Episode 197

Paper Mario

May 18th, 2026

1 hr 34 mins 1 sec

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About this Episode

Far from, leaving us flat, Paper Mario injected whimsy and dimensionally creative play into the standard turn-based RPG formula for an unforgettable romp through the Mushroom Kingdom. We're joined by Emily Merritt (@aspecificegg) of the No Small Games podcast (https://nosmallgames.com/) to unfold why this highly unusual game is so special.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from Paper Mario by Yuka Tsujiyoko