 20, 2019 03:27 - 2 hours - 138 MB

In this episode, the guys talk about their recent travels to Mo Game Con as well as our Video Game Book Club Picks! Join in!   Also, we teamed up with a sponser: Old School Gamer Magazing https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/ Find us at: facebook.com/videogamedads

Episode 48 - Mo Game Con selling and Pickups, The XBOX Curse, and Timesplitters 2!

August 20, 2019 03:27 - 2 hours - 138 MB

In this episode, the guys talk about their recent travels to Mo Game Con as well as our Video Game Book Club Picks! Join in!   Also, we teamed up with a sponser: Old School Gamer Magazing https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/ Find us at: facebook.com/videogamedads

Episode 47- Super Soakers, Low Calorie Switch Lite, Stubbs The Zombie, PolyMega-Cool, Buffalo Bill Wings

July 29, 2019 06:24 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Join Adam, Ben and Shane as we talk about Stubbs the Zombie- Rebel without a Pulse Xbox, Lost in Shadow for the Wii, Super Soakers, Polymega, MoGameCon BE THERE, Buffalos can fly? and much much more 

Episode 46-The Atari 2600, Brett Weiss SNES Omnibus, Panzer Dragoon Orta, and Ghost House

July 01, 2019 01:05 - 2 hours - 128 MB

In this episode, the guys take an in-depth look at the Atari 2600, discuss the Videogame Book Club picks of Panzer Dragoon Orta for the OG Xbox and Ghost House for the Atari 2600.  Facebook.com/videogamedads http://www.brettweisswords.com/

Episode 45 Rock & Roll Racing, Air Fortress, E3 2019 Microsoft, Google Stadia, Old White Guy Music

June 11, 2019 04:33 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Join Adam and Ben as We Talk about the Microsoft e3 Conference, Google jumps into gaming, An snes racer with kickin' toons, a Metroid lite, and much much more.

Episode 44 - PS2 Red Star, More Mini Genesis, Coop games for kids, Mo Game Con Preview, and Fruit Stripes

May 21, 2019 11:37 - 1 hour - 128 MB

In episode 44, the guys dive into Red Star for the PS2, discuss more released games on the mini Genesis list, and talk about coop games that are good to play with your kids.

Episode 43 - MIckey Mania, Mortal-Ikea-Kombat, XIII, Sonic the Puppy Human? and a New Edition!

May 06, 2019 16:44 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Join the Dads, Ben, Adam, and Michael as we discuss the best looking Genesis game ever??, XIII for ps2, Arcade 1 up's Killer new cab, Sonic the KILL IT WITH FIRE, A new Player 2 has entered the game !! ANTS!!!!, and much much more.

Episode 42 - Mega Sg, Claymates, Sega Mini, and State of Play

April 08, 2019 10:47 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this episode, the guys discuss the VGBC Pick of Claymates, the upcoming Sega Mini console, and the Analogue Mega Sg!

Episode 41 - Kart Racer Classic, VIce Project Doom, PS5 wants, Bitter Pills

March 18, 2019 07:08 - 2 hours - 138 MB

In this episode we discuss the book club picks Crash Team Racing, another NES action title, what we are playing, Handheld Holla, Apple autocorrects a troll, Playstation 5 wants and desires oh my. 

Episode 40 - Micro-transactions, Open World Games, Shattering the Horde, and some real dad stuff

February 25, 2019 04:44 - 1 hour - 117 MB

In this episode, the guys discuss the Videogame Book Club Picks of The Horde for the Sega Saturn and Shatterhand for the NES. We also discuss some thoughts on micro-transactions in modern games and some of our favorite open world gaming experiences. We also discuss some real life dadding issues. Please join us!

Episode 39 - Naked Weekend, Dark Horse Ninja game?, Groundhog Day Horror, Legend of Illusion, Wii Shop Buhbye

February 04, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Join the dads as we discuss Potty training, Wii Shopping no more, Mickey Mouse, Kiddo Ninja game that dads can play, Cereal from a fan. As always our Patented VideoGame Book Club and Handheld Holla

Episode 38 - Christmas and Hanukkah recap, Sega Bass Fishing on the Dreamcast, A Playstation Point-and-Click, and a Look Into the Future that is 2019

January 18, 2019 16:39 - 2 hours - 167 MB

In this episode, the guys talk about recent pick-ups, look forward to releases of 2019, and discuss the VGBC picks of Sega Bass Fishing for the mightly Dreamcast and Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars for the Playstation/Wii/Mobile/others. 

Episode 37.5 - The Lost episode!, Red Dead Shaving, Private Concerts, Black Friday, Playstation Classic

November 21, 2018 13:19 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Join the dads, then tragedy strikes, technology!!!. Red Dead Busywork, Loss of an Icon Stan Lee, Black Friday, PSX mini release list, private concerts.

Episode 37 - PRGE 2018!! Halloween Nostalgia Feels, Fighting Robots, and Buried Import Hidden Treasure

October 29, 2018 01:57 - 2 hours - 229 MB

Join the fellas as we discuss our recent visit to Portland to attend the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. We cover our Videogame Book Club Picks of Techromancer for the Sega Dreamcast and Uforia for the mighty Nintendo Entertainment System. 

Episode 36 - PSX mini classic, Twisted Metal, New Switch?, Beatemups, Portland Expo prep, Safest way to travel, SNES Omnibus

October 08, 2018 05:16 - 1 hour - 129 MB

In this fun filled episode we have a full house, all 4 dads talk Playstation classic, Polymega funded, Beatemups collection, a New Switch on the horizon, plane crashes, Retro expo prep, while we delay the BookClub and talk about an actual book, The Snes Omnibus

Episode 35 - NPR Impersonators, Bonus Interviews with Radical Reggie and Adam Koralik, Legendary Wings, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Arcade 1Up, Polymega, Neo Geo Mini

September 17, 2018 13:18 - 2 hours - 283 MB

In this action Packed episode, we discuss our VGBC picks of Legendary Wings for NES, Jojo for Dreamcase, Polymega, Arcade 1UP machines, Neo Geo Mini, and special edition PS4. We also cover some view feedback and discuss our upcoming trip to Portland Retro Gaming Expo. A little Dadding thrown in for good measure too.    Bonus Content at the end: Interviews with Radical Reggie and Adam Koralik.

Episode 34 - MoGameCon!!, Mortal Kombat, Metal Jesus Crew, Rampage

August 13, 2018 07:51 - 1 hour - 121 MB

In this special episode Ben and Shane share their gaming convention pickups, sales, and much more. From Fatalities to Friendship we talk Mortal Kombat, Rampage, meeting fans, and the awesome Youtubers from the northwest.   BONUS Interviews with con organizer Jake Friedel and Kelsey Lewin of Pink Gorilla. Find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/videogamedads

Episode 33 - Top 5 Most Wanted Items, Shinobi 2, Armada, Micro Machines guy alive?!?, Mortal Kombat Babality

July 31, 2018 04:29 - 1 hour - 119 MB

In Ep. 33 The guys talk Dreamcast shooter Armada, Shinobi 2, Motor Mouth 80s commercial guy, Pre-convention check list, MoGameCon, and our top 5 gaming related dream pickups.

Episode 32- Adam Discusses His New Little Gamer, Michael Organizes Our First Videogame Swap Meet, and We Try to Decide When to Stop Keeping Up with New Games

July 02, 2018 01:52 - 2 hours - 243 MB

In Episode 32, Adam discusses his new adoption, the guys talk about our first swap meet (organized by Michael), we discuss some listener mail, and we dish on our Videogame Book Club picks of Drakkengard for PS2 and Zombie's Revenge for Dreamcast.

Episode 31 - N64 Wrestling Renaissance, Genesis game hidden *not a gem, Dreamcast Rulez!, Hot Potato

June 19, 2018 14:32 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

In this episode Shane and Ben talk about the glory days of wrestling and the wonder of the N64, Normys Beach babe-o-rama for the Genesis and Hot Potato is another new sponsor, can we just make a Dreamcast episode already? Haha would anyone want that? [email protected] 

Episode 30 - Shane Shares Fantastic News, A Few of Our Favorite Things, Splatterhouse 2 for the Sega Genesis, and Silicon Valley for N64

April 30, 2018 03:42 - 2 hours - 284 MB

In this episode, Shane gives us a wonderful update regarding his daughter's cancer treatment, we cover some of our favorite things, and we discuss our Video Game Book Club picks of Splatterhouse 2 for the Sega Genesis and Silicon Valley for N64. 

Episode 29 - Epic Pick-ups, NES Gang Recruitment, Mischief Makers, and Ghosts of Collecting Future

April 04, 2018 01:19 - 2 hours - 217 MB

Join the guys for another trip down memory lane. In this episode, we discuss our Video Game Book Club picks of Crash and the Boys for NES and Mischief Makers for the N64. Also, Michael and Adam discuss a couple of big game pick-ups, and we think about our future goals in collecting.  Adam's Pick-up Video with Shane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TliSo4ape1k&t=92s Michaels Pick-up Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNwofwr4Vwk&t=34s

Episode 29 - Epic Pick-ups, NES Gang Recruitment, Mischief Makers, and Ghosts of Collecting Future

April 04, 2018 01:19 - 2 hours - 217 MB

Join the guys for another trip down memory lane. In this episode, we discuss our Video Game Book Club picks of Crash and the Boys for NES and Mischief Makers for the N64. Also, Michael and Adam discuss a couple of big game pick-ups, and we think about our future goals in collecting.  Adam's Pick-up Video with Shane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TliSo4ape1k&t=92s Michaels Pick-up Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNwofwr4Vwk&t=34s

Episode 29 - Epic Pick-ups, NES Gang Recruitment, Mischief Makers, and Ghosts of Collecting Future

April 04, 2018 01:18

Join the guys for another trip down memory lane. In this episode, we discuss our Video Game Book Club picks of Crash and the Boys for NES and Mischief Makers for the N64. Also, Michael and Adam discuss a couple of big game pick-ups, and we think about our future goals in collecting.  Adam's Pick-up Video with Shane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TliSo4ape1k&t=92s Michaels Pick-up Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNwofwr4Vwk&t=34s

Episode 28 - The Topless Episode, Comicon, Blast Corps, Birthdays, Getting Older, Pick-ups

March 21, 2018 16:25 - 2 hours - 239 MB

Join us as we discuss our Video Game Book Club Picks of Blast Corps (N64) and Lone Ranger (NES). We also do some dumpster diving, talk about Date Night at Game Night, and share recent pickups. www.facebook.com/videogamedads  

Episode 27 - Super NT, Retro USB AVS, Disney World, Kickle Cubicle, Snow Board Kids 2, and More Games with Bad Names!

February 20, 2018 04:02 - 1 hour - 165 MB

Join Shane, Michael, and Adam for our discussion of the VGBC picks of Kickle Cubicle for the NES and Snow Board Kids 2 for the N64. We talk about Adam's recent trip to Disney World. We explore horrible game names from the 90's. Come join us!

Episode 26 - Street Fighter the Movie the game for Sega Saturn, Walt Disney World Plans, Peripherals, Completing Video Game Sets, and Baby Seals on Slip n' Slides

February 05, 2018 06:30 - 2 hours - 252 MB

Join four video game dads as we discuss our Video Game Book Club picks of Street Fighter the Movie the game and Astal for the Sega Saturn. We also dive into the topic of completionist collecting for a single system, our favorite gaming peripherals, announce a recently completed set (and a near-complete set), and talk about Adam's Disney World trip plans.  Next weeks Video Game Book Club Picks are Kickle Cubicle for the NES and Snow Board Kids 2 for the N64.  Opening and closing music fro...

Episode 25 - Saturn Bomberman, Nintendo Labo, Adam gets profiled while shopping for Zelda

January 25, 2018 07:04 - 2 hours - 163 MB

The trio is back together again to talk about our VGBC picks of Saturn Bomberman and Extra Innings. All three OG dads are back and better than ever. Find out our thoughts on Nintendo cardboard, and listen to our tales of videogame shopping gone wrong. Find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/videogamedads or YouTube by searching "videogame dads" or using this handy link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1HHCKXDnImnBnR_zotc4oA

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