Videogame Dads Podcast
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsListen to 3 thirty-something year old guys talk about video games, family, and life in general.
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Episodes
Episode 24 - Videogame Road Trip, Struggles of Upper Respiratory Infections, the Aftermath of Christmas, and an Interview with Author Brett Weiss
January 10, 2018 01:28 - 2 hours - 189 MBWe're back with the first episode of 2018! Join Adam, Shane, and our Friend, Michael, while we discuss our videogame road trip, Christmas, challenges of upper respiratory infections, and pink eye. We also have an interview with a fantastic author, Brett Weiss. Plenty of videogame shenanigans await!
Episode 23 - Super Mario Odyssey, The Best Videogame Years, Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen for Playstation 1, Muramasa for the Wii, and a new guest host
November 06, 2017 05:30 - 2 hours - 190 MBIn this episode, we cover our Videogame Book Club picks of Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen for PlayStation 1 and Muramasa: The Demon Blade for the Nintendo Wii. We also discuss some of the best years in Video Game History as well as picking our favorite. We also discuss our newest Pickup of Mario Odyssey. We are also joined by a guest host and Benjamin's childhood friend, Chris. Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdeA3WSL55g Muramasa: The Demon Blade https://www.youtu...
Episode 22- Our First Anniversary! Videogame book club picks of Battle Cars and Steel Harbinger, Ben gets a NIntendo Switch, the future of retro videogame prices, and much more
October 25, 2017 11:23 - 2 hours - 164 MBAll three guys are back! We discuss our first year of the podcast. Listen to our tales of Videogame Book Club picks, discuss a wide variety of topics, get to some listener mail, and have some fun! Opening and closing music from King of Fighters '98. You can get the soundtrack on iTunes. You need to see Steel Harbinger FMV scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSiuq6ZlJKQ Battle Cars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU7T7Y8EEqQ
Episode 21 - SNES Classic delights a special girl, Little Nemo: The Dream Master, RIP Hugh Hefner, Scalpers are bad, JUICY FRUIT, Wrestling with the Handheld HOLLA!
October 23, 2017 00:46 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBSNES Mini CLassic is out and Shane's daughter Lexi is thrilled. Little Nemo for the NES is really really good. Scalpers are really really bad. Playboy is without its Captain. "It" is worth it to go see. Our new VideoGame Book Club Pick is in. Juicy Fruit is great to sniff And put in your mouth.
Episode 20 - Nintendo Direct, Shane is here (!), Sunset Riders, Sega Dreamcast turns 18, Gaming regrets
September 25, 2017 03:07 - 2 hours - 131 MBShane returns in this episode! We talk about the new Nintendo Direct, discuss our VGBC picks of Sunset Riders and Double switch, pick a new name for the "Handheld Minute," remember the Dreamcast launch 18 years ago and feel old at the same time, and talk about a few gaming regrets!
Episode 19 - Sega CD, a hidden gem platformer, Android Assault, Mountain Dew Xbox and Gamecube Kiosk pick-ups, and kids growing up
September 10, 2017 23:32 - 2 hours - 175 MBHello again! In this episode, we discuss the VGBK picks of Plok and Android Assault, profile the Sega CD, talk about kids and family, and detail our recent pickups in addition to a few other surprises. Android assault: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4IIn6jlkDM Plok! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7HIihP4Cho
Episode 18 - Maniac Mansion, Ben Cradles Rare Prototype, MoGameCon, SNES Classic Pwn'd, Sonic Mania, N-Gage
August 28, 2017 11:54 - 2 hours - 112 MBJoin us as we discuss the VGBC picks of Maniac Mansion and Silent Debuggers, we talk about Missouri Game Con and our experience there, and we share the trials of obtaining the elusive SNES classic preorder. Also, a Lexie update with good news! Maniac Mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EU0Ml28keg Silent Debuggers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7RybY2-kC4 Lexie: https://www.gofundme.com/lexies-journey
Episode 17-N64 mini classic, Turbografx 16, BLANKIE!!, Blazing Lazers, and Walmart pranks the world
August 02, 2017 01:19 - 2 hours - 144 MBHello again! In this episode we discuss our VGBC picks of Blazing Lazers and Dragon Spirit. We also talk some Turbografx 16 and PC Engine. We discover Benjamin's blanket obsession. Also up for discussion is our picks for the rumored Mini N64! Did you hear about the greatest prank ever pulled off by none other than Walmart? Support Lexie: https://www.gofundme.com/lexies-journey Blazing Lazers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOJk7sOcbMA Dragon Spirit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOGwi...
Episode 16 - Starfox 2, Shadowrun, giving up on cool and buying a minivan, Skip-It injuries, Hand held minute, and new Dad of the Week
July 24, 2017 01:54 - 2 hours - 126 MBJoin us as we discuss Starfox 2 and Shadowrun on the SNES, Demolition Man, Timecop, getting lame and buying a minivan, our new "Dad of the Week," John Riggs, and the introduction of our new "handheld minute" segment. Support Lexie with her fight against Cancer! https://www.gofundme.com/Lexies-journey John Riggs: https://www.youtube.com/user/riggstalgic Star Fox 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGqLwiVxTKY Shadowrun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMXa28_mGWk Grip Shift: htt...
Episode 15 - SNES Mini Classic, E3 2017, Wild Guns, and Robotrek!
July 03, 2017 13:58 - 2 hours - 179 MBIn this episode we discuss our thoughts on the newly announced mini SNES Classic, E3 highlights from the 2017 show, and discuss our videogame book club picks of Wild Guns, and Robotrek for the SNES. https://www.gofundme.com/Lexies-journey
Episode 14 - A Fireside Chat with Norm "The Gaming Historian"
June 19, 2017 04:34 - 2 hours - 130 MBWe are joined by Norm, "The Gaming Historian!" Listen to us talk games, friendship, collecting, and life. This is the last episode recorded prior to Shane's daughter being diagnosed with cancer. We are going to continue recording new episodes, and hope you all continue to enjoy them. We wish to thank everyone for their awesome support! Listen to our new episodes or visit our Facebook page to learn how you can help. Download on iTunes, Google Play, or get our RSS feed by visiting our Faceboo...
Important Podcast Update! Please Listen!
June 10, 2017 18:01 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBIn short, Shane's 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with cancer this week and is slated to begin chemotherapy and radiation. They need your thoughts and prayers. If you are able, please donate to their fight at: https://www.gofundme.com/Lexies-journey Also, if you have time please send Shane and his family your words of encouragement: [email protected] www.facebook.com/videogamedads
Episode 13 - Pocky & Rocky, Altered Space, and Early Console Memories
May 30, 2017 02:04 - 2 hours - 147 MBIn this episode, we talk about our video game book club picks of Pocky & Rocky for the SNES, Altered Space for the Game Boy, and discuss our earliest console memories. Pocky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXvVSHwqvYw Altered Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x8ewelaOEU
Episode 12 - Sky Blazer, Harrier, SuperBitCon, and Tornados! Oh my!
May 08, 2017 10:57 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss our Videogame Book Club picks of SkyBlazer for the SNES and Harrier for the Genesis. We also talk about our first video game convention, Super BitCon, which was a very interesting outing indeed. SkyBlazer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NQqZ-I6-7A Harrier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_7ajS_yeIg
Episode 11 - Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Peeps, Game Buying/Preservation, and Playstation Crying Baby
April 17, 2017 06:21 - 2 hours - 153 MBIn this Episode, we discuss our Videogame book club pick of Zombies Ate My Neighbors for the SNES and dish out tips on game buying and preservation. Creepy PS3 commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqkNPcUMffU How Conker got made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKAbetSJEBk&t=67s
Episode 10 - Zombie Rabbits, San Francisco Rush, PS3 mega haul, and Come See Us at SuperbitCon!
April 03, 2017 03:45 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this episode we discuss our Videogame Book Club game, San Francisco Rush, talk about plans for SuperBitCon on 4/29, detail our recent pick ups, and Ben gives updates about being a new dad! Next shows VGBC pick: Zombies at my Neighbors! San Francisco Rush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lUjX0_N4FQ Zombies at my Neighbors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0tBqLu_yk0 SuperBitCon: https://superbitcon.com/ BitHead1000: https://www.youtube.com/user/BitHead1000 (explicit)
Mini Episode 9.5 - The Vectrex!
March 27, 2017 02:30 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBThis is our first mini episode. Adam goes solo for this one to take a brief talk about a little known console from the early 80's, the Vectrex! We'll be back soon with a full episode. In these mini episodes, we will take a brief look at a piece of history, specific game, or whatever else we think is cool. Check out the following links for more info about the Vectrex: Game Historian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijc6afTifqI Classic Game Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFlHdlfZQgI
Episode 9 - Switch Release, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Ben is a New Dad, and General Chaos!
March 12, 2017 17:57 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn this episode, we talk about the birth of Ben's first child, the Switch release, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Horizon Zero Dawn, and our Video Game Book Club pick of General Chaos! Next book club pick is San Francisco Rush for the N64.
Episode 8 - Stepping in poop, MC Kids, New Dad of the Week
February 27, 2017 12:32 - 2 hours - 153 MBIn this episode, we discuss trials of parenting, our videogame book club pick of MC Kids, a bunch of PS4 exclusives, new pickups, and a bunch of other stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxqp1PPEhzA Dad of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/user/BitHead1000
Episode 7-Eternal Champions, Tales of the Stay at Home Dad, and our Favorite Videogame Magazines
February 13, 2017 03:28 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this episode we discuss the video game book club game "Eternal Champions," discuss stay at home dadding, listener feedback and emails, and go down memory lane with our favorite gaming magazines of years past (before the internet screwed everything up). Eternal Champions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VEsAIYJYnY
Episode 6 - Arcade memories, birthing class, Ninja Turtle pee pants, and Legend of Kage
January 26, 2017 15:47 - 2 hours - 137 MBLegend of Kage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQzUQ-dwqw Switch presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bitIMCxJV94 Turtles Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv1M5SSk7f8 Cover project: http://www.thecoverproject.net/
Episode 5 - Shinobi III, Monster Trucks, and Breast Feeding
January 09, 2017 17:28 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis weeks “Videogame Book Club” pick Shinobi III. The next pick is “Legend of Kage” for NES. Shinobi III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNGbAStPXZc Action 52 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLpEn0wmMrk Street slam with scottie pippen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxRChVF0q9U Charles Barkley Shut up and Jam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlUjvlYLjIA Shaq Fu Funniness http://www.shaqfu.com/declarationofopposition.php Gameboy Macro http://gameboymacro.com/
Episode 4 - Christmas, New Years, and Friday the 13th!
December 30, 2016 14:21 - 2 hours - 143 MBIn this episode, we discuss our Christmas experiences, look forward to the new year, and discuss our videogame book club pick of Friday the 13th!
Episode 3 - Nintendo Red Tent, Playstation Experience, Mario Run, and Dusty Diamond!
December 16, 2016 14:38 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn this episode we discuss the recent PlayStation Experience, Beyond Two Souls, Until Dawn, the Nintendo Red Tent arcade, Super Mario Run, and plans for Christmas. We also discuss Dusty Diamond's Softball for the NES for our videogame book club. Red Tent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueQumq8KJ30 PlayStation Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueQumq8KJ30 Mario Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKG5jU6DV70 Until Dawn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deOvcnm-CB8 Beyond:...
Episode 2 - Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Black Friday, and Bucky O'Hare!
December 04, 2016 16:12 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode we discuss Shane and Benjamin's trip to Portland, our Videogame book club pick of Bucky O'Hare, and Black Friday madness. Portland Retro Gaming Expo http://www.retrogamingexpo.com/ Bucky O'Hare Soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KAGY35Tv9k Radical Reggie https://www.youtube.com/user/icon770 Metal Jesus Rocks https://www.youtube.com/user/MetalJesusRocks Kacy da Game Nerd https://www.youtube.com/user/KacyGamer Gaming Historian https://www.youtube.com/user/m...
Episode 1 - Nintendo Switch, NES Classic, What we're playing, What we're collecting
November 21, 2016 00:35 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBCurrent topics include NES Classic madness, Possible Zelda delay?, Black Friday, games we played with week, collection stuff, giant Nintendo display, introduction of our game of the week! Bucky O'Hare! Limited Run Games: https://www.limitedrungames.com/ Mark Erikson box artist: http://www.retrogameart.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEF7rygMXas Kotaku Watch Dogs 2 adult-ness: http://kotaku.com/watch-dogs-2-will-patch-out-particularly-explicit-genit-1789002518 Portland Retro ...
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November 13, 2016 21:24 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB3 Dads in a basement talking about video games and life