Cleveland Gaming Podcast

CGC hits the streets! Join Cory and Tom both in studio and live at the Green Dragon Inn as we dive into the question 'Is the Wii Retro Gaming?' Did you come by and enjoy our first roll out of CGC Lanes and get a chance to answer our question...then you may be in this episode! That's dope and way worth a listen and subscribe, right? RIGHT?!GIVEAWAY ALERT

They back, baby! You know what to expect but now it's all of that, plus a bag of chips...metaphorically speaking of course. Join your hosts Cory and Tom alonside CGP Alumni Dan Lallo as we recap 2024, make some exclusive announcements for CGC's 2025 appearance schedule and some exciting unique new offerings for our fellow nerds this year. Plus, learn about this season's arc and enjoy the first engagement of this season. The Cleveland Gaming Podcast IS BACK!___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2025, September 19th - 21st in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________#videogames #videogamesretro #cleveland #nintendo #sega #playstation #xbox #halo #nbajam #nflblitz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays all you gamers, nerds and everyone in between! The Cleveland Gaming Podcast is back as a little early holiday gift for you to celebrate the season with. This week, Tom, Cory and special guest/ CGC Show Producer Kathleen Strawder jump back into the saddle with a show pack full of fun surprises, gaming and nostalgia galore! Join these three as we dive into holiday gaming memories, a brief retrospective on CGC 2024 and see us do our own version of some gaming awards. Thank you all for listening to the show and we will see you for Season 2 of CGP in 2025!___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2025, September 19th - 21st in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________#videogames #videogamesretro #cleveland #nintendo #sega #playstation #xbox #halo #nbajam #nflblitz #goldeneye #astrobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next up on our Main Stage playbacks, we get John Tobias on our main stage doing what he does best: kicking ass and giving us great insight and art from the Mortal Kombat Franchise! Join CGC MC Cory Enriquez and Realm Kast host Yani as they join John as he draws an iconic Mortal Kombat character and dives into behind the scenes knowledge that you can only get at the @clevelandgamingclassic .This show is brought to you by the @raidensciencefoundation284 . Please feel free to help their fight against genetic disorders like UBA5 by scanning the QR in the video and donate today.___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2025, September 19th - 21st in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________#videogames #videogamesretro #cleveland #nintendo #sega #playstation #xbox #mortalkombat #mortalkombatgamesoffline @RealmKast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CGC 2024 is in the books! The Cleveland Gaming Podcast, however, it keeps on keeping on with our celebration of all things nerdy! Perhaps our most hyped thing on the main stage this year comes directly to you...that being the MORTAL KOMBAT REUNION PANEL! The legends, who created this iconic forever franchise, take the Cleveland Gaming Classic main stage to discuss the best moments from the past, forecast the future and we even show how some 'friendships' were formed! Recorded LIVE and brought to you here on CGP!___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2025, September 19th-21st in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland______________________Check out The Realm Kast here https://www.mortalkombatonline.com/c/realmkast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've come round circle, gamers! The Cleveland Gaming Classic is days away and we celebrate the lead up to CGC 2024 by bringing you the Season 1 Finale of CGP. We welcome back Dan Lallo, CGC's Player 2, to reflect on this season and get amped for this year's convention. Also, in a bonus level, we finally get to meet Player 2 on the leaderboard as she puts Cory, Tom and Dan in the spot light as they try to guess the most popular female video game characters. Let's celebrate on the go one more time, nerds!___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________#videogames #videogamesretro #cleveland #nintendo #sega #playstation #xbox #halo #nbajam #nflblitz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Choose your character. Cory, yes. Tom, yes. Well, they are versus Yani and FanTIM of the Realmkast this episode! Well, they are not so much against each other...more like collaborating together on this episode. Dive deep into the lore of the Netherealm and bask in the history of the MK universe as two experts execute their specials in this awesome episode. They may even have the scoop on some potential fantasy special character bookings. Subscribe, listen and tune in for this Flawless Episode.Check out the Realmkast here - https://www.mortalkombatonline.com/c/realmkast____________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. ____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________#videogames #videogamesretro #cleveland #nintendo #sega #playstation #xbox #halo #mortalkombat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hut, hut, hut, cast! Before getting to the IX center, CGC has been through many different iterations and venues, but consistently the Tecmo Cleveland community has always been a part of it...and today we revisit and celebrate that. Joined by local Cleveland Tecmo icon, Kevin Molnar, Tom and Cory dive into the rich history of the Tecmo community and its inexorable ties to CGC. Plus, trivia...and you know you love trivia...so...ya know...download and subscribe and all that!Check out more about Tecmo Bowl more at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/GCsuJSrHBWhVcdUR/ Locally with https://www.cleveland19.com/story/38647449/retro-tecmo-jam-cleveland-tourney-promises-bragging-rights-cash-prizes/___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________#videogames #videogamesretro #cleveland #nintendo #sega #playstation #xbox #halo #magicthegathering #tecmobowl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lacing up the boots and chasing that bicycle for this one! Friend of the show and long time main stage performer for CGC, Kevin Cabarello, joins the show to dive into his annual 'Punch Out Blindfolded' challenge, how he handles the pressure and recount's his long time rivalry with digital Mike Tyson. We may even learn some insights into his next big showcase challenge. Download and listen, ya nerds!Check out Kevin on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kevincabarelloCheck out Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevincabarello___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________#videogames #videogamesretro #cleveland #nintendo #sega #playstation #xbox #miketysonpunchout #punchout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dust off your VHS and crack a cold one, cause CGP is featuring the big screen today! Emmy Award winner, documentarian and all around great guy Bob Rose joins the show this week to talk all about his film, 'Token Taverns' (a documentary all about the rise barcades in the 21st century). Also, Tom and Cory compete head to head in a video game movie pitching game with Bob as judge...so keep listening for the second part for that special amount of chaos! Pour yourself a brewski and join us for this entertaining episode.Check out Token Taverns on their Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tokentaverns/?hl=en Or purchase your own copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNQ9F4XK?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_F651M8MAQ48JMB2VD236&peakEvent=4&dealEvent=1&language=en-US___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________#videogames #videogamesretro #cleveland #nintendo #sega #playstation #xbox #bar #barcade #tokentaverns #documentary #videogamemovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No weak stuff here! Only swishes and slam dunks! CGP proudly welcomes perennial guest and friend of the Cleveland Gaming Classic Tim Kitzrow, Mr. Boomshakalaka, to the show this week. It's a grand journey this episode as we delve into the origins of the voice of NBA Jam, his love of the fans and just the right amount of rhetoric on the Green Bay Packers (Go, Pack, Go). This episode goes for three and gets nothing but net! ___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary cosplayer, CGC guest and all around dope person Michelle Grey joins CGP to dive into a new topic to the podcast: Cosplay. Michelle regals us with some cosplay 101 and insights on how CGC has grown from a guest perspective. On top of all of that, Cory and Michelle are up to something...but what? Tune in to find out!Follow Michelle Grey and her amazing exploits on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chellegreycosplay/ ___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a stroke of a brush, CGP goes nouveau, deco, stylized and everything in between. The pod welcomes CGC vendor and amazing artist, Ian Moss to the show, where the crew dives into video games x art plus we make a group list of the best looking video games of all time! All the things that make you go "oooo pretty" and more in this week's episode!Grab your own Ian Moss original: https://shop.ianmosscreative.com/shop-art___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's list it off, shall we:CGC main stage vet, Halo challenges, local CLE talent...yeah, this is the stuff of legends! Award winning artist and Cleveland sensation Crazy8theGreat swings by CGC to chat about his favorite anime, video games and how it brought us to where we are today. The vibe check is real, nerds!___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when CGC, a fighting game character showdown and Tommy Pham come together...well you get one hell of an episode! This year, the Cleveland Gaming Classic is proudly aligning with the Raiden Science Foundation (RSF) as our charitable cause this year, and Tommy comes on the podcast to tell us more about the foundation. A fighting game themed episode mixed with the great people behind RSF, what's not to love!? Download today! ___________________To donate to RSF, visit this link: https://tiltify.com/raidenscience/cleveland-gaming-classic-77f48fae-89f3-4564-9538-a9f4310f2d19___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pick is in! Welcome to the first annual CGP Draft where our players compete in a head to head showdown to see whose's knowledge, cunning and savvy reigns supreme in controller contest. Will it be THE Final Boss Tom Jenkins? Perhaps content creator extraordinaire and host of the Tech Buzz, Stephen Heywood, will stand tall? Or could it be the head of BD Retro Mods and custom arcade style controller legend Brian Dittfeld who will take this one down? One episode, one winner, tons of fun!Check out our guests this week on their socials:The Tech Buzz, Stephen Heywood: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1cxwGkihZZ0XopzXJDIlwBD Retro Mods, Brian Dittfeld: https://www.bdretromods.com/home___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Cleveland Gaming Podcast, team CGC chats with Chris Totten, award-winning indie game designer and Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of the Animation Game Design Program at Kent State University. Come on our classic rambling journey through the worlds of Chris' games (Kudzu and Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends) and hear about what the life of a game developer looks like in 2024. If you are at all curious about how a game becomes reality, exploring the field of game development or want to hear about some cool games, then download and listen up, ya nerds!___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________Check out some of Chris' work!Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/littlenemogame/little-nemo-and-the-nightmare-fiends Kudzu:https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/kudzu-switch/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pierogis, Cleveland Headlines, SEGA and more in this week's episode. Voice acting icon and Ohioan Jason Griffith joins the Cleveland Gaming Podcast to chat about his journey to becoming the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, how artistry connects with his body of work and to get HYPED for his upcoming journey back to Cleveland to attend the Cleveland Gaming Classic. Plus, Jason tackles a game where he tries to guess if a our original 'headlines' are made from something that happend in Cleveland or a video game. BASICALLY, Jason is great, this episode is great and you are great for listening to it!___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. _____________________Learn more about the show and check out all our socials at https://linktr.ee/gamecleveland__________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cleveland Gaming Classic invades your EarPods, car speakers and smart phones with a brand new adventure: podcasting! Join your hosts Tom Jenkins, Cory Enriquez and this week's guest, Dan Lallo, on the inaugural episode of the Cleveland Gaming Podcasts. What will this show entail, you wonder? Well, a whole lot of gaming, tangents galore and learning why we think Tom feels like Frogger. ___________________Come be a nerd with us at the Cleveland Gaming Classic 2024, September 20th-22nd at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. Find out more about the show at gamecleveland.com. _____________________Follow us on Facebook:Cleveland Gaming ClassicFollow us on Instagram:ClevelandgamingclassicFollow us on TikTok:gamecleveland__________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.