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Videogame Dads Podcast

English, Video Games, 1 season, 77 episodes, 6 days, 6 hours, 44 minutes
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Listen to 3 thirty-something year old guys talk about video games, family, and life in general.
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Episode 69 - A Gloved Finger, All in One Gaming Expo!, Incredible Crisis PS1, Pop Hundo 60-51

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! 
3/3/20231 hour, 33 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 68- Salty Nut Rolls, Train Safety, Payless Shoes, Pop-Hundo 69-61, SNES Rpg + Genesis Shooters

(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. 
2/18/20233 hours, 5 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode-67 Illusion of Gaia, Animals Running Wild, Pop Hundo, and Weekend at Bernie's

In this episode we explore Illusion of Gaia for the SNES, Running Wild for the PS1, and talk some dad stuff.
11/23/20222 hours, 47 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 66 - Just Say Maybe No!, Low G man, Kinetica, Pop Hundo 81-90

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.    
7/27/20222 hours, 18 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 65 - Tropic Thunder 64, NFL Blitz: Concussion, Aspen Cologne still slaps, our Top 100 count down

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.  
6/28/20222 hours, 24 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 64 - Weird Chess, Underwater Submarine Destruction, and Chia Pets

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.
5/16/20222 hours, 33 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 63 - Wierd Flex Bro!, Guardian Legend, Twin Bee, Amico-a-NoGo, Whats a WhatNot? Cowabunga for some Cheese

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. 
3/23/20222 hours, 33 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 62 - Project Overkill, X-Men Legends II, Upgrading the Back of the Box, and Delicious Poutine!

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!
12/19/20213 hours, 25 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 61 - Asura's Wrath, Halloween Candy, Bathroom Matchbook, Jaguar's Mario Kart, JUDGE-metroid-DREDD

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
10/18/20212 hours, 31 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 60 - E3 2021, Buckle up its gonna get Moist!!. Puppeteer, Ball Blazer, Quaker Oats

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. 
7/6/20212 hours, 7 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 59 - 3D Dot Game Heroes, Ghoul Patrol, Vacation Confrontation, and Shark Attacks!

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!
4/25/20212 hours, 17 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 58 - GoldenEye Remaster, Binary Domain, Genesis Robots, Death by urine-cicle, Peloton groupies

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   
2/24/20212 hours, 26 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode-57 Cyberpunk Terminator, Neo Geo MVSX, and Remembering Legends

In this Episode, we catch up with 2021, discuss Cyberpunk, listen to Grayson's Gameshark, and remember a couple of great gamers.
1/25/20212 hours, 35 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep 56 - Super Spy Hunter, N3, PS5 and Xbox Series X Launch, and a new small voice!

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. 
11/23/20202 hours, 31 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 55 - Katamari Kidney Stones, PS5, Xbox Series X, Preorder/Pee Odor, Mario is 35, The Wizard

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.
9/29/20202 hours, 26 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 54 - We're Back! Double Vigilante Battletoad Egg Hatcher 8!

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. 
8/17/20201 hour, 59 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 54 - We're Back! Double Vigilante Battletoad Egg Hatcher 8!

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. 
8/17/20200
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Episode 53 - The Calm Before the Quarantine

In this more casual episode, Adam and Benjamin hang out at talk about games, family, and life.
3/23/20201 hour, 43 minutes, 48 seconds
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Episode 52 - Def Jam Vendetta, Push-pop Shank, PS5, Wii Shop Music phat beats

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 
2/8/20202 hours, 16 minutes, 52 seconds
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Episode 51 - Storms of Metal, Alien Hominids, New Retro Hardware at CES, and Locker Room Etiquette

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!
1/13/20202 hours, 10 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep 50 - The "Golden" Episode, PS5, Samurai Western, Dante's Inferno, Hand Injuries, and Little Debbie Snacks

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/
10/14/20192 hours, 40 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 49- VGD unplugged, Dreamcast 20th!, Foot Massage?, 3DS is swell, Gamestop is aptly named.

Join Ben and Shane in this one take episode as we go off the cuff in this more unplugged episode.  
9/16/20191 hour, 16 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 48 - Mo Game Con selling and Pickups, The XBOX Curse, and Timesplitters 2!

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
8/20/20192 hours, 9 minutes, 6 seconds
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Episode 48 - Mo Game Con selling and Pickups, The XBOX Curse, and Timesplitters 2!

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
8/20/20190
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Episode 47- Super Soakers, Low Calorie Switch Lite, Stubbs The Zombie, PolyMega-Cool, Buffalo Bill Wings

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 
7/29/20191 hour, 45 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 46-The Atari 2600, Brett Weiss SNES Omnibus, Panzer Dragoon Orta, and Ghost House

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/
7/1/20192 hours, 4 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 45 Rock & Roll Racing, Air Fortress, E3 2019 Microsoft, Google Stadia, Old White Guy Music

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.
6/11/20191 hour, 48 minutes, 46 seconds
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Episode 44 - PS2 Red Star, More Mini Genesis, Coop games for kids, Mo Game Con Preview, and Fruit Stripes

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.
5/21/20191 hour, 55 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 43 - MIckey Mania, Mortal-Ikea-Kombat, XIII, Sonic the Puppy Human? and a New Edition!

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.
5/6/20191 hour, 57 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 42 - Mega Sg, Claymates, Sega Mini, and State of Play

In this episode, the guys discuss the VGBC Pick of Claymates, the upcoming Sega Mini console, and the Analogue Mega Sg!
4/8/20191 hour, 31 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 41 - Kart Racer Classic, VIce Project Doom, PS5 wants, Bitter Pills

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. 
3/18/20192 hours, 2 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 40 - Micro-transactions, Open World Games, Shattering the Horde, and some real dad stuff

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!
2/25/20191 hour, 44 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 39 - Naked Weekend, Dark Horse Ninja game?, Groundhog Day Horror, Legend of Illusion, Wii Shop Buhbye

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
2/4/20191 hour, 50 minutes, 38 seconds
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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

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. 
1/18/20192 hours, 24 minutes, 47 seconds
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Episode 37.5 - The Lost episode!, Red Dead Shaving, Private Concerts, Black Friday, Playstation Classic

Join the dads, then tragedy strikes, technology!!!. Red Dead Busywork, Loss of an Icon Stan Lee, Black Friday, PSX mini release list, private concerts.
11/21/20181 hour, 21 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 37 - PRGE 2018!! Halloween Nostalgia Feels, Fighting Robots, and Buried Import Hidden Treasure

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. 
10/29/20182 hours, 9 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 36 - PSX mini classic, Twisted Metal, New Switch?, Beatemups, Portland Expo prep, Safest way to travel, SNES Omnibus

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
10/8/20181 hour, 57 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 35 - NPR Impersonators, Bonus Interviews with Radical Reggie and Adam Koralik, Legendary Wings, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Arcade 1Up, Polymega, Neo Geo Mini

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.
9/17/20182 hours, 52 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 34 - MoGameCon!!, Mortal Kombat, Metal Jesus Crew, Rampage

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
8/13/20181 hour, 46 minutes, 58 seconds
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Episode 33 - Top 5 Most Wanted Items, Shinobi 2, Armada, Micro Machines guy alive?!?, Mortal Kombat Babality

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.
7/31/20181 hour, 47 minutes, 55 seconds
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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

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.
7/2/20182 hours, 23 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 31 - N64 Wrestling Renaissance, Genesis game hidden *not a gem, Dreamcast Rulez!, Hot Potato

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? videogamedads@yahoo.com 
6/19/20181 hour, 26 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 30 - Shane Shares Fantastic News, A Few of Our Favorite Things, Splatterhouse 2 for the Sega Genesis, and Silicon Valley for N64

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. 
4/30/20182 hours, 48 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 29 - Epic Pick-ups, NES Gang Recruitment, Mischief Makers, and Ghosts of Collecting Future

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
4/4/20182 hours, 18 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 29 - Epic Pick-ups, NES Gang Recruitment, Mischief Makers, and Ghosts of Collecting Future

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
4/4/20180
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Episode 29 - Epic Pick-ups, NES Gang Recruitment, Mischief Makers, and Ghosts of Collecting Future

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
4/4/20180
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Episode 28 - The Topless Episode, Comicon, Blast Corps, Birthdays, Getting Older, Pick-ups

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  
3/21/20182 hours, 31 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 27 - Super NT, Retro USB AVS, Disney World, Kickle Cubicle, Snow Board Kids 2, and More Games with Bad Names!

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!
2/20/20181 hour, 44 minutes, 31 seconds
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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

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 from Android Assault on Sega CD.  
2/5/20182 hours, 32 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 25 - Saturn Bomberman, Nintendo Labo, Adam gets profiled while shopping for Zelda

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
1/25/20182 hours, 28 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 24 - Videogame Road Trip, Struggles of Upper Respiratory Infections, the Aftermath of Christmas, and an Interview with Author Brett Weiss

We'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!  
1/10/20182 hours, 6 minutes, 39 seconds
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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

In 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.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8aS9_vxxfo Opening and closing music from Android Assault on Sega CD  
11/6/20172 hours, 39 minutes, 56 seconds
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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

All 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
10/25/20172 hours, 19 minutes, 35 seconds
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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!

SNES 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.
10/23/20171 hour, 14 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 20 - Nintendo Direct, Shane is here (!), Sunset Riders, Sega Dreamcast turns 18, Gaming regrets

Shane 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! 
9/25/20172 hours, 29 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 19 - Sega CD, a hidden gem platformer, Android Assault, Mountain Dew Xbox and Gamecube Kiosk pick-ups, and kids growing up

Hello 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
9/10/20172 hours, 32 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 18 - Maniac Mansion, Ben Cradles Rare Prototype, MoGameCon, SNES Classic Pwn'd, Sonic Mania, N-Gage

Join 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  
8/28/20172 hours, 43 seconds
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Episode 17-N64 mini classic, Turbografx 16, BLANKIE!!, Blazing Lazers, and Walmart pranks the world

Hello 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=rOGwiRKI-ZU  
8/2/20172 hours, 1 minute, 7 seconds
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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

Join 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi92hTvV9Qc&t=16s  
7/24/20172 hours, 17 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 15 - SNES Mini Classic, E3 2017, Wild Guns, and Robotrek!

In 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  
7/3/20172 hours, 30 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 14 - A Fireside Chat with Norm "The Gaming Historian"

We 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 Facebook page. Share us, like us, and rate us. Donate to Shane's Daughter, Lexie's, Go Fund Me to help her in her fight with cancer: https://www.gofundme.com/Lexies-journey Gaming Historian YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mcfrosticles Gaming Historian Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian Metal Jesus Rocks:https://www.youtube.com/user/MetalJesusRocks Game Chasers:https://www.youtube.com/user/Captain8Bit Radical Reggie:https://www.youtube.com/user/icon770
6/19/20172 hours, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
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Important Podcast Update! Please Listen!

In 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: videogamedads@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/videogamedads  
6/10/20173 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 13 - Pocky & Rocky, Altered Space, and Early Console Memories

In 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
5/30/20172 hours, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 12 - Sky Blazer, Harrier, SuperBitCon, and Tornados! Oh my!

In 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
5/8/20171 hour, 44 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 11 - Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Peeps, Game Buying/Preservation, and Playstation Crying Baby

In 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
4/17/20172 hours, 5 minutes, 28 seconds
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Episode 10 - Zombie Rabbits, San Francisco Rush, PS3 mega haul, and Come See Us at SuperbitCon!

In 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)  
4/3/20171 hour, 44 minutes, 39 seconds
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Mini Episode 9.5 - The Vectrex!

This 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
3/27/201713 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 9 - Switch Release, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Ben is a New Dad, and General Chaos!

In 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.
3/12/20171 hour, 59 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 8 - Stepping in poop, MC Kids, New Dad of the Week

In 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
2/27/20172 hours, 7 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 7-Eternal Champions, Tales of the Stay at Home Dad, and our Favorite Videogame Magazines

In 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  
2/13/20171 hour, 31 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 6 - Arcade memories, birthing class, Ninja Turtle pee pants, and Legend of Kage

Legend 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/
1/26/20172 hours, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 5 - Shinobi III, Monster Trucks, and Breast Feeding

This 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/
1/9/20171 hour, 34 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 4 - Christmas, New Years, and Friday the 13th!

In this episode, we discuss our Christmas experiences, look forward to the new year, and discuss our videogame book club pick of Friday the 13th!
12/30/20162 hours, 5 minutes, 9 seconds
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Episode 3 - Nintendo Red Tent, Playstation Experience, Mario Run, and Dusty Diamond!

In 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: Two Souls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVk-XrGR5ks Dusty Diamond's All Star Softball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p2AD15mu1o  
12/16/20161 hour, 59 minutes
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Episode 2 - Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Black Friday, and Bucky O'Hare!

In 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/mcfrosticles CU Podcast https://www.youtube.com/user/PatTheNESpunk Crazy Joe https://www.youtube.com/user/arsenonecpc Nintendo / Universal studios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPjTaLzYwN4 Married Guy Gamer https://www.youtube.com/user/MarriedGuyGamer
12/4/20161 hour, 30 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 1 - Nintendo Switch, NES Classic, What we're playing, What we're collecting

Current 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 Expo: http://www.retrogamingexpo.com/ Nes Classic “shortage”: http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2016/11/15/mini-sold-out-why-didnt-nintendo-make-enough-nes-classic-editions/#e7eb56c2bdea
11/21/20161 hour, 14 minutes, 41 seconds
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3 Dads in a basement talking about video games and life
11/13/20161 hour, 22 minutes, 12 seconds