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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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    • Mar 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 2h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 93:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 185:14


    (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. 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 167:33


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 138:43


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 144:18


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 153:49


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 153:01


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 205:33


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 151:11


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 127:56


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 137:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 146:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 155:24


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 151:55


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 146:08


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 119:04


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 103:48


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 136:52


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 130:12


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 160:02


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 76:01


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 129:06


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 105:24


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 124:28


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 108:46


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 115:13


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 117:01


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 91:23


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 122:07


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 104:12


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 110:38


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 144:47


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 81:31


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 129:30


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 117:23


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 172:56


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 106:58


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 107:55


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 143:12


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 86:31


    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 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 168:04


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 138:07


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 151:11


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 104:31


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 152:19


    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.  

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 148:33


    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

    Episode 24 - Videogame Road Trip, Struggles of Upper Respiratory Infections, the Aftermath of Christmas, and an Interview with Author Brett Weiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 126:39


    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!  

    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 159:56


    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  

    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 139:35


    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

    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2017 74:33


    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.

    Episode 20 - Nintendo Direct, Shane is here (!), Sunset Riders, Sega Dreamcast turns 18, Gaming regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2017 149:35


    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! 

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